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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-11
GOES ID NEW YORK WITH PROPOSITION SeeIy Will Submit Plans on Proposed Second Avenue
 Building

With proposition in his possession from the second avenue business men, which was mol made public last night, w. IT, seely of New York representing Henry Ives Cobb and the Whitney com pany. who propose to erect hotel or of flee building for the Second avenue busi- ness men on Second avenue and Twenty first street. left yesterday for New York city.
 t was announced that on account of the departure of Mir. Seey for New York held yesterday as scheduled. However 1t was stated by Eugene r. Enslen that the negotiations were very satisfactory and that everything looked exceptionally fine for the office building that is pro posed for that locality.
 IL was announced that proposition would be received from Mr Seely and the interests he represents immediately after he gets to New York. and that a definite agreement will be reached shortly thereafter.
 It is the conviction of business men in. terested in the negotiations that an office building at least 20 stories high will bt erected on the land which has been ops toned
 After getting proposition from the bus mess men of that section, MT Seely said he would have to go to New York to submit it before making q reply That is the nature of his errand. He Is expected to return to Birmingham soon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-11
TO RECEIVE MONEY
 FOR FAIRGROUNDS

The park commission. of which John l.. Raul is chairman, will hold a meeting within the next few days to receive do- nation for playground improvements. the proceeds of the recent Society Circus given by the Athletic club.
 No decision has been reached as to what will be done with the money, which will exceed $500, it is believed. It is said 10 be the idea of some of the members to divert the proceeds to one general play ground rathr than to scatter the small sum of money to several playgrounds. It has been further suggested, it is said to employ a playground instructor with the money. Chairman <aul will probably is- sue a call for the meeting within the next few days.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-11
AGED LOUIS FAbER COMMITS SUICIDE Shoots Himself at Home in Fountain Heights.
 III Health

Having passed his allotted three score years and ten only Sunday. Louis Faoer committed suicide yesterday afternoon at 3:SO o'clock at the home of his daughter, Mrs. J. E. Worthington, Thirteenth ave- nue and Thirteenth street, Fountain Heights.
 MT, Faber with his wife and daughter, Miss Mamie. had moved to Birmingham only about a month ago from Natchez, Miss, to make their homes with Mrs. Worthington. Mir Worthington died at his home on March l.
 At the time Mir. Faber committed sui eide he was upstairs alone His wife and daughter, Miss Mamie, were down. stairs. Mrs. Worthington had gone 10 a neighbours home. MT. Faber walked from his room to the bathroom, drew a S2 calibre pistol placed 1t to his temple and shot. Death was instantaneous.
 The reason aseribed for the deed was i'll health. It is said that he has been suf- fering greatly for the last few years with a complication of kidney troubles. Ray Davis, who lives next door, states that he was walking on the front veranda of Mrs. Worthngton's home 9o, about an hour before Mr. Faber shfg,himself and MT Faber told him that 1he was feeling worse than he. had felt for several weeks He stated that he could scarcely get his breath.
 MT Faber isea native Frenchman hay : ing moved to this country in his early youth. For many years the home of hlnl- self and his family has been in Natchez, Miss. He Is survived by his wife anl two daughters, Mrs Worthington and Miss Mamie Faben
 The remains will be sent his morning to Natchez by the Johns Undertaking company for interment
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-11
GEORGIA TECH BOYS
 ARE VISITING PLANTS
Will Write Graduating Theses on the Big Industries Visited in
 Birmingham

Professor Kell of the chair of metalur- gical engineering of the Georgia Poly technic institute is in Birmingham with large party of members of the senior class of that institution. The young men were brought here to see some of the big industrial plants, including the steel plant, the Semet-Solvay plant and the Birmingham Railway, Light and Power companys power station.
 The members of the graduating class will write their graduating theses on the plants they are now inspecting. The seniors are divided into two parties and among those who arrived yesterday are Messrs. McCarty Loeb, Hall. Stivers and Barrett.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-11
A SPECIAL TRAIN
 FOR CAMP HARDEE

It was announced here yesterday by the Southern Railway company that a special train for Camp Hardee, United Confederate Veterans. and the other camps of this district would leave Bir- minsham for the Macon reunion May at o'clock a. m.
 The train will be operated a spe- cial, and will be composed of standard Pullman cars, steel equipment, and the latest diners in the service. Great prepa- rations are being made by the Southern to please the members of the camp that selected that route as the official one to the reunion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-11

H. Baugh of the Birmingham Baseball club. who spoke very encouragingly or local prospects along baseball lines He told of the trophy offered by the club for the city having the largest attend ance at the opening game and told of fthe advertisement received for Birming- ham by the Chamber of Commerce back ing the ball club in effort to get out a winning crowd al the opening game today. The meeting displayed great deal of enthusiasm in Mr. BauEh's re- marks.
 J. l.. Criswell of the Herring Hall Mar win Safe company of Hamilton. O.. made a few remarks indorsing the action of the meeting in approving the appointment of a subscriptions Investigating commit tee and told of the great work accom- plished by the Chicago committee. Mir Criswel also made the formal bow of the safe company. establishing office in Birmingham. oscar Turner, chairman of the excursion committee boosted the ! ball game in a short talk and called for a large attendance. The special cars
 will be a the Chamber of Commerce
 building today at 2.30 o'clock and vii
 carry the Roofing club to the ball grounds | where a special section has been reserved 1 for them.
 1 The first number of the Ginger snap.
 the Chamber of Commerce weekly paper was distributed at the luncheon and rs- ceived great deal of ble com ment. It contains news of interest tc members of the chamber and will be
 prhlished every Wednesday from now on The next luncheon will he held next
 Nednesdav noon and the topic and speak
 CTS will be announced in few days.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-11
PLANNING CAMPAIGN AGAINST
 BIRMINGHAM SMOKE NUISANCE

The Chamber of Commerce commit tee on the abatement of smoke and other nusances met at o'clock yesterday after noon in the Chamber of Commerce build ing for the purpose of starting a cam paign toward arousing interest and pub lie sentiment against smoke conditions in Birmingham. The committee consists of Chairman T. D. Parke, J. A Yates, J. NJ. Dewberry and A. R. Dearborn.
 The members of the committee are unanimous in the declaration that noth- ing can be dcne in the matter unless puo- lie sentiment is aroused, and their ef- forts will be to that end. They will at- tempt to interest manufacturers in the matter of smoke abatement, and will try
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-11
 BONNYMAN WAS IN TOWN YESTERDAY

Alex Bonnyman, general manager of the Atlanta, Birmingham and Atlantic railroad was in Birmingham yesterday on regular inspection trip for his conn pany While here he looked over the physical condition of the Atlanta, Bir- mingham and Atlantic properties. Ac- companied by w. A. Winburn, superln- tendent. Mir Bonnyma,, left for Atlanta yesterday afternoon.
 He said that the management was en- gagged in improving the physical condi- tions from time to time and that during the summer 1t was probable that a con- siderable amount of work of great value. but of no considerable public interest," would be done.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-11
BORUM MADE HIS BOND VERY QUICKLY Well Known Jeweler Was Not Confined in County
 Jail as Reported

Thomas L. Borum. the well known watchmaker and jeweler who was arrest ed Tuesday in connection with the Ab- bolt diamonds case, was not confined in jail as reported MT. Borum's bond was fixed at $1oOO, and this he made within very brief time after the papers were served upon him.
 The charge against Mir. Borum was re- ceiving stolen property, and while he prefers not to go into details at this time, he says he knows his friends will realize the absGrdity of the charge. Mir. Borum has lived in Birmingham more than % years, and is especially well known in secret order circles of this city.
 Many friends called upon him yesterday to express their regret over his difficulty.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-11
Building Permits

Building Inspector W. O. Mathews is- sued the following permits yesterday morning:
 $l20O-To x. Hamb1ugh for a brick ad- dtion on a building in the West End at the corner of Poplar and Tuscaloosa avenue
 Ss6i0--To II. B. Gray for nine one story frame buildings at North Third avenue and Mortimer street.
 Sl7s0-To L. s. Selman for one story frame building at 1539 Cotton avenue, West End
 s1520-To l.. s. Seman for a one story frame building at l5o9 Cotton avenue. West End.
 sI5-@To l.. s. Seman for one story frame building at 15lS Cotton avenue. West End
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-11
TO GIVE SMOKER AT
 UNIVERSITY CLUB

A smoker, which arrangements indicate will be interesting and enjoyable has been announced for the University club tonight The time is o'clock, refresh ments will be served and the notice con- cludes with the suggestian: "Nuff sed."
 r,,o s,,,oI,ars e-iyan " the Ifniversitv club are as rule presided over by one of the prominent members of that organ ization, and speeches are made by various members who are interested in the pro- gress of the club. The affair tonight will not be any exception. A large crowd is anticipated and big time is believed to be in store for those attending.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-11
Sure Way to Remove
 Freckles and Eruptions
{ From Fashion Record ,

Some women have skin of such tex ture they occasionally are annoyed by the sudden appearance of freckles. slight eruptions or fine lines. At such times if one will procure an ounce of common mercolized wax. apply this before retiring, like cold cream. she can easily overcome the trouble. When the wax is washed off next morning. flaky skin particles come with it. The entire cuticle Is removed in this way in about a week. with all it's defects. No bleach could so completely remove every freckle or blemish. The new surface Is smooth. clear. fresh looking. No pain or inconvenience accompanies this simple treatment
 In ca SC of wrinkles which sink be- meath the outer skin. solution of sax oiite. 1 oz., dissolved in X pint witch hazel. makes an effective face bath.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-11

and have them install modern smoke con sumers.
 They decided to wage a campaign to interest constructors of buildings and see that he consumers are installed at the beginning: to see contractors, build CTS and architects and get things ia . Vorable to the enforcement of an ordi- nance in regard to smeke.
 The committee will rate charge of enc of the Wednesday noon luncheons in the near future, at which time they will have one of the best engineers in the city discuss the matter from an economical view, and one of the best physicians give the health side of inc question.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-11
Marriage Licenses

The following marriage licenses were issued yesterday at the probate office: Richard Ii. Mcintosh of Birmingham to Miss Rosa Whedon Bains.
 Thomas McMillan of Bicknel. Ind. to Mrs. sarah Brodie.
 ]. G. Norton Of Sayreton to Miss F. Josephine Vandiver.
 David F.. McCiurg of Dayton, O., to Miss Magdalena Bube.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-11
True Courtesy

From the New York Times.
 There goes the poitest hobo in New York said the genial-looking man. "Oh, I don't know; they're all polite enough when it comes to that said his coni- panion. "I never gave nickel to tramp in my life without receiving a thank you '"
 "Oh. thank you's' don't count" said the genial man. My man has risen far above thank yous. handed him a quarter the other day and he invited ms to come in and have drink with him. That is what | call true courtesy.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-11
Tussey Goes to Brunswick

The transfer of J. A. Tussey. terminal trainmaster Of the Atlanta. Birmingham m and Atlantic. located in Birmingham to the same position at Brunswick was an- uounced in Birmingham yesterday. The transfer will take place during the next few days II Is understood that l. w. Rouzer, agent al Bessemer, will be named to succeed MT. Tussey, although nothing official has been given out.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-11

The great aviation meet, automobile show and races commence at the Ala bana State fair grounds on Monday at ? o'clock although the gates will be thrown open at noon under the auspices of the Business Mems leagne and diree- tion of the Berger Aviation company. Eight of the worlds foremost aviators Will be seen each day, and they all fly under the Stars and Stripes with the eN- ception of M George Mestach of Paris. There will oe flying every day from Monday to Saturday inclusive, from , O clock until 5, and mary elous work is looked for from the distinguished coterie of sky pilots. The aviators competing are Oscar Brindley, in Wright biplane; Paul Peck, in Columbia biplane; Eugene Heth in Wright biplane; James J. Ward, in Curtis biplane; Louise Mitchell, in Wright biplane; L. W. Bonney in Wright biplane; Fred Schneider, in Schneider bi- rlane. and George Mestach. in Borel monoplane. There are eight aviators and seven machines.
 Contest and Points
 The work of the Berger aviations will be very rovel ard embrace diversified ging a minute. There will be points for the best time for three laps around the field and for one lap around the course, points for aviators doing work as fol- lows:
 For aviator whose speed exceeds that made by any other aviator made on any course in the world. Points for the great est altitude will also be recorded and con sidered. There are to be altitude dura- tion longest time in the air, distance tthe greatest number of times around track during day), slow laps. getaways, accuracy Oanding in specified spoD, and dropping make-believe bombs. The events and novel features will be announ,e ed from the judges stand. as we'll as the re- suits. Nappis orchestra band will fur. nshe music.
 For Monday, April 15
 10 mile auto race class 2-C-Birst prize, $40 and cup; second prize sc; third. SD. 25 mile race, class D-First prize, Sl5O and cup; second prize, s75; third prize, s25, Aviation events:
 to 2:3O D. m.-Half hourly distance. to 3;so p. m.-Half hourly altitude
 3.3G to 4 p. m.-Half hourly distance. to 4;90 D. m.-Half hourly altitude. 4;30 to , D. m.-Passenger carrying.
 During the afternoon thrilling cross country flight by Birmingham newspa per writers with Berger aviator as follows: Charles H. Mandy. Age-Herald; oscar Y. Hunt Ledger; Dan N. Ruhin, News.
 Tuesday, April 16
 10 nile auto race, Class 2-C-First prize. $2l end cup; second prize, $iO third prize. 50.
 15 mile. race, class D-First prize sloo and cup; second prize. sso third prize, se5. Aviation:
 10 2:So D. m.-Distance.
 2:30 to 3 D. m.-Altitude
 to 3;30 D. m.-Passenger carrying.
 S:50 to D. m.-Grand speed.
 1 to D. m.-Grand altitude.
 Races between aeroplanes and autos an- rounced from judges stand Beginning and ending of contests signalled from judges stand.
 Wednesday, April F
 Automobile mile race, class .. 2.C-First prize, S15 and cup; second prize, sl0: third prize. S5.
 15 mile race, class D-I'irst rrize, slOO and cup, second prize, $50; third prize, S2s. Aviation
 to 2:S0 D. n.-Spiral glides. dips
 2;30 to D. m.-Aerial evolutions.
 to 3:3t D. m.-Passenger carrying.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-11
Lewis Investigation Rescinded

Columbus, O., April lO.-By large vote the action by which Attorney Lewis. q negro, was invited to speak before it, was rescnded by Delegate Bowdle of Cincin- natl today at meeting of the Bar as- na,i foda vat meetin gof the Bar as- sociation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-11
COMMITTEE WILL HAVE SUPERVISION OF CITY'S CHARITY Proposition IndOrsed at Luncheon of Chamber
 of Commerce MIR. BABE EXPLAINS
 WORK IN CHICAGO Good Attendance In Spite of Rain. Baugh Speaks on Baseball Pros pects-The Chamber Weekly
 Makes Appearance

At some time in the near future
 President John w. Sibley of the Bir- mingham Chamber of Commerce will appoint a committee to have complete supervision over the various charity soliciting institutions in the city. Every institution and organization of this
 kind will be subjected to strict in vestigation and those meeting the
 standards set by the committee will be given cards of indorsement. All persons will thus be warned not to give money
 or aid of any kind to any representa-
 tive of any charity organization unless
 the indorsement card from this com
 mittee is presented.
 In spite of the rain, a large crowd of business men were present at the second weekly luncheon of the ad- visory council of the Chamber of Com
 merce yesterday noon at the Golden
 Lion cafe in the Brown Marx building. An excellent luncheon was served, at
 the conclusion of which Sterling A.
 Wood, acting as chairman in the ab- senee of $. J. Bowie, introduced J. B. | Babb as the speaker. The regular pro- gramme consisted of speeches by j. n.
 Moore and w. M. McGrath, but these gentlemen were unable to attend the
 meeting.
 MT. Wood explained that the topic
 for discussion was the advisability and
 necessity for establishing d subscrip-
 tions Investigating committee to look
 into the work of charitable institutions
 of the city
 1 MT. Babb said: The question: of a
 subscriptions Investigating committee is
 a business proposition, pure and simple. II Is not question of associated chari- ties. It is not the purpose of the pro- posed committee to investigate the the
 ology of religion of any institution
 dealing with charity. but 1t Is 10 see that every dollar expended by the busi-
 ness men of the city for charitable purposes reaches the right spot and does it's full duty"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-11
Shot Cotton 11hc in Atlanta

Atlanta. April lO--spot cotton sold here today for 11i4c per pound. This is the highest price for the season. The ad- vance is attributed 10 a demand for the rest of the 1911 crop, the result of tAe floods and continued poor weather.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-11
Steel Statistics

New York, April 1o.-Announcement was tion today that the thrilled tonnage on Its books March 31 totaled 5,30i,s41 sons against 5,45i,2D0 tons on February 2y.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-11
BANKS CLOSE SATURDAY

All local banks which are members of the Birmingham Clearing House asso-
 citation will be closed all day Saturday. At the last session of the Alabama leg islature Jefferson's birthday was made a legal holiday in Alabama. This year it falls upon Saturday, probably the bus
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-11
Let us write your
 Casualty Risks

We can cover anything in that line of insurance.
 Our resources give you abso- lute protection.
 And we do not believe in de- layed settlements.
 Look up the ''Interstate' man in your town. If you live in the Birming- ham district you can give the business to any recognized insurance agent or broker, and we will allow him full commission.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-11

"BIRNINGHAM SPECIAL" THE NEW YORK TRAIN,
 VIA SOUTHERN RAILWAY, s LEAVES v;3O 4. Ms t.hsa
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-11

1t can be shown that sanitation cost about s3G5.000 per year For q population of l50.0JO this means an expenditure of about cent per day for each individual, and this sun. is well within the means of any tropical country"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-11
Work in Chicago

Perhaps the best way to get at the matter is to give an example of the work done in Chicago by subscriptions investigating commmittee. On January II, 1911, a committee was organized to inves- tigate and report on the merits and in tegrity of Chicago's philanthropic institu- tons, numbering several hundred, and dealing with every phase of need from founding hospitals 10 homes for aged, all constantly appealing for funds to the bone, olence of the city. Having acquired the necessary data the committee is now issuing cards of indorsement 10 those or ganizations meeting certain fundamental requirements involving financial and social accounting
 NIr Babb gave statistics on the work done in Chicago that he said proved the great benefit of the committee and the amount of work il did for civic better ment. Out of all of the charitable or ganizations in the city only 70 completely fulfilled the requirements and were en- titled to the committed indorsement card Many others were found more or less perfect. while several fraudulent so- licitors were sentenced to 100 days in jail. Another group of solicitors for questionable charity were prevented from soliciting funds on the streets during Christmas week
 "There are about 70 charitable organ izations in Birmingham, explained Mr. Babb, "and it is merely a question Of whether you think the time is ripe for the establishment of such committee ana whether you favor such a move. We tried this in Birmingham several years ago and discovered that the time was not ripe for the movement. 1 believe 1t Is the right time now, though, for the city IS growing There are derelcts here that must be taken care of, and if we don care for them somebody else has to.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-11

lest banking day of the week and threatens to cause considerable incon- yenience.
 Officers of the Clearing House make he request that pay rolls and other matters be attended 10 on Friday or even earlier in the week, because no business can be transacted on Saturday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-11
Duties of Com mittee

Mr. Rabb explained the duties of the proposed committee, how. the accounts should be audited by public accountants, how methods employed in raising funds should be approved by the committee and how it should prevent duplication Of ef- fort among the different organizations. In ending he read from the Chicago Com merce a paper published by the Chicago chamber of commerce: No business men in Chicago need he cheated out Of a single dollar for fraudulent charity if he will first send the solicitor to the or flee of the committee for an indorsement card. Any person having an indorsement card has been carefully investigated by the committee, and there Is no doubt bur what the money donated to him Will go directly to fill some worthy purpose
 Along the lines of fraudulent solicitors Mir Babb spoke of the sometimes eN- cessive fee charged by a solicitor, some times amounting to 70 per cent of the to- tal amount subscribed The committee would see that that sort of charity was abandoned and that the whole amount reached the proper place. he said.
 A motion was made at the luncheon thaf it be the sense of the meeting to spprove the appontment of subscrip- tions investigating committee. The mo- ton was unanimously adopted and Pres ident Sibley will so be informed.
 Baseball Prospects
 At the conclusion of the committee discussion Chairman Wood introduced F..
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-11
aseball Prospects

At the conclusion of the committee Chairman Wood introduced k
Norwich bulletin., 1912-08-08

of Weekspaug were callers in town Saturday.
 Mir. and Mrs Charles Colby and child of Pittsburgh, Pa, are enjoying an automobile trip to Stonington.
 w. H. Lawton of Worcester is the guest of his sister for the week.