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The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-25
MANY EXPECTED AT
SINGING CONVENTION
People Coming From All Parts of
Alabama and Other
States

1t is the opinion of those who are in
terested In the Alabama Sacred Harp
Singing society that the fourth annual
convention, which will be called to or
der in the armory at the city hall this
morning at 10 o'clock, will be the largest
attended of any previously held in the
state. Many delegates have already ar
rived in the city and according to pres
ent indications about 1900 will be on hand
for the opening session
w. R. Davis, who is president of the
state society, will preside over the meet
ing and Miss Emma Hood, who is sec
retary, will also be present Among others
will be large number of visitors from
Georgia. Mississippi and Tennessee, and
arrangements have been made fore a del
egation from Atlanta of 200. 1t is ex-
pected that every town in Alabama will
be represented.
Perhaps the most important outcome of
the convention will be the election of
officers for the ensuing year, which takes
place Saturday morning between 10 and
II o'clock. Friday morning, the first day
of the convention. the Organization and
enrolment of delegates will take place
and Friday night and part Of SATURDAY.
morning VIII be taken up by the business
sessions. Saturday and Sunday the day
sessions will be from 9 a. m. to D. M,
and the night sessions from p. M to
$3.50 p. m.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-25
ORPHANAGE PICNIC
COMPLETE SUCCESS
Estimated the Proceeds Will
Total Nearly $4,000
BIG CROWDS PRESENT
Programme Carried Out in Every
Particular With 106 Orphans as
Guests of Honor-Many
Ladies Assisted

| Attended with far greater success than
was anticipated. the ninth annual pic
mic and barbecue of the East Lake or
phanage was held yesterday at the fair
grounds under the auspices of the JEFF
ferson County Orphanage association. In
the number of people in attendance, in the
amount of money taken and in every way
the picnic yesterday ecipsed all of its
predecessors.
From the time that the gates opened
until midnight large crowds thronged
through the gates until the grounds
looked as if fair was in progress. 1t was
in the afternoon was close to $500, while
the number which passed through the
gates in the evening was nearly double the
afternoon figure
One hundred and six orphans, ranging
from 2ls years up. were the guests OF
honor. They were feasted with barbecue
meats, ice cream and lemonade and were
every way shown as good a time as possi-
BILE. Later they paraded in pairs through
the aisles of the main exhibition hall
The programme was an unusually in
tel esllIlB one anu lut ltdluItS ihNlhhtA
on 1t were horse racing dancing and a
musical concert. Horse racing was first.
Five races We're run off and all were
greatly enjoyed by the spectators. Fol-
lowing this was dancing. which was in
dulged in from to 6 p. m. and from to
II p. m. In the evening two prize waltzes
were held one for single couples and one
for married couples. The prizes awarded
We're a 80 fan, donated by p. II. Linne-
han; pair of gold cuff buttons, donated by
Antwine, Mcclure & DeShazo: a pair of
tango slippers. donated by the Walk
over Shoe company, and a solid gold
chain, donated by the Ellis Jewelry store
of Ensley
One of the chief factors which figured
in making the picnic yesterday the most
successful yet held was the cooperation
which a number of matrons and young
ladies rendered. OF the nine booths in op-
Grafton, seven were in charge of ladies
who donated their services. Among those
helping were Mrs. W. ]. McGrail, who had
charge of the lemonade booth; Mrs. Sans,
Mrs Mcclure and Mrs. Day, all of whom
were in charge of the Ensley booth; Mrs.
James Thomas of the bean bag and frog
booth; Mrs. George Bodeker, in charge Of
the candy counter and Mrs Henry Muir
ply, who presided over the fancy booth.
All of these ladies, assisted by a bevy of
young ladies, worked hard and faithfully
and as result the proceeds will amount
to a neat sum.
The barbecue was served by Mrs
Charles Flemming. while William Fex
was in charge of the soda water counter
and Frank Noon of the ice cream booth.
John T. Antwine, president of the as
sociation, when seen yesterday evening
stated that he was very well pleased at
the patronage which the people of this
city were giving the picnic and that he
expected the proceeds to total over $4,000.
The complete amount will not be known
until Tuesday evening, at which time the
checking up of the booths will be COM
pleted.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-25
LAWYERS IN GROCERS' CASE
AREPROVING "IONG WINDED'


doubtedy speak few hours for the de-
fense.
Following the conclusion of the argu-
ments of the attorneys for the defense,
which are expected to be terminated some
time Saturday morning. United States At
torney O. d. Street will return to the
forum with his closing argument for the
government. Mr.. Street stated last night
that It was quite probable that he would
speak for several hours, as there were
several points to be thoroughly gone over
1t is the prevailing opinion of the at
torneys of both sides that following the
conclusion of the attorneys arguments
Judge w. l. Grubb will take the
case under advisement and will not an
nounce his decision from the bench. 1t
is quite possible, according to the attor-
neys, that 1t may be several weeks be-
fore a judicial opinion on the case will
be rendered.
Mr.. Percy made a strong arraignment
yesterday of the frame of mind" of Dis
trict Attorney Street against the whole
sale grocers. District Attorney Street
smiled placidy and seemed not at all ruff
fled by the remarks that at times were
very caustic
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-25
.UNVE|L MEMORIAL TO
CONFEDERATE DEAD
Monument Erected at Rob-
inson Springs Unveiled
Thursday

Mountain Creek. July 24.-(Special)
The unveiling of the monument at Rob-
inson Springs today in memory of the
Confederate soldiers of Alabama who
took part in the civil war was in every
respect highly successful.
DR.. Thomas M. owen, director of
the Alabama state department of ar
chives and history. delivered an. ad-
dress that was truly eulogistic of both
living and dead Confederates. DIR.
owen was frequently applauded for his
eloquent and patriotic sentences.
At times the old veterans present
could not but with an effort suppress
tear, while within a few minutes
the old battlefelds following the flag
that bore the cross during the tur-
buient years of 1S61-5.
A large crowd was present from diff
ferent adjacent sections in this portion
of Alabama. The governor accepted the
monument on behalf of the state.
This monument it should be remem-
kered has been erected and paid for
by the local camp of veterans at Rob-
inson Springs, and 1t is duplicate
of the monument erected by Camp Lo :
max at Montgomery
The entertainment committee was
composed Of Capt. A. T. GOODWIN, Vet
Grams Hines Hall and w ID. Whet-
stone. These gentlemen had everything
that was necessary to the success of
the unveiling perfected before the ar
rival of the visitors
A splendid barbecue was served and
all who participated enjoyed the hos
pitality of the people of Robinson
Springs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-25
Real Estate Transfers

Deeds were placed on record yesterday
In the office of the probate court showing
the following transfers of real estate, the
considerationebeing $1,000 or more:
s2700-Mrs. Elizabeth Brogan to Mrs.
Maggie Brogan, northwest quarter OF
northwest quarter of section 16, township
16. range l west.
s2500--S. Mayer to Flossie Z. Mayer;
part of lot 4, block $40. Elyton Land COM
pany's present plan and survey of the city
of Birmingham.
$lO00-J. S. Harris to B. j. Anderson,
west half of lot 1s, block ST. Elyton Land
companys present plan and survey of the
city of Birmingham.
s1250--B -Bessemer Coal, Iron and Land
company to Mike oddo; lot 8. block 15,
Bessemer Coal, Iron and Land company $
map and plat of Bessemer.
S2000-Lela e. Montgomery to w. NJ
Brantley; lot .. block 1852, Elyton Land
company's present plan and survey of the
city of Birmingham.
S1000-W. T. Williamson to Kate P. Will
hanson, lot Q. block 0, map and survey
of the property of the East Lake Land
company.
s2499. .9o--Katherine Miller to George Trib-
BILE, southwest quarter of southwest quar-
ter of northwest quarter of section 81,
township 16. range 2 west.
s105o-Unit Land company to Ensley
Manufacturing and Realty company, lot
SO, block 10-C, map and survey of the Unit
Land company's first addition to Ensley.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-25
AT THE HOTELS

b. M. Wilkerson OF Admission, II. X.
Lonergan of Kimberly, and Howard E.
Shelby of Mobile are registered at the
Metropolitan.
T. III. Drake of Auburn, William s. Mil
Ter of Jasper, and S. L. Florence of De-
catur are at the Morris.
A. C. Stamp of Montgomery, H. r.
Oliver of Chicago and g. E. Head off Lex
ington. KY, are stopping at the Hillman
T. M. Derickson of Piper. 7. D. Creegh-
ton of Blocton, and J. A. Willis of Mobile
are among those at the Birmingham
w. b. Mar of Montgomery, c. b. Nixon
of Livingston and L. L. Gambell of Gull
man are guests at the Florence.
Ike Wertheimer of Atlanta, M. E. Wrye
of Tuscaloosa, and Jake Henderson of
Troy are registered at the Empire.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-25
WELLER CARRIES OUT
NEW RELIGIOUS IDEA
Movement Launched for Es-
tablishment of Play
grounds at Admission

Admission, July 24-tSpecial)- argu-
ment advanced by Edward Amherst OFT
in a lecture here during the recent chau-
tauqua, that the church will never save
the world until it takes hold of the
amusements of the world was put into
practical application by the Rev. Charles
X. Weller the new rector of the Church
of st. Michael and All Angels, Wednes-
day evening. when he launched the move
ment for the establishment of Fairgrounds
and an institutional church at that place.
democratic assemblage from all sec
tions of the city, about 50 in number.
gathered on the lawn beneath japanese
lanterns and other lights and listened to
an address by DR.. Weller, who explained
his plans and told the young people that
he had no sympathy with that sort of
religion that always goes around with
the undertaken" He then turned over
the grounds to them for dancing to
graphophone music, put games. books and
other amusements at their disposal and
told them to be merry. A light punch
was served. =
1t was genuine case of happiness In
religion, something entirely new to many
of those present, and the young people
seemed to enjoy it to the fullest.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-25
Marriage Licenses

The following marriage licenses were is
sued yesterday in the office of the probate
clerk:
William f. Glass of Ensley and Miss
Lucy May Hooper.
]. H. Mcconnell of Birmingham and
Miss Rosa Schmidt.
Daniel Burnheisel Of birmingham and
Mrs. Mary Martin.
Author Wills of Birmingham and Miss
Hattie l.. Miller
c. II Terrell of Birmingham and Miss
Amy Grey.
G. III. Ingram of Fairfield and Mrs Mer-
tie T. Lonergan.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-25

cate fabrics. exquisite lace and beau
tiful embroidery.
It is a most charming idea and the
young lady who has consented to make
the heart of her caller happy and his
pocketbooll light received many pret-
ty and useful tokens from her girl
hood friends. OF course she recipro-
Gates in many ways and remembers
them in later years. The custom is
growing in favor and will continue to
do so as long as the gifts are con-
fined to articles that are practically in
expensive.
But note the difference wnen the happy
event has been consummated and the re-
turn journey from the seventh heaven
has been taken. No sooner is the happy
couple domociled In bungalow built for
two than her whlom friends get busy
and kitchen shower is given in honor
of the bride. What a come down! Just
think of it, A jump from dainty fabrics
to kitchen utensils; from silken hose and
exquisite emhroideries to lye soap and
sausage machine; can you beat 1t? 1t
is almost a crime to give such a jolt to
a bride of a few weeks.
But it remained for a Thoughtful ana
considerate woman of Birmingham to
evolve shower for the young matron
that is the tenderest, sweetest. and pos
sibly the most sensible function of Its
kind ever suggested, and one that GER
tainly will be appreciated by the honoree.
The invitation to this particular event
reads as follows:
Mrs. Materfamilies, City:
"You are invited to attend a 'storl<'
shower to be given in honor of Mrs. De-.
smythe at her residence. Blank avenue
on Wednesday evening July =. 1918"
The purpose of the stork shower is
obvious. Microscopic articles of wearing
apparel, tiny shoes and dainty caps,
safety pins and feeding bottles, parailelo-
granmatic pieces of linen, and other
| equipment that is none of your bu<ness,
necessary for the advent of a little cherib
/ will be among the gifts bestowed. Is
| 1t not a happy idea? 1t is almost sublime.
| for much as bride to-be appreciates the
gifts of her girl friends how much moro
will be appreciated the tender solicitude
of her more mature friends when she
approached the crowning event of wom-
ans life?
or course 1t was a mother who con-
ceived the idea. Possibly the inspiration
came as she fondly nestled her own sweet
babe to her breast, or It may have been
an angels whisper that came as she in
duged in day dreams and passing fancies
| that suggested it. Women have not been
neglectful or lacking in little gifts un-
der such circumstances heretofore. but
such gifts have generally come from
relatives or close intimate friends. Tho
stcrl5 shower Is an innovation that will
prove popular and will tend to shed
brightness and joy. II goes without say
Ing that none but matrons will be invited
to attend these affairs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-25
SEASONAbLE RAINS
FALL IN AUTAUGA
First Of Any Consequence
Since March 2S-CrOps
Refreshed

Prattville, July Especial )-Season-
able rains fell yesterday afternoon in
the section of this county north of Pratt
vile. in dry zone more than three
miles wide. which is 10 or 20 miles long,
and 1t is the first rain since March 2S
that can be said to be a season.
The corn in this zone, except in places
the late planting has been lost several
weeks ago. In many instances it broke
down dried up to the tassel Except the
late planting there will he but little corn
grown in that zone. The cotton Is do
ing well except in one section of this
zone in which 1t is shedding even ma
tured bols This is one of the strangest
things ever seen here by many, Not only
the young bolls, but matured bolls are
dropping from the stalk just before II Is
matured enough to open, the staple in
such instances being well matured.
T.. L. Davis. who resides near this city,
is holding his annual farm dinner to-
day with a number of his special friends.
II has been Mr.. Davis custom to in
vite "a number of his friends and have
them to dine with him and look over
his crop, which is always a good one,
some time in July of each year
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-25
FOR NEARLY DAY AND A
HALF AND STILL NOT
THROUGH

With unlimited time for oratory given
to the attorneys of both sides In the suit
of the federal government against the
Southern Wholesale Grocers' association,
the lawyers have occupied most of this
week in summing up their arguments, and
at adjournment last night at $50 o'clock
with Walker Percy for the defense still
speaking, the opinion was expressed that
it was extremely doubtful if the arguments
would be finished this week
Mr.. Percy started speaking for the de-
fense, following Gen. Luke f. Wright,
about the middle of Wednesday after
noon, continued throughout yesterday ard
announced last night that he could not tell
whether he would finish speaking today.
Borden Burr announced yesterday that he
would follow Mr.. Percy, and would un-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-25
OFFICIALS COMMENT ON
EFFECT OF NEW DECISION
Neal Had Hoped It Might Put Stop L. Ms Attempts
Resist State and It's Laws But Bowie Says Appeal
Will At Once Be Taken

when asked for a statement, said. The
decision again emphasizes what is now
well established. that the railroad COM
mission has the right to regulate railroads
and fix rates, and proves that a deci-
sion rendered years ago is not binding.
in view of the development of new con-
ditions, at the present. l take it that IL.
the railroad selects, It can now ask for
a hearing on the merits of the case"
Samuel d. Weakley, one of the at
torneys of the state in the legal fight
against the Louisville and Nashville. de-
clined to make a formal statement. al
though that he was delighted with the re-
suit was attested In the fact that he
characterized the news as good news
The political gossip was TO the end that
the decision was another positive indica-
ton that the fight against the railroads
was over and could no longer comprise
an issue in the present state campaign
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-25
Mathis Shot by Walker

Kid Mathis was shot and seriously
wounded in the abdomen yesterday aft
ernoon at Twenty-sixth street and Sec
surrendered to the police at headquarters
shortly afterwards. The wounded negro
was removed to a local infirmary, where
1t was stated that he would probably
die. Walker at the city Jail declared
that Mathis had rushed on negro wom-
an with knife in an attempt to kill
her and when he had interfered Mathis
turned on him with the knife. Following
this Walker stated he shot at Mathis in
self defense.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-25

light in pouring their pretty and some-
times useful gifts into the lap. so to
speak, of the honoree.
Among the most popular of these
showers is the linen" shower when
articles made of linen are bestowed.
The miscellaneous" shower gives a
wider scope and anything from a pin
cushion to a suitcase is appropriate.
A silk hose" shower is popular with
the girls, for in these days of dia-
phanous gowns and slashed skirts the
quality of the materials on exhibi-
ton is very essential. The parcel
shower is also of wide scope and may
include anything from a sack of ba-
nanas to corset cover. The novelty"
shower is sometimes popular with the
fair donors as brica-brac a la kress
can be worked off with seeming Inn
punity. One of the prettiest of these
functions is the handkerchief" shower
as thes sgifts include dainty and deli
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-25

When apprised yesterday morning that
three federal judges had refused the petit
ton of the Louisville and Nashville rail-
road for a permanent injunction against
the ruling of the Alabama railroad COM
mission, and that copy of the deci-
sion was at that time in Birmingham,
Governor O'Neal was elated.
II presume" said he, that now the
Louisville and Nashville will put an end
to its attempts to resist the state and
its laws"
But the presumption of the governor
was in error. for an hour later Sydney
j. Bowie, one of the local attorneys of
the Louisville and Nashville, authorized
the following brief statement:
while l have not yet read the de-
eision, l can state that the Louisville and
Nashville will at once appeal it's case to
the supreme court of the United States
Robert c. Brickell, attorney general,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-25
"CAN YOU BEAT 1T ?"
Innovation in Social Functions Stor Shower
Proves cess-Strong in It's Appeal to Sentiment
of the Gift Bearers
Au
BY CHARLES H. MANDY

The most interesting parsonage to
her friends generally but to her girl
friends in particular is a bride-elect.
From the date the wedding is an
nounced until the nuptial knot is tied
she becomes the principal topic of con-
versation in her particular set and her
girl "chumse vie with each other in
showing their love and appreciation
and social functions are given by them
from time to time In her honor
OF late years 'showers" of various
kinds have proven popular manner
of bestowing little tokens of affection
on her who Is soon to take the most
important step in life. In referring to
rain showers" a downpour is gener-
ally meant. hence the term is not in
appropriate for the girls seemingly de-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-25

cred mo day and night 20 that could not
rest at all.
II used three remedies for skin disease
and they didn't give relief at all. l was
almost terrified until friend recommended
Cuticura Soap and Ointment to mo. They
helped me from the time / started to use
them / used the Cuticura Soap and warm
water as wash and then put the Cuticura
Ointment on the sore places. only used
two cakes OF Cuticura Soap and two boxes
Of Cuticura Ointment and was cured"
(signed) Mrs. E. G. Parker. Dec q. 1912
When you buy . fine toilet soap think Of
the advantages Cuticura Soap possesses over
the most expensive toilet soap ever made.
In addition to being absolutely pure and re-
freshingIy fragrant. 1t is delcately yet effec-
lively medicated. giving you two soaps in
one toilet and skin soap at one price,
Sold throughout the world. Sample of each
mailed free, with 32-p. Skin Book. Address
postcard Cuticura. Dept. 7, Boston.
A1Mon who shave and shampoo with Cu-
ucura Soap will nndit best for skin and scalp.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-25
ANNISTON CLUB
EMPLOYS EXPERT
Jack Boscawen Will Improve Links
and Tennis Courts at the
Country Club

Admission, July 24.-(Sp Jack
Boscawen, a professional golfer and
all round outdoor sportsman, has been
employed by the Admission Country club
to improve the links and tennis courts.
give instruction in golf and other
games and act as general supervisor at
the club.
Much interest has been manifested
recently in the activities of the club,
the dinner dances, tennis Journeys and
other events on every Saturday even
ing being largely attended.
1t is said that the extension of the
car line to the. club will not likely be
realized this year on account of the
tightness of the money market, but.
the club members say they will con-
tinue to agitate the question and hope
to have the extension made eventually
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-25
FRANKLIN CITIZENS
WILL SHOULDER PICK
Although Bond Issue for Road I'M
provement Failed, People Will
Work Highways August

Russellville. July A.-(Speeial) )-Despite
the fact that one Of the largest majorities
against the issuance of bonds to construct
pike roads at the election held few
weeks past were given by the voters at
Spruce Pine. the people of the surround
ing county have designated August as
a day for the working and making OF as
good highway as is possible in a days
labor
The leaders have advertised well the
date and requested all to be on hand with
their working material for the purpose OF
laboring one day on the public road lead
ing into Spruce Pine.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-25
ESCAPED PRISONER
IS RECAP PTURED

John Nickerson. one of the three ne
groes who escaped from the county jail
Wednesday afternoon, was captured last
night in Woodlawn at about 7:30 o'clock
by Detective Lon Taylor of the Birming-
ham police department and Deputy Sher-
if Jack Brown.
julius Banks and Walter MeGhee. the
other two negroes who made good their
escape, have not as yet been seen any
where in the city. At the time of the
escape Nickerson is said to have run out
on Fourth avenue, while Banks and Nc
Ghee ran under the ST. Pauls Catholic
church Since that time the negro con-
victs disappeared
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-25
PROCLAMATION

WHEREAS, IT is A WELL. ESTAB-
LISHED FACT THAT RANK
GROWTH OF WEEDS is BREED-
ING PLACE FOR MOSQUITOES AND
OTHER INSECTS DANGEROUS TO
THE HEALTH OF THE CITIZENS,
AND THAT THE EXISTENCE OF
SUCH WEEDS is OTHERWISE IN
SANITARY AND A MENACE TO THE
HEALTH OF THE PEOPLE OF BIR-
MINGHAM;
NOW, THEREFORE,, 1, c. ExUM, AS
PRESIDENT OF THE BOARD OF
COMMISSIONERS OF SAID CITY, APP
PEAL TO ALL CITIZENS TO
PROMPTLY AID IN PRESERVING
THE HEALTH OF THE CITY, AND
DECLARE THAT, BEGINNING MON
DAY, JULY 2S, 1913, THE LAW PRO-
HIBITING THE EXISTENCE OF
WEEDS ON PRIVATE PREMISES
AND SIDEWALKS AUDITING SUCH
PREMISES IN THE CITY OF BIR-
MINGHAM, WILL BE STRICTLY EN-
FORCED AND ARRESTS WILL BE
MADE FOR VIOLATION OF SECTIONS
405 AND 8O4 OF THE CITY CODE.
c. ExUM,
PRESIDENT OF THE BOARD OF
COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF
BIRMINGHAM.
JULY 10. 1913.