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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-12
ASHCRAFT COUNTS
 LAUDERDALE SAFE
Says Underwood's Majori- ties in Counties of Eighth
 District Will Be Large

C. W. Ashcraft, former mayor of Flor ence, while in Birmingham yesterday, told local newspaper reporters to write I.au- derdale down in the Underwood column.
 "rhere is no question:" said MT. Ash craft, 'but that the great democratic House leader will carry Lauderdale, one of the strongest prohibition counties of the state. The majority will be as large as 600, too.
 We are all prohbitionists in Lauder dale, but none of us considers that in the election of MT. Underwood prohibi- tion is endangered. As matter of fact, prohibition is not involved We are going to elect MT Underwood as a matter of state pride. He is the biggest t-man that the south has in Congress. He is a part and parcel of the present administration. lE addition. he is a good man. He can do the country more good than any other individual we could send to Washing ton.
 "l have just completed a tour of the Eighth district. Every county is saf MT. underwoods majority in our district will be surprising. Not long ago I made several speeches in Madison county. The weather was terrible. But large crowds came out to hear me- Madison is safe by a large majority. There are two or three beats in that county, however, which have been regarded as Hobson beats Two of them are Gurley and New Market On January 1 I was told that there were only six Underwood men in Gurley On my second trip I was in formed that the number was SO I dare say that Mir. Underwood will break even not only in Gurley but in New Market,
 MT. Ashcraft is one of the best Known men Of the state. He has served Flor ence as mayor on three occasions He was the prohibition manager in Lauder dale during the local option fight there, and despite the participation in that cam pa1gn or the governor, he carried the county overwhelmingly for prohibition. MT. Ashcraft was mentioned as a cand- date for Congress when Congressman Richardson announced that he would not ask for another term. But his fondness for MT. Underwood and his interest in the Underwood campaign caused him to forego the opportunity which confronted him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-12
KELLEY RELEASED ON HAbEAS CORPUS No One Willing to Swear Out Warrant on Charge
 of Swindling

No one being willing to swear out a warrant in the case of R. k. Kelley, charged with obtaining money by false pretenses and operating a lottery, he was ordered released from custody by Judge c. W. Ferguson of the city court at habeas corpus hearing held yes terday morning. Kelley was arrested on Monday night by Police Officers Brown and Mahaffey and later turned over to the detective department of the city. number of complaints had been made against him and he was held under a $500 bond in each case. He failed to make the bonds and through his attorneys, Densmore x Montgom- cry, applied for @ writ of habeas cor pus at the city court, alleging that he was being unlawfully detained.
 The writ of habeas corpus was served on the detective department, which failed to make answer when the case was called yesterday. Attor- neys for Kelley demanded a warrant specifying the charges under which he was held by the city authorities. No one present was willing to swear out the warrant and Assistant Solicitor Hugh Locke, who was prepared to re- sist the habeas corpus proceedings, ad mitted that Kelley was entitled to his release, which was ordered by Judge Ferguson.
 There were quite a number of wit nesses attending the habeas corpus hearing, but no evidence was taken.
 Kelley is connected with the Gal weston Investment company as local manager. The company owns lands in Texas and it was stated that the meth cd of placing these lands on the mar ket caused the complaints that lead to his arrest and detention.
 He made the following statement yesterday:
 "I wish to state that I have shown to the people of Birmin gham that I am representing a legitimate proposi- tion as 1t was made clear in the ha- beas corpus proceedings before Judge Ferguson today.
 'T-have taken out license to do busi- ness in this city. My office is now open for business. I never was arrested be- fore in my life. I have been put to a great deal of expense to say nothing of my time
 'T will be glad to have anyone who anyone else to call on me at my office. 509 Empire building. as I have the best proposition of this kind that has ever been offered to the citizens of this city. I further wish to state to parties that l gave free lots to that will allow them $50 as a cash pay ment on the purchase price of any 10- acre tract of land offered for sale by this company. I want to show them their lot has some real value to it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-12
]. W. COOK ID ERECT 4 BUILDING FOR THE GUARANTEE SHOE CO.
Plans Being Drawn for Three or FOur-StOry Structure on Third
 Avenue

That the Guarantee Shoe company. oi would occupy his building to be erected on Third avenue adjoining the Farley building when the structure was erected, was the announcement mado here yesterday by J. w. Cook of Maheit Miss. He will erect a structure 25 feet on Third avenue by 75 feet for which plans are being drawn at this time The building will be three or four stories high
 The announcement that the Guaran. tee Shoe company will occupy the build- ing will be known with considerable interest in this city. The company has store now on Third avenue. and has recently bought other properties, but it was not generally understood that plans were being made for the con struetion of an entirely new building for the company MT. Cook yesterday said that the plans for the building would be left with Mir. Ruff, as the Guaranteed company would have the building, he believed and it was in the interest of the prospective tenant to determine what character of build ing should be placed on the lot
 "I cannot make any definite statement about the building on Third avenue now said Mr. Cook All that 1 can say is that the building will be erected. As to the plans, l have not concluded any arrangements. The Guarantee Shoe company will occupy the build ing. and Mir. Ruff will say what the building shall be, and what work will be done there l will do all that l can to satisfy the lessee of the building.
 There Is one thing certain. the build ing will be erected. and that during the next few months. The arrangements for financial aid in that connection have been made and only the architectural details remain to be perfected Prop |erty on Third avenue, | believe. Is of unusual value and the future has moro in store for it. l am strongly inclined to hold Third avenue property at a higher figure than most any avenue property in Birmingham. Birmingham has a great future, and I am intensely interested in it's welfare"
 MT Cook was the guest of Walter Moore at the press club yesterday, where they lunched. MT. Cook ap- piled for a nonresident membership be- fore he left for his home
 "ln the whole country" said MT. Cook, "t have never seen such beau tiful place. It is a credit to the men who made it possible, and great credit to the whole city. The general arrangements, the service. and every feature in connection with the club has impressed me wonderfully. l am cer- tainly glad that MT. Moore introduced me, and that I have enjoyed the pleas ure of being with you, even for so short a time"
 MT. Cook will return to his home in Mississippi this morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-12
Real Estate Transfers

The following real estate transfers were yesterday recorded in the office of the probate judge:
 sos00-R. N. Magill and wife to Florence Nanford, lot IS. map of Stockmar X Hen ley. Dennis. lot 4. block ', in Sarah F. Greens survey, known as Earl Place.
 s23. .Joo-Edgar V. Smith and wife to John J. Kyser one-quarter interest in lots F. l3 and h. in block Sl. survey of city of Birmingham.
 23,o00-r. smith. Jr, to John J. Kyser. interest in lots F. Is and II. in block S1. survey of city of Birmingham.
 $6500-M. D. Coplon to Commercial Bank and Trust company, lot 50xl00. northwest corner of Avenue I and Twenty -thiru street. south.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-12
CONDITION VERY SERIOUS
Luby Stevens and James Benetos Still
 Alive at Birmingham Infirmary

At the Birmingham infirmary last night 1t was stated that Luby Ste vens and James Benetos were still alive, although in a very serious con- dition. They were not expected to live throughout the night
 Stevens and Benetos engaged in a pistol duel at Thirty sixth street and Tenth avenue. north. about 7:15 o'clock Tuesday morning over 25 cents. Both men accused the other of firing the first shot. Stevens was shot through the arm, leg and twice through the abdomen. Benetos was shot once through the stomach. Both were taken to the Birmingham infirmary follow ing the shooting in Shaw's ambulance.
 Benetos Is a grocer and Stevens is . driver of bakery delivery wagon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-12
ROBSON IS COMING
 ID BUILD FENCES Much Has Happened Since Last Trip to Jefferson CHARGES DESTROYED Considerable Interest Is Therefore Shown in What New Line of
 Attack the Candidate
 
CHARGES DESTROYED
By HUGH w. ROBERTS

The captain is coming back to Jefferson.
 It is announced that he will concen- trate his efforts in Greater Birmingham. His plan is to make speeches in several of the suburbs of the city
 It begins to be evident that the cap tain is not as well satisfied with local conditions as he has pretended-and his astute lieutenants have pretended-he was.
 It has been sometime since the captain has raised his voice in Jefferson When he was here some weeks ago, he told the startled people that Oscar Vt Un- derwood, his opponent, had taken the tax off liquor and put it on the cotton baggiug and ties of the farmers. He told the people that MT. Underwood had opposed certain features of the currency bill which portended great good to the ordinary man. He told the people that the House leader was the enemy of the farmer. He told the people that Mr. Underwood was a reactionary and not in accord with the progressive ideas of Pres ident Wilson
 Since then history has been made
 C. s. Hamlin, assistant secretary Of the treasury, has testified over his signature that at the present time. in accordance with the provisions of the Underwood tariff bill, cotton bagging and ties are being admitted free of duty. Carter Glass. chairman of the banking and currency committees, has testified over his sigma ture that Mir Underwood opposed no feature of the currency bill, and that the only serious dispute which arose dur Ing the consideration of that bill was settled by the calm, good judgment of the greak democrat Instead of being the enemy of the farmer, J. H. Patten, repre- sentative of the National Farmers Co., Operative and Educational association, has testified over his signature that MT. Underwood had always given attention to the requirements of the farmers, and tbe captain had not Instead of being out of accord with the President. the Pres ident, in effect has testified to the con trary. He has served a dinner in MT. Cnderwoods honor, a dinner as a com pliment to his masterful leadership, his splendid fight for progressive legislation and his faith in standing by the admin istration in all of it's legislative strug- gles.
 So there will be considerable interest in the return of the captain.
 His old arguments have been knocked out of joint. His charges have been proved to have been unfounded. His tale has become threadbare. And it is now wondered what next he will spring
 The captain will find even less eneour- agement in Jefferson than he has found in south Alabama. Underwood leaders estimate that this county will give the democrat majority approximating 6000, this despite the fact that Angus McSween of the Philadelphia North American, that rabid republican sheet which would glut itself on the lfeblood of democrats. has rendered an adverse opinion of the so- cial and political life of this city and county and state.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-12
Negroes Rob Restaurant

Two negroes entered the restaurant of Tony Johnson at 312 North Twenty sixth street about 2 o'clock yesterday morning and ordered sandwiches and coffee at the point of pistols. Follow ing sumptuous lunch counter re- past the negroes appropriated sl0 from the cash register and departed. but not before shooting out the lights of the place. Detectives and police officers were summoned, but the robbers had escaped.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-12
only One "RROMO QUININEr

To get the genuine, call for full name LAXATIVE BHOMO QUININE. Look for signature of F.. w. GROVE. Cures a Cold in One Day. 25c.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1914-12-24

1t has been stated in the city
papers that G. E. Vasaly of the state
board of control, whose term expires
in April, will not be reappointed, al
though he is a democrat and was the
appointee of a democratic governor.
Mr. asaly has made good on the
board of control, and fitness should
be the prime requisite for member
ship on that board. MI. sVasaly has
familiarized himself with the duties
of his position, has amply demon
strated his fitness, and if the board
of control is retained. and we be-
Iieve it will bet would be a serious
mistake to supersede him with a
mere politician. H.. 2.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1914-12-24
NINETEEN TOWNS ARE DRY
Result of Federal Liquor Crusade In
H. *..~ Northern Minnesota.

St. Paul, Dec. 23-Saloons in nine.
teen towns in Northern Minnesota
have been closed by agents of the fed
eral Indian bureau under the terms of
the Chippewa Indian treaty of 1885,
according to F. w. Zollman, attorney
for the Minnesota Brewers associa-
ton. In all seventy-two. saloons out
of 304 in the territory covered by the
treaty have been closed and the de-
partment's activities have ceased
for the present. Mr. Zollman said
that he does not expect to see any
more saloons closed in that region
for some time at least -
only seven of the towns were actu-
ally in Indian country" said Mr.. Zoll-
man. "They are Walker, Cass Lake,
Bemidji, Federal Dam, Bena, Ballclub,
and Boy River. The department has
authority under the treaty to- establish
zone outside the actual Indian coun-
try in which saloons must close, but
not to extend the closing order all
over the treaty territory regardless of
whether it is Indian country"
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1914-12-24

rs "Many men of many minds"
Within the past few weeks the pub
Usher of the Union has received adj
vice galore by mail, by word Of
mouth and through the columns of
newspapers advising him how chap
ter 235. laws of 1913, (the revised
road law) should be amended at the
ensuing session of the legislature:
But the trouble is no two of the
advisers give the same advice. The
Rock County Herald, for instance.
wants a few more 'shalls'' injected
into the law, larger remuneration for
township o7erseers, under the old
law overseers received $1.5O per day
and under chapter 235 they receive
double that amount-a county super.
intendent of roads, make compulsory
the use of Gan approved power road
grader and roller" by road eontrac-
tors, and also make mandatory the
establishment and maintenance Of
state, county and township roads
when petitioned for by stated
number of freeholders. The adoption
of these proposed amendments would.
ttsa Herald thinks, make the law
moib Wbrka BILE
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1914-12-24
INSANE ON EVE OF WEDDING
Girl Goes to Asylum on Train She
Planned to Take as Bride.

Sheboygan, Wis, Dec. 23.-On the
eve of her marriage to Ernest Shears
OF. Bridgewater, S. D., Miss Ada Van
de Wall, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs
Edward Van de Wall of Cedar Grove,
was committed to the state hospital
for the insane at Oshkosh. She was
taken to the asylum on the same train
she had planned to take on her honey
moon. ..s -sss s..
Several years ago Miss Van de Wall
suffered severe nervous breakdown,
but gradually recovered, finished her
education in academy and normal,
leading her classes, and then went to
Bridgewater, S. D., where she taught
in the public schools with marked
success for three years, resigning re.
Gently and returning home to prepare
for her marriage to Mr.. Shears.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1914-12-24

News comes from Paris to the
effect that DR.. Alexis Carrel, of the
Rockefeller Institute, after years of
experiment., has successfully grated
the arm of one man on to another.
Surgery has made remarkable strides
in late years, and what surgeons of
y t-..
the future- he capable of accom-
plshing isssa matter solely for the
simagination to speculate upon.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1914-12-24

No war news will be Forthcoming
on Christmas day. as the official press
bureau and censor office propose to
take holiday from 2 o'clock on the
afternoon of December "a to O'Clock
Christmas night. The public would
undoubtedly not care if the censor
office continued it's holiday until hos
Utilities cease.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1914-12-24

Swiss newspapers ask why the
United States overlooked Swiss
children in the distribution of
Christmas gifts in Europe. Switzer-
land is not fighting, but maintaining
it's neutrality entails no small hard
ship on that nation. Over ,250, 900
men are guarding it's frontiers, and
that~means that Christmas will be
rather drear in numerous homes.
The far-reaching effects of the
stupendous conflict are not readily
comprehended.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1914-12-24

A pestiferous book agent twas as
sisted to the door and hurried OUT
by tile editor of the Cokato Enter
prise recently. When an individual
becomes abusive and offensive be-
cause of failure to dispose of what
he has to sell, a vigorous kick
properly placed is the only argument
that should be resorted to by those
who are afflicted by pest of this
nature.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1914-12-24

{ And now it appears that the vari-
GUS independent. units into which
the Standard Oil combine was
divided return over half again as
much dividends as formerly. Which
causes the Saturday Evening Post to
remark: eve can imagine the
Standard Oil's remorse for having
failed to comprehend the material
benefits of virtue earlier in its
career!" -..... s.. II -
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1914-12-24

President Wilson has let it be
known that he had made common
sense'' the chief qualification of
the five men he is to nominate as
members of the new trade commits
sion. Politics will not govern the
makeup of the board, it is said, and
it is rumored that at least one re-
publican will be named. But will
President Wilson be able to find a
republican possessed of common
sense!
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1914-12-24

The Interstate commerce commits
sion has granted per cent freight
rate increase to eastern railroads
that have been adversely affected by
the European war, and it is pre-
dicted that this ruling will be bene-
fetal to all lines of business. There
is no disputing the fact that bust
ness of all kinds need a stimulant.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1914-12-24
KILLED OR
INJURED IN !! !. WRECK.
Austrian Soldiers Cars Are Re-
duced to Sp|inters.

London, Dec. 22.-Nearly 1000 Aus
TRAN soldiers are reported to have
been killed or injured in a collision Of
two troop trains near Kalisz, Russian
Poland, according to the Daily Tele--
graphs Petrograd correspondent.
The trains are reported to have met
while running at full speed as the re-
suit of the accidental opening of
switch.
Many of the cars were reduced to-
matchwood by the impact and the
passengers crushed.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1914-12-24
Roosevelt has declined to appea

Roosevelt has declined to appear
before the house naval committee to
discuss the needs of the navy. In
view of the fact that he has aired
his views on this question extensively
and thoroughly, even member OF
congress should be conversant with
his views. However the colonel's
we'll known ability to change his
mind on the slightest provocation
may account for the perplexity OF
the committee.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1914-12-24

Harry K. Thaw lost his fight
against extradition to New ork
before the United States supreme
court. He will und oubtedly be re-
turned to the Matteawan insane
hospital. If a few more Of the idle
rich" were placed in like institutions
mankind in general would not suffer
in the least. 5.s
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1914-12-24
SECURE VICTORIA CROSSES
Submarine Commander and Two Army
Officers Honored. 80

Submarine Commander and TWO Army
Officers Honored.
London, Dec. q. The Victoria cross
has been conferred upon Lieutenant
Commander Norman B. Holbrook,
commander of the submarine Bill, for
torpedoing the Turkish battleship
Messudieh in. the Dardanelles. q
Victoria crosses have been awarded
also to Second Lieutenant James
Leach and Sergeant John Hogan Of
the Second Battalion Of the Manches-s
ter regiment for conspicuous bravery.
near Festbert, when, after their
trench had been taken by Germans.
and after two attempts to recapture
it had failed, they regained possession
Of the trench. They killed eight OF
the enemy, wounded two and CAPTURED
sixteen prisoners
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1914-12-24

Tuesdays Minneapolis Journal
contains an alleged interview with
Hon. VIM. E. Lee in which he is
made to say: & -. r..
>'Those interested in good govern
ment and who believe the brewery
influence should be driven out of tine
politics of our state; ought to get
behind Mr.. Gordon and insure his
election to the speakership. The in
terests that thrive ION bad govern
ment are united in opposing him,
which fact in itself is sufficient
reason for>all good people to unite
in his support. ''s"
;, For heavens sake, Mr.. Lee, come
down off your I-am-holier- than
thou pedestal. There are those sup
porting Mra Flowers who are as free
from Sbregery control as you are:
F. Is 1T ETIl99WSleFf' personal character is
ABOVE reprOacn, ana II ne is CHOSEN
speaker he will give every member
and every interest square deal.
What NOR sq5HH aa,ls IS eaprdon. =doa
Mt Flowers has 6faitfs. : character
arg hackppafic besides, he s ia
gentleman lem q, !. il every. sense of4he
|tsth.sllSsslssissls IS; III il IIIlszIs
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1914-12-24
FOUR GERMANS IN CUSTODY
Accused of Plotting to Blow Up French
Steamer -

Accused OF Plotting to Blow up French
Steamer. ~,
New Orleans, Dec. 23.-The arrest.
here of four Germans is believed by
the police to have frustrated plot to
blow up the French steamship Ro-
chambeau. s-~ .-.
The police confiscated box con-
tanning seventy-fve pounds of dyna-
mite set by clockwork to explode six
and one-half days from Dec. %.
The prisoners, two of whom are said
by the authorities to have confessed, :
said they understood the Rochambeau
was to sail from New York Saturday.
Shipping records, however, show
that she left New York Dec. Is and
police believe the alleged conspirators
miscalculated the date of her de-
parture. .-..- =
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1914-12-24

An exchange cannot understand
how SO many smart men get into
prison. How to get out is the prob
lem that confronts the inmates.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1914-12-24

When some of the European rulers
face the immutable law of retribu-
tive Justice in the hereafter, the
enormity of their odense will I'M
doubtedly be brought home to them.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1914-12-24

Norway, Sweden and Denmark are
establishing closer relations and the
kings of those countries recently had
a conference. They will now un-
doubtedly act as a unit should any
emergency arise affecting any one
of them.