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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-09
FILES ! EXPENSE ACCOUNT
Spends $250 for Canvass for Nomination of Repre-
 sentative From Ninth

Mont gomerY. April S.-fSpecial)- Oscar W. Underwood's expenses of his canvass for the nomination of repre- sentative from the Ninth congressional district of Alabama in the primary held on April 1 was s250, which was the assessment he paid the state demo cratic executive committed This rep resented the whole of Mr. Underwood x campaign expenses and was probably the least of any other candidate in the state. The expense account of MT. Underwood was filed with the secre- tary of state today
 The expense account of George w. Taylor. who was nominated for Con gress from the First district, showed an was assessment expense. Mir Taylor 5 expense account has also been filed with the secretary of state.
 According to the expense account of Henry D. Clayton. who was nominated to Congress from the Third district S65D was paid for campaign expenses. Mir. Clayton paid thS assessment of $250 to the state executive committee, the assess ment of the district executive commit tee, which amounted to sl0O and s3lo to newspapers for announcements of his candidacy.
 II. Y. Brooke, who ran foF congress- man at large, had an expense account of s1o6i 45. the largest item of which was for printing, which amounted to 1908 0a Newspaper advertisements also furnished big item, $274 having been spent for rn,. purpose
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-09
MRS. ]. [. MAbEN
 DIES IN NEW YORK Lived in Birmingham Many Years-She Had Many
 Friends in Alabama

After long illness, Mrs. j. C. Maben died last night at the Waldorf-Asioria hotel, New York. It is probable that her remains will be buried either in Philadel- phia. the home. of her girlhood, or in Richmond, where formerly Colonel Maben lived.
 Colonel Maben, president of the Sloss- Sheffield Steel and Iron company. was. in Birmingham last week and returned to New York only Saturday. Yesterday morning J. c. Maben. Jr.. of this city was called to the bedside of his mother and he will reach New York this morn ing, where Mrs J. C. Maben, Jr.. and other children of the deceased, Spencer and Miss Beattie. are already.
 While the news of the death of Mrs Maben will not be learned by her I3ir- mingham friends with surprise, it will cause widespread grief She formerly lived in Birmingham for many years. and her friends here are numbered by the scores
 Mrs. Maben was formerly a Miss Aler- chant Colonel Maben met her during his college career at Princeton Shortly after the war the couple were married .spen- cer Maben Is engaged in business in New York, where recently Colonel and Mrs Maben moved J. c. Maben, Jr., resides in Birmingham. and is vice president Of the Sloss-Sheffield Steel and Iron com pany.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-09
GOVERNOR O'NEAL
 IS IN FLORENCE Business of Private Nature Engages Attention of the
 State Executive

Montgomery. April S.-tSpecial)- Gov. Emmet O'Neal is in Florence, where he has some business of a prl- vate nature to engage his attention. Tie executive expects to return to NJ ntgomery tomorrow night or Wednesday morning and will remain in the city during the rest of the week.
 one of the chief matters that the governor will take up on his return from Florence will be the question of tax assessments iii Jefferson county The governor has delayed reaching q final decision in this matter for sev- era1 weeks, in the meantime having given the subject thorough considera- tion and study. He has received an opinion from Judge 4. A. Evans, as- sociate member of the state tax com mission, bearing on the subject and it is expected that the governor will be largely guided by this opinion in reaching a final decision in the mat ter.
 According to Judge Evans. 1t is said the state has righs 60 continue to make assessments in Jefferson county thus saving the state annually about $50 900 or $40,000 fees from raises. on the other hand Commissioner J. V Allen of Jefferson county thinks that he should be allowed to look after tax assessment matters in his county.
 It Is understood that the governor has announced that he will declare his final decision in the matter on W ednesday, upon his return from Flor ence.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-09
TWO OBSTRUCTIVE
 FRESAT ROANOKE:
Handsome Home of Mrs. Fincher DestrOyed-J. T.
 Shanks' Home Burns

Roanoke April S.-(Spccial .)--E Easter Sunday in Roanoke was marred by two destructive fres. At a. m. the vol unteer fire company and large crowd
 of citizens responded to an alarm of fire at the residence of Mrs. Nancy l I'incher, a large two-story building, which caught fire in the second story. | The flames got such headway that It was impossible for the fire company 10 cope with them and the handsome house was soon in ruins. Most of the 1 furniture in the lower story was saved. Only by hard work were the nearby residences prevented from burning. The building consumed was the last resi- dence of the late Col. w. A. Handley and was one of the finest in the city. It was occupied by Mrs. F'incher, the family of her son. law E. M. Moore and the following boarders: Prof. H. B. Norton and brother, Foster Norton; T. H. Radney and Don Long. All of them, lost more or less of their personal eff fects The house was insured for $50o0; the contents for S700.
 At o'clock in the afternoon a second alarm was sounded. It was discovered that the residence of J. T. ShanlSs,. occu- pied by w. J. Snow, was in flames. Be- fore the fire company could reach the scene the fire had gained too much head way to be overcome. Most of the furni- ture was saved. It was partially in- sured The house was insured for $900
 Just previous to the visitation of the
 fires Roanoke suffered the loss of two
 ..tn INar md A1t-n Lou Causey The remains of the former were inferred in Roanoke and of the latter at Bethel, after services conducted by Rev. S. L. Dobbs.
 Smith camp. '. C. ", met in Roanoke Saturday and elected the fol- lowing delegates to the general reunion f,- Macon; s. N. Sledge, A. J. Newell, Rob ert Wheeler, w. W. Cofield, H. l.. Grif- fin, F NJ. Handley, s. H. Abernathy. A J. Driver, J. w. Belcher, J. l.. s. B. Taylor Ten members have died since last years meeting.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-09
CHAMBER ROOFING
 CLUB WILL BE THERE

The Chamber Of Commerce Rootine club Is going to cinen the first game ot the season for the Barons if roo-- irg has anything to do with winning Ia game of baseball.
 In place of the regular Chamber of Commerce excursions the committee has arranged for a trip to Rickwood park for Thursdays opening game. strins Of special cars will be ol hand in front of the Chamber of Commerce building ing at 2;30 o'clock. and reports have it that large crowd of enthusiasts will be on hand for the trip. A spe- cial section of seats has been reserved for the extursionists G- the park.
 The managers of the Southern league offer a trophy to the city having ths largest attendance at the opening gai,c and if everyone shows the interest and spirit of the Chamber of Commerce club there will be no doubt as to where the trophy is going to rest for this year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-09
:. !. | MS TELLSOF
 HIS RISE AND FALL
Started First Publishing
 Venture on S1.25
INCREASED MILLIONS
Claims Downfall Began With the Issuance of a Fraud Order by the Goyernment-Adv
 ment Contracts Broken

St Louis, April s.-E. c. Lewis, charged with using the mails to defraud, took the witness stand in the United States dis trict court here today, and began the story of his remarkable financial career from his first venture in the publishing field, when he started a magazine with s1.25.
 Rapidly he told how he ran up this $1.25 into a series of business and bank ing operations. which involved the hand ling of several million dollars.
 Lewis said his publishing business out grew it's plant several times, and he finally decided to build his own plant, and, realizing city property was improv-
 ing westward, raised his building beyond the city limits, where University City has since grown.
 He then recited the success of his busi- ness in 1895 and a receiver was appoint with the issuance of fraud order by the postoffiee department in 1905 All his mail, the witness said, was returned to the senders, bearing the word ''fraudu- lent stamped in red.
 Before this, he said, he was receiving from 3000 to 22.O00 letters day. As a result of the fraud order, Lewis testi- fled, he lost s190000 in advertising con- tracts, and his banking credit was cut off
 When the Peoples bank ceased busi- ness in 1905( and receiver was appoint- ed, Lewis testified, he called meeting of the stockholders and proposed the ex- change of their stock for stock of the publishing company. with a $2.500000 in- crease in it's capitalization.
 Lewis testified that 19,000 subscribers of the Peoples bank changed their stock for an equal nun ber of shares of the Lewis Publishing company. When the bank was liquidated on basis of S7 cents the dollar, he said, he made up the other 13 cents and saved the sub scribers from loss by giving them their full allotment of Lewis Publishing com pany shares.
 In October, 1905. he said, SOo,0OO copies of the Farm Journal were held up. He did not learn of this until five weeks later he said. He then had to refund $12,000 taken il for advertising in the suppressed issue and many advertising contracts were broken as a result of the seizure.
 George w Baumhoff. former street railway official testified that the effect of Lewis taking hold of the University City tract was to enhance greatly the value not only of that tract, but of all property within mile and a half of University City.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-09
SEPARATE STATION
 AT MAPLESV|LLE:
Railroad Commission Orders Southern Railway to
 Erect Own Depot

Montgomery, April 8. S.-(Special. )-Only one case was decided by the Alabama rail- road commission today, This was the Marlesville depot matter, which has been under consideration for several months. The commission issued instructions for the Southern railway to erect separate station at that place, which it is under- stood will be in course of construction within the next few weeks.
 The question before the commission to- day was whether there should be union depot at Maplesvile or two separate sta tions operated by the Mobile and Ohio railroad and the Southern. The residents of Maplesville were divided on the sub feet, a certain faction wanting union station and another wanting separate sta- tions The commission today heard the arguments of the two sides
 The commission took up the whole dock ct, but no other decisions were announced. Decisions in other cases will probably be announced tomorrow, as the commission will be in session until Tuesday night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-09
KELLER SUBMITS
 REPORT ID O'NEAL

Montgomery, April S.-tspeeiaD The an- rual meeting of the state highway com mission was held today in the office oc w. $. Keller. engineer of tie state high way department. The report of Mr. Kel Ter was read at this meeting and .he annual report of the highway department was prepared for Governor OiNeal. ov ing to the executives absence from 4ho city the report was nos made public
 Engineer Keller's report showed that much work had been done by the depart. ment during the past year, and showed also that the various counties in the stat, are cooperating with the department in the good roads movement.
 The members of the highway commits sion are: Robert E. spragins of Hunts- vile, chairman; John Craft of Mobile. Y B. Atkins of Selma. pr. E. A. Smith of the university and Prof. c. N. Mitchan of Auburn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-09
At the Orpheum

The bill at the 0rpheum was exception ally good last night and large crowd wastdelighted at both performances. The comedy in all of the acts is wholesome and clever and the exhibition ends with sort of a slap-bang climax that sent people away from the house laughing
 The motion pictures are very good, aud Joe Kelsey in a monologue sllt was called back several times. He is very original and brings a laugh every time. Fran eis Wood has hoop rolling act in which he executes some very difficult stunts, but his act is one that can be seen very often on the vaudeville stage Perhaps the hit of the evening was Creighton Brothers in a singing and dancing skit. The two men have a rube make up thar They start their act off with the '.Houn' Dawg' song and deliver it in fine man. ner. Their dancing and rube dialect s of the very best and it is worth while to see these clever artists. Harry Holman and company have little one act sn.t entitled the Wise old owl" with three people in the cast Their act is very clever and comical. The performance closes with the Rex Comedy Circus. Mt- troducing several circus ponies. dogs and two riding cats that are some riders. amusement last night and as usual c1r- ried off first honors. permitting none of the aspirants to ride him. Tine Orpluin will have shows every night and matinees daily at 2:30 o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-09
REFUND SURPLUS
 ID CANDIDATES
Charles K. Hall Makes State
 ment to This Effect
IS NO QUORUM DATA
Question Regarding Friday Night s Meeting Inyestigated-Hall Says Committeeman Have Agreed
 Regarding Remuneration

Charles K. Hall. member of the sub- committee of tho democratic executive committee of Jefferson county. stated last night that the surplus remaining from the assessments levied against candidates would be refunded the re- cpective candidates by the end of the current week.
 MT Hall decined to enter into details. but left the impression that the mem bcrs of the sub committee, who had previously disagreed IS to whether or not they should be enumerated for their services to the party, had reached an amicable settlement of the con- -roversy. It is certain that if the money is refunded at the conclusion of the week, according to the statement of MT Hall, the members will not re- munerate themselves.
 "1t will not be necessary stated Mir Hall, for the entire county com mittee to reconvene for the purpose of refunding money tr me candidates. We were appointed To supervise the primary and the refund of the money is a part of that supervision. The money will be refunded by the con- clusion of the week.
 An investigation yesterday of the minutes of the meeting of the county committee held last Friday night ard Saturday morning failed to show that there was no quorum present when the nominees were declared As Is. remem- bered, this point was raised by Com mitteeman Stanley when Committeeman Harris, after the nominees had been declared, raised the question of no quorum when the financial report or the subcommittee was offered for con- sideration.
 Even if there was no quorum pres ent when the nominees were declared, iti is pointed out that that fact would be difficult of proof as the minutes do not indicate that such was true
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-09
INDIAN FIGHT
 BREAKS IN HOUSE

Washington. April S.-The fight tc eliminate from the Indian appropria- ton bill the provision requiring the payment from the funds of the five civ ltlizcd tribes of the salaries of tribal
 officials and attorneys, broEe in the House again today.
 Representative Burke of South Da- kota, republican, the~ offered sub- stitutc which would appropriate spe- lcincally from the tribal funds the sum of S100,o00 for the purpose. MT. Burke openly charged that the failure to pro vide for the payment of officials of the five civilized tribes was inspired by those who looked with covetous eyes on Indian property.
 The countcr-charge was made that the Indian officials themselves were culpable and that the, item had been left out of the bill as one means Jf getting rid of them
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-09
Be Conference Today

There will be a conference this morning at 10 o'clock at the ChamDor of Commerce between the chamber committee on new industries and a spe- taxes for new industsles The confer ence is held for the purpose Of lay ing plans and securing further induce tuents for more and better industries for Birmingham. After the session at the Chamber of Commerce the two committees will pay -.isit 10 he eitY commissioners and will probably lay their plans before that body.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-09

muster them out of service. My action has met with approval of Governor O'Neal, who has told me that he believed 1t would serve to put the state militia upon a much higher plane of efficiency than that which it has formerly occupied.
 Politics has had nothing to do with the mastering out of various com panies, nor do I know anything of the rumor that the Third regiment will be mustered out. I have on my desk the resignation of Col. W. H. McKleroy of the Third regiment, who has asked To be put on the retired list No action has vet been taken regarding Colonel McKleroys resignation"
 The last company inspected by Gen eral Scully and Lieut.. Albert Goodwya, U. s. A., was Company F of Dadeville. Fourth regiment. General Scully would not say what his action would be re- Sarding this company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-09
SCULLY EXPLAINS WHY HE
 MUSTERED OUT COMPANIES

Montgomery, April S.-(Special)- Gen. Joseph " ScullY. adjutant gem eral of the Alabama National Guard, declares that he has nothing to say with reference to the fumor to the ef- feet that the militia of the state will undergo complete organization. General Scully denies that his action in mastering out various infantry conn panies of the state has been in the least aetuated by politics, or by any other reasons than those which tended to the good of the state militia.
 My object in mastering out com panies,n said General Scully "has been for the purpose of strengthening the mill tary organizations of the state. Where companies have been found to be weak and inefficient, I have thought best to
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-09
Suits Filed

H. M. Judge has entered suit in t,a circuit court against the Southern pai1 way company, claiming S30,060 damacgs for alleged personal injuries.
 A. V. Griffin has sued the Birminebam Railway, Light and Power eomnany claiming S3o,OoO damages. alleging personal injuries.
 sam Hatfield has entered suit in fha city court against the Birmingham Rail way Light and Power company. claiming S2j00 for alleged personal injuries
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-09
Old Vestry Reelected

At the annual meeting of the con gregation of the St Mary s-on-the- Highlands church yesterday the old vestry was reelected The meeting was presided over by the, Rev. Dr. Clay brook and the following comprise the vestry: pr F. F. Davidson. senior War den. pr. M Drennen, junior warden; E. W. Finch. ". r. G. Harding, Joseph F. Johnston.-J. Houston Johnston, lvay V Lewis. F. ]. Palmer, Richard Ran olph. E. J. Thomas. Jr., and Haskins Williams.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-09
MARION BANKER IS
 INJURED BY HORSE

Marion, April S.--(Special)-A. F. Ann strong, president of Marion Central bank, sustained painful injuries Sunday morn ing when he made an effort to stop a pair church. One of the horses fell on MT. Armstrong, injuring his hip and bruisns his body and face in a number of places. He was carried to his home on Centre- ville street and while the injuries are very painful, no serious result is antci- pated,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-09
Marriage Licenses

The following marriage licenses were issued at tho probate office yesterday:
 P NJ Lane of Birmingham to Miss Anna Marie Hermine Hentschcl.
 M. A Hickman of Birmingham to Miss Nina Sinnott.
 J. J. kleiber of Birmingham to Miss Bebie L. Quin.
 $ F. Jones of Birmingham to Miss sAbbagai A. Russell
 John Ramagc of Ensley to Miss Grace M keenan.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-09
Revival at West End

The meeting now in progress at Bap- tist church. West End, is growing in interest and power Evangelist II. H. Walker is assisting the pastor, Rev w. M. Blackwelder. Large congrega- tions attend the services, and the ser mons the Rev. Walker are much en- loved. The hours of meeting are 3 and 7.45 o'clock D. u
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-09
CONSUMES O|L MILL AT EVERGREEN The Damage Will Amount to About S30,O00, Partially
 Insured

Evergreen. April s.-(Special.) )--Fire commenced in the oil mill of the Ever green Manufacturtg company at 7:so O clock tonight and consumed the entire plant including the gin. The loss is aboht $30. GOO. partially insured. All the manu- facturirg industries of the town were near together and it was only by heroic efforts that the guano factory and EaVen Jackson Veneer plants were saved.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-09
Give Entertainment

The Womans Missionary society of the West End Methodist church will give an entertainment. including plays, etc. next Friday evening at o'clock in the Odd Fellows hall. The public is very cordially invited to attend. The proceeds will go 10 church work and charity.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-09

Mitchell. the plans are so far of q rather Sldefnlte nature. s.yith the exception of the main idea of the company. the ex- penditure of millions of dollars in this state in water power development.
 Regarding the erection of the com panys plants, Mir Mitchell said that t was the purpose of the company to CO., operate largely with the government, in- asmuch as the government is interested in the improvement of the Coosa river for navigation purposes. The government wishes the matter will also be consid- cred in regard to the erection of plants on the Tallapoosa and Tennessee rivers.
 The new power company is represented in the state by the law firm of Tyson. Wilson X Martin. who have been en- gagged for several months in securin 2 certain option and franchise rights fi this state for the big concern
 Tho Alabama Traction, Light and Power company is considered the most stupen- ous project that has been begun in the south in number of years. and the belief is that it bids fair to rival the greatest water power development companies in the world.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-09
Bill Passes House

Phoenix, Ariz., April S-The Arizona house by vote of 21 to passed the bill granting women the full right of suffrage today. The aill was immedi- ately sent to the senate, where leaders announced public hearings would be held before any action was taken.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-09
100 LATE ID CLASSIFY

LOST At orpheum theatre, pocllethooli containing St in currency and check on First National bank for $y.50, pay able 10 Mary Pearl. Reward for return to Hillman hotel or Hillman barber shop. Mary Pearl.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-09
Musicale Today

There will be a musicale this after noon between the hours of and 5 at the home of Mrs. F. NJ. Tutwiler 20SO Park avenue, for the benefit of St Agnes Guild of the Church of the Advent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-09

q. (. V. FITS VIA SOUTHERN HALLWAY ALLOW sTOPOvER ATLANTA AND OTHER POINTS.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-09
Good Friday Observed
Youngsters Enjoy Outing

The first outing of the season was en- ioyed in a picnic at Pump station where number of young folk picncked, en- joyed the day on Friday last.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-09
Freight Depot Entered

The freight depot of the Central railroad at Spring Vale, Ga, IS miles on the Geor- gia side, was broken into Friday night when the thieves succeeded in carrying away a quantity of whisky and other er- fects. Bloodhounds were put on the tracks the following morning. but up to this time the burglars have not been captured.