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The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1912-08-05
BUSINESS NOTES

Bradstreets report OF bank clear,
'-lrgs ,of the week ended Aug ,. show !
total clearmgs Tor the country OF 81.
w. ii,5UU. as compared with 81
N2t.tS-.COO last week and S2.925.l93.-
600 iOr the corresponding week last
year Detroit clearings amounted "a
Ssi,9JCttU. which was 1922 per cent
abeaI ol the clearings for the cor
responding week last year.
For June. the Detroit United Rail.
way showed gross earnings OF ST..
026,3s7 an increase of $l33,647. The
net income was 1855, 7O3. an increase
ot $4,000. For the first SIX months
OF tue year the road shows earnings
of $500. sos, an increase OF se22 .5l9,
while net earnings have been $685..
go, an increase OF sl53,Sll.
Rc.elee in Bankruptcy Lee r. JOS
iyn / as confirmed the sale of the
stock OF Henry Steinberg Nc oil.
2l3 Mlchigan.ave.. 10 Lewis Iipson.
the consideration being 1925 Adolf.
phns FlNel was appointed trustee.
aud a dividend OF II - per cent was
authorized, Friday. II Is expected
that tae assets will pay about 80
cents Of the dollar.
Commercial deposits in Detroit
banks We're up 50, 700 600 for the
week, the large increase being due 10
the deposits OF city money.
In turning over the Detroit Salt
Co. 10 the new receiver. W. w.
Clute. Of Watkins. " y. the Sc
.curity Trust Co.. which acted as re-
eeiver from March. 1911. when in
terest payments were defaulted, re-
ports that the business Of The COM
pany has been brought up TO a profit
able basis and that the last few
months or operation have shown a
substantial profit The trust com
pany. as receiver, advanced the
money necessary TO sink the shaft
from 1850 feet 10 1850 feet, opening
mp better grade OF salt than had
been found before. and from this
level shipments have been heavy.
The Kastner Coal & Carriage Co.
when Is erecting large storag,
Warehouse on the northwest corner OF
sherman and Dequindre-sts.. has com
pleted arrangements for a reorganiza
tion whereby the capital stock will bt
increased TO $4,000, six per cent pre-
ferred, and 100000 common. Author
ny has also been given for the issu
ance OF $4,000 six per cent bonds
H. ). Warren & Co. members OF the
Detroit Stock exchange. will place the
stock and bonds on the market abou
Aug, IL.
The Union Trust Co has become
the trustee for an issue OF $1,000,
| 600 six per cent bonds Of the Mar.
shall Buffers Lumber Co. OF L'Anse
Mich. The mortgage covers hard.
wood timber in Baraga and Mar.
lquette counties. The Union Trust
I Co, and Dewitt. Tremble G. Co. OF
/ Chicago, will place $500 900 of these
bonds upon the market They ma
ture annually from July L. 1914. &c
\ July /, 1924. The union Trust Co
( Is also trustee for an issue of $500
1000 five per cent 20-year gold bonds
\ OF the WinstonSalem Gas Co, OF
WinstonSalem. ~ c., which will bt
handled by w. f. Moss & Co. The
proceeds will be used 10 retire ex.
sting obligations and furnish fund.
/ for Improvements.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1912-08-05
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the evil. AS the MASKING evil now
is IL Is a disgrace 10 civilized coun'
try. Some strenuous efforts must be
put forth to correct IL. There is no
doubt that II exists In our community
In two-fold the proportions of previous
years"
Miss Balcomb's theory that women =
fashions OF the day encourage and are
the real cause for the city's new
problem. was conceded with in a
dozen letters received by local news
paper
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1912-08-05
MARQUIS OF ANGLESEY
TAKES BRIDE IN LONDON

LONDON, Aug 3.-The marquis or
Anglesey and Lady Marjorie Man
ners. the duke OF Rutland's eldest
daughter. were married at st. Pe ter's
church. Eaton-sq today.
The marquis OF AnSeisey Is -
years old. owns about 10000 acres OF
land and a half dozen castles and
has an income OF Sj50,U00 a year.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1912-08-05

field-the one that every automo-
bile enthusiast needs most.
The experienced motorist turns to
M T o r first of all, no matter
whether it be a question of upkeep,
car construction, or engine prob
lens. He knows that MOTOR is
more than an interesting, newsy
magazine; it is the motorists final
reference book, giving in full the
desired information-well told and
well illustrated.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1912-08-05

paid for concessions which mean an
extra burden on the taxpayers
man entered the city hall, Satur-
day and asked for the Wabash rail
road office, saying he Ihought the
Wabash had an Office in the city
hall He wanted a job
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1912-08-05
VAUGHN IN RACE FOR
SECRETARY OF STATE
From a staff Correspondent.

FFOW nIuTT IUTFtSpONueNI.
LANSING, Mich, Aug. S.-SenacNr
s. c. Vaughn. OF st. Johns, was in
the city today. and formally an
nounced his. candidacy for secretary
OF state.
II am a straight Republican with.
out frills or feathers and will sup
port the entire Republican ticket" he
said.
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MARKED INCREASE IN
TONNAGE At 500 LOCKS
Government Officials Give Out
Report of Business for
Month of july

SAULT STE. MARIE. Mich, Aug,
3.-The following report OF business
through the locks du.ng the month
OF July which sho vs. marked IN
crease in all departments, Was given
out by the government officials to-
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-03
LOUISVILLE AUTO
 IN BIRMINGHAM
Carl Shillinger and Jack Rommel Are Touring the South in
 Automobile

Carl F, Shllinger and Jack Rommel of Louisville Ky, who are touring the south in a white "60" automobile, are spending a few days in the city with friends and relatives. MT. Shillinger will be remem bered as the only son of the late Col. Erwin Shillinger. pioneer business man of the city. MT Rommel is connected with the automobile busi- ness. The two young men expect to visit nearly all the principal cities of the south and are making the trip in easy stages. They state that the roads from Louisville to Birmingham are, with the exception of few stretches in a bad condition, but praised the roads in Jefferson county
 They made the trip of 4S0 miles with out an accident and when the roads were good made fast time as the speed of the car is 95 miles an hour They will leave here for Atlanta, where the will tour the proposed national highway from that point to New York
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-03
RADCLIFFE BACK
Ten Days Before Headquarters Matter
 Is Decided

Secretary W. c. Radcliffe of the Chamber of Commerce resumed his work at tho chamber yesterday morn ing after 10 days absence. MT. Rad cliffe attended the convention of the American Association of Commercial executives but on account of sickness in his family was forced to leave the meeting before its adjournment.
 He was very much gratified with the work done by the chamber during his absence in connection with the estab- lishment of the state headquarters of the Southeastern Underwriters asso- citation in Birmingham. Over 200 let ters have been received by the cham Der from insurance men from all parts of the state. speaking in favor of Bir- mingham for the headquarters. In a conversation with Secretary Raine of the association yesterday morning. MT. Radcliffe was advised that no action would be taken on the matter for the next 10 days.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-03
A. G. s. DIRECTORS
 HOLD A MEETING
Entire List of Officers and Directors
 Is e-Elected

A meeting was held here yesterday by the directors of the Alabama Great Southern railroad. The entire list of officers and directors were reelected. w w. Crawford. Robert Jemison, Sr., and I. Sevier are the local men re- elected directors.
 The annual report was submitted to the directors, which indicated that tho line had prospered very much All the officials seemed to be pleased with the business situation.
 Those who attended included: Col. A. B. Andrews of Raleigh, N. C., first vice president of the Southern Railway and allied interests; C. F.. A. Mccarthy or New York. assistant secretary c. A. Lyerly of Chattanooga; w. w. Craw- ford, |. Sevier and Robert Jemison, Jr. The officers of the Southern railway were elected officers of the Alabama Great Southern.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-03
BULL MOOSE BACK
 FROM LONG TRIP

oyster Bay N. r., October 2.-Theo- dore Roosevelt reached Sagamore Hill this evening after his long western and southern trip and will spend few hours with his family before resuming cam paisn activities. The colonel reached Oyster Bay by automobile from New York. He was in good spirits and said he was feeling we'll He denied himself tc visitors and planned to remain quiet until tomorrow night, when he win re- turn to New York for q campaign con ference. Late Thursday night he will leave for Washington to give his tes- timony Friday before the Senate com mittee Investigating campaign contri- buttons.
 At tomorrow nights conference Col onel Roosevelt expects to meet at din- ner Comptroller William A. Prender- gast of New York city, State Chairman William H. Hotchkiss of the progress sive party, Frank A. Munsey and George A. Munsey and George W. Per- kins Colonel Roosevelt hoped, he said that Governor Johnson of California, his running mate on the progressive ticket and Oscar s. Straus, progress sive candidate for governor of New York, would be able to join in the dim ner conference at which plans for the remainder of the campaign will be dis cussed.
 The colonel probably will leave next Monday on his projected trip to the middle west.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-03
Weather Conditions

Birmingham, October 2.-G P. M)-The area of high pressure that has controlled weather conditions over the great central basin for the past several days, has be- come central over the Carolinas and it's influence is now confined chiefly to the Atlantic slope and the western side of the Alleghanies. Over the Mississippi valley the pressure is low. while west of the Rockies another high pressure condl- ton prevails.
 As the result of this pressure distribu- tion, fair and rather cool weather pre- vailed over the greater portion of the country. Throughout the southwest and the central Mississippi valley. however, rain has fallen during the past "A hours.
 Temperature changes have been quite unimportant
 In the cotton states fair weather was general, except along the coast from Tex as eastward, where rain has continued. Temperatures have risen slightly in most sections. but still continue below normal.
 In Birmingham the. mean temperature was degrees below normal. having risen degrees in the past 24 hours. But slight change from present conditions is ex- pected for Thursday in this section.
 Summary of observations made at United States Weather Bureau stations October 2, 1912:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-03
FOUR JURORS IN ETTOR CASE CHOSEN Venire Exhausted and Trial Is Postponed Until
 October IA

Salem, Mass, October -Four jurors had been chosen for the trail of Joseph J. Ettor, Arthuro Giovannitti. and Joseph Caruso, charged with being responsible for the murder of Anna Lopizzo during the Lawrence textile strike of last win ter, when the venire of $50 talesmen be- came exhauster late today and Judge Quinn ordered an adjournment of the case to October II. On that day a new panel of 350 men will report.
 Next Monday morning Judge Quinn will hear arguments on a motion to be filed by the defense counsel in which they are expected to ask for the release of the prisoner of suitable bail.
 The first two jurors were picked Mon day and the other two today. One hum dred and fifteen talesmen remained to be questioned when court convened this morning, and it was not until 17 had been called before Judge Quinn found a juror satisfactory to court, commonwealth and defense. He was the 310th talesman called since the case opened.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-03
GOVERNOR GOING
 T0PENNSYLV Mir. O'Neal Will Make Six Speeches in Interest of
 Democracy

Montgomery, October 2.-(Special.1- Governor O'Neal will make six speeches in Pennsylvania in the interest of the democratic campaign during the week be- ginning October IA. His itinerary has been furnished him by Homer s. Cummings, chief of the speakers bureau at the Will son and Marshall campaign headquarters, in New York city.
 The itinerary of the governor will take hirl through the greater part of Penn sylvanla. His first assignment is St. Mary's. where he will deliver an address on the 14th. On the following day he will speak at Bellefonte; on the 16th at Sha- noiin on the 17th at Shenandoah; on the 18th at Wilkesbarre, and on the 18th at Quakertown.
 Following his week in Pennsylvania, Governor O'Neal will probably visit an other state for a week, though he has not yet received his assignment He has been asked to communicate with James l. Blakeslee, chairman of the state dem ocratic committee of Pennsylvania. with reference to any information he may wish regarding his visit in that state.
 Governor O'Neal has rendered his ser vices from october IA until the 30th of the month, and when he leaves Mont gomery the latter part of next week he will probably be absent until about the first week in November.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-03
POSTAL OFFICIALS
 REPLY TO SHEFFIELD
Mail Between Sheffield and Florence Will Have to Be Carried by
 Messenger

Sheffield, October 2.--The Sheffield com pany wrote to the Fourth Assistant Post master General, asking if the advertise ment pending for star route service be- tween Sheffield and Florence provided for the transportation of the mail be- tween the union station and the Sheffield postoffice, and received the following re- sponse:
 washington, D. C., Sept. 2s, 1912 "The Sheffield Company, Sheffield, Ala;
 'Gentlemen: In reply to your letter of the 24th instant, asking as to whether the advertisement now pending for star route service from Sheffield to Florence, Ala provides for the transportation of the mail between the union station and Shef- lleld you are advised that the advertise ment now pending does not contemplate that part of the service and such service will have to be performed by mail mes senger.
 Mail messenger service is established under the Jurisdiction of the Second As sistant Postmaster General, and the mat ter will be brought to his attention. Re speetfully, w. J. SATTERFlELD,
 Acting Asst. Postmaster General.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-03
TWO CHARGED WITH
 SELLING COCAINE

Officers Lyons and Kicks mace things hot for alleged cocaine sellers and dope peddlers yesterday morning. Evidence was secured for four cases and two negroes were committed to the city jail J. s. Watkins, who runs a store at the corner Of Twenty-thiru street and Avenue c. was charged with three counts. but obtained bond in each case at $500. His wife. Annie May Watkins. at her home on Avenue B. between Twenty second and Twenty third streets. was caught red handed in the act of selling cocaine to an other negro woman. according to the statements of the officers. The negro woman was unable to obtain bond
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-03
COLBERT COUNTY
 FAIR COMMENCES

Tuscumbia, October 2,-(Special.)- 1.-The Colbert fair opened this morning under the most flattering auspices-the weather was never better, the roads in most excellent condition and the race course perfect.
 The free parade through the principal streets was unique feature, and was at tended by the largest crowd seen in Tus- cumbia for years. The Tri-Cities was well represented by ladies and gentlemen on horses, in carriages and in automo- piles. All were beautifully decorated, and the pageant presented a panorama of grace and dignity.
 At the fair ground crowds have as sembled and hearty good will pervades every department. Every department sur passes the expectation of the projectors. and Colbert county is doing herself proud today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-03
ARREST HUMPHREYS
 ON LARCENY CHARGE

New Orleans. October 2.--Robe bert Humphreys. IS years old, and the son of a racehorse man of Marlin. Tex. ac- cording to his story, was arrested here today upon receipt of message from the sheriff of Marlin, saying that Humphreys is wanted there for the of $700 from a department store September 21 Humphreys pro- tests his innocence and declares his willingness to return to face the ,bo
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-03
Charter Roll of Honor

Washington, October 2.-The George Washington Masonic National Me morisl association, which is to build a memorial temple to George Wash ington, the Mason, at Alexandria, has created a charter roll of honor. sub scriptions to which are to be appor- toned among the various Masonic jur- isdictions of the country. There are to be 1000 memberships on the roll.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-03
l., A. CALLER DEAD
 AT FORT DEPOSIT

Fort Deposit. october 2--(Special) )--Y es- terday morning about o'clock at his home on the Highlands, surrounded by friends and loved ones, l.. A. Caller, after brief illness, breathed his last, and in his death another old citizen passed away. MT. Caller had passed the 76th milestone of life. and leaves, besides a host of friends, to mourn his loss a widow and five children, E. A. Caller, Mrs. w. c. Weaver and Miss Lem Caller of Fort Deposit; Mrs. G. W. Sally of Georgiana and Mrs. Porter of Tyler Town, Miss.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-03
Porterfield q Benedict

Montgomery, October 2.--(Special.)- J. Max Porterfeld. a clerk in the motor vehicle department of the secretary of states office, on Tuesday night of this week joined the rank of benedicts. Mir Porterfeld married Miss Gertrude Mon roe of Greenevile, who has been liv- ing in that city for the past year. Miss Monroe came to Greenvlle from Indiana MT. Porterfield is one of the most pop ular clerks at the capitol.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-03
Arrest Alleged Pickpocket

Elton Thompson, colored was ar rested yesterday morning and com mitted to the city jail charged with an a ssault and battery and with being a pickpocket officers Bentley and John son were the arresting officers. It is alleged tl>lt Thompson will be wanted in connection with a recent burglary in the downtown district.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-03
Smith Wanted in Fl Paso

Los Angeles. october 2.-Senator Smith of Michigan. chairman or the Senate com mit,ee Investigating the allegation thSt Americans fostered the present revolution
 n Mexico. received today an urgent tele~ gram from Senator A. E. Fall of New Mexico. u member of the committee now in Ei Paso, requesting him to leave for II Paso at 0nee Senator smith said .,s would leave tomorrow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-03
Injunction Refused

Lincoln, Neb.. October 2.--Judge P, James Cosgave. :n district court here refused an injunction asked by A. M
 Morrissey democratic candidate for at torney genera. to prevent the secretary of state from certifying the names Of the Roosevelt electors to the county clerks for printing on the November bal lots. Judge Cosgrave held such an act would disfranchise part of the electroate
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-03
OWNER SHOT WHEN :. HE REFUSED ID SELL John Blue Probably Fatally
 Wounded in Marshall PROPOSAL IS OPPOSED Cotton Receipts in Gadsden Small. Alabama Consolidated Employees
 Will Be Paid October 8.
 Delegates Named
PROPOSAL IS OPPOSED

Gadsden, october 2.-(Special)-John of Guntersville, was shot and probably fatally wounded Sunday night. Although no arrests have been made, Pat and Will Barnard, neighbors, are charged with the crime. The trouble is said to have arisen over some property which the Barnards wished to buy and Blue declined to sell.
 Proposal Opposed
 On the ground that the city treasury will not stand the expense, some opposi- tion has arisen to the proposal of Mayor Bellenger that the salary of the mayor and of the president of the council be increased.
 Cotton Receipts Small
 Cotton receipts in Gadsden are more than 800 bales less than they were at this time last year At the Etowah Farmers Union warehouse there are only 339 bales received so far.
 Travelling Blind Tiger Special agents of the Southern and of the Louisville and Nashville railroads, WitH CnleI or POHce U bdnnOn yeSleI- day evening raided travelling blind tiger. barrel of whisky was found but no owner. The whisky was confis- cated
 Stephens to Campaign John J. Stephens, postmaster at Attalla and nominee for Congress from the Sew enth district. will begin an active cam paign for the office within the next 10 days.
 October IS Pay Day
 Receivers of the Alabama Consolidated will pay employees here all wages due on October IS.
 5000 in Treasury
 When the new administration assumes control of the city next Monday night it will nave s10G0 in the treasury. placed there by the present administration.
 Delegates Named
 Mayor Belenger has named the follow ing delegates to the Good Roads associa- ton convention at Birmngham Capt. W. P. Lay, T. S. Kyle, c. r. Smith. pr. C. l.. Guice, C. L. Marsh, s. w. Sibert, Dr. H. l.. Appleton, c. s. Ward. Capt. J. M. Elliott and Dr. l. c. Ballard.
 Catholic School Opens An attendance of 5i pupils marked the opening yesterday of the new Catholic parochia school. Some of these are
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-03
Tuscumbia Delegates Named

Tuscumbia, october 2.-(Special.-- Mayor N. P. Tompkins has appointed the following delegates to represent the city of Tuscumbia at the meeting of the Ala bana Good Roads association at Bir- mingham the coming week: T. II. Gam bill. T. R. Jones, W. r. Miller, G. w. Leggett, John Funke, D. o. Matthews, A. H. Carmichael, B. L. Hartzog, J. E. lsbell, Leslie Ennis.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-03
PUBLIC SCHOOL AT
 CARROLLTON OPENS


 Carrollton. october 2-tSpecisl.) 1.-The opening of the public school here this week was an suspicious occasion and one that will long be remembered by those interested in, its welfare. It is ex- pected that the total enrolment will reach 1g0 within the next few weeks.
 Capt. Jack NJ. Pratt of this city has received notice from Governor Emmet O'Neal that he has been appointed to represent this county as member of the Alabama centennial and international ex- position committee.
 It has been announced that the Rev Brooks Lawrence of Birmingham will preach here next Sunday morning at Il o'clock, filling the pulpit of the. Meth odist church at that hour. He will also he at Union chapel In the afternoon of that day and at Alicevile in the even ing.