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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-08
RusSidnS Discuss Action After
 Abnoeation Of Treaty Of 1882

United States for cotton. M. Kryunon declared that irrigation in Russia must be taken up but that the people should remember 1t would require hundreds of millions of dollars to carry on this work as well as experts which Russia lack ed
 M. Kryunoff drew a picture of Amer ica's might and said 1t had been gained by sound ideas. temperance, a passion for education, an abundance of skilled labor and labor's ambition to extend its knowledge He added that the United States was irresistible as far as the east was concerned.
 He said the time for internal war had passed. Instead of punishment for the assassin of Alexander II. the govern ment had punished innocent people, thus driving millions of people to Amer lea. Russian diplomatic and consular representatives were ignorant and had failed to stop the drift of the tide of immigration against Russia. He said the Americans had not only, broken the treaty but had cleverly profited by it by the prices which had been set up
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-08
CLINGS TO RAILS AS
 TRAIN APPROACHES

MilledgevilIe. Ga. March 7.-Hurling himself in front of freight train here today, Arthur Weisenbaker, aged P, a pel- lasra patient, was instantly killed, the train cutting off his head. An attendant in charge attempted to pull him away from the track. but Weisenbaker held tightly to the rail until the train struck him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-08

Whiting, Ind, March 7.--The stock holders of the Standard Oil company of Indiana voted today to increase the capital stock of the Indiana corpora tion from s1,ao0,0o0 to sao.00o.0 900.
 After the increase has been referred to the Indiana state authorities and 6 certificate issued by the secretary oi state the directors of the Standard ci company of Indiana will direct the distribution of the stock of the com pany in accordance with the reorgan- ization plan approved by the United States court.
 An application for the new capital ization will be made at once to the secretary of state of Indiana
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Albany. March 1.-The surrender of certificates of stock held by the Stan dard oil company to its subsidiary cor porations and the issuance of now eer- tifcates of those companies to stock holders of the Standard oil company are taxable transfers and the state comptroller has no power to refund to the Standard oil company the face value of the stock transfer stamps az gregating $32,112, according to an opin- ion today by Attorney General Car mody.
 The attorney general holds that the distribution of stocks under tte court decree ordering the dissolution of the Standard Oil company was but an or dinary transfer and therefore subject to the regular tax.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-08
SPEAKER CLARK
 CELEBRATES HIS
 CPD BIRTHDAY

Washington, March 7.-Speaker Champ Clark today celebrated his sgd birthday anniversary and put in a strenuous 15 hours of handshaking and
 acknowledgement of congratulations. The day began with reception by
 his og office force. It was followed by demonstration on the floor of the
 house, from which the speaker, later by presentation of a huge bunch of car
 nations by the pages and messengers of the House and wound up tonight with a great mass meeting in Conven- tion hall which cheered every al1usion to the presiding officer of the House. The speaker was visibly affected by the tribute of the pages who hurried about the floor Immediately after ad journment the lads invited him to come to the House dais. There MT. Clark found more than a score of boys who had captured Representative Burnett of Alabama and induced him to make the presentation speech. Their own leader at the last moment was overcome by stage fright.
 The demonstration in the House was led off by Representative Rainey of Illinois, democrat. who eulogized the record of the speaker. He was fol- lowed by Representative Austin of Ten nessee, republican. and Former Speaker Cannon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-08
ACTIVE TRADING IN O|L STOCK
Indiana Company Increases It's Capital Stock to
 $30,000,O0O

New York, March 7,7Shares of the
 old Standard Oil company of New Jer- sey reached a record breaking price on
 the curb" today, selling at s9o each,
 a rise of 35 to 40 points over the pre- vious day and an advance of almost s200 from the price at which it was
 quoted when the United States supreme i court ordered the company dissolved. Trading today was quite active com
 prising, it was said, more than 250
 shares and there was considerable. cur iosity as to the source of the demand.
 Brokers known to be in close touch
 with the company were open buyers
 but either could not pr would not throw any light on the reasons which
 caused this security to soar to new heights
 Ever since the parent company dis inegrated into some 20 odd subsidiaries
 there have been rumors of the ripen- ing of a melon by the old New Jer-
 sey company. Credence attached to
 these rumors by reason of the fact
 that several of the constituent con cerns have already made handsome "ex- tra disbursements" No news touching upon the matter is obtainable at the company's office, where the utmost re- serve pervails.
 From 1901 to 1911 inclusive the old
 Standard oil company paid dividends
 ranging from 36 to 4S per cent, the highest rate having been paid the first year mentioned and the lowest in 1904. Dividends to be paid this year are an unknown quantity, aside from the $9 derived from subsidiaries which was declared in January.
 Today's price of the stock is much | more than double that of the lowest | reached in the panic year of 1907, when | 1t sold down to 390 on unloading by | frightened holders The Rockcfellers own considerably moro than majority | of the stock. which consists of 1,000,- 900 shares and the fortunes of that family may be said to have increased over s10O.0Oo, 900.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-08

received the news from Capt R. Amund- sen if he had been successful in at- taining the south pole, has not heard from the explorer King Haakon's state adjutant, who gave out this statement. added that should private advices arrive from Captain Amundsen it would place the King in a some what awkward position. as he might think himself unjustihed in making 1t public and thus spoil Captain Amund- sens chances of selling his story. The local newspapers, which have secured the right of publication of Captain Amundsen's narrative, also declare they have not received anything definite.
 Copenhagen, March 7.-The Social Demo- kraten publishes dispatch from Chris tiana saying that a private individual in that city has received a telegram from the Fran expedition stating that9Amundsend reached the south pole.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-08
Both Men Experienced
Mrs. Scott Incredul0us

Mrs Stott, wife of the British ex- plorer. has received no direct advices of her husbands reputed success. She said today she was unable to imagin- how Captain Emundsen would know, declaring. however. "I hope the advices are true, but at preesnt l do not dare to believe it."
 Christiana, Norway March liking Haakon of NorMly. who was to have
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-04
CHILTON

clanton, April 3.-(Special. )-F'ull, unof- ficial returns for all precincts (25 in num- ber) in this county, except in three pre- elncts as to state officers. in all three of which the vote was comparatively small, show the following results:
 Underwood, ,a742; Billingsley, TOO; Cobb, 6s3: Mitchell, 6s9; Edmonson, 729; Brown. 128; Henderson, 643; Cheney, 13l: Good brad, A: Wallace, 53S: Abercrombie, S61; Atkins, POS; Brooke, IA; Hill, 150; Price, 3S; Blackmon. 736.
 For county offices: Treasurer, Adams BPS, Kemp 556: assessor, Davis 267, Fitts 119. Parnell no, Thornton 379; tax col- ector, Cobern 103 Murphy sos. Oden 3I6, Retherford S5 superintendent of educa- ton, Roper 344, Stroek 196, Williams 3S9; commissioner. third district. Foshee 43i, Perry 4o5: commissioner. fourth district. Cox 16o. Roper 134. Graf Sims 239, J. D. Sims 353; for coroner, Young 735. For del- egates to state convention -four In num- ber1 Foshee IT, Latham 6s0. Mitchell 6S9, Mullins, 6s9; for alternate delegate to state onvention Dyer 6S0 Langston 679. Mead 676. Wood 6S4
 This Is by so per cent the largest dem ocratic primary election ever held In the county. The last primary held polled a total of 567 votes. which was then con- sidered the full strength or the party In yesterdays election, notwithstanding the fair weather, which kept many Of the farmers at home there were s84 votes boiled No election was held in two pre- cincts, which reduced the total vote more than 40: in two other precincts the vote was exceedingly light.
 The vote for congressman at large was rather peculiar affair. In some pre- cincts one man would poll the entire vote while just across the precinct line another would get the full strength.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-04

was alleged to have been wrecked draft-kiting operations with a local packing concern. involving many million pesos. w. E. Stewart of Mon treal was appointed receiver. He re- gently authorized the payment of 20 per cent of all claims against the bank
 The case has been one of great in- terest throughout the republic because of the many interests and individuals caught in the crash und because Of Hams former popularity. Many small depositors were ruinec and many bus mess concerns were crippled.
 Immediately following the failure Ham suffered from nervous strain and was for weeks under suard in a local sanitarium. He has since recovered his health. Bail was denied under the Mex lean law, pending adjustment of the banks affairs and Ham has been con- fined in Belem, Mexicos famous prison where he has been allowed special priv ileges.
 The judge announced in rendering the decision that the finding was not final but might be modified under the law on further consideration by him of argu- ments made today by attorneys for the and for the defense. SIX days was allowed for such further con- of the decis,on.
 The counts on which Ham were sen- fenced were:
 One was for obtaining money under
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-04
MARENGO

Linden, April 3.-(Special) )-The demo- cratic executive committee or Marengo convened here today and declared the official results of the election held last Monday as follows: Abercrombie 72l, Atkins 45S Brooke 2S, Hill 2S7, Price 76 For congressman from this district George W. Taylor received 1500 votes and was nominated without opposition.
 The delegates to the state convention will be w. c. Allen, R. P. Allen, W. D. Barr, w. W. Barr, J. B. Hearin, J. D. Jones, J. J. King, c. II. Miller and D. c. Moseley.
 County officers elected are these: W. Grayson, tax assessor; W. l.. Marlborough, county treasurer: ". c. Mcknight, J. s. Wilson and J. E. Aston, commissioners. J. A Beverley filed notice contesting A. A Millers election as commissioner from the southwestern district.
 A second primary was ordered to be held on Saturday, April 13, between c. S. Adams and Herbert C. Carter for tax collector. Charles Henderson defeated Cyrus B. Brown by a majority of 600 votes. John Wallace, Jr., defeated both of his opponents by a majority of 400 votes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-04
Original Dinner Party

From the New York Herald.
 A girl who Is looking for a way out of the common to entertain some of her young friends will find progressive dinner party jolly affair. There Is nothing better for helping along new acquaintances, and it also works wonders in another way-in not allowing old friends to take too exclusively with each other. Often the fun of a small enter tainment is spoiled because one or two couples spend almost the whole evening in talking to each other, neglecting every one else The young hostess has not al- ways experience enough to prevent this mistake gracefully.
 The progressive dinner party is man aged as follows: Each young man is told to take a certain girl to dinner, as al any dinner party. The places at table are shown by the usual cards with names During the first course they sit in these places, but as the plates are being chang ed each man takes the place of the next one to the right Cor lefp. This is repeated after each course, the change being. all ways in the same direction. The girls do not move. so young men have an opportunity to talk to each girl.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-04
QUESTION WILSON
 0NEVERGLADE DEAL

Washington, April 3.-James Wilson. Secretary of Agriculture. told the House committee on expenditures in his department today that the original excerpt of Major Wright's report on the everglades was not given out with his (Wilson's) consent. The excerpt taken from the body was used for ad- vertising purposes in Florida.
 Secretary Wilson declared the de- partment had not made a complete in vestigaton of the everglades project on any of the features covered in the reports which are in controversy MT. Wilson said he wrote Governor Gill; christ of Florida authorizing the pub lication of parts of his letter in re- lation to the everglades. He was ask ed to repudiate the excerpt of the re- port sent to the governor but he said it was still valuable as far as it was useful
 MT. Wilson's appearance was in an
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-04
COOSA

Rockford April 3.-(Special I-Hender- son and Abercrombie carried Coosa by handsome maiorities. The following is the vote in the county ticket: Tax as- sessor, F. L. Boyette 6656, F. l.. Waites 406, H. G. Newell had no opposition for tax collector; county treasurer, J. A. Brown 123, F. L Callowaya122, Elias Lind say 2l9. o. C. Mccain 9S, R. M. Murchi- son 9O2 M l.. White 2S0; superintendent of education, Jeff Sox 795, James Weld 21S: commissioner, second district, w. T. Lesley; fourth district, ]. l.. Parker. There are three beats yet to hear from.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-04
FIRST MOTOR LINER BU|LTBY DENMARK Queen Louise Is Wealthiest Queen in the Whole
 of Europe

Copenhagen, April 3-(SpecaL) )-To Denmark belongs the credit of sending to sea the first motor liner. The Selandia, full sized ocean going cargo and pas senger boat was built in Copenhagen and has started on voyage to Bangkok, Siam and Japan, which will take her six months. On her trial trip. which has just been completed, she went to London and from thence to Antwerp, from which port she will soon take her departure for her round the world trip.
 Her tanks are filled with the cheapest grade of Romanian oil. of which 9-9-4 tons will drive her 24 hours at top speed. She can carry enough fuel for her entire voy- age out and back. Her average speed on her trial trip was 111a knots an hour.
 The Selandia, which is commanded by Captain Gabe, is manned by crew of Danish seamen When she presently leaves Antwerp she will proceed 10 Genoam and thence by way of the Suez canal to Bangkok and Japan. At Bang kol the vessel will take on board as one of her passengers the mother of the King of Siam, who will make a voyage In her to Japan and back to Bangkok. The pas senger accommodation on the Selandia, it may be added, is luxurious, if limited.
 The crown princess of Sweden G'rincess Margaret of ConnaughD has given birth to another son. Both mother and son are doing well. The new born prince has been given the name of Bertl Gustaf Oscar Carl Fugen, Duke of Haland, and will be called Bertil.
 This is her royal highness' forth child the others being Prince Augustus Adolpn- us, born April 22, 1906. Prince Sigvard Os- car, born June T. 1907; Princess Ingrid Vic- toria, born March 20, 1910.
 Queen Louise of Denmark Is the wealth fest queen of Europe. and this in spite of the fact that she comes of very humble stock. One of her ancestors was a Mile. Clary, daughter of a stockbroker of Mar seilles. This lady married M. Bernadotte, the celebrated French general who was of Sweden. Queen Louise is no lover of wealth for wealths sake, however and she has spent huge sums in various char. ities since her husband came to the throne. Her majesty is noted for her great height, and il is perhaps owing to this fact that she always dresses with the utmost simplicity. But although she is To lover of expensive dresses. her jewels are among the finest in the world She is especially proud of a wonderful collection of pearls. Both she and the King are very religious and they have set sucn a good example to their subjects by their regular attendance at divine service, that the Danish clergy seldom have to com plain of empty churches.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-04
An Inspiration
From Answers.


 He was a genius. There was no doubt about it. His hair was long, and there was dreamy, far-away look in his eyes, and he had a scheme that would make him rich-rich beyond the dreams of avarice.
 What is your scheme?" asked a friend of his seeking the secret information.
 Come to a quiet corner and I will tell you" said the long-locked one. "iTis thus It has been estimated that the common female house fly lays 20,oco eggs in a season.
 We'll" answered his friend what of that?" &F+E on tp the hen,'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-04

gress relating to his attitude and con- duct in connection with reports on the drainage of the Florida everglades He has been under fire or opposing inter- ests in Florida lands and Florida poI-
 tics. He was first attacked for per- hitting to be published in the depart- ment records advertisements and more recently because he suppressed tb. same nature of reading.
 The secretary denied any personal knowledge of intimacy with lana schemes.
 Tn this connection I want to thank Representative Clark, who brought this matter before Congress" said the sec retary "The little fellow said he nIt,an me 1 want to return the compliment and extend my pity to him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-04
GEORGE HAM IS
 GIVEN F YEARS President of the Defunct Mexico City Bank Is
 Sentenced

Mexico City, April 3.-George I. Ham, Banking company, was today sentenced to 12 years imprisonment on three counts of the indictment against him, charging misappropriation of the funds of an institution. Ham has been con- fined in the federal district prison since the failurek of the bank in January, 1910
 Tn addition Ham was sentenced to pay a fine of 100 pesos (s50o). The defense appealed
 The United States Banking company
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-04
LEE

Opelika April 3.-tSpecial)-Twelve out of 16 voting precincts in Lee county give: Brown 157, Henderson 10l1, Cheney, 724, Goodbrad 45, Wallace 599, Abercrombie 2i7. Atkins FPS, Brooke s. Hill 453. Price 32O The remaining four precincts will not materially change these figures The county officers nominated were: w. M. Bass, collector; M. M. Dunn, treasurer; George w. Simms. assessor: J. A. AL bright, superintendent of education There was no opposition except the office of collector. W. NJ. Bass polled 1007 and his opponent, w. S. Bryant of Phenix City, 415. The delegates nominated were T. D. Sanford N P. Renfro, ]. T. Tar brough, G. N. Mitcham. G. A. Hays. T. A. Whatey, R. B. Barnes, J. B. Lyons, H. NJ Wilson.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-04
BARBOUR DELEGATES

Clayton, April 3.--CSpecial.) 1.-The follow ing were elected delegates to the conven- ton in Montgomery on April 17 with one half vote each: W. s. Britt, E. H. Thom- as, J. C. Jenkins, Jake Oppenheimer Ernest Norton, A. H. Merrill, G. w. Winn, A. l.. Martin, Robert Moulthrope, Hamp Graves. G. L. Conner, J. & Williams, Jim Teal. B. c. Cox, l.. J. Clayton, C. s. Mc- Dowen, Jr, W. c. Teal, S. H. Dent. R. NJ Lee and A. H. Aston.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-04
PICKENS

Carrollton, April Especial )-unofficia returns from a majority of the beats of this county gives John w. Abercrombie, for congressman at large, a handsome ma iority over his opponents, while Hob sons majority will be in the neighbor- hood of $50. Henderson will carry the county by a safe majority, leading Brown in many beats. Nothing definite can be learned as to the other state officers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-04
FRANKLIN

Russelville, April 3.-(Special) )-The of- fcial count today gave Brown 155, Hender- son 541, John H. Wallace 571, Cheney 79, Goodbrad %. Abercrombie 304, Hill 231. At kins so, Price 76, Brooks 27. No change made in the others. Bolding was elected by four votes over Richerson for county superintendent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-04
.ABERCROMD|E WINS
 RACE OVER ATKINS
Evident That Dallas County Candidate Has Been
 Defeated

John W. Abercrombie. candidate for at large, seeps to have sus- tained his lead over Victor B. Atkins. and the odds favor him to land the plum.
 From Montgomery the report emanates that Atkins is crawling up on .Abercrom- bic and will demand the official count before yielding the victory. According to the figures obtained by The Age Herald, however, there seems to be lit tie doubt but that Abercrombie has won.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-04
PERRY

Marion, April 3.-(Special.) )-The official count in Perry county gave Underwood 900, Wilson 1 and these majorities: Hen derson 329, Wallace 462, Abercrombie 20, Underwood for Congress 972 Delegates to the convention: Eiland, Hogue, King, Phillips, Suttle and Taylor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-04
The Cutlery Family

From the Louisville Courier-Journal.
 T call 'em the cutlery family"
 Why so?''
 well. the daughter spoons. the father forks out the money and the mother knife. the other guests"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-04

faise pretenses from the Bank of Mon treal, and two alleging breach of trust In transactions with W. II. Simpson ana T. R. Crump. The remaining counts were thrown out of court.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-04
A Definifinn

From the Louisville Courier-Journal. }, What is simple definition of the term 'professive? asked a correspondsnt .Me, will do.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-04

Exceptional Mill linery Silks and Dress Goods Laces and Elm brOideries Silk and Lisle HOs- iery
 Jewelry Novelties Silk X Kid Gloves Girls and Misses Garments Novelty Neckwear
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Summer Under
 garments Mems Furnishings Boys Clothing Parasols and Um-
 brellas Books an d Sta
 tiOnery Rugs and Drapery Furniture Shoes Toilet Articles
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-04

There ought to be a large sailor collar-otherwise this is a pretty good picture of q handy little jacket for ? to ' year old lads these coolish evenings and plenty to come this summer at seashore and mountains. We have the reef CTS trimmed with collars, etc., red or choice of ? blues-$298.
 Just one feature in those All Feature Wash Suit stocks at
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-04

WOmen's X Misses
 Tailored Suits Wool Suits 7 Silk Suits
 Linen Suits Lingerie Dresses Linen Dresses Silk Dresses ChalliS Dresses Serge Dresses Spring Coats Cotton Fabrics
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We have planned in broad comprehensive way fo really feel that this store is splendidy ready We yond doubt that this is the one store in Birmingham whose organization whose service is equal 10 the de occasion crowd. We will prove that
 This store is the fountain head of supply apparel distinction achieved because we .haUe along these lines.
 So this message is repete with the story of unu men in
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-04

Glassware a n d HOusefurnishings Hair Goods Handkerchiefs Art Goods ShirtWaists Muslin Underwear COrsets
 House Garments
 and Negligees Infants and Child
 ren's Wear
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