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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-25
COMMITTED TO ASYLUM Judge Miller Orders Charles B. Sulli-
 van Sent to Tuscaloosa

Judge John H. Miller issued an order yesterday to the effect that Charles E. Sullivan. who was confined in the county jail on two charges of passing worthless checks. be removed from the county jail and sent to the asylum for the insane at Tuscaloosa. The order was the result of a habeas corpus hearing on the peti- ton of Mrs. J. w. Morgan. mother of the accused.
 Judge Miller stated in his order that on the evidence of reputable physicians and other creditable witnesses the accused was of unsound mind. and that he should be sent to Tuscaloosa. Judge Miller also decreed that in the event his mind was restored the superintendent of the asy- lum was to notify the authorities of Jeff ferson county in order that he might be brought back and the criminal persecution resumed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-25
UNDERWOOD MAY BE UNABLE ID REACH
 HOME THIS MONTH
Heflin Will Speak in North. Senator White Will Take Rest Before
 Returning

Although Congress has adjourned. ia is yet considered improbable that oscar ". Underwood, democratic nominee for the Senate, will be able to i'll tentative engagements he has made to speak this week in Alabama
 Monday. it was learned yesterday.
 leaders of the House and Senate will confer with President Wilson regard ing legislation which must be consid- cred in the extra session of the Con- gress. It Is reported. also. that Mir. un- derwood and Senator Kern will later visit the President in New Jersey. How ever, up to the present writing Mir Un- derwood has not called off his engage ments and it Is thought probable that he Is awaiting developments today. MT.
 Underwood was billed to speak in Greenville Monday.
 J. Thomas Hefin. for whom calls have been made from every section of the state. wired Secretary Garber of the state campaign committee, that he would be unable to come to Alabama
 "The delay in the adjournment of Congress" he said, coupled with dates II have made to speak for democratic congressman in states which are con- sidered doubtful, make it imperative that I decline to accept invitations t0 speak in Alabama. I deeply regret thu
 necessity of this course.'
 | Capt. Frank $. White, it was learned yesterday, will not visit Alabama dur ing the recess between the adjourn
 ment and the convening of Congress in special session. He has worked very hard since he began service in tho upper house, and 1t Is thought probable that he win spend his vacation at At lantic City.
 Other members of the delegation are expected home this week. Congressman Burnett has already arrived. Congressman Burnett and Congress- man Mulkey of the Third were the first members to reach home. It Is though. that Congressman Blackmon, who has several close counties in his district, will be home tomorrow Congressman Taylor and Congressman Hsrris. neith- CT of whom will serve after the extra seslon, will arrive about Wednesday,. Congressman Dent Pld Congressman
 Abercrombiesare expected Tuesday. and both have agreed to make several speeches in the interest of the party ConGressman Hobson is not expected home.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-25
VICE PRESIDENT OF GUARAN- TEE SHOE co. SAYS BUSINESS IS GOOD-REAL ESTATE MAN IS OPTIMISTIC

T. R. Weaver, vice president of the Guarantee Shoe company, said yester- day that his business was good, but he reiterated the statement of many oth- CT merchants that if cold weather only would come business would be greatly increased and prosperity would reign over Birmingham
 "Cur business is fairly good" stated MT. Weaver. "Of course. it is not up to the usual standard at this time of the year. but the unreasonable warmth is responsible. I do not believe that the European war or the lack of cotton market has anything to do with the situation in Birmingham. If cold wealth CT will come business hero will be mp to the usual standard
 "The reopening of the steel mill al Ensley already has had good effect and when the mills at Fairfield and Ensley are running full blast local merchants have no cause to worry. war talk to the contrary notwithstanding"
 In the real estate business optimism prevails, and W. IT. Bason of the Gib- son Insurance and Realty company yes terday said that his firm was receiy- ing inquiries every day.
 "Of course," said MT. Bason, "husi-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-25

Detectives Moser and Garner an nounced last night that the "Black Hand letter received last week by Special Agent Lee Jones of the Frisco railroad had been written by J. E. Boddy. prisoner III the county jail The detectives also state that the other ''Black Hand letters re- ceived by various persons in the city were undoubtedly written from within the con- fines of the county jail. Boddy Will De prosecuted by the federal government
 Boddy was arrested last July on grave charge by the local police. warrant was sworn out and he was transferred to the county jail. Later he was indicted by the grand jury and has been prisoner awaiting trial for several months. He confessed Friday afternoon to Detectives Moser and Garner of writing "Black Hand' letters to Jones and others
 Jones early last week received letter
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-25
PRISONER IN COUNTY JAIL
 SENDS "BLACKTIAND" NOTES

written in scrawling hand threatening his life unless he immediately left the city. As Jones has been active against railroad thieves he took the letter seri- ously and turned it over to the city au- thorities to investigate. Detectives Gar ner and Moser are entrusted with the in vestigation of all the "Black Hand let ter complaints received by police head quarters.
 Friday afternoon, after obtaining infor- nation which led them to believe that the mysterious letter writer was prisoner in the county jail, Detectives Moser and Garner secured permission from Sheriff Walter McAdory to be allowed within the Jail. Once inside they posed to Boddy that they were railroad men who had been caught stealing brass by Jones, and then, they allege, Boddy told of his efforts to scare the railroad detective.
 The local officers have turned all their evidence over to the United States mar shal for further action.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-25
THE SUNDAY MUSICALES A Few Season Tickets Yet for Sale.
 Number of Attractions

Mrs. Sharp and Mrs. Frazier, who will manage the Sunday afternoon musicales to be given this season in the ballroom of the Tutwiler. announce that a few season tickets are still for sale. The price ia $. and each ticket admits two persons to the four or five concerts that will be provided.
 Miss Jenny Dufay. colorature soprano, will give the initial recital on Sunday aft ernoon, November p. Among other at- fractions during the season will be David and Clara Names.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-25
FiH Bankruptcy Petition

The II. A, ,eiiw iiwagon company filed a vol- untary peh.Ioh in bankruptcy in the United states, cSurt yesterday afternoon. The case was ,5ferred to Judge E. II. Dryer referee ,n, bankruptcy, who ap- pointed w. c. F. .stss as receiver to operate the business as1 going concern. Mir. Estes was requlred1p give $3000 bond for the faithful dischak ke of his duties.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-25
WELLS FORECAST IS MADE ON CONGRESS Birmingham Man Shows Losses by Democrats in
 Coming Election

Col. Marcus Well yesterday made ms forecast on the national congressional re- suits in next months election. His hs- ures show considerable losses by the dem- ocrats, heavy losses by the progressives and proportional gain by the republicans According to his figures the democrats in the next Congress will have a plural ity of only % and a majority of 2. The total comparative figures, according to Colonel Wells estimate, are:
 Dem. Rep. Prog Present Congress ........ 200 R7 IS Newt Congress ........ 22S 203 His forecast in detail by states is as col
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-25
PERSONAL

AWilliam II. Weller is spending the week ciNxYith his parents in Gadsden. While awalx MT. Weller will look over the steam the Alabama Power Co. in Gads- den in ShIch he is deeply interested.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-25

IL C1IuD m plIHpItS dItH my potk looked very red and raw lt itched and burned so that sleep and rest were impossible and I could not sleep any hardly for weeks. My clothes irritated my back till It got so sore 1 had to have a soft cloth pinned to my shirt.
 ar cot two freattuenf< btst
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-25

my trouble kept getting worse. As heard of Cuticura Soap and Ointment for years bought a cake of Cuticura Soap and box of Cuticura Ointment and to my surprise and joy my itching and burning had disap- peared. My back had been so raw and in- famed could not lie on it and tn first application brought relief. washed my back twice a day with strong father 0f Cuticura Soap and then applied tho Cuticura Ointment. In two weeks was sound and well and have never been troubled sinco" (signod) J. D. Abesnatty. Jan. 26. 1914.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-25

Have used Humphreys' Cold Rem cdy 'Seventy-seven' and derived great benefit. Recommended by one of your patrons, who always keeps it in the house. Send me your free Medi- cal Book" c. R. A., Baltimore.
 To break up Cold take Seventy seven" at the first sneeze or shiver
 If you wait till the Cold becomes settled and hangs on. it may take longer.
 Two sizes. 25c and s1oO, at all drug gists or mailed
 Munphreys' Homeo. Medicine Co.,. l56 William Street, New York.-Advertise Rept
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-25
Samples Free by Mall

Children prefer Cuticura Soap because of it's soothing emollient properties in all casss of irritation of the skin and scalp. especially when assisted by light touches of Cuticuse Ointment. A single set is often su11cient when all else fails. Although they arc sold throughout the world, a sample of each with 32-p. Skin' Book will be sent free upoa request. Address post-card; "CuticuFo, Dept. r, Boston,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-25
P|MPLES FROM SHOULDERS ID HIPS
Itched and Burned. Sleep lmpossi- bIe. Clothes lrritated. Used Cu- ticura Soap and Ointment. In Two Weeks Sound and We'll.

Route No. 8, Dadeville. Ala.-'I was troubled with terrible breaking out be- tween my shoulders and down to my hips.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-25
Real Estate Transfers

The Following real estate transfer was yesterday recorded in the office of the probate judge:
 s3500--Realty Investment company Ire, to Ignatius I4avoy and Tony La |voy, lot II in block z. Finney Jones addition to Ensley.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-25

arpropriation; $l000OO buildings. String.
 Venable. Mrs Mary C., $375; from edu- cational fund No string.
 These do not include the regular and contingent appropriations amounting in the aggregate to thousands of dollars, made for other purposes.
 These contingent and conditional ap- propriations should never be made.
 "A budget should be adopted so that the receipts should equal the appropria- tions.
 and contingent appropriations. Alabama has made fine financial showing for the four fiscal years ending September 30, 1914.
 "Over ss4.ooo,oOo has been received and disbursed.''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-25
SDecial Trio on Saturday

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-15
EXPERTS ANA[YzE CAUSES OF LARGE OUTFLOW OF GOLD Americans Appear to be Making Unusually Heavy Purchases Abroad SOME BLAME NEW
 TARIFF AS CAUSE No One Believes New Currency Law Will Have the Effect of Driv-
 ing Gold Out of the
 Country
By HOLLAND

New York, June 14.-(Special)-Manyr re- plies differing in form but substantially the same in meaning. were made to in Quiries in the financial district today for information respecting the large outflow of gold from the United States. In the first place, it is not an unusual movement at this time of the year. The distinguish ing feature of this exportation, which for the year 1914 had reached last week over $50 GOO, S30,0000o0 of which represented recent exportations, is that the amount is larger than has been the average exporta- ton of gold in the spring season of recent years.
 Another feature of the movement Is the destination of this gold. To no other part of the world than the continent of Eu- rope has the gold gone. There is no move ment of gold to South America or to Canada. Paris has taken almost the en- tire amount and apparently is ready to take as much more as the United States is willing to send. Exportation of gold to Paris, therefore, is likely to continue, per haps intermittently. until there is a change in the price of exchange.
 Some of the financial authorities say that it may be that the belief prevails in Europe that one of the immediate effects of the operation of our new banking law is serving to drive gold from the United States. No one was found who was will
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-15
NEW YORK STOCK
 MARKET |SSTEADY Brokers Are Satisfied With Progress Toward SOlu-
 tiOn of Problems

New York, June 1.-The New York stock market attributed the depression of ac- tivity last week to expectation of the freight rate decision. But the torpidity, common to all great financial markets, was accompanied by steadiness indicating satisfaction with the progress toward so- lution of market problems
 Adjustments in the financial field were important. New York contributed with a record week of exports of gold that Lon don's necessities for gold might be met after the French was factor in tranquil lizing sentiment. Another factor was the promise of an early French loan and the unlocking of other government refundings dating from the Balkan war. This tie-up of capital Is called the prime influence In the world stagnation in investment. Local money conditions were still easy. The government estimate of wheat crop. 150. 000 bushels in excess of last year s record yield, and the poor promise for crops abroad of heavy exports.
 June demand for steel products indicated a turn in the market. Returns of building permits for leading cities showed trend toward improvement. Demand for copper was stimulated by reduction of prices. Better conditions were reported in New England textile industries. The pros- poets of plentiful harvests inspired confl- dence in a later trade revival.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-15

prevalence of the boil weevil in Missis- sippi, Alabama and portions of Texas. The buying from the long side put prices to the highest levels of the weeK on Friday when the trading months were IS to 2S points over last weeks final quo tations. The week closed at net gain of points except on July. which was unchanged.
 Offsetting the bullsh news from the fields was considerable luuidating of long cotton. Bears considered that the market was overbought and technically in a weak position and put out consid- erable short cotton on the theory that reaction was due The market held up fairly well under the selling, although no wide advances were scored. The low est prices of the week were on Monday when the market stood to points under last weeks close.
 This week the question of rain In, 1lne Atlantics will loom up large. Showers of any consequence over Alabama, Mis- sissippi Georgia and the Carolinas would stimulate heavy selling while lack of moisture would be bullish factor of importance and would cause contin- ued support to be given the market
 The trade this week will attempt to get full information regarding replant- ing and, in some sections, the first plant Ing. It Is generally acknowledged that seed which does not go into the ground this week will never be planted. News regarding this work may have an im- portant effect on the fluctuations of the week for it will have a direct bearing on the question of acreage.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-15
The Wheat Situation of a oraot bor,-ast of

The promise of a great harvest of wheat has. it Is understood led already to the execution of contracts for the future de- livery of this product for exportation. Presumably the United States is to have the largest surplus of wheat we have held in many years. This will find a ready market in Europe, and the belief is strong that exportation of wheat in large
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-15
SPIRITED BIDDING . EN[|V{NS THE WEEK Matter of Contracts for
 Iron Segments Held in Abeyance

New York, June 14.-The most inter esting development in the iron industry last week was the spirited bidding on contracts for 5000 tons of cast iron seg- ments to be used in construction of two East river tunnels. It was rumored that the general contractors had award- ed the contract to Davies & Thomas of Catasauoua, and the Wheeling Mold and Foundry company of Pittsburg. but it was announced Saturday that the mat ter will be held in abeyance for week or 10 days. About 5000 tons of pig iron will be used in making the castings.
 Sales of merchant pig iron last week aggregated about 13o,000 tons. including O, GOO to 10000 tons for pipe works. There was general buying by foundries de- pendent upon the railroads, and by manufacturers of heating apparatus. spe- .cial and jobbing foundries
 In the steel trade the principal fea- ture was the placing of line pipe orders by oil companies in California. Ohio and West Virginia. aggregating about &.OcL tons, which went mainly to independent pipe shops.
 Railroad equipment orders were light The Bethlehem Steel company sold D. GOO tons of rails in small lots; the Ten nessee company secured an order fos 5000 from the st. Louis and Southwestern and the Lackawana SteI company af order for 650 tons from the Intsrnafinna railroad Car orders aggregated 4@ thf largest betng 20 for the Havana Cen tral Structural orders called for onls 1A0oo tons of steel shapea
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-15
UNIFORM TEXT BOOKS ID BE USED Special Committee Will Meet Today at Mont
 gOmery

Montgomery. June 14-(special)-Uni- form textbooks to be used in the agricul- tural schools of the state will be adopted at a meeting of a special committee ap- pointed by w. F. Feagin state superin- tendent of education. which will be held today at the office of Mir. Feagin at the capitol, this committee being recently appointed to prepare new courses of study for the high schools and will have charge of the work of selecting the textbooks.
 Recently the state department of educa- ton has taken up the work of estab- fishing uniform systems of text books in the county high schools the state normal
 schools and the district agricultural schools.
 Next Friday the committee having charge of the adoption of the textbooks for the high schools will meet at the cap- itol and the textbooks for the state nor mai schools will be adopted at a meeting that will be held July H. Textbook saiesmen. representing several big publishing houses. are in Montgom- cry. and will appear before tho committed to present the merits of the1r Oublica- tiOns.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-15
EIGHT GOVERNORS OF ALABAMA
 1S74-1901
No. 12O-State Convention of 1894
 Thomas c. Jones, Governor

coinage question was not new. AS carry as February. 1891. he submitted an in- tervlew'' to the Washington correspondent of the Charleston (S, co News and Cour- fer. in which he said: T think the letter of Mir. Cleveland to Ellerly Anderson of New York will defeat free coinage in the House if we can get a vote on it. l am not In favor of the measure individually, but 1 believe the country Is. Democrats who have been opposed to free coinage but would not forsake their party Will now follow Mir Cleveland against it"
 On the other hand Captain Johnston was bitterly assailed by the Cleveland press in the state because of his persis- tent and consistent demand for the rights of silver. It was charged against him that he eourted support from the popu- lists
 The biennial state nominating convention of the democracy assembled in the cap- itol May 23 1894 The Cleveland fac ton secured the organization. Congress man Clarke one of the two members from Alabama who ranked as Cleveland men, was made temporary chairman.
 Up to the very announcement of this re- suit. Captain Johnston and his following had claimed the majority on the floor. He and they were grlevously disappoint- ed. MT. Chairman delivered fiery speech denouncing as traitors all bolters, upon whom the unerrins finger of scorn points, and will point so long as Alabama has history"
 The usual committee on credentials waf dispensed with as unnecessary. The tenn porary chairman was made permanent in his place.
 ''The platform indorsed "the generous treatment of our people, by President Cleveland and pledged the party to "the free coinage of silver whenever 1t car be done consistently with the maintenance of sound and safe currency"-a strad dle
 | On the first ballot Oates defeated John stor 39 votes in 504 cast.
 1 Oates was on hand and made speech | He said he had received fair vote foi | governor in the convention of 1870 wher | Lindsay was nominated. He had been a
 candidate in the convention of 1892 wher l Herndon defeated him. He believed his
 nomination now was an omen of his cleo 1 tion.
 1 Captain Johnston acknowledged his de
 feat and declared his fealty to his party
 James K. Jackson. secretary of state
 J. Craig Smith. treasurer; John Purifoy
 auditor were renominated by exclamation W. C. Fitts of Tuscaloosa on the eleventi
 ballot defeated J. C. Anderson of Ma
 rengo; L. N Martin of Russell. W. l. 1 Martin of Marshall dncumbenD, w. I.
 Parks of Pike and Daniel Collier of Fay
 ette for attorney general John O. Fur
 ner of St Clair deefated R. E. Puttus O
 Madison, J. G. Harris of Sumter dncum
 bent). J. F. Alexander of Colbert. Whit
 of Perry and McMorries of Chiffon for su | perintendent of education Hector D
 Lane was nominated 10 succeed himsel
 as commissioner of education JOHN WITHERSPOON DUBOSE.