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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-04-28
Little Johns Adventure.

Dear Editvr.--I thank sou thousand
times for my prize, which received Iaht
Wednesday. Am sending composition
called Little Johns Adventure" Hope 30
see IL printed. Thanking you again tor my
prize, ! remain your little member
Louisa, Va EDITH ANDERSON
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-04-28
Sends Another story.

Sends Another Story.
Dear Editor.-Many thanks for my prIsc,
which came last week. | sending an
oJer story. which | hopc You will print.
Your sincere member, IRENE DU VAL
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-04-28

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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-04-28
Auounon stories and Compositions.
rlcturc Of the Titanic.

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81 the uulucky ship Titanic as Eivcn IN TIL
Times Dispatch. hope sou VIII md
good enough 10 print. Respectfully,
Burkcviilc, Va. BWEl,L SuM;Hitss,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-13
ADDRESS MADE
 BY OBERDORFER

Leo Oberdorfer, the well known attor- ney of Birmingham. made an address before the study class of the Birming- ham chapter of the American Institute of Banking last night on Banking From an Economic Standpoint The meeting was held in the rooms of the Chamber of Commerce and was well attended. Otto Mooney, president of the chapter. pre- sided and introduced MT. Oberdorfer, who gave an able and exhaustive talk on the history and development of banks and banking. The speaker was given close attention and cited many interesting facts in connection with the subject un- der discussion
 Next Wednesday evening an adding contest on the Burroughs adding ma chine will be held under the auspices of the chapter. This contest promises to be of great interest as there are several very rapid manpulators of the machine in the district, who will enter the con- test. At this meeting a debate will he held the subject being: Resolved, That the privilege of stopping the payment of checks, promotes business generally" The affirmative will be taken by R. l.. Wilkes and l.. c. Collins, the negative by Allen Daly and J. D. Nixon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-13
AD CLUB HOLDS
 A GOOD MEETING
Lively Discussion Is Held on "Advertising and
 Sales"

A profitable and busy meeting of the Birmingham Ad club was held last night at the directors room of the Chamber attended and the business was trans acted with dispatch. The report of the treasurer, which was the first order of business, showed comfortable balance in the bank. The members of the Ad club were given the opportunity to show their loyalty to Birmingham by the in- vitation of the membership committee of the Chamber of Commerce, who, through J. E. Babb, secretary of that body, asked that each member of the club suggest slogan for Birmingham to be used by the Chamber of Commerce to adver- tise the city.
 Following out the educational pro- gramme outlined by the parent body, The Associated Advertising Clubs of America, a discussion was held on "Advertising and Sales,'' basis for the discussion being two papers, one on advertising and sales from a retailers viewpoint by Henry Schwartz of the Ferd Marx company the other on advertising and sales from the Nion punt OL tIe IldilulhCluItT anu JoD- Der by John Sparrow, president of the club. The papers were excellent and much appreciated by the members of the club.
 The report of the "Frolic Committee" precipitated a lively discussion resulting in victory for the "frolicky' members of the club. This committee will make full report at the monday luncheon of the club next Tuesday at which the de- tails of the proposed affair will be made known. The committee is somewhat secretive about the nature of the frollc, but judging from the enthusiasm dis played by the members who believe that "a little fun now and then is relished by the best of men," 1t might be any thing from a bull fight to Chinese supper.
 The Tuesday monday luncheons are proving to be quite feature of the club and have developed spirit of fellow ship among the ad men that Is bringing good results. The programme at these luncheons is to combine with the social features something of a business na- ture, generally an informal talk by some prominent business men.
 At the luncheon yesterday the club was highly entertained by J. W. Sibley, presi- dent of the Chamber of Commerce, who made splendid talk on the publicity he saw while in Chicago when attending the convention of the National Brick Manufacturers association, of which body he was reelected treasurer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-13
HOOPER CONFIDENT
 OF HIS ELECTION Us Again Republican Candi- date for Governor of
 Tennessee

Nashville, March 12.-1n a convention remarkable for the fact that not a sin gle dissenting vote was cast on any ques- tion, the republican party of Tennessee to- day made nominations for two state off cers. Gov. Ben w. Hooper was renomi- mated for office by a. unanimous vote.
 H. N Cate of Newport was also unani- mously nominated for judge of the court of appeals, which office he now holds as an appointee of Governor Hooper.
 No nominations were made for the of fees of judge of the supreme court nor for railroad commissioner, the matter be- ing left with the state executive commit tee of the republican party with full au- thority to make the nominations. This, 1t is stated was done for the purpose of later combining with the independent dcnl- ocrats should there be any on a fusion ticket.
 After the adoption of the resolution which indorsed the administrations ol Governor Hooper and President Taft ir decisive terms and indorsed President Taft for renomination to office, Governor Hooper addressed the convention in a brief speech, reviewing his administra- lion and laying down his policies for the coming campaign.
 After Governor Hooper's address the convention adjourned.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-13
PRESIDENT TAFT
 WINS IN VIRGINIA
of the Twenty Four Delegates Are h.
 structed for Him

Roanoke, Va, March 12.-Four delegates at large, instructed to vote for the nom nation of President Taft on every ballot at the Chicago convention, were elected tonight by the Virginia republican convsn tion, which met here today. The action of the convention puts into the Taft column g of the 24 delegates to the national con- vention, the two delegates-from the Third district being the only ones not instructed for him. The resolution providing for the instruction of delegates was adopted by a vote of TOE to 64
 The regular woAk of the convention was delayed by contest over the delegation from Richmond The credentials commit tee voted to to seat the delegation rep resenting the so-called Bradley Hanson" faction in place of a delegation represent ing the faction led by Internal Revenue Commissioner R. E. Cabell The conven- ton, after considerable debate, sustained the action of the committee.
 A harmony slate for delegates at large was then adopted It consisted of Repre- sentative c. B. slemp, National Commit- teeman Alvah H. Martin of Norfolk. Com missioner of Internal Revenue Royal k. Cabell of Richmond and R. H. Angel of Roanoke.
 The resolution adopted, in addition to instructing for Taft, praised the admins tration of Mckinley, Roosevelt and Taft, indorsed National Committeeman Martin and Congressman Slemp, who was re- elected state chairman.
 Mention of Roosevelts name by several speakers brought forth enthusiastic cheer ing, but there was no attempt to instruct delegates to vote for his nomination for President. The temporary chairman. & H. Hoge, of Roanoke, failed to mention Col onel Roosevelt in reviewing the admins trations of recent republican Presidents.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-13
STEAMERS COLLIDE IN NEW YORK HARbOR No One Injured But Both of the Vessels Are
 Damaged

New York, March 12.-In a collision all most head-on in the fog at the entrance to the lower bay late today the coastwise steamship City of Savannah of the Ocean Steamship company and the Navaho of the Cyde line were severely damaged. The Savannahs steel bow was ripped open for 25 feet long the starboard side and the Navaho's bow was crumpled for more than 10 feet. Several passengers on the Savannah were thrown violently against the rails .but no one was seriously hurt.
 The accident occurred about four miles off the Ambrose Channel lightship, as the Savannah was outward bound and the Navaho was arriving It was reported to the city by wireless and tugs rushed to the scene Although each steamer pro- ceeded under it's own steam, the tugs stood by until they reached their piers.
 Capt T. L. Dryer of the Savannah told reporters he was steaming his vessel out cautiously with fog whistles blowing when suddenly through the mist a steamer was seen almost upon him. He slgnalled that he would keep his course but he declared the other vessel did not heed the signal. By quick turn of the helm Captain Dreyer avoided a blow amidships but the vessels met almost bow on.
 The damage to the Savannah is believed to be all above the water line, but the Navaho had listed badly by the time she had reached her pier and it is believed she took water.
 Captain Packer of the Navaho would neither allow anyone aboard his ship to- night or talk of the accident.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-13
Real Estate Transfers

Deeds were placed on record yesterday in the probate office showing the following transfers of real estate, the consideration being 5000 or more:
 s15,O00-R. P. McDavid and wife to Mer- Till P. Northington, the west 50 feet of the north 100 feet of lot l, in block 72O ac- cording to the survey of the city of Bir- mingham and laid off by the Elyton Land company.
 s1500-Mary L. Armstrong to Laura A. Drake, a certain lot in block 7S2, accord ing to the survey of the city of Birming- ham.
 s25Oo-J. w. Grammile and wife to Harry Short and wife, lot 37, according to the survey of Holstim's addition to Wood lawn.
 $20,000-M. P. Messer and wife to J. T. Doster and Merrill P. Northington, the north 70 feet of lot 9, in block 57 accord ing to the survey of the Elyton Land con- pany.
 s2500-Anna Colpack and her husband An drew Colpack, to w. F. Martin, part of the northeast quarter of the northwest quarter and 30 acres of the southwest quarter of the northwest quarter and a part of the southeast quarter of the north west quarter. all in section 1, township 20, south of range l.
 s1250-J. T. Honeycutt and wife to T. W. Huffman, a parcel of land at the intersec- ton of the Huntsville road with the Mon- tevallo road.
 $2250-M. D. Waldrop and J. c. Waldrop to the Pratt Consolidated Coal company a part of the north one-third of the north- west quarter of the southwest quarter, in south one-third of the southwest quarter of the southwest quarter of section {, township 16, range west; also a parcel of land at the northeast corner of .he northwest quarter of the northwest quar- ter of section 9, township IS, range west.
 $1625-J. T. Beasley and wife to w. T. Beasley, an undivided one-half interest in and to lots ' and 8, in block 175. according to the survey of the Elyton Land com pany.
 1500-Laura A. Drake to Harry L. Arm- strong, part of lot 1, in block 6. accord ing to the survey of Waverly place.
 S3700-Mrs. Cora NJ. Powell to T. A. White, guardian Eula White and Charles w. White, a part of block 803, according to the survey of the city of Birmingham as laid off by the Elyton Land company.
 si0o0-M. A. Hines to c. H. Williams, a part of lot 2. in block 6oo according to the survey of the Elyton Land company
 s26O0-M. A. Hines to w. F. Granger, lot 4, in block 16, according to the survey of the Earle Place Realty company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-13
AUTO DEALERS HOLD
 VERY GOOD MEETING

That the automobile dealers of Birming- ham are determined that the automobile show and races that will be held April s-16 will surpass anything ever attempted in the south of like character was evi- denced by the we'll attended and enthusi- astic meeting held last night in the rooms of the Business Mems league. un- der whose auspices the aviation-automo- e-motoreycle festival will be held.
 Nearly every dealer in the district was represented at the meeting. Plans for the show were perfected and the details dis cussed. Judge Dan A. Greene, president of the association, presided. The several committees reported progress. The space alotments of the exhibition hall at the fair grounds have all been paid for and the committee on arrangements will com mence at once to prepare for the show.
 A committee was appointed to meet wit hthe Business Mems league at it's meeting tonight, consisting of Eugene Ensien, Jr., J. E. Kennedy. and M. z. l.. Fuller.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-13
TO DEFEND ENTRANCE
 TO CHESAPEAKE BAY

Wsshin gton. March 12.-The army ap- propriation bill. carrying $4.24s,000. in cluding s250.0o0 for the purchase of a site for the protection of the en- trance of Chesapeake Bay, was today ordered favorably reported from the Senate committee on appropriations.
 When the bill was considered in the House, serious opposition to the pro- vision resulted and it was struck out.
 Military experts pointed out al the time that the bay was practically with out any means of defense and it would be an easy matter for a foreign foe to enter the bay and creep up on the capital of the United States.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-13
AND ANTIS
 STORM NEW JERSEY CAPITAL

Trenton. N. J., March 12.-Contestng bands of women swarmed through New Jerseys capital today. One throng de- manded equal suffrage and the other dis sented They came to argue out resoiu- tion aiming to so amend the state consti- tuition as to give women the right to vote
 The women for votes was led by the chief of the New Jersey suffragettes The con tending delegation had as a~ leader Clara Fisher of Trenton. Mrs. Fisher operates an anvil factory. One of the speakers was Miss Malinda Scott of Newark. She said that she represented the organized hat trimmers of her home city and declared women needed voice in the laws for the benefit of their own industrial condition.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-13
SELMA MANAGER
 NOW A BENEDICT

Atlanta, March 12-(Special)-A pretty little romance mad it's continuation here today when Miss Annie M. Camp of Win den, Ga, student at Brenau college, be- came Mrs. IT. Lindsey Stickney Her husband is manager of the 1912 Selma team of the Southeastern league.
 The young couple had planned to marry later in the season after the bride grad uated, but the groom could mot wait so the nuptials were performed today, the bride coming to Atlanta from the col lege. They left tonight for Montgomery
 The groom is a younger brother of Bill Stickney, secretary of the Montgomery club.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-13
STORAGE TRACE.
 IS TO BE VACAy D

Owing to the absence iron aH ef of A. II. Ford. president of tAH i mingham Railway, Light end EaWa company, the matter of otdfHane6s passed by the city commisf a ing the street Railway cpfa.aHs s abandon the storage track 1H teenth street, near Second ale asking the repair of certain Woodlawn, was held over ur at which time 1t is understood will return to the city. This done at the request of the li the company. who asked that Ie ter be not pressed until MT. l9ra turn
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-13

Mrs. Charlotte Gilman of New York said women needed the ballot in order to pro- tect the sex in the matter of feminine legislation. She said as long as women were kept from the polls there was 10 complete democracy in America.
 The opposition had plenty of words for argument. Miss Bronson. formerly of tho federal bureau of labor, said that the laws of the nation where they discrim- mated are all in favor of the women. She essayed to prove that the wrongs of women are not due to their lack of the ballot right.
 She declared that while husbands are compelled to pay the debts of eXtrava- gant wives yet wives are paying a debt of honor and ofttimes took care of their neVer-do-well husbands
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-13

out of service, as AdjutanteGeneral Scully and other high officers of the Alabama National Guard are determined to retain only those companies that come up to the standard in efficiency and military service. |
 In issuing the order to muster out of service Company F of Albertville. Cen eral Seully declared that the company was inefficient. and that 1t showed dis position to take little care of its prop. eTty
 The mastering out of service of various companies of the Alabama National Guard has been favorably commented upon by military officers throughout the entire state 1t is believed that the pruning system will make for a better and higher grade Of efficiency among the remaining companies. and that 1t will ultimately raise the Alabama National Guard to a position of the first rank among the state military organizations.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-13
Cook Sure of Amundsen

New York, March 12.-Dr. Frederick A. Cook. who is a close personal friend of Amundsen. the south pole explorer. left New York tonight on board the Mauretania for Liverpool. London, Paris and Berlin. He spoke before his de- parture on Amundsen's dash to the south pole. He unhesitatingly stated that the south pole had been reached by the explorer. He thought Amundsen was well equipped for a rapid run with his light dog drawn sleds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-13
LASSETER IS NOT
 GUILTY OF FORGERY

Montgomery. March 12.-(special)-- It took jury 25 minutes to declare Leland Lasseter not guilty of forgery Tuesday evening. Lasseter is a prom inent merchant of Montgomery and was indicted by the recent grand jury, the allegtation being that he forged the name of J. A. Middlebrooks an Autauga farmer. to note for % bales of cot ton. The case attracted a great deal of interest in central Alabama and oc- cupied the attention of the city court two days.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-13
ADJUSTMENTS
John Drew

"A Single Man." the new con Hubert Henry Davies, the Engli wright, in which John Drew ap the role of Robin Warrington. recluse, dreamer. the man who ll' his books and his dreams. will scented at the Jefferson theatre
 MT. Drew has a very superior artists, including Mary Roland, Lawton, Louise Drew, Carroll Me Clara T. Bracy, Ivan Simpson, Kelly, and others.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-13
WEAThERLY WILL
 SPEAK IN MOBILE Deliver Address Thursday Night in Interest of Un-
 derwOod's Candidacy

Commissioner James Weatherly will leave for Mobile Thursday morning, where he is to make a speech in that city Thursday night in the interest of the candidacy of oscar Underwood for the presidential nomination at the ap- proaelilng democratic convention.
 MT. Neatherly will return to the city fflday in time to attend the meeting or the city commission at which sey- eral important matters are to he taken up.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-13
BlOuntsville Wins

Greensboro. March 12.-tSpecial)-In a very uninteresting game the Blountsville Agricultural college defeated Southern university here this afternoon by a score of Il to 3. Batteries: Southern univer- sity. Lock. Brown and Roberts and Red dock; Blountsville, Yarbrough and South
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-13
Shelton Infant

The infant of MT. and Mrs. Walter Shelton died Monday afternoon at the residence on Forty-fifth street. between Eleventh and Twelfth avenues, East Bir- mingham. Interment was made yester- day afternoon in the Pratt City ceme- tery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-13
Deaths and Funerals
John J. Judge

John J. Judge, aged 53 years, died yes terday morning. The funeral will be held this morning at 10:30 o'clock from Our Lady of Sorrows church on South High lands. Interment will be made in Elm wood cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-13
Cardinals in Jackson

Jackson. Miss, March 12-The St. Louis National league baseball team arrived here today. Roger Bresnahan accom- panied the men, who may remain here for three weeks. Weather conditions are favorable to spring practice games.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-13

Christiana. March 12.-A I scented in the storthing tod ta blishment of a chair for sen in Christiana university was referred to the budg The premier announced tha ment on Thursday would T grant be made Amundsen { to undertake an arctic exp
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-13
ANOTHER MILITARY COMPANY
 MUSTERED OUT OF SERVICE

Montgomery, March (Specia1)-An other military company has been mustered out of service for inenicieney. This last infantry organization to feel the pruning iron of Adjutant General Joseph B. Scully is Company F of Albertvile of the Thied regiment. The command of the company was held by Capt. J. c. Coleman.
 The mastering out of service of Com pany + r'V' he sixth military organza-
 been dismissed from the al Guard within the last
 to the present time two
 the First regiment have
 Ut of service, one from #seaei ent two from the Third from the Fourth, Com ps gham.
 at other military organ H@ will also be mustered
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-13
PANDORA TEMPLE.

THE MOBILES OF PANDORA TEMPLE ARE REQUESTED TO ATTEND A REGULAR STATED SESSION TO- NIGHT, MARCH 13, AT O'CLOCK AT THE MASONIC TEMPLE. BUSINESS OF IMPORTANCE.
 J. ID. MATLOCk, ILLUSTRATORS POTENTATE. CHAS, GEOHEGAN, RECORDER.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-13
FromhOld Infant

The infant of Mir and Mrs. John From hold died yesterday at Beverly station, West End. Interment was made at Elm wood cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-13
PERSONAL

Felix Drennen is spending several days in Florida with his father, who is serf- ously i'll.
 Mrs. M. B. Slaughter of Columbus, Ga. is visiting her fathers family, Capt. John F. Benton, Avenue G, Ensley
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-13
Explorer Persisten

Persstency was Amundsen's strong point, said pr. Cook. who was in close relation with him for two years while on the Beigica Antarctic trip, and he added that the feeding up of his men and dogs for the final dash was an act of wisdom.
 As ro CaptaIn Scott Dr, Cook be- lieved he also must have reached the pole. but whether before or after Amundsen could not be known until his return. However, pr. Cook thought Captain Scotts progress probably was slower than Amundsen's on account of the somewhat experimental nature be- cause of the nature of the equipment and the size of his expedition.
 Chicago, March 12.-A cablegram to the Daily News from Hobart, Tas- mania, received today, feads:
 "The Aurora x. the ship used by the Australian exploring expedition, headed by Capt. Douglas Mawson, returned to Hobart today. It landed one party on Adelieland and another on Determfna- ton Land, the most westerly point recahed by the American expedition un der Captain Wilkes in 1Si0."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-13
]. R. Keith, Jr.

]. R. Keith, Jr., the 4-months-old son of MT. and Mrs. J. Re Keith, died yes terday afternoon at Irondale. The body of the little one will be sent to Argo by Shaw 6 Son this morning for inter- ment.