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The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-26
DANCE HALLS, DOMINO PLAYERS AND
 STANDARD OIL DASHED BY BARBER
ROBSON FAILED ID
 ARRIVE LAST NIGHT
Leaders on Hand to Meet Him-Dr. Baker of Anti
 Saloon League in City

Richmond Pearson Hobson, former con- gressman from the Sixth district, who was due to reach Birmingham last night, failed to arrive. Friends of Captain Hob son who had expected him to come here last night stated that it was probable that he had missed connection. It is known that he has a speaking engagement in Richmond, Va, Sunday and another in Opelika, Ala, on Tuesday. It was stated that he was unable to come to Alabama and fill his other appointments.
 The word has been passed out among a number of the prominent Hobson lead CTS of the state that the former Sixth district congressman would reach the city last night. In order to be on the scene different parts of the state came to Bir- mingham last night but they were dis appointed. All agreed that the captain had not yet decided what future polit- ical course in Alabama would be and none would vouchsafe an opinion
 In this connection it might be interest ing to note that pr. P. A. Baker head of the Anti-Saloon League in America, was registered at the Iillman hotel last night Just what pr. Baker was doing in the city could not be learned although some of his friends stated that he was here on real estate business. However it was considered significant that he was in the city just at the time that Hobson was expected. Important developments are expected within the next few days.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-26
BRUTAL MURDER
 OF NEGRO WOMAN
Coroner Spain Investigates Two Killings in Northern
 Part of County

Coroner c. l.. Spain and County De- tective J. H. Garth went to New Castle, in the northern part of the county, yes- terday to investigate the death of two negroes They reported one of the cases cleared up while the other remains a mystery.
 Houston Freeman, negro, was killed at Moreland February p at 7:30 D. m., and 8 negro named Ernest Tendell is alleged to have shot him with a pistol Accord ing to Coroner Spain several eyewitnesses to the killing were found. Tenden es- capped and has not been apprehended.
 The killing of an unidentified negro woman, who was found murdered in a deserted cabin half a mile from Flat Creek, is still clothed in mystery al- though Detective Garth has several clews that may lead to the discovery of the murderer. The womans body, head and face were so badly mutilated that 1t was impossible to identify her. A brick was found that had evidently been used to strike the first blow which crushed the womans skull After this a rock which was found by the body, was evil dently brought into play and her face was crushed beyond recognition
 The cabin is situated in a hollow be- tween two hills and in a desolate and out of the way place. After the killing the body was placed upon a fire made from sticks on the dirt floor of the cabin and badly burned
 Tt was the most brutal murder I ever Investigated, said County Detective J. H. Garth.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-26
CONSTABLE SEIZES
 BODY OF CH|NAMAN
 BY ORDER OF COURT
Administrator of Estate of Celestial Sues Out Writ of Detinue Directed Against
 Undertaking Firm

The body of Charley Fain Ben, the Chi nese laundryman who was murdered last Sunday morning, in his place of business on Fifth avenue, was seized by Constable George Hcwle, under a writ of detinue issued by Judge Thomas Lea, at the instance of Joe Jung. special administra- tor of the estate of the deceased.
 H. E. Warner and J. D. Smith, doing business under the name of Warner, Smith & Co.,, undertakers, are named as defendants in the suit. The body of the murdered Chinaman was taken in charge by the undertaken last Sunday at the request of his friends and prepared for burial and has been in their charge since that time.
 It is understood that Joe Jung, who was recently appointed administrator, is a relative of the deceased, and on yes terday wanted to remove the body to an- other place. Ed Warner, manager for the undertaking company refused to give it up until he was paid for services ren- dered and the suit followed. Judge Lea set the date of hearing for February 29 in the municipal court of Birmingham.
 Constable Howle was required under the law to take the body in his posses sion, and was somewhat puzzled what to do with it. He was saved that em- barrassment, however, a. the undertak- ing company made good and sufficient bond to produce the body in court on the above date and it is still at their es- tablishment.
 It is understood the relatives of the dead man contemplate sending the re- mains to China for interment
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-26

would be valuable. in strictest con fidence I talked the matter over with several gentlement on whose judgment I relied. It was understood and promised by all that until cer- tain details were consummated nothing was to be made public. Amongst this number was MT. F. F. Glass, editor of an afternoon paper. He, and others, assured me that they would keep in strict con- fidence what I told them. It is therefore needless for me to state that the two articles of yesterday and today came to me not only as a surprise but as a distinct shock. I did present the idea to the city commission and can only state that outside of the courtesy they ex- tended to me in giving me hear ing no action of any kind was taken. And as far as know none is con- templated.
 ''The Roden estate, to my knowl- edge, has not made the city any prop osition which from any standpoint would be acceptable. The entire matter was purely in speculative stage and perhaps due to this prema- ture and unpardonable publicity this stage will probably remain final:
 My only aim in the whole matter was to aid if I could the city com mission in solving the problem of securing an auditorium for the city of Birmingham. What I have done was without the hope of present or future profit or gain
 lin talking over the affair with a re ,crter. MT. Brown stated that undoubted Y the premature publication of his plan ad ruined one of the most feasible prof ,cts to construct beautiful civic audi orium and city hall that had yet beel presented.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-26
CARMICHAEL FOR
 PRESIDENT WILSON
Opposed to Declaration on the Liquor Question in Platform of
 Party

A. H. Carmichael of Tuscumbia, who is candidate for delegates from the state at large to the national democratic convention, is unequivocally for Wilson and is opposed to any declaration on the liquor question in the platform of the party. statement to this effect was made public by MT. Carmichael yes- terday. His statement was:
 T favor the renomination of MT. Will son for the presidency. If elected as a. delegate to the national convention I shall faithfully and enthusiastically follow his lead.
 He is wise and patriotic enough to write the platform. In my opinion as a patriot and democrat he towers above all others.
 T shall oppose any declaration on the liquor question in the platform
 'I want 8 union of all democrats and patriots in the reelection of our great President.
 Let there be no strife between us."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-26
JUDGE BLACKWOOD
 COMPLETES DOCKET
Over Seven Hundred Cases in the Cir S cult Court Disposed of by
 Special Judge

Judge J. E. Blackwood of the Six teenth Judicial circuit who was sent to Birmingham by Chief Justice John c. Anderson of the supreme court to as- sist in clearing up the docket of the Jefferson county circuit court finished his work here yesterday morning and left for his home last night. Judge Blackwood has disposed of over TOO cases since the first Monday in January.
 Some months ago Chief Justice An derson, in looking over the circuit court docket of Jefferson county, found it bad ly contested and sent several judges to assist in clearing it up Judge Black wood was among those sent to assist Judge E. c. Crow and Judge c. B. Smith, and has disposed of many cases. His work has greatly relieved the docket All the special judges except Judge J. J. Curtis of the Fourteenth cir- cult have completed their assignments and gone back to their home circuits.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-26
BYRNES BREACHES ON
 DIVINITY OF CHRIST
Unitarian to Close Series of Sermons With an Address on ''The Inspira-
 tiOn of Liberal Faith

Rev. Thomas P. Byrnes of PennsyIva- mia will close his campign in behalf of liberal Christianity in the Chamber of Commerce building next Sunday aft ernoon with an address on "The In spirations of the Liberal Faith.' MT. Byrnes spoke last night on the oues- tion, Was Jesus God or a Man?"
 MT. Byrnes sai din part:
 Jesus of Nazareth called Himself the Son of Man. He uses that expres- sion as applied to himself S1 times in the four gospels. By the common use of this term Jesus accepted frankly His humanity. Jesus looked up to an in finate God above Him, just as all other great religious teachers have done. Jesus prayed to His Father in heaven just as other men have prayed. Jesus was conscious of an inspiration from the divine life above Him just as other religious prophets have been thus con scious of the divine leading Jesus would say, Tt is not Me but the Fath- CT that is within Me that speaketh"
 "In this way Jesus recognized the divinity that dwells in our common hu- manity. Jesus was one of the first great prophets to teach the fatherhood of God. And by calling God His Father He accepted and received Himself as the Son of God in the sense in which all men are the sons Of God. Jesus lived in every way a natural human life. His moral and spiritual growth was human. His conquest of tempta- tion was human. His love, courage, he roism was human.
 Jesus prayed God to let the bitter cup of death pass Him by and this was a real and true prayer. But that prayer would have no meaning if Jesus was God Himself.
 We liberals use the divinity as ap- piled to Jesus, because we believe in the divinity of man. That God ever incarnates Himself in humanity
 We believe that what Jesus has ac- complished we can aspire to in the way of faith, and hope and moral victory because He has illustrated the power of the human soul to build noble char acter and to attain to great spiritual life"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-26
Ari0n Club Concert

The Arion club will give a concert at Howard college Friday evening, March 3. at SIS o'clock. under the auspices of the Wednesday Morning club This will be the programme:
 1. 'Whoso Dwelleth Under the Defense of the Most High" George c. Martin)- Arion club.
 2 For piano: Selections from Edward MacDowell--J. T. Mckenzie.
 B. '"rhe Crusaders Departure" (Max Filke. Op. 50-Arion club.
 f Robin Adair' Dudley -Buck)-The Wednesday Morning club.
 5 (a) santa Lucia" CBarcarola Napo- litana, harmonized by William Rees); (b) Last Night" (Halfdan KjerulD club
 g. For violin and flute: Arrangement of sextette from Lucia Miss Bennett and Mir Naylor
 :, Tn the storm" (Edwin schultz)- Arion club.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-26
A GOOD NIGHT-CAP FOR CROUPY
 CHILDREN

A little forethough in the care of croupy children will greatly lessen their chances of attacks of croup. At bedtime, give each child a teaspoonful of Foley s Honey and Tar. It cannot possibly harm them and has a wonderfully soothing, healing effect on the mucous lining of the throat. It cuts the choking phlegm, stops tickling and nervous hacking. and allows quiet, restful sleep. The nightly dose of Foleys Honey and Tar keeps many homes free from croup, saves the children suffering, and spares the parents a needless croup scare. Keep it always on hand Sold everywhere.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-26
SCHOOL INSPECTION AND STREET WORK BEFORE COMMISSION
Sliding Scale Adopted for TailOrs' License = Barber Complains About Fire Es-
 capes on Club Buildings

On the protest of several tailors yes terday afternoon, the commission revised the license scheduled as it affected their establishments so that license of only $S5 be charged on those doing less than s5O00 is a sliding one and will affect up to slOO,OOo a year
 The conference yesterday morning was a quiet one and routine business occupied most of the time. The matter of inspect- ing the schools to see that they were safe from fires was discussed, and City Engi- neer Kendrick was directed to inspect all schools.
 Commissioner Barber also stated that many clubs in the city had boarded up their fire escapes to prevent detectives "snooping' around. He added that in all cases of this kind coming to his attention prosecution would follow.
 Commissioner Truss stated that his department was running way behind and that much of the street work would have to be cut out.
 Commissioner Ward was directed to see that the Birmingham Railway. Light and Power company carry out it's spinkling contracts and also that the Gulf Refining company comply with certain fire reglla- tions
 Following is the summary of the routine business disposed of at the afternoon ses- sion:
 Approved for payment witness certin- cate issued to J. N. Martin in case of Mrs E. Nj. Chestnut vs. mayor and al dermen of Birmingham.
 Approved recommendation of chief of fire department relative to certain fm- provements to the plant of the Gulf Re- fining company.
 Ordered the following street lights m stalled:
 Twenty third street and Sixth avenue, north.
 Sixteenth street and Avenue K, Ens-. ley.
 Refunded Homer Bremen s25. being one half of fine imposed in the Recorder court.
 Denied petition of H. L. Cobb for refund of fine.
 Authorized the city comptroller to exc Trust and Savings company under West End ordinances Nos. IA and Il.
 The following matters were referred:
 To the city attorney:
 Matter of charging the Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company for street lights where one track turns out of double track, and is not direct cross ing.
 To draw ordinance fixing a fee of % cents per month for cleaning dry clos cts, the work to be done by the city street department. and the property owner billed by the city for same
 To Commissioner Barber and the city attorney:
 or traffic in junk, and also as to Inu- nicipally owned and operated junk yard.
 All other matters went over
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-26
MARTIN RESPITED
 BY THE GOVERNOR
Condemned Negro Given Respite of Fifteen Days by the Chief
 Executive

Governor Henderson granted a 15 days respite to Sam Martin, the negro, who was to have been hung in the Jefferson county jail yard Friday morning. Sheriff governor yesterday morning, informing him of the respite granted the condemned negro.
 Sheriff Batson received a telegram from Frank s. Address. attorney for Sam Mar tin who has been in Montgomery in his clients behalf, stating that the governor had granted a 15 days respite, but prep arations for the execution went on until official word from Governor Henderson arrived
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-26
Real Estate Transfers

Edgewood Land company to Francis M Burnwell: Lots 42 and A in Edgewood terrace, according to the survey of Edge wood Terrace Land company. Sl325.
 Corey Investment Co. to D. S. Acuff: Lot z, block fl, according to map and sur vey of Corey Land company, 5000.
 J. NJ Ratliffe to Ratliffe Realty com pany: Lots l to in block l. according to map of the Bellsnyder tract, south west quarter of section 20. range west
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-26
E. L. BROWN STATES PLANS HAD NOT YET
 FULLY DEVELOPED
Proposal Provided Audi tOrium Seating Over 5000 With Ample Library and Office Space
By RICHARD F. LUssIER

The latest civic auditorium project has been given a serious setback.
 Publication yesterday afternoon of the fact that negotiations were under way for utilizing the Roden hotel property for an auditorium and city hall purposes completely upset the plans about to be submitted to the people.
 All the city commissioners immediately scoffed at the proposition. and Commis- sioner Hornady said:
 well, this spells the death knell to the gag rule"
 However. after few minutes of laugh ter and mutual accusations of bad faith it was disclosed that the secret had not leaked out of the city commission, but had emanated from the newspaper which published the story.
 "Of course" said Commissioner Weath- erly, If the newspapers care to publish every suggestion that is made to the city commission that is their privilege. But in my opinion the privilege was certainly abused this time"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-26
Suits Filed

The following suits were filed in the circuit court yesterday:
 Frank Betts. s3O0O vs Republic Steel and Iron company; personal injuries al- legged.
 Susie Smith, $5000 vs. William Davis, for alleged assault and battery.
 r. B. Galloway, $3000. vs. Virginia Bridge and Iron company; alleged personal in- juries.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-26
Miss Stratton to Speak
 at Pratt City Church

Miss Lena Stratton. field secretary and organizer of the National Womans Chris tian Temperance union, will make an ad- dress tomorrow night at o'clock at the Pratt City Methodist Episcopal church. south. The public Is invited.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-26
CAR REPAIRER
 FATALLY INJURED

Almus M. Cain, aged 32 years, car repairer for the Southern Railway com pany, was fatally injured yesterday morning at o'clock at the Finley freight yards, near Acipco. The injured man was carried to St. vincent's hospital in Johns ambulance, where he died a few hours later. It is alleged that while MT. Cain was working between two freight cars an engine ran into them, causing him to fall under the wheels of one of the cars. His head was badly injured.
 MT. Cain had been an employe of the Southern Railway company for over Il years, and was highly thought of by his employers. He had been resident of Birmingham for number of years, and resided with his mother, Mrs Belle Cain, 5124 Fifth avenue, south, Wood lawn.
 The remains of the deceased will be sent to Springville at o'clock this morning by Warner, Smith & Co. Flu neral services will be conducted there this afternoon. MT. Cain is survived by his mother Mrs. Belle Cain.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-26
PERSONAL

Mrs. Joel Cannon. who recently was operated on at the McAdory infirnary is much improved and was removed to her home 22S North Fifty street
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-26

on my part to talk of seeking to lower the price of gasoline, when l know, and you all know, that l cannot do a thing about it, and neither can the whole city, county nor state governmental machinery do anything about it. The Standard Oil company raises the price of gasoline ar rogantly and we've got to stand for it.
 "It is matter of record today that there is more gasoline and crude petro- leum in storage tanks than at this time last year. Yet the price is higher. Why? Because the Standard oil company said it should be higher.
 ','The Standard Oil company comes in daily contact with us everywhere. It controls the National City bank of New York city. This is bank that has to- day in it's vaults S102, 100000 in gold alone. tioally all the public utilities corporations of the country and like deadly octopus it is still reaching out for more. repeat that the Standard Oil company Is the government reaching out for every func- ton of the government and even going into the investigation of our private af- fairs and controlling our philanthropies and educational systems"
 Well, what can you do about it?" said MT. Ward.
 Not a thing, said Mir. Barber. grimly, ''but raise my voice and holler' that feel the pain when I am stepped on."
 After MT. Barber had concluded, City Attorney M. M Ullman brought forward a letter urging that the price of ice be controlled by the city.
 ''The Birmingham Ice company" said Mir Ullman, "has an absolute monopoly on the ice business and we should get after them
 Between you and Arlie" said Com missioner Ward. "yOu want to .rrtNra ot1t all the corporations How can this city progress with you fellows always heck ling the corporatons?'
 As it was then after 6 o'clock, Com missioner Ward moved to adjourn. The motion carried.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-26
PLAN LOOKED GOOD.

Well, l guess all the harm has been done that will be done. Eugene Brown of Brown Bros. came to us with an idea and a good one-about a week ago. This idea contemplated the making over of the steel framework of the Roden hotel property into an auditorium and city hall MT Brown had some plans already sketched out, and to us it appeared about the best thing ever The audi torium was to seat a least 5000 people and the rest of the building was to provide the municipal offices and rooms for the central library.
 As for the present city hall, MT Brown proposed that it be turned into a business property Mr. Brown was to finance the whole affair, and the city was to get an equitable trade which would be reason able to the taxpayers and to the heirs of the Roden estate
 As 1 understand it. the steel frame work of the Roden hotel was valued at Sl62,5O0 and MT. Brown had secured an option on it for $30,00O. This ap- peared an excellent bargain
 However, certain details had to be worked out and arrangements made We left these details in the hands of Com missioner Weatherly and MT. Brown.
 Now, that is all knew of the mat ter. It never came up to the city com mission for action. It was only sub nittee to us as a tentative plan and we all promised to keep quiet about 1t until everything was settled and we could go ahead. That the matter leaked out, I am certain is not the fault of the commiSsion''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-26
At the Photoplay Houses

strand-'P Peggy" with Billie Burke Colonial Tongues of Men, with Con- stance Collier.
 odeon one-"The Light Came" with Anna Little.
 'Politeness Pays" with John Junior.
 Trianon-"Her Great Hour with Molly Mcintyre
 Ode on Two-'The Rough Neck" with Harry Beaumont
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-26
WEATHERLY SILENT

Commissioner James Weatherly was thoroughly exercised over the whole matter and said:
 T have absolutely nothing to say. don't care what is in the afternoon paper. I do not care to talk about the matter, have not talked about it and do not propose to say anything
 All of the other commissioners ex- pressed themselves as regretting the fact that the auditorium project might possibly he delayed through the check mating of present plans under consid- eration. They all stated that Commits sioner Weatherly had charge of the matter and statements should be made by him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-26
AFTER STANDARD OIL co.

It was then that Commissioner Barber launched his attack on the Standard Oil company.
 "The Standard Oil company" said MT. Barber lis the United States govern ment. We all know that It is foolhardy
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-26
BROWN MAKES STATEMENT

When Eugene Brown was notified over the telephone by Commissioner Weatherly that an afternoon newspa- per had made public the fact that the Roden hotel property was being seri- ously considered for auditorium pur- poses he stated that he would make a statement later.
 Last night MT. Brown dictated the following statement to an Age-Her- ald reporter on the matter:
 ''In view of the fact that an aft ernoon newspaper has mentioned my name in connection with the recent conference of the city com mission and in view of the further fact that this afternoon paper printed a story with reference to the commission acquiring the Ro- den hotel property for a combined city hall and auditorium a state ment from me seems unavoidably necessary.
 Several months since conceived the idea that it would be to the city,s advantage to secure the Roden hotel property and convert the present steel frame into an au- ditorium and city hall provided that the steel and property could be secured at a reasonable price. With the assistance of architects and con- tractors the plans were worked out and found to be thoroughly practi- cable from every standpoint.
 Realizing that the ideas of others
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-26
TODAY'S EVENTS

Modern Woodmen banquet at Newspaper club at o'clock.
 At the Theatres Lyric-Vaudeville Matinee at 230 p. m. Evenings at 7:3O and D. m