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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-17
WOULD MAKE S2.50
 MINIMUM DAY WAGE
Proposed California Law Would Make
 Employer Paying Less Subject to Criminal Prosecution


 Sacramento, Cal, March 16.-That no adult working person shall receive less than s2.50 a day for his work, is the essence of an initiative measure which is being circulated in southern Cali fornia for a place on the November ballot. A copy of the proposed law has been received at the secretary of states office.
 The law would make it a criminal offense for any employer to pay any person over IS years of age less than g.. DO a day, while for children. under IS years s1.5o a day is made the min imum
 It is provided that the employer may pay part of the wages in board and lodging. but that not more than 70 cents a day shall be deducted on this account.
 Violation of the law is defined as q misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of not less than $50 nor more than $500, or imprisonment between one and six months or both.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-17
Pretty Mountain
 Girl of Twenty-Tw0 Sees Her First Train

Bristol, Tenn. March 1s..-(Special., Mary Wallace. a pretty mountain girl, g years old, saw train for the first time when she came here this week to start on a journey to Iowa, where shc is to make her home with relatives. Her entire life to the present has been spent in mountain ravine, and she had never seen an electric light or an automobile until she arrived here. Her eyes magni- fled to saucer proportions when she gazed upon the wonders of city life. Told that the world held still greater wonders. she seemed amazed that it could be so.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-17
PRESbYTER|ANS ID
 ERECT NEW CHURCH
First Church at Gadsden Decides to Build $15,00O
 Structure

Gadsden, March 16.-(special)- Ut has been definitely decided by the congrega- ton of the First Presbyterian church to erect a sl5.0o0 building. At the services yesterday morning the Rev. R. Excel Fry announced that s12,000 of this amount already has been pledged. A. D. Simp- son is the architect. The building will be of stone or brick.
 Charles Henderson spoke to a small crowd in the courthouse this morning at 10 o'clock An address was delivered this afternoon by Railroad Commissioner Leon McCord.
 opening has been fixed tentatively for May %
 in Gadsden, celebrated his seventy-seccnd birthday yesterday.
 The Gulf States Steel company paid its taxes today, amounting to S2200.
 The home of A. J. Dempsey on Crest nut street was almost destroyed by fire at midnight.
 Mrs. Birdie Robinson. state agent for the Girls Tomato club work, will address Saturday on agricultural conditions as they relate to the. women. L Ground was broken stlis morning fcr the new building to be erected by the Gadsdea Steam laundry
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-17

areas of low pressure are central. The northern center has caused rather cloudy weather from the Daktas to New York state and light snowfall in northern Michigan.
 The weather has been unusually fair and pleasant over the country as a whole during the past "A hours. Tenn peratures cid not fall to freezing with in the confines of the United States except in northern Michigan. Seven D. m. readings over the cotton states ranged between 60 and 70 degrees.
 Summary of observations made at United States weather bureau stations, March 16, 1914:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-17
PAROLED IN ORDER
 TO MAKE HIS CROP

Montgomery, March 16.-(Special )-Jim Iankersley of Tallapoosa county. sem fenced to a prison term on the charge of assault and battery. has been granted a three months parole by the governor in order that he may go home and prepare his crops. Tankerley's parole expires on June 15.
 Tankerley's parole was recommended by number of prominent citizens of Tallapoosa county. He has a dependant family and bears a good name for hon. csty. When he completes his work on his crops he will return to prison and serve out his sentence.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-17
KING GEORGE SEES
 'sPUGS" IN ACTION
English Monarch Witnesses Bombar- dier Wells in Fast Bout-Patron-
 age to Boost the Game

London, March liking George at tained the distinction tonight of being the first reigning British monarch to witness a public exhibition of ''the mo- ble art Of self defense." As the guest of the Second Life Guards, of which he is colonel, he was entertained at a boxing and fencing tournament at the Regents park barracks.
 Bombardier Wells, the former Brit ish heavyweight champion, and Pal OsKeefe of Ireland gave a fast exhi- bition of sparring and several clever amateurs also took part in bouts.
 In sporting circles a boom in boxing is expected as result of the Kings patronage.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-17
PUBLISHERS URGE
 HONEST ADVERTISING
Rogers and Sietz Chief Speakers at Atlanta Gathering-VisitOrs
 Given Banquet

Atlanta, March disadvantages result ing to newspapers from the acceptance of only advertising matter tht is honest in its claims. was the chief subject discussed at the twelfth annual meeting Of the Southern Newspaper Publishers associa- ton here today. Jason Rogers, pubishe, of the New York Globe, and Don .. Seitz, general manager of the New York World, were the chief speakers.
 Sixteen states of the south are repre- sentcd at the meeting. About 50 publishers are in attendance. The convention viii conclude tomorrow with the election of officers for the coming year. The visit ing newspaper men were entertained at a banquet tonight
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-17
Local Data
Weather Conditions

Birmingham, March 16.-(7 D. m.) There are several pressure centers on the map tonight, but their energies were insufficient to make any marked effect on weather conditions. Areas ot relatively high pressure overlie tho middle and lower Mississippi valley states and the uppe~ Rockies and Pa cific northwest. In those sections the weather has been generally fair and pleasant, with a falling tendency in the tempertaures over the Great Lakes and the southwestern states
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-17
RESERVE BANK
 COMMITTEE MEETS

Washington, March 16-The federal re- serve bank organization committee met today for the first time in se-eral weeks The members took a long look into tho mass of data collected from ali over the country. but reached no decision as to the limits or reserve districts, or the loca- ton of the reserve cities. The illness of Secretary Houston, a member of the com mittee, has delayed consideration of dis tricts and cities, but with his recovery the work will be pressed with vigor. No conclusion will be announced for several days.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-17
BIBLE STUDENTS
 HOLDS MEETINGS

Pittsburg, March 16.-Speakers of in. ternational note addressed many meet ings today of Bible students gathered here for the Greater Pittsburg mid winter Bible conference. The Rev. Dr. G. Campbell Morgan of Westminster chapel, London, and the Rev. Dr. Will liam Souper of St. Andrews Presbyterian church, London, made the principal ad- dresses.
 Dr. Morgan, speaking on the Harmony of the Bibe,' said that the Bible is a library, not q book, and that parents are to blame for the modern child's lacl, of knowledge of the Bible.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-17

That's why the sun shines brighter, And Luna smiles so grand On jeweed crests of waters blessed, In dear old Ireland.
 When Druidistic error O'ershadowed Erins land. On heights of tall Croach Patrick, St. aPtrick took his stand. With shamrock for his emblem Of one and Triune God, He banished doubt and error For e'er from the 'Auld Sod" That's why her sons are loyal, Her maidens fair to see; Their hearts are warmed with sunshin Of Faith, Hope, Charity. What though strange invader Their Faith and Love withstand? The star of Hope shines brighter Today in Ireland
 Bessemer, Ala, March +, 1914.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-17
Madame Ise'bell Says Most Women Eat Too Much
 and Exercise Too Little
LESSON XII-PART III

Food is either eliminated from the sys- tenn. burned up in energy. or it serves to increase the fatty deposit in the body. Some people burn up every ounce of food assimilated, cases of which We say, "they never put on flesh" The average woman, however toward middle age assimilates more food than she consumed in energy in other words, she eats too much and exercises too little.
 Obesity can be traced directly to food consumption. Most stout people insist that they are small eaters, although most of them will admit to indolent habits and ar> disinclination to exercise. In truth, a persons own idea of his food consump- ton is rarely correct; also the kind Of food eaten is an important factor The carbonaceous foods, -starches, sweets and fats are all fat producing and a diet made Up largely of these tends to pro- duce excess flesh unless it is burned up in energy. To reduce flesh, therefore, it is necessary to do two things; increase the amount of exercise, that is, the consump- ton of fat ty energy, and decrease the amount of fat-producing foods eaten.
 Reduction
 Reduction is so simple and it brings with 1t not only an improved appearance but so much greater comfort and we'll Delne, that IL IS dl1ncult to understand how people will allow themselves to be inpeded in their movements by too much fat and see their grace and beauty dis appear in the same way. The primary cause of obesity being too much food, the first step to take when threatened with it is to eat less. No matter whether you think you have little appetite or not, if you are growing stout-no matter how little you eat-you are eating too much. You are taking in more food than the system requires or can handle. No mat. ter if you are a small eater, if you wisl to reduce eat less.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-17
SURVIVORS OF GREAT
 HURRICANE MEET

Kiel, March 16.-German survivors of the great hurricane which destroyed Ger man and American war vessels and cost the lives of 146 officers and bluejackets at Apia. Samoa, on March 16 1889, met here today on the twenty-fifth anniver- sary of the disaster One hundred and thirty of the crews of the German var ships Eber, Adler and Olga were present under the presidency of Baron Won Eber- hardt, who was commander of the Olga.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-17
Dr. Joel Swartz Dead

Baltimore, March 16.-Rev. Dr.. Joel Swartz. widely known in early life as Lutheran theologian and later as a Con- gregational clergyman, died here today. He was born near Strasburg, Va, and was S6 years old. Dr. Swartz was chair man of the committee which prepared the general Lutheran synodis books of worship He affiliated with the Congre- gational church 20 years ago.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-17
Treaty Extended

Washington. March 16.-Secretary Bryan and Senor Calvo the Costa Rican minis ter today signed a protocol extending for 8 period of five years the provisions of the special arbitration treaty between the United States and Costa Rica.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-17
TODAY IN IRELAND
By THE REV. M. F.. KITRICK

The sunlight on Loch Lomon, The moonlight on the mall, The glories of Italian skies, My friends I've seen them all; But all the glories of the sun. The moon, the stars or strand Are cold and pale ana gloomy Compared with Ireland. I've seen fair oceans smiling, I've seen them raging mad, I've watched them kiss the mountains, I've seen them calm and sad; But nowhere in creation Can oceans moods be scanned So enchanting so enthralling As in fair Ireland.
 When clouds dare come to darken, With oaken arms of. green, The giant hills of Erin, Drive shadows from the scene
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-17
Weather Forecast

Washington, March 16.-W eather forecast for Alabama, Georgia and Mis- sissippi: Fair Tuesday and Wednes- day.
 Tennessee: Fair and colder Tuesday; Wednesday fair.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-17
INCOMES AGAIN
 DECLINES HONOR

Albany. N r.. March 16.-Wiliiam F. McCombs, chairman of the democratic national committee, has declined Cover nor Glynn's offer to nominate him for position on the First district public service commission. MT. McCombs' req son for his declination was that he de- sired to practice law.
 MT. McCombs has been active in fur thering the governors reorganization plan for the democratic party within the state. He has been regarded as the personal representative of President Wilson.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-17
OVER A BILLION IS LEFT IN NEW YORK
 BY DEATHS IN 1913
Large Number of Wealthy Men Died in Past Year. RecOr dUnequalled in
 oCuntry's History

New York March 16.-With the death last week of George w. Vanderbilt George Westinghouse and John c. Cad walader. officials in the state comptroller's office in Albany. today began a tabula- | tion of the wealth left by the large num- Ter of prominent New York men who have died since January ], 1913 It is estimated that the total amount of wealth passed on to the next gener- alton by the death of these men is more | than a billion dollars The state comptroller roports that for the year ending last September 30 the total amount of revenue collected by the state from the inheritance tax amounted to SIP. PA, 236.s6.
 The amount to be collected from estates not yet appraised is believed to be much larger.
 Never before in the history of this country, it is stated, have so many men Of wealth and power died in a period so short. Included in the tabulated list are such names as J. Pierpont Morgan Anthony N. Brady, Benjamin Altman Charles F. Appleby, George A Hearn, Henry NJ. Flagler and Isaac V. Brokaw
 The tax on the Brady estate, paid re- gently in advance on appraisal in. order to secure a discount on the regular per- centage. was s2.5s4,Ooo. which is on an estimated valuation of s75,000,o0o
 The Morgan Estate
 The Morgan estate has paid an advance tax of s2,5oo,000 on an estimated total valuation of S65, ,000,000 exclusive of works of art. which have been valued at more than S50o00,000
 George W. Vanderbilt is believed to have left $50,000000.
 Lawyers for the estate are working OF an estimate of the fortune and will send the figures to the state comptroller
 The largest inheritance tax which has been paid since the enactment of the law was $3,150.000 on the $s7, ,O0o0OO estate of the late Col. John Jacob Astor
 Benjamin Altman. George A. Hsarr. Isaac V. Brokaw and Isidor Straus, great merchants. some of the men whose estates are-now being lent to adjustment by the state comptroller.
 Left Valuable Art Works
 MT Altman left his art works valued at sl0000,000 to the Metropolitan Museum. His total estate is supposed to be worth $30.000000.
 NJ. I. Hearn, another noted art collec- tor left property valued at S1O. GOO. .000. be- sides notable art collection.
 The estate of Isaac V. BrolSaW is esti- mated at s5,o0o000 and a valuation of S4,- 421,60 was placed on that of Isidor Straus.
 Henry Flagler. the Florida man, left an estate of s6,000,OO0.
 Other large estates settled during the year 1913 are those of D. O. Mills, who left about sl0,O0O,O00; Edwin Hawley. valued at $9740,00o. less debts of about si,o00,0oO and James R. Keene, which is estimated at s20,000, ,00O.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-17

To Cure . Cold In One Day Take LAXATIVE PROMO QUININE Tablets. Druggists refund money if 1t rails to cure. E. w. GROVES signature
 Is on each box. 25c.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-17

If you'd be in fashion you must follow the Fashion Week crowds to Blach's.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-17
,Il,,ee N<AN

Lesson XII to be continued.
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Harrington resigned and accepted the
chancelorship, which had become va
cant by the death of Kensey Johns, Jr.
Edward w. Gilpin succeeded to the
presidency of the Superior Court and
continued therein until stricken with
his last illness in 1876, while engaged
in the conduct Of a case in Kent county.
He was followed by Joseph p. Comegys,
who filed the position until his death in
1898, being succeeded by Alfred p. Rob-
inson. Mr.. Robinson was then in the
prime of life and his recognized ability
and studious habits gave promise Of a
brilliant judicial career, but unfortu-
nately he was carried away suddenly
by an attack of heart failure, after
having served only a month on the
bench. He was followed by the late
Charles B. Lore, who continued on the
bench until the expiration of his term,
in 1910, when upon the appointment OF
the new judiciary he was succeeded by
James Pennewill, the present chief JUS
tice.
From the brief review OF the Chiel
Justice we must now turn to the
Chancellors. Upon the adoption OF
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itself. There is abundant reason 70
believe that the present congress viii
take the step advocated by the en-
gineer department, and several times
urged by independent commissions
appointed under authority of con-
gress, and authorize the taking over
Of the Chesapeake and Delaware
canal by the national government. In
the construction and maintenance OF
these inland waterways, see no
good reason why the experience ac-
auired in the construction Of the
Panama canal and some of its equip
ment should not be turned to the
material advantage of the govern
ment by being used In the deepening
and widening OF our waterways,
wherever it can suitably and
economically be done. The policy Of
permanent dredging plants in har-
bors demanding almost continu-
GUS attention has been found so salts
factory to shipping, and economical
to the government, that an extension
OF that policy under the competent
direction of the engineers corps
should bring satisfactory results.
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law compelled the attention Of the
court. He was elected to the United
states Senate in 1865 and was re-
elected in 1865, and was recognized
as a man Of eminent ability during
he dark days of the Civil War period.
James l.. Wolcott became Chancellor
upon the death of Mr.. Salisbury in
1892. In 1895 Chancellor Wolcott,
after three years of distinguished SER
vice, resigned to resume his private
practice, and was followed by John
r. Nicholson, who continued on the
bench until the expiration Of his term
in 1910, when, upon the appointment
Of the new Bench he was succeeded
by Charles NJ. Curtis, the present
Chancellor.
In thus passing in review the Chan
cellors and Chief Justices Of the
State, space will not permit COM
ment upon the lives OF those leaders
of the Bar who never attained the
judicial honor But this cannot de-
tract from their fame. The names
Of the Bayards, Frame, Gordon, Rog-
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the Constitution Of 1881. Kensey
Johns. Jr., was appointed Chancellor
to succeed his father, upon the re-
tirement Of the latter. During his
long service on the bench many Inn
portant questions we're decided and
his opinions uniformly reveal broad
knowledge Of equitable principles and
strict impartiality Of mind. Daniel
NJ. Bates became Chancellor in 1865
uson the death Of Chancellor Har-
rlngton. Aside from the difficulties
arising in the determination of causes
before him, he found time to improve
and simplify the practice and pro-
cedure in the equity court and to
fashion the rules of this ancient court
to the needs of a new community
Upon his retirement in1S73 he was
succeeded by Willard Salisbury. Mr..
Salisbury had long been In the pub
lie eve not only as a lawyer but in
the field Of politics. His genial man
ners and engaging personality rem
dered him peculiarly effective before
iuries, and his wide knowledge of the
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Continued from preceeci1g E9CA
bench until 1901. wnsV 90 sasssaed.
and was saoceesse Ag Nicholas
Ridgely, who IN large degree formu
lated the practice and proceedings
which are used today His success
sor. Kensey Johns, Sr., who had long
been Chief Justice of the Supreme
Court, retained this Office for only
a short time. for upon the adoption
Of the Constitution Of 1881 he resign
ed and was succeeded by his son.
Kensey Johns. Jr.
The chief defect of the Constitution
of 1892 lay In the unnecessary dupli-
cation of courts, and It was soon ap-
parent that q judicial system that
comprised two separate courts (the
Court OF Common Pleas and Supreme
Court with concurrent jurisdiction In
civil matters, with nine State judges,
inclusive Of two chief justices and a
chancellor, was unwieldy and out Of
all proportion to the needs OF so small
a State.
The third Constitution OF the State
was adopted in 1881. and with Il our
judicial system begins TO assume
the form which obtains today The
Supreme Court and the Court OF
Common Pleas we're abolished and
their jurisdiction and powers lodged
In the Superior Court which was
give sole original jurisdiction of all
civil cases at common law.
In the convention which adopted
this constitution, vigorous effort was
made by Judge Hall to secure the
adoption Of the one judge system,
but under the mastery leadership OF
John NJ. Clayton the three Judge
system was established. This man
ner OF organization exists at the
present tine and has been found to
work we'll. securing 20 the litigants
sounder opinions In the trial courts
and thus avoiding the necessity OF
protracted and expensive appeals.
This constitution continued In
operation longer than both Of tho
previous ones, and though an attempt
was made in 1852 to provide a new
fundamental law, Il failed of ratifi-
cation by the people, and no further
change was made until the adoption
OF the Constitution of 1897.
During the period IN which the
Constitution Of 1881 continued In
force some Of the most eminent law
yers Of tho State flourished and won
laurels not only in the domestic legal
battles In the State Courts but in
the wider field Of the national service
Thomas Clayton, the chief justice Of
the old Court of Common Pleas, became
chief justice under the new Constitu-
tion, and continued in Office until 1887,
when, by an exchange of offices he be-
came United States Senator and his IL
lustrious cousin and pupil, John NJ.
Clayton, accepted the chief iusticeship.
The career of John NJ. Clayton was
notable one. At the age Of 80 he had
been elected to the United States SEN
ate, and Immediately assumed a lead
ing position in the discussion Of the mo-
mcntous questions then before the
country That he may be ranked with
Webster, Clay and Calhoun is a sufii-
cient attestation of his ability. In
ls4s Mr. Clayton became Secretary Of
State in the Cabinet of President Tay-
lor. and during his incumbency of that
important position negotiated the IA
NOUS Clayton Bulwer treaty which for
ever put at rest the troublesome ques-
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si0n Of Englnnd's claim TO the Mos
quito coast in Central America.
In 1899, Richard Bayard succeeded
Mr. Clayton in the chief iusticeship
Like his predecessor. Mr. Bayard re-
manned on the bench only two years.
Upon his reelection to the Senate he
resigned from the bench and was sue
cceded by James Booth Jr. Upon the
death of Mr.. Booth. in 1855, Samuel NJ.
Harrington, then % years of age, be-
came chief Justice Mr.. Harrington's
remarkable talents had previously been
rewarded by the appointment as chief
justice OF the supreme Court under the
Constitution of 1881. at the early age
Of q years, and upon the abolition Of
that court in 1891 he became one of the
associate Judges. Thus Mr.. Harrington
brought to the chief justiceship mind
well stored with legal knowledge and a
temperament peculiarly adapted 70 the
trial of judicial causes through his long
experience on the bench. But the CHIEF
iusticeship now az in earlier times,
seemed but a stepping stone TO higher
things. for in 1857. after having occupied
che position for only two years, Mr.,
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Photo by McClane.

manner hill and dale, lake and stream. In addition
to the world-famed Chalybeate, other springs Of
cool, pure water we'll up from the ground. There
are nine springs in all in the park. The lake and
the stream running into it, which winds in graceful
curves through the beautiful vale, gambong the
moss-covered rocks with sparkle, to the poetical
mind, is truly enchanting. Nature has been prodgal
with her gifts within the confines Of the park. and
intellgenty directed business enterprise has devel-
oped those gifts and has given others until there is
nothing left wanting. The park management had at
command exceptional advantages upon which to
base the enterprise and there is spot containing,