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The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-07
ORDINANCE PASSED
/. UPON RESTAURANTS
Talladega City Commission
Makes Strict Provisions
in Conduct of Cafes

Talladega, January 6-(speeial.) THE
city commission has adopted an ordi.
nance in reference to the keeping of res
taurants and lunch stands. BY its pro-
visions it is unlawful for any person
in charge of a restaurant to receive or
deposit liquors, or to drink or allow
others to drink liquors in the restaurant
1t is unlawful to operate restaurant
in room connected with any other bus
mess which is rot allowed TO keep open
on Sunday. The finding of liquors on
the premises. or on the person of any
one connected with restaurant shall be
sufficient ground for closing the res
taurant.
Only forty-five arrests were made in
Talladega during Notwithstanding in
thirty-nine convictions-the fines aggre-
eating s4Sl.
Ullman Bowman was arrested on Mon
day charged with larceny from a railroad
car. 1t is understood that several others
are Jointly charged with this offense.
NJ D. Iyey. justice of the peace. will
hear the cases when all the parties have
been aprpehended.
The annual banquet of the Talladega
County Medical society will take place
Tuesday evening, January Z. This is
one of the Oldest and strongest medical
societies in the state. with full set of
records running back for half a GEN.
tiIry
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-07
TO PUT ASTOP TO
'GREEN|NG' HABIT
"Greening' Vegetables by
GrOcers a Violation of.
Pure Food Law

Montgomery, January 6-(Special) ALI
vegetables and other table supplies
greened with copper salts will be con-
s'dered violation of the. pure food and
drag act Of the state. accordinf to an an
nouncement made today by II. C. Billings
ley. pure food and drug clerk of the de-
partment of agriculture. Circulars to this
effect are being sent out by the agricll-
tural department.
According to Mr.. Bilingsley, a number
of grocery dealers have heretofore been
In the habit of "greening" their vegetables
by means of copper salts, solution
which while not altogether injurious.
constitutes an adulteratlon. The new law
will go into effect on February /.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-07
EVERY PHASE OF
| MISCONDUCT OR
CRIME COVERED
IN FORTS CHARGE
Grand Jury for January,
1913, Term of Criminal
Court Impaneled
Yesterday
JUDGE IMPRESSES
ON JURORS THEIR
HIGH POSITION
States People of County Look to
Them to Fairly and Searchingly
Inquire Into Every
Phase of Existing
Crime
Grand Jury. january, 1913, Term,
Criminal Court of Jefferson Co.

Charles B. Froment, insurance
man, was selected as foreman
with the following grand jurors:
John T. Douglass, precinct 81,
auctioneer; John Gilbert, 3,
clerk: Columbus w. Norrell, 8.
postoffice clerk; Samuel Crocker.
2s, farmer; |. Marshall Vines, l,
farmer; Arthur Towery, rs. fire.
man; John It. Crowley, 81, insur-
ance agent; Junius B. Vande-
grift, "a, collector; Robert ].
Russell, /. farmer; J. Willis
Vines, l. driver; Fred Moore, so,
miner: Raymond w. Shores. 21,
clerk; Joseph L. Daniel, 81, Mer-
chant; Hiram Davis, 81, farmer;
Herbert A. Lockhart. 8, contrac-
tor; John w. Griffith, 81 assist
ant manager; Edgar Myers, 81,
foreman.
Solicitor Heflin and Assistant
Solicitor Hugh Locke viii attend
the session of the grand jury.
J. r. Lambert was sworn in as
official stenographer and Walter
Smith as bailiff.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-07
WILL INVESTIGATE
SUSPICIOUS CARGO
Loading of Dynamite and
Fuses Upon Ship Causes
Inquiry by Consuls

Mobile, January 6--The loading of sew
eral car loads of dynamite, percussion
caps and fuse on board the American
schooner Pendleton Satisfaction, con-
signed to the Caribbean Construction
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-07
Officers Elected

Fort Deposit January 6.-tSpeciaI) AT
a recent meeting of Chevalier Lodge No.
D Knights of Pythias, the following
Officers were elected for the next en-
suing term: S. L. Jordan. chancellor
commander; j. Frank Hattemer, vice
chancellor; r. E. Hodnette, prelafe; j.
B. Ferrier, master of finance; c. cren-
shaw master of excheouer; r. r. Hairs
ton, keeper of records and seal: Frank
Crenshaw, master at arms; John Frank
Bates. inner guard, and Zach Ryals
outer guard.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-07
When the grand jury had been qualified
and sworn Judge Fort said:
Gentlemen of the Grand Jury:

Gentlemen of the jury, by a wise pro-
vision of statute. the responsibility fer
good government rests primarily upon the
people themselves. Public officers are no
more than public servants and their Off
cial actions are as much subject to seru-
tiny and censure as are the actions of the
humblest private citizen. As grand jur-
ors, you represent the people of this coun-
~ and are officers of this court. You
nave peen CHOSEN as men of various oc-
cupatons and experiences in life and are
here required to dedicate your services to
the common welfare of this community.
Eighteen men, fresh from different ranks
or the people, are sworn as grand Jurors
10 investigate crime. lawlessness and the
conduct OF public affairs by your officials
II becomes my duty, as one of the pre-
sld1ng Judges of this court to outline
your work to explain the law bearing
thereon and to call your attention 10
some existing evils denounced by the
criminal laws. Decent and orderly gov
ernment cannot exist in a democracy, un-
less private citizens are willing to sacri-
flee their time and assume the burden
of responsibility for the enforcement of
the law. Behind every statute. there must
stand an intelligent public opinion and
the moral support of all law abiding men; +;
otherwise the expensive machinery Of
the courts had as well be abolished. This
court is the highest court of justice for
the administration of criminal law in the
greatest county of the state. 1t was es-
tablished by the people to do public SER
vice, and every officer in this court house
is responsible TO the people for the
honest and efficient administration of
the law. Public interest demands that
this court shall be free from the influence
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-07
RECEIPTS SHOW
$4,000 INCREASE
Admission POstOffice Has
Big Year-Alumni Or
ganization Formed

Anniston, January 7.-(special.)-
Figures given out by Postmaster
Charles r. Baker show that the re-
ceipts at the Admission postoffice for
the year 1912 over receipts for the pre-
ceding year increased by approximately
$4,000, and that each quarter during the
past year, with the exception of the
second quarter, there was a material
increase over the first quarter The
total receipts for last year amounted
to $36,3S452
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-07

Deputy Collector w. M. Chenault of
Decatur reported at the office of Com
missioner G. B. Randolph here last
week that he has succeeded in de-
stroying a big still In Cleburne county.
According to Deputy Chenault the
men who were operating this still, four
in number. were already under charge
of Illicit liquor dealing and warrants
for their arrest were out, but on ac-
count of the fact that he did not have
authority to arrest and had no deputy
marshal with him. Deputy Chenault had
to allow the men to escape.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-07
IMPROVE COTTON MILLS
Athens Company Doubles Capacity
Cotton Is Short

Athens, January 6.-(SpeciaL)--T
Fulton Cotton Mill company OF
this place is doubling its capacity
and are installing looms. Twertv-
five carloads of machinery are
on their way here for the new addition
and as soon as 1t can be installed the
factory will go to weaving. This means a
large additional force will be added ard
much larger pay roll The new addition
will make sacks.
The ginners' report of this county shows
that the cotton crop Will be at least 5s
per cent short Of 1911
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-07
EXHIBIT CAR
AT HARTSELLE

Hartselle, January 6.-tSpecial.)-
Notwithstanding the rain 1900 to 1000
people visited the exhibit car of the
Northern Pacific railway, which re-
mained in Hartselle all day Monday
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-07
MAY CLEAR UP LUTES
MURDER MYSTERY
Preliminary Hearing of the
Case Is Now Being Held
in Gadsden

Gadsden, January 6.-(Special) The
mystery which has surrounded the muir
der of Jacob Lutes and his wife. the aged
couple whose bodies were found one
morning in November, 1911, may be
cleared as a result of the preliminary
hearing now being conducted before Judge
L. l.. Herzberg of John McLemore. w.
e. Knight and Frank Hunter Will and
Cleve Campbell and d. s. McClain already
are under life sentences for the crime.
and the recent arrest of McLemore.
knight and Hunter caused a sensation
here The principal witness today was
J. III. Wood. the man who swore out the
| warrants. He said he had met McLemore
here soon after the murder when McLe.
more told him that he "had worked out
his plan and got the money" Wood also
told of seeing McLemore in possession of
pocketbook bearing the name "Lutes''
on it. Wood admitted that he had been
convicted in ST. Clair county of perjury.
However, it was said today that the facts
In the case were to be brought to light
because of an alleged quarrel among
three of the principals in the case as 70
division of money.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-07
Card of Thanks

Card OF Thanks
Mrs. j. E. Thomas, Tyus and Mitchell
families, thank their friends for their
Kind attention and sympathy during their
late bereavement
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-07

The alumni of Noble institute, the
college for girls in this city, have COM
pleted the organization of an alumni
association, with Miss Sarah Keith OF
Admission as president and Miss Julia
Davis, also of this city, as secretary
protein. Permanent officers will be
elected as soon as constitution and by
laws are adopted. Another meeting
will be held in March.
Caught entering the home of a
neighbor. Simon F'ite. Weaver negrn,
was held up at the point of a revolver
Sunday until Sheriff c. T. Brooks could
arrive to put him under arrest. He has
been lodged in the county jail.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-07

Announcement of the approaching set
tlement of the affairs of the Southern
Iron and Steel company and of the Ala
bama Consolidated Coal and Iron com
pany is causing rejoicing in Gads1en.
Resumption of work at the furnaces of
the Consolidated is expected when the
reorganization is completed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-07

A. Spiro, Greek, was arrested Satur-
day night, charged with violating the
prohibition laws. His place was raided
by the police.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-07

mass meeting will be held at the
Chamber of Commerce tomorrow night to
organize Young Mems Christian asso-
ciation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-07

At the meeting of the Chamber of Com
merce tonight proposition will be pre-
sented to secure new industry employ
ing l25 men. Secretary Busch also is in
correspondence with five or six other firms
desiring to locate In Gadsden
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-05-25
JURY SELECTED IN
ROOSEVELT CASE
Much Will Fall ON Plaintiff.
Accommodations for
Party

Marquette, Mich, May 94.-After selee-
ton of jury and the opening statement
of counsel for the plaintiff in the libel
suit of Theodore Roosevelt against George
A. Newett, which viii begin here next
Monday, Judge Flanagan probably will
be called upon to rule jgst how much
proof will fal on the plaintiff
The point local attorneys are arguing
is whether Colonel Roosevelt must prove
in detail that the drunkenness charge was
libelous or whether his claim for dam
ages can be sufficiently set forth in a
simple denial of the editorial charge,
leaving to the defense the burden of PROV
ing the truth of the allegations in the
editorial printed in the Iron ore" dur
ing the presidential campaign last year.
Word was received here today to re-
serve accommodations for the following
members of Colonel Roosevelts party:
Frank Harper, Jacob Riis, Clifford Pin
chot, Frank II. Tyree, Robert Bacon,
William Loeb, Jr., Edmund Heller, Wal
ter Brown, j. c. O'Laughlin, o. *. Davis,
j. Sloan, Judge A. u. Blair William En-
lin Roosevelt Phillip Roosevelt. DIR. Alex
ander Lambert, James r. Garfield, Tru-
man II. Newberry and eight others, whose
names were not given. Most of them are
witnesses.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-05-25
ARRANGING PUBLIC
MEETING IN June
Chamber of Commerce Will
Take Up Alleged Rate
Discrimination

Secretary Radcliffe of the Chamber OF
Commerce was making arrangements yes
terday for the big public meeting of the
chamber to be held the first week in
June, probably June 3. BY the time the
meeting is held more data on the alleged
rate discrimination against Birmingham
by freight schedules will be secured.
The two important questions to come
before the meeting will be this rate mat
ter and the report of the taxation and
finance committee of the chamber on a
remedy for Birmingham's poor financial
condition. This report has created much
favorable comment and Chairman II. u.
Sims of the committee and the men,
bers received many CONGRATULATIONS yes
terday. 1t is freely predicted the report
will be made the basis of tax legislation
when the next state legislature convenes.
The report in full is printed in this is
sue
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-05-25
MEETING CALLED BY
ENSLEY'S BUILDERS
Urge All Contractors to At
tend Who Favor Meeting
Carpenters Demands

Probably the most important devel-
opment in the strike situation since the
sympathetic walk9ut last Monday
morning was the meeting in Ensley
yesterday of about 40 Independent
builders at which it was determined
to effect an organization Independent of
the Builders exchange.
Resolutions were adopted upholding
the contention of the strikers for a
higher wage and commencing their Of
fer to submit their differences to ar
bitration.
In addition to the Ensley contractors
a number were present fpom Birming-
ham. 1t was determined to hold an
other meeting Sunday afternoon. at :
o'clock at the office of W. r. Stewart
in Ensley, at which a permanent or
ganization will be effected. 1t was
stated that about IS representatives of
Independent contractors would be pres
ent, many from all over the district
having signified a desire to attend.
1t was the sense of the meeting that
an effort should be made to bring about
settlement with the unions, and the
statement was made that the best way
to bring about peaceful settlement so
far as the independents were con-
cerned was to organize. The members
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-05-25
FIRST AID DRILL BY
SCHOOL CHILDREN
Two Teams of Girls Give
DemOnstratiOn-Several
Speeches Made

One of the most unique and interesting
exhibitions in physical culture and first
aid work ever held in Wylam was the
one given Friday night at the Masonic
hall by children from the Wyam ele-
mentary school
Three teams two OF girls and one of
boys, have demonstrations in first aid to
the injured. These teams were the winners
in an elimination contest held May 15
and in which eight teams competed.
The programme opened with talk by
DR.. w. S. Rountree, who explained that
first aid meant. The course, he stated,
consisted of short practical lectures and
demonstrations in anatomy, physiology
and hygeine. He concluded by giving "a
brief outline on the history of the move
ment.
Immediately following this address the
teams assisted by one composed of men
from Fratt No. division of miners, gave
practical demonstrations in first aid work.
Although only beginners in this work
they went about it with the air of vet
Grams and performed their work.
The following was the programme of
the demonstrations.
First-Dress an incised wound of the
scalp. One man.
Second-Dress wound caused by right
ear being torn off with cut across chin
Two men.
Third-Several minor injuries were then
dressed.
Fourth-Dress compound fracture of
forearm with sever bleeding.
Fifth--Dress fractured right thigh Four
men.
The personnel of the teams was as fol-
lows:
Team No. 1-Annie Brown, captain;
Marion Brown. Bessie Moore, Edna
Crane. and Christine McCrorie. Average
age 16 years.
Team No 2-James Benning, captain;
Johnny Hemp. Johnny Brown, Clarence
Jayne and William Ellis. Average age
IA years.
Team No. 3-Doris Atkins, captain;
Hazel Brown, Mary Frederick, Margaret
Donnely and James Brown, subject. Av-
erage age years.
Pratt No. Francis Brawley, James
Smith, Tom Williamson, Robert William
son and Jim Townley
Following this exhibition the Pratt No.
team gave demonstrations in making
temporary stretchers with coats and in
first aid work.
The programme was concluded with
physical culture drill by the second grade
class of the Wylam school under the d.
rection of Miss Avery. These small chill
dren made a splendid showing.
ADDRESSES.
A number of addresses were made at
the conclusion of the programme. Among
those speaking were DR.. Lloyd Noland
formerly a physician in Panama and the
new Tennessee Coal Iron and Rairoa d
company sanitary inspectors: Miss
Dewar, who is head of the Avondale
Wesley house; John Chisolm manager
sanitary department r. c. L.; DIR. M. W.
Glasgow of Docena mines; Mr.. Webb of
the United States bureau of mines; j. w.
Groves and Sgnor Memoli.
Throughout the evening music was fur
nished by a band composed of Wylam
boys under the direction of Mr.. MemoIi.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-05-25
News Of Ensley

The Lyric club of the Ensley High
school will give it's annual concert
Tuesday evening, May 81, at the high
school auditorium. The following pro-
gramme will be offered
PART /.
Bridal chorus from "The Rose Mai
den' (Cowen).
Songs. Miss Evelyn Going.
Rest" (Rubenstine).
"Carita" CWynne), because" (De-
HardeloD, Mrs. Edna Tilton Strickland.
PART H.
"The Building of the Ship" Gahee).
Soloists. Mrs Edna Tilton Strickland,
soprano; Miss Evelyn Going, contralto;
John Phillip Shaddick, baritone; Miss
Lorraine Goar. director; Miss Minnie
Mcneil, accompanist.
The guest day entertainment of the
Cosmos club Friday afternoon at the
home of Mrs. Poss was a most enjoy
able affair, about so guests being pres
ent. In the receiving line were the
officers of the club. Joe G, Hail, a
prominent attorney of Birmingham, lee
tured on Alabama State Laws Con-
cerning Women" Mr. Hail is most
pleasing speaker, his talk being re-
plete with both wit and wisdom Miss
Seebode's reading, selections from
King john We're mostN artistic. As
an encore she gave a humorous num-
Der, The Plumbers Daughter" Vocal
music was rendered by Mrs. III. J. Kribs
and Mrs. J. Moog. and an instrumental
solo by Mrs. Goldsmith. Delightful re-
freshments were served as "A closing
feature.
tloc a I-t,..I 4
commencement exercises VIII be held
| Thursday, May 2S, beginning at a.
be held at the Central High school In
Birmingham Thursday evening, May 2S,
at o'clock.
The Rev w. H. Whithead editor of
fill the pulpit of the Ensley Methodist
church this morning at II o'clock in
the absence of the pastor. Rev. George
e. Boyd, who viii preach the COM
mencement sermon at Sulligent, viii
return and preach at the evening sery-
ice
The Rev. NJ. NJ. Blair will preach tfie
memorial sermon for the Ensley Con-
federate veterans at the service which
will be held at the Methodist church
this afternoon. The service Will take
place at o'clock and the public Is
invited The veterans will leave next
week for the reunion and arrangements
have been made by the Ensley club.
which VIII provide for the attendance
of every veteran in Ensley, who num-
Der about 80.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-05-25

is to get the water out of the pipes in the
houses after the valve flies shut. This
is done by means of the automatic water
cock which allows air to pass backward
through the cock. When the trip valve
flies shut it opens a small hole through
its own shaft and as air can come in at
the other end of the pipe through the
cock the water runs out of every pipe
in the house within minute or two, and
they remain empty.
The only operation necessary then to
secure water is to so to the cut Off insert
another vial of water and screw 1t into
place and wait for the next freeze. As
soon as another vial is screwed INTO place
the water is turned on again. The cost
of the vials is about a quarter of cent.
All parts of the valves are made OF
metal that will not rust.
II the patent is a success, as the Of
ficals of the Daniels Manufacturing com
pany believe it will be, they intend to
erect a large plant in Birmingham and
manufacture them on large scale Mr..
Daniels, the inventor. is president of the
company; d. j. Suther is vice president
and S. Boyd Wheeler is secretary. The
company has offices in the Chamber of
Commerce building and Mr.. Daniels is
working on several other inventions.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-05-25

Of the organization will agree to pay
the scale asked for and are anxious to
do so.
The fun text of the resolutions
adopted follows:
'.Resolved, by the undersigned build
ers of Ensley and Birmingham. who
have been and are now willing to pay
the scale of wages as submitted by the
carpenters of the Birmingham district,
which scale we do not think too high
when we take into consideration the
present high cost of living. That we
commend them for being willing TO
submit their cause to arbitra tion and
being willing to abide by the result Of
such arbitration.
THAT il is the sense of this meeting
that the people who are concerned VIII
do everything within their power to
bring about a settlement of the present
struggle which not only throws large
body of men out of employment but
also retards development. hinders prog
ress and stops the advance of the
great Birmingham district at a time
when every energy is needed to help the
forward movement which has Just been
started.
BE it further resolved. That we hold
another meeting on Sunday, May %, ut
o'clock, at the office of w. r. Stew
art Nineteenth street and Avenue +.
and invite to such meeting every con-
tractor and builder i'm the Birmingham
district who is willing to pay the scale
as demanded and to see if some plan
cannot be adopted to bring about a
settlement of the differences as they
now exist
The resolutions We're signed by all
those present and a committee com
posed of J. a. Oggs, c. ID. Pyeatt and
j. f. Culpepper was delegated to In
Vite the attendance of builders and con-
tractors.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-05-25
ALCAZAR, NAME OF
SHRINERS' TEMPLE
Central Alabama Shriners
Celebrate Event With
Jubilee

Montgomery, May Especial )-Shrin-
ers of central Alabama, who were grant
ed a dispensation for temple at Mont
gomery by the imperial council at Dallas,
Tex. last week, held a jubilee on the
roof of a Montgomery hotel this even
ing.
Addresses were delivered by several
who went TO Dallas to ask for the tenn
pie and those who managed the campaign
at home. Between $4,000 and $1,000 was
spent in the fight, which was waged for
three years, first at Rochester, N. Y,
then at Los Angeles and finally won at
Dallas.
The temple has been named Alcazar
and the first ceremonial win pe held dur
ing the early fall, when about 800 mem
bers will be received from other Alabama
temples and 1s1 candidates initiated.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-05-25
EPWORTH LEAGUE OF
CONFERENCE TO MEET

The North Alabama Conference Ep-
worth league will meet in Birmingham
at the Avondale Methodist church from
June II to 15 Each church in the con-
ference will sbe represented
The Rev. S. f. Parker of Nashville
and the Rev. P. b. Kern of Avondale
will be in charge of the meeting ana
each of them will make addresses, lead
discussions from time to time.
The mornings will be given over TO
business sessions, and the evenings to
regular religious discussions. During
the meeting Congressman r. T.. Hob
son will speak.