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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-30
C. A. CAMPBELL For Whom a Warrant Was Yesterday Sworn Out By His Wife Before Judge Benners Charging Grand Larceny

 that her husband made away with ner personal property and jewels. amounting in value to 5000. Chief of Police Bodeker yesterday evening sent out 300 cards and letters to chiefs of police aud detective offering reward of s2Oo for campbers arrest and detention.
 According 10 the account which Mrs. Campbell told Chief Bodeker she flrss missed her husband a week ago yester- day. Becoming suspicious she ingesti- gated and found that he had strangely disappeared Mrs. Campbell, much dis tressed, immediately appeared before Chief BodeSer and told him what she knew. City Detectives Jones and Me- Donald were detailed on the case. For 36 hours the theory was that the missing ran had met with foul play and secret notices were sent out by the chief to several southern cities where 1t was thought that Campbell might have gone on business
 Later. however, when the fact of the missing jewels and other similar opera tens became known 10 the police this theory was discarded and they concen- trated all of their efforts in an attempt tc locate the man before he could have travelled far. Thus far their efforts have come to nothing
 Some time was spent in consideration of the case before Chief Bodeker gave the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-30
MANY PRESENTS ON
 'NE|GHBORS' DAY"
Total of S42.50 in Cash and Many Household Articles
 Are Received

On Monday. "Neighbors' Day" was ob- served at the Third Presbyterian church with a scientific programme in the in- terest of the Anti-Tuberculosis work fin Birmingham. The various exhibits were presented in an interesting and original manner, showing the methods of cure and prevention of the white plague, and the work of eradicating tuberculosis in all parts of the country.
 The nurse in charge of the Red Moun- tain camp sanatorium was present throughout the day. and explained to the numerous visitors the work being accom- plished at the local camp and the im- provements necessary Others who gra- eiously received the visitors and gave in- telligent information on the subject of tu- berculosis were the Rev J. A. Bryan, pas tor of the Third Presbyterian church, and Dr. Eaves, secretary of the Birmingham Anti-Tuberculosis association.
 Later in the evening stereopticon lec- ture was delivered by the Rev. J. D. Day of the Calvary Baptist church. The lec- ture brought forward views of the work .e, the world in the prevention and cure ,f consumption.
 The interest of many people in the work of the local Antf-Tubereulosis association was shown .Neighbors Day by the num- erous gifts received which will be en- joyed by the sufferers at the camp. The local association greatly appreciates any and all gifts and also the sympathy and interest of the people of Birmingham.
 The following is the list of gifts on "Neighbors' Day to further the anti-tu- berculosis work in this locality: W. F. Patterson. one bushe potatoes. Mrs. J. B. Hendrix, one basket groceries: Mrs. A. E. Hendrix. one bundle clothing; Shropshire & Daniel one sack flour: Quest club, one barrel apples. one box oranges. reading matter. Miss Mary Thompson. one bundle clothing: Women's Band Third Presbyterian church, one comfort; Miss Kettle Weaver one blanket; J. A. Bryan, 50 Gospels" Mrs. l.. Fox, one blanket John London. Jr one bundle colthing; Mrs. Stewart, bread; J. A. Woods. four pairs blankets, Mrs. Seibert, sheets; Mrs. John Quinn, stove; Mrs. C. Stanfield, one John London, Jr. one bundle clothing lDSs A6t- -t1tl Dpohos J1DiLcf. clothing; Mrs. smith, one comfort; Mrs. Norton, clothing Mrs. A. F. Collot, one iron bedstead; Mrs. Cora Sanford. one bushel potatoes; Mrs. II. M. Archibald, one box clothing; Mrs. searight, gift; H. F. Klein, reading matter: Harris Transfer company. kndnesses: Mrs. John Bradley, clothing; giver unidentified one comfort; Mrs. J. A. Blackburn, stove; Anonymous, one Morris chair. two fil- ters.
 CASH RECEIPTS.
 Mrs. Franklin, sl; Mrs. A. B. Hendrix, .i; Mrs. Peterson, sl Mrs. Sibley. sl; Mr. Davidson, s1; Cash, 25c; John Holland, 25e; left at our door, si. Mrs N. T. Un- derwood, s5: Mrs. Robinson. sl; Mrs. Perry. sl; pr H. E. Klein. sl; Age-Her- aid, $l; Miss Mary C. Roberts, sl Mrs. J. W. Roberts. B; Miss Weaver. s1; cash, sl; Mrs. Alice A. cowan, g; Mrs. Willie Smith, sl: MT. Henegan tEpes. Ala.), s2,5o; Calvary Baptist church, s4.50; Mrs. Mar garet S. Rhodes. s1o. Total, s45.5o.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-30
HAIR CAME OUT
 BY THE HANOF u Had 0andruffSo That Had to Scratch it0ut Every Week. Scalp Itched. Used Cuticura Soap and Ointment. Third Application Gave Cure.

5s Lewis St.. Nashville. Tenn. -"About three years ago 1 had tho malaria fever. and when recovered my hair was falling out SO that the doctor told me to cut 1t oR. My hair came out by the handful and had dandrun so that I had to scratch it out every week. and my scalp itched O that I pulled my hair all down trying to scratch 1t. I tried ----a and - and
 - but they failed to do any good. At last tried Cuticura Soap and Ointment and am glad to say that they did moro for me than all the other remedies.
 First I combcd my hair out, made . parting on the side and rubbed my scajp with the Cuticura Ointment. The next morning washed with the Cuticura Soap and water. and continued until the third application gave complete cure lsigned) Miss Nellio M. Currin. Dec. 6, 1911.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-30
MEETING OF LADIES'
 AUXILIARY OVER
Mrs. Moore Speaks to Auxiliary Body
 of Railway Banquet and Reception Held

The Ladies' auxiliary to the Order of Railway Conductors closed very inter- esting meeting yesterday afternoon at the Maccabee temple which was attended by about 60 people from the southern dis trict. The meeting was held as school of instruction to the Ladies' Auxiliary, which was presided over by Mrs. J. II. Moore of Toledo, O., grand president of the organization.
 The first session was held Monday morn ing at o'clock in the Maccabee temple, at which time the regular work of the organization was dispensed with. Monday night a reception was held in honor Of M 5. Moore. Mrs. J. R. T. Rives intro al ed City Commissioner James Weath- ei Y. who delivered an address of vel come for the city. He was followed by Mrs. Moore, who responded to his ad- dress and spoke very highly of the work done by the local division of the organi- zation. Among the others who spoke last night were Mrs. W. s. Gaar of Atlanta. second member of the grand executive board: G. M. Adams of Nashville M j.. Land of Birmingham Mrs. Charles Bic ears of Chattanooga, Mrs. B. l.. Patter- son of Nashville, Mrs. c. M Dewitt of Birmingham, president of the local di- vision, and Mrs. Chambers of Birming- ham.
 At the close of the reception an elabor- ate banquet was served in the hall at the Maccabee temple, Birmingham division 1S6, o. R. C., and Avondale division, 3S4 O. R. C., being the hosts. NJ. J. Land acted as toastmaster at the banquet and a number of short talks were made. Mrs Moore was presented with handsome bouquet of American Beauty roses at the banquet.
 The committee on arrangements for the meeting consisted of Mrs. B. J. Rives, S. l.. Patterson and s. P Dobbins.
 The Ladies auxiliary to the Order of Railway Conductors has divisions in every state in the union and in Canada. The divisions are inspected by the grand pres ident every two years. at which time school of instruction is held for the la dies. Mrs. Moore spoke very highly of Birmingham in her speech Tuesday night and said that she was surprised at the rapid growth of the city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-30
NEW GARAGE AND SALESROOMS
 FOR BIRMINGHAM MOTOR CO.,

Work upon the new structure on 'Au- tomohlle row. will start at once, accord ing to Mr. Loeb, who has been undecided about his new salesrooms for some weeks. The architectural drawings indicate a place modern in every detail and special arrangements will be made for the proper display of automobiles.
 You may safely bet, said MT. Loeb yesterday. that the salesrooms and garage we are to occupy at Avenue c and Twenty first street will be the swell est in the south We will arrange the place according to the latest ideas and will leave nothing undone to make the place the finest
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-30

A building costing $lo,0o0 will take the place of a blacksmith shop on the corner of Avenue and Twenty-first as soon as it can be built and will be occupied by the Birmingham Motor company as a salesroom and garage, according to an announcement of Leo Loeb yesterday. The building will occupy 140 feet facing Avenue c and will run back on Twenty first street 100 feet. The Birmingham Motor company will have the place leased for a term of years. H. B. Wheelock is the architect engaged to draw the plans for the new building, which will be, ac- cording to Mr. Loeb, the nest elegant automobile salesrooms in Birmingham or the south.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-30
BREAKING OUT ON LIMBS

1928 St. Anacostia. D. CT had some kind of breaking out on my legs and every summer it would itch 90 bad that I could not sleep. and would lie in bed and scratch until my legs would bleed. Thea l thought about Cuticura Soap and Oint- mcnt and few applications cured nc completely" tsigned) L. Nj. Chiffon. Aug 3l. 1911.
 Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Ointment arS sold throughout the world. Liberal sample of each mailed frce. with 32-p. Skin Book Ad- dress postcard "Cuticura. Dept.T Boston.s
 ASrender-faced men should use Outicupn Soap Shaving Stick, 25c. Sample fsUA
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-30
ALABAMA POWER co. ABOUT
 TO LET $3OO,OOO CONTRACTS

estlng for a score of supply men to visit Birmingham. Manufacturers representa- tives from many states are here. They were yesterday in conference with MT. Freeman and the engineers for the water power company. but 1t was announced that no contract had been let so far.
 Mr Freeman will visit the Coosa dam construction. leaving this morning at ! o'clock He will be absent until Friday The work at that point, he said yester- day, was progressing fine. The con tractors are also making excellent pro- gress on the new railroad to the dam which will be used to haul construction material
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-30
WOOD ELECTED ID
 SUCCEED BLACK
After Considerable Delay Action Is Taken on Re-
 corder Vacancy

Clement R. Wood was yesterday elected recorder to succeed Hugo Black. Actlon upon the recorder vacancy came quickly and unexpectedly for Commissioner Lane had already moved to adjourn when he recalled his motion and then said;
 ''Inasmuch as there is a vacancy In the office of recorder for court No. and as my right to appoint an acting recorder in the interim is questioned, l therefore move that Clement R. Wood be elected re- corder for court No. l." Commissioners Weatherly and Exum voted with Judge Lane. No other names were suggested al the election.
 Mr. Wood was named acting recorder last week when Judge Hugo Black re- signed He has been at work since that time. His election creates vacancy lh the office of the city attorney, where he has been acting as assistant for some time.
 Mr. Wood is a son of Sterling A. Wood The new recorder has been practicing law here. associated with his father.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-30

It is probable that the first actual work or the ZOO building will be started today. It was announced yesterday by President Frank w. Smith of the Geological society that contractors estimates Will be re- ceived this morning by Hugh Martin architect in charge, and that work mlght start this afternoon. President Sinith snid that plans were being arranged rap idly. and that he was hopeful that the first building and first runs will be open no later than next Monday.
 Hugh Martin, the architect, was en- gagged yesterday on the designs and Will
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-30
FINE PROGRESS ON WORK
 FOR THE NEW AVONDALE zoo

complete them this morning. That will be followed by an immediate consulta- ton with a few contractors and this will be followed by breaking ground.
 The Geological society officials want to get the specimens donated by A. H.. ' ord here as soon as possible In con- nection with the zoo il was considered necessary at one time to bring here an expert from the Cincinnati zoo. However MT. Martin intends to visit Cincinnati Saturday and will get some data while there on the methods employed by the Ohio city in handling the animals. He will be absent until perhaps Tuesday
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-30
WILL BE FOR GENERATORS AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT AND IS WHAT COMPANY CALLS A SMALL ONE"

Contracts for generators and electrical equipment costing sSoo.0Oo will be let by the Alabama Interstate Power company this week. according to information given out at the offices of W. Winans Freeman. managing director, yesterday. The con tract is what the water developers call d small one," but it Is sufficiently inter
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-30
HALLOWEEN TOMORROW
Friday Is All Saints Day and Will Be Duly Observed

Tomorrow is Halloween and Friday, No vember 1, will be observed by the liturgi- cal churches as the festival of All Saints. The day before All Saints is observed in the Catholic church as a fast day
 According to the Catholic calendar the day after All Saints is All Souls day. There will be requiem masses in all the Catholic churches on Saturday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-30
WHITE CONCURS IN
 JUSTICES REQUEST Favors a Special Session of
 Supreme Court ,
THE INTEREST IS KEEN
Captain White Does Not Think Session of Supreme Court 4e Revise Court Procedure Would Interfere With
 Work of Commission

| Frank s. White president Of the Ala bama Bar association heartily concurs in the request of the majority of the jus tices of the supreme court that a special session of that court be called by Chief Justice Dowdell for the purpose of revs- ing methods and modes of procedure in inferior courts.
 This request as is known, was published in The Age Herald of Sunday. and was signed by Justices Mcclellan, Somer- reid. Since the publication of the request which was directed to Chief Justice Dow. dell. Justice Sayre has declared himself as being opposed to the idea contained in the petition of his associates.
 Captain White, when asked yesterday for an oponlon concerning the merits of the request, answered, not for the State Bar association, but for himself. in the following language.
 New Rules Necessary
 "I am heartily in favor of special session of the supreme court for the pur- pose of establishing rules of practice in the inferior courts of the state. There Is no question but that certain new rules are necessary.
 There should be some means or meth ods devised whereby case appealed to the supreme court may not be reversed on purely technical grounds when it is es- ta bIished that full justice has already been done the appellant
 he ebout. for the purpose of facilitating the .- work of the supreme court, that each Of the justices should be furnished with the record of each appealed case At the n sent time, as is known, only one T ord Is furnished the court.
 There are other points that could be touched upon. I favor the holding of the convention, and do not consider the plan drastic in it's departure or framed for the purpose of even indirectly criticising any court for the methods which have been and are at the present time in vogue. 1 consider the idea simply one having for it's purpose the facilitating of the busi- ness Of the courts and the quick adminis- traton of justice
 Legal Commissions Role
 
 Dowdell urged that the convention be held in Montgomery November [ Captain White stated that this convention would not interfere with the work of the com mission appointed by Governor O'Neal some time ago to revise methods of prae- tice.
 "'rhe one will be an aid 10 the other explained he. "I am member of the com-
 tt.. believe that this commission will accom- plish good. But the work of the commis- sion and the convention of the justices of the supreme court will not interfere with each other. On the contrary. each will materially aid the other" Tn the discussion In reference to the convention. Birmingham attorneys arc taking q keen interest In case Chief Justice Dowdel concurs in the recommen- dalton of the majority Of the associate justices, many Birmingham attorneys will attend the convention. f=
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-30
WARRANT SWORN BY MRS. |. 4. CAMPBELL AGAINST HUSBAND Alleges He Has Disappeared With $5OOO Worth of Her
 Jewels NOTICE SENT OUT
 OF S2OO REWARD Mrs. Campbell Declines to Go Into Details of Case, Except to Say That Husband and Jewels
 Are Missing

C. A. Campbell. for several months a well known stock and bond broker of day, october 21, he apparently left Bir mingham and has not been seen or heard from since by any who knew him here.
 Mrs C. A. Campbell, his wife, yester- day morning before Judge I. H. Benners, of the court of common pleas. swore gI and larceny. It is alleged by his wife
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-30
Marriage Licenses

The following marriage licenses were issued yesterday in the office of the probate clerk:
 D. Dease of Birmingham and Miss Cynthia Russell
 J. H. King of Tounley and Miss Mary E. Garrett.
 NJ. E. Caravells of Brookside and Miss Esther Lacascio.
 A. G. Long of Birmingham and Miss Ola Wells.
 o. K. Park of Tuscaloosa and Miss Clara Lee Thompson.
 Jacob Lossman of Eyalawn and Mrs Mary Karpe.
 A. J. F,ason of Ennis, Tex, and Miss Jessie Mae Green.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-30
WOULD MAKE BOARD OF REVENUE LIABLE Wilkinson Suggests Amend ment to Protect Treasurer ADVOCATES SALARY Would Be More Economical If Board of Revenue Members Were Placed
 on Salary Basis Instead of Per
 Diem Remuneration
ADVOCATES
SALARY

W. r. Wilkinson, one of the public ac- countants of the state. who is in Birming- ham at the present time. believes that an amendment to present laws should be enacted which would result in making the members of the boards of revenues of counties equally responsible with coun- r. treasurers who allow payments on warrants drawn for illegal claims.
 Judge Wilkinson explains that at the present time the members of the boards nf revenue arc not responsible for il- legal payments made by the treasurers, even though the members draw the war rants and authorize the payment.
 As remedy. Judge Wilkinson suggests tfat an amendment to present laws be- enacted which would make the members of boards of reventie equally responsible on their bonds with the treasurers He also recommends the enactment of laws putting all members of all boards of revenue on a salary basis instead of q basis of per diem remuneration.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-30

order for the printing of the cards as there was some doubt as to the legality of the movement, considering that 1t was alhged that Campbell had taken the nroperties from his wife. However Judge A. o. Lane, after some investlsa- tion. sanctioned the action, and the or der for 300 cards. bearing the descrip- ton of the missing man and the 1eweis that he is thought to have taken with him. was given yesterday morning.
 Mrs. Campbell yesterday refused tpso- hItelv to discuss the matter at length When seen by an Age-Herald reporter yesterday afternoon at her residence a1s cliff road South Highlands. she said:
 "I had never suspected anything unth Monday at noon. He had called me up several times during the day and assured mo that he would be home soon. By z o'clock he had not come and I went up to dress before going down town. IL was then that I missed my jewels. Later in- yestigations in the city failed to locate him and I reported the matter to the chief of police. Where he has gone whether he has really disappeared from this city, I do not know; 1 only know that he is gone
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-30
Chief BOdeker Talks

 ing of the case. You are cognizanl ot the main details. that Campbell has dis appeared and with him or at the same time. property belonging to his wlte amounting in value to 5000 A warrant was sworn out before Judge I. II. Ben ners this morning, which paper charged him with grand larceny. l can say noth- lag more.
 Campbell's offices were Nos. 10l0 and lel2 in the Brown Marx building, where he conducted a business of dealing in stocks and ponds. He was also mem Der of the Chamber of Commerce. He vas an enthusiast in the good roads movement which has been carried ahead lately in this city
 On the card which the chief Of police issued yesterday asking for his apprenen- sion and offering a reward of $20O, list ,f the jewels which it is alleged he tocn from his wife, was given. It was as fol- lows: "One ring set with 212 karat dia- niond engraved on inside C. A. C. to IL C. C. C. l1-l1; one ring set with three diamonds; one ring set with turquoise and sixteen small diamonds; one brooch set with iA karat diamond and nine small diamonds: one ring set with two IF karat diamonds and one li1 karat emerald
 Before coming to this city. about eleven months ago, Campbell who then claimed to have come from California. was well known in Los Angeles, Cal, New ioris city and Atlanta. Ga. He was connected at one time with the Reid oil Works in Atlanta
 Mrs. Campbell was married to MT. Campbell in Birmingham last Novem- Der. She was formerly Mrs. II. c. Greg cry.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-30
The Situation Explained
ldge Wlllllnson said ::

Judge Wilkinson said:
 Tn these days of discussion in refer enee to the reformation of our legal and Judicial systems, and improvement of the public service there is one amendment to our present laws that l think would largely benefit and improve the admins tration of the financial affairs of the counties.
 "The busin ass and financial f. 'ests of the counties are under the contrJi, man agement and jurisdiction of the commits sions' courts or boards of revenue. While these bodies are courts. in allowing claims against the counties. they act in an administrative or ministerial capacity not judlcially, and frequently allow many Illegal and unauthorized claims. Under the law. these courts are not liable for the payment of any illegal claims aI- lowed
 "Only the county treasurer is liable Cor the payment of Illegal claims
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-30
Treasurer's Job Risky

"rhe treasurer not only has to know that the claims are allowed, but also that the court had the legal right to al low them. He is the custodian of c. . money of the county and must know that all claims that he pays are legal. otherwise their payment is misappro- prlation of the county's money, for which he is liable on his official bond. This places great risk and responsibility on tie treasurer.
 'As a remedy for this condition of.ur- fairs, I think that each member of tEe commissioners courts or boards of reve- nue should be placed under bond and be equally liable with the treasurer for the allowance and payment of all illegal claims.
 This would make them much more cautious and make them comply with the law in allowing claims, and this would result in decided improvement in the financial condition of many of the coun- ties I think also that members of the commissioners courts and boards of rev enue should receive salaries, instead of per diem compensation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-30

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-30
Salary Basis Economical

Under the road laws most of them devote much of their time to the roads and practically receive pay for most of the working days of the month and it would be as economical. if not more so, to place them on salary basis.
 "It is hard on county treasurer to have to pay back money paid out by him on illegal warrants, though the claims were reg1ila rly passed upon and the war rants regularly issued. Make each mem Der of the commissioners court or board of revenue bonded officers and responsi- bIe for all illegal claims allowed against the county then there would be a very few of such warrants issued, and the counties, as a result, would soon be in a better financial condition"