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The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-28
LABOR DAY SPORTS
Aquatic and Athletic Events Will Be
Staged by Club

A series of aquatic and athletic events
will be staged ~ the Birmingham Ath-
letic club at East Lake park on Labor
Day. The final arrangements for this add
ed feature to the Labor Day programme
of East Lake park were made yesterday
by representatives of the Birmingham
Athletic club and East Lake park.
According to the present plans there
will be two swimming races for men and
one for boys. The length of the races
for the men Will be leo yards and 40
yards while tho boys will be 50 yards
Three running races have also been
planned. One for the girls, one for boys
and the other for men. The girls race
will be 70 yards. the boys also 70 yards
and the mems go yards.
1t is also probable that tilting con-
test and boat race will also be staged.
The former event is one Of the most
popular and amusing aquatic sports in-.l
dulged in by Americans and is very eom-
mon in the northern section Of the eoun-1
try.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-28
Bessen1er News

BeSSeHer, AUGUST Zi.-tcptctdl'l-lh ne
coroner's jury. composed of T. ]. Batson,
Charles Adams. J. A. Roberts. r. M.
Mingea, A. S. Bailey and John Harris,
which was impaneled last week to in
vestigate the killing of W. j. Fitzgerald,
which occurred at his home about two
and half miles from Bessemer on Sun
day morning, August IT. assembled this
morning in the city court room and was
in session all day. After examining IL
witnesses, the case was continued until
next Wednesday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock.
Tn the Bessemer city court today the
following suit was filed: j. A. Faggart
VS.. the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Rail-
road company for $4,000 for alleged per-
sonal injuries.
Henry Lee, negro, was arrested about
80 O'Clock this afternoon by Officer
Steele on a charge of carrying a con-
cealed weapon AS Cliff Childers, who
was driving the patrol wagon, took the
prisoner out of the wagon In the jail yard
he broke and ran down Third alley to
Sixteenth street and through the house
u
He was caught in the city park A large
number of people Joined In the chase,
several shots being fired at the fleeing
prisoner. He was brought back and
lodged in the city JAIL
Superintendent A. A. Persons of the
Bessemer public schools has announced
that the city schools will begin on Mon
day, September 15. Examinations for
conditional pupils will be held on the pre-
ceding Friday at the high school, All
pupils must present certificates Of vacci-
nation or exhibit a satisfactory scar.
At an interesting meeting of the Help
ing Hand league. held last night at the
public library important business was
ner and DR.. j. c.. Currey were appointed
as the committee to arrange the water
melon race which the league intends to
give at an early date
The purpose of this entertainment is to
arouse the interest of the boys OF this
city In improving every phase of school
iife and at the same time giving them
an ENJOYABLE outing. The chief work of
to instigate physical culture and music in.
the courses of the citys public school and
a committee has been appointed to con-
suit with the board of education
The programme to be rendered at the
musical to be given at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. William H. III. Judson Thurs
day night under the auspices of the Pas
tors Helpers Is considered the finest Of
fered the Bessemer public. The admis-
sion charge of 10 cents includes fruit
punch. Many of the most attractive girls
and young matrons in the city will be
present te assist in the, programme or In
serving and receiving. The beautiful
lawn will be brilliantly illuminated the
programme being given on the veranda.
There promises to be a banner crowd
present upon this occasion. Following is
the attractive programmes:
Piano, Mrs. Hugh McEniry; vocal, Mrs.
Cowan; mandolin. Mr.. Houston; piano.
Mrs. Hoiiingsworth; vocal NJ. Rradlsy;
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-28
VERDI COMMUNICATION
VERY BRILLIANT AFFAIR

| from the southern club came early and
remained standing throughout the con
cert. Mai. and Mrs. Il. NJ. Tutwiler were
among the prominent representa- OF
fashionable society
The hand numbered about 80 men
and II was in exceptionally good form.
The musicians seemed TO enjoy playing
as much as the crowd enjoyed listen-
ing. The opening march from Aida
was rendered with spirit The 'Nabue-
co. overture was greatly enjoyed and
so were all the other numbers. The
"Otello" number was less familiar tp
the crowd than the other selections.
1t is safe to say that comparatively
few had ever heard any of thu "Otello"
music. Memoli gave fine reading Of
this classic work with its subtle touches
of Oriental color.
Miss Norma Scholar as the soloist of
the evening achieved "a distinct triumph
1t had been some time since she had
been heard here in her home town. She
has for several years ranked as an ar
tist; she is now great artist Her
voice is more sympathetic than ever and
her vocalization Is an example OF arr
tistie perfection. She SANG the "Scena''
from Aida" with classic elegance and
she delivered the melodious aria with
temperament, great tonal heauey and
moving effect. She received an ovation
and in response repeated the aria She
was presented with a large bouquet by
her Italian admirers, Miss hchoolar
was equally successful in her second
number-the prison song in I'll Trova-
tore"
Memoli's band will render this pro-
gramme in Capitol park tonight:
March. La Fornarinett." Naiverde
Overture, Don Juan" Mozart
Selection, wang Morse.
Midnight Fantasia. Cariini
Spring Song, Mendelssohn.
Gems of Stephen Foster. Tohani.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-28

&c Captain and Mrs. W. l.. Moon and
Ensign Halle II. Funk of Admission will
resume charge They are occupying the
army headquarters on Fourth avenue.
Mrs. M. j. Hayes and children and Mrs.
]. T. Hayes of Birmingham have returned
from pleasant visit to relatives in Chat
tanooga.
Mrs. Charles Brady and little daughter
OF Alfalfa are the guests of Mrs. Brady's
parents Mr.. and Mrs. w. O. Laird.
u Schwabacher and little daughter,
Minette left today for New York, where
they will be the guests of DR.. and Mrs.
Dave Stern.
Taft Comerford has accepted position
in Youngstown, O., and will remove there
with his family.
William B. Neal has gone to New York
where he has accepted a position with a
large manufacturing company,
Miss Wildred Jaffe is the guest of Mxss
Berney Gillen for few days.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-28
WILLIAMS NAMED
FOUNT INSPECTOR

Tom Williams the well known detec-
tive, was yesterday appointed soda foun-
tain inspector by Chief Sanitary Inspec-
tor Walter Burson. Mr.. Williams ac-
cepted and took up his new duties at
once.
Mr. Williams was formerly in the soda
fountain business and is familiar with
every phase of it. He will make regular
inspections of every lola fountain I'm
the city and see that fo violations of
the recent soda fountain ordinance are
tolerated. In addition he will look after
the restaurants and bakeries.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-28


ment shall be effective unless adopted by
two-thirds of the members in attendance
on the meeting and voting ON the amsnd-
ment proposed
Headquarters
The headquarters of the association
shall be In the city of Birmingham and
the annual meeting shall be held there.
Terms of Office and Vancancies
All officers of the association, except
directors, shall hold office for term
Of one year from their election. except
where they are elected to I'LL vacancies. In
such case they shall hold office for the
remainder OF the unexpired term. If
there is vacancy In the office of director
by reason of death, removal from the
state or resignation, such vacancy shall
be filled by the remaining directors. If
there is a vacancy among the other Of
ficers from like cause, such vacancy
shall be filed by the directors.
Meetings
| meeting of the association shall be
| held at least once year In the late
summer or early fall upon such date as
may be prescribed by the president. who
shall have authority to call the same and
| fix the time thereof. Special meetings
may be called at any time upon the order
regular annual meeting shall be given to
each member personally by letter ad-
dressed. postage prepaid. to such member
at his regular postoffice. but failure TO
give such notice, misdirection of the
| letter shall not invalidate the meeting
when called under the orders of the presi-
dent. Such notice shall be given at least
| 20 days before the meeting. Special meet
| ings may be called by order of the board
/ n
| spects as regular meetings, except that
| the required notice shall not exceed ffVe
days and the objects and purposes OF the
meeting shall be stated in the notice. Spe-
ciai meetings of the board of directors
may be called by the president at any
time upon five days notice to each di-
rector sent by wire or mail or majority
of the board of directors by paper In
Writing duly signed by them upon sim
liar notice All notices of special meet
ings of the board of directors shall specify
the objects and time and place of the
meeting.
Bylaws
The directors of the association are
hereby authorized and empowered, ana IL
is made their duty to adopt such bylaws
for the government of the ASSOCIATION
and the promotion of its objects and pur-
poses as to them may seem expedients
They shall also adopt bylaws defining the
powers and duties of the officers or the
association. All bylaws adopted by the
directors can be repealed or amended oy
them at any regular meeting. They may
also be repealed or amended and new
ones adopted at any special meeting. nu'
notice of such new bylaws or amend
ments shall be given as hereinabove pro-
yided before they can be lawfully adopted
at any special meeting. The directors
shall have no authority to adopt any by
laws Inconsistent with this constitution.
Committees
II shall be the duty of the directors TO
create such communities, either from
among themselves or from the general
membership of the association, ana 10
define the powers and duties of such COM
| mittees as to them may seem expedient
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-28
Dutch Honor Carnegie

The Hague, the Netherlands. August e.
The Grand Cross of the Order of Orange
Nassau was conferred on Andrew Car
negie today by Queen Wilhelmina of the
Netherlands In comrlemoration of the in
auguration of the palace Of peace, which
takes place tomorrow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-28
To Elect Directors

The annual meeting to elect board
of directors for the Associated Chari-
ties will be held at the local offices of
the association in the Chamber of Com
merce building next Monday, September
/, at u o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-28
Tennesseean Solicitor

Washington. August 27-Graham
Egerton, a lawyer of Charlotte, Tenn,
has been appointed solicitor of the navy
department succeeding Harry w. Mill
ler, resigned.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-28
All Are Delighted With The
First Day OF Big Convention
FORMAL CONSTITUTION
ADOPTED BY MERCHANTS
AT THE FIRST MEETING

The organization of the Alabama
Merchants associa ticn at East Lake park
last night was one of the most auspicious
events ever occurring in Birmingham, ae-
eording to almost everybody who wit
messed the scene. There was enthusiastic
endorsement from merchants from nearly
900 towns in Alabama. all agreeing that
the organization was badly needed, and
with Birmingham as its permanent head
quarters was bound to rebound to the un-
told benefit of the merchants who became
members.
The organization Is for mutual protec-
ton. to promote good fellowship, to study
problems that confront the retail mer-
chant in every phase of his business. The
constitution and bylaws and the election
of the officers were gone through with In
business like and parliamentary manner
Il was the crowning feature ofzthe big
barbecue-banquet and business session
which marked the close of the first day
of the convention last night.
The constitution and bylaws of the
newly born organization are as follows:
The purposes of this society are; 10
promote a better spirit: TO instruct ana
cooperate toward more perfect condl-
ton for the merchants in Alabama; 10
have meetings for the exchange OF views
and information; to promote good fellow
ship: to study the problems with refer
enco to the purchase and sale of goods and
with reference to freight rates, and to
advance generally the interests and well
fare of it's members.
Names
TIL, ~ ehan
Alabama Merchants association
Membership
All merchants and dealers, wholesale
and retail. in the state of Alabama shall
be eligible to membership.
Dues
There shall be no dues or initiation fees.
Officers
The officers of the association shall
consist of a president, three vice presi-
dents, a secretary and treasurer, but the
office of secretary and treasurer may be
filled by one person if deemed advisable
There shall also be a board of directors
composed of seven persons for term OF
one year. and three of them to serve for
a term of two years. Thereafter, at the
second regular meeting, four directors
shall be elected for two years, and at the
third annual meeting three of the di-
rectors shall be elected to serve two years.
All directors thereafter elected shall be
for two years, except when such d.
rectors are elected to fill vacancies. All
of the officers of the association, includ-
ing the directors, except the secretary
and treasurer, shall be elected by the as
sociation. The secretary and treasurer
shall be elected by the board of directors.
1t will require a majority vote of those
participating in the election to elect
director or an officer of the association.
The officers shall perform such duties
as may be prescribed by the bylaws
Amendments
This constitution may be amended at
any regular or special meeting of the as
sociation provided that in the case OF an
amendment at special meeting, notice
of the intention to amend shall be given
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-28

The eommemoration of Yerdfs CEN
tenary by Memoli's band under the aus
pices of the Music Study club in Capitol
park last night was a brilliant affair.
The crowd In attendance was the lar
gest of the entire summer season. An
ail-verdi programme was presented as
follows
Grand march from Aida
Overture. "Nabuceodonosor."
| Selections from La Traviata."
| Soprano solo, "Scena and Aria from
Aida" Miss Norma Scholar.
Selections. "Otello." Act ~.
Scenes from I'll Trovatore." Miss Nor
ma Scholar soloist.
Selections, Rigoletto, act III.
| The hour for beginning the concer,
, was s o'clock but as early as 1880 hum
dreds of music lovers had assembled
and shortly thereafter the crowd num-
bered thousands.
The bandstand was tastefully decor
ated with American and Italian oolors
and from the center post fine picture
of Verdi was exhibited. A few minutes
before the opening number italian So
cieties with flags and banners marched
into the park and disposed themselves
in orderly fashion on the plaza. Ital-
ians came from Bessemer. Ensley, Fair
field, Edscwater. Thomas and, in fact,
from every part of the Birmingham
district The Italian colony seldom. u
ever, made a better showing here.
All the best elements of Birmingham,
society were In evidence Scores of mu-
sic teachers and well known promoters
of high class music We're present a
large deputation of the bachelor set
piano duet, Misses Houston and Keith;
vocal, Miss Blanche Bradley; violin. Mas
ter David Nixon; plano, Mrs. Huey; vocal.
Miss Francis Fitzpatrick; piano, Mrs Car
penter; vocal duet. the Milton twins;
violin, Mr.. Tom DeJarnette; piano, Prof.
m-Petersen; vocal, Mr.. Eastman:
piano. Miss Houston: violin duet Miss
Beryl Pinner and Mr.. Houston; piano.
Miss Katie Lacey; vocal, Master David
Nixon: plano, Mrs. Gwin; vocal Mrs. Per-
l,ins; piano, Mrs. Harry Smith; violin,
Mrs. Ike Marks; piano, Miss Virginia
Mitchell; vocal George Houston: piano
Miss Ruby Ragsdae; vocal, Mrs. Ben
Boshwitz; male quartette; selections
Grand orchestra.
The Christian workers of the First
Christian church will meet tomorrow aft
ernoon at $3.50 o'clock at the home of
Mrs. Cole on Fourth avenue and Four
teenth street. A full attendance Is urged
as important business will be transacted
and arrangements will be made for the
bazaar.
News has been received in this city of
thedeath of Mrs. Joe Foster, a former
resident of Bessemer. which occurred this
morning at 7:!5 o'clock at the home of
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. John Mansfield.
in Admission. SIrs. Foster lived in this
city for a number of years and has many
friends who will regret to hear of her
sad demise.
Captain and Mrs. Callear. who had
charge of the local Salvation Army work,
have been transferred to spartap ,urg, 8.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-28
MORE DELEGATES
ARE EXPECTED TODAY

The invasion of the city yesterday morn
ing by the hundreds of merchants took
the town by storm Every man jumped
of the train with a smile on his face
and as the day more on the smile broad
ened. 1t is stated that there are still
delegates who were unable TO get here
yesterday and will arrive this morning
for the last day of the convention.
One of the busiest scenes ever pre-
sented in this city was that at the conven-
tion headquarters yesterday morning and
well into the afternoon as the delegates
arrived in great crowds and registered,
received their badges and rebate books,
and the hospitality of the reception COM
mittee. Everywhere it was: "Howdy, Jim
Hello, Bill" 1t looked more like an old
time family reunion. Everybody seemed
to know everybody else and If they didn't,
"Glad Hand" Harry Jones and his cohorts
on the reception committee soon filled in
the breach
As soon as the merchants arrived at the
different depots they went Immediately to
the convention headquarters at the Cham
ber of Commerce rooms. Those who ar
rived earlier in the morning Immediately
secured their rebate books and took a
bee line for the jobbing houses. The
larger part of those delegates who arrived
before noon paid visits to the jobbing
houses yesterday morning and members
of these organizations stated that they
did a tremendous business. OF course.
every man that bought would give an
order for $3.50 or more SO as to get the re-
bate.of his round trip railroad fare.
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as required by the bylaws, but no amend
ment shall be effective unless adopted by
two-thirds of the members in attendance
on the meeting and voting ON the amsnd-
ment proposed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-28
RETAIL MERCHANTS
FROM ALL SECTIONS
Of STATE ARE HERE
Convention Headquarters at
Chamber of Commerce
an Exceedingly Busy
Place
CONTINUED From Page Five,


noon the immense crowd almost blocked
the traffic on First avenue. 1t is stated
that there are we'll over 500 delegates
here from all parts of the state. Owing
however, to so many not coming who had
sent acceptanees and SO many coming
who had not sent acceptanees. the cham
ber headquarters have not yet been able
10 compile list of the delegates. This
list will probably be ready today.
It was stated last night by Secretary
Radcliffe that there were still some dele
gates in the city who had not registered
and that It was very important that
every man come to the chamber head
quarters today and register his name and
address. Upon these registrations depend
future developments of great Importance
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-28
REAL BIRMINGHAM
SPIRIT RAMPANT

The real Birmingham spirit was ram
pant in every feature of the convention.
Everybody was going in the same direc-
ton" Everywhere there was co-opera-
tion. The local officials and members of
the Chamber of Commerce did themselves
proud in their entertainment of the guests.
Every visitor was made to feel at home
and the delegates met the local men half
way every time.
The crowd about the Chamber of Com
merce as the time came for the first car
to leave on the sightseeing trip yester-
day afternoon looked like a circus crowd.
Everybody was in a good humor and
everybody was having a good time. The
excursion trip through the different Sec
lions of the city was greatly enjoyed
Many of the merchants stated that al
though they had been coming to Birming-
ham for years and years on business trips
several times year. yet they were Won
derfully surprised at the beautiful and
artistic residence districts and at the enor-
nous size of the town. The sightseeing,
trip after touring the South Highlands
made a tour of the business districts aft
er which the cars headed out Second ave-
nue. for the park. Local members of the
chamber acted as spoilers on the cars
during the trip and they were sources of
no little amusement and fun. Besides
they furnished some valuable information
at different times as many of the dele
gates were not very familiar with the DIFF
ferent parts of the town.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-28

Piano, Mrs. Hugh McEniry; vocal. Mrs.
Cowan; mandolin. Mr.. Houston; piano.
Mrs. Holiingsworth; vocal Ar. Bradley;
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-28

=
~ shrksident Culpepper Exum of the city
! jicprftnission made brief address OF
Z Wltfcpme. saying that although Bir-
sninghain was great commercially, this
affair was to prove that she was just
as great in hospitality. j. w. Moore
Of Coal City responded to the address
of welcome on behalf of the merchants.
He sa idthat every Albanian was
proud of Birmingham and that the mer-
chants of the state owned much to Bir-
mingham for organizing and promot-
ing this convention. He prophesied
that within the next few years Bir-
mingham would be the real. throb-
bing commercial center of the whole
SOUTH
NJ. p. Northington, president of the
Birmingham Credit Mems association.
made the next address on "Ehy you
Should insure" He appealed to the re-
tail merchants of the state to listen to
the Importance Of proper insurance on
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-28

their business and personal property
He stated that they would he greatly
benefited and would profit in the long
run, and cited the fire loss statisues
of the country to prove his arguments
He stated the fire loss per ann1m was
So for every man, woman and child III
the country.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-28

Captain and Mrs. Callear. who had
charge of the local Salvation Army work,
have been transferred to Spartap 'urg, 8.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-11-22
ANXIOUS FOR
COOPERATION

Mrs. w. c. Belman. who is assum-
ing office as the new president of the
Hammond Settlement Hodse, desires
the cooperation of men and young
men in the work at No. State street.
1--WE need them to lead the boys who
we are trying to instruct and enter
tain" said Mrs. Belman. TT is our
intention to make the Settlement
House so attractive that they will
come here instead of staying on the
streets in the evenings"
Edgar Crumpacker "a young collegi-
an, demonstrated during his summer
vaaction that successful work can be
done among the boys He formed a
class and spent many hours in enter
tanning 1T. On one occasion Crumpack-
er took fifty youngsters to lake front
for outing in machines furnished by
his father. w. C. Belinan Peter Meyn,
Murray Turner and others
Levi Golden will meet with a class
of boys at the Settlement House Tues
day evening.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-11-22
CRY
FOR FATHER
WHO'S GONE

Friends and relatives of George w.
Klaus, 433 Summer street, are very
much concerned over his sudden dis
appearance three weeks ago, when he
left his home to respond to a telegram
from Chicago. He has not beeh seen
or heard of since. He was employed
formerly, a clerk at the u. S. Metal
Refinery at Grasselli and said 1T was
his intention to go to Chicago to look
for employment.
He often talked of going to Detroit
according to Mrs. Klaus, this morning
and before leaving promised to let her
know how he was getting along. The
pitiful part of his disappearance is the
fact that he left his wife with three
small children without any means of
support. The little children cry con-
stanrly for their father.
Mrs. Klaus asked the aid of the police
this morning in locating her husband
and gave the following description: As
years old, height feet inches.
weight 1S5 pounds, dark complexion.
black hair. Wore a. black serge coat
and vest, blue serge trousers. black soft
hat and tan shoes.