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The Washington herald., 1914-11-29
Equipment for Militia.

While the dispatches are describing the
completeness of the equipment of the en-
tire German army and most of the French
army at the beginning Of the war, the
War Department has issued a circular
setting forth the fact that our own or
ganized militia is without sufficient uni
forms TO mobilize. There would be actual
suffering among the State troops II they
were suddenly called into the service Of
the general government at this time OF
the year. Lrom time to time the State
authorities have been reminded by the
War Department OF the deficiencies in
the equipment OF the National Guard.
Although il is not stated in the circular
il is generally known that part Of this
deficiency is due to the carelesSness of
the officers of the militia. Enlisted men
in many cases are permitted to take home
their uniforms and even their arms and
very little effort has been made by com
mandinE officers responsible TO SEQ that
they are returned. Since the general gov
eTnment has bccn cquippinE the National
Guard il is estimated that hundreds Of
thousands of dollars worth of equip
mcnt has disappeared in this manner.
Some of the estimates put tho loss up
into the millions Under tho new system
Of issuing annual cquiment the officers
OF the National Guard will De- held a.
countable for the equipment Of their men.
II Is doubtful whether there ever was
such plain talk on the condition Of the
National Guard as is contained in this
circular ICircular No. IL, War Depart
ment Division of Militia Affairs, NovCm-
bcr .. 1919. After setting forth the pro-
vision OF the law under which the an
nual Federal appropriation and allUtmen:
Is made TO the National Guard il says:
AT the time Of the inspection in 1914
nine States did not have sufficient cIOtS-
ing to provide one uniform for each %
the hundred enlisted militiamcn required
for each Senator and Representative.
Thirty-nine did not have sufficient cloth
ing to provide one uniform for each en-
listed man of the minimum authorized
strength. 4 number OF other States did
not have sufficient arms and equipments
for the minimum authorized strength.
Should the organized militia be called
into the United States service the troops
would be sent TO mobilization camps
without sufficient uniforms to provide
each soldier OF the minimum strength
with one suit of outside clothing. Many
of the uniforms now in hands are of
cotton material, and would not adequate
ly protect the men from cold weather.
Many soldiers would be without neCes-
sary arms. and the health and comfort
Of the whole would be endangered by
the lack OF essential supplies.
The War Department would be con-
fronted with a task of supplying deficien-
cies on short notice from resources
available at the time. and would have
to ship supplies of the kinds and the
quantities required to fifty or moro diff
ferent points located in many cases At
long distances from the depots. Unless
these deficiencies OF uniforms, arms and
equipment are corrected the deplorable
experiences of 1885 will be repeated"
The Washington herald., 1914-11-29

DahIgren Council met Thursday even
ing in its council chamber In Pythian
The Washington herald., 1914-11-29

oscols Tribe, No. 1s, Of TennaIlytovn,
D. c. met Wednesday night at Masonic
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-04
HARRISON WANTS
 BANK PLACED HERE.
Southern Railway President Pays High Compliment to
 MT. Harding's Work

Fairfax Harrison hopes with all his might that Birmingham will get regional bank. He did not mince words while here in reference to that matter, and he also utilized an opportunity of congratulating w. P. G. Harding of the First National for the remarkable showing he made for Birmingham, and the compliment paid him by the location board in asking him to prepare map for their information. In the opinion of MT. Harrison the chances of Atlanta are almost nil He thinks it will be between Birmingham and New Orleans, with the chances favorable to this city.
 "I do hope that Birmingham will secure the regional bank said MT Harrison. Somehow believe that Birmingham will get 1t. I think from all can learn that it is between Birmingham and New Or leans with the chances in favor of Bir- mingham. I hope this is true. I do not believe Atlanta will get the bank. I base that on the theory that Richmond Is clearly entitled to one and will surely land as banking city. If that is done, At lanta cannot lay claim to one. as the ter ritory would not be well distributed.
 ''I think one of the strongest arguments made in America was by w P. G. Harding of Birmingham. His appearance was talked of all over the country Then the fact that MT. Harding was requested to condense his opinion into map for the whole country was a very fine thing for Birmingham, and it materially helps the chances of this city. The compliment paid Mr. Harding was unusual, and was well deserved, as the information subsequently presented tended to bear out
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-04
SUICIDE VERDICT
 IN GABERT DEATH
Electrical Engineer Enters Bedroom and Shoots Himself-Expires in
 Arms of His Wife

Suicide was the verdict of Coroner
 Charles l.. Spain yesterday afternoon on
 Investigating the death of 7. A. Gabert,
 aged AS years, an electrical engineer MT.
 Gabert shot and killed himself in the
 bedroom of his residence at 516 Forty
 sixth street, north, yesterday morning about 10 o'clock The shot attracted the
 attention of Mrs. Gabert and she rushed
 into the bedroom in time to have her hus-
 band die in her arms
 Funeral services over the remains will
 be conducted this afternoon at 3.30 o'clock from the residence. Interment will fol-
 low in Forest Hill cemetery. The deceased is survived by his widow and three chill dren. son Is years of age and two daugh-
 ters. aged and 13 respectively sister
 and a brother also survive. The cause of the suicide of Mr. Gabert is given as continued i'll health Mr. Ga
 bert had been i'll and unable to work for six years. This lately had prayed on his mind, and it is the opinion of Coroner Spain that he finally decided to end every thing by shooting himself. At the time of the shooting the wife and three chill dren of the deceased were in the house
 and they were heartbroken at the tragic death.
 The deceased was formerly an employe of the Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company in the capacity of an elec- trical engineer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-04
JOHN s. LEEDY IS
 NOW EXALTED RULER
Local Elks Vote to Take Up Plans for Big Brother"
 Movement

Among the features of the meeting of their home on Eighth avenue were the election of officers, the inauguration of "big brother" movement. and the adop- tion of the proposition to put on a movie showing the initiation of a candi- tate into the my steries of the order. The interest in the election of officers brought out large number Of the membership of the lodge and sofae of the offices were hotly contested for. John s. Leedy. the youngest member of the "old guard, D was elected exalted ruler and in a brief speech of thanks and appreciation, after his election, promised to advance to the fullest extent the era of prosperity the lodge is now enjoying.
 Hugh Hill of Ensley. who so success fully managed and staged the recent Elks' minss ssrels, made the suggestion that n moving picture be made showing the initiation of candidate into the mys- teries of Elkdom. He outlined the plans of the movie and gave a brief synopsis Of the scenario. The lodge unanimously adopted the suggestion and a committee
 dppOlhltQ tc dtL N1tu a from the lodge at Ensley in producing the picture.
 Motion was made that T "big brother movement be inaugurated in keeping with that suggested by the supreme lodge of the order and which has been adopted by over 200 Elk lodges throughout the United States. The purpose of the move- ment is, as oscar Turner so aptly de- scribed it, to give the helping hand to the kid that never had q chance, and to help him to help himself. A commit tee was appointed by Exalted Ruler Harry l.. White to outline a plan of ac- tion in this regard and to report the same st the next meeting Of the lodge. The committee is pr. Tohn Perkins, Oscar Turner and Leon Friedman.
 Officers were elected us follows John s. Leedy, exalted ruler; John w. Doug- las, esteemed leading knight; Joe K. Sal<s, esteemed loyal knight; A. H. Moore, esteemed featuring knight; Horace E., Shropshire, Jr. tenth consecutive term), secretary; Edward M. Cornwell, treas ilrer; John G. Greener, tiler; Harry l.. White, representative to grand lodge; John E. Shelby, alternate.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-04
STEPHEN MUNGER
 HERE YESTERDAY
Continental Gin Company Officials Going Over Plans for a New
 Plant at Dallas

Stephen Munger. president of the Con- tinertial Gin company. accompanied by c. R. Winship. a director of the com- pany. was in Birmingham yesterday look ing over the local properties. The of ficials held several conferences yesterday at the local offices with architects and contractors relative to the construction of the new plant which is to be erected at Dallas.
 The company is to construct a very modern plant there in addition to the one already iii operation II Dallas. The company has two plants in operation here to which betterments are being made at a cost of s30000. It is expected that at the next meeting of the directors there will be considered an appropria- tion for a new plant in Birmingham.
 President Munger of the company said that business was very good and that the outlook was exceptionally fine. He said that Dallas was prosperlng and that tle conditions were good.
 As to Birmingham Mir. Munger said that the activities of business here were always gratifying and the outlook as good now as he had observed it in some time. MT. Winship. MT. Munger and R. $. Munger lunched yesterday at the Press club with which the two visitors were very much impressed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-04
CAPT. WHITE FIRST FORMAL CANDIDATE
 FOR SHORT TERM
Mentions Mobile HarbOr and Rivers of Alabama as His First Con-
 sideratiOn

Capt. Frank s. White, the well known local attorney, before leaving for Mont gomery on legal business yesterday aft for the Senate, to fill the unexpired term of the late Senator Joseph F. Johnston.
 Tn connection with the race. three others are discussed in the light of their probable candidacy. They are Ray Rush. ton of Montgomery. Watt T. Brown of Ragland and F. P. Glass of Birmingham. While these gentlemen were in Birming- ham yesterday, neither authorized a statement save an announcement to the end that they were considering the mat ter. Tn the afternoon, MT. Glass went to Montgomery where it Is thought that he will confer with the governor. MT. Rush. ton will return to the capital this morn ing 4
 Captain Whites announcement was not unexpected As a matter of fact he had authorized The Age-Herald to print some weeks ago that in the event of an election to fill the term of the late senator, he would be a candidate. It is anticipated that he will be a strong candidate. He stated yesterday that in the near future, he would publish statement setting forth his views on all public questions, and that thereafter, he would take the stump in active campaigning.
 1T. will state ar this time.'' he said, that l am profoundly interested in the harbor at Mobile and the great rivers with which Alabama is blessed, and favor the greatest activity in their improve ment and fullest development to get the benefits of the opening Of the Panama canal. l favor an effort to acquire the largest amount of money that can pos- sibly be obtained from the federal gov ernInent for the making of new high ways and improving those which already exist in the state"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-04
CLOSE THE OFFICES
 OF MORRIS BROS.
Hackers of Tidewater Projects Send Instructions to Close Their Bond
 Office in, This City ]

The local offices of Morris Bros. of Philadelphia, the financial packers of the Tidewater interests in this city and Tus- caloosa, have been ordered closed. Edward w. Hunt, who has been here for the past two years engaged in the management of local affairs for that concern, will leave for Philadelphia to confer with Frederick Morris, head of the firm, it is stated. The decision to close the local offices where a great deal of the company securities have been handled came as a surprise. /
 MT. Hunt when asked yesterday for ( statement about the sudden move of Mors ris Bros, said that he could not give out any information, as all statements would be made from the Philadelphia offices pro- videdl any were made from any source.
 It could not be ascertained yesterday whether MT. Hunt will remain here or will be sent to some other post by the banking firm. He is widely known in Birmingham and highly esteemed. He said yesterday that the thought of leaving Birmingham was very regretful to him, and he hoped some changes may be brought about which will absolve him from the necessity of such changes.
 MT. Hunt has been the local representat' tive of Morris Bros. in their bond depar6r ment, and previously has been engaged. in financial matters in many countries. He was for several years located in China and Korea. iI |
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-04
--7--7--@Ss- MISS ANNIE SEAY DIES IN GREENSBORO

Greensboro, March 3.--tSpecial. ) Miss Annie Seay, daughter of the late Gov. Thomas Seay, died this morning g at the residence of her mother on Main street. Miss Seay has been in failing health for several years, having spent much of her time in the west, where she had treatment according to the most modern medical science. Though frail of body Miss Seay was possessed of unusual strength of character and was much beloved here, where she was born and reared. She was a most devoted member of the Episcopal church.
 Howard Seay of Montgomery, a of the deceased, also Judge and Mrs. deGraffenreid have been here for several days. Miss Seay leaves her mother, two sisters Mrs. l.. J. Lawson and Mrs. Fannie Castleman of Mary land and three brothers. the Rev. Frank Seay of Texas Reuben Seay of New York and Howard Seay of Montgom- cry The funeral service will be con ducted by the Rev. Raimundo de Ovies at St. Pauls Episcopal church tomor. row at Il o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-04
Real Estate Transfers

The following real estate transfers
 were yesterday recorded in the office of
 the probate judge: $1000-Laura T. Edwards to Mary E. Edwards. lot l. in block 4. according to Wilton survey of subdivision Of Woodlawn.
 $S500-R. E. Tyler and wife to w. B. Britain. part of lots 14 and 15. in block 22, according to Birmingham Realty company's addition No. to the city of Birmingham
 t200QrBirmingham Realty company to Mrs. Gary B. Head. parts of lots-: and 3. in block 25,. according to Bir- mingham Realty company's addition No. { to the city of Birmingham. $1000--J. L. Edwards to Laura T. Edwards, lot l. in block 1. Wilson sur | lvey of subdivision of Woodlawn. 91O42-J. M. McCord and wife to w. R. Hilliard. lot 5. in block ifs. city of
 Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-04

is very slight in the eastern states, and it's influence in clearing the skies has resulted in a general increase in day. time readings east of the Mississippi. West of the Mississippi the influence of the northerly winds have offset the suns s energy and falling temperatures prevailed over southern sections, and stationary conditions throughout the north. Tenn peratures over the country as whole, however, were moderate, freezing read ings being reported at ' p. m. only in the lake region and the north Atlantic Sections.
 Cloudy skies were general at p. m. west of the Mississippi and rain had fallen at Oklahoma City. Abilene, Pal estine and Galveston East of the Mis- sissippi temperatures have risen from IA to Is degrees and clear skies were gem eral.
 Summary of observations made at United States Weather Bureau stations March g. 1914:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-04
STEEL CORPORATION PAID REBATES TO ROAD, SAYS GREEN

washington, March 3.-Certified copies of entries on the books of the United States Steel corporation. alleged to show the payment of enormous re- bates by railroads on the corporations ore shipments, were promised to the interstate commerce commission today by William H. Green of Nebraska. Green was testifying before Commis- sioner Harlan in the inquiry into al legged rebating. He promised to have the copies on hand when the hearing IS resumed tomorrow.
 David Lamar of New York, whom Green admitted getting much of the informa tion, told the comm ssoners the Steel corporations books would show the payment of rebates. and that the payments were made through dividends on the stock of the railroads, which was pure wind and water"
 When Commissioner Harlan was cross examining Green as to his sources of Information the witness protested. "I paid my own fare down here" he said, and had been trying to do a pub lie service, but it seems that I have gotten into deeper water than l ex- pecteG to-"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-04
GUS LEE QUALITIES Three Men Are Now Fully Qualified in Sheriff's Race

Gus Lee. candidate for sheriff, paid his entrance fee to the subcommittee yester- day making the third asprant for the office of sheriff to qualify. The other two who have paid the assessment are Will Lathem and Tom 1satson. The other two announced candidates are George H. Bodeker and C. w. Austin.
 Ellis P. Brown, prominent young at- torney, and son of the late Prof. Asbury Brown, one of the pioneers of Jefferson county, qualified as a candidate for the legislature yesterday and in his an nouncement advocates a change in court procedure, better schools and roads and other reforms.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-04
NEWSBOY KNOCKED
 DOWN ON SIDEWALK
Clay Rochester Is Attacked by Negro on Avenue E-Boy Leaves Hat
 and Papers on Scene

Clay Rochester. a newsboy. residing at 507 Twenty-second street, south was knocked down by a negro on Avenue E. between Twenty-first and Twenty second streets, about S:30 o'clock last night. Rochester jumped up and ran and his as- saflant did not get anything The boy left his hat and his newspapers on the scene.
 According to the boy, the negro was walking along beside him. and said something about having a gravel in hls shoe. He made a motion to stoop and suddenly struck Rochester over the eye, knocking him to the sidewalk.
 The boy says the negro had on overalls and was about five feet, four inches tall
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-04
MIR. CLAYBROOK TO
 DELIVER LECTURES

The Rev. W. N. Claybrool, rector of St. Mary ys-on-the- Highlands. announced last night that beginning tonight and continuing thereafter every Wednesday night during Lent he will lecture to the young men of the church and their friends on church history.
 These lectures will begin at 8 o'clock, and will be delivered in the Sunday school room of the church.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-04
Building Permits /

The following building permits were issued yesterday in the office of tho building inspector: $2320--J. D. Head. Eleventh avenue and Thirteenth street, north; two-story brick building.
 $1000-Gibson Real Estate and In- surance company, 2525 Fifth avenue. north; repairs of fire loss.
 $2500-W B. Britton. Fifteenth avs- nue, between .fhirty- first and ThirtyS second streetJ north; two story frame building
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-04
JOSEPH SMITH MUCH BETTER
Former Sheriff Was Up and Around
 the House Yesterday \

The sensational report in an after noon newspaper yesterday to the effect that eX-Sheriff Joseph Smith was des- perately i'll at his home and that little hope was indulged for his recovery is denied.
 T. s. Smith, his brother. notified The Age Herald of the error last night and requested correction.
 My brother" he said, has been i'll but is now recovering. As a matter of fact he was up this afternoon and walk ing around the house and yard"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-04
Local Data
Weather Conditions

Birmingham. March 3.-7 D. m)-The pressure is high over almost the entire country on the Rap tonight and weather conditions are generally fair and pleas ant. The relative low pressures over the western gulf and the north Atlantic sec
 tons have caused cloudy skies with scat tering precipitation in those districts, but the areas affected are limited. The in- tensity of the area of high barometer
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-04
Weather Forecast

Washington, March 3.-Forecast Tor Alabama: Cloudy, probably local rains Wednesday. Thursday fair and colder moderate, variable winds.
 Georgia: Fair Wednesday. Thursday probably rain and colder; moderate. va Iiable winds.
 Mississippi: Cloudy, probably rain and colder Wednesday. Thursday fair mod crate, variable winds.
 Tennessee: Local rains Wednesday colder in west. Thursday probably fair
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-04

Invigorating to the Pale and SiclSly. The Old Standard general strengthening tonic, GROVES TASTELESS CHILL TONIC, drives out Malaria, enriches the blood, and builds up the system. A true tonic for adults and children; Soc.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-11
WANT IRON POLES
TO Be INSTALLED
BY CAR COMPA
Commissioner Rudgren Advo-
Gates Beautifying of Sew
enth Avenue Boulevard.
UNDERGROUND CONDUITS
Central Union Asks Permission to Re-
move Overhead Wires-"Up-
hill Alley" Up Again.

I Plans for the further identifying Of
| Seventh avenue boulevard. from Thlr
| ty-eighth to Forty-sixth street, were
advanced yesterday afternoon at the
meeting of the city commission by
Commissioner NJ. T. Rudgren, when he
suggested a resolution providing fol
the removal from the thoroughfare OF
unsightly wooden poles belonging to
the Tri-City Railway company and the
substitution of ornamental iron poles,
should be offered.
Commissioner Rudgren stated that
II had been the understanding with
the company at the time the last iran
chise was granted, that when the city
asked it. the wooden poles would be
removed. He declared he thought this
an opportune time.
81 will vote for the resolution as
soon as the Central Union removes its
poles" declared Commissioner Hart
What about the Postal Telegraph
company on the north side of the
street," asked Mayor Sch-iver.
We will simply have to get the
consent of the company to use the
new poles jointly with the Tri-City
Railway company" replied Commits
sioner Rudgren.
II was decided to hold up the mat
ter Temporarily until after the Central
Union has completed its work.
Reach Compromise.
The city has reached an agreement
with property owners on Twenty-thtrd
street. between Third and Fourth ave
nue., whereby opposition. TO the paw
ing of the block is removed. according
to a statement made by Mayor II. NJ.
Schriver 1t the meeting OF the city
yesterday afternoon.
The mayor reported that while the
original project to pave Twenty-third
street from Second to Fourth avenue
was still pending in county court. one
of the jurors was taken i'll and COM
promise was agreed upon TO lessen the
cost of the improvement by installing
a boulevard 26 feet in width. Mayor
Schriver introduced an ordinance to
amend the original ordinance. provid-
ing for the change and the commission
voted unanimously TO consider It. The
estimated cost for the work is
3.39243.
A resolution offered by Commission
er Rudgren carried. providing City
Engineer Wallace Treichler present TO
nues and alleys in the city which have I
not been brought to grade.
petition from property owners /
asking for an alley between Forty-first |
and Forty-second street and Four