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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-13

From time immemorial, it has been the custom to regard with suspicion the statements of amateur fishermen as to the size and weight of a reported catch. Yet it is doubtful if the most reckless of the disciples of Izaak Walton have anything on the followers of the mighty Nimrod when it comes to recounting prowess on the field of sport. For in- stance, if you want sure enough yarn just stop the first huntsman of your acquaintance and ask the question: .Who owns the best bird dog in the county?" and you can bet a bottle of Cahaba that he will throw out his chest and without batting an eye will reply, T do.' Furthermore his manner will indi- cate that he firmly believes it.
 Not only that. before you can get away he will have told you more wonderful things about his dog than a 40-year-od father tells about his first born. There is one thing to his credit, however--he will ordinarily boast more of the prowess of his dog than of his own accomplish ments.
 The other day the opening or the hunt- ing season was being discussed by several devotees of the gun and bag, and of course bird dogs were brought into the discussion. If half the things related of the sagacity displayed by various bird dogs in the field were true, he Is by far the superior creature so far as hunting is concerned The following was one of ths incidents related:
 One of the most ardent huntsmen in the county, and incidentally one of the best shots in the state is Hugh Morrow, erstwhile college pitcher. state senator, political leader, but at present a deliver in legal lore, and with an earned reputa- ton as one of the best 'delvers in the profession. The senator has been a fol lower of the hunt for many years, and il is said has spent more money for fancy bird dogs. with less satisfactory results than any man in the state.
 A short time ago he purchased a couple of 'Lewellyns,,' said to be of the finest pedigree. and touted as the best bird dogs in the south. He was, for the time being, very proud of his new possessions, and at the first opportunity invited a number of friends to join him in hunt to 'try out the canine wonders.
 On their way to the hunting grounds they passed a negro cabin, and as usual
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-13
DREW WILL BE TAKEN
 TO ATLANTA TODAY
Fort Payne Man Convicted of Fraud uient Use of Mails Will Begin
 Serving Sentence

E. c. Drew of Fort Payne, convicted In the federal court of using the mails for fraudulent purposes and sentenced to the United States penitentiary for a term of six years and one month, will report at the office of the United States marshal today and will be taken to At lanta to begin serving his sentence.
 Drew was president of the Fort Payne Fuel and Iron company, the De- Kalb oil and Gas company, the Ala bama Electric Service company and other concerns, and was indicted sev- eral times for alleged fraudulent use of the mails. He fought his case all through the United States courts up to the supreme court, the litigation lasting over three years. An unusual order from the government was issled in his case denying him the use of United States mails for any purpose.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-13
Offers to Give 300
 Trees for ArbOr Day

]. M Colmant. proprietor ot the Cot nant Nurseries. West End. has communi- cated to the city commission his willing ness to donate 300 trees, American white elm and silver maple. each of which is eight feet high. for planting purposes ii- cidept to tine celebration of arbor day. Anyone desiring tree may obtain one on making request to the city commis- sion. MT. Colmant's letter follows:
 Tn reply to your letter asking for plants. etc. to be donated for city plant inE, we have on hand nice lot of Amer lean white clm and silver maple, eiGht feet high. We would he glad to give l6Q trees of each variety for arbor day planting, or any other purpose that you would wish them for.
 These trees may be kept at our nuf- series m West End and delivered to tho children when they call for them, or we will deliver them to any one place that you may name. Respectfully,
 v. M. CoLMANx.~
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-13
Samples Free by Mail

Retain your good looks. keep your skin clear. scalp clean and free from dandruf. and hair live and glossy. Cuticnra Soap. with an occasional use of Crticura oint- ment. will promote and maintain these coveted conditions In most cases when all else fails. Besides. in purity. delicate medI- cation, convenience and economy. they meet with the approval of the most discriminate ing. Although Cuticu Soap s25c.) and Cuticura Ointment (5Oc.) are sold by drug gists everywhere, sample of each with 32-p. Skin Book will be sent free upon request. Address: Cuticura. Dept. T. Boston"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-13
Camp Wilcox Meets Today

Camp Wilcox, United Confederate Vet erans. will meet this afternoon at 3 o'clock in the board of education rooms at the courthouse. Dr. Willoughby Clay brook will speak on Men of the Con- federacy." General Plowman will also be present and make Q talk of interest to the veterany
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-13
Negro Pleads Guilty

Walter Johnson. negro. charged with robbery, when placed on trial in the criminal court yesterday. withdrew his plea of not guilty and with the under standing he was to receive sentence of 10 years, plead guilty to the offense. Judge Greene will impose the sentence to- morrow The case of w. E. Daniels. charged with murder, was passed gem erally.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-13

scab with pus under during the day and at night she would scratch it of. Her clothing irritated the trouble
 'I used several different kinds of oint- ments which did no good. Then I tried Cuticura Soap and Ointment. l bathed the affected parts well with the Soap and then applied the Ointment. After three months standing she was healed in three weeks" (Signed) Mrs. A. E. Kelly. Jan.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-13
Real Estate Vransfers

Tho following real estate transfers were yesterday recorded in the office of the probate judge:
 s270c--.Realty Trust company to +. A. Lively parts of lots 22. 9 and 2i. block 20. West End.
 s1430---3essemer Coal Iron and Land company to I4avalle McCampboll. lot 1, block l3S. peOoemoy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-13

on one Of her limbs. The pimples began small and red. They itched and of course she scratched them. pus formed and they spread from tiny pim- pies to sores as large as q quarter of a dollar.
 IL Mnllld farm a soft
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-13
ITCHING P|MPLES
 ON CH|[D'S FACE
Also Limbs. Clothing Irritated the Trouble. Cuticura Soap and 0int- ment Healed In Three Weeks.

l25 Adams St.. Mena, Ark.-"M My little girl one and a half years old had a tiny pimple come on the side of her face also
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-13
Southern Association Con- venes This Morning at
 Tutwiler Hotel
GREER HAS WORD OF
 HOPE FOR FARMER.
Editor of Textile Manufacturer Points to Increasing Number of Spindles m Operation-South Consuming
 More of the Raw Product
Welcome, Welcome. welcome,

eiconei welcome, Welcome
 These were the words showered upon the advance guard of the Southern TeNtile association yesterday afternoon and last night at the Tutwiler by Sec retary w .. Radcliffe, assisted by As sistant Secretary w Blanks Everett or the Chamber of Commerce. About 7b members of the 800 expected arrived yesterday and more will arrive this morning from all over the south to attend the convention which opens in the ballroom of the Tutwiler at 10 o'clock this morning.
 The programme for today comprises an address of welcome by Commission CT A. 0. Lane, and several other ad- dresses by members of the association and of the local Chamber of Commerce. At o'clock this afternoon an excur- sion in special train will be made to the steel mills at Ensley. On the re- turn trip the delegates will visit Fair field, the model city, and tonight there will be a smoker in the ballroom of the Tutwiler. The closing session of the convention tomorrow will be occupied with addresses of a technical nature and a majority of the delegates have announced their intentions of attending the football classic between Auburn and vanderbilt at Redwood field
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-23
26 CASES PUT OUT BY
 THE SUPREME COURT
Judgment of Jefferson Circuit Court Affirmed in Awarding Merchant
 Damages for Fire Loss

Montgomery, May 2.-(Special) )-Twen- ty-six cases were put out by the supreme court today together with dozen or more rulings on applications for rehear- ings. None of the cases was of any great importance, nearly all of them pertaining to suits for damages and relating to chan cery proceedings.
 The supreme court affirmed the tudg- ment of the Jefferson circuit court in awarding sS02l.3s to R. W. Draper, mer- chant near Bessemer, for loss sustained when his stock of goods was burned In 1910 The defendant in the trial court was the Pennsylvania Fire Insurance com pany, which had insured Draper's stock of goods The company refused payment on the ground that Draper had violated the iron safe clause in that he had not kept an inventory of his stock in his safe.
 An interesting though minor, case put out by the court was that of Robert B. Slaughter against Sarah Slaughter. ap- pealed fro mthe Gadsden city court. The case grew out of an effort on the part of a negro Masonic lodge at Gadsden to locate the beneficiary of Jacob Slaughter. who had ben member of that fraternal organization. The lodge was prepared to pay $500 to the proper beneficiary, and asked the court to determine that ques- ton.
 Sarah Slaughter claimed to have been the wife of the deceased and Robert Slaughter, a son. claimed that she was not. The lower court decided in favor of the woman, and the supreme court af- firmed the case.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-23
OAKMAN SCHOOL HAS
 SUCCESSFUL YEAR

oakman, May 22.-(Special) )-The grad uating exercises of the Oakman graded school were given at the Methodist church Thursday night. At the opening of the exercises the Oakman Glee club sang chorus. The Violet" Dvark- Bliss). Following this was the presen- tation of honor badges by the principal, T. ]. York.
 The graduating address was delivered by Charles B. Glenn. assistant superin- tendent Birmingham public schools After few preliminary remarks to the audi ence, in which he spoke of Alabama's i'm. provement in an educational way, though ranking near the bottom according tc statistics, MT. Glenn then directed this at. tention and remarks to the graduating class.
 This closes the third year of very sue. cessful work in this school with MT. York as principal. This school employs sever teachers and gives three years of higt school work.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-23
FIRST USE OF
 RESINOL STOPS
 TERRIBLE ITCH
When Other Treatments Gave Nh Relief suffered Eight Years, Hut ResinoI Cured In q Week

Jan. 27. 1914: q suffered over eight wears with eczema. It started in one little place and kept spreading until 1t covered my hands. My hands looked like they had been burned by fire and peeled off in large pieces until they were only raw flesh. I was told it was eczema It itched and burned me so that could not sleep at night. tried Hii sorts of eczema salves and one pre- ecription after another but nothing gave ne any relief until tried Resinol Soar and Resinol Ointment. and after the first application my hands never itched pr burned again, and were we'll in one week. I want every sufferer from eczema to know that they can find a pure in ResinoL" (Signed} Miss Ethel Scott, Milstead. Ga.
 Resinol Ointment (50c and sL00). hnd Resinol Soap (25c). stop itching Instantly and speedily heal eczema, and other skin humors, pimples. dandruff, sores, burns and piles Sold by every Druggist Don't be fooled by s.substf
 utes" for Resinol offered by a few un- scrupulous dealers. For free trial. write to Dept 14-R. Resinol. Baltimore.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-23
EXERCISES AT END AT
 NOBLE INSTITUTE
Commencement Address Delivered Be- fore Young Ladies at AnnistOn
 by the Rev. J. D. Wing

Anniston, May 2.--(Special. 1.-The com mencement exercises at Noble institute. Anniston's school for young women, came to an end Thursday evening, when the Rev. John D. Wing, rector of Grace Epis- copal church of this city, delivered the baccalaureate address and delivered diplo- mas to seven sweet girl graduates"- Misses Irene Beck, Thelma Dunn, Helen Ledbetter Addie McCaa. Sara Powers, Susie Swift and Marion Walter.
 Dr. Wings address was on the topic, He declared that Christianity has not only exalted womanhood, but that in so doing 1t has changed the whole world ideal of heroism. The virtues that were once looked down upon, he declared as being womanly, such as patience, gentleness, meekness, humility, self restraint and which any able-boded man once would have scorned. are today the very virtues of which our best men would be proudest This is explainable in a large degree be- cause of the fact that Christ Himself was type of the feminine mind: that as He was represented as man. so He was also to the highest extent representative of all that was best in woman.'
 In concluding his address which was listened to with rapt attention by the large number in the audience and on the stage Dr. Wing stated to the young ladies that this fact of the elevation of feminine ideals imposes an obligation thus develop ing the idea of "noblesse oblige"
 The awarding of prizes was as follows: Miss Lovel Collins, from the primary de- partment. awarded by Miss Miss Lea; Miss Edith Mabry, special prize in my thology, by Miss Harmar; Miss Elaine Lock, best department, by Miss Middleton; Miss Addie McCaa, in English and mathe- matics; Miss Irene Beck, in Latin.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-23
About $22, ,OOO, ,OOOWorth Has Been Sent Across Water
 Since January 1
MOVEMENT, HOWEVER,
 IS NOTHING UNUSUAL
No One Is Bold Enough to Say That Tariff Has This Early Had Any Effect on It-COntrolling
 Foreign Exchange
By HOLLAND.

New York, May 22.-(Special.)-If the
 federal reserve banking system were now
 in operation would there be attempt to
 limit pr prevent completely the exportatior
 of gold which is now in progress? was a
 question put today to some of the ex-
 perts, and particularly to some who are
 familiar with foreign exchange.
 Since the first of the year about $22,-
 Ooo,ooo in gold have been exported. The
 recent outward movement up tp the mid
 dle of May was about $5,000,000 in gold
 Nobody seems to be able to speak with
 confidence respecting the ability of the
 federal reserve banking system to control
 the outward movements of gold Some
 times the remark has been made that pos
 sibly some features of the system may
 tend to drive gold out of the country.
 On the other hand. 1t is said that in theory
 the federal reserve banking system should
 control the outward movement of gold partly through it's authority to fix the rate
 of discount, but chiefly by it's ability to control the foreign exchange markets. Pre-
 sumably it chould invest such part of it's
 surplus funds as were deemed wise to
 use for this purpose in securing foreign ~HNhoheS anu tiiSti StlllDS II III Sucn 1ldf- ner as to control the market price, there
 fore bringing the control of gold exports into it's hands,
 What is of more interest at the present time respecting this gold movement is the as yet unanswered question: Is the move ment due to trade conditions or is 1t to be explained by unusual conditions? What Is meant by those who ask this question IS this: Is there again a tendency in for eign markets to sell American securities in the confidence that the American mar ket will be able to absorb them? If there be such selling, is it in amounts suf- ficient to explain in part the movement of gold across the sea?
 Presumably if American securities are being sold in this way the transactions do not reflect any lack of confidence in American properties but do reflect any lack Of confidence in American properties, but do reflect peculiar conditions which now prevail in other lands than our own. Does the Tariff Affect It?
 Another question which is asked with out authoritative answer as yet is this: Is the movement of gold at the present time to be explained by the effect of the new tariff law? The aggregate of our ex- portations of commodities has fallen off as compared with the record made last year and the year before, whereas we are Importing more goods than heretofore Yet the apparent trade balance-that that somewhat arbitrary incomplete fg- uring which has now many years maue IL possible to report that the other parts of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-23
FINALS UNDER WAY ! AT HUDSON COLLEGE Art Exhibit Held in Marion
 Friday Morning ENDOWMENT FUND Trustees Find Affairs of College in Splendid Shape-Birmingham
 Girl in Expression
 Recital

Marion. May 22.-(S Special ,-The an nual art exhibit of Judson college was held this morning from 1O:s0 to 12.ao and was attended bv A number of en. tnuslastic art lovers as well as the 'o"nspeople. The exhibit of the ses- sion Is unusually large and the work or the classes far better than the aver age or Judson work in this department. quite an interest has been deyeloped In the school this season in the in- terest of art. by the holding of special ieVees during the session to which have been invited a number of visitors, thus creating new interest in this branch or the college work. The department has been under the direction of Miss Laura Bacon for a number of years.
 Affairs in Good Condition
 The board of trustees held a pre- liminary session today to audit the books and clear away the work for the Saturday session. They report the books in first class condition, all the college funds accounted for and the school in a good condition The board will recommend the establishing of the
 
 has been under way for several months. This Is much needed work in the school, especially since other colleges nave adopted similar courses
 The selection of vice president to succeed pr. P. " Bomar who was pro- noted to the presidency last year. will come up at this session and the board VIII recommend to the state Baptist convention the election or the Rev. Richard Hall, who, until recently. was pastor of the Baptist church at Ever green.
 MT. Hall Is now a member of the Judson faculty, having been elected a iew months ago, when it became i'm perative that another male professor De added to the faculty Mir. Hall was educated in England and came to Amer lea while young man. He located in Montgomery and afterward attended the Southern Baptist Theological sem mary at Louisville. As pulpit ora tor he has been quite successful and as an educator. his success is assured
 Tonight the grand concert is being given at the alumnae auditorium to one of the largest and most enthusi- astic audiences assembled in Marion this year
 Many Visitors Present
 Quite a number of visitors have ar rived. attracted to the close of the com mencement of the year. It is possible that Sunday will draw the largest at tendance of the week, which will equal other years with the exception of the unusual attendance of last year. due to the seventy-fifth anniyersary
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-23
HAY INDUSTRY MEANS
 MUCH FOR PICKENS

Carrollton, May 22.-(Special. IA large party of citizens, about 30 in number. from this section, visited the alfalfa and stock farms located in the southwestern portion of the county, near Cochrane and Dancy, yesterday At Dancy dinner was served the party and quite an interesting and instructive lecture was given by N A. Negley. government slo representa- tive of Auburn.
 The alfalfa crop in that section is fine and the hay industry is meaning much for the people since the boil weev made his appearance. That portion oi the county. west of the Tombigbee river has been made a tick eradication dis trict and eight dipping vats will be in- stalled for the purpose of freeing the cat tie of the tick
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-23
GERARD TO VOTE ON
 SCHOOL BOND ISSUE
City Council Passes Ordinance Calling for Election July for $20,0OO
 Bond Issue

Girard. May 22.-(Special)-The Girard city council at last nights meeting intro- duced an ordinance submitting to the vot- CTS of the city on July an issue of $20, 900 worth of bonds for the purpose of build- ing modern schoolhouse to replace the Irame structure now in use in North eirard, and for certain other improvement 10 some of the main streets and bridges of the city.
 <, lt IS thought the issue will be author ized almost without opposition. The bond ca indebtedness of the city at the present time Is less than $1O,00O.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-23
FLORALA VISITED BY
 DISASTROUS FIRE

Florala, May 2.-Fire destroyed here last night the Fiorala opera house. owned by T. l.. Britton. D. A. Ewing and Gordon Williamson, Quillin Brothers drur store. J. N. McClung & Co.'S office and electri- cal supply house, and J. H. Burgess. garage. The Joss on the opera house will exceed the insurance by about N0,ooo
 It is said that ouillin Brothers lost about $3000 worth of stock. J. N. Me- Clung & Co.'S and MT. Bureess' loss will be light on account of the fact that nost of the stock was saved from these places.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-23
GOVERNOR GRANTS
 CLEMENCY TO TWO

Montgomery. May 22.-( Special. -Execu- tive clemency has been extended to two persons by the governor. Eugene Naftel. who was fined $50 and cost for carrying concealed weapons, had his fine remitted by the governor upon the payment of the cost in the case.
 The governor also paroled Jim Ford, who was sent up from Dallas county to Derve one year. Parole is conditioned dp6n Ford's future good conduct.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-23
GADSDEN STREETS TO
 BE OILED THIS SUMMER
Cost Will Be Assessed Against Abut- ting Property-Commission Form
 May Be Revived

Gadsden, May 22-tSpecial)-Four or five miles of streets will be covered with white oil to abate the dust nuisance this summer. This action was ordered by the council at it's meeting last night. It was decided to assess tine cost against abut- ting property. The ordinance will be made final in spite of objections Forest avenue. Walnut. Chestnut. Cherry, Locust Fourth, Fifth, Sixth and Twelfth streets will be oiled Much routine business was transacted.
 A movement for commission govern nlent may again De inaugufated. This movement has been started several times, but without success because citizens are dissatisfied with that clause of the law which provides for appointment of com missioners by the governor.
 One Etowah. county woman has been drawing pension from the state, all though her husband served in a Massa- chusetts regiment This information was
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-23
ArticIes off Incorporatiop

Montgomery, May Special. )-Papers reporting the incorporation of the South east Alabama Fair association of Dothan were filed in the office of Secretary of State Cyrus B. Brown. The new fair as- sociation has an authorized capitaliza- tion of $20,00O, with $15000 paid in The incorporators are J. R. Crawford and others.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-23
GREENVILLE SCHOOLS
 CLOSE FOR THE TERM
Commencement Exercises Last Night With Address to Graduates by Dr. Bateman of Troy

Greenvile. May 2.-tSpecial.)- )-The Greenville public schools close the most successful year in its history Friday. Commencement exercises were held at the Greenville opera house. Dr. R. J. Bate man of Troy delivered the annual address. The graduating class was composed of Miss Annie Traweek. Miss Sarah Thomp- son, Miss Vida Roberts, Miss Louise Par mar. Miss Zelma Grimes. Miss Ruth Whitehead, John l.. Frazer, Edward Mitchell and James Haygood
 If the school Is furnished during the present summer with the greatly needed equipment, the work that will be ac- complished will far surpass that of this year which has been far better than any previous year.