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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-10
S]0O,0OO WANTED FOR BUILDING AND
 EXHIBIT IN FRISCO
Alabama Will Probably Be Extensively Advertised at Exposition Through Mo-
 tion Pictures, Etc.

Montgomery, July 9.-tSpeeia1) ) One hundred thousand dollars for a building and appropriate exhibit for the state of Alabama at the Panama Pacific international exposition at San Francisco in 1915 is the plan of Lee CoWart, commissioner of immigration. Mr Cowart has 8 well formulated plan for the raising of this money and does not apprehend that there will be any serious difficulties to be met
 During the past three or four days MT. Cowart has been in daily conference with w. Walton OHara, commissioner of the Panama-Pacific exposition, who is in Montgomery in the interest of se- curing state building and exhibit. As a result of these conferences the two men have devised plans which they be- lieve will have the desired effect in tn raising of funds.
 One of the plans and probably the one calculated to produce better results than any other that might be devised contemplates an exhibit of all the states resources, big business and com mercial enterprises, public institutions, parks, roads and buildings my means of motion picture films. A contract has already been made with a large film company to take picture and in few weeks the motion picture operators will probably be at work in the state It is proposed to have a film 10000 feet in length.
 The motion pictures showing the states resources will be paid for oh the advertising basis and the rates to the advertisers will be put at a min mum figure. Already a large number of business and commercial enterprises have agreed to take space in the pie ture film and it is expected that all contracts for space will be filled with in the next month. The pictures will be exhibited in the Alabama building every day during the 10 months of the exposition.
 MT. Cowart and MT. O'Hara have ya- rious other schemes looking to the raising of funds for the big state build ing and neither of them would be sur prised if the amount they have planned to raise would not be considerably in- creased before the beginning of the exposition.
 The architects of the state will be asked to submit plans for the Alabama building and it is anticipated that large number of them will compete for the honor of having their plans ac cepted.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-10
DAMAGE BY WIND
 BELOW bESSEMER
Number of Barns Blown Away-COrn Suffers
 Heavily

Reports reached Birmingham last night of heavy property damage southwest of Bessemer from the windstorm late yes terday afternoon. A number of barns were blown down, one dwelling is known to have been badly damaged, corn was blown flat, trees were hurled across the roads and the highways were badly washed by the heavy downpour.
 Pinkney Scott of Bessemer owns a farm Az miles southwest of Bessemer and re- turned from 1t at late hour last night.
 q did not go beyond my own place, said MT. Scott, but the wind and rain did a lot of damage in that section though I heard of no one being injured. The dwelling on my place was half blown down. The kitchen was torn away from the main part of the house and left de- molished in a nearby field.
 Several barns in that section were blown down, and as I came back to Bes- semer I found numerous telephone poles broken and no less than a dozen trees blown across the telephone wires, many of them extending out into the road.
 Corn suffered heavily for all l saw seemed to be lying flat. The damage to the roads was heavy because the rain seems to have washed them very badly.
 q also saw much timber down.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-10
News of Ensley

The Rev S. P. Spiegel has accepted the charge of the Ensley Christian church and will begin his active work Sunday morning when he will preach his initial sermon. Dr. Spiegel has been state evan gelist of the Christian church for sev eral years past and is known all over the state as an earnest and eloquent preacher. The congregation of the Ems ley church is much gratifed at the ac- quisition of MT. and Mrs Spiegel The officers of the church extend cordial invitation to the members of the other churches of Ensley and to the public generally to be present Sunday morning and assist in giving a hearty welcome to the new pastor.
 terrific thunderstorm, accompanied by hail and rain visited Ensley and vicin- ity yesterday afternoon and continued for almost an hour. A driving wind came before the rain and blew down a number of store awnings. No serious damage was reported.
 A. H. Meehl, who was injured in the automobile accident at Lake Purdy in which a life was lost. is rapidly recover ing from his injuries and was able to sit up yesterday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-10
NEGROES ID MAKE
 APPEAL ID LEADERS
National Committees to Be Asked to Pass on Ala
 bama Situation

Alabama negroes who after long political utilization with anti-democrat s in Alabama have been blaclklisted are fecutive committees of the republican and progressive parties.
 And thus it will happen that there will be another Ala abama case" not dis similar to that which tended to mar tranquility in the Chicago convention of the republican party in 1912. Inas- much as it is claimed that the negro vote in certain northern, eastern and western states is an important factor, it is considered possible that one=per- haps both-of the national executive committees to be appealed to, will take the executive committees of the parties in Alabama severely to task
 The republican executive committee of Alabama some weeks ago adopted a resolution providing that no county which cast less than 100 votes for Taft and Roosevelt could be represented in the republican convention July 22 This resolution debarred r counties from participation. At a recent meeting of the executive committee of the pro- gressive party. a resolution was adopted baldly stating that the utilization of the negro would no longer be tolerated.
 It was reported yesterday that the situation in Alabama has already been reported to the chairman of the national executive committee of the republican party, and that similar action would be taken to attract the attention of the chairman of the national executive con- mittee of the progressives to the anti negro situation in Alabama At any rate, according to political gossip, the tan wing of anti-democratic organiza- tions is preparing to take strenuous action to prevent its exclusion from political agitation in this state
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-10
FORD OPTIMISTIC OVER CONDITIONS;
 TALKS WITH WILSON
''The Only Trouble Is Some People Seem Pessimistic," Says Noted Automobile
 Manufacturer

Washington. July 9.-Optmistic views of business conditions were presented to President Wilson by Henry Ford the De- troit manufacturer. during an hours con- ference at the White House this after noon
 Mir Ford told the President he saw no business depression, psychological or other wise, and said in his opinion business was improving all the time.
 ''The only trouble is,' MT. Ford said, that some people seem pessimistic. If every one would only cheer up and at tend to their business, this calamity talk would stop immediately.
 The President and Mir. Ford discussed the trust bills in a general way as well as the business situation.
 Officials close to the President said he was greatly encouraged by his talk with MT. Ford
 MT. Ford was entertained at luncheon at the White House. Today's engagement was the third in the series of conferences the President had arranged with leaders in the industrial and financial world. Re- gently he conftrred with J. F. Morgan and yesterday with representatives of the Chicago Association of Commerce.
 Ona direct result of the conference with the Chicago big business men is the possibility that the trade commission bill may be modified. It has passed the House and IS pending in the Senate. To that end the Chicago delegates expected to confer today with Representatives Gov ington of Maryland, author of the House bill
 Representatives of the National Asso- citation of Supervisors of State Banks were expected to discuss with the President regulations governing state bank laws and notifications to be made to conform to the new regional bank act.
 The delegation planned also to make a report to the federal reserve board
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-10
POLICE AT WORK,
 SAYS JUDGE LANE Declares Criticism of De- partment Unjust-POints
 to Eagan's Report

Criticism of the police department is unjust and without any basis" said City Commissioner A. O. Lane, head of the police department, yesterday afternoon Many people are constantly talking of the inactivity of the police department, but they simply are not acquainted with the facts.
 T know that many members of the police department work sometimes for AS hours and longer without a bit of sleep and frequently work IA, 1e or IS hours a day. staying up until midnight and after. The report of Chief Of Police Eagan for the month of June proves
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-10
WORK PROGRESSES RAPIDLY ON LOCK } Large Force Busy Along the Coosa Below Riverside APPROPRIATION MADE Heavy Rains Refresh Crops Around Riyerside-Actual Work on Pell
 City Cotton Mill Will
 Begin Soon
APPROPRIATION MADE

Riverside July 9.-(Special )-Worlx is | progressing rapidly on Lock No. 5, below here, on the Coosa. Several hundred men are employed in clearing away the under growth on the banks preparatory to inn mediately beginning the construction of the concrete molds for the large dam that will be under construction at an early date. The appropriation for the work at this particular point has been approved by Congress provided it is started right away. Therefore the engineers in charge are pushing along the work as fast as possible. When this dam is completed it will enable the boats to ply between this place and Rome, Ga., continuously the year round
 The Riverside Brick Manufacturing company is receiving orders daily for more brick than they can possibly ship, thereby necessitating them to daily re- turn orders sent them which they are unable to accept and ship. During the last few months they have discovered one of the largest as well as the finest veins of clay for making common building brick that has been found in the Birmingham district
 
 picnic that will be given here on Satur- day, the 11th, jointly between the local lodges of the Woodmen of the World and the Odd Fellows. A large pavilion which was erected recently has been placed in readiness for those who care to dance Music has been secured from Birming ham,
 The Coosa has been the lowest at this place ever known to the surviving citizens during this summer. So low that it could be waded across safely above the railroad bridge nearly all the way.
 During the last few days several heavy rains have fallen in this section of the valley and thousands of dollars worth of good has been done the crops This particular section of the valley hasn't received any rain since the crops were first planted. Several farmers planted Irish potatoes this year for the market, but owing to continued drouth that be- fell them scarcely more than the seed were gathered.
 The many friends of Uncle" Dan Scis- son, the aged veteran, will regret to know that he is very i'll at his home near here. MT. Scissor served in the Confederate war and has reached the ripe old age of 76 years.
 . During the past few weeks several au- stomobile tourists have passed through Lere en route to different points east. Only recently was a ferry placed across the river at this place, and since 1t has become known by those touring through the country in their cars this place has been selected as their preference in crossing the Coosa instead of other points recently used.
 The preliminary surveys for the cotton oil mill at Pell City have been completed and according to reports circulating, ac- tual work will be under way at an early date and the mill will be ready for oper- ation by the time the ginning season be- gins this years crop.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-10
TO BRING BACK WOODS Wanted Here on Charge of Obtaining Money Under False Pretenses

Detective Harry Goldstein left last night for Hattiesburg Miss. to bring back to Birmingham Burton Woods, who is want ed in this city on a charge of obtain ing money under false pretenses Woods was arrested in Hattiesburg on telegraphic information from MT. Gol6stein yester- day morning. {
 According to Detective Goldstein, Woods went to Mississippi several days and returned and announced that his wife was dead.- On his report the local Bar bers' union paid over death benefit of S25. Mrs Woods appeared few days after in excellent health, and officials of the union instituted proceedings against him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-10
Local Data
Weather Conditions

Birmingham, July 9.-G p. m.)-Today showers fell in portions of north and middle Alabama, north Georgia and east ern Tennessee, amounts ranging from a mere sprinkle at Montgomery to n inch at Birmingham. The showers were of the usual type at this season, accompa- nied by thunderstorms The winds have been steadily from the southeast across Alabama, which brought in an excess of yapor, giving cloudy conditions that later developed into thunderstorms
 The probabilities are that there will be
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-10

that this criticism Is unfounded. Dur ing the month there were 10 arrests made for murder, there were 194 prisoners charged with felonies which were deliv- cred to the county authorities; there were F fugitives from justice arrested. The total arrests for the month were 1901.
 For thef recorders court the depart ment made 1673 arrests, and out of that number secured 12S2 convictions. Think of it, reason out what those figures mean and then see if you can criticize the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-10
Held for Robbery

York Wallace, Johnny Wood and Son Bell, negroes, were placed in the city jail yesterday morning by Detectives Warren, Daily and Ball, on charge of robbery. According to the detectives the negroes are accused of having robbed Mamie Gray, young negro girl, of sS last Monday night It Is stated by the arresting officers that the negroes have been identified by the girl.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-10
little rain in north Alabama Friday, b

little rain in north Alabama Friday, but some cloudiness will prevail Tempera- lures were much depressed by the shower this afternoon. but not until a reading of 93 degrees had been reached. If the sun shines Friday another sultry day, with temperatures in the sos will be ex- perienced
 Fair weather and slowly rising tenn peratures prevail over most of the inte- rior and northern portions of the country, where the pressure is relatively high and the winds light. At p. m. readings were at 90 degrees over considerable of the Missouri and middle Mississippi val ley states and western Texas.
 Summary of observations made at United States Weather Bureau stations during the 24 hours ending D. m, 18th meridian time, July g. 1914:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-10
MEAT PRICES WILL
 RISE, SAY PACKERS

Chicago, July 9-Meat prices will rise above the record figures of recent years despite the huge grain crop, pack ing house representatives today as- serted. They say that the present scarcity of cattle and the effect of dry weather on grazing lands will more than offset the enormous grain yield.
 A beef price of 16 cents to the butch CT was predicted as an early possi- bility.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-10
BAR ASSN MEETS IN ANNUAL SESSION TODAY AT CAPITAL Address of President Stew ems of Mobile Will Be
 Feature
RECEPTION TONIGHT
 AT BEAUVOIR CLUB
Robert Aston of Atlanta and W. R. Walker of Athens Among Princi- pal Speakers Today-Com-
 mittees Will Report

Montgomery, July 9-(Special) Lawyers are beginning to arrive In Montgomery for the thirty-seventh an nual meeting of the Alabama State Bar association, which will convene in the hall of the house of representatives at 10 o'clock tomorrow morning for a two days session. The featur of the open ing sesion will be the address of the president of the association, Thomas M. Stevens of Mobile.
 Following the presidents address, re- ports will be read by various commit tee chairmen, who will read papers on questions pertaining to all phases of the legal profession.
 Two important addresses are sched- uled for the day. The annual address will be delivered by Robert c. Aston of Atlanta, whose subject will be An drew Johnson, President of These United States; His Part in the Recon struction of the South and His Impeach- ment."
 Another important address will be made by W. R. Walker of Athens, Ala, whose subject will be Legislative Power to Require Roads Worked With out compensation.
 Tomorrow evening the association will give an informal reception to its members and ladies at the Beauvoir club. Heretofore the association has al ways entertained at a barbecue and picnic, but this year 1t was decided to depart from the usual custom. At the reception at the club Palm Beach suits will be the principal clothes worn by the men.
 Fridays Programme
 The following is the programme for the two days:
 Address of the president, Thomas M. Stevens, Esq.
 This will be followed by
 Report of the treasurer.
 Report of the executive committee, by the chairman, Ray Rushton, Esq.
 Report of the central council, by the chairman, Henry Upson sims, Esq.
 Report of the committee on turis- prudence and law reporm, by the chair man, H. c. Selheimer Esq.
 Paper by w. R, Walker. Esq, on, Legislative Power to Require Roads Worked Without Compensation"
 Report of the committee on judicial administration and remedial procedure, by the chairman, John C. Anderson.
 Annual address by Robert c. Alston, Esq, of Georgia on, Andrew Johnson, President of These United States; His Fart in the reconstruction of the South and His Impeacnement."
 Report of the committee on legal euu- cation and admission to the bar, by the chairman, Lawrence II. Lee, Esq.
 Report of the committee on publica- ton. by the chairman, R. H. Smith, Esq.
 Report of the committee on corre- spondence, by the chairman, J. T. Leep- CT. Esq.
 The meeting on Saturday will be opened by a
 Paper by William M. Blakoy, Esq.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-10

police department. The value of stolen) property recovered by the department during June was s10,21110. Are they do- ing anything? Somebody must be at work
 Besides, practically all of the wit nesses examined by the coroner are dis covered and turned up by the police de- partment. I am convinced the depart- ment is doing the best work in it's career, and I can't sit idly by and hear the loyal. men who make up it's members and it's officials criticized and that unjustly."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-10
Weather Forecast

Washington, July 9.-Forecast for Ala bama, Georgia and Mississippi: Partly cloudy, probably scattered thundershowers Friday and Saturday.
 Tennessee: Generally fair Friday and Saturday; not much change in tempera- ture.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-10
NOTICE

WE ARE PLEASED TO NOTIFY OUR CUSTOMERS AND PUBLIC THAT WE ARE AGAIN READY FOR DUSI- NESS AFTER OUR NRECENT FIRE WE ARE STILL AT OUR OLD STAND. CORNER POWELL AVE. AND 2OTH SIT. ALL ORDERS WILL HAVE OUR USUAL PROPMT ATTENTION.
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-10
Whenever You Need General Tonic
 Take CrOveSs

The Old Standard Groves Tastless Chill Tonic is equally valuable as a General Tonic because it contains the we'll known tonic properties of QUI- NINE and IRON Drives out Malaria, enriches blood. Builds up the Whole System. soc
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-10
MAY BUILD BARGES
Pratt Consolidated Co. Said to Be Con-
 templating Such a Step

In addition to the openings on the War rior river under consideration by the Pratt Consolidated company, from which to secure coal for barge use in New Orleans, 1t is stated that the officials of the company contemplate building some barges of their own. However no off oiai announcement has been made yet The general impression prevails in the absence of any official information that the Pratt company will be satisfied with transportation from some private barge company if rates may be secured on good basis, but in the absence of rates that are considered reasonable the com pany will do its own transporting The officials of the company say that the Warrior river openings and the proposed barges are remote, yet nothing official vii be known for some weeks
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-10

on, Some of the Pernicious Influences of the Common Law Yet Existing in Our Law of Inheritance"
 Report of the committee or legisla- tion, by the chairman, R. C. Rrickell.
 Report of the committee on local par associations, by the chairman, J. K. Dixon, Esq.
 Taper by Sam Will John. Esq, on "pc the Bench and Bar Really Desire a Genuine Refer nation of tilA Practice and Procedure in Our Courts?"
 Report of special committee on viola tion of code of ethics and law, by the chairman, B. P. Crum, Esq.
 Report of special committee on dis tribution of work of nisi prius courts, by the chairman, Virgil Bouldin Esq.
 Report of special committee on re- form of the chancery practice in Ala bama, by the chairman. Lee Qberdorfer, Esq.
 Report of special committee to pre- pare bill on workmens compensation by J. T. Stokley, Esq
 Election of officers.
 Each paper and report read before the association will be open for discus sion for one hour speeches discussing it being limited to 10 minutes
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-10

The preliminary surveys for the cotton oil mill at Pell City have been completed and according to reports circulating, ac- tual work will be under way at an early date and the mill will be ready for oper- alton by tho time the ginning season be- gins this years crop
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