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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-15
BOYD'S SOURCE OF SWEET CONSOLATION

City Attorney Romaine Boyd led the entire ticket in the recent democratic primaries by nearly POO votes In Greater Birmingham, although he failed of cleo
 ton in his candidacy for the supreme
 court through his inability to canvass the
 state. MT. Boyd's friends arc feeling elated over the official returns wnicn
 designate him as leading both Under
 wood and Cooper In Greater Birming- ham
 The official vote for Greater Birming
 ham was as follows, among these three
 high hest candidates: Boyd SIP Underwood
 1901. and Cooper 7459, giving Boyd g lead over Underwood of 1S1. The entire vote in Greater Birmingham was 1l,23l ac-
 cording to official figures, the largest vote ever cast in the city. During his entire candidacy for the
 supreme court MT Boyd oid not get
 away from his duties at the city hall,
 doing all of his campaign work by mail He stated yesterday that by the high compliment paid him by his home folks"
 and mindful of the fact that he had been unable to get out of the city at all and meet the voters over the state, he he'd | no regrets.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-15
TO INTRODUCE BULL
 FOR EQUAL SUFFRAGE
J. w. Greene of Dallas County Has Promised to Aid the
 Suffragettes

The suffragettes are elated in that J.. W Greene of Dallas county is to be a member of the legislature during the next regular session of that body. MT, Greene has promised to introduce for them a. bill providing for female suffrage in this state.
 The successful candidate was a visitor to Birmingham yesterday. He secured the nomination without the expenditure of more than s24. His friends contend that this fact is distinct compliment to his popularity.
 T will do all that is in my power" said MT. Greene yesterday, Ito put Ala bama on it's feet in financial sense. We need great deal of constructive legisla- ton. We have for too long given too much attention to factional politics.
 MT Greene believes that the women of the state should have the right of the ballot. It will be his lot, it is now un- derstood, to introduce the bill of the suf- fragettes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-15
THOMPSON WILL NOT
 CONTEST ELECTION
PrOhibitionist Announces He Will Concede Election of Judge to
 State Senate

As was generally anticipated, B. A. Thompson, defeated candidate for state senator from Jefferson county will not contest the election. He announced to that effect yesterday afternon.
 The senator-elect, Thomas ], Judge. has received congratulations from all over the state over his clear-dut victory He opposed two old and experienced politi- clans Mir Thompson and w. M Drennen and defeated them without material trouble. Mir Thompson stood for state wide prohibition, and despite the fact that five members of the prohibition legislative slate were successful, MT. Judge. local optionist, defeated him. The friends of MT. Judge contend that his victory was a tribute to his popularity.
 It is understood that MT. Thompson con- tended that there was some irregularity in regard to a Southside box. That he did not carry out his threat to contest was generally anticipated.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-15
GREAT SHOWING AT | R|CKWOOD FIELD
Officers of Civic Bodies Are Elated-Oscar Turner
 Talks

Officials of the civic bodies of Birming-
 ham were much elated last night at the
 showing made by their organizations to
 boost the attendance at Redwood field yesterday, the opening of the 1914 base
 ball season.
 over loO0 people gathered at First ave-
 hue and Nineteenth street yesterday after
 noon at the appointed time and boarded
 cars for Redwood It required nine spe-
 cial cars to transport the crowd which
 included members of the Chamber of
 Commerce, the Rotary club, the Ad club, the Board of Trade and the Business Mems League.
 Many stores downtown were closed and
 in several instances the firm bought a
 ticket for each of the employees. Oscar Turner issued the following state
 ment last night:
 In view of the fact that it rained | throughout Monday night I think the civic bodies of Birmingham made a great
 showing this afternoon and that remark able results were attained. The best of spirit prevailed in the outside beachers where we sat. It was one of the iolliest crowds I ever saw. I think congratula- | tions are due the baseball association for
 their spirit in building these outside oleachers which cannot be used more than four or five times a year. In fact, I think congratulations are due all around "As to the loss of the game, that is nothing to grieve over. If I remember correctly most of the years in which the Barons won the opening game proved disastrous. We never said anything about winning yesterday, anyway, and 1 don't think many in the outside bleachers gave 1 it much thought. We were intent on 1 getting out the crowd and I think we succeeded admirably. Now. that we have opened the season, we are going ahead 1 and win the pennant.
 One last word: We are ready to take Atlanta on any day in the year at any l thing she wishes. Defiance everlasting
 and eternal to the erackers!''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-15
COMMITTEE WILL
 BE HERE APRIL. "A
Blast Furnace Managers of Steel CorpOfaticn to
 Study Occfa..ic,a

After trying see cr months without avail h reach Birmingham the blast furnace committee of the steel corpora tion has finally advised local officials of the Tennessee Coal Iron and Railroad company that the committee wif meet here April a. Announcement to this eff feet was made yesterday from tine offices of the company Tho meeting has been postponed from ti,ae to time by the chair man on account of pressing affairs in :, the east and elsewhere.
 l The committee is composed of blast fur mace managers from the nevcfal plants of the Steel corporation in the cast and mid de west They are appointed by the president and they look over the prop critics ol the corporation for the pur- pose of adopting for evolving some use at their own plants ideas which they see in use. This plan gives the man from Gary an opportunity of finding out if the Birmingham plants have anything in op- erauon that would suit him and If so of looking Il over and installing it. This method which has long been the policy of the Steel corporation. mas brought about an exchange of ideas that has proven of much worth with the men and to the eorporation
 The committee will hold its business sessions in the city offices wllle they will visit the blast furnace operations at lensley and Bessemer
 The visitors from every important op- eration of the Steel corporation will be entertained extensively while here by Carl Landgerebe. superintendent of the Ensley blast furnace; C. j. Barr. general superintendent, and other officials
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-15
RAUL IS ELECTED
 DIRECTOR 0F A. t. s.
Succeeds Lankford-Third Birmingham Man to Be-
 come Member of Board

John l.. Raul of Birmingham, was elected a director of the Alabama Great Southern railroad at a meeting of the board held in New York yesterday. He succeeds the late R D. Lankford. vice president of the Southern, secretary of that line. and a director of the Alabama Great Southern railroad Announcement of the election of MT Raul was made here yesterday.
 He is a third Birmingham man to be- come a member of the Alabama Great Southern board of directors. The other directors residents of this city are Robert Jemison, Sr. and Webb w Crawford and they were in New York at the mest- ing yesterday. It was believed here chat MT. Raul would be elected as it vas known that he had been requested 10 signify whether he would accept a place on the board. He answered in the affirm ative
 Mi. kau last night said that he had not been officially advised of his cleo ton and would prefer to await formal notification of his election before he made any comment
 IL was reported Hefe ldSt nlSnt lHat T. c. Powell vice president of the Queen and Crescent, in charge of the AlabaEla Great Southern, was elected a director to succeed the late President w w. Fia- ley. as Fairfax Harrison the president of the Southern, Is already a director of that line. and the death of Mir Finley caused a vacancy.
 Mr.. Raul is one of the well known business men of this state. He is pres ident of the Raul Lumber company. He has recently completed a plant invoiy- ing the expenditure of over sl,500,000. He is a director of the First National bank and member of the finance commit tee.
 From the executive offices of thf Southern railway yesterday l.. Sevler general agent, said he was very much gratified over the election of MT. Kau but said in the absence of any official information. he would prefer to make no further comment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-15
ORDINANCE FOR TIE
 BOND ISSUE PASSED
Auditorium Proposition to Be Pushed by City and
 Civic Chamber

An ordinance calling for a s200.0O0 bond issue for a public auditorium was passed yesterday by the city commls- sioners. The acquiring of the necessary site is not provided for in the ordinance.
 An injunction against the bond issue is now to be filed by a representative of the Chamber of Commerce in order 10 bring a test case as to the validity of the issue before the state supreme court This case will be rushed through the courts as much as possible and it is. believed the supreme court decision of which there is little doubt but what it will be favorable-wlll be handed down within two months.
 The validity of the bond issue thus settled the negotiations for immediate will be started, The test case on the validity of the bonds has been advised by New York bond experts who after examination have stated they believe the issue valid but are not sure enough to warrant 1t without a test case be- ing decided. Therefore the sale of the bonds will be held up pending the SUI preme court decision.
 As remembered the bond issue was authorized at a recent bond issue cleo ton by an overwhelming majority of the voters of Greater Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-15
NEW PAVING MATERIAL IS TO BE TESTED ON THIRD AVENUE

utensils for application of the prep aration and will supervise the work, the city furnishing the gravel and la Dor. The new pavement is being given a trial by the city commissioners. who have been watching some of the roads where the county has used 1t, and they believe it will be satisfactory. Mem bers Of the city engineering depart ment, however. express fear that in hard usage the covering will creep and wear out and for this reason the commissioners will thoroughly try out the Third avenue road before any more of it is used. Mr Weatherly stated that in three or four months it should be possible to tell just what the new pave ment would and would not do.
 The commissioners have had the baseball park road put in tip top con dition for the traffic this summer. It is smooth and level but will be a trifle dusty at times unless kept we'll sprinkled or oiled. The commissioners say that where the tarvia is appliedt however. there will be no dust.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-15
COMER ID SPEAK AT
 MEETING TONIGHT
Will Launch Run-Off Cam paigr by Big Meeting
 at Jefferson

Friends of B. B. Conner will gather to- flight in the Jefferson theatre for the purpose of initiating MT. Comer's cam Jaign in the run-over season for the gn- hernatorial nomination.
 For the last 10 days word has been sent down the line, and it is anticipated that the gathering tonight will be repre- sentative of every county of the state. Mt only is a full house anticipa ted. but provision has been made for an overflow crowd. In the event of hope in this re- gard materializing, it rs probable that speakers will be ready to furnish the Cratory.
 The principal address of the evening will be made by MT. Conner It has been sometime since Mir Conner appeared be- fore an audience in Birmingham propeT, ana 1t is anticipated by his managers that his neighbors will flock in large droves to hear him present his argument as tt why he should be made governor of Ala bama.
 It is reported that the former governor will handle his opponent without gloves. and will have something to say in re- gard to Charles Lewis, Milton H. Smith, Thomas q. Jones' the present governor, certain newspapers and other people and things.
 w. s. Brown, MT. Corners county chair man, announces that Gen. E. w. RuckeI will preside and that other speakers will be E. T. Goodwin and NJ. H. Screws of Montgomery, Travis R. Williams of Rus sellville. James H. Pride of Huntsville Melvyn Hutson of Decatur, John B. Bur ris of Woodlawn, II. T. Hartwel of Mo- bile W. P McCrossin, C. C. Nesmith, E. C. Winston, Earle Pettus. c. R. Beddow, w. c. Fitts and several others including possibly <. D. WealSley, Zell Gaston. J l.. Drennen and x. D. Denson of OpelilSa These speakers will be limited to five minutes.
 Following the meeting tonight Mir. Co mer will begin an itinerary extendine throughout the state.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-15
Only C,hickennnx

John w. Gilbert. president of Miles Memorial college. under the auspices of the colored Methodist Episcopal church, writes to The Age-Herald to say that lon account of an incorrect ton, namely chickenpox, Q false rumor has gone abroad that smallpox Is al Miles Memorial" He says that this ru. nor has prevented a number of stu- dents of Birmingham and Its suburbs from attending college during the past few days. He wishes all the parents of the students to know that the ex- citement which the rumor caused last Monday was due simply to the fact that a case of chickenpox had been dis covered.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-15

to drive to Redwood to turn around so
 they just went in bit
 Backed up against the high fence near the scoreboard with a dope bottle
 in one hand, n goober bag in the other and a stogie in his mouth, Mir Weath- erly took immediate charge of tho sit
 uation and the 10000 fans in front of him never realized what was going ou. Up until the seventh Inning the com
 missioner calmly called off the result of every batter who walked up to the
 plate before a ball had been pitched to him. He not only told before hand what kind of ball the fellow would hit. l if any. but where it would go, and in the six innings missed the guess but twice.
 l Then the seventh came and something went wrong with the .pschologie con- l trol wires fellow fell off the li-
 foot fence near the commissioner just about that time and mayhe that's what
 iarred the batteries. Anyhow, every
 thing he guessed went Che other way
 and he lost his bet ot bag of peanuts
 with Frank Gafford when Mobile won.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-15
ANOTHER REPORT
 OF ENGAGEMENTS
Stearnes Says Birmingham Southern Railroad Is on Property of
 the City

Another report of Grade SepaI d tion Engineer Stearns regarding encreacn- ments of railway companies was placed on the minute books of the board of city commissioners by resolution yesterday, the alleged encroachments being on thc part of the Birmingham Southern Rail road company
 Several previous reports of railway company encroachments. which are sad to be many. have been previously placed in the record as a basis for future ac- ton against the railroads in compelling them to respect the rights of the city when necessary. The action far has been taken with reference to tha grade crossing separation problem of the city in order to compel the railroads to buili viaducts and subways.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-15
Wedtherly Al The Ball Game

While he lost out yesterday on the result of the game, City Commissioner James Weatherly's prognostieations on the details of a baseball game Is some thing entirely uncanny.
 MT Weatherly didn't go to the game erday-intentionally Along about 3 o'clock, however, he and President Ward and Secretary Ryall and City Attorney Boyd closed three minute meeting of the city commission-which incidental- ly is the only one in the history of the commission for which there was no au- dienee and witnesses had to be searched for-and suddenly decided that the im- provements on the baseball park road needed instantaneous inspection. Frank Gafford street commissioner was will Ing and few moments later the whole crowd was spinning toward Redwood field
 Then the steering gear of the car got out of order and the chauffeur had
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-15
KYLE CONFIDENT
 OF REELECTION
Secretary of Senate Here Yesterday Many Candidates for Secre-
 tary of House

J. A. Kyle of scottsboro. secretary If the seenate. Is in Birmingham. He is q candidate for reelection. He is hopeful of success.
 Up to the present time. no opposition has developed to MT Kyle. He is popu- lar among legislators, and his election is generally predicted.
 For secretary of the house. there will probably be several candidates. One of them will be ". F. Miller of Tuscum- bia, editor of the Colbert County Re- porter. He was minor clerk of the house during the last session William Herbert. clerk at the present time, will not. 1t is understood, offer for another term. John Adams. w. T. Edmundson and others are mentioned as probable opponents to Mir. Miller.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-15
OFFICER BROWN
 DIES SUDDENLY
Wearer of Badge No. 1 Oil Force Succumbs to
 Indigestion

X. D. Brown. the wearer of No badge on the police force and the sec- ond oldest man in point of service in the police department, died late yes terday afternoon of an attack of acute indigestion at the age of Gi years. Death came at the late resi- denee, 213 North Twenty fourth street, Norwood.
 MT. Brown was pioneer citizen oi Birmingham. He joined the police force about 26 years ago and had seen con tinuous service since that time. He was a highly respected and efficient of- ficer and his sudden death was a great shock to his comrades yesterday. It was not generally known that Officer Brown was i'll and this added to the shock when the news of his death became known.
 At the residence of Mir. Brown 1t was stated last night that the deceased was seized last Friday morning but that his illness was not regarded as serious un- til yesterday morning when 1t was seen Mir. Brown had become critically ill All the immediate relatives of Mf Brown were summoned to the bedside and death followed 6 few hours later.
 Mr. Brown Is survived by his widow, three daughters Mrs M. II. Jones' Mrs. A. H. Brough and Miss Octavia Brown; three sons: Jack j. Brown, A. D. Brown, Jr., and Joe E. Brown, three brothers. Joe E. Brown and Silas Brown of Waco, Tex, and one sister. Mrs. M, L. Balbedee of Mississippi
 It was stated that funeral services over the remains of the deceased would be conducted tomorrow afternoon from the residence. Interment will be in Elm wood cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-15
This Skin Peeler All
 the Rage in Society

There Is growing tendency among women of culture and fashion to pay more attention to hygienic means of preserving their charms. The advent of mercolized wax doubtless has been largely responsible for this. This re- markable substance produces complex ions so natural in appearance, so mag netically beautiful artificial complex. ions are no longer desired. Instead of "doctoring" an offensive skin. the skin is peeled off. The wax peels the skin so gradually. in such fine particles. no discomfort is experienced. The fresher. younger skin beneath, wholly in evil dence within week or two, is lily white, satiny soft and smooth. It's not a patched-oyer complexion, but brand new one. That's why mercolized wax has become such a rage among societ ty folk The wax Is put on nights like cold cream and washed off mornings. All druggists have it. one ounce will do.
 Another hygienic treatment now much in favor is one to remove wrinkles. made by dissolving l oz. powdered saxo- lite in F pint witeh hazel. Used as a wash lotion 1t acts like magic"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-15
BULLOCK WILL BE
 HERE NEXT WEEK Will Be Accompanied by Number of Gas Company
 Officials

Unusual importance is attached to the visit here April 2s and 24 of a party of United Gas and Electric company of ficials. The officials while here intend to discuss local problems that have recently arisen and try to effect solution.
 The party will be headed by George Bullock. who has been here several times On this visit he will be accompanied by a number of officials reaching here in a private car on the morning of April 2S It is stated that the visitors will meet the city officials in an informal way and discuss with them some of the matters that have recently come up in this city in reference to the Birmingham Railway. Light and Power company interests.
 The party will include besides MT. Bull lock the following; Hugh McClusky, H. $. Pevear. F, B, Haynes, Charles God cheoux. J. J. Cannon, Lee Benons, Bar ney McClusky, and Percy Benedict.
 The visitors will be shown over the city by officials of the Birmingham Railway. Light and Power company and will be entertained as much as possible in the short time they will be here.
 The announcement was made yesterday that there was no developments in con- nection with the reported negotiations between the Tidewater and the Birming- ham Railway. Light and Power company in regard to the use of Birmingham Rail way, Light and Power company's tracks by the Tidewater. It is stated that noth- ing has been done which would interest the city commissioners. who, it is said, requested the two lines to reach soma agreement if possible. It is believed that the official are very near an agreement on the matter, and that something may be done during the forthcoming visit.
 From the offices of the company yester- day the statement was made that there was special significance in the visit of the officers and directors at this time. It was stated that the trip was merely a routine one, and that the officials would only be here for part of two days, leav- ing for New Orleans soon after reaching Birmingham.
 1t is expected that MT Bullock, who initiated the recent by-product gas prop osition which failed to find favor with the commissioners, will definitely an nounce that the plan has been abandoned.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-15
IF. K|[bY TALKSOF
 PLANS FOR FUTURE
Lieutenant GOvernOr-Elect Will Work for Business
 Administration

Thomas E. Kilby, lieutenant governor elect. will expend his energy during the next session of the legislature in secur- ing for Alabama business administra- tiun.
 MT. Kilby was in Birmingham yester- day. He received the congratulations of many people Tn his race against Thoma s F. Curry and Scott E. Chesnutt he swept the state. Semi official figures of 46'coun- fies give him net majority of 21 900. He expects his majority to go as high as s0O00
 q am deeply indebted to the people of Alabama" said MT. kiby, flor the com rliment they have paid me. In return, I promise to do my best to secure for the state a business administrations Fortu- nately, I was able to secure the nomlna- ten without pledging myself to any fac ton in Alabama politics have my views in regard to important questions. But first of all, we need careful adminls- t,aton of the, affairs of the state. It is in it's income. We should conduct the affairs of the state just as we conduct our private business"
 In regard to the report that he had already received mention as a future can- ditlatc for governor MT. Kilby was silent
 That matter can certainly wait" he said. There Is nothing more disgusting than the sight of man running for of- flee soon as he has received a nomi- nation. We must first of all attend to the needs of the state. We owe the peo- pie something
 Mir. Kilby returned to his home in An E,ston in the afternoon