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The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1913-11-28

WASHINGTON-Having now com
pleted the currency bill and submitted
it to the president and to the Hitch
cock wing of the banking and cur
rency committee, Chairman Owen and
his five Democratic colleagues will
probably try to amend it to avoid a
contraction of the currency in locali-
ties due to the transfer of money
from the present reserve centers to
the regional reserve banks. Senators
from the west and middle west have
been hearing many complaints as to
the disastrous results that may follow
the transfer of funds from reserve
cities where they are now held to the
regional reserve centerS under the
new law.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1913-11-28

HOUSTON, TEX. - The big strike
of operating employees Of the South
ern Pacific lines in Texas and Louisi-
ana was ended by the railroad and it's
employees accepting the proposal Of
the federal board of mediation and
Cancellation that the railroad meet
the committee of the four unions
This proposal was sent from Wash
ington by the board and stipulated
that in event of refusal by either par
ty the question should go before the
federal board for settlement.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1913-11-28

GENERAL NEWS.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

NEW YORK Sidney Moultrop,
handcuffed to deputy United
trop, handcuffed to a deputy United
States marshal, left for Washington at
two o'clock in the afternoon to stand
trial on an indictment charging him
with forging the name of Senator J.
Hamilton Lewis, for whom he worked
as secretary, to a check for $24O,
drawn on the National Metropolitan
Bank of Washington. He is also I'M
der indictment for stealing and pawn
ing ring belonging to the senator's
wife. According to federal authorities
here the federal grand jury at Wash
ington is also planning to indict him
on a charge of fabricating the letter
in which the writer, who represented
himself as Senator Lewis, offered
Henry Pindell, the Peoria, ILL.,, edi-
tor years junketing trip in Russia
under the guise of ambassadorship.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1913-11-28

NEW YORK - With one victim
of bichloride of mercury poison
ing apparently we'll on the road to re-
covering and another slightly i'm
proved, New York physicians are in
hopes that the surgeons knife has
found way out of what has been con-
sidered an almost fatal condition. Mrs
Helen Janin, wife of J. A. Janin of
so FELTON, avenue, West Brigton, S.
L., operated on week ago by DR.. AL
fred Thomas of New Brighton, is said
to be practically we'll.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1913-11-28

Helen Janin, wife of ]. A. Janin of
so FELTON, avenue, West Brigton, S.
l., operated on a week ago by DR.. AL
fred Thomas of New Brighton, is said
to be practically we'll.
LONDON, ENG.-Lord Cowdray is
extremely worried over newspaper ar
that unless he makes contributions to
their cause his oil tanks and plants
viii be destroyed. While his oil in
terests are enormous he is equally
anxious regarding his men, English
and Americans, who threaten to resist
with their lives any attack on the
property.
WASHINGTON - Senator j. Fl.
Lewis of Illinois took to the White
House Chicago delegation who urged
President Wilson to appoint Henry
w. Huffman, judge of the federal
court of appeals of the Seventh cir
cult Senator Lewis is backing w. A.
Doyle, but took the delegation to see
Attorney General McReynolds also,
that they might urge their candidate.
KANSAS CITY, MO.-One indict.
ment charging eight men with misuse
of the mails in conspiracy to defraud
in connection with the operations of
the Florida Fruit Lands company, was
returned by the federal grand jury.
The indictment among others is
against Richard J. Bolles, million
aire of Jacksonville, Fla
WAsHINGToN-The U. S. senate's
wedding gift to Miss Jessie Wilson
is silver service of fifteen pieces,
with its chief feature a tea set of five
pieces. 1t also contains hot water
kettle, large service tray. chocolate
pot. ice cream dish, two compete
dishes and four candlesticks.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-30
GROUNDS ON WHICH
DECISION WAS MADE

Judge Grubb in holding Mr. McIau-
rim guilty of contempt laid much stress
on the issuance of the famous circular
in which Mr.. McLaurin said that the
original decree did not affect the asso-
citation.
"In that circular" said Judge Grubb.
'he asserted that the activities of the
association, the rules of practice and
methods would not be changed in any
way by the decree. | cannot see that
that was anything else than a notice to
manufacturers that If the green book
continued to be issued IL would be is
sued with the same effect as 1t was
before Now, If Mr. McLaurin did that
1t is conceded that he did it-then !
cannot see that he did not violate the
decree"
The association was held guilty on
the grounds that the purpose of the
association was TO take advantage of
whatever had been gained up to that
time by that practice in spite of the
decree"
"It was their duty" continued Judge
Grub, IF they issued these books or
made these answers. before doing so,
to correct the impression so that there
would be no doubt but what it would
have no intimidating effect. or coercive
effect. such as it had had before the
date Of the decree" The evidence. he
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-30


A violent thunder and lightning storm
burst upon Jones valley yesterday aft
ernoon and a thick, binding rain fell
at the rate of two inches an hour. In
the 20 minutes that the storm ragged be-
tween and $50 o'clock the streets of
Birmingham were flooded, a negro chauf-
feur was killed by lightning and sew
eral residences were struck by the fiery
bolts. The fire department answered
three alarms. ,
Mrs r. w. Vaughan of 1918 Avenue T.,
Ensley, with her three children, had a
marvellous escape when the roof was torn
from their home and left them lying on
the bed unharmed.
Reports from the offices of the Birmng-
ham Railway. Light and Power company
stated that the system was completely
tied up for a half hour and that the
motors on numerous cars were burned
out. Trolley wires were down in several
places and George H. Harris, superin-
tendent of the railway department, would
not state offhand last night at what figure
he estimated the damage.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-30
ACTION REsCINDED
Ordinance Providing for Paving of
North Twenty-Fifth Street Repealed

Upon the earnest petition of an ex-
ceptionally large delegation of men and
women from North Twenty-fifth street,
the city commission yesterday rescinded
the ordinance calling for the paving of
North Twenty-ffth street with bithulithic
pavement.
Speeches were made by T. o. Smith,
r. H. Manly, the Rev. W. /. Powell and
others. 1t was declared that the delega-
tion present represented almost 75 per
cent of the property owners. that the
paving assessments would work an ex-
ceptional hardship upon many of the resi-
dents, would make of the street an auto
mobile race track as there was no street
car track on 1t. and other reasons were
cited. Upon motion of Commissioner
Lane, the ordinance was rescinded. II
was adopted a few days ago upon the
representations made to the commission
by a different delegation, none of whom
was present yesterday. There were many
ladies present yesterday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-30

Sec 1 The premises IN which a soda
fountain is located shall be kept free from
cobwebs. dirt dust and other refuse. The
refrigerators and soda fountains must be
free from foul and Unpleasant odors mold
and slime. The glassware. spoons. etc.
used in soda fountains shall be washed
With soap and rinsed In running water
after use and before being used again.
Syrup cans and bottles shall be thor
oughly washed before rehiiing Draft
tubes shall be kept clean. Drainage
boards, sinks shelves. etc, on which
glasses are kept shall be kept clean.
Section O. 1t shall be the duty OF the
city inspector to personally and thorough
~ inspect all OF said premises. and to re-
pert any which may not be in accordance
with the provisions hereinabove set out.
and II shall further be the duty of said
inspector to examine all kitchens and din
ing rooms of hotels, restaurants and cafes
and to see that the same are protected 9y
wire screens from flies and other vermin.
Sec 3. Any person. firm or corporation
violating any part of this ordinance shall
be punished. upon conviction. as provided
in section SOC of the city code"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-30
AT THE HOTELS

B. M. cullom of Montgomery. c. E. Mil
Ter of Admission and Charles l.. Phagan of
Mobile are registered at the Empire
c. NJ. Price of Tuscaloosa, C. NJ. Arm
strong of Decatur and William II. How
ards are at the Metropolitan.
G. L. Weatherly of Blocton, Charles NJ.
B. Gray of Cullman and Frank Jernigan
of Kimberly are stopping at the Birming-
ham.
V. L. Handley of Decatur, G. p. Rossen
of Atlanta and Frank f. Mcdonald of
Montgomery are among those at the Nor
ris.
It. r. bradley OF Warrior. F. T.. Sanders
of Mobile and F. J. Hubbard of Helena
are guests at the Florence
r. p. kirkpatrick of Rockford, H. I.
Vasser of Tuscaloosa and NJ G. Cum
mings of New Decatur are registered at
the Hilman.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-30
DECISION CAME AS
BIG SURPRISE

The decision of Judge Grubb followed
the concluding remarks of o. D. Street,
district attorney, yesterday morning The
court gave no indication that the case
would be decided so quickly and the de-
cision was in the nature of surprise to
all who have been keeping tab on the
case
The defendants counsel gave no indl.
cation yesterday what course would be
adopted In reference to the case, but II
is generally believed that an appeal will
be taken even to the United States su-
preme court If necessary
In statement issued after the decision.
President McLaurin said that the asso-
citation would await a formal written
opinion of Judge Grubb and consultation
with the directors before finally decid-
ing upon what course to pursue in the
final adjustment of the case.
Immediately after the decision of Judge
Grubb the three defendants present left
for their hotels and their homes They
did not pay the fines. according to a
statement of the federal officials.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-30


The Southern Wholesale Grocers' asso.
citation, its president, ]. Fl. McLaurin OF
Jacksonville, Fla. L. A. Melchers OF
Charleston, S. c., and ]. Lacey Hunt OF
Wilmington, n. c., were found guilty OF
contempt of the federal court yesterday
afternoon by Judge W. T. Grubb. who
has been hearing the case off and or
for three weeks.
The decision of Judge Grubb was that
the association should be fined $500 anc
costs incurred in those specifications upor
which the conviction was based; that Nc,
Laurin should be fined $1,000; that Hum
should be fined $1,000 and Melchers $1,000
The costs will aggregate $4,000 against the
association, according to officials of the
federal court, so that the fine agains
the association will be practically $S5O
In hn NJ fa
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-30
TELEPHONE SERVICE
SUFFERS HEAVILY

The telephone service probably suffered
most as during the storm it was put
completely out of business by the light
ming. 1t took herculean efforts during the
night hours that followed the storm tt
restore the service to some semblance ol
normal.
On the streets the gushing water filled
the cutters. and the storm sewers in
many places were overtaxed. causing the
street to overflow and give the appearance
of a small river. Around Twenty-first,
Twenty and Twenty third streets
and Avenue B the streets were i'm
passable, as the depth of the water was
over two feet. At Railroad avenue and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-30
READY TO REDUCE
FARES ON FRIDAY
B. R., L. & p. Co. to Charge 5
Cents From Fairfield and
Wylam to Birmingham

Providing the city commissioners agree,
of which so far there seems little doubt.
| the decreased street car fare between the
city proper and Fairfield and Wylam will
go into effect August ]. II is expected
that some action will he taken by the
city commissioners Friday.
Following is the letter to the commits
sioners in which President Ford offers 70
reduce these fares to cents:
Board of Commissioners of the city Of
Birmingham, Birmingham. Ala.
Dear Sirs: We would respectfully re-
quest that the fare contract entered into
between the city and this company Mo-
vember 25. 1911 he amended to permit
this company to edfry passengers from
the present terminus of the Mylam line
In Wylam and the present terminus Of
the Fairfield line in Fairfield, upon the
payment of an initial cash fare Of cents,
to the present termini of the North Ems
ley, South Ensey and the new Owenton
and Ensley lines in the city Of Birming-
ham without transfer beyond; and upon
the payment of an initial cash fare of
) cents on the cars of these three lines
to CARRY passengers to the present termi-
nj Of this compenys lines in Wylam and
Fairfield
The contract of November %, 1911, has
been in operation more than IS months
and At the time the negotiations for same
were entered into, the company estmat-
ed that its loss in gross revenue on the
North and South IGnsleY lines. dae to
this reduction In fare would amount TO
$4,000 per annum. Our operating fig
ures show that this estimate was correct
and the annual saving to the citizens
using these two lines has been equal to
3.67 per cent of the total gross receipts
or our railway department fer the year
1912
During this period Of Is months the
company has had an opportunity to ad-
Just itself to this heavy cut in its reve-
nues and we now desire to make this fur
ther and valuable concession TO the peo-
pie of that important and growing sec
ton
1--WE would like to put this change into
effect August ]. If the necessary action
by your commission can he taken in
amending the contract before that date.
Very truly yours, A. II. FORD,
President"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-30
GRUBB FINES GROCERS'
ASSOCIATION, M'LAURIN, HUNT
AND MELCHERS, FOR CONTEMPT
HENRY NAFF KILLS
HIS WIFE AND THEN
COMMITS SUICIDE

back in dying condition. A moment OF
out and Henry Naff, with a bullet in his
head, lay beside his wife.
The shots did not at first alarm the
family. as it was thought that II was the
noise of an automobile tire blowing out.
Ernest Hansberger, a nephew of Naff,
and the elder Mr.. Naff. who came from
his home to investigate the shots, soon
discovered the tragedy. Warner & Smt-
ley's ambulance was summoned and both
victims were removed to a local infirmary.
About half way to the hospital Mrs. Nan
died and at 9.45 O'Clock Mr.. Naff also sue
cumbed to his wounds. Neither at any
time recovered consciousness. Desponden-
cy due to i'll health is believed to have
been the cause of the double tragedy
Naff had been married Is years and had
been a successful master pattern maker
until he suffered a paralytic stroke some
years ago. Since that time the Naff fam
lily have contended that Henry Nan was
not wholly responsible for his actions.
He separated from his wife about four
years ago and was divorced from her
about six months ago. However, the two
lived as neighbors and were on friendly
terms.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry J. Naff are sur
vived by two daughters, Mary, aged 10
years, who is out of the city, and Cathar-
inc, aged I.
Funeral services over the remains Of
Mr. Naff will be from the Naff residence,
14O5 Huntsville avenue, Thursday after
noon, according to incomplete arrange
ments made last night The remains of
Mrs Naff will be sent to Tallassee this
morning for interment.
Mrs Naff was Miss Mary E. Sentell be-
fore her marriage, and was about 36
years of age. She is survived by num-
ber of relatives.
Henry Naff is survived by his parents,
Mr. and Mrs. w. Fl. Naff and the follow
ing brothers and sisters: DIR. j. M. Naff
of Childersburg; Mrs Annie Jones CT
Cropwell, Mrs. ]. n. Hansberger of Bir-
mingham, w. T. Naff of New Orleans,
Mrs Jennie A. Mariner of Birmingham,
S. T. Naff of Denmark, s. c., and Burney
Naff of Atlanta
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-30
Mrs. Naff Seated on Veran-
da When Divorced Hus-
band Suddenly Places
Pistol to Her Head and
Fires

As a climax to an epidemic of suicides
and homicides in the last few days, Henry
Naff, a master pattern maker. aged Al
years. shot and killed his divorced wife.
Mary e. Naff. at 1880 o'clock yesterday
morning and then turning the 3S calibre
pistol on himself, blew out his brains.
The tragedy occurred at the residence of
Mrs. j. N. Hansberger, 14e9 Huntsville
avenue. sister of Henry Naff.
The pistol used was a 3S calibre Smith
& Wesson, the property of w. H. Naff,
father of the dead man. According to the
elder Mr.. Naff, the pistol had been, in
the family for over a quarter of century
and 1t was kept hidden under a lot of old
papers in a bureau in his bedroom. Yes
terday morning the son, Henry ]. Naff,
searched the Naff residence at 1405 Hunts
vile avenue, next door to the Hansberger
residence, until he found the revolver
After he had secured the pistol he
walked across the lawn TO the Hansberger
residence and sat behind his wife, who
was sewing on the large. old fashioned
veranda. Mrs. Naff was not alarmed as in
the six months that she and her husband
have been divorced he often came
over to the Hansberger residence, where
Mrs. Naff made her home with her two
young daughters, and converse with her.
Mrs. Naff was sitting in a rocking chair
facing south. Her husband suddenly
reached out and pressed a pistol against
the cap which she was wearing and
pulled the trigger. Mrs. Naff pitched for
ward In her chair and then slowly sank
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-30

automobile struck the automobile of the
chief at First avenue and Twenty-trst
street as Chief Bennett was rushing to a
fire. The automobile of Chief Bennett was
damaged as well as the other car. CHIEF
Bennett did not pause to get the name OF
the other man, as he was in too much of
hurry to reach the blaze
| Chief Bennett stated following the storm
that 1t was the heaviest rain and lightning
storm that he had ever seen. why that
was the worst storm have ever been up
against" said Chief Bennett "rhe rain
was binding and the lightning was every
where 1t was mighty tough storm on
the department for during the 20 minutes
| 1t lasted the boys were called out three
] times. They acquitted themselves very
! creditably and the fires that resulted
from lightning were soon put out"
| Assistant Fire Chief w. p. Walton and
| Captains Allen and White and Middleton
| also said that the storm of yesterday aft
| ernon was about the worst they had ever
been up against.
The first fire alarm came at o'clock
from the Acme White Lead and Color
works on Third avenue near Twentieth
street. The blaze was on the second floor
of the building, and it was put out with
chemicals. 1t was caused by lightning
striking conduit of wires. Fire company
No 1 answered the call
AT 5:15 o'clock fire company No. | made
a run to Drennens at Second avenue
and Twentieth street. but 1T proved to be
a false alarm and it put the firemen in
bad humor, as the rain was at it's heav-
lest at that time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-30
RESIDENCES STRUCK
BY LIGHTNING BOLTS
ON THE SOUTHSIDE
Chief Bennett Has Close Call in
Automobile Collision = Streets
Flooded-Street Cars, Elec-
trio Lights and Tele-
phones Suffer
SOME OF THE RESULTS
OF Yesterdays STORM

Numerous residences struck by
lightning.
Total of .94 inch of rain in 20
minutes.
Negro chauffeur killed by light
ming on Sycamore street
Ensley family uninjured tho Ugh
lightning tears roof from house.
Street car service tied UP nearly
an hour by floods and lightning.
Low sections flooded when storm
sewers are overtaxed.
Fire department answers three
alarms in 20 minutes.
New home of S. Rich damaged
by lightning and fire.
Lightning strikes plant of Acme
Paint Works on Third avenue.
Servants house at f. Y. Ander-
son residence on Sycamore street
struck and burned.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-30
ASSOCIATION MUST
PAY $500 AND THE
OTHERS $1,000 EACH
Costs of Case Must Be Paid by the
efendants-Further Course of
Defense Not Indicated, But
an Appeal to Higher
Courts Is Expected
OFFICIALS SILENT
ABOUT DECISION

Washington, July 29.-Officials of
the department of justice today de-
clined to comment upon the action
of Judge Grubb in imposing fines
in the contempt case against the
Southern Wholesale Grocers' asso-
citation. This was the first con-
tempt of court proceedings for
violation of a civil decree under the
Sherman antitrust law. 1t was
within the province of the court
to impose Jail sentences.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-30
Marriage Licenses

The following marriage licenses were
issued yesterday in the office of the
probate clerq:
u. L. Vance of Nashville and Mrs
Mollie J. Bube
Will Mcclure of Birmingham and
Miss Willie May Keedy.
c. O. Hodges of Birmingham and
Miss Lola NJ Rideout.
l. Thomas of Birmingham and Miss
Margaret Eugene Sullivan.
Iiboneo GENTLE of Bessemer and Miss
Mary Bishop.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-30
Lane Introduces An Ordinance
Regulating the Soda Fountains

Judge A. o. Lanes soda fountain ordi-
nance was introduced at the city commits
sion meeting yesterday and will lie over
for a week. 1t Is entitled An ordinance
to further protect the health and lives
of the people
Some amendments have been made in 1t
since 1t was first contemplated and Com
missioner Weatherly stated yesterday that
he might have one or two more amend
ments to offer when the ordinance comes
up for action next Tuesday. MIR. Wealth
erly states he will confer with the health
department officials and he is inclined to
think the terms of the ordinance should be
more drastic and specific.
Judge Lane stated yesterday that after
the fountain ordinance is passed. then he
will introduce another ordinance provid-
ing for the appointment or election of a
regular city soda fountain inspector to en-
force the measure
The ordinance as introduced yesterday is
as follows:
IAN ordinance to further protect the
health and lives of the people.
"Be 1t ordained by the board of com
missioners of the city of Birmingham:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-30
M'LAURIN AWAITS
WRITTEN DECISION

In reference to the associations posi-
ton Mr.. McLaurin made this statement
subsequent to the courts order:
Judge Grubb, in deciding the contempt
proceedings, declared that our organiza
ton was legal and valid and we had a
right to admit to membership only those
who are exclusive jobbers. He stated
Furthermore, that we had the right in q
legitimate manner to make legitimate ar
guments as to the proper methods of
conducting the business of distributing
the food products of the country.
His decision in other important re-
spects was in favor of the association
and its members. AS | understand, the
substance of his finding against us was
that at one time some of the manufac-
turers of the country were restrained in
their freedom of dealing with merchants
by the coercive methods of this associa-
ton. and that. while we had not actively
continued such coerciVe methods we had
not with sufficient clearness announced
our reputation or abandonment of them
II understand that it is rather Gus
tomary in important cases like this 70.
the Judge, after announcing orally and
informally his decision, later on to
write an opinion celebrating in greater
detail the conclusions which he has
reached. | very much hope that Judg.
Grubb will decide to hand down a
written opinion. We shall wait until
we can find out whether Judge Grubh
will hand down a written opinion and
until we shall have had the oppor-
tunity of comforting with the directors
of the association before deciding what
course we will take with reference tc
Judge Grubb's decision
The remarks of Judge Grubb from
the bench in connection with the ceIe-
brated case follow:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-30
Wants More Fire Hydrants

Fire chief a. Y. Bennett presented
petition to the city commissioners
yesterday asking for list of addi-
tional fre hydrants in West End. Tho
request was passed over for considera-
tion.