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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-08
REBATE ON COTTON
 SHIPPED ID DECATUR WILL. BE WITHDRAWN
Cotton Men Declare Action of Railroad Means Loss of 30,000 Bales From the
 South Annually
By W. W. NELSON

Decatur. March Especial 1-Local cot ton men have received notice that after March 13 they will not be allowed any rebate on the freight on cotton shipped from points south of Decatur into De catur and then shipped to Pensacola and other southern points for ocean ship ment.
 Annually over 1900oo bales of cotton is shipped into Decatur by local cot ton dealers to be compressed and then shipped to foreign ports. Heretofore a rebate has been allowed on cotton shipped into Decatur from points south of here Local cotton men estimate that the with drawal of heir freight rebate will keep at least s0,ooo bales of cotton annually from coming to Decatur from points south.
 The Chamber of Commerce of Decatur has taken the matter up and will send representatives to Louisoille. Ky, to call upon the officials of the Louisville and Nashville railroad in regard 10 the mat ter It will mean a s-eat loss to the cotton men of the Decaturs if this mat ter cannot be adjusted
 On next Tuesday night Dick Adams Rifles, Company E of the Alabama Ma tional Guards of the Decaturs, will be inspected at the armory in New De- catur by Gen. Joseph Scully of the state militia, and Captain Screws of the United States army
 This is one of the oest companies in the state militia. Capt. Roy C. Horton has been the captain Of the company for sometime and he is unceasng in his work and efforts to make this the best company in the state.
 M. R. Thomas. a 17-year-oid boy of Decatur. has invented and had patented a device to combine wear plates and spacing bars for railroads. Railroad men who have seen the device say that it will do it's work to rerfection. 1t will be tested by some of the railroads soon
 The indications at this time point strongly to the nomination of W. W Callahan to Congress. Favorable reports are being received here every day at Callahan headquarters.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-08
lS]nI'ERI:- IRl'5un1I5

While the extensive alterations incident to the installation of the Women's Footwear Shop were in progress, the writer over heard two carpenters discussing the adjust ment of a strip of moulding. "Ohl put it on that way-it's good enough and nobody will ever notice the difference"
 Don't fool yourself! That man Porter has got the best eye ever knew of-hed spot it in a minute" the moulding went on as it should.
 The cardinal principle of the Porter business is watchfulness, and from cellar to roof, Collar Buttons to Spring Suits, the in- flexible motto is: If it is to be done at all, do it right" But we're only human and humans make mistakes, so if you've kick to register regarding merchandise, service, or anything else, be assured we want to know about it and that you'll be met with a smile.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-08
FRUIT LAXATIVE FOR MAMMA, DAD,
 BABY, CALIFORNIA SYRUP OF FIGS

breath. fever and dizziness is gone; your stomach is sweet. liver and bowels clean and you feel grand.
 California Syrup of Figs" is a fam fly laxative. Everyone from grandpa 10 baby can safely take it and no one is ever disappointed in it's pleasant ac- ti6n. Millions of mothers know that ii Is the ideal laxative to give cross. sick feverish children. But get the genuine Ask your druggist for 50-cent bottle of 'Californa Syrup of Figs" which has directions for babies. children of all ages and for grown-ups on each bottle Refuse with contempt the cheaper Fig Syrups and counterfeits See Nthat it bears the name-'california Fig Syrup Company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-08
PYTHIANS CONVENE
 AT SYLACAUGA

Sylacauga, March I.-(Special.)-Th six teenth semi-annual convention of the Fifth District Pythian association was held with Marble City lodge No. soi scented.
 The convention was presided over by H. C. Willingham of Delta. A. G. Pat terson of Decatur grand chancellor and Grand Vice Chancellor Waldrop of An niston were present.
 At the noon hour a dinner was served to the delegates at the Rex hotel. The next semi-annual meeting will be held with Sykesville lodge. No. 3O2 at Wad. ley.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-08
RESIGNATION OF
 SMITH ACCEPTED

Washington March 7-Secretary Daniels, who several months ago refused to accept the resignation of Lieut.. William w. Smith of the cruiser California, who wished to enter civil employment, today announced the acceptance of the resigna- tion owing to the officers broken health. While Lieutenant Smiths resignation wasin MT. Daniels hands board of med- ical officers reported the officer as unit for duty because of services in the trop- ics and recommended two months sick leave.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-08
J. NEWTON COTHRAN
 PASSES IN SELMA

Selma March 7.-(Special.)-J. Newton Cothran, aged 40, travelling man out of Selma for a northern hat concern, was found dead in the office of local doctor Friday morning about o'clock. The death of MT. Cothran IS attributed to an attack of heart trouble which he suffered during the night, and no coroner's in- quest was held. The remains were later moved to the home of his parents. Mir. and Mrs. G. K. Cothran, 727 Pettus ave- nue. and from where the funeral services will be held tomorrow morning.
 The deceased has been travelling out of Selma for a hat concern for several years past Besides his parents he leaves sev- eral brothers and sisters besides numerous other relatives to mourn his death.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-08
HIP. MERRITT MAY
 RUN F0R SPEAKER
Nominee for Legislature From Macon Will Prob
 ably Be Candidate

Tuskegee, March 7.--tSpecial 1.-The nomination of Henry r. Merritt for the legislature from this county on last Tuesday makes certain that Macon county will have a candidate for speak CT of the house. Henry Merritt is woll and favorably known over the state. and his friends here and elsewhere are going to get soldly behind him and leave nothing undone to make him win
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-08
Better than calomel, oil or salts for liver, bowels
 and Stomach

Mother. daddy and the children can always keep feeling fine by taking this delicious fruit laxative as occasion de- mande. Nothing else cleanses the stom- ach. liver and bowels so thoroughly without griping,
 You take little at night and in the morning all the foul, constipated waste, sour bile and fermenting food delayed in the bowels gently moves out of the system. When you awaken all headache,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-08
CHANGES IN JAP
 CABINET MADE

Washington. March 1.-Two changes in the composition of the Japanese cabinet have been reported to the state depart ment. Yochindo OlSudo, heretofore minis- ter of education. has been appointed min ister of justice, and Ikuzo Oeka, presi- dent of the lower house of the Diet has been appointed minister of education
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-08
CANDIDATES IN MADISON QUALIFY R. E. Smith Drops Out of
 Solicitors Race TEACHERS CONVENE
Address Delivered Before the Civic League by Miss Grace Walker Urg- ing More Activity for Sup
 pression of Tuberculosis

Huntsville, March Especial )-Candi- dates who aspire to be the nominees of the democratic party for county offices qualified last night in accordance with
 rule of the executive committee, and
 those who did not qualify are barred. The | full list of candidates is now as follows For sheriff; A. D. Kirby, R. M. spicey | John F. Childress and Bob Phillips. For solicitor: Turner Petty and Zac | l. Drake
 For state senator: Clarendon Davis and James II. Pride
 { For legislature: J. " Grayson and E I D. Johnston.
 Commissioners; Second district I. D. Burford and j. G. Woodward: Fourth dis trict, F. M. Cowley, R. H. Craft W. B.
 Turner and A. J. Williamson R. E. Smith. ex-mayor of Huntsville, who was a candidate for county solicitor, dropped out of the race late Friday aft ernoon. Mr. Smith states that ne reached the conclusion that the duties of the of
 flee would not be congenial if he should win, and would come in conflict with a large part of his law practice. 
 The quarterly session of the Madison County Teachers institute assembled here Friday afternoon and continued through Saturday The programme was long and interesting. Nearly all of the teachers of the county were in attendance. At the weekly meeting of the Civic league Friday, Miss Grace Walker deliv- cred an address urging more activity for the suppression of tuberculosis. She said the death rate from this disease is increas- ing rapidly in this section and more at tention be devoted to the prevention of the disease. Miss Walker, who is asso- ciated with Miss Virginia Mccormick in
 an executive capacity, also rapped the fee system that prevails in Alabama. A movement was set on foot to secure a hitching yard of sufficient proportions to accommodate the average number of horses and mules that are hitched around the county court yard fence. This is an- other step toward the removal of the fence, and when it is down, there will be ample accommodations for the stock be- longing to people from the country
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-08
Mother and Daughter Buried

Mountain Creek, March 7.-(Special) Mrs. Josephine Thompson Wood and Mrs. Catherine l.. Miller mother and daughter. who died within 10 hours of each other. were buried at Marbury cemetery today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-08
TO INVESTIGATE
 WEIGHT CHARGES

Washington. March 7-Charles against Associate Justice Wright of the supreme court of the United States for the Dis trict of Columbia on which impeachment was demanded will be referred, it was said today. to a subcor mittee to investi- gate. as in the pending case of federal Judge Emery r. Speer of Georgia. The department of justice turned the com 2laint over to the House Judiciary com 1pittee.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-08

Work has begun on the rebuilding of the Farmers Alliance cotton Ware house which was destroyed by fire a few months ago. The new warehouse
 will be greatly enlarged, fireproof and up-to- date. It will cost when completed about 10000.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-08
OPELIKA ACCEPTS
 PAVING CONTRACTS
Improvements Along Avenues and Streets Will Be Begun Almost
 Immediately

Opelika. March 7.--tSpecial )-The original street paving contracts have been completed and accepted by the mayor and city council, and another extension contract has been let The paving on Avenue A will be extended from Seventh street to Fifth, and the paving on Ninth street will be extended from Avenue B down Geneva street to Littleton's store.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-08

This city is still on the upgrade. There is no boom or prospective boom but the way Opelika is growing is very
 satisfactory. This spring and summer
 will see many more Improvements here.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-08
STUDENTS AT LEEDS
 BEAUTIFY CAMPUS
Members of High School Plant Shade Trees-New Jail Progressing
 Rapidly

Leeds, March 7.--(Special) )-Shade trees were set out yesterday on the campus of the Leeds High school by the students. The work consumed the greater part of the day. The holes to put the trees in were blasted with dynamite. The school was dismissed at noon and each class was allowed to set out their trees. All the trees were given a name, such as Wilson, J. B. Elliott, Underwood, Hob son, Ty Cobb. Adam, Eve. etc.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-08

Next Monday night Wildwood lodge Woodmen of the World of this city will entertain their friends at the annual
 banquet at the courthouse, from 80 tc
 9 o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-08
SEED IN ANN|STON SPEECH TRAINS B|G
 GUNS ON COMER
Declares Former Governor Bitterest Enemy of Child Labor Reform in
 the State
Fly HARRY M. AYERS.

Admission, March 7.-(Special. )-Nirtually l ignoring Charles Henderson and R. F. kolb, his other opponents. Walter D. | Seed, lieutenant governor and candidate for the gubernatorial honors in Alabama, trained his big guns on Braxton Bragg Conner in his address at the Calhoun county courthouse before small audi ence Friday evening and took up the greater part of his time attacking the record Of the former governor. Conner was praised for his unrelenting 1 fight against railroad domination, but his official acts in other respects were bit | terly excoriated by the lieutenant gov ! ernor. He was denounced as the bit | terest enemy of child labor reform in the state, was charged with extravaganza in administering the states affairs, and was held responsible for the shortage in the state convict department, which could 1 never have been Laeyized under the pres ent administration had 1t not first been Comerized under the Conner administra- tion,' said the speaker.
 Speaking of the convict department, it was charged that under the Conner ad- ministration the convicts had been let
 
 while in the succeeding administration the states per capita receipts amounted to $13, said MT. Seed
 The speaker was introduced in Annis- ton by Attorney Charles s. Leyden. His audience was composed chiefly of arr dent prohibitionists and representatives of organized labor, with whom MT. Seed seems to be strong in this county. His l Il. l.. campaign in Calhoun. making the eighth speech he had delivered in the past two days.
 ]. Chaig' smith, son-in-law of B. B. Conner, who has been in Calhoun con ferring with Wallace, Conner and other friends and relatives of the former gov ernor. gave out statement before leav- ing to the effect that he Is satisfied with the support ex-Governor Conner is receiv- ing in Calhoun and is confident of a big majority in Calhoun for the ex-Annis-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-08

A "conundrum supper" was given last flight by the Presbyterian Ladies' Aid so- ciety at the residence of Dr. A J. Far ley. The supper was novelty and en- soyed by every one. Music was furnished by Mrs. Parsons and MT. Complain. De- lightful refreshments were served
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-08
FOUR CHILTON TOWNS
 ARE INCORPORATED

Maplesville, March Especial, )-By vote of S6 to 40 the citizens voted here to incorporate the town. This makes four incorporated towns in Chii- ton county now
 The stock law election was carried by a small majority.
 Tnderwood's vote here and in this vicinity is increasing rapidly.
 There is considerable corn planting being done here now.
 Fruit trees are doing well. and straw berry plants, especially the late vines, are in fine condition.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-08

\ The construction work on the rev jail is well under way and is being pushed to the limit.
 The jail will be built of red brick with inside walls of cement and will be equipped with electric lights and heat.
 Owing to the poor condition of the old jail 1t is necessary to take all the pris- oners to Birmingham, but with the com pletion of the new, this will not be neces- sary
 Albert Bearden of Birmingham has the contract
 A Leeds Minstrel is being organized by MT. Complain. Only local talent will be used The following boys have al ready agreed to take part c. Stone. M Stone Poe. East. Complain, Abercrombie, Roberts, Fulton. Cason and Wilmington. Others will join soon.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1914-07-24
SIGN POSTS PUT
UP BY AUTO CLUB
First One Is at Intersection
of Warm Springs and
Reclamation Avenues.

The Boise Auto club has started its
campaign Of putting up sign posts
throughout Ada and the surrounding
counties The first sign installed was
put UP this week at the intersection of
Warm Springs avenue and Reclama-
ton avenue, and is a special one, the
point being a leading artery of travel
in and out of the city. The sign is a.
handsome one and not only points the
direction of the places indicated, but
also gives the distance, which has
been accurately secured and which is
to be one of the features of all the
sign boards put up by the Boise club.
The initial sign has two arms one con-
tanning "Barberton, 81 miles; High
land IS miles; Arrowrock 21A miles
Twin Springs AZ miles" and the other,
Mountain Home. A miles; Dixie, 55
miles: Soldier, 90 miles; HALEY, 122
miles, Twin Falls, 1877 miles"
Cross arm signs are to be put UP at
cross roads indicating the places to
which they lead and giving the dis
lance in miles z. W. Johnson secre-
tary of the club, stated today that Ada
county would be the first throughout
which signs would be installed and ad-
joining counties would follow.
The club is increasing in membership
and indications are that big majority
Of the 900 automobile owners in Ada
county will become members.
circular letter has just been sent
out by Secretary johnson of the club
pointing out the advantages of all au-
tomobile owners becoming members
and briefly citing the objects of the
club as follows:
TO aid and encourage the building of
good roads.
To enforce state laws and city ordi-
nances.
TO compile and publish Official Tour
Book.
To secure and publish accurate log
Of roads.
To sign-post roads.
To procure free telephone service for
members en- tour
To prevent unjust legislation against
rnotor vehicles.
To demand our legal rights upon the
highways.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1914-07-24

Phone 2056-J, or call 1916 N. 14th.
Jy26
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1914-07-24
BREVITIES.

The Ladies of the G. A. r. will meet
in regular session tonight and it is
desired that all members be present
Emma Lambert has filed suit for di
vorce from Charles Lambert. The
complaint was taken from the files by
her attorney.
The Young Mems Christian associa-
ton building is being renovated
throughout and put in shape for the
fall opening in September Nearly
every room in the building is being re-
tinted and much repair work is being
done.
Rev. J. w. Hannum, formerly pastor
of the United Presbyterian church here,
now pastor Of the Olympic Court Uni
ted Presbyterian church at Seattle, left
this afternoon for the coast city, after
spending several days here as a wit
ness in the Robert Wedekind disbar-
ment proceedings.
K e. Smullens, the new physical d.
rector Of the Y M. c. A.. has taken
hold OF his work here with a vim and
at present is bending his energies to
playground work He hopes to be able
10 get a number Of Fairgrounds estab
lished throughout the city for children
and to have them supervised.
NJ. Paduano. arrested on the charge
of disorderly conduct, was fined $40 in
municipal court this morning and COM
mitted. Ben Tranverton, H. A. Kelley
and Ed Mckinley, arrested for being
drunk. we're fined IS and costs each
The two former were committed. while
Mckinley was released to return to his
work in the country.
Ed Murray and NJ. Broderick have
been bound over TO stand trial in dis
trict court on the charge of assault
with a deadly weapon upon the person
Of Wong Wing. a Chinaman. Judge
Bower placed both men under $500
bond. which has not vet been furnished
Broderick is held as an accessory tc
the crime and under the statutes of the
state the difference between principals
and accessories to a crime has beer
abolished. The preliminary examina-
ton of the men was concluded last
evening. at which time Murray was
held to answer in court. while the case
Of Broderick was taken under advise.
ment
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1914-07-24
MAIL CARRIER
ACCIDENTALLY SHOT;
CONDITION SERIOUS

Ray Colt, a rural mail carrier out
of Nampa, is lying at st. Alphonsus
hospital in a serious condition with
bullet from a 45-calibre revolver in his
eye an dthe sight of his right eye de-
stroyed as the result of an accident on
Clear creek yesterday afternoon about
/ o'clock Mr. Colt had been enjoying
an outing in the hills and was just
starting home when the revolver, which
was in the front of the wagon, was ac-
cidently discharged by himself, the
bullet entering a point just below the
eye.
Last evening DIR. w. S. Titus was
summoned to the case and brought the
injured man to Boise in his car, ar
irving at noon today and placed him
in the hospital Mr. Colt is conscious
and has been since shot and there is "A
possibility Of his recovering although
his chances are very slim.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1914-07-24
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paIatabIe, Economical, Nourishing

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food in few words, and that from per
sonal experience. She writes:
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I'VE sometimes tried other advertised
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when / quit tea and coffee and be-
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was almost a nervous wreck | was so
irritable l could not sleep nights, had
no interest in life.
After using Grape Nuts short time
! began to improve, and all these all
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a well woman. MY two children have
been almost raised on Grape Nuts,
which they eat three times day.
They are pictures of health and have
never had the least symptom of stom-
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of whoopng cough they could retain
Grape Nuts when all else failed.
Grape Nuts food has saved doc
tor bills, and has been, therefore, a
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Name given by Postum Co. Battle
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Ever read the above letter? new
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Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1914-07-24

l hereby announce my candidacy.
upon the Republican primary ticket, for
probate judge Of Ada County. / am a
Republican. born in in Boise. completed
my law course at the state University
in 1913 and was thereupon admitted
to practice in the Supreme Court.
feI that l can safely submit my quail
fication to fill this Office to the mem
bers Of the bar who know me and to
the voters of the county.
I am particularly interested in the
juvenile work Of this court. and believe
that the present organization of the
court as already effected by Judge Dun
bar Is business like and effective. If
elected, | shall consider that the public
interests will be best subserved by re-
tanning the present juvenile officers
and should consider myself most for
tunate IL able to retain them.
CARTEE WOOD.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1914-07-24
The Marks Company
TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY

FOR SALE-My lot at Payette lakes
for 500; Phone 1888. Jy26
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1914-07-24
l H
TODAY AND TOMORROW
Home Sweet Home

Leading Managerial Opinions:
New York welcomed it at
the Strand Theater with
crowded houses.
The manager Of the Strand
Theater, New York City, the
most beautifully appointed
motion picture theater In the
world, wired:
The most beautiful picture
I ever saw"
Los Angeles. Cal. turned
out en- masse to see 1t open
Clune's Auditorium and thou
sands were turned away dis
appointed.
w. n. Clune OF Los Angeles,
CAL, wired;
The most wonderful picture
ever shown. My theater seats
over 5000 people at first class
prices and we turned them
away every day"
nus from coast 10 coast,
has Home Sweet Home"
made its appeal to human
hearts. This great picturiza-
tion of the song that has
reached all hearts, cannot fail
to reach the hearts and minds
OF your clientele.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1914-07-24

wilie-What kind of a book is
who's Who" Dad?
Crabshaw-Gt's work, my boy, in
which others see us as we see our
selves.--Life.