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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-13
WILL BE
 WELL ENTERTAINED
Barbecue At and Automobile Ride Planned By the Good Roads Congress Advisory Board
 Yesterday Afternoon

A large and enthusiastic meeting was held yesterday afternoon at 1 o'clock at the Chamber of Commerce auditorium by the Good roads congress advisory board. who arranged a num- Der of final details with reference to the convention meeting here May 2326.
 Following an offer from the East Lake Amusement company through R. D. Burnett, the board accepted the grant of privilege for holding the big barbecue at East Lake and the barbecue committee, through c. B. Rogers, chair man, stated that the affair would be held on May 25.
 Through a committee headed by Dr. J. E. Dedman, an Invitation was extended the board to bring the delegates of the congress in a body to witness the au- tomobile climbing contest, and the in vitation was accepted with the inten- ton of carrying the visitors to OK moor on a special train to see the event, leaving Birmingham at D. m. on May "A. A preceding trip will De taken to Corey at l D. m., on special street cars.
 Judge Dan Greene chairman of the automobile committee, stated before the board that his committee has arranged to take the delegates for an automo- bile ride on the afternoon of May 24 between and o'clock. The route will lie over various sections of the city and especially Highland avenue.
 J. R. Copeland, chairman of the dec- ora ation committed: Louis Pizitz chair man of the merchants committee; R. A. Brown, chairman of the real estate committees; A. T. Newell, chairman of the machinery committee, all appoint ed to solicit funds for the entertain ment of the congress delegates. assured the board that they have in sight ample funds for this purpose. They have met with a liberal response on all sides.
 Job Going, chairman of the commit tee appointed to appear before the Chamber of Commerce. stated that the board of directors of that organization
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-13
ACCEPTS LOCKWOOD
 CAPITOL PLANS

Monteomery, May 12.-(Special )-Frank Lockwood, a well known architect Of Montgomery, has been chosen by the cap itol extension commission to have super vision of the north wing which is to be added to the state house. The addition will be as identical with the south wing as it is possible to have it, though plans and specified tions have not vet been sub mitted for the erection of the annex.
 Choice of MT Lockwood was from a field of eight applicants, the other seven being the firms of A. Ten Eyck Brown, Atlanta; Hutchinson X Chester, Mobile; 1; F. R. Ausfeld, Montgomery; Okel & Coop CT. Montgomery; B. B. Smith, Montgom- cry; William l.. Welton, Birmingham. and Whldin & Price, also of Birming- ham. All of the applicants were present
 in person with the exception of the Bir- sion, consisting of Governor Emmet O'Neal, Chief Justice J. R. Dowdell, At torney General R. c. Brickell. Secretary of State Cyrus B. Brown, State Auditor c. Brooks Smith and Dr. Thomas M. Owen, director of the department of arch ives and history, were present. Dr. owen is secretary.
 The commissioners decided to hustle the work of building the annex as rapidly as possible, after which the attention of the commission could be called to inn provements to be made in the older parts of the building. These additional inn provements are to include the remodeling of the senate and house chambers and the remodeling of a number of the of
 fees.
 The commission meets again at II Q clock tomorrow to further map out plans for its new wing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-13
DISTRICT SCHOOL
 ACCOUNTS PERFECT

Montgomery. May l2.-tSpecial.)--Ex- aminer of Public Accounts w. F. Wilkin- son has presented to Governor Emmet O Neal reports of his examination of the books, accounts and vouchers of the nine agricultural schools in the state for the period beginning March 1, 1910, and end- ing March 3l, 1911 and the books of w. F. Feagin, chief clerk of the educational department. and secretary and treasurer of these agricultural colleges.
 Judge Wilkinson in his report declared that he had found the books of the ag- ricutural schools of the state correct in every detail, as were the books of Secre- tary and Treasurer Feagn. The books |of the schools showed that each of the presidents had promptly collected and ac- counted for all monies belonging to his school, as shown by stubs for fees coi- lected and the roll of matriculates and that the same has been remitted to the secretary and treasurer of the schools
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-13
MONTGOMERY GETS
 SOUTHERN GROCERS

Atlanta. May 12.-Montgomery was chosen today as the place of next year s convention of the Southern Wholesale Grocers' association. All the old officers with the exception of the secretary, who is to be appointed. were reelected. They are: President, J. H. Laurin, Jackson vile. Fla; first vice president. L. M. Hooper Selma, Ala; second vice presl- dent, F. E. Hashagan, Wilmington, N. C., and treasurer, c. w. Bartleson, Jack sonville.
 An attempt was made-to increase the presidents salary from $500O to s600O a year, but was voted down, President Laurin opposing 1t. Agitation to make members eligible to membership was passed without any decided action having been taken. The convention then ad- journed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-13
SHOPLIFTERS
Gang Is Arrested by the City
 Detectives

Detectives Cole, Burge, Wren and Zig Ter have arrested 10 negroes charged with grand larceny and state that they have unearthed the largest band of shop filters and sneak thieves that have been caught by the police for some time.
 A large amount of property has been recovered and the detectives expect to recover more in a short time. Upon be- ing questioned the negroes confessed to having stolen goods from the following stores: Ferd Marx, Louis Pizitz, Love man, Joseph & Loeb. Broda Tailoring company, Porter Clothing company, West Clothing company and the Reckling harness shop5
 The negroes stole articles of every de- scrption from hair rats to trouser pat terms from the tailor shops All the ne- groes were lodged in the county jail on warrants sworn out by the officers
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-13
GENERAL TRADE .' IS IMPROVED Dun and Bradstreet Make
 Weekly Report IRON IS RATHER SLOW Better Weather With Midsummer Temperatures Helps Retail Trade
 in Most Large Centers.
 Cotton Goods Firm
IRON IS RATHER SLOW

New York, May 12.-Bradstreet's to- morrow will say:
 Better weather, with high, in fact, mid summer temperatures, has helped retail trade in most large centers. This fact, coupled with more favorable crop 1condi- tons, has made for rather more cheer fuI tone in jobbing and wholesale lines, but as yet retailers or final distributors stocks seem ample. In fact, reduction sales are in evidence rather earlier than usual and the net gain in jobbing sales is slight
 Collections are not much changed from earlier reports, ranging from slow to fair.
 Iron and steel are rather slower, rail- road buying is almost absent, and other lines using iron and steel are buying con servatively. Coal and coke are not very ative and railroad traffic is light for the , season.
 Structural material seems to be in fair to good demand in many centers, but building returns show that industry fall ing steadily behind last year in most leading centers and as a whole. There is a rather f1rmer feeling in the cotton goods line, a reflection of partly better weather conditions of renewed firmness in raw material and offers of large buy ing of print cloths by leading printers. One explanation of this latter is, how ever, that printers who are also cloth manufacturers can buy cheaper in the open market than they can manufacture. The Pacific Coast lumber industry is re- ported dull and lower prices rule for raw material.
 In the furniture trade some western manufacturers are reported contemplat- ing curtailment.
 Business failures in the United States for the week ending May H. were 245. against 2S4 last week, 2l6 in the like week of 1910, PA in 19O9 2ls in 1908 and 1S4 in 1907. Business failures in Canada for the week number 24 which compares with 26 last week and "A in the like week of 1910.
 Wheat, including flour. exports from the United States and Canada for the week ending May II aggregate 3,131,6ol bushels, against 1944,327 last week and c0S3, ,53S this week last year.
 From the 45 weeks ending May Il ex- ports are 1o4S55, 736 bushels. against 127,- 019.04s in the corresponding period last week. Corn exports for the week are 56S, ,73S bushels, against 275,059 last week and 312, ,566 in 1910. For the 45 weeks end-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-13

had promised a liberal donation. J. A Rountree, secretary of the good roads congress, made a report on the progress of the general programme and showed to the satisfaction of the board that this end of the work is we'll in hand and almost completed. His report re- ceived much applause. Secretary L. A.
 Whitehead reported that he had re-
 ceived over $500 letters from dele
 appointed assuring the committee G.
 their intention to attend
 On motion progra mme committee composed of J. R. Copeland. chairman : J. A. Rountree and Judge Dan Greene was appointed to arrange the details for the entertainments for the dele-' gates. Sol Caheen, chairman of the decoration committee. reco nmended to- the board that decoration scheme for the good roads. congress be con- tracted for and the board adopted his suggestion. The streets and corners will he decorated with attractive designs to be furnished by local concern
 The meeting adjourned until next Tuesday afternoon at o'clock when the meeting will be held at headquar-, ters, 1913 Second avenue. Those pres- ent at the meeting yesterday were c. B. Rogers, chairman over the meeting; Judge w. l. Grubb, J. R. Copeland Judge Dan Greene. ex-Gov. B. B. Co., mer. J. A. Rountree, George B. Tar rdnl, lA A. NHlieneau, Juuge w. N. Forman, Col. l. ". Johns, Job Going. ". R. Starbuck, pr. w. s. Rountree P. Byrne, c. E. Hoag. H. l. Zell, NJ w. Scott, Dr. J. lI. Dedman. Hugh Mo Geever, A. T. Newell, Louis Pizifz, R. D. Burnett. J. D. Gortatowsky, J. H. Upchurch and c. Kehr.
 MT. Will P. Blair, secretary of Ma tlonal Paving Brick Manufacturers as- socation. headquarters Cleveland. O.. has written Secretary J. A. Rountree accepting invitation to attend the con gress and deliver an address on The value of System of Road Building and the Worth of Brick Roads"
 e Gov. J. Y. Sanders Of Louisiana has written Secretary J. A. Rountree that he will positively attend. He has ap- pointed 800 delegates to attend the congress and will urge them to attend
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-13
STATE IS FACING
 SERIOUS DEFICIT Will Be Largest in History
 of State TABLE IS PREPARED
 - Long Furnishes Governor With Fig ures Showing That Smallest Pos sible Deficit Will Be s643,157
 Each Year
TABLE IS PREPARED

Montgomery, May 12.- (Special.)-If the state of Alabama, through Governor Elm met O'Neal, permits every appropriation that was authorized by the recent legislo- ture to be paid, the hole in the treasury by the end of the first-of the year will be s1, ,7S1, ,9S2. If, on the contrary. none of the appropriations is made 10 which string was tied, the deficit will be s64S- l57 for 1911, and proportionate amount for the remaining three years.
 By the end of Governor O'Neal's ad- ministration, the deficit will be the larg est in the history of the commonwealth, as an almost direct outgrowth of the generosity of the recent legislature. Figures to this effect have been pains- takingly prepared by J. Lee Long. chair man of the State Tax commission, with the cooperation of Associate Commits sioners J. B. Powell and A. A. Evans and Secretary Will R. Lloyd. They are supposed to be as accurate as can be gotten together at this time, showing in detail that. the estimated receipts of the state for 1911 are s. .2S0,046, as opposed to estimated disbursements of $7.062.02S, pro- vided all appropriations are granted. In the report which has been put to-. gether it is shown that the recent legisla- ture authorized appropriations, all in all, or dDOuI 9o o0o tUo TUT lJl1, dtldCnlii8 5 strings to $1,13s.S25, which appropriations can only be made at the authorization of the governor
 Owing to the fact that it was imposs- ble for the commission to estimate the per capita costs at various educational institutions, 1t was quite impossible to make an absolutely correct forecast of the strong box's condition at the end of the fiscal year, though the estimated amounts as given above are expected to come within $100,0O0 of the exact con dition at every inventory. Another item that could not be included in the fore cast was the estimated disbursements for the voluntary military forces.
 Senate in Lead
 The report which has been prepared shows that the Senate authorized almost three times as many appropriations as did the House of Representatives. To. tai appropriations for the next four years, as authorized by the two houses. follow: 1911, sS,55S 7os; 1912, $S,S94 445 1913 s3 S5s45, and 1914, 8, 411.2 245.
 The report shows further that of the amount which is to be expended more than S2,5o0, GOO goes to the various public schools, normal schools and state schools. In other words, one-third of the esti- mated disbursements are for school pur- poses.
 Under the head of receipts the report shows that the tax commission Is the greatest revenue getter, inasinuch as it brings to the treasury about sS,399 196. The convict department is second with about S1,0S5, ,0OO
 Outside of school disbursements the greatest disbursements are made by ths convict department estimated at s700,- GOO. Next is the state insane asylum, $326,00o
 The estimated receipts and disburse. ments follow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-13

bushels, against 25,S12,020 last year.
 Dun's Report
 New York, May 12.-R. c. Dun & Co., s weekly review of trade tomorrow will say:
 Warmer weather has stimulated in- creased activity in retail trade in most of the large centers, but the business situation as whole Is otherwise unsat- isfactory, so far as the immediate volume of transactions is concerned, although the outlook is favorable. Consumption is be- low producing capacity and curtailment is the order of industry, particularly in the iron and steel trade, in which there has been further blowing out of fur naces and a reduction in unified orders.
 fulfilled tonnage of the United States Steel corporation shows a falling off for the first time this year. Concessions are noted in sales of southern iron for prompt delivery, although prices on distant ship ments are generally maintained. Some what more encouraging prospects appear in the rail division, two railroads being in the market for a considerable tonnage, while other negotiations are pending.
 Activity was stimulated in the cotton goods markets by large purchases made for the account of printers and convert CTS, the total being in excess of 500.00o pieces. Jobbers are careful purchasers of domestics. Merchants regard trade con- ditions as improving slowly.
 Adverse weather has held back re- tail trade but with every sign of high : CT temperature demand increases con siderably. Yarns are firmer. more as consequence of high cotton than an increased demand. The export trade in cottons is well above that of a year ago.
 About 50 per cent of homage avail able for worsted and wooden dress goods is employed. The trend in mems wear toward woolens is pronounced and novelty fabrics are being sought.
 Trading in footwear does not show the usual activity although conditions have improved and manufacturers are working on a fairly satisfactory volume of orders. Leather is in slightly bet ter demand with larger trading in the east. The domestic hide markets de- veloped activity as an outcome of lib- eral buying. The principal movement was in native steers and combing trade Is estimated an involving from 100000 to 150,000 hides.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-13
VAUDEVILLE TROUP
 HAD SOCIAL GAME

Deputy Sheriffs Chew, Hartsfieid and Steele raided a room in the Majestic the atre building last night and arrested II Italians charged with gaming. It seems that the Italians are theatrical people anG were enjoying a friendly game when the officers dropped down on them. Ons of them told Warden Merriweather at the county jail that The had just coma from New York and if God would for- give him this time. he would go right back there''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-13

Senator William c. Crnmpton has cleared the situation which at first seemed to threaten an extra session to re-enact the revenue and Smith bills. He has written this letter:
 "Evergreen, Ala, May 12, 1911. "To the Editor of The Age-Herald:
 q was more than surprised to note in your issue of the 11th an alleged interview with me from Montgomery regarding the senate journal for the forty-fifth legislative day in which 1t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-13
Charged With Killing Pitts

Henry Walker. negro, was lodged in the county jail last night on warrant charging assault with intent to murder which will be changed to murder today It Is charged that he shot and killed George Pitts on the Southside Thursday night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-13
DENIES THAT
 JOURNAL WAS DOCTORED

is made to appear that Senator Crump- ton claims journal of day has been tempered with
 Insofar as the article contains such an alleged charge by me or the ex- pression of an opinion on the subject, it is entirely without foundation in fact or substance:
 Please do me, as well as the off cials of the senate, the simple justice and kindness to give due publicity to this card.
 WILLIAM c. CRUMPTON."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-13
Alleged Dynamite Thief

Charles Morgan was placed in the coun- ty Jail last night on a warrant charging burglary and grand larceny. Morgan was arrested by Deputies Curl and Chew in connection with the stealing of some dynamite last week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-13
Box Car Robbed

A freight car of the Illinois Central Railroad company was entered by thieves yesterday and five barrels Of the best granulated sugar stolen. The sugar was cons gned to the Alabama Grocery con- pany.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-13
Diamond Stud Stolen

w F. Kelley, 5o6 South Twentieth street. reported to the police yesterday that a diamond stud weighing 17-a7 kar- ats had been stolen from him. He of, fered a reward of sloo for the recovsry of the stone.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-13
NEAR SEA TRAGEDY
 IS VERY THRILLING
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 ing the ship in total darkness and the wireless apparatus useless.
 Wireless Operator Leach of the Far ragut attempted to call for assistance but found his appeal could not be heard. Meanwhile passengers and crew were being transferred from the sink ing Merida to the Admiral Farragut.
 One passenger. Perry E. Benton. proved himself one of the real heroes of the hour. Benton Is an expert en- gineer and 1t was largely through his efforts that the wireless apparatus on the Farragut was repaired and Oper- ator Leach was finally, at 5:90 o'clock, able to send out his first call for a Id. This was heard by the Old Dominion liner Hamilton and the battleship. Both of them were about. 55 miles away and the Hamilton sent an encouraging mes. sage saying:
 We will reach you by o'clock"
 Race to Save Lives
 Then the Iowa and the Hamilton be- gan a race to save lives. The Hamil- ton won. It was a few minutes after 8 o'clock when the Hamilton sighted the Admiral Farragut, and in half an hour was close enough to send out lifeboats. Everyone on board the Farragut was transferred to the Hamilton in just two hours. The sea was calm and the work
  ness was easy.
 According to the passengers, the Meri- da's lights were extinguished 10 minutes after the collision. There was, however, no great excitement, the ships officers soon having control of the situation.
 The Merida is Ar feet long, 50-foot beam, S5 feet deep, with displacement of ap- proximately 10000 tons. The vessel was only about five years old It's tonnage was 6200.
 There are said to have been among tl,e Meridas passengers fully two-score Mexican refugees who, fleeing from the revolution, were en route Tor the United States and European points.
 One woman lost not only 5000 in gold which she had deposited with the Meri- das purser in the ships safe, but also half a carload of tropical birds which she was importing The secretary to the Italian legation in Mexico lost eight trunks.
 The passengers fol the most part es- capped only in the clothing they were able to get hurriedly on their backs and some left the ship but scantily attired.
 Frank c. Conlng. an importer of New York, said he desired to enter strong protest against the action of officers of the Merida He asserted that they told the passengers to go back to their state rooms when the ship was in imminent danger of sinking, and all but the cap tain, uuartermaster and first officer took to the lifeboats ahead of even women and children passengers There were brought from the Merda 131 frst-class passengers, S2 second-class passengers. 25 steerase and 131 in the crew. The Merida left Havana last Tuesday-and was due in New York early this afternoon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-13

FOR SALE-$5500 to be taken at once. Half interes. in 60 lots in North Birming- ham. See me today.
 M. c. TYLER & co.
 2009 1st Avenue
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-13
Dun's Report

ing May II corn exports are A,630 977 bushels. against 25,s12,o2o last year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-13
AN INTERNATIONAL l EXPOS|T|ON|N 1873 FOR BIRMINGHAM Proposition Made to the Chamber of Commerce
 Last Night MEMBERS EXHIBIT GREAT ENTHUSIASM George B. Ward Makes Report on Civic Improvement Work and Other Matters of Interest
 Are Brought Up

The proposition of an international exposition to be held in Birmingham in 1919 commemorating the centennial of Alabamas admission to the union and the rise of the south. was launched officially at the regular monthly meet ing of the Chamber of Commerce.
 The suggestion was made to the members of the Chamber of Commerce by W. P. G. Harding, president of the First National bank, and after having received the second of Sterling A. Wood following the most enthusiastic in- dorsement of Commissioner culpepper Exum, Robert Jemison, Jr., Fred Jack son, Robert W. Ewing, M V. Joseph, J. w. Mcqueen and others, was adopt ed unanimously by a rising vote of the Chamber of Cofhmerce.
 A carefully prepared statement was made before the chamber by MT. Hard ing showing the reasons which favor an undertaking of the magnitude of the international exposition. It was as fol-
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1911-11-16

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The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1911-11-16
Politics Killed Him.

A politician who was making a
canvass came to a
farmhouse, when he observed an ell
derly woman standing at the gate,
and the candidate gracefully lifted
his hat and politely asked: mo
doubt, my dear madam, your hus-
band is at homer"
YES" responded the woman.
might have the pleasure of see
ing him?" inquired the politician.
Hes down in the pasture a-bury-
ing the dog" was the reply from the
individual at the gate.
"I am very sorry, indeed, to learn
OF the death Of your dog" came in
sympathizihg tone from the candi-
date. What killed him?"
"He wore hisself out a-barking at
the candidates" said the woman
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