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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-01
ARRANGE TUESDAY . FOR THE SELECTION
 OF SHORT TERM MEN
Regarded Reasonably Ger tain That SentOr Will be
 Chosen by the People

The state democratic executive com
 mittee will meet in Birmingham Tuesday,
 March 3. for the purpose of devising a
 scheme for the filling of the vacancy in
 the Senate caused by the death of the
 late Senator Joseph r. Johnston
 The original newspaper announcement
 named Montgomery as the place of meet
 ing. In a telegram received yesterday
 by James F. Hawkins. member of the committee. from Tyler Goodwyn, chair
 man of the committee. Birmingham was
 named as the place of meeting.
 In the session of the committee there Is great interest throughout the state. It is understood tha he chairman holds that there are two ways in which a senator may be named. by appointment by the governor after the legislature has given the governor that right, and by election by the people. 1t Is understood that if the governor was assured that the legisla- ture would authorize him to appoint Frank P. Glass he would call the legislature in session. Inasmuch, however, as it is gen. orally believed that the legislature would
 not confer the appointive power on the
 governor, it is not considered probable
 that the governor will call the legislature together.
 It Is reasonbly certain that the senator for the short term will be elected by the people. Provision will be made Tuesday by the committee for nominating a sena-
 tor in the primary of April 6, with the un- derstanding that the nominee would be elected at a later date. probably in May. report is current to the end that 1t will
 be provided bly the committee that the
 nominee for the long term will be also the nominee for the short term. There Is some objection to this provision on the ground that in the event the President should insist on MT Underwood remain ing a member of the House until the com
 potion of his term, and MT Underwood should yield to the solicitation of the President, the appointive power would be returned to the governor.
 Another matter to be discussed by the committee will concern the action of cer- tain county committees In refusing to fol- low the instructions of the state commit
 tee in regard to preventing the participa- ton of republicans in the democratic pri-
 mary. In this connection there is said to
 be considerable difference of opinion,
 and as a result 1t is anticipated that the debate Tuesday will be interesting.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-01
HENDERSON WILL INVADE JEFFERSON Coming to This County for Four Days Beginning
 March 10

Charles Henderson, president of the railroad commission and candidate foi governor, will invade Jefferson county March 1o and will remain here for four days.
 His speaking itinerary follows:
 Tuesday, March 10-Lewisburg, Q a. m. Newcastle 10:0 a. m.: Morris, F m. Kimberly, p. m.; Warrior. p. m,; Cor ner Schoolhouse. 3:30 D. m; wylam, D. m; Ensley. 8:30 p. m. Wednesday, March 11-McCalla, 9 a. m. Virginia Mines. 1o:sO a. m; Johns, 12 NJ. Gwin (Oak Grove). D. m.: Meeks CPine, woods), 3:oo D. m.; Hueytown, 4:s0 D. m. Woodward, D. m.; Brighton. ' ?. m. Bessemer, SEQ D. m. Thursday March 12--Adamsvile. A m. Gintown. 10 D. m. Pinkney City, Il a. m.: Cardiff. F M.; Brookside. 1 D m: Mineral Springs, 2:50 p. m.: Repub- lie, D. m; Coalburg. 5:30 D. m: North Birmingham, p. m.; Pratt City s:s' D. m.
 Friday March f3-Pinson. a m. Chalkville. l0:3O a. m; Clay, 12 m; Spring vile, l 30 D. m; Trussville. D. m. Iron dale, , D. m.; Woodlawn. : p. m; Eas Lake, S:3O D. m.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-01
JURY HOLDS THAT
 COAL LANDLEASES
 ARE NOT TAXABLE
State Tax Commission Is Again Overruled by Decision in Bibb
 County Court

A jury in the circuit court of Bibb county held yesterday that Jesse on coal lands was not taxable and in the de ecsion reversed the state tax com mission which body had started out to tax the mine leases in this state. The decision yesterday by a jury was in the case of the Red Feather Coal com pany and the Roden company, which concerns were raised s1,500,00 each for the reason that the state tax com mission claimed that the leases held by the two companies were taxable.
 It was learned in Birmingham last night that the jury held that the leases on coal lands did not constitute property that the leases were not tax able. It will be recalled that a few weeks ago jury in the circuit court of Bibb county held the same as in this case wherein. other defendants of the state tax commission gave out a statement in which he said that the fight was only begun.
 The dicision in the Bibb county case is of great interest here inasmuch as it is presumed the state tax commits sion was under the impression that II they raised the taxes on leases in bb county they could go over this stase and increase the taxes Of every coal mine property in the state provided the company in question operated mines on leased property.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-01
RETAIL SHOE DEALERS
 TO MEET HERE THIS WEEK

Next Tuesday. Wednesday, and Thurs day the fifth annual convention of the Southern Retail Shoe Dealers association will be held in this city with headauar- ters at the Hotel Hilnan The conven- ton will begin Tuesday and close Thurs day night City Commissioner A. 0 Lane will deliver the welcome address.
 The convention will bring to the city 200 retail shoe dealers from every section of the south, as the association has a large membership. Dave Rich of Bir- mingham is vice. president and j. D. Col lns is another local man who is an of ficia
 An elaborate programme has been pre- pared for the convention and several well known local men will make addresses dur ing the three days session. The pro- gramme, it is said includes an automo- bile trip over the city, an excursion to the Ensley mills, banquet and other noteworthy features.
 This is one of the largest conventions in the south, it is claimed. and will bring men here from every part of the southern
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-01
25O EXPECTED AT
 HARRISON DINNER
Head of Southern Railway Will Speak on What Prosperous Rail-
 road Can De-

Indications now point to an attend ance of at least 250 at the dinner to be given to Fairfax Harrison at the Southern club tomorrow night by the Chamber of Commerce. It is believed that there will be many acceptances in the mail tomorrow morning that may make the figure high as 300. There is much spirit being manifested in the dinner and all civic organizations have indorsed it and most of them are go- ing to attend. The Rotary club will attend in a body.
 MT Harrison is on the programme as speaker of the day and his topic is, -What a Prosperous Railroad Can Do. Commissioner James Weatherly will welcome MT. Harrison to Birmingham and there will be other speakers. President Shook of the Chamber of Commerce will preside, it being the first really big affair over which he has had an opportunity of presiding s In his official capacity.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-01

states, all of whom arc pound to go home and spread their views ct what they think of Birmingham. Local civic boosters are planning to give them a royal welcome and entertainment while the delegates are here
 One of the big features of the con- vention is to be an exhibit of ancient shoes-shoes manufactured as far back &s 200 years ago. There will be the old sandal, used in medieval times, coming on down through the ages, talk ing in the old fashioned so-called shoes of the time of the Pilgrim. On the good ship Mayflower, which brought the first Pilgrims 10 America. there was a shoemaker with a good supply of hides. He made his shoes by hand. sewing by hand and mailing with cop per and wooden pegs. It is not know whether or not pair of shoes made by this old timer will be shown or not, but there will be shoes of every description on display.
 Lectures will be given each day, showing the progress of the industry of making shoes. These lectures will be illustrated with stereopticon slides and the ancient relics of a bygone age will be shown object lessons.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-01
Marriage Licenses

The following marriage licenses were yesterday recorded in the office of the probate judge:
 R. D. Wyatt Atlanta, Ga. to Miss Maaie Richmond
 w. c Winston. New Merkle, to Miss Ruby Posey.
 Tom Townsend. Warrior, to Miss Car rie Calvert
 Thomas Jenkins. Birmingham. to Miss Ethel Ward.
 Theodore Poyton. Louisville. to Miss Viola Cooley.
 E. II. Archer sayre. to Miss Ada terrell.
 Grady l.. Bean, Pratt City, to Miss Edna Quinn.
 R. G. McDougle, Birmingham, to Miss Virginia Meadows.
 Steve H. Noble. Birmingham. to Miss Bessie Cox.
 J. H. Roper. Trussville. 70 Miss Ella Bolton
 A. c. Dorn. Birmingham, to Miss Cora Selkwitz.
 Robbie Roy Roberts, Dawson. Ga., to Miss Gertie May Mccoy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-01
M'NEEL SILENT ON INCOME, TAX PAYMENTS FOLLOWING
 ORDERS FROM WASHINGTON

John b AfcNeel. internal. revenue col loctor for Alabama and Mississippi. made public last night none of the figures in regard to the payment of income taxes in the states of his ter-,tory.
 There was reason
 He received instructions yesterday at noon.
 It seems that there was publication in eastern newspapers pIiportins to be in formation furnishee by various collectors. This caused the treasury department to lake action. Mr. MeNeel informed all re- porters that he regretted the. fact. but that h could give nothing out for pub lIcation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-01
:" v" FOR COLDS, INFLUENZA, COUGHS, SORE THROAT (3 RIP

' Aching bones, whooping wheeze, general weakness and chills, followed by fever; pains and soreness in the head, chest and back cough, sore throat, hoarseness and influenza. this is the Grip.
 To get the best results take Humpb- reys' "Seventy-seven" at once.
 If you wait until your bones begin to ache. until you begin to cough and wheeze, and the Cold becomes settled and hangs on. it may take longer to break up.
 Two sizes, 25c and $l.o0, at all drug ists or mailed
 Humphreys' Homeo. Medicine Co, 156 William Street, New York---Advertise- ment
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-01

scalded. l could not sleep much at night, Later on 1t took the form of large white blisters. My hair fell out gradually and was thin. dry and lifeless.
 "I tried several ointments and took treatment but nothing did me any good l had been troubled with the letter for about one year when began using Cuticura Soap and Ointment. After bathing with Cuticura Soap and applying Cuticura Oint- ment was astonished to see the great relief Cuticura Soap and Ointment cured me in four weeks tSigned) Miss Vera Bell. June 27. 1913.
 The regular use of Cuticura Soap for toilss and bath not only tends to preserve. purify and besutify the skin. scalp hair and hands. but assists in preventing inflammation. irri- tation and clogging of the pores. CuticurH Soap 25c and Cuticura Ointment 5Ockare sold everywhere. Liberal sample of each mailed free, with 32-p. Skin Book Address postcard Cuticura. Dept. T, Boston.
 E.y-Men who shave and shampoo with Cu- ticura Soap. will nnd 1t best for akin and scalp.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-01
March Term Opens Tomorrow

The March term of the United States court will commence tomorrow. when the petit jures for the week will be organ ized by Judge W. I. Grubb. The fed eral grand jury will be organized on the following Monday. Among the cases set on the March docket are those against the Standard Home company and the cases growing out of the bankruptcy proceeding of the Colorado Loan com pany.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-01

Along with the warning to remain silent, Mir MeNeel received instructions to main tain his office in readiness to receive night.
 The original time limit for making these reports was midnight last night.
 Mir McNeel and his farce has been over head and ears in work. There was great interest throughout the nation in regard to the filing of reports and yesterday, the collector received dozens of telegrams from as many papers asking for facts and figures.
 The report of this office when com piled will be made lirect to Washington, and will there. in all probability. be given 90 the newspapers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-01
OVER 5000 DOG TAX
 !. PAID IN Z MONTHS
License Collectors Office Crowded All Day Tester
 day-20OO Pay

rEvery dog has his day. And a lot of 'em had theirs yesterday.
 seldom in canine history has ever q higher tribute been paid to the friend of man" than that one laid on the altar of License Collector James .Boggan al the city hall yesterday. Throughout the entire day, young and old, big and lit tie. black and white, poor and rich owners of Nero and Fido trudged through. the sloppy mud and rain and laid their offering before the solemn throne of MT. Boggan.
 Last night closing time came at O oclock-and still they came. It was ar ranged to At up a place in the com mission meeting room and there until the darksome hours of the night wore on apace" they continued to come, lay down their dollar and joyfully carry away the little white paper that spelled another year of life for some member of the species dog.
 When the books were footed up last night it was found that over 2000 peo- pie had paid their dog taxes yester- day, making over 5000 in all for two months of January and February oi this year.
 Yesterday was the last day to pay the tax, for according to the new law adopted sometime ago by the city con. mission every dog for whom license was not procured on or before the last day of February lays himself liable to an ignominious death or his owner to Ia dog tax of $1.50. Then after another short period a reward is to be offered for all. dogs without a license tax and everyone captured will be killed.
 Dog Commissioner Kyle. the origina- tor of the new system of collecting dog taxes, by agreement with the commis- sioners will get half of all taxes on dogs taken in up until yesterday--over 5000. Therefore the dog commissioner cleared about $500 on tie deal yester- day. There were four clerks writins licenses large part of the day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-01
GREENVILLE PLANS TO HOLD CHAUTAUQUA

Greenville February 2S.-fspecial.)-A mass meeting was held at the courthouse here to formulate plans for having . chautauqua in Greenville during the com ing summer. MT. Sewell of the Alkahest company of Atlanta. was here and sub mitted several propositions. A commit tee is at work today among the busi- ness men. They are be.ng met with favor by the Greenville citizens.
 Greenville merchants have been very busy all of today. Many of the farmers are making contracts for the year. and much fertilizer business Is in evidence.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-01
SEVENTH DISTRICT COMMITTEE MEETS
 HERE NEXT FRIDAY
Hood Calls Meeting for Dis trict in Which Lively Sit
 uatiOn Is Developing

The democratic executive committee Of the Senevth congressional district will convene in. Birmingham at the Hotel Mor- ris, on Friday noon, March s
 This is in accord with the call issued yesterday by Oliver Il. Hood of Gads- den. chairman of the committee, which call follows:
 A meeting of the democratic execu- tive committee of the Seventh congres- sional district is hereby called to con Nene at the Hotel Morris at the hour of l2 o'clock, noon. on Friday, March G. 1914, in the city of Birmingham. As business of importance will come be- fore the meeting a full attendance Of the committee is earnestly requested.
 O. k. HOOD Chairman.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-01
A Thirst Strike

FFUhI LOnu0H SKe!cH.
 Her Husband: We shall see you "un- Gerstlkin next time. Sal
 His Wife: Ho. no not unger-a thirst strike now. that's mo; tdreamily) an then r'rape they'd forcible dring me--ah!
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-01

began on my scalp cAus- ing my hair to fall out. then 1t went over my entire body. The itching and burning were so bad that I scratched and made sores. My clothing made the burning on my body more intense. My skin IoNl-aJ as tf l. had haan
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-01
TETTER ON SCALP
 COULD NOT SLEEP
Went Over Entire Body. itching and Burning. Large White Blis- ters. Hair Fell Out. Cuticura Soap and Ointment Cured.

R. r. D. No. 4. Linden. Tenn" Cuti- cura Soap and Cuticura Ointment cured ms of a terrible skin trouble called letter. It
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-01
only One .BRoMo auININE,

To get Che genuine. call for full name LAXATIVE PROMO uUININE. Look
 for signature of F. w. GROVE. Cures a |Cold in One Day. 25c-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-01

There is a very interesting situation m the Senevth. For tho first time in many years John l.. Burnett, congressman, has democratic opposition. His opponent is Capt l.. B. Rainey of Gadsden In view of the fact that the victor in the demo- ocratic primary will be compelled to go up against unusually strong republican uppo- sition, the struggle in the Seventh Is of additional interest.
 The republicans. 1t is understood are grooming their candidate. Sumter Cogs- well, who made an unsuccessful race two years ago; McLane Triton. a banker and editor of Pell City; Amos Goodhue, a law yer and progressive-r republican, with a fondness for K. P. Hobson, and others are mentioned
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-01
Concerning the ''Bars"

The democrats, in some of the counties of the district on account of the strong republican nndercurrent have declined to elevate the bars against the participation by republicans in the democratic primary, April 6. 1t is unknown what action In this regard the district commmittee will take. However, inasmuch as the repub- licans who enter the primary will be com pelled to swear to support the democratic nominees, 1t is rumored that they are smelling mice. are fearing the gift-bearing Greeks, and are preparing to make faithful allegiance to their own standard Hitherto, according to the charge, been the custom to aid in the nomination of the weakest man in that his defeat might be encompassed in the general cleo ton.
 Birmingham, on account of the widely scattered territory of the Seventh. is the |. place of easiest access to the members of the committed. For that reason it was selected as the place of meeting.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-01
Republicans Are Preparing

Gadsden. February 2s.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1914-12-08
PROGRAM FEATURE
NOTION PICTURES
At OPERA HOUSE
Considering Proposal Chicago syndi-
cate Controlling Exclusive
Privileges.
r2ix
TO BE SHOWN AT REGULAR
PERIODS IN EVERY WEEK
Subjects, on Account Of Enormous
Rental Prices, Are Excluded
From Smaller Houses.

A representative Of Chicago
syndicate controlling the Illinois
and Kentucky rights to large num-
Der of exclusive and unexcclled new
feature motion pictures was in the
city Saturday and Sunday necotiat
ing with the management of the
Cairo Opera House relative to the
exhibition of these feature pictures
at regularly stated intervals EACH
and every week on the basis o! dark
nights" during the balance of the
season.
The proposition is SC cnticinr
that the Opera House management
has taken the matter under seriors
consideration.
The features controlled by the
syndicate are of such a character
and ordinarily of such enormous
daily rental as 10 exclude their e1-
hibttion in cities of the size of
Cairo.
These selected pictures are o,
five, six, seven. eight and nine reels
in length and will not be placed
in the regular rental service Of the
manufacturers. In :hls line are tho
best and most exclusive OF the Shu-
bert-Brady, Jesse l.. Lasky, World
Film Corporation, Celebrated Play
ers. George Kleine. Popular Photo
Players Corporation, Union Film
Corporation. BOX Office Attractions,
Alec Film Corporation. Life Phott
Film Corporation, Para mount Picture
Corporation, and the SAWYER At
fractions.
In order to clear the stated DAYS
desired by the Chicago syndicate
each week. several cancellations OF
road attractions viii have to be a.
feeted unless the attractions evince
a willingness TO change their pres
ent booking dates
II Is this end of the matter that
is now being considered and en-
de0vcr being made TO effect the
change satisfactory 70 all parties
concerned before all affirmative ans
wer to tho Chicaso proposition car
be given by the Opera House man.
agement.
The representative OF the syndi-
cate left last evening for Paducah
where an endeavonwill be made
with Manager Finney OF the Ken
lucky theater to make the same ar
rsngement tins completing a cir.
cult in which Cairo may be the
pivotal point for Southern Illinois
and Western Kentucky.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1914-12-08
A SOLID GOLD
BADGE GIVEN
NEW sHERIl
Concluded from Page oue.)

have made the record Judge Dewey
has | shall be proud"
County Clerk Jacob Heid's first
duty yesterday morning. when he
assumed the Office was TO make out
a marriage license, which he did
With the greatest of pleasure A
handsome looking couple Francis
Joseph Lindig of Edgew God, III, and
Miss Alice r. Ranchmar of Farina,
i'll, stepped into his otice about 10
o'clock to procure The necessary
document. Vile Mr.. Held was
getting his Spencerian pen across
the paper, aud telling the couple
that this was his first official act
the crowd which had Just left fine
herif's office after the presentation
10 Mr.. Burke, filed into the office to
give greeting to the new clerk
among those in the party Was Rev.
Eells. With an eye to business the
iovial minister casually asked The
bridegroom elect If he wanted 10 get
married. He said Eyes, IL 1 can End
Presbyterian minister" Eeing IN
formed that he was one. TIC knot
was about to be tied, when the bride
elect made objection She said she
did not want to bn married before
so many people. City Commissioner
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1914-12-08

liurd stepped Up and kindly offered
the city's automobile stating he
would take the couple to the parson
age. While the minister and the
couple were being driven 10 the par
sorage, the crowd followed and
went into tho church Rev Eells
led the couple into the church.
which he illuminated and the cere
mony was performed at the altar,
the ring service being used.
Later a messenger boy delivered
a beautiful boTuet of roses to Coun-
ty Clerk Held with a card contain
Ing their compliments.
County Treasurer Fred y. Nellis
and County superintendent OF
Schools Miss Laura | Milford as
sumed their offices without cere-
mony. Capt. Nellis' office is in the
county judges room, Wnere he has
Il corner in which his desk and safe
are located. Miss Milford occupies
the room in the circuit court at The
northwest corner of the building.
Neither have any Office hours and
will use their desks only at times
when business to he transacted at
thea court house makes II necessary
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1914-12-08
w. A. CALKINS OF PEORIA
TAKES TEMPORARY CHARGE
BROWN BUSINESS COLLEGE

II. f. Read of Peck & Read, own
rs of the Browns Business Colleges
arrived in the city yesterday morn
ing on business connected with the
focal college, He returns to Louis
tonight ". A. Calkins of Peoria,
ILL.,, also arrived yesterday and takes
temporary charge OF the college
here. Mr.. Calkins has been EN-.
ployed in the Peoria college of the
Brown system. He was recently
married. Mrs. Colkins will arrive
today to join her husband.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1914-12-08
Left NJ the Post.

The Professors Wife Ito the Pro.
fsssor. who has just come 10 from .
walk)-"What have you done with
your umbi ella and Fidov" The Pro-
fsssoS Crying to remembar) what
--h'm-wsit minute-oh. yes, pre-.
cixeiy. You see, my hat blew of. ana
I didn't want to have the poor little
beast run with me after It, 90 l stuck
the umbrella In the ground somewhere
and tied Fido to IL suppose thsy
are still there"