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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-08

Whatever else may have happened in Birmingham on the Fourth of July it must be acknowledged that it was cele- brated with less noise than ever before in the history of the city. On that score, it was as sane as the promoters of the safe and sane'' celebration of the glori- ous Fourth could desire. There was not enough noise in and about the city to disturb a midsummer convention of the timid field mouse, for which we suppose everybody Is thankful, except, of course. the irrepressible small boy, who ought to be thankful, for no account was made of any loss of fingers or toes through the medium of loud sounding explosives.
 Three we'll known young men of the city. whose names for sufficient reasons, are suppressed, having been to the ball game on the afternoon of the glorious date aforesaid, came back to Birming- ham somewhat depressed after witnessing that tame affair. One of them commenr- ed on the quiet of the city and the ab- sence of the explosion of the firecracker. This remark caused another to tell of an incident in that connection that oc- cured during the early days of the city
 The others became interested and soon decided to put similar plan into execu- tion. Securing the necesfary materials, they constructed dummy firecracker of gigantic proportions to which was at tached short piece of paper fuse. There was nothing to it but the shell and the fuse, but it was fearful thing to behold and was at least eight inches in diameter.
 Walking along Twenty-first street near the courthouse they saw Attorney Charles s. Williams and Capitalist"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-08
Local Data
Weather Conditions

There was considerable cloudiness to- day over most of the country except the eastern gulf states, and there was a tendency to increased cloudiness there, especially northern Florida. There have been some local showers in the gulf region, but amounts were not heavy and they were too widely scat tered to be considered of general bene- fit. No rain was reported at Alabama stations. While showers are not be- yond the range of possibility in the Bir- mingham district Wednesday, the indi- cations are rather towards continued fair weather
 The clear skies brought slight rise in the temperature over many southern sections. but where showers occurred. as In portions of northern Texas, a de- cided drop in the readings was noted at p. m. Fort Worth reported 1O6 as the highest for today, Palestine and San Antonio 100, Shreveport 100, and Nashville 9S.
 Cooler weather prevails in northern states, under the influence of a high pressure center in the upper Mississippi valley. This will hardly extend to Ala bama, where the temperatures will con tinue to rise slowly, if not checked by local showers.
 Summary of observations made at United States weather bureau stations during the 24 hours ending at D. m., 75th meridian time:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-08

John w. Caldwell talking to a negro client of the former. "Chawles" was at tired in a neatly fitting Palm Beach suit and looked as spick-and-span as a new pin. Johnnie complained of rheumatism in his knee and was leaning upon stout stick; the other was a country nigger and looked the part. One of the three conspirators lit the fuse attached to the giant cracker and gently laid it behind the trio. The negro was the first to see it, but he didn't see it long; he gave loud cry of alright and 'lit' out down Third avenue as though pursued by a "hant." Johnnie Caldwell, sur prised at the action of the negro, said: What the but he stopped short as his optics fell on the fearsome looking ob- ject. Look out Charlie" he yelled, and despite his rheumatism broke the world S record for a 100-mile dash up Third ave- nue.
 Charlie is always calm and deliberate; at he sound of alarm he turned leisurely around when the cannon came to his view. It might not be believed, for Char lie is not built for jumping. but he made leap that landed him half way across the street. Like a lightning flash he re- membered that the best thing to do in case of an explosion is to throw ones self flat on the ground and to this plan he resorted despite his natty attire and landed ''kerplunk'' in mud puddle with all the grace of an hippopotamus sport ing in its native element At this point the three eonsprators appeared on the scene picked up the dreadful object and laughingly walked away. The two vic tins caught on" and followed to see the next performance.
 Entering the Colonial bar, behind which was George Smith, one of the proprietors, they called for mixed drinks each As the mixologist bent down to place the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-08
Has saCurefor Pella6ra

Parrie Nicholas, Laurel, Miss, writes "Seems to me If I had not obtained your remedy when I did I would not have lived much longer. I am glad you dis ! covered this wonderful remedy that Twill cure Pellagra. When I began talk Hing Baughn's Pellagra Remedy my |Iweight was GO odd pounds; now it is |Ns0 odd. I would like to have this pulp | lhished ana sent to sufferers of Pellagra" HI This is published at her request. If |lIyol suffer from Pellagra or know of anyone who suffers from Pellagra, it Is your duty to consult the resourceful Baughn who has fought and conquered the dreaded malady right in the Pellagra Belt of Alabama.
 The symptoms-hands red like sum burn. skin peeling off. sore mouth the lips, throat and tongue flaming red with much mucuous and choking, indi- gestion and nausea. either diarrhea or constipation.
 There is hope if you have Pallagra You can be cured by Baughn's Pallagra Remedy. Get big free book on Pallagra Address American Compromising Co. Box 2014, Jasper, Ala, remembering money is refunded in any case where the remedy falls to cure.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-08
BUILDING ACTIVITY
 ON AT HARTSELLE l.. & N. Erecting $15,000 StatiOn-15 Stores Are
 Under Construction

Hartsele. July 7.-(Special )-Wcrk on the new depot which the Louisville and Nashville is building at a cost of $lb000, Is well under way, and will probably be I eady for public use by October l. There are also under construction IS new brick store buildings, which will be ready for occupancy in the early fall. Crop pros- poets were never better. On account Of the dry spring all crops were kept free from weeds and grass and cotton still looks fine. but corn is wilting and unless good rains fall within the next two or three days the corn crop will be failure.
 State Superintendent of Education Will liam F. Feagin is a visitor heer today, and made an address at the public school building at Il o'clock to the teachers and visitors attending the institute which is being conducted heer this week by Prof. H. V. Allgood or Birmingham. MT. Feagin Is making regular tour of the north Alabama institutes and arouses enthus- iasm wherever he goes with his intense interest and work. M c. Algood, nomi- nee for state auditor, is also visitor and addressed the institute at 1 o'clock in the interest of better farming methods
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-08
COMMENTS ON JULIAN ARTICLE Is Not Alarmed Over Talk of Abolishing Court
 of Appeals

Anniston, July 7.-(Special.) Judge John Pelham, a member of the appel late court of AlabamE, who has been on visit to this city for several days, stated Tuesday that he is not alarmed over the talk of abolishing the court of appeals.
 There has been talk of this kind in certain quarters ever since the court was created" said Judge Pelham, 'blit in the majority of instances it has been from persons who were not acquainted with the merits of the court and there fore not qualified to speak with intel ligence in regard to its benefits"
 Judge Pelham states that he does not know what the governor will do with regard to a special session of the legislature. Personally, however, he says that he hopes to see Jefferson county relieved of the stigma of the fee system, which he holds responsible for much of the crime in that county.
 If there is a special s'esion, Judge Pelham thinks that there should be ap- pointed special committee from the house and senate to investigate Ala bamas judicial system, systematize a new arrangement that would eliminate the lost motion in the system and re- port back to the legislature at the next regular session in order that definite action may be secured.
 Judas Iscariot and Saul of Tarsus are 1 the names of two of the negroes by the surname of Kent, who were implicated in the Fourth of July killing at Choc- colocco, as result of which Green lDothard was killed.
 A representative delegations of An niston lawyers will attend the meeting
 of the state bar association, which con venes in Montgomery Friday. Judge J. ! J. Willett and Judge John Pelham of Anniston are ex-presidents of the asso-
 citation. and w. P. Acker is now a mem- Der of the central committee.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-08
Vick sburg
BARR IS APPOINTED
Succeeds Harding as Trustee of the
 Payne-Joubert Co.

At a meeting of the creditors of the Payne-Joubert Machine and Foundry company of Birmingham and New Or leans, held before Judge E. H. Dryer, referee in bankruptcy. J. H. Barr. presi- oent of the First National bank, was elected one of the three trustees of the cencern to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of w. P. c. Harding, now of the federal reserve board The other trus- tees are J. H. Coffin of Birmingham and A. Dumser of New Orleans.
 Judge Dryer made an order for the trus- tees to continue operations as a going concern until further orders of the court.
 Judge Dryer refused to a rehearing of the trustees of the De Soto Coal Mining and Development company on his former ruling declaring valid first mortgage bonds issued by the company to the amount of $75, 900.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-08
CITY FILES BILL
 OF EXCEPTIONS

Bill of exceptions in the case of the state of Alabama ex rel James Weath- erly vs. the Birmingham Waterworks were submitted to Judge E. c. Crow yesterday by the attorneys for the city. It is probably the most voluminous document of it's kind ever filed in the courts of Jefferson county and contains over 900 pages of type written matter. It will be reviewed by Judge Crow and then by opposing coun- sel and then sent to the supreme court with the appeal taken in the case
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-08

of the anti-democratic organizations in reference to amalgamation. Both extend warm invitations and it is known that leaders on both sides would be happy were the democratic voters of the state, of whatever faction, to vote for one in dividual as against the democratic nom- inee.
 The two factions will center their fire on John l.. Burnett and George Huddleston, democratic congressional nominees from the Seventh and Nnth districts, respectively. They feel that they have a chance to win in the Sev- enth district. They hope that the pro- tection sentiment in Jefferson county will bring about the defeat of MT. Huddleston.
 They are generally aware of their in ability to place one of their members in any office of the state government.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-08
ADJUSTMENTS
At the Lyric

A particularly strong bill of comedy and music is offered at the Lyric this week, with comedy prevailing. Nat M. Wills, the happy tramp, and Derrick and Hart. in "Eloping,'' are the biggest hits and few have equalled them this season. In dancing the Eight Forget Me-Nots are easily one of the seasons features, and the Newsboy Sextette and Grille present a singing novelty that is enjoyable.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-08
Discuss Home Products Show

At the regular weekly luncheon of the Birmingham Ad club at 1 o'clock yes- terday at Rotary hall, the matter of the home products exposition. to be held Au- gust 24 to 29 in East End park, was un- der discussion. J. H. Edmundson sub niitted a detailed report showing the cost of staging the exhibition at that loca- ton and the club approved it tn the ew- tent of referring 1t to the executive coms mittee, which is headed by Jo.la ala. . rcw. This committee will meet during the present week, formulate a report and s'h init 1t to the club at next Tuesday's lunch.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-08
Marriape Licenses

The following marriage licenses were yesterday recorded in the office of the probate judge:
 J. D. Bristol Birmingham, to Miss Katherine Murry
 Frank D. Floyd, Gadsden, to Miss Carey Waddell Johnson.
 G. C. Blumer, Birmingham, to Miss Anona Moore.
 J. P. Scholes, Pratt City, to Miss Mary Anselme.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-08
Weather Forecast

Washington. July 7.-Forecast for Alabama and Mississippi: Partly cloudy Wednesday,; Thursday local showers
 Tennessee: Partly cloudy and not quite so warm Wednesday; Thursday probably fair.
 Georgia Local thundershowers Wednesday; Thursday probably fair.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-08
Blount Springs Hotel

Always cool nights. Large, clean rooms Fresh vegetables from own gar dairy. And cheaper than staying at home. l.. A. RANSOM, Manager.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-08

Invigorating to the Pale and Sickly. The Old Standard general strengthen ing tonic, GROVES TASTELESS CHILL TONIC, drives out Malaria, en- riches the blood and builds up the system. A true tonic for adults and children, soc.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-08
PERSONAL

J. H. Hargrove. deputy clerk of the city court, and his brother. J. w. Hargrove. returned yesterday from Hartselle. where they attended the funeral services of their brother-in-law, David D. Lindsey.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-08
Japanese Cruisers Leave

Seattle. July 1.-The Japanese cruisers Azama and Azuina. which have been wis., iting Pacific coast ports, sailed for Japan today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-08

This afternoon at 2:3O o'clock the wom- en of the Woodmens circle will meet in regular session at their hall on Ave- nue E.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-08

The City Beautiful club of Nineteenth street, north, will meet this morning at 10 o'clock with Mrs. w. Smith on Ave- nue G.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-08

The joint committees from the Ensley club and the playgrounds association. who had in charge the Fourth of July celebration, will meet this afternoon at the Ensley park when committees will make their final report.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-08

Joint installation of the officers of Steel City lodge, No. 190. Knights of Pythias, and Purity chapter. No. B. Pythian Sisters, was held last night at the Castle hall on Avenue E. A large crowd was in attendance and an interest ing programme was carried out. After the exercises refreshments were served.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-08

A number of delegates from the Meth odist churches of Ensley and vicinity will attend tho meeting of the Wom- ms Missionary union of the Bessemer district to be held at Bessemer Thurs lay
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-10-21
LOSS OF WAR EXAGGERATED
Real Facts as to Mortality and Prop
erty Destruction in a Six
Months Conflict.

The destruction of war is not nearly
as great as it seems, Engineering Maya
zine states. If people do not produce
neither do they consume, and the man
who may have been making and spend
ing $40 day comes down to the 81
or even to the ten-cent level without
particular detriment to himself or to
his similarly-placed neighbors. The
total wealth of Germany is $500, 000,-
600 and even IL the actual war wastes
we're 100000 a day this in whole
year would amount to less than l per
cent of the accumulated wealth of the
fatherland. The average death rate In
Germany is probably twenty per thou
sand. or 100000 a year. Kill 1,000,-
900 soldiers and you have only doubled
for one year the normal outflow. In
four years, If the normal rate were
lessened from 20 to Is per cent, the
loss would be numerically made up.
The loss of life, the loss of time, the
loss Of property in six-months' war
is. after all, Insignificant compared to
the great enduring life of the nation.
Recuperation will be rapid.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-10-21
SHOW GRATITUDE FOR RELIEF
Elephants Cured of Toothache Give
Every Demonstration of Thank
fulness to the Dentist.

1t is not easy to tell when an ele-
plant has got the toothache, but it is
best to keep out of his way when you
do know it. A London surgeon. who
had been for many years in India, says
he would sooner risk a railway acct
dent than meet an elephant with tooth
ache.
1t appears that toothache affects an
elephant in a more severe manner than
it does any other animal. Elephants
have very sensitive nerves, and a
touch of toothache often brings on
madness.
Providing you are able to chain
down an elephant and draw out the
offending tooth, the brute is certain
to be affectionate to you afterward.
Here is an instance.
An elephant in Bengal, India, became
affected with toothache, but the keep
ers managed to secure it while a den
list drew decayed tooth-the cause
of the trouble After a time the ele-
plant seemed to understand that the
dentist was trying to do something for
his pain, and he gave every evidence
of appreciating the attention. When
the operation was over he frisked
round the dentist like a young lamb
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-10-21

you mean war. all speed and the war
fever al white heat"
You would have made a gooi poll
tician. Westerling." the premier re-
marked. with twitching upIift Of the
brows and a knowing CLEAN in his
shrewd OIL eyes.
Thank you" replied WesterIing. "a
man who is able to lead in anything
must be something OF politician"
Very true. indeed. Perhaps / had
that partly In mind in making you
vice-chief of staff" responded the pre-
mier.
Then it all goes back to the public
to that enormous body OF human
ity out therei" He swung the paper
knife around with outstretched arm
toward the walls OF the room. ITO
public opinion-as does everything
else in this age-to the people-our
masters. your and mine! For no man
can stand against them when they say
no or yes"
You know the keys to play on.
though" remarked Westerling with a
complimentary smile mo one knows
quite so we'll"
And you are sure-sure we can
wn?" the premier asked with long.
tense look at Westerling, who was
steady under the scrutiny
Absolutely" he answered. Five
millions against threel It's mathe-
mates, or our courage and skill are
not equal to theirs. Absolutely! We
have the power. why not use 1t? We
do not live in a dream agei"
From sudden, unwilling exertion
of his strength the knife which had
been the recipient of his emotions
snapped in two. Rather carefully the
premier laid the pieces on the table
before he rose and turned to Wester-
ling, his decision made.
IF the people respond with the war
fever, then it is war" he said. 81
take you at your word that you will
wini"
"A condition." Westerling an
nounced. From the moment war be-
gins the army is master of all irtelli-
gence, all communication, all re-
sources. Everything we require goes
into the cruciblei"
CTo BE CONTINUED)
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-10-21

and all This has upset me-" she
went on incoherently We've both
been cruel without meaning to be. and
we're in the shadow Of a nightmare;
and next time you come perhaps all
the war talk will be over and-oh,
this is enough for today"
She turned quickly in veritable flight
and hurried toward the house.
III it ever comes" she called. 'I1l
let you knowl I'll fly to you in a
chariot of fire bearing my hameI am
that bc;o, tGat brazen. that reckless!
For am not IN old maid. yet They've
moved the age limit up to thirty. But
you can't drill love into me as you
drill discipline into armies-no. no
more than / can argue peace into
armies
For a while. motionless, Lanstron
watched the point where she had dis
appeared.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-10-21
orlaln Of Dust.

1t has been estimated that an aver
age puff of smoke from a cigarette
contains about four thousand millions
of particles of dust single grain
of indigo will impart color to a ton
of water. 1t follows. therefore, that
every drop of this water takes over
on immense number of ultra-micro-
scopic particles Of indigo
A few grains of fiuorescein, a sub
stance derived from coal tar, will pro-
duce a distinct fiuorescense. To pro
duce this result the f1uorescein under
goes, of course, divisions into count
less billions of PARTICLES. Almost every
substance enters into the composition
of dust.
Street dust shows morsels of iron
and steel from the tires of wagons,
horseshoes and the nails of mems
boots, bits of leather from the har-
ness, fragments of wood, cotton, wool
hair. paper. clay, sand, bacteria. etc
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-10-21
DISFIGURED WITH ERUPTION

2406 Copeland St, Cincinnati, Ohio.
For one year my right wrist and
left arm from elbow to shoulder were
disfigured with sore eruption. The &C.
zema broke out with rash and looked
like raw beef steak. 1t itched and
burned continually and had to keep
my arms covered with soft linen
cloths. | could not sleep at night
81 was told it was chronic case of
eczema and got medicine but it had
no effect. Then sent for sample of
Cuticura Soap and Ointment and the
first application seemed to help me.
l purchased two cakes of Cuucura
Soap and a box Of Cuticura Ointment
and in six weeks my arms and wrists
we're thoroughly healed" (Signed)
Mrs. John Clark, Jan. 26. IA.
Cuticura Soap and Ointment sold
throughout the world Sample Of each
free, with 32-p. Skin Book. Address post
card "Cuticura, Dept. L. Boston ADV.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-10-21
Save the Dog.

The Oregon state board of health
bulletin says wisely with reference to
mad dogs. never kill the animal that
bit you, save 1t with the greatest
care" for the condition that dog de-
velops is of the greatest consequence
to the person bitten II the dog is
killed, the negri bodies, which are OF
importance in the diagnosis. may not
be developed and no one will ever
know whether the dog was or was not
rabid. But If the dog is saved he viii.
himself within a week or ter days
show whether or not be is rabid Il
he proves himself cleaE Of rabies the
man bitten need give the matter no
further consideration from that side,
and if it prove that he be rabid. there
is still plenty of time for tse man to
take the proper remedies. II dog
bites you. save the dog.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-10-21
Why Flowers Flash.

The strange phenomenon exhibited
by some red flowers Of seeming to
lash in the twilight. but only when
the flower comes sideways into the
range of vision, is explained by Prof.
F A w. Thomas OF lena. He says
twilight makes red seem brighter and
green duller than in full daylight. As
the image Of the red flower moves
from the peripheral part of the retina,
where the rods are red-blind, to the
fovea the red is perceived more vivid
ly than before. and this image coin
cides with the Purkinje aftsr-image OF
the surroundings, giving the impress
sion OF a fash.