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Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1913-12-02
POSTMASTER.

Washington, D. c., Dec LIN exc
cutive session the senate has failed to
confirm the nomination of Myrtle Mel
son at Bowman; J. w. Stambaugh,
Carryington, A. l. Koehmetedt, Lang
don; w. w. Smith, Valley City;
Frank Renning, Velva.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1913-12-02
Tamrna:ny Henchmen
Are Fleeing Country
ucGuife and nasset Have
Escaped 10 Foreign
Countries
Contractor Gives Startling.
Testimony Before Whit.
mans Probe !.

New York, Dec. Madison AID.
rich, Poughkeepsie contractor,
testified at District District Attorney
Whitman's John Doe inquiry Monday
that he had been forced to give up
$500 as condition to getting his
pay from the state highway, depart:
ment for road he had completed in
Continued on Page Five.)
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1913-12-02

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DOUBLE MINE DISASTER.
Cripple Creek, Colo, Dec. I.
Eight men were caught and
entombed in a cave.in at the
6oIden Circle mine last even
ing. At the same time 4 cave
IN occurred at the Christn.an.
mine and one miner was shut
up in the main shaft. The
mines are adjoining proper
ties.
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Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1913-12-02

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". THE WEATHER. I
; Moth Dakota-1Falr Tues !
! day and Wednesday. {
South Dakota-SnoW Tues I
day; Wednesday fair. I
MiunGsota local rains or (
SHOWS Tuesday, except north !
J west portion. Wednesday fair. :
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1913-12-02

NOgales, Mex, Dec. 1.-The border
patrol here has been materially in
creased. Carranza's men are in abso-
lutte control on the Mexican side. y
row Of boundary monuments and
United States and Mexican sentry
house. marks the dividing line be.
tween the two countries The cut
herewith shows an American sentry,
a boundary monument and, in the
background, Mexican sentry box.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1913-12-02
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/ Nsw York, Dec. "a cable
gram received by District At +
torney whitman Monday an.
/ ,nounoes the arrest in Paris of
Antoinette Bonner and Joseph
erscher. <islin0er, who were
indicted by the grand jury
November IA, charged with OBJ
tanning diamonds valued at
nearly 3250, 900 10 sell on a y
conmlsaion and then pawning
thsrs
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1913-12-02
we'd 80 YEARS, ,
GETS DIVORCE

Altus, Okla, Dec. AFTER q mar
ried life of almost half a century. Mrs.
j. A. Crosby aged "a years today was
granted a divorce from ]. N. Crosby.
Sc years old. n -sSs IN <. VI 3sss
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1913-12-02

Continued on Page 81
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-09-30
TO REMODEL BRICK
PLANT AT ENSLEY
Understood Bessemer Fire
Brick Co. Will Manufac-
ture Hollow Tile

That the Bessemer Fire Brick com
pany will remodel it's plant at Ensley
and manufacture there hollow, fireproof
tile, such is used in all large build
ings, was an interesting rumor from Ems
ley yesterday. The company will be in
volved in large expense to make the
change. but it is said that no time will
be lost in making the necessary changes
for tireproof hollow tile manufacture.
The company. of which J. w. Minor is
president, was engaged in the manufac-
ture of firebrick until about three years
ago when the plant at Ensey was closed
down.
1t is said no market exists for the
brick made. Since that time there has
been more or less speculation as to what
would be the eventual use of the plant
and investment at that place.
1t Is said that workmen are even now
engaged in getting the plant shaped up
for the necessary changes which are nee
essary. The proposed changes and the
of this plant was the source of unusual
interest in Ensley yesterday.
Lewis Minor of the company in response
tc inquiries said that some work wa
being done at the E;nsley plant and that
in the course of time the plant would be
in operation. He was unwilling to say
whether tile would be made. He said
that he was not authorized to make any
statement in that connection, but would
perhaps have something to announce
during the next few days.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-09-30
FAIR OFFICERS TO
GO TO NASHVILLE
Looking for Additional En-
tries in Races-Will Visit
Montgomery Also

president Burton and Acting Secretary
Sam FowlSes of the Alabama State fair.
left last night for Nashville to attend
the Tennessee State fair, which is in
progress there this week They will spend
the day in Nashville and win leave there
tonight and go through Birmingham to
Montgomery, where they will attend the
Montgomery fair.
These trips made by the managing Of
hcers of the fair are for the purpose of
putting the finishing touches to the Ala
bama State fair in the matter of attrac-
tions. They are also after more entries
for the horse races. Already there are
more entries in the horse races than
ficers are still not satisfied The list
closes in a few days and they want to
get at least 100 entries in the open purse
races, in addition to the so entries in
the closed stake races.
Practically all of the concession space
has been sold, there being only a few
spaces left. Several of the concession
aires who have stands this year have
spoken for stands next year.
Mr.. Burton and Mr.. FowIkes expect ia
return to Birmingham Wednesday night
or Thursday morning after which Mr.
Fowlkes will remove his headquarters To
the fair grounds. The fair offices in the
Chamber of Commerce building which
We're to have been removed from the
second to the fifth floor ON the first OF
the month, may not be moved until after
the fair Mr.. Fowlkes points out that
many visitors to the city who know
where the offices are situated now may
get confused when they come for rebate
checks during the fair. Arrangements
are being completed whereby the present
offices will be maintained until after tn.
fair Is over. Jesse Burbage will be in
charge of the rebate bureau during the
| fair, while Miss Julie Bessiere Will assis
Mr.. Fowlkes at the fair grounds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-09-30
MASSEY EXPLAINS
CHARITIES WORK
AND ITS METHODS
Thinks Organization Is Well
Conducted and Deserving
of Most Cordial Pub
lie Support

Richard w Massey issued the follow
ing formal statement yesterday in re-
gard to the Birmingham Associated
Charities
II was absent from the city last week
and upon my return I find that news
paper controversy has arisen as to the
efficiency of the work being done by
the Associated Charities of Birmingham
Several weeks ago | was elected
president of the Associated Charities
which compliment I appreciated very
highly. l could not accept, much to my
regret, owing to the pressure of mani
fold interests upon my time, and l did
not want to accept the position of pres
ident unless l was situated so that !
could give the organization the time
that the Importance of the position de-
manded. AS my declination is probably
known to but few, the public in gen.
eral being under the impression that |
am president of the Associated Chari-
ties, my silence at this time might be
construed In an unfavorable manner
hence this statement
Il was one of the organizers of the
Associated Charities. and have since
been closely in touch with the work as
a director and a well wisher.
Il am sure from my observation, COW
ering a period of several years, that in
every case where assistance was asked
for it was received, the policy being to
be imposed upon in some cases, rather
than refuse assistance to the needy.
Right here let me say that there is
an erroneous impression regarding what
is meant by investigation" as applied
to the work of the Associated Charities
The purpose of investigation Is not only
to determine the worthiness of the cause
thereby excluding impostors, but prima-
rily for the purpose of formulating a
plan by which the applicant can be
placed in a position to become self-sus-
tanning. Is it not infinitely better to
secure work for the applicant for char
ity, thus enabling him to recoupe his
position as a self-sustaining member of
society, or place him in position where
he may be helped by relatives or friends,
than to simply dismiss the case-which
would be far easier for the secretary
by giving aims? Charity that only pau
perizeS is useless, as it simply has to be
repeated over and over.
fThes plan adopted by the Associated
Charities of Birmingham, of investigat-
Ing each Individual case, is inherently
sound, as evidenced by the fact that in
all of. the large cities, the Associated
Charities, or similar organizations for
charitable work. conduct investigations
along identical lines
General Secretary McGrath Is a hui
manitarian-a trained worked along char
liable and sociological lines and | con-
slider the Associated Charities fortunate
IN having at its head gentleman so
well equipped for the conduct of its
work. 1t is my opinion that the Asso-
ciated Charities is doing a noble work.
and is worthy of the confidence and
support of the public. In justice to all
concerned the preceding statements are
made
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-09-30
CITY COMMISSION TO
HEAR REPORT TODAY
Annual Budget Will Be
Based on the Figures
Submitted

Reports from every department OF tho
city will be submitted TO the city commits
sion at the meeting today and upon these
reports will he based the annual budget
upon which the commissioners will decide
probably within the next few days. Presi-
dent c. Exum stated yesterday that no
statements or parts of any of these de-
partment reports should be given circula-
tion until they had been officially received
by the commission and indorsed as up
until that time they win be unofficial and
subject to change
City Comptroller c. II. Abbott would
probably have had much of the work to
DO in preparing the estimate for the an
nual budget from the reports of the de-
partments and now that the death of his
son has taken him to Mobile 1t is prob
able the adoption of the budget will be
delayed for several days. Some of the
department reports were ready yester-
day. but others will not be completed
until this morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-09-30
BUYS RIGHT TO SELL
PICKLES AT THE FAIR
Queer Concessions Are Frequently
Disposed 0f-Exclusive Privileges
of Serving Oysters ON Half Shell

Selling concessions for a big fair like
the Alabama State Fair may seem a
Ftrictly commercial proposition, but
there are some things which occur in
khe sale of the spaces which relieves the
nonotony.
There are many concessions sold which
cause a laugh. Many novel ''privi-
feges' are sold but one dis
posed of by the Alabama State Fair last
week caps the climax One man bought
the exclusive right to sell dill pickles
'during the 10 days of the fair and
Seemed anxious to get it,
Another man came to the conclusion
fhat the succulent bivalve would also
Find an anxious market at the fair
grounds, SO he opened up negotiations
k,r the exclusive privilege of selling
sters on the half shall at the fair
lthis is the first time in the history of
he Alabama State Fair that the right
o sell these two eatables has been pur-
chased.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-09-30
OTHER DEPREDATIONS ON
NEW BUILDINGS REPORTED

ham Trust and Savings bank annex
which was only recently completed.
The usual tactics employed in vent
ing dlsfavor upon the builders of new
structures here has excited the vari-
GUS persons interested. It Is stated
that a sweeping investigation will be
made 1t is said that several other
apartment houses and new buildings
have been recently entered by unknown
persons and treated in like manner
as the Clarke and Gillespy buildings.
While no official announcement has
been made it is said on excellent au-
thority that all the Jobs so maltreated
were in charge of non-union workmen.
The police. 1t is understood, have
been asked to begin an inquiry into
the situation here and to adequately Y
protect unfinished building from such
mistreatment
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-09-30
JUDGE AbERNETHY
DISCHARGES AGEE
AFTER ARGUMENTS
Holds That State Failed to
Make Out Case-Charged
With Attempted
Bribery

| st hold the defendant not guilty and
he is discharged" said Judge II. b.
Abernethy of the court of common
pleas yesterday afternoon at the con-
clusion of the closing argument of
| Col. P. G. Bowman. counsel for the
state, in the case of w. c. Agee. chair
man of the excise commission, charged
with attempting to bribe witness.
The preliminary hearing was COM
menced Saturday when the evidence
in the case was submitted to the court.
An adjournment was had until yester-
day afternoon when the case was ar
gued by opposing counsel.
The charge against Mr.. Agee was
made by Larry Grimes, a former sa
loonkeeper. who alleged that the chair
man of the excise commission had Of
fered inducements to him conditional
on his swearing falsely in former
case In which the excise commission
was interested. There was no corrob-
orative evidence to sustain the charge.
which was denied In every particular
by the commissioner.
Ed Winston. assistant solicitor,
opened the argument for the state He
be bound over and insisted that prob
| ably cause of his guilt had been shown.
| Frank S. White. Jr., followed for the
| defense. He declared the whole trans
| action was a frame up and that the
evidence of the single witness should
not be believed.
| w. P. McCrossin In his argument for
| the defense said that the state had alb
! solutely failed to make out case and
that under no circumstances could the
defendant be convicted under the tes-
timony that had been introduced Col
onel Bowman in reply to the argument
of defendants counsel referred 10 his
former friendship for Mr.. Agee and
stated that he was appearing in the
case purely In his capacity as lawyer
and that he had no other pui pose in
appearing at the trial. He contended
that Grimes was just as worthy of be-
lief as any other witness that mad been
produced and insisted that tho defend
ant be bound over to the grand jury
Judge Abernetby held that he state
had failed to make out case and that
probable cause of the defendants guilt
lshad not been shown, and ordered his
discharge. Mr. Agee was asked for
statement but declined, saving he was
satisfied with the verdict but that he
never had any fear as to the final out
come of the case
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-09-30
EXPECT LUMbERMEN
TO APPEAR BEFORE
COMMISSION TODAY
Understood They Will Advo-
cate Amendment to "Anti-
Shingle' Ordinance Re-
Gently Adopted

Indications are that the lumhermen
and wood shingle manufacturers of the
city will take steps at the city COM
mission meeting today to amend the
fireproof ordinance. or "the anti-shin-
gle ordinance" adopted by the city
commission some time ago and sehed-
uled to go into effect October /.
Wednesday.
None of the lumbermen would give
out statement yesterday but dele
cation called at the city hall during
the afternoon. 1t Is stated unoffcialv
that the lumbermen will ask that an
amendment be adopted allowing wooden
shingles to be used for roofing pro-
viding they are treated with a fire
proofing paint or solution. They state
that with this kind of an amendment
the ordinance will meet with their ap-
proval.
Fire Chief A. V. Bennett stated last
night that he was ignorant of any such
movement "Of course the promoters of
such an idea would try to keep the news
from me- he said. However [ will
oppose any such amendment There Is
no flreproofing paint or material of any
kind that 1 know of which will be ac-
cepted by the insurance companies for
fireproofing wooden shingles. If such
an amendment is offered, you can de-
pend on it l Will urge its refusal"
The adoption of the anti single or
dinance some few months ago was the
result of several inspections made of
the city by underwriting associations
and fire insurance companies, after
which an ultimatum was issued to the
city officials to the effect that some
thing would have to be done within 80
days to reduce the fire hazard in Bir-
mtngham or fire insurance rates would
be increased. 1t is generally UNDER
stood that the adoption of the anti
shingle ordinance prevented this threat
ened increase in insurance rates.
The ordinance provides that nothing
but 1reproof roofing material shall be
used on all buildings erected within
the city limits in the future 1t does not
apply to present structures. except to
stipulate that when a certain per cent
of a roof is repaired that the fireproof
material Will have to be used The
purpose of the ordinance Is to gradual
ly eliminate everything but fireproof
roofs in the city limits. It is estimated
that by the operation of the ordinance
1t would take some IL or IA years to do
this.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-09-30
KELLEYS ARE READY
TO MAKE DEPOSIT
Geo. B. Kelley Says Actual
Construction Work Will
Begin Today

George B. Kelley of the Kelley street
the $4,000 in cash and the $4,000 in
negotiable notes would be deposited
with the city commission this morning
in compliance with the Kelley street
car franchise and that they would begin
| actual construction work sometime to-
day. 1t is probable. however. that ac-
tual work will not be begun until late
| today or tomorrow morning. for II will
be necessary for the Kelley company to
secure a permit from the city commis-
sion and this cannot legally be done
until the commission meets tomorrow
afternoon at o'clock.
George B. Kelley stated last night
however, that they were ready to begin
work and expected to do so today. He
said they would ask the city commits
sion for a permit this morning. but II
this was not given until the commits
sion went into formal session then the
beginning of work would have to be
delayed.
There was some interesting specula-
| tion yesterday as to what might hap
| pen in case the Kelleys failed again in
some way to put up the necessary
cash. satisfactory notes or begin work
| on time and would ask for another ex-
] tention of time. Mr.. Exum and Mr.
| Weatherly are the only two commits
sioners In the city and If such a mat
ter were put to vote, the commission
would probably be thrown into a dead
lock and some interesting complications
might result
I he el Of at
thing ready to comply with the term:
Of the franchise, however, and unles,
! the commission should for some reason
refuse TO accept the notes there seems
little doubt but that everything will
move off smoothly.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-09-30
Marriage Licenses

H The following marriage licenses were
|kranted yesterday In the probate
budge's office:
NJ. d. Moore, Birmingham. to Mrs
Eora Leonard.
Manuel Whitlock. Gate City. to Miss
Evelyn Rollins.
/ c. w. Carr Wylam, to Miss Cliffte
Conner.
p. H. Bozemore, Birmingham, to
Mabel Louise Hay.
Louie Coker. Bessemer. to Miss Ed
Gth Davis.
Louis Rahm, Ensley, to Mrs. Mary
Homes.
Walter Payne, Lpscomb, to Miss
Matte Glenn.
Frank e. Devine, Birmingham, Ia
Miss Mildred Cummings.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-09-30

The announcement yesterday morn
ing that paint had been smeared upon
the walls of the brick apartment build
ing of Dr. J. S. Gillespy and Gen. L.
Y. Clarke, brought to light that other
depredations had been committed on
the building here. 1t was stated yes
terday that the Harris Wall Paper
company had completed a room of the
Clarke building near Capitol park with
line wall paper and had labelled the
room; Keep out" The statement was
made yesterday that some person en-
tered the room Sunday night and wrote
with lurid red paint: Finished
The red paint used to disfigure the
Clarke and the Gillespy buildings was
the same hue. 1t is stated also that
the same tactics were employed in dis
figuring the walls of the new Blrming-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-09-30
Suits Filed

The following were among the suits
filled yesterday in the city and circuit
courts:
Miss Bessie Bunt VS.. the Birmingham
n hallway, Light and Power company; $10,-
Zoe damages claimed for alleged personal
Injuries.
Mrs. l.. Friedman VS. the Birmingham
hallway, Light and Power company; $40,
|ooo damages claimed for alleged personal
Injuries.
Virginia jackson, administrix of the
Iestate of Charles jackson VS.. the Republic
|Coal and Iron company; $4,000 damages
claimed for the death of the intestate.
| Calle Evans VS.. Troy Norwood and
INIac Norwood; $1,000 damages claimed for
ban alleged assault and battery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-09-30
COURT ITEMS

Juries for the week were quickly or
kanzed yesterday morning by Judge VIII
Ham f. Fort in the first division OF the
criminal court and the trial of the de-
fendant's name on the docket for the day
kegan. Maynard Rayford was tried on
y charge of assault with intent to MUIR
der. The jury convicted the defendant
but reduced the charge to assault with u
weapon. He was fined $50 and costs. The
|other cases were passed to a later date
|this week.
Judge s f. Greene is presiding over the
second division, and has taken up the mis-
|demeanor docket. Quite a number of
Sunday gaming cases were set yesterday
land a number of convictions We're had
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-09-30
Hogan Falls From Car

Charles Hogan. plumber. who resides
at 1909 Hall street. fell. from a Fountain
Heights street car yesterday morning
about 10 o'clock and sustained what are
thought TO he serious injuries. The ac-
cident happened at Eighth avenue and
Thirteenth street. He was removed 10 ST
vineents hospital in Shaw's ambulance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-09-30
Will Probated

The will OF Stephen ]. Gustock was pro-
|bsfed yesterday in the office of Judge j.
|P. stiles of the probate court. Brooks
Forbes and Mrs. Selma Wright are made
trustee of the estate until the youngest
daughter of the deceased becomes of age,
when the estate is to be divided among
the following heirs: Mrs. Julia Nesbitt.
Mrs. Selma Wright, Mrs Harriet j
Forbes, William j. Gustock, and Pearl
Gustocl. The estate is valued at about
kSl00
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-09-30
Real Estate Transfers

The following transfers of real es-
tate were recorded in the office of the
probate Judge yesterday.
$2300-W. W. Garrett to Beaulu r.
Burton. lot 10 in block 2, Marx & Yam
eey's addition to Woodlawn
S1OO0-W. R. Stewart to w. X. Har-
|well, lot 4 in block "B," Palmer Ter
|race, Ensley.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1913-08-30
MERCER MAY NOT
BE REAPPO|NTED
CHARLES L. DAVIS MAY BE NAM
ED STATE GAME coMIs-
SIONER.

Governor Slaton may not reappoint
Jesse E. Mercer of Fitzgerald, to the
position of state game and fish COM
missioner, an office which Mr.. Mercer
has filled with credit to both himself
and the state. 1t is persistently ru-
mored around tie capitol, says a re-
port from Atlanta, that Governor Sla-
ton has about decided to appoint his
personal friend, Charles L. Davis of
Warm Springs, to succeed Mr.. Mer-
Ger.
So much pressure has been brought
to bear upon the governor in behalf
of Mr.. Mercer from all sections of the
state, that Governor Slaton has, it is
said, promised that he will not def
nitely decide this appointment until
some time in October.
Mr. Mercerss term expires on Sep
TENDER 1, but under the law he will
remain in office until his successor
is appointed and qualities.
In the, meantime the friends of Mr..
Mercer will make a strong effort to
demonstrate to the governor that he
has made a conscientious and eff
cient official, and has won the COM
mendation of all true sportsmen and
others who desire to see the game
and fish of the state properly protect.
ed.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1913-08-30

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