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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1914-06-24
PENCIL PLANT AT
GURLEy DESTROYED
$4,000 Fire Tuesday Throw
ing 80 People Out Of
Employment

Huntsville. June 23.-(Special.) 1.-The
pencil plant of the Alabama Red Cedar
company at Gurley was destroyed by
fire today. throwing about 80 people
out of employment and causing a prop
erty loss of $4,000. The fire started
under the floor of the plant during the
dinner hour and nothing could stop it..
There was about $4,000 insurance on
the plant The electric light plant ad-
Joining was destroyed also. 1t was
worth $4,000 and insured for $4,000.
Several other buildings were afire but
they were saved.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1914-06-24
CAPT. w. ]. MAS
DIES IN SHAMOKIN

Shamokin, Pa. June 2s-Capt. W. j.
Mas, commander of the Ninety-sixth
Pennsylvania Volunteers during the civil
war. died here today.
After the assassination of President
Lincoln. Mas, who bore striking re-
semblance to j. Wilkes Booth, while OIL
his way to the Clearfield oil region in
Pennsylvania, was arrested by troops,
who had hard work preventing mob
from hanging him.
Captain Mas was well known as Z
mine superintendent.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1914-06-24
PRYOR WILL Be HUNG
IN GADSDEN FRIDAY
Murderer of Quest at Ala
bama Power Plant Will
Pay Penalty


Gadsden, June Especial WAL
ter Pryor, the negro who must go to
the gallows Friday for the murder of
George f. Quest at the Alabama Power
company's plant in East Gadsden last
fall, now contends that he did not get
a fair trail He insists that Quest shot
him first. He talks calmly of his ap-
preaching death and sees no ray of
hope.
Progressives of Etowah county say
they will take part in the republican
convention, which will take place at
Alfalfa. July IL. The two parties seem
to be as far apart as ever.
Members of the county commissioners
court are busily engaged in passing on
the increases in tax assessments recon-
mended by the state tax commission.
Many of the raises are allowed to stand
and 1t Is predicted that the commits
sioners will be tied up at the court
house the rest of the season hearing
protests.
J. L. Williams, former county SUI
perintendent of education, may enter
the race for mayor. Friends of Alder
man Johnson are urging him to be-
come candidate for president of the
council.
Today is 'Pennant Day" at League
park and In the presence of a large
the big blue championship pennant
awarded to the 1913 Steelmakers Is be-
ing raised with appropriate ceremonies
The annual moonlight picnic of Gadsder
lodge No. 20, Knighto of Pythias. will be
given on the steam = Alabama Tuesday
July 7.
| Because he is charged with having
showed a negro boy into the water neal
Albertville, resultine IN the latter's
drowning. the 14-year-old son OF Dr. Scot,
was arrested and held under 500 bond tc
appear for preliminary hearing before
| Probate Judge Carter at Guntersville to.
day. 1t is said that the white boy play
| fully pushed the negro from the bank
into the water.
Representatives of the Fort Auto
company are in the city inspecting some
of the products of the Gulf States Stee
company, with view TO making pur-
chases.
Mr.. Benjamin Hill Butts Of Atlanta
and Miss Evelyn Riley, youngest daugh-
ter of Mrs. Josie Riley, will be married
at o'clock this evening at the home
Of Mr.. and Mrs. King Riddle on Ches-
nut street.
One of the interesting events Of the
social season will be the marriage of Mr.
Floyd Duffey of Roax and Miss Irma
Benton this evening at 6 o'clock at the
home Of the brides parents, Mr.. and Mrs
j. o. Benton on Ninth street
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ernoon by Mrs. M. H. Mcdowell at her
home at Hilltop. All members are in
.vited to be present.
barbecue will be given under the
auspices of the ladies of the Hunter Street
Baptist church tomorrow evening in the
grove at Compton station on the South
Ensley car line.
Miss Hazel and Miss Bessie McClain
left yesterday for st. Petersburg. Fla.
to visit relatives during the summer.
Mrs. Harry Jones is visiting friends in
Tennessee during the summer.
Miss Matte Hood OF Ozark Is the guest
Of her sister, Mrs J. "A. DonaIdson. on
Avenus 3.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1914-06-24

The following certificate of incorpora-
ton was yesterday recorded in the office
of the probate judge:
$4,000 Brownell Auto company; Of
ficers. e. II. Brownell, president; c. w.
Richardson, secretary. and Blaine Brown
ell treasurer.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1914-06-24

The following marriage licenses were
yesterday issued in the office of the pro-
bate judge:
Haten Hope, Brighton. to Miss Brittle
Scott.
A. L. Andrews, Birmingham. to. Miss
Mamie L. Marshall.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1914-06-24
Squadron Sails

Gibraltar, June 2s.vThe United states
hattleship squadron with midshipmen
from the naval academy sailed from here
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1914-06-24
Madam, How About Cedar Porch
Furniture at IA Off Marked Prices?

Cedar Porch Furniture has many advantages over the
old fashioned hickory. In the first place Hickory Fur
nlture is likely to become eaten-but
interfere with Cedar
Cedar Furniture is very light weight is durable
and stronger than other Furnure-because it is made
with steel rods through all the large joints and fast
ened with bolt
This Cedar Furniture has all the appearances of the
Rustic Furniture except where the body in
tact with iYand there you will find smooth surface
RustiFCedar Furniture has to stay You can buy
the pieces you want now and can fill in next
You will find the following artistic pieces of Cedar
Porch Furniture on display on the Third Floor
Settees in four sizes
Chairs in several sizes
Rockers in several sizes
Roman Stools in two sizes
Flower stands in two sizes
Tables size
FURNITURE 3rd Floor
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1914-06-24

The regular meeting Of the ladies Of
the Woodmen Circle will be held this
afternoon in the knights of Pythias hall
on Avenue E. The meeting has been
called for 2.30 o'clock this afternoon
and full attendance is requested
The members of the Senior Forty-two
club will be entertained tomorrow aft
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1914-06-24

The members of Evening Star court No
8, Tribe of Ben-Hur. will hold their
regular meeting this evening. All men,
bers are requested to be present, as the
election of officers for the ensuing year
will be held and other matters of Inn
portance will be taken up.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1914-06-24

One of the interesting events Of the
social season will be the marriage Of Mr..
Floyd Duffey of Roax and Miss Irma
Benton this evening at o'clock at the
home Of the brides parents. Mr.. and Mrs
]. o. Benton on Ninth street.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1914-06-24

Over 200 negroes from all parts of the
state are in Bessemer attending the six
teenth annual session of the United
Brothers of Friendship and Sisters of the
Mysterious Ten, which convened this
morning. The sessions will last until
Friday.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1914-06-24

Mr.. Benjamin Hill Butts of Atlanta
and Miss Evelyn Riley. youngest daugh-
ter of Mrs. Josie Riley. will be married
at o'clock this evening at the home
Of Mr.. and Mrs. King Riddle on Ches-
nut street.
The Washington herald., 1914-07-27
Sentiment and Sound Sense.

The appointment of former President Taft to the
Supreme Court of the United States is being ad-
vocated by the Atlanta Constitution almost wholly
upon sentimental grounds, and the Democrats of the
South in expressing their approval of the suggestion
similarly influenced. 1t is argued that it would
be graceful act on the part of President Wilson
to appoint Prof. Taft, Republican because Pres-
dent Taft appointed Justice Lurton, Democrat and
former Confederate soldier, whose seat upon the Su-
preme Court bench death recently made vacant. Says
the Constitution referring to the spontaneous re-
sponse to its advocacy of Prof Taft:
If there is one Southern characteristic more domi-
nant than another it is to the vernacular the
refusal let the other fellow do more for YOU than
you will do for him From this angle the wonder
ful response to the Constitutions suggestion while
tribute to Judge Taft, is tribute to the
South itself 1t has been said of the South that it
emotional If emotionalism means sense of loyalty
sense OF Justice a sense of gratitude and of ap-
precation then the South is emotional. President
Taft broke political and other conventions in the ap
pointmen Of Justice Lurton to the Federal Supreme
Court and the elevation of Justice White to the Chief
Justiceship of that court
All of which is perfectly true, and the character
istic of the Southern people referred to is an en-
dearng one But is it also true that transcend
ing the consideration mentioned by the Constitution
is Prof. Taft's peculiar fitness for place in the
nations highest tribunal? In filling this exalted place
by selecting the best equipped for the place by
his mental endowment, learning, training, tempera
ment, and inclination? Prof Taft would take to the
Supreme Court full of all that so exalted
and stately institution requires Probably no man
recognizes these qualities in Prof Taft more fully
than President Wilson. There would seem to be only
two questions to decide-is practicable for the Presi
dent to appoint Republican, and would Prof Taft
accept? The ideal Supreme Court, of course, would
be one far removed and apart from any considera-
ton of politics. and President Wilson is of the type
Of patriot and statesman who might be expected to
leave politics out of the equation in making his |
selection Whether Prof. Tafts present congenial
with Yale University has served to sup
plant his old ambition to serve the Supreme bench
IS probably known to but few persons, and it may
be that President Wilson is one of them
With the Constitutions permission. therefore, we
will say that the appointment of Prof Taft to the
Supreme Court would not only appeal to sentiment, |
North as well South, but it would be distinct
md valuable achievement for the country's good
~ the administration of President Wilson.
The Washington herald., 1914-07-27
THE WADSWORTH FAMILY.

James W. wadsworth. who Is now
looked upon as the most likely candidate
for the Republican nomination for United
States Senator to succeed Elihu Root,
comes of a family which for four gen.
erations has furnished men prominent in
public service, The first Of the Wads-
worths in New York State was James
known as the American philanthropist" 8"
who was one OF the largest landowners
In Western New York. He had a son.
James Samuel who took part early in
life in public affairs as one OF the found
ers OF the Republican party in New York
He was military governor of the District
OF Columbia and Republican candidate
for governor Of New York in 1862. James
Wolcott Wadsworth, the third OF the
family in the public life of New York,
was for many years a representative in
Congress. James w. Wadsworth, who
has announced his candidacy for the
Senatorial nomination. is a son of Con-
Rressman Wadsworth. Like all OF the
members OF his family for four genera
tions back, he is a graduate OF Yale. He
was elected to the general assembly in
1904 and two years later was elected
speaker Of that body. In his fight for
the Senatorial nomination Mr.. Wads-
worth is certain of the support OF the
element in the Republican
Journal
The Washington herald., 1914-07-27
ALL-THE-YEAR-ROUND COURTS.

Several Chicago judges have recently
announced their intention TO rorego their
summer vacations so as TO give hearings
10 persons awaiting trial and. unable or
not permitted, to furnish bond. On the
face OF II, Il seems like magnanimity on
the part OF the judges, but il is simply
what they should do. Why keep a man
in a stuffy prison on the suspicion u
guilt, yet entitled to the presumption Of
innocence, in order that a Judge may
have a fine time at some summer resort?
For the man with money to put up In
lieu of lying in jail il may not matter
so much, but TO the man OF no means
speedy trial is vital.
II is only driwing attention anew from
another angle to some OF the peculiar
practices OF the courts. There is no
more reason for stopping the machinery
of justice than for shutting down the
wheels OF industry. Rather less reason.
FOR the judges and court officers can
easily arrange to take their vacations
one at a time. and no one complains that
we lack for numbers in judges.
There Is positively no Justification for
keeping an accused man in Jail pending
q trial one day longer than necessary.
Many a man serves out a fairly long
sentence this way, then proves his inno-
cence without recourse for the imprison-
ment. So We say. IL all-the-year-round
courts will promote justice they should
command our favor.-omaha BsA
The Washington herald., 1914-07-27
A DERELICT OF PARIS.
Figure of the Gay Life There Who
Is No More.

Alice Norton an American. who was
belle of the boulevards and cafes Of Paris.
died Of starvation IN a garret- News OF
her death serves to recall to the habitues
Of the cafes q rather striking. and alto
gether tragical, figure which disappeared
from the boulevards recently. Where the
derelict went-to what degree Of want
and wretchedness-those who had been
familiar with the spectacle Of her thinly
disguised mendicancy did not know or
care. Her death sends q momentary
shock through the nerves OF the boUle-
vsrdiers and. perhaps, through those OF
younger women OF the cafes, and the in
cident in the history of Montmartrs
closes.
Ten years is not long TO those whose
paths traverse the qUieter scenes Of hum
drum life. A decade in the cafes is more
than the average allotment OF years be-
tween the novitiate and the catastrophe.
The two Russian boar hounds which used
10 sit at either side Of Alice Sortons
chair and make an arresting picture in
famous restaurant near the Madeleine,
where she always lunched. died Of old
age. perhaps, a year or two before their
mistress succumbed to poverty. The pub
lie lost sight OF them before il missed
the slender figure Of the distinguished
looking American woman with gray hair
at her temples who went about seeking
the charity OF fellow-Americans she had
known In her more prosperous DAYS. \
says that an effort was
made to send her 10 her relatives in
America, but when the funds had been
subscribed and the steamer ticket bought
she destined TO let those at home know
the hard lines into which she had fallen
The Seine is the shorter cut from the
haTdshtps and humiliations OF poverty for
those whose youth has passed in the
cafes. But IL requires physical courage
and courage is not boasted by all TO
whom the Seine would prove a relief
T.ouisviIle Courier-Journal.
The Washington herald., 1914-07-27
A Russian Myth.

The uneducated peasants in the Cher
son province of Russia have an extraor-
dinary belief that the Czar has only one
ear. They are confirmed in their belief
by pictures and photographs of the Gar
showing a sideface view and naturally
exhibiting only one ear. They account
for the absence of the other in the fol-
lowing manner: Some time ago. they
say, a deputation from their province
waited upon the Gar. and in the course
of the meeting the Czar is said to have
stated that all Russian land would be
equally divided among the peasants of
the various districts. To this one of the
deputation boldly said: las sure as you
cannot see your own ears you will not
divide the land" The Cars reply to
this was to cut OF one OF his (the Ezar's)
ears. which he placed upon the table,
remarking as he did so, "As surely as
I now see my ear will divide the land"
To this day one may find Cherson peas
ants who firmly believe that he has only
one eaR-Tit-Bits.
The Washington herald., 1914-07-27

The President attended church. Is
usual. yesterday morning at the Central
Presbyterian Church. He was accompa-
MED by Miss Bones and>Dr. Cary Gray
son.
Miss Margaret Wilson viii continue her
visit in the Pocomos for some time long
er. as she has consented to appear on
the concert stage at the annual musical
beneit to be given on Saturday, August
l. This will be the only occasion the
Presidents daughter will be heard in
public this summer.
The concert is for the beneft Of Trim
fly Church, Mount Pocomo. with Miss
Emma Hayden Pratt. Of Philadelphia, as
conductor and general manager. Miss
Marie Stone Langston, Of the New York
Oratorial Society. will also be on the
program. with a number Of professionals
from Philadelphia.
Mrs. W. W. Dixon. Of Montana, who Is
passing the summer at the New Willard.
and Mrs. Ashurst, wife Of the Senator
from Arizona, were Joint hostesses at 4
dinner given last evening at Riverdale.
Nd. The scene of the festiyity was the
restored Calvert mansion. which has re-
Gently been put into commission as
suburban club. Among the guests. In ad-
dition TO Senator Ashurst and Senator
Mark Smith. Of Arizona, were Senator
and Mrs. Reed, Senator and Mrs. Pitt
mann, Senator Walsh and Senator
Myers, both Of Montana: Representative
and Mrs Henry d. Flood, Miss Flora
Wilson. DIR. J. J. Richardson. John Wes-
ley Gaines, and Mr.. and Mrs John Wes-
ley Gaines. jr. The trip to and from
Riverdale was made by motor.
Miss Sophy Johnston, who has been
with her parents at their country home in
Vermont, has gone to Murray Bay. Can
ada. where she Is the guest OF Miss Helen
Taft at the home Of her parents, the
former President and Mrs William II.
Taft. Miss Martha Bowers, also Of
Washington, and the fancee OF Mr.. Rob
ert Taft. is expected 10 join the Taft
house party August l.
The Washington herald., 1914-07-27
On Motor Trip.

Mr.. and Mrs william Payne Meredith.
who propose passing August at the White
Sulphur Springs. left Saturday to make
the trip by motor. They will make sew
eral stops along the way. the first being
al the Hot Springs where they will pass
several days.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. B. Smith are lats
Washington arrivals at the Homestead.
Hot Springs, Va
Mr.. and Mrs Kingsbury Curtis. WIN
have been at their Tuxedo Park home
since the spring. left there last week for
Watch Hill TO pass the remainder Of
the summer.
Lieut. Commander T. II. Madison II :
s. N. and Mrs. Madison are late adSI,
tons to the Washington colony at York
Harbor. Me-. where they propose re-
naming through the season.
Mrs Harrington Mills gave a Mother
Goose party at saranac Inn. Upper sar-I
anac. last week that brought together
thirty or forty future bellies and beauxl
OF many widely scattered cities. whoj
are passing the summer in the AdIron-I
dacks- This annual party by Mr.. and
Mrs. Mills has come TO be regarded as
one OF the notable features Of the sum-
mer colony all through the Lake region.
Mr.. H. E. Stringer, OF WASHINGTON. Is
at the Wolcott, New York City.
The Washington herald., 1914-07-27
Past Com. Petit Camp. L. S. W.
Only "AntIs" uIoEicnI.

To the Editor: Mrs. Brock. an anti.
says in your paper that all women are
illogical"
BY this statement she admits that her
own arguments. which have so frequently
appeared In the papers. are not entitled
TO consideration, as she, being a woman,
is therefore illogical-by her admission.
We Suffra gists say that women are log
ical and that the logic Of their position
cannot be questioned rightly. Secretary
OF State Bryan says the same thing. Mrs.
Brock publishes columns OF what she calls
logical arguments against suffrage.
then coolly admits that II is not logical
because "sn women are Illogical" Shades
Of Aristotle defend us.
Some writer in your columns a few
days ago spoke of many prominent
women being antis."
can safely say that the vast majority
of women in this country who are doing
big work in philanthropy, education and
other good works are suffragists. Mrs,
Arthur Dodge herself congratulated DR..
Katherine Davis commissioner OF correc-
tion In New York. on her appointment a
few weeks ago. yet this same Mrs. Dodge
had q few months before said that women
should not be in public. political posi-
tions." Commissioner OF corrections is
about as public and oficiRI a position as
there Is in the Union. I don't blame Mrs.
Brock for saying that women are all
Illogical" IL by that she means all anti
women, for their statements prove them
to be thoroughly so. Jane Adams and
Miss Davis, the leading philanthropist Of
our day, are ardent suffragists-
NJ
The Washington herald., 1914-07-27
SUIT MAY BE BEST WAY OUT.
Position of Directors in Rejecting
the Action of the Legislature.

Position of Directors in Rejecting
the Action of the Legislature.
Clearly, the two questions to be deter
mined are whether the New Haven man
agement was or was not justified in the
position II adopted. and how the fortunes
OF the company and its shareholders will
be affected by the Forthcoming Federal
suit. The answer to the FIRST question
hangs somewhat on technicalities. The
Attorney General has made much Of the
fact that the Massachusetts act Of 1909 re-
tanned for the State the right to buy the
stock OF the holding company through
which New Haven controlled Boston and
Maine. Much has also been SAID Of the
right always possessed by q State, under
the power OF eminent domain, 10 condemn
and purchase any railroad property with
in the limits OF the State.
No one has disputed either OF these
contentious. But the act Of 1893 provided
for the States acquisition Of the holding
company's securities by a vote OF the
legislature, on one years notice" II made
no reference. in this connection, to the
Boston and Maine stock held: whereas
now II not only claims perpetual privI-
lege OF the kind with that stock, but
Ii4SlSAS Oll NA4t sNAfbAelNAOAA cNAAe SN%A-A+fN-
upon the shares-a reasonably sure means
Of warning OF the prospective private
buyers whom the New Haven was re-
quired to find before 1871 As for the
right OF eminent domain the mere fact
Of a special statute being passed to re-
tain the special right Of purchase shows
that such always underlying right was
not in mind. Furthermore. it may be
asked Just how the State Of Massachu-
and acquire under
the law OF eminent domain, the property
OF the railroad located in Maine or New
Hampshire The requisition made two
weeks ago was very much larger than
what the States ordinary powers would
have warranted.
Whether the New Haven management
might not have been wiser TO yield the
point may be open to debate. Mr.. Nc
REYNOLDS lays some stress on the fact
that the present market value of the
Boston and Maine shares controlled by
the New Haven is less than 100000
That OF itself would hardly, however, be
a valid argument: 1t would too much re-
sembIe the Did New Haven management's ,
way OF looking at values. Be this as II
may there is at least some ground for |
thinking that a Federal suit for separat- |
ing the New Haven from It's various out |
side enterprises will be the best solution, |
DECdu lnt pIl4N AlldA sOANAAbAA ~ q
of confusing deadlocks. Experience OF |
the past few years-notabiy In the decree !
for separating Union and Southern Pacific |
has SHOWN that the Federal courts make !
fair and Just recognition of the practical !
iificulties which surround such liquida- !
lion Of holdings subject to forced sale. .
There is no good reason for supposing |
hat any other policy will be pursued by |
hem regarding the New Haven.-New
York Evening Post.