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The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-03-12

Country club. where luncheon was
served.
Those attending the luncheon were
John l.. Kaul, Erskine Ramsay, Gull
pepper Exum. Robert A. Brown Il, w.
Barrett. Murray Brown. Clyde w. En-
mis-, Harry Lauder, William b. Hill
house, James Hillhouse, William Nor
ris. William Webb Crawford, DIR. J. III.
Phillips, Paschal G.. Shook, Mr.. Patter-
son, James r.. Won.
Mr.. Lauder was escorted from the
luncheon to the jefferson for the aft
ernoon performance.
Mr.. EXum and Mr. Ramsay were
hosts at the evening performance to
80 friends having the four lower boxes.
After the performance Mrs. Lauder.
Mr. Lauder, Mrs. Morris and other
ladies' of the company Joined Mr. Ram
say and Mr.. Exum as their guests at
the formers home on Highland avenue.
surprise for the visiting singer
was a serenade of Bobby Burns society
members during the evening. He was
greatly touched by the playing of the
visiting friends who came from Wylam
and Ensley to see him, The Visiting
Scotchmen We're entertained by Mr.
Lauder. Mr., Ramsay and others.
AT the luncheon Mr., Lauder was the
soul of good fellowship lie told
stories and was highly interesting to
those present Mr.. Lauder surprised his
hosts and others by declining any bev-
arages of whatever kind. He drank
lemonade with Mr.. Exum.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-03-12
MEASURE TO DANISH
THE SLOT MACHINES
Ordinance Prepared by City Attorney
Boyd Adopted by Commission.
Amends City Code

The commissioners yesterday adopted
an ordinance more clearly defining a
game of chance as relates to slot ma
chimes which will serve to Danish that
form of amusement in Birmingham.
The ordinance was drawn by Captain
Boyd. 1t will be advertised at once,
following which it will be enforced
rigidly.
The ordinance is an amendment to
the city code which did not cover the
present slot machines clearly In or
der not to take any chances the COM
missioners decided to procure an addi-
tional authority for removing the. slot
machines. That was done yesterday
under the direction of Mr.. Boyd.
1t was announced that the entire
commission was opposed to the slot
machines and they would be banished
from Birmingham Immediately after
that ordinance is effective.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-03-12
THROWN IN JAIL WITHOUT
CHANCE TO SECURE AID


a stranger known neither 10 me nor the
arr esting officer.
II asked for a trial Monday morning,
but this was denied and l was again re-
turned to jail and not until my friends
were informed of my predcament was |
released on bond. Tuesday morning l
was released
f"It is true | am only laboring man.
but l have held positions of trust and
responsibility in the city of Birmingham,
and produced proofs of the same to the
recorder l asked the officers also 10
take the man to the station who had me
arrested, but this was not done. Failing
to sustain any charge against me Mon
day morning, | think l should have been
released there and then or given a
chance TO get my freedom on a normal
bond.
Furthermore, while 1t has nothing TO
do with the above case. l was placed in
the same cell with the man that died
Monday morning. My experience was
very disagreeable and humiliating and /
feel as a citizen of the county / should
have been given better treatment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-03-12
EVENTS ALL WAIT ON
NEWSPAPER FR0L|C
Notable Gathering Will AS
semble Tomorrow Night
SHARES ALL LAII
Guests Will Be Greeted by Some Of
the Surprises Of Their Lives.
Another Rehearsal This
Afternoon

Eclpsed for the moment are all of
which, on other occasions, the people
have been wont to revel. The rumble
of the parliaments of the world no
longer disturbs and as for other things
they are passed up with magnificent
wave of the Indifferent hand,
The people are Interested In the in
augural and "broiler" dinner of the
Birmingham Newspaper club, which
will occur at the Country club Thurs
day evening. beginning a . o'clock.
Tomorrow evening, In other words. the
excitement will begin. As the hour
approaches, the uneasiness OF those
who will attend increases, for It Is
pretty generally understood at the
present moment that a little sensation
Will be uncorked. small enough, per-
haps, to escape the notice of General
throughout the state, and arouse the
interest and curiosity of all the citi-
zens.
Everything is In readiness The ban
quet hall OF the Country club has been
decorated and when one gazes upon
the scene he instantly is reminded OF
the forest of Arden. in which the mel
ancholy Jacques delighted to stroll, and
to the leaves and brooks and daffodils
recite peculiar bits of apt philosophy
The hall awaits the guests, and they
will be ushered in tomorrow evening
promptly at o'clock. The entertain
ment will be enjoyed by about $50 peo-
pie, and probably every city of Ala
bama VIII be represented 1t VIII be a
large and cosmopolitan gathering, a
gathering of good fellows on pleasure
bent, fellows willing for the moment
TO escape the sombre shadow of the
wing of worry, and join with eclat In
the spirit of jollity and rejoicing which
seems to infest the land.
There will be rehearsal this after
noon by the members of the club.
There was a rehearsal yesterday after
noon and another last night. Follow
ing the work of this afternoon
o'clock at the Orpheum theatre--the
actors will be in prime condition to
express their opinions of the men and
the matters well known and discussed
the confines of the broad
United States
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-03-12
RELIEF PROMISED
THE COMMITTEE
Board of Trade Hears Report of Com
mittee Appointed to Investigate
Delay in Paving Work

The committee recently appointed by
President j. e. Shelby of the board of
trade to look into the delay in the
wood block paving being laid on First
avenue and Twentieth street. reported
yesterday that a conference had been
held with the city commission and the
latter gentlemen had promised imme-
diate relief.
John l. Parker, chairman of the COM
mittee. stated that the committee had
appeared before the commissioners and
that the officials had promised that
immediate relief would be given from
the present existing conditions of the
torn up streets and that in the future
all contractors for this sort of work
would be compelled to sign an agree
ment to open up only one block on a
street that Is being paved and that
only one side of that block could be
closed to traffic at a time
The committee was continued and
will follow up its work.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-03-12
AT THE HOTELS

King Pharr of Catherine. James Nicols
of Carbon Hill and A. r. Thommasson
of Atlanta are at the Morris.
F. B. Shropshire of Tuscaloosa, 0. r.
McDonough of Mobile and w. I. Hand
Of Jemison are at the Metropolitan.
H. S. Lay of Jasper, j. H. McNeill of
New Decatur and w. D. Parrish of Flor
ence are at the Florence.
d. A. Benson of Columbus, Ca, A. j.
Jones of Ell Paso, Texas, and Edwin
Stanley of New York city are registered
ut the Birmingham.
Morgan Morris of Montgomery. G. D.
Harris of Sullgent and r. NJ. Van Deu-
sen Of sylacauga are registered at the
Hillman.
Harry M. Ayres of Admission, J. G. Will
liams at Cardiff and G. r. Franks of
Hamilton are stopping at the Empire.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-03-12
COLLINS FUNERAL
TO Be HELD TODAY
Interment Will Be in Oak
Hill Cemetery-Resolu-
tions of Regret

The funeral of Robert Emmett Col
Inns. the prominent wholesale grocer
who died suddenly Monday afternoon
of cerebral hemorrhage. will take place
this morning at 1920 o'clock, from the
late residence, 2227 Sycamore street,
with the Rev. L. C. Branscomb, pre-
siding elder of the Birmingham dis
trict; the Rev. ]. w. Johnson, pastor
of the First Methodist church, and the
Rev. J. S. Foster pastor of the First
Presbyterian church, officiating. Inter-
ment will follow in Oak Hill ceme-
terry, with the Scottish Rite Masons in
attendance
The honorary pallbearers will be: w.
Smith, A 0. Lane, q. M. McMahon,
Victor S. Gage. John L. Parker, Muir
ray Brown. &C. Snider, s. w. Lee, w.
C. Agee. J. A. Vanhoose, William
Hood. J. C. Scott. r. NJ. Goodall. DR..
e. Fl. Scholl, and Capt. Frank S. White.
The active pallbearers are: S. P.
Spurgeon. II. NJ Beck, r. L. Sumner,
H H. Molett, w. L. Murdoch, and
Robert NJ. McLester.
At called meeting of the board of
directors of the Young Mems Christian
association held yesterday afternoon,
the following resolutions were adopted:
Whereas, in the providence of Al
mighty God our esteemed co-worker and
brother director, r. e. Collins, has sud
denly been called to the great beyond,
thus depriving the association of his
active life and the community of his
exemplary personality: therefore.
Resolved first: That we as the
board of directors of the Young Mems
Christian association feel deeply the
loss that we have sustained by the
death of our beloved brother. in his
counsel and cooperation in all matters
pertaining to the best interests of as
sociation work. We remember with
gra teful appreciation his activity in the
building campaign and his efficient
work and wise counsel as a member
of the building committee.
Resolved second: That in this time
of sorrow we extend to his bereaved
family our heartfelt sympathy.
Resolved third: That copy of these
resolutions be sent to the family of
our deceased brother, a copy spread on
the minutes of the board of directors.
'R S. Munger, w. NJ. Cosby, w, f..
Tyler. F. b. Clark. James Bailey, G. II.
Estes, H L. Badham, It. H. Johnston,
r. NJ Goodall r. w. Ewing, Ed. S.
Moore and d. NJ. Drennen.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-03-12
PLAN THE OPENING
OF HEADQUARTERS
K0lb and HObsOn Will Get
Busy at Once
OTHERS ARE IN LINE
Johnston Will Be Here This Week,
But Is Not Expected to Become
Aggressive Until Summer
Months

In preparation for the political year of
1914 candidates are already beginning to
emerge from the slumber of the off-season
and In April at least two headquarters
will be thrown open for business,
In Montgomery Capt. Reuben f. Kolb.
candidate for governor will open his
headquarters. and In Montgomery and
Birmingham. Richmond p. Hobson, cam
didate for the Senate. will open his Up
to the present moment no other candi-
dates have formally announced. II is
considered certain. however, that for gov
ernor b. B. Conner and w. d. Seed will
be candidates. with the probability that
John H. Wallace, Jr., will also enter
For the Senate there seems TO be 70
question but that Senator Johnston Will
stand for reelection.
In the two races there is certain to
be the greatest interest, and by mid
summer both campaigns Will be merrilY
under way. II is thought that the ar
nouncement of prospective candidates viii
be made in April and that following the
adjournment of the special session OF
Congress, probably in July, the fight will
be actively begun under the personal sr-
pervision of the principal actors them-
selves
Captain Kolb has not named his canl-
paign manager. although he states he
VIII soon be ready to open headquarters.
Captain Hobson has not named his man
ager, and 1t is understood that he might
not name one. 1t has been his policy
in the past to fight his battles without
the advice of anyone save his secretaries
and clerks.
Captain Hobson Is expected in Birming-
ham this week An interesting bit Of
gossip is that he is contemplating chang
ing his place of residence from Green's
boro to Birmingham. and that Following
his term as congressman of the Sixth,
he will be no longer resident of that
district. Senator Johnston Is expected
to reach Birmingham this week. It is
understood that the senator will not ac-
lively begin his campaign prior to the
summer months. He is full of fight. how
ever. and the scrap between him and
Hobson promises to be warm.
Hobson will bring against Johnston the
fact that he voted In favor of retaining
Lorlmer. Johnston will relate. in retail
iation. the story of Iobson's attempted
coalition with Conner and Seed, will point
TO his record In Congress, and will in
cidentally mention, it is possible, his al
legged ultra-suffragette tendencies.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-03-12
MAN WHO HAD ERNEST TESKE
ARRESTED DID NOT EVEN APP
PEAR IN COURT-CELL NATE
DIED DURING NIGHT

Ernest Teske, white man about 10
years old. who was arrested on the com
plant of passenger on the South High
lands car at Five Points Sunday night.
was released from custody Tuesday
morning. The alleged case docketed
against him was thrown out by Recorder
Wood for want of prosecution after the
defendant had passed a night and day
in Jail.
Teske made the following statement
yesterday; Il feel much aggrieved at
the treatment received at the hands of
the city officials I was arrested and
placed In the city jail on a charge that
did not have even the semblanee of a
case against me, merely on the word of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-03-12

kinus OF cures Whcn Were
no benefit Ia the least. They made matters
worse. The malady kept spreading slowly
until my scalp was attacked by It. My
hair came out Cuucua Soap and oint-
ment were recommended to me b. \ fft1nd.
purchased ono CAKE q CutAxzira enap and
a SOC. box Of Cut3ours Ointment and began
TO use them. I washed my face wish wRm
water. udng Cuticiua Soap and drying with
soft towd. afssrwerds applying the CuM-
c,ira Ointment twice daily. morning and
night In two weeks time l ives cured
entirely Of this skin trouble. leaving skin
softer and clearer than before" (signed)
Frederick =. Woods Nov. S. 1912.
Cuticura Soap and Ointment do so much
for poor complexions red. rough hands, and
dry. thin and falling hair. and cost so little.
that 1t Is almost criminal not to use them
Sold everywhere Sample of each mailed me,
with 32-p book on the skin and scalp Ad-
dreas postcard . CuticrA. Dept. T. Boston"
AsrMen who shave and shampoo With Cu-
ieusA<RgHWfn11 Ren1a1o1D..
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-03-12
Building Permits

The following building permits were
issued yesterday in the office of the
building inspector:
s12Oo-S. M. Donby, Forty-eighth street
and Fifth avenue; one story frame build
ing.
s24O0--W. S. Oliver Twenty-fifth ave-
nue. between Twenty-frst and Twenty
second streets, North Birmingham; six
one story frame buildings.
s16O0-S. A. Patterson, Tuscaloosa ave-
nue. and Almond street; one story frame
building.
$s250--R. p. Robertson, 1914 Thirty-second
street; one-story frame building.
s1200-L. S. Selnan, 1910 Second avenue;
one story frame building.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-03-12
Visiting Scotchman Given
Notable Round of Enter
tainments Yesterday
TELLS STORIES AND
SINGS TO STUDENTS
rendered Luncheon at Country Club
and Entertained by Admirers at
the Ramsay Residence
Last Night

Harry Lauder. the eminent Scotchman,
entertainer and widely known singer,
was accorded perhaps the most unusual
reception here Yesterday ever given
player in the south From the moment
OF his arrival in the private car Pill
grim" shortly before noon. until late
last night he was in the hands of friends,
and his hours were filed with entertain
ment except when he appeared at the
jefferson. Erskine Ramsay and Culpep-
per Exum were responsible for the I'M
usual hospitalites accorded Mr. Lauder
in Birmingham. He was their guest all
the time while here except those hours
when he had to appear on the stage.
Mr.. Lauder was received at the station
yesterday morning shortly before noon.
Mr.. Exum, Mr.. Ramsay, John L. Kaul,
W. w. Crawford and others met the
singer in his car. They also found Mrs.
Lauder there knitting her famous hus-
band a pair of woolen socks. The party
made away with Mr.. Lauder, who was ac-
oompanied by his director, William Nor
ris, and Joseph f. Won, his manager.
The party entered the automobiles OF
Mr.. Exum. Mr.. Ramsay, Mr.. Kaul and
Mr.. Crawford, and led by a corps Of bag
pipe players, wended their way to the
high school. DIR. Phillips was notified by
telephone five minutes after Mr.. Lauder
arrived that the visitor would be glad
to see the school boys and girls. His re-
ception there was at the suggestion OF
John I. Parker. president of the board
of aducation
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-03-12
LIEUT.. NORRIS ON
INAUGURATION TRIP
On Behalf of Company He
Thanks Those Who Made
the Trip Possible

Members of Company X, Fourth in
fantry, Alabama National Guard, COM
manded by Captain J. D. Carlisle, with
Company B, Second infantry, Alabama
National Guard, commanded by Captain
Carl Fl. Seals. who returned from Wash
ington Sunday morning, where they at
tended the inauguration, all say they
had the time of their lives.
Lieutenant Ravee Norris, in behalf Of
Company X, said yesterday: I'VE reached
Washington about p. m. Monday, and
were ouartered at the Bellevue hotel
while there, where we were certainly
shown every courtesy that we could ex-
pect, both collectively and individually.
IT think we were treated royalty. Each
member expressed himself as being very
grateful and thankful to those who ex-
tended a helping hand in giving them
this trip and should the occasion arise
for them to reciprocate to the confrtbu-
tors it will be their desire to givethem
the best service in their power. The ma
ioritv of our members said they never
had so pleasant trip.
"Company X in line of parade was i'm
mediately behind Governor O'Neal and
his staff, Company NJ, Second infantry
of Selma, second, and Company b, Sec
ond infantry, third. those three compa-
nies composing the Alabama delegation,
lead by Governor O'Neal and staff. Cap
tain i, D. Carlisle commanding Company
X. was placed in command OF the Ala
bama troops, and the Alabama delega-
tion certainly received their share of
cheering from the great crowds.
..The only thing that we have to regret
is that Captain Carlisle had to return
home without his company, being called
10 Gadsden to attend the funeral of his
sister, who died very suddenly while he
was away
II will also state for myself and the
other officers of Company X, that never
before have been anywhere with a COM
pany of soldiers who conducted them
selves better than did the members of
Company X. They made a reputation for
themselves and for Alabama and we feel
very proud of them.
1--WE were only on duty on Inaugural
tion day. after which each member was
free to go and do just as he pleased.
4xain, we, one and ALL wish to thank
and express our gratitude to those who
gave us this trip"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-03-12

MEMBERS OF BIRMINGHAM tenn
pyE LODGE, NO. 636, 4. II. AND A. NJ.
4RE SUMMONED TO MEET AT 0,:N
4. M. IN MASONIC TEMPLE, WEDNEs-
nay. MARCH 18TH, 1914. TO ATTEND
rINERAI OF BROTHER Il. II. COZ
LIxS. ALL MASTER MASONS COR
DAILY INVITED.
WALTER y. METCALFE.
WORSHIPF'UL MASTER.
" ALTER k. M'ADORY,
SECRETARYs
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-03-12
WHEN STREET is TORN
UP SIGN MUST SHOW WHO
Is DOING THE WORK

Upon the recommendation of the
city engineer the commission
passed resolution yesterday re-
quiring all persons, firms or corpor-
ations who disturb the streets to
hang out a large sign showing
who is responsible. That action
was taken by reason of the recent
complaint that arose over the con-
dition of the downtown streets.
The commissioners assumed the po-
sition that such sign would cen
ter in the minds of the people those
responsible for any torn up condi-
tions and would serve other good
purposes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-03-12

general appearance Of the
breaking out wa hlotches
Of raised rcd places covered
with crust-lfke ash scales
1t would calsse the most IN
tense itching and srnarHns !.
To shave caused bleeding
and burning.
II tried several different
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-03-12
INCORPORATION

s6000-The Payne Fire Proofng CONF
pany: Officers: Harry Watkins. presi-
dent; I. L. Hentritze, vice president; J.
f. Payne. general manager and treas
urer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-03-12
INTENSE ITCHING
AND SMART|NG
Breaking Out on Chin and Neck.
BIotches Covered with Crust-Iike
Fish Scales. Hair Came Out.
Cuticura Soap and Ointment
Cured Entirely in Two Weeks,

Bissell. Ala About ono year ago was
attacked with breaking ous on my chin
and neck something resembling tcsbcr. The
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-03-12
Eager to Make Success

The board Is very anxious to make a
success of working convcts en- the roads.
There are several reasons advanced for
this One is that many people outside of
jefferson believe that the change will not
be beneficial. Another is the knowledge
that il it Is successful iii jefferson. the
state convicts will be removed from the
mines. whereas il 1t should prove a fall
ure, the state convicts would continue
10 serve in the mines. For the members
of the legislature who have discussed
this question which is destined to be a
live wire in Alabama politics in the near
future. have declared that they would not
take action On a matter which means
millions to the state unless the innova-
ton. on a comparatively small scale in
Jefferson, is tried with success.
On account of the money involved, there
is developing strong opposition In Jeffer-
son county and in other sections of the
state to working convlcts on the road.
However. those who know the value of
good roads, and recognize the barbarism
involved in confining prisoners, convicted
on minor offenses, in places in which
death turks constantly, are equally as
determined, with the help of the board
Of revenue, acting in executive capacity,
that the innovation of working convicts
on the road, shall prove successful, and
never be abandoned.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-03-12
Rush to the Windows

As the tones Of the bag pipes floated
up to tho high school all the boys and
girls rushed to the windows to see what
was happening. They were pleasantly
surprised and not to say a little bewil-
dered when they found Harry Lauder
their visitor.
Mr. Lauder. accompanied by his hosts
entered the auditorium of the high school
while 1t was unoccupied.
MY. ye have nice theatre here" but
a bit wee" exclaimed the famous scotch
man.
And do we play here?" he further in
quired.
mo, Mr.. Lauder explained Mr.. Elk
UNI, ''this Is simply the high school 1t
is one of IS schools that we have here
Il see! l seel That is fine.' said Mi.
Lauder
In the twinkling of an eve the principal
of the high school pressed a button and
in rushed the lads and lassies
The onrush of hundreds OF students, or
derly silently and Systematically, was
greatly enjoyed by the visiting party, in
addition to Mr. Lauder, some of them
rever having witnessed the assembling
OF so many students.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-03-12
Tells Stories and Sings Songs

The visitor told the assembled stu
dents a story or two and then sang q
song. telling them goodbye. unac-
Ieoupanied by any instrument he
pitched into the song, which was a
rare treat to those present The roar
of applause caused him to tell another
story, about a bonny lad who was a.
wurking And he was given hard
boiled egg for his breakfast. He was
given a thin boiled egg for his dinner.
And at night the mither said she would
give him treat. 1t was a fried egg.
He went down in town that night and
started home wee bit on cen side.
He paused at butcher shop and final
ly bought a long string of sausage He
put them into his pouch. He wanted
them for breakfast next morning,
Which was Sunday, ana told the mither
to fix them
Il am afraid, Robbie" she said a
little later. THAT We Wilma enjoy your
breakfast.
And tell me why" inquired Robert.
"Weel, when ye skin them things
there is nit much left she said.
Mr. Lauder was then compelled to
make a few more remarks and remind
ed the students that II was GUS
tom in Scotland when one met friend
that they must part. He then sang
AUD Lang Syne.'
eTis big wurld," said Mr.. Lauder,
''and we may never meet again. So
be good and great for your country's
sake
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-03-12
Luncheon at Country Club

After leaving the High school Mr.
Lauder was escorted 10 the accom-
raniment OF the bag pipe players down
the principal streets TO the jefferson.
From that point he was carried to the