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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-17
ELLIS GIVEN FIVE YEARS
 FOR KILLING PAT RODNEY
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and the circumstances of the killing. The verdict of the jury caused much surprise as it was freely predicted that the de- fendant would be acquitted or at the worst the jury would disagree and a mistrial would result.
 The killing of Roney by Ellis occurred last fall and was the result of quarrel that started in Montgomery. The two men met later and the quarrel was re- newed. Ellis claimed he acted in self defense and at the trial yesterday wit nesses were introduced who testified as to threats made by the deceased against Ellis. The one important witness for the state was Policeman Moore, now de- ceased, but his testimony given at the preliminary trial was admitted.
 At the conclusion of the testimony Judge W E. Fort limited the arguments to two hours a side. J. M. Long opened for the defense. He was followed by Hugh Locke for the state, and closing argument was made by c. P. Beddow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-17
TRAYLOR BACK FROM FLORIDA
Was Very Successful in Securing Elm
 ployes for the Tutwiler

George w. Traylor, manager of the Tutwiler hotel, yesterday returned to Birmingham after a trip through Flor ida seeking experienced servants for the new hostelry which will be opened abount June 1. Mir. Traylor visited practically every hotel of consequence there.
 MT. Traylor said yesterday that there was no commercial hotel in the state of Florida that could compare with the Tutwtler when completed. He said that he would not compare the local hotel to the Royal Palms or hotels of that type in Florida for the latter were ex- clusively resort places and the Tutwiler was not.
 MT Traylor said that he was very successful in securing help for the Tutwiler. He has engaged porters, door men, bell boys. chamber maids, clerks. kitchen attaches musicians and all classes of employees. MT. Traylor said his assistants would begin to arrive soon and that he believed the hotel would be opened about June 1 as or- iginally planned.
 Mir Traylor said that in Florida there was much interest manifested in the opening of the local hotel and that there was nothing but compliments for Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-17
JUDGE LANE URGED
 ID TAKE VACATION
Is Improving Rapidly at HOspital-Walks in
 Sunshine

Judge A. O. Lane. city commissioner, is improving remarkably at St. Vincent s hospital, and it was stated yesterday by members of his family that they ex- pect him to leave the hospital today or tomorrow. Judge Lane left his room yes terday and took walk in the sunshine, il was stated, and was feeling almost him. self again.
 Mrs. Lane, the judges physician and his many friends are urging upon him with all the emphasis at their command the advisability of his taking a vacation for couple of weeks as soon as he leaves the hospital. The judge, however. states that while he appreciates their in- terest and good wishes he has his doubts about taking a vacation now unless af- fairs at his office when he gets back ap- pear in extra good shape.
 The judges passion for work Is one of the reasons he was prevailed upon to go to the hospital, where he would have to stay away with business affairs and get the quiet and rest he so badly needed. For that reason none of his many friends have been admitted to his room, only his family and relatives going to see him. His friends not only from Birmingham but all parts of the state, however, have almost swamped the hospital with flowers, and the judges room has been converted into a veritable flower garden.
 Judge Lane is expected to be back at his office Monday or Tuesday, and if he does not take a vacation he probably will leave about the middle of next week, it is said
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-17
ST. LOUIS SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA ID COME FOR TWO CONCERTS
Efforts Begun Yesterday to
 Get Third Concert Also for Birmingham Festival

Mrs. Houston Davis, having been elected. president of the music festival executive committee for 1914, announced last night that 1t had been definitely decided to secure the St. Louis Sym phony orchestra for two concerts Thurs day. May 7-afternoon and night.
 She stated that the contract with the orchestra would be signed today and forwarded to A. J. Gaines. manager of the orchestra. She further stated that while the guarantee. fund would be ample to give the two performances with every prospect of making the en- tertainments financially successful the committee did not feel Justified in ob- ligating itself financially for three concerts. telegram was sent to the manager, however. suggesting that he bring the orchestra here for concert on the night of Wednesday,, May 6, on his own account. It is believed that he will act on this suggestion as May is an open date.
 It had not been decided last night whether the festival concerts would take place at the Jefferson or the Bijou. The afternoon concert will be chiefly orchestral and the night programme will be made up of Dubois splendid oratoria, Paradise Lost" directed by Rienzi Thomas. Should there be con cert on Wednesday, as 1t is now hoped by the committee, symphony pro- gramme will be presented. including Caesar Francks beautiful work and several other choice orchestral com positions. The orchestra brings a solo quartet to take part in the oratorio. The chorus numbers TO voices, and the singers have been well trained.
 Mrs. Davis as president Is being en- Enthusiastically assisted by Miss Corrie Handley, vice president and many oth- CT active women of the Music Study club.
 While the guarantee fund is now larger than the total cost of the two concerts to be contracted for, canvas sers for guarantee subscribers will continue their work, so that in case there should be a deficit the pro rata would fall all the lighter on the sub scribers. Mrs Davis says that all the members of the committee are agreed to work up the festival so thorough ly as to have packed houses at the matinee as well as the night perform ance Should the concert be held at the Jefferson full houses at the usual thea Ire prices would more than pay out.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-17
NEGRO ARRESTED ON
 ROBBERY CHARGE
Tomblinson Captured by North Bir- mingham Officers-Identified by
 B. F. Perry of Lewisburg

E. r. Perry of Lewisburg yesterday afternoon positively identified John Tom blinson. a negro. as the man who held him up in North Birmingham early yes terday morning. robbed him and beat him so severely that medical attention was necessary.
 According to MT. Perry's story to Off cer Cartwright, he missed the last car from Birmingham and was walking to his home in Lewisburg when the negro appeared. Tomblnson said that he also lived at Lewisburg and proposed that they walk out together.
 TO this MT. Pr-~-- says he assented. When the two reached Nineteenth ave- nue and Twenty-hfth street the negro turned on MT. Perry and demanded his money. He secured a small sum in cash and valuable watch He then struck Mir Perry over the head with blunt in strument and fled
 Officer Cartwright was called and he, with his partner, Officer Coleman, yester- day arrested Tomblinson on charge of highway robbery. The negro was later identified by MT. Perry. Tomblnson de- ries the charge against him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-17
HOSPITAL BOARD
 OF CONTROL MEETS
Hillman Internes Will Not Be Elected Until After College Examinations.
 To Choose Summer Staff

At a meeting of the board of control of the Hillman hospital, held yesterday aft ernoon at 2 o'clock, 1t was decided that internes would not be elected until after the examinations of the medical college of the university are held in the latter part of next month.
 A committee composed of pr. L. c. Morris, Dr. J. E. Seay and Dr. Charles Whelan was appointed to select the sum- mer staff for the hospital. The board also looked over the new wing of the hospital, which was only recently occu- pied Details of operation have been straightened out, however, and everything is working smoothly. The old building is being thoroughly overhauled and reno- vated and will be put in first-class con- dition.
 Members of the board of control of the Hiilnan are: Dr. R. F. Lovelady, chair man; Hugh McGeever, Maj. w. J. Cam cron, Dr. Morris, Dr. Seay and Dr. Whe- Ian.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-17
ADOPTED
 BY ASSOCIATION
Real Estate Men Hold Regular Week. ly Luncheon-Discuss Plars
 for Future

At the regular weekly luncheon oi the Real Estate Mems association. held at l o'clock yesterday at the German cafe of the Hotel Empire. a constitu- tion and bylaws were formally adopt ed. The laws passed yesterday were based on the former constitution and bylaws of the old organization and were passed with few amendments.
 Other matters were discussed at yes terday's luncheon, among which was the future conduct of the association The real estate men have about 45 members and the officers of the or ganization are: Robert P. McDavid president; J. L. Yancey. vice president James B.. Drake, secretary, and Fuller Manly. treasurer. The association Is a member of the national body of real estate men.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-17
RESPONSE P[EASES DAY NURSERY BOARD
Second Letters of Invitation to Become Associate
 Members Sent Out

A few weeks ago the board of finance of Neighborhood House and Day Nur- sery mailed out letters to many cit izens asking them to become associate members of the charitable organiza- ton, paying a stipulated initiation fee or dues. The response has been ex- ceedingly gratifying to members of the board. but some of the letters have not been answered and the board is now sending out the following letter:
 The board of finance of Neighbor- hood House and Day Nursery two weeks ago sent out some letters asking for associate memberships. To run through the long, hot summer months 1t is ab- solutely necessary for this charity to have something upon which 1t can de- pend regularly.
 Fearing that some of these letters have been unintentionally overlooked the board begs that they will be given attention as soon as possible to save the necessity of a personal canvass. With assurances of the appreciation of the entire board for the generous support that Is always given it, we beg to remain, very truly yours,
 MRS. E. W. BARRETT,
 Chairman.
 Mrs. J. c. MABEN.
 MRS. w. w. CRAWFORD,
 MRS. CULPEPPER EXUM
 MRS. w. M. WALKER,
 MRS, MARIE M'BEE,
 Board of Finance" Neighborhood House and Day Nur- sery is an organization operated to provide proper forms of recreation and amusement for those young men and women who are unable to provide themselves with innocent pleasures as well as to care for the children of mothers who are compelled to work during the day and leave their babies alone. The babies are given food and supplied with every attention that fem mine hearts can bestow and Is returned to the mother in the evening.
 The lady directors and officials of the charity rarely ask for aid and when they do 1t is always forthcoming In abundant quantities.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-17
WARD STILL IN ATLANTA
Fails to Return as Expected and
 Weatherly Has Another Day Alone

President Ward of the city commits sion did not return to the city yes. terday as he had expected, being de- tained in Atlanta on business matters, and owing to Judge Lanes illness Com missioner James Weatherly again held down the entire municipal government works"
 "Gentleman Jim mopped the perspi- ration from his brow yesterday even- ing and stated that he hadn't done anything important, but about 5000 diff ferent little matters which concerned everything from reducing the fine for a records court victim to assuring Mrs Jones that Mrs. Smiths chickens would be kept out of her yard.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-17
SCIENTIFIC
 DISCOVERY
\ Vegetable Element That is Rapidly Doing Away With
 the Use of Calomel

Gum Drug Co.,, srd Ave and goth St. and Gunn's Pharmacy are among tho first progressive concerns to offer foi sale the new system of medicine that .s tast supplanting the use of old fashioned calomel as liver medicine.
 Nearly everyone knows how easily the liver becomes sluggish in this elf mate and how this sluggishness effects not only all the other physical organs but the mind as well.
 The signal towers of this dread con- dition, which some call malaria are coated tongue, lack of energy, dull eyes, constipation. sallow complexion.
 Taken with regularity this proven scientific liquid vegetable medicine in the form of CarswelI'p Llver-Aid will prevent or promptly relieve all liver troubles
 on sale under money return guaran- tee by Gum Drug Co.,, 3rd Ave. and 2Oth eta en6 Gums Pharmacy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-17

 and itched and when 1 would scratch the dry scab of 1t would burn and the skin looked like 1t had been stuck full of pin holes.
 'I saw the advertisement of Cuticura Soap and Ointment and sent for sample and when had used 1t all up decided it had helped me so l sent to the drug store ana got two cakes of Cuticura Soap and some Cuticura Ointment. l washed with the Cuticura Soap in hot water and then pl-s the Cuticura Ointment on and iu two weeks I was entirely cured" (Signed) James H. Robinson. Juno 1z, 1913.
 For treating poor compilations. red. rough hands. and dry. thin and falling hair. Cuti- cura Soap and Cuticura Ointment have been the worlds favorites for more than gen. eration- Sold everywhere. Liberal sampleof each mailed free, with 32-p. Skin Book Ad- dress postcard "Cuticura. Dept.T. Boston," @-Men who shave and shampoo with Cu- ticura Soap will find It best for skin and scalp.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-17
Real Estate Transfers

The following real estate transfers were yesterday recorded in the office of the probate judge:
 s@oo-John w. Holt and Lula c. Holt to Sarah 10. Malone, lots and (. in block s, survey of Kingston.
 si00o--J. c. Lusk to Fairfield Land com pany, lot 10. in block 46, first subdivision of Corey.
 s1050-C. J. Donald to Fairfield Land company, lot IA, In block IS. first subd- vision of Corey.
 S30000-John ID. Trimble to Victor H. Hanson, lot 100xl0o on the northeast corner of Fourth avenue and Twenty second street.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-17
JURY FINDS HIM GUILTY OF MANSLAUGHTER IN FIRST DE- GREE AFTER THREE HOURS CELEBRATION

After about three hours deliberation the jury in the case of Ed Ellis, charged with the killing of Pat Roney. returned verdict finding the defendant guilty of manslaughter in the first degree and fix ing his punishment at five years in the penitentiary.
 Attorneys for the defendant immediately filed notice of appeal and his bond was set at 5000, which was made The case had been on trial in the first division of the criminal court for nearly two days, and had attracted much attention owing to the family connection of the defendant
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-17
POWELL A DIRECTOR
Succeeded Finley on Board of the Southern

It was officially announced yester- day from the executive offices of the Alabama Great Southern railroad that T. c. Powell. vice president. has been elected member of the board of direc- tors. succeeding the late W. W. Finley in that capacity. MT. Finley as presi- dent of the Southern was a director. Fairfax Harrison, who succeeded MT. Finley as president of the Southern, was director before his election, so Mir. Powell, vice president of the Queen and Crescent and Alabama Great South- ern, was made a director. succeeding MT. Finley.
 MT. Powell was named at the meet ing Monday, which also elected John L. kaul of Birmingham a difector.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-17
SETTLE BACK FROM
 SOUTHERN TRIP.

Southern Field Secretary T. H. Settle of the National Fairgrounds associa-
 ton, whose headquarters are in this
 city, returned home yesterday after
 several weeks absence in the southern end of his territory. He visited while gone Tampa, Fla; Memphis and other cities in the interest of local play grounds there. such as he has started nucleus of in Birmingham. He stated that he expects big strides forward this summer in Birmingham in tho playground movement which apparent ly secured firm foothold last sum m
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-17
A. c. S. Directors Back

Robert Jemison, Sr., and w. w. Craw- ford, directors of the Alabama Great Southern railroad, returned yesterday from New York, where they attended a meeting of the directors of that line. Mr. Crawford and MT. Jemison were both very much pleased with the selection of John l.. Raul to a place on the board. The three held short conference yes terday al which l.. SeYer. general agent for the executive department. was pres- ens. There was nothing official done.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-17
Negro Boy Drowned

According to Coroner Charles l.. Spain, David Watson, a small negro boy, was drowned Wednesday afternoon at Van derbilt by falling into deep hole, which was filled with water. The report of tue death was made to Coroner Spain yesterday morning and was promptly in vestigated The verdict of the coroner was accidental death.''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-17
AstOr Improved

New York. April 16.-Vineent Astors condition continued to improve after an attack of pneumonia, 1t was said to- day at the country home of his fiancee. Miss Helen Dinsmore Huntington.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-17
Marriage Licenses

The following marriage licenses were yesterday recorded in the office of the probate judge:
 W. B. Fowler, Birmingham. to Miss Mable Gardner.
 Edgar M. Niblett to Miss Emma Nut tall
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-17

pimples or bumps then 1t would itch so that I would scratch 1t raw. Then it would come a dry scab like dandrutf. My hair came out by handfuls and what l had left was dry and lifeless. When 1t came on my body it
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-17
HEAD |TCHED AND
 BURNED BADLY
Would Break Out in PimpIes or Bumps. Hair Came Out in Hand fuls. On Body in Dry Scaly Form. Cuticura Soap and Ointment Entirely Cured in Two Weeks.

New Dale, N. G." My head first brolSe out and tched and burned so badly could hardly stand 1t. It would break out in
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-17
'Nkfes1 <Hzsizzz1cud''
The Food-DrInIk for aII Ages

uue eOoo.OTunk TOT 0ul Ages
 Rich milk. matted grain, in powder form. For infants, ,invalids and growing children. Purenutrition. upbuilding the whole body. Invigorates nursing mothers and the aged. More heaithful than tea or coffee. Take ns subssitnts. Ask for noRLJcWs
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-02-17
MOTHER! NO USE
TAKING CHANCES
If Child Is Cross, Feverish, Co.'S
tive, Give "CaIifornia Syrup
Of Figs"

If your little ones tongue is coated,
it is a sure sign the stomach, liver
and bowels need a gentle, thorough
cleansing at once. When your child is
cross peevish listless. pale. doesn t
sleep. eat or act naturally; If breath is
bad, stomach sour, system full of cold.
throat sore, or if feverish, give a tea
spoonful of California Syrup of Figs, -
and in few hours all the clogged -up,
constipated waste. sour bile and undi-
gested food will gently move out of the
bowels, and you. have well, playful
child again.
Sick children needn't be coaxed 10
take this harmless fruit laxative 4"
Millions of mothers keep 1t handy be
cause they know its action on the
stomach, liver and bowels is prompt and
sure. They also know a little given to-
day saves sick child tomorrow.
Ask your druggist for a 50-cent bot
tie of california Syrup of Figs" which
contains directions for babies, children
of all ages and for grown-u ups plainly on
the bottle. Beware OF counterfeits sold
here. Get the genuine. made by Cali
fornia Fig syrup Company" Don't be
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-02-17

What do I think of the stage as a
career for young girl? Why, l
hardly like to say I should hesitate
long before advising a young girl to
take up the life of the mines and
mummers unless I knew she had tai
ent and the courage to overcome dis
appointments and fight her way
through the network of trials and
troubles that will beset her way at
the beginning.
IF she has talent however, I can
not think of a more satisfactory ca
reer for a young girl 1t is glorious to
know that you can control the emo
lions of a critical audience. 1t is
feeling of triumph you get nowhere
else, and one well worth all the trials,
in my opinion.
Her Rise to Fame Not Hard.
Il suppose however ] am not the
one to talk of the fluctuations of the
stage" the famous star remarked,
with smile. my path has not been
exactly a bed of roses, but, fortu-
nately, I have escaped most of the
hardships that commonly befall the
stage aspirant.
Not Boosting, you know-no, not
that-but fate fixed ii for me to make
my way without the traditional dis
couragements of the stage beginner.
have come to love my audiences,
and they have shown an appreciation
of my efforts which makes me proud
of my profession.
MY favorite parts? Oh. I guess
you might say the emotional parts of
Sardou. 1 love them as well, if not
better, than any l have played"
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-02-17
DON'T LET CONSTIPATION
RUIN YOUR HEALTH
It Deadens the Brain and Weakens the
less Aid to Overcome II.

Nature does her best to fight con-
stipa ton and its evil effects. She fights
to the last atom of her strength, but
usually she has to have assistance
To avoid the sluggish brain and
weakened body, the sick headache, coat
ed tongue and biliousness, it is unwise
to use unpleasant calomel. a medicine
so strong that 1t leaves most people
'all knocked out" Don't take chances
with your health.
A great number of people have learned
that Dodson's Liver Tone (50c) makes
one brighter, healthier and happier in
a perfectly easy and natural way, with
no pain nor grippe and no bad after
effects.
Your druggist guarantees 1t without
condition and will refund purchase price
If you are not entirely satisfied. Dod-
sons Liver Tone is an absolutely safe,
pleasant tasting vegetable liquid and a
wonderful liver stimuant which takes
the place of caIomel, but be sure you
get Dodson' s.-AdVt.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-02-17

Modern society has nothing on the
modern stage, so far as morals go.
In truth, the balances lean a bit to-
ward the stage, in the opinion of Miss
Blanche Walsh, the noted emotional
actress, who is making her first ap-
pearance in Atlanta in vaudeville.
This view was expressed by Miss
Walsh in her dressing room at the
Forsyth Monday afternoon before the
plaudits following her appearance in
'The Countess Nadine" had died
away.
do I think the stage is decadent? ?"
she asked, echoing the query of the
interviewer. "Why, no. Why should
1? The morals of the people of the
stage are about as those of the people
who follow other pursuits. OF course,
there are immoral people on the
stage, Just as there are immoral peo-
pie off it. 1t all depends on the peo-
pie themselves.
UphoIds Morals of Stage.
In my opinion, the conduct of the
general run Of actors and actresses
compares most favorably with the
conduct of the society people of to-
day. 1t has been claimed that the
stage has been tainted by the tango.
That is Just as absurd as many other
charges that have been made against
the people who entertain you behind
the footlights. The tango and the 9TH
err modern dances that have fallen
into disrepute belong to society. They
have been introduced on the stage
from society, and If any blame at
taches it should be placed where it
belongs.