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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-23
One and Four-Fifths Mem bers Secured Every Work
 ing Minute Yesterday
THE GRAND TOTAL
 NOW STANDS AT 569
1925 New Members" Is Today's Slo- gan-Team No. 8 Again Led Yesterday-Membership Con-
 mittee Issues Statement
THE GOAL

The membership committee is sued the following statement last night
 Our goal is thousand new members.
 Through the splendid work of the soliciting teams sand the patriotic response of those so- licited. 569 have been added to the roll. Two days of canvass remain. The teams are doing more than their duty.
 The members of the Chamber of Commerce should feel in spired by this outburst of civic patriotism during Birmingham Spirit Week." and come to the aid of the soliciting teams Certainly every member of the Chamber of Commerce has some friend he can induce to join. Solicit him, persuade him, con vince him.
 The new members have shown their loyalty to Birmingham. We want them to solicit their friends and at once take an ac- tive part In the upbuilding of the Chamber of Commerce. The Birmingham spirit Is be- ing manifested as never before. Let every man help in the good work.
 All together for Birmingham all the time. Yours truly,
 OSCAR c. TURNER,
 Chairman.
 F. F. 4 1STOVALL,
 J. H. DEAN,
 SIDNEY LAZARUS,
 F. B. FOWLKES,
 Membership Committee.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-23
BUILDING LAWS ARE MADE INTO BOOK

A copy of the building code of the kity of Birmingham has been received from the print shop and is neat little book of 163 pages. containing all of the Eity's building laws as recently com piled by Building Inspector w. O. Mathews MT. Mathews has been en- kaged in working up the laws for a long time and has gone to great heal of trouble to get the best possible Etatutes. All of the architects of the sity were visited, we'll as many oth- kr people. The city commissioners re- tently passed the laws as submitted by Inspector Mathews and they were lent to the print shop at once.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-23
CASE
 IS CONTINUED
Was Involved in Bowman Charge. Will Probably Be NOlle
 Pressed

Tn the first division of the criminal court before Judge Cahalan the cast against A. A. Gambill was continued until reset MT. Gamblll was charged in connection with Colonel Bowman of bar gaining for a public office
 Colonel Bowman was tried and acquitted of the charge against him on Tuesday and it is thought the case against MT. Gambill wil be nole pressed.
 Judge Cahalan took up the docket for the day Jim Hanna, negro, was con victed of petit larceny. the trial lasting all morning. Several other cases were disposed of.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-23
AN INSTANCE OF
 UNFAIR TAXATION

As an alleged instance of the unreason- abieness of some of the increased assess ments made recently by the state tax commission. 1t was stated yesterday the Red mountain property of Mrs. James Weatherly, containing l5 acres. was re- assessed at s2s0oO. The property has been sold since the raise for s2Oo0 an acre. or s3o,000. Assessing the property at full o per cent valuation the assessment should only have been $lS,oO0. showing that the state tax commission had exceed ed the legal tax assessment by $500
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-23
STEEL PLANT IS
 ON DOUBLE SHIFT

The real estate market in Birmingham, which everyone eonversant with condi- tions admits is fine. is not better, 1t is said than the operations at the steel plant. The plant is operating on double shifts, having been doing so for the past several months, according to correct in- formation, and the changes are that the clip will be maintained for some time. Orders of a very large tonnage are on hand. it is stated. with sufficient addi- tional tonnage in sight to keep the mill in operation practically all during the summer. The company. it is stated, ex1 poets new orders during the next few weeks which will insure a maximum op- eration at the plant for this season.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-23
THE CONCERT TONIGHT
Treble Clef and Arion Will Be Heard.
 Bright Programme

Tonight at the Jefferson theatre the Treble Clef club and the Arion club will be heard in a concert for the benefit of he Holy Innocent's Free Hospital for In- Fants. The cause will appeal to many and [ll music lovers appreciate what rare Ereat is in store for them.
 The Treble Clef club is the best known bnd most esteemed of all the choral socie- lies here. The Arion is a new club made pp of 20 or more picked male voices. kdolf Dahm-P Petersen is director of both thoruses Tonight's programme is bright. and while no heavy music will be Fung all the numbers will be artistic.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-23
FLOOD FUND

The local Red Cross society received several large bundles of clothing yester- day which will be sent into the flooded regions along the Mississippi river for the aid of the homeless flood sufferers. lt IS expected that a car load of provisions and clothing will be sent from Birnins- ham in a day or two. Treasurer w, J. Adams of the committee for the relief Of the flood sufferers has in his possession about S2500 received from Birmingham people. Mir. Adams can be found at t.e Commercial State bank. where he Is talk ing subscriptions for the stricken peo- pie.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-23
To Women
 Who Dread
 Motherhood!
information How They May Give Birth to Happy, Healthy Children Alb. soIuteIy Without Fear of
 Pain Sent Free

No woman need any longer dread the pains of childbirth. Dr. J. If. Dye devoted his life to relieving the sorrows of wom- en. He has proved thai all pain at child birth may be entirely banished. and we done absolutely free of charge. Send your uape and address to Dr. J. Fl. bye Medical Institute, 35 Lewis Block, Buffalo, N. Y., and we will send you. postpaid, his wonderful book which tells how to give birth to happy, healthy children, absolutely without fear of pain, also how to become a mother. Do not delay but write TO- DAY.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-23
Real Estate Transfers

Deeds were placed on record yester- hay in the probate office showing the following transactions of real estate. Inc consideration being 5000 or more:
 $29O0-C. F. Cox to II. E. Dixon, parts of lots : and s, according to Henry & Copeland's addition to Bir- 
 s1s00-The Ryan Real Estate com bany to w. C. Moore. lot I, in block [e. according to the survey of Kenil- worth.
 s225o--The Birmingham Realty com bany to David $. Meyer. part of lots
 and 1. in block sss' according to he survey cf Hanover Place.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-23
LICENSES OF TWO
 CLUBS REVOKED Beavers and Moose Bars
 Suspended 30 Days ON GOOD BEHAVIOR
N GOOD BEHAVIOR
Upon Recommendation of Federal Government, Eight Retail Dealers Placed on Good Behavior on
 Charge of Refilling Bottles

Effective tomorrow morning. the license to operate a bar held by the Beavers and Moose clubs will be suspended for 30 days. An order to this effect was transmitted to the interested parties yesterday by the excise commission. through W. C. Agee. chairman R. E. Van. landing manager of the Moose club and D. l.. Bridges of the Beavers. have been notified of the com missions action
 The commissioners are not inclined 10 discuss the charges against the two clubs However, 1t is stated that infraction of the law have taken place sufficiently to cause the stringent order of the officials, It is stated that the excise commissioners intend to follow closely the initial action taken to break up illegal sales and orders of suspension may be issued in other cases It is the general impression, and is confirmed by the commissioners that a second offence for violations will mean cancellation of the license to sell liquors given out by the excise commission
 The officials have no option as to the second offense. the law plainly specify ing that on a second offense the licenses must be cancelled.
 On Good Behavior | Upon the recommendation of the inter nal revenue department of the United States, the excise commissioners have placed eight retail dealers on good be- havior rather than revoke their licenses upon conviction of selling non-standard | liquor
 Announcement to this effect was made yesterday by the commission in conl- munication to the dealers in question The letter said that revenue agents had pointed out that the violation of the mon fined by the government was technical and 1t was the opinion of the department that the men had been punished enough.
 Fined S25
 The men involved operate local bars. They were fined s25 upon pleas of guilty for rehlling bottles. The com missioners were very much disturbed over the confessions and for time contemplated the revocation of licenses held. However 1t. Is stated that the men will be permitted to operate now, but have been warned by the commis- sioners that the United States govern ment and the excise commission Is demanding pure goods, and any fur ther violation will be followed by severe punishment.
 The letter of MT. Agee in part says
 Revenue Agents Drake and surber have assured us that your case was not aggravated and that it was caused. no doubt, by carelessness, and the small difference In proof of liquor found and what the bottle should have contained would indicate no wrong intention on your part. We caution you, however that the government. as well as this commission, will watch closely this feature of the business and you are warned to use great care that a repe- tition of the violation will not take place"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-23

chosen with great care by Governor ONeal. who is deeply interested in the work to be performed
 The men who have been asked 10 engage in the conference are men who typify the best legal talent of the state. it is said.
 The commissioners realize that a great deal of work Is ahead of them. Before the meeting very few expressions are be- ing given as to the work to be done. The members are withholding their views until the conference has been called to order by the governor and efforts yesterday to sound their contemplated action were without avail.
 Captain White. it is said, will reeom- mend that the technical reversal of cases be one of the features of court procedure to be reformed. The technicalities em- ployed In a vast number of cases in this state are said to be responsible for a great deal of the dissatisfaction felt over the general inefficiency of the adminis- tration of the laws.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-23
Building Permits

Building Inspector w. o. Mathews issued the following permits yesterday morning:
 ssod0-To F.. c. Glenn for one story frame building in the West End at Fulton and College streets.
 s1200-To W. J. Vines for a one story frame building in Corey.
 s6000-To N. o. Tyler for two story brick building at Thirty-setond street and Fifteenth avenue, north
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-23
BIHGo" Brings Instant Belief!

Get wise--get Bingoi Stop ouch -ingv when people walk on your feet--don't' have corn or buniOn to Stand oni 'Tisn't necessary. Make q bee-itne for the drug store--this very minute-ask the man for Bingo. Take 1t home--put it on-say "Bingo" pains take wings immediately,
 The Bingo ways the latest way--the safest, easiest. quickest way. Touch . drop or TWO to a coru--bingO--tt begins fo shrink and shrivel Entire corn loosens, comes out-rooi included--- without hitch or hindrance-- without aid of knife, glmlet or cuss words Blessed relief Now slip on your snall- est shoes-go your way rejoicing!
 Your druggist has ElnSo-4nr win get II if he hasn't Otherwise send the price 25e. to peahiseu Pharuaca Co. Ill No Dearborn St.. Chicago IL. and sct 1t drert prepaid Sold in tlls city by Collier Drug c.. 1O0 goth SileeL S.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-23

sEABOARD PUTS ON LOW RATES TO WASHINGTON AND RETURN. ON SALE JUNE |. q, :. ONLY <23.ZJ ROUND TRIP. CITY TICKET OFFICE, 1O25 1sT AVENUE.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-23
\ ANTI-TUBERCULOSIS
 REPORT IS MADE
Hrs. z. T. Fuqua Reports Years Work for Western Division of
 Greater Birmingham

Mrs. z. T. Fuqua, district chairman of stern division of Greater Birmingham, |as compiled her report for the year end hg in May. 1912. Mrs. Fuqua states that he association has met and relieved much and poverty. During the year hairmen were appointed in Wylam, Pratt 1ity, Fairview and Thomas, and good was received from each place Hrs. Fuqua's report is as follows:
 nIcTpTPIrTJnNS 0Ir IcIrNnc.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-23
NEW SECRETARY ID BE CHOSEN FRIDAY Sibley Calls Meeting of the Board of fDirectOrs-Much
 Speculation

Der of Commerce has called a special meeting of the board of directors of the organization for o'clock Friday after- noon at which time the new secretary of the Chamber of Commerce will be elected. There has been a great deal of discus sion as to who the new secretary will be. but the facts are known only to those on the inside.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-23

House of Commons Adjourns London. May 22.--The house of commons adjourned today to June f.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-23
Interstate Company

Capital Stock paid In $25o,ooo
 HENRY B. GRAY, President crro Office. Birmingham. Ala.
Evening journal., 1912-11-04
BIRTHDAY PARTY.

A very pleasant birthday party
was given by Mr.. and Mrs. Amos D
FIahn, Jr., of No. S3S Church street,
on Thursday evening, in honor OF
their son Amos tenth anniversary.
The house was beautifully decorated
i'm yellow and black crepe paper
Music and games were indulged IN.
Among the guests invited We're; Mil
lard Cochran, Maggie Dawson, Ruin
Orr Helen Toner, May Smith Mr.
Pike. John Gallagher, Roy Hueken-
tucker, Mrs Smith, Annie Cochran,
Cleon Huckentucker, Mrs. Gordon
Harry Springer, Rachael Bowers
Mrs Bowers, Madaline- Springer
Mary Bowers, A. +. Hahn, Sr, Edith
Hastings, George Bowers, Greenville;
Emma Rein, Frances Bethardt, +.
Pierce, Jr., Charlie Rein, Henry Bet
hardt, Greenville; Raymond Smith,
Mary Hahn, Mrs. McKinsey, James
McSinsey, Annie Hahn, Mr.. and Mrs.
A. S. Hahn, Jr., Eddie Mckinsey
John Hahn, Leon McKinsey, Amos
Hahn, Agnes McKinsey, Robert Hahn
Leon Gordon, Edna Phillips, William
Smith, Ellwood Roberts.
Evening journal., 1912-11-04
arrxyrurarxs
HUAILIHkf
in CONFERENCE

ASdiocesan conference Of the junior
Auxiliary Of the Diocese of Delaware
Will be held in Wilmington this week.
On Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
afternoons at 3 o'clock, mission study
classes on Japan" will be conducted
" Bishop kinsman, az Bishopstead.
on Friday evening, in ST Johns Par
lsh House, at s o'clock, the Rev. Hugh
lEtimer Burleson. of New York. will
give an illustrated lecture on the
Conquest of the Continent" the sub
lect having been chosen by DR.. Bur-
Lesson
The Conqueror," and Conquest OF
the Continent were the text books
used by the older Juniors, ami the
Woman's Auxiliary. IL the mission
study classes last year. While DR..
Burleson's lecture Is Under the aus
pices of the Junior Auxiliary. IL is
open TO every one, dhd large at
tendance is hoped for, as the lecture
promises TO be most interesting. Inn
mediately following the mission study
classes on the three afternoons be-
fore mentioned informal meetings
VIII be held at Bishopstead, at which
there will be discussions as TO the
best methods OF carrying on the iun-
Tor mission work.
Evening journal., 1912-11-04
PARTY AT ELsMERE.

A surprise and masquerade party
was given to Mrs. John Hamilton, Of
Elsmere on Thursday evening. The
dining room was tastefully decorated
and a feasts Of ginger cake. pumpkin
pie and milk was enjoyed The even
ing was joyfully spent in games and
music Those present were: Mrs.
John Hamilton, Mr. and Mrs. VIM.
Stats, Mr.. and Mrs. John Stats, Mr..
and Mrs. Albert Wild, Mr.. and Mrs.
Samuel Walker Mrs. Charles Mac
Nance, Mrs. John Nunviller, Mrs.
Werkeiser, Mrs. Coleman, Mrs. J. T.
Ratledge, Mrs. L. Tally, Mrs. Harry
Bracken, Misses Mary Carter, Elsie
MacNamee, Bertha Hamilton. Mary
Warren, Ethel SandeTson, Gertrude
Ratledge, Avis Hamilton, Mildred
Bracken, Elsie and Margaret Wild,
Earl Stats, James and Paul Warren,
Earl MacNamee, Samuel and Paul
Walker and Clinton Werkeiser
Evening journal., 1912-11-04
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FINE UUiS
STORE INTERIOR,
LIFE ENDANGERED

Fire of unknown origin gutted the
interior of the drygoods store Of
Samuel Handler, Nos. 6O7-O9 King
street early yesterday morning.
Mrs. Kate e. Roberts, who conducts
a butter shop at Nos. GLIB King
street, was preparing to retire with her
family when they detected the odor OF
smoke. An investigation showed the
fire in the adjoining buildings. Police
Sergeant Tucker turned in the alarm
from Box No. 12. When the hremen
arrived the fire was burning so briskiy
that they could not enter the building.
Last night the Delaware Fire Com
many was summ6ed on a still alarm,
the blaze breaking out in the ruins
again. The fremen eXtinguished the
blaze with hand extinguishers.
Evening journal., 1912-11-04
ON WALL TO CHESTER.

The "Who Are We" Walking Club
took a fifteen-mile hike TO Chester.
Saturday afternoon in the remarkable
time of three hours and twenty min
utes, returning by one OF the Wilson
Line boats. The club had dinner at
the Imperial Hotel They expect to
make a record walk against time to
Elkton. Md, on Thanksgiving day.
Pictures were taken and many au-
tumn leaves were gathered along the
way. Those taking the walk were:
Miss Marion Cynthia Macfarlane,
Percy Q. Smith, Miss Corainne Jacobs,
Avery Horner, Miss Helen f. Burke
and Charles T. A. Baird.
Evening journal., 1912-11-04
SURPRISE MASQUERADE PARTY,

Mr.. and Mrs. James Wilson and
family were delightfully."- surprised on
Wednesday evening, when they were
given a masquerade party by their
many friends of the neighborhcod Az
ter unmasking they were invited tC
an empty room, where they spent the
evening in dancing and games. Vocal
and instrumental music was also a
feature Of the evening. Among those
present were:
Harriet Boys, Sara Laws, Mabel
Lucas, Florence Boys, Ethel Lucas,
Agnes Laws, Evelyn Cosden, Ethel
Wilson, Delaware Laws, Samuel
Wright, William Short, julie Laws,
Delaware Wright, Walter Laws. Nor
man Sparks, Fred Nelson, Gilbert
Boys. Herman McMullen. Roland Nc
Mullen, Marion Boulden, Robert Will
son, Edward Palmer, Thomas Lucas,
Mrs. Nellie Boyles, Mrs. Philip Boys.
Mrs. Shaffer. Mr. and Mrs. ]. Turner
Wilson and Mr.. and Mrs. James Will
SON
Evening journal., 1912-11-04
MORE CHANGES In
i VOTERS ASSISTANTS
Special to THE EVENING JouRNAL

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL.
DOVER, Del, Nov. 4.-Governor
Pennewill today made the following
additional changes in voters assist
ants for New Castle county:
holph II. Grier, Ninth Election dis
trict Of the Seventh Representative
district in lieu of William Kirk. re-
signed; Louis w. Chadwick. Second
Election district Of the Seventh Rem
resentative district, in lieu of George
McGonigal resigned; John Maxwell
Fourteenth Election district of the
Seventh ward, in lieu of Albert Tis-
slen, resigned Frank Wineate
Third Election district of Sixth ward
signed.
Evening journal., 1912-11-04
CHILD'S NECK NOT
BROKEN, PHYSICIANS FIND

A. r. Spaid, superintendent of the
county schools, began an inquiry to-
day into the manner in which Re-
becca Baird, the 1S-year-old pupil at
the dupont School on the Kennett
pike was injured. The child is now
at the Pennsylvania Hospital, Phila-
delphia, where she was taken by DR..
William II Speer, of this city, on Fri
day. It was said at that institution on
Saturday that there were no broken
bones in the child's neck, as was re-
ported, but that the neck might have
been strained, and the patients con-
dition was due more to nervousness
than to the injury.
Evening journal., 1912-11-04
HAILONE'EN PARTY.

A Halloween party was given by
Miss Elma Woodward at her home
near Centreville, Tuesday evening.
The evening was spent in games anu
music. after which refreshmets were
served. Those present were: Misses
Elma Woodward, Lillian Jackson
Margaret woodward, Emily klair'
sarah Chandler, Alice Marshall, sylvia
Klair Helen Thatcher, Elma Holland
Lille Paynter, Estella klair, safah
Smith. Erma Seeds, Mildred Satterth-
waite. Margaret Hudson, Mary way
Messrs. Caleb Wilson, Arthur White
edwin Gregg, Abner Woodward, Ed
gar White. Lewis Thatcher. Charles
Cleayer Walter Marshall, Harvey
Woodward. Harvey Clouser, John
Fahey. Samuel Dennison, Waggeman
Berl. James Thatcher, Mary way
Jack Whitney, Paul Cleaver, Jonh
HAYES, Joseph Way Dilworth ana
Rodman Woodward, Eugene and FRED
erick Klair Mr.. and Mrs. Albert b
Woodward, Mr.. and Mrs. william
Holland
Evening journal., 1912-11-04
FROM FRANCE TO
SEE MACHINERY

Leon Boyer, of Ajaccio, France a
native and also director Of the De-
partment Of Agriculture Of that coun-
try, was a distinguished Wilmington
visitor today. He came here to inves-
ugate the methods OF manufacture OF
making paper machinery. for which
the Pusey and Jones Company, OF this
city, has gained a worldwide reputa-
ton.
Mr.. Boyer has been in the country
only one week He first went TO Pitts
burgh, Pa. TO look into the process of
making paper from corn stalks used
by a firm I'm that city. From that city
he came TO Wilmington to see the
place much advertised as q paper maxi
ing plant-the Pusey and Jones Com
pany Mr.. Boyer called on Postmaster
M. Howard Jester and It was neces-
sary to obtain an interpreter to learn
his business. IL may seem 'odd, but
Mr.. Boyer can read the English Ian
guage but cannot converse in the
tongue.
Assistant Postmaster Leroy w.
Hickman, whose father-in-law, Emile
Bucher. speaks the French language,
called upon him TO act as interpreter.
Learning the visitors business in this
city Mr.. Hickman gladly accompanied
him to the Pusey and Jones Com
pany's plant.
Mr.. Boyer in an interview at the
postoffice informed reporter for
THE EVENING JOURNAL that It was
desired in France to make paper from
corn stalks and he was sent to this
country 80 make an investigation into
methods adopted here. The Pitts
burgh concern. he said. made paper
from corn stalks using a certain por-
ton OF pulp made from stalks with
other raw product. After getting what
information he desired along this
! line he Immediately came 20 VIII
mington to inspect the local plant,
where he had learned the manufac-
ture of paper making machinery has
almost reached perfection. Mr.. Boyer
was much pleased with what he saw
at the local plant and Judging from
his remarks il is likely that the local
company will profit by his visit in or
ders for machinery.
The fact that Mr.. Boyer was directed
to come to Wilmington to secure the
machinery with which to make paper
is compliment to Wilmington as a
manufacturing community. Paper
, making machines manufactured by
the Pusey and Jones Company may
now be seen in operation In almost
any part Of the world and this firm
has done much to advertise the city
in this respect.
Make II a point TO keep in close
touch with the Wants-Adv.
Evening journal., 1912-11-04
ROUTINE WORK
OF WATER BOARI

At the meeting Of the Board OF Wa
ter Commissioners this morning Chic
Engineer Kienle made his report
the operations of the department fol
the week ending November 2. MINI
new services were installed. nine ser
vices were renewed and one servicf
repaired.
A Photographic record Of the flow
OF water through high service dis.
trict No. 2, bounded by Van Buren
street on the east. Delaware avenue
on the north and the city line on the
west and south, has been taken.