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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-02-24
EAST NEW DECATUR
HAS $500 BLAZE

Decatur. February 23.-(SpeciaL)-Eas
New Decatur had a $500 fire about 2
o'clock this morning The Rio Plaza
beer garden was totally destroyed by
fire of unknown origin. The buildings
were worth $500 and were only partially
insured For some time past the build
inss had been vacant, but only last even
ing stock of goods, valued at about
5000 was moved into the building by Ben
Strange of Decatur. who intended open
ing UP a business there. The goods were
a total loss and were not insured.
Before statewide prohibition went into
effect in Alabama the Rio Plaza was one
of the most noted gardens of the kind In
the south The place was owned and
conducted by A. Laude, Frenchman,
and In the days of open saloons in the
Decaturs many were the elaborate din
ners served there to noted men of the
south. There was a beautiful garden
with cages of rare birds and animals,
flowers and climbing vines, a summer
dining room and a kitchen, while
French chef served dinners for parties
in the most elaborate style while bands
of music played to the guests who made
merry within accord to the surrounding
scenes. In those days Mr.. Laude was
known far and wide as THE Big Hearted
Frenchie," and many OF his guests In
those days we're some of the best known
men in public life in Alabama and In the
south today.
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Geo. B. Ward.
SUSPICIOUS ACTIONS
RESULT IN ARREST

Clanton, February 23-(Special.) -Chief
OF Police ]. NJ Morgan has in custody
man who gives his name as James Ran
som and whom the chief believes is
man with a criminal record and probably
wanted somewhere. The man was ar
rested for carrying a pistol and is being
held under that charge
The chiefs suspicious were aroused by
the mans uneasiness and his desire to
know whether or not there are other
charges against him. 1t was first be-
lieved that he was the man James Ran
som, who was wanted at Birmingham in
connection with the robbery of the post
office at that place few days ago and
1T may develop yet that he is wanted
In connection with this crime He ar
rived here about a week ago from some
point north of here.
Chief Morgan is in communication with
Chief Bodeker of Birmingham and it is
expected that some one OF the Birmingham
force win be down to look the man over
The man is about thirty or thirty-five
years old, Of dark complexion, about five
feet, ten or eleven inches tall and weighs
about 1870 pounds. He has an ugly scar
on his right cheek which is such a scar
as might have been made with a knife.
When arrested he claimed to be de-
tective getting up evidence to convict
people engaged in the Illicit selling of
whisky but this Is doubted. He had on
his person at the time of his arrest a
large pistol and some letters found in his
possession do not tend to remove the sus-
picions of the chief as to the character
of the man.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-02-24
NEWS OF HALEYvILLE
Tri-County Teachers Institute Meets
In March

Haleyville, February 23.-(special)-On
Friday and Saturday March and a
Tri-County Teachers institute will be
held here in the High schol auditorium
There will be three sessions on Friday
and one on Saturday. The mayor OF
Haleyville B. H. Smith, will give the
welcome address, which will be responded
to by J. s. vanduford. county superin-
tendent Of education for Winston, and
T. II. Robinson, superintendent for
Franklin county. An interesting pro-
gramme has been arranged In which are
welcome speeches by b. b. McLeran of
Russellville, Professor w. c. Shots
Charles D. Wade and Thrulow Snoddy
of Double Springs, Mrs. Jennye Scott
Jones and Mrs. j. M. Crowel and Miss
olo Lee of Haleyville. N. ]. willingham
and L. L. McRight. An interesting fea-
ture will be lecture by Alexander Tar
of the Alahest Lyceum.
Ralph Bingham gave his humorous en-
tertainment last night before packed
house in the High school auditorium. The
interest in these lyceum lectures is stead
lily growing.
Walker Haley of the Traders and Far
mers Bank Is preparing to erect cement
block building on one Of the sites of the
1atc fire.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-02-24
NEWS OF ALBERTvILLE
Fine Fruit Year Expected-Wasbing-
tons Birthday Celebrated

Albertvile February 22-(Special.)--
Fruitgrowers in this section are highly
elated over the prospects of an abundant
fruit crop this season. There are quite
a number of large peach orchards in and
around Albertvile, as well as on other
sections of Sand mountain, and men in
terested in the business state that the
last freeze practically assures large
crop, as 1t will make the crop come on
after the bad weather Is over.
Washington's birthday is being OBJ
served here today, both the agricultural
and public schools giving holiday. as
well as the banks and postoffice.
Last night play entitled. Miss Prims
kindergarten" was given in the audi
torum of the agricultural school for the
benefit of the Athletic club.
This afternoon the two literary societies
of the agricultural engaged in field
day contest, the Robert e. Lee society
winning over the Morgan society by a
large score. Tonight the same societies
will engage In a public debate, the sub
ject being Resolved. That the Future
Progress of Our Nation Will Not Elk
coed That of the Past" The Lee society
has the affirmative side, represented by
Miss Minnie Lee McCord and Mr. 'Arnett
Lybrand, while the negative side will be
championed by Miss Annabele Lewallen
and Mr.. Lewis Busby of the Morgan So
nj ut "
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NEWS OF EUTAw


Eutaw, February 23.-(Special. )-One of
Greene county's Oldest and most es-
Unable citizens, the Rev. Stith Hardy,
died on Wednesday. universally lamented.
Mr.. Hardy was tax assessor for this coun-
ty for many years and filled the position
with exceptional ability. He leaves two
sons and two daughters, one son, George
f. Hardy, being the present tax assessor.
He was about 81 Years old and for sew
eral years has lived quietly at his home
in West Greene. Mr. Hardy was man
loved and esteemed by everybody for his
many noble qualities and high Christian
character.
The state tax commission was here to-
day looking into tax values This is the
first time the commission has visited this
county, as the property values have been
acceptable heretofore.
An unfortunate difficulty occurred at
Enterprise schoolhouse in the northern
part of the county Monday night which
resulted in the death of DR.. James E..
Wright at the hands Of Avis Crocker.
the weapon used being a pocket knife.
Particulars are not obtainable. A prelim-
mary trial will be held Monday next be-
fore Luther Henderson, justice of the
peace. DIR. Wright was raised near ROM
ulas, Tuscaloosa county.
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POLYTECHNIC NEWS
Washington's Birthday Celebrated.
SophomOres Are Champions

Auburn, February 23.-(Special.) wash
ingtons birthday was celebrated by the
Polytechnic by a holiday filled with inter-
esting events. At chapel exercises Pres
ident Thach gave a brief address on the
life and character of Washington. At
80 the senior class exercises were cele-
brated in Langdon hall before crowded
house. The class is the largest in the his
tory of the institution, numbering over $780,
The following are the officers: H. H.
Davis. Geneva county, president; t. c..
Locke, Montgomery county. vice presi-
dent; T. C. Hughes, Etowah county, sec
rotary; P. p Powell, Choctaw county,
historian l.. I. Wallin, Georgia. poet; w.
C. Oliver, Texas, orator; D. J. Burleson,
Marion county. prophet. The addresses
were of high literary order and received
hearty appreciation and applause from the
large audience. The Grafton of w. G.
Oliver was notable. The college orchestra
rendered stirring patriotic numbers.
The championship class game of foot
ball was fought out this afternoon be-
tween the senior and sophomore classes
the sophomores winning by score of s
to 0. Carriages beautifully decorated with
class colors were on the ground filled with
the sponsors and class managers. Senior,
Misses Gene Burke and Annie Forss
Smith, Montgomery; S. M. Bryant and
A. 8. Noble. Sophomore Miss Golden of
Columbus, Ga, and Miss Green of Bir-
mingham; c. c. Thach, Jr.. and T. D.
Nettles.
The oratorical contest between the
Websterian and Writ Literary societies
took place in Langdon hall at D. m. The
following was the order of exercises:
William Reese Harvey (WirD, chair
man; Albert Leon Young (Websterian),
secretary; Sydney Sibley Jordan Web
sterian), Franklin county, 1.-THE Young
Mans Opportunity Miner Hubbard
Eskew (WirD, Dallas county. ''The Young
Mans Coming Opportunity in the South;'
William Francis Murphy (Websterian),
Henry county, "A Vision OF the South:''
Milton NJ Caldwell (Wirt), Marshall
county, 1.-THE Rights of the Common Peo-
pie"
A brilliant lecture on Stonewall jack
son was delivered before the student body
last night by George r. vending
The mid-winter hops of the Junior and
senior classes passed off brilliantly in
Smith hall. There was large out-of-
town delegation of young ladies' to partic-
ipate in the festivities.
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Montgomery, February 3d. Especially
The following teachers have been H.
censed in the state:
Lawrence County-Hodson, Earl NJ,
Moulton Stephenson, Myrtle E., Moui-
ton; Craig, Walter j., IAndersville;
Counts james W.. Landersvills; Wear,
Mrs. T. j., Landersville; Morrison, Lola,
Mount Hope.
Jackson County-Loyd, Allie May,
Bridgeport; Barclay, Clarence Earl. Sec
ton; Dean, Luther. Henagar; Brown.
Newman H., Lin Rock; Solomon, Will
liam, Scottsboro: Lone. Victor E., Long
wood, Mary Gray, scottsboro; Crownover,
Maggie. Bridgeport; DoIberry, Absalom
H., Alto varnell, Anderson N, Larkins-
Vile
St. Clair County-Fariss. Myrtis, Ash
ville Route No. 3; Sheffield, ]. c.. Steele,
Route No. l. Franklin. Lucille, Eden;
Pierce. Clyde. springville; Parke Ed
ward Cleveland, Springville.
Chilton-Massey, Willis A., Clanton;
Duffey, r. L., verbena, Route No. 1;
Hunter, John A., Thorsby; Powell, Lee
A., Clanton. Route No. g. Kicker, Fora,
Mountain Creek; Parrish, w. L., Clan
ton; Hodgens. EVE, Jemison; Minis, John
j., Clanton; Vansandt. George r., Ver-
bena, Route No. 2; Miller, Ed W.. Clam
ton, Route No. 5; Baker. CLAUDIA M,
Cianton: Scott, James NJ, Thorsby,
Route No. l. Powell. Belle, Clanton;
Weldon, ]. Dalton. Clanton. Route No i;
Mullins. Louise, Clanton; Crumpton. Mrs
Ada, Jemison, Route No. 4; Wyatt. Will
latte M. Clanton; Pate, Samuel M,
Clanton. Route No. 4; Taylor, Roland W.,
Clanton. Colored-McBryde. Wayman,
Mountain Creek
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-02-24
". S. BROWN WOULD
FAVOR ROAD B ends
Believes Farmers Of County
Would Vote for Them
NEED FOR SOME ACTION
Roads Campaign Is Needed Both
in the City and County ut
This Time

IT would be very much in favor of a
God roads bond ISSUE" said w. s. Brown,
The prominent merchant, when asked for
his opinion on the subject yesterday att
rnoon.
1t is doubtful If there is another man
IN Jefferson county with a wider ac-
1uaintance among the farmers than Mr..
Brown His business has brought him in
close contact with them daily for years
and his opinion on the question OF good
roads bond Issue Is considered valuable.
The forming of an opinion by him In
this connection undoubtedly reflects what
would be of great benefit to The farmers
There are some good roads In Jeffer-
son county, but they are decidedly few In
comparison with the number of roads We
have" he continued. 1.-THE issuance Of a
good sum of bonds for the building up
Of these roads would result in untold good
to the farmers and l don't believe there
would be any serious opposition to It.
1.-THE farmers are bit adverse to bond
issues. the sentiment among them being
against further taxation. While it Is
true that the issuance of several hun
dred thousand dollars for the improve
ment of the roads would not result in
higher tax rate. the farmers think 1t
would, and the only way in which the
issue will be carried is to disillusionize
the farmers of this idea
Good roads are something which the
farmers like to talk about 1t is live
question with them and one which is
always before them. A good campaign
among them, / believe, would result in
the issue carrying The Board of ReyN
nue. should take some steps in this IL
rection while the good roads people should
naugurate q hot campaign among the
farmers
while there is hardly a day passes
but some of my farmer friends tell me
of the bad condition of certain roads and
express a desire for better roads in the
removed sections of the county, also
hear quite a good deal of complaint Of
the roads close to Birmingham. 1t strikes
me that we need a good, hot roads CAM
raign in both the county and city, ant
nothing would delight me more than to
see the mud holes and narrow macad-
amized highw avs turned into great sys-
tenn of wide pixies. To the farmers such
a thing would mean more than 1t Is pos
sible to express. and L believe that II the
matter is properly handled their adver-
sion to the issuance of bonds will be
overcome by the knowledge that splendid
roads all over the county mean wealth to
themp
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Money Lender Brought Suit

Decatur, February Especial "A civil
case which involved sum less than 40
and which was tried before Judge Thomas
W. Vert in the Morgan county law and
equity court yesterday developed into .
case of unusual interest, regardless Of
the small amount of money involved.
Tobe Stout, well known money lender
Of Decatur, was suing a negro on note
for borrowed money and which the Negro
refused to pay when the note became
duo The negro plead usury and the trial
resulted in "a hung jury. Mr.. Stout
loaned the negro the. money in 1905 anl
the note had been running all this time.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-02-24
SPENT A FORTUNE
/. ON SKIN TROUBLE.
But Lost All Hope Of Cure Grew
Worse and Worse in Spite Of Many
Doctors and Three Years Of Hos
pitaI Treatment = inflammation
Made Her Almost Crazy Pain.
CURED BY TWO SETS
OF CUTICURA REMEDIES

NJ began to have an itching over my
whole body about seven years ago and
1his settled in my limb, from the knee to
the toes. / went to see a great many
physicians, matter which cost me a
fortune, and after / noticed that 1 did
not get any relief that way, l went for
three years to the hospital. But they
we're unable to help me there: used
oil the medicines that could see but
became worse and worse. / had an in
ANIMATION which made me almost crazy
{ With pain. When / showed my foot to
Tiny friends they would get really fright
oned. I did not know what to do.
was so sick and had become SO nervous
that positively lost all hope.
had seen the advertisement OF the
Cuticura Remedies great many times
but could not make up my mind to buy
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Mrs. Bertha Sachs is my sister-in..
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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-02-24
Crusade Against House Ely

Washington, February 23.-The COM
mon house fly is the object of a nation
wide crusade that was launched against
it here today. A moving picture cam
paign of education in the science OF
disease propagated in the United States
and Canada In the future will be at
tempted and through these lectures the
evil eradicated. Edward Hatch, Jr., OF
New York. chairman; Dr. Woods Hutch
inson of New York, DR.. D. D. Jack
son of New York, DIR. Albert Wander
Yer of Albany, Col. John Y. Cuyler of
New York, Mrs. Robert S. Bradley of
Boston, H p. Kelsey of Salem, Miss,
Miss Carolina Bartholett Crane of Kali
amazoo, Mich, and others have been
named as a committee of instruction.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-02-24
WOMAN ENDS LIFE
BY DROWNING SELF

Fort Payne, February 23.-(Special)-
Mrs. Williams. who lived on Wills creek,
near Colinsvile, committed suicide by
jumping into the creek yesterday after
noon. She had only lately returned from
the insane hospital and was thought to
be cured.
Her husband had been indicted for a
trivial offense and had started to Fort
Payne to attend his trial, when his wife,
having worried over and magnified his
trouble imagining that he would be sent
to the penitentiary, killed herself soon
after her husband left.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-02-24
Mallory visit. Decatur

Decatur. February es.-(Special.)-H. q.
D. Mallory of Selma. candidate for rev.
ernor OF Alabama, spent a few hours IN
Decatur this morning shaking hands with
a .rumber of the prominent business msn
here. When asked where he was going
he said. ITO Huntsville. Asked II he
was going to make speech there today
he said No, only going UP to shake
hands with tho boys" ~
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-02-24
Primary Bill PASSES

Springfield, Ill, February 2S-By a
vote of 33 to 8 the senate today con-
CURED in the house amendments to tn e
Gibson direct plurality primary bill.
Two primary bills, one covering all Of
fees except legislative and the other
covering nomination of members of the
general assembly, now go to Governor
Deneen for his approval.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-02-24
Swift Against the City

Atlanta. February 2s.-Alleging tibet
garbage dumped by the railroad near
his home caused his family to be
stricken with typhoid, James II. OVERLY
filed suit against the Central of Geor-
gia railroad for damages aggregating
362,500 today. He AYERS that one child
died OF the disease, that two others
were stricken and his wife was made
an invalid. There are seven separate
suits.
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General Logan,s daughter Wed.

New York, February 23.--The mar
rage of Miss Mary Louise Logan,
daughter of Mrs. John A. Logan, Jr.. TO
Henri Vincent de Sincay, took place
at noon today in Lady Chapel, st. Pat
rick's cathedral. The couple will sail
for Europe on bridal tour next week.
They will make their home in Brus-
sells
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-02-24

Southern Railway for Wash
ington and New York via At
lanta. Birmingham Special,
$50 a. M, the only train with
out local stops.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-02-24

To the Voters of Jefferson
County-Look out! Rich faith
er-in-law trying to buy the
clerkship for son-in-l law oil
inspector. T. M. SMART.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-02-24
Ex-Mayor Ward Says
Mr.. Bodeker Should Give
Up One Thing Or Another
TO THE VOTERS OF JEFFERSON COUNTY,

Your attention is called to the rather extraordinary
nouncemen by Candidate Reid of his intention in the
unlikely event of his election appoint Mr. George H. Bod
kerr the present chief of police of the city of Birmingham 10
the chief depuyshp.
want to ask the question whether this announcement
that in Mr. Bodeker has agreed to the in
power of his present office to further Mr. Reds cand
dacy.
The office of Chief of Police of Birmingham is one tbs
most important in Alabama There goes with great powers
both for good and evil
1t is extremely dangerous this community in which
live and to safe government to permit any occupying that
office to WELD its immense influence in partisan politics an1
for personal advancement
The citizens of Birmingham and the whole county should
resent any attempt to do
The police force of great city should be treated
chaes to be bargained for in political primary shoul
the might of that department be brought to bear potca
situation to further the interests of any man.
If Mr. Bodeker in this position intends to actively give the
force of his personality and influence any the he
ifs he should resign at from the office of chief
police The payer Intentionally putting up money
further any candidacy Mr. Bodeker should not remain
in his present office and stand forth candidate
himself in that office and at the time strike for the
ton which Mr. Reid he will give him if Mr. Reds friend
can pull him through
No Syndicate
wish to say that my campaign not syndicated have
made any trade for the chief dputyshp and don't
running my merits and am not making trades
II elected will in untrammeed and not tied up with
contract with chief deputy but will be in position to select
the best the county assist enforcing the laws
going do anything this campaign that will KEEP
me from being in that position when am elected, as will
certainly be-
Campaign RumOr
also wish take this occasion to finally and explicitly
deny the that being vigorously circulated that have
agreed to appoint Mr.. Lucien Brown chief deputy
There has been any agreement-nor even any
negotiation between friends OF either OF
and there will not be.
it is my understanding that Mr. Brown is actively
opposing
thank my friends for their enthusiastic support and
continuance of it will bring victory in this campaign.
Respectfully,
Geo. B. Ward.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-02-24

Card of Thanks
Mr.. and Mrs Robert Stephens and
family wish to thank their friends for
their kindness and sympathy.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-02-24

John L. McCarver, for 20 years a mer-
chant in Gadsden,, died at HIS o'clock
this morning at his residence on Fourth
street. after an illness extending over
period OF about one year. He suffered
with tuberculosis and for more than
month his death has been expected al
most any hour He conducted store on
Fourth street and was in partnership
with his brother, Eugene. Tho deceased
is survived by a widow and four chill
dren, Daisy, James, Mary Lou and John
L. He is also survived by two brothers
and one sister. Eugene, Mrs. w. I. Gay
and William He was about 40 years of
age Funeral arrangements have not
been completed.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-02-24
Prevent and
Relieve Headache

1T gives me great pleasure to
be able to refer to DR.. Miles
Anti-Pain Pills as the best rem
edy we have yet had in our
house for the prevention and
cure of headache. My wife who
has been a constant sufferer for
a number of years with above
complaint joins me in the hope
that they may fall into the hands
of all sufferers"