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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-20
Received Fatal Injuries in Automobile Accident Last
 Saturday Night
ONE OF THE CITY'S
 MOST POPULAR MEN
Came to Birmingham in 1SS5-Was First County Auditor and Also Served as City Auditor-In-
 vented Accounting System

A. J. Camp, popularly known as Gus" Camp, died this morning at St. Vincent's hospital at 2.2o o'clock.
 He was surrounded at the hospital by his relatives, the family of Mir. and Mrs. John Towers, Mrs. Towers being an only sister.
 The desperateness of his condition was recognized yesterday and his friends and relatives realized that the end was only matter of few hours and it was stated last night that his life was un- doubtedly being prolonged by his excep- tional constitution
 MT. Camp sustained his fatal injuries last Saturday night when struck by the automobile of William H. Dewey near Five Points. He was crossing the street at Terrace court when MT. Deweys auto mobile. containing himself, wife and daughter, came out of Highland avenue.
 Mr. Camp attempted to dodge the car and in trying to avoid him tho car swerved in the same direction. He was struck, and sustained desperate internal injuries. His condition has been such since the accident that thorough investi- gation could not be made. It was found, however that his chest was badly crushed and it was felt that he could not survive this and the other injuries.
 From the time of the accident MT. Camp had been conscious most of the time, though there were short intervals when he lapsed into inconsistencies.
 Popular and Widely Known
 Though quiet and unostentatious MT. Camp was for years one of Birming- hams most popular and best known cit izens.
 As a Mason and prominent Shriner he had many close friends in secret or der circles and his services as pub He official in several capacities had given him an exceptionally wide acquaintance
 He followed the business of an expert accountant and when the office of county auditor was created Governor J. x. Johnston appointed MT. Camp to the posi- tion as the man best fitted to inaugurate the new work. MT. camp had for sev- eral years previously advocated a more business-lilSe system of conducting the county,s affairs. He also held the office of city auditor for a considerable period and no man has been better known among commercial concerns, many of which have depended lon him to audit their booKs and to inaugurate accounting systems.
 Invented Accounting System
 About seven years ago MT. Camp in- s.yented and patented an accounting sys- tenn known as the "Car accountants rec ord.' It is system for the use of rail- roads to enable them to keep track of all cars and is now in use in practically all of the big railroad offices of America. He had been receiving extensive royalties on this patent which, during the past few years, have given him an inde- pendent income.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-20
MORGAN DECLARES . MONEY CONTROL IS
 AN ACCESSIBILITY
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~~~~~~>~-~~~~~~~>-~~~~-- itor asked why it was not just as good for the pool In the hands of Ryan and Hartman. Witness said he could not make answer.
 But you thought it was better for you to have it?7 Untermeyer asked.
 That's the way it struck me-" Morgan answered
 The witness said that he had but a sin gle idea about the disposition of the Equitable company's holdings, saying:
 T think it should be turned over, that is, stock to the policyholders. That has always been my idea"
 You mean to sell it to the policy holders for Ss,Goo,0O0?" Untermeyer asked.
 For just the price 1 paid for it,p Mor- gan answered.
 fThen don't understand why you bought the stock Untermeyer added.
 q bought it because it was the thing to do' Morgan answered.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-20

soHNs Undertaking Co Phones ioes
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-20
No Great Turkish Victory

London, December 20-An Athens dis patch to the Daily Telegraph says that a check sustained by the Garibaldian Le- zion, whereby they lost all their officers and 400 men killed and wounded, gave rise to the rumor of a Turkish victory at Janina
 A Constantinople dispatch Wednesday reported a great victory by the Turkish troops over the Greek army at Janina on Sunday when, 1t was said, 400 Greeks were killed and 126 wounded
 The Garibaldian legion is under com mand of General Riceiotti Garibaldi who fought for Greece against Turkey in 1857. He is the son of the Italian patriot Ci- ussepe Garibaldi. He arrived at Athens on November 4, and with several hundred adherents joined the Greek forces in Albania Tn the course of several weeks, however, several officers of the Garbel- dian volunteers returned to Italy. say ing they were willing to war against Tur- key but not to oppress the Albanlans.
 The legion at it's full strength was conl- posed of about 2o00 men including volun- teers of every nationality.
 Kings Confer
 King Ferdinand of Albania had an in- terview with King George at SaloniSi. He declared that he was visiting the town as a simple tourist. Ferdinand is going to Demrhlssar, where he expects to meet King Peter of Servia.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-20
LICE LoY undertaxer. Phone. 7s.

SHAW. the undertaker. Phones ..
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TO BE NO CLASH OVER THE PARTICIPATION
 OF GREEK DELEGATES

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House-W Y Bartlett and C. NJ. Shill American Trust and Savings bank
Evening journal., 1912-11-11
RIVER MUD
HOLDS GUNNERS
Wilmington SpOrtSmen in
Danger Of Drowning
Off New Castle

Special to TEE EVENING JOURNAL.
NEW CASTLE, Nov. 1.-Two gum
ners from Wilmington who are be-
lieved to be Isaac Davis and. a man
named Thompson, had a close call
from being drowned on Saturday
morning. Peeley Carey, an employe
of the Baldt Steel plant who lives in
cabin along the river front. was
outside his cabin on Saturday morn
ing when he heard cries for help.
He lost no time in getting to
point near the sluice where he found
the two men were mired The men
We're up to their armpits in mud and
water holding onto their launch. The
men were we'll in on the fats and the
incoming tide left them in danger
our predicament.
At the time Carey wore his hip
boots and soon reached a point near
the men and threw them line He
then pulled them out of their danger
Gus position and took them to the
cabin where they changed clothing
While they we're comfortably enjoy
ing the hospitality Carey got his boat
and went after the gunners' launch
and brought it to his pier The men
having dried their clothing and par
taken Of refreshments left for their
home. They promised TO reward
Carey for saving their lives.
Carey is a pennsville man who is
I 80, 81 Ia
of the shore and it was such knowl-
edge which assisted him in saving the
men.
Mr. and Mrs. Harry w. Hushebeck
entertained a number of young people
on Saturday night, the occasion being
/ the birthday anniversary of their
| daughter Elizabeth. The young folks
spent a pleasant time playing games.
/ Those present were:
Catherine Delaney, of Chester, Sara
Shearer, Of Kirkwood; Agnes McIvor,
of Wilmington; Lillian and Elizabeth
Shearer Myra and Avis Brown, Anna
! and Cecilia Gallagher, Cecilia, Eliza
I beth and James Carlin, Francis
/ Thatcher. Marie Cannon, Elizabeth
Smith, Margaret and Catherine Duffy
! Francis Atkinson. Frank Proud, Al
bert Sbonheardt Ogram Shearer
George Tobin,
Business men are still inconyen-
fenced by the new street not being
| completed An order has been re
ccived here to ship a big box to the
west hut the eXpressman cannot COM
ply with the order as he is not al
lowed to haul over the street.
Several automobiles went over tho
street yesterday regardless of the
signs that are al the entrance. The
cars followed the trolley track par
of the way.
The tag day Of the Good win Fire
Company netted over $3.50.
In St Peters Church yesterday
morning the members Of the HOLY
Name Society received Holy Com
! munion
The Girls OF the campfire and the
Boys Scouts attended services in tbs
|, Methodist Church yesterday morning
The Rev. John l.. Johnson preach
ed a special sermon on Does Deatf
End All"
The pail bearers at the funeral o.
Mrs. Mary A. Bates on Saturday were
James D. McPike Andrew Lenoil
and Edward j. Gormley lntermen
. was made in ST. Michaels Cemeter,
, Chester
Farmers in this section are posting
trespass- notices forbidding gunner
from going on their farms. II is re
. ported ti1at there arc plenty of rab
bits but .-the farmers are determines
to have-the frst chance at the game
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1912-06-04
FAST RACE HORSES
BEING WORKED OUT

Whether horse races will be held at
the driving park track this summer
will probably be decided at the next
meeting of the Richmond Driving
park association. Already three or
four rather prominent horseman of the
city have some of their animals at the
park barns, giving them workouts in
the afternoons.
During the past week, j. c. Baker,
a well known horseman living north
OF this city, placed several of his
horses on the track. Imperial Doc"
owned by Baker, is expected to make
fair speed on the local track and in
case he does as well as is expected of
him probably will be placed on the cir
cult.
Mayor Zimmerman has two animals
at the park. BILLY Buster" one of the
mayors fastest animals, is being work
ed out every day.
George Dougan who had nine head
OF fast horses at the track last season
has placed them on an Indianapolis
track. He expects to work them on a
circuit this summer.
The track at the driving park is in
fine condition, it having been worked
over during the past month or so.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1912-06-04
LARGE MOOSE CLASS
GETS A GOAT RIDE

One of the largest classes of candi-
dates ever initiated into a secret order
OF this city was taken into the Moose
lodge last night when 46 applicants for
"Mooseship' rode the goat and were
safely unloaded inside the doors of
mystery of the order. In addition to
this large class, fifty-two applicants
will be taken into the lodge next Mon
day night. This will increase the total
membership to above 800, believed to
be the largest secret society member
ship in this city. Supreme organizer
MoHoney of Indianapolis visited the
city last evening and took part in the
initiation Of the big class of candi-
dates. He expressed himself as well
pleased with the showing of the local
lodge.
This large membership has been Sc
cured in this city in two and one-half
years, and the large number of men,
bers secured recently has resulted In
the supreme lodge giving the Rich
mond lodge a special dispensation to
take in members at reduced rates un-
til July s.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1912-06-04
HERBERT'S FAT FRIEND.
He Kept the Appointment, but Didn's
Transact Any Business.

Victor Herbert. the musician, owns
a six story house up in the seventies.
says the New York correspondent of
the Cincinnati Times Star. 1t is built
tall and narrow, like a well. Mr.. Her
bert's music room and study occupies
the entire sixth floor. and there is no
elevator. The other day one of Mr..
Herbert's acqua intances wished to see
him on a matter of business.
I'll be here until sharp noon" said
Mr.. Herbert. Then l must go to ill
an engagement. l can't wait min
ute after the hour"
Mr.. Herbert's friend is built a good
deal like an orange He makes good
deal Of fuss about plain walking. Stair
climbing is a thing he never does ex-
cept under compulsion. When he
reached Herbert's home it was just
twenty minutes of IL. The servant
telephoned up to the music room.
Tell him to come right up," said
Mr.. Herbert.
Mr.. Herbert's fat friend began climb
ing. He paused at the top of the first
flight to breathe a. little while His
PAUSE grow iouScl anu tuOIc
stoned at the top of each succeeding
flight. When he got to the sixth floor
he was just able to dab a damp hand
at Herbert and sit down in a stuffed
chair and begin to remove the evil
dences Of internal heat from his
streaming forehead. Mr.. Herbert
pulled out his watch.
Its FIVE minutes to r." he said
warningly.
His fat friend waved his hand at him
mutely and went right on doing some
of the best painting Of the current sea-
son. His well padded sides rose and
fell like hot air balloon just before
the ropes are cast Off
1.-TWO minutes" said Mr.. Herbert
"Uh, uh-ugh." said his fat friend,
feeling the veins in his neck thicken.
twelve o'clock" said Mr. Herbert,
swapping the cover of his watch.
Sorry. I must 60. Goodby."
Fifteen minutes later the wrath of
a fat man crept down six flights of
stairs. standing on each landing and
holding to the banister until his knees
stopped trembling.
'Tell-uh-uh-Victor I'll meet him
at the Lambs club" said he to Mrs,
Herbert. "Street door,"
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1912-06-04
Thunderbolts.

Thunderbolts are not completely un-
derstood- They are lightning phenom-
ena. spherical or ball lightning. They
are gaseous beyond doubt, for when
they explode with great violence no
trace of matter can be discovered.
Their color is blush, and they appear
at once. when at all. after terrific
flashes of lightning of the darting or
Elementary type. Sometimes the lu-
minous balls fall slowly. but do not
usually strike the earth. but move
horizontally as if supported by the
electrical field of force of the earth.
When they explode strong wave
moves in air in all directions. and a
penetrating odor of ozone fills the ad-
jacent space. The energy of explosion
Is supposed to be that utilized In the
formation of oxygen into the ozone by
the lightning. knowledge Of the cause
and real nature Of thunderbolts il
meager. They are more plentiful at
sea than over land.-New York Ameri-
can.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1912-06-04
Society Of Poisoners.

Arsenic has perhaps been more fire.
quently used than any other poison for
criminal purposes. 1t has been proved
Identical with the wonderful elixir
of the seventeenth century. when
secret poisoning became so frequent in
Italy. Then young widows were
abundant in Rome. and most Of the
unhappy marriages were speedily dis
solved by the death of the husband A
secret society of young matrons was
discovered. which met at the house of
La Spara, reputed witch. who sup.
piled them with a slow. tasteless. col
orless poison. carefully calculated to
kill husband in just the time that
suited the purchaser. La Spara and
thirteen of her companions were
hanged. large number Of the culprits
were whipped half naked through the
streets Of Rome, while others Of the
highest rank escaped with heavy fines
and Punishment.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1912-06-04
The TheQterS

The first appearance yesterday aft
ernoon and evening of the stock COM
pany which is to remain indefinitely
at the Murray, made an excellent i'm
preston upon the patrons of that
house.
These players are superior of their
class and presented an interesting
and effective play of the romantic
sort called Mother and Son" which
dealt with Partisan life and whose
plot is concerned with the develop
ment of character rather than with in
yolved action.
The cast was we'll balanced the in.
depreciation of the role OF the heroine
if the play could be said TO have a
heroine-a former conspicuous mem.
Der of the demi-monde who was at
the time of the development of the
play living a life of respectability as
the aunt OF Captain Daniel" who was
really her son and whose marriage to
young girl was opposed when this
fact was discovered, by Miss Mary
Frost, being very we'll done. Miss
Frost, indeed, preserved the theatric
verities with as much finesse as some
of her more celebrated confreres on
the boards.
Mr.. Lewis as Captain Daniel" gave
discriminating performance, uniting
ed with exaggeration and the other
members of the company displayed a
dramatic acumen not usually expected
from theatrical aggregations of this
class.
Miss Flora Frost of impressive
stage presence, as the aunt of Captain
Deniel's sweetheart, Edward wolsott,
the possessor of a voice of consider
able timbre as the former lover of
the mother" and Edward Williams
in the part OF the father of the girl.
added to the success of the principals.
The company was at some disad.
vantage on account of the late arrival
of their scenic effects and were, there
fore, unable to put on The Tender
foot" until the end of the week.
E. G. w.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1912-06-04
Coal and the Arts.

An intimate connection between coal
and the arts is seen in the career OF
Thomas Brittou. the celebrated "mu.
sical small coal man." Over his coal
shop In Jerusalem passage, Clerken.
well. he established in 1878 a musical
club. where every Thursday for nearly
forty years was held a concert. at
which Handel and all the greatest mu.
sicians OF the day performed To S
love OF music Britton joined a knowl
edge of photography. which brought
him into contact with Harley. earl of
Oxford. and other collectors But he
continued until his death in TIA to
sell coal in the streets of London and
would frequently join his noble pa.
irons on book hunting expedition at
tired in his blue smock and with the
coal sack he had been carrying all day
over his arm.-London Chronicle.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1912-06-04
WATER WORKS
PROPOSAL UP

Attorneys A. NJ. Gardner and H. U.
Johnson this afternoon conferred with
the board of public works concerning
the water works contract proposal, re-
Gently prepared by the two attorneys,
acting for the city. The city proposes
to have the new water works contract
modelled after the proposal contract
The board of works first considered
the time limit for the contract, which
was left blank in the section of the
proposal covering this feature, and on
the advice of the attorneys decided it
should be 25 years.
The Richmond City Water Works
company, which will bid for the new
contract, now claims that under the
terms of the contract which it now
holds, and which will expire next Oc-
tober, it has a perpetual franchise for
the use Of the streets of the city, as
no time limit for the use of the streets
was stipulated in the contract the
company now operates under.
Attorneys for the city argued with
the board that If the new contract was
made for a period of twenty-five years
it was probable the Richmond City
Water Works company would waive
its claim to a perpetual franchise in
the event it is the successful bidder
for the new contract
The period of time the contract shall
be effective is set forth in section one
Of the proposal. Before going to
press this afternoon the board had ap-
proved Of sections 2, 8, 4, 5, 6, and s.,
all of which have to do with the use
of the streets.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1912-06-04
Not Accustomed to Princes.

An English paper tells this story
about Oliver Wendell Holmes When
in England in 1886 he was at a great
reception in London. He sat quietly In
a corner. feeling little faint, and, OBJ
serving refreshments in the distance,
he turned to an elederiy man. whom
he supposed to be butler or something
OF that kind. and asked for bottle of
soda water. The supposed servant
brought the soda with great alacrity
and remarked: II am very glad to
meet you. DR.. Holmes am Prince
Christian
The autocrat of the breakfast table
was naturally taken aback. but quickly
recovered himself and said: Dear me.
/ have not had much acquaintance
with princes-at least not enough to
distinguish them from walters at
glance"
After that the genial poet soon be
came the center of a circle of royal
people. whom he entertained for heurk
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1912-06-04
He Got There.

He Got There.
A New England bishop was on his
way one winter day to fill an episcopal
appointment in the lumber country
when he ran into a old fashioned
Maine blizzard. He had dozen miles
before him when it burst. and he was
travelling in an old fashioned noun
tain stage drawn by two wiry horses.
They fought about six miles bravely,
and then it began to look hopeless.
The driver and the bishop were won
dering how they and the horses would
live through the night when there
came a whoop In few moments six
husky lumberjacks mounted on six
northern Maine horses came up to
them through the swirl.
well, bishop" said the leader. I'VE
was bound you should get through to
that meeting il we could help you"
The good bishop was deeply touched
at this show of religious zeal and trib-
ute to him and his cause and SO ex-
pressed himself.
YES" replied the man, "we'n get
you through. You see. we was paid
yesterday, and the boys has made up
a thunderin' big pool on whether er
not you'd git there. We boys has got
whole months pay on your end.
You'll git there"
He did. and he got half the pool for
a new schoolhouse.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1912-06-04
REDS WIN AGAIN.

!, BROOKLYN, N. T., June 4.-Brook-
yn made triple play against Cincin-
I1aA yesterday. but lost the game, Z to
-. The play came in the eighth in
tIdng. when. with the bases full, Mitch
)en drove to Tooley, forcing Bescher at
tho plate. Miller made blur" to
throw to second, drawing Marsans to-
ward the plate, and the later was run
down. In the meantime. Hoblitzel took
p lot of room off second and also was
Inailed on quick throwdown. Miller
had two putouts and two assists on
the play. Phelps's thumb was broken
ldn the Afth inning by foul tip.
Batteries-Benton and Mclean:
Kent, Knetzer, Stack and Phelps and
miller.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1912-06-04
A FUNNY SULTAN.
He Liked to Play Practical Jokes ups~-
His Invited Gussts


His Invited Gussts
We all like our little joke, and east
ern potentates have from time imme-
mortal enjoyed the reputation OF be-
ing the merriest OF monarchs- The
Moorish palace OF Sultan Abu Yakub
Yussuf at Seville-known today as the
Alcazar-contains one OF the most
elaborate practical jokes extant. When
in gay mood some important mer.
chant or notable OF Seville would re-
ceive a pressing invitation summoning
him TO the presence. In fever OF de-
lighted expectancy the fiattered guest
would don his whitest raiment and HE
him to the palace.
There he would be tremendously
conducted to the gardens and directed
up the long avenue But, alas. half
way up it he would inevitably tread
upon a moving fiagstone resting upon
a spring. and Immediately countless
fine Jets of water would gush out OF
the ground and from the surrounding
shrubbery and drench him. Amid the
ieers of the courtiers the luckless and
bedra ggled wight would beat an up-
dignified retreat Before he was al
lowed to leave the palace. however. he
was sworn to secrecy on pain of death.
At all costs nothing must make the
joke fall fiat when repeated.
The treacherous fagstone has been
removed. and today the visitor may
pass with impunity. but a peseta TO
the head gardener will usually cause
the fountains to play. Not many peo-
pie know OF their existence. however.
The water is sprayed through hun
dreds OF tiny pipes. so small as to be
almost invisible, which are placed in
the cracks between the fiagstones--
Strand Magazine.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1912-06-04
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Gin. .......2 0 o. $40 II 10 2
Brook. ....1 o o o o O 800 IL 4

Runs-Bescher. Marsans, Hoblitzel,
mitchell, Egan. Phelan, Esmond. Nor.
ian. DAILY, Smith, Daubert Left on bas-
es-Cincinnati IL: Brooklyn, 10. Two
base hits-Esmond. Benton, Wheat.
tThree-base hits-Mitchell, Smith. Sac
rihce flies-Egan, 2. Sacrifice hits
Smith. Mitchell. Benton. First base on
errors-Cincinnati. 2; Brooklyn, /.
Stolen bases-Hoblitzel, Phelan, DAILY.
Double piays-Kent to Phelps to Dau-
bert; Egan to Hoblitzel Triple play
sTooley to Miller to Smith to Hummel.
Bases on balls-Off Benton. 4; off
Kent. s.; of Knetzer. 4; or Stack, /.
Struck out--By Benton. S; by Kent, /;
by Knetzer. 1; by Stack. l. Hits-Of
Kent, 4 in 2 Is innings; of Knetzer, 8
dn % innings: OF Stack, in 2 in
nings. Umpires-Rigler and Finneran.
Time-2:10.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1912-06-04
What Did He Meant

At supper party shortly before the
production at the Duke of York's the
ater in London Of Henry Arthur Jones'
play, '.The Princess Nose," some one
said to the late Sir w. 8. Gilbert across
the table:
what do you think Of Jones' new
title, Gilbert?'
Don't know what it is" growled
Sir william.
1T is quaint to say the least" was
the reply. HE calls his piece The
Princess Nose"
"H'm," grunted Gilbert meditat.vsly:
''hope It will run"