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The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-09-08
CORONER FOR ONCE
HAS QUIET DAY
States There Was Not One Bit Of
Trouble Reported in Jeffer-
son County

Coroner Charles l.. Spain enjoyed his
first day off yesterday since he has been
in office as coroner of jefferson county.
1t was not deliberate lay-off on the
part of the coroner, but simply, as he
stated there We're no calls for him In
his official capacity. 1t was considered
phenomenal that there was not a single
killing about the county reported either
Saturday night or yesterday.
Yes, l remained at home all day." said
Coroner Spain last night, 'and did not
even step out of my garden. 1t is the
first time since | have been coroner that
such quiet day passed, as | did not
even receive a telephone call. For some
strange reason no one got stabbed or shot
Saturday or Sunday. 1t Is very remark
able for Jefferson county and | cannot
understand IL, but one thing I did un-
derstand and that was getting acquainted
with my family again. The old house.
the garden and the chickens looked good
to me yesterday. and / ask no more
plea SAINT vacation than a day at home
now and then.
Coroner Spain appointed j. b. Smiley
of Warner and Smiley's a deputy cor
oner Saturday afternoon and this will
alleviate some of the arduous duties Of
Mr.. Spain to some extent, it is thought.
However 1t Is stated that the job OF
deputy coroner pays only In honor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-09-08
AN URGENT APPEAL
BY CHARLES ii. MANDY

The employers of negro labor in this
or other districts are frequently called
upon to assist their ebony tinted em-
ployes in getting out of trouble. espe-
cially If the trouble happens to be a
mix up with the police authorities or
an enforced stroll to the county jail
and a subsequent Incarceration In the
building commonly known as the big
rock. Very often the said employers
respond to the appeal
Whether it is philanthropic motives
or a pressing need of the services of
the ebony tinted employees aforesaid
that prompts the response, is a matter
open to discussion. but certain 1t is that
they do help them through their diff
culties in many instances. Then again
it Is characteristic OF the average me-
gro to apply to his boss man" for adj
vice and assistance for other reasons
than his own immediate trouble. The
letter below sent to the foreman of one
of the large industrial plants of the
district, given verbatim, Is a fair sam
pie of the episles that are forwarded
to man who works negro labor. 1t
is somewhat vague and indefnite it Is
an example of how narrow the margin
between the ridiculous and the sublime
yet witha1 it rings true and has the
sound of a heartfelt and earnest ap-
peal;
"Mr Smith
"PLEAS sir
see to that for me. / wants her out
of the workhouse PLEAS sir don't deny
me as the first - time | have ASK
for help of my boss mems. / have been
with you nearly four years see to me
getting 5000 PLEAS sir If you can.
PLEAS sir boss do the best you can for
me oblige your labor
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-09-08
CRIMINAL COURT
CONVENES TODAY
Fort Will Hold Court in the
First Division
Rooms

In the second division of the criminal
court of jefferson county the Septem-
ber term will be commenced this morn
ing, Judge William e. Fort. presiding
owing to the fact that the first division
is not in session. Judge Fort will hold
court in the first division rooms. The
docket set for today is as follows
Alberta Adair. assault and battery
with weapon.
Win Adams, assault and battery.
Colonel Bowen. violating revenue law.
Colonel Bowen, alias, violating reye-
nue. law.
James Brown, alias, carrying con-
cealed pistol
James Brown. alias, carrying con-
cealed pistol
Henry Frowser, carrying concealed
pistol.
VIII Hardy, assault.
Love Harris, changing his name.
VIII Hallman, assault.
John Holley, violating revenue law.
Morris Harden. carrying concealed
pistol
Ed Humpley. petty larceny.
Forest Jones, carrying concealed
weapon.
Forest Jones. assault and battery
with weapon.
VIII Jones, vagrancy.
Lee Joiner, assault with pistol
Henry Joiner. carrying concealed pis-
toll
VIII Smith Sunday gaming.
Ed Houghton, carrying concealed
weapon.
Nathan Johnson, Sunday gaming
Nathan Johnson, Sunday gaming
Nathan Johnson, Sunday gaming
Nathan Johnson. Sunday gaming
Pink Baugh, Sunday gaming.
Charles Odom, Sunday gaming
Sidney Bullock, false pretenses.
Sidney Bullock, false pretenses.
Sidney Bullock. vagrancy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-09-08

bring man into closer communion with
his Creator. God is the beginning and
the end of all Christian education. and
the men who are trained in this school
will always be able to distinguish between
truth and falsehood right and wrong
ITO be "a finn, loyal Catholic in the
midst of indifference and unbelief, to keep
up the practices of Catholic faith and
piety in an Indifferent and some times ir-
religious world requires herosm and en-
thusiasm which are generally the outcome
of a Catholic training
when we think how some Catholic
children are withdrawn from our schools
for petty and ignoble motives, and when
we see how the spiritual interests of these
little ones are neglected and sacrificed to
whims and fancies our heart is filed with
concern for their future The parents
of such children will one day receive a
severe rebuke from Him, who said: 'Suf-
fer the little children to come unto Me
and forbid them not
I'VE have every reason to be proud Of
our schools and of the high rank they
have attained, and wv owe deep debt
of gratitude to the religious orders of
the diocese for their faithful and eff
cient work done in them. They have
made them what they are. Without
their labor and self sacrifice we never
could have obtained the magnificent re-
suits which every fair minded person
must concede to them. The 32 schools
given in our last directory had an at
tendance of 1881, and this to our mind is
the best tribute to their efficiency and
a striking proof of the confidence which
our people place in them. Those par
ishes not yet equipped with schools
should as soon practicable establish
them. Looking to uniformity In meth
DDS and grades and desiring to give our
schools the benefit of thorough super
vision, we have appointed a school board
to take charge of this department. The
members of this board are Revs. ID. Bra
dy, James f, Coyle. Thomas Eaton, NJ.
Henry. John o. Kelly and p. Turner. The
members of the board will enter on their
duties Immediately and we bespeak for
them your cordial cooperation in their
work.
"Given at Mobile on August 2S. the
feast of st. Augustine secondary patron
of the diocese, in the year of our Lord,
1913"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-09-08
LETTERS TO EDITOR
Work of the Commission

10 the Editor of The Age-Herald
Why the city commission should be
composed of business men: AS commission
form of government is on trial, l hope
you will allow me space to discuss some
aspects that | feel should receive careful
and earnest attention In selecting men,
bers of this body.
At the outlet let me make 1t clear that
| am heartily in favor of this form of
government, and l feel sure that ma
jorty Of the people are of the same mind,
but If the citys affairs are not admins
tered in business like way, it takes nc
prophet to see that this splendid system
must soon fall into disfavor.
In order to make this fact plain and
clearly understood 1t is necessary to re-
view the. situation little.
The first act of our commission after as
suming office was to find something un-
constitutional in the agreement that had
been reached between the board of alder
men, the railroads and the Birmingham
Railway, Light and Power company, and
refused to ratify their contract for build
ing g viaduct over the dangerous grade
crossing at First avenue and Twenty
seventh street.
The next step taken by this body was
to make a lighting contract which was
very unbUsiness like and entirely unsatis-
factory to the people. 1t required a ref
erendum before they could see that this
was bad bargain for the city.
Their next move was to consolidate the
telephone system at what is claimed to
ne very heavy loss in physical properties
to which the city was entitled both under
the law and the charter which granted
them the right to do business in Bir-
mingham. After the Bell company had
taken over the property of its competitor
the poles of the Peoples company that
from the streets, then for the first time
the commissioners realized that -some-
thing must be done to support the wires
of their fire alarm and police telephone
systems, which neoessitated quite an out
lay of money. So the city lost again.
1t would seem that the commissioners
climbed a tree and sawed off the limb on
which they were sitting.
Their next unfortunate act was in the
selection OF a recorder whom they after
ward removed after a heated and bitter
discussion. This resulted in the deposed
recorder becoming candidate for a place
on the commission, his principal plea be-
ing martyr to justice and fair treat
men," out of this faction has arisen
which will require much time and tact to
appease II it ever can be overcome.
Now they come forward with pro-
posed boulevard into North Birmingham
that will require an expenditure of not
less than $4,000 to make a single cut, and
in addition a bridge must be built over
Village creek adding more cost before the
road can be used. This heavy outlay
would seem indiscreet when a parallel
street can be used that will answer every
purpose without practically any cost at all
to the city; and at the same time would
yield a healthy income from develop
ments that responsible parties are ready
and anxious to make the moment condi-
tions will permit. A series of financial
blunders. Let us have trained business
men, SAMUEL +. TEAGUE.
Birmingham, September Z, 1918.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-09-08
AND
WALKER IN RACE.
Many Candidates to Succeed
Judge Nesmith
ALL ARE GOOD MEN
Probably Be Some Time Before Gov
ernor Announces Decision, as the
Court Does Not Convene I'm
til October |
ALL ARE GOOD MEN
BY CHARLES IT. MANDY

Among the late entries into the race to
MI the vacancy on the bench of the third
division of the city court caused by the
resignation of Judge c. c. Nesmith are
Judge William NJ. Walker formerly Judge
OF the court he aspires to. and Judge II,
b. Abernethy of the court of common
pleas.
both men are well known in the county.
Judge Walker stands high at the bar and
made a splendid record while on the
bench Judge Abernethy is one of the
best known of the official family of the
county, and has filled the position he now
holds with much credit and distinction. II
IS understood that two-thirds of the cases
oelng investigated by the present grand
jury have passed through his court.
or the other applicants, Thomas j.
Judge has probably been most active. and
has secrred the Endorsement of a large
number of the leading members of the
birmingham bar, and in addition has a
strong list of Endorsements from othei
prominent and influential citizens.
Judge John C. Pugh is making a strone
effort to land the plum, and from his ex-
PSi@'iiNc anu cIiNldDle record while on the
bench should make a formidable candi-
date for the position.
Won l.. Thompson has also been active,
and has the assurance of support from
many influential lawyers and citizens of
note. Judge w. P. McCrossin is another
strong candidate with a substantial back
ing. He also has had considerable expe-
rienee on the bench, and is accounted
enc OF the most successful practitioners at
the bar The friends of Richard V Evans
are urging his candidacy although he has
not signified his intention of entering the
race. He ranks among the leaders of the
legal profession, and we'll qualified and
equipped for the position on the bench.
: AS the city court does not convene until
the hrst OF next month the governor has
plenty or time to make a selection which
VIII doubtless be a difficult one to make
ewing to the high character and standing
of the applicants.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-09-08
Isaac brewer

Isaac Brewer"
1t would almost need the services II
an expert in cryptography to get any
meaning of the wording of the above
document yet there is no mistakng
the fact that the writer has an abiding
faith in the ability of the boss mems
to render the aid and assistance asked.
1t Will be noted that one of the first
sentences is II wants you to get her
out of the workhouse," and another
is See to me getting $500 please sir If
you can" Whether her is wife, moth
er or sister or ooman is not clearly
shown, but the fact that the writer
earnestly desires to get her out of the
place of detention is unquestionable.
As to the request for $500 the chances
are that Isaac merely wants the loan of
So and got mixed up in his chirography
in stating the amount, for the county
authorities would only be too glad To
discharge every inmate of the work
house without fee or price. But he
may be mistaken as to the place where
her is confined for ii may have been
that she was taken before the scion
of the famous Highland chief, who
presides over the police court and given
a lengthy vacation at the city hotel on
the Southside, or she may have had an
interview with Judge Alb of the court
of common pleas and sent to the coun-
try home of Mcqueen Smith to assist
in increasing the cotton crop of the
south. In either event the 5000 would
possibly be necessary to secure her re-
lease.
But anyhow, the negro's appeal has
not been in vain for as soon as pos
sible the circumstances will be looked
into and If found worthy the relief
will be granted.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-09-08
Deaths and Funerals
Mrs. Rosalind We'll Hecht

Funeral services over the remains of
Mrs Rosalind We'll Heeht, aged p
years, who died In Gadsden Friday,
were conducted yesterday morning ct
1880 o'clock in Temple Emanuel ceme-
terry. The pallbearers Were: Joe Spiro
Emil Hirsch, Ben Marx, Jerome Cohen
Julian Hagedone, Arthur Hagedone
Sam Phillips and Berney Loveman.
The deceased was a sister of Adolph
We'll and a niece of A. b. Loveman of
Birmingham. Her remains were re-
ceived in Birmingham yesterday morn
ing by Johns and at once removed to
the cemetery
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-09-08
PERSONAL

H. Nesper, physical director of the Bir-
mingham Athletic club, has returned to
the city after an absence of three weeks
Most of the time he spent at Manitowoc,
Wis. Mr.. Nesper will resume his posi-
tion at the Birmingham Athletic club in
a few days.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-09-08
Mrs. Robert L. Fulenwider

The remains of Mrs. Robert l.. Fullen-
wider, wife of the president of the At
lantic Lumber and Coal company, who
died Saturday morning at her home. 3S !
South Fifty ninth street, were sent to
Vincent yesterday morning by the S. W.
Woodin Undertaking company The de-
ceased is survived by her husband and
three children.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-09-08
Grand Circuit Shifts

Syracuse, N. Y. September THE
scene Of the grand circuit races shifts
this week to Syracuse where a four
days meeting will open tomorrow. Sew
enteen races comprise the programme
and purses aggregating more riian s40.
900 have been offered.
There are many entries in every race
and the track is fast.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-09-08
Charged With Burglary

Arrow" Yarwell negro, was ar
rested last night about 10 o'clock by
Policeman c. H. I.aRue at Third alley
and Eighteenth street The charge
against the negro was burglary and
grand larceny. 1t is alleged by the
officer that Yarwell broke in the South
ern Wine and Importing company on
South Twentieth street and carried off
five gallons of whisky.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-09-08
Mrs. Mary Hamilton

Funeral services over the remains of
Mrs. Mary Hamilton, aged 32 years. who
died Saturday morning. were conducted
from the family residence Yesterday
afternoon at 3 o'clock at Oak Grove. III
terment followed in Union Hin ceme-
terry The deceased is survived by her
husband and four children.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-09-08
Charged With O'Brien Crime

Lewis Hendrick, negro, was arrest
ed last night by Detectives Tyler ard
Moser on the charge of murder. 1t is
alleged that the negro Hendrick was
connected with the killing of Police
man O'Brien about three years ago.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-09-08

SOUTHERN RAILWAYS
CUNNINGHAM SPECIAL"
THE NEW YORK TRAIN;
,$32 ROUND TRIP ON
OCT. 4, ., Q, LIMIT, NOV. 4.
STOP-OyERS.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-09-08

LICE 10y. Undertaken. Phone 7ss
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-09-08

JOHNS Undertaking Co. Phone 1902
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1913-04-27
FADS AND FASHIONS

NEW YORk-The warm season is
rapidly approaching and the thoughts
of practical women turn to cotton
goods and other summer materials.
The shops display most wonderful
variety of such goods just now, all
of them beautiful and attractive but,
judging from their texture and the
nature of their weave it seems eX-
tremely doubtful that many of these
materials would bear Tubing. They
are nominally classcd as wash
goods" but the honest dealers in
variably inform their customers that
the washing quality of these goods
could not be guaranteed They ad-
wise purchasers to have the materials
dry cleaned.
There are. undoubtedly. many ma
terials which viii bear washing in
the tub. but this can be determined
only after making a thorough test
with a sample of the goods. The
solid colored ratines, eponges, velours.
and similar materials will not soil
quickly and, even if it should be
found that they will not bear tub
ginb. it will not matter much, be-
cause it would not cost a great deal
to have them dry-cleaned once in a
great while.
There is a great difference in the
ratines some have a deep, loose pile
and others a rather hard cord finish
with comparatively rev and very
short "nubbins" The latter undoubt
eddy will give better service. These
ratines are very good for coat suits
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1913-04-27
Here Is Foot Comfort

This is a broad claim to make, but
the SchoII foot Eazer" eases feet,
provides absolute means Of foot COM
fort.
When the arch Of the foot Is not
properly supported-and the modern
shoe does not give this required sup
port-the feet tire and ache and pain
and become feverish and then there
is a twitching and seeming strain
on the limbs, and frequently a feeling
Of fatigue over the whole body.
The arch of the foot, where the
body's weight is carried. needs a rest.
THE SCHOLL "FOOT-EAZER"
supports the arch or instep and takes
away all muscular strain, eQualiztng
the weight and bearing.
Made Of German Silver springs.
leather covered. Self adjusting to any
foot. Can be changed from one pair
Of shoes to another and can be worn
with comfort by anyone.
Women who do homework, or clerks
In stores or offices, or anyone whose
occupation requires them to do much
standing or walking should buy q pair
Of "Foot- Eazers" today.
You cannot have restful feet until
you do wear them.
$500 per pair.
Endorsed by Physicians-by People
who wear them. For sale tv
SHIRLEY G. SHIRLEY.
80 East Adams St.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1913-04-27
LOVELY EYEBROWS

Are your eyebrows thick and curved
Have you ever thought how it would
disfigure your face to remove the eye
broWs? "PARISIAN CREAM" is es-
pecially prepared to grow eyebrows.
Write today for literature. Cores
pondence confidential. Address Eliza :
beth A. Burner, 1903 w. cath ST,
Los Angeles, Calf
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-02-13
SLIGH WILL APPEAL
GREEN FRUIT DECISION.

Mr. S. ]. Sigh announced this
morning that he would appeal from
the decision Of the Florida Supreme
Court, in the green fruit case in
which be is defendant. to the su-
preme Court Of the United States.
The Supreme Court handed down a
decision Saturday holding the green
fruit law to be constitutional. Mr.,
Sigh had been arrested charged
with violation Of the law, and the
case had found its way to the States
highest court.
Il am still not convinced that the
law is constitutional" said Mr..
Sigh. Ny attorneys do not think
80, nor do l believe any good attor-
ney thinks 30. But II the Supreme
Court Of the United States decides
that It Is. and my case Is returned
here for trial. every other man who
has violated the law will be arrest
ed and tried just as / win be tried
including Mr.. Temple, general man
ager Of the Florida Citrus Exchange
] never shipped green fruit. / am
rot in favor Of the practice. What
ever fruit ] shipped was mature. 1
never shipped a boz from my own
groves until Dec. 1. II the Supreme
Court decides that the law is con-
,stitutional, then it must be deter
mined when an orange is mature. :"
That has already been decided,
has It not7" he was asked
by a convention Of growers
yes, but not IN a Legislative way. The
standard must be made a matter Of
law. Orlando Reporter-gtar.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-02-13
YOUR GRAY HAIRS
QUICKLY VANISH
A Harmless Remedy, Made from
Garden Sage, Restores Color to
Gray Hair.

A feeling Of sadness accompanies
the discovery Of the FIRST gray hairs
which unfortunately are looked upon
ae heralds Of advancing age. Gray
hair, however handsome 1t may be,
makes a person look old. We ali
know the advantages Of being young
Aside from the good impression
youthful appearance makes on 9TH
ers. simply knowing that you are
looking TT" gives one courage to
undertake and accomplish things
So why suffer the handicap Of look
ing old on account Of gray hairs,
when simple remedy will give your
lair youthful color and beauty in
few days time?
Most people know that common
garden sage acts as a color restorer
and scalp tonic as well. Our grand
mothers used Sage Tea" for keep
ing their hair dark, soft and luxuri-
ant In Wveth,a Sage and gnlnhnr
Hair Remedy we have an ideal prep
aration Of Sage, combined with Sui
phur and other valuable remedies
for dandrufi, itching scalp and thin.
weak hair that Ii split at the ends
or constantly coming out. A few
applications Of this valuable rem
edy win bring back the color, and
in short time It viii remove every
trace Of dandrun and greatly im-
prove the growth and appearance oi
the hair.
Get 9 nifty cent bottle from your
druggist today. and notice the DIFF
ference n your hair after a few days
treatment All druggists sen IT. un-
der guarantee that the money win
he refunded II the remedy Is not ex-
actly as represented
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-02-13
LAKELAND HIGHLANDS GOOD
ROADS ASSN TO MEET HERE

A Good Roads meeting will be held
at the Board of Trade rooms in this
city Friday at O'clock, Feb. IA,
1918.
Business of great Importance is to
be transacted which will be Of in
terest to every Board of Trade mem
Der and Good Roads member Mer-
chants, bankers, farmers, profession
al men and property owners in the
triangle between Lakeland, Barlow
Mulberry and interior territory
within these boundaries are cordial
ly invited.
LAKELAND BOARD OF TRADE.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-02-13
CHAUTAUOUA DONT's.

Don't get sore If you forgot the
season ticket sale.
Don't criticise the one who Joined
that rush crowd and marked your
reserved seat for you. They did the
best they could; angels could do no
more.
Don't be late and cause a disturb
ance; If necessary. enter quietly be-
tween numbers.
Don't fail to express your APPROX
81 Of the good things. It pays
Don't stay away and miss num-
Der because 1t is only lecture The
lectures are the bread and meat OF
the Chautauqua course, the concerts
are the deserts and the entertainer
provides the wine Even a "boozer'
requires some solid food.
Don't fail to realize that every
body is urged to enjoy the chautau-
qua.
Don't forget, Tomorrow the sun
may be shining. although it iseloudy
today"
And, finally, don't allow seat
to be vacant If you can possibly help
it Bring a friend with you. II yoi
cannot be present yourself give a
friend the privilege Of using your
reserved seat; they will pay their
admission and get the inspiration;:
next time they viii want reserved
seat ticket Of their own 1t pays to
interest your friends.