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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1915-04-18
MRS. ROCKEFELLER'S
WILL IS PR0BATED
Large Sums Left to Friends
and Charitable Insti-
tutiOns

New Y DIRK, April 1.-THE will of the
late Mrs John d. Rockefeller, filed to-
day. leaves about $4,000 and val
liable articles of jewelry to frlencs
and relatives and bequeaths the rest
OF her estate, which is estimated in
all at about s2,0o0S00, to charitable
institutions.
The charitable requests are to be
distributed at the discretion OF her
executors, who are her husband, her
son, John D. Rockefeller, Jr., and her
daughter Mrs. e. Parmalee Prentice.
John ID. Rockefeller, Jr., Mrs. Prem
tice and Mrs. Harold F. Mccormick,
another daughter, are given 100000
each; Miss Lucy NJ. Spellman, a sister
$4,000 and Margaret Strong, a grand
daughter and daughter of Bessie Rookie
eel1er Strong, deceased, 100000 In trust
until she shall have arrived at the
age of 35.
A sum sufficient to produce a net
annual income of $1,000 is left to Mrs.
Rockefeller's friend, Caroline P. Sked.
Charitable institutions named as ben-
eficiaries of the residuary estate are
the Euclid Avenue Baptist church of
Cleveland, o.; the Baptist Home OF
Northern Ohio; Womens Baptist Home
Missionary society; Women's Baptist
Foreign Missionary society; Spellman
seminary, Atlanta, Ca, and the Bureau
of Social Hygiene.
"The said trustees may give SO much
to the institutions as they see fit" the
will reads land shall have the right
to exclude any one or more of said
institutions absolutely. They shall
have the power to specify as to each
institution to which the property shall
be given whether it shall be used for
current expenses, for, buildings, for en-
dowments or for any other of the
charitable corporate purposes of said
institutions. Any portion of the fund
which shall not be used for the fore
going objects, the said trustees may
apply to such charitable corporations
as they may select and in such sums
respectively as they may deem proper"
With the exception of few requests
to friends, the will gives Mrs Rookie
fellers Jewels to relatives. To John
l.. Rockefeller is left ruby and dia-
mond ring. John d. Rockefeller, Jr.,
inherits his mothers wedding ring and
an emerald and diamond ring. Her
daughters daughter-in- law, sister
granddaughters and nieces also are re-
membered with gifts Of Jewels.
Mrs. Rockefeller's dresses books and
ether personal belongings are be-
queathed to her sister and her two
daughters to dispose of as they see ft
Broad powers are given to the ex-
ecutors. In making investments and
Refreshments the testament says:
Said executors and trustees are ex-
Iressly authorized in their absolute
and unrestricted discretion without
leave and approval of any court and
at the risk of my estate and without
liability to them for losses incurred as
a result thereof, to make Investments
of all or any part of my estate. or OF
the trust estates created by this WILL"
The will Is dated March 8, 1912
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1915-04-18
MARSHALL TO ASK
SOLONS To SUPPORT
GOVERNOR POLICY
Giant Mass Meeting Held in
Albertville-COmer Men
Support Governor
Henderson

Albertville. April Especial --Stand
ing squarely behind Governor Henderson $
administration, prominent citizens from
all parts of this county gathered in Al
bertville today to plan a giant mass meet
ing to be called prior to the reconvening
of the state legislature and to urge that
that body cooperate more closely with
the governor during the coming session.
The meeting today was one of the most
enthusiastic of It's kind ever held here.
the court room being packed to its ca
pacity.
w. C. Rayburn of Guntersville who
was Walter d. Seeds campaign man.
ager In the first primary, called the meet
ing to order and stated the object of
the meeting was to organize and formu-
late plans for holding a mass meeting of
the citizens of Marshall county sometime
prior to the reconvening of the legisla-
ture to memorabilia that body to CO.
operate with the governor by enacting
into laws the legislative programme he
has proposed in his message, that he may
be thus enabled to place the state upon
a safe and solid financial basis, thereby
maintaining the states credit at home
and abroad Mr.. Rayburn further stat
ed that the prohibition question had been
settled so far as this administration was
concerned and 1t now behooved all good
law-abiding citizens to join hands in see-
ing that the law was enforced.
Walter Paris of Mating, one of the
leading politicians of the county, was
made chairman of the meeting and in a
splendid speech of acceptance, stated tina.
although that he was one of Mr.. Conner S
most ardent supporters in this county,
having spent much of his time and in
fuence in furthering Mr.. Corners candi-
dacy, he thought all good democrats
should stand by the administration and
that it was imperative for the legislature
to cooperate with the governor to pro-
vide peace, happiness and prosperity for
the people of Alabama. Joe Barnett, a
prominent business man and former sup
porter Of Mr.. Conner, was unanimously
elected secretary. J. r. Hooper, one of
the most prominent bankers of north
Alabama, made an impressive talk indors-
ing the policies of Governor Henderson
in his effort to relieve the states dis
tressing financial condition. He said that
the people of Alabama would have the
opportunity OF purchasing the bonds.
Several speeches were made resenting
the action of the Legislature in their an
tagonism of the policies and plans of the
governor In his legislative programme. A
resolution was unanimously adopted call
ing a mass meeting of the citizens of
the county at the Guntersville fair
grounds Saturday, June &c. Committees
were appointed on resolutions. adverts-
ing and arrangements.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1915-04-18
ACQUIT DRUGGIST
OF VIOLATING LAW

DR.. James o. Wheeler of the Nelson
Wheeler Drug company, who was placed
urder bond last week on charge of vio-
lating the new federal anti-narcotic law
was discharged yesterday by Judge r. B.
Watts, United States commissioner, at a
preliminary hearing. The agent of the
government failed to substantiate tho
charge in any particular and DR.. Wheeler
was released.
The case of Miss Bessie Travis, charged
with forging the names Of local physicians
to prescriptions for narcotics. was con-
tinued- At an informal hearing yester-
day she denied forging the prescriptions
but acknowledged she had secured the
prohibited drugs by them. There are
other persons implicated and the woman
was hello pending further investigations.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1915-04-18
NEW ATTRACTION
FOR PRESS CLUB
Earle Holmes of Chicago
Will Begin Engage
ment Today

Another attraction in the ever varying
list of new artists presented at the Blr-
mingham Newspaper club will be Earle
Holmes of Chicago, a cabaret singer. Mr.
Holmes win make his first appearances
before the local public tonight at the table
d'hote dinner and will render the latest
songs and monologues heard in the lob
ster palaces and clubs of the lakeside
metropolis lie is reputed to be a man
of unusual ability in this line Of enter
tainment, and the members and their
guests are awaiting his debut with pleas,
urable anticipation.
Miss Eva Lynn, who delighted the diners
OF the past week with her artistic rendi
tion of ballads will begin another week
engagement tonight. Those who have
heard her proclaim her one of the best
singers that has ever appeared at the
club, and her rendition of ballads and
arias from comic and grand operas have
been such as to meet the approval of the
most fastidious lovers of music. For the
Sunday dinner, Miss Lynn will render
among her songs selections from Madame
Butterfly" The Pirates of renzance''
and other standard works, as well as
numbers. of more popular and current
nature.
The musical programme ana menu for
the Sunday evening dinner follows:
MENU.
Caviar Canape
Bisque of Lobster
Celery Hearts Radishes'
Sweet Mixed Pickles
Broiled Shad Roe. with Bacon
Demi Julienne Potatoes
Roast Domestic Duck, Lemon Jelly
New Asparagus, Drawn Butter
New Potatoes en- Cream
Fruit Salad
Banana Ice Cream Individual Cake
Edam Cheese Toasted Crackers
Demi Tasse
Served from $50 to $3.50 p. m
PROGRAMME.
Sweethearts (Selection) .......... Herbert
Artists Life waltz Strauss
Poor Wandering One pirates of Penzance)
Miss Lynn.
Salut glamour ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. Edgar
Madame Sherry .................. Hoschna
Song OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. Selected
Mr.. Earle Holmes.
One Fine day (Madame Butterfly)........
.....,... ..+...... IutSiili
Miss Lynn.
Poet and Peasant (Overture) ~. Suppe
Song ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. Selected
Mr.. Earle Holmes.
Popular requests
Miss Lynn
Mr.. Holmes
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1915-04-18
THIS CARRIER SAVES HIS
MONEY WITH EYE TO FUTURE
Paul Herman Who Delivers The Age Herald in North Birmn
ham Hasn't Decided On Profession AS Yet--Has
Cat Whose Name is Dorothy

by ELLIS G. HOLLUMs

Here's boy who is only 13 years
old, but who has played at a mans
game and who does it yet. He says
he has played blacksmith, baseball ard
other things. His name Is Paul. Her.
man and he lives in North Brming-
ham, carrying The Age Herald to resi-
dents of that extremely lively part of
this great city of Birmingham.
Paul owns cat. the name of which
is Dorothy. lie says 1t is a reddish
colored kitty and very pleasant to
have about. Paul attends the school
at North Birmingham and il in the
fourth grade. lie haA been with The
Age-Herald a little more than a year
and enjoys carrying a route He has
rather long route, too, but gets home
in time for breakfast every morning.
l can't imagine any boy missing break
fast and it is one great event to look
forward to after completing the
rounds.
Paul says when he asks a man to
subscribe for The Herald he first
desires to know what paper he al
ready is subscribing to. If 1t is The
Age Herald (and 1t usually Isl he docs
not solicit him, such a thing being
useless. However, il the prospect is
subscribing to some other paper Paul
Immediately proceeds to show him the
error of his way and more often than
not he lands a new man for The Age
Herald's list.
When asked as to what disposal he
made of his money Paul said he didn't
spend It; that he saved It, Which is
about the best thing a boy could do
with 1t after all is said and done. Paul
has not yet decided on what his pro-
fession will be when he attains his
majority, but whatever he decides on
he is taking a long step toward the
accomplishment of his ends by saving
his money. That is one of the first
principles of success-thrift And if a
boy gains knowledge of what it means
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1915-04-18
CABAN|SS TO BEGIN !
HEARING TOMORROW
Will Settle Disputed Water
Bills-Will Require About
Two Weeks

Umpire Jelks cabaniss. who has been
chosen to settle the disputed water bills
OF the Birmingham Waterworks company
following the recent weterworks agree
ment between tIAt company and the city.
viii begin hearings on the disputed bills
at the offices of the waterworks company
tomorrow.
The 15-day time limit for the fling OF
the facts pertaining to disputed bills ex-
PRED April 10, last Thursday. and I'm
pire Cabaniss now has about 100 cases
docketed for trial. He stated yesterday
he expected it would take about two
weeks to perform the work -
As will be remembered, when the re-
cent agreement on rates and contracts
was reached between the >waterworks
company and the city commission, a sec
ondary agreement was made that dis
interested umpire or arbiter be selected
to be paid equally by the city and the
waterworks company to attempt to settle
the many disputed bills of the water COM
pany upon which the consumer had held
uD payment. Mr.. Cabaniss was selected
and after sometime accepted this work.
He advertised the proposition and then
gave IS days for the filing of the neces-
sary facts in each case by any water
consumer who wished to have his dis
putes settled.
Mr.. Cabaniss is utterly without juris-
diction in the matter, his office being
merely to inquire into the facts and law
in each of the cases of disputed bills
and then uOke recommendation to the
waterworks company and to the con-
sumner concerned as to what he believes
would be just and fair settlement.
Neither the waterworks company nor the
consumer is bound to accept his recon-
mendations, but it is generally believed
that no such occasion will arise.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1915-04-18
SHRINERS WILL HAVE
CEREMONIAL FRIDAY

A big ceremonial session is planned for
Friday evening at the conclusion of the
Scottish Rite Reunion by Zainora temple
Ancient Arabic Order of Mystic Shrine
The AFFAIR will be held at the orpheum
theatre. the business session TO open at
o'clock. After the ceremonial session
a buffet luncheon will be served at the
Hillman hotel DR.. J. u. Ray, illustrious
potentate, announced that the director
of work has a number of new stunts"
in preparation for the occasion which will
be put with all the dignity and i'm
pressiveness BETTING the Shrine All
members are expected to appear in full
dress at the session.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1915-04-18
Tutwiler Music Tonight

Wiegands orchestra will render this
programme at the Tutwiler this even
ing from $50 to 8 o'clock:
Der Freischutz,' Fantastic, Weber.
Air de Ballet" Hille.
Idyl mill in the Forest Eilenberg.
Selection "Rosemaid,' Granchstaden.
Overture to 1.-The Magic Flute" Mozart.
Scenes from Lady Luxury" Schroe-
der.
Courtesy, intermezzo, Wiegand.
Henry VIII dances, German.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1915-04-18
FEATURE
OF GIRLS CONFERENCE

official fire-lighter. Kis-ke-gas. applies the
torch to the faggots Winne-taska and
Wavisi then come forward as fire tenders
and keep the camp fire blazing through
out the sessions of the council. No one
but the fire tenders are permitted to cross
the sacred circle, and these only in the
discharge of their duties.
Big Chief Wet-o-moo then proceeds to
tell the law of the council. Various games
of Indian origin are played and stories
are told. Stories of yalor and of deeds
of daring are told and many things of
interest transpire.
One of the Indians who will tell story
is On-jima, who will not give any infor-
nation as to what she will tell about. The
names of the big chief and other Indians
who have been mentioned belong to girls
Of the Older Girls council and The Age
Herald only secured them on the condi-
ton the real names of the girls would not
be dvulged until nfterward.
With the closing of the ceremonies many
songs are sung in the Indian language
and the camp Of 100 fires is made. This
ceremony includes every girl in the sa-
cred circle. Each one present moves
forward and gets fire from the camp
fire and lights small blaze in front of
where she Is kneeling. They chant to-
gether an ancient song of an ancient
tribe. With the closing verse of the
song of prayer the Indians once more
become girls and the council has passed
into history
One of the songs which will be sung at
the council in Indian language is The
Lament" and is as follows:
Ma-ka si-to-mi-ni Chaz he-ma-a 4.
To .pe-lo be-li-he Chey awaon-get-o
Ma-ka si-to-mi-ni ma-ka. so-to-mi
Nj be-li-chey a-pho, Bel-che i
Bel-chei chey chey apo ma-Sa
mana si-to-mi nj
A ni-qu ne-cha wu-na-nia-ne qu-ne cha
wu-na-rli
Coc-na loo-na, 10 co la-u loo-na, loo-na
10 co lau
Coo-na loo-na, 10 co lau wi dem-a-i-qua-i
ca, 10 co lau.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1915-04-18
TUSCALOOSA

Tuscaloosa, April 17.-(Special. 1.-THE
death of Mrs Mary Brazier occurred yes
terday morning at the home of her
daughter, Mrs. w. L. Hendrix She was
70 years old. She is survived by her
husband, who is also i'll with pneumonia,
and five children
On account of the growth of the city,
there have been two more voting boxes
added to Tuscaloosa s polling places. The
new law recently passed allowing only 500
voters to box made the addition neces-
sary. Northport formerly had only one
voting place, but under the new law will
be required to furnish two boxes on cleo
ton day.
1t was announced here yesterday that
the Birmingham Water. Light and Pow
er company of Birmingham, of which
T. H. Friel is president, proposes soon
to authorize a bond issue of 100000 and
sell $4,000 worth of bonds in order to
begin the construction of it's power house
at lock II on the Warrior river and fur
nish cheap power to Tuscaloosa and Br-
mingham. The announcement this morn
ing, was the first intimation here that
the Friel interests expect to utilize the
immense amount of water power avail
able at Lock II at the present time. 1t
is said that Look 17sis capable of devel-
oping 5000 horse power.
The annual production of the Black
friars, the University dramatic club, took
place at the auditorium last night, and
was gratifying success. The coaching
this season was done by Moritz Frohlich
q Selma. The play chosen for the pro-
duction was "A Bachelors Romance"
The city commission of Tuscaloosa IS
being urged to elect a woman as a men,
Der of the school board, which was made
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1915-04-18
Two Found Guilty

Winchester, Ky, April 1T. @. Wall
lace and Frank CLANCY were found guilty
of the murder of Houston Underwood in
circuit court here today. j. M. Hynes
William and Ambrose Lynch and l.. S.
Gardner, other defendants in the trial,
were acquitted. Sentence was deferred
pending action on a motion to appeal. I'm
derw God was shot dead at the door of his
home at Irvine several months ago
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1915-04-18
MEMORIAL SERVICES
Daughters of Confederacy to Hold Ex-
ercises at Oak Hill Next Sunday

REMAIN chapter, United Daughters of
the Confederacy, will hold its regular
memorial services on Sunday, April rs,
At o'clock in Oak Hill cemetery.
All Veterans, Sons of Veterans, men,
bers Of the United Daughters of the Con-
feceraoy, Chamber of Commerce, city Of
flcials, military, all school children and
the public generally are invited to attend
and bring flowers
Gen. F. s. Funguson will be the orator
OF the day. Music by the East Lake band
Crosses of honor will be distributed.
A committee will meet at Elmwood at 10
o'clock a. m. to place flowers ON the
graves.
Avondale chapter will hold meeting
on the same date at the Clark & Jones
hall. the details to be announced latss.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1915-04-18
NEGRO TAKEN FROM
JAIL AND LYNCHED

valdosta, Ga. April 1s.-F Caesar Shelf
field. a negro, was removed from the Lake
Park jail near here late last night and
shot to death by mob, according to cd
vices received here today, Sheffield had
been arrested on q charge Of theft. Mo-
body was present when the mob forced the
jail door,
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1915-04-18

while yet young he will adhere to the
policy until he is in a position to buy
steam yachts and take at least 10
days out of his business routine every
GONE other expensive place.
Paul is one of the brightest chaps
carrying The Age-Herald and I hope
he decides upon a profession soon ard
sets out to reach the goal. | know
he'll sueceed.
Tomorrow; William Lenderrnan, who
lives I'm Ensley and carries route No.
40 in EnsIey. He is n baseball pitcher
and has been with The Age-Hcrald
almost two yenrs. He is another one of
thOse widcawake fellows, who are
gaining fame on The Age-Herald's
carrier staff.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1915-04-18
Just as 1t Came

Mountain Creek, April 17--(Special)
Marbury wins in close game from Ny
rick's Mill Marbury 6, Myricl1's Mill 8.
Batteries: Padgett, Hurt; Oates, Jennings.
This Is the third game Marbury has taken
from them in succession. Don't think
they will play Marbury any more.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1915-04-18

The regular state examination for
teachers iii public schools will be held
tomorrow morning The white teachers
examination will be held at the South
Highlands school, near Five Points, and
that for negroes will be held at the
Thomas school, in Avondale. The teach>
ers are expected to be on hand at $50
O'Clock tomorrow morning The exam-
nation will be conducted by the county.
superintendent of education.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1915-04-18
The WEATHER
Weather Forecast

Washington, April 17.-Forecast for Ala
bama and Georgia; Fair Sunday and
probably Monday.
Mississippi: Partly cloudy Sunday;
Monday local showers
Tennessee: Fair Sunday and probably
Monday.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1915-04-18
Negro Glee Club Sings Today

The Glee club of Morris Brown college
of Atlanta will sing at the Sixth Avenue
South Baptist church, colored, this morn
ing at II o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1915-04-18

possible by the last legislature. A num-
Der of prominent women have already
been mentioned for the place and should
it be put to a vote there will be sew
eral female candidates in the running.
None of the terms of the present MEM
bers of the board expires soon, but 1t
is thought that one would probably re-
tire in favor of a woman if he was as
sured the commission would appoint one
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1915-04-18
Local Data
Weather Conditions

Summary of observations made at
United States Weather Bureau stations
during the "a hours ending p. M, 18th
meridian time April H. 1916:
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Stations and
Weather at 8 p. m.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-04-21
AT THE

Ready Money" closes its engagement
today with two performances at the Vic
toria- The matinee opens at $3.50 o'clock
and the evening performance at s:l5
O'Clock. Tomorrow evening st. Elmo will
be presented. There will be no matinee.
In Ready Money" the Victoria Famous
players have one OF their best vehicles.
The company has been greatly improved
by the addition OF Richard 81. Vrain the
new leading man who carries the role
OF Stephen Baird and kathleen Barry
new leading lady as Grace Tyler. Baird's
sweetheart Richard Florence as Captain
West OF the government secret service
is a masterful actor.
Ready Money" tells OF the trials and
rerplexities OF stephen Baird. a young
mine owner. who finds himself with
but IS cents In ready cash on the eve OF
a New Year. His lack Of success and
failure to sell stock In his mine. are the
cause Of ~disapproval from the mother OF
his sweetheart. and steve absents him
self from the New Year party that his
friends are giving. In this dependency
he II visited by n polished man OF the
world. Jackson Ives. who. I'm reality IL "A
clever counterfeiter. In a class by him
self. In fact, he las arrived at that
state OF perfection that his product In
the way Of money-especially one thous-
and dollar bills-is superior TO that OF
the L. :. government. Ives ~persuades
Steve TO lake the money. not to pass,
but merely to show his friends. with the
wish that steve only give him 80 per
cent of all that this money attracts to
him.