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Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1912-07-30
LOOK
AHEAD

What a Ounce | was!"
The remark came from a man who
could have purchased property in sa-
lem about two years ago for lust
about half the price demanded for it
today
He didn't buy. Others did, and
made money.
II you will look ahead a few years
you will see values as much higher
then than they are now at present
values are above what they were a
few years ago.
But you should exercise Judgment
In buying. Get the benefit of our ex-
perience.
Before you dip in" see these;
siooo-A fine 7-room house on
North Cottage street; sewer and
pavement paid for lot eOxls5 feet
tull basement electric light, gas. bath
toilet washtrays, etc. Terms.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1912-07-30
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-28
PHI DELTA THETA
 CONVENTION WANTED
Local Members of Fraternity Hope to Secure the 1913 Convention
 for Birmingham

Local members of the Phi Delta Theta fraternity are planning a trip to the meeting in Chicago, which conyenes Mon- day, at which time the fraternity will be invited to convene In Birmingham in 1913. At the city commission office yesterday William J. Conniff asked for a letter of invitation from the city, which was given by Secretary Ryalh and will be presented in Chicago
 Birmingham has good chance to get the convention which is usually attended py 1000 or more delegates. This usually means about $500 000 to the city which entertains them. Birmingham had a chance to get the convention for 1912. but the inadequate hotel facilities here prevented acceptance al that time. How ever. Mr Connf, Monroe B. Lanier. Judge William Walker, Senator Hugh Morrow and other members of the fra ternity believe that by 1913 the two ho- tels being erected here will be ready for business and will be fully equipped to handle the convention.
 Mir Conniff and others interested in bringing the fraternity to Birmingham have letters from the Chamber of Com merce, the colleges and other sources, and they will make strong bid for the 1913 convention. It is understood that MT. Conniff, MT. Lanier and others will leave for Chicago Sunday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-28
MIR. RADCLIFFE TO
 VISIT IN THE NORTH
Mrs. Radcliffe Will Return With Him
 If Her Health Permits

William C. Radcliffe,' secretary Of the Chamber of Commerce. left on the mid night Louisville and Nashville train for Worcester, Mass, last night to visit Mrs. Radcliffe at her home there.
 MT. Radcliffe had been planning to visit Massachusetts over Christmas, but the disastrous fire in the Birmingham Paper companys building adjoining the Chamber of Commerce and the prepara- tions for the travelling mems banquet last night caused him to delay the trip. He left immediately following the ban quet and will not return until after the first of the year.
 MT. Radcliffe said: "I am going homo to visit Mrs. Radcliffe, who has been in i'll health for several months at her home in Worcester, Mass. If she is able to make the trip she will return with me in about week.
 While north | intend to look over the large civic organizations of Boston, Wor- cester, Springfield and New York and gather data on their methods of work ing. l will also look into the City Beautiful" idea in Springfield, Mass, if 1 have the time. as l have been inc formed that Springfield for the past few years has been making extensive im- provements tending 10 the City Beauti- ful" idea"
 In the absence of MT. Radcliffe, his assistant, w. B. Everett, will have charge of the civic chamber offices.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-28
STOLEN LINEN AND
 CLOTHES RECOVERED
Detective Jones Believes He Has Found Headquarters
 of Burglars

Detective Jones recovered a large quan- tity of stolen linen yesterday from a negro house in Rosedaie, believed to be the rendezvous of gang of negro bur glars who have terrorized the South Highlands section of the city for some time.
 MT. Jones has been working on the case for several days and recovered a quantity of clothing few days ago. Yes terday he went to a house in Rosedale and found some fine linen, consisting of bed covers. table cloths and napkins. The napkins are embroidered with let ter w while the initials R. s. W. are marked on most of the otler linen.
 MT Jones is confident that he has dis covered the headquarters of the gang. "ft would be very good if people would re- fuse to buy this stuff from the negroes :, said MT. Jones. .The negroes would not steal 1t if they knew they could not sell it, but they know there is a market for 1t and sell expensive goods for a few dollars. The market consists of some well known people, toop
 The goods recovered by MT. Jones is held at police headquarters, while a ne- gro woman was placed in jail charged with receiving stolen property, part of the linen being found in her house ana part in the rear of d negro restaurant in Rosedale.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-28
HAWAII IS MAKING
 RAPID PROGRESS Marked Advance in All Im- prOvements, Says Re-
 port of Frear

Washington December 27.-Hawaii has enjoyed greater prosperity and progress during the past year than during any other in it's history. according to Gov ernor W. F. Frears annual report, sub mitted today to Secretary of the lnte- rior Fisher. The preceding four years had been notable for their prosperity, says the governor, but this past year witnessed even greater strides forward. In commerce., homssteading. improve ment in class of immigrants, betterment of transportation facilities, construc- ton of public works, public health, ad- ministration and public school facilities there has been marked advance.
 That the United States reclamation act be extended to Hawaii is one of the governors recommendations. He says there are several large areas which should be made available by irrigation for settlement by Americans in colonies of considerable size,
 Imports and exports of the isltands during the year totalled $S4,10OOoo. an increase of $14,6s0,co0 over the preceding year
 The increase was chiefly in the trade with the United States, which consti- tuted more than nne-tenths of the total The increase in exports from tho terri tory was 1 2times as much as that in tory was 12 times as much as that in 1S0, ,0OO0. The exports totalled $55, ,40oW, the imports $2s, 100000,
 Governor Frear reports that 'the per centage of homesteads taken by Amerl- cans and other Caucasans has been much larger this year than usual "
 During the past two years, the de- parture of Japanese steerage passen- gers exceeded the arrivals by 4S9
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-28
PENNY BANK MOVES INTO ITS NEW HOME Notable Achievement of
 Negro Bank
WAS FOUNDED IN 1890
Began Business With $3000-Now Has 10000 Accounts and Owns Valuable Real Estate in
 City and Suburbs

A notable achievement among the coi- ored citizens of Birmingham has just been consummated by the removal or the Alabama Penny Savings bank into it's new 6-story reinforced steel home and office building at BIO North Eigh- teenth street. This Is one of the south's leading negro banking institutions, and it's new building has just been completed at cost of about s5O,OO0
 Beginning business in 1890 with about 5000 the bank now does an immense banking business among the negroes or Birmingham, and in addition owns abour s10s, 600 worth of real estate in Birming- ham and suburbs.
 The bank will have It's formal opening in it's new building on January l, and at the same time will celebrate it's accom- plishments in a financial way, and the 50 years of the negroes freedom At this time an opportunity will be given to all of the banks friends to make a historical deposit and to purchase the banks stock. The management is lock- ing forward with a great deal of inter- est to this occasion.
 The Alabama Penny Savings bank was opened for business as a private bank october 15 ls9O with about 5000. w. k. Pettiford and B. II. Hudson were the founders and the first president and cashier They have held these positions continuously up to the present. The bank was incorporated by special act of the legislature in 1895.
 The aim and purpose of the bank was ho oF rax xftp and to train them in business matters with a view of making them more re- liable as laborers and better citizens. The methods were to deliver lectures and addresses among the negroes in the churches and schools throughout the dis trict on the subjects of their home life and the education of their children and their religious duties.
 This work has been continued until tho business has grown to the present status with 10000 accounts and si97,202 volume of business December 16, 1912. The banks customers are depositing at the rate of S2 100000 a year. officials of the bank state that the better class of white peo- ple in this district have aided them no little in this accomplishment by their speaking kindly of the officers and of their business among the colored people. and encouraging the negroes to co-cpe- rate with the bank in it's laudable under taking.
 The following are the officers and force: w. k. Pettiford, president; E. II. Hudson. cashier; ]. o. Diffay, vice 7resl- dent; P. F. Clarke, assistant cashier. B. A. Hudson, paying teller; J. c. Mtcxle, receiving teller; w. R. Pettiford, Jr-, aus ditor C. B. Ross and l. Townsend, book keepers,
 The following are the directors and officers and they have rendered no little assistance in the accomplishments of the bank: pr. T. w. Walker, J. Il. Jones, F. M. Edwards, R. T. Jackson. T. c. Windham, Rev. J. w. Goodgame. Rev. D. P Moore, Dr. A. M. Brown. Lewis Jenkins, II. NJ. Strickland ard K. l.. Mabry
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-28

| until last April 1, when he kicked a hat lying on the sidewalk that covered a hricltbat. and as a result the big toe of his right foot is on speaking terms with his little toe, which ever since has ruin ed his reputation as a pedestrian. "How- ever l don't propose to shirk any duty" etc.
 Rufe Bivns said that as they all had agreed to walk, he would vote with them on that proposition with the understand ing that he was to ride in his buggy, and said he didn't want to brag about his fiery steed." but would wager sack of peanuts to a doughnut that if they gave him two hours start when they went to inspect the county roads he would beat them to any five mile point in the county.
 The motion to walk was lost, however, as Rufe was the only one voting for it, so the question came up as to what kind of a conveyance they should buy. Lawrence Pennington suggested motor- cycle and almost got thrown out of the window by Hugh McGeever and Major Cameron. Rufe Bivins suggested that an OK wagon wasn't bad when you got used to it." Dr. Lovelady hinted at a motor driven apparatus, a sort of a cross be- tween delivery wagon and fire truck, providing it was inexpensive. Hugh McGeever said it wouldn't be a bad idea to purchase traction engine, as it could be used for the double pur- pose of carrying the board up and down the county roads and haul chert and slag to repair the same. Major Cam eron was strong for a nice, easy seated buggy.
 After much discussion and practical" suggestions a motion was made and car ried unanimously that an automobile be purchased for the use of the board of revenue, the use of the county engineer and such other purposes that the county might require
 The whole proposition came near be- ing 'busted" up, when in the discussion of the many purposes of the county that 1t might be used for Rufe Bivins sug- gested it would be fine for the removal of "smallpoX patients to the pesthouse i" but on his withdrawal of the suggestion the matter was finally adjusted and the county will soon number among it's many assets an automobile
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-28
Real Estate Transfers

Deeds were placed on record yesterday in the office of the probate clerk showing the following transfers of real estate, the consideration being s1OOO or more:
 $2960-W. H. Miller to Raymond Brat tain. lots 29 and 90, in block 273, accord ing to the plans and surveys of the North Birmingham Land company.
 $1Go0-J. w. Foster to Jasper Satter- field. lots 3 and 4, in block 3, according to the plans and surveys of Fulton, Hood & Wood.
 $5000-L. F. Stollenwercll and wife to Frank Stollenwerck, lot IT, according to the plans and surveys of the Lennox Realty company.
 s40oO-J. w. Caldwell and wife to S. N Phero, part of lots and 5, according to the plans and surveys of the Avondale Land company.
 $100o-E. J. Cox and wife to N. E. Bridges, lots 1 and 2 according to the plans and surveys of W. B. Ansleys
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-28
"OH, YOU AUTOMOBILE!'
By CHARLES H. MANDY

The board of revenue met yesterday in executive session to discuss the best methods of inspecting the county roads. Under the law no horse and buggy or vehicle of like character can be hired by the board of revenue for any purpose and the only way that august body can inspect the 1900 miles of county roads some philanthropic person gives them ride in an OK wagon or benzine buggy.
 It was learned, however, from a high legal authority that they could purchase and vehicle for the county's use from a go-cart to a dump wagon, and after a consultation with Webster's unabridged it was found that automobiles came under the head of vehicles. Hence the meeting yesterday.
 During the preliminary discussion each member was called upon to give his un- biased opinion as to the best methods of inspecting the county roads and all, with the exception of Rufe Bivins who is the pround possessor of a superannuated equine and antediluvian equipage, agreed that the best and surest way was to walk, but
 pr. Lovelady stated he didn't mind walking, but was not a fast walker as his legs were somewhat condensed Chats what he said) and he couldn't take very long steps, consequently it would take up too much time for him to travel 1900 miles. although if it is to the best in- terest of the public I wouldn't mind it a bit"
 Major Cameron stated that during the civil war he could outmarch any man in the regiment, but since that time he had done his walking sitting down and was therefore out of practice, but if the interests of the dear people de- mands," etc.
 Hugh McGeever said that as a pedes- trian he would not take fourth prize in a contest with snails for competitors, for the reason that his feet where not mates and as a consequence he walked with dot-and-carry-one effect, "but in the dis charge of my duty to my constituents. etc"
 Lawrence Pennington remarked he had enjoyed quite reputation as a walker
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-28
Interstate Casualty Company Capital Stock paid in $25o,0oo
 HENRY B. GRAY, President Home Office, Birmingham, Ala.
AT THE HOTELS

A. c. Goodwin of Montgomery, ". T. Hand of Jemison, and S. c. Taylor of Acton, are registered at the Metropoh- tan.
 N. C. Clark of Jasper, R. B. Reese of Montgomery, and J. T. Brown of Rag land, are stopping at the Morris.
 R. H. Dobbs of Helena, c. H. Moreland of Dothan, and G. T. Simpson of Mont gomery, are among those registered at the Florence.
 A r. Fite of Jasper, W. B. Gibson Of Vernon, and D. w. Fuller of Montgom- cry, are registered at the Hillman.
 H. L. Jeffries of Calera, F. M. Dobson of Montgomery, and c. D. Daniel of Montgomery, are among the arrivals at the Empire.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-28
R. D. CRONK IN COURT Following His Appeal From Record CTS Court He Is Rearrested

Riley D. Cronk, proprietor of the Bir- ming ham hotel was fined si00 and given thirty days In police court yesterday morning on charge of assault and bat tery, the charges being preferred by Miss NJ. C. Farley. Miss Farley stated that she had been choked by Cronk in the Birmingham hotel and that cronIS had elected her. from the hostelry. She also alleged that Cronk had taken sl0 from her, presumably to pay for pitcher that had been broken in a scuffle in the room.
 Cronk appealed his case when fined for assault and battery and was immediately arrested by Deputy Sheriff Rape charged with highway robbery, the case growing out of the loss of the Sl0. He was re- leased on $l0oo bail yesterday afteIhoon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-28
HOLD MINE EXAMS.
 IN AUDITORIUM

The semi-aiinual examinations held by the state mining board will be held in the auditorium of the Chamber of Com merce, according to statement of Chief State Mine Inspector Nesbitt yesterday. It was the opinion of officials of the Chamber of Commerce that owing to the disastrous fire last week the auditorium. which was badly damaged. would be un- available tor the examinations which fall on January H-24. but MT Nesbitt stated yesterday that he had been informed that the auditorium would be repaired in time for the examinations.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-28
Birmingham Spirit Is Main Factor
 At Banquet of $50 TrdOeling Men
SOME CHANGES EXPECTED IN
 NEXT YEARS LIQUOR DEALERS
Chairman Age of Excise Commission Announces That List ot Retail and Wholesale License Holders Will Be Ready
 Monday-Intimates Several Will Not Be Renewed

or wholesale dealers. It was stated however that some new retail dealers would be authorized which means that there are some now operating who Will not get their licenses again. It is ex- pected that In reference to wholesale dealers and beer agents there will be quite few present holders of licenses that will not receive them again.
 The commissioners yesterday met with the. dealers association in regular monthly session. The dealers were on graduated warmly over the fine Christ mas order. Several routine subjects were discussed but nothing done of gen eral interest.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-28
CHRISTMAS MUSIC TO BE REPEATED SUNDAY
Brilliant Mass Will Be Sung by Choir, Several Instrumentalists
 Assisting

The beautiful Christmas music heard at St. Pauls church on Christmas day will be repeated tomorrow at high mass. The mass by Rosewig had been well re- hearsed and the choir was much com plimented on its excellent work.
 Several instrumentalists will assist, among them being Ernest Corte violin i; Oliver Chalifoux, violin; Joseph Memoli, violin and Philip Memoli, Jr., oboe. The "Adeste Fideles'' will be sung during the offertory, and the oboist will play a prelude to this famous hymn. The services begin at 0:30 o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-28

The 1913 list of retail and wholesale liquor dealers for Jefferson county will be ready for announcement Monday. ac- cording to statement yesterday of Chairman W. c. Agee of the excise com missioners. The general impression is that several new names will be on the roll, while some well known retail places now operated will be under new manage ment or not at all.
 The commissioners have been passing upon applications for the past several days and it was announced yesterday that the list was fully completed. No statement was given out as to new retail
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-28
WILL RESUME OLD STREET CAR ROUTES
  Changes During Holidays Will Be Discontinued Next Monday

It was officially announced yesterday by the Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company that the old routes of street cars downtown, which have been changed during the holidays, will be re- sumed Monday
 The changes were made on account of the badly torn up streets, the crowded conditions during the holidays and for other reasons. The officials believe the situation can be handled now by resuming the old routes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-28
CHARGED WITH
 STEALING AUTO

Four negro men were arrested by De- teetives Cole and Goidsten yesterday charged with grand larceny The case grew out of the wreck of automobile belonging to J. G. Whitfield. The auto was stolen Christmas night and was found along the Frisco tracks Thursday. 1t having been struck by train ant demolished. The detectives state that the four negroes in jail stole the car and went for a joy ride.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-28
Spanish War Veterans to Meet

The next regular meeting of Gen. Joe Wheeler camp No. 1, United Spanish war veterans, will be held in their new quar- ters in Fraternal hall, Twenty-second street and Third avenue, Thursday even ing, January ?, J9l3. Business of import ance will come up for disposition. All comrades that are not members are cor dially requested to come out and meet with the camp on this occasion and enjoy a Bohemian smoker. The national aide de-camp will be with the camp at this meeting.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-28
ADJUSTMENTS
"The Spring Maid'

For matinee today and tonight at the Jefferson theater, "'rhe Spring Mad will be the attraction. ''fhe Spring Maid" had the bubble and joy of rare wine on it's coast to coast tour fast season. and this year critics everywnere have declared that 1t shows even more delightful qualities on it's return en- agreements.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-28
Six Power Loan Approved

Pekins, China. December 27-Approyal was given the terms of the six power loan during the session of the Chine SC national assembly this afternoon As d quorum of the delegates was not present the matter will have to be brought up again at another session so that 1t may receive the approval of the full assem- bly,.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-28
SALVATION ARMY
 GIVES PRESENTS

At the annual Christmas tree of the Salvation Army last night about $50 pf the poor children of the city were made happy. Santa Claus was there and On the tree were small gifts for all, includ- ing dolls, balls and toys of every de- scription. Each child was also given candy, nuts. oranges and other sweets.
 The tree was at the army headquarters, 214h North Twentieth street.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-28
"The Frolics of 1912"

As a lyric entertainment "the Fro1ics of 19l2e coming to the Bijou the week of December 3. is worthy of the patron- age of all lovers of light opera The piece is one of the most whole souled. ambitious creations that has ever graced the lighter stage.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-28
Matinee Biiou Today

The Bijou will probably draw large crowd this afternoon, as there are nun dreds of people seeking amusement this week, and Billy the Kid' seems to ap- peal to Bijou audiences. There is a performance again tonight, which ends the engagement. Next week comes "rhe Frolics of 1912" a musical revue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-28
"EyerywOman''

One distinguishing characteristic Of the 'Everywoman' production which Henry W. Savage will offer at the Jefferson three nights. beginning Monday, Dec ember 30, with a special matinee New Years day is it's huge size. There are three car loads of scenery and electrical effects The fourth act alone is larger thdn the majority of large productions.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-28
Majestic Children's Matinee

The wonderful trained rats and cats offered at the Majestic this week by swain should draw an immense audience of little folks to that theatre this aft ernoon at the children's matinee The animals are well trained. and the act is the only one with rats and cats work ing together on the stage
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-28
Other Matters Postponed

The meeting of the commission yester- day was of the merest routine with the exception of the fruit stand law. It was the plan of the commissioners to take up only routine matters yesterday, and that programme was carried out to the extent og postponing the Kelly franchise proposi- ton until the next meeting. The Kelly officials were on hand at the meeting, but were told that action would be de- ferred until Tuesday. Judge Lane in the meantime is inclined to favor the Kelly
 interests at this time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-28
Marriage Licenses

The following marriage licenses were is- sued yesterday in the office of the pro- bate clerk:
 Sam Kemp of Kansas City. Mo. and Miss Bertha McNally.
 T. L. Terry of Russellville and Miss Lena Beach.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-28
Orpheum Matinee Today

Children during the holidays will find a lot of amusement and entertainment at the Orpheum this afternoon Tt the Saturday matinee. the womens and chil- drens performance of the week. There are five good acts on the bill which ap- peal to young folks. as well as grown people