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Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1914-03-13

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MRS. J. Alex ocott' bfent'ano, mas
returned rom vlsit 20 irienns 10
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All those recently appointed BY
Governor soiasooroaRn 70 MI local Oh
noes IN TINS county nave been eonnrm-
60 oy the senate OF Maryland
Miss Catherine FERGUSON who has
been sick during the past three weeks,
is, we are pleased to announce, on the
road to recovery.
The County Commissioners we're in
session on Tuesday and Wednesday
transferring property, they will meet
again on the same days next week for
'-e sane f'ipe'e
Deputy onern Coossey was under
shs weather uurins sne carry pars oI
the week out Is again are 70 perform
ms ou'les-
Mr.. Joseph A. Wilmer the young
attorney recently admitted to practice
here has opened an office in La Plata
and has taken up his residence at the
home Of Mrs Rockwell near La Plata
Another snow storm commenced on
Wednesday morning and continued
throughout the day blocking automo-
bile travel to very great degree ex-
cept on State and few other improy-
ed roads. '
Well Sam Wolf did get married
sure euouoh. The marriage took Mace.
an Washington and his bride Is yinnv
the attractivesoung daughter Of Nj
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1914-03-13

Died in Washington, D, G., Wednes-
day, March 4 at $50 p m, 9orine,
daughter of William and Mary Fenwick,
She was just entering her fifteenth year.
Her accomplished an pleasing manner,
Kind gentle disposition made her be-
loved by white and colored alike with
whom she came in contact Size was
lat the time of her death attending
school in Washington city and living
with her brother-in-law and sister,
Alex. and Mamie Thomas. She was
brought down on the 10 a. m. train
Friday. March 9th, to La Plata where
her funeral took place. Interment
was In Pomfret Cemetery. Messrs
Lomax and Penn had charge OF the
funeral arrangements. advt.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1914-03-13
EASTER BELLS RING IN SPRING
FASHIONS.

Easter Bells Ring in Spring Fashions
at no other time of the year does a man
SO wish TO appear at his best. Your
Easter suit should be new one, what
ever else you may wear. Order now
before the rush. Look your best. It
doesn't cost any more il you let me
make your Clothes.
Sits s12 90 to s35 90.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1914-03-13

MISS h'ioa wise mas returned to
scnooi aiser weeks Illness
Miss Mary Hutchins spent the week
end with Miss Ethel Cochrane.
Miss Constance HUNT was a visitor
to Washington Saturday.
Mr. rhow.s wa+.o, ~. 10. saa,s
nosed ~. 50 :, par- nj
~.
~ MI l. k'iis nave ne" i@V--
MISS Nae Cox has recovered from a
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1914-03-13

Port Tobacco Parish,-srd Sunday in
Lent.
Christ chursh, $50 a. m. aud 1i.oo
q. m. ta4
St. Paul's Chapel, $50 a. m.
REV HoRAoE ", sTowELL, Rector.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1914-03-13

Pentecostsl Church d the Nsrsrene-
Preaching as follows: Sunday Mar. Is.
Du Bots Chapel. at 1890 a. m. In the
home Of W. l.. Dement, at 3 p. m.
ID. w. SWEENEY, PASTOR.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1914-03-13
LOCAL AND personal


METHODIST CHURCH.
Preaching Sunday, March IS, as follows
La Plata II a. IN. Shiloh 8. p. m.
REV. J. w. BEALL, Pastor,
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1914-03-13

Not To Run Same On State Roads.
Pepalty for violating thi, order is
| 800 90 Fine. or Imprisonment for 10
Days to Months.
See Chapter sol, Section 80, Acts Of
1905, 1908, and 1910, Laws governing
construction and maintenance of State
Reads.
STATE ROADS COMMISSION.
$40 IS.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1914-03-13
FOR RENT.

A Six Room Dwelling, Stable and
out buildings in La Plata, Md.
A Four Room Cottage at Bel Alton.
Apply u,
A. POSEY,
La Plata, Nd.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1914-03-13

tERMs FOR TRANSIENT ADVERTISING
one square, ons inseruon~.-..~ .si.oo
Each subssqusnt ins>rsion....-.--. AS
aixlinea or less constitutes square.
rERNs oF ADvERTIsIEGPER tEOH:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-01
No CHARGE MADE
TO HEAR PATTERSON
Rev. Lawrence Asks That
Statement Be Made Re-
garding Coming Trip

The Rev Brooks Lawrence declares
that he has heard that an unknown
source was circulating report that
an admission fee would be charged by
the directorate of the trip through
Alabama of eX-Gov. Malcolm NJ. Pat
terson OF Tennessee.
81 hope The Age Herald will state
said Mr.. Lawrence, that no admis-
sion will be charged. Instead we will
take up the usual collection. / trust
that the meetings will be well attend
cd. The governor will remain among
us for only five days"
Mr.. Lawrence was asked if the tour
of Mr.. Patterson was of political
significance. There has been specula-
tion to this effect especially i'm view
of the Endorsement by a certain fac
tion of the anti-saloon membership Of
the candidacy for the Senate of r. p.
Robson.
mot at ALL" h@ Unanswered. mo po-
litical significance is attached to the
visit of Governor Patterson. Ana no
admission will be charged. Instead q"
and here he smiled. 1--WE will take up
The usual collection by means of
which to pay his expenses and his per
diem wages
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-01
Recent Developments in Ala
bama Politics Show He Is
Steadily Gaining Strength
RACE BETWEEN CONFER
ANDs HENDERSON
RumOred Certain Candidates Nav
Withdraw From Gubernatorial Race.
Candidates Speakin Various Parts
of the State This Week
By l.. =. BETTY

Montgomery, January 3l.-tSpecial) RE-
cent DEVELOPMENTS in Alabama politics
show that oscar Underwood is steadily
gaining strength in all parts of the state
and that the gubernatorial race has re-
solved itself into a contest between
Charles Henderson and former Gov. b. B.
Conner.
During the past week vast Underwood
tidal wave has swept through the state.
The name of the popular democratic
leader has been ON the lips of men and
women IN every voting precinct in Ala
bama, and his supporters anticipate Civ
ing him a handsome majority in every
hamlet, village and town in the state.
1t seems that Capt r.. T.. Hobson is
losing strength daily, his vicious attacks
upon Underwood serving to rebound in
favor of the latter rather than to aid
the cause of the Merrimac hero. Another
contributing cause to Underwood's grow
ing strength is the fact that he continues
TO remain in Washington in the perform
ance of his congressional duties.
Recently the writer had occasion to Wis
il the little town of Nixburg, in Coosa
county. There are 81 voters In the beat
and if there is a Hobson man in the en-
tire beat it has not been reported to the
farmers of that section. 1t was the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-01
ANOTHER ROMANCE OF
BIRMINGHAM'S EARLY DAYS
How Man Still Living Paid $3.50 For Six Acres Where L. &
N. Station Now Stands and Sold 1t For 5000
BY HUGH w. ROBERTS

Six acres of property in the heart
of Birmingham was transferred in the
early life of the city for $3.50, and
sold at later date for a profit of 500
This is another chapter in the TO
nance of Birmingham real estate. A. z.
Scanlon of Chattanooga, a retired To-
ticular chapter a tragedy. For he was
The man who came into possession of
TIE property and the man who dis
dollars.
The six-acre tract began at point
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-01
MONEY RECEIVED FOR
FREIGHT OVERCHARGE

Cullman, January S1.-(Special )-Attor-
ney Emil Ahlrichs has received a check
from the Louisville and Nashville Rail-
road company for SIG, representing an
overcharge on freight rates on three ears
of beer from st. Louis, Mo-, to Gull
man, the total freight originally paid
being s42o. Mr. Ahlrichs obtained the res
fund of the money by carrying his case
to the interstate commerce commission.
1T is believed that the shippers of Gull
man have been Disseminated against in
the matter of freight rates. and fight
will be maze and demand on the rail-
road company for a refund of excess
freight PAID by the shippers of Gull
man ior tfNe past two years, which is said
to aggregate more than 100000.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-01
TAKE A CLASS Of SALTS TO FLUSH
THE KIDNEYS IF YOUR BACK HURTS

news aren't acting right. or If bladder
po5hers you. get about four ounces of
Jad Salts from any good nbarmac,,.
take a tablespoonful in a glass of water
before breakfast for a few days and
your Kidneys Will then act fine This
FAMOUS salts is made from the acid of
grapes and lemon luce combined u,tt,,
lithia, and has been used for genera
uons to flush clogged kidneys and
stimulate them TO normal activity: also
to neutralize the acids in the urine so
der disorders.
Jad salts cannot injure anyone
makes delightful effervescent iithia
water drink which millions of men and
women take now and then to keep the
kidneys and urinary organs clean. thus
avoiding serious kidney disease.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-01
WEEVIL REDUCES
COTTON RECEIPTS

Meridian, Miss, January 3l-(Special.) J
The Following is the report of the Merid-
IAN Cotton exchange for the past week:
Receipts 1905; same date last year, SS3:
receipts since September l. 263OS: for
same period last year. 4S,0S3 bales The
dlIference in the receipts this season and
last was caused by both the ravages or
the boil weevil and the failure of the
farmer to plant much land in cotton
during the past year as was planted the
previous year. From reports received the
acreage In cotton this year will not be
more than half what it was year before
last
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-01

The individual in question was to pay
the engineer the sum of 5000 at the
rate of $40 per month. When the last
payment was made. the engineer con-
graduated himself on the recovery of
his principle and with respectable
interest. to boot
Mr.. Scanlon. the engineer of the
story. is at the present time a wen
known resident of Chattanooga He
is in the service of ID. B. Loveman
COMPANY.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-01

Nashville depot. Mr.. Scanlon has for
gotten whether it extended to the east
or the west. He does know. however,
deed at the present time. he could
cash in for a sum approximating ST.
100000.
The Romantic Adventurer
Mr.. Scanlon. in those days, was an
engineer. and was in the service of the
Louisville and Nashville railroad Of
ten he was compelled to spend night
in Birmingham. In this way, he met
many of the residents of the city--or
yillage-and many of the residents
were adventurers from other sections,
and many of the adventurers Were
gamblers.
One of these attractive individuals, a
man of intelligence and scholarly edu-
cation, of soft and pleasing speech and
singularly kind address. but whose
heart was without knowledge or fear,
and whose finger was unusually quick
On the trigger, became warmly at
tached to the young engineer He was
a gambler. On one occasion, after a
lucky evening spent with the kings and
queens and knaves which go to make
up deck of cards. he found himself
possessed of surplus. This he in
vested in six acres of land, and the
land was that described in part above.
On the property at that time was a
blacksmith shop and another impro-
vised structure capable only of fur
nishing a shelter in times of weather
or convenient place in which a far
mer might tie his horse.
Bargain Is Struck
on the succeeding evening, how
ever, the luck of the gambler deserted
him, and after an hour spent with his
companions. he found himself in need
of funds. The young engineer-a
friend in need. it seemed-in that psy-
Geological moment. appeared to view.
After an explanation, bargain was
struck The gambler. on the one hand.
was to deed his property to the engi-
reer, and the engineer. on the other,
was to pay to the gambler the amount
Of his salary-s1s0-which sum he had
just received in return for a month S
labor at the throttle.
1t Is probable that the engineer
agreed to the trade because he had be-
come attached to the gambler. 1t is
certain that he did not become pos
sessed of the land with the hope of
making a fortune. That night, he
spent restless hours--he SAYS so, today
trying to ascertain to his own sat
isfaction whether he would be able to
recover his Investment. or whether he
had made a fool Of himself.
The Satisfactory Profit
The verdict at which he finally ar
rived is unknown But at any rate,
he reached an agreement with himself
to dispose of the property as soon as
he possibly could. And before many
months, the opportunity came. Some
individual wanted to use the two lit
tie buildings to which reference has
already been made. and the owner
would permit the use of them only on
the condition that he be relieved of
his entire holdings.
And finally a bargain was struck.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-01

In eight years time our screen
business has grown from almost
nothing to fourth or fifth place
among the big cities Of America.
We personally install and guarantee
all work and are financially respon-
Sible for our contracts.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-01
Advises folks to overcome
Kidney and Bladder trOu-
BILE while ii is only trouble

Eating meat regularly eventually
produces kidney trouble in some form
or other, says a well-known authority.
because the uric acid in meat excites
the kidneys. they become overworked; !;
get sluggish; clog up and cause all
sorts OF distress. particularly backache
and misery in the kidney region; rheu-
matte twinges, severe headaches, acid
stomach, constipation, torpid liver,
sleeplessness, bladder and urinary irri-
latiun.
The moment your BACK hurts or kid
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-01

where now stands the Louisville and
Nashville depot Mr.. Scanlon has for
gotten whether it extended to the east
or the west. He does know, however,
that were he the possessor of the title
deed at the present time he could
cash in for sum approximating ST.
opn mn
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-01
|BurrOWeS RuStleSS Screens

BurroWes' Rustless Screens were
selected for the above big Jobs in
keen competition with screen man
ufacturers all over America The
best screens on the market were
desired and BurroWes' Rustless
Screens won on merit.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-01

1t cannot be doubted that Charles Hen
derson has made rapid gains in the guber-
Material race during the past few weeks
1t is also equally certain that he must
beat Mr.. Conner in order to win the NOM
nation
New life has been injected into Mr.. Hen
derson's campaign since he began an ac-
tive speaking tour. He expects to make
speeches in every county in Alabama. and
during the next two months will spend the
greater part of the time on the stump
The other candidates for gubernatorial
honors are likewise conducting an active
campaign, Mr.. Conner, Capt. Reuben +.
Kolb, John H. Wallace, Ir., and Walter
u. Seed devoting most of their time in
behalf of their candidacy
The gubernatorial race is unquestion-
ably between Mr.. Henderson and Mr.
Conner, with indications that Mr.. Conner
will lead the former in the first primary
by a small margin, though S. p. Kennedy
Mr.. Henderson's campaign manager, is
expecting to win in the first primary. Sn
the event Mr.. Henderson and Mr.. Conner
are both in the run-off, the race will
doubtless be most interesting
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-01
MISSING PRINTER is
FOUND IN TALLAPOOSA

Sylacauga, January 31.-(Special) )-R c.
Miller, the young printer who mysterious
ly disappeared from local boarding
house last Sunday night while i'll. and for
whom search has been made for several
days, was located yesterday at Jackson's
Gap.
A letter to w. A. Moody editor of the
Sylcauga Advance, for whom the young
man worked at the time he disappeared
brought the information as to his where
aboutS.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-01

Monday morning, Columbiana, in Shelby
county; Monday afternoon, Talladega:
Tuesday morning, Linevile, Clay county;
Tuesday night, Roanoke, Randolph coun-
ty; Wednesday morning, Lafayette,
Chambers county.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-01
Will Any Candidate Withdraw?

Although the report cannot be sub
stantiated, it is declared that all five can
didates for governor will not qualify Tile
last day on which they can qualify is
March e. and it would not be surprising
If one or more Of the candidates should
retire before that time. None of the can
didates says he has any intention of re-
tiring from the race, but it is expected
that one of them will change his mind
before the last day of qualification.
The only two candidates about whom
rumors of retirement have been heard are
John H. Wallace, Jr., and Walter D.
Seed. Both have vigorously denied the
report and maintain that they will be
In the race to the last ditch. but it cam
not be denied that the question is fire.
quently asked as to whether or not they
will do so.
Nothing of any Importance has fea-
tured the races for the lesser state Of
fees during the past week. although
all of the candidates have displayed the
usual degree of activity VIM l.. Martin.
assistant attorney general and a candi-
date for that office, announces that he
will shortly take the stump in behalf Of
his interests.
Candidates on Stump This Week
Mest of the candidates for governor
VIII speak i'll various parts of the state
next week in behalf of their candidacy
Mr.. Conner will speak in Marshall and
jackson counties, AR Henderson will
speak in Morgan and other counties i'm
North Alabama and John H. Wallace
is scheduled for a number of addresses
in central Alabama.
Mr.. Wallaee's itinerary is as follows:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-01
Henderson Making Large Gains

boast of certain citizens of the neighbor-
hood that Underwood would get every
vote in the beat.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-17
Seven Burned to Death
 in Lodging House Fire

Milford. Mass, June 16.-Seven men were burned to death and 20 seriously injured when 80 persons were trapped in burning Armenian lodging house here today early.
 The bodies were taken from the up- per floors of the four -and-a-half story brick and wooden building.
 In addition to the 20 men taken to the hospital suffering from burns or from injuries received in jumping from windows 30 sustained minor hurts.
 The cause Of the fire, which has not been deterfnined, started in the dining hall on the ground floor of the struc- ture, according to confused accounts.
 When the firemen arrived flames were shooting through all four floors. EscaNe by the two narrow stairways was cut off and the only means of getting out of the building was by jumping from the windows.
 There was a scene of wild excite- ment as the crazed inmates attempted to save their lives.
 The building, erected more than 90 years ago. formerly was used IS a shoe factory and it's timbers were im- pregnated with oils.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-17
BLOCK PLANS TO
 SELL EMPHASIZES

Washington, June 16-Plans of the navy department to sell the battlesnips Idaho and Mississippi to some European power and built modern dreadnaught with the money, were blocked tonight in the House. Such formidable opposition to the proposal developed that Chairman Padgett of the naval committee conferred with department officials and announced that 1t would not be pressed.
 Later the House. after waiting in ses- sion for four hours while the sergeant at arms rounded up a quorum, disagreed to the Senate amendment to the naval appropriation bill providing for the sale of the ships and sent the entire bill back to conference. It was authoritatively
 stated that the Senate conferees would not insist on their amendment
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-17
SILK INDUSTRY IN
 TRANSITION STATE


 Paterson N J.. June 1s.-The Amer lean silk industry is in state of transition, becoming a business for women. and 20 years from now there there will be few men laborers em- ployed, it was declared today before the United States commission on in- dustrial relations at its inquiry into the silk mill situation. Moe StrausA the witness who gave this testimony, is mill manager
 Strauss made his statement when he was questioned as to the reasons for labor disturbances in the industry. When the strike of 1913 was called. he testified, girls in his mill were sat- isfied with conditions It was the men who walked out, urged on by Indus- trial Workers of the World agitators. He blamed the l. w. w. for the strike.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-17

ing yesterday afternoon and elected offi- eers for the ensuing year. The meeting was at the home of Miss Lucille Smith, and after the business session was over there was a social. The following off cers were elected: Miss Luti Campbell president Miss Ruby Wilson, vice presi- dent; Miss Lucille Lewis. secretary and Miss Lucille Smith. treasurer.
 The members of the Ensley Highland Bridge club will be entertained Friday afternoon by Mrs. G. A. Miller at her home at Palmer Terrace. All members are in- vited to be present
 There will be a meeting of the Thurs day Afternoon club this afternoon at the home of Mrs. J. J. Walker on Pike avenue. All members are invited to be present.
 All members of the Boy Scouts of this city are requested to meet at the city hall tomorrow night at o'clock for the purpose of learning the scouts signals and drills.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-17
NEGRESS KILLED WHEN CLOTHES LINE
 BECOMES CHARGED

Fort Deposit, June 16.-fspecial)-Yes terday afternoon about 6 o'clock Daisy Lyman, a well known and deserving negro woman of Fort Deposit. met with hor- rible death by electrocution. It seems that a clothes wire in the yard of the negress in some unaccountable manner was con- nected with the arc lamp wires, which were charged with 2200 volts and in re- moving some clothes her hand came in contact with the live wire, which formed a complete circuit and killed her instant ly. Her body and clothes were badly burned.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-17
Wallace Greatly Improved

Montgomery, June 16.-(Special )-Word has been received at the capitol that John H. Wallace. state game and fish commissioner. who went to Baltimore to have an operation performed. will re- turn in about two weeks. MT. Wallace has been gfeatly improved as a result of his operation and is slowly recovering.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-17
 HAVE LITTLE HOPE FOR BALLOONISTS

Portland, Ore. June 16.-Little hope was held out tonight that Roy Don aldson and Wilbur Henderson. who left here Thursday in the balloon Springfield in race with three other balloons, would be found alive. Search ing parties vigorously pushed their ex- plorations today. however, and ar engagements were made tonight for even more extensive operations for tomor- row.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-17
BREADSTUFF EXPORT
 SHOWS DECREASE

Washington June 16.-Exports of bread stuffs from the United States last month amounted to SIP, ,360, compared with s12,s1S,757. in May. 1s1s the department of commerce announced today. The value of cattle, hogs and sheep-$S6. .853--exported last year; cotton figures were $24,847,5 ,517 decrease from May, 1914. of more than $3OOO.OOO
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-17
D. A. R. Meets

Minneapolis, June 16=The Daugh- ters of the Revolution holding their annual convention here today heard addresses by various state regents. Of- ficers will be elected tomorrow and Mrs. Clarence L. Beakley of New York, president general who has served the society in that capacity for three years, is said to be sure of reelection.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-17
STATIONERY" CASE
 BEFORE COMMITTEE

Washington June 16.-The Senate reso- lution fol. the Investigation of the use of Senate stationery to boom North Caro- lima gold mine reached the committee on contingent expenses today, but prob ably will not be taken up for discussion until Friday. Senators on the committee will urge favorable report on it during the present week.