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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-25
LETTERS TO EDITOR
Oscar w. Underwood

To the Editor of The Age-Herald: I have not taken much interest in poli- ties since 1860, and never belonged to a political club till this year. when I joined the Underwod club here this year It appears to me with the republican dis sensions north and the bitterness engen- dered between Taft and Roosevelt In the present campaign, If we of the south would unite solidly on Underwood we could get enough support north to elect him
 Until President Taft made his Columbus speech l did not know that Roosevelt had eveI charged him with having taken any part in the discharge of colored troops at Brownsville. and that President Roose- welt shouldered the entire responsibility for his action was the prevailing opinion at that time and it may be that his Columbus speech mad some effect on the ohio primary l know the attack mads on President Roosevelt by Senator J. E. For aker on the discharge of the colored troops initiated against Senator Foraker. In 1901 1 requested Senator Foraker 10 introduce a resolution in Congress ap- propriating s20OOo0 to mark the graves or the Confederate soldiers which measure he prosecuted successfully, hence l felt a kindly interest in the senator, and after. the Brownsville incident and Congress had adjourned l went to see him at his office in Cincinnati and asked him to say through the Associated Press That so far as the investigation had gone he be- lieved the President was justified in the discharge of the troops
 1 said further: When you were wear ing the blue l was wearing gray and you know it was against department orders for soldier to fire his gun ex- cept in action or practicing at a target. and if the soldiers had not hit any one, the question was: Did they fire their guns?
 Nineteen reputable people of Browns vile said they did All my persuasion was in vain, and the senator is now in private life. It is well known fact, the negroes of the south are much better off than those north. About a month ago I was in the town of Fairland. Ind, some 20 miles from Indianapolis. The Big Four railway sent some Italians and negroes to do some railroad work, the people of the town came near mobbing them and said :: "No Italians nor negroes should come there" I said to the negroes: Come south and go on the farms" where they could live well and be protected under the law. hope Tennessee and Alabama southern states and our northern friends and help us elect Oscar Underwood. in my opinion the strongest and abest man north or south. MARCUS B. TONEY.
 Nashville. May 2S. 1912.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-25
WILLIAM A. PERCY
 FUNERAL IS HELD
We'll Known Memphis At torney Buried in Bir-
 mingham Yesterday

The funeral services over the remains of inc late William A. Percy, brother of Walker Percy of Birmingham, and Sem ator IeRoy Percy of Mississippi, were held yesterday morning at lo'3o O'CLOCK from the residence of Walker Percy on Highland avenue. The remains were brought to Birmingham by a delegation of attorneys from Memphis and several other friends, besides relatives. The in torment followed at Elmwood cemetery.
 The Rev Willoughby N. claybrook of St Mary's church conducted the ser vice A very large gathering of local friends of the late MT. Percy and his brothers attended the brief services at the residence. Tine Rev. MT Claybroo< conducted the final rites at Elmwood.
 The delegation from Memphis consisted of Mayor k. H. Crump, James s. Robin son, Newton Estes. district attorney gen eral: Felix Pope, H. l.. Armstrong. B. w. Hirsch, Ed Mccadden. A. Goodman. T. K. Riddick. Calvin Perkins, ". l.. Terry, Gus T. Fitzhugh, Caruthers Ewing. Wal ter Ketchum, k. G. Morrow, F. s. Bell and Judge Allen Hughes.
 Colonel Percy died in Nashville follow ing a sudden Illness at the close of DO. litical convention held in that city. Hc fingered for a few days and it was at one time believed that the patient would survive the attack. He died, however, Wednesday night in Nashville, surround ed by hIs family and brothers.
 Judge Allen Hughes of Memphis, law f3a,-a r.uf faI ht remains to Birmingham, as did R. G. Morrow of Memphis, another personal friend. MT Percy was a prominent law yer of Memphis. He was active in politi- cal affairs and swayed considerable in- fiuence in that state. His popularity was unauestioned and his leadership was al- ways masterful His death in Nashville not only caused intense grief in Memphis and Birmingham. but elsewhere in the south He often visited his brother. Wal lser Percy. in this city
 e.LpalIbearers who officiated ct the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-25

board of directors yesterday the fol- lowing resolutions were passed: Whereas, MT. Joseph B. Babb has sent his resignation as secretary of the Cham- Der of Commerce to the board of dree- tors,
 Be 1t resolved, First. that we accept his resignation with feeling of sincere regret MT Babb's long service of some years has shown his eminent fitness to fill positions of the highest trust. His association with the Commercial club and the Chamber of Commerce under seven different presidents shows how deep. strong and deserved a hold he had on their confidence, and with what unanimity they were ever ready to declare their ap- preciation of his invaluable services. his efforts have always been in the interest of building up our great city through the plans and ideals set in motion and fostered by this organization. Ills un- failing courtesy to the officers and com mttees, his splendid demeanor toward the public his constaney and fathfuness on all occasions, have endeared him to every member of the Chamber of com- merce.
 Resolved further. that we commend him most heartily to those who will be associated with him in hls new under taking. and that we bespealS for him in behalf of every member of the chamber. the respect and consideration due man of his proved and established character and abilities.
 Resolved further, that this resolution be placed on the minutes of the Cham ber of Commerce. and that copy be furnished to Mir. Babb.
 "F M JACKSON,
 TOM O. SMITH,
 III. W. COFFIN.
 "Commlttee..
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-25
THE TROUBLES OF SICK

Seek Abertson of the fire department, Is being bothered a great deal these days by foolish questions and is deeply con siderng the advisability of getting into communication with one Goldberg. in order that he may learn some suitable answers to the questions which are pro- pounded him by visitors to the city hall.
 MT. Seek relates of people who come to the door of the office of the chief of the fire department gaze at the door plate, which is neatly inscribed, Chief of Fire Department"
 'Is this the office of the chief of the fire department?" asked one fellow who bad gazed for fully five minutes at the doorplate.
 .Nahr' blazed Seek. This is the fam fly entrance to Barnum & Bailey's big circus tent. Sec the animals?'
 T see the biggest ape in captivity the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-25
Real Estate Transfers

Deeds were placed on record yester- day in the probate office showing the following transfers of real estate. the consideration being s1000 or more:
 s4000-G. H. Prather and wife to Carrie K. Teacher, lot in block 6, ac- |cording to the survey of Kenilworth
 s1250-A. w. Snyder and wife to J. & Bolton, the south 125 feet of lot IS fin block 2s and also parts of lots IA |15 and Is in the same block, accord ing to the survey of Smithfeld
 s24oo-The Birmin gham Realty com |pany to A. $. Wynn, lot 13 in block |22, according to the survey of the Bir- |mingham Realty company's fourth ad- |dition to the city of Birmingham.
 s4I50--W C. Wootten and Mrs Bes- sic wootten to Bertha F. Thomson, the west 4S feet of lot in block 6, according to the survey of Earle Place
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-25
AT THE HOTELS

J. R. Rosson of Cullman, J. A. Holder of Atlanta and T. B. S. Mathews of Opelika ara among the arrivals at the Metropoli- tan.
 R. M. vandiver of Montgomery, w. F. Robertson of Anniston and T. M. Mourn ing of Montgomery are registered at the Morris.
 A. W. Falkenberg of Atlanta, A. C. Kirley of Collinsvile and A. A. Jarmey of Montgomery are stopping at the Flor |ence.
 F. E. Caldwell of Oakman. J. P. Glenn of Athens and c. Weinberg of Decatur are among those registered at the Bir- |mingham.
 T. Boone of Mobile, E. B. Wright of Florence and G. S. Britton of Anniston are among the arrivals at the Hillman.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-25
MAY SENTENCE
 JONES BOYS TODAY
Motion Filed for New Trial. Prisoners Sentenced
 Yesterday

Yesterday afternoon Judge Frank Cahalan sentenced the prisoners that had been tried and convicted during the past week in the first division of the criminal court.
 Arther and Walter Jones and Will Watson. convicted of the Lewisburg murders, were brought into court but were not sentenced Julius Davidson, at- trney for Watson, filed with the court motion for new trial containing 20 counts. No motion was filed in the case of Arthur and Walter Jones' The motion will be heard this morning and in the event a new trial is not grant cd all three prisoners will be sentenced. Arthur Jones and VIII Watson will receive the death sentence and Walter Jones life imprisonment.
 The following were the sentences i'm . posed yesterday:
 Cy Chapman, grand larceny: five years in the penitentiary.
 Robert Williams, grand larceny; one year and a day at hard labor.
 H. w Wilson. grand larceny, one year and q day at hard labor
 Jim White. assault; 30 days and costs
 Will Erwin. larceny, 10 days and costs.
 Louis Threets. burglary and grand larceny; four years in the penitentiary.
 Jim Holfrey petit larceny. 20 days and costs.
 Robert Young. burglary and grand  larceny, one year and day.
 Charles Williams. burglary two cases. one year and a day in each case.
 w IL Whales. burglary and grand larceny, three years in the peniten- tiary.
 Ed Muslin, assault with weapon. 30 days and costs
 All the prisoners sentenced were ne- groes with two exceptions
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-25

paign, the membership of the Chamber of Commerce was S51 Last night the membership rested at 2096-a record which the local men state they are willing to put up against any membership campaign in the world. Atlanta still has her slogan at 300 new members for the year. The Birmingham Chamber of Commerce signed up over four times that number in five days, and only two hours a day were spent in the work. When Birmingham can do in day, it is stated what Atlanta considers d good years work. it shows just how far behind the Magic City the Georgians are pacing.
 After the cheering had somewhat sub sided at yesterdays meeting Chairman Oscar Turner of the membership commit tee proceeded to give out the prizes for the week.
 Prizes Awarded
 Each team was allowed to select one member to draw for the season ticket to Redwood park. R. c. Heron of team No. was the lucky man in this event. The prize offered to the team securing the most cash during the week went to Capt. E. E. Crawford of team No. 6. This prize was & hat. but MT. Crawford had the members of his team draw for it and MT. Clemens was the fortunate man. The captains of each team were given a s umbrella for the excellent work they did during the week, and two mem bers of each team were given neckties The & hat offered to the man who per- sonally signed up the most new members went to "Silk Hat Harry Jones. There was some discussion about this event and Harry won the hat by drawing for it. Capt. c. T. Stafford of team No 2 was presented with the large fruit cake and a pair of fine cuff links for bringing in the most new members yesterday
 President Sibley arrived at the luncheon yesterday from Florida and made a short talk, thanking the teams for their spien- did work during the week. Chairman Turner also gave talk in his usual en- thusiastic manner. President Sibley sp- pointed the membership committee as a committee to arrange for a grand get together meeting to be held in the next few weeks. probably at East Lake park. when all of the old and new members of the Chamber of Commerce will gather for a grand, good old time"
 The three daily papers were given a rousing vote of thanks for their part in the success of the campaign at yesterday s luncheon. and the crowd also gave Chair man Turner three lively cheers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-25

erstwhle visitor rejoined and fitted away, leaving Seek to mediate what he meant. This happened Monday and Fri day at noon Seek finally decided that the man had cast a reflection upon him.
 Another man strolled In the office Thursday morning and looked all around, never saying a word He peeped under the chiefs desk and behind the safe and everywhere. Finally he asked "Is Chief Bennett in here"
 Sure he is, quoth he from Rockville, Term. See him straddle of the mouth- piece of the telephone on his way to the western plains of far-away Enslev?s
 "Humph,' the fellow grunted. leaving Seek to continue his ponderanees on the psychology of the soul, and the sad vis- cissitudes of subterraneous existences.
 "lts a case of mon eompus mentus. said Seek, quoting from his latest idiom.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-25
ASK ADDITION ID H|L[MAN HOSPITAL Doctors Committee Wants Place to Treat Contagious
 Diseases

committee consisting of Dr. w P. McAdory, president of the Jefferson Coun- ty Medical society: Dr. H. N Rossef. county physician, and pr. T. D. Parke. appeared before the board of revenue yesterday. asking that steps be taken to provide for the erection of a new wing to the Hillman hospital for the purpose of taking care of contagious diseases. The committee commended the boand for their liberality to the IIlllman hospital. but stated that 1t was no longer large enough for the countys need. The sug- gestion was made that a bond issue be called for this purpose or that IL be in- ciuded in the proposed bond issue for a new courthouse and jail.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-25
COKE COMMITTEE
 VISITS COREY

The coke committee of the United States Steel corporation properties looked over the Corey by-product plant yesterday. The visitors remained at the plant several hours. looked over the recently completed work and seemed to be very much pleased with the gen. eral situa ton.
 The officials will be here several days during which time they will go over every part of the new byproduct works at Corey. The committee is composed of coke experts from the various steel corporation companies.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-25
ITO ARRANGE FOR
 WOMEN MEMBERS

At the meeting of the board of directors of the Chamber of Commerce yesterday Afternoon, Sterling A. Wood proposed a slight change in the bylaws of the organ ization. The change proposed by MT. Wood is that the clause in the constitu- ton regarding membership be made to read so that women engaged in business may become members of the chamber. The change will likely be made in a few days
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-25
Membership May 2o-s51l


 Membership May 24-2oe6l
 Birmingham Spirit Week-a week oi broken records-a week of demonstra- ton of a true civic spirit in the most successful civic campaign in the his tory of Birmingham came to glorious close yesterday noon when the reports of the membership teams were ihaue and 1t was found the membership oi the Birmingham Chamber of Commerce had been increased by 1245 new mem hars 4ae of them being signed up yes terdav and the rest coming In during the five days of the campaign
 The reports were made yesterday al luncheon in the Turn Verein, attend ed bv scores of enthusiastic citizens The teams had gone to work yesterday knowing that 205 new members would have to be secured during the oay Tn order to bring the weeks total up to
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-25
COUNTY COURT ITEMS

The members of the Birmin gham Bar association are requested to meet this morning in the rooms of the first di- vision of the circuit court to pass res olutions on the death of T. H. McAdory. recently deceased.
 Judge Frank w. Smith has been pre- siding this week in the second division of the criminal court fin the absence of Judge Samuel E. Greene. who Is ab- sent on account of the sickness of his wife.
 The grand jury of Jefferson county has not yet completed it's labors but will probably return a number of true bills today. They will probably be in session another week.
 No cases were tried in the first di- vision of the criminal court yesterday.
 ~rge number of forfeitures were taken.
 services yesterday were: Webb Crawford, Judge w. I. Grubb. Augustus Benners. Thcmas Worthngton. Charles F. DeBar- dcleben Henry F. DeBardeleben, Lee (. Bradley and W. s. Lowell
 The floral tributes which accompanied the remains to Birmingham and those sent from local friends were among t,,e handsomest that have ever been seen in Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-25
BIR MINGH HAMITI $

Rolled down, the results of the five day Spirit Week. campaign of the Chamber of Commerce TOT new members is here shown at glanee. The new disease, sBirminghamitls, made terrible ravages during the week.
 The final standing of the teams IS as follows:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-25
Marriage License

The following marriage license was issued at the probate office yesterday: N. P Davis of Birmingham to Miss Topsy Aiverson.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-25
Weeks Slogan

"One thousand new members for the Chamber of Commerce" was the slogan for the week, and every man on every team was determined that the slogan would be lived up to. The Birming- ham spirit had possession of everyone and the campaign was carried into the highways and byways of the city with a vim that could not be defeated.
 At the conclusion of the luncheon yesterday Chairman Oscar Turner called for the reports of the work done yes terday. In response Captain J. A. Cor ham of team No. 1, who has been SCOUT ing Ensley and Corey, announced 29 new members and $5S cash Then all records for the week were broken when Capt G. T. Stafford announced that his team had secured 73 new members and s64.50 cash during the day The 73 new members in two hours working time was the record, and one that the managers believe can stand up with any membership campaign in the United States.
 Other Teams Report
 Capt C. McLallen and team No. 3 re- ported 41 new members and s27 cash.
 Capt H E. Shaw and team No. had 3s new members and s33 cash.
 Capt. A. NJ Douglas of team No. 5 reported 51 new members and ss5 cash.
 Capt F. B Crawford and team No. 6 had 56 new members and s146 cash, breaking all cash records for the week.
 Capt H. E. Bryson and team No. ' had IS new members and ss6 cash.
 Capt T. C. Cairns of team No. 8, one of the most consistent working teams of the campaign. announced 64 new members and si1 cash.
 Capt. H. P. Presley of team No. g., the flying squadron. had II new mem bers and s11 cash
 The announcements of the results were met with cheers by the large crowd. When Chairman Turner called for 1000 new members at the beginning of the campaign there were a number of people who were a little bit dubious as to the outcome of such a campaign. Many of them looked for an increase of a few hundred new members but never thought of such sweeping suc- cess as was the actual result.
 Sixty-One by Mail
 After the reports were made Chairman Turner announced that 61 new members had entered the Chamber of Commerce by sending in letters asking to join On the way down to the Chamber of Commerce after the luncheon the crowd signed up eight more members. making grand total for the week of 1245.
 On May 20. the opening day of the cam
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-25

Committee No. , A. NJ. Douglas. chairman. Harry Jones, vice chairman. c. h. Estes John l.. Parker. John s. Leedy. A. D. Smith. ]. H. Dean. K. F. Collins. Fuzzy Woodruff,
 Committee No. 6 E. B. Crawford, chairman. John c. Henley, Jr., vice chairman. Sidney Lazarus John D. Turner. Jr. w. M Clemens s. N. Gore. William ]. Young. C. M. Goodman.
 Committee No. ' H. C. Bryson, chairman. c, F. Brooks, vice chairman. B. F. Crabbe. $. W. Preston. R. H. Woodrow. J. H. Duncan. J. A. Mitchell Max Karpeles.
 Committee No. s Thomas C. Cairns, chairman. Horace Hammond, vice chairman. Ernest Redd. F. A. Raymond. V. $. Loventhal. ". D. Colby. Walter Fowlkes John T. Yeatman. Hugh Roberts
 Committee No. Q H. P. Presley. chairman J C. Lusk, vice chairman. Philip Oster. NJ. P. Phillips James H. Hard. K. J. Mcclure. T ;. West C. H. Nesbitt.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-25
Membership Com mittee.

Membership Committee.
 Committee No. J. A. Gorham, chairman. Robert Lee, vice chairman. A. R. Dearborn. P. J. McGeever. Sam Oliver. E. M. Tutwiler, Jr. G. K Armes.
 Committee No. 2 George T. Stafford chairman. Charles w. Hall, vice chairman. J. B, Keeling. E. J. Coverdaie. Maurice Canister C. D. Ritter. c. C. Latta. w. P. German. H. A. Lockhart. C. D. Balabanos
 Committee No. 3 C. McLallen, chairman R. c. Heron, vice chairman. r. B. Clark. J. N. Hamrick. A. NJ. Taylor. J. N Templeton. H. H. King. S. E. Castator.
 Committee No. H. E. Shaw, chairman Hugh Martin, vice chairman. M. J. billiard. Richard F. Johnston. J. A. Yates. R. l.. Ezelle. P. c. Ratliff. Ed l.. Thomas. Edward Norman.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-25

These are the men who did 1t: oscar c. Turner. Chairman. E. F. StovaIl, J. H. Dean, Sidney Lazarus, F. H. Fowll<es,
The Sentinel=record., 1912-11-26
The JEFFERSON Hotel

7O9 Malvern Avenue
 HALF BLOCK FROM BATHS Rates: $7.00 to S10. Per Week The Jefferson Is one of the best hotels Tn Hot Springs. Is the only hotel In the city that Is supplied from It's own grocery and market, and has It's own dairy, truck and poultry farm, and delivers them fresh every day.
 Visitors are invited to visit our "Model'' farm.
 We solicit your patronage for one day as trial.
 Take cooper's Bus direct to Jefferson, fare refunded at hotel.
 A. H. WILLIAMS, Prop.
The Sentinel=record., 1912-11-26
Arlington

The only hotel on the United States Reservation.
 Elegant marble and tile Bath House newly enclosed and refitted, making t one of the most beautiful Bathing establishments In the entire country. New Sun ParIor and Rest Room overlooking the mountain Parks.
 --o--
 SPECIAL SUMMER RATES. GOOD JUNE 1st TO OCTOBER let.
 RATES PER WEEK. PIsln room, one In room $21, $25, $2s and s31.5o.
 Plain room, two In room SAP, $50, $56. Room with toilet, one In room, $500. Room with toilet, two In room, $56.0o. Room with mineral water bath, one in room, s42.oo to s56.o0 Room with mineral water bath, two In room, se3.o0 to $s4.oo.
The Sentinel=record., 1912-11-26
EUROPEAN OR AMERICAN PLAN Moody Hotel and Bath House
GENERAL MANAGER

NEW RND mObEnN Each guest room Is an outside room, having hot and cold runnln0 water, local and long distance telephones, steam neat, electric lights and gas. !.
 Bath house under gov ernment supervision, with hot mineral water supplied from the hot springs.
The Sentinel=record., 1912-11-26
THE GODDARD HOTEI

European S2 sn and nm American Sa00 and ,,n Room soc 7Sc and SI.oo Per Day
 One Block From Bath Houses
 centrally Located For All Points
 MRS. J. w. HUTSELL, Prop. l5O outside rooms, electric lights, call bells, hot and cold running water, sta tlonary wash stands.
 Apartments for light housekeeping Tn connection with hotel.
The Detroit times., 1912-09-03
But its wings soon tire;

Bu.isess-Ifke Prfnti ,g. No fuss aad
no fcnthcrG The plain, neat kind NAY
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