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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-30
FRANK s. ANDRESS HEADS THE RED MEN Convention Adjourned Yes terday--Montgomery Is
 Next Meeting Place

The election of Frank s. Address, a prominent attorney of this city, as grand sachem of Alabama Red Men and the se- lection of Montgomery as the next meet
 ing place constituted the principal work of that body at its meeting yesterday. Adjournment was taken yesterday after noon after several matters of routine nature had been disposed of
 MT Address. who was elected head of the order, has been a prominent Red Man for many years and has held several offices in that organization. He is a prominent attorney of this city and was at one time a member of the legislature.
 The other officers elected were: John ". Watts. grand senior sagamore; E. C.. Harris, M D.. Coal City. great junior sugamore; s. H. Saul of Montgomery great prophet; William Smilee Smith Of Montgomery, great chief of records; NJ. M. Marsh of Montgomery, great keeper of wampum. .
 The following representatives were named for the grand council of the United States for two years: John E. Jones Of Montgomery. R. F. l.. Neill of Selma s. H. Saul of Montgomery and J. r. Letcher of Montgomery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-30
PREPARING FIGHT ON
 INSURANCE RAISES
Executive Meetings Being Held by Board of Trade Special
 Committee

That the Board of Trade special com- mittee proposes to frame up on the Southeastern Underwriters association in fighting sthat bodys recent insurance in- ereases here was indicated yesterday when an executive meeting was held by that committee. It was announced after the meeting that 1t had been decided to make the meetings executive until the full amount of ammunition to be used against the insurance increases had been pre- pared After that the scheme will be given out.
 The meeting yesterday of committed appointed by John l.. Parker, president of the Board of Trade, resulted. it is said in considerable work being outlined. The committeeman present are determined tc go after the insurance increase with ham ner and tongs and to make every effori to deter the Insurance association in the plan of increases outlined here.
 It was stated that another meeting will be held next week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-30
ITEMS OF INTEREST
 AROUND MARION

Marion, May 29.-(Special)-Mrs. Pat rick died at an early hour last night at the presidents home of Judson college. She was about 60 years old and death came unexpected She is survived by five children pr. Robert c. Patrick, president Of Judson college, and Mrs. P. E. Gurga- nus, voice teacher at Judson college; Col. E. s. Patrick of Auburn, son in Bir- mingham and daughter in South Carolina The body was sent to the family home ir Anderson, S. C., this afternoon for burial
 Charles C. Johnston, superintendent Of Marion city school, accidentally broke his right arm and dislocated his arm at the shoulder in an effort to crank an auto mobile last night.
 Light rain fell here last night, which greatly relieved the heat and helped growing crops. Reports from country dis tricts indicate a good crop prospect and cotton delayed only about 20 days
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-30
MORGAN FARMER IS
 FATALLY INJURED
wv. C.. Kelly Thrown From Wagon When Mules Took Fright at Passing Automobile

Cullman, May 29.-(special) )-M. G. Kel- |ly. very prominent farmer of Nor |gan county, died at the home of his son, Monroe Kelly, of this city, yesterday |afternoon. as a result of injuries received Morday afternoon when his team of mules ran away. infiicting several internal in juries as well as breaking his left leg in two places. It is said that MT Kelly had stepped to repair some slight defect in |his wagon when his team became fright ened at passing automobile. MT. Kelly was thrown to the ground and his left leg broken in two places while the heavily
 loaded wagon passed over his body. crush-
 ling his breast.
 MT. Kelly was carried to the home of his son and his wounds were attended by Dr. Martin. and the injured man remained lin Cullnan up to the time of his death yesterday afternoon. The remains will be carried to Morgan county today for in- te-ment. No information has been given las to who was driving the automobile or Ito whom 1t belonged.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-30
MORE POWERS OF ATTORNEY SECURED Believed Everything Will Be Ready to Launch Tax
 Fight Monday

The appeal to various property own CTS sent out Tuesday for power of at- torney resulted yesterday in a most satisfactory answer The committee of prominent men who have been ap- pointed to resist the increases received several additional powers of attorney yesterday. It was announced that the entire 177 would be in hand by tomor- row afternoon and that the fight would be started Monday before tho tax board in full swing.
 The local committee proposes to flo formal protests against the increases It is expected that the tax board will not take favorable action. Thereupon the local taxpayers will appeal direct ly to the courts for relief It is stated that the committee has been assured of sufficient funds to secure the serv- Ices of two or three firms of attor- neys who will appear before the juries on behalf of the taxpayers There will also be agents appointed to gather data from over the state to show that Birmingham Is overtaxed at this time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-30
ROOSEVELT MAY GET
 ALABAMA DELEGATES

Montgomery. May 2s.-(special) )-That the Taft delegates. in Alabama are makr ing preparations to climb aboard Roose- velts bandwagon is the information brought to Montgomery today by prom inent republican leader in the state
 According to the report, the Taft and Roosevelt leaders will meet in conference within the next few days, probably in Birmingham and will decide to turn over the two delegations to the ex-President. The same plan will be followed that was inaugurated by the democrats in regard to double delegation, the report being to the effect that the republicans will send 4s delegates to the national conven- ton with each half vote for Theodore Roosevelt.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-30
ELECTION MONDAY | IN MONTGOMERY
 To Determine Whether to Use Part of Bridge Fund for Schools

Montgomery, May 2s-tspecial )-The members of the Business Mems league have elected on the board of directors of That organization, to fill expired terms, Benjamin J. Weill, J. s. Pinckard. W. E. Pitts. w E. Quisenberry. L. B. Whitfield. John D. Cody and J. Morris Baldwin, the | latter two being new members. The first live were old members of the board Frank Stollenwerck, Jr., N. N. Cox and 5. s. Pinckard were appointed commit lee to prepare an article setting forth
 Ehe terms and purposes of the election to
 be held in Montgomery next Monday, The chief purpose of the election is to obtain permission from the voters of the bounty to take a portion of the bridge |and road fund of the county and apply Il ko the public school fund of the city. )she city commissioners appropriated ss7,- poo for school purposes next year, and an
 kfort will be made to raise sl2,5oO addi- iOnal
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-30
ATHENS COLLEGE CLOSES
 AFTER SUCCESSFUL YEAR

very highly creditable performance and was witnessed by an audience that
 taxed the capacity of the hall The announcement that Miss Moore is to remain at the head Of the col lege for a term of years, has given
 much pleasure to its friends and as-
 sures 1t of continued prosperity. The
 new musical conservatory will be ready
 by fall The new building Is to cost
 s24,000.
 The closing exercises of Greene uni
 versity school will be held Thursday
 and Friday. Thursday night declama-
 tion contests and original speeches will be given. Friday evening the annual debate will be the feature of the even ing,S Charlie's band of Nashvillee will render the music for the closing days of the school.
 The farmers are needing rain badly to bring up the cotton and make what is up grow off. The heavy rains which continued in this section for weeks left the ground packed and the land is
 needing rain to make it work well.
 Much cotton has been replanted be-
 cause of the failure of the seed to come up.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-30
NOT ON MEAT
ninn Couldn't Regain Strength Until He
 Changed to Grape

It's common joke to say He eats SO much 1t makes him poor to carry 1t around when speaking of some thin. scrawny fellow who eats as much as q horse but 1t is frequently true if the food Is not the kind the body calls for
 A German woman of Chicago gives an instance in her own family. It's briefly told but the truth Is there. My husband lost his left hand in an acci- dent and lost a large amount of blood. He kept getting weaker for five months and finally got severe cough He would eat big meals of meat and potatoes to get we'll but didn't get any good from them. Finally 1 persuaded him to try Grape-Nuts food and from q skeleton of s3 pounds he soon re- gained his normal weight of POT pounds and Is strong and well and declares he wants no other food for the main part of his meals.
 I tired so easily and my memory was 90 poor I could keep nothing in my head but after three months of the my flesh is hard and firm. I am stronger and my memory has improved wonderfully. keep candy store, but the best thing to give the children" Name given by Postum Co.,. Battle Creek, Mich.
 Look for "The Road to wellville9 in pkgs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-30

Athens. May .-(Special )-The |closing exercises of Athens college |rame last night and witnessed the cul- |nination of one of the most delightful |school closings witnessed here in many
 years. The class of graduates consist ! ng of large number of young wom- |sn, were addressed by Bishop D. R.. Hendricks of Missouri
 The commencement sermon was preached by, Bishop Warren A. candler |lnd was pronounced one of the. great
 est sermons ever heard in this sec f5ong Though the sbishop dealt ssledge-
 hapamer blows, like he is always wont |p de- and topeped on all the new
 Tangled religious, political heresies, |stc. He was heard by an immense |ludience.
 Bishop Hendricks delivered mas |erly address to the graduating class, |ind the large audience that heard him Iwas more than pleased. The annual toncert or play was given Monday night, the Tanning of the Shrew," by | he class in oratory, with costumes ap- |oropriate for the occasion. It was a
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-30
MRS. R. B. WALKER
 DIES IN CALIFORNIA

Plsntersvllle. May 29.-(Speciai) )-Mrs. Edna Walker, wife of pr. R. B. Walker of Demopolis. died at Azusa, Cal, Satur- day. May 1s She was well and favorably known in Plantersville. where she lived for several years. during which time she enGeared herself to all of her friends and associates. Interment was made at Azusa Monday May 20. Besides her husband and three little children she Is survived by her mother and several sisters.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-30
ALMOST CLOUDBURST
 AROUND DECATURS
Heavy Storm Sweeps Morgan at Early Hour Wednesday-lnter-
 est in Corn Clubs

Decatur. May 29.-(Special)-A heavy rain, wind and electrical storm passed over this section of the state about l o'clock this morning. The rain was ale most cloudburst.
 In some sections of the city signs and shade trees were blown down. All low lands are flooded and small streams badly swollen.
 The lightning did considerable injury to the telephone and telegraph lines.
 Prof. A. B. Murphree of Trinity, presi- dent of the Boys Corn club in this coun- ty. is urging the boys of the county to join the club this year and enter the con test for the various prizes offered. There was a large club last year, but 1t is ex- pected that the club this year will be even larger.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-30
MUNICIPAL PRIMARY
 IS HELD AT OZARK

Ozark. May 29-t tspecial)-At the mu- nicipal primary Tuesday the following vote was boiled.
 For Mayor-J. E. Acker 30. w. L. Casey Al. Angus Eason 124, R. w. Garner 54. II A. W. Martin a.
 For Aldermen-Ward 1: Barrow Garner 1o6 J. W. Hilliard l63 Ward ?; C. H. James 10s. E. H. Goodwin 159. Ward 3: F. S. Howell no. pr. H. l.. Holman 159 Ward 4: l. A Anglin 149. J. H. Howell 116. Ward 5: W. A. Brown 17i. R. M. Bowling 94
 The contest was warm but good natured. and full vote was cast.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-30
SMITHS COLLEGE
 FINALS TOMORROW

Montgomery, May 29.-(speciaL)- closing exercises of Smiths college school will be held at the hall of the Young Mems Christian association on next Fri day evening. One of the interesting feat ures of the exercises will be the declama- tion contest, to be participated in by sev- eral young ladies of the school
 The exercises will be opened with prayer by the Rev. F.. E. Cobbs, rector of St Johns Episcopal church, after which an interesting and instructive pro- gramme will be rendered.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-30
GOVERNOR GOING
 TO AUBURN MONDAY

Montgomery. May 29-(Special.)-Gove nor O'NeaI will go to Auburn Sunday nigh. for the purpose of witnessing the reeimental review of the cadets at the Alabama Polytechnic institute on Monday The governor will be accompanied by his staff, and he will probably spend sev- erai days at Auburn in attendance on the commencement of that institution.
 Several other prominent state officials will go to Auburn for the commencement exercises, including Superintendent of Ed ucation Henry J Willingham, William r. Feagin, chief clerk in the department of edutation, and others
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-30
Stedman Renominated

Greensboro, N. C., May 29.-Democrats of the Fifth congressional district. In ses- sion here tonight. renominated Represen- tative Charles M. stedman and elected delegate to the Baltimore convention as follows: J. c. Hastings, Forsyth county; W. R. Graham, Granvire. alternates Vic tor S. Bryant, Durham, J. F. Haynes. Surrey Instructed for Woodrow Wilson.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-30
GUILD DISCUSSES
 RUSSIA WITH TAFT

Washington, May 29--curtis Guild. Jr.. American ambassador to St. Peters, burr talked to President Taft today abou diplomatic affairs In Russia. the orient and the near east.
 MT Guild has been mentioned as successor to Senator ". Murray Crane of Massachusetts. who has an- nounced that he is not a candidate for reelection. Senator Crane and the am bassador met in the Presidents office. but 1t was said they did not talk poli- ties
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-30
ARGUES AGAINST HIGHER RATES

Chicago, May 9.-Representatives of the
 |railroad and warehouse commissions of a half dozen states were present today
 |when Attorney Frank Lyon of the United |States interstate commerce commission resumed the hearing of complaints of |shippers on the announced intention of
 railroads to adopt high>' rate schedule lon 32 900 commodities.
 The hearing will continue several days.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-30
Steamer Runs Aground

New Orleans, May 29.- British freight steamship Inkula. with a gen. Eral cargo, bound from New Orleans
 |p Rotterdam via Norfolk, ran aground ht 3 o'clock this morning in Southwest
 Pass. She Is expected to get off the |nud bank tonight.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-30
WETUMPKA OPENS
 BIDS FOR PAVING

wetumpka May 2s-tspecial.j-The town of Wetumpka has received and opened bids for paving sidewalks on nine of it's streets The contract will probably not be let until the council meeting on Monday evening.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-30
Aliceville Wins

Aliceville May 9--tspecial) l)-Aliceville defeated Reform for the second time by the score of 10 to 3. Batteries, Somerville and Fitzpatrick: North and Staub.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-30

AMERICAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION. ATLANTIC CITY; e39.15 RETURN. SOUTHERN RAILWAY
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-30

Russell 6. Beach of Birmingham have opened a real estate business here and people are listing property with them for sale.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-30

A. D. Harrell is building new store building on Main street to be occupied by himself as soon as completed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-30

Real estate Is changing hands these days, and quite a number of residence and business lots have changed ownership rec ently.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-30

The McNeil Bros. are placing material for the erection of a two story brick building on Church street When coni- pleted it is to be used as hardware store by McNeil Bros. who also operate
 lumber yard here.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-30
Discuss
 With Your Friends

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-30
RAGLAND NEWS

Ragland. May 2e-(Special )-The Rag land public school closed the most suc- cessful session that has been taught here in recent years, If not in the history of the town. Prof s. J. Mccall. with his assistants. Misses Pearson. Ellis and Morris. have contributed no little to build ing up the interest and developing the conditions that have suffered for lack of proper attention.
 The exercises for two nights, closing on Tuesday night, have been well attended by the local interest of the school
 The trustees have not elected teachers for the ensuing year as no meeting of the board has been held as yet.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-04
GETS VOTE ON BUDGET
Chamber of Commerce of
United States Feeling 0pin-
ion on the Plan.

The Chamber of Commerce of the
on the plan for a national budget. for
the purpose of obtaining the opinion OF
the business world on this subject for
the benefit of Congress. the executive de-
partment of the government and the ma
tiOn at large. Ballots are being sent out
from the chambers headquarters in the
Riggs building to all the constituent
members of the chamber. In a letter ac-
complaining the ballots Is the following
quotation from Pelatiah Webster's tract
of February 49, 1888, outlining the Con
stitution of the Thirteen United States:
There is another body Of men among
whose business of life and whose full
and extensive intelligence. foreign and
domestic, naturally make them more per-
fectly acquainted with the sources of our
wealth, and whose particular interests
are more intimately and necessarily con-
nected with the general prosperity of the
country than any other order of men in
the states. / mean the merchants; and /
could wish that Congress might have the
benefit of that extensive and important
information which this body of men are
very capable of laying before them.
Il. therefore. humbly propose, If the
merchants in the several states are dis
posed to send delegates from their body
Sress, that they shall be permitted to
form a chamber of commerce and their
advice to Congress be demanded and adj
mitted concerning all bills before Con-
gresS as far as the same may affect the
trade of the states.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-04
WILL RENEW PLEDGES.
Knights Templar Called Upon for
Usual Christmas Observance.

Grand Commander Alex Grant of the
Grand Commandery of Knights Templar
of the District of Columbia has promul-
gated to the constituent communicates
within his jurisdiction the annual call
of Grand Master William Bromwell
Melish of the Grand Encampment Of
knights Templar Of the United States
for the usual Christmas observance.
All the Knights Templar of this juris-
diction are asked to assemble in their
respective asylums. or other places Of
meeting. at noon Christmas day Ito pledge
anew our faith in and fealty to the Great
Captain of our Salvation, to join hands
in token of the ties of brotherly love that
bind our hearts together, to bend the
knee in grateful and loving Obeisance to
the Child of Bethlehem who has be-
come the light of the world, the elder
brother of all poor and distressed and
the hope of immortality
In response to the call the five local
communicates will assemble as directed
They will also propose a toast to the
grand master. listen to his response and
make an offering for the benefit of the
Masonic and Eastern Star Home.
lie address of Grand Master Melish is
given at 612 West 9Th street, Cincinnati.
Ohio. for those who send individual
greetings.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-04
WILL MAKE THEIR CHOICE
Board of Trade Members to Desig
nate Committee Places Desired

The secretary's Office of the Board of
Trade is sending out to members of the
board request for information as to
committees upon which the members
desire to serve. President E. III. Droop
has named almost all Of the chairmen
Of standing committees, and the COM
mlttees themselves will be selected as
soon as the preferences of the mem
berS have been learned
At the same time, the members are
being urged to join in "A campaign to
raise the membership of the orsaniza-
lon to LOO 1t has now passed the
Loo mark.
President Droop has announced that
he will be at the board rooms Wednes-
days from noon until l o'clock to con-
suit with members of the board upon
subjects relating to the work of the
organization.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-04
TRANSFERS ARE REFUSED
Congress Heights Citizens De-
MED Change at LIST and E
Streets Southeast.

The Washington Railway and Electric
Company has declined to issue to resi-
dents Of Congress Heights free transfers
at LIST and E streets southeast, the use
Of which would permit them to reach the
northeast section of the city without first
going to the transfer point at 9th and F
streets northwest.
Such was the announcement made last
night by Edward Blain, chairman of the
committee on railroads, at the December
meeting of the Public Improvement Asso-
citation of Congress Heights in the town
hall on Alabama avenue. Mr. Blain, in
behalf Of the association, asked that
transfers be issued at LIST and E streets
southeast. but the railroad company re-
fused on the ground that it did not deem
the arrangement advisable.
Further reports We're submitted on the
proposition to obtain a branch public
library for the Heights. which gave en-
couragement to the members.
Gustave Bender. chairman Of the
special committee to look into the matter
of the acquisition of Fort Carroll, to be
Mr.. Bender outlined the committee
effort to get Congress to agree to its
purchase. The fort is located just beyond
Congress Heights between Oxen run and
the AnacOSt1a river and commands d
good view of the entire city.
The school committee reported that the
crowded conditions of the school at Con-
gresS Heights had been eliminated by the
use of the portable building. and also re-
ported that an item of 5000 for four
room addition to the present building had
been forwarded to Congress.
A fOrty-candIepOwer electric light Is TO
be placed. as requested. at 9th place and
Savannah street. Sidewalks are to be
laid around about dozen squares in the
suburb and petitions are still being cir
culated requesting this Improvement: j.
S. Lyon, first vice president. presided. in
the absence Of President w. w. Price.
Rev. Merritt Earl was elected to member
ship in the association.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-04
APARTMENT BUILDING SOLD.
The Ripley Is Purchased by Mrs.
Katherine B. Wetmore.

The five-story apartment building,
named the Ripley, just completed by
Harry Wardman, has been sold by Shan
non & Luchs, real estate brokers, to
Mrs. Katherine B. Wetmore an out-of-
town investor Mrs. Wetmore will hold
the property as an investment. The
Ripley is one OF seven apartment build
ings which occupy the entire frontage
of r street, on the south side, between
18th and 10Th streets northwest. It is
understood that the consideration was
So. 900.
By deeds placed on record yesterday,
Harry Wardman also transferred to
Mrs. Wetmore a large detached house
on the north side of Woodley road be-
tween Connecticut avenue and 9th
street. and two houses on the south side
of Perry street between 18th street and
Holmes place.