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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-02-23
OFFICERS NAMED
BY THE BEAVERS
NEXT MEETING OF SUPREME DAM
WILL BE HELD IN MEMPHIS-lM-
PoRTANT CHANGES MADE IN
BYLAWS.

Officers of the Supreme Dam of Beav-
ers We're elected and installed yesterday.
and Memphis was chosen as the next
meeting place.
The Supreme Dam of Beavers was In
session all yesterday in the Eagles hall
on Nineteenth street, between Second and
Third avenue. and will also be in session
for short while today. There are four
teen dams represented at the meeting
the remainder of the thirty-seven dams
composing the order not having delegates
present
The election yesterday resulted as fol-
lows:
Supreme Presidential stern of Mem
phis
Supreme Vice Presldent-W. p. Gum of
Bessemer.
Supreme chaplaln-Ed 7. Williams Of
Atlanta.
Supreme Guardian-Burton II. johnson
of Montgomery.
Supreme Guide-W. r. Wear of opeltl,a
Supreme Sentinel--J. A. Lambert of
Chattanooga
Supreme Medical Examincr-Dr. r. !
Buckley of Birmingham.
Supreme Counsellor-C. ". Tomnlktns az
Mobile.
supreme Trustee three years. \
Rountree OF Birmingham
supreme Photographcr-J. G. Coovert Of
Memphis.
Supreme Morshal-W +. O'Flynn If
Meridian u
AT the meeting last night the committee
on revision of the constitution and nv
laws reported and the report was NJ
cepted. There were a number of changes
IN the constitution. which were consid
cred important The committee was com.
posed of j. A. Rountree, chairman. f. =
Williams. Charles w. Tompkins II
saul Of Montgomery and Frank l.. Monte.
verde of Memphis
1t was stated last night that this was
so far the most successful meeting hold
by the Grand Dam and that great deal
mad been accomplished towards putting
the order on a more frmer foundation
financially and otherwise. The oreaniza-
ton purposes to spread out considerably
and the representation at this meeting
has been much larger and more general
than before.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-02-23
|. o. o. F. Lodge at West End.

A movement has been begun to orr
ganize subordinate lodge |. o. o. FL
in West End, and much enthusiasm was
shown at a preliminary meeting heidi
Tuesday night. All Interested in the PLAN
are requested to meet Tuesday night,
March 5, at 207 West End street, West
End.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-02-23
KNOWS VALUE OF
REAL ESTATE HERE
H. H. Mayberry Says Town is
in Infancy
BIGGEST THINGS TO COME
Thinks the Greatest Benefciaries Are
Holders of Birmingham Real Estate.
Puts His Spare Cash Into
Birmingham Dirt.
BIGGEST THINGS TO COME

IL. ii. Mayberry, a large property own
er in Birmingham, is spending a few
days in the city. He has just let the con-
tract for a seven-story building on First
avenue, near Nineteenth street, on the
site of the building burned several
months ago.
Mr.. Mayberry has been away from Bir-
mingham about two years. He moved to
his large farm in Tennessee not far from
Nashville about two years ago, after
having spent practically twenty years in
Birmingham. He is still interested heav-
lily in Birmingham, and is constantly
putting money into rcN estate in the
city. In talking of Birmingham yester-
day he said:
1.-TWO years ago ! decided to give UP
active business and move to my place in
Tennessee, but I did not give up Biz
mingham at the time. 1 have firm faith
in the city, the faith of twenty years
of close and intimate association with
its business interests and its growth.
Birmingham In Infancy.
81 am back now for several days. |
come down here several times a year on
short business trips. Birmingham is in its
infancy, and there will be greater things
in the future than in the past. have
always been optimistic about Birming-
ham, but she has grown greater than
my fondest dreams. | can see the strides
of progress since 1 left here two years
ago, and they strike me forcibly
Birmingham is attracting the atten-
ton of the investing public, and money
is going to be spent here. We feel that
Birmingham today Is a big city. and that
this district contains coal and iron
which the immense development has re-
vealed, that is almost inexhaustable.
Greatest Things Yet to Come.
81 am certain that those who passed
through its upbuilding are impressed
with it's present solidty and feel that it
is permanent, and they must also feel
that Birmingham is in its infancy, and
that its greatest improvement is yet to
be realized.
81 realize today, and l am certain
that the facts | state will be coroborated
by every old resident, that the only
losses have been to the signer of realty
deeds. In other words, my experience
and observations have been that we have
often thought that the seller, in realiz-
ing such handsome profit, acted wisely
but the wonderful development has DEM
onstrated beyond doubt that the party
who paid the great profits acted wisely
Today it is a self-evident fact that the
benefciaries are the present holders of
Birmingham realty.
Il am still for Birmingham and put my
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-02-23
THE WEATHER.

Washington, February 22.-Forecast for
alabama and Mississippi: Partly cloudy
Saturday and Sunday; fresh northeast
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-02-23
Forty-two UnavaiIing Ballots
Taken for Chairman at
Meeting Last Night
SURPRISES WERE SPRUNG
WHEN THE LINEUP CAME
Opposition Prevents Administration
From Winning BY Invading Ranks
Which 1t Was Thought
Were lmpregnable.

After four hours, in which forty-two
viva voce ballots were taken. the new
democratic executive committee gave up
in despair last night without electing its
chairman.
Some hitch occurred in the programme
outlined by those members of the COM
mittee which are favorable to the Ward
administration, and in this way the result
which was contemplated did not occur.
The two candidates nominated were A.
W. Nelson and Graham Perdue, from the
Eighth and Fifth wards, respectively.
Nelson was the candidate of the admin
istration and Perdue received the support
of that faction of the committee which
was anti-administration Forty-two bal
lots We're taken, and at the end of each
the vote stood nine for each candidate.
The committee will meet again Wednes-
day night.
The old committee, of which Walter
Metcalfe was chairman, canvassed the
returns and declared the nominees of
the primary held last Monday. After this
duty the new members were given seats.
Attieus Mulln of the Third was was
of the Second temporary secretary.
The Plans Miscarry.
The administration majority had de-
termined to elect A. W. Nelson of the
Eighth ward chairman. The opposition,
headed by II. b. Alternately, committee
man from the First ward, settled its af-
fections on Committeeman Perdue of the
Fifth ward. The administration faction
had considered Mr. Perdue as port of it
self, and when he agreed to accept the
nomination of the opposition there was
some surprise. Committeeman Miller of
the Fifth ward supported his compeer,
Perdue. Had not one other member of
the committee, who was considered with
the administration, aligned himself with
the opposition, the day would have still
been saved. Committeeman Mullin, how
ever, who was an acknowledged Ward
supporter, and who was counted in as
factor of the administration ticket, voted
due.
In other words. the opposition prevent
ed defeat by invading the territory of
the administration and offering one fac
tor of that majority the position of chair
man.
The administration portion of the COM
mittee held a caucus several days ago,
at which the proxy of Mr.. Miller was
represented 1t was reported that Miller
had stated that he would agree to what
ever the administration determined.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-02-23
Found More Than a Week Ago.

The deceased was battered over the
dead more than a week ago by persons
not yet detected and robbed of con-
siderable sum of money. His unconsci-
Gus body was found that morning by
Officer Hamilton at the corner of Powell
avenue and Eighteenth street, lying on
the railroad tracks He was taken to st.
Vicent's hospital and died shortly after
ward.
From the communication of the Vincent
postmaster it appears that he was work.
ing for a railroad at that place. Three
other men went to the Gaudin Under
taking company's parlors yesterday,
stating that they had seen the picture in
The Age-Herald and believed they reeog-
nized the features. Jim Overton, negro,
testified that he had worked under the
deceased at Vincent and was positive it
was Mr.. Wilcox. Little confidence was
placed in the negro's statement until
two white men told the same tale, and
that Wilcox was a foreman under con-
tractor named r. w. Martin.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-02-23
Men Followed Him Around.

Now that the identification is complete
the cause of his death Is the next point
to be discovered. 1t is believed that Will
cox came to Birmingham to have few
days good time, and had roll of money
on his person. The coroner had witnesses
to prove his presence in house in the
red light district with three other men,
who were following him around, evidently
with the intention of robbing him.
Another very important witness who
showed up yesterday and will testify to
having seen the three men knock ting
other over the head with a scantling, and
then load him III a carriage and drive off.
This man did not see the faces of any of
the persons concerned The attack oc-
Cured within the vicinity of the red
light district.
He was evidently robbed of everything
he had and dumped out at the railroad
crossing This last performance was also
seen by a witness. Coroner Paris is still
working on the case and will soon en-
panel a jury to investigate. He hopes to
fully unravel the mystery within a short
time
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-02-23

member Of the administration. proposed
secret ballot The opposition again oh
jected. and on the vote being called for
there was tie. The ballot was on a
motion to table. which did not prevail
on account Of the tie vote. Temporary
Chairman Mulin. however. ruled that the
motion did carry in spite of the tie vote.
and this ruling prevailed
A recess was taken on the thirty-elghth
ballot.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-02-23
Postmaster at Vincent, AIay
Says He is Sure He Knows
the Murdered Man
WITNESS Is FOUND WHO
SAW FATAL BLOW STRUCK
Was Robbed of Everything He Had In
the Red Light District, Hit Over
the Head and Dumped
From Carriage.

As a result of the photograph in The
Age-Herald yesterday morning the dead
man who had been unidentified for so
long proved to be Thomas Wilcox Of Vim
cent Ala. The following was received
by The Age-Herald last night:
Vincent, Ala, February %, 1907.
The photograph of the dead as shown
in todays Age-Herald is Tom Wilcox of
this place. He was a walking boss here
on the Atlanta, Birmingham and Atlantic
railway. | knew him we'll
EITGENF WILLIAMS. Postmaster.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-02-23
Sensation Rumored.

Unless something out of the ordinary
happens, il is indicated that the vote will
be the same on Wednesday night 1t
would have been impossible, too, for the
committee to have elected secretary
last night, as it was understood that both
sides hau their men named and their re-
spective supporters pledged.
1t was reported last night that an eff
fort to unseat one of the members Of
the committee will eventually be made.
Concerning this committeeman, it was
stated that he was not a qualified voter
of the city, that he did not take part
in the recent primary, and is therefore,
ineligible for office.
In case these rumors are correct. the
defeated candidate from the ward repre-
scented by the committeeman whose eligi-
bility is questioned will be entitled to the
seat.
If the rumors are found true, and the
effort to unseat the committeeman re-
suits in success, then there might oc-
cur a change in the balloting. If this re-
suit obtains, Mr.. Nelson will be the
chairman of the new committee.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-02-23
Adjournment Ordered.

Seven more ballots were taken, after
the committee reconvened, but the vote
remained unchanged, to g. each candi-
date voting for himself. During the re-
cess there was a great deal of lobbying,
but the result was not changed.
AT the conclusion Of the forty-second
ballot Committeeman Shelby offered "A
motion that adjournment be order until
Saturday night. Wednesday night was
finally agreed upon, and ON this date
the committee Will be again called to-
gether with Temporary Chairman Mullin
presiding and Temporary Secretary Abe
Rich at his desk.
TO brea2 the monotony Of the conlin-
uous roll call. numerous irreleVent mo-
lions and resolutions We're entertained.
Committeeman Hawkins, one of the
members OF the old committee, who has
"A seat in the new. was given a vote Of
thanks for his service as treasurer Of
tho old.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-02-23
Opposition Stands Pat.

When it was seen that the deadlock
would be permanent, Committeeman
Burson of the administration moved that
a secret ballot be taken, To this the OPP
position found strenuous objection, and
carried it's point by ordering the motion
tabled.
Committeeman Mooney caused hearty
laughter by his effort to have the vote
Of the temporary chairman, who was of
the opposition. eliminated. Had Mr.. Null
lin not voted, the administration, part OF
which was Mooney, would have scored a
victory.
The first proposition for a recess was
made by the temporary chairman, the
proposition failing TO carry On the four
tenth ballot Shelby moved a recess Of
ten minutes. This was also defeated.
On the sixteenth ballot Committeeman
Stewart moved that every member of the
committee be released from his plsdge.
This caused laughter. and the motion
was not entertained.
On the thirty. -dfth ballot, Iolllston. a
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-02-23
Division CIear-Cut.

Committeeman Shelby of the Fourth
ward considered the leader of the adj
ministration half, nominated Mr.. Nell
son for permanent chairman. Committee
man Alternately, the leader of the OPP
position, nominated Mr.. Perdue. The NOM
nations were ordered closed. and ballot
ing began. ON the first ballot the vote
was as follows:
For Nelson. Burson, jackson, Stewart,
Howe. Nelson, Johnston, Mooney, Oil
yer and Shelby; nine.
For Perdue: Alternately, Clifford, kar-
Piles, Rich Mullin, Miller, Perdue, Temp
pert and Hawkins; nine.
For forty-two trials the above re-
suit remained intact.
Nelson received the solid vote OF the
Sixth the Eighth and the Fourth wards
Perdue received the solid vote of the
First. Second and the Fifth wards. The
This ward was divided, as were the
Seventh and Ninth.
From the tie, nothing could move the
committee. After forty-two ballots had
been taken, adjournment was ordered un-
til Wednesday.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1907-10-26

ton' Lewiston and the Normal scboo,
have arranged a lecture course Of ro,,r
numbers. The first number on tho
program will be given by Prof. W q
Beach, head of the department Of his
tory and economics Of the WASHINGTON
State college, October 81, at Asotin
November 1 at Charleston and Saturday
evening, November 2, at Lewiston.
The later numbers on the course
will be given by President Penrose Of
Whitman college, DR.. w. ]. Hindlev Of
Spokane and the Whitman College
Glee club.
One of the pleasant events of the
past week in the High school was the
address by Rev. Robert Reid on Books
and Their Influence" Rev. Reid's talk
was a delight to the students and was
heartily applauded.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1907-10-26
SCHOOL CLOSES SECOND MONTH.
Great Interest in Special Programs and
Debating Contests.

Friday closed the second month Of
work in the city schools. The registra-
ton is slightly less than at corfe-
spending time year ago. The various
departments are already at work pre-
pairing their Thanksgiving programs
This program is made one of the three
principal literary events of the year,
the other two being patriotic day, Feb
ruary %, and the spring Arbor- Bird
day program.
The High school is at work prepar-
ing for it's f1rse debate in the Gateway
Debating league. This debate is with
Asotin at Lewiston, in December.
The High schools of Asotin, Clarks-
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1907-10-26

e. .. Thomas, vice president of the
Commercial Trust company, left this
afternoon for business visit to Sites.
Frank Bursell was a passenger for
Sites this afternoon.
Mrs. ]. w. Givens returned this aft
ernoon to her home at Or0fno.
j. w. Blake was business visitor
today from Orofino.
Robert Cleveland, q prominent farm
er in the Clifford section, was a bust
ness visitor in the city today.
Frank Sisk was in the city today
from Orofino AZ
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1907-10-26

mess of her brother, A. g. Spangler.
Marshal Mcbride went to Clover
land yesterday after James Blackburn,
whom D.. B. Parks had arrested for
using abusive language. Mr.. Black
burn was arraigned before Judge
Clear last night, and he pleaded not
guilty. His trial is set for 1920 o'clock
this afternoon.
Mr.. Holbrook is moving his house
hold goods to the boat, preparing to
go to Walla Walla
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1907-10-26
TO INSTALL new SERVICE.
lewiston Charleston Co. Will Furnish
Power and Light to Uniontown.

Charleston Bureau Evening Teller.
CHARLESTON, Oct 26.-Guy Wilson
and ]. ]. Jennings left this morning for
Uniontown for the purpose of extend
ing high-tension electric line from
the main line to Uniontown. This is
be done so that the lewiston Clarks-
ton company can furnish power and
light for the town.
L. A. Warrel of Kamiah has rented
the Hunter property on Sycamore
street and is moving in today.
Miss Minnie Spangler will go to
Lewiston to attend to the bakery bus
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1907-10-26
. .
PERSONALS. :

Eben Mounce left this morning for
his home in Seattle. after spending
few weeks looking after his business
interests here.
c. NJ. Day left on the Palouse train
this morning for Seattle, where Mrs.
Day is spending the winter He has
contract for buying hay and grain for
commission firm and will make fire.
quent trips into this section.
j. E. White, father of Virgil White,
who was here to attend the funeral
of his sons wife, left on the train
yesterday for his home in Ottumwa,
Iowa,
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1907-10-26
Address by John Sharp Williams.

NORFOLK, Va, Oct. 26.-An inter-
esting program of exercises was car
ried out today in connection with the
Free School" day celebration at the
jamestown exposition. The principal
address was delivered by John Sharp
williams, senator elect from Missis-
sippi.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1907-10-26

WANTED-Office girl, mangle hands
and ironers at the Lewiston laundry.
If
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1907-10-26

from Orohno.
The Washington times., 1907-04-14
gay LuRCheOnS and Dinners
Fill Chevy Chase Date Book

ESPITE the renewed social activities that follow
the sackcloth and ashes of Lent the bellies and
beaux of Washington are reluctant to contine
themselves to the drawing room and other
The Washington times., 1907-04-14


scenes of winter festivities during this ideal spring
weather
The Chevy Chase and the Country Club vie with each
other for popularity with the and fast becom
ing the center of all social life in the Capital.
Society seems determined to live out of doors, and
from now till well in June the other of these
clubs will be the Ct gay luncheon parties or even
formal breakfasts dinners.
Admiral Dewey entertained a distinguished company
of thirty breakfast the Country Club few Sundays
and during the recent visit of the Duke de Chaunes
Of France who the house guest of Mr. and Mrs Theo
dore P. Shonts on New Hampshire avenue, he the
guest of honor at innumerabe delightful little luncheon
parties at the Chevy Chase Club.
So popular indeed these suburban resorts beeom-
ing that to avoid possible embarrassing situation the
host hostess who intends entertaining company,
pecaly at the Chevy Chase Club engage the tables
far in advance
The story is told that George Howard was once con
onted with this embarrassing problem With his wife
and small party of intimate friends Mr. Howard
ed out to the Chevy Chase Club balmy summer even
ing and proceeded to order of the clubs delectabe
beefsteaks Much his cha grim the waiter Informed Mr.
Continued Second Paze0
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attending washburn, left today for

attending Washburn, left today for
home in Clarinda, Iowa
DR.. C. B. Reed and DR.. w. A. Coston
went to Kansas City last night to
spend the rest of the week. They will
conduct dental clinics today and at
tend a dinner given by the Odonto-
graph society tomorrow night.
Miss Lillian Claypool is visiting
Mrs. F. J. Fitzgerald in Ottawa.
Mrs. William Trump is visiting her
mother. Mrs. A. ]. Kits, in Ottawa.
Mrs. Robinson of Smith Center ar
rived Yesterday for months visit TO
Mrs. J. r. Burrow-
Mrs. O. Z. Hopkins has returned to
LYONS after a visit to Mrs. Rousseau
A. Burch.
Miss Hazel Grimes and Mr.. Russell
Grimes went to Kansas City today for
the Owl dance this evening and will
be the guests of Miss Dorothy Porter.
Mr.. William Connors left. yesterday
for New York.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles P. Adams are
the parents of a daughter, born last
week.
Miss Laura Smith Of st. Louis has
returned from a short visit in Holton
and is again the guest of Mrs. Oscar
Danes.
Miss Rose Davis has returned from
Winfield to remain permanently.
Mr.. Arthur Ford will entertain the
intermediates of the First Christian
church this evening at his home, 1244
Polk street. ,-..a.