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The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-05-25
WATCH AND CHAIN
GIVEN NICHOLS
COmplimented by Fellow Employees.
Resigns Superint endency of the
Schaefer Manufacturing Co.

W. Z. Nichols superintendent of the
Schaefer Manufacturing company for
the past three years, has rendered his
resignation to accept a position with
the Pittsburg testing laboratory where
he will have charge of the structural
steel department which also includes
the inspection of engines and boilers.
structural steel buildings and steel
bridges He viii sever his connection
Immediately assume his new duties.
He was pleasantly surprised when a
committee from the several depart
ments over which ne had been SUPER
intendent consisting of Foreman Daniel
Walker of the machine shop. Foreman
VIII Nabors OF the boiler shop, and
Foreman Frank Kifer OF the pattern
ship, called on him and asked him 70
step outside of the office as the en-
poyes wished to bid him good by. The
men were assembled close to the Of
flee, Mr. Walker acting as spokesman
for them, expressed to Mr.. Nichols
their regret at his departure and their
apprecia tion of the many favors thew
had received at his hands He then
presented him with handsome gold
watch and chain as a tok en- OF their
good will and esteem
Mr.. Nichols in accepting the gift ex-
pressed his appreciation in few well
chosen words and assured them of his
regret at seVering the friendly and
cordial relations that had existed be-
tween them.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-05-25
BIRMINGHAM Girl on Stage

Among the principals of Johnny Wise
at the Majestic this week is Miss Fannie
Goldstein. Birmingham girl who is we'll
known here and has many relatives in
the e1ty. She was at one time occupying
Il responsible position with an exclusive
millinery house Of the city and numbers
many friends among the customers of
the house. She lett there some time ago
for the stage, and has rapidly risen un-
III she now has the part of Salle Nagg
"A comedy character in Johnny Wise "
the musical comedy name for MY Wife's
Family. Miss Goldstein appears under
the stage name of Frances Gold.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-05-25
SUITS FILED,

The following were among the suits
filed Yesterday in the city court:
VIII c. Yarbrough VS.. Alabama Fuel
and Iron company, $4,000 claimed as dam
ages for alleged personal injuries
Charles G. Yarbrongh VS.. Alabama Fuel
and Iron company, Ss5.0oO calimed as dam
ages for allesed personal INJURIES
j. u. iiavely VS.. George W. Harris, $50, =
coo claimed AS damages for an ALLEGED
false and malicious libel.
Charles Il. Thorn pson VS.. w L. Golfer.
sla,H~ damages claimed FOR an alleged as
sanlt and battery.
Mrs. Dunreath r., McGlathcry VS. Bir-
nnsham, II Ensley and Bessemer Railroad
npanM $4,000 damages claimed the
plaintiff alleging that while her residence
was on fire a street car ran upon a fire
hose and prevented the fire from being
extnguished.
Eula r. Morris KS. Birmingham Enslev
and Besse1ner Railroad company, the
plaintiff claiming 5000 damages, alleging
the aforementioned facts
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-05-25
NO CHANGE IN THE
STRIKE SITUATION
Anticipating Trouble This
Week, BOdeker Swears In
30 New Policemen

The strike situation remained unchanged
yesterday from the police viewpoint.
Throughout the day Chief of Police
George Fl. Bodeker was In control Of
affairs and no disorders were reported,
although several false alarms were turned
in. Last night owing to the fact that
trouble is anticipated this week when it
is said the master builders will renew
operations, Chief Bodeker swore in about
80 new policemen
1.-THE best of order is being main
tained," said Chief Bodeker last night,
"and today there has not been single
complaint filed that was wAthy of in
vestigatlon. The strike as far as the po-
lice Is concerned is being operated on
orderly lines and the union leaders ars
working in hearty cooperation with the
police to prevent any renewal of the dis
orders Of Thursday afternoon
Yesterday the new automobile for the
use of the police department was deliv-
cred and for the next few days 1t will be
used by Chief Bodeker and the flying
squadron to answer hurry calls. The car
is new seven passenger Cadillac of the
latest pattern and was purchased from
the Drennen Motor Car company
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-05-25
ATTHE HOTELS

F. A. Grellidge of Verbena, S. c. Moore
of Maylene and e. NJ. Owens of Louisville
are at the Metropolitan.
l. +. Saunders of ST. Louis, James r.
Watson of New York and A. Shendourn
OF New York are at the Morris.
w. j. Lewis of Tuscaloosa, C. W. Van
couver of Pensacola and 7. S. Tce of
Mobile are at the Birmingham
Louis H. Hale of Admission, Lee Long of
Jasper. and o. A. Grant, Jr., of Knox
vile are at the Florence.
I. L, Walker of Brockton, A. j. Mccoy
Of Kansas City and w. E. Timson of
Boston are at the 1Illman.
L. NJ. Deriekson of Piper, W. =. Bran
son of Greenville and j. r. Jordan oil At
lanta are at the Empire.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-05-25
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CEREMONIES TO BE
DEEPLY IMPRESSIV E
Corpus Christi Feast to Be Observed
by Outdoor Procession at
West End

Last Thursday was the feast of Corpus
christi-one of the great feasts of the
Catholic church--but in many of the
parishes in the United States blessed
sacrament professions take place on the
sunday following. At st. Paul's church
at the end of high mass this morning
there viii be a procession through the
aisles
This afternoon at o'clock there will be
outdoor exercises on the beautiful grounds
OF the Church of the Blessed Sacrament,
West End. Five altars have been erected
and from each altar the benediction of
the blessed sacrament will be given.
There will be a procession which will in
clude all the Holy Name societies In the
Birmingham district, Birmingham Council
No. 635 knights of Columbus, and other
Catholic organizations.
The feast of Corpus Christi celebrates
the mystery of the Eucharist and a short
sermon Will be delivered on the grounds
this afternoon appropriate to the occasion.
These outdoor exercises in the Blessed
Sacrament parish are held annually. The
ceremonies last year were witnessed by
vast eoncourse made up of Catholics
and non-Catholics.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-05-25
SERMON BY THE REV.
R. ". WEAVER TODAY
To Deliver .Baccalaureate
Sermon to Howard Col
lege Graduates

Commencement exercises at Howard
the Rev. Rufus w. Weaver, d. D., of
Nashville will preach the baccalaureate
sermon to the graduating class from
the pulpit of the First Baptist church.
Tonight he will preach to the nor
NAL school training class of the Bible
school at Ruhama Baptist church.
The following is the order of serv-
ices for this morning:
DoXology.
Prayer.
Anthem-By choir, "Chapman's Te
Deum."
Reading of the scripture by DIR. j.
M. Shelburne, president of the college
Organ and Piano Duet-Mrs Bell
Mccoy and Miss Georgia Taul
Announcements.
Vocal Solo-"Face to Face" by spe-
cial request, Mrs. o. L. Stephenson
Baccalaureate sermon by the Rev.
Rufus w. Weaver, D. D.. of Nash
vile.
Hymn.
Benediction
Tomorrow the commencement will be
in full swing and busy day is ahead
of the students, There will be the
last chapel exercises and roll call In
the morning. At 1890 will take place
the sophmore defamation contest. ar
1880 the battalion drill and awarding
military prize and the junior oratorical
contest a o'clock p. m
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-05-25
Marriage Licenses

The following marriage licenses were
issued yesterday in the office of the
probate clerk:
Cliff Drake of Sayreton and Miss
Temple Lee Higginbothom.
@. w. Nation OF Morris and Miss May
Campbell.
Harry Moore Of West End and Miss
Nellie Estes.
Joe Block of quito and Miss Ida Gar
ner
w. X. Cofey of Muscadine and Miss
Hattie L. Mccombs.
LOUIS SECONDS of Birmingham and
Mrs. Mabel Kissinger.
James Ferry of Reese and Miss Mary
Clary.
John F. McI.aney OF Birmingham and
Miss Pauline Garrord
Fred l.. Watson Of Birmingham and
Miss Jennie L. Watson.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-05-25
FIRE INSURANCE
:. COMPANIES SUED
S. E. Wilbourn Asks Total of S26, 900
From Six Companies for Alleged
Failure to Settle Claims

Suits aggregating $4,000 were filed yes-
terday In the city court of Birmingham
by S. r. Nilbourn, doing business as the
Nilbourn Mercantile company of Gull
man, against a number of fire insurance
companies having agencies in Birming-
nam. The Wilbourn Mercantile company's S
store was totally destroyed by fire a few
months ago. and the insurance companies,
ii is alleged. refused to settle the claims.
The matter was placed in the hands of
Attorney +. t.. st. John of Cullnlan, who
filed the suits in the courts of jefferson
county yesterday. The insurance COM
panles sued are: The Home Insurance
company, three policies. 5000 $500 and
sa9g0 respectively: American Home Insur-
anee company, $500; Springfield Fire and
Marine Insurance company, 5000, New
Hampshire Fire Insurance company, two
policies of $500 each; New, Jersey Fire
Insurance company, $500; Globe and Rut-
gers Fire Insurance company, $4,000.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-05-25
BANK To OCCUPY
LARGER QUARTERS
MONDAY MORNING
Merchants and Mechanics
Trust and Savings Bank
to MOve-ImprOvements
in New Place Made

The new and larger quarters OF the
Merchants and Mechanics Trust and Saw
ines bank will be occupied by that in
stitution with the opening of business to-
morrow morning. From noon yesterday
until noon today that bank VIII be busy
moving to 1905 Second avenue, the former
home of the Burnett Wholesale cigar
house.
The new quarters have been leased for
10 years. 1t was announced. They have
been undergoing repairs for the past three
weeks and have been elegantly fitted up
for the Merchants and Mechanics bank.
The banking house Is removing from
the old quarters only for the purpose OF
getting more room, which is badly need
ed. In the new building there will be
a mezzanine floor for the bookkeepers,
while on the ground floor will be located
the tellers. cashiers and other officers.
Three vaults have been arranged. Ore
of them is for cash, another tor the safe
ty boxes, while on the mezzanine floor a
vault for the books and otner records
has been erected.
On the mezzanne floor will be located
the directors room which has been hand
somely fitted up for the directors and
officers. President Porter, Vice President
Levy, AL c. CARRIER, cashier, and John
w. Sparkman, assistant cashier, will have
offices near the front entrance.
The Merchants and Mechanics is only
four years Of age and has been phe
nomenalIy successful The last published
statement of the bank showed that the
ri
on capital of 100000. The loans on the
latest statement are very fine, while the
bank had due from bankers $3l6,129.73 and
in the vaults sf64. 4.056.0s.
The board of directors is composed of
the following well known mem 3. G.
Copeland. physician and surgeon; George
H. Harris. superintendent Birmingham
Railway. Light ana Power company; r.
G. Hewitt, chairman board OF education
Jefferson county; r. w. OByrne, capt
talist; E, d. Smith attorney at law: W.
NJ Burgin capitalist; J. x. Warren. War
rem Bros. Wyatt Ieflin, physician and
surgeon: John II. Adams. coai and tim
Der lands; w v NJ Robertson, Jr, Ala
bama Home Building and Loan associa.
ton. Allen j. Krebs, contractor: w o.
I.annng. Orr & LaDning; j. J. Shannon,
superintendent Sloss- Sheffield Steel and
Iron company G. w. Yancey, attorney
at law John r. Morgan, president East
Pratt Coal company: James Ashworth,
master mechanic Louisville and Nashville
shops; G. W. Bains. president Collier
Drug company: w G. oliver. president
Oliver Levert Real Estate company; Alex
NJ. CARRIER, attorney at law; w NJ Mar
tin, president Alabama Abstract COM
pany; D. +. Turnbull. manager South
ern Bell Telephone company w. A. Por-
ter, president.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-05-25
TAX PLAN WILL
NOT GIVE RELIEF, SAYS BOYD

than the present system, But it OBJ
viously will not relieve Birmingham
property of its present annual contri-
button of about a quarter of million
dollars to the roads. bridges, public
schools, etc. of Jefferson county outside
of Birmingham.
Moreover, the California plan raises
the state revenues almost entirely from
the public service corporations and
since such corporations are principally
located in the larger cities it would
appear to follow that the small counties
would be practically exempt from state
taxation thereby still further shifting
their part of the burden of state tax
alton on property in the larger cities
and counties
However there is no conflict be-
tween. the so-called California plan and
the proposition to make Birmingham a
city and county to itself, and this is
shown by the fact that in California
it was found desirable to do this very
thing by making the city of San Fran
cisco a city and county to itself"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-05-25
MACHINERY BY TRAIN
LOAD TO BE INSTALLED
AT BIG FAIRFIELD MILL
BY CLYDE w. ENNIS

1t will require six months of hard
work to get the Fairfield wire plant In
shape for operation. And for that reason
it is q matter of wisdom for those who
expect operations sooner to become recon-
ciled to that absolute fact.
The plant was looked over yesterday
by persons who will have some consid-
erable work to do there before operations
commence. The plant was shut down
without a moments warning. Over $780,
900 worth of electrical equipment Is yet
unpacked which was unloaded the very
day the work was stopped. Over N.ooo.U0
worth of machinery is to be installed.
Other work on foundations and such de-
tails is to be done. over $4,000 worth of
houses are to be built by the company
alone to the number of 70
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-05-25
SOLUTION, HOWEVER,
WAS NOT IN SIGHT
UPON ADJOURNMENT
Prominent Citizens Representing Both
Sides Are Called Before Commits
sioners to See What Can
Be Done to Get Opera
tiOns Resumed
/. .aFTSMEN MAY GO
BACK TO WORK SOON

At a late hour last night it
was thought possible that the
building trades strikers might
return to work this week. 1t is
understood the Carpenters coun-
ell held a secret meeting last
night at which was discussed
the suggestion which had been
made at the city commissioners
conference during the after
noon
The suggestion upon which it
was thought that an agreement
might be reached was to the ef-
feet that the craftsmen all re-
turn to work pending an inves-
tigation of the carpenters griev-
ances by the state board of me-
diation. This, 1T was thought,
would be satisfactory to both
sides.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-05-25
FORMAL STATEMENT
SAYS EXUM is STILL
FIRM IN HIS VIEWS
Complaint Against Recorder Brought
by His Discharging Striker and
Having Negro Arrested
Who Claimed He Was
Assaulted
DAYS DEVELOPMENTS
IN STRIKE SITUATION

Recorder Wood cited before COM
mission for discharging striker
charged with violence.
Commission issues statementsay
ing mo action vii. be taken for the
lpre sent in recorders case" Mr..
Exum wanted immediate action.
Preliminary conference by mem
bers state board of arbitration adj
iourns until Monday morning at 10
o'clock.
Prominent citizens representing
both sides in strike situation hold
long conference with commissioners
in effort to reach settlement. No
agreement was reached
Ensley contractors call meeting
for O'Clock today at w. r. Stew
arts office of all contractors and
l,uilders in city who favor granting
carpenters demands.
Recorder Wood DISCHARGES one
striker, fines another So and a third
$40 on violence charges and orders
regro arrested who claims he was
assaulted.
Quiet in police circles yesterday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-05-25

So with all this work to do 1t will bs
several months before actual operations
are begun. However, Superintendent
Lutz is now as busy as can be getting his
organization back again. When the sud-
den cessation of work came along his
force scattered to the four winds. He
will be several days getting those men in
whom he has confidence back again into
harness. In the meantime the work IN
progressing on the preliminaries with re-
markable effect. Mr.. Lutz is leaving
nothing undone to get his crews back in
shape.
As for F, w. sMark. contractor for the
construction of the plant he has yet moth
ing to give out. He visited Fairfield yes
Dterday and looked over the general situa-
tion. He thinks that if nothing happens
he will have something to say by next
Tuesday as to his plans at Fairfield.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-05-25
COMMISSION DECIDES TO
TAKE NO ACTION IN THE
CITY RECORDERS CASE

S-p,oyo damage suit was filed yester-
day in the circuit court in which the
Drennen Department Stores company are
plaintiff and the Jefferson Hotel company
the defendant, The plaintiff alleges that
1t leased the northwest corner of Fourth
avenue and Twentieth street for period
OF years and that the defendant com
but that notwithstanding the plaintiff had
carried out its part of the contract the
defendant company failed to fulfill its
part of the contract
The property in question is now occu-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-05-25
CONFERENCE
HELD IN EFFORT TO SOLVE
LOCAL BUILDING STRIKE
Drennen Brings 100000
Suit Against L. V. Clark
Grows Out Contract Which is Alleged Made for Build
ing Skyscraper Department Store at Fourth Avenue
and Twentieth street-Alege That Contract
Was Not Carried Out

pied by what is known as the Clark
Clark 1t will be remembered that the
old building occupying the site was torn
down and that the foundations were dug
for seven or eight story building. There
was a hitch" in the proceedings, how
ever. and the work was suspended for a
long time. Finally, General Clark built
the present structure, occupying large
part of the upper story as his business
offices. The suit was filed by Attorneys
J. l.. Drennen and Percy, Benners &
Burr.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-05-25
WORK OF EVANS NOT
YET MADE KNOWN

That Frank V. Evans. recently resigned
as state official to become connected
with the coal operators here, viii not be
secretary but would be engaged on other
work, was understood yesterday in indus
trial circles. The character of the work
to be given Mr.. Evans was not given out
by any of the members of the association
Mr. Evans is well known in Birmng-
ham, where he was resident for many
years preceding his residence in Mont
gomery. He was former mayor Of this
Sity.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-05-25
Turner Goes tn Chicago

Oscar c. Turner left on the 6 clock
train last night for Chicago. where he
will attend the annual convention of the
National electrical Jobbers association.
The convention will be held at the Con-
gress hotel. Chicago, Monday, Tuesday,
Wednesday and Thursday of this week.
MIR. Turner expects to return the later
part of the week and stated yesterday
that 1t Is probable the convention win
come to Birmingham in the next few
years. An effort is on foot to bring It
to Nashville next year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-05-25
Blair Hughes in City

Blair Hughes and Blair Hughes. Jr.
are.visiting Mr.. Hughes father. DIR. j. w.
Hughes. Blair Hughes is now assistant
state engineer of highways and is now
stationed a. Greenvile where he is over
seeing some extensive road work being
done IL Butter county.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-05-25
Commissioners Reticent

The comnli ssoners and the other
members of the conference were reti-
cent about the conference They frank
ly stated that the meeting was unsuc-
cessful so far as results were con-
cerned.
1t was the general opinion that. the
conference resulted in the two sides
being asked to agree TO certain scale
of wages to be placed IN effect tenn
porarily and that work be resumed
pending an investigation of the ques-
tion by the state board. What the scale
suggested was, was not made public. Ii
is said that no figures were suggested.
The conference yesterday at the city
hall was the second initiated from The
office of Judge Lane. The first was
unsuccessful for the reason that the
contractors declined to agree that there
was any question for arbitration. 1t
was thought possible. however, that by
further negotiations the two sides
could get together. The conference at
the city hall was the second held yes
terday. The other was the state board
of arbitration in the offices of Gen. e.
w. Rucker. That meeting was ad-
journed until tomorrow morning at 10
o'clock
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-05-25
Tailoring Companies to Move

The Peoples Tailoring company will
move from its store at 119 North Twsn-
tieth street and the store will be occupied
July by the Sparks Tailoring and Haber-
dashery company, according to an an
nouncement last night by DR.. John s. Gil
lespy, owner of the building.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-05-25

That the California tax plan as sug-
gested by the Chamber of Commerce
committee will obviously not relieve
Birmingham of it's contribution of about
$4,000 annually to county roads,
bridges and public schools. was state
ment of Romaine Boyd, city attorney,
yesterday. Captain Boyd, it is recalled,
started the tax discussion recently by
publishing some statistics secured from
various places and suggested that this
city be made a separate county.
He said yesterday that the California
plan might be better than the present
system if 1t could be passed. However
Captain Boyd does not think the relief
wanted will be found in that system
alone, for he says:
THE. so-called California plan, which
is substantially the same system in eff
feet in some northern and eastern
states, has its merits. and, If 1t can
be passed in Alabama, might be better