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Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-01-31
Hand Letters in
Deep Murder Mystery
Threatening Notes Received by George Morris, Whose Body
Was Found in Bayou ne-Two Romances Add
to Difficulty of Solving Problem.
BAYONNE, Jan. 81

IT INTS of a "mano nera" band that swore,t Ito wreak vengeance upon him
m who had discharged one of their number; a redtal Of a romantic I'M
= = brogno involving two women, an a maz of other circumstances yes
terday confronted a dozen municip al and county Investigators who bent
George ] Morris. jr- of Z West Ffty-second street. this city
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-01-31

JOHN MOONEY, 81 YEARS OLD. WHO
says he lives in New York, and Mathew
Carroll, "a years old, of Toledo. o., were
| sentenced to thirty and forty-five days, re-
| spectively, in the Fourth Precinct police
| court today for begging.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-01-31
MAN FOUND SICK IN PARK.

Gustave Lissey, 20 years old, of Sc
Niagara street. was found sick in
Riverside Park today and taken 10 st.
James's Hospital.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-01-31

AN OIL STOVE LEFT BURNING IN
the butcher shop of Feingold & Patent,
5S Warren street. caused a small blaze
last night. Smoke Issuing from the
store attracted the attention of a pas
serby, who sent in the alarm. The
loss was trihing.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-01-31

is making. great preparations for
its annual bah at the Kruger Audi
forum on Washington's Birthday eve,
Madame Jeanette, of the Metropolitan
Opera House, will furnish the ballet.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-01-31

MRS. PATTTE WATKINS LINDSLEY,
the Welsh nightingale, assisted by her
husband, will speak and sing at the Sal.
walton Army Hall, % Belleyilie avenue. to-
night.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-01-31

THERE WILL BE A MEETING AT
the Board of Trade rooms. No. 800 Broad
street. Friday, February 2, at 5 p. m, of
Patrick to hear reports of the committee
and complete arrangements for the annual
banquet.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-01-31

THE PROGRESS CLUB CELE-
brated it's fortieth anniversary at the
clubhouse, 9 and II West Park street,
last night. Mayor Haussling was the
guest of honor An excellent program
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-01-31

MAYOR W1TTPENN, OF JERSEY
City. Will b. sneaker at a banquet
to be end irdge James A.. Butler,
of the Fiiti riminal Court. Jersey
City, at Achtel-Stetter's next Saturday
| evening.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-01-31

THE TUSCARoRA CANOE CLUB
Will present The Fixer," a play in
two acts, at the Orange Street Audi
torium tomorrow night. The play was
written by w. G.. Mccullough, one of
the members.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-01-31

A MEETING OF THE T. A. B. s. WILL
be held at st. Joseph's Hall in Warner
street tonight.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-01-31

THE MEMBERS OF THE ELEVENTH
Ward. Democratic Club spent an en-
joyable evening at Its smoker last
night. Besides professional vaude-
vile talent, several boxing exhibitions
were given.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-01-31

THE PHOENIX SINGING SOCIETY
held it's concert and ball at the New
Amsterdam Hall last night. The affair
was most successful.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-01-31

FIFTY GUESTS WILL ASSEMBLE
at the Thomas j. Jones Association
tonight to enjoy a pig roast. Special
talent has been provided for.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-01-31
About the City

HENRY CLAY COUNCIL OF THE
Jr. o. u. A, M. presented "A Day in
Camp" q musical comedy, at the Krue-
ger Auditorium last night. It was
largely attended and successful.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-27
MABEN REFUSES ID
 DISCUSS CONTRACT
SlOss-Sheffield President and Mir. Goady Arrived
 Here Yesterday

Col J. C. Maben, president of the Sloss- Sh heffeld Steel and Iron company, and W. II. Goadby, chairman of the finance committed, arrived yesterday for an inspection trip They are regis tered at the Morris hotel.
 The officials will be here several days The greatest interest attached to the visit is the proposed conference to be held between the iron compary officials and state officials in reference to the convict contract held by the Sloss company It is understood that q meet ing of the officials was definitely de- termine what is to be done in that connection.
 , Colonel Maben was not inclined to discuss the matter yesterday until the conference, which is the principal req son for his visit to Birmingham at this time, had been held.
 The holdings of the company, located over the district, will be Inspected by the officials while here. It is under stood that several large appropriations requested may be approved by the of- ficials while on this visit.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-27
MONDAY LUNCHEON SEEMS ASSURED Chamber of COmmerceCOm- mittee.Has Plans About
 Completed

It has been practically decided by the Chamber of Commerce to have noon day luncheon every "Wednesday for tho purpose of getting the directors, tho various committeeman and members to- sether for short discussion.
 A subcommittee. which has been ap- pointed to take up the details of the port this morning to the entire com mittee, after which formal approval Twill be given the recommendations sub- mitted
 It is understood that the luncheons will be held at the Gold Lion tea room. operated by Mrs. E. G. Stevens. which
 is now very popular with business men and which is recognized as the gen eral monday meeting place for busy men. It is stated that the committees has been given an attractive proposi ton by the Gold Lion tea room and that in all probabilities the offer will be
 accepted
 The plan to meet weekly and discuss general business has met with great approval among local business men. It is stated that promptness will be q feature carried out and that no- one
 attending will be asked to remain an unreasonable length or .fme. A charSe will be made for the service on a flat
 rate, which, it is said will be very reasonable. The officials of the, Cham Der of Commerce are very much inter-
 ested in getting. the luncheons started off and one week from today is ex- pected to see the first one held.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-27
INSPECT SITES FOR
 RADIATOR PLANT
Reported That Deal May Be
 Closed Today
S1, 100000 IS INVOLVED
Engineers Tof American Radiator Plant Shown Over District Yes terday-C0nstructio Would
 Be Started Last of Year

Several sites were inspected yesterday by engineers of the American Radiator company of Chicago for the new plant which will be erected by that company in the Birmingham district. The visit ing engineers accompanied by C. r. Wheelock and real estate men, spent practically all of yesterday engaged in looking over sites
 It is stated that the visiting engineers will close trade today for the site which is said to take in many acres for the new plant. The inspecting experts | have been looking over the situation for several days Yesterday 1t was said that acreage had about been decided upon and the deal would be closed up perhaps today If some details could be | arranged.
 The American Radiator company is now operating here in a leased building, near Sloss furnace. The plant there is fitted up in the best of shape, but it is stated the plant was placed there principally as an experiment to determine whether radiators could be made here as cheaply as claimed. Satisfactory railroad rates
 
 could locate here, which if left unrem- ! edied would have caused the company to locate elsewhere.
 The company, it is stated, will not be- gin at once to build the new plant, but will make an appropriation within a few months to be spent some time during l the latter part of this year. It is under stood that the plant will cost $l,OO0 600 or perhaps more. Naturally every mod ern feature of radiator making will be included in the plant to render it first class in every respect
 The plant site which it is said has been almost agreed upon is located on the Louisville and Nashville railroad and comprises sufficient room for plant, warehouse and other buildings. In an- ticipation of rapidly increasing business
 in South America and other places as well as in the southeastern states, the company proposes 1t is stated, to get busy at once. and arrange their pro- cesses here. Birmingham Is admittedly the logical place for the manufacture of the iron product.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-27
STATE MAY SECURE MINERAL
 LANDS IN JEFFERSON COUNTY

bama. and up to the present time more
 than 100 suits have been filed for the
 recovery of these lands, or for damages
 resulting from the destruction of tim
 Der these school properties.
 While it has not yet been definitely decided what interests the state holds in mineral lands in Jefferson county the governor is determined to have the matter fully investigated, and if it is
 found that any of these lands are Illegally held, steps will be taken to recover this valuable property.
 During the past few weeks Governor oNeal has been giving close attention to sixteenth section school lands in the state, which were granted to Alabama in 1S19, when the state was admitted into the Union It was found that the largest proportion of these lands were distributed in Mobile county and in other counties in the southern part of the state, and steps were first taken to recover these lands before beginrtng | legal process in other parts O. Ihr
 state.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-27
Weather Conditions.

Birmingham, Ala, March 26.-G. D. m.)-- An extensive area of slight intensity overlies the. entire country east of the Rockies, except the Lake region. West of the Rockies and over the Lake region low pressures areas prevail. There has been a general decrease in the intensity of these areas during the past 24 hours, and as a result winds have become light and variable. and temperatures have tended toward their normal values for the season. No rain has fallen except in the Lake region and the central DOT tion of the Rockies.
 Temperatures have risen slightly over the great central basin and the south vest and fallen over the Rocky noun tain region. Freezing temperatures oc- cured at p. m. only in northern New England In Birmingham temperatures were 10 degrees below normal. mean fise of degrees for the 24 hours. No change of any importance in present conditions is expected for Wednesday and Wednesday night, except that tempera- lures will gradually rise towards their normal values.
 Summary of observations made at Uni- ted States weather bureau stations, March 26:
 Temp ture
 Lowest
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-27
MRS. EDDY LEFT
 A LARGE ESTATE

Boston, March 26.-Mrs. Mary Baker G. Eddy founder of the Christian Science church, left an estate in Massachusetts valued at $266S6O as shown by the in ventory filed today in probate court. The value of the real estate at Chest nut Hill, where Mrs. Eddy resided, Is given as Sl25,00o. Her house on Common- wealth avenue at Boston is valued at s3o. 600 while she left $l11.3 in personal property. The remainder of Mrs. E6dy s estate, valued at more than Sl,0oo, 900 over which litigation is pending in the courts. is in New Hampshire.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-27

Montgomery. March 26.-tSpeciaL)- If the guess of State Land Agent w. J.
 Martin is correct the state of Alabama
 has an interest in some very valuable
 mineral lands in Jefferson county
 worth not less than SloVe per acre.
 The claim to these lands has been
 called to the attention of Governor O'NeaI and Superintendent of Educa-
 ton Henry J. Willingham. The gov
 ernor has requested Mir Martin to
 make a thorough investigation of the matter, with view to determining just what interest the state has in these lands. Should it be aseertained, beyond all doubt, that the state owns school lands in the mineral districts of Jefferson county, it is probable that some interesting litigation will be in process within the. next few months
 Sixteenth section lands. belonging to ithe state, are scattered throughout r factically all the counties of Ala
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-27
UNDERWOOD LETTERS
 FROM COLLEGE MEN

this movement and should be glad TO do anything in my power to advance the candidacy of MT. Underwood. Noth- ing has been done in this city toward the rganization of an Underwood club, but believe it would be received with favor.
 Judge V. Walton, Palatka, Fla.-Os- car Underwood is able, conscientious and afraid of nothing but doing wrong AS to the political situation in this dis ftrict, practically no stand has been
 taken for any presidential candidate
 and the field is ripe for work along 1 the lines suggested in your letter.
 "R. F. Rogers, Kansas City, Mo.-Per- sonally l am an admirer of Mr. Under woods stand and think that he has been a valuable man in Congress and would be valuable man higher up.
 Walter S Barret. Tampa. Fla-It is my conclusion that the only man in the i democratic party who -,uld be elected tc tie presidency of the United States and fill the office is Oscar Underwood l Of Alabama, In my opinion lie is one of the few statesmen VI represent the true principles of democracy His knowledge of the tariff issues. his un- daunted courage, and his absolute in- | tegrity have stamped him as one oi he foremost men in America today He | is the only available democrat whom could support without reserve.
 | "Hatton Lovejoy LaGrange. Ga.-Mr | Underwood is gaining strength at this point He has handled the matters he has had in charge in Congress so con serNatiVely that he has gained the con confidence of the people"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-27
EVERGLADES PROBE
 IS VERY SPIRITED
Bickerings of Attorneys De-
 cupy Much Time
SENSATION AVERTED
Solicitor McCabe Has No ADesire to Impugn Motives of Committee. Expert Agriculturist on the
 Stand-Proof Given Out

Washington, March 26-The Florida ever slades hearing by the House committee on expenditures in the agricultural depart ment was marked today by several lively incidents.
 Bickerings of attorneys and frequent tits between them and members of the committee occupied much of the time, and a promised sensation was averted when Solicitor McCabe of the agricultural department assured Chairman Moss that he had no desire to impugn motives of the committee.
 c. l.. Goodrich an expert agrculturist in the department, was on the stand when objection was made to Mir McCabes cross examination.
 Am 1 to understand that the depart ment of agriculture is to be attacked and testimony supporting this attack is to get into the record, and l not to have an opportunity to reply to it?" asked MT. McCabe.
 "It seems to me, he continued, "that the rulings have been both ways, and l submit that l have the right to show why this everglades report was held up
 "Jf you impusn the motives of this com Inittee we will settle that question in a miiiute said Chairman Moss.
 MT. McCabe assured him that he meant no imputation against the committee.
 The department of agriculture. it was testified today, is at loss to know how Thomas Will, who was interested in the exploitation of everglades lands in Flori- day, got a proof of the first report on the drainage of the wet lands of Florida, which Secretary Wilson did not approve and ordered suppressed Joseph A Ar mold, editor of the department, so tes- tlfed. He said never before, within his knowledge, had the government printing office failed to preserve the integrity of d representative. He said all publications were treated as confidential and he had no idea how the proof fell into Wills hands.
 This proof was given to Senator Fletcn- CT by Will and later appeared in a Sen ate document.
 MT Arnold said he had made no effort to find out how Mr Will got the proof.
 Under cross-examination MT. Arnold said:
 People were writing the department and calling in person at my office, and a the office of Secretary Wilson, some urging that the report be published, oth- CTS protesting against it. In view of this controversy l came to the conclusion that it would be best not to print any report on the everglades"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-27
CHARGES CONTEMPT
 TO THE TIMES

Washington, March 26.--Justice Ander- son of the District of Columbia supreme court today cited the Washington Times, an afternoon newspaper. and r. A. Wal ker, it's managing editor 10 appear Tues day next and show cause why they should not be punished for alleged con- tempt of court. Judge Anderson charges that the newspaper published an editorial commenting upon the insufficiency of the defense in a case pending before him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-27
MRS. SCHIFF GOES
 BEFORE GRAND JURY

New York. March 26.-Nlrs, Mortimer l.. Schiff appeared this afternoon before the grand jury that has been Investigating the Brandt case. 1t is understood she came voluntarily It was her first ap- pearance in connection with the case in- volvng the former valet of her hus- band II was Brandt's writing letters to Mrs. Schiff which caused his discharge from Schiff's employ.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-27
UNDERWOOD AND
 WILSON IN FLORIDA

Tampa, Fla, March 26-rhe contest in the democratic presidential preference pri- mary in Florida will be confined to Wood row Wilson and Oscar w. Underwood, ac- cording to the official list of those who have qualified, issued by State Chairman William II. Price today
 Although the final date for qualifying Is Apri! l, statements have been issued from the Clark and Harmon headquarters that the names of these two candidates will not be on the Florida ballot. The primary in this state will be held April 90.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-27
COMMISSION MAKES
 TWO DECISIONS

Washington, March 26-The interstate commerce commission held today that it had no authority to regulate the charges for the transfer of baggage to and from railroad stations; and that a railroad company or a terminal compan to solicit business on the trains and in the stations and to issue checks to pas sengers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-27
SUIT AGAINST PARR
 SUDDENLY DROPPED

New York March 26.-Thei suit to re- cover s25.000 from Richard Pair, the spe- cal customs agent who obtained all award of s1ooooo for exposing the sugar. frauds for the government. came to a sudden ending today when counsel for Smith Thompson, Jr the plaintiff, told the court that Thompson wished to with draw the suit.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-27
Weather Forecast

Washington, March 26.-Forecast for Alabama-Fair, warmer Wednesday; rain at night or Thursday.
 nnessee-Increasing cloudiness and warmer Wednesday; rain at night or Thursday.
 Georgia-Fair, warmer Wednesday; Thursday rain
 ssissippi-Increasins cloudiness and warmer Wednesday; rain at night or Thursday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-27
Notice

Office Of the. Acton Mining Company, Birmingls m. Ala, March 25, 1912 Notice is hereby given that the annual meeting of the stockholders of this com pany for the purpose of elccting a board of directors for the ensuing year, and for the transaction of such other business as may come before the meeting, will bs held in the office of the company, in the city of Birmingham. Ala, Monday, April l5 1912. at 10 o'clock a. m.
 F. H EATON. Secretary. By order of the board.
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-27
LOU BAUER SIGNS
 WITH MONTGOMERY

Montgomery, March 26. - Manager Dobbs has signed Lou Bauer, an old Southern league pitcher who was with Birmingham and Nashville at one time. He did not play professional baseball last year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-27
PILES CURED IN c TO 14DAy,

Your druggist will refund money If PAZO OINTM ENT fails to cure any case of Itching. Blind. Bleeding or Protrud- ing Piles in to IA days. soc.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-27

Julian Gum, Richmond.--T am hearty sympathy and accord with you in
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-27

Arthur E. Leen, Dayton, O.-f quite gree that MT. Underwood is eminently fitted for the office of President of the United States. I believe, however, that it would be impossible to do anything for him here as the delegates will un- doubtedly be for Governor Harmon m this Ohio district
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-27
Local Data

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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-12-04
BAT NELSON SAYS
HE'S STILL GOOD

Philadelphia December S.-Battiins
Nelson was in the xind-up at the box
ing matinee held BY y J. Drexel tDnyD
Biddls at his residence here this az
sernoon. going three rounds with his
hos, before 100 prominent club men
Nelson. In speech. said. You can
rest assured that have not taken the
count I feel AZ and ready 70 give
good account Of myself at any time
The truth OF the lightweight cham
pionship matter IL that I have never
been beaten for the title. While Vol
cast may have been awarded the hon
ors in our meeting at san Francisco
February 2. 1910. was not knocked
out Or beaten.
80 the title woi<ast surrendered 70
clever willie Ritrhic - only rhan-
tom Tor he really did not possess the
title let alone lose 10. Woigasi was
dearly beaten By Joe Rivers last
Fourth Of July. and the only thing
that saved him ~ tina; tine vas the
Kindness Of the referee % award hin
the verdict on foul woiEast At mat
time vas a. much 20 blame Tor tne
foul a. Rivers. but he managed 70 se'
awav with a. However. things we're
not 50 easy for - in his recent bout
uish Ritchie. lie was beaten, and ne
knew u"
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-12-04

THIRTEEN MEN
GIVEN LETTERS
Virginia Rewards Gridiron War.
riors-Finlay or Carter
for Captain.

Charlottesville. Va, Decem, CT o.
The advisory board OF the general aths
letic association OF the University of
Virginia net tonight and awarded
Varsity letters 70 the following thir-
teen players of the football squad
Carter. Finlay. Gooch. Harris. Jett.
Landes, Maiden. Mayer. Redus. Smith
Todd. wood and Voolfolk.
Following out the custom or former
wears, these players will meet at
training table headquarters Saturday
night and elect the captain for 1913.
The selection VIII probably rest be
tween Carter the s.ar guard, and Fin
lay. right end. Both OF these players
have been s<signed places on the
Au-SOuth Atlantic team by various
critics. Finlay is captain OF the Var
slty baseball team for next spring.
The present prospects arc that the
eleven Will lose only one player ey
graduation. Captain Todd. who has
played four years on the team. and is
therefore Ineligible
Next years schedule wa. inform
ally discussed az to-night's meeting.
An EFFORT VIII be made TO arrange
games with the strong Swarthmors
eleven. and with the Trinity team. o.
Hartford. Conn. II now appears ths4
II contest is arranged with Prince
ton. IL will have TO be played at
Princeton. and not in Washington a.
was hoped. The Vanderbilt game Will
mark the real opening OF the com
pleted stadium on Lambeth Field.
Following the selection OF captain
Saturday night, the letter men will be
the guests OF the athletic association
at a banquet