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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-15
HEAD IF DR. LEWIS DROPS INTO BASKET J. H. McEniry Will Be Post
 master at Bessemer CAUSES NO SURPRISE Lewis Has Been One of the Most Active Supporters of Roosevelt's
 Cause-Third Removal
 Since Convention
CAUSES NO SURPRISE

The nominatio of John Howard Mo- Eniry to be postmaster at Bessemer to succeed Dr. G. R. Lewis, has been sent to the Senate by President Taft, and thus goes another official head into 10 the bull moose party. MT. Me- Eniry, the fortunate successor of the present postmaster, Is a son. of John T. McEniry, former county chairman of the republican executive committed, and loyal follower of the Taft fac ton. The appointee Is at present as- sistant postmaster at Bessemer. He said yesterday that he had been in- dorsed by Pope M. Long and Maj. r. Taft In this state.
 In local republican political circles 1t goes without saying that pr. Lewis failed of reappointment because of "pernicious political activity" He has been all the while an ardent advocate of Roosevelt and was appointed twice to the postmastership by the colonel. He said yesterday that there were no charges of any sort against him and
 
 until December IT, this year, he was of the opinion that politics had done its work. Dr. Lewis, it will be recalled, penned a few lines prior to the Chi cago convention relative to the pie counter" methods In the south. with particular emphasis on this state. His letter was the basis for bitter attack on the system by a New York weekly ntagonistic to the administration. He was otherwise active in behalf of Col onel Roosevelt.
 When asked yesterday for state ment in reference to the nomination of Mir. McEniry, Dr. Lewis said: T have only unofficial information as to my removal and the appointment of MT. McEniry However, I suppose that is fairly accurate. I am not what one might term unduly surprised. Mir. Me- Eniry is my assistant and has been for some time. l was appointed both times by President Roosevelt and have never held office by virtue of an ap- pointment of President Taft"
 The recently nominated postmaster. MT. McEniry, said he did not have any official information relative to the ap- pointment, but had been informed that he had been nominated by the Presi- dent. He added that he had been in- formed that his application had been indorsed by the referees
 q have always been a Taft man, said MT. McEniry.
 The removal of Postmaster Lewis is the third removal in Jefferson county since the recent Chicago convention. Tho first was William k. Fairly, in spector of the department of commerce and labor Tho second was Postmaster Jack x Thomas of Ensley. The gem eral expectations are that other heads will fall into the basket before the passing of many days. The adminis- tration has apparently started out after those who are for Roosevelt without any delay.
 The local leaders of the bull moose would not discuss the Lewis case yesterday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-15
AID MEMS CONVENTION Hicks Here Making Arrangements for
 Meeting Next Year

l.. S Hicks of Atlanta, president of the southeastern division of the As sociated Ad Mems Clubs of America Is in Birmingham making arrangements for the annual convention of the di- vision which will he held here next year.
 After a conference with officials of the local club, 1t was announced that the dates had not been agreed upon, but that the convention would be held before March. The convention this yea occurred in Atlanta. As since that time several big clubs have been organized, it is believed that the convention will be more heavily attended next year than in 1912.
 The southeastern division embraces 10 states. An attractive programme is being arranged and the convention will be one of the notable events of next wear
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-15
ST. PAUL'S CHURCH
Early Masses Largely Attended-The
 Holy Name Society

St. Paul's was crowded at the early masses yesterday. The 7;3o o'clock mass is always largely attended, but during the summer the church is crowded at 6:So O clock as well as at the second mass.
 The Holy Name society attended the ' 80 o'clock mass and after the services candidates for membership were received with the usual ceremony.
 There was a representative congrega- ton at the last mass, which begins at 1o:so The Rev Father Coyle was the eel eiebrant and the Rev. Father Fazakerly, a member of the faculty of Spring Hill college, was the preacher. The sermon was on the enormity of sin and eternal punishment in hell for those who live and die in sin. Father Fazakerly preached with great earnestness.
 After the evening services the Holy Name society held it's quarterly business. meeting in the parish hall.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-15
BABY'S DAY AT
 EUFAULA CHURCH

Eufaula, July 14.-(Special.)- )-This morn. ing was designated as babys day at the First Methodist church where numerous bright youngsters of the cradle roll were assembled and the following exercises were carried out: Introductory. Songs by the primary adepartment. Recitation, It, tie Miss Anna Spurlock. Short talk in explanation of the cradle roll by Mrs. c. N. Hurt. Address by the superintendent, c. G. Caldwell. Calling of the cradle roll by the superintendent of that department Mrs. c. s. McDowell Jr. The occasion was also graced by the presence of a very large gathering of the older folks, in- cluding many of other denominations, and was highly interesting and entertain- ing
 A meeting of the male parishioners convened at the Episcopal Sunday school this morning for the purpose of adopting an improved system of Sunday school methods as was outlined by John Wana- maker. The cooperation of the vestry has been pledged in support of the ef- fort and much good Is expected to re- suit.
 The Elks of the city have under advise ment the matter of purchasing a now home and deal is expected to be con- summated in that direction at most any time The order here IS in quite an &C., tive flourishing condition and is growing with every meeting.
 The matter of having a street fair the coming fall will be presented to tho commercial club at its next meeting, and 1t is believed will be favorably con- sidered.
 Some substantial Improvements are be- ing made In the courthouse here, which will add very materially to its appear ance when completed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-15
SHOOTS NEGRO WOMAN Officers Have Been Unable to Locate
 Man Who Fired Shot

man named Hammett, proprietor of a grocery store on the corner of Fifth avenue and fourteenth street, early yes- terday morning shot and fatally wounded a negro woman named Emma Johnson. The shooting is understood to be tho outcome of a quarrel which the woman started over an account which she had at Hammett's store.
 The shooting occurred about 1920 in Fourth alley. between Fourteenth and Fifteenth streets, only one shot being fired by the white man, which took effect in the negro's body above her left breast.
 The man was not arrested last night. as he eluded the officers by running down the alley immediately after the shooting, and they were unable to locate him. The police have obtained no clue as to his whereabouts.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-15
FOUR DROWNED IN
 ALTON CLOUDbURST

St. Louis, July 14-Four persons were drowned at Alton, Illinois, today by cloudburst which destroyed two miles of streets wrecked six buildings, and the plant of the Alton Gas and Electric com pany, with a total property loss of $25O,0O0
 The cloudburst followed a spectacular storm which lasted all night. Three times it passed over Alton, flooding streets and cellars each time. The third time rain fell in torrents sending a wall of water feet deep through the princl- pal business and residence streets.
 Sewers broke, washing away the foun- dations of six residences which dropped into the cellars
 culvert under the gas plan of the AL ton Gas and Electric company was washed out and the entire plant sank several yards.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-15
Local Data
Weather Conditions

Birmingham, July 14.-(7 D. m.)-The showery weather that has prevailed during the past several days over the Atlantic coast and eastern gulf region continues quite generally there locally heavy amounts being reported from some places. Mobile received 1.2S inches during the preceding 24 hours and Washington reported 2.S0 inches there with a 24-hour temperature drop of IS degrees.
 Rains also occurred over the south ern Rocky mountain and plateau states and along the Canadian border from Montana to Minnesota, and a local rain
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-15
NATIONAL BANKS
 MAKE FINE SHOWING

Washington. July 1.-The comptrol- Ter of the currency's report of the con- dtion of the national banks on June 14, as compared with April IS, shows gains of s71,T37S34 in loans and dis counts; s3,15S,7SS in cash and s113.- 4lO,0T5 in individual deposits.
 As the thermometer of business con- ditions the reports to the comptroller indicated an improvement in all sec tions of the country except in the re- serve cities of the south and middle west. where apparently there was a falling off in trade activity, on June A. as compared with April IS. New York city especially, made big gains in the three essential elements of bank ing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-15
Weather Forecast

Washington, July 4.-Forecast for Geor- gia-Alabama Local showers Monday and probably Tuesday.
 Mississippi: Local showers Monday and probably Tuesday, except fair Monday north portion.
 Tennessee: Local showers Monday ex- cept fair extreme west. Tuesday show CTS, cooler west portion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-15

of 3.16 inches fell at St. Louis since Saturday night.
 A high pressure area, accompanied by much cooler weather, is moving across the Missouri and upper Mississippi val leys, but it is very hot on the southerly side of the low central near Duluth. Readings of 90 or higher prevailed at p. m. from Des Moines and Kansas City to Memphis on the south and Ok lahoma and northern Texas on the southwest. It was SS degrees at Chi cago Shreveport and St. Louis at the same hour. Nearly the seasonal tenn peratures prevailed in Alabama.
 It will be unsettled in Alabama Mon- day and local showers will probably occur in places. Temperatures will rise steadily.
 Summary of observations made at United States weather bureau stations,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-15

rectors of express companies which are interested in railroads, the railroad of ficials woh are interested in express com panies, the organization and capitalization Of the companies and thorough analysis of their operating expenses and income.
 After the hearing next October a sup elementary order will be entered by the commission putting into effect the rates proposed as soon as it may be considered practicable to make them effective.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-15
TRAINS FOR ATLANTA.

Leave 6:30 a. m, 9:Sc a. m, 3:55 D. m, $50 D. m. and la:l5 midnight via Southern Railway. Pullman cars on all trains; dining car service unexcelled.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-15
SWEEPING CHANGES
 IN EXPRESS RATES
 ARE RECOMMENDED
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 year. from 8 to 10 packages. The aver age weight of these packages is Si hounds; the average express charge IS 90 cents; and the average haul IS "o miles. It appears that a very small pro portion of the express traffic of the country results from direct shipments from the farm to the city home.
 Commissioner Lane carried his investi- cations into the express business of sev- eral European countries. In those coun- tries where the parcels post system has developed traffic in small packages, the lighter weight packages were found to predominate It was indicated that Tn foreign countries, the householder re- ceiyed few parcels weighing more than 10 pounds per shipment. The commis- sion believes that In the United States the express traffic in food commodities is chiefly between the producer and the commission merchant, and that the rates appear to have been constructed with a view to fostering and encouraging the growth of that traffic at the expense or the light package traffic.
 The investigators have devoted year to the constructive work of reforming the bases of express rates, of devising simpler and more easily understood means of stating those rates, and of pre- paring new rules for the government. Of carriers of express traffic.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-15
Through Routes Required

Of foremost importance is the requlre- ment that all of the express companies ,.hall Join in the establishment of through routes by the quickest lines of communi- cation between all express offices and shall publish through rates to apply be- tween those points The same provision gives the shipper the right to name the route by which his property shall be carried. It is believed by Commissioner Lane that these provisions will effect an improvement in the service and a great economy to the carriers, which now haul shipments of ten times by circuitous routes 10 avoid turning them over to a connecting line
 The most radical departure from exist ing methods lies in shat adopted of ap- plying the new rates. In the United States theer are 5000 express stations. To name rates from each of these to States there are 35000 express stations. of more than 600,000.0O0 different rates. These schedules now occupy several hun dred volumes of from 200 to 300 pages each in the tariff department of the com mission The rates themselves are intri- cate and involved, and it requires ex- pert authority to determine the lawful rate between any two points,
 The problem of reducing this enormous volume of rate schedules to a genuinely practicable compass is one to which Commissioner Lane devote almost serious attention. He has evolved a method whereby the rates from any point in the United States to all other points may be printed on a single sheet or card about one fourth of the size of u single news paper page.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-15
Divided in Blocks

The first step in the consummation of the plan was the division of the United States into blocks, each approximately go miles square. Rates are proposed be- tween each of these blocks, treating all
 cities and towns within each block as common points. Each of these blocks is one degree of longitude in length and one degree of latitude in width To ev- cry express station within aech of these blocks the rate is the same from any other given block. Thus the rate is stated as between blocks rather than as
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-15
Ternp'tur

Summary of observations made at United States weather bureau stations, July IA, 1912:
The Irish standard., 1912-11-23
PRnRArE NOTICE

STATE OF MINNESOTA, COUNTY OF
HlINNEPIN. IN PROBATE COURT.
In the Matter of the Estate of Samuel
w. Boyd, Decedent.
On receiving and filing the petition of
Frank NJ. Boyd, praying that Letters Of
him.
1t Is Ordered, That said petition be
heard and that all persons interested in
said matter appear before this Court
on Monday, the 9th day of December,
1912, at 10 a. m. at the Probate Court
in the Court House at Minneapolis in
said County and then, or as soon there
after as said petition can be heard.
show cause. if any there be, why said
petition should not be granted.
And 1t Is Further Ordered, That no.
tice of such hearing be given by pub
fishing this order once in each week for
three successive weeks, prior to said
day of hearing, in the Irish STANDARD,
newspaper printed and published in said
County, and by mailing a copy Of this
order to all the heirs; at-law Of said de-
cedent when their address is known or
can be ascertained by due diligence at
least fourteen (14) days before the date.
of said hearing, unless notice s@waiveds.
Dated at Minneapolis, this 18th day Of
November, 1912. -; .
BY the Court: - !.
GEORGE r. SMITH,
Judge Of the Probate Court
Attorney for Petitioner
N. Y. Life Building.
The Irish standard., 1912-11-23
GEORGE r. SMITH,
Judge of the Probate Court,
PROBATE NOTICE

STATE OF MINNESOTA. COUNTY OF
HINNEPIN. IN PROBATE COURT.
In the Matter of the Estate of Marine
or Mary Robertson, Decedent.
On receiving and filing the final ac-
count of the administrator Of the estate
of said decedent and his petition pray
ing for the allowance of said account
and for decree assigning the residue
Of said estate to the persons by law en-
titled to the same.
1t Is Ordered. That all persons inter-
ested in said estate appear before said
Probate Court on Monday, the End day
forenoon, at the Probate Court in the
Court House at Minneapolis in said
County. then and there to show cause, if
any there be, why said account should
not be allowed and said estate should not
be distributed as prayed for in said Pc
ttion.
And It Is Further Ordered, That notice
OF such hearing be given by publishing
this order once in each week for three
successive weeks, prior to said day of
nearing in the Irish Standard, a news
paper printed and published in said
county. and BY mailing a copy of this
order to all the heirs-at-law of said de-
cedent when their address is known or
least fourteen (1D days before the date
Dated at Minneapolis, this 9Th day
OF November, 1912.
By the Court:
GEORGE r. SMITH.
Judge of the Probate Court
RICHARD TATTERSFIELD,
Attorney for Petitioner
Court House.
The Irish standard., 1912-11-23
ppnp s.rE NOTICE


STATE, OF MINNESOTA, COUNTY OF
IIENNEPTN, IN PROBATE COURT.
In the Matter of the Estate OF Erik
on receiving and filing the petition
of H,lldn OLSON. praying that Letters
OF Administration on said estate issue
to her.
heard and that all persons interested
in said matter appear before this Court
on Monday, the 18th day of december,
1912. at 10 a. M. at the Probate Court
in the Court House at Minneapolis, in
said County, and then. or as soon there
after as Said petition can be heard. show
cause. if any there be-, why said petition
should not be granted.
And 1t Is Further Ordered. That no.
tice of such hearing be given by pub
fishing this order once, in each week for
three successive weeks, prior to said
day of hearing. in the Irish Standard,
ii newspaper printed and published in
said County.
Dated at Minneapolis, this goth day of
November, 1912
by the Court:
GEORGE r. SMITH,
Judge of the Probate Court.
HARRY A. LUND,
Attorney for Petitioner,
1915 N. Y. Life Bldg.
The Irish standard., 1912-11-23
PROBATE NOTICE.

STATt. OF MINNESOTA, COUNTY OF
HEN Nl1PlN, IN PROBATE COUNT.
In the Matter OF the Guardianship OF
William Il. DAILY. Il Minor, ana Marion
Haly, incompetent.
On Receiving and filing the petition OF
Jennie Dal; Guardian OF above named
Wards, praying that license be TO hef
granted to sell the real estate therein
described belonging to said Wards and
it appearing, by said petition, to the
Court that 1t would be for the DeneHt
OF said Wards to self said real estate.
1t is Therefore ordered, That all per.
sons, Interested in the estate OF said
Wards appear before said Probate Court,
at Special term thereof to be held
on Monday, the 10Th day OF December,
1872, at 10 O'Clock in the forenoon, at
the Court House, in said County. then
and there to show cause Of any there
be- why license should not be granted
to said Guardian to sell said real es-
tate according to. the prayer of said
And it is Further Ordered, That no,
tice of such hearing be given to all
persons Interested, by publishing this
order once in each week for three, sue
cessive weeks prior to said day of hear
ing, in the Irish Standard, newspaper
printed and published in said County
Dated at Minneapolis, this goth day
of November. 1912.
BY the Court:
GEORGE r. SMITH,
Judge of the Probate Court.
The Irish standard., 1912-11-23
pPnRArE NOTICE

STATE OF MINNESOTA, COUNTY OF
HENNEPIN. PROBATE COURT.
In the Matter of the Estate OF Margaret
J. Kilroe, Deceased.
Letters testamentary on the estate of
Margaret ]. kilroe. deceased, late of the
County of Hennepin and State of Min
nesota, being granted to John T. Nc
GoWan and Patrick Kenny.
1t Is Ordered, That six months be and
the same is hereby allowed from and
after the date of this order, in which all
persons having claims or demands
against the said deceased are required
to file the same in the Probate Court
OF said County, of Iennepin for exam
ination and allowance, or be forever
1t Is Further Ordered, That the first
Monday in June, 1913. at 10 o'clock a.
M, at general term of said Probate
Court, to be held at the Court House in
the City of Minneapolis, in said county,
be and the same is hereby appointed as
the time and place when and where the
said Probate Court will examine and adj
just said claims and demands
And 1t Is Further Ordered. That notice
OF such hearing be given to all creditors
and persons interested in said estate by
forthwith publishing this order once in
each week for three successive weeks
In the Irish Standard, a newspaper print
ed and published in said county,
Dated at Minneapolis, this 18th day of
November, 1912.
By the Court:
GEORGE r. SMITH,
Judge of the Probate Court
The Irish standard., 1912-11-23
PROBATE NOTICE.

HENNEPIN. PRoBATE CouRT:
In the Matter of the Estate of Swan
Peterson Pet ALSO known as Sven Peter
Letters Of administration on tho es=
tate of Swan Peterson, deceased, late
Of the County of Hennepin and State of
Minnesota, being granted to Anna Peter
And it appearing upon proper proof
by the affidavit of the said Anna Peter
are, no debts against the estate of the
said Swan Peterson, deceased.
It Is Ordered, that three months be
and the same is hereby allowed from and
after the date Of this order, in which
an persons having claims or demands
to file, the same in the Probate Court
OF said County of Hennepin for exam
1natlon and allowance, or to be forever
It Is Further ordered. That the frat
Monday in March, 1918, at ten O'Clock
a: M, at a general term of said Probate
Court, to be held at the Court House
IN IN the city Of Minneapolis. in said coun-
ed as the time and place when and
where the, said Probate Court will ex-
anime and adjust said claims and de.
mands.
!. And It Is Further Ordered, Tilt no:
ice ice OF such nearing be given to all cred-
TORS and persons interested In said es-
tate by forthwith publishing this order
once In, each week for three successive
weeks In the Irish Standard. news
paper printed and published in said
county.
Dated at Minneapolis, this 18th dav Of
November, 1912.
BY the Court:
GEORGE r. SMITH,
Judge of the Probate Court.
f' Attorne y, i io}5 4. Y. Life Bldg. =
The Irish standard., 1912-11-23
pRORArE NOTICE

STATE OF MINNESOTA. COUNTY OF
HENNIIPIN. IN PROBATE COURT.
In the Matter of the Estate of Mary
Fitzgerald, Decedent.
On receiving and filing the final ac-
count of the executor of the last will and
testament Of said decedent, and his pc
tition praying for the allowance of said
residue of said estate to the persons by
law entitled to the same.
1t Is Ordered, That all persons inter-
ested In said estate appear before said
Probate Court on Monday, the End day
of December, 1912, at ten o'clock in the
forenoon. at the Probate Court in the
Court House at Minneapolis, in said
county, then and there to show cause,
If any there be, why said account should
not be allowed and said estate should
not be distributed as prayed for in said
petition.
And 1t Is Further Ordered, That notice
OF such hearing be given by publishing
this order once in each week for three
successive weeks, prior to said day of
hearing in the Irish Standard, a news
paper printed and published in said
county. and by mailing a copy of this
order to all tile legateeS named in said
will and heirs-at-law of said decedent
when their address Is known or can be
ascertained by due diligence, at least
fourteen Q4) days before the date of said
hearing, unless notice is waived.
Dated at Minneapolis, this 18th day Of
November, 1912.
BY the Court:
GEORGE r. SMITH.
Judge of the Probate Court.
FRANK H. CASTNER.
Attorney for Petitioner,
800 Temple Court.