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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-07
Local Data
Weather Conditions

Birmingham, May 6.--G p. m.).-An i'll defined area of low pressure overlies the great central basin and the southwest on tonight's map. It has caused general rain east of the Mississippi river, also in the northern plains states and Rocky mountain section. Heavy rains have oc- cured at several stations. At Corpus Christi 40 inches have fallen during the past A hours; at Galveston, 252> inches; at New Orleans, 1.1S inches; at Louisville, l.54 inches; at Cincinnati. IA inches. and at Raleigh 1.4S inches. Generally fair weather prevailed over the eastern slope of the Rockies and plains states, and throughout the Pacific, slope.
 Temperatures have remained practi- caly stationary over the country in gen. eral.
 In the cotton states rain was general east of the Mississippi and in Louisiana and eastern Texas. No rain has fallen in Oklahoma. Along the gulf coast west of the Mississippi very heavy rains and rather high winds prevailed but, except ing the Ohio valley, rains were light in interior sections The present sluggish movement of the storm areas and their irregular gradients will produce contin- ued unsettled weather with probably thunder showers in this section Tuesday Summary of observations made at Unit ed States weather bureau stations May 6:
 Temp ture
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-07
INTEREST DEFERRED
 BY CONSOLIDATED
Hoadley Writes Letter to
 Baltimore Trust Go.
MERGER IS EXPECTED
Interest on Bonds Is Suspended Pend ing Developments of Next Two or Three Weeks in, the
 Merger Plans

Baltimore, May 6.-(Special.) 1.-The May coupons of the Alabama Consolidated Coal and Iron company first mortgage per cent bonds have not been paid. Instead of receiving from New York the check to meet this half yearly interest the Bal timore Trust company, where the coupons are payable, got a letter from J. H. Hoad- ley, telling why the interest fund was not forthcoming.
 He explained that after consultation with Harvey Fisk & Son, who head the syndicate which will underwater the se- curities under the plan of merger with and Chairman Platten, of the merger committee, 1t had been decided to with hold this interest under the clause which gives the company 12 months in which to meet it.
 He says there is every expectation that the merger plan will be completed within the next two or three weeks and pending He holds out every promise that the in- terest charge will be met before final default can occur. In fact, some con strue the letter to mean that the interest payment will be made as soon as it is definitely determined whether or not a merger of these two southern iron corpor- ations can be effected.
 There are about $l.75o,Oo0 of the bonds held in and around Baltimore, while s500,- GOO have been placed in St. Louis. The large local holders say that no steps look ing f1rOfapfita rnp1mitfea fr nt p- tion usual in default cases will be taken until it is definitely determined that the company cannot pay this interest.
 President H. S. Matthews of the All. bama Consolidated Coal and Iror. .om pany is in the east in connection witt the affairs of his company ?. .,l no state nlent was made at the loca1 offices regard ing the Baltimore situation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-07
EVANGELIST DOING
 WONDERFUL WORK
". Thacher Preached Last Night on What Is Success? ?"-Mrs Fisher
 Charming Pianist

The evangelistic services being con- ducted by pr. J. Ernest Thacker at the South Highlands Presbyterian church are surpassing in attendance. results and blessing even the, hopes of the most sanguine. The Exquisite piano playing of Mrs. Fisher is fascinating the large congregations, and Prof. Fisher is both a wonderful soloist and great choir leader.
 Dr. Thacker is at the head of the de- partment of special evangeiistic work in the Presbyterian church in the United States and thousands have been led tc Christ through his special work during the last two years. These services are non on-denominattonal in character, and those accepting Christ are left to unite with the church of their choice.
 Rev. J. T. Plunkett, D. D., the pastor who is much beloved not only by his own people but by the entire city, is extend ing cordial invitation to every one in Birmingham to attend these services which are far reaching in their influence. Services are held daily at Il a. m. and s D. m.
 Last night pr. Thacker's text was MdttneW Zi.1. lie odNeu tuners, ftiin- self He Could Not Save!" The subject was What is Success?" on which there Is much difference of opinion. The cen turies declare that John the Baptist was success and that the shameless Herod was failure. Contemporaries called Jesus a failure2were they right? Dr. Thacker's discourse proved they were mt
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-07
ASTOR TURNS TO
 HIS OWN MOTHER

New York, May 6.-Worn out by grief over his fathers death and his efforts to cheer up his stepmother, Vincent Astor, now head of the family in America, has turned to his real mother, Mrs. Ava Willing Astor, for solace After the funeral of Col. John Jacob Astor Saturday, Vincent took Mrs. Madeline Force Astor home. He then hurried away to meet his mother. There was another meeting Sunday, and mother and son were together again today.
 Vincent Astors sister, Alice Muriel was at the family meeting. At no time during the funeral services for her father was she permitted to come in with her youthful relative in contact with members of the family. It was said by a friend to the family that an other heir is not expected until au- tumn This seems contrary to popular belief. The new Mrs Astor is in re- tirements She expects to remain at her Fifth avenue home for the ensuing weeks. It is said she will go to one of the Astor summer places with the coming of spring.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-07
PLUMBERS MEET
 AT MONTGOMERv
Two Days Session Convened Yeste
 day-Barbecue at JacksOn's Lake Today

Montgomery. May 6.-(special)-The al nual meeting of the Alabama Mast Plumbers association convened in tn city at g o'clock this morning for a tw days session. More than 100 delegat' are in attendance on the convention, Il cluding many prominent men from oth' states.
 The sessions of the association this yes will probably be the most important ev' held. as many important subjects wi come up for discussion. Among the' questions are the abolition of the publ drinking cup. the public comfort static the elimination of surface closets and general discussion of other subjects of i terest to the master plumber
 Tomorrow the visitors VIII be given barbecue at Jackson's Lake, and officel of the association for the ensuing yet will be elected on the grounds foliowir the serving of dinner.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-07
DELEGATES CHOSEN
 TO BIRMINGHAM

Pell City, May 6.-tSpecial) )-The Roose- welt supporters of this county met at the courthouse here Saturday for the pur-
 pose of electing delegates to attend the republican convention. which is to be held in Birmingham on Saturday next. The
 meeting was called to order and l.. E
 Garret was elected as temporary chair man. After the body was properly organ ized. the election of delegates was ta,en from different parts of the county were
 chosen az delegates in behalf of the Roosevelt presidential nomination.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-07
CHARGE CONVICT
 WITH KILLING

Deputy Sheriff Dave Kennybrook ar
 rived in the city last night from Ban ner mines with George Robinson, con yict, who is charged with the killing of will Curley. another negro convict
 The killing happened Sunday night. Deputy Kennybrook stated that the lon coming out Robinson is charged with taking up rock bar and hitting the other negro over the head He states also that considerable trou- |ble has been experienced by the mine officials by the Robinson negro trying
 to escape.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-07
 GOLF TOURNAMENT HERE THIS WEEK

Montgomery, May 6.-(Special)-- About 15 or 20 local golfers will go to Birmingham this week to participate in the invitation amateur golf tourna- ment, which will be held in that city on Thursday, Friday and Saturday. The local club will be represented by some of the crack players of the state and 1t is anticipated that they will capture some of the trophies to, be awarded by the Magic City club
 The following players will probably go to Birmingham for the tournament: J. Reed Sayre, John Brame, Emmet Sci bels, J. P. O'Connor. George w. Jones, Maj. ]. l. Mckinley, Temple Seibels, lC A. Petrie, William Hurter George Stuart, Dr. Olin Kirkland, Morris Bald win, Judge Gaston Gunter, James F. Hickey and w. A. Gunter, Jr.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-07
MISS EDWARDS, WHERE IS SHE?

New York, May 6.-All attempts .tS Tx the identity of Miss Eawards," a worker of Providence, F,' l.. in Broom STssst today ,yere futile, They were aimed at identifying Miss Edwards as Miss Violet Edmands, the fiancee of C. V T. Richeson. According to stories published in Boston the Miss Edwards who has been working among the chil- dren in the Bowery mission, is none other than Miss Violet Edmands, fiancee of the Rev. Clarence V. T. Richeson, the minister sentenced to be executed in May for the murder of Miss Avis Linnell
 All efforts to obtain any information regarding Miss Edwards" at the mis- Sion were pet with the curt reply, Do not annoy us." Persons who knew Miss Edmands and who were shown photo- graphs of Miss Violet Edmands declared the likeness between the two was strik- ing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-07
ADAMS ATTACKS
 PARTY LEADERS

Chicago, May 6.-In an address before the Society of Anthropology here last night, Charles Frederick Adams of New York, attacked the political leaders of the present day. characterizing them "as not the wise, the learned, the good, the studious, or the esteemed of their fellow men" but the opposite.
 He declared there will be no real dem- ocracy until the women are granted equal rights at the ballot box.
 I've need the service of our sisters and want their fullest consideration of our political worries" he said, the women demand righteousness and they have nev- CT compromised-hence the present day saying, We place not only our property but our religion in our names
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-07
FUND FOR FLOOD
 SUFFERERS GROWS

Montgomery, May 6--t Special )-Gov- error O'Neal has received additional contributions to the amount of s29.10 for the benefit of the Mississippi river flood sufferers, the donations having come from several places throughout the state. The contributions have been sent to A. Piatt Andrew, treasurer of the American National Red Cross at Washington, D. c. The contributions were received as follows.
 C. A. Burlington. Monroeville, $1: J. J. King and others. Consul. $15.50 A. r. and A. M lodge No. 709, Elamville, $2.
 From Robert Tyler, editor Democrat. Florala, Ala, further contributions of the people of the sister towns of Flor 'alaS Lockhart. Paxton and Lakewood, |SI0.60
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-07
STATISTICS SHOW ] PEOPLE ARE HELPED inany Interesting Facts Are . Being Revealed
INQUIRIES INCREASING
Hundreds Throughout Country Are Re. newIno Their Health Through
 Use of New Tonic

''There is one question that is put to lis more often than any other," said one of the representatives who are at the Collier Drug company for the purpose ot Introducing in Birmingham a remarkable new tonic called 'Tona Vita" and which strangely enough, I find 1t most difficult to answer. That is, why there Is so muct suffering here in Birmingham when most of 1t can be avoided by the use of proper medicine.
 The only answer I can give to this question:" continued the representative, 'is that most people do- not know, the nature of their ailments, and, therefore, do not follow the proper course. They ,<fa/to recognize the indisputable fact that . at the very lowest average 25 per cent of the sufferers in Birmingham have noth- ing more nor less than nervous debility, They or their doctors may call 1t some- thing else. but as soon as they treat themselves for that trouble they improve.
 ''Netvous debility" says the represen- tative, lis that condition of the body or any of its organs, in which the vital functions are discharged with less than normal vigor, the amount of power and activity displayed being reduced. It sim ply means that the body is dispossessed of its characteristic properties, and com bined with high state of nervousness, the modern plague, nervous debility. is pro- duced. The body is then in state of 1anguor and decline
 The following symptoms are charac- teristic of this trouble: Lassitude, ner- vousness, sleeplessness. timidity, depres- sion of spirits, little vitality, cold feet, poor circulation, weak back, headache. poor digestion, stomach and bowel trou- tles. depression and despondency.
 These are unmistakable indications of nervous debility. and there are thousands here in Birmingham who suffer from this trouble.
 !" 'Tona Vita will act in such cases like a true specific. From the moment the medicine is taken improvement is rapid.
 The "Tona Vita introductory sale is now heinz conducted at the store of the Collier Drug Co.,. 1O9-111 North Twentieth street. where the representatives can be seen any day from 9 a. m. to D. m.
 While we are meeting callers each day now and hundreds of debilitated peo- ple are regainng their health through our medicine there are thousands more whom we want to reach before we leave Bir- mingham If all the men and women who are struggling along depressed in mind and body by nervous debility, un- able to get any real enjoyment out of living, Would only take the time to come in and talk to us, we would bring a tremendous amount of happiness to the people of this city. There Is little real Tleasure in life for an individual who feels continually worn out. Positively the very first dose of g our tonic benefits a man or woman in this condition"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-07
Apollinaris Water has been used

Apolinaris Water has been used for some 30 years on all our Steamers.
 It gives us pleasure to be able to state that Apolinaris Water has met with ever growing popularity as a refreshing beverage, with Passengers using our Steamers; we have proof of that in the growing consumption, which last year reached the figure of about 2O0.00o bottles.
 We do not hesitate to recommend Apollinaris Water as a wholesome and refreshing drink and we beg to add that we have always been promptly supplied by you.
 THE NORTH GERMAN LLOYD STEAM
 SHIP CO.,, Bremen.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-07
Banish Bunions,.
 Corns, callouses!
BlnG0" Brings Instant Relief l!

Get wise--get Bingo. Stop "Ouch"-ing when people walk on your feet-don't have a corn or bunion to stand on! Tisn't necessary. Make bee-line for the drug store--this very minute--ask the man for Bingo. Take it home-put 1t on--say "Bingo"-pains take wings immediately.
 The BinEo ways the latest way--the safest, easiest, quickest way Touch a drop or two to a corn-bingo--it begins
 to shrink and shrivel. Entire corn loosens comes out--root Included without hitch or hindrance--withOut aid of knife. gimlet or cuss words. Blessed relief. Now slip on your small est shoes-go your way rejoicing, Your druggist has Bingoor will get t if he hasn't.
 Otherwise send the price 25c to Deunispn Pharmacal Co.,. Ill No Dearborn St. Chicago H., and get it
 direct prepaid Sold in this city by Collier Drug Co.,.
 l09 goth Street. N
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-07
MARCH ID BE SOLD TODA' Price Has Been Put Yer Low in Order to Insure
 Wide Circulation

The Underwood march will go sale today. It will be retailed at half dozen places at 10 cents per cor
 The price was made very low in o der that everybody might buy and SCI to friends throughout the United State Another object was that the marc through great circulation,-nigh becon so well known that the boys wou whistle the tune.
 The march is catchy bit of mus pleasing to the ear. It was compos' by Caroline Westmoreland Bowman, local woman. and was first published The Age-Herald and copyrighted the paper. .l.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-07
Weather Forecast

Washington, May e.-Forecast for Ala bama, Georgia, Florida, Mississippi, Louisiana, North Carolina and South Car olina, East Texas: Showers Tuesday and probably Wednesday.
 Tennessee: Showers in east, warmer and generally fair in west Tuesday; Wednesday probably fair.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-07
Steamer Floated

New Orleans. May 6.-The Germal steamer Bermuda. bound from New O| lsans to Hamburg, which went ashoI' late yesterday afternoon just outsid of South Pass at the mouth of tn Mississippi river, was floated success fully this morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-07
Frenchmen at Quebec

Quebec, P. O.. May 6.-The members of the French delegation to the Champlain tercentenary celebration arrived here to- day. They were the guests of Lieu tenant Governor Langelier and tonight were entertained at banquet by the pre- mier df the province. Sir L. Omer Gouin.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-07
STOCK CARS SENT
 TO ARMY POST

Cheyenne, Wyo, May 6-The war de- partment today ordered the Union Pa cific railroad to rush l5O stock box and flat cars to the army post at Fort Russell for use in shipping horses and equipment of the Ninth cavalry, which is awaiting orders to proceed to the Mexican border.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-07
ETOWAH VETERANS
 LEAVE FOR MACON Member of Secession Con-
 vention Is Dead WOOD IS SENTENCED Effort Will Be Made to Have Peacock
WOOD IS SENTENCED
Effort Will Be Made to Have Peacock Iron Works of Selma Removed to Gadsden-Fort Payne Plant
 May Move to Gadsden

Gadsden. May 6.-(speciaD.-A num- Der of the veterans from Camp Emma Sansom and others nearby left here this morning for Macon, Ga. to at- tend the old soldiers reunion at that place. Every year shows a falling off in the number that go to these gatherings although the nearness of the reunion city brought out more than usual this time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-07
New Coins

Washington, May GA three cent and a half-cent piece were provided! for in bill passed today by the House.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-07
Classes Do Not Mingle

Government employees are to large eA- tent organized into cooperative societies.
 Many of the associations are affiliated ! with labor unions that restrict their mem
 bership to persons engaged in a given occupation.
 In regard to industrial cooperative pro-
 duction it appears that plants owned and operated by the operatives are not uncom- mon in France In Lyons, for example the enterprise is conducted by societies composed of their own operatives, includ- ing printing and engraving, building plumbing, tailoring, weaving tanning, car pentering, paperhanging, the making or pasteboard boxes and the making of me- | tallie furniture.
 | The consular reports state that the
 French cooperative societies usually sell
 at prices which are neither higher nor 1 lower than those of private stores ana l that they have tendency to keep prices l throughout the district where they are located down to fair level as we'll as to | enhance the purity and quality of the | goods The degree of reduction in the COST of living Is almost wholly contingent
 upon the capability and the altruism of | the management of the respective dis | tricts.
 | In Belgium, the consular reports state, | a large proportion of the cooperative so-
 
 of the regular markets, allowing only | members to purchase, and have only | mnimal profits to distribute. Many so- | cieties guarantee 6 per cent dividend on all purchases and distributes all re- mairing profits to various funds for insur- | ance, pensions, strike relief indemnities, | for injuries and the like.
 Socialists Responsible l The consular reports state that the | virtual beginning of the general co-opera-
 tive movement in Belgium is said to have been due to the growth of the various | socialistic and labor parties in 1880 and | the years following The sociaistic socie- l ties are reported to have no utilization with the International Cooperative alli- ance The development of many of the agricultural cooperative societies has been aided very greatly by the clerical party the league of church societies com prising 4S0 associations.
 In the Netherlands the cooperative
 movement has had it's largest growth since 1890 The associations include do- mestic supplies, agricultural supplies, creameries, farmers loan banks, and saw | ings banks cash basis is- strictly main tained The annual dividends returned to the purchasers average between s and | 10 per cent. Arrangements are made with dentists, doctors, and merchants
 who sell goods which the society does not handle to give the society a commits sion on business done with its members. | In Denmark sales are confined to mem bers of the cooperative societies unless the latter wish to subject themselves to | taxation. The joint association of Danish cooperative societies operates numerous | factories and warehouses throughout Den
 mark At present the average dividends range from per cent to F per cent. The statement is made in the consular reports that the prices charged by private deal | CTS are kept down.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-07
HEFLIN'S EXPENSE
 ACCOUNT $4O5

Montgomery. May 6.-tSpecial)- )-The total expense account of J. Thomas Heflin in the primary of April l was s4o5 MT Heiin was nominated to succeed himseli as congressman from the Fifth district and his expense account has just beer dled in the office of the secretary of state Congressman Hefiins statement shows that he spent s250 as his assessment fee $50 for advertising in the papers, and E 1ncidentals.
 James A. Mitchell of Birmingham, can 4.date for presidential elector, had an ex pense of s30 in the primary, which wa. the Amount of his assessment fee. MT Mitchell has also filed his expense ac count with the secretary of state.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-07
Veteran Dead

William Ables, a Confederate veteran and member of the secession conven- tion at Montgomery, died at his home at Hokes Bluff on Saturday evening. MT. Ables suffered stroke of paralysis some months ago and never recovered. He was S3 years of age and had resided in this county since early boyhood, al though he was born in Tennessee. His funeral yesterday was attended by large number of relatives and friends.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-07
Proposed Industries

The Peacock Iron works of Selma have been interested in removing to this city for several years past and various at tempts have been made to bring this about. The matter is again before the Business Mems club and at a meeting tonight another effort will be made to formulate d plan by which the proposed change in location can be made. An o;ner industry seeking an entrance to Gadsden Is tfe Fowler Manufacturing company, now located at Fort Payne, and representatives of this concern will also be present at the club meeting tonight.
 Wood Sentenced
 Lon Wood, charged with violation of the prohibition laws, today plead guilty in the court of Judge Herzberg, and was .ri,- nf cix he