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The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-08
OPENING DAY OF THE. SEASON A HOLIDAY
Proclamation to This Effect Issued by City Commis-
 sion Yesterday

The city commissioners yesterday is- sued the following proclamation declar- ing the opening day of the baseball sea- son, April A. a holiday, having been called upon by a committee from the Chamber of Commerce:
 '"Whereas in the immortal document, the Declaration of Independence, it is set forth that the pursuit of happiness is an inalienable right of man; and.
 ''Whereas in any representative Amer fcan city during the heated term the greatest degree of happiness is linked in the minds of most people with our great national game; and,
 "Wbereas for several years the city of Birmingham has been kept well to the front on the baseball map by Manager Molesworth and his Coal Barons, until fixed habit, and,
 "Whereas the various commercial or ganizations in the city have decided to boost the attendance on opening day and keep for Birmingham the trophy for the largest crowd in the league. and have set the mark at not less than 2o,0o0 of our citizens.
 ''Therefore, we the city commissioners, by the powers in us vested and in accord ance with resolution duly adopted, do hereby proclaim Wednesday, April IA, to be holiday, and it is the solemn duty and obligation of every loyal citizen of Birmingham including the fair sex, to hie themselves to Rickwood park at the hour of in the afternoon Of Wednesday, April IA, and by their presence, not only aid in winning the trophy, but cheer the Barons on to victory over the presump- tuous Gulls from Mobile. and,
 Be it further proclaimed, that all who toll for unappreciative employers are hereby authorized to attend the obse- quies of grandmothers or other fictitious relatives att the hour above mentioned in the place heretofore announced. "Given under our hands and the seal of the city of Birmingham, this Sth day of April, 1914
 A 0. LANE,
 "J WEATHERLY,
 ''G. WARD,
 Board of Commissioners"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-08
M'DONALD TART IN HIS ANSWER ID
 JAMES WEATHERLY
Says Only Thing He Has Done as Commissioner
 Has Been to Say
 Me, Too, George"

Tom C. Mcdonald walked into The Age-Herald office last night with blood in his eye and looking for Jim weath erly. In the absence of the object of his search he produced from his pocket the following statement regarding the commissioners.
 "I have been doing all I could to de- feat this iniquitous bond issue. but have not indulged in any personalities at all. Tn the issue of your paper of April 6 you quote Commissioner Neatherly as calling my name personally in his speech ir Ensey. and he refers to me as being kicker 'knoeker.' an insect, and says that have never stood for any thing for the hetterment of the people as a whole. I presume you have quoted him correctly.
 Who Is Jim Neatherly anyway By what authority does he assume the right to rare up on his hind legs and bray that all who dare 10 entertain different views from him are lSickers and knock ers'? What right has this small species of ant to attack me personally in pub lie way and when he knew that I was not present to answer him? Let us put the spotlight a little upon this sweet smelling. seranium tinted sage of the Highlands, and see if he can stand the acid test
 "At the time he was first appointed commissioner he was known as a cor poration lawyer Chief among his clients was the Southern Bell Telephone com ,,o oft commissioner the Southern Bell com pany absorbed and took over tle Ped ple's Home Telephone company, and this was done by and with the consent of the city commission. Almost immediately the telephone rates We're raised. This was also done with the consent of the com mission, and the people are still paying these high rates. Now, Weatherly says he did not vote upon either one of these questions, and this may be true; but one thing is sure the telephone company did not put over the stunt until after his appointment. The general of an army is seldom seen or heard on the firing line.
 Next, during the recent session of the legislature, 'Jeemes' was there advocat- ing and urging the bill authorizing an increase in the tax rate which, if done, will greatly increase the tax burdens of the people. We also read where he appeared before the legislative commit tee most stoutly and strenuously oppos- ing the bill cutting down his salary from s7000 to $io00. We next find him trying to saddle this bond issue upon the peo- pie and those who have the temerity to oppose him. he classes as 'kickers' and knockers He is one of the men who is running the city in debt at the rate of 5000 per day according to their admis- sion.
 "I think it very poor taste in one who Is not himself a taxpayer. to critf- cize the actions of those who are. I will agree to vote for Weatherly's bond issue if he will go with me to the courthouse and show his name the tax books. Will the people follow the advice of such man any further? have never heard of him doing any, thing since he has been member of the commission, except to say, me, too, George The bond issue is dead. They see the handwriting on the wall"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-08
JUDGE SMITH SAVES
 THE COUNTY S1O,OOO

torney for the defeneant railroad com pany, and the attorneys representing the 50 negroes that all the cases should be tried together.
 The plaintiffs eontended that the ex- cursion train was delayed several hours at Manchester. Ga. and that there was not sufficient supply of drinking water, and as consequence the negro eNcur- sionists were put To a great amount Of suffering. The defendant railroad com pany held that the delay was caused in part by the promoters of the excursion crowding more negroes on the train than they had bought tickets for and that the company was in no ways responsible or liable for the alleged delaya The case went to trial on Tuesday morning and went to the jury at 1 o'clock yesterday. The jury was out about two hours and returned a verdict for the defendant in the 60 cases.
 It is estimated that in trying these 50 cases jointly, Judge Smith saved the county at least S10.00O in judges salaries and jurors pay and salaries of other court officials and costs of court.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-08
TRIES SIXTY CASES AT ONE TIME-A., R.. X A. RAILROAD VICTOR IN SUITS FILED BY NEGRO EXCURSIONISTS

Verdict for the defendant was returned yesterday in 50 cases, in which that num- Der of negroes sued the Atlanta, Birming- ham and Atlantic Railroad company for 5000 for an alleged delay in running an excursion train from Birmingham to At lanta, and the further allegation that the railroad company failed to supply n suf- fcient quantity of drinking water on the train.
 There are over 200 of these cases filed in the circuit and city courts. all based on the same allegations. One of the cases was set in Judge Smiths division of the circuit court for Tuesday, and there were over 60 similar cases. an agreement was reached between Charles E. Rice, at
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-08
Why Do French Women
 Always Look Young?

In France mothers and daughters look like sisters. How are the women there able to retain their youthful looks un- til long past middle age? Is 1t because they are much given to the use of mer- colized wax? This wax possesses a re- markable absorbent property which quickly removes the fine particles of cuticle which are constantly dying and which are the immediate cause of an old-looking complexion. Thus the live Her, healthier. younger skin beneath Is given chance to brea the and show it5 self Try this treatment yourself Most likely it will not require two weeks to. make your complexion as clear, soft and beautiful as young girls Just one ounce of mercolized wax Gall American druggists have it) usually does the work. The wax Is put on nights like cold cream and washed off mornings.
 Another valuable secret with which the French are familiar is how to quick ly remove wrinkles. One ounce of powdered saxolte dissolved in halr pint witch hazel, makes a marvsiously effective astringent lotion. The face should be bathed in this daily until even the deepest lines are affected.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-08
Real Estate Transfers

The following real estate transfers were yesterday recorded in the office of the probate judge:
 SIC, ,000-Frank B. Johnson to Lillie Lee Leonars. lot 19, block 51, survey of city of Birmingham
 s2ooo-The Finch Realty company to Lucie F. Taylor lot 2, in block 2, map of East Lake
 $2500-Brmingham Realty company to Iillie M. Bowman, lot }. block 15 Birming- ham Realty company's addition No to city of Birmingham.
 $l500-Lawrence Harry, c. C. Harry and wife to w. G. Meharg and A j. Tarvin, lot 8, in block 93-B, Huffman's addition to Bessemer; also lot 1T, block ITS, survey of city of Bessemer; also lot l, block IS, Downey's survey of Hillman.
 $1250-B. B. Wright and wife to R. J. Prowell, lot IS, block 21 survey of West End Land and Improvement company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-08
Our aJIT,NEY. offer-rni. and SC

DON'T MISS THIS. Cut out this slip. enclose with 5c to Foley & Co, Chi cago, H., writing your name and ad- dress clearly. You will receive in re- turn trial package containing Foleys Honey and Tar Compound. for coughs colds and croup; Foley Kidney Pills. for pain in sides and back rheilma- tism, baclxache, kidney and bladder ail- ments; and Foley Cathartic Tablets, a wholesome and thoroughly cleansing cathartic especially comforting to stout persons Sold evsryHhsrs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-08
Marriage Licenses

The following marriage licenses were yesterday recorded In the office of the probate judge:
 Fred Shaw. Bessemer. to Miss Lola May Parsons.
 w. l.. Duff, Birmingham, to Miss Lizzie Peilhartz.
 T. F. Glover, North Birmingham, to Miss Robbie Lee Dickey
 Walter R. Bankslon, Warrior. to Mrs. Anna Wallace.
 l.. w. Baldwin, Jacksonville, Fla, to Miss Rose Gillespy
 L. P. Eastis, childersburg, to Miss An nle Jsn Atkinson
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-08
Democrats to Meet

Jackson Miss, April 7.--.J. M. McReath, chairman of the democratic state execu- tive committee. has issued a call for a meeting of the committee at the capitol Wednesday, April IA. At this meeting the dates for the primary elections will be named. Tine first primary must be held early in August, the second. if one be necessary is always the case. will be three weeks thereafter.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-08
At the Lyric

So good is this weeks vaudeville at the Lyric that the audiences are large and very enthusiastic at all times. and es- pecially do they enjoy and applaud Bert Fstzgibbons. Dr. Herman, the electrical wizard; Paul Gilmore and his players, and Carter and Waters in the suffrage talk. Con n-eDcing today, Paul Gilmore will pre- sent new sketch entitled, 1rhe Intrud- CT, which contains more drama than the playet offered earlier in the week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-08
ADJUSTMENTS
Anna Pavlowa, Ru.sian Dancer


 Seats for the coming performance by Pavlowa and her imperial Russian ballet at the Jefferson theatre Saturday for one performance only. will go on sale this morning at o'clock. Those who are look ing forward to the appearance of Pavlowa will be gratified to learn that reports of her endeavors since her arrival In America from Europe state that the great premiere danseuse is surpassing herself. This may seem difficult to those who know Pavlowas ability, yet that claim is made.
 Next season Pavlowa will tour Aus traia, and for this reason she feels that she wishes to leave behind her an i'm presson of her superlative skill that will never fade from the memory of those who are fortunate enough to see her. Therefore. the people of this city who are present at Pavlowa's performance are likely to witness a performance that may be remembered with pleasure.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-08
OFFICE OF The Acton Mining COmDany

Brmingham, Ala. April I. 1915. Notice is hereby given that the annual meeting of the stockholders of this com rany for the purpose of electing a board of directors for the ensuing year and for the transaction of such other business as may come before the meeting, will be hele at the office of the company in the city of 3irmins ham. Ala, Tuesday, April 20, 1915, at 10 o'clock a. m.
 By order of the board
 l.. A. BUTTERFIELD, Secretary. 4-1-3t-th
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-08
GADSDEN

Gadsden, April 7.-(Speeial )-Despite the states inability to pay teachers sal aries, the school term in Gadsden will not be reduced. Positive announcement to this effect was made following a meeting of the board of education yesterday even- ing. The school term will end June 4, which is about a week later than usual.
 No further delay because of absent wit nesses was granted today by Judge ]. A. Bilbro of the city court of Gadsden, and the trial of Oner Coffey, charged with the murder of George Burgess, was be- gun. The examination of witnesses start ed at 80 o'clock. At a former trial Coffey was found guilty of murder in the second degree and given a sentence of 40 years.
 Twenty-four members of Company F, A. N. G., faced a courtmartial at the armory last night. Several cases were tried and the remainder will be finished tonight. Sealed verdicts are being brought in, and these will be subnitted to Governor Hen derson for approval.
 The Gadsden district conference of the Methodist church will convene at Attalla April 13, IA and 15 Bishop Denny may be among the speakers.
 Congressman John l.. Burnett today an- nounced a competitive examination for candidates for an appointment to West Point from the Seventh district.
 In honor of Guy White of Birmingham, district deputy to the grand exalted ruler B. P O. E., local Elks will give a smoker tonight.
 The Third District Sunday school con- vention will be held at Pilgrims Rest next Sunday
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-08
Chilean Officers Killed

Santiago, April s.--Nt army maneuvers near Talco today, two Chilean officers were killed by the fall of a military aero plane
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-08

An old-fashioned spelling bee will be held Saturday evening between the State Normal school pupils and the citizens of the city The words will be given out of the blue back speller by Prof. G. T. som mers G. II. Tatum will choose for the State Normal school and Mrs. J. R. Arnold for the city
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-08
JACKSONVILLE

Jacksonville. April 7.-(Special.)-Me- morial Day will be observed here April 26. Gen. John H. Forney chapter, U. D.
 C.. has asked the children of the rural schools of Calhoun county to cooperate with the school children in the singing of the songs. commemorative of the day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-08

Congressman John l.. Burnett today an- nounced a competitive examination for candidates for an appointment to West Point from the Seventh district.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-08

The Gadsden district conference of the Methodist church will convene at Attalla April 13, 14 and 15 Bishop Denny may be among the speakers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-08

Crawford Johnson, Jr., Here-To spend a few days with his parents Crawford Johnson, Jr., is here from Lawrenceville, N. J., where he is at tending school. Mir. Johnson was one of the guests at the Rotary club outing yesterday given by Culpepper Exum at the Steel Cities Chemical company plant near Wylam. He will be at home several days,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-08

Ben W. Hooper Here-Former gov. B. w. Hooper of Nashville arrived here yesterday to inspect some properties in which he has been interested for many years. He will be here several days and is a guest of the Morris hotel. Governor Hooper served four years as chief ex- ecutive of Tennessee but was recently defeated by T. H. Rye. He said that he was here only to see what new develop ments had taken place.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1915-03-05

luminous arc system at Owatonna
is S7,927.92 for fifty lamps, or an
average OF sl5S.56 per lamp, for
their business section, and about
$3.50 for twenty-five lamps of "A
ampere size in the resident dis
trict. making an average of s14l.6
per lamp.
Il believe tile best procedure in
the way OF getting started at sys-
TEN would be TO prepare specifica-
tons and receive bids on both the
luminous arcs and the nitrogen fill.
ed lamp and in the mean time in.
vestigate further as TO the relative
merits of the two kinds, and when
contract is to be let. il may be let
for the lamp that seems most suit
able. For an installation OF only one
lamp peH block on the residence
streets, | believe the luminous arcs
would be the most desirable. Where
lights are wanted close together.
the nitrogen filled lamp would per
haps prove to be the most desirable. 4"
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1915-03-05
Indian Lake
From Wednesdays Daily.

From Wednesdays Daily.
Many big loads of ice from Indian
Lake are being stored in Mankato.
win Dnirey and son Edward are
helping TO haul II in.
The thing of the low spots on
the farms in this vicinity Is 10 con.
time the coming season. this fact
being indicated by the long and wide
ranks Of tile to be seen on every
trip about the country.
Ben Dodge took a long promised
vacation the last of the week and
went to visit his brother, Scot Dodge.
at Albert Lea His Cousin Walter
helped around the place during his
absence.
Miss Minnie Watts has been Sc.
verely III. and is remaining ont OF
school for the first time since she
entered the normal year ago last
fall.
Ralph IIammett. son of. William
Hammett of Mankato. spent the week
end at the home of his aunt, Mrs.
w. b. Kidder.
Mr.. and Mrs. Louis r. Loe are
making n short visit at the home
VI tut ioIhtE y pdTtIitS, MT. anu MTS.
o. X. Loe, before moving on their
place. which was occupied by Louis
Larson.
Near neighbors of Mr.. and Mrs.
Robert Madigan gathered at their
home at the poor farm Sunday even.
ing for a farewell visit. About twen-
ty-fve guests were present, and q
pleasant time was enjoyed. Light
refreshments were served, after
which the party closed. Mr.. and
Mrs. Madigan left on March / and
the new overseer, Harvey Young
and family, moved in.
The Farmers club program Satur.
day evening was very entertaining
as we'll as educational The sub.
iect for the boys debate was Re
solved That the United States Should
Improve the Army and Navy" and
had been well studied. both sides of
the question being we'll presented.
The affirmative side won. A piano
duet was rendered by two little girls.
and Ralph Hammett of Mankato
sang two songs, and was obliged to
respond to an encore. The neigh
borhood boys and girls presented
little play. which was very well
acted, and pleasing to the audience.
A short business meeting was held.
and a meeting OF the Equity society
was held AT the end OF the session.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1915-03-05
LUMINOUS ARCS.

inSldlidtlOu COStS per pOst COHl-
plete except wiring. for either size
luminous arcs, sl6.20 for 1000 can
die power nitrogen filled lamp the
cost is about S51 per post.
The Cost Of Maintenance.
Luminous ares, per lamp per year
about S4.25, plus the work of clean.
ing arcs and renewing electrodes
about twice per month.
Nitrogen filled lamp, renewing
lamps about 2iS TO times per year
at cost at present prices OF lamp
from $3.50 TO s17.i0, lamps cost
$3.50 each, but il may be assumed
that they will be cheaper within a
short time. This was true of the
Tungsten lamps which are now
only about Il or II as high in cost
as when they were first on the mar.
ket.
THE cost of installation according
TO the plat. showing % lights on
Front, Second and Broad streets,
using &C. ampere luminous arc lights
would be approximately $l7,6S5.00.
and the same system using 1000
candle.power nitrogen-filled lamps
would be about $3.50 less.
Cost of installation.
THE cost of installation of the
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1915-03-05

become in use. especially for Ordl-
nary street arc lights. and by in
verting the mechanism, they have
been placed on posts and used In
street lighting. where ordinarily the
incandesCent lamps were used. In
this way they have appeared as
the ornamental luminous arcs. and
on account OF their strong light suit
ably diffused by proper shades they
have been used extensively for
street lighting. placed at the curbs
the same as the cluster lights.
How lncandescent Was improved.
"A couple of years ago the mean
descent light was again improved
by filling the bulb Of the lamp with
nitrogen gas. This invention so in.
creased the efficiency of this form
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1915-03-05

house with severe colds are Clifford
swenson. Glen Youatt, and Martin
Johnson.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. b. Bigham Of Ty-
Ter were guests of the Ream family
from Monday until Tuesday.
Miss Steckman OF lie Sueur Is
spending the week at the Charles
Pitmon home.
b. Vetter is preparing to build an
addition to his cottage this spring.
Mr.. and Mrs. William st. John
returned home Monday from a two
weeks visit with relatives nj Farm.
ington.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Bennett Wis.
tied Mankato relatives over Sun.
day.
Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Nelson OF
Butteriield are spending a few days
with Kasota relatives and friends.
Mrs. j. II. Ream. who was quite
Ill the first of the week, is improv.
ing.
Louis Erkel and Henry Wallace of
lie Sueur Center were entertained nj
the Nels Ecklund home last Satur-
day and Sunday.
Mrs. George Turrittin and daugh-
ter, Vera spent Sunday at the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. ID. Hugnnin.
Mrs. II. Leverson has been n sur.
ferer from neuralgia for several
days past.
The Misses Mabel and Signe
Hamnstedt and brother, Raymond of
st. Peter, visited at the c. II. Sven.
son home last Sunday.
Mrs. Myrtle Brown OF Humboldt
Mimi, was entertained at the David
Hunguinn home several days-~last
week.
Nels Olson purchased fine young
driving horse of Martin Madison the
first of the week.
The band boys hope for large
crowd ut their dance Friday even.
ing. March 5. Don't disappoint them.
Mrs. Mary Davis spent Monday
and Tuesday with her daughter.
Mrs. W. G. Cole. and family. at ST.
Peter.
The infant daughter Of Mr.. and
Mrs. II. Leverson was very sick
tho first Of the week hut IL now
better
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1915-03-05
Garden City
From Wednesdays daily.

From Wednesdays daily.
If you noticed a very bright, glis-
tening effect on Wednesday after
noon. February "a, 1t was not the
sun, for the sun shone not for many
days. IL was the lOx12 smile on the
face OF e. III. Monroe as he proudly
walked down the street. Woodrow
Whitney Monroe. nine and half
pound boy. was the cause of the
smile.
r. Z. Mills has so far recovered that
he was able TO be at his place at
church on Sunday morning.
The work OF setting the electric
line poles goes merrily on, and II
looks good TO see the first evidence
of what Is to follow.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. @. Olmsted and
son were passengers to Amboy Tues.
day, returning Wednesday. They at
tended the c. T. business and social
meeting at Ray Thompson's on Tues
day evening.
Miss Clough has received word
that Maynard Is quite III nj his
home near Grand Rapids. MINI.
There will be food sale at the
Baptist church on Saturday. March
Q, at p. m.
Mrs. Sam Thompson Is enjoying
a visit from her father. Mr.. Olson
of Jewell. Iowa.
Charles Conkling and Panl Golden
star have been hauling sawdust from
Lake Crystal TO ,ise In packing ice.
Walter and Rick Schultz were in
Lake Crystal last Friday.
A deal has been made whereby
r. II. Hazel has turned in his hard.
ware business toward some land in
Michigan, the transaction being
made through Fl. r. Woods OF the
Dilley-Thompson Land company.
Ray Thompson OF Amboy had din.