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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-08
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 FOR [. H. GREEN

New York. December 7.-Colonel Ed ward IT. Greene, son of Hetty Green, the richest woman in the world" has never employed anybody to write him up he testified today in a suit brought against him by an historical association which claimed he owed it $500 for a book con- taning portraits and biographical sketches of prominent men.
 Didn't you employ this association to write you up?" he was asked.
 ''I did not"
 But about this time there was col- umn article in many papers representing you as an automobilist. You did not pay this association to write this?''
 My name has been mentioned in the papers many times, but I never employed anybody to write me up,' was the re- sponse.
 The jury, after being out five minutes, returned verdict for the colonel.
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Dr Henry Jasper Vim

Friends of pr. Henry Jasper Winn, a former postmaster of Birmlngham' will be interested in the following ac- oount of his death contained In the Clarendon Tex, News:
 "Entered into rest, in Virginia, No- vennber 16. 1911, pr. Henry Jasper Wlhh in inc seventy sixth year of his age. He was horn at Demopolis. Ala, where his childhood was spent, was educated at the University of Alabama, after whlch he took course of medicine at the
 University of Louisiana, New orleans snd later graduated from the Universl y of Pennsylvania Medical college at Philadelphia. He was practicing his profession at the beginning Of the CIVIL war and entered the service as sur geon. doing both field and hospital work, until the close of the war, after which he returned to his home in Ala bama
 He was city health officer at Btr- mineham for several years and was postmaster in that city during Cleve- lands administration. In 1895 he moved to Clarendon, Tex, where he resided until January, 1909, and was one Of the most prominent physicians of that nlace. He moved to Virginia, where he had two married daughters, nearly three years ago, and it was there he nassed away, surrounded by loved ones.
 "He is survived by his devoted wife and five children: Mrs. J. E. McClel- land and Mrs. l.. W. McClelland of Clarendon: Mrs. w. D. Carter and Mrs A. T. Embrey of fredericksburg, Va.' and Walter E. Winn, civil engineer Of Danvilre, III.
 "Dr Winn has been consistent Christian all his life, communicant of the Episcopal church. He was senior warden of St. Johns church at Clar- endon for several years, also lay read CT. member of Sam Lanham camp No 13S3 Confederate Veterans He was much beloved by his friends and highly respected by all who knew him; a cultured. scholarly man with high and noble principles in life and firm in his convictions of what was right.
 His remains were taken to his child hood home at Demopolis, where he was laid to rest on Sunday morning. No vember 19 Grant him, o Lord, eternal rest; and may light perpetual shine upon him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-08
SURVEY WILL WRITE
 UP BIRMINGHAM Birmingham: Smelling Iron
 Ore and Civics BE IN JANUARY ISSUE
  Two Hundred Pages Will Be Devoted to Stories of the City, Its Faults, Good Points, Natural Wealth
 and It's Industries

In the latest issue of the Survey, which has just reached this city, an announce ment is made in their columns that 'Br- mingham: Smelling Iron Ore and Civies, will be the title of a POO page story In their first issue of 1912 The announce ment also covers an index of the articles to be printed that will make up the story and comments upon the city
 1t will be remembered that members of the staff of the Survey visited this city frequently during the past seven months with a view of Investigating the local industrial, economical and social conditions and have secured the collab- oration of local writers and authorities for their write up.
 The cover design for the Birmingham issue is ornamented with the emblem Of the Magic City moulded by Signor Mo- retti done in a light bronze color on neutrally tinted background of a dark green color. This design was selected from number submitted to the Sur vey art department and is the wheel of industry with a masculine figure of La bor in the center, clasping a tool and posed as seated on an anvil.
 The following is the announcement from the Survey:
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ACID FUMES KILL
 DIR. A. KOELKER

New York, December 7.-Dr. Arthur O. Rocker. a chemist who held degree of doctor of philosophy from the UniVer- sitv of Berlin. was killed today by the fumes of hydrocyanic acid, while work ,,, in research laboratory at the Roosevelt hospital.
 pr. Koelker and an asslstaho hau vorked in the laboratory all the morn- ing. When the assistant returned rom luncheon this afternoon he found the room filled with the fumes of the acio and saw pr. Rockers body on the floor
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Negro Shaw Sentenced

In the second division of the criminal court, before Judge Frank Cahalan, the jury in the case of Will Shaw, a negro, charged with asaulting a negro girl un- der 14 years, brought in verdict last night, finding the defendant guilty and fixing his punishment at IA years in the penitentiary. This case was set in the first division but owing to Judge Greene being engaged in the Parker case, Judge Cahalan tried the negro The offense for which the negro was tried carries with it capital punishment. The jury was ont ahout an hour.
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MISS DEBARDELEBEN ADDRESSES
 THE ALABAMA CONFERENCE

Pensacola, December 7.-(Specia1.l- Featured by the address of Miss Mary DeBardeleben. extension secretary of the women's council of the Board of Missions, and the raising of a neat sum for the Payne institute. the second days session of the Alabama conference was one full of interest. Miss DeBardeleben told the ministers something of the school which she Is working for, stat ing that negroes are being taught use iul trades and professions and after her address the ministers subscribed liberally.
 Quite a number of ministers and del egates arrived during the day and were enrolled as being present and then re- ports were taken up and discussed and
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referred to the various committees. Deacons and elders were elected and passed with one or two exceptions. MT. Cannon of Wayneville, N. C., then ad- dressed the conference on the south ern assembly Of that place and told of the purpose and aims of it. He closed by an inviting people of this section 10 buy stock and thus assist in the movement.
 w ]. Elliott of the Alabama Bible society made a short address on sup plying Bibles to ministers and churches and his plan was indorsed by Bishop Denny in a short talk
 The characters of about 40 young ministers were passed while number were admitted to trial by a vote of tfe conference just before adjournment
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No Voting Privileges

New York, December T.-Holders of fractional shares in any of the 34 sub sidiaries of the Standard oil company of New Yersey will have no voting priv ileges. This was made clear in an an nouncement made today by the Stand ard Oil company of Ohio. It is pointed out that it would be almost impossible to arrive at proportionate relation of fractional lots to the total vote cast
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-08
cotton Mill Will Resume

Huntsville, December 7.-(Special.)- The Huntsville cotton mill. it is be- lieyed, will soon resume operations af- fer an idleness of more than a year. The directors held meeting late yes terday afternoon and considered the question but nothing has been given out yet. The mill closed down when cotton went to 15 cents and it has been generally understood that 1t would re- sume operations when the price of cot ton declined so that profit could be made by running the mill
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-08
Wireless at Auburn

Auburn, December 7.-(Special. )--Auburn students will be instructed, at first hand, in one of the newest and greatest prin- ciples of science. A wireless telegraph plant will be installed on the tower of the main academic building of the Ala bama Polytechnic Institute within few weeks and it's practical working will be eXploited easy communication can be established with the wireless stations at Mobile and New Orleans
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-08
New Capitol Wing

Montgomery, December 7.--(Special.)- Work on the new capitol wing has pro gressed so rapidly during the past month as to almost assure the state that the building will be ready for occupancy at an early month during the next year It is thought that downtown offices may move their present headquarters ito the hill'' by February 1, at least.
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Deaths and Funerals
Alexander W. Arrasmith

Alexander w. Arrasmith, aged e' years. died yesterday afternoon al the residence of his son., H. J. Arrasml'n' a711 Avenue c, at 4:50 o'clock. The re-
 otns will he sent this afternoon ct 12:35 by the Johns Undertaking coiii- many to Joliet, Ohio, for intermene'
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C. A. White

c. A. White, aged 91 years died yesterday afternoon at 4:S0 o'clock at his late residence. 5S2S Wade avenue urooalavn r4e is survived by widow and three small children. fuherai se' ices will be held at the late resiuehce this afternoon after which the remains will be sent to Temple, Ga, Tor inter- nent
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LIABILITIES.
Suit to Recover Funds

Cincinnati, December 7.-Suit was filed here today by the trustees of the Home for Incurables of this city against the Thompson Brown Cc., brokers, to recover from the company money which it is alleged Mrs. Dora c. Gallagher invested while she was treasurer of the Home for Incurables.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-08
Oil Heads to New York

Lima. Ohio, December 7.--All operating heads of the allied Standard oil subsi- diaries in Ohio have been summoned to New York. Complete reorganization of <. all subsidiaries is forecasted with manyst reductions in the working forces.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-08
Big Cunarder FlOated

Liverpool, December 1.-The Cunard lin- CT Mauretania, which went aground near Dingle during a storm last night, was 1oated this morning. The ship appa rent ly sustained no damage as the result of her grounding.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-08
To Hold Bazar

Greenvile, December 7.--(Special.) )-The members of the Methodist Aid and Par sonage society will have a bazar Friday, the funds raised from this bazar to be used by them to promote their church work,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-08
Glassware Sale at SO Cents on the Dollar

city. One of the largest and strongest financial houses of the south is ar ranging to open such a store here as soon as a suitable place can be secured and necessary arrangements made. Representatives of the company have been in the city and a manager has been secured.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-08
Rirminngham's Assets

Birmingham entered the twentieth century a lusty stripling, youth of 30, starting it's career during period when American municipalities can com mand a modern knowledge of sanitat1on' of efficiency, of improved work methods. If is set amidst fertile fields overlaying rich ore deposits It has many pros- porous industrial plants.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-08

Little Mary Lee celebrated her eleventh birthday at the home of her parents on Dartmouth avenue Tuesday afternoon Many games were enjoyed by the young people. A cake with II burning candles formed the centerpiece of the table. After a few hours mer- rymaking delightful refreshments were served. About 20 children of the neigh borhood enjoyed the young hostess hospitality.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-08

by the young people. A cake with II burning candles formed the centerpiece of the table. After a few hours mer- rymaking delightful refreshments were served. About 20 children of the neigh borhood enjoyed the young hostess hospitality.
 News was received today of the death of Mrs. J. II. Parsons, which occurred at her home in Texas yesterday morn ing. Mrs. Parsons was a former resi- dent of this city. She is survived by husband, three small children and sev- eral stepchildren.
 Al the meeting of the city council last night the council was called to order by the president, George Ross, with one coun- cilman absent. The matter of purchas- ing the horse and buggy belonging to Roger McCabe was brought up and re- ferred to the finance committee and the mayor, with power to act The complaint made by MT. Davidson that after a rain water stood in front of two houses be- longing to him on Twelfth avenue be- tween Twenty-third and Twenty-fourth streets. so that the occupants could not get out of the house and the placing of a gravel walk on Twelfth avenue be- tween Twenty-third and Twenty-fourth streets, was referred to the mayor, city engineer and street and light commit tee with power to act. The report of Chief of Police T. B. Wallace for the month of November was read and ap- proved and received as information. The judiciary committee requested that the waterworks company read the water me- ters monthly for 20 days. beginning Jan uary 1 to see if it would not be saving to the consumer. The committee to look into the complaint made by MT. Long of water standing in front of his store re- ported that MT. Harris of the Birming- ham Railway, Light and Power com pany would be in the city one day this week and the matter would be investi- gated. MT. Gault made request for permission to repair a house on Fourth avenue between Nineteenth and Twen- tieth streets. to'be used as blacksmith shop The request was not granted. The resolution for the city to pay off and re- deem the public improvement bonds on January l. 1912, was adopted
 Powell Johnston of Knoxville; Tenn, was the guest of his brother, Dr. Hewitt Johnston. last night.
 MT. and Mrs. J. o. Rosenthal are now at home with Mrs. I. F. Taylor on Clar- endon avenue.
 Mrs Mayheld. who has been the guest of her daughter. Mrs. T. T. Huey, has returned 10 nef nome Tn TUSCALOOSA.
 Dr. William Waldrop's many friends will be pleased to know he is resting well after a serious operation at the Johns Hopkins infirmary.
 Mrs. W. W. Hollngsworth continues i'll at her home.
 Arthur Jacobs. George E. Shaw, Sam Stein, John II. Phelps, T. A. Hines. Jr..s and w, D. Lanier returned from Mont gomery last night, where they attended the grand lodge of Masons.
 Mrs. Woodruff of Birmingham is the guest of her sister, Mrs. c. w. Allen, on Eighth avenue
 T $. Strickland of Atlanta is in the city overhauling the electrical clock of the Western Union Telegraph company.
 NJ. Kennedy, who has been quite i'll for some timo. is able to be out.
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LICE JOY. Undertaken. Phones 7ca
SHAW. the Undertaken. Phones g.

JOHNS Undertaking O.. Phones iooa
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News was received today of the death of Mrs. J. II. Parsons, which occurred at her home in Texas yesterday morn ing. Mrs. Parsons was a former resi- dent of this city. She is survived by husband, three small children and sev- eral stepchildren.
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The city court of Bessemer spent today and great portion of yesterday hearing the case of P. F. Murphy versus the Bes- semer water works for $500 damages, alleging the water company cut off his water supply and that as a result his house burned down wien it might have been saved. After being out short time the jury brought in a verdict of $75 for the plaintiff.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-08

Last night an interesting meeting was held by the Bessemer camp, Woodmen of the World, when c. B. McEntre was initiated, after which the following off cers were elected for the ensuing year. A. S. Bailey, c. C.; J. F. Powell A. L.; G. C. Smith, banker W. c. Baty, R. B. clerk; Dr. J. M. Tubb, R. E. camp physi- clan. The camp will have a public in- stalation of officers the first meeting in January
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-08

This morning a message was received by B. F. Perkins stating that his sister, Mrs. D. E. Weatherford, had died at her home in Independence, Mo. from injuries received by being thrown from a buggy. The accident occurred about six weeks ago. MT Perkins will be unable to at tend the funeral.
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In the near future there will be piano and photograph store in thls
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-08

|. Max Mayer. for several years in the shoe business in this city, is moving his family to Birmingham today. After the first of the year he will move his stock to Birmingham and go into business there.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-08

Bessemer, December 7.-(Special)- )-The No. furnace of the Tennessee. Coal, Iron and Railroad company, which is con- sidered an old time stack, broke all pre- vious records when r. turned out 7721 tons of pig iron during the month of No vember. The output of the furnace dur ing the month of October was 7623 tons of pig iron, which was considered the largest monthly output of the furnace.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-08

Tie noted Schubert quartet. which Is the third attraction of the local Lycum course, will be heard at the high schooi auditorium on Saturday night, Decem- Der g. The Schuberts are well known throughout the south as high class en- tertainers and musicians of unusual ability The musicians of the city are looking forward to this treat.
Graham guardian. [volume] (Safford, Ariz.) 1895-1923, 1911-10-13
rowded every day by an apprecia.
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crowded every day by an apprecia-
tive gathering of visitors.
The exhibition OF woman's work
Of all kinds is the finest ever seen at
county fair. Needle work, paint
ings, cakes, bread, pies and salads
form great part of the exhibition.
An interesting exhibit is a table
cloth from flax grown, spun, dyed
and woven by Mrs. Lavinia Young
Lee, mother Of John D. Lee, which
has been in use for over 40 years
and is as good as new today.
The mineral exhibit is also on
display in the Thum building. A
large case contains the exhibit of
John ]. Birdno, one of the finest
private collections of minerals, relics
and curios ever placed on exhibition.
Charles P. Schroeder also has a
case containing minerals, relics Of
the Spanish-American War and sew
eral fine specimens Of stuffed alliga-
tors and ella Monsters.
There is also on display in one of
the windows an exhibit of Indian
relics, mostly gathered in the ella
valley.
The Stafford, Layton and TT.
Thomas schools have exhibits of
school work. accomplished by the
Graham guardian. [volume] (Safford, Ariz.) 1895-1923, 1911-10-13
IN NEW FORM

The GUARDIAN appears this week
in new form, coming out with eight
pages. The additional pages are
devoted to woman's work, agricul-
ture, religious news, history, politi-
cal comment, national capital affairs
and serial story, entitled, Britt
of Headquarters" by MARGIN Bar
Der. Besides there will be local
and valley news, as well as State
news. The GUARDIAN will continue
to be the leading county home
paper, with all the news fit to
print.
Graham guardian. [volume] (Safford, Ariz.) 1895-1923, 1911-10-13

pupils since the beginning of the
school year.
Stafford schools exhibit shows
work from all the grades and in
cludes nature studies, water color
paintings. Navajo blankets, maps
and object work, the latter being a
remarkably good exhibit by the
little pupils in the primary grades.
Layton school has fine exhibit
of basket work, drawings and needle
work Of pupils.
Graham guardian. [volume] (Safford, Ariz.) 1895-1923, 1911-10-13

The Fit. Thomas school has an ex-
hibit of water color paintings and
charcoal drawings that show re-
markable talent of the pupils.
L. G. Haby has installed an cleo
trio light plant in the building, and
the building was lit by electricity
last night. A large number Of peo-
pie were present and enjoyed the
exhibition.
Graham guardian. [volume] (Safford, Ariz.) 1895-1923, 1911-10-13

Mr.. and Mrs. Sheldon ljams and
children, who have been visiting for
a month with Mr.. Ijams' mother,
Mrs. E. T. Ijams, left Monday morn
ing for Fit. Lauderdale, Florida,
where they will make their future
home.
Graham guardian. [volume] (Safford, Ariz.) 1895-1923, 1911-10-13

hereby announce myself as a candidate for
the Office of Senator for Graham County. in the
State Legislature, on the Republican ticket SUBJ
ject to the will of the Republicans at tie Primary
Election.
j. r. WELKER.
Graham guardian. [volume] (Safford, Ariz.) 1895-1923, 1911-10-13
A. GoRpos RImpALL,
Tor United States Senator.

hereby announce myself as candidate for
,the ofice of United States Senator for the State
of Arizona. on the Democratic ticket, subject to
the willof the Democrats at the Primary Election.
EuGENE BRADY O'NEILL.
Graham guardian. [volume] (Safford, Ariz.) 1895-1923, 1911-10-13
For Judge of the Supreme Court.

hereby announce myself as candidate for
the Office of Judge of the Supreme Court of the
State of Arizona. on the Democratic ticket, sub
ject to the will of the Democrats at the Primary
Election.
Graham guardian. [volume] (Safford, Ariz.) 1895-1923, 1911-10-13

I hereby announce myself as a candidate for
the office of County School Superintendent of
Graham County. on the Democratic ticket. sub
ject to the will Of the Democrats at the Primary
Election.
JAMES A. WOops y
Graham guardian. [volume] (Safford, Ariz.) 1895-1923, 1911-10-13
For Superintendent. Of Ro.d.:

hereby announce myself as candidate for
the office of Superintendent Of Roads of Graham
County. on the Democratic ticket. subject to the
will of the Democrats at the Primary Election.
JOHN HANCOCK.
Graham guardian. [volume] (Safford, Ariz.) 1895-1923, 1911-10-13
For Corporation Commissioner

hereby announce myself asa candidate for
the office of Corporation Commissioner. State OF
Arizona, on the Democratic ticket. subject to the
will Of the Democrats at the Primary Election.
LOUIS MELczER.
Graham guardian. [volume] (Safford, Ariz.) 1895-1923, 1911-10-13
A. Il. LYNCH.

hereby announce myself as candidate for
the Office of Representatives. Graham County, on
the Democratic ticket, subject to the will OF the
Democrats at the Primary Election.
ANTaON Z. JACOBSON.
Graham guardian. [volume] (Safford, Ariz.) 1895-1923, 1911-10-13

hereby announce myself as candidate Tor
the Office of Superintendent of Roads of Graham
County. on the Democratic ticket. subject to the
will of the Democrats at the Primary Election.
j. H. mutual.
Graham guardian. [volume] (Safford, Ariz.) 1895-1923, 1911-10-13
J. C. ROBINSON.

hereby announce myself as candidate for
the Office of Treasurer of Graham County. on the
Republican ticket, subject to the viii OF the Re-.
publicans at the Primary Election.
FRANK M. LAYTON.
Graham guardian. [volume] (Safford, Ariz.) 1895-1923, 1911-10-13
For Representative:

I hereby announce myself as candidate for
the Office Of Representative of Graham County in
the State Legislature. on the Democratic ticket
subject to the win Of the Democrats at the Pri-
mary Election.
Graham guardian. [volume] (Safford, Ariz.) 1895-1923, 1911-10-13

hereby announce myself as candidate for
the Office of Superior Judge of Graham County.
on the Democratic ticket. subject to the will OF
the Democrats at the Primary Election
A. G. MCALIsrER.
Graham guardian. [volume] (Safford, Ariz.) 1895-1923, 1911-10-13

hereby announce myself as candidate for
the Office of Representative for Graham County.
in the State Legislature on the Democratic ticket
subject to the win of the Democrats at the Pri-
mary Election.
Graham guardian. [volume] (Safford, Ariz.) 1895-1923, 1911-10-13

hereby announce myself as candidate for
the Office of Treasurer of Graham County. on the
Democratic ticket. subject to the will of the
Democrats at the Primary Election.
Y r. ROpiNSON.
Graham guardian. [volume] (Safford, Ariz.) 1895-1923, 1911-10-13
For Secretary Of State:

hereby announce myself as a candidate for
the office of Secretary CT State State of Arizona
on the Democratic ticket, subject to the will of
Democrats at the Primary Election.
]. II. ROBINSON
Graham guardian. [volume] (Safford, Ariz.) 1895-1923, 1911-10-13
For Sheriff:

hereby announce myself candidate for
the Office of Sheriff Of Graham County. on the
Democratic ticket subject to the will of the DEM
ocrats at the Primary Election.