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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-14
HARD AT WORK ON
 HOME TRADE IDEA Enrolment Cards Being Dis tributed in Large Num-
 bers by Board

The Trade in Birmingham clubs now are receiving the attention of the Board of Trade. The enrol1ment cards are being received from the printers and are being distributed in large quantities. There is q great deal of in- terest manifest and especially % among large manufacturers and mer- chants. Such firms are ordering large quantities of the cards, which, 1t is understood. they intend to distribute among their employees for signing, and return them to the Board of Trade
 A letter is being mailed out to those merchants and manufacturers who have not turned in their order. ask ing how many cards they desire. The enrolment cards are free for the ask ing, there being no charge for initia- ton fees and dues. All that is ask cd Is that the person signing the card carry out the pledge thereon embodied Ito investigate fully and completely to see if an article cannot be as cheap ly bought in Birmingham before send ing out of the city for 1t.
 James H. Tinde4' is chairman of the general publicity tommittee appointed by President Ewing to work on the trade in Birmingham proposition Mir. Finder announces that his committee will meet within the next two or three days to canvass the returns IT 10 ex- pected the membership of tho Trade in Birmingham club will by that t1no Dc m h the thousaude.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-14
FAIRFIELD LOTS
 ARE SELLING WELL
Sales During April Largest in Past Year-Lusk ls-
 sues Statement

A statement indicating unusual activi- ties at Fairfield was given out yesterday by Col John c. Lusk, vice president of the Jemison Real Estate company, who is directly in touch with that property, Tn his statement Colonel Lusk tells of profit of sl5oO which was made on busi- ness lot at Fairfield sold yesterday by William l.. Welton to the Palmetto Land company, of which H. c. Howze is presi- dent. The statement follows:
 Fifteen hundred dollars profit on one Fairfield lot in less than five months has been realized by one of Birminghams s business men. Less than five months ago William Leslie Welton, the well known architect. purchased business lot, size Sox1O0 feet, on the corner of Gary avenue and Fifty-first street. The Palmetto Land company recently purchased so feet and has erected handsome two-story brick store and office building on 40 feet front ing Gary avenue. and is now planning to build on the remaining 40 feet.
 MT. Welton paid sS5oO for this lot anl last week sold it to the Palmetto Land company for s5o00, making a profit of $15O0.
 ''The Palmetto Land company is one of the largest individual property owners in Fairfield, whose investments now repre- sent from s35,0 GOO to $40,000. The Palmetto Land company has shown its faith in Fairfield property by it's large investment, and the fact that the Palmetto Land com pany was willing to pay profit of $l5oo for business lot on corner where two street car lines now pass and third car line has been projected, in locality where business houses are being builts and lots purchased by some of the most successful and conservative business men in Birmingham, is proof positive of the value and stability of Fairfield property. MT. Welton is one of many who are now realizing good profits on their Fairfield property.
 Robert Stephens, who owns two- story brick building at the corner of Gary avenue and Crawford street, whose investments at Fairfield represent about S50,00O, purchased three residence lots fronting 191 feet on Valley road for s525O, and will immediately improve these lots with two modern steam-heated residences at cost of s1O,000.
 Other buildings costing about S25,O0O include two-story residence of Charles Foster, six-room residence for w. H. Macon, four residences being built by George A. Perry, residence for o. B. Gus ter one residence each for w. A. Hicks and Phillip Harris
 One of the encouraging things about the growth of Fairfield is the number of new residences and business buildings now being erected by owners there. Recently contracts have been let, and work is now progressing on residences and business buildings. The first unit of $40.O00 church for the Methodist Episcopal church, south, aggregating $75,000. which is good building record for the first four months of this year. Sales of Fairfield Land com pany property in April were the largest of any one month for the past year"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-14
WATERWORKSCASE
 NEARING THE END
Direct Evidence Concluded. Heavy Verdicts in the
 Civil Courts

was concluded yesterday at the hear ing of the quo warranto proceedings brought by the city of Blrmingh ham against the Birmingham waterworks company that is being held before Judge F. c. Crow of the circuit court. Evidence in rebuttal may be intro duced this morning. after which the arguments will begin. Many witnesses for the waterworks company and the city have been examined. The city seek s to annul the franchise of the water works company, alleging irregularities in its service and impurities of the water supply. The case has been on trial nearly two weeks and may not be concluded until next week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-14
INVITATION RECEIVED
Local Civic Chamber Asked to Send
 Delegates to London Meeting

On July 20 there will be held in Lon don an international congress of mayors and civil leaders, under the presidency of the Duke of Teck. Those attending this congress also will participate in the h. ternational Urban exposition, to be held at Lyons France. little later, under the patronage of the French government.
 The local Chamber of Commerce has received a personal invitation from the Duke of Teck to appoint one or more representatives from this district and President Shook woulo like to have the name of anyone who intends to visit Eng land during the month of July. There are to be representatives from all the important cities on the globe and while the local chamber does not feel able to bear the expense of sending delegates, MT. Shook would be glad to delegate anyone who contemplates a visit to Flu rope.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-14
JOBBERS ARE
 COMING HERE NEXT YEAR

Oscar c. Turner wired from Atlantic City last night that he had succeeded in bringing the convention of the National Electrical Jobbers association to Birming- ham next year.
 MT. Turner added that the association would forego it's usual summer outing next year and will concentrate all it's ef- forts on the annual convention. which will be held in Birmingham in November.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-14
Programme for Today
MEEIING IS FOSIfONEO Chamber of Commerce Directors Will Not Meet Until Next Week

The meeting of the board of directors of the Chamber of Commerce. which was slated for either Thursday or Friday of this week. has been postponed until Tues day or Wednesday of next week, on ac- count of the absence from the city of many members of the board. Some of the members are attending the bankers convention at Decatur. while others are on business trips to various sections.
 There are to be many matters of in- terest discussed at the meeting and some thing more than 100 new members to the Chamber of Commerce and to the Board of Trade division of the chamber will be formally elected.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-14
Real Estate Transfers

The following real estate transfers were yesterday recorded in the office of the probate judge:
 '$1750-Fairfield Land company to Robert Stephens, lot 24. in block 61. survey of Corey Land company.
 $1500-J. W. McCombs and wife to J. R. Greet, east half of the northwest quarter of section 20. township IA, range west.
 $3060-Fairfield Land company to Robert Stephens, lot 26, in block 61, survey of the Corey Land company
 $175O--Mrs s. E. Goudy to Hattie and Kate Goudy. lot 25, in block II, West End Land and Improvement company's survey of West End.
 $2000-J. l.. Fletcher and Lizzie Fletcher to Lula King. parts of. lots 10 and II, in block 26, survey of the Ely ton Land company.
 $6500--J. T. Doster and wife to Leo M Welton. lot II, in block s91. survey of Hanover Place
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-14
Heavy Verdict in Civil Courts

Consent judgment for $175O was rem dered in the circuit court yesterday by Judge c. B. Smith in the case of Mrs. Annie A. Hale, who sued the Bir- mingham Railway, Light and Power company for alleged personal injuries. The jury in the case of Fannie Holmes against B. H. Hudson, agent. returned verdict and judgment for $250 as damages for an alleged false arrest and Imprisonment.
 In the city court before Judge John c. Pugh consent judgment for s45OO was taken in the case of Mrs D. c. Heaton, administrator, against the Woodward Iron company. Consent Judgment was taken in the case of Thomas Nelson against the Southern Railway company for $2500 personal injuries being alleged The jury in the case of W. H. Bason vs. the Birming- ham Railway, Light and Power com pany returned verdict in favor of the plaintiff and judgment for S175O.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-14

Ii is regarded as special honor for Birmingham to entertain this organiza- ton It represents the electrical industry of the United States and its Membership embraces men of affairs in every part of, the country.
 Mr Turner went to this years conven- ton armed with invitations from the vari ous civic organizations and Il will be gratifying news to learn that his mission was entirely successful
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-14
Directore to Meet

The board of directors of the Business Mems league will hold meeting to- day in the league quarters on the fifth floor of the Chamber of Commerce build ing. Routine matters will be discussed. The executive committee of the club will meet the early part of next week and after that time the work of pre- paxing for the annual stats fair will bo sta<ood n p1rl loGUe
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-14

Whaley. Mrs Alice Weston and Mrs Belle Bensinger.
 Jewels Committee-Mrs. Leona B. Kirk and Mrs. Susan B. Whaley.
 Printing Committee-Mrs. Mary Benson Mrs. Abbie Champion and Mrs. Leona B. Kirk.
 Programme for Today
 Excursion to Alabama Odd Fellows home at Cullman. Train leaves Louis vile and Nashville station at 8 a. m. Re- turning leaves home at 5:30 p. m. Through special going and coming.
 Special arrangements have been made for the entertainment of the representa- tives of the grand lodge. Encampment and Rebekah assembly and their friends The children of the home will entertain the visitors with first-class programme.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-14
In Criminal Court

In the first division of the criminal court. Judge s. E. Greene presiding. convictions were returned yesterday in the following cases: Willie Bryant, grand larceny, Rege Smith, burglary and grand larceny Arthur Thomas. grand larceny; Albert smith, grand larceny; Roy Avery. burglary. The lat ter prisoner is a negro boy 1i years of age He was not represented by counsel and while he pleaded not gull ty he practically admitted his guilt on the witness stand. The prisoners will be sentenced Saturday
 Judge W. E. Fort disposed of a num- Der of cases in the second division, among them being that of Frank Jac- obs, charged with assault with intent to murder. who was convicted by the jury.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-14
Marriage Licenses

The following marriage licenses were yesterday recorded in the office of the probate judge: M. Ginsbert. New Decatur. and Miss
 Dora Brown. J. M. Bolts. Birmingham. and Miss
 Kettle Gray
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-14
Americans Leave Tuxpam

Washington. May 13.-consular Agent Arthur c. Payne of Tuxpam. called on Secretary Bryan today and reported that all Americans had left Tuxpam. He said there had bean no anti-American dem- Mofuity
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-14
Incorporation

The following incorporation was yeo> terday recorded in the office of tho probate judge: Y s52oo--Assets Realization company of Birmingham. officers J. B AdaSnA |president; T. D. Hutchins. v1es Drest- dent
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-14
MEETING OF GRAND HODGE ODD FELLOWS I|S VERY SUCCESSFUL Session Ends With Installa- tiOn of Judge Bradley as
 Grand Master MRS. BURGER HEADS
 STATE REBEKAHS Lecturer to Be Employed by Lodge. Dr. James Sharp Chosen-Stand-
 ing Committees and Appoint
 i've Officers Named

The most harmonious and successful session of the grand lodge of the Inde- pendent Order of Odd Fellows in the his tory Of the order in the state was brought to close yesterday with the installation of Judge R. L. Bradley of Vernon as grand master and the naming by him of the appointive officers and standing com- mittees. The grand lodge concluded it's busy session without any hurry and while no special or unusual measures came be- fore the body there was much business on hand which was disposed of with dis patch by the retiring grand master, Fred ]. Cramton, who presided
 Grand officers for ensuing year are. R. L. Bradley of Vernon, grand master; George Huddleston of Birmingham, dep uty grand master; George Steifelmeyer, cullman, grand warden; II. C. Pollard, Huntsville grand secretary l. c. Bowie grand treasurer; Walter K McAdory, Bir- mingham. grand representative; George l.. Jenkins, Ensley, grand representative.
 Grand Master Bradley announced the following appointments: Grand marshal, O. $. Finch; grand herald, Charles Land street; grand conductor R. S. Whaley grand chaplain, w. NJ Crawford; grand guardian, N T. Newell.
 Credentials committee. H. c. Pollard, I. Yareski, J. A. Howle.
 Finance committee, Max Freeman. Vic tor White. s. E. Batson.
 Petitions and appeals, F. q. Rickarby, R. T. Simpson. A. F. McGhee.
 Home committed, George Huddeston.
 In, ed yesterday the grand master appointed state lecturer whose duties are to travel over the state and instruct the subordi- nate lodges in the secret work and other business of the order. Dr. James Sharp of Montgomery received the appointment and it is understood that he will move to Birmingham and make his headquar- ters here.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-14
Tennessee Officials Here

Yesterday morning Col. J. C. Collins and Col John R. Harwell, grand master and grand secretary of the grand lodge of Tennessee. who came on fraternal visit, spoke to the grand lodge on matters per taining to the order. The afternoon ses- sion was taken up with the reports of the committees and the installation of the grand officers.
 On assuming the chair as grand master Judge Bradley made a brief address. in which he stated he assumed his new duties with a full reaization of his re- responsibilities and asked the cooperation of the officers and members of the lodges in making the ensuing year notable one He stated that it was quality rather than quantity that was desired by the order and that one good member was much pre- ferabe to half dozen that were un- desirable. He said he would visit per sonally or by representative every lodge in the state as early as possible and again urged the members of the order to work for it's advancement. To a reporter he paid glowing tribute to the retiring grand master, Fred J. Cramton, and said he would endeavor to follow up the many splendid works that he had started.
 Last night the grand lodge officers and delegates attended the session of the Rebekah state assembly, where the Mo bile Rebekah degree team exemplified the Rebekah degrees.
 Mrs. Katherine Buerger of Mobile was elected president of the Rebekah state as- sembly and was installed by the retiring president, Mrs. Belle Bensinger. The other state officers were also elected and installed. The session of the state as- sembly was one Of the best attended and most successful in years. Among the bus mess transacted was the passage of a resolution creating a home board of the Rebekahs, which was submitted to the grand lodge for approval. This will be acted upon next year.
 The following officers and committees constitute the state assembly for the ensuing year:
 Mrs. Buerger Heads Rebakahs
 Mrs. Katherine Ruerger of No. 40 pstss- ident; Mrs. I1Acile Horn of No. 42 vice president; Mrs. May D. Brunson, P. P. secretary; Mrs. Leona B. Kirk. F. P, secretary-trs sasurer; Mrs. Carraway of No. s. warden.
 Home Committee-Mrs Emma Shrop- shire, F. P. for three years; Mrs. Addie Woodrow, F. P. for two years; Mrs. Susan B. Whaley, P. F.. for one year
 Mrs Belle Rowell of No. & conductor; Miss Leila Anderson of No. g, marshal Mrs. Hattie Lett of No. 43. chaplain; Mrs. D. Hunt of No. 67, I. G.; Mrs. Minnie Bray of No. 69, o. G.
 Finance Committee-Mrs. Emma Shrop- shire. P. F.. Mrs. Hattie Duffee of No. 4O and rMs. Annie Box of No. 1.
 Credential Committee-Mrs. Erima Glow CT. P. F., Mrs. Nellie Shaw of No. and Mrs. Daisy Winters of No. 35.
 Mileage and Per Diem Committee-Mrs Addie Woodrow, P. F., Mrs Nettie Grif- filth of No. and Miss Katie B4rnett of No. 36
 Foreign Correspondence--Mr Susan B.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-04-27

Washington. April 3.-Appeals from
anxious relatives or friends for informa-
ton about Americans still in Mexico arc
flooding the State Department.
Among those whom the department Off
cials said were safe at Vera Cruz to-day
were John Little, wife and son; Mrs
Walter Eikel, with two children; W. j..
Burns, wife and mother; Mrs. Hugh Rose,
Mrs. Ester r. g. Phillip. wife and two
children, J. c. Mcdonald. Mrs W. O.
Staples and daughter; w. w. Adams
Ernest Mueller, Harry Harrison and w.
w Miller.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-04-27
AERIAL SCOUT SEES
BRIDGES BURNING
Naval Aviator Makes Important
Discoveries In Flight Near
Vera Cruz.
fyrosn The Tribune Bureau. J

washington, April IA bulletin
was issued by the Navy Department
Tonight giving the text Of telegram
dated 9 .. IN. to-day from Admiral
thatcher. at Vera Cruz. az followsi
"FIying machine scout reports that
a., poca and Antigua no discovered
seven soidiers. but had found Antigua
bridge intact Railroad is blown UP
for 200 yards on each side OF the bridge
No soldiers were seen in the vicinity
of FaImoral Fires along railroad
track TO JaIapa. South OF Vera Cruz
tho aeronaut saw the railroad bridges
a, pico Moreno. on road TO waterworks,
burning and also two bridges at Boca
AZ, pico. Sighted Tcjar. Saw no SOL
n,ers south OF Vera Cruz"
Secretary Daniels was enthusiastic
about tho scouting done by the naval
o,er,. the first denomination or 'ner
va,ue in connection with military oper-
s,,on. by tho United StateS Tho re-
ro,,s spparently disclose tho fact that
,hers are no Federal forces In the I'M
mediate vicinity OF Vera Cruz. -------
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-04-27

The administration Is entirely con-
fldent OF its ability ultimately to de-
pose and eliminate Huerta, but the
nervousness of the last few days ap-
pears to be giving place to a Quieter
and. possibly, a more dogged determi-
nation, while the advisers of the Pres
ident are now deprecating in emphatic
terms the publication Of sensational
and unwarranted reports OF abuses
atrocities and outrages in the Mexican
capital and its vicinity.
A protracted period OF waiting VIII
now ensue. while the slow processes OF
diplomacy deal with the mediation
plan. say officials Of the administra-
ton.
The utmost anxiety has prevailed re-
earding the condition and fate OF
American refu 'ees in Mexico, espe-
cially in the capital. But early to-day
assurances came from Sir Lionel Car
den TO the British Embassy that con-
ditions in Mexico City were far from
being so black as they have been de-
picted IN some of the dispatches. that
there had been no loss OF life. that while
there had been anti-American demon
strations there had been LITTLE destruo-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-04-27

O'Clock In the evening Of April - /
was taken befo the military court
and notified that was charged with be-
ing in sympathy with the Constitution
alist chiefs and as being friendly TO
certain Constitutionalist generals. anh
especially General Pablo~Gonzales and
General Antonio Villareal.
Il was kept a prisoner incommuni-
cado until the evacuation Of the city by
the Federal troops and until the arrival
of the Constitutional forces early this
morning. There were times during the
period when It was believed by very
many that I would be shot or carried 10
the mountains as their prisoner In case
the Federals evacuated.
However, the evacuation OF the city
bv their forces, Federal, state and po-
Ice. took place during the night, ana
WAS left entirely alone in the state
capitol building as It's sole guardian
for about six hours without being In
formed by any individual or officer OF
their departure.
THE Constitutionalist forces under
tho command Of General Pablo Con-
Cun,,nred IN pare 2, column
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-04-27
DPTJNKEN MEXICAN MOB DRAGS.
30 AMERICANS FROM TRAIN
Calls Priests to Hear Their Confessions betofe Ike
cution. When Soldiers Appear and Make Little
Band of Refugees Prisoners

washington, April 26-The only
place where Americans arc known 70
he IN actual danger in Mexico is AT
Aguas Calientes. There the American
Consul CASTOR Schmutz, and thirty
Americans are held in a train under
police guard. They left the town,
which is the capital Of the state Of the
Same name, go miles from Mexico
City. In the regular train. Some dis
tance down the line the train was as
saulted by mob.
The Americans were disarmed ana
were In danger until the arrival OF a
force Of Federal soldiers, which dis
nersed the mob. The Americans were
driven into one car at the end or the
train and the car was detached, while
the train went on its way. The car
was permitted to remain at this point
all night, and the next morning was
taken back to Aguas Calientes, where
the Americans were placed under
guard.
II is expected that Huerta Will order
or possibly has ordered the release OF
these prisoners. The State Department
telegraphed to Mexico City to-day ask
ing the Brazilian Minister there TO pro.
cure the release Of this group OF Ameri-
cons and ~ is believed that Huerta will
comply.
According to Consul Canada's report
on the Aguas Calientes incident, tho
prisoners, mostly women and children.
who were on the train are now In the
smelter. where they are held for pro-
lection He says that when the Amer
icans were dragged off the train at
Incarnation. the mob went SO far as to
nroduce priests who might hear their
confessions before they were put to
death
Another party Of about fifty Amer-
cons boarded the same train which left
Aq,as Calientes. but were thrown on
bv the train crew at Trinidad where.
nj last reports, they were stranded.
with no hotel and no accommodations
of any kind -A-.A->----.-A-a-