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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1914-12-16

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Unable ensued. Most of the guests
were of the opinion that some an
archist had attempted to blow up the
house of the rich Pole. Jones and
Norton arrived just as the smoke be-
gan to pour out from the windows. A
crowd had already collected.
Then Jim overheard a woman mas.
querader say: "The fool made the
bomb too strong. She is in the room
on the second floor. The game is up
If she suffocates-' The voice
trailed off and the woman became lost
in the crowd. But it was enough for
the reporter, who pushed his way
roughly through the excited mas
queraders and entered the house. The
rescue was one of the most exciting
to be found in the newspaper files Of
the day.
So Braine in his effort to scare ev-
erybody from the house had over
reached himself once more.
(TO BE CONTINUED.)
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1914-12-16
TnkkEM 41~sAL.
To Check Nose Bleed.

A physician gives the following In
structions for checking nose bleed:
Grasp the nostrils with the thumb and
index finger. Apply the pressure as
close to the bony part Of the o as
possible. Drop the head gently for
ward. Breathe through the mouth.
The pressure may reach the bleeding
vessel. II not, the nose will fill with
blood, which will clot in a few min
utes. After the clot has had time to
form (ten to fifteen minutes), gradu-
ally release the pressure. Leave the
clot undisturbed for an hour or more.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1914-12-16

weighed heavily on the people Of New
England. While the loyalty and
patriotism Of the citizens were never
in question, there was a certain ele-
ment, made up principally of the po
litical opponents Of President Madi.
son, who were confirmed in their hos
tility to the war. 1t was said at the
time that their opposition went SO far
as to contemplate secession or OBJ
struction to the government in prose-
cutting the war, but this was stoutly
denied by those responsible for the
Hartford convention.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1914-12-16
Protested War With England.

One hundred years ago Massachu-
sets sent a circular letter to the other
New England states inviting them to
send delegates to a convention in
Hartford to protest against the contin-
uance of the war with England. The
presence Of the British and the de-
moralization Of the shipping had long
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1914-12-16
The Path of Duty.

We all love to pluck the fairest
fruit and to gather the sweetest flow
ers, but put this down as a truth
worthy to be craven on a pillar Of
brass, that more enjoyable fruit
grows by the wayside of the path of
duty, than in all the wilderness OF
willful inclination.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1914-12-16
JAPAN NOT WELL UNDERSTOOD
Centuries Retained Keen Sense
of Its individuality.

Japanese history has been the rec
ord of a practically uninterrupted ra-
,cial life. The islands which consti-
,tute the empire of Japan have not only
never been conquered, they have
never been invaded, writes Hamilton
z. Mabie in the Outlook.
She emperor now reigning is the
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1914-12-16

CGuIOuS 10 pI6pHI6, UuC u
most toothsome to eat.
Take boned and faxed
haddock, put it into a
bowl or wooden mortar
and pound it until it La
so fine that the fiber Is
all broken, then salt
and white pepper is
added, a little finely
grated onion and q dash.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1914-12-16
John Ruskfn.

John Ruskin did not commit sui
eide. 1t is quite true that from a
combination of domestic difficulties, i'll
health and overwork Ruskin became
afflicted with the v troubles
that verSed close upon insanity at
times, but he kept the balance and
died at last naturally.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1914-12-16

ish and any number OF
other methods or combi.
nations In serving that to
praise them Is super
fuous. There Is almost no
limit to the possibilities
Of the pepper. The add:
ton of one chopped pep
49,
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1914-12-16
Never ia Doubt.

Does your wife ever doubt what
you say when you get home late?"
asked the Wise Guy. Never" replied
the Crouch. "She knows l am lying"
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1914-12-16

in point Of thoroughness of organiza-
ton stands beside Germany. The i'm
mense significance of this fact has
not yet been recognized in the West.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1914-12-16
DIFFERENT WAYS WITH FISH.

The delightful fish pudding which
our Norwegian cooks make is a little
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1914-12-16
n PIoUANT PEPPER.

; The sweet red and green pepper
are in such high favor as flavor, rel.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1914-12-16

LESSON TExT-Luke A:5O-53; Acts Ill
II.
GOLDEN TExT-He was taken up; and
a cloud received Him out of their sight
Acts 1:9.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1914-12-16
MHKRHIN
6AB4NEID

I'm but a cog in life's vast wheel
That daily makes the same old trip.
Yet what a Joy 1t is to feel
That but for me the wheel might
slip!
IT'S something after all, to jog
Along, and be a first class cog.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1914-12-16

His presence there makes us eter-
nally secure (Rom. 1884, Heb. 1920.
His presence in the heavenlies is the
guarantee that we, too, shall n day
be with him" John 1926, Rev. 2:21).
Gazing thus into the heavens, "look-
ing unto Jesus" two men In white
raiment stood by and asked them the
reason for their upward looking.
There is a time for gazing upward and
a time to be going about the execu-
ton of the Masters commands (see
CHI. 1859. Did they expect another in
terview? If so the answer to their
question is suggested in the words OF
the heavenly messengers, this Jesus,
which was received up from you into
heaven, shall so come in like manner
as We behold him going into heaven"
(R. W. For nearly two thousand
years the church has been waiting for
another interview with her risen Lord.
We are looking for another Jesus, but
&" this same Jesus" just as he went,
personally, visibly, and in great
glory" What a mockery to say that
(R. W. What a mockery to say that
he came in 1874 or any other year,
or that In 1914 he came with spiritual
W the manifestation Of which is
vet to be seen. Or on the other hand,
if we honestly face his parallels, what
need that we watch" If his coming be
not till after the millennium? This
promise Is the great hope Of the
church (Titus 2:13); for that return,
we are not only to be ready, but earn
estlv looking (Rev. 22:30).
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-19
TO BEGIN WORK ON
 THIRD AVENUE SOON
'Tarvia," New Kind of Paving, Will Be Applied While Barons
 Are Away

Work of applying the new paving ma terial called "Tarvia" to the Third avenue road to the baseball park will begun i'm mediately," stated Commissioner James Weatherly yesterday, "and it will be fin- ished and ready for service. think, by next Saturday."
 While the team Is away the commission CTS will place the new coating on about a mile and a quarter of the Third avenue road, which has already been graded and prepared for the coating. This new pave- concern, and 1t is claimed Is proving a wonderful success, completely eliminating dust and making a good wearing surface, while its cost is about one-fourth that of high class pavement such as asphalt. It is a preparation of coal tar.
 The work on the baseball park road is an experiment. Some of the city en- gineers state they have their doubts about the serviceability of the surface, fearing that 1t will creep and break up. If the new work stands up to what is claimed for it, however, the commissioners in- tend to use much of it in the suburbs. They state it can be applied in about two days and the road will have to be closed for about two days afterward. and for that reason they have waited until the home team was on the road to do the work.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-19
BOYS WILL PLAY FOR
 INDIVIDUAL MEDALS
Annual Solo Contest to Be Held at Industrial School
 Wednesday

Next Wednesday evening at o'clock the second annual solo contest among the boys who compose the brass band at the Alabama Boys Industrial school the band will render a solo. There are three prizes offered for the best perform CTS, consisting of gold medals, the first prize donated by the Benevolent, Protee- tive Order of Elks, the second by the Bromberg jewelry store, and the third by Griffins ready-to-wear store. No adnis- sion is charged and all who care to et- tend will be cordially welcomed.
 The inauguration of these annual con- tests among the boys has done much to- ward keeping up the efficiency of the band, as the boys look forward to the con ly to their practice.
 Among the members of the band who will compete for the medals are Ezel Wat son, age 13, second clarinet; Al Masters, 12, second clarinet; Frank Styles, 14, fir,t clarinet; Martin Hoke, 1o, first clarinet Jack Hayes, F, piccolo; Harry Banister, 15, first corneti Phelan Travis 15 hrst cornet; Lee Masters. IA. second cornet i; Arthur Collins, 16 second cornet; Casper Johnson, 15, second cornet; Clifton Hoke, 13 second saxaphone Raymond Watson, IA, first saxophone: Tommy Hudson, P. second alto; John Simmons, 16 first tro,a- bone: Lee Sweetgood, 15, first tuba; Frank Holman IS. second tuba.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-19
GENERAL ORDER
 FOR THE REUNION
Dr. o. T. Dozier Made Chief of Ord nance on General Weathers'
 Staff

Gen. B. r. Weathers, commanding the Fourth brigade, Alabama division, United Confederate Veterans, has issued general order No. in regard to the Confederate reunion that will be held In Jacksonville May to ', inclusive. The announcement is made that there is only one change in his staff, that of Dr. O. T. Dozler as chief of ordnance to fill the vacancy caused by the death of D. k. Dunlap. The other officers, sponsors and maids are also named in the order, which follows:
 Headquarters Fourth Brigade,
 Alabama Division, U. c. V.
 General Order No. 1.
 Roanoke. April IS, 1914. ''It is hereby ordered that there will be no change in the staff of the Fourth brig ade as now constituted except as follows: "Dr. o. T. Dozier chief of ordnance to fill the vacancy caused by the death of D. R. Dunlap. w. E. Yancey inspector general.
 Miss Irma Dozier, sponsor Miss Gus Urine Key Milner, maid of honor: Miss Kathleen Snyder, maid of honor: Miss Chappell Corey. chaperon; Mrs. Alice Fitts Hill. matron.
 During the ensuing reunion at Jackson- vile. Fla, headquarters of the Fourth brigade will be at the Aragon hotel By order of R. r. WEATHERS,
 Commanding. U. T. GARRETsoN, Adjutant General and Chief of Staff"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-19
CHEAP PAVEMENT
 IS POSSIBLE HERE
Can Eliminate Much of Ex- pensive Foundation,
 Thinks Weatherly

T really believe that conditions in this city are such that we can secure street paving here at much lower cost count of the natural foundations of the streets, said Commissioner James Weatherly yesterday. '1f J. R. Cope land comes to me with his offer of fur nishing the brick and materials for a mile of paving laid on top of the ground as l have seen his intentions published in the papers, I'll take him up in minute.
 T understand MT. Copelands conten- ton is that the streets here are naturally dation for paving and that by putting on a thick coat of sand he proposes to lay brick without the usual excavations and foundation work which is now In use. This, of course. would cut the cost of a high class pavement just half in two IS the foundation for brick, bitulithc or as- phalt always cost just about as much as the real paving material.
 It is our practice to excavate the nat ural bed of the street, fill in with rock and gravel and on top of this put in a con- crete foundation before applying the brick, asphalt or whatever pavement we may be putting down. All this founda : ton work, MT. Copeland says, can be eliminated and I'm strongly inclined to believe him If experiments show it can be, as we think, it is going to reduce the cost of paving in this town to just half what it has been or less.
 MT. Copeland has never made his proposition officially to the commission CTS, but if he does we'll accept it in a minute, as l understand 1t at present"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-19
UNIVERSITY LAW
 CLASS REUNION
Extensive Preparations Being Made for Gathering of 1912 Law
 Graduates

Extensive preparations are being made for the reunion at the coming commencement of the University of Alabama of the 1912 law class. Ac- cording to R. G. Thach of Birming- ham, member of committee on arrange ments for the reunion, members of the class expect a large number of alumni to be on hand and a number of festiv- ities, including a reunion banquet are being planned.
 Henry J. Whitfield of Demopolis, president of the law class of 1912. has announced the appointment of the fol- lowing committee on arrangements which will have charge of the reunion: H. l.. Smith, Tuscaloosa, chairman; K. c. Thach. Birmfngham; Chester Tubb, Haleyville; Fred Fite, Tuscaloosa, and J. P. Courtney, Mobile.
 Two of the members of the 1912 law school, Chester Tubb and Fred Fite re- gently were elected members of the state legislature.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-19
BIRMINGHAM MAN
 IN MEXICAN WATERS
terrell HOwze Chief Engi- neer of the FlOrida-Men
 Are Eager to Fight

terrell Howze, a son of Judge A c Howze of this city. and brother of Henry R. Howze, is in Mexican waters aboard the battleship Florida He is chief engineer of the Florida, ranking as lieutenant. which in the navy is equal to the rank of captain in the army. Lieutenant Howze is well known here, where he lived before entering Annapolis. from which he graduated some years ago.
 Lieutenant Howze has written home that the newspapers in America fur nish more information about develop ments than the officers and men are enabled to get, for they are not in touch with sources of information and speculation. In a note to local friends Lieutenant Howze says that the of ficers and men are eager to defend the honor of the United States and only await the word to proceed against the defacto Mexican government.
 Letters of recent date from the front were sent to Galveston on a British batt1eship and to their destination from that city.
 From what Is said the men of the navy and the officers are anxious to get little action," said Henry Howze yesterday. "The developments there 1t appears are rather fast and 1t is very likely that our battleships will be in charge of some of their custom houses along the coast within a few days. Personally, l would like to see Presi- dent Wilson order seized all the ports in that section, thus depriving Huerta of revenues and then make him pay up for the disgraceful conduct of his tin soldiers"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-19
CALDWELLS TO BUILD
 MAGNIFICENT HOME
Summit of Mountain Will Be Unusually Artistic

That one of the most elegant homes ever built in Birmingham is contemplated by Mir. and Mrs. John Milner Caldwell on top of Red mountain along Altamont road, is understood in local real estate circles.
 The home of MT. Caldwell on Highland avenue has been sold, 1t is understood, and a new residence will be constructed on the summit of Red mountain. Plans that have been tentatively arranged con- template extensive grounds and gardens of unusual beauty and attractiveness. It is stated that a landscape architect of Boston will draw the plans for the gar den, terraces and lawns, and that every detail will be along the most artistic lines.
 MT. Caldwell was out of the city yes- terday and details were not available. It is stated that his new home will be worked into a general scheme for three homes in that same territory, announce ment as to which will be made later. The mountain top in that section has already been penetrated by local residents, for there are at this time four homes on the summit
 It Is stated that the three houses which will be constructed in harmony will form show place in this city which will att tract persons however widely travelled and however accustomed they are to magnifi- cent homes and gardens
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-19
KNOCKERS AGAIN
 AT AD CLUB LUNCH Radcliffe Will Speak on the Toronto Convention.
 Committees Active

Tuesday at 1 o'clock the Birmingham Ad club will have it's regular weekly luncheon at the Birmingham Newspaper club and the programme is replete with interest for members of the club. It will be another day of criticism. President John Sparro wwill lead the wielders et the hammer and the anvil chorus" has selected as it's victims Oscar c. Turner. John E. Shelby, John c. Henley, B. B. Burton, John C. Lusk, Sidney Lazarus. Edward B. Crawford and Harry Jones The Knocking" will continue for 10 dis tressing minutes.
 Another interesting feature of the grill ing contest is the five two-minute criti- eism of the advertisements of Oster Bros. furniture house. William c. Radcliffe of the on-to-Torronto committee will occupy a central position when he tells the mem- bers of the club something more about the national convention of Ad clubs to be held in Toronto in June. It is proposed to send delegates from the local club and the matter Is of great interest to members just now.
 The various committees of the Ad club are now doing effective work. The vigi-
 
 and Secretary Oliver Cox is sending out the following letter to the members of the club
 "on March 20 the commissioners for mally adopted the city ordinance, rro- posed by the Birmingham Ad club, which makes it misdemeanor for any firm to knowingly or negligently make, in their advertising, any assertion that is untrue, deceptive or misleading.
 The Ad club has appointed a vigilance committee whose duty is osupervise and direct the enforcement of this ordinance At a meeting of the vigilance committed held Friday it was determined. first, that the committee would not have tune tC make a minute examination of every advertisement in our daily papers, nor, would the committee have time to per sonally investigate the hundreds of ar- tices of merchandise that are advertised every day.
 "The committee then naturally deter mined, second, that 1t could only act, by request, or on complaint. of firms who are effected by untruthful advertising.
 At your request the committee will make exhaustive investigation of state ments in any advertising you confidently believe to be untrue, deceptive or mislead- ing.
 Your cooperation with the vigilance committee is requested; that together we may bring about the conditions that are desired and expected under the proper enforcement of this ordinance. Any in- formation given the vigilance committee will be held confidential. Yours truly,
 VIGILANCE COMMITTEE.
 By OLIVER COX. Gen. Secretary"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-19
WATER WORKSCO.
 CHANGES HANDS
Corporation Controlling Lo- cal Plant Sold tO New
 York Interests

The. American Water Works and Guarantee company, owners of the Bir- mingham Water Works company, has been reorganized and sold to the New York interest which has eliminated the former control of the Kuhn interests. Announcement to this effect has been made and 1t is expected to be followed shortly by an announcement of more Important steps in connection with the reorganization. It Is stated that the new owners are men of very progress sive trend of mind and further addi- tions may be made to the local prop critics by the new owners.
 It Is stated that the men in control Of the companies owned by the Amer ican Waterworks and Guarantee com pany will shortly go on tour of in speotion of all the plants which will include visit to the local opera tions.
 The officials here yesterday when asked about such visit said that they had no advices of the proposed trip and as a matter of fact had not been informed of any development lately in connection with the new regime. 1t is believed hero that there will be no changes in the officers in charge of the present operations. A. M. Lynn. formerly of this city. will continue to be president of the local company
 The unfortunate method pursued by the Kuhn interests in involving the water companies in the troubles of the First Second National bank of Pitts burg will never be repeated again, 1t Is believed, as the men now in charge of the companies are not connected in any executive way with the financial institutions that have financed the rs- organization.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-19
POSTMASTERSH|P OF. BIRMINGHAM IS NOW. SUBJECT OF GOSSIP
Understood Appointment to Be Given to J. B. CObbs, T. $. Smith or R.
 B. Smyer

That in the near future a postmaster will be named to succeed T. H. Aldrich was interesting gossip In Birmingham yesterday.
 It is considered certain that the ap- pointee will be either J. B. Cobbs. T. S. Smith or R. B. Smyer. The three were among the strongest supporters of Oscar W. Underwood in the recent primary. and are among his closest friends.
 MT. Cobbs and Mir. Smith were formal applicants. It is understood that Mir Smyer is in receptive mood. Mention. in this connection. has also been made of John W. Sibley.
 The appointment will follow the nomi- nation of Mr. Underwood The demo- cratic leader has stated that he will de- eide the matter between his friends as result of closest scrutiny of the indorse- ments which they present He holds, &C., cording to his statement, that each is equally competent.
 MT. Cobbs has secured a magnificent lndorsement, and it is significant fact that the leaders in Underwood county headquarters to man have indorsed him. He has also secured the indorse- ment of large number of Mir. Under woods beat managers.
 T am very hopeful of the outcome of the contest" said Mir. Cobbs. ''I have endeavored to secure creditable indorse- ments and have succeeded. If the ap- pointment is made on the inducements of the candidates, l cannot lose"
 A. D. Smith, formerly assistant post master under Mir. Aldrich, was at one time considered an applicant. It is said mat now he is a resident of Texas, and that he will not make an effort to land the job. If the next assistant postmaster Is named from members in the service. the plum will probable fall to pr. Milton James. If the appointment may go to man not in the service. the chances are that b. R. Norman will be offered the position.
 There is also much interest oentered in the applicancy of a number of Bessemer men Tor the postmas stership of that place. made vacant through the recent death of Captain Crook.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-19
TUSCALOOSA MEN
 HERE YESTERDAY

Fleetwood Rice of Tuscaloosa, mem Der of the legislature, will be missing from the legislative halls next year. He did not stand for reelection.
 While in Birmingham yesterday. MT. Rice stated that he did not stand for reelection. The recent primary, he said, was entirely satisfactory to him. He managed the campaign of W. B. Oliver, who was nominated for Congress and of his brother. James F. Rice. who was nominated solicitor of Tuscaloosa county.
 Other Tuscaloosa visitors yesterday were Edgar Clarkson and Leon c. Bradley. J. r. Kelton of Oneonta, pro- bate judge of Blount county; Charles $. Cornelius of Ashland, circuit solicitor; O. R. Hood and c. B. Kyle, prominent men of Gadsden, were others who had business in the city.