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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-10
RESERVATIONS FOR HARDING DINNER ARE
 COMING IN RAPIDLY
Newspaper Club Tribute to Citizen HOnOred By President Is Proving
 Very Popular

With enthusiasm the members of the Birmingham Newspaper club are making reservations for the dinner which will be rendered W. P. G. Harding, president of the First National bank. upon the occasion of his acceptance of place on the federal reserve bank board. It was announced yesterday that 6l reservations had been made for the dinner by that many leading men of affairs in this city.
 On account of the fact that the News paper club will limit the number to at tend the dinner, fin the interest of max imum service. 1t Is deemed advisable that reservations be made promptly. It was given out yesterday by the joint commit- tee from the board of governors and the entertainment committee that the plates at the dinner would very probably be taken by Tuesday night.
 The newspaper men of Birmingham and the officials of the Newspaper club de- cided that 1t was appropriate for that fn- stitution to compliment MT. Harding with banquet, so that in a measure the qualification of this community could be expressed over his selection to a post on the regional bank board. The suggestion has met with the most cordial approval.
 Secretary Dameron said yesterday that the banuuet would be by far the most magnificent affair ever rendered a citizen of Birmingham from a point of food, dec orations, the musical numbers and in every detail.
 In connection with the probable out-of- town guests, it was announced yesterday that invitations have been issued to John Skelton Williams, comptroller of the treas ury, and Oscar w. Underwood to be present.
 The members of the press club for made includes w. c. Hamilton, Harry Jones. Joseph IT. Loveman, Eugene r. Enslen, Thomas H. Hopkins, Thomas Bowron. Robert Jemison, Jr.. A. B. Tan her. J. K. Fleming. Crawford Johnson, J. H. Barr, William G. Radcliffe Frank B. Fowlkes. J. M. McNeal, Henry B. Gray. Gen Louis V. Clarke, George B. Mccormack. Gen. E. w. Rucker, N L. Miller. P. G. Shook, B. H. Cooper, w. w. Crawford, Henry l.. Badham, Otto Marx. Clyde w. Ennis, L. Sevier. Maj E. M. Tutwiler, Ernest Whitehead. A R. Forsyth, George Gordon Crawford Frank H. Crockard, Charles T. Fairburne Mai William H. Kettlg, Erskine Ramsay J. T. Stokely, Walker Percy. Augustus Benners, Fred Underwood, William Bryan, C. M. Stanley, John L. Raul. A. w. R. Johnson, l.. IT. Johnson, w. D. Nesbitt, A. w. Miller. F. W. Barrett, Robert Jem- ison, Sr., w s. Lowell, Cupepper Exum, J. w. Mcqueen. J. J. Smith. J. L. Cross, Frank S. Foster; Frank Nelson, Jr., John L. Parker. Maj. D. J. O'Connell and William c. Weston.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-10
Bob Stuhhs, Renlx

He ieply IOlloWS:
 Dear Sir: In reply to yours of tho
 sth, will say that all high grade motor
 cycles are provided with efficient muf-
 ners that cause no appreciable loss of
 power when closed, and tend to mako
 the machine as near noiseless as is pos
 sinle to construct motorcycle "I believe that any machine in good running condition should be able to
 run 60 miles -an hour with muffler closed and not cause any unnecessary strain or wear on the mechanism. All high grade motorcycles are manufactured with efficient mufflers and should operate as satisfactorilv with the muffler closed as when omen T know that the Indian motorcvele
 IS capable of very great speed and hill- climbing abilities with the muffl,r closed, and see no reason why any
 make of motorcycle should run with the muffler open and barking like Cat | ting gun
 Motorcycle manufacturers through out the United States are always aux-
 ious TOT cities to enact laws prohibit-
 Ing open mufflers. They desire their
 machines to become popular, ant}xhev
 Know that useless noise and much n6ise
 VIII bring on the very criticism that they wish to avoid
 T am sure that all the motorcycle agents in Birmingham will assist kthe city Tn every way possible in breaking up this nuisance. Yours very truly ROBERT STUBRS."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-10
LOCAL MAN GIVEN
 JOB IN NASHVILLE WestOn's Plans Accepted for $30O,000 Combination
 Building

A mercantile building in Nashville to cost sSo0,0Oo will be built after plans of William c. Weston, the local architect. according to an announcement made here yesterday.
 The building will be six stories high. It will be used for commercial purposes excepting four upper floors, which will be made into offices for physicians exclu- sively On account of the character of the four uppers floors the plans desired were new to the south. Fred Larkin of this city, who is one of the five men who are going to erect the building, said yesterday that the plans of Major Wes- ton were far ahead of other designs sub mitted. MT Larkin is associated with the following citizens of Nashville in the construction of this new structure: Dr. M. C. McGannon, pr. J. P. Miller c. c. Christopher and Paul Roberts.
 The building will be 12S feet by 134 feet. of the most modern character and fire- proof to the last detail, according to Mir. Larkin
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-10
THINK EFFORT WAS
 MADE TO STOP TRAIN
A. G. s. Crew Finds Empty Automo- bile and Crew Believes Block Sig
 nal Had Been Tempered With

Reports reached Birmingham yesterday of what was believed to have been another attempt to hold up an Alabama Great Southern train Friday night
 The crew of train No. I. leaving Bir-i mingham shortly after 10 o'clock for New Orleans, noticed an empty automobile standing in the road few miles north of York. and when the train came to the next block the red danger signal was flashed too soon. The crew of this train notified the crew of train No. 9 which was met at. York. and when this train coming north reached the same block it was also red.
 No one was seen, but the conductor and engineer took no chances. When the train had proceeded about mile tine crew saw, standing by the roadside about 10 feet from the track a black touring car. No one was seen, but the members of the crew were suspicious as the block signal had evidently been tempered with.
 The same crew was in charge which was on the Alabama Great Southern the night 1t was held up at Bibbville.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-10
SPECIAL CONCERTS
 AT EAST LAKE TODAY
School Children's Day Yes. terday Took Thousands to
 the Popular Resort

Two open-air concerts at East Lake park this afternoon and evening by the gifted instrumental musical organization, Nappis band, with the announcement that the sand beach and bath houses would be completed and thrown open to the public Monday and the inauguration of public dances in the pavilion three evenings a week mark the second week of the 1914 season for this popular resort Another features of decided interest, especially to music lovers of Birming ham, which is being planned for the near future is grand opera" programme, with Nappi's band. augmented to 30 pieces, with Mrs. E. H. R. Flood as prima in essential roles.
 Though not in perfected shape. the first week of the 1914 season for East Lake park was wonderfully successful. Public School Chilren's day the first of g. regu- lar annual affair for this popular resort. being complete success, enjoyed by thousands of the children, and their |teachers of the city and county public school system.
  from now on until the close of the season under the management of ]. l.. Brown. Jr, whose orchestra provides the music for the dancers, will be held every Tues day, Thursday and Friday evenings.
 The programme which will be rendered this afternoon and night as as follows:
 March, "Patugla Greca" (vella).
 Overture, 'Il Guaranty" (Gomez).
 Reverie, "The Roses Honeymoon (Bratton).
 Sextet from Lucia" (DonizettD, Signor Nappi, Messrs. Bridges. w. Nappi, cor nets: J. Hebbeln, LeRoy Wood, trom- bones; Anton Napolitano. baritone.
 Selection from "Sweethearts" V. Her berD.
 Humoresque (Dvorak).
 Excerpts from Little Boy Blue (Bereny).
 Grand march from "Tannhauser'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-10
DRY GOODS DEALERS ARE VERY OPTIMISTIC Brown Returns From Con- ventiOn-ShOws Friends
 Over the City

Stating that the members of the South ern Wholesale Dry Goods association al their convention in Mobile this week were very optimistic regarding business condi- tions of the country, and were looking for ward to much prosperity. Murray Brown retiring president of the association, re- turned home yesterday after three days attendance upon the convention.
 With MT. Brown came several promi- nent members of the convention whom
 MT. Brown entertained yesterday and showed about the city. They included A. IT. Dosser of Knoxville, J. F. Lee of
 Roanoke, Va: s. B. F'arris of Knoxville Fred Thomas, newly elected vice presi. dent of the association, of Nashville, and others. Mir Brown showed them over the city and they stated that they knew Bir- mingham was a great town, but for the first time they had beheld the proofs and therefore marveled thereat.
 We had probably the most successful convention since our association was or sanized." said MT. Brown, ''and I never
 saw a more representative gathering oi
 business men as enthusiastic and optimis- tic over the future They all felt thai national Legislation was to have a good effect on business, and that there wai nothing but good times to look forward to now.
 We went on record as opposed to the fabrics bill now in Congress on the gi ,tinds that it will harm everybody. tho ma nufacturer, wholesaler. retailer and consumer What we want Is what is called the English mark act, which will guard all goods against misrepresentation Under an act of this kind, goods marked l a yard wide will have to be yard; goodi marked all wool will have to be all wool
 and 70 forth. Under the other act thers
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-10
CAbAN|SS BECOMES HEAD 0F COUNTRY CLUB TOMORROW
Kirkpatrick Will Be Made Vice President At the Annual Election Held
 Tomorrow Night

The annual election of officers and di- rectors of the Country club will be held tomorrow night at the clubhouse. E. H. Cabaniss, who has served for two years as vice president under Maj. E. M. Tut wiler, the retiring president, will be promoted to the position of president. Mai J. D. Kirkpatrick, than whom there is no more popular member of the Coun- try club, will be named vice president. That carries the promotion to the presi- dency at the forthcoming election. Nom- nations have been made for the board Of governors, but no data Is procurable on the probable selections at this time.
 Mir Cabiniss, who will be named presi- dent of the club, is one of Birmingham s best known and most prominent attor- neys. He has been a resident of this city for many years, and is very popular. He has served some of the most inn portant committees of the Country club in addition to two years as vice president under Major Tutwiler. By reason of Ma jor Tutwiler's absence from time to time MT. Cabaniss was called upon to act as president.
 The installation of MT. Cabaniss will be attended with all the formalities usual at Country club elections. and the GUS tomary lovefeast immediately subsequent to the formal declaring of the winners.
 Major Tutwiler. who retires from the presidency, has handled two brilliant ad- ministrations. He was given the work for. two years on account of his busi- ness capacity for the exacting position and his unusual popularity. He succeeded Henry l.. Badham. During the, admins tration of Major Tutwiler some of the most progressive steps of the club have been made. The golf links have received attention. large sum has been spent on tennis courts ana other near-in amusements while the interior of the clubhouse has been changed into one of the most magnificent places of the kind in Anlerica. The happy formation of a ladies' committee, headed by Mrs. Walker Percy, was largely responsible for the interior changes that were made. The designs for the interior was by Maj. w.. c. Watson.
 The report of Major Tutwiler for the past year is expected to be filled with interesting information, and it $ believed the attendance at the election tomorrow night will be unusually representative.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-10
ONLY A FEW OFFICES REMAIN TO BE FILLED, AFTER WHICH ALABAMA CAN BREATHE SIGH OF RELIEF.

Following tomorrow, 1t is considered possible that Alabama will enjoy a surcease from continual political agi- tation. an agitation which was initiated
 June 1, 1912, when Captain Hobson an- nounced himself candidate for the Senate.
 Tomorrow will occur the second state primary in which those candidates who failed to receive majority vote April 6, will again submit their claims to the
 people In addition. the people of the state will join in unanimously electing
 Frank S. White to the Senate of the
 United States. and the people of Jeffer-
 son will vote favorably for the imposi- tion of a school tax. State candidates are: For Governor-B. B. Conner and Charles Henderson.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-10
REPORTED YESTERDAY THAT UNDERWRITERS ASSOCIATION WILL CONDUCT AN INvESTI- CATION SOON.

Considerable interest was aroused about town yesterday afternoon when re- ports were circulated to the effect that sometime this week Chief Engineer A. M. Schoen of the Southeastern Tariff asso- citation would visit Birmingham to make some investigations regarding the Bir- mingham Railway, Light and Power com panys fire.
 It is rumored that the fire insurance underwriters are considerably aroused over the speed and alacrity with which the big four-story structure was com pletely burned Friday afternoon, and that in all probability Birmingham at last is actually face to face with an in- crease in insurance rates.
 Local fire insurance men yesterday aft ernoon stated they knew nothing what ever about MT Schoen's reported inves- tigations and declined to be quoted on the subject. Nevertheless, a marked feeling of unrest is present in some insurance and business circles as result of the re- ports.
 It Is well remembered how the under writers association about a year ago came to Birmingham fin force and after a thorough inspection laid down an ulti-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-10

and 1t made the breaking out burn. Part of the time l could not sleep at night.
 used -- and some powder and I used some salve called - and several other thinss but none were successful. I suffered with the pains for most two weeks. When got Cuticura Soap and Ointment I would wash with Cuticura Soap and put the Cuticura Ointment on and they soon quit itching and burning. Cuticura Soap and Ointment cured mo in little over . week" (signed) Miss Pearl Davis. June 20. 1913.
 Although tho Cuticura Soap and Oint- mont arc most successful in the treatment of afections of the skin. scalp. hair and hands. they are also most valuable for everyday ,lse in the toilet, bath and nursery. because they promote and maintain the health of the skin and hair from infancy to age. Sold every where. Liberal sample of each mailed free. with 82-p. Skin Book. Address postcard "Cuticura. Dept. T. Boston %
 WNfsn who shave and shampoo With Cu- ticuEa Soap will find 1t best for sktn and scnlp.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-10
R'NAI BIRTH TO HOLD
 A JOINT MEETING

great deal of interest is being shown in the joint open meeting of the two local Bnai Birth lodges which will take place tonight at o'clock at Temple Emanu-El Two subjects of great i'm portance will be discussed, namely, the literacy test in the Burnett immigra- tion bill and the modern tendency away from the church. The former will be giver by Irving M. Enge1, the latter by Dr Henry Swedlaw In addition to these numbers. Miss Fannie Hilda Rubel will render a vocal solo, accompanied by Mrs Herman Rosenhain, ai.d Jake Kadis will play a violin solo, accompanied by Miss Sonia Kadis. Chester 0. Sandman vii act as chairman of the meeting At the conclusion of the programme ar informal reception-will be held and light refreshments will be served. The meet ing will be held in the vestry room oi the temple.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-10
WILL CONDUCT WAR
 ON OPEN MUFFLER Commissioners Find Muf-
 fler Does Not Injure
ORDER POLICE TO ACT
Commissioners Have Consulted With Experts-Stubbs Says MuffIer Can Be Used Any Time With
 No III Effects

Motorcycles and automobiles can be run with muff1ers without loss to the mower of the engine or injury to the machine. And thereby hangs a tale. for tbe c,tv commissioners have determined on a war on open cylinder motorcycles and auto mobiles and instructions have been given to the police department to keep a strict lookout.
 Action against the open murfler was taken by the commissioners in the traf- flee ordinance which was passed last win ter, but following several arrests. Ina crusade Jagged and finally about dropped altogether. The reason was that motor cyclists and automobile men when hale., into recorders court on the charge of running With muffers cut out always mi up the plea that the climbing power of !, machine was decreased by Il nuffler and the engine had to be run open going m grades, and further, that the steady use or muifler on an engine was greatly Injurious to the machine.
 Conduct Investigation The commissioners, however, have had .neis ooupts and recently they have been conducting quiet investigation They nave made inquiries and have found out rom experts that muffler is in no way | uetfhental to the working or wear of an automobile or motorcycle engine. Th.aa. 1 Tore, they have ordered the police denart. rnent to keep it's good eye open at all times Tor open mufflers and when victims appear In police court from now on the muffler gag will no longer work ana they will get anything from sso up The following letter of CommIssjoner Ward and it's answer shows on vbat lines the commissioners have been inves- tigating: '"'es-
 Letter to StuIbs
 MT. Robert Stubbs, Birmingham. Ala Dear Sir: I would like to get vonr opinion, as an expert. as to whether o, not open muffler on motorcycles are nee essary or are any advantage to the oper- alton of the machine.
 The argument is constantly used by those Who are fined in police court that they are compelled to open the mufrler In order to climb hills and to keen the machine from being damaged, even un- der ordinary operation of the machine.
 The city of Birmingham is determined to break up this nuisance and intends to apprehend all violators of the muffier law either with automobiles or motorcycles ana nave them fined heavily
 Appreciating your reply, I am. yours very truly. GEORGE B. WARD
 President"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-10

pathy. am overjoyed that the calam- ity was not any worse.
 "Of course, that corner at First ave- nue and Twenty-first street is too val uable to remain vacant and as soon as plans can be formulated new struc- |ture will be erected"
 Johnson Brothers, whose wholesale house adioined the Birmingham Rail- way, Light and Power company build ing on First avenue, yesterday stated that their loss was about $75,000, prac- tically s6O.0OO of which was covered by insurance.
 Two Funerals Today :.
 Funeral services over the remains of Moody Childress will be conducted this afternoon at o'clock from the First Methodist church of West End Inter- ment will follow in Elmwood ceme- tery. The deceased is survived by his widow and two children, Dorothy Chfl- dress, aged 1 years, and Moody Chill dress, Jr., aged years. The deceased was 30 years of age and was the son of Robert Childress of Tuscaloosa He had been married for about five years and resided at 1906 Lee avenue, West End. He Is survived by brother. Robert Childress. Jr., of Bessemer. and sister, Mrs. Mamie Clarke and also his father. The deceased waa an Odd Fellow and also member of the Woodmen of the World. He took an active part in church work and in fra ternal circles.
 Henry s. Kyser was son of one of the leading merchantspof Talladega and was a graduate of Auburn Tech. His remains were taken to Talladega for burial yesterday afternoon and there will be imposing funeral services in Talladega this morning at 10.30 o'clock. He Is survived by his, brother. George ~R rF~r two sisters Mrs Hattie D. Wilson, and Mrs. Robert Hicks of Talladega. In Birmingham Kyher resided at yt the Young Mems Christian association and was prominent in church and associa- ton work.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-10

that they were thick on
 me from my waist down.
 They kept getting larger until some were as large asa acommon-sized button.
 The eczema itched and burned 90 badly that I scratched and made it SOTO. If I was out in the hot sun l would sweat
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-10
J. H. WOODWARD WILL
 RETURN HOME TODAY
We'll Known Citizen COnsid- erably Improved From
 His Recent Illness

Joseph H. Woodward, president of the Woodward Iron company and vice
 president of the First National bank. who his winter home in Orlando, Fla, will reach here today. Mir. Woodward has grown better very rapidly. and having re- covered sufficiently to stand the trip home decided to return here without de- lay.
 MT. Woodward. accompanied by the members of his family, will arrive on the Seminole limited. occupying the pri- vate car of President Harahan of the Seaboard Air Line railroad, of which line A. H. C'Rick') Woodward is a director He will be taken to his home on High land avenue immediately upon arrival. Mir. Woodward, who is one of Birmng- hams most prominent capitalists, has a great number of friends here.
 -~--~~>~-~---------- would be little protection, and it would be almost impossible to enforce it." Today other members of the association will arrive in Birmingham on their way horne from the convention, and will be shown about town by MT. Brown. These will include w. J. D. Bell, first president Of the associatiin of Lynchburg, Va; E.
 B. Sydnor of Richmond. w. c. Via of Wilmington. N. O.; J. F. Lyon of Peters
 burg, Va; R. c. Watts of Lynchburg. j.. R. Jolly of Petersburg. c. M Mimms of Morristown. Tenn. and others.
 Reports from Mobile are to the effect that Mir. Brown proved himself prac- | ticed orator in delivering the presidents g address, and that his speech was received
 with much enthusiasm. A movement was organized to make him president again. 1 but he steadfastiy declined the honor, and jR: " Covington of Jacksonville. Fla, one ] or tlle most popular dry goods men of the
 south, was elected president.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-10
Miss Batchelder to Speak

Miss Myra Batchelder will speak at the Jonesboro Methodist church today on sub jects of interest to Sunday school work CTS. Miss Batchelder Is one of the state field workers of the Alabama Sunday School association.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-10
ECZEMA |TCHED
 AND BURNED
So Badly, Scratched and Made Sore. Could Not Sleep at Night. Cuti- cura Soap and Ointment Cured ia Little Over a Week.

Crofton. Ky.--"TheFe was little pimpls came just above my knee. It festered and I picked 1t and in a few moro days found
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-10
Judge Walker to Rebuild

Yesterday morning the underwriters turned over the contract of razing the walls of the burned buildings to the Realty Construction company and scores of workmen were placed at work at once. Judge William Walk CT is owner of the building.
 'T wish to express my heartfelt re- gret that loss of life occurred in the fire which destroyed my property said Judge William M. Walker last night, "and the relatives of those poor unfortunate men have my sincere sym