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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-07-03
GOVERNOR O'NEAL
INVITED TO GEORGIA
Conference of Governors of
Cotton Growing States
Called for July II

Montgomery, July 2.-lSpecial. )-Gover-
nor O'Neal has received an invitation
from Gov. Joseph M. Brown of Georgia,
inviting him to attend a conference of
governors of the cotton growing states
for the purpose of considering and either
condernning or approving the plan of the
Southern States Cotton corporation for
marketing cotton grown in the south,
which willsbe held in Atlanta on July IA
The chief executive of Alabama is urged
to be present in person, but that II he
finds this impossible to send to the confer
ence some accredited agent.
In addition TO the invitation from Gov
ernor Brown an urgent request that he
attend the conference was sent to Gov
ernor O'Neal by George Dole Wadley.
president of the Southern States Cotton
corporation, of Macon, Ca. President
Wadley declares that the meeting will be
held at the earnest appeal of some 300 or
500 citizens of Georgia, and the chief
matter under consideration will be the
question of marketing the cotton grown in
the south.
IF the governors will meet and investi-
gate, and, If satisfactory, indorse the
movement said President Wadley, this
action will result in prompt organization.
and the south can and will sell its cotton
at value that will secure profits ON the
cost of production.
THE present go errors of these states
will have reasoi 20 congratulate them
selves on having launched the greatest
peaceful revolution of history, and hav-
ing done more for their constituents than
any set of officers ever having held Of
fee"
The letters from Governor Brown and
President Wadley will be referred to Gov
ernor ONeal upon his return from the
Baltimore convention. If the governor
cannot attend he will name some one to
represent him at the conference. as the
proposition is believed to be one that will
appeal to all the cotton growers of this
state.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-07-03
STRELITZ MUST FACE
TRIAL IN FRISCO

governors office Tuesday granted reauisi-
ton papers for the return to San Fran
cisco of B. H. Strelitz, alias B. III. Phil
lips who is wanted In that city on the
charge of having embezzled 5000 or more
from a wholesale concern. In which he
had been employed as bookkeeper. Strelitz
was arrested in Birmingham. having been
traced to that city from Atlanta.
Requisition papers were issued at the
request of Detective Sergeant William r.
Proll of the San Francisco police de-
partment. who presented letter from
Chief Of Police George ii. Bodeker OF
Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-07-03
GO ABROAD TO
GET EVIDENCE

New York, July among the pas
sengers booked on the outward liner
Mauretania today were the members of
a commission authorized by the federal
district court to take testimony in Eng
ernment's prosecutions for Relating
against George w. Sheldon & Co.. for
warders of Chicago. the Lehigh Valley
and Baltimore and Ohio railroads. and
others. Besides counsel for the several
defendants the party included United
States Attorney Ii. A. Wise and Special
Examiner George Zengerie.
The commission Will return about
August "a and at ,the trial of the de-
PENDANTS the evidence taken abroad
will be read to the jury in the cases
to which IL applies.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-07-03

AS upon the wings of an evening the
news spread yesterday among local
railway employees Maj. w. A. Moody
is dead"
That simple announcement caused a
hush in every railroad office in this
city for In every one the venerable man
ager of the demu'rage bureau was
known. OF all the men here engaged
in traffic problems none Was better
known or more highly regarded than
the courtly Major Moody
One can never forget, though the
wide world be roamed the greeting of
Major Moody: "Ah young man. Good
morning. hope you are well, sir. Yes
sir, l am, and l thank you. 1t is
fine day for the game And the Barons
will win, am sure, sir
There was always a CHEEKY greeting
to those who knew the major, whether
in the old office on Morris avenue or
in the-new Chambed OF Commerce build
ing His cheerfulness even under the
suffering brought on by i'll health was
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-07-03
HOUSE PASSES
THE ARMY BILL

Washington, July 2.-The House today
again passed the army appropriation bill
in the same form as last February before
the Senate amendments brought 1t under
veto of President Taft.
The amendments affecting the general
staff of the army, one of which would
have legislated its chief. Maj. Gen. Leon
ard Wood, out Of office and the provision
for a commission to decide upon the
number and location of army posts were
left out.
Representatives Prince and Mann OF
Illinois and Kahn of California led In
opposition to the measure. They con-
tended that the bill still contained much
legislation Objectionable to the President.
Former Speaker Cannon warned the
House that the President might again
veto the bill.
The measure was passed without roll
call.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-07-03
WATER METER AGENTS
SUBMIT ESTIMATES
Gadsden Council Spends Several Hours
in Discussion and Consideration
of the Various Bids

Gadsden, July 2.-tSpecial.)-At meet
ing OF the city council last night there
were present representatives from seven
manufacturers of water meters to sub
NIT bids for these instruments wanted
by the city. There were all sorts of me-
tiers on display and at great variety OF
prices. but after several hours of discus
sion and consideration it was deemed
impossible to make selection at the
time and a committee was named that
will meet and decide on the merits Of
the various bids and make selection of
the meter to be adopted by the city
w. T. Croft. the 1o-year-old son of John
Allen Croft. a negro, was shot and killed
this afternoon by another negro boy about
his own age with rife. The boys had
the gun and in quarrel between them
the Parish boy secured possession OF the
slfie and killed his companion.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-07-03
DOWELL CONDUCTING
MORGAN INSTITUTE
Birmingham Man Presides Over Daily
Sessions-Miss Fields of. Iowa
Lectures at Opening Session

Hartselle, July 2.-fSpecial.)- Spright
Dowell of Birmingham is conducting the
Morgan county institute which began its
annual session, here Monday. There is a
good attendanceA about rs teachers being
enrolled. State Superintendent Willing
ham is present also.
The feature of yesterdays session was
an address by Miss Della Fields. the we'll
known educator of Iowa, whom the state
board has employed to lecture in Alabama
two weeks Miss Fields talk was intense
ly practical and was highly enjoyed by a
large audience.
The institute will hold daily sessions
until Friday noon. The visiting teachers
were complimented with public recep-
iton at the high school building last
night.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-07-03
VETERANS CONVENE
IN TUSCALOOSA
Annual Meeting Monday
Well Attended
LIBRARY CAMPAIGN
Lengthy Petition Presented Commits
sioners by Citizens Asking Fran
chise Be Granted Ice Com
pany for Car Line

Tuscaloosa, July Especial -Notwith-
standing the very threatening weather, the
annual meeting of the Confederate vet
Grams was largely attended. there being
81 members present yesterday. The busl-
ness session resulted in the election of the
following officers:
A. F. Prince commander; II. A. Parrish,
first lieutenant commander; George Little.
second lieutenant commander; Z. N. Q.
Snow, third lieutenant commander; ]. r.
Kennedy, secretary; Dr. John Little.
treasurer; A. B. C. Nichols. surgeon; ].
H Ryan. adjutant; S. C. Weatherford.
commissary; ]. NJ. Ward, quartermaster;
T. B. Whatley, chaplain.
After the business was dispensed with
the veterans marched TO the city hall,
where substantial lunch was served by
the Daughters of the Confederacy, and
later A. s. VandeGraaff delivered in II
mastery style a fine, patriotic address.
Petition for Car Line
A lengthy petition signed by num-
Der of prominent citizens has been pre-
sented to the city commissioners ask
ing that the commissioners grant a
franchise to the Tuscaloosa Light and
Ice company for an electric car line.
This question has been vital one for,
some time. the Jemison company try
ing to secure a franchise but with a
20-year light extension which the COM
mission declines to grant. 1t is be-
lieved that If the company secures the
franchise and extension that it will
only be a question of a short time when
Tuscaloosa will have the much needed
electric car system.
Back From Baltimore
E. L. Clarkson returned last night
from Baltimore, where Ire has been at
tending the democratic convention.
Public Library Campaign
An active and vigorous campaign has
been started in Tuscaloosa in the in
terest of public library. Rooms have
been secured in the Y. NJ c. A. build
ing and funds and books are being
solicited by a committee composed of
members of the social committee of the
Men and Religion movement,
Summering in New York
A party consisting of Tom Garner
and mother. Mrs. Sue Garner, Mrs. w.
f. Fits and daughter Miss Mary Emily,
Mrs. Festus Fits and daughter Miss
Anna Lee, left today for Chautauqua.
N. Y, where they will spend the sum-
mer. Later a number of other Tus-
caloosans will join the party at this
popular resort.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-07-03
AGED RESIDENT OF.
MORGAN COUNTY DIES

Lacon. July 2.--(SpeciaL)-Mrs Eliza
beth Jones. mother of A. J. Jones, and
sister of the late Richard Penn, died at
an early hour last night at the residence
of her son, A. ]. Jones. Mrs. Jones was
in her seth year, and until recently was
able to be up and about. Funeral SER
vices were held today at the home, and
burial took place at the family burying
ground near the old homestead.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-07-03
MONTGOMERY WILL
SPEND QUIET FOURTH

Montgomery. July 2-tSpecial.) -AIont-
gomery is preparing for safe and sane
Fourth of July. Present indications point
to the fact that the day will bes one OF
the auietest of the year. The chief at
fractions and amusement features will
center about the parks of the city, which
will doubtless be crowded throughout the
day.
No excursions have been scheduled for
the day, and the only baseball game will
be one between two local teams. Alto
gether IT is anticipated that the day Will
be as quiet as any in the year, thought 1t
is anticipated that pleasme-seekers will
find plenty Of amusement and enter
tainment at the parks.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-07-03
SMALL BATTLE
\ IN CHINATOWN

New York. JulS "A regiment Of
policemen secured Chinatown for sew
eral hours today in an attempt to ar
rest a party OF orientals who made a
murderous attack on several of their
countrymen asleep on the roof of a
Doyer street tenement, early this morn
ing. Nearly so shots were fired by the
attacking party. all of whom escaped
There was only one casulty, a Tong
leader named Chu Fong receiving bull
fatal.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-07-03
M'VEAGH TO ISSUE
POSTAL BONDS

Washington. July 2.-Secretary Nc
yeagh today prepared to issue S54S60 in
postal savings bonds 20 depositors In the
postal banks who wish to convert their
savings into 20 year 2la per cent bonds.
The new Issue is the third of the series
and will bring the total savings bonds
outstanding up TO sf.s1l140 II Is esti-
mated the total postal savings deposits
have reached S20,Oc0,000.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-07-03
Shooting at Florida 4

Florala. July ESPECIALLY Leslie
Moss shot his brother-in-law, Jasper
Hucl<aba. here this afternoon. Both
men are said to have beeen drinking.
No definite cause of the trouble has
been found Huckabas mother and
sister were holding him when he was
shot. Moss is in jail.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-07-03
SUMMER CONCERTS
BEGIN TOMORROW
Given by Nappi's Band Under the
Auspices of the Music
Study Club

Nappis band viii begin the series of
summer condrts under the auspices of
the Music Study club tomorrow night at
Capitol park.
A band of 20 pieces has been engaged
to play daily, but in celebration of the
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-07-03

Fourth of July the band will be aug
mented to % pieces Signor Nappi had a
rehearsal yesterday. and fine pro-
gramme is promised. The concert will
last from until 10 o'clock.
All the concerts Will take place In Capt.
toll park at night, except on Sundays
when they will begin at p. m.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-07-03
To Ratify Platform

New York. July 2--The republican ticket
and platform adopted at Chicago Will be
ratified by New York republicans at a
meeting to be held tonight at the re-
publican club
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-07-03
ITEMS OF INTEREST IN
AND AROUND CALERA

Calera, July 2.-(special.)-Mrs Mary
Moore of DRY Valley died last week
after a long illness of paralysis. She
is survived by five sons and three
daughters
John r. Dyke. formerly of Column
biana, died at the home Of his son,
near here Sunday night. His remains
will be taken to Columbiana today for
interment.
Heavy rains continue to fall here
and crops are getting In serious con-
FditiOn.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-07-03
Youthful Relations

Rochester. N. r.. July Baby girls
were born to Mrs. Charles Wright and her
daughter. Mrs. Benjamin Abel. within six
hours Of one another last night
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-01-12
LUTHER LEAGUE
HOLD ELECTION
Committees Are Named
Plan for a Lecture.

At the annual meeting OF the Sem
ior Luther League, of Grace English
Lutheran church held at the church
last night, the election of officers
took place. At this time the office
OF a second vice president and an en-
tertainment committee was also
added.
Rev. Robert l.. Schlotter, pastor,
as head of the church. is the presi-
dent of the league. Howard Rooms,
the first vice president, acted as
temporary chairman of the meeting.
The new officers OF the league are
as follows: Rev. Robert S~chlotter,
president; Howard Rooms, first
vice president; Miss Anna Manke,
recording secretary; Miss Grace
.Raudenbush, corresponding secre-
Htary. The office af treasurer was
left open to appointment by the
church council, when a general
treasurer for all societies OF the
church Will be named.
1t was also decided to have a rally
and public lecture some time the
latter part OF the month. The COM
mittees named at this time are as
follows: Program. Misses Matilda
Jensen, Elfreda Nelson and Ella
Kidd; altar. Misses Augusta Sand
back, Elizabeth Van Deusen and
Marie Lund: entertainment, Walter
Zwoyer, chairman, and press, e. j..
Peterson.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-01-12
A Most Generous Nature.

WUnk 9eH9fUu1 NatuF4s
They had been married but = short
time, and their happiness vas ddyiiic.
Her slightess wish was law; his nler-
est whim WA gratified.
And all this on $3.50 a week.
To-day" his wee wife murmured,
Is they sat together after their even
ing meal. II aaw the Ioveliest lace cur
tains." And she sighed "Bnt / knew
you wished to economic, SO I didn't
get them"
And again she sighed.
Dearest,' no murmured fondiy,
everything you want shall be yours!
Anything Which adds to your happI-
ness. and brings gladness to your dear
eyes; anything that lightens your do
nestle cares. my darling, and gilds
the lowering clouds; anything which
borders the thorny path of duty with
sweet. fragrant flowers. and appeals
to your noble. aesthetic nature. you
shall have. my loved one; you must
have II, ifs--aDd his voice broke a
littls with the stress of emotlon--sif
1t doesn't cost more than eighteen
peneeta-London TitsBits.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-01-12
Costly picture In Lumber Room.

A picture estimated to be worth
$4,000, which for so many years was
hidden away In a lumber room at st.
MaTy's hall. Coventry, has just been
restored and put In e place OF honor
In st. Mary's hall.
Owing to damp and an accumulation
Of dust and dirt. the picture had be-
come so defaced that the corporation
OF Coventry had decided to aell It II
they could get $s76 for It. But Messrs,
Ized & CO.. : L.ordon trrn Ct ptstuTS
r~estorers we're ut werk upon the pic.
lures In st. Maryss hall. and ons sof
their experts recognized It as = rnas-
tsrpiece.
1t was found TO be ons OF the dfaesk
examples extant OF the work Of Jacob
Jordaens. = pupil and fellow-worker
OF Rubens. Jordaens was born In Ant
werp, M the picture was PROBABLY
painted about 1910. II ~rspressnts Bao.
chus sprinEins from his car upon see-
Ing Ariadne. The canvas Is shout
thirty feet by ten fest high. Prssent-
ed to Coventry by Edward E1lies, M.
r.. IN 1885, little value was attached
ito 1t, and It was subsequently CON
signed to the lumber DOM.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-01-12
GOOD SKETCH !
AT PROCTOR'S
S. Miller Kent Clever Actor
animals Please.

An act that is a real headliner Is
to be seen at Proctor's theatre tor
day, namely s. Miller Kent, one OF
New York's favorite stars, In a ciev-
or comedy dramatic sketch by Clyde
Fitch, entitled ''The Real o." A
doctors office Is where che scene Is
laid, the real doctor is out of town;
a gang of thieves get wind of this
and prepare to rob the place. Mr..
Kent and his clever company should
be seen to be appreciated.
Next on the program was Those
-Four Boys. This act went big for
everyone enjoys good singing.
Martin & Melvin, mar and wom-
an, have a bright, snappy comedy
skit, "The Messenger Boy and the
Actress
May Green, a very charming little
lady with a winseme way, q pretty
face, good voice and handsome dress
es, pleased.
Lewis Dogs and Monkeys is q
lively, entertaining animal act. The
act made a tremendous hit and was
thoroughly enjoyed.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-01-12
=
NEWS h|

+Raritan Camp, Woodmen OF the
World, will install its officers aa "a
meeting tonight In Dana hall.
Order of Owls, Nest 1,02g,
meets tonight.
One candidate received the Sec
ond degree at a meeting OF Valhaiia
Lodge No. 275. Odd Fellows, in Odd
Fellows hall last night. The install
fatron viii take place i tins next
meeting.
Members of the Marion Athletic
Club held a rehearsal for their min
strel show IN their rooms In State
Street last night.
-Pa.rolman Niels Tonnesea mofi-
fed tile street commissioner yester-
day that the carcass Of q dog which
had been killed by trolley ear was
lying on Smith street near EEng
street.
-Dr. Reynolds. OF SIS Lewis
street. reported 10 the ponee yeaser-
8ay that he aoss a ~vaaHaHaa ScaESIs
collie dog whisb slipped hls hah en-
Smith street.
A largely attended meeting IL
IBID &lAh8 TFkgsas Mns MI fmspraNe5
Order Mad Mar #&e hesn III Iezs#s
pA hNzzasm8 las4 ai8zt
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-01-12
Odd Mays Of Catching FIsl,.

The Icslanders are said at one tins
to have taught hears to jump into tbs
sea and catch seais. In China birds
do equally well, for at a signal tNsy
dive Into the lakes and bring up h ge
fish grasped In their bills. In Greece
the fishermen use branches OF pine
steeped IN pitch and i1Bhted; the in.
habitants OF Amcrgos used cypress.
leaved cedar which served when
lighted Ms a fambeau. and the Chinese
hsh IN the night with White painted
boards placed In q manner to reflect
the rays OF the moon doubly upon the
water. There attrset the fsh to tbs
boat, when tbs men cast q large nes
rad seldoIp TAIL tosdraw out consider
aba Quantities. Azsehcytes are fsshed
tor In q sIn,iisr manner.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-01-12
is AGAIN
INTERESTING WITNESS
bu Umlted Press wire.

Special By United Press Wire.
Washington, Jan. 12.-Carnegie
resumed his testimony today. A big
crowd was present. Carnegie has
drawn more spectators than any
star the committee has staged, and
Carnegie seems to enjoy his expert
ence. He abated direct questions
with philosophy and jokes the same
as he has done on the two previous
days.
Carnegie was in ~effeyerscent.
mood when he reached the commit
tee and he. tsotted about shaking
hands with the members of the com-
and acquaintance among,
the spectators, Before the iron
master took the stand today, How
ard Bridge. author of q book On the
Inside History OF the Carnegie
Steel Company" was called to iden-1
tify and place In the records por-
lions Of the books given extracts
from the books and documents of
the Carnegie firm.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-01-12
OF DEATH OF
MRS. ALFRED WHITMAN

Word was received here of the
death of the widow of Alfred Whit
man, OF Boston, the last surviving
member of the late DR.. Solomon
Andrews, for many years a promin-
ent resident and former mayor of
this city. The early years of Mrs.
Whitman's married life were spent
in or hear Boston. Since her hus-
bands death she has lived in New
York with a married daughter, Mrs.
Percival Knanth, at whose home she
died in her seventy-ninth year. The
few surviving friends of her youth
in Perth Amhoy have many pleasant
~recollections OF her and her work in
st. Prter's church and Sunday
school.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-01-12
OFFICERS OF RARITAA
LODGE ARE INSTALLED

Past Wirahipful Master John
Fritzinger at a regular communica-
tfon OF Raritan Lodge, No. 81, F.
and A. M, in It's rooms In Hobart
street last night installed the newly
elected Officers OF the lodge. ]. Il.
Stephenson was installed worship
full master to succeed Mr.. Fritzin-
ger. The other elected officers i'm
stalled are: Senior warden, T.. "
Emanual: Junior warden, Jesse
Seaman; treasurer, William Blu
chanan; secretary. George Mills,
and trustee, Peter Damgaard.
The, other officers appointed by
the woTshipful master were also IN
stalled. After the ceremonies a
collation. was served.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-01-12
2 LOCAL CASES ARE
DROPPED BY COURT
Special to the EVENING NEWS.

Special to the EVENING NEWS.
New Brunswick, Jan. lon
motion of Prosecutor Booraem, two
indictments of Perth Amboy men
were noIle pressed In court this
morning, because Of lack OF EVIL
'dence. The Indictment of Adam
Ramponi for assault upon Henry
Weber, and that of Anton Gadek
for Illegal sale or liquor, were the
two bills squashed.
The trial OF James Smith, a Perth
|AHboy barber accused OF thefts was
set down for next Wednesday.
Judge DAILY today In Orphans
Court confirmed the sale of Rooae-
welt property by Charles Brady,
guardian of Catherine Brady, to
Junior A. Straussman, of Perth Ann
boy. The sale price was Sits.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-01-12

No school was held this afternoon
as the storm had not abaEed In Its
fury and Intensity. Ii fact, after
aerg was Increasad by the hitter
cold, which has added to The dis
comfort Of pedestrians and truck
men. There is much suffering In
this city among the poor from the
extreme cold weather and tie lack
Of food and alofhing supplies.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-01-12
MILL WORKERS CLASH
WITH POLICE RESERVES

Specia. By unsted Press Wire.
Lawrence, Mass, Jan. III
Scores were injured and many ar
rested when several thousand strtk-
ing mill workers clashed with the
police reserves here today. 1t Ia
feared between twenty thousand and
twenty-five thousand In the cotton
and wooden mills will be out before
evening. II they do not go out be-
fore then 1t is declared by the OPP
erative leaders that strike vote will
be unanimously taken at a special
meeting called for tonight.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-01-12
K OF G. GIVE
DEGREE TO II

The first degree was exempliied
on sixteen candidates by San Saliva
dor Council. Ne. 2ag. knights of
Columbus, at its meeting last night
in the rooms OF the council In the
Boynton building. Grand Knight
John Kelly, presided at this session
for the first time since his installa-
tion into the Office. All the new Of
ficers were present and took part In
the exemplideation Of the degree
work. At this business session plans
Tor a monthly dance and reception
were discussed.