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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-30
ROAD DELEGATES
 FROM FLORIDA
Presidents of Several Road Associations Favor Plan
 of Consolidation

The acceptance of several prominent men to attend and address the fourth National Good Roads congress, which convenes in this city May 23-26, was com municated to the committee yesterday. Among them were Dr. J. C. Hardy, presi- dent of the Agricultural and Mechanical college of Missssippi; J. V. Clair, indus trial commissioner of the Illinois Central railroad, and others.
 Much enthusiasm has been ayoused over the invitation to the presidents Of va rious national good roads associations to attend the congress to confer with the National Good Roads association upon a plan of consolidation. It is thought that if this scheme can be effected at the com ing convention the work of the good roads congress will be lasting one.
 President John Craft of the Alabama Good Roads association, has written Sec retarv I. A. Rountree of the National Good Roads congress that he is pre- pairing the list of 100 delegates to rep resent the Alabama organization of the Good Roads association. The outlook for large attendance is most encouraging according to the advice of President Craft.
 President J. NJ. Ingram of the Southern Bituithic company, with headquarters at Nashville. called at the headquarters of the congress yesterday and made
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-30
ACCIDENTAL SHOT WOUNDS HAMILTON We'll Known Police Officer Is in Critical Condition
 at Hospital

Officer George W. Hamilton accidental 1y shot himself in the abdomen last night shortly after o'clock and is in a crit ical condition at present at St. vincents hospital MT Hamilton was shot in the left side, the bullet penetrating the ab- uomen and perforating the intestines six times.
 MT Hamilton was rushed to St. Nin- cents hospital in Greens ambulance, where an operation was immediately per formed by the house physicians. He witAstood the operation finely and was resting well at early hour this morn ing. City Physician Charles Whelan at tended Mr. Hamilton and stated that while his wounds were serious they were not necessarily fatal unless unexpected complications set in. As Mir. Hamilton has vigorous constitution the doctors are very hopeful of his recovery.
 MT. Hamilton was changing> from uni- form intS civilian clothes in the roll call room at police headquarters when his revolver dropped from the scabbard to the floor and was discharged. The bail struck MT. Hamilton in the left sde glanced, and struck the wall 10 feet from the floor.
 MT. Hamilton was alone in the rooc at the time of the accident and walked upstairs without assistance. He was met at the head of the stairs by Captain Devine, who helped him to chair. Greens ambulance was called and it was not until he was in the ambulance and on the way 10 the hospital that he fainted.
 MT Hamilton has been doing motor cylc work with Officer Turner for the past nine months and was regarded as one of the most efficient officers in the department. He has L@en on the police force for about six years. He lived at l717 Jefferson avenue.
 The accident to MT. Hamilton was deeply deplored by his fellow officers and all expressed regret. All wish him q speedy recovery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-30

statement to the effect that a great in- terest was being taken in the comig event not only in Tennessee, but all over the south. MT. Ingram has been appoint ed by President A. c. Jackson of the National Good Roads association as a member of the advisory board of the congress, and he stated that he has &C., cepte6 the appointment.
 The following list of Florida delegates was received by Secretary J. A. Roun- tree yesterday wit Ina letter from B.. E. McLin, who stated that full as- tendance was assured:
 E. B. Bailey, Monticello; Henry w. Long, Martel, Marion county; z. c. Chambliss. John D. Robertson, Ocala; A. S. Mann, F. H. Richardson. D. H. McMillan, Jacksonville; W. c. Powell, Tampa; R. G. Johnson, Dr. c. M. Aus ley, Tallahassee J. G. Dampier. Gaines vile; P. w. Butler, Leesburg; Frank l.. Mays, Pensacola; w. H. Milton, Marian ma; w. R. Storrs, DeFuniak Springs; H. H. Dickson, Orlando; P. w. Humphreys. Brooksvile; F. R. Mccormick, Like Oak; Dr. G. C. Davis, Madison; A. B. Small, Lake City; G. A. Danley, Chipley; Will liam H. Corry, Quincy; c. H. Vilor Pen sacola; H. c. Caldwell, Jasper.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-30
WINFIELD GROWS
 AND HAS BIG HOPES

Winfield, March 29.-(Special. )-The res idence section of Winfield has steadily grown for the past three years and the country is fast being settled up. Peo- pie are coming in from other sections to take advantage of the good lands near this little town.
 The merchants are having large vol ume of business and store houses that have been vacant are now all occupied.
 The Winfield State bank was organized in the fall of 1907, during the panic, has had a large and steady growth from tho opening. It has paid 20 per cent in divl- dends and has profits of over $500O 1t is capitalized at $25,G00. with s15,0OO paid up. The officers for this year are: P. M. R. Spann, president; NJ. l.. Lucas, vice pres- ident; J. G. Stalcup, cashier, and Wal ter Roberts, bookkeeper.
 The ground was broken today on the site of the new bank recently organized and the building will be begun in the near future.
 There is much excitement in this town over the well the Spsey Valley Oil and Gas company is sinking near us and should they strike oil oS gas in paying quantities it will mean a great deal to this vicinity. There is a vast amount of very fine clay and sand that would make fine tling and brick and glass.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-30
YOUNG GARRISON
 DIES SUDDENLY

Hartsel,e March 29.-(Sr ecial) )-Bas- comb Garrison, aged 20 years, died at the home of his sister, Mrs. Lattie Orr, on the South Highlands at o'clock last night. His death was due to general con- gestion and came so suddenly it was a great shock. MT. Garrison is widely con- nected in this county. He Is the youngest son of the Rev. and Mrs. Bascomb Gar rison, both of whom are dead He leaves besides numerous host of other rela- tives four sisters. Mrs. Lattie Orr, Mrs. Mollie Price and Miss Ollie Garrison of this place, and Mrs. Pendleton Gibson of Wylam, Ala. The funeral will take place Thursday morning at McKendree chapel.
 Cards are out announcing the approach ing marriage of Miss Emma Kate Ratliff to MT. James Luther Aldridge of Moul- ton, Ala, the wedding to take place at the home of the brides parents, MT. and Mrs. M. w. Ratliff, Center Grove, Ala, > ednesday, April 5.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-30
SPOKANE ID HOLD
 b|G '''C[EAN|NG DAY"

Spokane. Wash, March 23-(SpeciaD. One of the most unique and wholesome spectacles ever witnessed on this conti- nent will be the cleaning and special ar bor. day celebration in Spokane the lat ter part Of April. when the city commits sioners will cooperate with the residents in an effort to make Spokane a spot less town Mayor William J. Hindley will proclaim a public holiday to start the campaign. after which the city beau tiful committee Of the Chamber of Com merce and allied organizations will take charge.
 Our arrangements are not yet com pleted,' Mayor Hindley said, but l be- lieve We can bring out from 45,000 to 50,000 men and women, including rail- road and bank presidents, manufacturers, wholesale and retail dealers and society natrons, on the opening day to assist in beautifying the residence districts. The city crematory department will take care of the business streets and alleys and special attachments of firemen will be on hand to avert fires. The refuse will be destroyed under their direction
 Aubrey Le White president of the Spo- kane park commission, is the originator of the municipal cleaning day plan, first worked out in this city early in the spring of 1906 through the city beautiful committee of the 10000 club, now head ed by c. Herbert Moore, formerly may or of the city. It has become an annual institution in Spokane and has been talk en up by other cities in the United States and the Dominion of Canada
 Twenty thousand men, women and school children n icipated in the first annual cleaning lay five years ago. The army of volui Ger workers, composed of people from ..' w,ks of fife. was un- der the diieetio' City Engineer Henry J. Lilenthal. who was marshal of he day The men a.id boys were armed with shovels, tuning Implements and rakes, while t,- women and girls as sisted in planting trees and shrubs and flower seeds. They worked from early rlo.ning until ths sun passed from view behind the western hills. and the results were highly satisfactory.
 Five hundred teams were provided by the 1J0.OOe club. mill owners, business horses and residents generally to haul the garbage to the municipal incineratinS plants and special firemen were stationed in various parts of the city and outskirts to supervise the destruction of refuse by bonfres. Business was suspended dur ing the hours the people were engaged in cleaning the city.
 The l5OGO0 club turned out it's entire membership of 3200 in command of Ben ii Rice, then secretary of the organize ton, and the Ne-Mow E-NahlCps, the woman's auxiliary. headed by Mrs. F. F. Emery, assisted the schoolgirls with the planting of shrubs and Towering vines and seeding plots of ground. Ten thou sand packets of flower seeds were used. When Spokane awakened the next morn- ing the city presented the appearance of new pin. z
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-30
HUDSON PROGRAMME
 FOR COMMENCEMENT

Marion, March 29.-(Special )-Following is the commencement programme for Judson college as announced today:
 Thursday, May Il, s p. m.-Annual ex- pression recital.
 Friday, May 12, a. m.s to 1230 D. n.- Annual art exhibition.
 Friday, May 12, 10 a.. rn.--Annual meet ing of Society of Alumnae.
 Friday. May 12. 8 p. m.--Annual con- cert.
 Saturday, May 13, 10 a. Celebration of May Day by the classes.
 Sunday, May IA, II a. m.--Baccalaureatel sermon by the Rev. w. F. Marlborough, D.. D., of Anniston, Ala
 Monday. May 15, s p. m.-Graduating exercises, baccalaureate address by the Rev. c. Ross Baker, D. D., of OpelikaI Ala. f. l,s.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-30
Close Defense Saturday

District Attorney Cox thinks the de- fense will close it's testimony by Satur- day and that the rebuttal for he gov ernment will require two days of next week. He predicts that the argument will continue through Wednesday and a DOT ton of Thursday and that the case will go to the Jury sometime Thursday.
 When the coca-cola case was resumed in the federal court this morning, pr. Mayer was recalled and cross examined. He said that he did not know of anyone being benefited by taking caffeine bev- erages.
 Dr. Allen K Hamilton said coffee was used for insane patients in many hos pitals, the coffee containing on an aver age of 11a grains of caffeine to the cup. On cross examination he said he never knew of anyone being benefited by the use of caffeine beverages.
 Dr. Hamilton testified caffeine bever- ages improved the mental powers in efficiency. the only class suffering from its use being those suffering from neu- resthenia.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-30
Local Dats
Weather Conditions

Birmingham, March 29, p. m.-The barometrc pressure is relatively low everywhere, except beyond the Rockies. where a ''high'' is moving in over Wash ington. Very low barometric readings were reported in the middle Atlantic states, where an extensive and energetic low pressure area is centered. This dis turbance has caused high winds along the Atlantic coast, and brisk winds and very general precipitation throughout nearly all the eastern half or the couh-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-30
DOCTORS TESTIFY
 IN COCA-C0LA CASE.
Experts in Thaw Trial Give
 Testimony
GO TO JURY THURSDAY
Dr. Roberts of Atlanta Confronted By Figures Following His Testi- mony and Compelled to
 Retract

Chattanooga, March 29-Several At lanta doctors and Dr. Allen K. Hamilton of New York, one of the experts who testified in the Thaw trial, were on the stand today in the case of the govern ment against forty barrels of coca cola"
 Atlanta doctors as witnesses in the coca-cola case proved the feature or the days evidence. Dr. Stewart H. Roberts, a young physician. who had made a statement that he had examined over 1000 school children and had found Fir the whole number but 26 affected oy nervous diseases, later had to qualify his assertion pr. Roberts was asked how he examined the children. He stated that he examined their eyes threats, noses, took their temperatures, weighed them. examined their hearts, etc. He stated that each examination required from 15 to 20 minutes. At torney Cox confronted him with figures to the effect that it would require the work of the doctor for ten hours day for 230 days to accomplish these eX- aminations. Dr. Roberts modified his statement by saying that in some cases the examination was completed in from 2 to 3 minutes. He admitted that he had paid some of the children to come he took their own statements as to the amount of coca-cola they drank each day and as to the effects it had on them.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-30
BOY PREVENTS
 PASSENGER WRECK
Irvan Leonard Discovers Broken Rail and Flags Down Louisville and
 Nashville Fast Train

Calera, March 29.-(Special.)-On yes- terday morning Irving Leonard, a 12- year-od boy of South Calera, while on his way to school discovered a broken rail on the Louisville and Nashville rail- bound train, No. 9, so he took up position in the middle of the track and remained there until he saw the train coming, when taking off his coat he Jagged it down and thus averted a serious acci- dent The section hands were called to the scene, the track riveted down and the train proceeded in safety.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-30
MONEY AND EXPRESS
 EMPLOYE DISAPPEAR

Fl Paso, Texas, March 29-W. A. Flaw kins, Wells-Fargo express messenger on the Fl Paso and Southwestern railway has mysteriously disappeared and off cers of the express company state that $5OCJO is also missing. The money is alleged to have been taken between No gles, Arizona and Mazatlan. Mexico, on March 20 while Hawkins was employed on that run. The money was being ship ped from HeTmisillo to Mazatlan.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-30
DADEVILLE KNIGHTS
 OPEN NEW LODGE

Dadeville. March 29.-(Special. .)-The Knights of Pythias, Brotherhood lodge Nc. 72 have secured a new hall and furnished it with magnificent furniture and last night had reception to formally open H. Practically all the knights and their wives and friends were present to enjoy the suspicious occasion.
 The following toasts were responded to: Greetings" Hon. J. w. Strother "Pythianism." by H. E. Jones; 'Thc Growth of Brotherhood Lodge" by Dr. s. II. Newman, and "The Ladies'" by Col. T. l.. Bulger
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-30
Examined Eighty Men

pr. Roberts also stated that he had examined 100 persons in Atlanta-S6 men and IA women-who were constant users of coca-cola, their average being three and one-half glasses a day. He declared he could find no harmful use from the use of the beverage. The peo- pie examined ranged in age from 19 to 53 years.
 pr. E. B. Block of Atlanta said he was specialist in nervous and mental diseases. He stated he had never known a case of mental or physical disorder as a result of using cOca-cola. He had watched the soda fountains and had not discovered children calling for ca-cola. He admitted on cross examination that many of his patients used coca-cola and that ne had advised several of them to quite the use of coffee or tea because it contained caffeine. He also admitted that beverages containing caffeine were not suitable for nervous, restless and sleeplesS people.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-30
Hear Eugene v. Debs, Or pheum, Friday, 8 p. m.
FOR SALE
S1O0O.OO worth of Heath &

S1000.00 worth of Heath & Milligan's lest prepare d paints to be closed out at once. House paint, S1.50 per gallon. Floor paint, S1.25; Roof and Barn paint 90c and S1.c0 per gallon. $500 Sunshine Var nisl Stain for s2.0o per gallon, smaller size cans in proportion. Small size cans household paints at about half price. Now is the time to paint.
 WOODLAWN SUPPLY co. 6505 2d Ave. s., Woodlawn
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-30
150O POUNDS OF
 PIG IRON TAKEN

The American Radiator company re- rorted to the police department yester- day that 15oo pounds of pig iron had been stolen from their plant during Tuesday night. This is tho largest theft of pig iron ever reported to the police. Detec- tives have been assigned to the ease.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-30
To Make 13O-Mile Flight

Aiken, s. C., March 29.--Frank Golf fyn, the Wright aviator. announced he would attempt flight with pas senger from here to Charleston, s. C.. a distance of 130 miles. He intends making the start as soon as conditions favor a long cross-country trip. It il probable that Thomas Hitchcock. Jr. will be the passenger. "s'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-30
Petition Against Reciprocity

Nashville. March 29-Petitions are be- ing circulated in Maury county, this state, by interested parties to secure the signatures of farmers who are opposed to the bill providing reciprocity with Canada. The petitions. which it is in- tended to send to the senators and rep bill is an iniquitous measure and that it places the farmer at disadvantage which it will take years for him to over- fOu1p
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-30
TO PROBE
 SEWALL'S DEATH

Coroner E. l.. Brasher will investigate the death of Ernest Sewall, .sho was killed by an East Lake car Sunday aft ernoon at Forty-third street and First 9venue, tomorrow. Coroner Bresher re- fused to give an opinion as to what would be the outcome of the irvestiga- tioO
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-30
Rebel Trouble Is False

Los Angeles, March 29.-Apropos of the recent statement attributed to Francisco I. Madero. Sr., to the effect that the in- surrectos were menacing Mazatlan, Mex, information reacbGd this city that no rebel trouble exf k in that vicinity.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-30

New York March 29.-( Special )-The Iron Age will say tomorrow:
 The pig iron market has grown quiet moving rather under the momentum of February than from any fresh impulse
 A large sale of southern pipe iron is reported somewhat below the s11, Bir- ningham, basis for No. 2. and some further sales of southern foundry iron are reported at s11 for delivery through and in a few cases beyond the third quarter
 Eastern furnaces are interested in an inquiry for 5000 tons of bacis iron for q Canadian steel plant With water shipment, southern furnaces have fair chance for this order.
 The aggressiveness of some fabricat- ing companies has been so marked in recent competitions as to threaten the maintenance of the cooperative price of s1 40 on structural shapes.
 The St. Lawrence Bridge company has been awarded the the contract for the Quebec bridge, and 60,000 tons of steel will be furnished by the Carnegie Steel company.
 The spring trade in wire products has gone beyond expectations. Some of the mills will be kept busy to the middle cf the year on present bookings.
 The effort made a few years ago to consolidate the Virginia blast furnaces, located on the Chesapeake and Ohio railroad, has been renewed lately Only preliminaries have been considered, and the outcome is still uncertain.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-30
Bartlett-La Daga

Paris, March 29-Mrs. Annie R. P Bart lett of New York and Captain Antonio La Daga, who is attached to the house. hold of the King of Italy were married here today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-30
Lacourt Given Three-Year Sentence

Paris, March 29-The sentence of three years Imprisonment imposed upon M. Iacourt the royalist for an assault upon former Premier Briand was today con- firmed by the higher court.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-30
SELMA TO HEAR
 DIRECTOR JOHN FOX
Chamber of Commerce Called to Meet. President Milton Smith Passed
 Through Selma

Selma. March 29.-(Special.)-Presi- dent NJ NJ. Lehman of the Selma Cham Der of Commerce, has issued call for a special meeting of that organization to be held on Thursday night at o'clock. At that time John A. Fox of Washington, special director of the Ma tional Rivers and Harbors congress, will he in Selma and will make an ad- dress to the business men of the city.
 The question of better channel for the Alabama river and river transpor- tation is a live issue here and there is little doubt but that the address which will be made Thursday evening by MT. Fox will be heard by a large number of the business men of this city. Be- sides the address which will be made bv MT. Fox a number of other import ant matters will come up for the con- sideration of the organization at the meeting.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-30
Weather Forecast

Washington, March 29.-Forecast for Alabama and Mississippi-Fair Thurs day and probably Friday; moderate west winds.
 Tennessee-Fair Thursday and Fri day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-30
Mrs. Wrjght's Peception

Tuskegeo, March 29-(Speclal)t The domino reception, at which Mrs. Gdprge c. Wright entertai led on Tuesday T orn- ing from Il to 12 eclock was one q the most delightful affairs Of tile seasoil
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-30

try. Fair weather is noted from the Rockies to the Pacific coast. It is warmer in the Lake section and in the north Pacific slope. It is little colder in the Ohio valley. In ther sec tions of the country nearly stationary temperature prevails. Summary of observations made at United States weather bureau stations, March 29, 1911:
 TemD'fure
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-30
Former Chief Justice Pope Dies

Newberry. s. C., March 2s-Ex- Chief Justice Young John Pope. of the s.ate supreme court died this afternoon, aged 70.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-30

Observations taken at -hfth
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 SYMBOLS indicate state of weather: Q clear: Q partly cloudy; cloudy; @mn; @snow; O report missing Arrows ay with the wind First temperature ior past l2 hours second 2hour rainfall if 1t equals inch third. wind velocity O 10 miles hour mora -'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-30

COLDS CAUSE HEADACHE LAXATIVE PROMO Q4hine. the world wide Cold and Grip{ remedy. removes cause. Call for full Dbme. Look for sig nature E. w. GHGVE. s5c.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-30

Milton H. Smith, president of the Louisville and Nashville railroad; Henry Walters. president of the Atlantic Coast Line railroad and chairman of the board of control of the Louisville and Nash vile. and MT. Jenkins of New York, a director of the Louisville and Nashville, spent a few hours in Selma Tuesday afternoon.
 At the time of their visit few peo- nle knew that these distinguished rail- road men were in Selma. The party came to Selma on special train from Pensacola over the Louisville and Nash vile on tour of inspection. After reaching Selma they continued on to Myrtlewood and returned during the afternoon and spent several hours here.
 In the circuit court of Dallas county this morning Judge B. M. Miller of the circuit cohrt of Dallas county sentenced seven white men to work different num- Der of days on the public roads of the county for violations of the state prohi- bition laws. Besides the sentence at hard labor a fine was imposed in each
 instance.