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The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-18
Mr.. EXUM ANNOUNCES HE
WILL NOT BE IN RACE FOR
COMMISSION PRESIDENCY

The problem in municipal politics as to
whether or not culpepper Exum. president
of the commission. would make an effort
to succeed himself is solved
Mr.. Exnm announced yesterday that he
would not be a candidate in the ensuing
campaign.
The president gives two reasons for hav-
ing reached his determination. The first is
that his physicians have forbidden him
again to endanger his health, and the sec
ond is the necessity that he give his per-
sonal business more attention than he
could Were he again to be elected to the
commission.
AT the present time there are two cam
didates for the presidency of the commits
sion, George b. Ward. former mayor and
Clement r. Wood. the yonug socialist. 1t
is the general impression that before the
conclusion of the week, John R. Hornady,
managing editor of the Ledger. will for
mally announce his candidacy. Unless
the indications are borne out in regard
to Mr.. Hornady Mr. Ward will be elected
without material opposition.
Exum's Formal Statement
Mr. Exum issued a very brief state
ment. 1t follows:
After long, careful and earnest con-
sideration, have determined not to enter
the race to succeed myself.
Il would have the people distinctly to
understand that l deeply appreciate the
honor they had done me. because it is a
great honor to be placed at the head of
the municipal government of Birming-
ham.
reaching this determination are two in
number.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-18
EXUM TO MOTOR IN
NEW ENGLAND
Will Be Accompanied by Erskine
Ramsay and Robert
Jemison, Jr.

President Culpepper Exum's vacation
plans include a lengthy automobile tour
through the New England states and his
car has already been shipped to Phila-
delphia, from where the automobile tour
will begin.
Mr.. Exum said yesterday that Erskine
Ramsay and Robert Jemison, Jr., would
accompany him. They will motor from
Philadelphia to Massachusetts, where
they will be Joined by Mrs. Exum and
Mrs. Jemson and the tour will continue
through the New England states. A large
part of the route, it is said. lies through
the Berkshire mountains, and unless some
thing happens to change the plans of tho
party they do not expect to get back to
Birmingham much before October /.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-18
LETTERS TO EDITOR
Booker I. Washington on Lynchings

Booker L. Washington on Lynchings
To the Editor of The Age Herald
At the end of the first three months
of the present year l called attention to
the fact that IA lynchings had taken place
Six months have now passed and 10 addi-
tional lynchings have occurred. For the
same period a year ago there were SO
lynchings, making reduction of II as
compared with last year. The smaller
number indicates a growing regard for
law and order.
In connection with two of these lynch
ings the conduct of the mob, according
to the newspaper reports, was exceeding
ly barbarous and inhuman. In one case
it is stated that the mob went so far as
to cut off the ears, fingers, toes and
lips of the individual in order to keep
them for souvenirs In still another case
il is stated that the mob dragged the vic
tim along the streets, beat the body with
a crowbar, then boiled the body in oil
then set fire to it, then strung the body
up to an electric light pole in the center
of the town in the glare of the electric
lights and shot over 1000 bullets into the
body. IT is further stated that 5000 per
sons, including many young white Wom
| en- witnessed these acts. 30 lar no per
son has been arrested.
The crimes for which individuals were
iynched since [ last called attention tC
this matter were as follows:
April 5, a negro at Mondak, Mont, fol
shooting officers attempting to arrest
him.
May 5. a negro at Appling, Ga, fol
firing pistol and creating disturbance
May r. a negro at Hogansville, Ga,
for killing a white man.
Date unknown, a negro at Issaqueana,
Miss, attempted murder
Date unknown. negro at Springfield,
Miss, muderous assault
Date unknown, negro at Hickory.
Miss, murderous assault.
June 4, a negro at Beaumont, Tex. ac-
cused with two others of attacking a
party of white men.
June 10, a negro at Anadarko, Okla,
for murder.
June, negro at Hot Springs, Ark. for
rape and murder.
June q. a negro at Americus, Ca, for
shooting an officer
Out of the So lynchings, in only one
case was the crime of rape charged
against the individual that was lynched.
BOOKER r. WASHINGTON.
Tuskegee. July 10, 1918
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-18
Camp Hardee Meets Tomorrow

Camp Hardee will hold its regular semi
monthly meeting tomorrow afternoon at 8
o'clock in the auditorium of the Chamber
of Commerce. A very interesting pro-
gramme has been prepared for this meet
ing. N. F. Thompson, who was one Of
General Forests escorts. will tell some
thing of that officer. He will also tell
of the battle of Selma, the last fought by
Forrest. Another feature of the pro-
gramme is the address of J. F. McLaugh-
lin, who will describe his recent trip to
Gettysburg.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-18
Sunday School Convention Held

Sylacauga, July 17.-(Special) 1.-THE Sun.
day school convention of the Coosa River
Baptist association met with the TaIla-
dega Springs Baptist church yesterday
A number of prominent workers were
present and made addresses in the diff
ferent phases of Sunday school work The
following officers were selected for tbs
ensuing year: President, Joseph w. BAT
son; vice president, r. H. Mccain; secre-
tary and treasurer. J. II. Hastin.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-18
ellis Badly Shocked

Frank Gillis, an underground electrician
in the employ of the Birmingham Rail-
way, Light and Power company, came in
contact with live wire and was severe
ly shocked yesterday morning about 1880
o'clock at Twentieth street in the vicinity
of Powell avenue. Shaw's ambulance re-
moved Gillis to the st. vincent's hospital,
where it is said he will recover.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-18
Social Workers Meet

The Social Workers association of Bir-
mingham met yesterday afternoon In the
library of the Chamber of Commerce and
after brief session paid a visit to the
free dispensary and the anti-tuberculosis
camp on Red mountain. They made a
close inspection of each place.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-18
Work on Library Board

Commissioner Weatherly was still work
ing yesterday on the naming OF library
board to take over and conduct the public
library, but stated that the list had not
yet been completed 1t is probable that il
this list can be completed the members
will be formally voted upon at the COM
mission meeting today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-18
Attracts Attention in Evansville

To the Editor of The e-Herald:
We have received the issue COM
memorating the silver jubilee of The
Age Herald and we cannot refrain from
complimenting you on its splendid
makeup
1t is a work of art and is in keep
ing with the spirit that charaeterizes
everything that is done in Birmingham.
The issue is on file in our library and
has attracted much attention.
We wish The Age Herald continued
success and hope it's growth Will keep
pace with that of the wonderful city
it has largely helped to develop. Yours
very truly, j. c. KELLER,
Secretary.
Evansville, Ind, July 15, 1913
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-18
Building Permit

The following building permit was is
sued Yesterday In the office of the build
ing inspector:
aoo-A. $. Smith. 11os Fourth avenue;
one-story frame residence.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-18
Incorporation

o,o00--Alabama Mortgage and Real
ty company; officers. NJ. J. billiard. pres
ident and treasurer; $. G. billiard. vice
president. and W. II. Conner, secretary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-18
RUSHES AT TER PET;
INJURED BY TRAIN
Wetumpka Horrified by Ac-
cident Which May Cost
Little Girls Life

Wetumpka, July 7.-(Special THE en-
tire community was Mortified last night
to learn that little Alice Freeman, only
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Mac Free
man of West Wetumpka, had been in
jured probably fatally by the fast train
at Elmore station.
The little child was at the station to
watch the train go by. and little pet
dog ran frolicking across the track Quick
as a flash Alice escaped from the cousin
who had her in charge and followed the
dog just as the train rushed in. So close
was she that the air current. blew her
with terrific force against the iron post,
on which was the mail crane.
The child's skull was fractured I'm
medately relatives rushed her to Mont
gomery to hospital, where an operation
was performed last night Mr.. and Mrs.
Mac Freeman and local physician mo-
tored to Montgomery to meet them and
the heartbroken parents are now at the
little ones bedside, but very little hope
is given them by doctors or nurses.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-18

finally the pimples began Itch
ing and burning and then
there came little raised places.
| suffered untold misery. I
scratched them until they
bled and / could not sleep at
night. / was ashamed of my
face and l could not bear to
touch 1t.
"I triad diffarept rernefiiaz
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-18
UNTOLD MISERY
WITH ECZEMA
On Face in Red PimpIes. Itched
and Burned. Scratched Until
BIed. Ashamed of Face. Cuti-
cura Soap and Ointment Cured.

Franklinton. La. =" About four years
ago my face broke out In little red pimpes.
At first tho eczema did not bother. but
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-18
FOR PIMPLES AND BLACKHEADS

The following Is n most effective and eco
romical treatment: Gently smear the af-
fected 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 innamma-
ton, irritation and elogging OF the pores.
Sold by druggists and dealers throughout
the world Liberal sample OF each mailed
free. with 32-p. Skin Book. Address post
card Cuticura Dept. #, Boston
ss-NIen who shave and shampoo with On
ticura soap will find 1t best for skin and scalp.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-18

without result until l tried Cuticura Soap
and Ointment and in six weeks they COM
pletely cured my face. That was nine
months ago and no sign has appeared
since (signed) Mrs. Leola Stennett.
Dec Ia 1912
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-18
HALEYVILLE STORES
ARE ROBBED AGAIN
BloodhOunds Are Used on Trail Which
Results in the Arrest of
Local Man

Haleyville, July 7.-(Special.)-A fresh
outbreak of store burglary developed yes
terday, when the stores of the Drake
Mercantile company, the postoffice and
the drug store OF the Foster Drug COM
pany were all found In more or less dis
order and the front windows smashed
The cash register in one store was
smashed and drawers thrown around,
some stamps taken from the postoffice
and drinks and cigars from thk drug store.
AS 1t Is only few weeks since two other
stores We're entered. the Drake Mercan-
tile company kept their doors closed and
roped off the entrance and telegraphed to
Lawrenceburg, Tenn, for bloodhounds,
which as soon as they arrived on the 3:2b
P. A. train took up trail which led to
the house of Isaac Title, who was ar
rdsted.
On Thursday evening the Haleyville
district conference of the M. E. church
South convenes at Eackleburg. The open
ing sermon will be preached by the Rev.
r. M. Archibold of Birmingham Quite
a number from Haleyville expect to at
tend.
A team of ball players from Florence
played the local team yesterday. defeating
Haleyville by a score of to s. This is
the first time Haleyville has been beaten
this year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-18
A Fighting
Cock

ri feel like a fighting cock"
is the expression of the man
with an active liver he
tackles his work with vim
he is successful-nine times
out of ten you will find he
takes
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-18

Mayor and Mrs F. w. Lul and chill
dren will leave in a few days for a motor
trip through Alabama, Georgia and North
Carolina, winding up at Wrightsvile
Beach,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-18
The Sure Way

To protect your valuables
and private papers-place
them in a safe deposit box in
our steel vaults.
The key and password you
always hold-no one but
yourself has access to your
private safe.
Once you turn the key
neither fire nor burglars can
get at the contents, and from
So to $50 yearly pays for this
protection and convenience.
Let us show you a private
safe to suit your require
ments today.
The First National Bank
| Capital and Surplus
| $3,000,000
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-18
TUFTS Pills

which have been used by a
million people with satisfac-
tory result. At your drug
gist's-sugar coated or plain.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-03-24
BISHOP WILSON AT OLD HOME.
breaches in; Winchester, Where his
Father Was Pastor.

Winchester, Va, March 24.-B'shop
Alpheus w. Wilson, senior bishop OF
the Methodist Episcopal Church,
South, Of Baltimore, preach
ed an Easter sermon yesterday morn
ing in Braddock Street church, of
which Rev. DR.. J. w. Duffcy is pas
tor:
The Bishop is the guest o. Mr.. and
Mrs. John W. Rice. Although ne was
quite fatigued upon his arrival here
a few nights ago, he has recovered
much of his strength. Bishop VII
sons youth was spent in Winchester
His father, the late Rev. Norval Will
son, having been twice. pastor here.
Bishop Wilson will re"iain here
until Tuesday, when he will go to
Staunton if his health permits, to at
tend the sessions of the Baltimore an
nuad Conference, which is to be pre-
sided over by Bishop John c.. Kilgo.
Bishop Collins Denny, of Richmond,
whose father, the late Col. William
R. Denny, was resident of this city,
is also expected to attend the meet
ing of the conference in Stanton.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-03-24
BURNETT DEATH.
CF,arrcd Body of Colored Man Found
in His Cabin.

Culpcper, Va, March 24.-The
charred body of Romeo Briggs, a col
ored man, who lived on the Alton
Road, was found in the ruins of his
house, which burned to the ground last
Wednesday night. "Uncle Romy," as
he was Familiarity called, had in his
early life been a slave, belonging tc
the well-known Georg family, of Gull
pepper, but, marrying a freed woman
had his own freedom bought for m:
wife. Since aihe death of his wife ht
had lived in his little cabin by The
road, resolutely refusing to have any
one live with him, but looked sitter by
his and daughter-in-law, a most re
spectacle couple who lived nearby
For years ''Uncle Ronly' h2d been ono
of the trusted servants Of the late
Colonel Slaughter Bradford, so we'll
known throughout Virginia.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-03-24
FATALLY SHOT.
Gloucester Youth Dies From Loss Of
Blood.

Norfolk, Va, March 24-William
Dudley, jr., Of Gloucester, died at St.
V.ncents. Hospital last night from 8
gun shot wound accidentally inflicted
Saturday, when he was duck hunting
After physicians there were unable tt
stop She flow of blood, the young mar
YVES brought to Norfolk in fast mo-
tor boat, arriving here about noon
tc..ay. He was put upon the operating
table, and the bleeding was stopped
b., the loss Of blood had been so great
he was unable to survive. He died 4,
Ii o'clock.
With his eight-ycar-old brother
Herbert, for a companion, young bud.
ley started out duck hunting. Aftci
padding across the river he got on
q, a blind on the marshes. AS h
pulled the gun towards him, muzzlc
first, the hammer canght in a piece o
ware on the boat, and the gun was dis.
Ct arged, the load of shot striking hin
in the right hip.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-03-24
FOUND HANGING TO TREE.
Circumstances Lead to Belief of
Murder.

Roanoke, Va, March 24.-Owing to
the. severe windstorm which swept
Bluefield and the vicinity few days
ago interrupting telephone and tele-
graph connection, the report of the
finding of an unidentified body hang
ing to tree five miles east of Blue
field early Friday morning, did not
reach here until Saturday.
On the dead mans person were
found letters from different parts OF
Virginia, several of which had been
received at Roanoke, indicating that
he had been in Roanoke several days
last week. He was well dressed, his
clothing having been made in London,
England. His name appears to be
William F. banks.
Wednesday he arrived in Bluefield
and rode in an automobile to the res
idence of Mr.. Brown, on the Prince
ton. Road, and told him that he had
formerly owned the "Hailstone Poul-
try Farm" at Boulevard, New Kent
County, on the Richmond, Fredericks-
burg and Potomac Roalroad, that he
had sold it few days ago for $1,000,
and that he was looking for a loca-
ton. He said that he distrusted banks
and that he was carrying with him
all he had. He brought in an automo-
mobile hack his sheet iron truck, a
small yalise and small tin box, and
spent part of the day with Mr.. Brown.
He took a great deal Of interest in
Mr.. Browns poultry and gave Brown
several poultry books. He seemed
to be we'll versed in poultry.
He said he was boilermaker by
trade and he wanted to buy a place
near town so he could work as boil
ermaker, and run the poultry place
too.
His body was found hanging to the
,;,,,b If an oak tree. His neck was
broken, but both of his feet touched
the ground, and there is no indication
of his having struggled any what
ever after the fall, and his fall was
less than two feet. There was llttie
to indicate that he had hanged HIM
self Not a cent was found on him,
and if it was true that he had the
money on him from the sale OF the
farm, it is plain that he was murder
ed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-03-24
PAYLOR'S PLEA REFUSED.
Taken to Jail Pending Removal To
: Penitentiary.

Danville, Va, March 24.-William
S. Paylor, formerly city treasurer,
convicted of embezzling $4,000 of the
States funds, was on Saturday TAX
en- into custody by the court sheriff
and placed in the city Jail to await
the arrival of the Richmond penlten-
tiary guard to take him and a number
of other convicted felons there to
serve his sentence of eighteen months
in the penitentiary.
Paylor's counsel made an effort to
obtain new stay of sentence, but ne
was overruled and the prisoner was
taken in charge.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-03-24
Virginian Dies in Spain.

Lynchburm, Va, March pa cable
gram received here announces thc
death on Saturday in Barcelona, Spain.
Of John T. Rapp, former resident OF
Lynchburg. who was building a power
house and electric plant there. He was
az years of age and leaves a wife,
three brotfers( L. p, c. S. and G. f.
Rapp) and one sister. (Mrs. T. H.
Coleman,) all of Lynchburg.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-03-24
King George Lying in State.

Salonika, March 24-For three
hours today the residents of Salonika,
in a steady procession, passed by the
bier of the murdered King George
to look at his body, lying in state in
the palace. Many of those who pass
ed the coffin wept unrestrainedly. In
the throng were Moslems and Greeks.
King Constantine today conferred
with officers of the armyg, giving in
structions for holding the captured
city while the body of the late king
is being escorted to Athens for the
funeral. King Constantine and Prince
Nicholas will accompany the body.
They plan to reach ATKINS on Thurs
day.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-03-24
Why SalveS Can't Cure Eczema

troubles but none that we can recon-
mend as highly as this for we know that
ODD. stops the itch ct once, We can
give you trial size bottle for rs cents
that will; be enough to prove It
OF course all other druggists have
ODD. Prescription-go to them IT you
can't come to us--but don't accept some
big profit substitute.
But II you come to. our store. we are
so certain Of what Odd. will do for you
that we offer you full size bottle on
this guarantee:-If you do not find that
It takes away the Itch AT ONCE. j.
costs you not cent,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-03-24
Accident TO Conductor.

Manassas, March 24.-Charlcs II
Dawson, freight conductor, had one
leg cut off and the Cher foot mashe,
at Nokesvillc, seven miles south O.
Manassas, Saturday afternoon. H
was taken to Emergency Hospital il
Washington. While hanging on the ca
.bCose of his train he came in contac'
W h baggage truck left temporarily
near the track and was thrown be-
meath his train.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-03-24

Since the old-fashioned theory OF cur
given up by scientists, many different
saiyes have been tried for skin diseases.
But it has been found that these salves
onIy clog the pores and cannot penetrate
to- the inner skin below the ePidermis
where the eczema germs are e,a d4og tine
probably explains the tremendous sue
cess of the well; known liquid eczema
renaedy. oil OF wineergreen. thylnol. gly-
cerine. ETC.. as compounded In Odd.
Me- have sold other remedies for skin
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-03-24

Our Delicious Deviled Crabs. Ram.
mel Cafe.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-03-24
Boys Witness Murder.

Three boys. the oldest II years, tod
the Belfast, Me-, police yesterday that
they witnessed the murder of their
mother by their father al their home
Thursday night They are the sons OF
Emery Danforth, coal dealer, who
IS missing. The body Of the woman,
who had been beaten to death, was
found in bedroom. The police think
Danforth drowned himself, but are
$, arching for him.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-03-24
Fire in Baltimore.

Baltimore, Nd, March 24.-The
rant of the Union Abattoir Compan,
a. the Union Stock Yards was de.
s..oyed by fire early this morning
with u loss Of 100000.
A dozen firSmen were caught under
falling walls, but all eascapcd serious
injury.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-03-24
SII AN BROS
King and Pitt St.
New " ash
Materials

We are showing all the newest and
latest wash materials. aIany new
weavcs to choose from st very little
prices.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-01-23
TOWNSVILLE VOTES
AGAINST PAVING ACT
CONSIDERED DRASTIC

BROWNSVILLE, GA, Jan 23.-The
feature of interest in the city election
here was the vote on the paving amend
ment. which failed to carry, owing 10 the
opposition e many citizens to one clause
which they considered too drastic This
was the clause recurring that payment
for paving he MADE by property owners
in 60 days ana in case Of failure to com
ply with This iaw, that the property be
levied on by the city ana sold
The municipal ticket elected follows:
Mayor Roscoe Luke; aldermen. Ards
McDougald, L. H. Jerger, b. D. Phillips,
r. j. Herring, NJ. 4. Elder, w. b. Ham
bleton. y Bennett and w. E Beverly;
city treasurer, J. ". II. Mitchell; clerk,
A. A. Riley; marshal, A. B. Milton; sex
ton, 7. !. Franklin; additional mebers of
school board, J. T. Culpeper, B. II. Wright
and W. h. Cochran.
- All of these officers are elected for two
years, as according to a recent ruling,
Thomasville will only hold city elections
every two years in future.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-01-23
JOHN PAUL JONES
TO FINAL RESTING
PLACE ON SUNDAY

ANNAPOLIS. MD, Jan. 23.-The
body of John Paul Jones, America's
first naval officer, will be removed sun
day from its temporary resting place in
Bancroft hall, naval academy, to the
crypt of the new chapel.
This is to be the great sea fighters
permanent resting place. it is hoped. as
the chapel and crypt were designed
especially for this purpose. Arrange
ments for the service were completed
today. They will be simple and digni-
fed. the only speaker being Chaplain
L. G. B. Pierce, of the United States
senate.
The bones of John Paul Jones were
located in France in 1905, after a six
years tireless search by General Hor-
ace Porter ambassador to France. They
We're brought here on he armorel
cruiser Brooklyn for interment.