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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-28
GOVERNOR O'NEAL VISITS ROOSEVELT Has a Pleasant Interview
 With Former President O'NEAL IN CAPITAL
O'Neal Will Hardly Announce App pOintment to Jefferson Tax Com- missionership Before End of
 Week, If Then

Montgomery, November 27.--(Special) The admiration which former Gov. B. B. Conner felt for the mighty Nimrod and stateman, Col Theodore Roose- welt. twice President of the United States, has extended to his excellency, -Emmet O'Neal. the present governor of Alabama. ,
 He's as quick as a flash." stated Governor ONeal today in commenting upon a recent visit which he paid the former President in New York, "and a man of tremendous magnetism and force"
 Tho visit which Governor O'Neal paid to Colonel Roosevelt was one of the most enjoyable features of his excel lency's stay in Gotham. according to his statement. Governor O'Nea1 states that he found the ex-President in the best of health, and as busy as the traditional bee.
 "Co1onei Roosevelt told me rather amusing fact" stated Governor O'Neal "In talking to me about his habits, he said that while President of the United States he had special secretary, whose duties it was chiefly to inter- view friends who called to see him.
 
 the colonel stated Since I have be- come a newspaper editor, I find that I have much more need for secretary than ever befcre.' I looked into his office," continued the governor, and I saw in thes ncighborhood of 50 people we ting to interview him." Governor O'Neal states that New York looks with favor upon the attitude of Alabama with respect to capital. He stated that a quotation from a recent resolution of the Alabama legislature, which invited capital to this state was put on a streamer in the banquet hall before the Railway association, ani that it created considerable cement. Governor O'Neal is in the best of health save for a sty on his eye. He will hardly announce the appointment to the Jefferson county tax commission ership before the end of the week, if by that time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-28

SOUTHERN PAVING
 FIRMS CONSOLIDATE
Meet at the HilIhan Hotel. Elect
 Officers and Will Draft By-LawS

Representatives of paving firms from 70 cities of the south met in Birming- ham yesterday and organized the Asso- oiation of Paving Contractors, with Eu- gene Fies of Birmingham as president. The meeting was held in the Hotel Hill man, with John R. Copeland temporary chairman and continued as an execu- tive session until last night.
 In addition to Mr. Fies the following officers were elected: R. r. Manley of New Orleans, vice president; Frank R.. Clarke of Augusta, vice president; George IL Ingram of Nashville, vice president, ara F. B. Jemison of Montgomery, vice president. The president and -four vice presidents constitute the executive com mittee: Frederick Cunts of Birmingham was named temporary secretary and treasurer.
 The constitution and bylaws of the organization are now being prepared by Edward D. Smith, who will become gen. eral counsel for the new organization, with Capt. A. C.. smith.
 The paving men will establish perma- nent headquarters in Birmingham with officials in charge here. It is their plan to cooperate in every way with the cities in giving the best work and in estab- tine cities and the paving contractors. Another meeting of the association will be held today
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-28
GEN. VASQUEZ WILL
 ISSUE MANIFESTO


 St. Thomas, Danish West Indies No vember 27-Gen. Horacioe Vasquez, ex. president of San Domingo, now living here, has issued statement regardina the political situation brought about by tie assassination recently of President Caceres. He says:
 Desiring to avoid a revolution which is now imminent, I make the followine suggestions: I wish the electoral func- ton to be exercised according to the con stifutional canons so that the future gov ernment of San Domingo will be based on the popular will, thus guaranteeing the fulfilment of the national govern ment. With this motive I have tele- graphed the San Domingo government as follows:
 |" I desire to influence the holding of peaceful elections. I will not accept per- sonal advantages, but will go wherever desired'
 T have no political aspirations what ever, and wish to avoid further. painful events. I doubt not that the govern ment will entertain my suggestions, be- cause they tend to removal of disuuiet- ing conditions. If they are not enter tained, I will endeavor in other ways to advance my views. l intend to issue a manifesto at San Domingo very shortly"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-28
THAT REFERENDUM PETITION WILL BE READY FOR PRESENTATION TODAY OR TOMORROW

With Commissioner A. o. Lone it's avowed enemy, and with neither President Culpepper Exum or Commissioner Weatherly inclined to go before the peo- pie in its behalf the proposed contract of the Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company will no doubt be best with a referendum within short period of time. It is the general belief at the city hall that the scall for referendum upon the proposed lighting contract will be given the commissioners today or to- morrow. In that event 1t is understood the commission will immediately grant the request, and thus will come the first local experience with the 'referendum.'
 The statement of Commissioner Lane made yesterday to those with whom he conversed regarding the contract, to. the effect that he was opposed to it created interest but no surprise. Added to that, Commissioner Lane said last night for publications: "When I get into fight l make it rule never to quit. I am in this, one for keeps. I shall take the stump and tell the people just how in- iquitious that measure is, and firmly be- lieve that 1t will be defeated.
 '.The contract is not a good one as I see it. and I am greatly pleased over the manifestations of displeasure regarding 1t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-28
NEVADA BANKER
 GOES ON STAND

New York. November 27.-Moritz Schee- line, president of the Scheeline Banking eompany of Reno, which acted as de- 2ository for the stock of the Rawhide- Coalition Copper company. testified to- Gay in the trial of George Graham Rice and B. F. Scheftels and others charged with maintaining bucketshop. He told of blocks of the stock that have been taken up by Nat c. Goodwin, at 20 cents per share and said that when Goodwin withdrew from the firm B. H. Scheftels X Co.,. continued to take up the stock in the same manner.
 Copies of the Mining and Financial News edited by Rive. which spoke of the superior quality of Rawhide-Coalition ore were placed in evidence.
 Tie prosecutor said that as result of these articles of hundreds of others end pamphlets innumerable persons had bought the stock all the way from 30 cents to $1,50 per share. weekly mar het letter sent out by the Scheftels urg- ing people to buy Rawhide- Coalition and stating that the Scheftels had no interest |: tie stock was also placed in evidence.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-28
Ne7us of Ensley

Ground will be broken in day or two for the erection of the two story exchange building of the Peoples Home Telephone company. The deal for the lot has been closed. The building will be Handsome in design and the ex- change itself will be fitted up with $10,000 outfit. The Ensley territory will be invaded along extensive lines by the home company. The site of the local exchange is Nineteenth street, be- tween Avenues H and I.
 Arthur w. Aldridge, the young son of J. A. Aldridge, who died of typhoid pneumonia Sunday, was. buried from his late home at Vinesville yesterday afternoon at 1 o'clock. The deceased was well and favorably known in Ems ley.
 ried out by the Bible school of the Ensley Methodist church Sunday at which time some interesting numbers were rendered. A feature of the occa- sion was the story told by Miss Mar garet Spraggins, who, with the growth of two roses, illustrated what should be our thankfulness in life. The idea conveyed was the care and keeping of two roses. the one after given time showing care and good keeping by be- ing fragrant and full bloom and the other from neglect and i'll treatment being withered and odorless. Miss Spraggins is one of the leaders in Sun day school work in the local church, holding two diplomas in teachers train ing classes. She is also teacher in the junior department of the Ensley Sunday school.
 The Womans Missionary society will entertain at Owenton college Tuesday evening. An attractive programme has been arranged for the occasion, con sisting Of music and a comedy sketch.
 Thursday, Friday and Saturday will be holidays for the schol children. Thursday is Thanksgiving Day and Friday Is thrown in for good measure, while Saturday is always school holi- day with the children.
 Robert Murray of Denver spent yes terday in Ensley with friends.
 Dr. George D. Boyd will leave today for Florence where he will attend the annual conference of the North Ala bama conference of the Methodist church.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-28

terday with Mrs. Hackett, at her home on Berkley avenue.
 Mrs. M. c. Terry Is critically i'll at her home, all her children having been called to her bedside.
 Rose Huey, clerk of the city court, who was operated on for appendicitis last week, at the Robinson hospital, will be tal-en to his home tomorrow.
 Grady Batson and Henry Ozley have returned from Jasper.
 The Rev J. F. Sturdivant, the Rev. P. r. West of Brighton, the Rev. l.. F.. Parrish of Jonesboro and the Rev. Frank W. Brandon left today for Florence to attend the North Alabama conference.
 Miss Ida Harrel, Miss Maud Simpson. Miss Lennie Patton and Milton Simpson, Leslie Harrel, Harvey Honeycutt and Ensley Lowry spent yesterday with Mrs. Roy at Morgan.
 The Rev. w. M. Crawford of Brming- ham was in the city yesterday on busi- ness.
 Marvel City lodge No. 262, Independent Order of Odd Fellows. will hold it's reg ular meeting tomorrow night. A full attendance is requested
 Bessemer camp No. S1, Woodmen of the World. will meet tomorrow night. All members are requested to be present.
 The Wednesday Whist club will meet tomorrow afternoon at 5 o'clock with Mrs. l.. D. McCulom.
 The Ladies' Aid society of the Jones' boro Methodist church will serve turkey dinner on Thanksgiving. They are serv- ing meals Second avenue between Lighteenth and Nineteenth streets.
 Miss Hattie Allen will entertain her Sunday school class Thursday afternoon at her home on Eighth avenue.
 The ladies of the Methodist church will give a silver tea Friday afternoon at the iome of Mrs. Frank Brandon. The play, "A Morning at the Parsonage, will be- gin at 3:30 o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-28
ABDUL HAM|D'S
 JEWELS SOLD

Paris, November 27.-What is announced to be the largest sale of jewels on record Apened here this afternoon when the lit erally priceless collection of Abdul Ham, i'd, ex-Sultan of Turkey, came under the hammer. Although only a small fraction of the treasures displayed was disposed of today, the receipts reached total of 2,7OOO0O francs ($540,000).
 The best price paid was for necklace composed of three rows of 154 pearls and clasp formed of three rows of brilliants, which brought 920,OOO francs (s1S4,0oo). A string of 90 pearls with pendant composed of the imperial cipher in gold, three ;arge rubies and a pear-shaped dropped pearl brought $14,700.
 Among other objects two gold coffee cups and saucers encrusted with dia- monds brought $504; gold alarm clock, set with diamonds, $7120; walking stick, with gold and diamond head, $1OOO.
 The sale, which was attended by all the noted jewellers of Europe, will con- tlnue a fortnight
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-28
LONG CHASE AFTER
 ALLEGED BURGLARS
Boys Who Are Charged With. Sax Robbery Are Arrested
 in Nashville

1t is believed the Saks burglars have been caught. Friday night between 10 and 1925 o'clock the store of Louis Saks, at the corner of First avenue and Nine teenth street, was burglarized and a large quantity of goods stolen. It was learned at police headquarters that the alleged burglars had taken the Louisville and Nashville at Boyles and that they were mere boys. Chief Bodeker sent tele- grams to Decatur. Nashville and Cincin- natl, asking officers there to keep a look ou. for them.
 From Decatur came the information that the boys had been seen there and Detective Goldstein was sent after them ue learned that they went to Memphis and there he was ordered by Chief Bod eker From Memphis the young men went to Nashville, where they were cor ralled yesterday by the detectives of that city.
 There names are John Piazza, aged IS years, and Edgar Smith, aged 16 years. They are unknown to the police here. They will be brought to Birmingham this afternoon or tonight by Detective Gold stein, who has them in charge.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-28
O'SHAUGHNESSY TRIAL WEARS END

New York, November 27.--The trial of Mrs. Frances O'Shaughnessy fog the murder of her husband on May D. fin or der to save his soul'' was completed. to- day. The case probably will go to the jury tomorrow afternoon.
 Tessie Hayes, an 1S-year-old girl, whom Q'Shaughnessy loved better than his young wife, was a witness today
 Were you engaged to George OShaughnessy? asked Assistant Attor- ney Edwards of the district.
 "Yes, sir" the girl replied faintly.
 When did you first hear that he was narried?"
 "On Monday before the murder. Mrs. OShaughnessy met us and asked me if l knew George was her husband and I told her No; then she asked George if he had not told me he was net mar ried,'' replied the girl, "He said, yes D Did you ever permit him to make love n YOU after that timer"
 'sNo. sir''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-28
GOTCH OFFERS TO
 WRESTLE MUNROE

Kansas City, Mo, November 27.-Frank Gotch has offered to meet Alex Munroe, English wrestler, in Kansas City and the officials of the Missouri Athletic club this afternoon cabled their reply. The Englishman was rendered an offer of win ner Ito receive 75 per cent of the purse. Gotch, in a letter received, offered to meet Munroe at any time before January 3, or- before he starts on his trip to Europe.
 ''I expect to leave America January TO-" Gotch writes, "and I will insist that tie winner receive 75 per cent of the purse Munroe has indicated that he can command backing for a good side bet, and I will hold him on that also. l won't meet Munroe in England. If he wants match he must come to America. l would prefer to have the match the last week in December or on the 18th. If this match is arranged, 1t will be my last championship bout for year, and per haps forever. I will engage only in ex- hibition matches while abroad
 In a recent letter Munroe wrote he would come to America for match with Gotch and that the latSer might name the terms.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-28
KIMMEL MYSTERY
 STILL UNSOLVED

Niles, Mich, November 27.-Of num- Der of witnesses whose dispositions in the Kimmel insurance case were taken today but one testified that he thought the man of mystery recently released from Att burn prison in New York is he who he claims to be or the long lost George A. Kimmel.
 The one witness who testified in favor of the insurance company which refuses to pay a $500 policy on Kimmels life, claiming Kmmel and the man of mys- tery'' are the same, was Charles w. Fair banks, a former Niles business man.
 Charles M. Montague's testimony was considered the most damaging to the claims of the man trying to prove he is Kimmel He is a first cousin of the real Kimmel Montague declared under oath. He said he met the "man of mystery at Matteawan prison in 1904 and at Auburn four years later
 He says that at the time the convict was known as White" and that he was not able to identify Montague. The lat ter says he has had several conferences since the Kimmel claimant arrived at Niles to complicate the proposition and the result was a failure in mental tests as well as from the standpoint of resem- blance to the real Kimmel.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-28
JUDGE LANE WILL FIGHT
 CONTRACT ON THE STUMP


 that have come to me today. I believe that tomorrow the petition for the refer endum upon the proposed contract will be presented to us, or at least signed up. Judge Stiles will, of course, pass upon the right of each signer to vote, where upon 1t will come to us. Personally I will seek to defeat the contract by every pos sible means. What l am after Is a mu- nicipal plant. We should have it, and am firmly convinced that it will come It is true that we cannot do everything in a day, but am convinced that within short time we will have enlarged the North Birmingham plant sufficiently to take care of our lights. At that time we will not need the Birmingham Railway, we hope to defeat'
 As to his attitude Commissioner Wealth. erly has made himself pretty plain. He will not make any appeal for it. MT. Exum, the president of the commission, is out of the city for a few days and has not publicly indicated his plan of action if the referendum is invoked.
 The contract for arc lighting and that for the consumers is the only question that will be submitted to the people for a vote. As to the cent car fare which excludes Vivian from participation in the transfer given the remainder of Greater Birmingham, that matter will be effective with the new year. The commissioners have final power to accept a contract which does not<carry any expenditures or any franchise rights, and therefore the car fare problem is beyond any action by the people.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-28


 Miss Evelyn K. Dean, one of the celebrated Dean twin sisters, widely snown in society from Bar Harbor to Palm Beach, who was courted by lukes and lords until driven to. making the announcement that when she ac- cepted husband he would be a good American citizen, is to be bride on December , next The bridegroom will be MT. Charles F. Kehoe, of New Rochelle, N. l., and the union will bear the hallmark of real romance. for the first time Miss Dean saw her prospective husband he was lying in ] he roadside unconscious after having
 en run down by an automobile. tl
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-28
IMPROVEMENTS
 AT ALICEVILLE

Aliceville, November 27-(SpeciaD. .--The Old Improvement company hall or build ing has just been supplied with a ney set of drug store fixtures and with the upper story fitted up for offices, the building has been greatly improved.
 T. H. Sanders has begun the erection of a new two story residence on Fifth ave- nue and Broad street. This will be quite an addition to this section of town.
 The work which was delayed on the Murphy x Cunningham building has been resumed, since the arrival of the steel for the front and the building is expected to be under roof by this time next week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-28
Canvassing Election Returns

Santa Fe, N M., November 27.-Can- wasting of the official returns of the state election on November began here to- day. Several offices are still in doubt. It may take two weeks to complete the count. Changes in the official count may make Ison one of the state supreme judges, change state senator, change a district judge and the superintendent of public instruction, the pluralty in these ranging from to 50 votes.
 A tota lof 60,000 votes was cast, the so- ciaists having beaten their former record by casting almost 2000 votes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-28
Want Italy to Arbitrate

York Peace society, of which Andrew Carnegie Is president appeals to Italy to submit her troubles with Turkey to The Hague in resolution made pub lie tonight. The resolution was adopted at a meeting of the directors, at which MT. Carnegie presided. The resolution expresses surprise and re- gret that Italy precipitated war in dis regard of the spirit and provisions of The Hague treaty to which it Is a party.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-28
Husband Gets AlimOny

Bismarck, N. D., November 27.-A husband sued for divorce is entitled to alimony and support under certain con- ditions, according to a decision of the supreme court handed down today. In the case in question the husband de- fendant declared he was entitled to money for his support during the time the case was in progress and the dis trict court ruled with him, and from which decision there was an appeal to the supreme court. In this case the fight is over property valued at $4O,- 900. The third divorce proceeding be- ing in progress now remains in abey- ance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-28
Steamer Stranded

Calcutta, November 27.-The steamship Beachy from London is stranded at Min acoy. She has on board large consign- ment of articles for use in the durbar eel ebration at Delhi These include the har- ness for King Georges horses, many women's gowns and mems uniforms, and 400 cases of fireworks. It is improbable that any of these articles will reach Delhi in time for the ceremonies
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-28
M'CREADIE HELD
 ON SERIOUS CHARGE

Mobile, November 27.-John McCreadie, aged 35 years and married, was arrested here today on the charge of obtaining by false pretense the sum of $S65 from the City Bank and Trust company by forging a fictitious name made payable to bearer and on the First National Bank of Mobile. McCreadie, when arrested, had already spent $75 of the money. He claimed that he won the money from stranger, but his story was flimsy as the bank paying teller identified him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-28
Zapatists Killed

Mexico City, November 27.-Fifty Zapa- tistas were killed Saturday in an encoun- ter with detachment of the Thirty- second infantry under Colonel Rivero hear AXochiapam, Moreles, according to d report received today by the war de- pertinent. The report states that one of the soldiers was killed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-28
Woman Shoots Man

Cleveland, O., November 27.-ln view o1 scores of pedestrians. Jacob Horwitz, painter of this city. was shot and Killed in the street today by Mrs. Rose Dwork- In, who said she came to Cleveland from Lawrenceville, Mass, to kill him. "Ht ruined my life. and I have ruined his, she said calmly to q bystander who dis armed her and called the police.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-28
Headquarters Opened

Chicago, November 27.-Urey Wood- son of Kentucky arrived today to open headquarters for the democratic na- tional committee. Later he decided the office would not be opened off, cially until after a meeting in Wash- ington on December s, when the place for holding the 1912 democratic na- tional convention may be decided.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-28

"KANsAs CITY-FLORIDA SPECIAL" THE NEW TRAIN TO FLORIDA LEAVES BIRMINGHAM 3s55 F. M. (DAILY)y ARRIVE JACKSONVILLE TAO A. M. NEW STEEL EQUIPMENT, ELECTRIC LIGHTED, PULLMAN, DIN- ING AND OBSERVATION CARS.
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SHEEHAN LEADS
BEAVERS IN HITTING
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Tommy Sheehan, the crack third
p2seman of the Beavers, leads his
team mates in batting for the first
three weeks of the 1911 campaign.
Shoehan's average for the three weeks
is 351. OF the regulars Buddy Ryan
comes next with an average of 329.
Peckinpaugh and Rapps are rang
ing around the $50 mark and Krue-
ger is the lowest of the regulars with
an average of .2O7.
Kruger has faced the pitchers So
times Chadbourne leads in run-get-
ting. Ryan leads in the number of
two base hits Rogers, Ryan and
Peckinpaugh have each made two
three base hits. Ryan leads in the
home run column with two to his
credit. Ryan leads in stolen bases and
sacrifice hits.
Murray is the only regular, who
has been to the bat more than ten
times not to make a run. Archer
ana Barry have not made a hit yet.
The averages for the three weeks
follow