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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-03

At o'clock this morning the executive
 committee of the Southern Shoe Retailers
 association will meet at the Hotel Hill
 man and the convention of the shoe men
 will begin. The convention is not to be
 officially opened until Il o'clock, when
 Dave Rich, vice president, will call the 1 meeting to order. The sessions will be | held in the assembly room of the hotel. Commissioner A. o. Lane will deliver an | address of welcome to the shoe retailers, as will also President Paschal G. Shook | Cox, president of the local Shoe Retailers | association. The response will be made by Walter W. Curtis of Columbus. Ga, president of the Southern association. The convention is to last three days and fully 250 retail shoe men from all parts of the south are expected to be in l attendance. Elaborate plans have been ! made for their entertainment while here, among which are a lunch at the South ern club today, banquet tomorrow night at the Hotel Hillman, and a luncheon at the Country club on the last day.
 The entertainment committee of the local association, which will attend to the details of entertaining the visitors, is made up as follows: W. T. Cox chair man; Louis Forst, Abe Rich T. R. Weaver, A. Mcleod, Dave Rich. Arthur Barton T. G. Wyatt R. B. Green, G. M. Howard and F. C. Perkins. The recep- ton committee is composed of the follow ing: Jack Cumming, chairman; T. G.. Humphries. Tom Crittendon, Max Meyer son, $. Dringer, W. J. King, Robert OToole, W. T. Cox Jr., and R. M. Cup ton.
 The officers of the Southern association are Walter W. Curtis, Columbus Ga, president Dave Rich, Birmingham. first vice president; D. Pokorny, New Orleans, second vice president; J. D. Collins, Bir- mingham, treasurer, and J. D. Kelso, Chattanooga, secretary.
 The executive committee is made up of the folio wing: Ambrose Gaines, Knoxville: Dave Kempiner, Little Rock; Frank Stal-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-03
JURIES ORGANIZED
 IN FEDERAL COURT
Cases Set for March Term Are Taken Up and Many
 Disposed Of

Juries were organized in the federal court yesterday afternoon by Judge W. l. Grubb and the docket set for the March term of the court taken up. Judge Grubb has just returned from New Orleans where he has been sit ting on the bench of the United States district court at that point. Immedi ately the iuries were organized the cases set on the docket were taken up
 Judge Robert N. Bell, United States attorney for the northern district of Alabama, made his debut in the fed eral court in that capacity and many cases were disposed of during the aft ernoon session of the court.
 The contempt proceeding against Max W'nkler was the first to be called and was passed until next Saturday The case against R. C. Borek, charged with retailing liquor without a license was nolle pressed. That against Rob- ert T.. Collins, charged with refilling liquor bottles, was continued. Walter Kelley and Paul A. Merrill pleaded guilty to a charge of illicit distilling the sentence heinz held up by Judge Grubb.
 Walter McGee, charged with two cases of freight car robbing. was con- victed and given two years in each case. C. H. Kilcrease charged with freight car robbing was acquitted.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-03

| is considered very likely that a party
 from Galveston will be here. There has been no intimation given as to where the convention will be held next year. l One of the unique features of the con- vention will be the exhibition of ancient
 shoes, which has been loaned for the oc- l cason by the United Shoe Machinery company of Boston. Henry l.. Stuart of the Boston company will be on hand to tell something of the history of the shoes on exhibit and it is believed they will prove to be of rare value in an educa- tional way as well as being of interest to seekers of useful information The exhibit will have about 200 pairs of shoes dating as far back as the time ot, the reformation, and In some cases even farther, and will come from prac- tically every race and tribe on the face of the globe. It will be arranged so as to show not only the forms of foot cover ing in remote parts of the earth, but also shows the gradual development of the shoe from the strip of untanned leather used by the cave dweller to the present day make.
 Notable among the shoes to be exhibited here are Kabaib" sandals of green leather from the Dervish tribes of North Africa, "Galindje' clogs of beautifully inlald wood from Cairo and Constanti- nople, embroidered "Paboudij" slippers from eastern harems. a set of Japanese 'Geta' with teakwood feet and ''Tabi'' socks, soft, high boots from Russia, shoes with rice paper soes from China and many others.
 Among the historical exhibits are the
 Poulaine' or "Crackowe" shoe brought to Europe by some of William the Con querer's 8 crusading nobles during the four teenth century, immense jack boots. weighing 40 pounds. and worn by Henry " or France at the siege of Pau, a frilled slipper of white satin broche, worn by the assas ssinated Empress of Austria. and a tiny dancing buskin of Cleo de Merode autographed on the sole by the famous dancer.
 The collection will. it is thought, prove of exceeding interest during the conven- ton and will serve the purpose of giving 10 the public an insight into the methods or shoe manuwacture from ancient days to the present time.
 w. w, Curtis, president of the associa- tion, arrived in the city yesterday. While in Birmingham he will be the guest of Mr and Mrs. w.. A. Chenoweth. 232o Arl- ington avenue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-03
VIRGINIANS WILL
 NOMINATE IRVINE
Ninth District Convention to Meet in BritOl-To Nominate Candidate
 for Congress

Bristol, Tenn. March 2.-(Special.) ) Delegates are being chosen in counties Of the Ninth Virginia district to hold democratic convention in Bristol, Va, on the 18th inst to nominate a can didate for Congress. R. Tate Irvine, lawyer and coal operator. of Big stone Gap is the only candidate that has an- bounced thus far
 The Impression Is that he will be nominated, as he has heretefare been in position to control the nomina- ton for himself, but was not a can didate. He was induced to become n candidate this time with the imnres- sion that Congressman C. B. Slemp re-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-03
ABOUT THIRTY MEMBERS OF TRADE EXTENSION BOARD COMING HERE IN TOUR OF THE SOUTH

On April 24 Birmingham will be visited by about 90 members of the Chicago Chamber of Commerces trade ex- tension board The visitors will come in a special ear, and will be the guests of the local chamber for the day.
 They will very likely be entertained at a dinner such as was extended the vis- itors from the Cleveland Chamber of Commerce a few days ago, at which time the local chamber made a very favorable
 impression, judging from the expressions
 of the Clevelanders after the banquet in
 their honor at the Southern club t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-03
Weather for February

A1N1Oofd dEftlC PttESSOAE.
 (Reduced to sea level; inches and hundredths)-Mean,3 30.1S; highest. 30.54; date, g; lowest, 29.61; date, 6.
 TEMPERATURE.
 Highest, 72; date, 23; lowest. 20; date. &; greatest dail Y range, 41; date, 23; least daily range, z; date. 10.
 Mean for this month ipI 1894, 40; 1895. 40; 1896, 50; 1897. 53: 1893, ~; 1899, 40; 1900, 46; 1901. 45; 1902. Il; 1903, 49; 1904. 4S 1905. 3s: 1906, 45; 1907, IS; 1908, A: 1909, 51; 1910, A; 1911, 53; 1912, 42; 1913, 46; 1914, A.
 Normal for this month, 4S.3.
 Absolute maximum for this month for 21 years S1.
 Absolute minimum for this month for 21 years. 10.
 Average daily deficiency of this month as compared with the normal. 3.?.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-03
Weather Forecast

Washington, March 2.-Forecast fol Wednesday cloudy, followed by loca rains; moderate, variable winds.
 For Georgia: Fair and rising tempera. tore Tuesday and probably Wednesday moderate west winds.
 For Tennessee. Cloudy and warmer Tuesday, probably followed by rain Wednesday unsettled.
 For Mississlppi: Cloudy and warmer Tuesday, probably followed by rain by night. Wednesday fair and colder; mod. crate variable winds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-03
WANT LOW RATE FOR
 ORANGE SHIPMENTS

Bay Minette. March 2.-(Special.)- )-At the recent meeting of the Fruit and Nut Growers association of this county. which was held at Robertsdale, resulted in the appointing of special committee which shall endeavor to secure from the I.ouis- vile and Nashville Railroad company a lower rate for shipments of oranges. Four new members were admitted to the organization ard the matter of incorpor- ating the organization was also taken up
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-03
Duke Weeds in New Orleans

New Orleans March 2.-The Duke Of Massari, formerly of Ferrara, Italy, now an American citizen and resident of New Orleans, was married here to- day to Countess Marguerite zuconi. formerly of Florence, Italy. Duke Mas sari came here a few months ago, re- nounced his title when he applied for
 naturalization papers and then ob- tained decree of divorce. He had ob- tained 8 separation in Italy but had the decree made final in the Louisiana courts. The wedding took place at the home of Judge Henry |. Lazarus at- torney for the duke.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-03
Many Committeeman Arrive

From every county e the state, mem- hers of the committee arrived ill Birmins- ram last night. Accompanying the com intteemen were politicians and candi- dates for office. There were little meet ings all over the city. and a general buzz of political conversation Tn hotel and club .obbes
 Shortly before midnight Chairman Ty- Ter GoodwYn,s when asked for state ment said.
 From what I can gather from a gen. oral discussion with other members Of the committee. q resolution will be adopt ed tomorrow providing that the matter of nominating a senator fer the short term will be left in the hards of the subcom- mittee witt the understanding that the subcommittee will make arrangements for permitting candidates for the short term to qualify for the second primary May Il. The opinion of the members with whom ] have talked is that such reso- lution will be adopted.
 Action will also be taken in regard to those counties which have refused to raise the bars It seenls 10 be the inten- ion of the members of the committee to 'equire the managers of election in the beats of those counties to take an af- ndaVit from each man who applies, a personal, not a general affidavit, setting forth that the man who desires to vote is qualified under the rules of the com mittee.
 To Consider Only Two Matters
 Chairman Goodwin characterized as absurd an intimation mace that the com i1ittee today may reverse it's previous action in adopting the majority plan for the primary, In this regard he said
 The suggestion that the state commit tee at it's meeting tomorrow night change from majority to a plurality primary IS absurd. The committee is called to consider only two matters. One is the short term senatorial vacancy and the other is the voting qualification changes attempted by two CT three county com- n1ttces.
 Mt tions for reconsideration should be made at the meeting when the matter IS decided. When not made then the committees action becomes d rule of the committee and can be changed only by a four-fifths vote or by unanimous con sent.
 T originally thought q Plurality primary better on account of tie high assessment made necessary by two primaries, but l ieel now that the committee would stultify itself to consider making any change in that adopted 1ale. Of course a 'ew enemies of the committee would like to cause trouble, out I can safely say that there will he no change by the committee from the majority plan "
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-03
IMPORTANT REALTY
 DEAL AT GADSDEN Five-Story Building Pur- chased by Nashville
 Party for $55,OOO

Gadsden. March 2-tSpecial)-one ot the most important realty transactions in Gadsden in months was announced today Capt. F. M. Eslick, IT. S. A.. now of Nash Viile purchased the five-story Stocks nullding at Chestnut and Fifth streets The consideration was s55,0OO. Until a lew months ago the building was owned by J. F. Compton and associates of De- mopolis, who sold 1t to the Russell-Wil- lis Realty company of this city. The local firm sold it to Captain Eslick. He will make many Improvements. includinc new elevator and fire escapes.
 The coldest weather of the winter is Icing experienced here, the official ther. inometer registering IS degrees above zero last night.
 Persistent rumors are afloat here that the Southern railway is contemplatine extensive improvements on it's line be- tween Rome and Attalla, and that con- nections may be made with through trains from the east to be operated over this oivlsion to Attalla, and thence to New Orleans on the Alabama Great South ern. .f
 The boys band of the East Lake Indus- trial school composed of fl members. ar- lived today on special car and gave A concert tonight under the auspices of the Gadsden fire department
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-03

Deficiency of this month as compared with the normal, 2.09.
 Accumulated deficiency since Janu- ary l, 5.56.
 WIND.
 Prevailing direction. north total movement, 5361 miles; average hourly velocity so: maximum velocity Cfor five minutes), 2S miles per hour, from west on 23d.
 WEATHER.
 Number of days clear, 3: partly cloudy. g. cloudy 10; on which 01 inch or more of precipitation occurred, 10. Miscellaneous phenomena fdates of) halos: Solar, 9, 12, 24; lunar, s, 9, II.
 E. c. HORTON, Local Forecaster
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-03
Watts Btny Camp.ign;nr

HuntsvflIe, March 2-(Special.) )--C1ar- ence l.. Watts. candidate for Congress, spent Sunday here at home after a week of strenuous campaigning in Madison and Morgan counties and today went into Jackson county. He is secretary of Judge William Richardson, the present con- sressman. and is the youngest man in the race
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-03
Aviator Dies From Injuries

Buenos Ayres, March 2.-Lieutenant Jiminez Lastra. Who was badly hurt yes- terday in an aeroplane accident. in which George Newberry. the holder of several aeroplanc records in this country. was killed, died today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-03
EVENTS OF TODAY

Southern Shoe Retailers association ? meets at II o'clock
 City commission meets at . o'clock Conference of Sunday school superin- tendents and older boys at First Meth odist church at 6:S0 0 dock
 L,yric-koith vaudeville; 2:3o and S:SC o clock.
 orpheum-"The Sunny Side of Broad way" 2:3o 7:3O and o'clock
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-03
Chairman Goodwin Talks of Matters Before the State
 Committee Here Today
MANY POLITICIANS
 CAME IN LAST NIGHT
Goodwin Characterizes as Absurd the Suggestion That Majority Plan Might Be Abandoned
 by Committee

In all probability. tie senator to fill the short term. or succeed the late Sena- tor Joseph F. Johnston. will be nominated in the second primary. May Il.
 This is the view of Tyler Goodwin chairman of the state democratic eXecu- tive committee. which meets in special session here today al noon in the audi torium of the Chamber of Commerce.
 In reference to the probable action of the committee in regard to those five or aix counties which refused to enact reso- lutions tending to prevent participation " republicans in the democratic primary April 6, the committee today will prob ably take drastic action. From what can be gathered q resolution will be adopted requiring the managers of cleo. ton of those counties te take an affi- davit from each individual who offers q ballot signifying that he voted for demo- cratic electors in the general election of 912, and that he will support the nomi- nees of the prilOarN
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-03
PARTY FROM CHICAGO TO BE
 IN BIRMINGHAM APRIL 24

Sometime ago Secretary Radcliffe of the local Chamber of Commerce had a conversation with H. r. Miller, secretary of the Chicago organization, at which time Mr. Miller mentioned the proposed southern tour of the trade extension board in his organization. sMr Radcliffe immediately called his attention to Bir- mingham and this city was accordingly placed in the itinerary of the Chicago tourists
 They will leave Chicago April 12, ac- cording to a communication yesterday re- ceived by MT. Radcliffe from MT. Miller who stated that he was leaving March ?, yesterday, to so over the route in ad- vance of his party. The tourists will cover the states of Kentucky. Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina, Geor- ga, Florida and Alabama, arriving in Birmingham at o'clock on the morning of April 24 leaving that night. They come here direct from Mobile, and will touch at Nashville on the return trip to Chicago. ksAs ssss.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-03

Accumulated deficiency since Janu ary 1, fl.
 average daily deficiency since Janu- ary l, or. PRECIPITATION
 Total this month, 2.66; snowfall. Az.
 Greatest precipitation in 24 hours, 0.75; date, G.
 Total precipitation thi month in 1894, 4.49; 1895, 356; 1896, 4.03; 1897, 4.03; 1898, 1.15; 1899. AS; 1900. 617: 1900. 6.17 1901. 3.64; 1902, 664; 1903. 15.s6; 1904. 2.14; 1905, 7.oI; 1908, 1oo; 1907, APT: 1908, 4.90; 1909, ITO; 1910, All; 1911, 3.7o; 1912. S.s4; 1913, GIT; 1914, 2.66.
 Normal for this month, 4.75.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-03
DECLARES SUPPORT
 OF WILSON'S TOLL
 EXEMPTION POLICY
Senator Thornton Retains Old Belief, But Will Take Stand With
 Party's Chief

Washington, March 2..-Announcing his support of President Wilson's policy to repeal the provision of the Panama canal act exempting American coastwise ship ping from tolls. Senator Thornton. demo- orat of Louisiana, in @ statement today said the President had informed him that in his judgment the repeal of the ex- emption clause is necessary for our pres ent friendly relations with foreign pow CTS and the success of cur foreign poli- cies."
 Senator Thornton is member of the interoceanic canals commission, which urged toll exemption, and Is one of sev- eral democratic members of that com mittee who have told the President they would reverse their position. He said to- day that he formerly favored exemption, believing that the United States had the legal and moral right under the Hay Pauncefote treaty to enact such legisa- tlon''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-03
Believes as Formally

q believe now just as firmly as at firstly continued the senator. that the exemption clause of the Panama canal act is not q protection of our treaty ob- ligations, I recognize now as I always did, the substantial difference between cur right ef exemption and our enforce ment of that right
 ''Considering the canal tolls, exemption law previously enacted to be question of policy of principle, and recognizing the great responsibility resting on the Presden. for the successful conduction of our foreign relations and also the deicacy of the present situation, feel it my public duty to assist the Pres- dent in carrying out his wishes in this matter"
 Administration leaders, in the Senate believe that the repeal will carry by a substantial majority, despite some party opposition. and it is also believed that the matter will he up for action within two weeks. Representative Adamson ex- poets to introduce a rereal bill in a few days.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-03

publican. would not again stand for the nomination of his party. Slemp has declared his desire to retire at the end of his presen term. but prominent re- publicans throughout his district de- clare that they will not listen to his wishes in this regard. It is believed that Slemp will again be nominated by the republicans and progressives when they hold a joint convention here on July g. next.
 The democrats have hope that they may regain the district if Slemp is not a candidate, but in the event he runs again any democrat would have small chance, as many view it
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-03
Building Permits

The following building permits were.is- sued yesterday in the office of the build ing inspector:
 $1200-John T. Harris, 1900 Avenue C; two one-story frames. 9 $2000-Miss Norma Welsh. Coollege street and Fulton avenue; one-story frame.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-03
Local Data

For the 24 hours ending at D. m
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-07-30

lot in Eldora in which the couple have
lived a great many years.
B. T. Oldham has fled q petition n
the office Of the clerk Of the district
court asking that he be given judgment
for $437 against Mrs. Charles Ben. al
leging non performance Of contract n
writing entered into between the par
ties.
A. A. Cutting. OF Iowa Falls, has nleo
petition in the office OF the clerk OF
the district court here asking 1udg-
ment against D. " Wilson, OF the same
city for $125. alleging that amount due
the plaintiff by reason of the defendan,
having driven his automobile over and
killed certain beadle hound belong
ing to the plaintiff.
G. w. Miller is asking decree OF
divorce from his wife. Alma G. Miller
alleging desertion on the part OF the
defendant.
Mrs. Gratha Laughlin is asking b.
petition to the district court that she
be given a decree of divorce from he'
husband. Harry Lauehlin.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-07-30

In the vicinity Of the present deep
well and to sink 1t to depth where
AN abundant supply Of water will be
assured. which II u expected will cost
in the neighborhood Of from $4,000
to $4,000 fully equipped. The balance
Of the funds derived from the issuance
Of the bonds will be devoted to the
necessary extension of the water
works
Should the proposition fail to carry
and the necessary funds be avaiia bic
for the Improvement Nevada will be
in really serious predicament. There
is vastly larger need for water here
today than there has ever been. In
Are protection and consumption in the
homes and business houses Of the city
there is the sanitary sewer and other
municipal improvements TO be looked
after.
There is now scarcely a day when
the capacity Of the waterworks of Ne
vada is not tested. I, is true that there
has been some money expended IN
Nevada for water works Improvements
which have availed little good but
such is the history Of every town.
Nevertheless. the fact remains that we
must have water. The town could run
along for time. probably without
sewers, without pavement and without
other Improvements considered as al
most modern necessity, but II can not
run along withou, prs/e- water facil
ties
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-07-30
PETITION FOR BOND ELECTION.
Nevada Would Spend $4,000 For
Much Needed Deep Well

4 Nevada, July 30,-After considerable
discussion a petition has been circu-
lated, which was presented to the city
council Monday evening, and as a
consequence there is special election
to DE held on Aug. % for the purpose
Oesvoting upon the question of bond
Ing the city in the sum of $4,000 to be
uDed for the purpose of sinking a new
deep well, a reservoir the necessary
pumping equipment, and the balance
to be applied to water works extension.
~ The petition was circulated by City
Engineer White and he found but very
little opposition to the proposition by
people who really understood the sit
tiAtion. There are some, however, who
did not understand the situation-wilo
do not realize that the city of Nevada
Is without sufficient supply of water
% meet It's needs for fire protection,
6anttary needs, home use, and the other
needA which city has for water.
The idea is to sink new deep well