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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-24
COMMERCIAL STATE BANK GAINS
 PRESTIGE BY PROGRESSIVE MOVES
Handsome New Quarters Secured Capitalization Will Be
 Doubled-Prominent Citizens Added to Directorate

The recent announcement that the Commercial State bank, which was es- tablished in this city about nine years ago, would shortly increase it's capital stock from $50, 900 to $100.000 and would in addition occupy the handsome bank ing rooms in the Clark building on April l, has gained additional prestige for one of the most progressive fi- nancial institutions of the city
 The Commercial State bank has stead fly grown each year of its activity, but new blood and greater energies were infused into 1t on January 1, of the present year, when w. J. Adams. treasurer of the Business Mems league, became its president and W. T. Lathem, who was formerly with the Peoples Savings Bank and Trust company, be- came vice president.
 Mir Adams, who is president of the Adams Drug company, and also of the Birmingham Suburban Realty company, is one of the most widely known busi- ness men of the Magic City, and an increased scope of influence and vigor was manifested as soon as he assumed the duties incumbent upon the posi- tion he now occupies
 Associated with MT Adams in the Commercial State bank is group of the leading business men of the city, each one of whom takes an active in terest in it's affairs.
 Among them. composing it's board of are Messrs. Evans J. Dunn of Dunn & Lallande, railroad contractors; r. l.. SchilnHger, capitalist; D. F. Tal- ley, M. D.; Dr. G. w. Bains, president of the Collier Drug company; George McCleery, manager of $. H. Kress com pany; w. T. Lathem, vice president Arthur R. Moody, secretary y-treasurer of the Birmingham Suburban Realty company and general manager of the Adams Drug company G. W. Yancey, attorney and president of the lngle- nook Construction company, and J. w.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-24
CANDIDATE HILL
 IS IN BIRMINGHAM

Isaac " Hill of Gadsden, candidate for congressman at large, reached Br- mingham yesterday and will remain in Jefferson county until the close of the campaign.
 T have canvassed the great majority of the counties of the state,' said he last night, and I feel confident of be- ing elected l will spend the remainder of the time before the election in Jeffer- son county. l have made a strenuous man to man campaign, and am almost ready to leave my case in the hands of the people,"
 J. Fall Roberson. member of the leg slature from St. Clair, and an ardent advocate of the election of MT. Hill. Is also in Birmingham and will remain here for several days. Prom all over the state" said he, the most glowing reports are received by the friends of MT Hill The indications are that he will receive one of the largest votes ever cast for a candidate with four op- ponents in the history of the state.'
 A. D. Pitts, representative of Dallas county in the legislature, and a candi- date for delegate from the state at large to the national democratic convention, was in Birmingham yesterday. He is member or the campaign committee of Senator V. B. Atkins, who Is a can didate for the position of congressman at large Mr. Pitts is confident that Sen ator Atkins will cross the tape well in advance of his competitors. Senator Atkins made a speech yesterday in Ath- ems in which he scored the so-called "schoolhouse" ring, in the course of which he criticised John W. Abercrombie, who is one of Atkins opponents.
 TI,o fo at la ises to continue exciting during the cur rent week. In addition to the above gem tlemen Kyle B. Price of Elba is in the race.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-24

jm candidate for the office of Treasurer of Jefferson CountI believe that Jefferson County should receive the interest its funds bank and if elected shall the County this additional the City Birmingham and every other City County operated business principles in the interest of the public.
 opposed to the fee system, and shall lend my assis- tance every reasonable movement looking it's abosent regard public office public trust and not priv ilege official authority for personal gain and if elected pledge myself honest and faithful discharge of the duties of the office solely in the interest of the County
 have been resident of this County for fifty years and hope that record for honestly sobrety and devotion to duty will justify your support.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-24

Hughes, Jr., cashier. who was superfn- tendent of the fiduciary department of the local postoffice for eight years.
 Following close upon the heels of the move which the bank will make to it's handsome new quarters on the corner of Fourth avenue and Twentieth street on the coming first an increase will be made in it's board of directors.
 Among the new directors to be elected are Gen. Louis V. Clark, ex- adjutant general of the state of Ala bama. leading insurance man and one possessed of large personal resources: Judge Hugo l.. Black. one of the most forcible attorneys of the Alabama bar, a member of the coming firm of Black & Davis, attorneys, and pr. J. w. Hughes. Sr., formerly postmaster of Birmingham.
 The new quarters of the Commercial State bank are exceptionally well fitted for banking purposes, In arrangement and protective systems being perhaps the most up to date, and at the same time the most artistic of any institu- tion in the city.
 One feature of the new building is the large and invulnerable vault in- stalled by General Clark, who owns the building. and whose name is borne by it. at the time 1t was constructed. This vault is modern in every sense and will afford a convenience to the public at large which is lacking in some quarters.
 Like Birmingham marvellous growth, founded upon it's wealth of natural re sources. the progress of the Commercial State bank is based upon it's careful, sound and conservative management, tempered with the spirit of the day, especially in its encouragement to new concerns and the multitude of the smaller industries of the district, and its recent actions. all in the nature of expansions and improvements, are sig nificant of greater development in the future.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-24
JAMES A. MITCHELL
 Attorney-At-La 621-622 1st Natl Bank Bldg. Birmingham, Ala.
March 20, 1912.

Hon. John w. Altman, City:
 Dear Sir-Repyng your favor of date, beg you that shall with pleasure give you my support in yoir for Clerk of the Criminal Court.
 It gives pleasure to say that during your term Register Chancery you naugated several needed reforms in that oce and your administration noted for the and system with which you kept the records and duced the business
 that it is your purpose to print and distribute docket of all in the Criminal Court where the de- feadants out bond, to prevent far possi b the unnecessary foetures of appearance bonds That in judgment badly needed reform in that office and will in itself of the evil effects of the fee of that court. Yours truly,
 (Signed) JAMES A. MITCHELL.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-24
A. LATADY Attorney-At
Steiner Building
Birmingham, Ala., March 20th, 1912


 John W. Altman, Esq., City
 Dear SrRepyng your letter relative to your candi- dacy for the office of Clerk of the Criminal Court of Jefferson County Alabama guess the letter must have been sent by member of your committee by of the at taches of the office who did know that had already given you personal of upport but to make douby beg leave confirm hereby already given you, and may without fear of impeachment of flat tey. that long and favor se acquaintance with the eff which you conducted the office of Register Chancery in Jefferson County justes my unqualified ap oval of your candidacy The office of Register could been discharged efficiently than discharged by and of the popular in the conduct of in the Court have become popular through the ampcaon and extension of them which prompt and impartial duet of the office inspired.
 With continued assurances of highest regard and the best wishes for your success am, Dear Sir,
 Your very humble servant,
 (Signed) A. LATADY
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-24
Judge William E. Fort For Senior Judge of the Criminal Court

TO THE PEOPLE OF JEFFERSON COUNTY:
 serious condition of afas has arisen ill this County, and the situation demands prompt trials and firm, mpar violations of the law innocent justice requires speedy trials If they guilty, the public welfare is promoted by trial before the evidence grows stale the witnesses be- scattered. If elected Senior Judge of the Criminal Court will deavor to give the public prompt trial of and the on of utmost powers for the protection of the people against lawlessness and crime.
 Two years ago, when engaged in trying cases as Senior Judge of the Criminal Court campaign was majority of 336 out of total vote of 1922 in that election.
 When the bench, I did my utmost to uphold the law and to administer justice imparaly The Criminal Court belongs to the people and gladly submit to them my record Judge and would appreciate the active support of all who desire improved conditions It is estimated that there 100 lawyers practieng in Birmingham and while value highly the support of the members of the legal fraternity have not asked lawyers who have practice in the Criminal Court to my campaign ndorse my candidacy for Judge.
 The Judges in the Criminal Court must in the discharge of ther duties all the people, without fear favor have tired to keep hands free from embarrassing ob gatons so that best service to the people. will appreciate the opportunity of advancing the of justice as Senior Judge of the Criminal Court While cannot a would be grateful for strong vote of con dence from the people of this County and will try them we'll
 Sincerely yours,
 VIM. E. FORT
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-24
PAY LAST TRIBUTE
 TO HEROES OF THE HISTORIC MAINE
CONTINUED FROM PAGE n

of dirge and slow-timed funeral marches. Along the way the silence, more impressive than cheers, greeted them.
 One by one the collins were lifted bys reverent hands from the gun car riages and borne to the open graves that yawned on a rain-swept hill over looking the Potomac river. In the cen ter of the waiting graves stood the old anchor of the Maine It's iron shank bore a plate inscribed: "U. s. Maine, blown up February 15, 1898. Here lie the remains of 163 men of the Maine's crew, brought from Havana, Cuba, and renterred at Arlington, December 2S. 1S99."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-24
Letters From Chancellor Alfred H. Benners, the Honorabes E. H. Cabaniss, A. Latady and James A. Mitchell As to Qualifications,
 Etc., of John W. Altman
ALFRED H. BENNERS
 Chancellor Northwestern Chancery Division of Alabama At Chambers BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA
ALFRED H. BENNERS
John ". Altman, EsQ.,
March 18th, 1912

John w. Anan
 Dear Sr-Answerng your letter of this date take pleas saying that you my Register Chancery here from Feb 1905 Jan. 1912 During that time the volume of busi of the increased from less than 50 filed year. 450 year and opnon the chief of the in your fidelity and diligence the discharge of your official duties, found you uniformly fair and just to all and you showed faculty the proper discharge of the duties of the office superior to that of any other Register whom have known shall feel duty tovoe for for Clerk of the Criminal Court because of these facts and because you have my voe by the which your duties per formed as Register, under Your friend,
 (Sgned) ALFRED H. BENNERS
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-24

of the Huron county infirmary are dead today from asphyxiation. Seven others were overcome but are recovering.
 IL is supposed that the gas supply went out during the night hs a result of gas failure and later came on.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-24
OFFICE HOLDERS
 NOT DISQUALIFIED

Washington. March 23.-A decision by President Taft that federal office holders may act as delegates to conventions was made public today by the civil service commission
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-24
Birmingham, Ala, Feb. 18th, 1912
Mr. Jno. W. Altman, City.

MT. Jno. W. Altman, City.
 Dear Sr- in receipt of your letter of the 10th inst requesting my support of your candidacy for Clerk of the Criminal Court and pleasure to that pec to vote for and sincerely hope that will be elected In opnon made the best Register in Chancery that have known and that the best that could be afforded of your fitness for the place that you seeking It gives pleasure this much for because have long wanted say it. You have need therefore of competency for the office that seeking With best wishes for your and assuring you of my willingness to assist you in any way can am,
 Yours very truly,
 (Signed) k. H. CABANISS.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-24
Deaths and Funerals
Mrs. Jack X. Thomas

Funeral services over the remains of Mrs. Anna Thomas. wife of Jack K. Thomas of Pratt City, who died March 20, will be held this afternoon at 2:30 o'clock from the Methodist church at Pratt City 1nterment will be made in Hilltop cemetery.
 All the Welsh singers of the Birming- ham district are requested to meet Prof. Stephen Allsopp at the Methodist church there this afternoon for the purpose of singing in the choir at the funeral ser vices.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-24
Mrs. Dicy Cargo

The remains of Mrs. Dicy Cargo who died at Boyles Friday afternoon at 4;So o'clock, were sent to Garden City yes terday afternoon by Lige Loy for inter- ment She is survived by her husband, B. Cargo, and two children.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-11-19
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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-11-19
DEATHS

into rest Mondsy:
November IS. 1912. MRS MokLlE
RUFF MAYER. rel!ct OF Philip
Mayer.
Funeral from the residence of her
sisters, Misses Run. 23as Grove Ave.
nue.. WEDNESDAY. November -
Hour to be announced later In
terment In Hollywood.
TINsLEY-Died. at her late residence.
slS West Clay Street. Sunday. Mo-
vembsr II. at 1880 P: NJ. NARY f.
TINsLEY. relict Of John F. Tinsiey.
Funeral notice later.
wooDFIELD.-Died. at the residence
OF her husband. 22I North Twenty
WOO fi5sf:. a MlSS,t sovenSsr
Is. at go O'Clock A. n.
Funeral from her late residence
THIS TUESDAY. November 10. at
o'clock p. NJ Interment Rivervie"
washington. D. C. papers pleas.
copy.
November IS; At
p. NJ. after a brief illness. ]: Ed
WARD GARRISON. in the thirty
fourth year OF his age:
Funeral services WEDNESDAY at
IL A. NJ from the residence OF ms
brother in Jaw. J. NJ Spence. II.
at lakewood
TINsLEY-Died Saturday. Novemeer
!s. az his hems: Baltimore Nd: DE;
ALEXANDER TiNSLEf. re vas -
years old and had been IN 1aiiins
health for some years.
DR.. Tinsley was born In YORK
County, virginia, and was the son
of the late Thomas Garland IinsIes
over County. Virginia He wss edu-
Gated at william and Mary College.
Virginia.. and studied medicine at
the University OF virstnia ana .ne
on his eraduation from New Yori
University he was appoinsed res,1ens
SURGEON TO the BROOKLYN City Hos.
pital. a, the outbreak OF the CivA
tsehed 20 the United states Coast
survey. Resigning from the govern
ment service he entered the Confeder.
aoe Army and was assigned 70 hospitai
duty at Yorktown s and ss,H ana no.-
pital. near the close Of the war ne
wa placed in charge OF the sick
and wounded Union soldiers AZ f'c"-
mond. ~
ticed medicine in York County. VIZ
Einia. ana shepherdstowu. W. w.
coYninR 20 Baltimore about thirty
seven years ago. Were he precsssec,
his profession until his retirement
Dr.. Tinsley married Miss Dare
Paran. Of shepherdstown. He 1eaveS
the Following children: A. L. Iins-
lev ana Miss II. g. Tinsley. Of bel-
timore. and R. r. Tinsley enc xrs.
Carey Coale, Of New York One
brother, James q. Tinsley. OF Rich
mond. Va, also survives
November ls, e bis
residence. 80 west Main. THOS -
CAVPBEiL. He leaves. bes3des nis
wife. two some. r. Losss Campbell
Harry L c.mpS.ll; and three e. I,ii-
sSeinhia. Mrs. C. q. Wallace. OF
Paleish, y. G.. and Mrs Herbert J.
Walsh.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-11-19

.,o sacrament Of the Lord supper
.S,x,h That we request the presiu
,,., hisbop to appoint Rev. James Ian
~ Ir As superintendent OF the A"',
Saloon League Of Virginia, ana rev
n N,a,isrer as general secfetaI! VI
,ha .n,t-Saloon League Of Virginia.
Respectfully submitted.
JAMES CANNON. 1f-
r. II. BENNETT.
"W. A CHRISTIAN,
IS. c. HATCRER,
1T. Men. SIMPSON.
"E. 7. DADMUN.
go. H. VINCENT.
,o,;on was made that the repo.'
he adopted. and pending the
Nv cannon and others addresse ~
conference. Speaking TO the 'ep =.
Dr cannon urge the enactment "a
.rains, il as the quickest way 10 SNp
-rsss the ,iauor trafic. and tnat ~
80, sna.;on is a force for gooo IN
chi. work.. It is not sufncient- nv
a-eusd tina, jus. as 1t is necessary ~
n,otec. individuals and society asas
no murder and assault by the enact
,,e,, Of law, SO 1t Is necessary 10 p'O
t.ct individuals and society asAus.
,bs ,;ouor traffic in the same waS-
argued, also. that the peopie
e;nia have the right TO express men
selves on the question OF
prohibition by the ballot
The last point which DR. cannon en-
phasized was that the people OF
rinia should give special ca.e " .ne
selection OF the men who WILL Eep'e
sent them in the House and IN Tue
S.n.,e In the next Legislature OF VIZ
x.nia- IN view OF the consideration 20
Se given to the question involved IN
the resolution presented
CuanSmOusiy Adopted
~ NcAuster and Richard Fergu-
CON also spoke to the report The
: vote on the report was then taken, and
the report was accepted unanimously
| on motion. a message OF syTnpatn!
was ordered TO be sent TO b!sh2p r.
=. Hoss in the name OF the CONFER
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-11-19

the son OF Eudora aud E. c. Garrison:
and Is survived by two orothers ana
three sisters-M Walden. Richafd H-'
Vaughan and Mrs. ]. NJ spence.
Mr. Garrison was an active member
OF the Richmond Grays prior 20 the
Spanish American War. ano aur.ns
ond Virginia Regiment. The funeraI
with take place tomorrow morning At
4 o'clock from the home Of his broth
-r-ln-law. J. N. Spence; the inter
terry.
Two Reee.t Deaths.
Especial to The Times-Dispetch.l
/. Heathsvilie. Va, November IS
After a long illness s. b Hardwsck
lied at his home. Federal HILL" near
xin.ale. on Friday. He. 10 survived
.y his wife and several children
Mrs. George Allison died at her
aome. near Sharps. Saturday afternoon
Of tuberculosis. She 10 survived by
her husband and several children
Miss Emily Margaret Miller.
,snec.al 70 The Times-Dispatch.]
winchester. Va. November IS
stricken with paralysis late last night.
Miss Emily Margaret Miller. eighty
ave wears old. and daughter OF the iate
.odfrey and Catherine Schultz Miller.
died about daybreak without resainins
righteousness. One brother. Dr. God
Grew l. Miller. and two sister.
Mia NJ Green and Miss S'dney ".
Miller. all of Winchester. survive one
ga. a member OF Grace Luthesan
church for more than seventy-hss
years.
Mrn Msrxaret G. He1Fy.
w,nchester. va. November IS
Mr., Margaret catherin Henry. eighty
nine years old. died at the nome %
her daughter. Mrs.. Mary Haines. Woo"
Of George Henry Haines. after . nnser-
ing Illness.
Especial 20 The Times- DispSten
Fredericksburg. Va. November L.
James 81. Coates. q wei kncw H. csfy.
died last evening at his home nsss'
sS,er = lingering Illness, aged sevensys
eight years. He was q memoSs -.
Company c. Thirtie.h virstnis H Cxn
ment and served tnIon ~ n0 on. .on. one
ana two sreat-grandch!idren-
urs, ,. r. Eaals.
rspeciai to The Times DtsDstch.!
Fredericksbure. va Nove -
home in stafford County. near HAITI
-ooS Church. after . lingering ninsss
~ consumption. aged twenty"
years. and 10 survived by her nvsoS"o'
80 chsSd her mother and one sister.
A. ID. Rsgera, u.
A telegram from Westminster yesser.
a.r ssrorts the death Of Asa Douglass
rogers. IT., in Manila, PhiIspp.nrec .n- a.
ands. MI Rogers was the son OF ~ X
year, employed In this city IN the Oh
~ - ~. United states marshal ana
Who I:yeo now In PetersSvrg ...a
The cabiegrsm 20 c;ss =: the result
30 S,sur,es received In IN antomoess
sec;dent Nr. RogerA who vas VIZ
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-11-19

ere,aa whether the Dulgaraans were
ssSSssnr any progress in taking the
- BAT Il was certain from survey
Srex IL several main roads tha& one
Sssk. were not retreAting. A miAsA<y
49, o. one OF the great power
S-o8o the statement tha& attaches wee
- nsrmitted 30 witness much OF tne
E~sSs~ - ne ~ something OF yee-
Ssrsnys artillery duel In which he de.
k.anSe& the Bulgarians nred badly Iney
S~oneGa about 500 shells on . oeste,s
49, Inn. ana failed 10 injure a ansis
-. o. gun. The attache exp.eS
- epinson that the Turks wou'o NOV"
-. ainA snceessfully.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-11-19
OBITUARY

ME-. Philip Mayer.
Mrs. Aoliie Ruff Mayer. widow OF
neral viii take place tomorrow from
the residence Of her sisters. the Misses
Ruff. 1905 Grove Avenue. Interment
will be made in Hollywood Cemetery.
Mrs. John F. Tinsley.
Mrs. Mar e. Tinsiey. widow Of John
F. Tinsley. died Sunday night at her
home, GIG West Clay Street
Mrs Minnie c. woodAeld.
Mrs Minnie Clarke Woodfield died
early yesterday morning at her home.
ze1 North Twenty-sixth Street The
funeral will take place this afternoon
at 3 o'clock from the residence. In
terment will be made in Riverview
TAsnas r. CanobelL
Thomas p. Campbell. OF 80 West
Main Street, died suddenly at his home
last night at IL o'clock For many
years he was a member OK the CITY
at the time the City Hall was built
He came home from business yester,
day afternoon In seemingly good
health, and after talking with his
family for q while. retired to his room
He was prominent In the political
life Of the city All In fraternAl circles.
He was . member OF Joppe Looee'
Masons, q Knight Templar. q Shriner.
and q me ,nen .s OF SsnS T..Ts Ga The
arrangements Tor his funeral VIII DC
announced later.
besides his wife. he leaves two sons.
T. Lewis Campbell and Harry l. camp
prank Seaton. Of Philadelphia: MRS; 9.
r. wallace. Of Raleigh, n. c.. and Mrs.
Herbert J. walsh. OF Richmond.
J~seph EAwarA Gsssssso.
Josepb Edward Garrison died yes
.serdsy after a brief Illness. He was
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-11-19

Take q backward glance
not at everything, but always
when it is a Berry Overcoat.
You've n eve r before seen
such individuality and charac-
ter in garments, and comlor'
is as pronounced as the style
For the man who favors the
Iona Overcoat here is the oes'
any tailor can offer.
In medium and short Coa,s
all that is worthy Of your at
tention or your money.
Prices SIS to $50.
sip-ons S12.6o to $2s.
Fur Coats $25 to 5000.
Raincoats Sis to $36.
Suits never so good for the
price, $l5 to $40.
A oood-dresser likes quiet
ELEGANCE in his attire from
hats to shoes.
No frills.
The best dressers find salts
faction here.