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The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-04-26
MEMORIAL IN DOTHAN
Day Observed With Excellent Pro.
gramme at School Auditorium

Dothan. April 25.--(Special)-Th To-
cal chapter. United Daughters of the
Confederacy. fittingly observed Memo
rial day here today with an excellent
programme, which was carried out at
the High school auditorium Capt A.
e. Pace was the orator of the day. Cit
liens kindly conveyed the members of
Camp Barlow. United Confederate Vet
Grams, from their headquarters at the
county courthouse TO the high school
in automobiles. After the exercises
there they were taken to the cemetery,
where loving tribute of flowers was
laid upon the graves of departed veter-
ans. m
Arrangements have been made which
will insure Dothan Chautauoua. this
spring. Those who have the matter In
charge report a flattering advance sale
OF season tickets. The chautauuua will
be held the latter part of May.
The city council has ordered that an
election be held Monday, May 26 for
the purpose of voting upon the issuance
of $4,000 worth of bonds by the city
TO secure funds with which to build a
city hall and auditorium. The idea has
met with popular favor and there is
hardly any doubt about the result. II
now seems certain that Dothan will
soon have very handsome city hall.
Local merchants have signed an
agreement to close their stores at 6 d.
m beginning May 1.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-04-26
News of Ensley

For the second time this year Bishop
| James H. Mccoy will conduct dedica-
tion exercises in the Bessemer district
when the Wylam Methodist church is
dedicated Sunday morning at II o'clock.
Bishop Mccoy will have charge of the
ceremonies and special music has been
arranged for the occasion. The church
at Wylam is a thriving one and the
task of paying off the Indebtedness
which is necessary before the struc-
ture can be dedicated was recently
completed. Bishop Mccoy recently con-
Quoted the dedication exercises at the
Pratt City Methodist church
Tickets are on sale for an arabian
Nights" entertainment to be given at
TIE Ensley opera house. Thursday, May
49, for the benefit of the Confederate
veterans.
In observance of Confederate Me-
mortal day the banks of Ensley, wy
lam and Corey will be closed today
The postoffice Will be open until 10
o clock and will be closed the remain
der of the day One delivery of maj
Will be made by the carriers. SUNDAY
Will be observed by the Confederate
Veterans and Daughters of the Con-
te6eracy and special memorial exer-
cses and decoration of graves Will
take place at Oakland cemetery Sunday
afternoon.
Beginning this morning at 2 o'clock
the Epworth league of the Bessemer
district will meet at the Ensley Meth
cGist church and remain in session un-
til all business Is disposed of. In adj
diton to the business session an inter-
csting programme of addresses and
music has been arranged. The Ensley
lcague Will serve dinner 10 those who
sttend from other points.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-04-26
NOTICE

WE. THE UNDERSIGNED MEM
BEERS OF THE BIRMINGHAM CLEAR
ING HOUSE ASSOCIATION. AGREE
NOT TO OPEN our SAVINGS DE-
pARTMENT ON SATURDAY, APRIL
70, 1913, FROM 4 TO r. W., AC-
COUNT SAME BEING A LEGAL HOI.-
IDAY.
FIRST NATIONAL BANK.
JEFFERSON COUNTY SAVINGS
BANK.
BIRMINGHAM TRUST AND saw
yNGS COMPANY.
TRADERS NATIONAL BANK.
STEINER BROTHERS.
AMERICAN TRUST AND SAVINGS
BANK.
COMMERCIAL BANK AND TRUS
COMPANY.
MERCHANTS AND MECHANICS
URUST AND SAVINGS BANK
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-04-26
ALBERTVILLE MASS
MEETING is HELD
Citizens Will Issue Statement in Re-
ply to Assertions About sAgri-
cultural School There

Aibertville. April 25.- Special. IAN
article which appeared simultaneously
in certain newspapers April % was the
cause of a mass meeting being held at
the courthouse in AIbertville this aft
ernoon. The article in question was to
the effect that the boo control had
passed a resolution that certain indebt-
place must be paid or the board of con-
n,ittee of the agricultural school at this
puace must be paid or the board of con-
troll would probably refuse to elect a
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-04-26
Harmonious

! From the Baltimore American.
why do you invite that silly fellow
TO your afternoon functlons?"
"On account Of his color harmony with
il. He always looks so blue at a pink
] tea"
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1913-12-05
Religious Notices.

Preaching at the M. E. Church South
Rockville, every Sunday morning and even
ing by the pastor, Rev. F. M. Richardson.
Services every Sunday, with preaching
IN the morning and evening, at the Rock
vile Baptist Church. Rev. Oscar W. Hen
derson. minister.
Services in the Presbyterian Church
Sabbath School at 10 A. M. morning wor-
ship at IL A. M. popular service at
P. M All are cordially welcomed to these
services.
Rev. DIR. George S. Duncan will preach in
the Hermon Presbyterian Church next Sun
day at 10 A. M. and in the Cropley Pres
byterian Church at 11:30 A. M. Everyone
most welcome.
Services Sunday. December 7th, 1918, at
the Rockville Christian Church, 0. C. Barnes
minister, Bible School at 10 A. M. COM
munion at II A. M; Christian Endeavor at
Up. M. Prayer Meeting on Wednesday at
1880 P. M. Preaching at Hyattstown at
II A. M. and s P. M.
Services for Goshen Circuit, M. Z. Church
South, September, October and November
Emory, first and third Sundays, Sunday
School at $50 A. M. and sermon at 1890
A. M. second and fourth Sundays. Sun
day School at 2 p M and sermon at 3 p.
M; communion first Sunday. Goshen, first
and third Sundays. Sunday School at 2
P. M. and sermon at 3 P. M; second
and fourth Sundays. Sunday School at $50
A. M. and sermon at 1890 A. M; COM
munion. second Sunday in September
Everybody welcome. Come and bring your
friends w. T. Cover, pastor.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1913-12-05
Mrs. Hutton Held On Shooting
Charge.

Fully recovered from the bullet wounds
in her body which she sustained during a
pistol duel with Thomas J. Garrett at her
home in Linden. this county. on November
9th Mrs. Saidee c. Hutton was discharged
last Friday afternoon from the EMERGENCY
Hospital, Washington. and at once was
taken in custody by Sheriff Howard on a
warrant charging assault with intent TO
murder
Acting on the advice of her attorneys,
William Mathews and Malcolm Hufty. Mrs
Hutton waived extradition. and was driven
directly to her home in Sheriff Howard
automobile. Arrangements had already
been made for her release on $1,000 bail.
Vim. P. Hutton. the woman's husband, was
at the hospital when the sheriff went for
her, and accompanied her to their home.
He was in Canada at the time of the
shooting. Attorney Mathews said that
Mrs. Hutton would plead self-defense.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1913-12-05
Red Cross Christmas Seals Now
On Sale.

The Red Cross Christmas Seals have
been put on sale by the Social Service
League in all the principal stores of the
county, and also in the schools and women's
clubs. The seals are oblone this year
rather than square. and are very attractive
in design.
OF the total receipts at the end of the
campaign eiehty-fve per cent. will 90 into
the treasury of the Social Service League.
So every seal you buy helps us. The money
which is secured in this way goes to pay
the salary Of the visiting nurse, and as she
aims to serve anyone in the county who
may need her by buying Red Cross Seals
you not only help the tuberculosis fight all
over the country, but you enable the league
to keep the nurse who is fighting it in
your own county.
You can help to fight tuberculosis with
the Red Cross Seal. Do your share NOW
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1913-12-05
To Keep Out Potato Diseases

To protect the United States from foreign
potato diseases and to find a way in which
some of the foreign crop may be brought
in because of this years scant native sup
ply, estimated to be nearly 100,00O.000
bushels short, Secretary of Agriculture
Houston last Saturday issued a call for a
public meeting in Washington on Deem
Der 18th to discuss the subject
A few DAYS ago Secretary Houston an
nounced that public hearing would be
given also on December 18th as to why
the present quarantine against the potato
wart should not be extended after January
list to all Canada and Europe. to certain
parts of which it now applies.
Nursery stock found free of infection is
allowed to enter the country. Under the
plant quarantine act it is necessary for the
Secretary to call a public hearing before
this can be applied to potatoes.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1913-12-05
Mortality or Railroad Presidents.
From the New York Evening Post.

From the New York Evening Post.
Death of W. W. Finley, president of the
Southern Railway, and of T. NJ Emerson
president of the Atlantic Coast Line, calls
attention to the many changes that have
recently taken place in the executive posi-
tons of railroads. Only a few days ago
W, C. Brown resigned from the presidency
of the New York Central. A fortnight ago
George j. Gould relnquished the presidency
of the Manhattan Railway, position he
had held for 20 years. Resignation OF
Charles S. Mellen from the New Haven oc-
Cured only few months ago. Mellen
was 81 years old on August l6 last En-
ersOn was 81 last March Brown was go
on July 20; Finley was go on September
2; Gould is not yet SIS.
The position of railroad president is not
what it was generation ago. In the good
old days of Robert M Olyphant of the Della
ware & Hudson Sam Sloan, of the Lack
awanna. and Henry Fink, of the Norfolk &
Western, railroad president was king
rates could be increased overnight there
was no Interstate Commerce Commission,
or public service boards, to try the patience
of railway executive. Then railroad
president at 60 was in his prime. Today
few get past that point I'd. Underwood,
of the Erie, is one of the exceptions. I'm
derwoOd is 81. But he is able to hold on
because he has learned how to spare him
self all detail work, and spends an hour at
luncheon at some downtown club, getting
his mind away from the grind.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1913-12-05
New Officials Installed.

The newly elected County Commission
ers. John r. Lewis, Odorion W. Roby and
Crittenden H. Walker. were sworn in last
Tuesday and later the board organized by
electing Richard T. White president, Berry
f. Clark clerk and treasurer, and John A.
Garrett attorney. Messrs. Clark and Gar
rett succeed themselves Treasurer Clark
Immediately announced the re-appoint-
ment of the old Office force, consisting of
Wellington W. Welsh, Eugene II. Cissel,
Arthur B. Mcfarland and Mrs. 0ctavia b.
Wood. The retiring commissioners are
Joseph T. White. Hazel w. Cashell and
Josiah j. Hutton. President White and
George G. Bradley, Jr., are the holdover
members of the board.
The last meeting of the old board was
held Tuesday, when the five commissioners
made short speeches, expressing their re-
greet at the severance of official relations.
Treasurer Clark also spoke.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1913-12-05
Down To Business.
From the New York World.

From the New York World
The Democratic side of the Senate has
at last got down to business on the Cur
rency bill. 1t will hold the chamber in
session day and night, beginning next Mon
day. 1t will sit through the Christmas holi-
days unless the bill is passed before that
time II will undertake to keeps its mem.
bers in their seats throughout all sessions
1t will invite Republican cooperation but
will not be dependent upon it.
This unanimous decision Of the confer
ence evidently means an end Of the long
Senate dwadling over this meansure with
quorum rarely ever present. II means
an end of the deadlock whereby single
Democratic Senator has been able to hold
up the bill and muddle il with Republican
help 1t means that President Wilson 5
leadership on this issue has won over a
power Of public sentiment which the Sen
ate can no longer ignore or resist.
The time is more than ripe for this az
gTessive step The delay has been over
done. The uncertainty is costing the coun-
try heavily. We have the statement Of the
great banker, Jacob II. Schiff to this effect.
We have Chairman Owens estimate of
$5,000,000 day as the measure of the
cost which cannot be exactly measured,
but is known to exist We even have the
admission Of Senator Hitchcock. whose
work for delay has been so effective, that
the depressing effect lis already being felt
all over the country"
With the Senate thus reduced to body
which can deliberate and not idle. and
which can act as well as deliberate, we
should have currency Legislation within
thirty days.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1913-12-05
Food And Population.
From the New Orleans Picayune.

A century ago Thomas Robert Nautilus,
an English writer and theoist, put forth,
the prediction that the population of the
modern world was increasing so rapidly
that the time would come when it would
be impossible with the products of human
labor to feed its people.
Nobody to-day is scared at any such
prospect, nevertheless it seems nearer at
hand than is commonly supposed Already
the United States, with an area of three
and half million square miles of the
richest farming land in the world, is con-
Tossing to the difficulties of its food supply
by importing beef, corn, potatoes, eggs and
other food products from Canada, Argen-
tina and other countries. 1t is not strange
that the European countries are forced to
import food, for they are overcr0wded with
population and their lands have been cul-
tivated for thousands of years. But that
vast new country like ours, that can
contain five times its present population
and should be able to support them, has to
import bread and meat for its population,
seems shame.
A report read at the recent convention
of American Meat Packers at Chicago
showed that in the last census period of
ten years the population of the United
States had increased 20 per cent, while
the number of beef cattle had decreased
80 per cent.
So serious have become relative condi-
tons as to population and cattle-produc-
ton that one prediction evoked by them
is that porterhouse steak, at the present
percentage of decrease in the supply, will
sell ten years hence at 81 pound at re-
tail. To the talk as to relief from impor-
tations of cattle from Argentina not much
attention is seriously paid, in view of the
demand upon that country from Europe.
The United States once exported large
quantities of beef to Europe, but now it
encourages the belief that the price will
rise above the reach of the masses of its
own people.
There has not been such falling off in
the bread supply, but it may be looked for,
Mechanically expressed. the Nautilus
theory was that the population tended to
increase in geometrical ratio and the means
of subsistence in arithmetical ratio that
is the population would increase in periods
of rs years by l, q a, 8, IS. etc., and the
means of subsistence by l, 2, 8, 4, S, etc.
while the accuracy of the these ratios
has been successfully disputed, it still re-
mains. says Prof. Seligman in the Princi-
pies of Economics, "a question as to whether
population really tends to increase faster
than food" The figures quoted would seem
to show that population does increase ma
terially faster than one of the most i'm
portant kinds of food.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1913-12-05
Killed By A Falling Pole.

DIR. VIM. r. Tatum. veterinary surgeon
of Brighton, this county. was victim of a
fatal accident on his farm last Monday
under very unusual circumstances. He
had been assisting in butchering hogs.
While assisting in hanging a hog, one
end of the horizontal pole which already
held four other hogs slipped from its moor
ing and struck DIR. Tatum on the back of
the head, crushing his skull and killing
him instantly.
Dr. Tatum was 46 years old. He was a
native of New Jersey, but had lived in
this county about twenty years. He mar
ried Miss Marian Haviland. daughter Of
Merritt NJ Haviland. Of Brighton. who, with
a daughter. Miss Lydia Tatum. survives.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1913-12-05
DR.. Wiley Slated For New York Post

1t is reported that DR.. Harvey W. Wiley
formerly chief of the Bureau of Chemistry
in the Department of Agriculture, probably
will be the next Health Commissioner OF
New York city.
Ernest j. Lederle, the present Health
Commissioner, is reported to be slated for
retirement when Mayor-elect John Purroy
Mitchell returns from Panama.
DR.. Wiley and Mayor-elect Mitchell are
reported to have had short conference in
New York before Mr.. Mitchell sailed. A.
year ago DR.. Wiley was offered the Health
Commissionership of Boston. He declined,
pleading the pressure of literary and lee
ture engagements The larger scope of the
work in New York would be more attrac-
tive to him, although if he accepts the place
it will be at a sacrifice. He is now earn
ing more than any municipal or Govern
ment position could pay.
DR.. Wiley is SO years old. but of remark
able vieor. Since his retirement from Gov
eminent service he has been contributing
editor of Good Housekeeping Magazine and
the director of its bureau of tests in Wash
ington.
His principal activity has been the ad-
ministration of the pure food law His
efforts resulted in the passing of the food
and drugs act by Congress in 1906.
DIR. Wiley is at his Virginia farm with
Mrs. Wiley and their 18-month-old baby.
If DR.. Wiley accepts the post. 1t will be
the most notable appointment of an ex-
pert in the city government since Waring.
the foremost sanitary engineer, was made
Street Cleaning Commissioner and first
taught New York city how to clean its
streets.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1913-12-05

DIR. Mary Mead Dean of Baltimore, was
the speaker Tuesday at the first open meet
ing Of the Bethesda Woman's Club. Her
subject, Resistance. was thoroughly en-
joyed by the members and guests. Miss
Mary Caldwell played two selections from
Chopin and Mrs. Winsor Offutt sang "Bide
Wee" and the Rosary" Mrs. Eleanor
Cronin read paper on Costa Rica. The
meeting was held at the residence of Mrs.
f. L. Wilson, the president. Mrs. F. C. Getz-
endanner, presiding.
Those present representing the neigh
boring clubs were Mrs. Wharton Moore.
Of the Newcomb Club Mrs. Wallace Welsh
and Mrs. Wilson Ward, Rockville Woman S
Club; Miss Alverda Kingdom. Inquiry Club,
and Mrs. Torbert College Woman's Club,
Washington, ID. c.
The next open meeting will be held at
the residence of Mrs. r. c. Dum-Hunt,
January 10. when Mrs. William Kent. Of
California, will speak on Suffrage"
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1913-12-05
Car Has Double Deck.

An innovation in street cars in Wash
ington, which may so far in helping to
solve local transportation problems and
end the era of "straphangers. will be in
stituted on the lines of the Washington
Railway and Electric Company within the
next week. A double-decked car. capable
of seating SO passengers, or practically
double the number which the ordinary car
can handle, is now in Washington, and the
| finishing touches are being put on under
the direction of Master Mechanic Wenner.
The new car. which will be finished in
mahogany on the lower floor and cherry
on the upper, has number Of special de-
tails of construction carefully calculated,
with view to the service it is expected
to perform. The ceiling of the lower floor
will be lower than that of the ordinary
car, to permit extra space above, and for
the same reason it will be run on smaller
wheels, only "a inches in diameter. Thir-
ty-three and SO inch wheels are in ordi-
nary use.
Admission to the upper floor is obtained
through stairway at the rear, while the
exit staircase is at the front. Both upper
and lower compartments are of the semi
convertible type, and by an ingenious in
vention, may be quickly changed for use
as open or closed. according to the weather
The seats on the lower floor are arranged
as in the ordinary center-door car, while
above they are placed longitudinally.
The new car is to a certain degree in
the nature of an experiment, but has been
so carefully planned that the company
feels sure it will be successful This means
that it may be followed by a number of
others, with the aim of relieving the strain
put on the system during the morning and
evening rush hours
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Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1913-12-05
Relslnper,s b-and-1Oe Store

is making steady Roadway We are al
ways adding something seasonable. We
have just received our third lot Of auto
matte chicken fountains, a second Install
ment Of those popular mating rugs. etc.
Among other articles we have hoe, rake
and ak handles, grass sickles and numer-
Gus household tools, Also large assert
ment Of ladies' and children's underwear.
hosiery, etc.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1913-12-05
Circuit Court.

The following cases have been disposed
of in the Circuit Court since our last issue
State VS.. William jackson. statutory TAX
ing, not guilty.
State VS.. Edna Donaldson and Virgie
Donaldson, larceny, guilty, sentence sus-
pended.
State VS.. Raymond Mossburg. assault
with intent to rape, continued.
State VS.. Joshua Brown, larceny, guilty,
sentenced to the penitentiary for 8 years.
State VS.. Melvin Burdette, disorderly con-
duct, not guilty.
State VS.. Smith Carter and John r. Car
ter, assault and battery John F. Carter
not guilty; Smith Carter. guilty. fined SIS
and COSTS
State vs. Henry Davis. larceny continued.
State VS.. Geary Dimes, guilty of assault
and battery, sentenced to house of correc-
ton for 3 months.
State VS.. James Mobley. malicious de-
struction of property. not guilty.
State vs.. Noble Chunn, assault and bat
terry, indictment quashed and traverser
discharged.
State VS.. Harvey Contee, larceny. not
guilty.
State VS.. Rich'd johnson. forgery, guilty.
sentenced to the penitentiary for years.
State vs. Walter Boose. assault with in
tent to murder, continued.
State VS.. Samuel Prather. selling intoxi-
eating liquor, not guilty.
State VS.. Willard Warren. selling intoxi-
eating liquor. not guilty.
State VS.. Bert Brown. larceny not guilty
State VS.. James Gray, larceny. not guilty.
State VS.. Geary A. Fisher, operating trac-
ton engine on State road with cleats
thereon; demurrer to indictment and de-
murrer sustained.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1913-12-05
Weather Signs.
From the Galveston News.

From the Galveston News.
If on picking up your newspaper in the
morning 1t displays tendency to tear
almost on its own account dOwnpOur OF
rain is not far off. Rain Is also presaged
when the contents Of salt cellar are In
moist and cloggy condition. At such times
your bootlaces have a more than ordinary
tendency to snap, and our kid gloves will
have cold, clammy feeling and be diff
cult to pull on.
Even the walking stick or umbrella will
act the part of barometer. The handles
before rain will reveal slight deposit Of
moisture and be sticky to the touch. In
this way the question whether 1t is the
wiser to take a walking stick or umbrella
on leaving home will be settled for the
observant person by an inspection Of the
articles themselves.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1913-12-05
Christmas Toys At Reisinger's

We have a larger and better assortment
Of toys. etc, than ever before. at prices
that compare favoraby with city prices,
from S cents to IS. We ask you at least
to inspect our toys and prices before going
to town, as we are not afraid Of your judy
ment after doing so. A small deposit will
secure any article you wish.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1913-12-05
Good, ServiceabIe Umbrellas for 1Oc
at Reisinger's.

We are giving checks for toys. Christ
mas goods and 5-and-l0-cent goods during
this month with every cash purchase Of
SIS worth of the same. and 10 cents will
entite you to one of the above-named
umbrellas. Eighty-nine cents and IS worth
of checks will entitle you to gold-plated
and pearl handle. mercerized- UNI
brella, suitable for q Christmas present.