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The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-04-04
WOMEN'S AUXILIARY
TO AID SUFFERERS
Join the Indianapolis Relief
Committee
RAIN DELAYS WORK
Five Days Rations Are Sent to
Uniontown, ky.-Caseyville
Is Practically Wiped
Out

indianapolis, April 3.-To better handle
funds and distribute relief to flood suf-
ferers. the womens auxiliary committee
Joined the general relief committee late
today. Reports to the general commit
tee were that the number of persons need
ing relief was diminishing and it was
decided to close one relief station tonight
and three more tomorrow. Money is the
main thing needed. Mayor Shank per-
sonally investigated a number of emer-
gency cases today and gave relief where
needed.
C. w. Hubbard of st. Louis, institu-
tional member of the American Red Cross,
arrived today and conferred with Gov
ernor Ralston. He will make a survey
of the conditions in Indiana at the re-
quest of Miss Mabel Boardman of Wash
fngton.
Rain delayed the cleaning up pro-
gramme here today. Workhouse prison.
ers were unable to do anything on ac-
count of the downpour. A call has been
issued for able bodied men to meet at
the Oliver street bridge tomorrow morn
ing with hoes and rakes and help clean up
the houses.
A statement from the relief committee
at Mount Vernon denied reports that
there was suffering in that city Gov
ernor Ralston tonight teegraphed Rep
resentative Dixon at Washington to for
ward here Indianas share of the con-
gressional relief fund. reported to have
been raised there.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-04-04
EDWARD 0. HOPKINS
IS DEAD IN CHICAGO
Former President Of Sloss
Co. Passes Away After
Illness of Two Weeks

Chicago, April 3.-Edward Orson Hop
kins, 55 years old, died at hospital here
today after an Illness of two weeks.
He was born in Evansville. Ind. and
was founder and president of the Evans
Vile Trust company. For many years
he was receiver for the Peoria, Decatur
and Evansville railroad and formerly was
connected with the Evansville and Terre
Haute railroad.
Until 10 years ago he was president
of the Sloss-Sheffield Steel and Iron COM
pany OF Birmingham.
He is survived by a widow and two
children lie will be buried at Evans
vile, Ind.
Mr.. Hopkins will be remembered as
one of the most popular citizens Of Bir-
mingham while he filled the position OF
president of the Sloss-Sheffield company.
He was a man of engaging personality
and made host of friends here, espe-
cally in business and club circles. His
death will cause sincere regret in the
Birmingham district.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-04-04

A lecture on THE symbols of Ma
sonry' was delivered last night by
United States District Attorney o. d.
Street at the meeting of the Masonic
ledge here.
Aubrey P. Tarpley and Miss Rubie
Warren, residing near Alfalfa, were
married here last evening.
George J.~~Gray & Son of Keener
are probably the champion sweet po-
tato growers of this section. They have
bedded several hudred bushels of plants
this year and will have them ready in
May.
Tracy Lay. son of Capt. W. p Lay
of this city, sails from Liverpool for
New York today. He is deputy consul
general at London. and is said to have
made a record which probably will
win him a promotion in the consular
service. He will arrive in Gadsden
about May 20, after spending some
time in the east.
"The Field Man is the name of a
new publication in Gadsden. 1t Is is
sued by the Provident Insurance com
pany monthly for the benefit of its
agents.
An addition is being built to the
car barns of the Alabama City, Gads-
den and Alfalfa Railroad company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-04-04
BROWNSVILLE EASY
FOR ALBERTVILLE

Albertville, April 3.-(Special )-Albert-
Vile easily defeated Blountsville this aft
ernoon by a score of 0 to /.
The locals drove Ware from the box
in the fourth, making five runs in the
fifth inning.
The feature was the terrific slugging
of Clayton, who secured a home run, a
double and single out of four times up.
Batteries: Albertville. Strickland and
Campbell; Huntsville, Creel and Ware.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-04-04
WASHINGTON FAILS
TO REACH THE CITY
Train Delayed by Floods in Kentucky.
Was Scheduled to Address State
Negro Business League

There was much disappointment when
Booker T. Washington, president and
founder of the National Negro Business
league, who was scheduled to deliver the
closing address at the fifth annual ses-
sion of the Alabama State Negro Busi-
ness league at the Sixteenth Street Bap
list church last night, was unable to
reach the city in time for the engage
ment.
1t was at first reported that he would
reach the city in time for the meeting,
and still later in time to appear at the
banquet All hopes were dispelled, how
ever when it was found that the Semi
mole limited was delayed by reason of
the foods in Kentucky.
In addition to carrying out the pro-
gramme, however, Richard B. Harrison
from Chicago entertained the audience.
"A large crowd had gathered to hear
Booker Washington They took the dis
appointment good naturedly and entered
into the spirit of the programme.
Oscar w. Adams, editor of the Bir-
mingham Reporter. first discussed the
subject ''rhe Influence of Negro Busi-
ness League in a Community followed
by J. W. Williams, who told briefly OF
the art of cleaning clothes.
Montgomery was placed in nomination
by the delegate from the Montgomery
Negro Business league, DIR. A. c. Dun
gee, and was unanimously chosen for
the next place of meeting. Considerable
laughter was produced when DR.. M. H.
Freeman rose to place before the con-
QSt
of Birmingham saying that he had in
mind. better place than Birmingham.
sIt must be Heaven, then, quickly re-
eponded Chairman Phillips.
"What the Negro Bank Has Accom-
plished for the Race was discussed by
w. w. Hadnott of Birmingham, cashier
of the Prudential Savings bank. j. r.
Mccall Of Montgomery made a strong
plea for the negro servant gigl, declaring
that they were in a peculiar sense the
ambassadors of the negro race, and that
they ought to have the sympathy and
respect of the whole race. w. g. Bas-
comb, representing the Atlanta Mutual
association of that city and j. A. Well
sAton of Admission, entertained the league
with discussion of Insurance deal
ing particularly with the Industrial. the
class of insurance dealt in almost en-
tirely by negroes.
Fl. 3. Keenan, of Selma gave some
advice to negro merchants generally in
discussing 'The Negro Tailoring Bush
ness
"The Negro Teacher in the City
Schools was discussed by Lillian A.
Harris, teacher in the High and Indus
trial school of this city.
In the election of officers Birmingham
negroes Jared very well, j. o. Diffay be-
ing the first vice president, w j. Echols
treasurer and Robert l.. Mabry corre-
spending secretary. The committee ON
business propositions is made up entirely
from Birmingham: DR.. W. r.. Pettiford
w. w. Hadnott and w. B. Driver, who
is president of the local Negro Busi-
ness league. Ernest T. AtwelI. retiring
corresponding secretary, became presi-
dent while ]. II. Phillips remains at the
head Of the executive committees lae
roll of officials for the next term is;
President, r. T. AtwclI, Tuskegee; first
vice president. J. O. Difray. Birmingham
second vice president II. a. Lovelesss
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-04-04
WILSON INTIMATES ATTITUDE
OF AMERICA TOWARD MEXICO

With respect to the Philippines the
President intends to see that the pledge
of the democratic party for the ulti-
mate independence of the islands is
carried out. He proposes to give care
full consideration to the appointment of
a governor general and the Philippine
commission.
The President said today that the
negotiations which Secretary Bryan be-
gan yesterday with the diplomatic corps
in regard to China had not Yet ma
tured. but that an announcement could
he expected soon. Intimations here in
dictate governments were disposed to
wait until an election was held in
China and the processes of constitu-
tional government established before
recognizing the republic
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-04-04

Washington, April 3.-President Will
son indicated Informally today what
the attitude of this government would
be toward Mexico, China and the fhil-
ippines.
Pending a settlement of affairs IN
Mexico, holding of elections and estao-
llshment of a stable government, rec
ognjtion probably will be withheld
The Chinese republic is to be rec
ognized April g. the meeting day OIL
the new assembly. Notice of this IN
tention has been given to the diplo-
matics of all foreign governments rep,
resented here with formal proposal
that the other governments grant rec
ognition at the same time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-04-04
MONEY FROM PANOLA
FOR THE SUFFERERS
Citizens Send SPOTS to Be Added to
Relief Fund for the Lower
Peachtree Victims

The Age-Herald has received postal
money order for s2O.75 from the people
of Pamela, for the sufferers from the
cyclone at Lower Peachtree. The money
order is accompanied by the following
letter
"Age-Herald. Birmingham. Ala:
Dear Sir--The people of Pamela
herewith enclose you $2o.75 for benefit
Of Lower Peachtree sufferers Please
acknowledge receipt of same and give
to proper committee. Yours truly.
m. T. SIMMONS
The money has been forwarded to
W. II. Manly. treasurer of the Birming-
ham Red Cross chapter.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-04-04
Much Destruction Reported

Springfield, ILL.,, April 3.-Reports of
great destruction and suffering caused by
nigh waters in neighboring towns are re-
ceived here. Captain Naylor ordered five
days .rations to Uniontown, Ky.
Fifteen hundred persons are quartered
nt the Uniontown fair grounds, many of
them glad to obtain accommodations in
the horse sheds.
Caseyvlle, Ky, was practically wiped
off the map. The town hall, all the
churches and all frame buildings were
carried down the Ohio. Two hundred
persons fled to the hills. where they are
Ibeing cared for by friends. DeKoven, Ky,
normally two miles and a half from the
river, is cut Off except by boat COM
muncation. No suffering, however, has
occurred.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-04-04
News of Ensley

Next week will be jubilee week with
tho F,nslev lodge of Elks. A street fair
and carnival will be held at the corner
of Avenue f and Twenty-hrst street all
the week and many other plans Tor a
celebration are being arranged for. The
details of the jubilee are not complete
hut members of the committee state that
the biggest celebration in the history OF
the city will take place next week.
A service preparatory to the commun-
ion will be held at the Ensley Presby-
or;.n n church this evening at 7:30 O'Clock
A fter this service a session Will be held
for the admission of new members to
the church. ~
A big Improvement in regard to con-
oost;on of the sidewalks in Ensley is
noted. following the removal of the fruit
glands and other distractions since April
I uhen the new law went into ERECT. All
s,,ob jmnediments to traffic nave been
removed and the change is most notice.
able.
The formal opening of the new Baraca
hall at Pratt City Baptist church viii
he held this evening. Prior to the open
inu and beginning at 7.30 o'clock, stere-
onttcon lecture will be given by the Rev.
b Raw. Following the opening gen
eral church social will be held ana the
nublic Is invited to attend.
Mrs Vernon Long and Vernon Long,
~. have returned from Visit TO rus
caloosa.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-04-04
Investigate Disappearance

Chicago, April 3.-Investigation today
Of the disappearance of 20 young Swedish
immigrant girls, en- route from New York
to Chicago. led agents of the department.
of justice to the belief that they either
missed their train at Newcastle. Pa. or
are stalled in the flood zone Represon-
tatives of the government do not believe
that the girls have been lured away by
white slavers."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-04-04
NJ. WE'LL & BRO.
1915 and 1917 First Avenue
The Home of Hart Schaffner & Marx Clothes
NEWCOMB WINS THE TRAP
SHOOTING CHAMPIONSHIP

Billings, were among the prize winners,
the latter taking tenth place. after shoot
ing off a tie with four other competitors
with scores of 164 each.
Lester German of Aberdeen, Md, led
the professional experts with a total oil
179.
winners follow:
F. B. Stephenson, Crescent Athletic
club, 1866.
H. p. Wilson. Philadelphia. 166.
!. II. Vanderveer, New York Athletic
club, 1G5.
E. vonIongerke, Orange Gun club, 165
A. j.. Burns. White Plains, n. Y, i65.
J. Fl. Hendrickson, Bergen Beach Gun
club, 165
club, 1884,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-04-04
'BADHAM APPEARS
AS WITNESS IN THE
CONVICT INQUIRY
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never asked, that the department pur
chased supplies first at one place and
then at another. according to the
wishes OF James G. Oakley and Theo
Lacy.
The first witness Of the morning was
S. Steiner of the firm of Steiner &
Loebman. Mr.. Steiner said his firm
had done business with the convict de-
partment since March. 1911 Witness
said that his company had furnished
statements to the department of all
pusiness transactions. though admitted
that Mr.. Loebman had handled the con-
Wet departments business He recalled
a sale OF 5000 yards Of cloth for con-
vfcts' clothes. Witness could not re-
call who represented the department in
the transactions and said no rebate was
given the state for the business.
= W. II. Pitts Of The drm Of Levy, Wolff
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-04-04
]. E. Wilkins

Columbus Miss, April 3.-(SpeciaD-j-
E. wilkins, age 63, prominent citizen
of Pickensville. Plckens county, died
yesterday afternoon of heart failure
while he was travelling alone from Co
lumbus to his country home. making tho
trip over the public road in his buggy.
Mr. wilkins was brother of Mrs I.
c. Belsher of this place and an uncle of
wilkins Belsher of Steens, Miss. also
near here. The family is prominent and
quite influential all over that section.
The body was taken to Pickensville
from the Vaughan homestead and the
funeral will be held there this afternoon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-04-04
VANDIVER CASE GIVEN TO
THE JURY LATE LAST NIGHT

The vandiver case was given to the
jury late tonight.
Early Friday morning c. Walter Jones
will be hanged in the Montgomery coun-
ty Jail for the murder. 1t is thought the
Jury in the Vandiver case will be out
several hours, as there is mass of
evidence to be considered.
Judge Armstead Brown delivered his
charge tonight after attorneys for the
state and defendant had used both the
morning and afternoon sessions in argu-
ing the case.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-04-04
Raise s25.OOO

Chicago, April 3.-1he board of gov
ernors of the Benevolent and Protective
Order of Elks today gave $4,000 for the
flood sufferers of Ohio, Indiana and
Illinois and the sufferers of the tornado
at Omaha. The money will be placed
in the hands of prominent members at the
cities affected. The amount will be taken
from the emergency charitable fund. An
other So, 600 will be given il needed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-04-04
Deaths and Funerals
]. c. Drake

Funeral services over the remains OF
j. C. Drake, who died Wednesday at MS
residence near Berney station, West End
were held yesterday at 80 o'clock fron
the Vests End Methodist church and m
terment followed in Elmwood cemetery.
The pallbearers were Mack Collins. {.
C. Ellis. l.. c. McGahery, and Mr.. Fer
guson. Mr. Drake, who was n years
of age. was a Confederate veteran and
member of Camp Hardee.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-04-04
MEMOLI'S BAND
Next Concert at Jefferson Theatre on
April 20

Memoli's concert band OF 40 men will
give it's next concert at the Jefferson
theatre Sunday, April 20.
A fine programme is being rehearsed
and it is reasonable to expect that the
band will be in even finer condition
than it was when 1t made Its premier
appearance at the jefferson theatre on
Sunday, March 16, and In its second
concert on Easter Sunday at the fair
grounds
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-04-04

Montgomery: third vice president. q. w.
Trenholm, Tuscumbia fourth vice presi-
dent, A. ]. wilborn, Tuskegee; treasurer
w. j. Echols, Birmingham; correspond
ing secretary, Robert L. Mabry, BIZ
mingham: recording secretary, ID. W
Dickerson, Talladega; state organizer Dr'
w. II. Nixon. Selma. The executive com
mittee: ]. II. Phillips, chairman a.. y.
Sbeffev A. c. Dungee, Victor II. Tulane,
a. r. Oliver, E. S. Smith, II. Straw
bridge. III. b. Keenan,, J. j. Sykes and
DIR. III, f. Harris.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-04-04
DR.. L. G. WOodsOn

Wishes to announce tnat MS iate as
sistant. r. c. Woodson, is no longer
associated with him. Practice lin
tied to eye, ear, nose and throat.
Office 822- 1924 Woodward Bldg.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-04-04
Sufferers Cared for

Wickliffe, KY, April 3.-Four thousand
refugees from the adjacent inundated
territory are being cared for here tonight,
principally in tents received from Mem
phs and ST. Louis. The town has no
sewerage system and the problem of
sanitation is causing more anxiety than
that of food and shelter.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-04-04
Mrs. S. M. Vardaman

Sylacauga, April 3.-(SpeciaD-Mrs. s..
M. Vardaman died at the home of her
son near Mount Olive in Coosa county
this week. She was so years old at the
time of her death and has been MEM
her of the Baptist church. She was
buried at Mount Olive church. The Rev
T. j.. Ponder of Goodwater conducted the
funeral services.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-04-04
DEED FILED AT GADSDEN
INVOLVING FOUR MILLION

Gadsden, April 3.--(Special.)-VA deed
conveying more than s4,000,000 worth
of property from the old Southern Iron
and Steel company to the new Standard
Steel company was filed in the office
of the probate Judge this morning, The
consideration is given as 81 and other
valuable considerations" The filing fee
VIII amount to about 500, as there
are 200 or more pages TO be recorded.
The deed is filed in Blount, Cherokee,
Dekalb. jefferson and Etowah coun-
ties in Alabama and in Polk county,
Georgia.
Attorneys for J. Smith are prepar-
ing to make their final stand for their
client next week. The supreme court
next Monday will consider the appli-
cation for a rehearing. If 1T is not
granted then influence will be direct
ed upon the governor to secure a COM
mutation of the sentence to life Inn
prisonment
In the case OF the city court of
Gadsden of j. NJ. Adams. administra-
tor of the estate of S. r. Foster, VS..
DIR. A. w. Rails, the jury gave YER
dict for the defendant. Foster was
burned to death in fire which de-
stroyed the sanitarium of the DEFEND
ant, after efforts were made to rescue
him. He could not be found by at
tendants until after his death.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-04-04
Mrs. John Lloyd.

sylacauga. April s-(speciaD Mrs
John Lloyd died at the home of her
daughter, Mrs. y. s. sewall, at their
home at Gantt's quarry after an illness
of several weeks. She was about Is
years old at the time of her DEATH The
remains were carried to Petersburg. Va,
for interment
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-04-04
w. C. Brackin

Town Creek, April 3.--tSpecian-W. c.
Brackin, an old and highly respected
citizen of Town Creek, died yesterday
of heart failure. He was connected Of
fcialy with the old Memphis and
Charleston railroad for many years, as
superintendent of bridges and buildings
He retired from the railroad service n
number of years ago. He was promi-
nent lin Lawrence county politics during
the stormy period of the Jones-Kolb agi-
tation. He was Royal Arch Mason and
member of the Methodist church. He
was 50 years old at the time OF his death
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-04-04
Auto Bandits Found

Paris. April S.-The four automobile
bandits confined in the frisoh De La
Santa. under sentence OF oeatn py euii-
lotine, were searched py .he wsroens
.saa, ond were found to have hidden in
their clothing sufficient poison to kill
20 persons.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-04-04
PERSONAL

w. b. Everett. assistant secretary OF
the Chamber of Commerce. has gone
to Richmond. Va. for few days. The
trip is on both personal and chamber
business.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-04-04

Montgomery. April s.-tspecial)-some
time within the next "a hours jury may
decide whether or not Henry f. van
diver. formerly a prominent wholesale
grocer of Montgomery, is guilty of the
murder of Sloan Rowan, Benton hler-
chant. but the man who fired the snot
that took Rowan's life will never know
what penalty, If any, the man whom ne
said was the brains behind the affair
will suffer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-04-04
Mrs. F. c. Steen

Columbus, Miss, April 3-(speciaD
Mrs. Fannie c. steen. aged 40, sister of
John w. Steen, died at the family resi-
dence yesterday afternoon after a pro-
tracted illness. The funeral services were
held this afternoon from the home, sl5
North Second avenue, and were con-
Quoted by the Rev. w W. Woodland.
The interment was in Friendship ceme-
terry
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-04-04
Mrs. d. C. Williams

Gadsden, April s-(SpeciaD-Mr d. c
Williams, wife of Capt. d. c. Williams
of Collinsville, died there yesterday. She
was about so years old.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-04-04
Mrs. Lila Meachnm

Funeral services over the remains of
Mrs. Lila Meachum. who died Tuesday,
We're held yesterday morning at 10 O'Clock
from the family residence, 5000 Fifth
avenue, north, and interment followed
in Woodlawn cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-04-04

New York, April BY breaking 119
out of 200 targets sprung from the Trav-
ers' Island traps today Charles Fl. New
comb of the S. S. White Gun club, Phila-
delphia, Pa, won the national amateur
trap shooting championship from a field
of 14s wing shots, representing the lead
ing clubs in the United States. A stiff
easterlv cross wind blew over the traps
all day.
A. He'll of the Lehigh Valley Gun
club. Allentown Pa. was second with
1860. and r. L. SPOTS of the New York
Athletic club, who won the preliminary
Yesterday. was third with 167.
There were prizes for the 10 highest
scores and three of the all-American
Olympic team, SPOTS. Hendrickson and
& Pitts testified that his firm had had
business dealings with the convict bu-
reau since July, 1911. Witness recalled
a quantity of convict shoes which had
been purchased by the state. He said he
had solicited the business himself from
with him statements showing all the
tlonSdcllpHS brtNtth fiiS tOfupdiy dHu
the state since July, 1911.
Mr. Pitts was followed on the stand by
G. H. Gunter, general manager of John
A. Harrdt Clothing company Mr.. Gun
ter said his company had done business
with the convict department since Mo-
vember, 1912. The department still owes
his firm about s77, according to witness.
None of the goods purchased by the
state was sold under q bid
The last witness of the morning was
c. D. Curtis, sales agent for Swift e.
Co., meat packers. Mr. Curtis said
his company had sold the convict depart
ment dry salt meat and lard, admitting
to the examiners that the sales to the
state We're made on competitive bids No
consideration was offered for convict de-
partments business
Witness said he theRght the Cudahy
company had sold the state convict de-
partment most of its meat and lard. He
said the department never told him what
grade of meat it wished to purchase. and
that he was, therefore, at loss to know
how to bid.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-04-04

Albert Stolenwreck, negro. wanted
here on q charge of grand larceny, was
arrested few days ago in Selma by
Deputy Sheriff r. l., Key. He was placed
in the county Jail and the Bessemer au-
tEorities notified of the arrest. Stolen
wreck is charged with stealing an auto
matte shotgun.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-04-04

In the Bessemer city court the day has
been taken up with the hearing of the
case of John Craig VS.. the Sloss-Sheffeld
Steel and Iron company. The plaintiff
seeks damages for alleged personal in
/
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-04-04

SHAW. the Undertaken. Phone =
JOHNS Undertaking Co. Phone "a
LICE Loz. Undertakes. Phone "a
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-04-04

The Bessemer Merchants Protective as
socation will hold its regular business
meeting Friday afternoon in the office
of Secretary L. l.. Lockwood in the Neye
building at 23o o'clock All members
are urged to be present.