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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-14

on charges of speeding. He stated that he went into the trial of a case Fri day and that during the trial the ar resting officer asked that the case be dismissed after the evidence was con
 cluded. He further suggests that if ar
 resting officers are to determine the guilt
 or innocence of people arrested. the prop
 CT thing for the city commissioners to
 do would be to abolish the recorder s
 court and let the officers try the cases.
 He points out the fact that last week in the criminal court che entire docket in the first division for the week was set with appealed cases from the police
 court of the city and that only "one con- viction" was had. He pays his respects to
 Officer Patton, who he states is the
 kicker Judge Smith issued the follow
 ing formal statement last night:
 T notice a statemea.t in one of the
 evening papers that certain officers had
 requested me to nolle pross several auto-
 mobile speeding cases. know nothing Of this. The only case l can recall is one of Friday morning when Officer Patton.
 finding that he had failed to make out case, asked the case be nolle pressed.
 which was done. It Is a fact that Offi-
 cer Patton, a recent acquisition to the police force, made some complaint to the city commissioners as to my not giving speed violators heavy enough fines. I sug- gested to the commissioners that if ar resting officers had the authority to fix
 the amount of fines, the proper thing would be to abolish the office of recorder and save the amount of his salary and that of the clerk. So Tar as Officer Pat ion Is eli n
 kicker are well known. H tried to run the Humane society and failed. Now he undertakes to try to run the police court. If he had any sense of propriety he would have made his complaint to his superior officer, Chief Martin Eagan, but in his desire for notoriety he ignores his chief and undertakes the role of I am it. So far as my actions on the bench are con eerned, I shall be governed by my con science and sense of right and justice | And whenever I cann..t do that I will step down. I would call attention to this fact: That last week the first divi- | sion of the criminal court of Jefferson county was taken up entirely with ap- pealed cases from the city police court. l and that of the 25 or 30 cases set each day there was only one conviction dur ing the entire week.
 T have it on the authority of one of the officials that in many instances the arrests were frivolous or without war rant Of law. I have no criticism to make | of the police department generally for I know that there are many faithful.an officers on the force. but it | IS that class of men who want to run things according to their own ideas that bring down criticism on the force. ~
 am on the bench temporarilv
 Ing the absence of Judge DougHC uur have no ax to grind nor faYsSpD ass, ana It.ftA A. of the office to inc hTarge the duties Mr< <best of my ability, of his kind. E ratton ana the rest
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-14
Veterans to Hear
 a Special Sermon

Members of Camp Wilcox, Confederate veterans, will attend services at the First Presbyterian church this morning when the pastor, pr. Sterling J. Foster, will preach a special sermon on "The Chris tian Character of Robert F.. Lee" All Confederate veterans. Daughters of the Confectionery and Sons of Veterans are in- vited to attend
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-14
Daughters Will
 Observe Flag Day

w. c. Fitts will be principal speaker at the celebration of flag day to be held this afternoon at Magnolia park, under the auspices of Sumter chapter, D. A. R., with Mrs. R. H. Pearson and other officers of the chapter in charge. The children of Jane Bland chapter D. A. R., Confederate veterans, the Grand Army of the Republic, have been invited to take part in the flag raising exercises, which will commence promptly at o'clock. Mrs. J. V. Allen, state regent. will make a short address, Dr. J. H. Phillips will be master of ceremonies and will intro duce the speaker of the day
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-14
Coming Events in
 Fraternal Circles

Phenix Lodge No. 25. Knights of Pythias. have decided to give big Pyth- ian picnic the first week of July. and a joint committee from Phenix and Jeffer- son Valley lodge No. S5 have the matter in charge. It is stated that the commit tee Is planning one of the biggest events ever had in Pythian circles and are preparing a fine programme. Grand Chancellor l.. G. Waldrop and other grand officers will be invited. At the re- cent meeting of Phenix lodge the entire membership voted to invite Fidelity Tenn pie No 5. Pythian Sisters. to participate in the picnic.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-14
ted scarf from his neck. .Ten to me

ted scarf from his neck. '"Ten to me it at once, Hans"
 Tt was at the ferry that l came late,' said MT. Hartman, from the blocked cars, and the boat she was just starting. A man called to me out. Joomp, joomps' and for one moment l thought to make as he said. But I reminded myself to be cautious and wait, and in one minute more, Katchen, came u great patch of water showing. Then I took holt of the post whereby I stood and said to myself. Hans, you were the wise man that you joomped not at first when that man ad- yiSed ''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-14
Order of Conductors
 to Hold Exercises

Memorial services of the Order of Rail- road Conductors will be held this after noon at the Maccabee hall, Fourth ave- nue, at which Dr. R. M. Cunningham, city health officer, and James Bowron will be the speakers The exercises will commence at 2:S0 o'clock and a suitable programme has been arranged The La dies Auxiliary of the order will assist in the services.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-14
Steel City Lodge
 to Hold Exercises

Steel City lodge No. 190 will hold me morial services at Oakland cemetery this afternoon at o'clocx. An appropriate programme has been arranged and all members of the order are invited to par ticipate. The procession will be formed at the Knights of Pythias hall at 2:3O clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-14
To Begin Revival

Rev. Robert Echols pastor of Wal ker Memorial Methodist church, who has returned from a two weeks visit to Oklahoma City, will conduct the regular Il o'clock service at that church Sunday. pr. l.. c. Branscomb will preach at the S:15 services Sun day night, which service will be the beginning of a two weeks revival meeting. to be held at that church. during which Rev. George Stoves of the Bessemer Methodist church will conduct the services
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-14
Lodge of B'Nai B'Rith
 to Elect Officers

Birmingham Lodge No. 365, Independent Order of B'Nai B'Rith will elect officers for the ensuing term this afternoon at regular meeting to be held at Temple Emanu-El this afternoon at 8 o'clock. All members are requested to attend as in addition to the election of officers other business of importance Is to come before the lodge
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-14
J. w. Pippin

Ozark, June 13.-(Special )--Mr J w. Pippin died here of heart failure at l o'clock this morning. aged 61. Tbe fun eral arrangements have not been an- nounced A daughter in Tennessee a son and daughter in Georgia and two daugh- ters in this state have been summoned. MT. Pippin was prominent in agrcul- tural, commercial and banking affairs in southeast Alabama, being interested in a number of banks. He leaves widow. Il children and host of friends to mourn his death.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-14
Elks to Give Picnic
 at Cook Springs

A big picnic and outing will be given by Birmingham lodge No. 7s Benevolent Protective Order of Elks. on Thursday, June 25. at Cook Springs. The state ment that the picnIe would be held or the 18th was erroneous. according to Guy White, chairman of the committee of arr arrangements. and who stated that the 25th was the, date decided upon by the com mittee. special train has been pro-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-14
EVENTS OF TODAY
 IN FRATERNAL CIRCLES

vided, which will leave the Terminal sta- tion at 1 o'clock and will return the same night feature of the outing will be the chicken and spaghetti dinner which will be cooked under the personal director of Pete Serio. who is considered to be the best in the city at preparing this dainty dish
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-14
Not So Bad Off

From I1t-Bits.
 broker. breeding over the heavy expenses of maintaining his office thought he would save money by hay ing a cheap lunch.
 He wandered into a little restaurant off Cheapside and ordered frugal meal costing few pence. Looking up, he he recognized in the waiter an old stock broker.
 "Halloa, Harry, have you come down to this?" he asked
 "Oh. I'm all right. l only wait don't dine heren' was the reply
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-14
hAhH SPANGLER
 ~ VICTIM OF HEAT

Earle Spangler, the well known em- palmer of Shaw & Son, was suddenly overcome by a heat stroke yesterday afternoon at the residence of George Gordon Crawford at Hanover Circle, and it was not until several hours later that MT Spangler recovered at the St. Vincent hospital.
 MT. Spangler was at work preparing the remains of Mrs. Richardson for burial when he suddenly toppled over in a dead faint The inmates of the residence Immediately summoned med ical aid and MT. Spangler was quickly removed in MT. Crawfords limousine to the tnfirmary, where he finally re- covered under the minstrations of sev- eral physicians. For time 1t was thought that MT Spangler was in a very serious condition.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-14
What Nationality

T ToHn the NdtiOndl r oou MAE d1lue.
 What's the price of this piece of goods?" asked a deaf old lady.
 Seven cents a yard, ma'am.''
 Seventeen cehtsi' she exclaimed. "I'll give you 1s.''
 "Only cents, ma'am shouted the honest shopman.
 "Oh, cents!" rejoined the lady sharply. Well. I'll give you B."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-14
Mrs. Elizabeth Miers

funeral services over the remains of Mrs. Elizabeth Miers, aged S5 years. who died Friday at the late residence. z4l2 Thirty-fourth avenue, were con- aucted yesterday afternoon at o'clock rom Mouht vernon church. Interment followed in Elmwood cemetery
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-14
Mrs. E. Beniamin

Selma, June 13.-(Special. )-Mrs. E. Ben Jamin, an old and well known resident of Selma, died at her home here early Saturday morning after an illness of about two weeks. The decease who was In her s9th year, had been an invalid for the past 10 years. She was a resident Of Selma practically all of her life.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-14
Heayepsi

From the National Food Magazine.
 A girl with pretty rosk cheeks was walking down street in southern city when she heard a clubman say to his companions:
 By heaven, she's paintedr
 Turning quickly about she said with dignity: "Yes and by heaven only!'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-14
Mrs. Desdemona Blackman

Ozark, June 1S-(Special.) Mrs Des- demona Blackman, widow of the late Thomas G. Blackman. was buried yester- day She was in her sgd year, and had lived where she died for nearly GO years The family came to this country in 1854
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-14
A Narrow Escape

From Youth COmpaniOn.
 When MT. Hartman returned an hour later than usual Mrs. Hartman asked his the reason, and his good natured face was solemn as he answered her. ''I have had one narrow encape from drown ing. Katchen," he said.
 How was that happen?" asked his wife as she helped him unwind the knit
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-14

needed during the early weeks of play to offset the outlay for the costly train- ing trips. Many of the teams which were compelled to postpone about half of their scheduled early spring games have been paying salaries out of reserve funds. Per haps these early season losses during the last few years will cause the magnates to get together ere 1915 rolls round and listen to the arguments in favor of be- ginning the baseball seasons two weeks later than in the past and extending them to October 15.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-14
Mrs. M. E. Pierce

Selma, June 13.-(SpeciaL )-The remains of Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Pierce, who died in Birmingham Friday night, reached here at noon today and the interment followed in Live Oak cemetery. The decea sed was former resident of this city and had large number of friends here.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-14
Mrs. Mamie Carter

funeral services over the remains of Mrs. Mamie Carter, aged 2S years. who was Killed by being struck by two trains last Wednesday, were conducted yesterday morning at o'clock from St. Pau1s church. Interment followed in Elmwood cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-14
MT. Chandler

Selma. June 13.-(Special)-Mr Chand- Ter father of w. B. Chandler a well known resident of Jones Switch, Au- tauga county. died early this morning after an illness of several weeks The deceased was one of the best known residents of Autauga county and had a large number of friends throughout this section of the state.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-14
Mrs. Mary Pierce

The remains of Mrs. Mary Pierce aged 2S years, who died Thursday iii a local infirmary, were sent to Selma Tor interment yesterday morning by the Johns Undertaking company
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-14
Herbert Crowson

Huntsville, June Special J. Herbert Crowson, 21 years old, died yesterday at the home of his father. Jack Crowson. at Brownsboro, after a short illness
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-14
Proof Fpouph

From the Boston Transcript.
 What made you think MT. Love had been drinking?'
 Why, when the charlotte ruse was set before him he tried to blow off the foam.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-14
Miss Maggie Wigger

Selma, June 13.-(Special )-Miss Maggie Wigger died at her home last night after an illness of several weeks. Two rela- tives of the deceased living in the same house have died during the past two weeks. The interment was made in Live Oak cemetery this morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-14
Some Men, Too

From the Cincinnati Enquirer
 As long as there is a pretty mono gram engraved on the back of her watch a woman never cares whether A keeps time or not.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-14
JUDGE SMITH
 SAYSPATTON|S
 CHRONIC KICKER Bristling Statement Issued by the Acting City
 Recorder HE DID NOT NOLLE PROSSE SPEED CASES Pays His Respects to Officer Patton, Whom, He Says, Is Always Try ing to Run Things to
 Suit Himself ,

Judge Frank W. Smith, acting recorder Of the city of Birmingham, denies that he nolle pressed a number of cases at the request of certain motorcycle officers
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-14

JOHNS Undertaking Co. Phone looa.
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1914-10-15
vERING
LARGE area
Cavalry Battles 0C-
cur in France
FOR SANITARY REASONS
Germans Abandon Positions Of
Considerable Strength.

London, Oct. 12.-With the conclu-
sion of that phase Of the war OF the
nations which came with the fall OF
Antwerp the censorship again has
drawn a veil over the fighting in the
greater part of the European CONT
ncnt.
The French communication issued
deals only with the battle, or series
of battles, which has been in progress
for four weeks from east to west in
France with an ever extending line
which now reaches northWard from
the elbow at Noyon to and across the
Belgian border at Armentieres.
The statement says that the allies
have held their positions everywhere
and that German cavalry which was
attempting to envelop the allies left
wing and had seized certail. points OF
passage on the River Lys to the east
of Aire was defeated and retired to
the northeast into the Armentieres
district.
At the same time the Germans de-
bank of the Ancre river between Ar
ras and the Disc, without making any
progress.
This indicates that the battle in Pi-
cardy, comprising the department OF
Somme and part of Disc, Pas de Calais
and Aisne, in which the cavalry is par
ticipating on a scale not seen in pre-
vious leodern wars, extends over
very considerable area. Here are
many miles of open country, where
horsemen can maneuver.
Germans Abandon Positions.
Between the River Disc and Rheims
and particularly in the region north
west of scissors, where the British
forces are entrenched, further prog
ress has been made. 1t thus seem!
probable that the Germans have aban
doned some of their strongly en-
trenched positions in this neighbor
hood. 1t is reported that sanitar.
reasons have compelled this, as tn
trenches in which the troops hav
been living for weeks have becom
breeding places for disease.
The Germans have resumed thel
night attacks between Craonne an
Rheims, which, according to Frenc
accounts, have been repulsed. Frol
Rheims to the Mouse nothing OF III
portance has occurred of late, but !
the Apremont district of the WoeVr
5 to the east of St. Mihiel the German
made violent attacks Friday night an
$ the following day.
3 Apremont was taken by the &c
: mans, but was retaken by the Frenc
!. and remains in their hands. The Ge
< mans apparently are determined
maintain as far as possible their pos
tions here, where they have pierce
the line of Notifications between We
$ dun and Toul along the River Meus
= Should they be successful against tn
l. allies elsewhere this doubtless wou
l. be the route by which they would e
: deavor to enter the heart of Franc
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1914-10-15
BIG POSTAL THEFT CHARGED
Il Paso (Tex.) Clerk Arrested for
Embedding $4,000.

Ell Paso, Tex, Oct. l3,-CIare l.. Rog'
ers, clerk in the El Paso postoffice, is
under arrest charged with the EN-.
bezzlement of five registered packages
containing $4,000 in currency. The
money was mailed by the First Ma
tional Bank of Ell Paso to the Nation
al Bank Of Commerce at New York
on Sept. 2.
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1914-10-15
Populace FIees From Belfort.

London, Oct. l3.-The Daily Nails
Amsterdam correspondent says Ber'
lin newspapers are distributing post
ers announcing that the civil pOpula-
ton is leaving Belfort Ga French for
titled town in the so called territory
Of Belfort) in fear of bombardment
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1914-10-15

Register for The coming election
with Kramer. ttl2
Choice tested mlch cows and gentle
wotk horses for sale at Drockway's.
Mule.footeu boar pigs for sale. In
quire of \. W. pray...12 miles south
of Malta. .~~
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1914-10-15
Taken Up.

A bay work mare about six years
old came to my place short time
ago. She has three white feet and a
white star in forehead, and branded
thuslW7on the right thigh. She also
had - on rope halter. Owner
will ~ please call at the c. A. Ours
tin ranch, northwest of Malta. tf2l
Evening star., 1914-11-22
GGj{o50{?RHS{6RS|&z

West End Camp, No. l2oss. enter
tained its members and their friends at
q smoker in Pythian Temple Monday
evening. Louis Petrie sang Scotch
character songs. Addresses were made
by State Deputy McCaffrey. District
Deputy Millard and A. e. Shoemaker.
A buffet lunch followed.
Potomac Camp. No. 1910. it is said,
made a record Wednesday evening at
its meeting in the new hall at 1lth and
e streets northwest by having pro-
posed for membership twenty-one per-
sons. A class adoption is scheduled for
December 10.
A. r, Talbot Camp. No. 1872, at 31s
Pennsylvania avenue southeast, Thurs
day evening distributed number of
THANKSGIVING turkeys to the member
ship, < free drawing resulting in
turkeys for the following members:
Messrs. Smurt, Greene. Conner and
Dr.. Leopold Glushak was elected to
the star Of medical examiners. One
cations were presented. Remarks by
cations presented. Remarks by several
several members and selections by Con-
sui Potter and Banker Cowles con-
tributed to the entertainment Of the
evening.
Evening star., 1914-11-22
NATI92N%Hi{6N

An entertainment 10 to be given un-
der the auspices Of the National Union
Club at Odi Fellows Hall, December
10, by the Players Club In Vaudeville,
There will be refreshments and dano-
ing. The Bruen Home benefit, under
the auspices of the National Union. will
be given at Polls Theater, December
21.
At the last meeting Of Mckinley
Council, which was well attended,
Senator Dunbar, Elmer Johnson. J.
Harry Jones and A. M. Bugden deliver
ed addresses on the good Of the order.
particularly with reference to the
building Of the temple. The council
Friday evening will hold a ladies'
night. There will be refreshments, en-
tertainment and dancing.
Congressional Council met at Typo
graphical Temple Wednesday evening.
with 1872 members present. The follow
ing were lucky In drawing turkeys:
H. Eskin. N. Coda, A. Deskin, w. Sin
cell, A. Lariviere, James Hoffman. l.
wheelan. James Lewis. A. S. Martin
tions for membership were received.
At the banquet In honor Of Frank e.
Ferguson, president Of the order, at the
National Hotel, Fred A. Strickrott. the
speaker, Of the cabinet, acted as toast
ma ster. President Ferguson. Vice
President Smejkal, President Brown OF
the District Of Columbia cabinet and
Senator Dunbar responded to toasts.
Evening star., 1914-11-22
Degree Of Pocahontas.
Mg&EnESfi$4 Mg%&E'E1fS4

The second Of the series Of grand an
nual visitations was paid to Mizpah
Council. No. 3, Friday evening by the
state councillor. Mrs E. Viola Thomp-
son. and STAFF of officers, with q very
fine attendance present. The hall was
decorated with flags and bunting and
with a good display OF potted plants and
ferns. The books and records were ex-
amined by the acting State Council
secretary and acting State Council
treasurer. who reported them neatly
and correctly kept in the latest meth
ods. Addresses were made by Past
National Councillors Mrs. Elizabeth
Sewell and Mrs. Hattie Miller, National
Council Inside Sentinel Mrs. Naomia
Hagermann Swami. Past State Coun-
cilors Mrs. Mabel Capps and Mrs Lille
NJ. Milstead and other state officers and
members.
Presentations were made to tho state
councillor, Mrs. 3. Viola Thompson. by
Past Councillor Mrs. Martha Z. Donald.
son and to Past State Councillor Mrs L.
q. Thompson, who is serving her fourth
term to this council as deputy state
councillor, by Past State Councillor Mrs.
Lille M. Milstead.
A banquet followed, the banquet hall
being decorated with flags.
The current issue OF the bulletin
states a large amount OF work Is to be
done, as every council 10 receiving ap-
plications.
American Flag Council, No. 5, will re-
grand annual visitations tomorrow
evening.
Evening star., 1914-11-22
B'P'fLKS

Washington Lodge met Wednesday
night with the usual large attendance
The committee on visiting the sick and
distressed made a report; which showed
Lodge is In better condition than for
some time.
r A. Farrell. chairman OF the oyster
committee, announced another oyster
roast would be given Thursday. De-
cember 10. at 8 o'clock; A large num-
Der of applications for membership
were received and favorably acted
upon. w. L. Danforth. a native Of
Washington. appearing at one OF the
local playhouses this week. was in
itia.ed into the order by special dis
Exalted Ruler e. ]. Murphy called
upon Mr.; HanleXs I'll the new stage d. Il.
Baltimore Lodge, No. Z, for remarks,
and he responded with beautiful dra.
matte recitation. Mr.. Anderson Of
Portsmouth, N H., Lodge. No. 81. was
also called upon. and gave talk on
the beauty Of the New England states.
E. A. Bloxson Of Pueblo (Col.) Lodge,
No 80, also spoke.