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The Washington times., 1914-11-13
Will Address Blind.

Miss N. c. Wood will be one of the
principal speakers at a meeting OF the
National library of the Blind. at 1923
n street at . o'clock next Friday af-
ternoon.
The Washington times., 1914-11-13
TIE ODfST lNAAB SCI

Zone advantage
O. the European
war is that there
amt any almaga-
mated daughters O.
vet tera u $ old
enough t hold a
convention" I
The Washington times., 1914-11-13
Tomorrow.

Meetings. evening:
Odd FelowS-CantOn Washington Y, I
Patriarcns Militant.
knights of Pythas-Monthv meeting Relief
Bureau.
National Union--Columbia Council: Non
parei Council.
Socialist Pary-Social and luncheon
The Washington times., 1914-11-13

Turning the other cheek is Quaker
philosophy. If modern man wanted
to live up to that principle. he would
need a face built octagon shaped.
The Washington times., 1914-11-13
MAIL BAG
from The Times Readers.)

communications to the Mall Bag must
oe written on one side Of the paper
only: must not exceed 200 words in
IenSth and must be signed with name
nnd address of the sender The pub
ncation OF letters In The Times Mail
pax does not mean the endorsement
py The Times of the opinionG of the
writer. The Mail Bag Is an oDen forum
wnere the citizens OF WASHINGTON can
ar9ue moot auertions.
The Washington times., 1914-11-13
Housewives Plan
4 Fight on Prices

Alliance in Addition to Its Work of Improving home
Conditions Is Conducting Reference Circle
to Aid in Obtaining Compe
tent Servants.
Washington housewives the necessity OF launch
ing against high prices members OF the House
keepers Alliance declare
organization planned series of meetings for the coming
wne designed reach broader field OF women houehode ana
impress upon whe there little hope of the cost
of commodities recedng has to make fight against
their further Advance.
In addition this work. the alliance conducting reference
Chc from whose lists member be supplied NTH competent
and reliable help obtain the of competent artisans
phen such men are needed for odd jobs.
The Washington times., 1914-11-13

Guess Shakespeare won't turn over in
his grave so much. II he's wise. he
will lay still and play dead until all
the fighting's over. L. a.
The Washington times., 1914-11-13

Cornetist announces a neutral pro.
gram. Can't be done with cornet.
The Washington times., 1914-11-13

Beautiful weather. Must make the
baseball magnates sore to think they
don't start their season IN November.
The Washington times., 1914-11-13

Judging from the way the old man
beats it for the buffet, he must regard
all water as being mined.
The Washington times., 1914-11-13

Better investigate the eruption of
vesuvius. May be one Of our pent up
diplomats concealed in the crater.
The Washington times., 1914-11-13

What this mundane old globe seems
to need most of all is a gyroscopic
stabilzer.
The heiress who married her chauf-
feur will doubtless endeavor to trade
him in soon; the 1915 models are on
the market.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-12
ID RENEW ACTIVITY
 FOR FEDERAL JOBS
Several Important Places in North Alabama Are Yet
 to Be Filled

Federal appointments fin Alabama are expected to be made in the near future. The senatorial campaign checked the work. Inasmuch as the campaign is now history, activity on the part of appli- cants will be resumed.
 Dr. Inzer B. Wyatt of Huntsville, ap- plicant for the marshalship of the North ern district, and Thomas L. Long of Jas per, one of his opponents. were in Bir- mingham yesterday. Both were confident that they would be successful in landing the berth. MT. Long left last night for Washington.
 Both men were warm supporters of MT. Underwood. MT. Long did his best to stem the Hobson tide in Walker county. Dr. Wyatt led MT. Underwood's fight in Madison. and returned the House leader a majority of about HOO.
 The death of Captain Crook leaves . vacancy in the postoffice at Bessemer. This vacancy, 1t is expected. will be filled in the near future There are several postoffices to be filled in the Sixth dis trict In Tuscaloosa there Is a vacancy. As Is remembered, Sam Clabaugh was named but his nomination was held up by Congressman Hobson. The struggle, it is believed. will be resumed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-12

prisoner twice his height and weight who
 Is inclined to "aet up' He has a large acquaintance and for many years nas been a familiar figure on the streets in his police uniform.
 Captain Eagan is 55 years of age. He was born in County Mayo, Ireland, No vembsr g. 1859. He became member of the Birmingham police force January ]. 1890. He has been a captain of police be- tween six and seven years. and was a lieutenant for two years before being made captain. He has family of five children and lives at HOS North Eleventh avenue.
 Reliable information is that no new timber is to be brought into the police force now and other promotions from the ranks are expected.
 Reports that the police and detective departments are to be put back under one head with the appointment of Captain Eagen as chief, still circulate, but the city commissioners decline to deny or confirm them.
 Commissioner Lane. in charge of the police department. was still indisposcd yesterday and did not come down to his office. but it is stated that this will not delay Captain Eagan's appointment. Judge Lane has long been on record as strongly in favor of Captain Eagan. A remarkable feature of Captain Eagan's career, 1t is said Is that he has never drawn a reprimand of any kind from his superior officers while on the police force.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-12
JUDGE LANE IS IL BUT NOT SERIOUSLY Removed to St. Vincent's for Rest-NO Cause
 for Alarm

Judge A o. Lane. city commissioner of public justice, yesterday was taken to St. Vincent's hospital It was stated last night. however, by members of his family and by his family physician that he Is not in serious condition and will probably be back at his office within a few days.
 The commissioner was taken to the hospital in order to have absolute quiet and a good place to secure perfect rest and relaxation for 8 few days. He has been slightly indisposed for the past three or four weeks with a cold. la grippe, and a cough, but has not missed day at hls office for months until Friday.
 pr. F. P Riggs, Judge Lanes family physician. stated last night that there was nothing whatever about Judge Lanes condition to cause alarm. Tt is perhaps nothing but little attack of the grippe and I fully expect him to be back at his office in the city hall with in a few days" said Dr. Riggs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-12

Capt. Martin Eagan, now acting chief of police. will be named permanent chicf of police by the city commission Tuesday.
 information that the commissioners had agreed upon Captain Eagan's appointment was received yesterday. but the members of the commission declined to make an official announcement They stated that they deemed it advisable to say nothing officially until at the commission meeting at o'clock Tuesday afternoon.
 Tom Shirley, long connected with tue police department and at present ser geant in charge of the North Birmisg- ham precinct. will probably be promoted to the office of captain of police to fill tho vacancy made by Captain Eagan's ap- pointment. Shirley some few years ago was candidate for the office of chief of police and was defeated at the polls by Bodeker. Both Shirley and Eagan are among the best known members If the police department in the city.
 Captain Eagan has been connected with the police department for many years and has worked up from the ranks. He Is very small man in stature, but is noted for his fighting abilities when in the course of duty a fight becomes a necessity. The little Irishman both as a policeman in the ranks and as a police official has become noted for his ability to subdue a
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-12
WOULD GO CRAZY SCRATCHING ECZEMA
Came in Red Bumps. Spread All Over Head. Could Not Rest at All. Cuticura Soap and Ointment Completely Cured in Two Weeks.

R. F. ID. No. 2S, Pelham, N. C.-"My little girl broke out with something they said was eczema. It just came in red bumps and shs would just go crazy scratching. I would have to pin cloth around her head to keep her from scratching 1t. Then the bumps would get white on top and then they spread as over her head and had to cut her hair off, She just could not rest at all and I tried everything any one told mo and noth- ing seemed to do any good. l used -.
 and - and they did no good. I had to be up day and night for she could not rest scarcely any. She would continually fret and just had to walk all the time with her.
 "I saw the advertisement of Cuticura Soap and Ointment and wrote for a sample. It did so much good l got some more. 9 would take some real warm water and Cuti- cura Soap and bathe her with it. then anoint her with the Cuticura Ointment. bought three cakes of Cuticura Soap and two boxes of Cuticura Ointment and in two weeks she was completely cured" (Signed) Mrs. c. Blackwell. Sept IT. 1913.
 To remove dandruff, prevent falling hair. remove crtlsts and scales. and allay itching and irritation of the scalp. frequent sham poos with Cuticura Soap. assisted by occa- sonal dressings with Cuticura Ointment. afford speedy and economical treatment. Sold everywhere A single set is often sufficient Liberal sample of each mailed free with 32-p. Skin Book. Address post card "Outicura. Dept. T. Boston"
 EHsMen who shave and shampoo with Cu- ticura Soap will nnd 1t best for skin and scAlp.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-12
THE ELEPHANT FUND CONTINUES ID GROW Officials at the Zoo Making Preparations for Big
 Crowd Today

The fund being raised to pay off the indebtedness on Miss Fancy the chil- dren's elephant at the zoo, continues to grow. Last week Henry L. Badham sent in his check for $25 and B. M Allen sent in a check for the same amount. Many more have promised to send in checks and 1t begins to appear as if Miss Fancy's" note at the American Trust bank will be fully paid before the real warm weather begins. There remains g balance on the note of S32s. .25.
 Miss Fancy" grows oaily in favor with the children. She holds receptions at the little green house on the hill every day and now that the FOO has been im- proved the kiddies find 1t much better place in which to play and become bet ter acquainted with their pet.
 Today there will be reception larger than has yet been held by Miss Fancy"
 The whole of Birmingham will be on dress parade and authorities at the zoo are making preparations to handle the largest crowd of the year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-12
WORKING HARD ON
 V|ADUCT PLANS Weatherly Sure Construc- tiOn Will Be Well Under
 Way by July 1

Engineers and officials of the railroads are working steadily on the detailed plans for the First avenue viaduct." said City Commissioner Weatherly yesterday" and Mr. Mcqueen of the Sloss company has just informed me that we need not worry but what the work will be well under way by July l.
 ''The agreement reached with the rsil- roads and the Sloss company was that the viaduct should be started by June 1 and well under construction by July 1. As soon as the detailed plans by the railway engineers are complete and agreed to oy the city engineers, which they no doubt will be at once as the general plans for the viaduct have already been laid out by our engineers, then everything will hs ready to begin work, as l understand it.
 q have been working on plan to open up Second avenue east of the railroads, so that 1t will connect with both the First avenue viaduct and the Fifth avenue sub way, thus giving an outlet to that end of the street and connecting it up closer with the section of town on this side of the railway tracks.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-12
BADHAM TELLS WHY
 HE IS FOR COMER
Protests Against Any Effort to Line Up Underwood Strength for
 Henderson

To the Editor of The Age-Herald:
 notice in the papers of the last few days an attempt on the part of Mir. Hcndorsons s followers to align their can- didate up behind the strength recently shown MT. Underwood. wish, as a cit- izen of Alabama, and as a personal friend and ardent supporter of both MT. Underwood and Governor Conner, to pro- test against such an attempted lineup, believe that the issues now before the people of Alabama, represented on tho one hand by Governor Conner and on tho other by Mir Henderson. are suffi- oiently clear cut for the voters of Ala bnma to select their choice of these gem tlemen for the office they seek. Let's stand squarely on the real issues and not be influenced by false ones. Mr. Underwood. I am sure. had nothing to do with the gubernatorial Issues. Yours very truly, fl. l.. BApaAM.
 Birminshauh April Il, lalA,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-12
ORMOND WILL GIVE
 SUPPORT TO COMER
Leon Bradley Delighted at Victory of Oliver and Underwood in the
 Recent Primary

M. T. Ormond of Tuscaloosa, who led R. P. Hobson's unsuccessful fight in Tus- caloosa county, and who made several speeches in behalf of that candidate. while in Birmingham yesterday declared that he would support B. B. Conner in the ensuing gubernatorlal primary.
 Edgar L. Clarkson and Leon Bradley were other visitors from Tuscaloosa. MT. Clarkson was a strong supporter of Cap tain Hobson. He, himself, was a can didate, having been defeated by James Rice for county solicitor. He declared that he did not desire to talk politics or think politics for sometime to come. Mir Bradley. who is associate editor of the Tuscaloosa News. was radiant in that Underwood had been elected and that Buck Oliver had defested William B. Eankhead for congressman from the Sixth district
 MT. Underwood" he said, swept the citv of Tuscaloosa and carried the coun- ty by a neat majority. MT. Oliver made . brilliant race. He will prove to be 8
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-12
A Motion Tn Rhyme
Byrd Haley Files Motion City Court Asking That Judgment Be Set Asde-Judge John C. Pugh Declared to Establish
 Precedent the Grounds of Self Defense
Ny CHARLES II. MANDY

As reading matter. the average legal document Is as dry so to speak, as the proverbial desert of Sahara" ex- cept of course to the parties interest ed. A perusal of an encyclopedia of technical terms or the report of a com mittee on statistics is light reading in comparison and certainly more under stood by the layman, for the cumber- some phraseology and almost endless repetitions of legal papers soon con vince him that such are not for him to understand, but for legal minds to un- fathom.
 Occasionally departure from the usual methods of filing legal documents Is made, and If 1t has the merit of originality it is generally appreciated by the bench and bar. An example of this kind is the now historic petition filed by a Mobile attorney directed at Judge Sharpe asking a decree from that distinguished iurist giving the peti- tioner the right to remarry. he having been divorced. While the language of the petition was extravagant in the extreme. 1t presented his case clearly and has probably been copied in every legal journal published In ths country and abroad
 A few days ago a verdict and judg- ment for $500 was rendered in the city court of Birmingham in favor of Mary Callaway and against Samuel Smart the plaintiff having alleged personal in- juries. Mary. a "pusson," rented pa latial residence from the defendant and claimed that the boards of the porch were so rotten that her foot went clear through and she received injuries to her leg. She sued for damages and received the above verdict at the hands of a Jury. The defendants attorneys were Haley & Haley, who served notice that they would make a motion for {, new trial on the grounds that the evi- denee did not justify the verdict and that the plaintiff was guilty of contrib utory negligence. Yesterday Byrd Haley the junior member of the firm. appeared in court and duly presented the following motion:
 Mary Collaway vs. Samuel Smart-No.
 3t147-In the City Court of Bir-
 mingham.
 Comes the defendant. Samuel Smart. And moves the court to set apart, Annul, avoid, and set aside
 The verdict in the case just tried Injustice has been done; and we Will state two grounds, or maybe three, To show your honor just how plain It Is your duty to sustain
 This motion. and to give said Smart A trial new from very start
 Now first because the evidence Shows plainly there was negligence On plaintiffs part, which her own
 story
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-12
Resolution Not Passed On

will prevent any of its meetings coming
 upon Good Friday was unanimously
 adopted,
 Resolution Not Passed On pr. b. M. Shackleford's resolution re- garding the establishing of state educa- tional commission was referred back to the legislative committee, Dr. Shackle- ford himself requesting that the matter be referred, as it had been covered in the resolution of the committee adopted previous to the reading of his resolution. Thirty members of the association in- troduced a resolution to the effect that as 60 per cent of the associations member ship was made up of rural teachers. the 90 teachers be allowed more general repre- sentation on committees and in the of fees of the association. In view of the fact that every member of the associa ton
 has a right to nominate and vote for
 whom he or she pleases, this was not re- ported on favorably by the committee oil resolutions and the matter did not come to vote.
 A resolution thanking tho railroads. .he Bushes Mems league. Dr. J. H. Phillips
 of Birmingham and his assistants in ar ranging for the convention, and thanking
 the press of the city and state, was adopted.
 The auditing committee made it's report, saying that 1t had found that the moneys of the association were in excellent shape and complimenting the treasurer and sec retary for the business-like administration of their offices.
 The committee on teachers pensions asked for more time in which to make it's investigations, saying that it was prepar- ing a statistical table with reference to pensions for teachers.
 The officers were then elected and the convention adjourned until next year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-12
DECLARES FOR MARTIN Watkins Says This Will Be Attitude
 of Pegram's Friends

George l.. Watkins. who managed the fight in Jefferson county for George Pegram, candidate for attorney general. declares now in favor of w. l.. Martin
 He says. T am authorized by MT. Pegram to state that in his Judgment MT. Martin should be nominated. and we urge all our friends in the state to give him theig support"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-12
Thomas Inquest Resumes Tomorrow

After hearing the testimony of several witnesses yesterday Coroner Charles L. Spain postponed the inquest into the death of Leon II. Thomas. the street car con- ductor who was mysteriously shot and killed last Saturday night near his homo at 5O5 First avenue, West End, until o'clock tomorrow afternoon. The inquest is before a jury and Is attracting much interest.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-12
BANKS WILL HAVE
 HOLIDAY MONDAY

The banks of Birmingham will be closed tomorrow in observance of the birthday of Thomas Jefferson. This anniversary was made legal holiday a few years ago and js observed accordingly by all the bssss If the state.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-12

Proves to have been contributory She swears that she had not forgotten The flooring of the porch was rotten. But knew full well that this was so: And n'ertheless she tried to go Across its blanks and gain the street Regardless of her weighty feet. Now, Judge Highe Bynder In his work On Fifty Thousand Ways to Shirk Responsibility" points out This frees defendant beyond doubt, For why should he be held to blame For that which should be plaintiffs
 shame!
 He need not suffer her demands: She should have walked upon her
 hands.
 And next because tis plain to see The jury was by far too free In estimate of damage done To plaintiffs strong right limb; for one And all agree that hurt therein Consists of but n slight bruised shin. And Justice Skinnum in his book. 'I Put tho Leg in Legal" took Occasion to make this remarks Anent of shins that had heen parked: "A damaged shin should not come high As that which greets the public eye: For scars, tho costly on the face Are not worth much in such place" Defendant therefore can't be bound To pay so high for so low a woundl And plaintiff swears she earned her
 meat
 By working with her hands. not feet, She was not less prepared to sew Because of damage to her toe. And for these many reasons good Defendant prays the court 1t should An order enter granting him A trial new about this limb,
 HALEY x HALEY.
 Attorneys for Defendant
 The document had all the appearance of a regular legal paper. When Judge Pugh opened if his countenance showed surprise at It's unusual appearance. He seemed puzzled for time, but as he read on smile crept OCT hls some- what rugged face and by the time he concluded it he broke Into a hearty laugh
 While this document is hardly ac- cording to 'Hoyle,' it is certainly ac- cording to Haley" he commented "I am not so sure that can entertain the motion in this form. Much as I appre- ciate poetry, l do not care to establish n precedent In considering a motion in rhyme. Why, if I did every embryo Longfellow or Thompson in the legal profession, and there are many. would be trying himself out on me. and judging from some poetical effuslons I have seen I might be compelled to send some of them to the asylum for the rest of their natural days. Mr. Haley, while I appreciate your effort. please come down to every day phrase ology and I will consider your motion. You may now depart In peace.' or rath- or if we must use if that other Biblical injunction might be more appropriate. Go and sin no more"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-12

worthy congressman, too. He has the boise of Underwood. and will work as herd as Underwood He Is not nashy or hlghty and win not go off on a tan gent. It Is probable that he will remain in Washington for many years to come"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-12
" 7" FOR COLDS, INFLUENZA, COUGHS, SORE THROAT C. RIP

q have received so much benefit from Humphreys 'Seventy-seven,' your wonderful remedy for Grip and Colds, that want a copy of your Med ical Book that you advertise as sent free by mail"
 At least one-half our daily mail con sists of such requests. You may have one. too.
 Humphreys' Homeo Medicine Co. .156 William Street. New York.-Advertise- ment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-12
Smith and Seed

The Conner following, despite the above facts, congratulates itself that MT. Seed has declared for MT. Conner. Ir. Seed has stated that if the man was the issue he would support Henderson, but inasmuch as MT. Conner more near ly represents the issue of prohibition, he would support MT. Conner. It Is in teresting in this connection to note that 
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-12

will prevent any of its meetings coming upon Good Friday was unanimously
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-12

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Evening star., 1914-06-01
PLACES FOR SPECIALISTS.
Civil Service Commission Is to Con
duct Special Examinations.

There are large number Of vacancies
for specialists in the government depart
ments, and. beginning June %. the civil
service commission will conduct a series
of examinations in an attempt to fill
them.
June % there will be examinations for
dairy husbandman, bureau of animal in
dustry: dairy manufacturing specialist,
bureau of animal industry; market spe-
cialist. office of markets. Department of
Agriculture; market milk specialist. bu-
reau of animal industry.
July 8. assistant biochemist, public
heal,.l service: assistant epidemiologist.
public health service: bacteriologtst bu-
reau of chemistry.
July 8, landscape architectural drafts
man, engineer department, War Depart
ment; assistant dairy husbandman. bu-
reau Of animal industry; assistant mar
ket milk specialist, bureau of animal in
dustry, and July Ii, assistant mining en-
gineer, bureau of mines.