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The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-15
GRAVES ANNOYED At
HORSESF FURNISHED
To Bring Own Mounts to
Next Encampment of
Fourth Regiment

When it comes to little matter of 20 or
20 horses to be used by the state militia,
Col. E. H. Graves is there Being some
what annoyed over the enforced use of
hack horses during the encampment of
his regiment here. Colonel Graves of the
Fourth regiment proposes to bring a few
OF his own horses to the next encamp-
ment This will be without cost to the
state.
Colonel Graves said yesterday that he
had 20 or more horses down at Eufaula
that were not working this time of the
year The experience at this camp, said
Colonel Graves, has convinced him that it
is necessary in order for the soldiers to
be properly mounted to bring the horses
from Eufaula. The colonel of the Fourth
was considerably annoyed during the en-
campment of his regiment ON account
of the inferior stock that was offered for
the staff The horses, 1t is said, SHE'D
at the band, the signal corps and even
the hospital corps. Hereafter this will not
be the case. according to Colonel Graves,
who said yesterday he would bundle up
about % real horses from Eufaula and
carry them to the next encampment.
THE government held that 1 could not
said Colonel Graves, "and doubtless that
is right. However, l can send 25 of my
own horses here next time and not charge
for them, which will certainly not be
looked upon with disfavor by the govern
ment. l prefer this instead of the hack
horses that were furnished us during this
encampment."
Colonel Graves announced last night
that all bills for supplies for the recent
encampment of the Fourth Alabama regi-
ment at East Lake had been checked up
by the quartermaster and indorsed by
him and forwarded to Montgomery for
payment In view of the fact that the
troops were not paid off when the camp
Lroke up Colonel Graves thought that
there might be some apprehension about
the bills due the local merchants. He
says that all bills will be promptly paid
after they have been audited and gone
through the proper channels.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-15
STEGER IS CRUSHED
BETWEEN TWO CARS
Switch Engine Backs Into
Cars While He Was
UncOupling Them

Richard Steger, aged 21 years, yard
foreman of the Louisville and Nashville
railroad, was instantly killed about
o'clock yesterday morning. While un-
coupling two freight cars, switch
engine backed into the cars and Steger
was crushed beneath the wheels. The
accident happened at Fourteenth street
and Railroad avenue.
The deceased at the time of his
death was directing a night switching
crew and had been In the employ OF
the Louisville and Nashville railroad
for several years. He was brother
in-law of Detective Paul Cole of the
local police force.
Mr.. Steger is survived by his par
ents Mr. and Mrs. ]. A. Steger, of Clan
ton; two brothers. j. A. Steger. Jr., of
Orrvil1e. and Marion Steger, an engi-
neer of the Mex>can Central railway
two sisters. Mrs. c. S. Martin of Clam
ton and Mrs. Paul Cole of Birmingham.
The remains We're sent to Huntsville
last night for interment by Shaw &
Sons.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-15
MR.. JULIAN AGREES
WITH STATEMENT
OF WALKER PERCY
Associate Railroad Com
missioner Thinks Public
Service Commission
Should Be Created

That he agreed heartily with the state
ment of Walker Percy that a public
service corporation commission should be
created to handle corporations in this
state was an informal statement of Frank
N. Julian, associate railroad commits
sloner, while in Birmingham for short
time yesterday The statement of Mr..
Percy was made in connection with the
purchase OF the Peoples company prop
critics.
In reference to the purchase Mr.. Percy,
in a detailed statement, said that the
railroad commission, after a hearing here,
declined to issue an order in the rate
case because of lacking authority in that
proposition. The necessity for a public
service commission to handle such un-
usual questions as was presented in the
Bell case was at that time considered
by Mr.. Julian and subsequently concurred
In by Mr. Percy and then again by Mr..
Percy in his statement made yesterday.
Mr.. Julian, who has served as secre-
tary of state and associate railroad COM
missioner for some years, said yester-
day that Alabama was progressive
enough to warrant such legislation and
had enough corporate interests in this
state for such a law.
II have maintained for some months
that the state should have a public serv-
ice commission" said Mr.. Julian yester-
day The points in that respect made
by Mr.. Percy yesterday are in line with
what l have said on that proposition
for some years. We tried at the last
session to get such law passed but in
the rush of things 1t was overlooked.
At the forthcoming session it is certainly
necessary that public service commits
sion be created and appointed The Bell
telephone case, wherein we did not pos
sess any authority to interfere, presented
sufficient proof that such a commission
is needed. / have no doubt but what this
Forthcoming legislature will see to that
commission.
Mr.. Julian was here yesterday on per-
sonal business. He was the guest during
the day of n. Steele Andrews and will
return to Montgomery this morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-15


EXcelling all previous conventions i'm at
tendance and enthusiasm the seventeenth
semi-annual convention of the Third dis
trct of Alabama, Knights of Pvthias,
held under the auspices of Mineral Val
ley lodge, No So, at Dolomite was
brought to a successful close last night.
when the rank of knight in amplhed form
was conferred ON five applicants
There were about $50 delegates in at
tendance and out of 35 lodges that COM
pose the Third district 2S were represent
ed and answered roll call Among the
features of the convention was the de-
cision to raise a fund Of $1,000 to secure
the services of the expert degree team
from Dayton. o.. said to be the finest
and best equipped team in the United
States, for a Pages Night" in Birmine-
ham.
The discussion Of this subject was led
by Past Grand Chancellor Herman Beck.
and the statement was made that the
WISH or the Dayton degree team would
mean at least 200 new members. Alex G.
CARRIER. past grand chancellor, made an
excellent talk on "Modernized pythlan-
ism, which was much enjoyed by the
delegates.
The delegates decided to meet next in
Cardiff, the exact date to be decided
later.
flesldent T. ". Mnrphree was in the
chair The programme was carried out
as follows
Convention called to order at 10 O'Clock.
Address of welcome. B. f. Pureer.
Response, Thomas r. Walker.
Lodge opened by Chancellor Comnan-
der Tom Warwick and turned over to
President e. w. Murphree.
Roll call of officers
Appointment of committees
ReadiUR minutes
Report of committee on credentials.
Address. J. NJ. Dannelly, grand keeper
OF records and seal.
Written reports from lodges
Dinner served Ey the ladies from | to
> o'clock
Address, A. G. Patterson, grand chan
cellor.
Shall We Have a Pages Night?" by
II. NJ Beck. supreme Representatives
GEN ERAL DISCUSSION.
What can be done for weak lodges?
Where shall new lodges be organized?
Report Of officers and district deputy.
disqualification of secret work
The next place of meeting.
Election Of officers.
Banquet and programme by ladies from
to s o'clock.
Night session: /. Q. Q. f.. hall.
The rank of knight conferred
Good of the order.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-15
ODD FELLOWS PLAN
EXCURSION TO HOME
Special Train to Orphans Home at
Cullman Labor Day-Cramton
Here Making Arrangements

Fred j. Cramton of Montgomery, grand
ma ster of the Independent Order of Odd
Fellows, is in the city perfecting arrange
ments for the excursion to the Odd Fell
lows Orphans home at Cullman on Labor
Day, September /. special train with
low rates will be run from Birmingham
and all points over the Louisville and
Nashville railroad to Cullman on that
date Grand Master Cramton states that
everybody is invited, not only all branches
of the order. but the public generally.
Those who wish can bring basket din
ner, those who do not, can be furnished
with a barbecue on the grounds. Other
refreshments will also be served, the
proceeds to go to the Rebekah assembly
to assist them in building the sanitary
dairy barn they are now building.
There will be very interesting pro-
gramme. consisting of songs and recita-
tions by the home children, band of
music, interesting addresses by prom
inent Odd Fellows, a trip of inspection
over the farm, viewing the Berkshire
hogs and Holsten cattle silo and
Rcbekah dairy barn, and a visit through
the buildings.
Games and races will be an interesting
feature. Running race, three-legged race,
potato race. lemon race. Odd Fellow race,
100 yards; Rebekah race, 80 yards; climb
pie-eating contest. and many other anus
ing events will be pulled off.
Other data and schedule of train will
be announced later. E. B. Miller, super
intendent of the home at Culman, is also
in the city to purchase material for the
new dairy barn that is being erected at
the home by the Rebekahs of the state.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-15
HAIR CAME OUT
IN bUNCHES
Scalp Covered with Dandruff.
Scratching Caused Breaking Out.
So lrritated Could Not Rest. Gu
ticura Soap and Ointment Cured.

Route No. 3, Box 20A. Broken Arrow.
Okla. - " My trouble began with an itching
OF the scalp of my head. My scalp at first
became covered with fakes OF dandruff
which caused me to scratch and this caused
breaking out here and there on the scalp.
1t became so irritated until l could not ress
at night and my hair would come out In
punches and became short and rough.
Everything l used would cause 1t to
grow worse and 1t continued that way for
about three or four years. While reading
the paper / saw the advertisement of Cuti-
cura Soap and Ointment and sent for
sample 1t proved SO good that | decided
to get some more. | used them as directed
and in two weeks saw a good effect Now
my hair is longer and looks better than 1
have ever known it to be. l give all the
credit Of my cure Of scalp trouble to the
Cuticura Soap and Ointment" (Signed)
Mrs. Ella Sheffield. Nov 80. 1912.
For pimples and blackheads the following
is a most effective and economical treatment:
Gently smear the affected parts with Cuticura
Ointment. on the end Of the finger. but do not
rub. Wash on the Cuticura Ointment In ave
minutes with Cuticura Soap and hot water
and continue bathing for some minutes. This
treatment is best on rising and retiring At
other times use Cuticura Soap freely for the
toilet and bath. to assist in preventing infiaTn-
nation, irritation and clogging OF the pores.
Sold everywhere. Liberal sample of zach
mailed free. with 32-p. Skin Book. Address
postcard "Cuticura. Dept. T. Boston"
s%Men who shave and shampoo with Cu-
ticura Soap will find 1t best Tor skin and scalp.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-15
WAGNER PROGRAM
DRAWS BIG CROWD
Gala Night in Capitol Park.
Tonight's Programme
a Good One

Memoli and his band celebrated in Cap
itol park last night the one-hundredth
birthday anniversary of Richard Wag-
ner. The crowd was immense. 1t was,
in fact, the record breaking crowd of
the summer. Fifteen minutes before the
time for beginning the concert every seat
was occupied and many men and women
were standing. When the conductor took
up his baton for the opening march a
thousand or more people were sitting on
the grass and during the entire pro-
gramme hundreds of music lovers stood
This was taken as conclusive evidence
that the people enjoy the highest class
of music.
1t was gala occasion The bandstand
was tastefully decorated with German
and American flags and bunting. pic
ture of Wagner was displayed from the
center post OF the bandstand. This was
the programme:
March from "Tannhauser
Overture, Flying Dutchman,"
Grand selection, "Tannhauser"
Soprano solo. "E,lizabeth's Prayer
Crannhauser), Miss Lucy Broadus Diclxin-
son.
PROCESSION Oh tne HOLY hnlRhtS,' tPar-
sifaD.
Prize song from "The Meistersingen -
Grand selection, ''Lohengrin."
The band acquitted itself with great
credit Large symphony orchestras are
used to rendering such programmes as
the above but for a brass and reed band
to play acceptatly these numbers fire.
quent and honest rehearsal was neces-
sary. Mr.. Memoli gave unmistakable evil
dence of his interpretative authority and
his skill In dictatorship. The difficult
overture to the Flying Dutchman" and
the "Lohengrin" number were especially
well performed. Every number on the
programme was heartily applauded
A feature of the evening was Miss
Dickinson's singing, with band accompani-
ment. This lady has an unconlmonly
good voice and her vocalization is artist
like. She delivered the beautiful prayer
Elizabeths Prayer-from tTannhauser
with dramatic feeling and yet with prop
er repose. Few professional singers who
have appeared in Birmingham have made
a finer impression than Miss Dickinson
did last night
This is tonight's programme
March from Aida. Verdi.
Overture, don Juan" Mozart.
Chilian Dance, Missud
Serenade, "a Night in Venice" Lampe
Selection. Wang" Morse.
American fantasia, Tobani.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-15
Conner IS SILENT ON
HENDERSON SPEECH
Had Not Read Account of
Meeting-May Reply
This Afternoon

The speech at Troy made by Charles
Henderson, president of the railroad COM
mission, and candidate for governor, had
not been read last night by former Gov
B. B. Conner. against whom Mr. Hender-
son made many general charges. The
former governor was at his office yester-
day and was later at home for the even
ing. He did not make any statement in
reference to the speech of Mr.. Henderson
for the reason that he had been unable to
scan the quoted remarks when asked
about them.
1t is understood, however. that Governor
Conner will reply to the remarks of Mr.
Henderson this afternoon. This however
was speculative last night. Governor
Conner has no plans at this time of quit
ting the state for his vacation. He said
that vacation plans were not arranged
yet. although 1t is generally known that
his physicians have advised a complete
rest until fall. Governor Conner will speak
Monday at Ft. Payne. and will deliver an
address the following Monday. That is his
programme thus far outlined.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-15
COUNTY
VETERANS GATHER
AT AVONDALE PARK
Over 5000 Attend Exercises
and Enjoy Barbecue-D0-
zier Reelected Presi-
dent of Association

The annual reunion of jefferson
tion was held yesterday at Avondale
park with nearly 5000 people attend
ing. The reunion in every way eclipsed
its predecessors and all participating
in the hospitalities of the veterans
voted 1t most enjoyable time. Seem
ingly not having a care in life, for
getful OF old age and happy at being
once again united with comrades, the
veterans enjoyed themselves as nruch
as did their guests.
The programme. which was arranged
by the executive committee of the JEFF
ferson County Confederate Veterans
association. of which DR.. o. T. Dozier Is
chairman. included several we'll known
speakers who made addresses. The ex-
ercise opened at 10 O'clock with brief
concert by the Boys Industrial school
band. Following this was the invoca-
tion by the Rev. James A. Bryan, pas
tor of the Third Presbyterian church.
The orator of the day was Samuel
Blackwell, and following his address
speeches were made by Mrs. Chappell
Corey. representing the United Daugh
ters of the Confederacy, and Thomas
Dozier, representing the United Sons
of Confederate Veterans. The morning
exercises We're then brought to a close.
Interspersed with the addresses We're
musical numbers by the Industrial
school band.
The barbecue was served at / o'clock
and in both the quantity and quality
was pronounced one of the best that
has ever been held in the city. over
500 pounds of barbecued meat and 200
gallons of Brunswick stew were served
to the immense crowd. Besides this
lemonade and coffee were served. The
coffee. sugar. cream and cakes were
donated by the Avondale chapter of the
United Daughters of the Confederacy.
The features of the afternoon ses-
sion, which convened at o'clock, were
the address of Capt. X. p. Hobson and
the election of association officers for
the ensuing year After Mr.. Hobson
spoke the attention OF the veterans
was turned to the election of officers.
DR.. O. T. Dozier was Reelected as pres
ident and Capt W. b. Dunlap as sec
retary and treasurer Among those
elected on the executive committee
were |. H. Guy of Ensley Mr.. Huffman
of Bessemer and DR.. Dozier.
The reunion was brought TO a close
with numerous recitations. impromptu
talks and "reminiscences by a number
IF the veterans.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-15
WHY SHOULD WOMAN WORK?
Verb Doctor Who Says He Grubs fer de Verbs and Rubs
fer de Rheumatcs" Proves Interesting Witness
By CHARLES H. MANDY

ever, but Selma was put under arrest
for an assault with a knife and the
case was tried yesterday morning. The
arresting officer and one of the eye
witnesses testified as to the facts
above stated. Joe was not present, as
when last seen he was headed for
Bessemer at a 2:40 clip. The defend
ant did not deny having a knife in
her possession and that she had cut
Joe, but insisted that it was nothing
but mere scratch on his arm and
that he was keeping away from the
court to avoid getting arrested him
self. The defendant introduced an an
cient Ethiopian to testify in her be-
half
What is your name?" asked Judge
Cabaniss.
"Ephriam Jason. sab, but dey calls
me Doctah Jason"
Are you a practicing physician?
"Yassah, dat's hit, All is practicin'
on any one dat will let me. Yo' see.
jedge, All is a verb doctah an rub
ber"
do you meanY
"Ah grubs fer de verbs an rubs fer
de rheumatics."
What do you know about this
case?o
"Ah knows dat nigger Joe raised
de fuss. He don't work hisself an won't t
let his wife work, so dey don't work
tall"
Who supports them?'
"Ah dunno. sab, but All loaned dem
quarter las week"
The high cost of living is not much
of a problem with them if they can sub
sist for week on a quarter. What do
you know about this alleged cuttin?'
"Dey war'nt no cuttin jedge, onless
hit war de way dat Joe cut up an
started ter fuss"
But as a matter of fact, he was
cut on the arm. was he not?'
''Nossah. not what yo' mought call
er cut; hit war Jest er scratch; sides
he done busted er sasses on her haid."
Il am inclined to think Joe is about
as much to blame as Selma and as
he is not present / will discharge the
defendant. Anyone who has solved the
cost of living to the point that they
can get along on quarter a week is
due some consideration. / don't quite
understand the objection of Joe to his
wife working if she wants to; 1t is
certainly new one on me. Next case"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-15
Marriage Licenses

The following marriage licenses were
issued yesterday in the office of the
probate clerk:
T. L. Walker of West Point and Miss
Evie Mckee.
David f. Brown of Birmingham and
Mrs Effie Jackson Clark.
John B. Bryant of Ensley and Miss
Annie Mae Domonico.
A L. Parker of Birmingham and Miss
Clare Hogan.
j. P. Thomas of Belle Ellen and Miss
Mary Horton.
j. e. Ferguson of Birmingham and
Mrs Louise Capshaw.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-15

In the beginning the fiat was laid
down that man should earn his living
in the sweat of his brow. Judging
that as the years passed on woman
became the newer of wood and drawer
of water. Certain it is that among all
the savage tribes the bulk of the man
ual labor is performed by woman. Why,
even in this enlightened day a song
entitled Everybody Works But Faith
err" attained quite a popularity and
the expression, Let the Women Do the
Work" was frequently heard
The colored population still retains
to certain degree this trait of their
savage forbears, judging from the num-
Der of married colored women who take
in ''washin' an ironin'" who appear
from time to time in the police court
of the city. But this ancient tradition
of the colored folk was set aside by
Joe Walker. a twenty-third degree
member of the hookworm society, col
ored, who, according TO the testimony
presented before Judge Jelks Cabaniss
of the police court yesterday, not only
the wife of his bosom to engage in
toll or labor.
According to the testimony of Wit
nesses Joe came home the other day
about supper time. His wife was alb
sent and as consequence no rations
had been prepared. Joe was Informed
by neighbor that his wife, Selma. had
got job and was at WORK This
aroused Joe's ire to such an extent
that when Belina returned home he
loudly upbraided her and declared she
should work no more. She retaliated
by calling him Al kinds of a no-account
niger, which caused Joe to open hos
tflities by throwing saucer at her
head. which. needless to say, broke into
a thousand pieces and inflicted a cut
on her kinky covered pate.
Belina grabbed a knife and went for
Joe. 1t was said she welded the
blade with such good effect that when
the skirmish was ended Joe's ana tony
was sliced and slashed in the most ap-
proved style. At this time interference
was had and policeman appeared on
the scene. Joe made a getaway, how
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-15
JOSEPH RETURNS
From Eastern Trip-Business Out
look Encouraging

NJ V. Joseph, president of Loveman,
Joseph & Loeb, returned home yester-
day. after three weeks spent in the east
While absent from Birmingham Mr.. Jo-
seph visited New York. Boston and other
principal points of interest in the east
He said yesterday that the business out
look for fall was very encouraging and
that he did not anticipate any real trou-
BILE. Mr. Joseph said that Birmingham
was being discussed by persons in touch
with growing centers and that the lndica-
tions are that there will be a great in
flux of new money to Birmingham dur
ing the next year or so.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-15
Real Estate Transfers

Deeds were placed on record yester-
day in the office of the probate court
showing the following transfers of
property. the consideration being $1,000
or more:
s5500-W. G. Tyler to S. L. Graham.
part of lot Z, block 10, of J. M. Wares
addition to the city of Birmingham.
$1261 S0--C. w. Mills to NJ B. Will
liams. east AN feet of lots l, and 3
of Webb & Woods South Highland sub
division.
s1000-L S. Selman to ]. S. Marks
Jr., lots 10 and IL, block 80 of the
survey known as Tharpe Place addi-
tion.
s125o-S. E. Webb to W. G. Tyler.
diagonal half of southeast quarter of
southeast quarter of section 5, town
ship 10, range 2 west
s15oo-S. L. Graham to Sainmie E.
Webb, part of lot Z. block 10 of J.
M. Wares addition to the city of Bir-
mingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-15
MERCHANTS TO MEET
AT 3 O'CLOCK TODAY

AT the meeting of the Merchants Pro
tective association to be held this after
noon at 3 O'Clock a committee will be
appointed from the association to assist
the committee of the Chamber of Com
merce in perfecting the arrangements OF
the convention of the retail merchants OF
north Alabama to be held in the city
August 27-2S
President Adam Pow states that the
matter of Incorporating the association
will be taken up and that the legislative
committee will make recommendations
regarding needed changes in the laws.
Mr.. Pow states the membership of the
association is rapidly growing and that
several new names will be proposed this
afternoon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-15
Lees Friends Meet

we'll attended and enthusiastic meet
ing was held last night in the auditorium
of the Chamber of Commerce by the
friends and supporters of Gus Lee. who
is one of the candidates for the office of
sheriff of jefferson county
The meeting was attended by repre-
sentatives from almost every section of
the city and county and the plans for
the coming campaign were outlined and
discussed. A number of speeches were
made in the interest of Mr.. Lees can
didacy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-15
Andrews Here Yesterday

W. S. Andrews, general superintendent
of transportation for the Queen and
Crescent route, was in Birmingham yes
terday. He held a consultation with j..
w. Evans, superintendent of this divi-
sion, and other officials while in the city.
His visit was In connection with the
general routine of affairs here. Mr.. An
drews said that business is good at this
time, relatively speaking, and that even
better volume was expected during the
coming few weeks. Mr.. Andrews said
that the most conservative men believed
that the fall trade would be splendid.