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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-11-16
Question of Indigency Decided.

'1The matter was finally referred TO the
controller q the Treasury. who decided
that while the appropriation for tie sup
port If the Districts insane was limited
To the ludiSent class. vet the question WAS
really To be decided on the basis of the
contracturai relations existing between
the District az Columbia and the hos
pitat The controller held that every
patient committed on the order Of the
Commissioners was INDECENT. notwith-
standing their possession Of estates, the
moment the committee or the estate failed
TO pay the institution for services rem
dered
Governed By this decision. II was con
Guided that every person committed by
the Commissioners TO the hospital We're
to all intents and purposes INDECENT ana
the District thersGpon commenced pay
ing the charges FOR all persons irrespec-
tive of the question OF their indigeacy.
In those cases where estates could he
resorted TO reimbursement has been
sought either through voluntary pay
ments by the committees OF said estates
or by legal proceedings.
1.-THE facts We're reported 10 Congress
and resulted III the passage OF the above
provision OF law placing upon the Com
m.ssioners OF the District OF Columbia
the duty of making collections III these
cases.
The annual appropriations for sup
port of insane of the District Of Coz
lumba for the fiscal years 1912 and 1913.
respectively. amounted to $4,000 and
$3.50 GOO, per capita charge OF more
than 81 per head per population com
ing out OF the general fund for this
purpose. Every Year the board or
charities of the District of Columbia
has deported a considerable number or
patients. sending them back to the
state whence they come We're II not FOR
the activity in the deportation OF non
resident insane, the annual charge Tor
support OF insane would be practically
doubled.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-11-16
Property Accountability.

Under date of March -, 1915, the
Commissioners of the District of Column
bia issued the following order: That
the auditor. the superin tendent of the
water department and the purchasing
officer OF the District of Columbia are
hereby designated as a committee for
the purpose OF recommending a system
of property accountability records
The committee in its report 10 the
Commissioners, June 5. 1913, has EN-
phasized the truth that the proper ana
efficient caretaking OF the clty's prop
erty is of as much Importance IN the
economical and proper administration of
government business the accounting
for and care of the city's cash ana other
assets, and with this principle IN NINA
made the following recommendations
for the approval OF the Commissioners
Il That there be central bureau
or office to receive all records affect
ing accountability for property, Tor the
purpose of establishing the RESPONSE
bility for the custody OF such property
from the time il IS received until en-
pended.
- That all forms required for this
work inventories, invoices OF receipt
and expenditure or transfer Of property,
survey and condemnation OF property
be standardized and uniform.
20 That general inventory Of prop
erty in the custody of various offlciaiS
be made and transmitted 10 he central
accounting office, where such official
shall be charged with the articles and
alue thereof.
a That system Of invoices be
adopted 10 lie made with carbon copies,
for use as records in the several Of
fees charged and in the accounting Of
nee. one COPY Of such invoices to he
transmitted to the eentra! accounting
Office Immediately upon receipt of goods
III the officer to be charged, similar In
voices to he forwarded TO this office
lin the case OF transfers Of property
between different offices - departments.
cops c14argeable and accountable for
,roperts snail be relieved from such re-
sponsib.lity, drst, b. signed reports set
ing forth thu disposition 81 expendable
property: second, by report OF the board
Of survey, showing the dispos ton OF ar
tiel.s condemned broken or destroyed.
which property shall b. turned over to
the said board for disposition II accord
ance with Law.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-09

portion of the s2,0O0.00o bequest given
by the courts to the First Christian
Science church of Boston would be
awarded to the local church
1T is not probable and hardly pos
sible that the s2,000.O00 bequest will
be divided among the different Chris
tan Science churches" stated Mrs Il.
III. Foster. one of the founders of the
Birming CHAM church, yesterday "And
there now are so many churches that
the sum received by each would not
amount to very much, if the money was
divided
Cunningham Christian Scientists
have been very much interested in the
outcome of the case as. we wanted to
see justice done and were anxious that
the result should not show that any
mistake or misjudgment had been made
by our leader. None of the churches
were directly interested in the case,
however, except the Boston church,
which we call the mother church. The
$2,000,000 will go to this church and
its disposition will rest with the board
of directors. The money was left by
Mrs Eddy to further the advancement
of science and it will be for these di-
rectors to determine in what way that
shall be done. We here in Birming
ham rejoice because the settlement OF
the case clears the judgment of our
leader of all mistakes"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-09
ROGERS BROTHERS
PLACED ON TRIAL

Luverne, February S.--(SpeciaL) 1.-The
preliminary trial of Aubrey Rogers and
Omer Rogers, charged with murder in
the first degree, for killing their cousin,
William A. Rogers, was held in the court
house here yesterday and attracted a
large crowd from the county.
The trial was held before Justice j. N.
Pollard and was finished at 8 o'clock
last night. The state was represented by
Col. c. r. Bricken and Maj G.. s. Dickey.
Messrs. Powell and Hamilton and Frank
Bricken represented the defendants. More
than 100 witnesses were subpoenaed,
but only about 20 were examined. Both
defendants were remanded to jail without
bail.
The killing occurred about four weeks
ago at dance which was given at the
residence of j. j. Hamilton. who resides
about 10 miles west of this place. The
difficulty is alleged to have started about
money with which to pay the musicians.
All parties belong to prominent families
and the deceased was a Mason, Knight
of Pythias and a member of the Woodmen
of the World.
A theatre party of about 60 ladies and
gentlemen of Luverne will attend the
Grand theatre In Montgomery tonight.
They will go on a special train and will
leave Montgomery at 1850 tonight for the
return trip.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-09
FORMAL DECREE IN
WATERW0RKS
Judge Grubb Requires the
Water Company to Fur
nish $4,000 Bond

The formal decree of Judge William |.
Grubb of the federal court, restraining
the city from placing into effect the
weatherly ordinance was filed yesterday
afternoon.
The decree has been known for some
time and the work of yesterday was the
routine formality.
In addition to this action Judge Grubb
required the water company to execute
a bond of $4,000 TO protect water con-
sumers while the appeal is made. The
water company attorneys, headed by
Walker Percy, of Percy. Benners & Burr.
thought the bond requested by the city
of 100000 was excessive. Mr.. Percy said
the bond should be no more than $4,000.
The compromise sum was fixed by the
court by agreement. NJ. M. Ullman, as
sistant city attorney, contested the bond
proposition before Judge Grubb. While
he appeared in the federal court, City
Attorney Romaine Boyd was in the cir
cult court before Judge Crow, arranging
a time for the trial of the city case
against the company in that tribunal.
The time was fixed for March l, when ar
guments will be heard. 1t is expected
that the taking of testimony will be
somewhat further deferred.
The decree of Judge Grubb yesterday
provides that the city is restrained from
placing into effect the Weatherly ordl-
bnance. The decree holds that the water
company must refund whatever losses
that may be sustained by consumers. Ii
the decree is absolved a master in chan
Gerry will be appointed by the court to
handle the refund case.
In the federal case the city is contend
ing that the city has no contract with the
water company and has the power to reg
ulate rates as in the Weatherly ordi-
nance On the other hand the city in the
county courts takes the position that II
the city ever held a contract with the
water company that contract has been
violated by the company violating the
provisions of that contract.
The hearing at the federal court yester-
day was attended by President A. M
Lynn of the company, MIR. Percy Frank
Spurlock of Chattanooga, general coun-
sci, London & Fits, local COUNSEL Mr..
ITllman and others.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-09
nc ". 51th street, Now fofk Guy
No Desire for Whiskey

H +sAfter. ex htinsting every means known,
an vain, to rid myself of the awful curse
of alcoholism, went to James Sanatorum
and there obtained my cure and manhood
again. Though it has been quite while
since / took treatment. am still free. have
no appetite for whiskey, and no desire to
return TO it, | wish to say to every man
addicted TO the diabolical habit you had
better go to the James Sanatorium. The
buildings are commodious and well APP
pointed. The electric baths are in the
hands of experts, the medical staff is
equal to the best In the land, the superfn-
tending physician is the right man in the
right place, the cuisine is equal to any
first class hotel All the attendants and
employees are experienced and discharge
their duties faithfully; the treatment is Il
demonstrated success. l especially COM
mend the treatment to my old comrades
in arms who may have been tempted into
the habit of strong drink. Many of them re-
turning home to the desolation and sorrow
turned to the wine cup and have gradu-
nllv grown into the habit. II such is your
case let me assure you you are not too
old to go to the Sanatorium and you will
receive every mark of respect and an ef-
fecf,ial cure Don't fear abrupt treat
ment, you will be furnished liquor as long
as you desire ii, physicians are on duty
day and night to attend your every want.
] am so grateful and appreeiative of my
cure that I want every one to share the
same blessing. hence / write this letter as
a testimonial. w. V. STRICKLAND.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-09

neath all. with ripping waves on which
ays Of sun light glimmer, flows The
stream OF Time
There are others which the proud wife
hows to visitors. For Bales In addi-
eion to being an excellent workmen, is
most prolific painter of dreams and IDEAS
He has never endeavored to sell his paint
ipgs. But they have served the excellent
purpose of illustrating points he made
IN his Lectures. And this suggests another
phase of the character of the man.
1t has been said that he is a Seventh
Day Adventist. He is not only be-
liever In the faith, not only one who
practices what he believes, but one who
has shown his willingness to abandon a
lucrative profession, and go out single
handed and with no hope of reward suf-
ficient to keep away the grim wolf Of
hunger, to impress upon others the error
of laboring on the 'holy Saturday.
He returned to Birmingham January l..
He had been in Cool Springs. hamlet
only six miles from the effete metropolis
of Dothan. There he had labored In the
vineyard with small congregation, and.
having gathered number together, sent
them broadcast to tell the faith.
And then his voice failed. He did not
return to Cruise & Coleman because he
could make in their service as much In a
day as he could in a week preaching the
gospel In Cool Springs. He returned be-
cause he could no longer tell the people
of that village which, in type, at least.
presents the appearance of an attractive
and delightful summer resort, of what
ne believes-the necessity of stopping all
labor on Saturday, and giving all hearts
into the keeping of the God. 1t was his
throat and his voice which failed, not the
stout heart of John Bales.
We found Bales painting a carriage.
He greeted us kindly and frankly told
of what he had done and was doing. He
was not at all suspicious He did not re-
sent an intrusion upon his inalienable
right to do as he pleased without the
molestation of those who came prompted
by inane curiosity. On the other hand,
he seemed to welcome the strangers and
gave them credit for remarkable honesty.
For he sent them pell nell to his resi-
the reporters were to be shown his paint
ings, and given, for the moment, the
photograph of the painter He felt reas-
onably sure that the paintings would not
be damaged, and that the photographs,
unsoiled would be returned
His employees are we'll pleased with
Bales #
1t is said that although he does "knoclS
OFF, on Saturday, on Sunday, If the need
Is urgent, he can turn out more work
than all of his fellows working together
and in cheerful spirit, completed on the
day before.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-09
ADJUSTMENTS
Aborn Grand Opera Compan,

The Aborn English Grand Opera COM
pany completed a successful engagement
in Birmingham with a performance last
night at the Jefferson theatre of Offen-
bach's, '"rhe Tales OF Hoffman" The
matinee offering was Lucia Di Lammer-
moor" In the afternoon Miss Edith
Helena, one of the most prominent OF the
Aborn stars. sang the role of Lucy AS
ton, while Eugene Battain was the Lord
of Ravenswood, Harry Luckstone was
Sir Henry Ashton, Arthur Green Sir
Arthur Bucklaw; George Shields, Bide-
the-Bent: Ernest Lambert, Norman, a fol-
lower of Sir Henry, and Hattie Belle Ladd
was Alice.
At the night performance of 1.-THE Tales
of Hoffman" the cast included Leonid
Samoloff, a fine tenor, as Hoffman, a
young poet; Jayne Herbert as Nicklausse,
his friend; Jack O'Niel as Luther, an inn
keeper; Hattie Belle Ladd as Nathaniel,
a student; Arthur Green as Herman. a
student; Ivy Scott as Antonia, in love
with Hoffman; George Shields as Crespel.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-09
WELL KNOWN ALABAMIANS
IN BIRMINGHAM. YESTERDAY

the members of both delegations are
well known in Birmingham.
There were number of other promi-
nent Alabamians visiting Birmingham
yesterday. Probate Judge j. B. Lyons
of Lee county, was here on business. He
spoke highly Of his section of the state,
but did not go deep into the discussion of
politics. ]. j. Willett, the well known
attorney of Anniston. was another visitor.
He stated that he was in Birmingham
on legal business. He displayed an in
terest in the current political gossip, but
remained on the surface in his con-
versation.
w. q. Skeggs and David c., Almon, we'll
known residents of Decatur, were regis
tered at the Morris. W. Asa Gibson, the
big man" of Littleton. was another VS.
itor. He Is the representative of the
Pratt Consolidated Coal company. and
superintends the state convictsl working
at Banner mine.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-09
Quick
Home Cure
For Piles
Trial Package Absolutely Free-Wnh
You spend n Postcard for Its


If you are sufferer from piles. In
stant relief is yours for the asking and
a speedy, permanent cure viii fol-
low.
The Pyramid Drug Co.. All Pyramid
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Free in a plain wrapper, a trial pack
age of pyramid Pile Remedy. the won
derful sure and certain cure for the
tortures of this dread disease. Thous-
ands have already taken advantage of
this offer thousands know for the
first time in years what 1t is to be
free from the palms. the itching, the
awful agony of piles.
Pyramid Pile Rmedy relieves the pain
and itching Immediately. The inflam-
nation goes down, the swelling Is re-
duced and soon the disease is gone
absolutely.
No matter how desperate you think
your case is. write in today for the
free trial treatment. Then. when you
have Used 1t in the privacy OF your
own nome and found out for yourself
how efficacious 1t is you can get the
full size package at any drug store for
so cents. Every day you suffer after
reading this notice you suffer needless
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mail today
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-09
HOW A BIRMINGHAM CARRIAGE
PAINTER PUTS HIS DREAMS ON
CANVAS AND SO LOVES HIS
RELIGION THAT HE WILL NOT
WORK ON SATURDAY
by HUGH w. ROBERTS

%s. you OF ss';,@''ss s.ss. .ss-s is'' 8:
you by unnoted, you would
be careful to raise your hat to every
person you encountered. For the stran-
ger within your gates might be an
angel and the stranger upon the high
way, il not a winged messenger from
the enclosure of the pearly portals. a
General Washington or, at least, an
Alexander Dowie.
The man who bears a fardel might
contain in his bosom the celestial
spark, which, were 1t properly nur-
tured, might establish. in the future. a
new and novel niche in the hall of
fame. The man who drives a dray
might, under other conditions. have
sung with Patti, or might have put
upon insipid canvas the guileless
countenance of the gentle Mona Lisa
The plowman, were there need, nigh.
lead an army victorious against es.
tablished monarchy. Unsung songs
might be dying in the soul of the hoe
carriers. And the urchin who sells
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-09


her father Morton Adkins as Dr. Miracle,
Antonia's evil genius, and others.
During the engagement ended last night
at the Jefferson theatre the Aborn COM
pany presented 'Lohengrin," Lucia Di
Lammermoor' and 'sThe Tales of Hoff-
man." Each of these operas was sung
in way that reflected credit on the
various members of the company. The
principals are for the most part vocalists
of experience who have good voices and
are well equipped for grand opera work.
Music lovers found much to praise and
little to criticise adversely.
The Aborn company is always sure of
a cordial welcome to Birmingham, as
its visits in the past have been the source
of much pleasure. 1t is seldom that Bir-
mingham theatregoers have an oppor-
tunity to hear grand opera in a local
playhouse and the Aborn forces seem
to fill a long felt want.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-09
Cured of Drug Habit

previous to going TO your sanatorium
Z had unfortunately fallen into the hands
Of these Cure While You Wait concerns
ts day cures), and had suffered the tor
lures of the damned as a result. l was
not only left a drug habitue. but a phys
teal wreck. When 1 entered for treat
1nent | only weighed 152 pounds, today
weigh 1856 pounds, my nerves are as steady
as "a die, sleep like child and enjoy
good appetite. Your medicinal treatment
in connection with the electrical treat
inent massage. vapor and other baths
gave me relief not only from my drug ad-
siction but entire relief from the stom-
ach trouble and rheumatism, which had
made my life miserable.
81 was not only fayorably impressed
with your treatment for drug addictions,
but with your treatment for Alcoholism
and Cigarette Habit. When | heard that
n brother had been taken to Cincinnati
and put in a Sanatorium where he re-
,nained six weeks without relief, l noti-
fled my family of the advisability OF
taking him TO your Sanatorium. His
trouble is whiskey and a general rundown
physical condition. 4 will be in Memphis
with him and you can then see for your
see my improved condition
r. w MOORE.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-09
Won't Abolish Service

Anniston, February s.-(Special-)- 1.-The
night service at the First Methodist
church will not be abolished at the First
Methodist church as proposed. Fl. b.
Rudisill, II. o. Davidson, e. p. Cooper
and Il. L. Field have been elected dele-
gates to the district conference at Lin
coin, e. L. Field, w. p. Acker, j. ID. Bar
lowe and l.. p. Wilson being named as
alternates.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-09

Gadsden and Talladega were repre-
sented yesterday in the roll call of guests.
Each of the cities had a large delega-
ton sent for the purpose of making their
homes renowned as a result of their
prowess on the hot sands of Zamora
temple.
The Gadsden delegation, headed by ex-
Mayor w. G. Bellinger and Probate Judge
l.. l.. Herzberg, numbered the following
Rex Lefevre, ]. L. Echols. W. F. Den
man. James S. Morange, Isadore ZeMur-
ray c. S. Ward, and DR.. II. L. Ison
The Talladega delegation was headed by
Probate Judge ]. E. Camp, and numbered
the following: w. G. McCarge, Dewitt
McCarge. w. L. Northern. r. D. Spear
man and e. D. Ray.
Both delegations were at the Florence,
and made that hosiery resound with
their revelry. During yesterday, they en-
tertained many of their local friends, for
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-09
Calhoun Jail Inspected

Admission, February s.--(Special)-
J. p. Leverside, agent for the Pauley
Jail company. arrived in Admission Fri
day in company with a party from Jas
per to inspect the Calhoun county jail,
now nearing completion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-09
GRAT|F|ED BY END
OF EDDY WILL CASE
Local Church Will Not
Share in Legacy of
Mrs. Eddy

The amicable adjustment of the Mary
Baker Eddy will case in which some
s2,000.000 was involved, as announced
in the telegraph dispatches of The
Age Herald yesterday morning, was
very gratifying to the members of the
Birmingham Christian Science church,
but it was stated yesterday that no
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-09
Patients Testimonials

Having received their freedom fror1
Morphine, WhislSey and Tobacco, they
are loud in their praise of the James
frea tnnent Read their testimonlals:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-09

To reach sanatoriunl take Poplar ave-
hue cars to corner Poplar and Alabama
avenues or Main street cars from Union
St.4sa,, and tt.ansfer IN Poplar
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-09
James Home Remedies

Furnished al Following prices:
Whiskey, wine or beer ............... S25. 90
Tobacco, cigarettes or snuff. ........... 10. 90
Nervousness and insomnia ............ 500
For further information and booklet
containing testimonials. address Chas. Il.
James Sanatorium. e92 Alabama avenue.
Memphis. Tenn. Correspondence conhden-
tial.--Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-09
Cured of Tobacco Habit

II took your home treatment for to-
bacco in November. 1901 and it cured me.
am now in perfect health. Up to the
time I quit. using tobacco | suffered all
the time with indigestion. Since I took
YOUR cure / have been feeling fine and
have not wanted tobacco since. ! have
gained % pounds since | quit the use OF
tobacco ''W. p. NJ MKINSTRY,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-09
day school room at p. m. Rev. Henry
M. Stevenson, pastor.

ST. Andrews Episcopal church, zoos Elev-
enth avenue south. The following is the
order of services for today: Holy COM
nunion at 7:30 a. m. Morning prayer and
sermon at II a. m. Evening prayer and
sermon at 7:30 p. m. These services will
be conducted by the Rev. Willis G. Clark,
rector.
Highland Methodist Church-Services
and preaching this morning at II o'clock
and this evening at 7:45 o'clock. conduct
ed by the pastor, the Rev. e. C. McVoy.
The topic for the morning sermon is
Save the Man." and that of the evening,
''Who Wins" Sunday school at $50 a. IN.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-09

Second Presbyterian Church-Services
and preaching this morning at II O'Clock
and this evening at 7:45 o'clock, conducted
by the pastor, the Rev. U. d. Mooney.
The sermon at the II o'clock services will
be the farewell sermon of the pastor, who
has resigned to take up another pastorate
In New Orleans. There will be no sermon
at the evening services, which will re-
solve itself into a farewell meeting for
the departing pastor. Sunday school at
$50 a. m.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-09
JAMES SANATORIUM
692 ALABAMA AVE.
A Ppiyate sanatorium for the Treat
menf of Drug Addictions, Alcohol
ism. Nervous Diseases, Tobacco and
Cigarettes.

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-09

Christ English Lutheran Church-Ser-
vices and preaching this morning at Ii
o'clock and this evening at 7:30 o'clock,
conducted by the pastor, the Rev. E. II.
Copenhaver. The subject of the morning
sermon will be Temptation and How to
Meet it" The services take place in Fra
ternal Hall, Third avenue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-09

Church of the Advent-The following is
the order of services for today: Holy
communion at 7:9o a. m. Sunday school
at $50 a. m. Morning prayer and sermon
at II a. m. Evening prayer and sermon,
7:30 p. m. These services will be conduct
ed by the rector, the Rev. Middleton 5.
Barnwell.