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The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-23
HEFL|N DECLINES TO
MEET MRS. HUNDLEY
Will Not Debate Suffrage
Question With Woman,
Says Congressman

Washington, July 22.-tSpeclal.) )-Repre-
sentative Heflin today said that he would
not accept Mrs. Hundley's invitation to
speak at Birmingham. on the question
of woman suffrage. In discussing the
invitation of Mrs. Hundley. Mr.. Heflln
said: Yes, I received an invitation from
Mrs. Hundley to speak on woman suf-
frage at Birmingham. and she stated that
some member of the woman's suffrage
association would reply 10 me. 1 have
been invited by others in Birmingham
to speak there on this subject and I hope
to do so some time during the next two
or three months. and II the Woma n $
Suffrage association of Birmingham will
induce any member of Congress from
Alabama, who happens TO believe in wom-
ans suffrage to meet me in joint de-
bate, I shall be very glad, indeed. to
meet and discuss with him this sub
ject. Under all the circumstances, I most
respectfully decline the invitation extend
ed to me by Mrs Hundley."
Senator Simmons and Representative
Webb of North Carolina today represent
ing the confederate veterans OF that state
notified Mr.. Helm that he was invited
TO address the annual meeting of the
confederate veterans of North Carolina
at Stanley July 81 Mr.. HeAin has ac-
cepted the invitation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-23
b. A. C. CAMPAIGN
ENTERING LAST LAP

The membership campaign of the Bir-
mingham Athletic club. which was in
augurated in the earlier part OF this
month is entering upon the last lap. So
far 50 new members have been corraled
in by patriotic club members an average
Of three heads per day. Tn the first
week of 100 new members campaign,
the daily average was five, but this grad
ually decreased. Only 10 days are left
in which TO secure the remaining 40 men,
ners needed to complete the 100.
Ed l.. Anderson. chairman of the men,
nership committee states that he is well
pleased with the support that is being
accorded his committee by the club mem
bers, but he also urges them to exert
a greater effort to get these needed by
August j.
AS reward to those who have aided
IN the campaign and as a welcome to the
new members, the b. A. c. will give an
all day outing, during the early part OF
August at some lake near Birmingham
Among the things which will be arranged
Tor the enjoyment of those participating
IN the outing will be dancing, fishing
beating and other sports
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-23
BALDWIN WORKING
ON FAIR EXHIBITS
Members of Agricultural Society.
Following Election of Officers,
Discuss Fair Plans

Bay Minette, July Especially
The members of the Baldwin, County
Agricultural society held a meeting al
the courthouse Monday afternoon al
which time the officers for the coming
year were elected as follows: Presi-
dent, C. e. Aylin; vice president, E.
Edmundson; secretary L. T. Rhodes,
and treasurer. F. c. Hail. The direc-
tors are E. Edmundson. Jay p. Nix, C.
E. Aylin. L. T. Rhodes and James b.
Mccall.
The officers of the fair association
reported on the outcome of the exhibit
of last year which was gotten up by
the society and entered in the Mont
gomery, Birmingham and Pensacola
fairs and their statement showed a
number of good prizes won, and tina.
the Montgomery prize had not as yet
been paid 1t is the plan of the Of
fcers to go ahead with the exhibit
this year, beginning at once to secure
products and to have one that will be
able to compete with the best coun-
ties and which will eclipse that of any
previous year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-23
BOMB EXPLOSION
WRECKS SILK MILL
Giant Explosion-No Arrests
Yet Made

Paterson, n. J., July 22.-The explo-
sion of a bomb partly wrecked the
Helvetia silk mills early today the
resulting excitement bringing hun
dreds of workers who have recently
been on strike from their beds to the
streets.
Great damage was done to the ma
chinery and other fittings of the fac
tory, many windowpanes were broken
and a wall crushed in.
The police began at once to conduct
a rigid examination but no geograph-
ical propinquity arrests had been made
early. The Heivetia mills constitute
one of the largest plants among tho
several affected by the past -four
months strike of the Paterson silk
workers.
Several thousand of the strikers have
recently been returning to their work
without having won their demands
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-23
Local Data
Weather Conditions

Birmingham, July 22.-O P. M)-Ths
weather has been fair over western por-
tions of the cotton belt since Monday
night, and showery along the Texas
coast and over the central and eastern
gulf states. Fair weather prevailed
throughout the interior of the country,
east of the Mississippi river. and over
the southern half of the plains states
A general rain area embraces the north
ern border states west of the lakes, the
Missouri valley. the greater portion of
the Rocky mountain division and the
southern Pacific slope.
There has been a general rise in tenn
peratures over the southern half of tn
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-23
TRADE IN SOUTHERN
CHINA PARALYZED
Proclamation of independence of
kwang Tung Causes Great
Anxiety

Canton, China, July 92.-Trade through
out southern China has been paralyzed
by the proclamation of the independence
of the province of Kwang Tung.
The incident has created feeling of
great anxiety here. Stores have been
closed and many of the merchants have
telegraphed to shippers not TO eonsign
goods here for the present.
A great number of people have fled the
city in junks and others have gone north
on foot. Thousands of others have focked
into the Portuguese colony of Macao and
into Hong Kong
Among the latter are many officials who
have retired from their posts carrying
with them millions of dollars in silver
and paper money.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-23
ADMISSION SHOCKED


Admission. July 22.-tSpecial )--Anniston-
fans received their first shock Tuesday
morning from a slit skirt of the bona
flde Blossom Browning variety. when q
young woman from out of town appeared
on Noble street, the principal business
thoroughfare, attired in one Of the ultra
garments sans the old-fashioned petit
coat
Mayor ]. L. Wikle was out of the city
having gone to Birmingham on business
and Chief Of Police Shiretzki. who die
not see the young woman in question
stated that he could not say whether
or not he would follow the example oi
the Richmond authorities, Recorder J. F
Green also remaining non-committal
Chief Shiretzki said. however, that ht
does not believe the slit skirt will bt
the cause of much trouble In Admission.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-23
NEW SERVICE FROM
MOBILE TO MEMPHIS
M. & O., Beginning August
/, Will Operate Through
Freight Via Corinth

Mobile, July -(SpeciaL)-The Mobile
and Ohio railroad announces today that
beginning August / the company will OPP
crate through freight trains from Mobile
to Memphis and return. The Mobile and
Ohio will use the tracks of the South
ern railway from Corinth, Miss, to Mem
phis. Larger cotton receipts are assured
for Mobile as a result of this arrange
ment, according to Mobile and Ohio Of
ficials.
1t is believed that a large part of the
Memphis cotton, which now is exported
via Savannah. will come through Mobile,
which is a shorter haul to the sea. 1t
was estimated at the Chamber of Com
merce today, that the line should bring
250,O00 to 100000 bales more cotton to
this city
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-23
BeSSener News

Bessemer, July 22.-(Specia1) )-The Boys
of Woodcraft met last night in the Odd
Fellows hall, where they held band
practice A band is being formed by
the members of the lodge, while most of
the members OF the old. Bessemer band
are members of the Boys of Woodcraft.
The Birmingham alumni chapter of the
Delta Tau Delta college fraternity gave
a smoker at the University club recently.
DIR. Joseph S. Winters of Bessemer was
elected delegate to the 'karnea." or ma
tional chapter, which meets in Indian
apolis on August 2s, 20 and 3o The smoker
was attended by about 80 members of
the fraternity, representing a number OF
the best known colleges and universi-
ties in the country, and the evening was
spent in singing college songs. telling col
lege jokes, getting acquainted with each
other and enjoying feast such as old
timers know how to enjoy and appre-
ciate.
George Ross president of the city coun-
ell, is acting mayor during the absence
of Mayor George r. Rutledge, who Is
enjoying his vacation with party OF
fishermen on the gulf
C. NJ. Rowe, who has held position
with the Fulton Druy company for sew
eral months, has resigned to accept one
with Il firm in Chicago. He will leave
Wednesday.
Mr.. Herbert Milton entertained few
friends at West Lake last night in COM
pliment to Miss Haralson of Arkansas,
Miss Stella Sanguinetti of Montgomery
and Miss Belle Jones of Gadsden. Others
in the party were Misses Ruby Rags
dale and Elise Robinson; Messrs. How
ard McEniry. Bill Price, Fletcher Sturdi-
want Henry Adams, Sam Huey, DR.. M.
c. Ragsdale and Herbert Milton. The
chaperones for the occasion were Mrs.
Shehee of Ensley and Mrs. Ernest Milton.
tempting lunch was served after which
boating was enjoyed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-23
HENDERSON WILL
REPLY TO Conner
Declares He Is Not Worried
Over Attack Made
Upon Him

Montgomery, July 22.-(SpeciaD-
Henderson, president of the state rail-
road commission and candidate for gov
ernor, declares that he is not the least
bit worried as the result of the attack
of former Governor B. b. Conner charg-
ing him with being a railroad candidate.
Mr.. Henderson was in Montgomery the
greater part of today, leaving on the
night train for Selma, from which city
he will tomorrow go to Uniontown to
attend the annual farmers institute and
barbecue to be given by the directors
of the Canebrake Experiment station.
When shown the interview of Mr..
Conner, charging him with serving the
railroads. and with being engaged In
trying to cut down the tax rate of rail-
roads," Mr.. Henderson merely smiled
sgnifying that at the proper time he
will answer Mr.. Comer's attack, and
that he will then have something i'm
portant to say.
Mr.. Henderson declared that he will
answer Mr.. Conner, but not until after
the former governor mas made his Alfalfa
speech, in which Mr.. Conner has intimated
that he will sting his opponent for
gubernatorial honors.
Il wish to hear what else Mr., Conner
has to say before replying to his attack"
said Mr.. Henderson. in answer to The
Age-Herald's correspondents request for
an interview. Mr.. Conner, according to
press reports, has intimated that he will
sting me in his Alfalfa grafton, and
wish to hear what he has to say In that
speech before preparing my answer"
ha nra af hn ctot nail
mission declared that he did not feel any
uneaslness or worry whatever as the re-
suit of Mr.. Comers attack. and prom
ised some information Of a sensational
nature when he does take up the former
governors gauntlet.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-23
WOMAN KILLED BY
LIGHTNING IN PIKE
Bolt Strikes House, Causing
Fatal Injuries to Mrs.
Croskey

Troy July 22.-(Special.)-Dur
the electric, wind and rainstorln on
Saturday afternoon. lightning struck
the residence of David Croskey at
Messy Grove. and so badly injured Mrs.
croskey that she died this morning.
The lightning passed down the chin
ney and through the fireplace, striking
Mrs. croskey, who was sitting nearby.
The clock which was sitting on the
mantle was torn completely up, some
parts of it not being found
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-23
LOOK OVER DECATUR
FIRE DEPARTMENT
Columbia, Tenn, Citizens Come to Get
Points for Their Own Fire
Fighting Apparatus

Decatur, July 22.-(Special.)- YESTERDAY
a party of men from Columbia, Tenn,
came to Decatur for the purpose of in
specting the Decatur fire department, one
of the best In this section of the coun-
try.
The party was made up of Mai. ]. NJ.
Dedman City Attorney Bertram Dedman,
Fire Chief Eugene Ritter. City Engineer
Connor Akin, w. o. Cherry and Porter
Erwin.
They were well pleased with the fire
fighting equipment of the Decatur fire
department and were especially pleased
with the immense automobile fire truck.
They thought Decatur had a model fire
department and expect to pattern their
department after 1t.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-23

plains states, the central, Mississippi val
ley and the Ohio basin. Relatively cool
weather prevails In the gulf states and
over the northern sections of the coun-
try.
An area of low barometer overlies the
western half of the great central basin,
which has caused the increase in temper
atures in that section. This disturbance
should travel eastward during the next
"a hours and should be attended by high
er temperatures. Its influence over the
southern sections should be slight, how
ever, for the next "a hours, and moderate
weather is expected to prevail over the
cotton belt east of the Mississippi Wednes-
day.
In this section cloudy and unsettled
weather seems probable for the next sc
hours.
Summary of observations made at
United States Weather Bureau stations.
July %, 1913:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-23
OLD GASOLINE is
USED FOR AUTO

Anniston. July Special REV.
Charles X. Weller, rector of the
Church of st. Michael and All Angels
in this city, is running his automo-
bile with gasoline that is over 20 years
old. and he says it is giving good sery-
ice.
The gasoline was bought by John
W. Noble, one of the founders of An
niston. before the city had gas or
electric lights. 1t was put in a cop
per tank and used for lighting pur-
poses at the Noble home. corner Nine
teenth and Wilmer. Recently Mr.. Noble
sold the tank and when he looked in
side it was found to be full of gaso-
line
DR.. Weller has made two orders
from Mir. Noble and says he will con-
tinue to run his car with the Noble
fluid.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-23
CITIZENS WILL
IMPROVE PARK
Behren's Park Will Be
Made 'the Best i'm
Birmingham

For the purpose of equipping and
maintaining Behrens park, the citizens
residing in the immediate neighbor-
hood have formed the Behrens Park
Fairgrounds association. At meeting
held recently the following officers
were elected: DR.. Willis G. Clark.
president; c. II. Miles, vice president:
F. S. Chisolm, secretary-treasurer and
w. l.. Howard, r. r. Darden, Harry
Miles, Fl. f. Latimer. Maury Nicholson,
DR.. Willis G. Clark and +. 8. Chisolm,
board of governors
The association intends to make a
number of radical changes and i'm
provements at the park in the near flu
ture, with view of making Behrens
park the best in Greater Birmingham
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-23
Talks Scientific Farming

Aniston. July 22.-(SpeciaL)-J. Roll
and Turner. the Admission man who
has risen rapidly as scientific farmer,
now industrial agent for the Southern
railway, with headquarters at Merid-
Mr.. Turner says that since the gov
ernment. the Farmers union and the
railroads Joined hands to promote d.
versification and scientific methods o!
cultivation progress is being made
along all lines of agriculture and he
predicts great future for the farm
ers of the south.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-23
Peculiar Procedure

Decatur. July 22.-(Special.) Leo
Carter. who was arrested a few days
ago, charged with the violation of the
state prohibition laws and placed UNI
der $1,000 bond. was yesterday
served with an injunction restraining
him from selling whisky. This is the
most peculiar procedure ever taken
here in connection with the enforce
ment OF the state prohibition laws.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-23
Ambulance for Employees

Mountain Creek, July 22.-(SpeciaL)
The managers of the great dam con-
struction on Coosa river among other
conveniences and Improvements in
tended for health, comfort and benefit
of the 1000 men employed on the work,
have recently introduced the service
and use of an ambulance to be used
In conveying patients to railroad sta
tions when necessary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-23
Held for Ransom

Tucson, Ariz, July 22.-Thomas Hind,
assistant general superintendent of the
southern Pacific of Mexico. apparently
is held for ransom by the Mexican fed
erals at Guaymas. according to a code
message received here today 1t was un-
officially stated the railroad officials had
asked the state department at washing
ton 10 demand Kinds release, and had
requested Secretary of the Navy Daniels.
now in California, to give suitable instruc-
tons to Rear Admiral Cowles of the
Pacific feet.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-23
NEW USE is FOUND
FOR STEAM ROLLER

Admission, July 22.--( (Special)-The friends
of W. E. Parker. city street overseer and
former deputy sheriff, now considered as
a probable candidate for sheriff, are urg-
ing him to boost his political game after
the fashion of German road builder,
who has hit upon the scheme of pressing
his trousers with the steam roller used
on the city streets.
Mr. Parker, it is urged. might lose the
support OF the pressing club men by this
act. but 1t is said that he could make
himself exceedingly popular with the rank
get them to lay their trousers along the
paved street and run the steam roller
over them as he goes back to the city's
stables after a DAYS work.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-23
ACCEPTS CALL TO
SOUTH CAROLINA

Montgomery. July 22.-(specialD The
Rev w. |. Sinnott, formerly pastor of
the Presbyterian church at Centreville,
passed through Montgomery today on his
way to Salters Depot, in South Carolina,
where he has accepted a call to Pres
byterian church at that place. Mr.. Sim
mott is one of the best known Presby-
terian ministers in Alabama having
served for % years as an officer of
both the South Alabama synod and the
North Alabama presbytery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-23
NO MORE SPEAKING
IN CAPITOL PARK

In regard to making Capitol park
a rendezvous for politicians the city.
according to Judge A. o. Lane. will be
impartial. Therefore. Clement r. Wood
will not be allowed to repeat his per-
formance of speaking Monday evenings
during the hour of the band concert.
Some time ago." stated Judge Lane,
II refused Captain Hobson permission
to speak in Capitol park, and must in
sist that Mr.. Wood abandon his prac-
tioe OF Speaking from the Golfederate
monument on Monday evenings.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-23
NEW BUDGET PLAN
is INTRODUCED

washington, July "a new budge'
system plan was embraced in two reso-
lutions introduced in the House today
by Representative Hardwick of Georgia
designed to overcome the objections which
resulted in the rejection of the scheme
presented to the democratic caucus re-
Gently by Majority Leader Underwood.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-23
Weather Forecast

Washington, July 22.-Forecast for Ala
bama: Local thunder showers wednes-
day and probably Thursday.
For Tennessee: Fair Wednesday;
Thursday showers.
For Georgia: Local thunder shower,
Wednesday and probably Thursday.
For Mississippi: Local thunder shower.
Wednesday and Thursday, except gener.
ally fair in north portion
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-23
TRAFFIC LAWS ARE
PASSED IN GADSDEN
Action Deferred on Paving
Ordinance Until Aug. 4
FARMERS MEET TODAY
Franchise Granted Lookout Mountain
Road to Use Seventh Street From
L. & N. Traeks-Burnett Ar
rives From Washington

Gadsden, July 22.-(Special )-Traffio
regulations, patterned after those which
| have lust been adopted In Birmingham
we're passed last night by the council.
The speed in the city limits is confined
to IS miles an hour while In the fire
limits 1t is eight miles. Protection is
given passengers boarding and alightine
from street cars.
At its meeting last night, the council
granted franchise to the Gadsden, Look
out Mountain and Bellevue railroad to
use Seventh street from the Louisville
| and Nashville tracks and across Forest
avenue. It was granted over the protest
| from a committee from the First Baptist
| church. Members of the committee said
that the cars would disturb public wor-
ship by their noise. The franchise will
| provide that cars will not operate be-
tween II and 12 o'clock on Sunday morn
ings.
Because of az misunderstanding the paw
ing ordinance was not ready to be pre-
sented to the council last night and ac-
tion was deferred until August 4. An
ordinance providing for curb and gutter
on Fifth and Cherry streets was adopt
ed. Mayor Holcombe announced that he
will take a vacation within the next few
days. and Alderman Johnson was elected
mayor pro tenn.
All is in readiness for the great farm
ers' conference to be held tomorrow un-
der the auspices OF the Chamber of Com
merce.
Drivers of milk wagons have been in
structed by DR.. j. w. Cox, city meat
and milk inspector, to refuse to accept
empty milk bottles unless they have been
washed.
More inquiries for lumber are being
made daily, and several new contracts
for residences probably will be awarded
in a few days. A bidding boom is in
prospect this fall.
Congressman John L. Burnett is ex-
peeted home tonight and he will make
an address at the farmers conference
tomorrow.
Emma SAMSON camp, United Confed-
crate Veterans. will meet Saturday morn
ing to plan for the annual reunion at
Elliott park, August 10 and a.
The Tri-City Towel Supply company is
the name of a new industry which has
been established here by Thomas II. Ste
phens and Miss NJ. J.. Pemberton. 1t will
furnish supply of toilet articles for
offices.
A tract of 120 acres of land IS being
plated by the Gadsden-Lookout Noun
tain Realty company near Noccalula
Falls.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-23
BROWNSVILLE WILL
HAVE WATERWORKS

Thomasville, July AN
ordinance for the Installation OF wa
terworks system was passed here today
by a majority of 81 to 3.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-23
Cures Old Sores, other Remedies Won't

The worst cases. no matter of how
long standing, are cured by the wonder
derful old reliable DR.. Porter's Anti
septic Healing OIL. Relieves pain and
heals at the same time. Csc. soc. s1.O0.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-23
Will Relieve Nervous Depresgion ana
Low Spirits

The Old Standard general strengthen
ing tonic, GROVES TASTELESS chill
TONIC. arouses the liver drives out
Malaria and builds up the system. A
sure Appetizer and aid to .diges-
tion. soc.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-23
EVENTS OF TODAY

Arguments resumed today in grocers'
trial.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-23

Emma SAMSON camp, United Confed-
crate Veterans, will meet Saturday morn
ing to plan for the annual reunion at
Elliott park, August 10 and IL
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-23

Congressman John L. Burnett is ex-
pected homo tonight and he will make
an address at the farmers conference
tomorrow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-23

All is in readiness for the great farm
ers' conference to be held tomorrow un-
der the auspices of the Chamber of Com
merce.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-23

The Trl-City Towel Supply company is
the name of new industry which has
been established here by Thomas H. Ste
phens and Miss NJ. J.. Pemberton. 1t will
furnish a supply of toilet articles for
offices.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-23

More inquiries for lumber are being
made daily, and several new contracts
for residences probably will be awarded
in few days. A bidding boom is in
prospect this fall.