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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-10-20
SECURES A CONTINUANCE

Owing to the action of Judge Aston in
Diminishing jury yesterday morning,
Judge B. M. Allen secured continuance
from Judge William f. Fort yesterday
afternoon. Judge Allen expressed some
diffidence toward going to trial with a
jury that had been lectured from the
bench and the continuance was speedily
granted.
1t was generally accepted by attorneys
about the courthouse yesterday afternoon
that there would be no further trials in
any of the divisions of the criminal court
this week, as lawyers can aver that the
jury is in perturbed state of mind, and
obtain continuances on their cases. Even
if some trials are gone into and convic-
lions are secured. it is pointed out that
attorneys for the defendants will have
excellent points to take UP to the SUI
preme court In an appeal, by pointing
out the irregularity of the dismissal of
jury No. l.
More developments en- this judicial con-
troversy are expected this morning.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-10-20
WILL GIVE JUDGE A CHANGE

I'VE are preparing a statement, but it
will not be made public until Saturday
We want, to give Judge Aston an OPP
portunity to apologize first before we is
sue premature statements
Regarding the incident, Judge Heflin
was very reticent, but finally made the
following statement to an Age-Herald
reporter
Il heard about the dismissal of the
jury by Judge Aston, and realizing at
once the embarrassing possibilities of
such an action l did my best to undo 1t.
| instructed Sheriff Batson to bring that
jury before me instanter and when they
We're finally gotten together after much
trouble l explained to them that they
were not dismissed from jury duty for
the remainder of the week and, further
more, that no one but myself had the right
to dismiss them. You see, l organized
and charged the juries this week. and
In my work of sounding the docket /
sent the Jim Mooney case and jury No.
to Judge Aston. OF course, the en-
tire incident is regretable, as attorneys
have already indicated that they will
not have their cases passed on by the
present jury venire. 1t means at least
several cOntinIfanCes
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-10-20
O'NEAL WANTS TO HELP

Former Governor Emmett O'Nea at
present referee in bankruptcy, offers a
new and novel suggestion in connection
with the building of the golf course at
Green Springs 1t will be remembered
that Governor O'Neal was one of the
most enthusiastic good roads advocates
that ever sat in the state executive chair.
In speaking of the golf course last night,
he said
Il notice that number of patriotic
and warm-hearted citizens of this great
community of ours have volunteered to
lay off the course, build clubhouses and
do other things for the good of the mu-
nicipal golf course.
golf course and hereby offer my services
toward this end. l remember sending a
message to the people while governor
asking them to personally appear on the
roads at a given time and help in the
repairing and building of the roadways
of each county in the state. There was
not a county in the state that did not re-
spond Citizens in all walks of life
donned overalls and worked all day long.
Many of the good roads in Alabama can
be attributed to the patriotic pride of the
citizens of the respective counties. The
custom still prevails on good roads day.
1T would not be amiss for us citizens
of Birminghanf to volunteer our services
and don working clothes and toll for the
good of the people in building this pro-
posed course, l stand ready and willing
IN do INV ebarep
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-10-20
DAZED BY STATEMENT

The jury was dazed for moment, as
we'll as the attorneys and the court at
taches by the statement of Judge Aston
Then without a word the jury silently
walked out of the courtroom and went
downstairs to the office of the criminal
court for the payment for their services
Several had been paid and had taken
their departures when deputy sheriffs
and court bailiffs appeared to summon
the dismissed jury ID appear instanter
before Judge Harrington P. Helm OF
the first division of the criminal court
1T was 2 o'clock before the dismissed
jury could be rounded UP by Sheriff
Thomas j. Batson.
AT 2 O'Clock IN the afternoon when the
evening session of the criminal court
opened. Judge Hefln ordered that all the
jurors for the week stand up.
Gentlemen SAID Judge Heflin,
information has been brought to me
that some of you were summary
dismissed from jury duty for the re-
mainder of the week this morning
want to tell you right now that you
are not dismissed, and that no one has
the right to dismiss you except on the
instructions of this court. You may
take your seats, gentlemen, and re-
main here this afternoon until TINS
court adjourns for the day. You may
then go home, but you will report to
this court tomorrow morning at $3.50
o. clock for jury duty
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-10-20
NAMES OF JURY

The names of the dismissed" jury are:
Victor @. Prowell a well known real
estate man who served as foreman;
Joseph L. Whelchell, supervisor; Dun
can Nolan, chemist; Jonah R. Fancher,
clerk; William S. Shehee, a clerk; Toney
T. Rush, foreman; Gus Self, a farmer;
William C. O'Farrell, a collection clerk;
Andrew ]. Roddy, a timekeeper; sFallon
OByrne, salesman; William A. Owens,
foreman, and Wylie A. Propst, clerk.
1t was stated about the courthouse
yesterday afternoon that the members of
the dismissed" jury were most indignant
at the statement of Judge Aston, in en-
barrassing and humiliating them In open
court, and that a signed statement was
being prepared. When Victor @. Prov
ell! was questioned regarding this state
ha sol
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-10-20
Engineer TOtten Latest Re-
cruit to Aid in Making Con-
tour Map of Park
GOV. O'NEAL OFFERS
TO GIVE LABOR TO
AID THE PROJECT
Citizens in All Walks of Life
Show Interest in Opening
Park to the Public for
Recreation Purposes

A contour map of the grounds of the
municipal golf course and the recrea-
ton grounds at Green Springs park will
be made by Robert L. Totten, a prom-
nent local engineer. A decision to this
effect was made yesterday following a
conference between r. e. Meade who is
assisting in the engineering work in con-
nection with the course, and Mr. Tot
ten.
Work on the contour map will be
rushed by Mr. Totten so that the experts
who will lay out the course can proceed
without delay. All the blueprints for the
grounds and the course will be donated
by the Revolute Blueprint company, OF
which Mr.. Totten is president
Other engineers in addition to Mr..
Meade Mr.. Totten and Mr.. Nichols will
collaborate in the work of plotting out
the grounds for the golf course and rec
reation park The first level will be
placed on the field within the next day
the Green Springs course at that time.
CITIZENS BACK OF 1T
Mr.. Totten stated yesterday that he
considered the building of the municipal
golf course one of the most public spir-
tied projects ever launched in Birming-
ham.
The citizens of Birmingham are back
OF this proposition and are willing to
devote some time and energy to the sue
eessful carrying out of a great idea for
the benefit Of 'the people," said Mr.. Tot
ten. Each day l notice citizens not
only indorse the project, but willingly Of
FER their services toward the work
Nothing can be made a success without
the cooperation of the community as a
whole, and l am of the opinion this golf
course and recreation park meets with
the approval of all citizens, regardless
of their stations in life"
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1916-06-09
TO STAY
DESPITE THREATS
cARRANZA's MoTE WILL NOT IN.
FLuENcE GOVERNMENT TO
RECALL PERShlNG.
Regarded In Official Circles 40 Most
Offensive Document Ever Received
by United States In Diplomatic
intercourse.

Washington. W. General CarranSa's
note demanding withdrawal OF Ameri
can troops from Mexico has brought
no change in the determination Of
President Wilson to maintain the pres.
ent troop disposition until the ability
Of the de facto government to police
It's side OF the border has been demon
strated. II was stated authoritatively
on Thursday that General PershIng's
force would remain where II is until
that time arrived.
A reply will be made 10 General
Carranza, but the form II will take has
not been determined.
While official comment is withheld,
It is understood that the tone Of the
document is regarded as decidedly Of.
fensive, and that certain portions Of
II, such as the thinly yelled accusation
that the president Is playing domestic
politics in retaining the troops In
Mexico, may draw a sharp rebuke. Il
Is doubtful, according to authorities on
the international correspondence 0l
the United States, whether the gov
eminent ever has received . commu
nication couehed In as offensive terms
and containing as many apparent vio
lations of the ordinary uses OF diplo
matte courtesy as this 12,000-word ar
ralgnment OF it's good faith and hon
esty Of purpose.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1916-06-09
HUNDREDS PERISH
IN WAKE OF STORM
SERIES OF ToRNADoEs SWEEP
OVER FIVE STATES, DEALING
DEATH AND DESTRUCTION.
one-thlrd Of Little Town Blown
Away, twenty-five Bodies Being
Taken From Ruins, Eighteen Dead
Being Found In Another Town.

Little Rock, Ark.-Seventy-six per
sons were killed In Mondays storms.
when series Of tornadoes swept
across the state from end to end. As
wire communication was established
late Tuesday night with sections
which had been isolated for the pre-
vious twenty-four hours, It was re-
vealed that flfty-seven white persons
and nineteen negroes had been killed.
while four other persons are missing
and believed dead.
North Arkansas appears 70 have
suffered most severely, although the
storm was general throughout the
state.
At Judsonia one-third OF the town
was said to have been swept away.
twenty-five bodies and hfty injured
already have been taken from the
ruins.
Near Morrillton q negro was killed
and a negress was blown away in the
storm. She has not been found. A
white woman and several children
also were hurt
A score or more OF persons were in
jured on the outskirts OF Little Rock
and towns close to the city. Reports
indicate that hundreds OF buildings
have been blown down throughout the
state.
Death lists in the stormswept sec
tions OF Arkansas. Missouri, MissiBsip.
ri. Illinois and Tennessee are growing.
Incomplete tabulationa showed the
following deaths: Arkansas. 78; Mis-
souri,, 30, possibly more; Mississippi,
ID; Illinois, one; Tennessee, 4, with q
score missing in the overturning OF
the Mississippi river packet Eleonore,
Scarcely county in Arkansas es.
capped the path OF the storm which
traversed the entire state. jackson
and Vicksburg suffered from the storm
In Mississippi. Many or the dead in
Arkansas and Mississippi were ne
groes. in Missouri the Poplar Bluff
section was well nigh devastated.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1916-06-09
IUsT ICE CHILDREN M0URNED
Mons Game 70 Claim the Body sf Ole
George, che cornstlst.

About ~ everywhere In the ioiaam
Of the human tide are drifting mystic.
Fies We accept without Inquiry. There
are such people Ia Sacramento ne "0id
George. the coruetist," who recently
fell dead In New York city.
Day after day he appeared NJ the
same corner, offered bis familiar tunes
90 the admlring children and tho some
times ahiuFing adults, and collected
the pennies @haFewith 60 buy food.
clothing and shelter.
No one ever asked him his right
name, but tho children loved him.
Then Ons morning. g. Old 0eorEa
raised his horn 70 bis lips, Il elat.
tered TO the pavement. end the soAa
he was planning % give the crowd
ratified IN his throat e. ha topped ever
dead.
The children mourned him foE sew.
eral days. No one came 70 claim BIS
body.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1916-06-09
HUGHES RAps DIVIDED LOYALTY.
Justice Makes Address st Washington
TO Young Woman Graduates.

Justice Makes Address st Washington
70 Young Woman Graduates.
Washingtons-In the seclusi0n OF
the National Cathedral school lawn.
where he was presenting an American
flag to the honor graduate, Justice
Charles z. Hughes on June made his
first public address since the opening
Of the preconvention campaign. He
told the young women graduates that
the flag meant America first, an un-
divided allegiance. and a nation unit
ed and equal TO It's tasks
This flag means more than associa-
ton and reward" said the Justice. 1T
In the symbol of OUR national unity.
our national endeavoF. of our national
aspiration. II tells you OF the struggle
for Independence; Of the union pre-
served; Of liberty and union, one and
lnseparable; Of the sacrifices Of brave
men and women TO whom the Ideals
and honor of this nation have been
dearer than life.
ut means America first; It means
an undivided allegiance. II means
America united. strong and efficient.
equal TO its tasks. II means that you
cannot be saved by the vaior and de-
Votion OF your ancestors. that TO each
generation comes its patriotic duty.
and that upon your Willingness 10 sac,
rifiee and endure. as those before you
have sacrificed and endured. rests the
national hope"
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1916-06-09
Ilaa / or tha Nav RahY.

A New Highlander who Is q great
angler and whose fish stories are lis
tened to mott attentively by HIS eight
year-old son. recently became q father
for the nth time, another boy being
brought by the stork.
The eigh4syear-old was told Of the
arrival OF this new brother, and he
vas very curious to see him. The
father tosk the first opportunity to
crafty the lads curiosity. The Kid
die gazed ht the bit of red human.
ity for quite while, and then, with
great gravity, he looked into his far
theirs face and said:
dad. he'd make q first-rate bait,
wouldn't he?"-Harper's Magazine
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1916-06-09

The colonel Of certain regiment
In Kltchener's army Is a great atickIer
for obedience. instant and complete.
Smith," be said 70 his orderly re-
Gently. Il want you 70 ride down to
the railway station and get me ths
correct time"
Smith ahufiled his feet and added
vita hia fingers.
We'll. man." reared ths ofieer
frateIy, why don't you do rs you gre
toId7"
Please. sir" replied the orderly
meekly, Il haven't a watch
"A watchs-a watch" snapped the
colonel. What dye want watch fort
Just write u down on . BIT Of paper. :.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1916-06-09
a merlean Citizens.

IN practice there Is no such thing
as q scitiaen Of the United States"
Such citizen is about as mythical as.
the mermaid. In order TO vote. for In
stance, ono must bring his citizenship
down TO the concrete and become o.
citizen Of New York, or OF some one
of the other states. You cannot vote
II New York unless you are . citizen
Of New York; and the same is true Of
all the other states. The Citizen Of
the United States" In q very vague
gentleman.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1916-06-09

In one Of the shortest villa on rec.
ord, James II. Darling. who died ON
December 3. 1915. cuts on hls sens
With but 81 each and leaves all the
rest Of bis estate 70 bis daughter. The
testament, which 10 dated February
10. 1910. vas filed in the Orphans
court II contains nineteen words. as
follows.
after death. will my daughter.
Annie G. Darling, I'll my money ans
belongings. except 81 70 my sons -
baltimore News.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1916-06-09
Grand OPENING.

First Comedian-''Did you score o
hit with youS.alew speciality" Second
Comedian-Did /? Why, the audience
gnzed IN open-mouthea wonder before
] was half way through First Come
diam Wonderful Il Ia seldom thai
an entire audience yawnH At onea. -
ST. Paul Dispatch.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1916-06-09
MADE TO ! Asst A LIFETIME
Brazilian Ship l4ammocIxs Net Only
Things Of Beauty But Designed
20 Give Long Service.

: The passenger capacity OF the ves-
sells, such as vie know, is limited by
the number of berths and staterooms
the ship contains, but there 10 no such
limitation in vessels that ply along the
Amazon river. Staterooms are q su-
perauity in them, for they are never
used except hy the few foreign trav-
elers to dress ia.
The passenger capacity Of the Bra
zilian vessel depends upon the hang
ing-room for hammccks on the vessels
deck. Everybody must have q ham
mock, for the staterooms are unbear-
able at night. The Brazilian hammock
is thing OF beauty, and is costly, too.
The best Of them cost anywhere from
800 10 $500. Those made OF maqueira
grass, with feather lace trimmings,
are deemed the best. Il takes several
months to make first-class hammock.
The feather work is artistic and very
clearly put together. The feathers are
all in the natural colors, taken from
birds of most brilliant plumage. The
Indians ON the upper Rio Negro enjoy
a great reputation for this kind Of
work.
These ham1nocls viii last lifetime,
although they may be in use every
day. and washed once a month. The
most common kind Of hammock is Of
German manufacture. made Of cotton
and very cheap. These are warm and
exclude drafts Of air. The best cot
ton ones arc Of native-grown cotton
and are made In Maracaibo. The grass
hammocks are much cooler than any
bed. as they let in the night breezea
through their loosely woven mesheB.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1916-06-09
soRpER RAID rHRgArENED.
American Troops Expecting Invasion
Of Outlaws.

San Antonio. Texas.-General Fun.
ston announced Teusday that he had
what appeared to be positive informa-
ton that Luis De La Rosa was march
ing from q. point south Of Laredo ID
the direction OF the border with the
evident intention Of raiding the eoun-
try somewhere west of Rio Grande
City. There are not now in that dis
trict enough American troops to pre-
vent De La Rosa and his men from
crossing.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1916-06-09
w, naner-s letters Loss.

The first tenor who won Wagner's
admiration, Tichatschek, left to his
daughter when he died 3 number Of
letters written to him by the great
composer whose Rienzi he created
On her death, not long ago, the daugh-
ter bequeathed these letters to the
Wagner museum at Eisenaeh. but on
the way from Brussels the case con
tanning them was opened and the con
tants were stolen.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1916-06-09

efmpas Jsh and the Fancy BIIl.
ssYonr bill dooanst square with What
you told me bafore / went to the hos
pitAl, doctor
whats the matterl'
You insisted that q 5g=as 10 be just
q simple little operation and there WIS
nothing "a ali 10 be alarmed at
Detroit Free Preas.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1916-06-09

Hyaclnths that have been forced "A
water are Of no account after bloom
ing Hut those lowered In pots car
se dried on gradually. Plant them On
khe op4n border and thsy wall a0wet
ina following year ont Of doors. Tbs
Aewera viii likely be small. but egsA
aaaIl Ayacinths are attractive.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1916-06-09

"could you let me have = sample OF
The goods. pleased" asked the chopper.
Sorry. madam" said the salesman,
but we've been obliged 20 discontinue
che giving away OF samples Aimee we
discovered that some OF our customers
were having them made up into bath.
ing suits"
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1916-06-09
You MAY LOOK YOUNG
y Keeping Your Complexion Youna
with cusleuFa. Trial Fres.

The Soap 10 cleanse and purify. tho
Ointment 70 soothe aud heal. These
eupeF-creamy emollienta do much 10
keep the skin clear, fresh and youthful.
as well 80 to keep the hair IN . live.
healthy condition and tho hands soft
and white.
Free sample each By mall with Book.
Address postcard, culicura, Dspt. I,
Boston. Sold eveFywhere.-Adv.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1916-06-09

Senator Bryan Defeated

Tampa, F1a.-Returne indicate that
Senator Nathan P. Bryan was defeat
ed for denomination by Governor
Park Trammell. Sidney ]. Cats APP
parentIy has q slight lead in the raes
Tor governor.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1916-06-09

Are you looking forward 70 the
summer WITH pleasant anticip&tion3 =
asked the optimistic eseixsn.
Yes. indeed replied tbs pessimis-
ete person. "A great many people I'm
tired Of locking nc will 90 oat Of town
Cor the summer
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1916-06-09
Ma Lamar play.

Reformsr-i bone you are not play
ing poiitlcs7
Politician There's no such thing -
playing politics. Politics these days
II work.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1916-06-09

Ottawa--More than 100 Canadian
sRIcsB were killed OF are missing. as
3 result OF the latest battle at Yprea
end losses among privates were ex-
esrsienaily heavy, according 70 lists
made pab1fc June ).
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1916-06-09
cermens continue AtfaeIgs.

London.-The outstanding feature
Of Fridays battle Of Verdun was the
aIi-day attempt Of the Germans TO cap
ture Fort Vaux on the eastern side %
The Meusa- The Germans took Call
ieste weeds. The losses ON both sides
was heavy.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1916-06-09
Naval am psaaee,

Washington.-Ths second 81 The BE
preparedness measures. naval apprC-
pyiatfOn bin larger By many miiliUna
than ever before considered In cen
gress. passed the house Friday a1neHa
unanimously.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1916-06-09
Favar Ahollflan af aara-

Park City@The Utah Association OF
EIks I'm ennual session az Park City
ON June went ca record IS favor
tns the strict re@nlation and ultimate
abolition Of bars In the clnhhouses Of
he Elks.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1916-06-09

Iend0n.-6ix zeppeEins participated
n the naval enlightenment OF the eOas.
n 1atland Wednesday. according 70 Q
dispatch from c0eanhaSen 70 tAs
Daily Nail.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1916-06-09
atandInn bY PreaIdent.

Washington.-The seventeen loyal
provinces IN China have agreed to
continue their support OF President
Yuan ShI Kai.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1916-06-09

Unleam q @Am IN worthless IT,
ehmaeaa mFs thaa - WI nsxmF kaesms
A. a4baFt whitssas.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1916-06-09

Il II 10 harm Tor Ear e taxa hinn
ssie - riousiy unless Ne 1oass pAneHek
WIN .ip fraenas fsg net acazg ems
lneraN
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1916-06-09

somhshlna he Crouch Escapes.
A truly courteous man has to listen
amillnety to the same story great
many tlmes.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1916-06-09
asvsrnmsns . Take over RaIIesaa.

@aNafnHasFz % Iake over HaIIfoa4s
Chihuahua City-The Mexican De
Eaesc government 10 considering tab
ms ever the Kansas CITY. Msxaco 8
0rlent railway, II order 70 bring inie
ues haH ! mfIlion tiss stored e -
toxminas 81 the gesA.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1916-06-09

s's0ms OF tae Rew eamuon they psg
carry over 30 mliam.+
Great samaIs
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1916-06-09

He laughs best who has the laugh
on the ether fellow.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1916-06-09

II doesn't take . smart baby long 10
outgrow It's smartnesa.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1916-06-09
DAISY FLY KILLER

The Met Result.
ibid you raise anything on your
promise to pay7"
eoh. yes; ! raised smile"
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1916-06-09
Amn@nnrga4m Anssen

~ hear the young nobleman
spoons on uwenGolen.s
Yes; it's made quite q STIR