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The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1914-10-29
Richard Croker Swindler'e Victim.

New Yorh. Oct. 26.-Richard Cox
er. who come here 20 attend his
wife's iunera, and who IS staying Tor
a few days at lis home in the city
before leaving to spend the winter
months in Florida, has been made
the victim OF swindie" or band OF
swindlers. Through an old game
even older than that 0; the spanish
prisoner" and the sick engineer.
which antedates Castle Garden-som2
sharper has spent or is spending the
money that Mr.. Croker thought was
given for a good and worthy purpose.
4 we'll set up Young man. after A
previous conversation over the teie-
phone. went to Mr.. Croker's resi-
dence. representing himself as COM
ing from the sun or ;he Evening
sun. MIR. CroNer's recollection is
that the visitor represented botn
papers. He told a circumstantla.
story OF how the sun was raising d
iunG for the newspaper workers VINO
were thrown out OF work because o:
the war in Europe. His tale was so
circulnstantial that NJ. Croker gave
him So, readily.
In the course OF his long public
career the former leader OF Tam
many Hall had come 20 nave high
regard for 4 large number OF news
PAPER repOvterS. He s?id that he had
given his contribution gladly. Re
cause OF his absence from New York
in recent wears Mr.. Croker VAS not
familiar with the many exposures
made hy the sun and the Evening
Sun of just such schemes and SWIM
dies as were based on alleged ne
cessities or misfortunes OF newspaper
men. In al OF the cases where such
exposures were made there was new
or q conviction. The swindlers
usually covered their tracks we'll and
the victims were not anxious to go
TO any extent in the wa! Of pros ecu
ton.
1t was in the course OF CONVEX
sation that a reporter for the Even
ing Sun had Yesterday with MIR. Crok-
er at his home. ) East 18th street,
,bot ba romarl; cd
Il gave one OF your staff S23 the
other day"
Instantly the details of the "gift"
we're asked and Mr.. Croker told the
story.
When assured That he had been
swindled and that no man employed
on the Sun or the Evening Sun in
any capacity had called him up on
the telephone or had visited him. Mr.
Croker did not seem much put out
over the loss of the money. but he
thought that the swindle should be
exposed so that others benevolently
inclined might not suffer as he did.
If any person is approached with a
similar story he should at once have
his caller arrested: or, ii he does not
| care to do that. let him call up
the Sun of the Evening Sun by tele-
phone and way will soon be found
to put the CRATER where he belongs.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1914-10-29

Loan -; $i:,,5.1bG, ,0n,.----hon-Pro,iIc-
iuG >!a:"~ 10 iurui>i, - Per Cent.
::Hn states % Per Cent.

W2>NiIgiun. Gci0Der -1.-Fuil de-
tails o; the Ian fer q >1:I .0n". 900
loan fUnd to taFe "%re OF the Surplus
cote" 10" we're made public tonight
by the Federal reserve board. The
hoard'S outline Of the plan was sent
TO clearing house associations
throughout the country. Responses
are expected before the end Of the
week and officials were hopeful to-
night that the plan would meet with
sufficient banking support to make
its adoption certain.
The outline differs only in detail
from the previous announcements
of the board. The fund. it shows, is
to he administered under direction
of committee to be known as the
central committee, to be composed
of the individual reserve board men,
bers. Actual administration OF the
fund will be under "a cotton loan
committee" consisting OF these men,
berS:
VI. p. G. Harding. member of the
board. chairman: Pau! NJ. Warburs.
of the board; Col. +. VI. House, Aus
tin. Tex: \. Il. W';gg:n. New YORK:
lanes 5. Alexander. New York:
James B. Forgan. Chicago: Festus J.
Wade, st. Louis: Levi l.. Rue. Phila-
delphia. and William \. CASTOR, BOs
ton.
There are to be Two classes OF sub
scriptions. The first. known as Class
a." will aggregate $lo0,"00,0
and will he raised in non-cotton pro-
ducing States. Class b subscriE-
tions are to be made by banks or
bankers in cotton producing States.
Applications for loans must be sub
mitted to State and local committees
which are required to approve them
and make them through banks or
bankers. Applications must be ac-
companied by subscriptions to Glass
b" amounting TO - per cent OF the
loan requested. so that non-cotton
producing State; participating will
loan 80 per cent and cotton States -.
Every subscriber will receive ceitifi-
Gates Of participation. which shall be
transferable on the committee :
books and bear e per cent interest.
Loans will be made on notes az Il
per cent with warehOH%" receipts for
cotton as collateral. on the rasS OF :"
cents Der pound FOR miGdl:n@. Az
eyr"nseS Tor warehouse ana inSur-
ance charges must be borne by the
borrower. \ guarantee fund is 10
hr created By deductions OF :; per
cen; from the tarc value os al !n&"S
wli;i! will he used also to provide
finds ""r the payment Of expenses OF
administration. estimated not TO eX-
coed IS Of per cent OF the fund.
All applications for loans must be
made before February /, 1915. Tile
loans will have a maturity OF one
year with promise of renewal for
six months on approval of the central
committee.
In the repayment OF subscribers
to the !urd Glass \ certificates will
be taken care of in proportionateIy
larger degree until the outstanding
amounts OF each class becomes equal.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1914-10-29

a new method OF permanently pre-
serving the human body in perfect
condition after death has been dis
covered. it is claimed 6y an Italian
chemist. He IS nov exhibiting tn"
body OF 2 man OF 81. which has heeu
living in the open air our n""ths
after treatment. The ;'ody is i0s: aS
it was at the time OF death, even the
e~es remaining una!te-ed.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1914-10-29
PRICE OF FLOUR GOES Up.
Large Quantities Are Said to BE Go
ing to Europe.

Portland. Oregon. October 23.-All
grades of -four were advanced 20
cents barrel here today. Exporters
estimated that approximately 250,-
600 barrels of flour have been sold
recently for export from Portland
and Puget Sound to Europe. This is
the first -four in large quantity to be
shipped 10 Europe in several years.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-03
ASKS S3O,OOO FOR
 CH|LDRESS' DEATH
Administrator of Estate Sues B. R., L. 6 P. Go.
 Killed in Fire of May s

Suit for ss0.0OO damages against the Birmingham Railway, ught(and Power company was filed yesterday in the city court by the administrator of the estate of W. Moody Chiidress, who lost his life in the disastrous fire that de- streyed the office building and show rooms of the company, May 8, 1914.
 The suit was brought in the name of C. A. Buff, as administrator, the plain tiff alleging that the defendant com pany was liable for damages for the alleged failure to provide good and sui ficient fire escapes on the building.
 It will be recalled that at the time the fire occurred the deceased was cut off from escape by the stairway, the statement being made that he had tried to save some valuable papers of the company and lost his opportunity to escape. He was finally compelled ta jump from the third story and was fatally injured by his fall
 This is the second suit of it's Kind filed in the county courts and it Is stated they are probably the only suits of similar character ever filed in the courts of Alabama.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-03
 ROCKWELL TALKS ABOUT TUTWILER
Dinner Dansants and Table d'Hote to Be Inaugurated at Hotel
 at Once

Frederick w. Rockwell vice president of the United Hotels company, operating the Tutwiler hotel, left last night for New York, after spending several days in Bir- mingham.
 He came here principally to be present at the meeting of the American Iron and Steel institute, and to assist in the recep- tion of the various prominent men to this city MT Rockwell said before leaving that he had no announcement to make at this time in connection with their south- ern property.
 He said that several innovations were being discussed and that he was at lib- erty to announce only one of them at this time. That announcement was to the effect that effective Thursday there would be inaugurated a dinner -dansant in the ballroom from o'clock until 12 o'clock midnight at which the Tutwiler orchestra would render the music. Harry Miles has been asked to be present at these af- fairs and assist in making the dances suc- cessful. MT Rockwell also announced that effective Sunday next there would be initiated a table d hote dinner every Sunday night.
 Birmingham is in a much better com mercial condition than great many places" said MT. Rockwell. "This city im- pre sses me more and more as a wonder ful place We are striving to give the bess possible service here at the Tut wiler and will continue to keep the stand ard up to the highest"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-03
CAPITAL DOCKET
 IN CRIMINAL COURT
Juries Are Organized for the Week. Three Cases Nolle Pressed at
 Solicitors Request

One case of murder and two cases of robbery were nolle pressed by Judge w. E. Fort yesterday in the first division of the criminal court, at the request of the solicitor. These were old cases and had been passed several times by the state on account of not being able to locate prosecuting witnesses The cases were those of Jim Roberts, charged with murder; Chat Skelton, robbery, and Rosa Jones. robbery.
 Juries for the week were organized yesterday morning and the capital docket sounded. Cases set for the week are: Monday, Nelse Clark, criminal as sault; Sid Jones. murder and Mary Belton, robbery. Tuesday, George Davis. murder; Charles Clark, robbery. Wednesday. Ed Parker. murder; Jim Whitman, murder; Fred Watkins and Albert Warren, murder and robbery. Thursday Charles Montgomery, murder; R. H. Abbott, murder; Jake Brown, mur- der. Friday. Namon Tolbert, murder; Ali Haynes, murder; Will Webb, rob- bery.
 Judge s. D. Greene, in the second di- vision, disposed of large docket of misdemeanor cases. There were two convictions, two acquittals, nine cases nolle pressed, quite a number of for feitures taken and some cases were passed. On concluding the docket Judge Greene took up the Nelse Clark case from the first division The negro was charged with criminal assault. He was acquitted by the jury.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-03
TRAINING CLASS
 FOR OLDER BOYS

As an outgrowth of the recent older boys conference, training class for clGer boys who wish to know more about the methods of conducting an or ganized boys class in the Sunday school will begin tonight at the First Metho- dist church at o'clock. While the class is to be conducted by the older boys council it is open to any young man under 90 years of age. Already about 70 boys from every section of Birmingham have enrolled. Members must be 15 years of age or over.
 The class will meet every Tuesday night, from to p. m. It will be con- ducted as a model boys class and will close with some kind of a social or physical or mental activity. course in mind study will be taught by D. E. Price Of the high school, while P. E. Green and Burr Blackburn will speak at va rious times on Sunday school problems. Lectures on the Old Testament will be given by q local authority during the course. which will continue three months.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-03
WORK AT PISGAH
 HOME IN OCTOBER

The following report on the work of Pisgah home for October has been made by the superintendent:
 We respectfully beg to submit to the public the monthly report of Pisgah home Germania park:
 Week ending october I: Meals 79s, beds 266, men 24, women 12
 Week ending October s: Meals 945, beds slS, men 24, women g.
 Week ending October 15: Meals 11l3, beds 37l, men 32, women S. Week ending October p: Meals 1oos, beds 2I3, men 22, women '.
 Week ending October 3O Meals 756, beds 252, men 25. women 8.
 Total for month: Meals 4620. beds 1477, men 127, women A.
 Men placed in positions, 12. Women placed in position, H. Inmates cared for in sickness, G. Men and women on entering the home. If in need of clothing of any description, are cheerfully supplied with same. Char itable persons having clothing of any de- scription please phone us and we will gladly call for same
 MRS M. J. WOODS, Superintendent and Matron in Chargs
 Pisgah Home, Germania, Park. Phone 21-J West End.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-03
PROVES ADEPT AT
 SELLING HOUSES

W. S. Wilson, who resides at 1210 Tenth avenue, north, is in the city jail charged with obtaining money under false pre- lenses. He was arrested by Detective Enoch Warren.
 According to Officer Warren, 1t appears that three negro ministers from Rosedale, namely, J. O. Findley, G. M. Johnson and l.. Thompson. were riding along on a two-horse wagon early Friday after noon when they were accosted at Thir- teenth street and Avenue G. This person appeared to be quite prosperous and act ed in a very important manner. He Is alleged to have made the following propo- sition to the three negro pillars of the church:
 "I am going to improve this property this with a large sweep of his hand and am going to destroy those three houses" pointing at some shotgun shacks. "but if you will promise to move them away from this lot within two days I will let you have the houses at a nomi- nal cost. say slO each'
 There was a whole lot to the argument. which finally terminated in the Rev J. o. Findley paying over s and then depart ing for Rosedale where he got s25 more to bring back. The negro Findey received a receipt and then proceeded to sell one of the houses to Rev. G. M Johnson for $25 and one to the Rev. l.. Thompson, also for s25. The property transfers all ami cably settled to the satisfaction of all concerned. the negroes started to move the houses to Rosedale
 The moving of the houses naturally at tracted some attention, and quite mad vertently the acute attention of the own er which happened to be John Leedy Mr.. Leedy happened on the scene just in time.
 Whats the big dea?" demanded Mr. Leedy, with few added appropriate side remarks.
 He was informed that the houses were owned by the negroes and shown a bill of sale, or what purported to be one, and also told that the property was to be im- proved. Then the incident was reported to the detective department.
 warrant will be sworn out for Wilson this morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-03
GRAND CHAPTER OF EASTERN STAR CONFINES HERE TODAY

This morning at 10 o'clock in the Ma sonic Temple. Sixth avenue and Ninteenth street, the grand chapter of Alabama, Or der of the Eastern Star. will convene in it's fourteenth annual convention The meeting will last two days, ending tomor- row night with an evening session begin ming at s o'clock Delegates to the con vention are expected from all parts ef the state, officials of the order stating yes terday that indications pointed to one of the largest meetings in the history of the grand chapter of Alabama.
 Mrs. Belle R. Ash, 1928 Rush avenue, Bir- mingham, is worthy grand matron. Mrs Ash stated yesterday that without a doubt what is to be one or the best meet irgs of the order was that which would convene this morning The other officers of the Alabama chapter are c. II. Tom linson, worthy grand patron. and Mrs. Elizabeth Salter, grand secretary. Am,ng the distinguished guests of the convention the programme includes Mrs. Rata A, Mills of Pennsylvania, .rIost worthy grand natron; Rob Morris past grand patron of Kentucky and all past grand matrons and past grand patrons of Alabama.
 Yesterday evening at o'clock the chap ters of Birmingham rendered an informal reception to the guests of honor and dele gates at the Masonic Temple A large number of members of the order attended The official programme for the two days convention is as follows:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-03
ASKS REFUND OF
 FRANCHISE TAX
Sloss-Sheffield Steel and Iron Co. Petitions for Mandamus Against
 Board of Revenue

Petition for mandamus proceedings against the members of the board of revenue was filed yesterday in the city court by the Sloss- Sheffield Steel and Iron company. in which it seeks to com pei the board to refund $4531.94 paid as franchise taxes. The petition is directed against Dr. R. F. Lovelady, w. J. Cam eron. Hugh McGeever, L. H. Penning- ton and R. R. Bivins. The hearing of the petition is set for Saturday at 1O:30 o'clock before Judge John H. Miller
 The petitioner alleges that the above amount was paid in error as the act of 1907. which provided a tax on foreign corporations, is unconstitutional and void It Is further alleged that Judge Stiles of the probate court has issued a certificate showing that the company is entitled to the refund asked for and that the board of revenue has the voucher for the said amount.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-03
ID ASK COMMISSION ID POSTPONE ACTION Civic Chamber Wants More Time to Consider Rate
 Increase Petition

At meeting of the railroads and trans portation committee of the Chamber oi Commerce held yesterday afternoon al the civic chamber it was decided to send . committee to Montgomery next Thurs. day to request that action on the petition of the railroads for increased commodity rates be deferred.
 The meeting was presided over by R. A. Porter, chairman, and about 25 were pres ent. The consensus of opinion was that there was insufficient time to go into the merits of the petition of the railroads who have asked the state railroad com mission to allow an increase in commodity freight rates. A volunteer committee will go to Montgomery to ask further time for Investigation.
 Secretary Radcliffe last night sent night letters to the chambers of commerce of the leading Alabama cities asking that they appoint similar committees to meet the Birmingham delegation in AIontgom- cry Thursday and make joint request of the railroad commission.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-03
At the Lyric

Undoubtedly the most rema rlx able demonstration of psychic phenomena ever seen in the city Is that of Joseph Mercedes and Mile. Stantone in the Musical Enigma" at the Lyric thea tre this week. In a most bewiidering manner 1t links music with mysticism There Is no hypnotism in the act and no claim of the supernatural In the absence of any evidence of trickefy or deception one is compelled in fairness to accept the explanation of Mercedes that the music passes from his brain to that of Mile Stantone much as mes sages are transmitted by wireless tel
 egraphy. He terms 1t thought trans ferance."
 Mercedes walks through the audience and requests any person who so de- sires to whisper to him the name of any piece of music ranging from grand opera to ragtime. and to call aloud Please play my selection Inn mediately Mile Stantone sives the name of the selection and plays a few bars until someone else is ready with another piece. Mercedes states that he Is not infallible and sometimes fails in his efforts. yet these few failures fight be well taken as strong proof or the absence of deception.
 The most wonderful fact was that asking several persons in the audience to concentrate their thoughts on piece of music of their own selection. They were asked to stand up and immedi-
 ately Mile. Stantone played the sclec- tion each person had in mind It is !. nderfully clever performance and
 must be seen to be fully appreciated Pat Rooney and Marion Bent are headliners anywhere and on this their first appearance in the city made n big hit They sing well and dance superbly. and start with dialogue that bristles with fun The dancing'of Pat reminds one of his famous father and is just as good.
 From beginning to end Edwin George, comedian and almost juggler, is a big laugh. Lowell B. and Esther Drew in At the Drug Store present an act full of novelties and clever fea- lures.
 Dorothy and Madeline Cameron in dainty ballet classique proved very clever and graceful dancers. Mary Ellen" should prove a great drawing card for the children. She is a won derfully well trained elephant. The Curzon sisters. the original flying but terflies, present an aerial sensation. displaying great strength and skill. The Pathe war pictures closed the very excellent bill-C. H. M.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-03
EUGENE F. ENSLEN
 IS REAPPOINTED
Named Again as Vice President of Savings Bank Section of Ameri-
 can Bankers Association

Eugene F. Enslen, president of the lief ferson County Savings bank has been advised by E. G. McWilliams secretary of the American Bankers association. that he has been reappointed vice president of the savings bank section of that or ganization. The appointment of MT. Enslen will be the source of qualification to friends of the head of this well known bank. The notice conveying to MT. Ems len the information of his selection fol- lows:
 October 29, 1914 Dear Sir-I am directed by the prest- oent of the savings bank section to ad- wise that you have been reappointed vice president of the section for your state, and that he trusts you will con- tinue to represent the savings bank sec- tion in that capacity during the ensuing year.
 Very truly yours,
 "E. C. McWILLIAMS, Secretary. Eugene F. Enslen, Esq, President Jeff ferson County Savings Bank, B,rming- ham,"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-03
W|NANS FREEMAN
 MADE EXECUTIVE
Former Birmingham Man Becomes Head of Several
 Cincinnati Companies

w. Winans Freeman, who was in charge of the local properties of the Alabama Power company during the early days of its trials, has been elected president of the Union Gas and Electric company at Cincinnati and half dozen or more of the subsidiary companies. according to a message received here yesterday. He was placed temporarily in charge as vice pres ident, but at the recent election of of- ficers in Cincinnati, MT. Freeman was made president in the place of A. B. Leech of New York.
 The election of MT. Freeman to this position will be of wide interest here He was very popular socially and in busi- ness way when he was located here as the operating head of the Alabama Power company. He left here one year ago last September. The formal announcement of MT. Freeman's new position follows:
 w. w. Freeman of Cincinnati has been elected president of the various, com panies owned or controlled by the Colum- bia Gas and Electric company, operating in the states of West Virginia, Ohio and Kentucky
 
 Union Gas and Electric company of Cin- cinnati, and among the others are the Union Light, Heat and Power company (kentucky), Suburban Electric company, Kentucky Electric company, Municipal Light company, Covington Electric com pany, the Cincinnati, Newport and Gov ington Railway company the South Gov ington and Cincinnati Street Railway com pany. the Cincinnati. West Covington and Ludlow Street Railway company, the Newport Electric Street Railway com pany. the Cincinnati, Covington and Rose dale Railway company, the Covington and Latonia Railroad compay, the Cincinnati, Covington and Erlanger Railway company and the Licking River Bridge company"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-03
Real Estate Transfers

The following real estate transfers were yesterday recorded in the office of the rrobate judge:
 $100O-Ingram Realty company, Inc, to O. L. and Mae Belle Duggan, lots 12 and 13 in block IA. Rosemont
 $1600-J. T. Rhodes and wife to J. w. Halintine. lot 14 in block r, survey of East Lake Land company.
 $30O0-Charles T. O'Rourke and wife to American Trust and Savings bank, trus- tee, one-half interest fin block 35. survey Of West End Land company. known as the Wade Tract"
 $S000-W. E. Vines to w. S. Fleming the south half of the southeast quarter of section "A, township r, range 5 west also a part of the east side of northeast quarter of southeast quarter, section "A township IT. range 5 west.