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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-02

tCODtinucd from Page One) in the political life of the state; an emil nent lawyer, profound student of eco- homie and governmental questions, with all that polish, culture and grace and charm of manner typical of the old south He never surrendered his honest ,n- victions to the demands of selfish expe- diency or time-serving opportunism, and In every great political contest from the era of reconstruction to the hour of his death his leadership was acknowledged and his gerat abilities recognized. Since 1898 he has represented his district in Congress, and no member of that body ever more completely won or deserved the respect, the confidence and affection of his constituents.
 He was ever alert to the interests of his people, ever at the post of duty and he consecrated to their services his great abilities and easily won distinc- tion one of the strongest, most in- fluential and useful members that ever represented the state in the halls of Congress.
 Alabama has been fortunate in the long array of distinguished names that have been written on the rolls of Con gress. yet in all that long list no name will shine brighter with purer ray serene than William Richa rdson of Alabama.
 Brave Confederate Soldier
 "A brave Confederate soldier, a splen- did type of that great civilization which commenced with Washington and ended with Lee;' Alabama never had a son more loyal or devoted to her interests or one whose name is more entitled to illustrate the bright est pages of her history.
 "In evidence. therefore, of the states appreciation of his long and distin- guished career, l. Emmet ONeal, gov ernor of the state of Alabama, do is sue this proclamation, and order the states flag to be placed at half mast on the capitol and the building to be draped in mouring. I further direct that on the day of the funeral all of fees in the capitol building be closed in respect to his memory"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-02

To begin with The Conner 5174 Kolb 492
  soo Seed s This changes the Kob sren near E sevntyve cent better than The AgIerald estimate makes Hendersons AgefIerald, leaving Corners about the This being true it looks like strength estimated very clear that it should be put in the Kob column We have received from the several districts quoted below ment made by The Age-TIerald
 The AgeHerad Ko in cuman county Col F. v Tnford wires:
 "captain koIb will this majority culIman County will poll an estimated vote of 2aoo" This shows Captain Kolb ion will get 1850 Cuman instead lloted to him by The Herald
 The AgeIerald Three prominent citizens Marshall AibertviIe, Ala, 1e14-"My judgment is. that kolb vote in Marshall county will be
 w. M. COLEMAN ss' tns sa M A1 .~ aFss ss, M ,s. ling letter last Sunday Is ridiculous kob will receive plurality any candidate for "We believe ote will be to 14oo"
 JOHN MILLER
 JOHN c. COLEMAN. To votes in Mar shall county yet reputable citizens of Marshall strength less than 1900
 Hon. Ed M Johnson editor Henry County Standard says: , % ko'b VIII carry L Henry county by big majority Houston What The Agelerad say countesg only 525 0''''' eApan Ao0 IS a'0''so have least 2soo votes in both Henry and Houston counties As obvious Cap tain Kobs votes the Henderson column Kob Captain Kob 200 votes in Morgan We hold information justyng Kob VIII carry Morgan county that is Kolb will majority The of Morgan is 2ess carry Morgan county and that his vote than 1ooo @ Probate @ Judge C. Crawford Houston said last Houston with Henderson second and Conner third.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-02
SCENE OF FIGHT ON TOLLS EXEMPTION
 SHIFTS TO SENATE

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-02

JOHNS Undertaking Co. Phone 1Ooz LICE LoY. Undertaken. Phone 70.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-02
FUNERAL SERVICES AT HUNTSVILLE FOR
 JUDGE RICHARDSON

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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-14
ECONOMY SLOGAN
 IN APPROPRIA TONS

Washington, Dec. 14.-ssEconon1y' was the watchword Of the appropria- tiopa committee in the preparation of the legislative, executive and Judicial bill. first of the big supply measures, which was reported to the House to- day. The comuitte Iopped off nearly. $2s00Os000 from the estimates submitted by the various departments, cutting and brought in a measure appropriat. for more than 16, 900 salaries of gov ernment employees.
 The total of the tbiH shows an in crease of 6, 8843 over last years measure. But this years measure in- cludes a special appropriation of s2, = 286, 100 and authorizes 1000 additional employees for taking. the agricultural census authorized by the law cover ing the last regular census of 19Io The committee, in it's report, says that this is an extraordinary expendi- ture which will cDmmence every ten years and maintains therefore that this years measure is materially less than the last appropriation.
 The bill contains the usual provision cutting down the mileage allowance of members Of Congress to cents a. mile. The committee cut $1O2,26O from the estimates of the secretary of com merce for the work of the bureau of foreign and domestic commerce. al- though an increase of $25.00 over last years appropriation was allowed for promoting commerce with South and Central America
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-14
M TH1c CTTy COIJrT

 Charged with receiving $5 from Geo. Terry, a Stratford avenue saloonkeep- CT, under false pretenses, John Mulvin. of Union Park. Boston. was sentenced to jail for 10 days by Judge Coughlin at today's city court session. The prosecution was on warrant issued by Prosecuting Attorney Delaney. The latter was asked by Judge Coughlin as to whether he. was acquainted with and approved of the agreement by As- sistant Prosecuting Attorney Gray which resulted in MuIvin being re- leased on his own recognizance satur- day being held for superior court for forgery. Prosecutor Delaney replied in the affirmative but made no other comment.
 Andrew Shelter was held for a hear ing December 22, charged with vio- Iating the Sunday liquor law yesteR- day at his saloon, 4zo Myrtle avenue. Harry Wright of 426 Myrtle avenue, was held until the same date on q charge of freauenting.
 lf Charged with maintaining a disor- derIy house at 30 Gilbert street, Lena Deltora was held for a hearing tonor- row as result of raid early yester- day Charges of frequenting against Elizabeth Coparna, 644 Broad street, Frank Repko,< IS years old of Strat- ford, and Michael Depese of 266 Noble avenue, were continued until the same date for hearing. John P. Stevens of Broad street. was fined g and costs for breach of the peace as a result of failing to move when a policeman or dered him to-. Edward Baland of stratford avenue. was fined S2 and costs on a like charge, resulting from an argument with a peddIar Saturday night.
 For vagrancy, James Burke, alias O'Ca1lahan, of New Haven, was sen tencved to 12o days in jail. Joseph lar Of WafA <zfT and costs for trespassing on property of the U. M. c. Go Thomas Spar rock. 197 Hurd avenue, was fined $1 and costs for assault upon Peter Mur- phy, an employe of the Connecticut company. capias was ordered is- sued for John Manning, another en1- p1oy of the company who failed to ap- pear as a. witness.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-14
WEATHER FORECAST

New Haven, Dec. 14-F'orecast: Fair tonight and Tuesday; much colder tonight.
 Connecticut: Fair and much colder tonight and Tuesday,; cold wave. Fresh west gales.
 The severe storm which came up sthe coast yesterday and passed over this section last night is now central over Nova Scotia. It caused heavy rain and high winds along the coast from North Caro- lima to Maine. New York re- ported a maximum velocity of wind of 64 miles an hour and Nantllcl<et reported 60 miles. The higest at New Haven was 36 miles. The storm is followed by a severe cold wave which is moving across the country from the northwest. It is carrying low temperatures to the southern dis tricts. Zero te1npera lures prevail from the Rocky Mountains east ward to Indiana and as far south as Kansas and Missouri.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-14
ONLY NINE OF 30
 CAUGHT IN RAID
 APPEAR IN COURT
Rivercliffe Gay Wine Party Ends Suddenly When State
 Police Descend Upon Inn
Prominent Bridgeporter ob- tained His Release and
 Forsook Companions
Special to the Farmer.)

Milford, Dec 14-But nine of the 30 men and women arrested in the early Sunday morning raid on the River cliffe Inn, appeared this morning be- fore Justice Robert Stoddard in. the Milford town court. Besides the al- were but five patrons who came to hear what decision would be made of their $40 bonds for appearance. The case was continued for a week. Amusing incidents came to light yesterday and today in relation to the raid which was made by State Po- iicemen vireIli, Flynn, Br1dgenan, Reddy and Jackson, assisted by Depu- ty Sheriff James Maher, George Nal Elory, James Dorsey and Robert lib bard, who for several hours had been lying in ambush about the resort watching the revelry within
 Had it not been for the fact that a member of a gay champagne party felt III and desired to get into the cold air of the night, entrance might not have been gained for some time, as the doors of the lower floor were se- curely locked and a watchman close ly questioned all seeking admittance. As the sick man returned the de- tectives in the guise of another hap py automobile party, followed him. The sight that met their eyes was one of nirth and merriment for a large orchestra in the hall boomed forth the
 music for ., dance and 1.-the couples were swaying to the syncopated time. Four large parlors, opening with fold Ing doors, and in which hlazed large log fires were filled with a carousfng crowd, while corks from champagne bottles popped in quick succession and empty bottles were strewn about the rooms.
 As the news spread that the strang- CTS were detectives and all were under arrest bedlam broke loose. Women rushed for hiding places in closets and bedrooms on the upper floors while the
 men scrambled to get through the win- dows, only to be met with gruR con-
 nands to stget back which were en- forced by the of clubs whom not obeyed.
 One party of four automobilists man aged to escape by the rear door shout Ing to their chauffeur to "crank Up quickly, the place is pinched.'' When they were all seated within the limou- sine the revolver of Frank VirelH cov- cred them and they were marched back into the building.
 It was arranged by telephone with Justice Stoddard that all those taken might be released upon bonds of $20 each, paid in the hands of Deputy Sheriff Maher. Aid was sought in New Haven, Milford. stratford and Bridgeport and by o'clock in the morning the last of the frequenters were released. In one instance it is said that a Bridgeporter, accompany ing two women, obtained his release
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-14
Dr. Delmarre Tells
 Of Princess Mathilde
Members of Alliance Francaise Enjoy
 Delightful Lecture

The members of the local groupa Of the Alliance Francaise were treat ed to a particularly enjoyable lecture by pr. Louis Delmarre, on Saturday afternoon at the Stratfie1d Hotel. pr. Delmarre, who is general secretary of the Alliance Francaise and is head of the French department Of the Uni- versity of New York. talked on ttLe Salon de Ia, Princess MathiIde.'' Prin- cess Mathilde was a most remarkable woman. a relative of Louis Napoleon TIL, and otherwise highly connected to whose salon in Paris were attracted many of the distinguished people of the time. These gatherings had much to do with the history and letters of the 18th century. The princess died in 1904 at the age of more than 80 years.
 Dr. De1marre's lecture was espe- eially appreciated as his language was so easy and simple that those not particularly learned in French could readily understand and enjoy his charming descriptions which took tho audience back charmingly to the time of Sainte-Beuve, Theopile Gautier. Francois Coppee, and Meri- mee.
 Preceding the lecture Mile. Helene Giroud recited ''Le Petit Bnfant'' and 'Le Diligence" and Andre Le Pienne, t'Maftre.'' The two youthful enter tainers were heartily applauded.
 Among the audience were. Presi- dent and Mrs. Jonathan Godfrey Col. and Mrs. Hayard, Mrs. Samuel Shaw. Miss Margaret Somerset, Mrs. c. s. Garfield and other prominent mem bers of the groupe.
 There was a decided evidence of gray and brown knitting for the Bel gian sufferers among the women of the audiepeA
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-14
s.Apaches'' Becomes Patriots.

Paris, Dec. 14.-Residents of Paris have expressed surprise at the com plete absence of one of the city's worst pests-the gangs of desperate young criminals called Apaches- La Liberte relates an anecdote which ex- plains the situation.
 A little before the outbreak of the war a wen-known Apache visited the police captain of his precinct and of fered. stas business is so du11,'' to give information regarding the plans of his companions in return for immunity from arrest and a considerable bribe. The captain accepted the offer, whereupon the Apache extended his hand to shake on the bargain but the captain appeared not to notice 1t.
 Last week the captain received letter from the former criminal de- scr1bing his life in the Argonne trenches, and concluding:
 .sThe last time we met you rightly refused to shake my hand Now, per haps you would consent. as the other one is shot away
 War Materials for Bulgaria. N Sofia. via Rome, Dec 14.-T7he Ru- rnanian envoy has notified the govern ment that the transit of goods. includ- ing war material. destined for Bull garia will be allowed henceforth across Roumanian territory.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-14
SAMUEL s. HUNTER SUCCUMBS TO LONG
 ILLNESS, AGED 67
Many Years Prominent In Business Life of Bridge
 port-Civil War Veteran

Samuel S. Hunter for many years one of the leading business men of Bridgeport, one of the founders of the present firm of Hunter & Havens and prominent in G. A. R. circles, died yesterday at Bridgeport hospital following a lengthy period of i'll health Death was caused by cancer. MT. Hunter retired from active connection with the firm bearing his name about nine years ago following a highly creddtable record
 He was born in Goshen, this state January 3, 1S46, son of James ana Elizabeth Hunter. who came to Amer ica from Scotland. While yet 8 young man he came to Bridgeport, entering the employment of Fox 6 Lyon, a. prominent firm of those days dealing in meats and provisions. It was with them this his business ability first be- came recognized and he remained one of their most valued employees for years.
 Responding to Lincoln's call for vol unteers to save the Union, he unlisted in the Second Connecticut Heavy Ar tiIlery, serving with distinction for two years and Il months. This organ ization took part in a, number of irn- portant battles of the war and has a record to be envied.
 ITh 1880 he established what is now the firm of Hunter & Ravens, known at it's inauguration as Duffy & Hun ter. Several years later the partner ship was dissolved and was conducted tor a. time under the name of s. s. Hunter. Ins 1889 it became Hunter. Patchen & Haven. Six years later it was changed to Hunter & Havens. Col. Elmer H. Hapens president Of the Board of Education, becoming his partner. An extensive and growing business is continued under the old name. @owiand B. Hunter, a son of the founder, being associated with Colonel Ravens.
 Mir. Hunter has always been keenly interested in the activities of Eiias Howe, Jr., post and of the c. A. R. generally. At a meeting of the post last week he was elected a member Of the Relief Fund committee. He was actively connected with St. Johns Masonic lodge and of the Knights of Pythias. In the latter organization he had served as colonel in the state organization of the uniformed rank. He was also a. member of the Seaside club and of the North Congregational church.
 Besides his wdfe, who was a daugh- ter of R. B. Lacy, he is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Oscar TuttIa of Green wich, and four sons. Rowland L., of Hunter & Ravens. pr. A. M. Hunter of New York, J. Stewart and Oliver W. Hunter of Bridgeport The family home is at 1,O90 Fairfield avenue.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-14

and promised to get bail for his friends. but never returned and they had to look elsewhere for release.
 Vincent Ballard, alleged proprietor of the place, was dragged from his bed by the policemen and while 1t is said he at first wished to go bond for all taken by offering the inn and grounds as security, later pleaded that he was not the proprietor but that he leased the place to- a colored waiter. Launey Williams
 The 30 persons arrested as frequent CTS were about equally divided as to ven and also as to sex. Ballard Is charged with selling liquor without a license and with running a disorderly house. Taken to Milford he was re- leased under $20O bonds. All the oth- 'ers were merely charged with being freQuenters.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-14
BURGLARS ACTIVE
 AROUND STAMFORD

Stamford, Dec 1.-The home of Charles B. Smith, on Strawberry Hill, was robbed during the nigh tof about g, 900 worth of table silverware and of other articles There is no clue.
 Two railroad stations at Noroton Heights were also robbed during the night, some packages in parcel post transit and the contents of the teIe- phone booth and some slot machines as well as small amount of cash from the station offices taken.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-14
Brussels to Pay it's Fine.

Amsterdam, via London, Dec. H. A Berlin dispatch says that Brussels and suburbs have decided to pay the war lien of 45.OOO.000 marks ($11,- ,250,000) imposed by Germany by means of special taxes payable up to June Is, 1915.
 For the payment of the remaining 25.0O0, 900 marks ($6s250.0 .0O0) of the first war contribution. arrangements have been reached with a group of Belgian banks whereby this obliga- ton will be met in ten insta1lments.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-14
saw shot Fared at Kaiger.

Paris. Dec 14.-A Paris woman who was a dressnalzer to the German royal court for a, number of years writes to the Journal des Debats stat ing that while she was on her way back to France she saw a German youth of z fire a shot from a. revol- yer at the Kaiser while the latter was boarding a train for the front. The bullet missed it's mark.
 The German newspapers have made no reference to this affair.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-14
rH1-AND FIVE GENTS,

DON'T MISS THIS. Cut out this slip. enclose five cents to Foley & Co.,, Chicago, ILL, writing your name and address clearly. You will receive in return a free trial package containing FFoley's Honey and Tar Compound, for coughs, colds and croup, Foley Kidney Pills, and Foley Cathartic Tablets For sale in your town by HindIe's Drug Stores.-Adv.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-14
Cook Potatoes in slkins.

Basel, via Paris, Dec 1.-The Prussian minister of commerce has is sued a proclamation urging the popu- lation of Germany to cook potatoes in the skins so as to save the loss due sto peeling when raw.
 Throw no pee1ings or other scraps away he says.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-14
PAINS IN. BACK AND HIPS

Are an indication of kidney trouble "a warning to build up the weaken ed kidneys, make them vigorous, rid yourself of acids and poisons Go to your druggist for Foley Kidney Pills. In 60c and $1.00 sizes Sold in your town by Hindle's Drug Stores-Adv.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-14
Human Interest Notes
 Found I'm the Latest War Bulletins
Censor Bars Headlines.

Paris. Dec. 14.-The censor has forbidden any headlines on the official communtques in the French press. on account of the abuse of playing up trivial incidents mentioned in recent dull statements.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-14
Almanac.

A number of petitioners for natural izatton, from Bridgeport and the vicin- ity are to be examined on Thursday, December IT, by Allan F. Church, U s. Naturalization Examiner The ex- aninations are scheduled to take place in room of the custom house, prob ably in the morning hours
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-14
Poincare Visits Rheina.

Paris, Dec. 14.-President Poincale today visited Rheims, which is still being bonn barded daily by the Ger mans.
 After examining the cathedral the president made donation of $1O0 to the poor of the city.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-14
Michael Fitzgerald.

Borrowing relatives and friends as- sembled this morning at St. Angus tines R. c. church at the obsequies of Michael Fitzgerald. The funeral cortege moved from the bereaved home, 474 -Harra1 avenue, at 8:SO o'clock and at g o'clock, a. solemn mass Of requiem was sung by Rev. James B. Nihill, P. R., assisted by Rev. John J. Kennedy, as deacon and Rev. Edward V. Murphy as sub deacon. Schmidt's funeral mass was rendered by the church quartette composed of Mrs. F. J. Kelly. Miss Anna Berger, J. J. Kennedy and Pro- lessor Alfred Brisbo4s.e At the offer tory the quartette sang, .sVeni Jesu.'' After mass Miss Anna Berger rem dered Beautiful Land On High.' The euIogy was pronounced by Rev. James B. NihilI There was a wealth of floral tributes The bearers were James DooIey, James Burnes, Thom- as McCauley, Edward Carley, James Hanley and John Quinltvan. Father Nihill accompanied the remains to St. MichaeFs cemetery and read the com initial service.
 MICHAEL McRYSTAL.
 The funeral of Michael McCrystal was held from the undertaking parlors of Cullinan & Mullins, Main street, at S;S0 o'clock this morning, and from St. Peters R. c. church at o'clock, where 9 high mass of requiem. was sung by Rev. Thomas J. Kelly. A delegation from Court Nathaniel Wheeler, Fores- ters of America, attended the obse- quies. The bearers were John F. Gal lagher, Thomas Kenny, Thomas Shee- dy, Edward F1annery, Dennis E. O'Nei1 and Patrick Mccall. Burial was in St. AfichaeIs cemetery.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-14

A salute of twenty-one guns fired by 9 battery of artillery, welcomed Prince Lempongpotch of Siam, and his party at West Point.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-14

A gift of $1O,OOO to Smith College, Northampton, Mass, was announced there. The money was given by MT and Mrs. A. J.s White of Brooklyn.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-14

Major-Gen. Leonard Wood, com mander of the Department of the 1ery fire.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-14

4 large class initiation of members of the Italian Society Stella D'Italfa into the larger national society. FIgIi D'Italia, was held at the lodge rooms on Cannon street last night. Follow ing the initiation and a1nalgamation of the two societies there was ban quet followed by speeches by many prominent Gtalian-Americans from New York and other cities.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-14

Net continues to be used in the wardrobe, and it's newest use is for the negligee.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-14
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

In the place of Leete B. Myers, who has been called out of town by & charities meeting, Miss Margaret Boy Ian, Mir. Myers assistant, will address the Parent-Teachers' association at their meeting tomorrow afternoon at Map1ewood school. Miss BoyIan's s subject will be Instructive Charity and Friendly Visiting as Connected with Child Welfare The meeting is scheduled for 3:45 p. m.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-14
OBITUARY
Nancie M. TreadweII.

Following a lengthy illness Nancie M. Treadwell died at the home of her sister, Mrs. L. O.Dell, 2418 Park ave- nue, last evening. The deceased was 82 years of age and had lived in this city but 8 few years. She is survived by her sister and several nephews and .nieces.