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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-14
RAPID PROGRESS BEING MADE ON BRICK ROAD FROM TAMPA TO JACKSONVILLE = LOCAL CONCERNS GET ORDERS

In the extensive roadway construction that Is being done over the entire state of Florida. local contractors have shared well, as indicated yesterday, by the an- nouncement that 6,00o000 brick had been sold to two counties in the state by tho Copeland -Ingls Shale Brick company of this city. Upon his return yesterday from Florida B. A. Inglis, of the company. said 100000 bricks had been sold at Tampa. while 5,0000o0 had been sold at Orlando.
 The brick made in this city will be used on county highways of the two counties named. It is stated that plans have been made for the construction of a brick highway from Jacksonville to Tampa PIP miles. Twenty miles of the roadway has already been constructed. while it was said yesterday by Mir. Cope land that county after county was coh- traetlng for work on the brick highway, and that the road would be completed. he believed. in less than three years
 The highway, however, Is incidental to the paving work that Is being done in the state. It was only recently announced that local contractors had received large orders from Florida for asphalt and other pavements.
 It is interesting to note in connection
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-14
FOUR ARRESTED ON
 CHARGE OF ASSAULT
Men Are Put Under Bond for Alleged Attack on Pat
 tersOn and Faulkner

At an early hour yesterday morning Officer J. T. Moser placed Roy Speer and Tom Watson under bond on the charge of assault and. battery in con nection with the attack on J. o. Pat terson and Carl Faulkner in front of the Southern club at Fifth avenue and Twentieth street about 9:30 o'clock Sun day night. Last night Fred O'Rourke and Eddie Balsam were put under bond in connection with the assault. More ar rests are expected.
 It was stated last night by the par ents of Patterson and Faulkner that the cases would not be tried in the re- corder's court but that warrants al- leging assault with intent to murder would be sworn out this morning against all the men alleged to have
 fi@i"ated in the attack. The boys who lost several several teeth, suffered 1... #.l.t.4 D,ulses apout the face. were very much in earnest yesterday about prosecuting their assailants, all of wom they claim to know The boys are still under medical care.
 Patterson Is a government clerk and lives at 320 South Sixteenth street. Faulk kGer is a student at the Central High school and lives at 6030 First ave- nue. The parents of the boys are high 1y indignant as the assault is said to have been caused by Faulkner resent
 ing an insult to his sister. whom he was escortinR home from the First Methodist church There were seven in the attacking party.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-14
ELLIS TRIAL. WILL. BEGIN THIS MORNING Postponed From Yesterday
 on Account of Absent Witnesses

l Attachments were issued yesterday against absent witnesses in the case of l Ed Ellis on trial in the criminal court corner of Second avenue and Nineteenth street, several months ago. The casa was called in the first division of crim- insl court yesterday and on n call of wit fesses a number were found to be absent Judge w. B. Fort passed the case until this morning and ordered attachments Issued for all witnesses who had been served. The killing or Rooney by Ellis followed n quarrel between the two men, Who were well known to each other. Ellis was arrested on a charge of murder but at the preliminary hearing was ad- mitted to bond. The grand Jury indicted him for murder in the second degree
 The case against Mrs. Cilla Iutes But Ter. charged with the killing of her hus- band, Robert R. Butler, at Woodlawn sometime ago, was passed until next term by the state. owing to the absence of s;ate witnesses. The case against George Alexander, charged With murder in the second degree, was passed until Wednes- day morning. John Coats. charged with grand larceny, was acquitted by the iury
 In the second division Judge $. E. Greene took up n number of jail cases, and the following Were convicted as charged: J. s. Frey. James Holiness as- sault and battery with a weapon: will Johnson, unlawfully using motor vehicle; VIII Lee, Sunday gaming: Albert Niekles. gaming; Speed Richards. abusive lan- guaee and not guilty of presenting a pisiol James Stark, Sunday gaming Walter Davis and Arthur Robinson plead guilty to Sunday gaming.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-14
WEAKLEY RETAINED
 BY THE COAL MEN
Will Resist Efforts to Raise Rates Fran Birmingham to New Or
 leans and Mobile

The services of Judge Samuel D. Weakley have been retained by some of the coal operators of this district to resist the efforts of the railroads to increase the coal rates from this city to New Orleans and Mobile as well as other gulf points, The retention of Judge Weakley to lead the fight against the further rate advances by the railroads in the legitimate sell ing fields of this district will be of wide interest In local industrial circles. Judge Weakley has already been in formed of the plans and will take up actively the fight which will be waged against the lines.
 It is said that the railroads have all most stampeded some of the coal op- orators of this district by gradually in- creasing various rates until this city cannot now ship coal into what has all ways been considered legitimate terri tory. It is claimed Alabama cannot sell any coal in Georgia. none can be sold as far north as Decatur and Illinois coal is being shipped into Memphis.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-14
Six Million Birmingham Brick
 To Be Used On Florida Highway

 with the brick construction going on in that state that the local company about five years ago started the experiments There was placed one-half mile of brick road for experimental purposes and that was sc successful that miles and miles have been contracted for since that time. + is stated that the work of constructing roads with brick in Florida can be done very cheaply. The sand Is rolled, the brick placed. sand sprinkled on top. and the road Is completed. The work has proven very satisfactory so far, It Is stated
 Mir. Copeland said yesterday that tho order received here was one of the largest yet given in Birmingham. and that his company intended to partiei- pate in bidding for other contracts that will be let during tae next few days.
 Florida is the most progressive state that l ever visited when il comes to pro viding good roads. said Mir. Copeland yesterday. "rhere is more work being done there in this line than anywhere else in the United States that I know of It Is all being done well. and it is all helping property values
 There Is to bet let in a few days other
 There is 10 be let in a few days other tcrially to the progress of that state The entire state Is interested in the huge paving plans that are under way now ana Whlch are helng considered, ana which will be let soof1 The counties are cooperating in every possible way in the work.
 "rhe plans to construct the roadway from Jacksonville tu Tampa over .n0 miles, are being executed rapidly. Some of the work is completed. and other coun- ties are falling in line with their units- I believe that this highway will be com pleted in less than three years, and it will be one of the show streets of Amer iea"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-14
MANY DOWNTOWN
 STORES WILL CLOSE
 IN THE AFTERNOON
Some Employers Will Buy Tickets for All Their Employes-Ward and Weatherly to Address Crowd. Membership Campaign
 Begins Today
THE WEATHER

Local Forecaster E. C. Horton Of the weather bureau is asso- ciate chairman of the civic or ganizations' general committee on breaking all opening day at tendance records at the ball park. MT. Horton's personal in- terest in the matter is, perhaps. responsible for the following joyful news:
 For Birmingham and vicinity: Tuesday fair; slightly warmer"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-14
NEW BUILDING FOR
 IMPERIAL LAUNDRY
Will Cost S15,000 and Will Be Three Stories High-La Barre Gets
 Contract

A contract for the construction of a new building for the Imperial laundry to be located on Fourth avenue, between Tw enty-third and Twenty fourth streets, has been let to R. V. LaBarre. The building, is is said, will be equipped with the very highest grade and most modern machinery, and will be one of the best plants of it's kind in the south. The struc- ture will be of brick with wood finish, and will be three stories high. The building will cost about $15,00o. and it is estimated that the equipment will rep resent about the same sum.
 The owners of the Imperial laundry have been working the plans for this building several months, and have de- cided to go to work without delay. It Is stated that the laundry will have it's new building ready during the early part of next autumn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-14
HEARING AGAIN POSTPONED
Naturalization Hearing Will Not Bs
 Held Until August

Owing to the run-off in the primary election the hearing for the natural ization of aliens has again been post. poned by the department at Washing ton until August 20, 1914. This Is the second time the hearing has been post poned by reason of the primary. The naturalization laws of the United States prohibit the naturalization of aliens within 30 days of any election The regular date for the examination of applicants for citizenship came too close to the date of the primary and second date was set. This. however conflicts with the date of the run-off and the matter has been postponed until August.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-14
WALKER SLIGHTLY HURT Auto Collides With Dray and Street Car at Five Points

injured yesterday about 12:15 o'clock when in driving his five-passenger Reo automobile he collided first with a dtay and then a street car at Five Points. The accident was spectacular and attracted a crowd The automobile was wrecked.
 According to eyewitnesses it appears that MT. Walker was driving south ou Twentieth street and in seeking to avoid a collision with dray ran into a south bound Twentieth street loop car. It was stated that MT. Walker was bruised by the collision, but refused to be taken to a hospital. The dray and street car vera only slightly damaged by the collision.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-14
Seibels Here for Rest

For the purpose of resting after the trial of Theodore Lacy and James Oak ley, in connection with the convict de- partment irregularities. Solicitor w. T. Seibels of Montgomery reached Bir- mingham yesterday. He went immedi- ately to the home of his brother, H. G. Seibels, on the top of Red mountain, near Mountain Terrace, where he will remain a few days. It was explained yesterday that Solicitor Seibels' visit here was of no significance; that he came here simply to rest and not on any official business. He had no com ment to make on the cases
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-14

the race for Congress from the Ninth district.
 votes, of which I was honored with 556o. being 271a per cent of the total vote. The earlier reports gave me much larger percentage of the vote, and I then stated that would continue an active candidacy throughout the run-off campaign termi- mating in the second primary on May Il.
 Upon a further consideration of the returns and changes made therein, and of the fact that there has been such a long turmoil in politics. I feel unwilling to make the demands on my friends tor time and service which would be neces- sary to overcome the plurality which one of my opponents secured in the first ,rt- mary. I have, therefore. decided to with draw, and do hereby withdraw from the race for the democratic nomination or Congress from the Ninth Alabama dis trict
 Tn withdrawing I wish to thank ny friends throughout the district for the support given me. l particularly app e. ciate the fact that the great majority ot all the people who personally know me have given me their cordial support. also appreciate the support given me by those with whom my acquaintance is more limited and of those attracted to me through the recommendations of friends. and through my advocacy of measures which would be of service to our district. But in the interest of a cessation Of poll- ties and return to business. l have felt 1t to be my duty to withdraw. l shall in the future as in the past be found in line truly, NATHAN l.. MILLER With the democratic party. Yours very
 Birmingham, April l3, 191A."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-14


 George Huddleston will represent in the lower house of Congress the Ninth dis trict of Alabama
 Nathan l.. Miller, who ran second in ths primary of April 6, has retired from the field. The withdrawal left Mir Hudale- ston in undisputed possession, and he will succeed to the seat of Oscar w. Under wood, democratic leader, and considered by many the biggest man In his party
 When announcement was made of early, unofficial and incomplete returns, the in dications were that the margin between MT. Huddleston and MT. Miller was not At first blush therefore, MT. Miller stated that he would continue the race, for MT. Huddleston had not secured a majority vote, necessary under the provisions f the primary election to nominate When the real situation was made known, how ever, Mir Miller hesitated. He called to- gether his friends, and after thoroughly discussing the matter, determined .o withdraw.
 His statement follows:
 ''To the Democrats of the Ninth Alabama
 Congressional District:
 'The primary of the 9th inst. did not re- suit in the nomination of candidate for Congress from this district. According to the newspaper reports, there were cast for the four congressional candidates 20 22s
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-14
THE WAR OF
 BUSINESS
Clear Eye, Strong Arm, Good Health, Are Sec
 rets of Success

The man with the punch, both men-I tai and physical. is the big business suc-j cess of today
 Ills bodily health Is the force behind his business possibilities
 The business world has no time to lis ten to the grouoh story.
 Sour stomach. malaria. indigestion. coated tongue and a hundred other bod- fly ills come from an out-of -ordsr liyerI
 Calomel used to be considered the only relief. Modern medical science has provided far milder and more pleasant form of liver relief In Cars- wells Liver-Aad, a purely yerefahle liquid remedy.
 large bottle can be had for 50 cents at Gunn Drug Co.,, 3rd Ave and goth St. and Gunns Pharmacy, where the pur-t chase price will be promptly returned hi case you wish it after trying this wou- derful. remedy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-14
Durham Here Yesterday

F. M. Durham of the Atlanta, Bir- mingham and Atlantic valuation com mittee, former principal assistant en- gineer for the Southern. was in the city yesterday. He said that the work on the Atlanta, Birmingham and Atlantic, in which he Is engaged, would be com pleted within g. year. MT. Durham said yesterday that physically the Atlanta, Birmingham and Atlantic was in fine shape.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-14
MOTORMAN IS ARRESTED
Tries to Wreck Furniture in His Own
 and Neighbours House

Wilson ". Furr. motorman In the employ of the Birmingham Railway. Light and Power company. was arrest ed yesterday afternoon about 4:30 o'clock by Officer Saunders and placed in the city jail charged with malicious mischief. discharging firearms within the city limits and disorderly conduct aggravated
 It is stated that Furr appeared at his home at s07 Third avenue. in a bad humor and started to wreck the place. Not satisfied with wreckng his own home. Officer Saunders states that Furr then went to the residence of j.. W. Banks. adjacent, and proceeded To also wreck the furniture.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-14
DELEGATES NAMED TO
 MEMPHIS MEETING

The following delegates to the national charities convention soon to be held in Memphis. have been named by the city commissioners. according to announces ment made yesterday: Dr. George Eaves. Judge William r. Murphy, William Me- Grath. Mrs. Wilson Searight. Mrs. H. K. Milner, Mrs. Morris Adler, Miss Ethel Armes. Mrs. Jordan. superintendent Mercy Home; the Roy. Middleton Barn. well. the Rev. II. M. Edmonds and the Rev. II. T. Slaton.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-14
LeBaum Here.

A. W. LeBaum general passenger agent for the Cotton Belt railroad, was in the city yesterday visiting the local offices, and looking over general condi- tions here. He was very much pleased with the local situation and with the gen. eral business outlook.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-14
THOMAS INQUEST
 POSTPONED TO TO-DAY

Another postponement to the inquest into the killing of Leon II. Thomas, the young street car conductor. was had veg terday afternoon because of the absence .of an important witness. The hearing was postponed until o'clock this morning
 According to Coronel Charles l.. Spain. the missing witness is F. F. Stocher, a Pullman car conductor, who is out of tae city and whose testimony is badly wanted It Is stated that Stocher will be at the hearing when 1t opens up this morning, as he arrived last night on the Southern railway. The coroner places a great deal of dependence on the testi- mony of Stocher.
 There was large crowd yesterday aft ernoon at the coroner's offices to attend the inquest.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-14
.CONECUH HURT BY
 REPORTS 0F VOTE
Capt. Irwin Says County Is for Underwood and Wants
 People to Know It

On account of publication in poorly in- formed newspapers of reports that Conecuh county gave R. P. Hobeon majority in his contest with Oscar w. Underwood, the people of that county, according to Capt J. F. Irwin, who Is in Birmingham, have been deeply humiliated.
 As a matter of fact said Captain Irwin, MT. Underwood carried Conecuh. The vote was: For Hobson 692, for Un- derwood 732. Underwood's majority 40.
 We had a close, hard fight in our county continued the captain, land much of the credit for the victory is due to E. J. McCleary, an earnest prohibitions fst and a simon pure democrat who led the fight in Conecuh for the House leader.
 'We have tried to get the erroneous report corrected. Because of our failure We have been more or less humiliated. It was blow. indeed, for papers to publish that Conecuh was the only county of the state outside the Sixth district which gave the Merrimac hero a majority. As matter of fact MT. Underwood carried every one of the counties, except num- Der in his district, and the people In the future should remember that Conecuh was not a black sheep in the fold.''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-14

other prospect. and there seems to be very great interest in the campaign.
 The offering of a prize of ticket to todays game to all who secured new members was primarily for the purpose of boosting the attendance record. The Chamber of Commerce is paying for all the tickets 1t uses, and there will be no passes issued. Everyone who sees the game will pay for the peivilege.
 The civic organizations will occupy practically all of the new bleachers in the outfield. This addition to Redwood brings the seating capacity of the park up to 16,000. The new bleachers will hold about 5000 persons and every seat will probably be taken at todays game.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-14

BIRMINGHAM CHAPTER OF ROSE CROIX WILL HOLD ITS ANNUAL MEETING WEDNESDAY,. APRIL 15, IN THE MASONIC TEMPLE. ELECTION AND INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS. ALL MEMBERS ARE URGED TO BE PRESENT. \. l.. NEWHINNEY, WISE MASTER.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-14

To Cure n Cold in One Day Take LAXATIVE PROMO QUININE Tablets. Druggists refund money if it fails to cure. E. W. GROVES sigma ture is on each box. -25c
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-14
Comprehensive
 Service

IVY e61IS1 port on the wholesale basic situation. this bank is trying to render to the men of this community a banking ser vice more comprehensive and of greater value than the service usually rendered by banking institutions.
 We trust you are getting something out of these reports and the bank will be glad to hear from you regarding them at any time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-14

In having prepared and sending out, to the busi- nes men of this commun- ity, a brief butcomprehen- C,xIn on1 doDo~Jo11
Arizona republican., 1914-04-18
.R|TCH|E SUCCESSFULLY
 DEFENDS HIS TITLE
Lightweight Champ Easily Outpoints H. Tommy Murphy in Good
 Bout

SAN FRANCISCO, April 11.-Wn- lie Ritchie. lightweight champion, defended his title against Harlem Tommy Murphy. of New York. in convincing fashion. Murphy fought a courageous aggressive battle, but never was dangerous. He was often in distress himself. Murphy might have been allowed one questionable round and perhaps two others might be given as even, but the remainder were all Ritchie's by a wide margin.
 In the sixth, tenth. fifteenth and twentieth rounds. Murphy was dazed and staggering. He recled, clinched, covered up, leaned against the ropes. Only his remarkable vitality, and un- quenchable courage saved him from d knockout. He was knocked through the ropes in the last round, but bounded to his feet again. and came back with a splendid dash of daring.
Arizona republican., 1914-04-18
"Y' MINSTREL
 AM A-C0M|NC
That Black-face Bunch is Training Itself ill Secret for the Most Pretentious Mirth-making Ever Atz tempted in Phoenix

Great enthusiasm has been mani Y. NJ c A. minstrel troupe The best talent in Phoenix, professional and amateur, is combining to make this show the largest black face per formance that has ever been staged in this city.
 It is proposed to make the Y. M C. A performance an annual event and the success of the initial show is already assured Amongst the specialties to be introduced will be an all-star acrobatic number which will be d big innovation in local amateur productions. The people of Phoenix will be treated to program on which will appear talent which has been heretofore lying dormant, but which will be given an opportunity to be heard and seen by reason of the extent and liberties of d show of this character
 After a long and successful season of amateur musical and dramatic productions the r. M C. A. minstrel will be a fitting close to the season and the tr upe will leave them laughing as they say goodbye"
 The date for this minstrel has not been definitely determined, but the carH part of May will find the ''Y'' boys ready to demonstrate their abil- ity to produce mirth and melody in black face
Arizona republican., 1914-04-18

company the armed forces of MeXicans. l do not need to tell you of the taking of the men from the boat flying the United States flag was a hostile act and not be excused. I have already re- ceived your verbal message of regret that the event happened and your statement that it was committed by an ignorant officer The responsibility for hostile act cannot be avoided by d plea of ignorance. In view of the pub licity of this occurrence l must require you to send by suitable members of your staff formal disaVoWal or apol- ogy. together with assurance that the officer responsible will be punished. Also that you publicly hoist the United States flag in a prominent position