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The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-06-27
HER CURIOSITY
is GRATIFIED

jackson, Miss, Jure 26.-(Special Mrs
S. b. Spickard, the very efficient secre-
tary of the prison board of trustees, may
have no more curiosity than have other
ladies, but whatever it may have been as
TO the inside workings of grand jury
were gratified bright and early yesterday y
morning when deputy sheriff walked into
her well appointed office at the capitol and
handed her a summons to appear instan-
ter before tnat inquisitorial body. The
summons also commanded her to bring
along the minute book showing the pro-
ceedings of the board OF trustees at their
monthly meetings. 1t was large bound
book. Weighing several pounds, and it
was well that the court sent a burly dep
uty and buggy, as Mr.. Spiokard could
Inc volume.
Naturally, her first idea was that she
must run over home and get her hat
at least better hat than the one she
wore TO wo*h. but her friends explained
she did not have to dress up much to
70 before grand jury. wherefore she
pinned on her ss'lor and tripped out of
the office remariSing that she always
did want TO see the inside of grand
jury room, and j'eie was the opportunity
Of course she had a perfectly lovely
time" but she wouldn't tell the reporters
thing about it OH her return.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-06-27
BREWER PRAISED IN
GRAND Jury REPORT
Half Dozen or More New
True Bills Handed in at
Jackson

jackson. Miss, June 26.-fSpecial. The
Hinds county grand jury handed in half
a dozen new true bills yesterday after
noon about o'clock and asked to be fin
ally discharged, but Judge Henry de-
clired to do that. telling them there might
be further occasion for their services be-
fore court shall have adjourned. That is
taken to mean that the governor and the
detectives will have additional testimony
to present, though it is custom with
Judge Henry to permit his grand juries to
recess until wanted
The report stated that visits to the
county and city jails showed them clean
and well kept, but it is suggested that
both be made larger and more comfort
able. The books of the sheriff and coun-
ty clerks were found well kept and cor
rect sc far as the jury was able to say;
the hotels and restaurants were given
clean bills of health and the public roads
reported in good shape. The justices of
tile peace were raked over the Goals for
carelessness in the keeping of their rec
ords, few of them keeping cost bills. The
efforts Of the city and county officers in
running down and breaking up blind
tigers were heartily indorsed, as were
those of the district and county attor-
neys
I'VE also heartily commend Governor
Brewer says the grand jury report. FOR
his fearless fight and zeal to find out the
CRATER ana thieves who have by their
connivance robbed the state of many
thousands of dollars. We say to him. let
the good work go on til every one of them
are behind the prison bars
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-06-27
MESSENGER BADLY
INJURED BY TRAIN
Expressman Falls Under
meath Southern Train
in Huntsville

Huntsville. June 26.-(Special. )-When
Allie Allen. an express messenger on the
Southern railway, attempted to board a
moving train in the yards here yesterday
he fell and broke his leg, made two deer
wounds in his head and four toes on the
broken leg were mashed off under the
wheels. Allen is not in a dangerous con-
dition. but the physicians expect amputa-
zion of the injured foot will be necessary
The marriage of John T. Smthson, pas
for Of the Church of Christ, and Miss
Ressie Welch of this city was solemnized
wednesday at noon in the church. Evan
gelist Pittman performed the ceremony
in the presence of a large company OF
friends The bride was attended by
Misses Harris and Stevenson and the
groom by Messrs. Carlisle and Fother-
gill
Nine men passed the civil service exam
nations for clerk and carrier in the
huntsville postoffice several weeks ago
and ali OF the number are now eligible to
anDointment as vacancies occur. Three
of the number will get jobs Immediately.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-06-27
CONGRESS IS HAVING
CHANGE OF HEART ON
CURRENCY MEASURE
Wilson Scored Victory in
Announcing Bill as an Ad-
ministration Measure
OTHERS ARE WILLING
TO FOLLOW LEADER
Ignorance of Many Congressman on
Financial Matters Makes II Easy
to Shift Responsibility to
Someone Who Knows
by c. e. STEWART

Washington, June 26.-(Special)-I il
generally believed at the Capitol toda,
that the President has scored another
victory by his direct appeal to Congress
on behalf of currency legislation. The
President, It is believed, took the starch
out of the opposition in his own party to
the measure by frankly saying that ii
was an administration measure and that
the administration vas willing to assume
the responsibility. That he made a deer
impression upon his fellow democrats is
admitted on every hand.
Those who have teen holding back have
been put in a position where they must
pull with the party team. 1t must not be
put off, declares the President. Do it now.
Even the Senate may fall in line. r'he
President 1t is declared did the only wise
thing. Framed bill upon which the Gd-
mnistration can stand and called upon
the untutored rank and file who are un-
familiar with currency and finance to get
aboard the band wagon.
The indications are that this shifting Of
the responsibility is more than satiSfac-
tory to many member of the House arc
Senate whose lack of knowledge of cur
rency and banking problems would fill a
small library. If the administration can
stand it, they see tire necessity of action
then they will see no reason for not sup
porting the bill
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-06-27
D0THAN'S NEW AUTO
FIRE TRUCK ARRIVES
Received From New York
and First TryOut APP
pears Satisfactory

Dothan. June 26.-(Special)-Do $
new auto fire truck was received Wednes-
day. 1t was made by the American La
France Fire Engine company of Elmra,
and cost $4,000. 1t is a triple combination.
type IL, six cylinder, 105 horse power truck
and has 200 gallon rotary pumping en-
gine. 40 gallon chemical tank, two hand
chemicals, one extension ladder, one roof
ladder, pike poles. axe, crowbar, 1000 feet
of two and one-half inch fire hose and 200
feet of chemical hose.
ID. j. Lownan, special representative
of the American LaFrance Fire Engine
company, is in the city instructing the
fire department in its use. Under his su-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-06-27
Married in Dothan

Dothan, June 2G.-(Special.)-The mar
riage of Miss Mayme Faircloth of Dothan
and Mr.. w. e. Rouse of Montgomery was
beautifully solemnized at the Foster Street
Methodist church here at 8 O'Clock
Wednesday evening. The church was
elaboratey decorated in shasta daisies
and ferns. Miss Bessie Whlddon was
maid of honor. Mr.. J.. d. Rouse, brother
of the groom. acted as best man.
Mr.. and Mrs. Rouse left at i0:40 p. IN.
over the Atlantic Coast Line for Wrigilts-
vile beach. They will make their home
in Montgomery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-06-27

All arrangements have been made
for grand Fourth of July celebration
in the Decaturs. Many valuable prizes
have been offered by the merchants and
business men of the Decaturs for the
best live stock entered by country peo-
pie. These prizes are open to people
from Morgan, Lawrence and Limestone
counties. During the morning there
will be large industrial parade. There
will will be speaking. barbecue, dane
ing and sports and games of all kinds
during the day at Oakland park. At
night there will be fireworks. A large
crowd of out-of-town visitors are ex-
pected.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-06-27
Mechanic Killed

Indianapolis Ind, .lnae .qs.-Harry Mar
tin, a mechanician. w.sA killed at the
speedway while testing out car today.
Martins assistant, Frank Allen. was prob
ably fatally injured. A tire blew out the
car hit the outside railing and rolled
over the wall with both men underneath.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-06-27
Why Use Two Glasses

When Jas. II. Tinder will supply yon
with Kryptok invisible bifocals, with
both far and near vision in one glass
with no seam? Most comfortable
and dressy glasses made. 800 NJ.
Nineteenth street
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-06-27
live Stock Men in st. Joseph

st. Joseph, Mo-. June 26-live stock
men from all over the country We're here
todav for the opening session of the twen-
tv-hfth annual convention of the Ma
tional Live Stock exchange. which began
with the address of the president, Abel
II. DAILY of this city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-06-27
Main Objection Answered

As has been before stated, the principal
objection to the bill is that it places too
much power in the hands of the admins
tration who appoints the board of CON
troll In answer to this criticism a leader
in the House points out that the $500, 900, 600
of emergency notes which may be issued
by the board of control, will only be used
in case of stringency in the money mar
ket at any given place or time. 1t is per-
fectly proper for The government TO con-
troll this emergency currency. If they did
not. it is explained. there would be no use
for it at all. He explains that under
ordinary conditions and for ordinary pur-
poses we have enough money in the coun-
try now. In times of panic those who
control the money become tirpid and the
money hides away in the vaults of the
bankers, AMI the business man, no matter
how solvent be may be is up against .le
real thing because there is no money he
can get. If the same people, the bankers.
controlled the emergency currency. as
they now control the money of our perma-
rent financial system. while to a certain
extent it would nelp out because of the
greater volume available. at the same
time those in control would be Influenced
by the SAM reasons for Withholding
money that they would under ordinary cir
cumstances. 1t IS better, therefore. for
the emergency currency TO be controlled
by some one independent of the bankers
who can freely come to the relief of the
business of IL country. when the bankers
fail to do In other words. If the banks
become timid with enough m oney to run
the business of the country, they might
also become timi1 even if they had n
great surplus. from the same reasons.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-06-27
Fourth of July Excursion Rates

Very low Fourth of July excursion
fares have been announced by the
southern railway to and from practical
" all points. Tickets will be sold July
., 3 and 4. good to reach original start
ing point returning not later than
midnight OF July l. 1913 For full par
ticulars ask the ticket agent.
6-97-2t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-06-27
EXTEND WHITE WAY
IN NEW DECATUR
Believed Lights Will Be
Turned On in Time for
Celebration of Fourth

Decatur, June -(Special) )-Al1 of
the posts for New Decaturs great white
way have been finished by the Decatur
Cornice and Roofing company and a
force of men are engaged in placing
them. 1t is expected that the lights
will be turned on within the next few
days now. The white way will extend
for several blocks ON Second avenue.
jamie Transwill and Tenny Rodman
left yesterday on motorcycles for a
trip to Boston and New York. They
will be gone all summer. A number of
stops will be made on the way. They
will go through Tennessee, Kentucky,
Indiana, Ohio and on to New York and
Boston.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-06-27

During the night burglars entered
the dry goods and clothing store of S.
Nj. Winter in New Decatur and carried
off large quantity of goods. the value
of which cannot be ascertained at this
time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-06-27

Federal court adjourned here. Wednes-
day after 10 days session. While a
large number of cases were disposed OF
there are yet a good many ON the docket.
All cases on the calendar for this week
which were not reached and all for next
week were continued until the fall term.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-06-27

pervision thorough test and tryout was
given the truck Wednesday afternoon.
Chlef OF the Fire Department Morgan
Jones stated that the test proved satisfae-
tory in every respect, and that there was
hardly any doubt, he thought of the city
accepting II.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-06-27
FORMER SHERIFF Of
CULLMAN COUNTY|S
ACCIDENTALLY SHOT
Christopher Scheuing Badly
Wounded Above Heart
When Weapon
Goes Off

Culman, June 26.-(Special.)-Christ
pher c. Scheuing, ex-sheriff of Cullman
county, shot himself just above the heart
night 1t is supposed by accident. He was
alone at home, his wife and little daugh-
ter Mary Grace, and son Harry, being
out driving at the time of the tragedy. The
bullet of a Colts Al ranged slightly up
ward passed through his body and pene-
trated the wall of the residence and came
near hitting a passerby. After being shot
two men saw him go to porch swing and
sit down with the blood pouring from the
left breast They went to his assistance
until a physician and his wife and chill
dren came Mr.. Scheuing was conscious
and described the shooting.
C. C. Scheuing was nominated and
served as sheriff of this county, but the
question of his rightfu tenure of office
was disputed by the democrats of the
county and he was removed by the COVER
nor on several charges, the democratic
candidate having removed from the coun-
ty, C. c. Yearwood, the present sheriff.
was appointed in the place of Scheuing
Mr. Seheuing is a man about 30 years
old, of German decent, above the average
in education, a son of one of the first
settlers of Cullman. His father donated
the site of the courthouse to the county
when il was formed. Mr.. Scheuing is
resting well, but there is little hope held
out for him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-06-27
Republicans Tearing Their Hair

While tho So dem ocrats who We're re-
Gently openly opposed to currency lesisla-
tion at this session are undergoing a
change of heart fhe republicans are tear
ing their hair over the Presidents mes
sage and the bill. Minority Leader Mann
is especially caustic. He declares the bill
to be stolen from the Aldrich monetai :
report. with few radical provisions
from the Bryan platform mixed in" He
further charges TINT the Presidents mes
sage was a direct threat to withhold Da t.
renage until after the currency legisla-
ton was enacted.
Representative Mann nnounees strong
republican opposition TO that clause of the
BILL which lie characterizes as partisan
control of the banks of the country
There are many enomalies in the criti-
oism of the bill by the supposed experts
on finance. showing in reality how far
afield the captains Of finance are when it
cones to an analysis of needed currency
reform. Chairman Glass of the House
banking and currency committee said that
while the bankers in New York were as
suling Senator owen that the measure
would contract the loaning mower ana re-
arna tho cash facilities Of tho country
banks, Senator Burton. n member Of the
monetary commission which framed the
Aldrich plan. was charging that specua-
lion would o increased and the currency
nfa ted
Putting Ears to Ground
In the meantime Congress has its ears
to the ground. They want to hear from,
the country, if the country responds to
the appeal of the President that now is
the time to act on the currency, so that
1t may travel hand in hand with the new
tariff law and act as a stay agains.
cventualities possible after the tariff goes
into effect, Congress will be governed ac-
cordingly. The country which has so far
supported the President entbusiastcally
while 1t may, like many of its legislators
be ignorant of the merits or lack of mer-
its contained in the currency bill. 1t is
more than ii.elv that the people will nc
cept the situatio as explained by the
President and his advisors and get behind
him on this measure also. That's what
Congress wants to nrow. and that is what
they are waiting to find out If the co,In-
try gets behind the President in his de-
mand for immediate action, the currency y
bill will more thar libelv receive the at
tertion of our law makers at the rrescn.
session.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-06-27
GADSDEN VETERANS
Go TO GETTYSBURG
Two Will Leave Saturday to
Represent Chamber of
Commerce

| Gadsden, June 26.-(Special )-Gads-
den veterans who will go to Gettysburg
to attend tile reunion of the Blue and
| Two veterans will be sent to represent
Gadsden by the chamber of commerce
Street thermometers hung in the
shade yesterday registered 100 degrees
| above zero. There was some suffering
about the industrial plants.
Employees of the Standard Steel COM
pany viii be paid Friday evening. About
$4,000 will be distributed for the past
two weeks operation of the plant
+. l.. Russell who some time go pur-
chased a farm in west Tennessee with
a view to locating there, has sold the
property and announced that he will
remain in Gadsden.
Il. c. Drew. who is promoting an oil
well in DeKalb county, said today that
| reports that the we'll has reached a
depth of 5000 feet are erroneous.
Reports received here yesterday
| stated that rain had fallen in some
| much complaint because of drouth from
the greater part of the country in this
vicinity.
Lonnie Russell, a white man serving
three months at hard labor for viola
ting the prohibition law escaped from
the clainPHnP flic Dft
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-06-27

Lonnie Russell. a white man serving
three months at hard labor for viola
ting the prohibition law. escaped from
the chaingang this afternoon
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-06-27

The German alliance of Cullman VIII
celebrate the arrival of the first five fam
lilies 40 years ago in this city on August
Is. The day will be gala day. William
Heck and Joe Baer have been appointed
a committee to solicit funds for monu-
ment to the founder. John G. Culman,
and the original settlers. This fund Will
be in the hands of commission who will
select the design and the location of the
monument.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-06-27

o. II. Walton VINO hit an Italian la
borer at Garden City with a shovel and
killed him some days ago, was released
by Judge Dan Speake on a $1,000 bond yes
terday. The bond was signed by Scot
Leeth of Cullman.
The Washington times., 1913-05-06
GAYETY

Dutch Ward and Sam Hearn are the
ali round stars OF the Girls of the
Great White Way" at the Gayety this
week. They are not only funny In the
strict sense. but they. gave a musical
olio performance which Wed with the
d best of that sort OF thing given regu-
lar vaudeville circuits.
Wards purlesque OF a trombone play
er and Hearn's violin playing We're two
Of the best bits. James Rowland, as
Simolean Bucks. the Pork King, had
some funny scenes and sang several
= good songs. Ed Jerome was amusing as
Prof. 1gnatz GoUlash; Frank Wingfield
and Dan Healy also had something 10
do
The stage settings. first outside the
> Moulin RJTge, in Paris, and later inside
the same 9lace, were unusually hand
some. The female contingent had plen, v
> to do In the way OF costume display,
and contributed some fine dancing. VIII
fielf and Healy. Miss Hattie RAYMOND
and Trixie Ayres appeared in quartet
dancing.
There were a number of new songs
and some of the old ones in new set
tings. The second part contained the
olio
The chorus was full of vim and sang
and danced well. Rowland's Coupon
Song" was one of the hest of the even
ing. and his second number. Little
Bunch Of Shamrock" were hits.
The Washington times., 1913-05-06

NEW YORK STOCKS
DECLINE ON RAID

NEW YORK. May 5.-The bears got
busy this morning and succeeded in
depressing the prices of mnay New
York stocks. The market opened
quiet and remained dull. only 14i,600
shares being traded in the first two
hours. Canadian Pacific was down
only 3, but Steel was of about point
and Reading about a point. Union Pa
cifc and Southern Pacific were attacked
and suffered worse, the former going
down 1as and the latter 2b, bGs re-
covering y. Amalgamated was rather
stronger, losing less than u. while titan
gained Il. good list Of stocks showed
gains: Air Brake. 5 points: Pittsburgh
Coal, preferred, 3. and the common, q
Illinois Central. L: Beet Sugar. q; 500
Line, q; Steel preferred. q: and a dozen
others with smaller gains.
The directors of the Union Pacific and
Southern Pacific companies have re-
opened negotiations for the acquisition
OF the Central Pacific by the Union, in
order to arrive at some sort Of merger
dissolution proposition that will meet
the views Of all interests.
It 10 reported that the Adams Ex-
press Company has acquired the Long
Island Express Company.
II is reported from London that the
owing to revolutionary prospects. The
Rothschilds will issue today the per
cent loan Of ell 900 900 at 81
The subtreasury gained s.. 5s4, 900 from
the banks yesterday, and since Friday
has gained S1.9H.0O0 net The sub
treasury transferred $4,000 to San
Francisco today.
The Washington times., 1913-05-06
COSMOS

A delightful bill Of varied entertain
ment is presented at the Cosmos Thea
ter this week, every number of which
drew warm applause from big audien-
ces Yesterday afternoon and last eve
ming. Berenice and Evelyn, two Wash
ington girls from the realm of higher
vaudeville mcs-ld the audience who
heard them to tremendous outbursts OF
applause. They are clever singers of
pretty and c1.chy songs and sing them
in an entirely new way.
Harlan Knight Company, is an excep-
ionally fine number, well played, Har-
Ian Wright furnishing a splendid char
acterization as the old grocerynan who
was always at war with the postmaster.
The comedy itself is a pleasing blend
of pathos and laughter.
Al Harrington, The Crazy Janitor.
won favor with the very clever acrobat
ic work Of his little dog. His offering
is novel and exceedingly good. Ralston
and La Tour have an elaborate musical
sketch with a Scotch finale that is ef-
fective: Harry Bachelor gave an enter
tanning instrumental offering that wins
much applause, and the Keystone
Comedy four an offering OF enjoyable
harmonies which are somewhat marred
by the efforts OF one Of the quartet 10
be funny.
The Pathe Weekly Review, showing
the President and the rival manage
at the opening OF the local ball season
heads a series Of pleasing film features
The Washington times., 1913-05-06
ACADEMY

Competently handled by a group OF
actors and actresses under the manage
mcnt of f. W. Rowland. East Lynne
is beirg presented by the stock com
pany at the Academy this week.
In the role Of Lady Isabel Oatcr
Madam Vine). which presents the best
opportunities of the play. Rose Cam
eron acquits herself admirably, while
Fred Hand. as Archibald Carlyle. por'
trays the character well Miss Nicola
Newton. as Miss Carlyle, has char
acter part which she sustatns capnbly
Edgar Murray does double duty as LORD
Mount Severn and Richard Hare.
Dave J. Marlowe. in the villainou.
role of Sir Francis Levison. presents
character which typifes the las,
word in wickedness. Mr.. Marlowe in
terprets the role with proper spirit
Louise Whitman's Barbara Hare Is n
keeping with the general theme Of tht
performance The pathetic role OF Willie
Is well executed by Louise Fisher. The
rest of the company enact their severa
parts adequately.
The Washington times., 1913-05-06
CASINO.

Next to a delightful comedy sketch.
''Th. Millinery Salesman" which is
presented by Joseph Remington and
a company of clever players. Jessie
kellar. the posing beauty. with a part
ner who has a very sweet lyric tenor
voice. Is the attraction at the Casino
Tr..ter this week. Miss kellar tur-
Ii!s hes the spectacular feature of the
ac. which is otherwise enjoyable for
its song offerings and some cycling.
The little playlet deals with the ef
forts of an unprincipled woman to come
between a young married couple, ind
It's happy ending. as we'll as the man
ncr of its presentation, wins the play
ers several curtain calls at each per-
fcrmance-
The Two Franks give All original
tumbling and balancing act, with
thrills; Perry and Elliott. songs, paro-
dies and funny chan; Van Lear and
Williams, ''rough-house" comedy,
which still has its excellent features.
and the Three Musical Bugs. three
girls who are good performers on the
violin, cello, cornet. and piano, and
one OF whom is also a good singer,
delightful musical offering.
TIN ee photoplays are shown at esch
ntrfnrmance.