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The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-11-11
MAKING PLANS FOR
CHANGE IN GAS RATES

1t was stated yesterday that the
change in gas rates, if any is to be
made, will be made SO that it can go
into effect the first of the year. TIE
commissioners expected to hold confer
ences on the matter within the near
future.
The matter of cheaper gas rates has
been held up for some time, the reason
given being that 1T was deemed best
to wait until after the incoming ad-
ministration of President George Ward
The commissioners are holding confer
ences daily now, however, and some ac-
tion on the gus question, is Is believed,
may be expected in the near future.
The proposition for lower gas rates
has been pending before the city COM
mission for the past several months
and was first started by a report made
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-11-11
ALSTON WILL TAKE
JUDGE FORTS PLACE
To Preside During Latter's
Absence
NEWS OF THE COURTS
Arguments in Little Suit Against the
WaterwOrks Co. Begun-Smith
Fined and Given Jail SEN
tence i'm Circuit Court
NEWS OF THE COURTS

Judge A IT. Aston, supernumerary
judge of the state, has been designated
by Gov. Emmet ONeal to preside over
the first division of the criminal court
of jefferson county, in the temporary
absence of Judge w. e. Fort, who was
called Sunday to Blaiely. Ga, to at
tend the bedside of his mother. who is
critically ILL.,
Judge Aston was notified yesterday of
the assignment and will arrive in Bir-
mingham today and will assist Judge
S, e. Greene In disposing of the docket
set for the week in the criminal court.
He is we'll known in Jefferson county
and has sat on the bench here on sew
erai previous occasions
Judge Greene organized the juries Tor
the week yesterday and sounded the
docket set for the day. The case against
WILDER Willmot. charged with forgery,
was nolle pressed on plea of insanity,
and the defendant will be sent to the
Tuscaloosa insane hospital Robert j..
Allen pleaded guilty to q charge of big
amy He will be sentenced Saturday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-11-11
Marriage Licenses

The following marriage licenses were
yesterday issued from the office of
the probate Judge:
william NJ. jackson, Birmin CHAM, to
Miss Dorothy Mae Busehmann.
Arthur James. Birmingham, to Miss
Ruth Mae Brown.
T. j. Massey. Adger, To Miss Myr-
tie Hlgginbotham
J. NJ. Candy. Birmingham, to Miss
bertha Mae Riddle.
Arthur Hayes. Birmingham. to Mics
Rosalind Wilson.
Eugene C. Ford. Birmingham; Miss
Amelia l.. Riley.
T. e. Neely, Natchez, Miss. TO Miss
Sadie Lee Oliver.
Charles Decker. Birmingham. to Miss
Ethel kirkpatrick.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-11-11
WORK ON NEW HOME FOR
FANCY TO BEGIN TODAY
Will Be Built Zoo Under Direction of City Commission
Temporary Quarters Well Warmed, Will Be Provided
Tonight BY Peerless Lumber Company

Gipsy Smith auditorium was to be torn
down and Miss Fancy might be without
a shelter, he Immediately offered his serv-
ices. He stated that he would gladly fix
her a place to keep warm at his lum-
Der yards until her temporary home at
the park was completed, although he
would have to extend steam pipe a
short distance III order to heat up a shed
where he intends to put her. Miss Fancy
has many lovable traits of character and
one Of her most valued is the highly
developed ability to make friends. Mr..
Sheppard states he Is her friend, and
what's more, he is willing to prove 1t.
The temporary building TO be erected
by Mr. Williamson will be about 20 feet
square and will be replaced in the near
future by a permanent structure such
as an aristoerat like Miss Fancy de-
serves. Although temporary, the build
ing will be made warm and comfort
able, end this will be its main use, just
to keep Miss Fancy warm and i'll good
health until her permanent home can bo
built.
II is expected she viii be at the zoo
Wednesday to stay and not later than
Thursday at the outside.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-11-11
CITY'S ACCOUNTS MUST
BE IN PROPER FORM

The city commission issued for
NAL notice yesterday to all merchants
of the city that unless all accounts
against the city were made out in ac-
cordance with requisition papers or or
ders from the city purchasing agent.
that they would not be recognized.
The formal notices follows:
Notice is hereby given that here
after all accounts made by merchants
with city officials, city departments or
city employees, account of City OF Bir-
mingham, will be rejected, except upon
requisition or order of r. M. Griffin,
city purchasing agent.
GEORGE b. WARD,
"A. O. LANE,
JAMES WEATHERLY.
Commissioners.
November 10, 1919"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-11-11
IS PUT UNDER BOND
Colorado Loan Co. Man Arrested on
Warrant Sworn Out in New York

Abe Rich, owner of the Colorado Loan
company. which was recently thrown
into involuntary bankruptcy, was ar
rested yesterday on Il warrant sworn
out by Frank NJ. Hickock, attorney for
the National jewelers. Board Of Trade
with headquarters at New York. The
charge is that Mr.. Rich used the Unit"
ed states mail to defraud by reason of
statements of his financial condition
sent through the mail which are al
legged to have been incorrect and that
be obtained credit by reason or the
statements.
The warrant was Issued by Judge =.
b. Watts, United states commission
er. who fixed the bond at $1,000 The
defendant was arrested by Deputy
Marshall VIII Ford and was immedl-
ately released ON bond. The case VIII
come up for hearing before Judse
watts Monday afternoon, November L.
at 2 o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-11-11
PETITION IN BANKRUPTCY
F. +. Forbes Piano Co. Given Until
Nov. Is TO Answer Proceedings

Petition to throw the f. r. Forbes
Piano company into Involuntary bank
ruptcy was filed yesterday morning
with the clerk of the United States
court with the Berry Wood Piano com
panv Of st Louis. Fowlkes- Nyatt Gro
Gerry Co, Birmingham, and r. %. VIII
son. Birmingham as the petitioners.
The petitioners allege that a payment
has been made to a creditor during the
past few weeks, making ii preferred
creditor.
The petition was filed by Attorneys
c. Z. Ritter and Frank S. White & Sons
representing the creditors. Application
for a receiver was made. The defendant
company has until November IS to an
sWer the petition.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-11-11
Auditorium Bond Issue
May Be Declared Invalid
Question Has Been Submitted to Judge Dillon of
New YOrk-If He Decides Adversely the
Matter Will Be Dropped Entirely

1t developed yesterday that the mu-
nicipal bond issue for 100000 to build
a peoples auditorium, ratified by the
voters at special election short
time ago. Is held up temporarily pend
ing a decision by New York city ex-
perts as to it's validity.
It was learned yesterday from un-
questionable authority that the bond
issue and the election has been placed
before Judge John f. Dillon of New
York city, one OF the bond and financial
experts of the country decision is
expected from Judge Dillon within the
next week as to whether or not the
bond issue is valid and until such n
decision is made no further steps in
the auditorium movement will be made.
The bonds will not be advertised for
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-11-11
MORNING MEDLEY OF
DAYS DOINGS IN CITY

by CITY Attorney Romaine Boyd, in
which he cited data which, it was
claimed. showed cheaper rates in other
cities of similar area and population.
The gas company opposes the reduc-
ton. stating that higher rates here are
justified on account of the scattered
population and the negroes, few OF
whom Use gas.
II is stated all efforts will be made
to- settle the question amicablyf with
the gas company. but that if necessary
it will be carried into the courts.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-11-11

sale until Judge Dillons opinion is re-
ceived.
1t is stated that should Judge Dillon
report that in his estimation the bond
issue would be invalid, the matter will
be dropped entirely. This, however. Is
not expected, although 1T was stated
that there are several grounds upon
which this decision might be based. It
was recalled that a 100000 bond issue
was thus declared invalid when ths
city commission first took over the at
ia RS of the city.
1t was stated yesterday that this is
the usual procedure in all bond issue
propositions and that 1t was consid-
cred largely a matter of form. 1t YVES
stated, however, that the auditorium
was not a certainty yet by any means.
1t is very plain that efforts have been
made to keep this step from the press
and the public, although why 1t should
be 1t has not developed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-11-11


There was another outburst of law
lessness in Birmingham last night.
Three drug-crazed negroes fatally
shot Awib Saeid, a Syrian grocer,
looted his store, choked his wife and
bruised his child about $50 o'clock
at Avenue ID and Twenty fourth
street.
The three negroes escaped, and ex-
actIy two hours later, robbed the
grocery store of Herman Pollock at
Twelfth street and Seventh avenue,
north, and wantonly shot the aged
grocer down. He was fatally
wounded. Both Saeid and Pollock are
at st. Yincent's hospital at the point
of death.
The entire police department under
the personal supervision of Chief of
Police George H. Bodeker, alarmed
by the two shootings and robberies,
at once spread Gordon about the
city in an endeavor to apprehend the
negroes. Extra efforts were made to
stop any further bloodshed, and the
alarm was spread throughout the city
that there were three crazed negroes
at large shooting at will.
Mrs. Saeid ChOked
The 'hcldup'' OF the saied grocery
y ~,
of crime in Birmingham of recent
years.
According to accounts, three negroes
slouched In the establishment about 80
o'clock when the streets about the place
We're filled with artisans returning to
| their homes after day of toll. One
negro sneaked into the living room of
the Saieds. while another quickly
seized Mrs Saeid and, grasping the
small infant from the mothers arms,
threw ii violently on chair about 20
feet away. and then choked Mrs. Saeld
almost into Inconsistencies.
The third negro shot her husband
through the breast as he was inno-
Gently cutting few slices of beef. The
whole affair took place in the space
of a few seconds and the negroes. Sc
curing two pocketbooks filled with the
meagre savings of the Saeids, escaped.
Hundreds Attracted by Shot
Hundreds of people were within q
few feet of the scene and the shot
of the heavy calibre pistol of the ne
gro highwayman brought large crowd
at once to the store. Everything was
in confusion as the first onlookers came
in the grocery. They found the fatally
wounded Awib Saeid groaning behind
a meat block; the little child crying
weakly, and the mother in a stupor a,
the rapidity of the tragedy, on the floor
The store, lit by a dim lamp, threw q
weird light on the scene and the air
in the store smelled of spent gun
one sickened at the thought of the ut
ter lawlessness that caused it all.
| Someone had the foresight to call an
ambulance; another called a doctor and
still another notified police head
quarters. DR.. j. A. Hogan, Johns am
bulance and Detectives Brannon and
Jones arrived all about the same time
about 10 minutes following the shoot
| ing of Saefd. DIR. Hogan examined the
wounded Syrian, and the detectives took
a statement of what had happened and
at once FASTENED in pursuit of the van.
ished desperadoes.
| A few moments later, amid the frantic
cries of Mr. Saeid, the fatally wounded
Syrian was removed in Johns ambu.
lance to st. Vincent's hospital. Or
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-11-11
SUSPECT Is CAPTURED

Benny Ward, young negro. was
captured at l o'clock this morning
by Police Scouts .Ivey and Kicks
at Twenty sixth street and Fourth
avenue, north. The police allege that
Ward is one of the trio of negroes
to talk and he was locked up in
GERS, Saeid and Pollock, last night.
A .32-20 caliber pistol was found on
Wards person. The negro refused
to talk and he was locked up In
the city jail charged with highway
robbery and assault with intent to
murder.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-11-11
To cure . Cold in one nay

Take LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE
Tablets. Drugs gists refund money IL II
fails to cure. E. w. GROVES sigma
t,re Is on each box. 25c.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-11-11
Mrs. Gilman's Speech
slf,,,,,, en;.l 4. .npf.

Mrs. Gilman said In part:
81 have been asked to speak to you
on the question of woman suffrage and
our changing conditions, which l think
is an excellent way of approaching this
subject. First, 1 will point out few
existing facts You will hear people who
object to suffrage for women. tell you
that IL will do this and will do that, and
will not do this not do that. How many
suffrage arguments did you ever hear in
which the parties contented themselves
with stating what suffrage has done and
what it has done?
Now, we have had equal suffrage for
men and women in one 70 our states for
about AZ years. The neighborlng states
we're next to grant equal suffrage, because
they had seen it, and had seen that 1t did
no harm-they had seen 1t work. You will
remember that Michigan was voted In
and then counted out and in the mex,
election heavily voted down. There was
a most desperate effort made in Michigan
and it worked, but Michigan IL not yet
through, and the women are still surpris-
ingly cheerful and determined. We have
now Illinois for our only eastern state
where equal suffrage for county offices
city offices and national offices, but moi
for state offices; there Is some constitu-
tionai provision which must be changed
before that can be granted.
Now, in the states where women have
suffrage. what do You hear against tt
You hear criticism from people who are
honestly opposed to it. There are people
in the world who disapprove of the Chris
tion religion. / have heard American citi
zens state that they did not approve OF
our form OF government-not of govern
ment, but our form of governmental hav,
heard American citizens say that the,
favored a monarchy The disapproval o
few people does not show a thing t,
be wrong.
Does Some Good
ut has been proven that suffrage il
the hands of women does no harm, ant
does some good. Now, what does i
do? 1t has not brought heaven on eartl
in fortnight: none but the most ex
aiting have hoped for that Women or.
not angels, but are people, just tn,
same as men are-good and bad. Ii
all of our states but nine there ar
more men than women. The entrance o
women into politics does not mean tn
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-11-11
WARM RECEPTION
FOR MRS. GILMAN
Addresses Large Audience
on Equal Suffrage
WHAT HAS BEEN DONE
Says Results in States Where Women
Have the Ballot Justifies the
Plea for Equal Suffrage
and Equal Pay

Before a large and representative audi
ence in which large number of men
were present, Mrs. Charlotte Perkins Gill
man, the noted author and sOciologist.
gave her lecture on woman's suffrage at
Cable hall last night. Mrs. Gilman came
heralded as one of the most noted ex-
ponents of the equal suffrage movement
in the United States and judging from
the earnest attention and frequent bursts
of applause given by her large audience
she fully maintained her reputation.
From the moment she gracefully ac-
knowledged the Introduction of Mrs.
Oscar Fundley to the speaking of the
last word of her lecture she held her
audience spellbound, not by mere flights
of oratory, for she did not attempt ora
torial effect, but by the logic and force
of her arguments. A little touch of quaint
humor now and then gave an added charm
to Mrs Gilman's fine address. though
in the main she was intensely earnest.
Mrs. Oscar Hundley, president of the
Birmingham Equal Suffrage association,
IN introducing the speaker, expressed the
appreciation of the local members of hay-
ing the opportunity of hearing Mrs. Gill
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-11-11
Waterworks Case Concluded

Arguments in the case of w. r. Little
against the Birmingham Waterworks
company were commenced yesterday aft
ernoon and the case win be presented
to the jury this morning. The plaintiff
is suing the waterworks company for
damages. alleging that Lake Purdy has
damaged his PROPERTY and is a nuisance.
The case went to trial a week ago in
the second division of the city court be-
fore Judge c. w. Ferguson and large
number of witnesses have been examined.
Attorney C. P. Beddow opened the argu-
ment for the plaintiff and was followed
by Borden Burr for the defendant. Harry
Harsh will make the closing argument.
John Wilson on Trial
Evidence in the case of John Wilson,
charged with the killing OF Hugh Guthrie,
was concluded yesterday afternoon be-
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-11-11

The chemist knows when he
brings together certain ingre-
dients in specified quantities
and under proper conditions
what the result will be. It is
almost as easy for the business
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-11-11
Workers Meet at Dinner
Campaign Headquarters
for Final Conference
SOLICITATION TO
BEGIN TOMORROW
Great Enthusiasm Manifested at the
Luncheon Yesterday-Determin
to Make a Success of
Campaign

At dinner at 7:SO o'clock tonight the
s125,OOo campaign for the University free
disepnsary will be launched by 800 men
and women team workers who have Of
fered their services on the various teams
which are to solicit funds during the eight
days of the campaign. There will be
about 24O men and about 60 or 20 women
workers in the campaign.
Tomorrow morning the solicitation OF
funds will begin and every day of the
campaign at 1890 o'clock the team cap
tains and their workers will attend a
luncheon at the campaign headquarters
in the banquet room of the Hotel Hillman
and make reports. A huge thermometer
marked: Watch the Fever" will hang
over the street in front of the campaign
headquarters and the rise of the mercury
will Indicate the progress of the campaign
toward the S1250OO goal.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-11-11

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-11-11
The Formula
OF Business

of the days business throughout the country
when he is informed regarding the situation on
each of the fundamental subjects on which all
business depends.
This bank issues a monthly report on under
lying business conditions which contains infor-
nation of great value to any man. It will be
sent to you regularly if you request it.
Birmingham Trust & Savings Co.
112-116 N. 10th st.
Birmingham, Alabama
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.contipued ON P.ge Mae,
The Republican journal., 1913-05-01
Be A CHARMING WOMAN

You never saw beautiful woman who didn't
have beautiful hair. The charms of beauti-
full woman lie in her hair. Many women do
not realize the attractions they possess be-
cause they do not give proper attention to tn e
hair.
The women of the "4OO' are famed for their
beauty, not because their facial features.sare
superior to those of other women, but because
they know how to keep young by supplying
vigor, lustre, and strength to the hair.
Up to few years ago PARTISAN Sage could
hardly be obtained in America. But now this
delightful hair restorer be had in every
town in America A. A. Howes & Co. sell it in
Belfast for SO cents bottle, and guarantee it
to grow beautiful, luxuriant hair; to stop fall
ing hair, eradicate dandruff
The Republican journal., 1913-05-01
ArOostook Potato Sale.

M ason & Hall sell it.
The Republican journal., 1913-05-01
Senator Burleigh Operated Upon

United States Senator Burleigh was success
fully operated upon, Wednesday forenoon,
April 23rd, at the John Hopkins hospital Bal
timore, by DR.. Hugh Young. an eminent spe-
cialist. This was the final operation, prior
operation, performed some weeks ago, having
been preliminary and preparatory only. A
telegram received, Wednesday afternoon,
from DR. Stubs, who has been in attendance
on Gov. Burleigh at Baltimore. stated that the
patient stood the operation well and was sleep
ing. Senator Burleigh's condition, for the
week prior to the operation, had been most
encouraging and he able to ride about the
city Saturday and Monday.-Kennebec
Journal.
The Republican journal., 1913-05-01
PROSPECT FERRY.

Mrs Maggie Cayed Of Rockland is visiting
her daughter, Mrs W. c. Harding. Mr.. and
Mrs. X. Hill of Winterport visited Mr.. and
Mrs. w. D. Hartman April Oath and 25th.
r. M. CHM and niece, Faustina Harding. were
In Bangor shopping last Saturday Mrs. w.
{. Bowdoin visited relatives in Penobscot last
week. Miss Maude shute Of Bangor was
weekend visitor with her parents, Mr. and
Mrs Granville Shute.
The Republican journal., 1913-05-01
GOVERNOR HAlNEs ENDORSED.
Resolutions Adopted by the Maine and
East Maine Conferences.


At the recent session of the Maine Confer
ence of Methodist churches in South Paris
the following resolutions were unanimously
adopted:
Resolved. That we, the members of the
Maine annual conference, of the Methodist
Episcopal Church, at this the first meeting of
our o9th annual session, do heartily commend
the recent action of our Governor, Hon. W. T.
Halnes. in bringing to account before the
Legislature of our State. certain recreant
sheriffs for their failure to enforce the pro-
hbitory law, with the result that such sheriffs
are now recommended for removal nv the
Governor.
Resolved, That we recognize in this action of
our Chief Executive a courageous CHALLENGE
TO the lawless among US, and tn ir official
servitors to quit their disregard for law and
order and the sanctity of an oath. or else to
suffer legal consequences The resultant of
such challenge, we believe, will not only
guarantee satisfactory enforc ment of our
pIohioitory statute, during the entire Haines
administration and afterward, but also is a
mighty. happy, moral impetus to all good men
and all good work for many days to come.
That such challenge will be approved and SUD-
ported by every loyal Methodist in Maine. is
our fixed belief
Resolved:That we compliment these members
OF the recent Maine Legislature who. placing
public duty above every consideration of mar.
~ or person, voted to support the Governor in
the execution of his righteous purpose to drive
from our State the illegal liquor traffic.
RESOLVED: That copy of these resolutions.
signed ne by our president and secretary, be sent
10 governor Halnes and that their publication
In the newspapers of the State be requested.
In the East Maine Conference at Bucksport
on motion OF Charles A. Plumer. the following
resolutions were unanimously adopted by
rising vote:
Resolved. The East Maine Conference of
the Methodist Episcopal church assembled in
Its Goth annual session in the Methodist church
In Bucksport. Me-. pril %, 1913, takes pleas
ure IN recording its hearty approval of the at
ttude of the Governor Of the State. Hon w
T. haines, respecting the enforcement of the
laws of the State.
=, Resolved, The East Maine Conference in
the adoption of the resolutions pledges its
earnest support in the work he has inaugu
rated.
Resolved, That copy of these resolutions
signed by the president and secretary of the
conference be forwarded to the Governor.
The Republican journal., 1913-05-01
How Paint

The first cost of good job of paint -Devoe
is $50 (average size, of course). The first
cost of a second or third or fourth rate JOB, $55
to 500.
The wear is likewise. The better you paint,
of course, the longer it wears. And the more
you pay for your job. the shorter it wears!
Devoe is one of a dozen good paints. There
are hundred of bad ones AS likely as not,
Devoe is the only good one in this town.
DEVOE
Mason & Hall sell it.
The Republican journal., 1913-05-01

Alden Varney of Houlton, formerly of Fort
Fairfield, has sold this season 1000 barrels of
New Snow potatoes for just SIS Sarrel. or 49,
600 in all. One man, Charles H. McCluskey of
Houlton, bought of him 500 barrels at tn at
rate-Eort Fairfield Review.
The Republican journal., 1913-05-01
CLEANING

have one of the largest hand-power
cleaners. We clean carpets, furniture
and mattresses. If you have electricity
in your house, l will use the electric
cleaner Drop me a card and | will
call. w. B. FLETCHER.
3w17 27 High Street, Belfast.