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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-13
MONEY TAKEN FROM
 GAS SLOT METER

Atlanta, May 12.-(Special)-When a thief robs slot gas meter. who is the loser? This is an interesting question which the court sof Georgia will be called upon to settle.
 A thief entered the home of J. M. Dix, broke open his slot meter and took out the coins. The Atlanta Gas Light company sent a man out, repaired the meter and then sent htm bill for the re- pair work as well as for the money which had been stolen. When he refused to pay the company took out the meter and refused to supply him With any more gas.
 MT. Dix has brought suit for mandamus 10 compel the company to furnish him gas and he is also suing for $500 damages on account of the inconvenience he has been put to since the gas has been cut off. Mir. Dix claims that when he drops his quarter into the slot meter he has performed his part of the contract. and 1t Is up to the company to protect Its own property. The company claims the consumer must protect the mteer and its contents until removed by the company. It Is a pretty problem which the courts have not before been called upon to set tie.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-13
FILE REPORTS IN
 ! L0R|MER CASE SOON

Washington, May 12.-tspecial )--After long delay, which has never been ex- plained. it now seems probable that the Lorimer question will be brought into the Senate for final action at this ses- sion. After constant prodding from those opposed to Lorimer, Senator Dillingham;. chairman of the investigating commit tee. promised that the majority report, which supports Lorimer, would be sub mitted this week. Saturday it was an- nounced an agreement had been reached by which both majority and minority re- ports would come in next week with a joint proposition for a day on which to vote. It Is probable that the final vote will be taken early in June. Senator Johnston of Alabama signed the majority report, which takes the position that the case had already been tried and catl- not be legally reopened.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-13
BUILDING S15,OOO
 JAIL IN LAWRENCE
Prisoners in Morgan Jail Temporarily Negroes Held for Robbery in
 Decatur Jail

Courtland, May 12-(Special. .)-Lawrence county is now building a new s15.ooO jail and in the meanwhile her prisoners are being taken care of by the Morgan county authorities.
 Mack Mason, the fourth member of the band of bold negro burglars who started out last Wednesday night to loot the town has been captured and now shares a cell in the Decatur jail with the rest of his gang. He was captured in Hunts vile and brought here for preliminary examination, but waived and was re- manded to jail in default of 5000 bond. When captured, he had on a pair of Mir. Moore's shoes. a pair of his six hose and a s2.50 shirt which he had stolen at the time the store was burglarized.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-13
STEEL ORDERS POUR
 INTO THE MILLS
More Metal Needed to Keep Pace With Specifications.
 Shipments Behind

New York, May 12.-Consumption as products was never so great as to- day and orders are flowing into the mills at rate 25 per cent to 50 per cent in excess of full capacity. AL though the steel companies are produc ing pig iron at the rate of 22,500,000 tons and ngots at the rate of 30,000,- 900 tons annually. they need more metal to keep pace with specifications. Shipments are falling behind and new business booked cannot be shipped for from two to three months after re- ceipt of orders. Prices are naturally tending upward and sales of plates were made last week at $1 per ton advance although the higher prices were not general An advance of 10 cents per box on tin plate is expected momentarily.
 Orders for finished steel products last week averaged 100000 tons per day the railroads being responsible for more than one-half of the tonnage and additional contracts are pending for GOO tons of rails, 60,000 cars and 400 locomotives.
 The Santa F'e has ordered 5000 more cars and the Great Northern 1000; the St Louis and San Francisco has bought 22 locomotives and the Pennsylvania lines west are negotiating for 70. The Rock Island Missouri Pacific, Soo line and the Chicago and Eastern Illinois ordered rails last week, while the Sea board. Atlantic Coast Line, Pere Mar quette and the Hartman lines are also in market
 Steel building and bridge orders were heavy, calling for over 57.000 tons of str1et,iraI shapes Additional building contracts are pending for 75,00O tons.
 Marine work was also active, orders placed including three more steam ships for the American- Hawaiian Steamship company, one boat for the Hammond Steamship company, dredge for the United States government and two steel car floats for the New York | No, t<oI rof1
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-13
DEMAREE TRIMS THE
 LOWLY VOLUNTEERS

Mobile, May 12.-Al Demaree returned to the game today after being out two weeks, suffering with an injured pitch ing arm, and his twirling enabled Mo- bile to win the last of the series from Nashville, 8 to 1. He struck out nine men and of the seven hits secured off lis delivery about five were infield scratches. Flehartys wildness gave Mo- bile. two runs in the fourth. while Starr's single and Jacobsen's long triple counted the other in the fifth. An overflow crowd estimated at 5500 people witnessed the game. Score:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-13
DAMAGE TO CROPS
 LARGE IN PERRY
Hail Size of Bird Eggs, Covered Marion Streets-Trains Delayed
 By WashOuts

Marion. May 12.-(special.) )-Reports from last nights wind, rain and hail storm have reached here covering a dis tarce of from 15 to 20 miles In all direc- tions. and the rain was the heaviest ever known to fall in so short time. Here in Marion exceeding five inches in one hour and considerable hail the size of a bird egg was seen on the streets.
 The rainstorm came from the north west and reached town about o'clock. Washuots have been reported between Greensboro and this place and all trains were much delayed. The damage to crops was large and lowlands will be abanfpned for use of cotton this year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-13
BITTER CONTESTS
 IN WEST VIRGINIA

Wheeling, w. Va, May 12.-This week the West Virginia republicans go through the formality of designating the per sonnel of the delegation that will repre- sent the state at the national republican convention in Chicago At recent conven- tions and primaries held in the $ coun- ties of the state the Taft and Roosevelt factions engaged in bitter contests. result ing in the< Roosevelt faction getting the greater majority of the delegates to all the five congressional district conventions and the state delegate convention.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-13
AMERICAN LEAGUE
Maps Best Senator's

Cleveland, May 12.-Ryan's home ri with the bases filled in the sixth ii ming won the game for Cleveland. was the fourth ball ever hit over u right field fence. Kahler was hit has ani was wild but effective with men bases.
 Jackson starred in the field. The fir. folr men up for Cleveland in the fir inning hit safely. yet no one score Graney was thrown out stealing, O soil was caught at third trying to tal' tp o bases on Jackson's s single to cente while Jackson was nailed at the plal when he tried to score on Birmins hams single to left. Score: R.H. l Cleveland ....... 900 105 00s--6 10 Washington .... 100 GOO 000-1
 Batteries: Kahler and Easterly; AZ CTS. Becker and Williams Time, 2:1 Empires, Connolly and Hart.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-13
OPELIKA NEWS

Opelika, May 2.--(Special)- the city court, before Mayor Palmer, Dave Lemle, Q white scrap iron dealer was found guilty of violating the prohibition law and was fined $500. His negro helper was also found guilty and fined s100 and sen- fenced to 100 days at hard labor on the streets.
 Fire broke out Friday in six bales of cotton on South Railroad avenue, but was quickly extinguished with very lit- tie loss. Sparks from an engine on the Western of Alabama caused the fire.
 Tho Rev. J. H. Holloway, formerly pas tor of Trinity Methodist Episcopal church of this city, now pastor at Cape Charles, Va, arrived in the city this week with h;s bride for visit to his mother, Mrs. H. S. Holloway. On May this popula. minister was united In marriage to Miss Lucy Adelaide Prinde of Charlotte, N. c.
 Mrs M. s. Baxley of this city has re- ccived news of the death of her nephew, John R. McCalla. at Chickasaw, Okla, He was reared in this county and grad uated from tDe Alabama Polytechnic in- stitute. He then engaged in the prac- tice of law. He was elected to the leg islature from this county and also ran a close race for probate judge.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-13
JOCKEY KILLED BY
 "UNLOADED" PISTOL

Louisville. Ky. May 12.-With revolvs he did not know was loaded. Milto Natban, jockey, 16 years old, shot arI killed his friend. Mahlin McDonough, al other Jockey, 15 years old. at Churchi Downs today. McDonough shot under tl- right eye. died soon after being taken 1 hospital. The dead boy was the sd of George McDonough d wealthy Phils delphia plunger. who. with his wife. is a tending the races here. Nathan is the so of Sedwich Nathan, of 65. 160th stree New York
 Young Nathan gave himself up to tt police.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-13
FIRE UNDERWRITERS
 HONOR GEO. THOMAS

Mobile, May 12.--(Special.) )-George A.. Thomas of Montgomery was elected presi- dent of the Alabama Fire Underwriters association at their closing session of the annual convention held here Saturday. Other officers chosen are:
 Clyde Hendrix, Decatur, first vice pres- ident; Albert H. Cohn, Montgomery, sec retary: John W. Scheible, Mobile. chair man executive committee; J. H. Glennon, Mobile, delegates to the national conven- tion.
 The delegates attended the baseball game at Monroe park Saturday after noon and were present at a banquet at the Battle house Saturday night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-13
CLARK STAMPS WILL
 NOT CARRY LETTER

Washington. May 12.--(Specisl)- )-The Washington postoffice today ruled that stamps closely resembling regular post age stamps put out by Champ Clark campaign managers could not be attached to matter to be transmitted in the malls. The stamps resemble regular postage in size and color. MT. Clarks picture is in the center. Above the picture is for President and below Champ Clark
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-13
Musical At FaunsdaIe

Faunsdale, May 12.-(Special.)-On Fri day evening, May 10, the music lovers of this community were given rare treat in tho way of'a recital by Miss Fannie Marks of Montgomery, vlolinist; Miss Knight of Uniontown. vocalist; Mrs c. g. Frazier pianist. and Mir. Merkel of Selma as accompanist to Miss Marks. The weather was extremely bad. but in spite of t there was quite number of people present. The entertainment was for the benefit of the school library.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-13
A Chance

From the Cincinnati Enquirer. i've got an awfully poor memory" re- marked Boggs. T just can't remember anything over night.''
 You haven't got a five spot you could spare until tomorrow. have your" asked Scroggs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-13

SUMMARY. Three Base Hir--Jacobsen. Two Base Hit--Schwartz. Sacrifice Hits-Gardella, Perry. Struck Out-Demaree g, Fleharty 6. Bases on Balls Fleharty 4. Hit by Pitcher-F'leharty tRohe. Gar della). Time-1 80. Umpires- Fitzsimmons' and Rudderhan.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-13

sTRAYED-TwO SLATE COLORED MuJLESs WEIGHT ABOUT 1000 POUNDS; THEIR NECKs WERE A LITTLE RUBBED. REWARD WILL nY1 GIVEN TO THE PARTY RETURN rNG THEM TO THE EMPIRE FUEL AND IRON co. PEOPLES PHONE 577, HELL MAIN SG2.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-13
American Association
STANDING

At Milwaukee,: Milwaukee il, Kansas City 2.
 At Minneapolis Minneapolis 2. St. Paul l.
 At Toledo: Toledo-C Columbus, rain At Indianapolis: Indianapolis Louis- vile. rain.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-13
THE SOLID SOUTH FOR A BETTER NATION
 SLOGAN OF SOUTHERN SOCIOLOGICAL CONGRESS

I Miss Knipp said, according to the last census, the number of deaths among in fants in the cities of Nashville, Knox vile, Memphis, Atlanta, New Orleans. Birmingham. Charleston and Richmond numbered 3716 In the year 1910-a loss that represents more than twice as many lives as went down in the Titanic. A large proportion of these deaths were prevent able and yet no excitement indeed, no interest, seems to have been aroused by the conditions that are putting hundreds of babies to death every year.
 'Dr. Luther H. Gulick, director of the department of child hygiene, Russell Sage foundation, told the very interesting story of the Camp Fire Girls. an organiza- tion of girls corresponding, in purpose , and work with the Boy Scout movement
 These are only few of the many papers contributed The discussions on the papers showed that they had pro- voked interest and thought in the prob lems presented.
 An interesting feature of the congress
 WAS the exhibit room. Here food adul- teration. the evils of child labor and of sweat shops, the manner of spreading tu- berculosis, the city beautiful and the city in its ugliness were depicted in the most striking manner
 "The picture of little boy, sitting in the dampness and loneliness of a mine, ready to open or shut the door. which it was his duty to attend would have to have been seen in real life to realize its whole pathos. Over this was hung a plaeard which read:
 You Believe in Conservation of Ma
 terial Resources:
 Do You Believe in the Conservation of Human Resources?'
 "A number of pictures of the Birining- ham district were on exhibition. Some of these were displayed as models for hous- ing employees of industrial plants. Others depicted the miserable quarters in which some of our people are forced to live. It was an exceedingly embarrassing po- sition to be into try to boost Birming-
 ham with these pictures staring you in | the face.
 "The Birmingham delegation was com posed of Messrs. Morris Knowles, J. L. Davidson. M R. Scharff, pr. J. Ross Sryder Mrs w. L. Murdoclx and Misses A l.. Sparks and. Mary Rumph.
 sMrs. Murdock. much to, our pleasure vas elected a member of the executive committee,
 "The sole regret of the Birmingham delegation was that we were not author ized to invite the congress to come to Birmingham for it's next meeting. Many in attendance expressed considerable in terest In our city and asked innumerable questions about the city's growth and industrial enterprises. Birmingham should make every effort to get this congress, which brings together so many of the na- tions representative men and women, to meet here In 1914"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-13

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-13
Committees Resume Activity


 Committees Resume Activity
 The House Investigating committees resume activity tomorrow These in- clude the judiciary committees inquiry ipto the charges against Judge Arch bald of the commerce court and the agriculture committees consideration of attacks on federal meat inspection methods.
 The proposed act to give effect to the treaty between the United States, Great Britain. Japan and Russia for the protection of the fur seals and sen otter in the North Pacific ocean Will be brought up in the Senate tomor- row by Senator Lodge with a view to immediate action. The convention was signed last July and the House al- ready has passed the bill to make it operative, the Senate foreign relations committee agreeing to it in modified form.
 The Senate judiciary committee to- morrow will favorably report on the proposal to limit the tenure of offices ot the President of the United States. The subcommittee studying the ques- tion expects to submit its conclusion then the advocates of a single term pioodply SiA JtdiS, coiHueHtly eNpISSs the belief that the measure will be reported out and pass the Senate. II would not affect the present presiden- .ial campaign. for 1t would mean the submission of an amendment to th2 constitution to the state legislatures. Under the Work resolution pending be- fore the committee the President and vice president would hold office for six years with ineligibility to a second term. The committee is also consid ering a project for advancing the date of the presidential inauguration to a date soon after election.
 Senator Clapp of Minnesota, who heads the elections committee to Investigate contributions to the presi- dential campaigns of 1904 and 1908 will not call the committee together until abont May 20. He is scheduled to speak in the Ohio campaign in the interest of Colonel Roosevelt all this week.
 Tho agricultural appropriation bill and the bill to limit hours of labor on government contract work to eight holrs probably will come up in the Senate this week while Panama 1egis- lation promises largely to engross the attention of the House.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-13

 PROGRAMME IS FULL Investigating Committees
 Resume Activity Today CLAPP CAMPAIGNING
CAMPAIGNING
Discussion of Revision of Iron and Steel Schedule of Tariff Law Will Occupy Considerable Time-Agri-
 cultural Bill This Week

Washington. May 12.-A variety of important measures crowd the con- gre ssional programme this week.
 The discussion of the revision of the iron and steel schedule of the tariff law promises to occupy most of the Senate's time with a possibility of the democrats and progressive republicans gei ting together and forcing adoption of the Cummins compromise bill early next Mceal
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-13

l" You Believe in Conservation of Ma
 terial Resources; " Do You Believe in the Conservation of Human Resources?
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-07-21

her." said young Mr.. Astor not 'oAs
ago.
These many and varied heart
periences prove that this young n
lionaire. the head Of his FANNY -
this country, is very democratic on
the list OF all the girls that no hA0
been supposedly In love with tnere
is no great heiress! From nnsn'
cial viewpoint he might as well
marry the pretty Quaker Girl as
Miss Willard. Miss Andrews OF Mlss
Sands.
Since his Infatuation. for Miss
Claire became intense. and parhcu'
larly since the Titanic tragedy
young Mr.. Astor has cut loose from
his former love affaira He 10 CIV
ing no other girl any chance to con-
slider herself "the one"
ut Is enough 10 turn my hair
rray." he --oana. II cant go 70
Newport and have luncheon with
dear little Betty Sands. can't run
down to drink tea with the charm
ing Roberta. can't go motoring
with Margaret Of the big blue eyes.
It Is too dangerous. for ] really
want to marry Ina, only Ia"
And so what does this muchs
troubled multi milll0naE9 9Q2 30
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-07-21

" DUNG Mr., Vincent Astor IS stand
l ing at the parting Of the ways.
Before him stretch two paths,
,bach leading 20 the marriage altar.
Which VIII he choose? VIII 10
marry the stage or society? The
stage door or the pedigree? VIII
nis handsome and patrlcian mother
wmf VIII he go to England this
month and, spc-- ed by Mrs.
Astor. be introduced to the inner
line of Englands smart set and
Eventually marry fashionable
maiden. or will he remain in this
country and marry Ina Claire, the
~ .,-etty little Quaker Girl
who made good in one night AZ O.
comic opera starr
This ! stupendous moment IN
fcung Mr., Astor's career. He must
1nswer this question and answer i.
Quickl..'. He must make a quick de-
plsion. fc- the Quaker Girls mother
saJs ho must!
Mrs. Claire is Ter daughters du-
nna. She allows no trlflers to OBJ.
truct the Quaker Girls pathway,
IF you are in earnest, Mr.. Astor.
9ay 30 and perhaps l will let you
marry my Ina" Thus speaks Mrs
Glafre. guardian-in.chief 10 one OF
me prettiest girls on the stage.
70 g Mr.. Astor IS In earnest.
very much SO, He wants t. decide,
1ut no cannot! He has taken to
wearing daisies - his ooutonuiere.
fresh one every hour, and why?
H- cause at least once an hour he
Rops thinking and puzzllng, pulls
,ut his boutonniere. snaps off It's
>9tals Ind mutters 10 himself
stage pedigree, Stage, pedigree.
sage, pedigroo. Ye gods! Which
III 1t be?"
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-07-21

Mr.. Astor's responsibilities are
well known. That he is the richest
man OF his age In America, is. Of
course, known to all the world. He
Is still student at Harvard. The
Titanic tragedy thrust great cares
on his shoulders and interrupted his
freshman studies. When he found
himself in love with Miss Claire he
decided TO give up his college
career. but his trustees and his
mother urged him to continue. Tt
was his fathers wish that he should
graduate from his own alma mater.
And 80 he returned TO Cambridge
Just before the term closed He
had to take special examinations. as
all his class examinations were over.
With all his cares and responsi.
bilities, and despite the several
tragedies that have saddened k' re-
cent years. young Mr.. Astor retains
a fun quota Of youthful spirits. He
fun of fun and enjoys his class
mates Jokes and pranks He Is very
much OF boy. and this boyishness
rather precludes the idea 70 hin
marrying very soon.
Considering his youth and his IN
experience In the world of finance,
1t is interesting 10 note that Colonel
Astor abolished the trusteeship that
hampered him all his life. At tho
age Of twenty-one Vincent will be In
actual control OF the great estates.
And for this reason. the girl he mar.
ries will undoubtedly fare better
than the wives of his predecessors
He can settle half. or three-Quarters
Of his fortune on her il he wants to.
Mrs. Astor. who. by the way. now
calls herself Mrs. John Astor. sailed
for England early in June. She was
plainly very much perturbed over her
only sons romance Il realize that
Miss Claire Is very attractive. very
beautiful girl realize that she is
In many respects just the wife for q
young man. but your responsibilities
are great; your social position one
10 be kept up at all costs -ou must
marry a girl from your own class.
These we're Mrs Astor'r words
when she urged Vincent to join her
n England and spend SIX weeks
With her. And at first Vincent II.
,ected to take the path toward ped.
igree. I.ut when he looks at Miss
;laire's golden curls and into her
.zure eyes, he hes!tates and pushea
ne step onward toward the stage.
He cannot hesitate long. His de-
ision must be quick. for Ars. Claire
FILL not allow her Little daughter b
Faste her time 4i.-l. q