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The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-24
PROH|B|T|ON|STSNOT
 T0F|GHT HENDERSON
Kilby Says They Have High Regard for Governor-To
 Work Harmoniously

Lieutenant Governor Thomas F. Kilby, with his secretary. William A. Darden. passed through Birmingham yesterday en route to his home in Anniston. MT. Kilby, later at the Birmingham Newspaper club expressed regret that the report had gained circulation to the effect that the prohibitionists in the legislature were at variance on all subjects with Governor Henderson.
 As a matter of fact said MT. Kilby 'it Is my candid opinion that since pro- hibition has been eliminated as a topic of debate, the prohibitionists are at variance with the governor on no subject. The prohibitionists however, felt that they should put through the programme on which they had agreed. Even as that fight waged, however, the governor was given assurance that on all other subjects the prohibitionists would put their shoul- ders to the wheel and do real work for the good of the state.
 Tt is my opinion that the legislature is composed of very serious and very patriotic Alabamians. As a result, be- leve that more will be accomplished dur irg the present session, more of a con- strucuVe nature, than has been accom- plished by other legislatures. There seems to prevail strong determination on the part of the legislators that Alabama be got out of debt, that Governor Hender- son be permitted to give an econominal and wise administration: that the ju- dietary and finance tangles which have long existed, be remedied.
 There is no question but that the re- ports that lasting differences have been engendered are erroneous. The prohibi. tonists, it is my opinion. have a strong regard for the governor. Between him and them, there is no personal animosity, and I am sure that neither has a desire to punish the other on account of re- cent disagreement"
 With MT. Ixilby at noon arryveo capt Reuben F. Kolb, fomer commissioner of agriculture; Senator J. c. Milner of Yer non, Fred M. Jackson, Walter Sessions and Charles E. Rice, all of Birmingham, members of the prohibition lobby referred to by Representative Johnston of Madi- son as a body composed of political wet nurses" The Birmingham prohibitionists were very jubilant in that they had aided in achieving what they considered great victory.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-24
CONFERENCE TOMORROW ON
 WATERWORKS co. PROPOSAL

At a. conference to be held tomorrow morning at the city hall between the city commissioners and officials of the waterworks company the proposition recently made by the company will be set out to tho commissioners more in detail.
 This fact alone plainly indicates that the first general proposition submitted to the commissioners . few days ago by the waterworks company has me. with sufficient approval to warrant further negotiations, Although neither side to the negotiations has issued any statements, 1t is generally understood that there is every possibility of an amicable agreement being reached.
 The waterworks officials have been working for the past few days on the details of their proposition, and aiding in that work has been Frank Spurlock
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-24
LOUISVILLE PEOPLE
 ID SEE BIRMINGHAM
Party of Forty En Route to Mardi Gras to Stop
 Over Here

Arrangements have been made to show the Birmingham district to a party of Louisville citizens who will arrive in Birmingham February 12. en route to Mardi Gras in New Orleans Tho party will be under the direction of the Steele Tours of Louisville. of which A. J. Steele Is the director. J. H. Steele of the Louis- vile and Nashville was asked for advice about seeing Birmingham. and he ar ranged with F. Y. Whitman, at the head of touring car company. to furnish the visitors with a sufficient number of automobiles to be driven over the city It is stated that the party will number about 70 persons. and will occupy two special cars over the Louisville and Nash vile. arriving here on the morning of February 12. The visitors will be taken and will perhaps get chance to see tho Ensley division of the Tennessee Coal. Iron and Railroad company.
 The party under the direction of local Louisville and Nashville officials and Dr. Steele will have lunch at the Birmingham Newspaper club. where an opportunity will be given for comprehensive view of this city and at $50 o'clock the train will leave for New Orleans
 Officials of the Chamber of Commerce will probably get in touch with other parties en route to Mardi Gras from northern points and obtain from them a promise to stop over here. IL is stated that great many visitors of this kind could be obtained If the advantage of Birmingham and the attractions of thls city were properly made known.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-24
ART EXHIBITS AT
 PUBLIC LIBRARY First of Series of Displays Placed Yesterday-Works
 of Students

A series of art exhibits at the public library was inaugurated yesterday under the direction of Library Director Carl 1T Milan and Mrs. Nora Eldred, supervisor of art and drawing fin the pubic schools Yesterday the first exhibit was placed in the lobby of the library, using the work of the school children of Birmingham in both the elementary and High school.
 This work will compose the exhibit until February l, when a group of pictures from the Chicago Art institute will be brought to Birmingham and placed on display in this same room.
 About February 15 Director Milan has arranged for an exhibit of Confederate flags of all sizes. He states that several noted flags with romantic histories will be among the display. It is believed this flag exhibit will be most popular, espe- ciaiS with the children
 The first of March the exhibit will be made up of the grade work of the public schools, the latter part of March will be seen pictures from the Pratt Art institute, Brooklyn, and following will be exhibits from such places as the Boston Museum of Art, the Rhode Island School of De- sign, the Pennsylvania Art museum at Philadelphia. and possibly others Much attention among art lovers, it is believed, will be attracted by these exhibits.
 The first exhibit was placed yesterday by L. A. Pennegar. art instructor at the Central High school, and Miss Ruth Rem ken, art instructor at the Ensley High school, the work being that which has teen produced under these instructors by the pupils of these schools in the past four months since the beginning of the present school year. It includes flower studies in water colors. pencil dra wings, decorative arrangement, interior decora- tion, still life. crayon and water colors, charcoal from cast, commercial work, landscape, and decorative composition.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-24
BATSON DECLINES ID DECLARE BOND 0F FREEMAN FORFEITED
Solicitor Black Files Pro- ceedings to Bring Matter Into Court-Attacking
 PardOns by O'Neal

On the advice of his attorneys, Burgrn Jenkins and Brown. Sheriff Thomas J. Batson refused to declare the bond oi Oscar Freeman forfeited. and following this action Solicitor Hugo l.. Black filed petition in the criminal court asking tha, a rule nisi be served on the sheriff tc show cause why a writ of mandamus should not be issued requiring him to declare the bond of Freeman forfeited.
 As will be recalled Oscar Freeman was tried and convicted in the criminal court last December on a charge of keep ing gaming table. An appeal to the supreme court was taken. and while the appeal was pending Freeman was par doned by Governor ONeaI. Solicitor Black contends that the pardon is void and of no effect and in order to bring the matter into court filed the petition directed against the sheriff.
 MT. Jenkins. of counsel for the sheriff. stated last night that on demand for the Freeman bond to be declared forfeited. Sheriff Batson referred the matter to his attorneys for advice. They informed him that as copy of his full pardon was on file in the sheriffs office, which on its face appears regular and the sher- if having no means at this time to de- termine whether the pardon is valid or not and cannot learn until the matter is determined by the courts. they advised him to take no action in the matter
 Solicitor Black stated that the suit against the sheriff was of friendly na- ture. and that there was no other way in which the matter of testing the validity of the Freeman pardon could be brought into court.
 Similar action was taken Friday against w. c. Copeland, clerk of the criminal court, seeking to have him issue a capia for the arrest of Louis Brandes, who was also pardoned by Governor ONeal. The date of hearing of these cases has not been set.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-24

of Chattanooga. general counsel for the waterworks company. It Is generally understood that Mir. Spurlock's assist ance has been of great value as he made several suggestions as to compromises between the city and the company whica will prove acceptable.
 The basis of further negotiations in general 1t Is understood. will be the modification of the municipal owner ship phase of the proposed settlement. 1t Is generally believed the commission CTS are ready to accept the water rates see out in the company's proposition providing this other phase of the offer IS made to conform to their ideas mora closely. which means provisions making It easier for the city to buy the water works plant.
 Although no definite announcement of an agreement ia anticipated today, such Will probably be. made in the near f,i. ture IT at all. for the city has until Feb ruary only to refuse or accept the offer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-24

heads of the industrial companies here express the greatest faith in the econo- mics which will result by reason of re- duced rates when the locks are all com pleted. This fact has very much inter ested the railroads operating between here and the coast towns and they are watch ing the developments with more than their usual attention.
 The construction of railroad to the river by one of the larger companies will be sufficient for all of the companies here as one line. 1t is believed, can handle all of the traffic. After the river Is reached the water rates will apply. The fact that the Birmingham Southern was recently declared to be common carrier sug- gests the probability that the owners of that line will cause the extension to be made to the Warrior. The line would cost a very large sum of money. but ex- perts agree that 1t would be immensely profitable.
 In view of the recent activities here and interest in his barging of coal down the Warrior on the part of some operators that have been more or less indifferent to all past appearances, seem to indicate that there will be Improvements in the Warrior fields of astonishing scope within a very short time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-24
RAIL MILL WILL
 OPERATE THIS WEEK No Change Announced-T0 Settle the Permanent
 Schedule Soon

There will be no change in the oper- ating schedule at the Ensley rail mill of the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad company this week, according to informa- ton obtained yesterday. The operations, which have been increased slightly during the past few days, are satisfactory so the officials and orders of sufficient ton- mage are on hand to provide work. the mills have been permitted to run.
 It is believed that the officials will make some announcement during the, next few days as to the permanent schedule if in the meantime a sufficient tonnage of or ders is secured upon which to base any accurate calculations. The mills have been in constant operation now for sev- eral weeks and have been turning out a very fair sized tonnage.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-24
T. c. I. DOCTORS z
 TO BE ENTERTAINED

Twenty physicians in charge Of the practice of the Tennessee Coal. Iron and Railroad company, and it's sanitary opera tions. win be entertained next Saturday night at a dinner to be served in the, Tut wiler hotel private dining room. Ar arrangements for the dinner were made yes- terday by Dr. Nolan, at the head of the medical department of the Tennessee com pany. The meeting is not expected to be of any significance. The physicians will simply meet for an interchange of ideas on the work in which they are engaged.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-24
OVERRULES MOTION
 FOR ANOTHER TRIAL
Judge Fort Says Evidence Introduced by John Glover Was Insufficient
 to Reopen Case

Judge W. B. Fort overruled the motion for new trial made by John Glover. convicted and sentenced ot 1s years in the penitentiary for the killing of Isaac W. Field several months ago. Additional wit nesses were introduced by the defense and the state used several witnesses in re- buttal. Judge Fort held that the testi- mony was insufficient to reopen the case. and sentenced the defendant to 13- yea ars in the penitentiary. Notice of appeal to the supreme court was given and the sem tence was supended pending the appeal.
 Oscar R. 6tadt, convicted of violating the prohibition law. also made application for a new trial, which was denied by Judge Fort. stadt was sentenced. but the sentence was suspended pending an appeal to the supreme court.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-24
BIG FALLING OFF |NRECE|PTS OF CITY In December, 1913, Totaled $113,632.62, and in 1914
 But $64,S3S.2O

table of comparative receipts and ex- penditures for the months of December in 1913 and 1914 was issued yesterday by President George Ward of the city com mission, showing fin brief that total re- ceipts for 1913 were s113,ss2se and for 1914 were but s64. 20, the big difference be- ing in the items of taxes and accounts receivable.
 Expenditures for the month in 1913 were Sl7O, I70.6S and for the same month in 1914 were $166.S93.95, showing that economy is being practiced by the city commission to the extent of about s40OO per month at this time over year ago. A summary for three months is as follows:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-24
Axondale Sale Postuoned

It is announced that the lunch and parcel post sale. which was scheduled to Il,o held Saturday by the ladies of Circle No. 2, of the Avondale Methodist church. under tine leadership of Mrs. Curry Ellin. at Martins drug store. Avondale, has been postponed until Monday. The sale snd lunch will begin promptly at il a.. m., and will come to . close at D. m.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-24
PERSONAL

MT. Ferd Caheen Of Caheen Bros, left for New York Saturday. accompanied by MT. John Dodd. to make spring pur- chases. .Miss Tumlin will join him in a few days to select their spring millinery.
 Mrs. Max Baer and son are visiting her parents. Ar. and Mrs. Henry sie-
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1915-10-07
STATEMENT OF TRUTH
Uncle viii Had Good Explanation for
What at FIrSt Seemed Like
"TaII" Story.

Old Uncle Will was still faithful to
his young "missus," but the truth of
many of his amazing statements had
long since ceased to be depended
upon.
One day, from the kitchen window,
he saw an automobile being driven by
q young girl.
II tell yo', Miss Bess, 1t sho' am a
dangerous thing, all dis yere a-drivin
by wimmin folkses."
Why, what is the danger?" asl;ed
his amused "missus."
We'll, Miss Bess, know a man
what wuz run over by one Of dem
things -whar de lady wuz a-driVin
long bout two years go, an dat mig
gah, he was so plum scairt he haint
breathed since, nos, not once"
"Oh, Uncle William, think again.
told you time after time the penalty
for telling such falsehoods! Now you
know as we'll as l that no human be,
Ing could continue to live and not
breathe, could he?"
Why, OBJ course, Miss Bess, oh
course I knows hit, but dat niggah
wot speaks OBJ he's done been buried
wo years."
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1915-10-07
WAR PROMOTES BETTER
HIGHWAYS IN TURKEY

ccnstantinopIe, Cby mall. The sx.
tent to which the wsr has promoted
good roads building In Turkey II indi-
Gated In report just issued by the OF
toman ministry OF war, stating that 74e
miles OF roads have bean graded, lew
eled and resurfaced with gravel. and $50
miles OF roads have been macadarnized
by the work battalions" OF the Turk
ish army since the beginning Of the
war.
European Turkey has benefited
greatly by these improvements, but the
greater mileage Of the new roads IL In
Anatolia, the Asiatic peninsula The
work has involved not only actual road
improvement but the construction OF
hundreds OF bridges and culverts.
The total mileage Of roads built by
the Ottoman army during the war 10
l,l22 English miles. The work was done
entirely by the older Turkish reserves
and by Armenians OF military age, who
were not sent into the field because
their loyalty to the Turkish nag was
doubted.
From his own experience In travelling
roads, the Associated Press correspond
ent can say that the work was well
done on the whole. Much care was Ia
ken In finding the best grades. Wher-
ever necessary tho entertainments were
reverted. and no labor was spared In
making cuts where they were neces-
sary to favorable grade. This II es-
pecially true Of the roads built between
Adrianople and Constantinople and
those built In the Taurus and Amanus
mountain ranges. While the majority
OF the engineers and officers, supervts-
ing the work. were Turks, there were
q few ArTnenians and Greeks and .
number Of Germans and Austrians.
Very little modern road building ma
chinery was used, with the exception
OF few steam rollers and small rock
crushers. The roads were leveled by
pick and shovel. and cuts were made In
the same manner. although hand drills
and blasting powder were used where
lodges were encountered. Most OF the
crushed rock. tons Of which were used,
was broken by hand. task which some
officers made easier by having piper
keep the hammers In time with q tune.
Those familiar with travel conditions
In the Ottoman empire say that the
country has never had 80 many good
roads az at present. In addition to the
new roads that have been built for
strategic purposes, many miles Of me-
elected roads have been put In repair,
one such notable instance being the
pass road through the Taurus from
Ergli 70 TarsuB.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1915-10-07
A DOCTORS EXPERIENCE
Medicine Not Needed In This Case,

1t Is hard to convince some people
that coffee does them an injury! They
lay their bad feelings to almost every
cause but the true and unsupported
one.
But the doctor knows. His wide ex-
perience has proven to him that, to
some systems, coffee is an insidious
poison that undermines the health.
Ask him If coffee Is a cause of con-
stipation, stomach and nervous trou-
bles.
Il have been a coffee drinker all my
life, and when taken sick two years
ago with nervous prostration, the doc
tor said that my nervous system was
broken down and that would have to
give up coffee.
Il got so weak and shaky / could
not work, and reading an advertise
ment of Postum asked my grocer II
he had any Of it. He said, Yes, and
that he used 1t in his family and it
was all 1t claimed to be.
so quit coffee and commenced to
use Postum steadily, and in about two
weeks could sleep better and get up
In the morning feeling fresh. In about
two months l began to gam flesh. l
weighed only 146 pounds when ] COM
menced on Postum and now l weigh
16l and feel better than l did at 20
years OF age.
Il am working every day and sleep
well at night. My two children were
coffee drinkers, but they have not
drank any since Postum came into the
house, and are far more healthy than
they we're before" Name given by
Postum Co., Battle Creek, Mich.
Postum comes in two forms:
Postum CereaI-the original form
must be we'll boiled. 15c and Csc pack
ages.
instant Postum-a soluble powder
dlRsclyes quickly in cup Of hot wa
ter, and, with cream and sugar, makes
q delicious beverage instantly. SOC
and SOC tins.
Both kinds are equally delicious and
cost about the same per cup.
There's q Reason for Postum.
sold By GrocerH.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1915-10-07
PHILOSOPHY OF EXCHANGE
VERY PLAINLY pEscRIBEp
From tho New York Times.


American goods are the dearest IN the
world and. yet. at the Same time, Europe
II 20 much In need Of them that she has
70 90 on buying them, with the eject Of
are turned upside down. We have. In this
country, the best market In which to sell
and the worst market In which TO buy.
or very little, and her necessities, compel
her to buy. So the international account
u thrown somewhat out Of balance. The
buying is all on one side. the selling all
Normally, TO continue at all. trade must
be two-sided, tending always to come out
even. In the course OF peaceful year 10
comes out so nearly even. between the
United States and Europe, that only or
8 per cent Of the total account has to be
side Of the Atlantic to the Other; for the
other 81 or % per cent purchases balance
sales back and forth; hence the use Of
foreign exchange bills in lieu Of gold
A merchant in New York owing money
in London would never think of sending
He S %SSd SuS o ndon Ssnts street se
80 many pounds sterling. Likewise q
London merchant owing money In Amer
ond oS S SsHSks sSS Sraf on
New York banker for so many dollars.
This swapping Of credit is but the
means Of swspping goods without the In
hundreds of millions year between this
country and Europe. But now, because
Europe buys 60 SI many an more goods g.. than han
lar credit at New York IL very much
greater than the demand In New York
for pound-credit at London. Hence the
premium on dollars and the discount on
pounds.
It is q premium not upon American
gold over European gold; Il 10 premium
without the use Of gold. Europe would
rather pay the premium than send the
gold, because, for one reason, shipping
gold IL very costly and extra hazardous
In time Of war, and, for another, all the
belligerents wish to keep their gold 30
long as they can AFFORD TO do so. 1t IL, for
Instance, costing Great Britain cents
In every dollar to pay her American
debts In credit rather than In gold.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1915-10-07
SELLING $40 GOLD PIECES
FOR 81 WAS IMPOSSIBLE

Edna X. woolsy in. Kansas city star.

Edna *. wooley IN Kansas City star.
/ "Ameffcans are all money, grabbers,"
from us. aThey all want something for
nothing They'll take any chance to make
q few dollars. They have no imagination
SsySnd dGliarS Sn S gents The AMERICAN dc
dollar mark"
We were silent for a space after the do.
parture OF our automatic acquaintance.
II don't believe It: That's the Ameri.
cans reputation, know. but we've got
10 reckon with the natural caution Of the
average Yankee. I'll bet q 80 gold piece
that I couldn't sell that gold piece to the
q silver dollar"
II don't believe in betting" was my re-
ioinder. but ia like to zee your theory
we acquired the gold piece from bank
teller, who assured us that 1t was full
value, Ny friend started the game by Of
Iering to resell 1t to the teller for q silver
1T mean It," said the owner Of the gold
'"Gwan away from here" grinned the
Entering the main door Of the bank as
We departed was large and prosperous
booking man whom my friend greeted by q
name familiar in financial circles.
Want itf'
Won't the bank change itT' asked tina
Other.
Give me a silver dollar and It's yours"
yaid my friend, showing the piece.
Whats the Joker asked the hnancier
There amt none" answered my friend
ITS real gold. Just got It in the bank
here, You can have 1t for a silver dol
The fnancier edged away. while he eye%
both of us guspiciously.
at don't know what your game IL, =" he
announced, but you can count me out"
We tackled an Insurance man next He
erawled out OF the offer by declaring he
had no silver dollar handy, and seemed to
be glad to see US 60.
A real estate man said he'd take Il for
nothing, just to please US, or he'd apply
Il as first payment on q lot, but he
tectIy GOOD silver dollar 20 out Of his
keeping for something that he was not
Blira about