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The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-22
CASES SHOW CONTRAST
 IN FEES AND SALARIES

criminals as they are in arresting petty offenders, said Judge Abernetny,
 there would be less crime in the city and county The practice of rounding up negroes Saturday night for the pur- pose of making fees is one of the most pernicious practices in the county and imposes great hardships on d class that are practically helpless so far as the courts are concerned. Comparison may be odious, but sometimes they are nee essary. In the case cited above, the solicitor agreed to nolle prosse the case on the payment of the fine and costs
 The law fixes the fine at $10. which in
 my opinion, is entirely too much for a
 first offender. The fine, however, is insignificant compared with the costs involved. Just think of it, $3755 costs
 for case involving nothing more
 than a petty offender against public
 morals. In nine cases out of 10, the ne
 groes so convicted have to work out the sentence and costs on the county
 roads, all to the benefit of the fee sys-
 tenn office holder. There is no fee at
 tached to the court of common pleas
 Judge Hickman and myself are on a
 salary as are both of our clerks. All the fees collected, which are very small
 go into. the county treasury.
 "I propose to try all cases of this character that come before me and if
 the law would permit, for the first of fense, I would impose a more nominal fine, but for the chronic offender, l would give the limit" The action of Judge Abernethy in trying this class, of, cases caused much comment around 'the courthouse yes terday and while he stated -that he tried the cases for the sole purpose of test ing the Jurisdiction of himself and
 Judge Hickman, the consensus of opin- ion is that the court of common pleas has the right under the law to try any | case that may be tried before jus | tice of the peace. s.f
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-22
Orpheum Theatre Comfort. ably Filled-"Our Turn
 Now" Is Keynote
WEAKLEY DECLARES
 GENERAL AMNESTY
Explains Pending Measures Supple mentary to Actual Prohibition Bills. Merritt Says Prohis Like Gov
 ernor Henderson and Will
 Co-Operate With Him

At first they called the prohibition ists intolerant cranks; now they call us self-starters The old steam roller down at Montgomery is operating so well that we have dismissed the fireman and the engineer and if is running itself. l like it. l like it."
 The above remarks, quoted from the speech of w s. Welch of Bessemer, a member of the house of representatives, adeoiiately express the keynote of the meeting at the Orpheum theatre last night at which prohibitionists of Birmingham retoieed over their victory and forecast with exultatiou the good things still to come for them.
 The crowd which attended the meeting comfortably filled the theatre. It was a responsive and enthusiastic gathering which burst into frantic cheers at every mention of the steam roller" and de- nupcation of the local option advocates. It was gathering which stuck to the speakers, the greater part remaining un- til considerably after Il o'clock to hear the last address.
 The sentiments expressed by the speak CTS seemed to be: ''They had their chance four years ago. Now it's our turn, and we are going to make clean job of it and leave nothing undone. Prohibition this time will prohibit"
 No Animosity Expressed
 General expressions of friendiness were frequent. Judge Weakley. after referring to cartoons which have appeared in The Age Herald, for which he furnished the raison d'etre, declared: ''I forgive them fully. l am so happy tonight after the years of waiting that l have declared general peace and amnesty with every body, even the morning paper"
 The Rev. w. D. Upshaw in closing the meeting brought down the house when he advanced to the edge of the platform with palm upraised and interrupted the applause by saying: Don't cheer, boys, the poor fellows are dying
 The meeting did not open until S:15 o'clock on account of the train from Mont gomery being a few minutes late. Borden Burr presided as chairman and the Rev. J. M Broadly spoke few words of prayer.
 Mir. Burr in introducing Henry P. Mer- ritt, leader of the prohibition forces in the house. referred to the statement of ex-Governor O'Neal in regard to the &C., ton of the prohibitionsts and exclaimed: Why speak of political death. Peace to his political ashes
 MT. Merritt spoke briefly. He began by declaring that the legislators might have been crazy when they passed the bills but that they were perfectly sober. He said that the secret caueuses were responsible for their victory and that the prohbitonists had taken a leaf out of the book of the local optionsts
 He referred frequently to the charge that the legislators in passing prohibition
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-22
Bankers Advise
 Drinking

BUSINESS MEN that the bankers eX- perience and observation prompts him 10 reduce or deny credit to their best customers when they commence using liquor or drugs regularly or at times excessively.
 Before your credit with self. family and associates is further reduced or destroyed, spend a weekend vacation taking the Neal Treatment at the In stitute, 1914 Sixth avenue, phone Main 4516, holding this as our agreement to refund the full amount paid to any patient who is not entirely satisfied at end of three days treatment.
 90 Neal Institutes in Principal Cities
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-22
WITH JACOBS TIRE COMPANY w. E. Campbell, Formerly of New York, Now Located in Birmingham

W. F. Campbell, formerly of the New York cotton exchange, is now connected with the Solon Jacobs Tire company and says he finds the Lee puncture proof pneumatic tire is far better than cotton when it was going at l , cents.
 Mr. Campbell is well informed re- garding these tires as he used them several years in New York and the east. Mr Campbells many friends iis this state will be pleased to know he is connected with the well known local concern.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-22
Barrows Goes With Lee

E. w. Barrows, We'll known in bus inesss cirees, having been eneaged il the tie and timber business as vice pres ident and general manager of Foster Barrows Tie and Timber company, hal become associated as a partner with J F. Lee, general agent for the state O Alabama, of the Security Mutual Lif, Insurance company, Binghamton. N. Y With MT. Barrows in charge of the offic, and MT. Lee giving his entire time tt the field force throughout the state. their friends predict for this firm most successful future.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-22
LITERARY SOCIETY
 WILL GIVE SOCIAL

The Young Mems Christian association literary society will give a social to it's members and their friends at the next meeting of the society tomorrow even ing at o'clock. The social committee Is planning to make this a most enjoy able occasion. The literary programme for the evening will be an oratorical con- test, medal will be awarded by the Women's Christian Temperance Union to the successful contestant
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-22
Deaths and Funerals
J. w. Hardy

Anniston, January 21.-(Speciai.)----J W. Hardy, a we'll known citizens, died at his home in this city, 1924 Wesl Fourteenth street, Tuesday evening" His funeral and interment will be held al White Plains, his former home, today MT Hardy is survived by widown ana three children. <.s
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-22

are effective immediately. We don't have
 to wait until June 30 to have the effects
 of them. They will be, operative in 5s
 of the 67 counties in the state the day
 after they are passed. F.
 Jefferson Will Obey Law !
 Montgomery and Mobile have openly
 boasted that they would pay no attention to the law, but I think 1t is different In Jefferson. With prohbitionist of years
 standing as sheriff. fighting Irishman for chief of police, and Black Brewer and Welch prohibitionists all, as solicf- tors, the way of the blind tiger will be hard. < "Gentlemen, we are going to make a clean job of it. We are going to leave nothing undone. This is the fruition of
 our hopes and our prayers and we are going to finish 1t. The Fuller and Car
 michatel laws are old friends. They have stood the test of fire and have come forth without a blemish With the anti-ship- ping bill to prevent liquor getting into the state, with the anti-advertising bill to prevent the solicitation of whisky and with the Fuller and Carmichael laws. the liuuor traffic is doomed gentlemen. "Some of the liquor press have been trying to make out that we fixed the amount that each person may receive q month, so that the prOhlDltlOnlStS mlgul get It. I was willing. so far as. was concerned to see 1t absolutely prohibited but I didn't think 1t was wise You scan'' get a state off spree of four years with out giving 1t a little. The doctors say it is dangerous to quit absolutely. f c. B. Carmichael. brother of the speak CT of the house, was then introduced and spoke for a few moments. After him there were persistent cries for Welch ana ths ! Bessemer man responded 1 He declared that other speakers hao 1 stolen his thunder in telling Jokes ane bringing out points. He again denied thu accusation that the legislators hat tricked the people by the passage ,of tht prohibition laws. and then spoke as quot l ed at the head of this column. Mr.Welcf reiterated that the prohihitionists wer' going to have absolute prohibition ant ! exclaimed: ttff
 l "I warn saloon keepers right now thal | they need not order any enormous store 1 of liquors between now and June 3o, he cause if they do the search and seizure
 clause of the Fuller and Carmichael law' will be exercised and it will be confis {, cated.'' fj.
 There were repeated cries for Batsol and the sheriff came to the front of thu | platform with his watch in his hands. 1 Friends" he drawled, I've got Jus five minutes to catch my car. onl, want to say this: The laws. in so fal as the sheriff's office is concerned. ar going to bt enforced to the letter.
 The Rev U. D. Upshaw closed th
 meeting.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-22
Honest, GOOd-Hearted Irish man, Is Way Ex-Governor
 Describes Him
GRAY ASKED SENATE
 TO CONFIRM HIM
Nothing Wrong About San Domingo Minister, Says Ex-Governor Fort. Good Enough for That
 Country

New York, January 21.-James NJ. Sulli- van, American minister to the Dominican
 Republic, was described today as "a big hearted, good-natured, honest Jrishman" by former Governor Fort of New Jersey; as d man .actuated by high purposes" by John G. Gray of Wilmington. Del, and
 as man good enough for San Domin-
 go'' by James K Mcclure. former mayor or Syracuse. All three witnesses in the inquiry being conducted for the state de- partment by Senator-elect Phelan of Cal ifornia, into the fitness of the minister
 to hold his post.
 McGuire, one of Sullivan's indorsers fof
 the position, said he went to San Domin-
 go to seek contracts from the government after Sullivan was appointed. He was
 perfectly frank to say that the fact that Sullivan was minister influenced him
 in going there and that "a kind word
 from Sullivan" would have helped him In
 his negotiations. He said he got no con- tracts. however, on account of a change
 in the ministry.
 Former Governor Fort who headed a commission which attempted last sum-
 mer to compose the differences between
 the Bordas government and the revolu-
 tionists in San Domingo, said he made an informal inquiry there into Minister Sulivans conduct after certain rumors
 had been brought to his attention, but that 'on the whole his impression of the minister was favorable. He said he knew nothing against him except carelessness in his personal attire, which, he added, was not in evidence on pubic occasions. Gray was frank to admit he had recom- | mended Sullivan to Secretary Bryan, but denied that he had any selfish motive in doing so. He said he never had known l anybody interested financially in San l Domingo.
 Recommended Sullivan | Grays name had been associated with | that of William G. Beer attorney for the | Banco Nacional interests of San Domin- go, who had been accused of seeking to | exploit the island and of having pro- | noted Sullivan's appointment in further | ance of that purpose.
 1 Gray said he did not know at the 1 time that Beer had any interest la Sul- l livan's appointment He admitted he afterward had business relations with | Beer but not in relation to San Do | mingo.
 | He said he first met Beer shortly be- l fore Sullivan's confirmation by the Senate.
 1 Gray was asked if he had been in l strumental in securing the conf.rma- | tion of Boaz w. Long. former head of l the Latin American department of the state department minister to Salva- | dor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-22
Pass Prohibition Resolution

Boise, Idaho, January 21,-By unan- imous vote the house of representa- : tives Of the Idaho legislature today passed resolution providing for sub mission to the voters in 1916 of an amendment prohibiting the manufac- lture and sale of intoxicating liquor in the state. The senate adopted the resolution yesterday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-22
John Brannum

Greenville, January 21.-tSpecial.' On Saturday morning John Brannum. t well known planter. died very suddenly while in his field near Greenville. Hs was 30 years of age. He is survived b, his wife. several children and brothe, at Jay. Fla. Funeral services were held on Sunday afternoon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-22
F. NJ. Black

Fort Deposit January 21.-f Speciall F, NJ. Black, a well known citizen ot Lowndes county, died suddenly herd yesterday morning at the home of hi4 daughter, Mrs. F. M. Coker. The 6el ceased. known among his acquaintances as Uncle Frank" was probably ths oldest landmark in Lowndes county. He was in his ninetith year. He was a dis tinguished Confederate veteran. and one of the oldest Masons, probably. ;n the state, having been an active nembe1 for nearly 50 years. He leaves fouT sons and two daughters. A. J. and W. I1 Black of Fort Deposit, Robert Black of Luvern6, Joe A. Black of Montrosc, Miss, Mrs. II. w. Chambers of Planters. vile and Mrs. Street of Atlanta, Ga. A host of grandchildren and great grand children also survive him. lnterment took place this morning at 10 o'clock in the family burial lot at the Fort De posit cemetery. Fort Deposit lodge No 291 and Greenville lodge. A. F. & A. M took part in the services.
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-22


 For the purpose of testing his juris- diction in the matter of trying certain misdemeanors, Judge H. B. Abernethy. of the court of common pleas, tried a number of negroes yesterday charged with Sunday gaming. The negroes were arrested at camp in the vicin
 fty of Birmingham and all pleaded guilty. Before taking up the cases, Judge Abernethy stated that his right to try this class of cases had been questioned. but that he believed that he had the same authority as the sev- eral justices of the peace of the county and that he proposed to exercise it.
 The negroes all pleaded guilty and stated that they were working negroes and were arrested just after 12 o'clock Saturday night and that they were thrown into the county jail and had lost their jobs on account of the arrest.
 Judge Abernethy vigorously ex- pressed his condemnation of the prac- tice of arresting working negroes on this charge. .If the officers were half as diligent in running down actual
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-22
THE DEADLY PARALLEL

The fee system vs. salaried off cials:
 Sam Ashton, negro, charged with Sunday gaming in the criminal court. Case nolle pressed on the payment of fine and costs. Fine. Sl0: costs $37 .75. Fee system.
 Bill Ashton, negro, charged with Sunday gaming in the court of common pleas. Case nolle pressed on payment of fine and costs. Fine, $10: costs, s3.75. Salaried officials.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-22
Three Plead Guilty

St. Louis. January 21.-Three nor, men pleaded guilty here today 10 tn, federal governments charge of eyad ing the oleomargarine internal rev enue tax. They were Michael Duffy, G. Knott and Charles Gaglin.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-22

s50,0o0 damages for an alleged false ar rest and Imprisonment. Mrs. Rowans all leges in her complaint that she was del prived of her liberty for four hours and that she was greatly humiliated by being taken in charge in the lobby of th' Florence hotel and being taken through the streets of the city and subjected tl the public gaze.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-22
Sues Burns Agency

Mrs Walter Rowans has filed suit in the circuit court against the William J. Burns Detective agency. Charles E. Me
 Clain and Harry Goldsten, claiming
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-22
WARN GREETING FOR
 BRILLIANT PIANIST
Miss Prudence Neff Appears in Re- cital at Cable Hall-Beautiful
 Programme

If brilliant technic sympathetic inter-
 pretation and an abundance of tempera-
 ment combine to make an artist Miss
 Prudence Neff of the Southern School of
 Musical Art easily established her claim
 to true artistry in her premier appearanee last night
 Cable hall was well filled and the audi
 ence was at once appreciative and discrim-
 mating. All the great pianists have been ! heard in Birmingham. but not often has finer virtuosity been remarked than Miss Neff revealed on this occasion. Her scale work was perfect Her climaxes were strong and well sustained, but never over done. Her programfne called for varied styles and many moods. and in no conf- position was she disappointing Her, play | ing in several of the most familiar pieces was like revelation. Tn pearly pas-
 sages, Miss Neff was as charming as she was all compelling in her sweep of storm l and passion. Debussy's "Clair de Lune'' 1 might have been somewhat more dreamily | played but Miss Neff. was so thorough in her art and rose to such high flights :, of eloquent delivery that little criticism
 of this or that piece would seem out of place.
 I Miss Neff has handsome stage pres
 ence, and even before she had got we'll | into her work the audience had fallen in. l love with her Many prominent musi- clans including the. Gussens. Miss Adams. l Mrs Block MT Memolt, MT. klenk and others, remained after the performances | to shake hands with the artist and to ex-
 press their hearty appreciation of her 1 playing. is g | This was last nights programme: | l. Rhapsodies c minor tBrahms): Rondo 1 Op. 1a8 {Beethoven)' ("Rage Over the Lost Penny'D,
 i; 2 Ba1lade. q minor Chopin. Etude. E major (Chopin): "March of the Dwarfs" l (Griegl; 'sBrer'r Rabbit' fMacDowelD; <; l Concert Etude tMacDoweln.
 1 3, At ,the, Spring tJoseffy): "Light of ! the Moon tDebussy): Rigoetto para phrase f(verd -Liszp.
 l A. Legende est. Francis Walking on l the Waves'1 gN4iszt): Longing For
 Home Gisxt): Rakoczy march Uiszp. Public Officer Suicides l Lynn Mass. January 21.-Thoinas J. Lallv.. director of public health at l Salem. Mass. committed suicide here 1 today A committee appointed by Mayor | O'Keefe in accordance with Vote of | the Salem city council began yester- ' day an investigator of Lally's admin
 istration of tbs health. department.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-22
The Sunday Age-Herald

acknowledged the Sunday the The Sunday the New determined increase it's prestige still further by giving unsurpassed service in department
 All Alabama interested affairs Montgomery The Sunday Ageera it's presentation of developments in its reviews o the weeks events its exclusive presentation of to be taken looked membes the legislature the most trustworthy medium getting perspective on events
 interested in finance? Are Americas business?
 markets the world furnished by the Associated Press and printed The Sunday Herald Birmingham the most accurate and comprehensive compiled anywhere in the world
 magazine features? The greatest writers The Sunday Age Herads section. your the funny secton? The highest paid pictures for The Sunday AgeHerads comic section. which department engages your chief society sporting political the best and most that buy that assemble display attractive fo phase of it is superior in es
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-22
Lovema,,. Joseph 6 Loeb
See Our Hemstitching and PicOt Edging
 Demonstration

Al the rear of our Shoe Depart ment-4mains floor-we are demon strating a new and very useful machine. Women will welcome the work 1t does.
 This machine .hemstitches any fabric, even the sheerest of silk laces and chiffons, in a beautiful, regular manner.
 Shirtwaists or other garments to be hemstitched, should just be cut and pasted and brought here to have seams hemstitched. When neces- sary, work can be delivered the same day it is turned in.
 Our charge for hemstitching and Picot edging is 15c per yard, and we guarantee all work to be satisfac- tory.
 Demonstration, Main Floor, Rear) LWcfidn Jos eph5L0eb
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-22

measures had been false to their pledges and had deceived and triclSed the people. Other speakers also had something to say about this and it seemed to arouse their ire particularly
 We have. done what our constituents told us and we received our nominations before Governor Henderson received his,' he said. Back in the amendment cam paign they said they would not bring liquor back, but they did. and we told them when they passed the Parks and Smith bill that they would have to meet us again. We have met them and have beaten them and now they want a refer endum"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-22

JOHNS undertaklns co. Phone loos-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-22

are effective immediately. We don't have to wait until June 30 to have the effects of them. They will be, operative in 59 of the 67 counties in the state the day
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