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The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-04-22
REFUSES TO PAY
KNOX'S EXPENSES
Claim Trip to Sacramento
a Boost for President
Taft

Sacramento, Cal, April 21.-Through the
Panama-Pacific exposition commission
the state has refused TO participate in
the expenses of former Secretary of State
Knox who visited California last May
ostensibly to boost the exposition on the
ground that that official USED the oc-
casion 10 aid President Taft's political
aspirations
The exposition commission Is the body
specifically delegated with the duty of
governing the expenditure OF 100000
which the state is raising for the 1915 fair.
The commission is headed - Governor
Johnson.
The bill presented by the Southern Pa
eific company for the Knox trip calls for
S1ssl1s.
Governor Johnson said today:
II believe the exposition commission
turned down the item because its mem
bers did not believe the state should share
in The expense of trip that was trans
muted into a political boost for Presi-
dent Taft
'It was stimpulated before Mr.. Knox
came to California that there should be
no politics ON the trip
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-04-22
BOY SCOUTS WILL BE
IN POTLATCH PARADE
President of Scout Masters AssOcia-
tiOn Notifies All Members to
Be on Hand Friday

G. r. Mcdonald, president of the
Scout Masters association. has an
nounced that all the boy scouts in
Birmingham will take part in the conf
ing potlatch parade. In order that none
may fail to be on hand he has issued
the following orders TO the various
scout masters in this district:
"You may announce to your troop
that you are expected to participate in
the potlatch parade, Friday 25th. Scouts
In school will be excused at lao
o'clock on that day, according to in
structions issued by DR.. ]. H. Phillips
to the principals of each school
"Report promptly at 1870 p. m. with
your troop to Scout Master G. l. Me-
Donald at Avenue and Nineteenth
street equipped in uniform as fully as
possible and with staffs.
&c. I. M'DONALD,
president Scout Masters Association y
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-04-22

1t is not often that two men walking
tho streets of Birmingham will attract
attention unless they happen to be In
dams. Busy people of Birmingham are
rot accustomed to congregate and stare
simply because two men closely inspect
the wood block pavement In the central
business section.
The exception was yesterday. Two men
were gazed upon full strong by count
less number of Birmingham citizens.
Coal operators. bankers. retired mer-
chants and men in all walks of life
stared at two yesterday. They were
sighted in a cafe eating, chatting and
apparently well pleased with the general
operation of things. They both Narose
and left the cafe pleased with the good
lunch just completed.
They manipulated their molar picks
with unusual dexterity. They walked
slowly and happily toward the First Ma
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-04-22
JOHN SEES O'NEAL
ABOUT SWAMP LANDS
Birmingham Man Representing Insane
Hospital Seeks Information About
Disposition of the Lands

Montgomery, April 21.-(Special)-
Sam Will John Of Birmingham conferred
with Governor O'Neal today with refer
ence to the swamp and overflowed lands
of the state These lands belong to the
insane hospitals of Alabama, and Colonel
John, as trustee of these institutions,
came to Montgomery to confer with the
governor with reference to the future dis
position of this property.
Colonel John has the distinction of hav-
ing served in the Alabama legislature
more times than any man living in the
state, though it is doubtful If he holds the
record in the point of continuous service.
He has hosts of friends and admirers in
Montgomery and at the capitol, and his
friends here always tender him most
cordial reception whenever he visits the
city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-04-22
SELDOM THAT TWO MEN CAN
CAUSE PEOPLE TO STARE

tional bank building. There they paused.
One stopped over and fondly looked over
a creosoted wood block. They watched
the negroes hurting the blocks into place.
They remarked about the glistenng sand
and chatted about the smooth, dustless,
nciseless pavement.
One of the men wore an old-fashioned
Imperial. He wore a very wide brimmed
hat. He weighed close to 200 pounds. HIS
Prince Albert fitted admirably. He was
gentle looking and trustfuI.
The other man seemed to care for the
first mans every movement. The second
man wore an extremely wide brimmed
western looking hat. lie was lean, lank
and wiry in appearances. He was dressed
tldily, and seemed sto be satisfied.
The first man was Capt. Irwin, state
transfer agent.
The second man was Teck Duncan, the
self-confessed slayer of Felix j. Ellard,
sentenced for life.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-04-22
REGULAR MEETING OF
COMMISSION TO-DAY
Owing to Exum's Absence Only Busi-
ness of Routine Nature Will
a Be Considered

On account of the absence from the
city Of Culpepper Exum, president the
commission meeting this afternoon will
be routine. It was agreed tacitly that
nothing affecting the general policy of
the city would be taken up until the re-
turn of Mr. Exum He is expected back
during the next few days.
The meeting this afternoon will be
of a routine nature, and Will not last
very long, 1t Is understood.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-04-22
TEACHERS EXAMINATIONS
Now in Progress in Various Counties
of the State

Montgomery, April 21.-(Special)--
Examinations for certificates to teach
in the public schools of the state be-
gan in the several counties of Alabama
today, with several hundred applica-
tions for teachers licenses.
The examinations will continue
through Friday of this week, after
which all of the papers will be sent
to the department of education here
to be graded. Montgomery county ap-
plicants for teachers certificates are
taking the examination III the hall Of
the house of representatives. County
Superintendent of Education G. w.
Covington is conducting the ,examina :
tions for the Montgomery applicants.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-04-22
TO STOP WASTE OF
NATURAL GAS

Washington, April 2l.-Steps were taken
today by Secretary Lane of the interior
departmeNt to stop the waste of natural
gas on Indian leased lands in Oklahoma
He telegraphed the superintendent Of
the United States agents at Muskogee to
advise that any continued waste will not
be permitted and If not stopped at once
will be taken for cancellation of leases.
or for such other remedy as may be
deemed proper
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-04-22
STRIKE MEDIATORS
TO RESUME SESSION

Auburn n Y, April 21.--State medl-
ators will resume efforts tomorrow to
bring about a settlement between the
Harvester company and
its 700 striking empliyes.
The Columbian Pope company opened
its shops again this morning to its
row and the remaining 300 will he
turned, 200 more are expected tomor-
row and the remainding 800 will he
put to work Wednesday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-04-22
COURTS NOTIFIED
OF ADJOURNMENT
Supreme Court and Court of Appeals
Not in Session Because of Mrs.
DOwdell's Death

Court officials of Birmingham were
notified yesterday that neither the su-
preme court nor the court of appeals
at Montgomery will sit tomorrow be-
cause of the death of Mrs. Dowdell.
wife of Justice j. f. Dowdell
As this week is jefferson county 8
call in the supreme court it was
thought especially important to notify
local attorneys who might have cases
pending, that neither court would be
in session until Wednesday,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-04-22
CAMPAIGN BANQUET
AT Y. M. C. A. TONIGHT
osing Event in Recent Contest ior
Members Scheduled to Take
Place

The closing event in the Y. NJ. c. A.
membership campaign that proved to
he such a great success will take place
tonight when banquet will hb given at
7:s0 o'clock.
The attendance is expected to be large
practically all of the committeeman and
new members in the first division, which
snc,udes the five committees making the
nest record will be present and number
of the committeeman in the second dlvis-
fon have already reserved seats.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-04-22
Rabbi Ehrenreich in GreenvilIe

Greenville, April 21.-(Special)---
Rabbi Ehrenreich of Montgomery deliy-
erad an address at the Methodist
church here yesterday afternoon to a
large congregation. Rabbi Ehrenreich
spoke on Religious Ideals" lie made
81 strong plea for the better co-opera-
tion of all believers of God every
faith. to unite in suppressing the evils
OF the day. His address was a splen-
did one and 1t was greatly enjoyed.
koy O.. V. Calhoun. pastor of the Meth
odist church. introduced the speaker.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-04-22
Introduce Primary Bill

Albany, n y, April 2l.-The direct
primary bill, drafted at the suggestion
of Governor Sulzer was introduced in
tine senate tonight. A motion to ad-
vance the measure to the order of final
passage met with no objection and the
bill was then referred to the judiciary
committee.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-04-22
President Sets Dates

Washington, April 21.-Fresident
Wilson has practically decided upon
May / and as the dates for his
speaking trip in northern New Jersey
in behalf of jury reform and the pro-
posal to call a state constitutional con-
Noptiop
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-04-22
HOOPER REFUSES
TO APPROVE BILLS

Nashville, April Ex-Governor Hoop
er today returned to the legislature
without his approval 40 bills passed
after the legislative quorum was broken
by members leaving the state. The
majority of these are vetoed on the
ground that they are Illegal having
been passed without quorum or the
house present. Governor Hooper Will
return to the legislature more than
400 bills within the n\xt few days IN
Guiding the appropriation bill, all
vetoed on the grounds of the absence
"a a quorum. There were but seven
Senators and 10 representatives pres
ent when the legislature met today
and adjourned until tomorrow at noon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-04-22
Plants "Peace Tree

Washington, April 21.-Representa-
tive Bartholdt of Missouri and, mem
hers Of the Washington branch of the
peace society today planted a "peaoe
tree on 4he greens between the can
itol and the House office building.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-04-22
Major Poindexter Appointed

MONTGOMERY, AprlI 2Is-ISpeclaI.J--
Governor O'Neal has received letter
from Secretary Lane OF the United
States department OF the interior, mott
flying him that Major George Poindex-
ter of Montgomery had been appointed
special agent in the general land Of
flee at Washington. so far as is
known Major Poindexter Is one of tho
first of the Alabama applicants to re-
ceive a federal appointment under
President Wilson.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-04-22
EvENTSOF TODAY

Birmingham college endowment cam
paign.
Sociological congress opens tonight.
Potlatch carnival at East End park.
Arguments begin in Metcalfe trial.
Weekly meeting commission.
Prof Thomas addresses Ad club at
81 Eeelzly luncheon.
Commissioners inspect schools
At the Theatres
Biiou-.Between Showers; 2:a0 and
$50 o'clock.
Majestic-"A Knight For a Day. 2:So,
s.30 and $3.50 o'clock
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-04-22

rive and depart at convenient hours for
those who wish to visit the home on
April 27.
1t is we'll for people coming here on
that day TO bring their Baskets illed, as
1t would be impossible to feed the usual
crowds on such occasions.
The grounds are in good fix for picnic
parties, and water plentiful.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-04-22
Weather Forecast

Washington, April 21.--Forecast for
Alabama: Generally fair Tuesday and
Wednesday.
Tennessee: Fair and warmer Tues
day; Wednesday unsettled, probably
followed by showers.
Georgia: Fair Tuesday and probably
Wednesday.
Mississippi: Fair Tuesday; Wednes-
day unsettled.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-04-22
NEWS OF GADSDEN

Gadsden, April 21-(specal-) -)-Rumors
already are heard here that Congressman
Burnett will have opposition in the next
primary. Among those who have been
mentioned in connection with the place
are Col o. r. Hood of this city and
Judge HARRISON Of Fort Payne,
The dust on the streets in the residence
sections has become so bad that COM
mittee of citizens tonight appeared before
she council and ask that some plan be
adopted for sprinkling the streets
A large delegation of local business
men will go to Rome Wednesday night
10 confer with Rome and Centre mer-
chants regarding the construction of the
proposed line from Rome to Gadsden.
n. II. Sewar Of this city, a descendant
of Lord Baltimore, has received request
for certain information concerning his
Family. He will participate, it is believed,
in the division of the vast estate of Lord
Baltimore.
w. p G. Harding president and w e
Radcliffe secretary of the birmingham
Chamber of Commerce, are among proml-
uent men who have been invited to at
tend the banquet of the Chamber of Com
nerce here May TO- The banquet VIII
mark the close of a membership cam
paign.
The Lovejoy residence and ice cream
f,cicry in East Gadsden was destroyer
saturday night by fire of unknown origin.
The loss is estimated between $4,000 and
5000
game between the Gadsden league
team and Brownsville will be played to-
morrow afternoon at League park
Fifty graduates received their diplomas
Saturday at the commencement exercises
At Disoute high school. These pupils are
entitled to admission to the county nigh
school.
While seated in buggy in East Gads-
den sunday afternoon Malcolm Savage
and Miss Lena McCluney were married.
REV. S. n. Milligan performing the cere-
mony.
The Steel Plant league was formally
opened Saturday when the ELECTRICIANS
defeated the Mechanics, to !,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-04-22

Eor Weakness and Loss of Appetite
The old Standard general strengthen
ing tonic. GROVES TASTBLESS chill
TONIC. drives out Malaria and builds
up the system. A true tonic and sure
Appetizer. For adults and children. oVc-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-04-22

To CURE \ COLD IN ONE DAY
Take LAXATIVE BROMO Quinine Tab
lets. Druggists refund money IL it fails
each box. Csc.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-04-22

The dust on the streets in the residence
sections has become so bad that a COM
mittee Of citizens tonight appeared before
ahe council and ask that some plan De
adopted for sprinlSling the streets.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-04-22

A large delegation of local business
men will go to Rome Wednesday night
10 confer with Rome and Centre mer-
chants regarding the construction oil the
proposed line from Rome to Gadsden'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-04-22
Local Data

For the "A hours ending at Z p, m.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-04-22

A game between the Gadsden league
team and Blountsville VIII be Played 70
morrow afternoon at League park.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-04-22

Fifty graduates received their diplomas
Saturday at the commencement exercises
at Dispute high school. These puplls are
.n+itled to admission to the county high
school
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-04-22

The Lovejoy residence and ice cream
facicry in East Gadsden was destroyel
Saturday night by fire of unknown origin.
The loss is estimated between $1,000 and
$1,000
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-04-22

while seated in buggy in East Gads-
den Sunday afternoon, Malcolm savage
and Miss Lena McCluney were ilarrleu'
pev s n. Mjlligan performing the cere-
sn0nV.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-04-22

The Steel Plant league was tormaliy
opened Saturday when the Eleetrlelahs
defeated the Mechanics, to l.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-07-25
MIAMI BUILDING
CONTINUES ACTIVE

Miami, Ariz, July 25.-Louis PaIlia
has let the contract for a concrete store
building, to be erected on lot 40. block
II, adjoining his building
Contractor G. II Simpson has been
awarded the contract to repair the Gem
theater building, on Sullivan street,
owned by Frank Hubbeu. This build
ing was recently partly destroyed by
fire.
Mayor John H Fitzpatrick has placed
a marble front on the Mission building
and altered the interior.
The Miami Drug company will move
into its new quarters on the corner of
Sullivan street and Keystone avenue,
on August L
c J. Pollard has completed the cree
ton Of a new fOur-room dwelling on
his lot on Hill street, in lower Miami
The new concrete Baptist church. in
lower Miami. is completed. and services
will be held for the first time on next
Sunday.
Haagstrom & Cutler were awarded
the contract to erect two school build
1ngs in Miami, their bid being S7166
There. were seven bids to be passed on
by the school board, the highest being
one OF $4,000. One building will be
erected on the Inspiration addition and
one at Live Oak Several new teach
ers will have to be engaged. There
are now seven teachers.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-07-25
Out OF Tos0n Visitors

Miss Annie Steed and Miss Matte
Scott, of Bayard, Tex, are guests in
the home of Mrs. A. J. LightfoOt, 1116
Arizona street Miss Steed is a sister
Of Mrs. LightfOot.
Mr. and Mrs. II. d. Ballard have been
having a visit from their daughter, Mrs.
W. A Thompson, and her children. Mrs.
Thompson returned Thursday to her
home, in Graham, Tex.
Miss Bessie Hoover arrived Thurs
day morning from Houston and will be
the guest of her cousin, Miss Matte
Hoover, for the next few weeks.
Mrs. R H. oliver. of 1925 Olive street.
IS having the pleasure of a visit from
her mother, Mrs c w. Cline. Of Dallas.
Mrs. E. G. Perry. Of 1884 Montana
street has as her guest a friend from
tennessee, Miss Beulah Johnson
X
Mr.. and Mrs. W. H. Butterbaugh are
having the pleasure of a visit from
Mrs Grace Hall, of Indianapolis, Ind,
and her daughter, Eva. The week end
was spent in Cloudcroft.
x
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-07-25
WILL DEDICATE NEW
CHURCH AT SAN SIMON

san Simon, Ariz-, July 25.-The Meth
odist Episcopal church building is to
be completed in time for the dedication
Sunday. Presiding elder Atkinson and
the pastor. Rev Trevor orion. are here
and ready They are preaching night
" and expect TO hold a two weeks
meeting.
r D. Hall was in town to receive
and transport three Eclipse windmills
to his ranch.
have ORGANIZED and The opening of
cooperative general mercantile bUsi-
ness is planned.
The walls Of the bank building are
up and ready for the roof.
Mr.. stone. formerly Of the Charlie
Clarke meat market, has bought two
lots. one on the north side for resi-
dence. and a business lot on the south
side, on both of which he viii build
VIII Buck plans TO build a residence
on the north side soon. So also will
Charlie Smith, the Iveryman-
MessrS. Barton. Mckinney. VOCAL,
McCrOry. Beich. Buck and La Rue, have
organized a second cooperative well
drilling company. The machine or well
drill has been ordered and is being
looked for daily
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-07-25
MAN ACTS QUEERLY;
LOCKED IN CABOOSE

Sierra Blanca, Texas, July 25.-G. II.
extra west conductor King, on arrival
at this station, reported that the man
in charge of a car of emigrants' outfit
in his train appeared to be deranged
in mind. Mr.. King stated that the man
was apparently IN his right mind until
they reached Hot Wells and that as the
train left that station the man began
talking out of his mind and tried to
jump off. whereupon he and his two
brakemen experienced considerable diff
hculty in keeping him aboard, having
to lock his caboose doors and hold the
man by main strength. The man gave
his name as Tom Speers, and said his
home was at Brackettville, Texas. He
is about SIS years of age. His car was
way billed from SpOfford, Texas, to
FL PaSo.
The man was taken in charge here
BY the local authorities and sent to FL
E-aso, accompanied by deputy sheriff B.
n Love and VIII Leggett
Miss EVie Fultim has returned to
her home at Barstow. Texas. after WIS.,
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-07-25
Dinners and Lu,echsons

Mrs, John P. Wade gave a luncheon
at the Country club Wednesday which
proved most enjoyable Pink and green
were the colors chosen. In the center
of the table was a basket filled and
banked with salt cedar, and from this
mound Of green, pink ribbons led to
the place cards, on each Of which was
an appropriate verse. Four courses
were served.
Those present to enjoy the occasion
were: Mesdames Charles @. Harvey,
Charles n Barney. James NJ Bur
roughs, Edward r. COppOck, 5. NJ.
Kochersperger. George B. Pritchard,
William V. Lusk, ". D. Smith and Miss
King.
Miss Matte Hoover will entertain
Saturday with 6 o'clock dinner for Miss
Bessie Hoover. Covers will be laid
for 10: Misses Bessie Hoover, Mary
Weeks, Beulah Brown, Matte Hoover
and Zoetta Robinson; Messrs- Robert
Hoover, Frank Ross, Steve Aguirre'
Lewis Croker and Frank Roberts
After dinner the party will enjoy the
dance at the roof garden.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-07-25
DEVELOPMENT
WILL BUILD NEW
LINE TO Ell PASO
Telephone Official Visits Bisbee and
Says Additional Long Distance
Connection Needed.

says A0ulElOnGI Long Distance
Connection Needed.
Bisbee. Ariz., July 25.-The Mountain
States Telephone and Telegraph com
pany, to meet an increasing demand
for long distance service to the east
plans TO build a second wire between
Bisbee and Ell Paso, which will serve
all southern Arizona points. The tele-
phone connection with Ell Paso was
connected up about two years ago and
the business done over it since has
more than proved its necessity. Work
on the second line to FL Paso will he
started soon. it is said
me telephone service now provided
arizona reaches Los Angeles to the
~. 80 t a1q A!o4querque TO the east. One
nay IdLh 70 Denver from FL Paso. or
from mere by relaying at FL Paso
ne company IS now doing some con-
su 9c4on work at Yuma and Phoenix
9iiu lHSIe IS also much work to be done
between Globe and the Clifton RToT-er1ri
GIstrlct before that section can he
u iiousnt properly on the long distance
These were statements mad -,
b story, publicity manager Of the tel
SphOne company, who was in Pishsa
-lf- story has his headquarters at De1-
49, puI visits Arizona two and three
Southwest Prosperous.
,7i+;a- IlnG an unusually prosperous con-
1Ltt'lI wherever have recently been in
f tIg sour invest said Mr.. Story to a
review representative, and from Tba4
can learn Arizona rs making strides
IN the development Of its varied ana
excellent resources -4N
On, no. we are not having any trou-
Dle with our dealings with the state
corporation Commission When mai
comm Sslon was ready for business our
operating department submitted fbe
conditions under which our busirass iS
conducted for examination and SO far
as L have heard there has no serious
olsasreements appeared and the Noun
to direct its action are in accord. both
IN Arizona and in other states"
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-07-25

said the defendant before 7 did any
thing. The first time she did It I
caught her by the arm The second time
she did it 1 reached in my pocket for
my commission as deputy sheriff Then
for the third time she spit in my face
again 1 told her when she first spit.
that If she did not quit I would take
her down and throw her in jail
StanseI testified that Shank grabbed
the woman, was Jerking her about the
streets and cursing The detective
said that he had been asked TO be on
the lookout for Shank
The Girl Testified at the Hearing.
Il am afraid OF him." she said. He
told me had better stay in Juarez. If
/ cant change my mind and marry him
he said that he would kin me. am
trying to get rid Of him 1 am anxious
TO get rid of him"
J. NJ. Riddle, manager of the South
western stock yards. testified as 10
the good character Of the defendant
After sentence of the court, the de-
PENDANT gave notice of appeal TO the
county court