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The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-20
GAS SITUATION IS
VERY COMPLICATED
Weatherly Says Many De-
tails Must Be Settled Be
fore Action on Matter

city Commissioner Weatherly in
whose hands has been placed the mat
ter of cheaper gas rates for Birming-
ham, states that it will probably be
some time yet before final action in
the matter is taken. There are several
legal phases to the question which Mr.
Weatherly states he has not yet settled
in his own mind.
For instance, the lower rate which is
being asked for is based upon a report
of city Attorney Boyd, which in turn
Is based upon clause in the fran
chise of the gas company which stipu-
lates that gas rates here shall be the
same as in other cities of like size
and population. In making his report
on the matter. Attorney Boyd inter-
preted this clause literally, but Mr.
Weatherly states he does not know
whether that is the correct way or not.
He states that it may be possible that
individual conditions in the two cities
thus compared might have to be taken
into consideration, such as the number
of gas consumers in each city although
they might be the same size.
1t is claimed by the gas company
officials that while there might be a
cheaper rate in other cities of like
size and population, at the same time
the number of gas consumers here is
smaller because of the negroes who
do not as rule use gas for fuel or
light purposes. At any rate. there are
many such complications of the ques-
tions to be gone into and settled be-
fore any solution of the question is
reached.
Another conference between Mr..
Weatherly and the officials of the gas
company is to be held in the near
future but no date has as yet been
set
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-20
DEBATE ON TARIFF
MEASURE IN SENATE
BEGINS IN EARNEST

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party Inherited this duty when it came
into power
THE bill now presented to the SEN
ate, it is confidently held he said, lis
a fair Interpretation of the will of the
people and Is an honest compliance with
pledges of the democratic party.
Amendments offered by the committee
are not proposed in a spirit of dis
agreement with the House or to the
theory of tariff revision upon which
that body has entered. The principles
are of revnue producing tariff war
ranted on basis of competitive rates
enunciated by the ways and means COM
mittee of the House as a Just and fair
Interpretation of affairs in the view
point of existing conditions in the plat
form pledges of the democratic party
upon the tariff. Like the House we
have sought to find a basis of action
which would untaX the necessaries of
life as far as is consistent with the
revenue needs OF the government, which
would lay the heaviest yoke upon lux
uries of the rich and which would i'm
pose those things which were neither
primary necessities nor luXuries and
which were proper subjects of traiff
taxation certain impounding rate suf-
ficiently competitive to yield revenues
adequate to meet the needs of the gov
ernment on the one hand and on the
other to operate as a regulation of do
mestic prices by making outside com
petition at all times possible
Charges Without Foundation
Charges the bill dealt unfairly with
the farmer Senator Simmons declared
TO be with no foundation. He enumer-
ated many things on the free list, es-
pecially for the farmers benefit and
said:
mo class of our people have reaped
as little benefit from the republican
tariff system and suffered as heavily
from its exactions as the farmer
He knows under the republican sys-
tenn he has to buy in a highly pro-
tected market and sell most of his prod
ucts on q basis of free competition with
the world. There is in my mind no doubt
that his verdict will be one of ap-
proval, especially in view of the fact
that he will be among the first to feel
tie hand of the benefcient results of
the transition from a tariff machine in
the interest of the classes to a tariff
in the interest of the masses or peo-
pie"
The income section of the bill Sena-
tor Simmons said was not drafted upon
the theory that the chief object of an
Income tax was to supply deficit rev.
enue but added it was based on the
theory that the property should bear
its just share of federal as well as
statutory taxation, and therefore the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-20
MEETS TOMORROW NIGHT
Baraca and Philathea Union to Meet
at Y. M. C. A.

The Birmingham Baraca and Philathea
union will hold it's regular monthly
meeting tomorrow evening at O'Clock in
the auditorium of the Young Mems Chris
tian association. All members of the
Baraca and Philathea classes are urged
to attend this meeting.
The following programme will be rem
dered:
Song, "Baraca." tune my Country Tia
of Thee"
Invocation, J. II. Griffis.
Solo, selected, Mrs. M. d. Jones.
Scripture reading, j.. M. Dill, Jr.
Solo, selected, DR.. r. E. Nettles.
Report of ]. r. Duncan, delegate at the
worldwide Baraca and Philathea con-
vention held in Nashville in June
Solo, selected, Mrs. M d. Jones.
Business session, report of committees
and awarding of Baraca and Philathea
Banner.
Song.
Closing prayer, C. w. Cole.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-20
QUIET REIGNS AT.
THE CITY HALL

Things were very quiet about the city
hall yesterday. President Exum of the
city commission was busy clearing out
his office and desk in preparation for
his departure this morning on a three
weeks vacation.
Mr.. weatherly with coat off, sleeves
rolled up and an electric fan humming
at his elbow, laboriously waded through
pile of 200 checks and vouchers, att
taching his signature to each one.
Judge Lane was Kept busy more or
less all day by the usual train of visi-
tors who have friends entangled in the
meshes of the law.
And everybody was hot. Secretary
Ryall for the first time this summer
threw discretion aside and stripped off
his linen coat, while the force of cleo
trio fans In the central office was REIN
forced by a new revolver"
"Oh, my!" says Mr.. Exum
"Gadzooks," says Mr.. Weatherly.
Mighty hot" says Judge Lane
''Whew," sighs Secretary Ryall.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-20
HEAT DELAYS THE.
> WORK ON STREETS

On account of the extremely hot
weather of the past few weeks, street
Commis ssioner Frank Gafford states
that it is impossible for him TO do very
much work with his usual forces. Mr..
and teams which are engaged in the
different work of the street department.
simply can't do much more than. half
the work that they usually do. Several
laborers have become Ill. one or two
teams have been temporarily disabled
and as whole the department is being
seriously handicapped.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-20
A CHESTERFIELD IN COURT
Scion of the Canadian Aisocracy Before Judge Alternately
Charged With Being Addicted to the Dope Habit
He Explains the M & G Route
by CHARLES H. MANDY

with your permission viii make my de-
parture forever and a day"
Much as 1t would give me pleasure
to bid you depart in peace. / am afraid
the charge might be laid at our doors
that we did not properly provide for the
stranger that is within our gates, for
your appearance would indicate you
haven't had square meal for a month.
L intend to give you a vacation in the
country, and on account of your physical
condition will furnish you with a valet, -
and turning to Sheriff Jack Greener. he
asked; AT what part of the county are
the county eonvicts being worked?e
'Damfino," replied the sheriff. but I
think it is on the Columbiana road"
Algernon Harcourt and all the rest
of it, am going to send you to a beau
tiful camp where you will be clothed and
fed and cared for several months In re-
turn for which the board of revenue will
require a certain amount of physical ex-
ertion from you each day. You will be
allowed to gather violets."
Thank you, your honor"
But only on Sundays"
20 mores, o Temporal"
Judge Alternately gave instructions to
have the defendant examined by the
county physician, suggesting a shave, a
bath, and clean shirt might help to
make him more comfortable. He also
suggested a ''hypo" might be given. lie
withheld the sentence pending the result
of the medical examination When the
fact was made clear to the defendant
that there was great probability of
putting him to work on the county roads
until cured of his drug habit he got
more digniiied and naughty than ever.
He suggested to the court that all he
had to do was to notify his special coun-
sci, located at Ontario, Canada, and his
release would not only be demanded but
that the county might get into serious
trouble through his detention.
Il enter my protest against the proce-
dure by which l have been deprived of
my liberty, but. Sir here he drew him
self to his full height. never shall 1t
be said that Algernon Harcourt de Arcey
Trent showed fear in the presence of his
prosecutors. Lead on. Sheriff Jack, l will
follow to your dungeon keep
With head erect and step firm for ono
in his physical condition he marched with
Sheriff Jack to the county Jail. AS Jack
closed the jail door, Trent was heard to
say THAT judge certainly has got a
mean disposition"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-20
FIRE TRUCK STRIKES
WHITE WAY POST

A serious accident was narrowly averted
last night at 7:3O o'clock when the
hook and ladder truck from No. fire
station crashed into one of the white way
posts at the corner of Third avenue and
Twentieth street. No one was hurt and
only one of the horses on the truck was
cut in a few places.
1t was stated last night that the truck
was coming north on Twentieth street
and started to make the turn up Third
avenue when one of the horses slipped.
causing the truck to strike the post, which
was slightly bent by the shock. 1t was
considered remarkable that no one was
hurt.
The truck was answering a false alarm
from Third avenue and Twenty-first
street
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-20

vagrancy; he was also incidentally
charged with being a dope fiend and he
looked the part Yet he was the per-
sonification of dignity. He assumed a
Chesterfield manner of speech and put
on the airs of=a Beau Brummell when on
trial that indicated he had seen better
days. Yet the tremulous lips and shaky
hands, the CLASSY glare of his eye, and
the deadly pallor on his cheek told only
too plainly of the ravages of the insid-
ious drug.
On being arraigned for trial he drew
himself to his full height and making a
graceful bow to the court he asked:
what charge has this uncouth represent
tatlve of the police department preferred
against me? have done nothing
THAT is the offense you are charged
Withholding nothing replied Judge ABB
ernathy, .'in other words, you are charged
with vagrancy, having no visible means
of support
Judge. your honor, am an engineer
"a civil engineer, l presume?'
Il am always civil to them who are
civil to me-"
Give me definition of straight line
Not having walked a straight line for
some time, / am hardly prepared to an
swer that question:
What is your name?''
"Algernon Harcourt de Arcey Trent of
Canada, SIR
did any of it get away, your name,
1 mean?'
Il hardly catch the drift of your honor s
question, but / have other titles, if that
is the meaning of yOllr inquiry For in
stance, i am entitled to use the cabalistic
letters M. ID. after my name"
II see you have some evidence of hav-
ing practiced medicine" said the judge.
as he pointed to several small bottles OF
fluid and hypodermic syringe. al
though from the nature of your medicine
chest you have only one patient and that
one your self. What does this bottle
contain?"
"a solution of cocaine and II 20 which
means, may it please your honor, pure
water
What are the contents of the other
bottle?"
Aqua pura and morphine. When you
combine the contents of both bottles you
make M. and c., a shot of which will
take you over the Memphis and Charles
ton route. as it is known to the elite.
Cocaine gives the effect of sleigh ride,
morphine that of a floating garden with
luxuriant couches. but M. and c. has
an aviation effect as you fly through
endless space into the realms Of eternal
bliss"
How far have you gone on this route?'
From Canada to Alabama, and if your
honor will permit me, / Will Immediately
shake the inhospitable dust of this state
from my travel stained feet. I will leave
without the aid OF the M. and c. and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-20
SODA FOUNTAIN ORDINANCE
Will Probably Be Passed Tuesday
Says Judge Lane.

Commissioner A. o. Lane said yes
terday that it was probable the soda
fountain ordinance would be passed at
the meeting of the city commission
Tuesday. The soda fountain inspector
will be named very soon after the pas
sage of the ordinance, 1t is claimed.
Now is the time of the year when
such an ordinance and such an official
are needed the worst, Judge Lane says.
and therefore he wishes to have the
law in effect and the inspector at work
as soon as possible. The purpose of the
law is to require all soda fountains to
observe strict sanitary regulations and
thereby prevent the spread of distem-
pers and ailments
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-20

give their services without compensation.
It is absolutely non-sectarian; children
of all religious beliefs are admitted. AS
an actual fact go per cent of the chill
dren of the orphanage are non-Catholics.
The institution has no fixed income but
receives from the city $100 each month
and $3.50 from the county. The balance
to maintain the home comes entirely
frcm private subscriptions and from the
proceeds of the annual picnic. The actual
expense of maintaining the home is ap-
proximately $50, this amount does not in
clude necessary repairs and improve
ments. So the Jefferson County Orphans
association under whose direction the in
stitution is maintained and keptiup have
to face a financial problem since it's in
oeption, but so far have always managed
to pull through.
The buildings were formerly the East
Lake Atheneum select advanced school
for young ladies. 1t was not financial
success and when sold under the hammer
| the orphans association was the pur-
| chaser. Tt is admirably suited for the
| purpose to which it is now applied. The
girls dormitory is on the third floor, the
| boys dormitory and school rooms are on
the second floor, while the ground floor is
used for the play room, dining room and
kitchen. 1t is admirably located and sits
III the center of six acre tract of land
Plenty of Amusements
Plenty of amusements are provided for
the children and it is we'll worth a visit
to see how kindly and carefully the lit
| tie waits are treated and how well they
4 are house, fed and clothed. The school
system corresponds with the graded
taught in the public schools and many
of the older children are we'll advanced
| for their age. On reaching the age of 10
a
either at Mobile, New Orleans or St
Louis where the boys are taught trade
and the girls bookkeeping and other occu-
pations. Although they are sent to these
/ schools the association never loses track
of them until after they have reached
the age of maturity and when they can
| care for themselves.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-20
Hold Responsible Positions

The institution has started out in life
many noble boy and girl. Several of
the boys who spent a number of years in
the institution are holding responsible
positions in the city. Many of the girls
are adorning comfortable homes. The
orphans association is making an appeal
to the citizens of Birmingham for assist
ance to carry on this great and laudable
work. They must have enough finances
to properly carry out their plans in car
ing for the little ones. They are asking
the people of Birmingham to buy a ticket
for the ninth annual picnic that will be
held at the fair grounds next Thursday
as they have a deficit in the treasury
that must be met. Could a dollar be
spent for better or more worthy cause?
Think, you fathers and mothers for a
moment Suppose by some unkind stroke
of fortune or by the will providence
you were taken away and the little ones
| you love so well were left destitute.
Would 1t not be a comfort to know that
| there was a sure refuge for them where
they would be kindly and carefully
treated?
Think you unmarried man or woman of
some little lad or lasse who by your
help might be given a square deal and
proper start in life. Surely it is an ap-
peal that will reach the heart of every
man and woman who stops to think of
the noble purpose to which the financial
aid is applied. 1t is not meant that there
are no other institutions like that of East
Lake. Thanks to a generous public there
are many such, but this one is right at
your door and has proved it's worth by
its works. I'm as much ye did 1t to the
least one of these, ye did it unto met
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-20

trine so often announced is sound, it will
be interesting to hear the defense for this
grievous discrimination against the people
who live in the Mississippi valley and be-
yond.'
The senator declared the democrats had
treated the farmer as no considerable unit
in making up the bill that many products
of the farm were entitled to production,
saying:
"I am not one of those who believe gen.
eral disaster will follow enactment of the
bill now before us. Unquestionably 1t will
Increase the importation and diminish the
home production of great many things
and will force into idleness many work.
ing men, but I hope its effect in that re-
spect will not reach the proportions of an
industrial intercine strife. Tt is easy to
see the depression which must inevitably
follow might be aggravated by other
causes into general disaster"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-20

Does Your
Pocket Pay
interest

Does it give you the
self-respect and conf
dence in the future that
a gradually increasing
bank account does?
Money in your pocket
soon goes to eXtraya-
gances. Money deposit
ed here draws 4 per cent
interest, compounded
quarterly.
Begin to save now.
One dollar will open a
savings account here
and by adding to it reg
ularly, you will soon
have a good, substantial
bank account.
Every baby born to
our patrons receives a
savings account with a
credit for one dollar, as
a birth gift.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-20

Ninth Annual
Grounds-A Grand
Racing 1t
Held
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-20
PERSONAL

Edward I. Rice, who has been at st.
Vincents hospital for the past week, is
resting nicely.
Mr.. and Mrs j. B. Grant of Atlanta
came through the country yesterday In
their car and are the guests Of r.. {.
Heron
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-20
Kenwill Robbed

H. NJ. Kenwill OF s03 South Twentieth
street reported to the police last night
that he had been robbed of his gold watch
and chain.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-20
ELIxS. ATTENTIoN.

ELIkS, ATTENTION.
MEMBERS OF BIRMINGHAM
LODGE ARE REQUESTED TO AS
SEMBIE AT THE ELkS' HOME AT
T.. NJ. TODAY TO ATTEND THE FU-
NERAL OF OUR LATE BROTHER, j.
:. MOORE. INTERMENT OAK HILL
CEMETERY.
III. l.. WHITE, II. II.
II. E. SHROPSHIRE, JR., sEC,Y.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-20

been in existence and with the $50 chill
dren under its care from time to time,
there have only been four deaths and
these from incurable diseases. Recently TO
further safeguard the little lives that are
in their keeping, the association decided
to build a new sanitary addition This
work entailed a large expense of which
S1On0 Is still owing
The evening world., 1913-11-24
COMB SAGE TEA IN
uFElESS, GRAY. HA|R
II Mixed with Sulphur it
Darkens so Naturally
Nobody can Tell.

Grandmother kept her hair beautifully
darkensd. glossy and abundant with a
brew Of Sage Tea and Sulphur. When
ever her hair fell out or took on that
dull, faded or streaked appearance. this
simple mixture was applied with won
'lcrful effect. BY asking at any drug
tore for "Wycth's Sage and Sulphur
lair Remedy" you will get u large
bottle Of this old-timc recipe. ready to
use. for about 50 cents. This simple
MIXTURE cau be depended upon to restore
natural color and beauty to the hair and
splendid for dandruif. dry. itchy scalp
and falling hair.
4 well-known downtown druggist says
everybody uses Wyeths Sage and SUI
phur, because il darkens so NATURAL aud
evenly that nobody can tell it has been
applied--its so easy to use. too. You
imply dampcn comb or soft brush
end draw it through your hair. taking
one strand at u time. BY morning the
gray hair disappears: after another appli-
cation or two. il is restored to its natural
color and looks glossy. soft and abun.
dsnt.
The evening world., 1913-11-24

Secretary OF Pubic Instruction and
Vice-Governor of the Philippine Islands.
Henderson $. Martin of Kansas.
secretary OF Commerce and Police.
Clinton l.. Riggs OF Baltimore. Md.
Secretary Of the Interior. Winfred T.
Denison OF New York.
fact that caused comment In con-
nection with the appointment Of DENT
son is that he is not n Democrat but
All out and out Progressive. lie vas
retained in the Department of Justice
by former President Taft and former
Attorney General Wickershaih despite
his open standing as bull moose.
The evening world., 1913-11-24
LAWYERS SUE FISH.
suit Recalls iIRrrimRn'> Act In
Deposinw Railroad President.

Steyves1nt Fish. former President OF
the Illinois Central Railroad. depos,d In
1914 by the late T. II. Hartman. to-day
appeared before Justice ARGUS In the
supreme Court IN a suit against him to
recover $1,000 attorneys fees brought
by Edward Maxwell Edgar and Ossian
Cameron. Chicago attorneys. who say
they were retained by Fish in 1919 after
he had been beaten for the office Of
President OF the Illinois Central.
Edgar says Fish bought him two
shares Of stock In the railroad and that
the stockholders suit subsequently pros
ecuted ny Edgar and Cameron was for
Fish. They say Fish brought suit for
sio,0co.OO against the road. alleging graft
and theat they were his attorneys
The evening world., 1913-11-24

were namei Vincent Astor, $4,000: w.
". Reynolds. si,i9j.SO. Marcus Locw.
Si.ioo. and dudley Fred Malone. 500
ogden H. Mills. Treasurer ot the Re-
publican C1unty Committee ot New
York. rcnurted contributions OF 49,
aS5.eO AM expenditures of s37,oi5.is
The citizens Municipal Committee
turned over s25.2Sts0 OF this amount
The evening world., 1913-11-24
At $3.50 to 50
WHITE APRONS
Special At 26c and 6Oc

Fine lawn and dotted Swisses
In many different styles:
round or square shapes;
some hemstitched. others
have pink or blue satin bows.
The evening world., 1913-11-24
DRESS GOODS

Theee very special items
ut substantial reductions.
SPOT-PROOF SERGE-all
wool. firmly woven quality,
black, light and dark blue
and all the wanted shades
sponged and shrunk.
Regularly 75c ynrd
At Soc Yard
ALI-WOOL COATING
SERGE-cOrrect weight for
tailored Suits. black and two
shades Of navy blue.
Rc"n'rr'v 1888 vnrd
At Sec Yard
IMPO TED ACK
Blt0ADCLOTH--r ch let
black with a high lustrous
finish, sponged, shrunk and
spot-proof
Regularly t2.?j yard
At S1.46 Yard
skirts M ade-to-Order
Il new models to select
from; perfect NJ assured and
satisfaction guaranteed: to
those who purchase their
dress goods here price for
making will be
81 and up
subway Store, Lower Floor
The evening world., 1913-11-24
LINENS

Special Values for Thanksgiving
TABLECLOTHS--H o m
stitched and scalloped Dam
ask Tablecloths Of pure Irish
and Scotch damask: sizes
IS 4 IS to 72 x IA.
Regularly S2.ej to 81
At $1.26 to $6.76
NAPKINS--Pure linen and
mcrcerized Damask. highly
finished. fine quality, hem.
med ready for use: several
designs.
Regularly Sc to 81
At 81 to $2.76 . dozen
TABLECLOTHS - Finest
quality mercerizcd Damask:
three handsome patterns.
soft satin finish; size 63xS1.
Regularly SI.75
At 81 Each
FANCY LINENS - Rcnais-
sance lace trimmed Table
Covers. many with pretty
drawn-work centeis. others
with Insertion or buttonhole
effects. Sizes IS. 81 and ~ In.
REGULARLY So tn 81
The evening world., 1913-11-24
mitchell COMMITTEE
IS S1,O29.76 IN DEBT
Total Contributions Were Sj7,i7l;
Vincent AStor Gave $500;
w. n. REYNOLDS S4.AD5.

ALBANY. Nov. 20. - This was the
final DAY for filing campaign state
ments and the office OF the Secretary
Of state vas Hooded with them.
The Mitchell Campaign Committee OF
New York city reported contributions
Of s37,1743i ani expenditures OF s3s.-
25s2s. Outstanding claims are 81
9i5.79. so deacit of Sl.o2916 remains.