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The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-07
WIDESPREAD DOCK ]
STRIKE THREATENED
1
Dock Workers Endeayoring
to Extend Strike
Zone q

Duluth, Mimi, August 6.-Indicatiolls
tonight point to the possibility of one
of the most widespread strikes ever
experienced by Great Lake dock work
ers. Efforts are being made to extsnd
the ore docks strike, now involving
shipping point on the lakes.
f. H. Little, Industrial Worker OF
the World, who has been active In SUI
perior and Duluth strikes. late today
drew up a proclamation declaring the
fact of the strike here and in Superior
and appealing to all ore dock workers
at all points to join it, The proclama-
tion was sent out by the Superior COM
mittee to Two Harbors, Ashland, Mar
Quette and Escanaba,
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GLOBE TROTTTNG
RECORD BROKEN

New York. August "a new world 8
record in globe trotting was estab-
lished tonight with the arrival here
of John Henry Mears, who. represent
ing an evening newspaper in this city
circled the globe in 35 days. 21 hours
35 minutes and AS of second. Mears
left New York about an hour after
midnight on July. and travelled by
way of Paris, Harbin, Yokohoma and
Vancouver
The previous record made by Andre
Jaeger Smith in 1911 was 80 days, 10
hours, "a minutes, 81 AS seconds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-07
CAPITOL OFFICIALS
ENJOY MELON FEAST
State Convict Department Acts as
Host-Fruit Brought From the
State Farm at Speigner

Montgomery, August 6.-(Speeial.)-The
state convict department acted as hosts
to the capitol officials today at a water
melon feast, which was served on the
portico of the supreme court library. More
than 40 large melons from the convict
farm at Speigner were cut, and for nearly
an hour the entire capitol force gathered
about the festal board
Governor ONeal was one of the first to
to ste the delicious fruit, and he declared
at the end of the feast that he had had
a fine time.
The melons were sent over from Spelg-
ner yesterday and were placed In the Of
fices of the convict department. The feast
today was in the nature of an iannual
event; for every year since the @hte be-.
gan the operation of the farm at 8 Sbegner
ca pitol officials have been treath to a
watermelon feast.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-07
LETTERS TO EDITOR
Automobile Speeding

To the Editor of The Age-Herald.
In view of the vigorous efforts ON the
part of our city commissioners to reduce
the danger to the public from automobiles,
the following from recent issue of the
New York Herald is submitted, because
of showing the necessity for all good
citizens to aid in the enforcement of all
reasonable ordinances and statutes Tor
the suppression of reckless automooiie
and motorcycle driving.
During the month of July Al persons
were killed by vehicular traffic in TINS
city. according to the report made yes
terday by the National Highways Protec-
tlce society. OF this number 20 were chill
dren under 16 years old. During the
month automobiles caused the death OF
&c persons.
colonel Edward S. Cornell, secretary
OF the society said:
In spite of new ordinance which
went into effect July l regulating the
speed of automobiles in the city OF New
York. automobile accidents show ma
terial increase in the boroughs of Man
haitian. Queens and the Bronx. But there
is one thing worthy OF note. In the an
ferent bOr0uSnS no idtdi Siet''SNs7 ~
occurred in the streets and avenues pro.
tected by the traffic squad. The work OF
regulating traffic should, in my OPINION
be extended. | think the policemen on
so-ealled per post should be suppheo
with q book Of summonses ana instruct
ed to direct their energy in curbng reck-
less driving through the streets.
..Colorel Cornell received letter from
Mitchell May, secretary of state, yester-
cav dealing with the question OF accidents
in the highway, saying:
After a careful consideration of the
subject | came to the conclusion that L
could secure good and valuable assistance
from public spirited citizens. With thls
cnd in view, | take this means of request
ing YOU to submit to me the names or
persons who you think will be of assist
snce to my office by reporting serious
infractions of the motor law.
In a recent communication | referred 10
the great injury done to Vice President c.
r Fairburn of The Republic Iron and
Steel company. necessitating his spending
months in hospital with q close call Tor
his life from reckless automobile speeding
here few months ago; in same article
calling attention to the care for the pub
lie by Mr. Solon Jacobs in calling the
attention of the authorities to two cases
Of recless automobile speeding, and the
owners of the machines in the machines
encoura gins same being done, ard what
is said by Secretary of State May of New
York. shows the necessity for prompt and
etYcerted action by all citizens in stop
page of il. JAMES F. SLATER.
Birmingham. August 6, 1873
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governor AIDS
old BALL PLAYER
George Wood Given Posi-
ton by Former Team
mate, Gov. Tener

Harrisburg, Pa. August 6.-Gov. John
X. Tener today gave substantial reward
to comrade of his old baseball days
when he appointed to a good state posi-
tion George Wood, once a member of
the Philadelphia National League team,
and mighty outfielder and hitter. Gov
ernor Tener and Wood have been friends
ever since their ball ulaying days, in
the course of (which both were with the
Chicago Natiopals in trip around the
world.
About two years ago the governor
found Wood serving as a ticket taker at
the American League park in Philadel-
phia and told. him he would try and
find him a better job. Soon afterward
Wood was made messenger in the office
of the secretary of commonwealth. Later
he was promoked to a clerkship in the
same office. Today he became marshal
of the new public service commission
with salary of $1,000 year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-07
GREAT SOUTHERN AGENCY
DENIED LICENSE IN ALABAMA

Montgomery, August 6.-tSpecial )-Sen-
err Agency company and eight direc-
tors of that company at Chattanooga,
Tenn. on the charge of fraudulently Sc
curing several hundred tho9sands of dol
lars by the sale of stock, brought out
the fact today that this company was
denied the privilege of doing business in
Alabama during the. previous administra-
ton
Officials of the company made applica-
ton to Frank N. Julian. then secretary
of state and insurance commissioner in
1869 to sell stock in Alabama. Mr.. Julian
made on investigation of The company,
and not believing that the company was
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loo degrees at Shreveport, Palestine, Ok
lahoma, Dodge City and St. Louis. Rela-
lively moderate temperatures prevailed
over the Ohio valley and sections to the
north of there.
In the cotton belt showers occurred in
Georgia, South Carolina, and Florida.
Fair weather prevailed in other sections.
West of the Mississippi river the temper
atures have continued high, and p. IN.
readings exceeded 80 degrees except along
the coast. In central districts while tenn
peratures have remained practically sta
tioHary humidity conditions have been
such as to make the past "a hours seem
warmer
Rather cloudy skies and nearly stations
airy temperatures seem indicated for this
section Thursday.
Summary of observations made ct
United States weather bureau stations
Temperature
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qualified to do business in Alabama. de-
MED the concern the privilege of selling
stock.
Nh. Julian declared today, after reading
the press accounts of the trial at Chat
tanooga, that he had always felt justi-
fled in denying the company the privi-
ege of transacting business in Alabama.
The stockholders of the company al
legged that $4S0,00O hi subscriptions were
secured fro mthem by fraudulent means.
although no agreement could be reached
as to which ones of the individual de-
PENDANTS were parties to the fraud.
Several officials at the capitol today
recalled the efforts of the company to
secure permission to do business in Ala
bama. and all of them gave much praise
to Mr.. Julian for the firm stand which
he took in driving the company out of
the state.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-07
MEN OVERCOME BY
STUPEFYING FUMES
Explosion in Tunnel Causes Panic
Among Laborers-One is
Killed

New York, August 6.-Stupefying
fumes of an explosive overcame 16 men,
killing one and caused panic among
400 others today in the Catskill aque-
duct, 70 feet under the streets of
downtown New York. The 16 affected
were dragged unconscious to shaft
and brought to the surface In lift.
Meanwhile an alarm was spread
through the tunnel and 400 Ia
horers made a frantic rush for the
shaft. where they fought for places
I'm the lift
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ADJUSTMENTS
Oruheu um-MusicaI Comedy

The Girl From Dublin continues to
pack the Orpheum every afternoon and
night with audiences that seem to enjoy
many portions of the tabloid musical COM
edy, notably the quartet of women, and
the luther specialties that form part
of the entertainment. There are sSveral
new songs and tango dance among the
features.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-07
FIRST BALE BRINGS
16CENTS IN SELMA
Cent a Pound More Than
Montgomery Bale Brought
BIDDING is SPIRITED
Father Breslin Transferred to Florida.
Good Roads Rally Held at Benton
Yesterday-Selma Interested
in Alfalfa Campaign

Selma. August 6.-(Speeial.)-T first
sons crop to be received in Selma was
auctioned in front of the Cotton exchange
Wednesday at noon and brought 16 cents
a pound, or l cent pound more than was
given for the first bale of cotton of the
state, which was received in Montgomery
last week. The first bale sold in Selma
Wednesday was purchased by W. L.
Thompson & Co.. and was received here
about o'clock Tuesday afternoon, being
II days in advance of last year.
When the first bale was auctioned in
front of the Cotton exchange at u o'clock
practically every cotton man in the city
was present and the bidding was spirited
for short while. The movement of cot
ton throughout central Alabama is expect
ed to assume some proportions during the
next week.
Father John Breslin, who for the past
three years has had charge of the Selma
mission of the Catholic church. received
word Tuesday afternoon that he had been
transferred to the coast of east Florida
Father Breslin will leave Selma during
the next few days, and his headquarters
will be in Miami. He will also have
charge of the Palm Beach mission, and
which appointment is most important
one
Father Breslin will be succeeded in Sell
ma by Father Michael Cronnin of Calves
ton.
A big good roads rally barbecue and
good shoot was held at Benton today,
and which was attended by large num-
ber of Selmians. The day passed most
pleasantly, and was greatly enjoyed by
all who attended. During the day sew
eral talks upon good roads were made by
prominent good roads advocates. Lowndes
county has recently inaugurated move-
ment for good roads throughout that
county, and the gathering at Benton on
Wednesday will give the movement con-
siderable good.
Quite a large number of Selmians and
rural residents of this section of the
state will go to Demopois next Wednes-
day to attend the alfalfa meeting, which
win begin there that day.
Claude Suttles and Miss Grace Helmer
were married this morning at 6. o'clock
at the brides home on Parkfnan street,
the Rev. Joseph Dunglinson, pastor of
the Broad Street Presbyterian church, Of
fciating. Immediately after the ceremony
Mr.. and Mrs. Suttes left on wedding
trip to points in Tennessee and North
Carolina. s
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-07
Grant Wage Increase

Wheatland, Cal, August ga
cent wage increase to hop pickj
announced today by the owners
rarch where rioting among strik|
rlcyes Sunday resulted in killingI
trict Attorney E. T. Maxwell aIf
others. A company of militia
ercamped on the ranch.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-07
WHITE SLAVE CASE
ON TRIAL IN GADSDEN
Federal Court Is Occupied
With Trial of Oscar
Ponder

Gadsden. August e.-(Special) )--While
the federal grand jury was in session
today and reported to be investigating
the case of Z. C. Drew of Fort Payne,
charged with misuse of the mails, the
case of Oscar Ponder on white SLAVE
charge was being heard The jury, gat
a late hour this afternoon, had not re-
turned a verdict. j. III. Il. Guest, rural
mail carrier of Fort Payne pleaded guilty
to the charge OF converting the United
States mail to his own uses, and Judge
w. l. Grubb deferred sentence until the
next term of court, that the defendant
may arrange to leave his home and begin
his Nsentence The case of John Grif-
still, was called after the Ponder case
had been heard.
A point of more than ordinary interest
is involved in the suit of the Birmingham
Ore and Mining company VS.. the Cen
tral Iron and Coal company to recover
$4,000 for breAch of contract. The ques-
tion of jurisdiction will be settled at
the present term of court by Federal
Judge Grubb. The defendant is a New
headquarters in Birmingham. Although
doing business in Tuscaloosa county, 1t
is contended by the plaintiff that the
Central Iron and Coal company has no
residence in any district of this court,
and that suit may be brought in the
Gadsden court
Capt w. P. Lay has gone to Lock IL
to meet President James Mitchell OF the
Alabama Power company. The party is
expected to come to Gadsden Thursday
or Friday.
Typhoid fever and malaria were the
subjects discussed at today's meeting OF
the Etowah County Medical society al
the Chamber of Commerce.
The institute of the Etowah County
Woman's Christian Temperance union ad-
journed last night after hearing an ad-
dress by J. B. Wadswoyth on "The Duty
of Christian Citizenship in the Pew II
was reported that the woman's suffrage
question might be injected into yester-
days meeting, but the subject was not
discussed.
T.. Nail has sued the Postal Telegraph
company for $500 for alleged failure te
| deliver message.
Opponents of street paving are prepar-
| ing to wage bitter war against the pro.
posed improvement, and fight is eX-
pected at the final hearing, August 20
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-07
Weather Conditions

Washington, August 6.-Forecast for
Alabama and Mississippi: Generally fair
Thursday and Friday; light variable
winds.
For Georgia: Local showers Thursday
and Friday light south winds.
For Tennessee: Fair Thursday and Fri
day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-07
Withdraw Confirmation

Washington, August 6.-The Senate
toright referred the nomination of
Thomas Fox as postmaster at sacra-
mento. Cal. to the postoffice committee.
Fox was confirmed in executive session
last night but Senator Works protested
today and on motion of Senator Lea.
the continuation was withdrawn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-07
Leishman Takes Rest

Berlin August e.1JolnG. A.. Leish-
post as United states ambassador TO
Germany, left today on a vacation.
During the absence Of Mr.. Leishman,
Joseph c. Grew, secretary of the en-
bassy. will be inscharge.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-07
SULZER CAMPAIGN
| FUND INVESTIGATED
Charge Contributions Not
Attested To
REFUSE TO ANSWER
Alleged That $4,000 More Was Given
to Fund Than Appeared in the
Sworn statement-Bought
Railroad Stock

New York August 6.-After the legisia-
tive Investigating committee today had
heard testimony relating to several e,ontri-
buttons which were made TO Governor
Suffers campaign fund last fan. counsel
for the committee caused a sensation by
the announcement that the committee sex,
pected to show a connection between con-
tributions not contained in Governor sui
zer's sworn statement and certain trans
actions in the stock market" +"
William f. McCombs, chairman of the
democratic national committee, contrib
uted $500 that Governor Sulzer's campaign
fund last fall received. Governor Sulzel
included this outside of his contribution
statement, according to the testimony be-
| fore the legislative committee
At a recent hearing the committee
brought out that Abraham l. Elkas had
contributed $500 and Jacob Schifs $2500 to
the fund and that neither contribution had
appeared in the sworn statement.
$4,000 More
Contributions to Governor Sulzer's CAM
paign fund were at least $4,000 more than
his sworn statement represented them to
be, according to the testimony of bank Of
flcials and others who took the witness
stand today. Counsel for the committee
sought to show that the governor had pur-
chased 200 shares Of railroad stock on oc-
tober %, 1872 paying cash for them, and
to establish connection between this trans
action and the contributions ne failed to
include in his sworn statement
Witnesses met such inquiries with flat
refusals to answer. Senator Frawley
chairman of the committee, was of opinion
that the testimony showed that the gov
ernor had bought the stock Eugene L.
thought differently.
Other Contributions
In addition to those made by McCoombs
Schiff and Elkus. contributions alleged tc
have been made to the governors cam
paign fund but not mentioned in his state
ment were as follows:
Henry Morgenthau, treasurer of the
democratic national committee, $1,000 or
October 5, 1872
90 1912.
The attempt to connect Governor SuIze1
Witit AiiC pQiCne VI AOU SlsdItS Oh DIE
Four" railroad stock October % was made
through questioning Arthur A. Fuller OF
the New York stock exchange firm OF
Fuller & Gray, concerning an unnamed
account designated as account No. 500
Mr. Fuller refused point blank to answer
the question and was directed to remain
under subpoena until the courts can de-
eide if he must answer When leaving the
stand Mr. Richards, counsel for the COM
mittee, hurled this question at him:
Have you produced all your records
with reference to accounts No. 500 and
that of William Sulzer?'
II have he replied.
Melville e. Fuller, another broker, de-
clined to answer questions concerning his
business relations with the governor. He,
too. was directed to- remain under sub
poena.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-07
NEGRO KILLS WIFE
AND THEN HIMSELF
Bee Tree Robbed of Twenty
Five Pounds of Honey
in Ensley

Shelby NJ. Davis a negro mail carriersof
Ensley, shot and killed his wife, Bernice
Davis, yesterday afternoon at their home
at 1920 Twentieth avenue. After firing
three shots into the body of the woman,
Davis turned the pistol upon himself and
fired one bullet through his right ear.
Davis lived only short time, dying be-
fore reaching hospital, where he was
sent after receiving temporary attention
by DIR. W. D. Fonville.
Davis had been a regular carrier at the
had always borne a good reputation
among the office force and the patrons
whom he served. The trouble between the
negro and his wife was said to have been
caused by quarrel which started the
night previous.
Invitations have been sent out to a
banquet to be held in the basement of the
Ensley Methodist church next Wednesday
evening The recent contest for member
ship in the Baraca class was won by the
Blue" team, which will be entertained by
the Reds" on this occasion. All the
fltInDGTS Ol Tic cldSs re iliNAlCN dh0 al Z
expected to turn in their acceptances to
the class secretary next Sunday.
A member of the invitation committee
stated yesterday that invitations had been
sent to every member, and it was desired
that if anyone failed TO receive their invi-
tation that they would be expected to turn
in their name. The list of speakers for
the occasion has not yet been completed
Local No. 296, Carpenters and Joiners OF
America. will hold an open meeting in
Ensley Friday evening, and the public as
well as members of the order is invited
The meeting will be addressed by White
Gibson and Clement r. Wood.
A special meeting of Ensley tent
Knights of Maccabees, will be held Sat
urday night for the transaction of some
important business.
A reminder of primeval days when tht
virgin forest covered the land and wilc
animals roamed at their sweet will, oc.
Cured yesterday when bee tree was
robbed on Eighteenth street, Ensley, ant
about 25 pounds of fine honey obtained
from the haul.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-07
EVENTS OF TODAY

Ad club meets at / o'clock.
Band concert at Capitol park.
kenney and Gustin inquest resumes.
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NEW BRIDGE IN PIKE |
COUNTY Accepted
Steel Bridge Costing Over
$4,000 Erected Across
COnecuh at Orion

Troy, August -(Special) Estate High
way Commissioner Keller and the CONF
missioners' court of Pike county today ac-
cepted the new steel bridge at Orion.
crossing the conecuh river. The bridge
cost something over $4,000. The new
bridge is 475 feet long and the longest
span is 75 feet. The roadway of the
bridge is 16 feet wide and win permit the
passage of teams at any point. The floor
is of concrete several inches thick.
Two of the good roads days set aside by
Governor O'Neal will be observed in Pike
county. The 18th, 18th and 10th were
named b ythe governor but the 1ith il
the day of the big barbecue here in honor
of Charles Henderson. All Pike counians
will take holiday on that day and attend
the barbecue and hear the speech of Mr..
Henderson.
Miss Effie Whitehurst and Mr.. Eugene
Smith of Troy were married at the homo
of the BRIDES parents at Banks. The cere-
mony was performed by DIR. A. p. Mo
Ferrin pastor of the Methodist Episcopal
church of Troy.
The .chancery court of Pike county is In
session at the courthouse this week. Cham
cellor J.. D. Gardner presides over the
court.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-07
Programme Announced

Russellville. August ESPECIALLY
The programme for the annual con-
vention of the Franklin County Sunday
School association, which will convene
at this place August 16. has just been
given out. The convention this year
will be one of the most successful in
the history of Sunday schools in this
district, and at the convention some
of the most prominent Sunday school
workers of the state will be present
Ipyisoratfng to the r'a1e and Sickiy
The Old Standard general strengthen
ing tonic GROVES TASTEIESS chill
TONIC, drives out Malaria, enriches the
blood, builds up the system. A true
tonic For adults and children. SOC.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-07
Local Eata

For the "a hours ending at p. m. Au-
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T.. Nail has sued the Postal Telegraph
company for $500 for alleged failure to
deliver a message.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-07

Quite a large number of Selmians and
rural residents of this section of the
state will go to Demopolis next Wednes-
day to attend the alfalfa meeting, which
will begin there that day.
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Opponents of street paving are prepar-
ing to wage bitter war against the pro-
posed improvement, and a fight is ex-
pected at the final hearing, August 20
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-07

Capt w. P. Lay has gone to Lock IL
to meet President James Mitchell Of the
Alabama Power company. The party is
expected to come to Gadsden Thursday
or Friday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-07

Typhoid fever and malaria were the
subjects discussed at today's meeting of
the Etowah County Medical society at
the Chamber of Commerce.
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A special meeting of Ensley tent
Knights of Maccabees, will be held Sat
urday night for the transaction of some
important business