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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-12
HELM PRAISED BY
. NTL-SUFFRAGETTES
Pass Resolution Thanking
Albanian for His Fight
Against the ''Cause''

Washington, February 11.-(Special) }
The Washington Association of Women
Opposed to Woman Suffrage has passed
resolutions in praise of Representative
Heflin of Ala bama for his stand against
the woman suffrage amendment to the
federal constitution. IT has passed the
following resolution:
Resolved, That the District of Column
bia Opposed to Woman Suffrage thanks
Representative Heflin of Alabama for his
aid in preventing woman suffrage from
being thrust upon an unwilling majority
of the women of the United States by
an amendment to the federal constitu-
tion''
The resolution was accompanied III the
following statement from Miss Elizabeth
Davis. secretary of the association:
For woman to enter the political arena
against man as well as the industrial
field against man is to bring on an un-
natural warfare which is already destroy
ing the manly protection of women.
This question reaches down to the
very roots of our Christian civilization
and every check which gives tine for
women to pause aud learn where this
path is leading is a gain for woman
kind
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-12
UNDERWOOD ASKED
TO VISIT NEW HAVEN

Washington, February 11.-(Specialo
Thomas H. Sullivan of New Haven,
Conn. on behalf of the Chamber OF COM
merce and other civic bodies, of that
city, today invited Representative Under
wood to attend New England field day
of the Order of Eagles, to be held in their
city July 19 to 81. Mr. Underwood indi-
Gated that he would be glad to do so
but for his duties in Congress.
Representative Fred Blackmon went
riding for short while today with the
consent of his physician. He will be
able 20 attend his duties in Congress by
Saturday. He ives not informed of the
fact that he has opposition for the nomi-
nation in his district until Monday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-12
RATE COMPLAINT
OF MOBILE HEARD
Discrimination in Favor of
Savannah Will Be
Discontinued
by c. f. STEWART.

Washington, February u-(Special }
Arguments in the case of the Chamber
of Commerce and the Cotton exchange
of Mobile against the carriers and their
connections serving Mobile were heard
before the interstate commerce commits
sion today Luther NJ Walter of Chi
cago represented the Mobile people and
the roads were represented by Sydne,.
r. Prince and others.
Since the complaint was filed several
of the abuses against which Mobile COM
planned have been corrected or promises
were made by the carriers to do So
The contention was raised that the
Southern railway and other carriers were
maintaining higher rates on cotton 10
Mobile than to Savannah, although the
distance to Mobile was less than to Sa-
yannah. This discrimination the roads
agreed to- discontinue.
Demand was made by Mr.. Walter that
the roads establish through rates on cot
ton from points on the Seaboard, Cen
trail of Georgia. Atlantic Coast Line and
the Illinois Central to Mobile, from which
no rates are now published
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-12


Proper care of trees is to be made an
important phase of the city beautiful
movement Shade trees are recognized
by experts as one of the most potent
features of beautifying landscape. and it
is said that conditions in Birmingham at
the presen, time are such that the shade
trees of the city are threatened.
II was stated at the city beautiful head
quarters yesterday that state and fed
cral horticulturists who have recently
been in Birmingham have declared that
the scale" was worse in this city than
any place in the state, and that unless
its spread was stopped there soon would
be no shade trees here.
The Carolina poplar and the maple tree
are said to be the worst trees in spreading
this disease, and 1t Is urged that such
trees be cut down and burned. There is
now city ordinance against the ex
istence of Carolina poplars Following
is letter received yesterday by the head
OF the department from a local tree ex-
pert:
City Beautiful Department, City Hall;
In connection with the city beautiful
movement, I desire to offer a few sug-
gestions regarding the care that should
be given to the trees, not only on the
streets, but that are situated on lawns
and yards.
Every dead limb should be cut off
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-12

Winnipeg reported "a degrees below
zero, and Duluth IS degrees below.
Quite general snowfall Twas reported
ever the northern Rockies, the north
ern and central plains and the lower
Missouri valley. Another area of light
snow embraces Lake Erie and the
north Atlantic sections.
over the western portions of the
country and the southern plains states
the prevailing low pressures have
caused quite general cloudiness and
moderate temperatures. Rains occurred
over the Pacific northwest and in
Texas and Oklahoma. There has been q
steady but slight fall in pressures over
the western portions of the cotton belt
during the past "a hours 1t has caused
a slight rise in temperatures in those
sections and some increase in cloud
mess over the middle gulf states.
Fair skies prevailed over eastern and
interior districts.
Summary of observations made at
United states weather bureau stations,
February IL, 19l
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-12
JOHN S. WILLIAMS TO
VISIT CHATTANOOGA
Accompanied by McAdoo
and Houston to Spend Sun
day Guest Of Citizens

Chattanooga, February 11.-(Special)
William g. McAdoo, Secretary of tho
Treasury; David r. Houston, Secretary
of Agriculture, and John Shelton Will
liams, comptroller of the treasury, will
spend next Sunday in Chattanooga as the
guests of the joint committee of the
Chamber of Commerce and the Clear
ing House association appointed to pre-
sent this city's claims for the south
eastern regional bank. The three officials
will accompany the Chattanooga delega-
tion back from Atlanta, after the hear
ing there Saturday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-12
MEMPHIS HAS
HIGHEST DEATH
RATE IN THE u. S.

Washington, February 11.-A very sat
isfactory condition of the public health in
1909 is indicated in the death rate of 1873
per thousand of estimated population in
the registration states and cities, statis-
tics for which the census bureau an
nounced today.
The rate for the same territory in 1912
was 1875. and in 1911 was 1873 per thou
sand.
OF the Is registration states, Maryland,
with 1873 per thousand, showed the high
est rate; Minnesota, with 1917, the lowest.
OF the As registration cities. Portland,
Ore, with II per Thousand showed the
lowest rates; Memphis. with 22.9. the
highest
Other cities rates included: Birming-
ham. 20,4; atlanta, 1913; Chicago, Ill;
Louisville, 17.2; New Orleans. 213; Kan
sas City. 1863; ST. Louis, 1872; Nashville,
1872, and Richmond, pa.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-12
Local Data
Weather Conditions

Birmingham, February 11.-G p. NO.
The pressure still rdpains high
throughout the northern plains and the
eastern half of the country, having
moved but little during the past "a
hours. 1t has caused severely cold
weather over the northern plains, the
upper Mississippi valley and the north
ern lake region, and continued cold
weather north of oklahoma, and the
Ohio river. Seven p. IN. readings
ranged below zero over the Dakotas,
Minnesota, Wisconsin and Michigan.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-12
'ANN|STON BANKERS
| FAVOR BIRMINGHAM
IndOrse Magic City for LOca-
tion of Regional Bank
THE MAJORITY RULE
Patterson, Former Governor of Ten
nessee, Speaks Friday-CrOwds
Attend Tucker rTrial-Calhoun
Commissioners in Session
THE MAJORITY RULE

Admission, February 1.-(Special)-Bir
mingham has been formally indorsed by
the banks of Admission for the location
of the regional bank, , under the new
currency law, and the bankers of this
city will fight aggreFively for the Magic
City over Atlanta and New Orleans.
Former Gov NJ r. Patterson will speak
in this city in the interest of national
prohibition on next Friday, and local
prohibitionists have secured the New No
BILE theatre for his address. Capt. r. p
Hobson will follow Patterson with an
address at Blue Mountain, an Anniston
suburb, on Tuesday, February II.
The board of Calhoun county road and
revenue commissioners are in session at
they have attended only to routine busi-
ness.
e. G. Hopkins, representative of the
Boys Industrial School at East Lake is
in Admission in the interest of that insti-
tuition. He will probably bring the school
band to this city at an early date for
an entertainment under the auspices OF
some local institution
Large crowds are attending every ses-
sion of the trial of James Tucker who
is facing the city court OH a charge of
numbering Isaac w. Kemp, well known
business man Of this county, at Piedmont
last summer The taking of testimony
is proceeding rapidly and the case will
probably be given to the jury by Fri
day.
The abrupt reversal. of the testimony
of VIII Davis. who was the chief wit.
ness for the state in the preliminary hear
ing and before the grand jury, caused
a sensation Tuesday afternoon and will
have a marked bearing on the case.
The young wife and father of Tucker
are still attending the prisoner and CO.
operating with the counsel for the defense
in the effort to secure fuckers acquittal
Testimony seeking to prove that Kemp
had knife in his hand and was try
ing TO kill Tucker, whose life he had
threatened, witnesses said, was introduced
in the trial of the case this afternoon
The defendant himself was placed on
the stand this morning and was cross
examined this afternoon. lie claims that
ne Gid not intend to kill Kemn, but
shot only after the latter had tried to
cut his throat with the knire which he
had raised.
When the Fourth district democratic
consr essional executive committee, for
mally called to meet in this city on
February 16 by Capt, A. p Agee chair
man. is convened it is probable that
there will be resolutions adopted putting
Ia ..r,N
majority rule. the primary to be called for
April 6, the date of the state election 1t
is not likely that either of the two cam
didates for Congress. w. B. Craig OF
Selma or Fred l.. Blac<mon or Annis-
ton, will be indorsed as is customary
when the democratic candidate is opposed
only by a republican. NJ B. Wellborn
and A. J. Goodwin are The local men,
bers of the committee. the latter being a
cousin of Mr.. Craig's.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-12
.YANCEY FIVE
DEFEATS HILLIARD

In hard fought game yesterday at the
Central High school the basketball five
representing the Yancey Literary society
rtriumphed over the representatives, of the
Hilliard society, the final score being q
to 22l The game from the start was close
and interesting and 1t was not until near
thd end of the game that the Yancey
team was certain of victory.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-12
TRAFFIC ON CENTRAL
TIED UP BY WRECK

Dadeville, February 11.-(Special)-The
though east bound freight passing Dade-
vile at o'clock last night was wrecked
one mile east of this place. Fourteen
cars were piled up in a splintered mass.
all being loaded with merchandise. Three
mules were killed instantly and several in
the car badly injured. The track was
cleared and traffic resumed at II O'Clock
this morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-12
Sunday Bill Up

Albany, n. Y, February 11.--An optional
Sunday baseball bill appeared in the state
legislature today. The object of the bull
is to legalize Sunday ball playing within
certain hours If approved by particular
community and to compel the holding of q
special election to decide the matter if
5 per cent of the voters demand such
an election.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-12
UNDERWOOD WILL
REMA|NA At Post
WilINOt Speak Further il
Alabama in Interest of
His Candidacy

Washington, February 1L-Representa
tive Underwood of Alabama, democrati
leader of the House. has practically close
his senatorial campaign so far as his ow.
speaking tour is concerned.
The primary election at which Alabam
voters win choose between Mr.. Under
wood and Representative Hobson wi
take place ON April G.
Mr. Underwood does not intend to &
South again before that time but will re
main in Washington at his post.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-12
Amendments by Governor

Montgomery February 10.--(Special)
James r. Henson of Mobile was appoint
ed member Of the board of registrars
of Mobile county by the governor today.
The governor also appointed L. P. Bom-
berg of Marion a member of the board
of registrars of Perry county.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-12
State to Sell Bonds

Boston, February 11.-State 4 per Gel
bonds amounting to ss325OoO will be sol
to the people. Frederick w. Mansfield
state treasurer. today announced 1t wi
be the first time in the history of tn
state that its bonds have been dispose
of in this way.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-12
ING MILLIONS
ANDS AT STAKE

the lease exclusive Of the value of the
land itself is what the tax commission
is attempting to make taxable.
John S. Mooring, chairman of the COM
mission, has received letters from Illinois
which show that that state makes assess
ments on the value of mineral property
and that the. leaseho1d interests are tax
able. The tax commission has raised the
point that holders of leases must pay
taxes on the value of their right, al
though the property belongs to the Uni
versty of Alabama and is not taxable
The cases or test will be carried to the
supreme court by the state or the defend
ant. The tax commission believes that
many times the value of property is in
the minerals and that the only way to
make equitable assessments is by fore
ing the holders of leases to pay. The
lessons contend that If they are forced to
pay taxes two assessments will be levied
on each tract of mineral property.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-12
Weather Forecast

Washington, February 11.-Weather
forecast for Alabama and Mississippi
Increasing eloudiness Thursday; FRI
day rain.
Tennessee: Fair in east; probably
rain in west Thursday Friday rain
Georgia; Fair Thursday; Friday fair
followed by rain in afternoon or night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-12


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hear iron. ou
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suggestions. Youl.
"WOOD LUML--- CO,
: BY W. d. Wood, President"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-12
EIGHT ARBITRATION
TREATIES WILL Be
TAKEN UP FEB. 19
Opposition to Extension of
Treaties Expected by the
Leaders-COnfident of
Favorable Action

Washington, February 11.-General
arbitration treaties with Great Britain,
Japan, Italy, Spain, Norway, Sweden,
Portugal and Switzerland, which have
expired and are awaiting ratification
for extension, are to be taken up for
consideration by the Senate February
49, This course was determined upon
today by the foreign relations commit
tee, which favorably reported the treat
ties recently after a conference with
President Wilson in the nations for
eign policy.
Opposition to extension of the treat
les is certain to develop. but admin
stration leaders see clearing up of
the foreign relations of the country,
and believe that the conventions will
be favorably acted upon after the gen
eral debate.e That the opposition is not
as formidable as it was last summer
when action on the treaties was held
up already is apparent. One reason
for that Is the desire of the President
for repeal OF the section of the Pan
coastwise shipping from toll charges.
1t was because of fear that this ques
ton would be forced into arbitration
at The Hague to determine whether it
violated the Hay Pauncefote treaty that
consideration of the general arbitration
treaty with Great Britain was blocked
last summer. Consequently other treat
les also were held up, in order that
there might appear to be no discrimi-
nation.
Some Opposition
With opposition to the British treaty
on account of tolls disappearing. there
is left only the opposition argument
against the general policy Of arbitra-
ton. This view is held by several
republican and democratic senators.
Senator William Alden Smith of Michi-
gan. republican member of the for
eign relations committee. is unalter-
ably opposed to all such treaties.
General clearing up of the Asiatlc
question by its elimination from pend
ing immigration legislation, removes
many objections to the treaty with Ja-
pan. 1t Is regarded as certain IL the
British and Japanese treaties are ap-
proved for extension, the similar con-
ventions with other nations will be
ratified without difficulty.
The committee decided to postpone
taking up the treaties for another
week on account of teh illness of Sem
ator Bacon of Georgia, chairman. and
Senator Stone of Missouri.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-12
F,S IN
BBCC

February
sehold interes
nty, valued b
at from 5000
in eight ap
he commission
circuit court
]. +, Thonps
judicial circuit,
Y and conferrt
and Robert {
al.
coal land leasi
be assessed
lessees have
lie property OF
use they are
0f Alabama.
.intains that
assessed separa
idings and that
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-12
Ss iSDECL|NES TO
IN FOR CONGRESS
Decatur Jurist Will Not
Enter Race From Eighth
District

Decatur, February 1.-tSpecial) PRO.
bate Judge William f. Skeggs of Decatur
has announced that he will not be a can
didate for the democratic nomination for
Congress. Judge Skeggs has been urged
by number of his f1sends to make the
race, but after due consideration he has
decided not to enter the race
d. F. Green OF Decatur is the only an
nounced candidate for the state senate
from the counties of Morgan and Law
renee. 1t is almost certain that he will
have no opposition. Those spoken of as
candidates for the state Legislature from
this county are capt. Dan Walden of New
Decatur Prof. Henry d. Lille of Trinity,
and A. G. White of Falkville
The following have announced for sheriff
of the county: c. c. Price of New Deca-
tur, Charles Thomas of New Decatur,
Harvey II. Wright of New Decatur, and
j. A Foreman of VOLTS beat
The democratic executive committee of
the Eight congressional district will meet
at the Hotel Lyons here Thursday after
noon 1t is understood that the date of
the congressional primary will be fixed
for the same date as that of the state
and county primary, April g.
A big revival meeting is being held at
the Southside Methodist church, New De-
catur All of the churches are assisting
in the meetings.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-12

e. G. Hopkins. representative of the
Boys Industrial School at East Lake is
in Admission in the interest of that insti-
tuition. He will probably bring the school
band to this city at an early date for
an entertainment under the auspices OF
some local institution
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-12

revenue commissioners are in session at
the courthouse here So far this week
they have attended only to routine busi-
ness.
Middletown transcript., 1914-05-09
ASSOCIATION DAY OBSERVED

Association day, which is day set
aside by the international Sunday
School Association, when State and
County Sunday School Associations
send speakers to the various individual
Sunday Schools to awaken interest," in
the schools, was observed Sunday by
the New Castle County Sunday School
Association in the schools of Whining
ton west of Market street Relative
to the work being accomplished one Of
the officials of the association made
the following statement.
"When one considers there are 25, 900
men, women and children in Protestant
Sunday Schools and approximately 50,-
600 in New Castle county, and as the
1910 census shows the population Of
New Castle county to be 123, 185, one
can readily see that there is opportuni-
ty for progressive work upon the part
Sunday School workers to reach the
other $4,000"
The following speakers visited the
following schools.
Miss Edna E Barker, state secretary
Holy Trinity Lutheran. Hanover Pres
byterian. EastIake Presbyterian,
Eastlake Methodist.
Harry E. Link, county vice -preside~t
First United Presbyterian, McCabe
Memorial Methodist, St. Luke's Re
formed Protestant Episcopal.
Charles w. Bush, county president
to Red Clay Creek Presbyterian, West
minister Presbyterian, Zion German
Lutheran, Grace Methodist Episcopal
Charles H. Gray, county recording
secretary-to Peoples Christian Sunday
School.
Henry C. Downward, chairman county
executive committee-North Baptist
and Mt. Salem Methodist.
Miss Phoebe Nawlin, member elemen-
tary Delaware Avenue.
M. E. Grimes temperance superin-
endent-Second Methodist Protestant
and Wesley Methodist Protestant and
Wesley Methodist Episcopal.
Professor Thomns F. Manus of New
ark, member executive committee -
Silverbrook Methodist Episcopal
Protestant E. L. Gross of New Cas-
tie, adult Bible class superintendent
Harrison street Methodist Episcopal.
Mrs. Nellie Snyder of Newport hum
dred secretary Christian and Mission
ary Alliance and Olivet Presbyterian
church.
Miss Mabel Sherry Riddle Memorial
Methodist Episcopal.
Middletown transcript., 1914-05-09
RUPTURE

APPLIANCES USED AND APPROVED BE
U. S. GOVERNMENT NOW IN New easily
Rupture is not tear or a breach in
the abdominal wall, as is commonly sup
posed, but a stretching of a natural
opening, therefore subject to closure.
w. B. Seeley, the NOTED rupture spe-
ialist of Philadelphia, ia sending his per-
sonal representative to New Castle to
minister to the needs of the ruptured
public, throughly equipped and prepared
to deal with the most difficult cases.
Interested parties can consult him free
of charge at the Hotel Louise, Monday,
April 27.
Seeley's Spermatic Shield Truss, as
used and approved by the u. S. Govern
ment and the Gar Of Russia, will retain
any rupture perfectly, affording imme-
diate relief and frequently closes the
opening in short time.
Wonderful results without surgery
or harmful injections. Clean and dur
ablei no irrating leg straps or binding
Of hips.
Examinatibn and advice Free. Pa
tients treaaea on former visits invited
to cal
Home Tee, 1927 Walnut St., Phila.
Pa. Out oat and keep for reference
Middletown transcript., 1914-05-09
FOREST NOTES

There is a considerable amount of
yew in California, and maker of bows
are seeking material there for archery
sets.
Western yellow pine cones, to the
amount Of 9,377 bushels, obtained on
the Bitterroot national forest Mon
tana, yielded 9,482 pounds of seed. The
average cost Of the extracted seed was
Al cents per pound.
Results from western white pine
plantations three seasons or more old
show an average of 81 per cent sue
cess. On an average white pine soil plant
ing can be conducted for from S. to Sc
per acre.
Forest botanists recognize only one
cypress in the United States. Its
range extends from Delaware south
ward around the coast into Texas and
up the Mississippi valley to Illinois and
Indinna. 1t is one of the few cone-bear-
ing trees which drop their leaves in
winter. The heartwood of cypress is
noted for its decay-resistant proper
ties.
The Chinese national conservation
bureau is considering reforestation at
the headwater of the Yellow River.
The government report shows that this
will ameliorate the torrents and cause
q more regular flow from the now de-
nuded uplands. It is acknowledged,
however, that this reforestation may
not have an appreciable effect within
the lifetime Of the present generation.
Middletown transcript., 1914-05-09
NoTIcETo TAXPAYERS
Of
APPOQUINIMINK HUNDRED

The taxable residents of Appoquini-
mink Hundred, and all persons liable to
pay tax in said Hundred, are hereby
notified that the Taxes for the year 1913
are now due, and the undersigned Tax
Collector for said Hundred, will be
AT THE OFFICE OF GEORGE NJ. D. HART,
IN TOWNSEND, DEL,
EVERY MONDAY.
During MAY, 1914,
From to O'Clock, ?. NJ.
Tax bills can be obtained by making
personal application to the Collector, or
bv sending written communication en-
closing stamps.
EXTRACT FROM THE LAWS OF DELAWARE,
GOVERNING TIE COLLECTION OF TAXES OF
NEW CASTLE COUNTY, SECTION 3, CHAPTER
80, VOLUME 81, LAWS OF DELAWARE, A.
AMENDED:
Section 3-That on all taxes paid before
the first day of October there shall be an
abatement of FIVE per centum. On all
taxes paid before the first day of Decem.
Der there shall be an abatement of three
per centum. On all taxes paid during the
month of December there shall be no
abatement whatever. And on all taxes
unpaid on the first day of January there
shall be added one per centnm per month
znii the same shall he paid.
NJ. w. VANHORN,
Collector ofTaxes for Appointments Hundred