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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-06-16
PRESS BANQUET
ANOTAbLE EVENT
Many Prominent Men Have
Accepted Invitations.
Plans Completed

| The entertainment of the Alabama
Press association by the Birmingham
Press club gives promise to be a nota-
BILE event. At meeting of the sew.
eral committees of the Press club held
yesterday the reports of the committees
were received and the arrangements for
the entertainment and plans for the
banquet perfected.
The invitation committee reported
that numerous acoeptances have been
received from the leading editors and
publishers of the state and it Is certain
the attendance from the state will be
large and representative.
The programme committee reported
progress but refused to reveal any of
the specialties that will be presented at
the banquet to be given the visitors
on June %. 1t is understood, how
ever, that the committee has secured
the services Of some of the highest
priced artists In the vaudeville world
as well as those of local talent, who
VIII present some new and unique
"stunts" The committee guaranteed
the programme to be fast and furious
and that there will not be time for one
duh moment The oratlons will be
limited In number and time OF duration,
but Will be gems, as some OF the best
speakers In the state are down on the
programme.
At the meeting Saturday every one
was enthused with the Idea OF making
the affair the event of the year In
genuine hospitality and in giving the
guests of the city the time of their
lives"
Among those who have thus far ac-
cepted the invitation extended by the
Birmingham Press club TO attend the
banquet given in honor of the Alabama
Press association are the following
well known business men Of the city:
George Gordon Crawford, Sydney ].
Bowie. T. IL. Aldrich, l.. Sewer. n. l..
Miller, 2. T. Rudolph, J. M. Dewberry,
Richard w. Massey, Willard J.
Wheeler. George b. Tarrant, Henry
Morscheimer, Robert Ewing, Robert
Jemison, Eugene Enslen, j. w. Nc
Queen, DR.. e. i. Hogan. j. w Sibley,
r.. b. smith, +. NJ. Jackson, w. b.
Leedy. John l.. Kaul, Walker Percy,
Oscar c. Turner. Paschal G. Shook. Lee
Cowart and others.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-06-16
EXPLOSION MIGHT
. HAVE BEEN SERIOUS
Peculiar Accident at Wood
ward Furnace
TWO SLIGHTLY HURT
Bottom Dropped Out of Furnace and
Molten Iron Splitting Into Water
Caused Terrific Burst
of Flame
TWO SLIGHTLY HURT

An accident at Woodward Furnace No.
8. at Woodward, yesterday. which might
have caused the death Of scores of people,
inflicted injuries OF very minor natures
on only two. An Italian sustained a
scratch on the face and negro fell over
an anvil In his frantic efforts to escape.
A. II. Woodward and Morris Bush Wit
messed the accident. At first there was
no means of telling what damage to life
and limb had been wrought. Therefore.
Mr.. Woodward's efforts resulted In the
arrival on the scene OF half a dozen sur
geons and as many ambulanees There
was universal rejoicing when it became
known that the only material damage
had been done to property.
MIR. Woodward yesterday afternoon
stated: THE accident was caused by the
bottom falling out of furnace This
preciptated a quantity of molten iron into
the water. Flames shot up to a height OF
800 feet. The noise OF the explosion was
terrific. Property was damaged to a con-
siderable extent. But inasmuch as no
lives were lost, we deem ourselves ex-
ceedingly fortunate.
Mr.. Bush and | witnessed the explo-
sion and Immediately afterward had sur
geons and ambulances on the scene.
Great was the relief OF everyone when it
was learned that no one had hsen killed.
Others similar accidents in this district
have resulted in Deaths
Mr.. Woodward stated that the damage
would be repaired at once and that there
would be little loss of time resulting.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-06-16
ALABAMA PARTY
OFF FOR CHICAGO
Roosevelt Adherents Can
See Nothing But Victory
Ahead for Their Man

To witness and to participate in the
fierce and spectacular conflict between
the big stick" OF Teddy Roosevelt and
the steam roller" of William Howard
Taft. Alabama adherents of the former
principal left birmingham yesterday
afternoon in a special car.
The party. consisting of 20 men, was
under the leadership of J. Q. Thomp-
son and Nenlan L. Steel Every mem
Der was enthusiastic, despite the fear
full havoc recently wrought by the
aforementioned steam roller
Taft has no chance stated Mr..
Thompson II have thoroughly can
vassed the field and feel absolutely
certain that Mr.. Roosevelt will be nom-
mated. Should by any hook or crook
Taft land he Will be ANONYMOUSLY de-
feated at the polls in November. on
the other hand should Roosevelt win.
nothing under the sun could defeat
him
The majority OF the Taft delegation
from Alabama is already In Chicago.
Democrats will await with interest the
artful tactics employed nv the Ala
b,ama contingent in the Wii-ly City.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-06-16
A Monument To His SldOes

An interesting episode of southern SEN
timent was aptly expressed on wednes-
day last when DR.. #. e. Davidson of
this city caused to be erected on his
plantation in Sumter county. Alabama, a
handsome and massive marble monument
in memory of his faithful slaves and
their families.
This memorial weighed about 1900
pounds and was four feet by eight feet
in size. The cemetery site was situated
on a picturesque knoll a few hundred
yards from the old family residence and
overlooked the fertile fields that were SO
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-06-16
WALTER JONES IS
GIVEN SENTENCE
Will Be Hanged July &c.
Convicted of Evans
Murder

The motion for new trial in the case
of Walter Jones, convicted Of murder,
was overruled yesterday by Judge Samuel
f. Greene. and the sentence OF death was
imposed on Jones. the date of execution
to be Friday, July o. The sentence was
suspended pending an appeal 10 the SUI
preme court.
The motion for new trial was made
by Messrs. Arnold and Daniel, the de-
PENDANTS attorneys. They argued the
motion yesterday morning, alleging that
the court had erred in some OF its rulings.
Judge Greene denied the motion and sen-
fenced the defendant TO be hanged ON
the 26th of July.
Walter Jones was convicted and given
the death sentence for the murder Of
Lawrence y. Evans, who was assassi-
mated near Mary Lee mines about two
years ago.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-06-16

with a loving cup by the members OF the
chamber at the glad hand festival re-
Gently held at East Lake park
With the elimination of the recent men,
bership campaign held so successfully by
the Chamber OF Commerce. when about
1900 new members were signed up, it is
expected that Mr.. Radcliffe's duties viii
be In lining up the new men. The or
ganization of the manufacturers of Biz
mingham will be one Of his first big under
takings.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-06-16
NO TROUBLE TO RAISE THE
BALTIMORE EXPENSE MONEY


to $50, were received. After discussion
the members of the committee thought
1t advisable, instead of making the cam
vass. to write letters. The letters were
written and mailed in the afternoon Os-
car c. Turner. president of the club.
stated yesterday that it would be neces-
sary that answers to the letters be
mailed in time to reach him or ~ cas-
urer George Il. Ward by Tuesday. IL
by that date the 5000 is not raised, a
canvass win be in order.
The committee considers it absolutely
certain that the requests will be met
promptly. The expenses, as stated. will
result from carrying Nappis band of %
pieces to Baltimore. and in decorating the
train, the St james hotel and the cam
paign headquarters, and in equipplng the
delegations with the necessary banners.
buttons and badges.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-06-16
AT THE HOTELS

B. r. Smith of Marvel, w. c. Sea-
man of Jasper and E. ]. Jones of Gads-
den are among the arrivals at the Hill
man.
D. C. Morton of Vernon, w. S. Erik
ridge of Nashville and M. e. Smith of
Atlanta are registered at the Birming-
ham.
J. A. Kelly of Memphis. w. P. Thorn
ason of Guntersville and ]. w. ormond
of Hammer, Ala, are among those stop
ping at the Florence.
W. NJ Lowry of Jasper, L. c. Britton
of Manchester and w. F. Fits of Tus-
caloosa are at the Morris.
w. o. Robbins of Lillteton, B. C..
Bynum of Lineville and E. f. Miller
of Macon are among the arrivals at
the Metropolitan.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-06-16
CONFER WITH ALLEN
ON TAX INCREASES

Having completed their preliminary ex-
animation of the tax raises, the board of
revenue will go over the list with Capt
J. V. Allen Monday. None of the raises
been docketed by the board of revenue
They have been making close investi-
cation of the property valuations and
will in the next few days arrive at a
decision in the matter. Monday Captain
Allen and his assistant, Turner Weak
ley, will meet with the board and go
through the list.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-06-16
HOGAN AND SEWER
TO SPEAK WEDNESDAY

At the weekly luncheon of the Chamber
of Commerce Wednesday noon at l o'clock
in the Gold Lion tea room, DR.. e. p.
Hogan and L. Sewer will talk about Bir-
mingham's educational needs. The sub
ject is live one, and the two men are
exceptionally capable of handling it.
Every member of the Chamber of Com
merce may attend this luncheon, providing
he sends his name into the secretary's Of
flee by Tuesday afternoon, in order that
plainly of places will be ready for the
guests. Secretary Babb is stickler for
promptness and always starts the lunch
con off on the stroke of l o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-06-16
SUNDAY SCHOOL
TO HOLD PICNIC

The First Christian church Sunday
school win hold its annual picnic next
Thursday, June 20. at Springville. A spe-
cial train win leave the Terminal station
at o'clock Thursday morning. The
basket committee and other such COM
mittees as viii be necessary Will meet
the crowds at the station. The members
of the Sunday school extend a cordial in
vitation to all of their friends to attend
the picnic.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-06-16
VOLUNTARY CONTRIBUTIONS
YESTERDAY MORE THAN $1100.
PERSONAL LETTERS HAVE
Z BEEN MAILED BY COMMITTEE

For the purpose of aiding in defraying
the expenses of the Underwood March
ing clubs trip to Baltimore. which ex-
penses will be incurred In paying a band
and in decorations. VIII Green, one of
the locker porters employed at the coun-
try club surprised yesterday morning by
a voluntary contribution of 81
The committee appointed by the club to
solicit funds, met yesterday morning and
found that already si1o0 of the necessary
5000 was available. Many contributions.
voluntary contributions. ranging from So
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-06-16
ROAD is NOW ABLE
TO HANDLE TRAFFIC

The following statement was Issued in
Birmingham yesterday by officials OF the
Queen and Crescent route:
..Wate. having subsidized from over the
tracks of the V. S. & p. railway. permit
ting repairs to be rushed to completion.
this line announces with today they are
open 10 handle all their traffic. including
live stock and perishables."
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-06-16

long cultivated by the faithful ones who
now lie beneath the sod The doctor
would have none OF the commonplace
designs of monuments. but employed a
designer to carry out such ideas as he
had long thought of and 1t was replete
with artistic carvings and lettering. He
spoke feelngly of This friends as he
styled them, who lived and died on his
plantation and refused to leave his service
after the war He never allowed them
to be whipped or i'll treated and the plan
tatlon is now cultivated by their children
and grandchildren.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-06-16
Much Discussion Heard as
to Whether Removal
Was Legal
M. w. HOWARD DENIES
HEFLIN'S STATEMENT
Repeated Attempts Made by Attorney
Howard to Locate Duncan-Mc-
Adory Says He Did Only
Thing Possible
is AT wETUMPKA


Wetumpka, June Is (Spe-
cial. )-A"Teck" Duncan. recently
convicted in the criminal court
of Jefferson county of murder
and given a life sentence, and
who was secretly removed
from the Jefferson county jail
last night, was placed in the
state penitentiary at this place
today about IL o'clock.
In a few moments Duncan was
in stripes, but a telephone mes
sage this evening from the state
convict department ordered the
stripes removed.
The above message was re-
ceived by The Age Herald from
Wetumpka last night at 9
o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-06-16
NEGOTIATING FOR SALE
OF PALOS PROPERTIES

details remain TO be settled, but they Will
probably be agreed upon soon.
The property to be transferred to the
Republic company includes a high grade
Of eoking coal. The price agreed upon Is
100000.
The Palos company, II Is understood.
will retain a considerable acreage of I'M
developed coal land.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-06-16
TWO CASES OF SMALL
POX ARE REPORTED

Two cases of smallT3x were reported by
the police department yesterday at head
quarters. and the health department was
inimediately notified. They were located
II No. 2ii3 Allen 3 and on Avenue e be-
tween Twenty-fourth and Twenty-ffth
etr..efs
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-06-16

It has been known in industrial circles
for some weeks that the Republic Iron
and Steel company was negotiating with
the Palos Coal company for the purchase
of the latter's going properties. Felix
NJ Drennen, secretary treasurer of the
Palos company, when asked last night
about the pending negotiations said The
trade has not been completed. Several
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-06-16
MARRIAGE Licenses

The following marriage licenses were
issued yesterday at the probate office:
r. Scspor OF Birmingham to Miss Mar
celia S. Parsons.
H. H. Hoggle OF Hargrove to Miss
Fannie Melton.
l. \. Hicks Of Short Greek to Miss Nit
- Vines.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-06-16
HENRY COLES TRIAL
|. BEGINS TOMORROW
Has Been Indicted for the
Murder of Felix ].
Ellard

The case of Henry Cole. indicted fol
the killing of Felix J. Ellard. is set fol
Monday morning in the first division Of
the criminal court before Judge Franz
Catalan.
1t is probable that the trial will bc
reached Monday. The defendant has an
nouneed ready. and all the subpoenas fol
the state have been served.
While this week is not capital week
the defense has waived the right of a
special venire of jurymen and will go on
trial with the regular juries drawn for
the week.
1t is expected the case will consume
several days.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-06-16

Yesterday failed to locate Duncan, and
there was no definite knowledge as
TO where he was taken, save that he
might have been carried to Wetumpka
to be held there until the Lewisburg
cases are over. Sheriff McAdory said
Yesterday that he did not know where
Dlinacn had been taken and that III
he has passed from under my jurisdic-
ton, as he has If taken TO Wetumpka,
he cannot be brought back for his ap-
peal which is now pending In Judge
Cahalan's court.
No statement was obtained from So
l3citor Heflin yesterday save that
'.lsuncan was being well taken care of
and that he was where he could say
what he liked without being unduly
influenced by Cole.
Mr. Heflin SAYS that he does not
knew where Duncan IL confined. nor
phere he was taken last night
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-06-16
WARD URGES DELAY
IN RATIFICATION OF
NEW WATER RATES
Will Put Off Municipal
Ownership of System
Indefinitely
1T TIES UP THE
CITY WITH COMPANY
And That City Cannot Get Loose
During Its Life-The Longest
Suburban Franchise Ex-
piring in 1910

Former Mayor George Il. Ward yester-
day issued a statement in which he urges
the city commission to hesitate before
ratifying the agreement recently reached
With the Birmingham Waterworks COM
pany. Mr.. Ward contends that ratifi-
cation viii delay municipal ownership in
definitely because lit ties the city to the
Birmingham Waterworks company for a
period covering the length of its longest
suburban franchise
The former mayors statement in full is
as follows:
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-06-16
Our Constructive
Work Is Sound

We want healthy growth
and are getting it, because the
quality and character OF the
business we write is more I'M
portant to us than bulk.
We want you to feel, how
ever, that if your surety or
casualty risk is straight and
clear, it is very acceptable to
this strong Southern Company.
Let us have it.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-06-16

This case is certainly unparalleled in
the history of criminal prosecution, so far
as / can ascertain, and there are those
who win pay for the gross injustice done
both Duncan and Cole. l understand
that immunity and a pardon will be Of
fered to Duncan If he will help frame
up something upon someone else. Who
that is. cannot say. but whatever it is.
and whoever it is, the matter should he
stopped, and the right parties brought he
fore the courts
According to Mr. Howard. the sher-
in and those who participated in the
turning over of Duncan to the state
officials are guilty OF an escape.
Repeated attempts during the day
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-09-01
MayheW-Bickerstaff

Mrs A. s. Mayhew and daughter, Miss Nina, left last night for Mon- roe, La, where they will be met by Ralph Bickerstoff and a party of friends and relatives from Vicksburg, Miss. Miss Mayhew and MT. Bick- erstoff will be united in marriage after which the couple will leave for an extended bridal tour in the west. Upon their return they will make their home Ill Vicksburg, Miss Miss Mayhew is a very pretty and ac complished young lady and has made her home in this city since childhood Her many friends will be surprised to learn of her marriage and deplore the fact that she will reside in an- other city. MT. Bickerstoff is young man of sterling character and abil- lty and is from one of the most aris- tocratic families in this state. He holds a responsible position with Houston Brothers Company in Vicks- burg. He has also many friends in this city.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-09-01
H. H. BIGELOW HEADS
 SALES MANAGERS
St. Paul Man is Unanimously Elected President of the National Sales
 Managers Association.

St. Paul, Aug. 31.-H. H. Bigelow president of the Brown and Bigelow Company, of St. Paul, was unani- mously elected president of the Ma tlonal Sales Managers Association of America late today. The other off, cers elected for the ensuing year at the closing session of the third na- ton convention are: E. D. Gibbs. Philadelphia, first vice president: George H. Everhardt, San Francisco. second vice president; J. G. Spencer, Minneapolis, third vice president; c. II. Asston, Omaha, secretary; George B. McGown, Cincinnati, treasurer.
 The next convention of the associa- ton will be held at Philadelphia Sep- tember 6, z and 8, 1913.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-09-01
GIRL PROTESTS BUT
 MUST GO TO MOTHER
William Wallace Nichols, Wealthy st.
 Louis Man, Must Surrender His Daughter.

New York, Aug. 31.-William Wal lace Nichols, president of the Allis- Chalmers Company, of St. Louis, was ordered by Supreme Court Justice Amend today to surrender his daugh- ter, Marian Nichols, to her mother from September to September 23, next. Nichols is divorced from Mary Elizabeth Nichols, mother of Marian, and is married again this time to Miss Mary Emily Miller, sster-in VI of Mrs. Thomas A. Edison.
 Letters from Marian Nichols, who is in Manitou, Col, protested against being returned to her mother but Justice Amend considered that the girl probably had been influenced to write them. At the time of the di- vorce Mrs. Nichols was granted GUS tody of her daughter during the sum- mer vacation.
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Theater and Bunking Party.

Miss Frances Langston entertained Friday evening with theater and bunking party plimentary to Miss Ethel Estes, of Corning, Ark. The young ladies met at the Langston home early in the evening and after refreshments at Rosenberg's went to the theater. After the theater Sea- wells Pharmacy was visited for more refreshments and then the young la dies went to Miss Langston's home.
 They were very much surprised to meet number of young men who had engaged automobiles and after a long ride over the city the hostess mother served watermelon. The en- tire program was unique and. most enjoyable. Those in the party. we're Misses Ethel Estes, of ,Cornih ihggsssL s,sL Lol- la Mae Granberry;; Irma. A1sekAR, of Memphis; Nettie Mnlliilsl1 saorie Smith, Ann. stephens, M estt Winters Ruth ,1,| B S fal,9| fs1 se n:sss|ss 1:sss;s S ||l XXI. $ ton, Earl Daniels, Guy Jones and o. D. smith Miss Sarah Langston and
 Mrs. F. M. Thompson were chaper-
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-09-01
Jefferson county.

The carpenter can point with pride to the bank or home he has just com- jleted, the farmer with pride to his fine cotton and corn, the manufac- turer to his products, but can the saloon keeper point with pride to his finished product The blear-eyed, red nosed drunken sot lying in the gutter, penniless and friendless, waiting for the police to take him to the cala- boose, jail, or penitentiary owing to the largenass of crime he has com mitted while drunk. The children and women will consider it a treat to walk down the streets of our city and not see the finished product of the bar.
 Remember fathers your little boy IS following in your footsteps.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-09-01

into the river when ne suddenly went below the surface and did not reap pear.
 The river was dragged by several men but the body was not recovered Hubbard's parents live in Little Rock and his Gather is Pullman car porter on the Iron Mountain. The boy has been living with his grandmother in this city. Another effort will be made today to find the body.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-09-01

Corner Sixth and Beech. c. C. Cline, pastor. The pastor has re- turned from his vacation and will fill his pulpit on Sunday morning, and will speak by request of the Central Trades Council of Pine Bluff on La Dor That Pays.'' There will be no service at night by request of The Ministerial Association, to permit all of the members to attend the Prohi- bition Rally at the Court House. The Young Peoples Circle, under the leadership of the president, Miss Net tie Mullikin, will have farewell meeting at p. m. in honor of their president who will leave for Hamil- ton College, Lexington, Ky, the fol- lowing week. The pastor urges full attendance and promptly at the hour, that the services may be over in time for all to attend the rally at the court house. On Wednesday night the Prayer Service will be led by Miss Emma O'Donnell.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-09-01
Many Driven From Home.

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