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The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-07
FIGHT IN MOBILE
 BITTER OVER |CE Ladies Have Organized and Claim They Will Not Pay
 Prices Asked

Mobile, May G. Especial )-After a week or more in conferences between local ice dealers and the Home Eco monies club of Mobile, break has oc- cured The women today adopted the following resolution:
 We recommend that the Home Eco monies club a3cept no compromise nor enter into any partnership with the ice companies forming the combine or so- called selling agency
 We further recommend that the club proceed to make arrangements vith any company, or companies, agreeing to furnish satisfactory serv- ice and prices"
 Recently the Mobile Delivery com pany was organized. It consists of the large ice manufacturers of the city. Soon afterward announcement was
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-07
Politics In Clay County

Ashland. May -(Special.)-Politics has warmed up as the time draws nigh, and the following are officeseekers on the democratic ticket: For Congress, J. Thomas Heflin. For judge of probate, E. J. Garrison, W. Holdridge, c. P. Gay, M l.. Shaddix, B. c. Bynum and A. A. Northen. For circuit clerk, G. w. Arnold, W. L. Runyan and Joseph B. Dean. For tax assessor, S. c. Barfeld. For tax col lector, J. W. Nelson, William J. Brown ing, D. w. Burkhead, R. M. Ray, J. L.. Ingram, M. Vickers D. D. White D. M, Scarborough, c. A. Horn, w. c. Morrison, George F. Ingram, c. J. Ford and J. T. Carr. For county commissioner, Second district, c. O.. Horn ]. w. Levie and H. H. Goodman; Third district A. H. Gar gason, D. l.. Stephens, w. A. Worthy, V. A. Afford; Fourth district. J. B. Luk- er D. Little and J. w. House.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-07
Out Late
OU From Tit-Rits.


 Brown had come home very late one night, after a conviviar evening at a smoking concert, and had consumed more cigars and refreshments than was good for him. It was midnight when Brown reached home, but he did not know it.
 "Ah," he muttered, if the church clock would only strike, I should know the time. It's got too dark to see.''
 But harki Just as he spoke the clock began to strike Breathlessly Brown counted One, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine ten, eleven. twelve,r But at that moment another clock be- gan.
 Thirteen" counted Brown, fourteen fifteen-great Scot-sixteen. seventeen ighteen-gracious - nineteen, twenty. CD. twenty-one, twenty-two, GID, twen- ty-three-mercy on usi-twenty-four,''
 Mopping his steaming brow he ex- claimed. My word, I've never been out so late in my life
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-07
Want to Keep Ticks

Mobile, May 6.-(Special. )--Alarned at the opposition resulting through organ ization of the Mobile County Anti-C Cattle Dipping association, leading business men, including bankers of Mobile, have organized for the enforcement of tick eradication laws in Mobile county. R. ". Taylor, vice president and general man ager of the Mobile and Ohio railroad,
 was chosen president. Dr. c. A. Cory,
 state veterinarian, was present at the
 meeting. Largely signed petitions from
 residents throughout the county were read. Dr. Cary in addressing the meeting,
 said the law must be rigidly enforced if
 Mobile county is to rid itself of the tick.
 He noted the fact that opposition had
 sprung up here as had occurred in other counties of Alabama He said that op- position could be overcome if right meas ures are adopted.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-07
That Psychological Story


 tIn 9 Highbrow Magazine.)
 Scenes: A London drawing room, the Cafe de la Paix. on an ocean liner
 Personae:
 l. Hero villain. Rushmore Treth. waite Grahame. tanned from the trop. ics, pale from the fever. handsome from the description, lately of Africa Australia or Far North 2 The Heroine, sadly beautiful Lady Ella, silently, madly and with perfecr decorum in love with -
 3 The hero. who does not appear ir the story or even again elsewhere.
 Argument: "I, unfalteringly and un. interrupted. in the language of the Jamess tells of the terrible struggle through the jungle, snowdrifts, desert of which he is the modest hero and the hero isn't.
 He lies.
 She cries.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-07

of war and never received a wound He leaves a wife and two sons to mourn his death. J. R. Morris, president of the Morris Grocery company, and John Nor ris, with s. Hamilton Grocery company. are his sons.
 Harvey Estes, aged S0 died last night at his home at Marylee. a place 10 miles from Jasper. He was one of the oldest citizens of Walker county and was loved by all who knew him. He leaves wife and two sons and daughter, James Estes and Thomas Estes. and Mrs. J. l.. Davis.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-07
The Banks "Rng' Candidates: Scott, Rogers and Henr THE PEOPLES CANDIDATE: Dr. JOHN s. GILLESP

 ring candidate for Treasurer in alliance With  Bank half million dollars of the
  Henry Bank mer:M sin plainly show whe he in the of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-07
Training the Bremen

Bay Minette, May 6.-(Special )-City Fire Chief Thomas w. GiImer has issued a written notice to all of the members of the department that they have been divided into several squads under selected captains for the several squads. The di- visions of the department into squads is very beneficial since there are several apparatus houses and each squad will have charge of certain part of the equipment with instructions to proceed at once to their respective station house Weekly practices are to be had from this time on. Four fire calls within the past the firemen.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-07
Selma Has Barber Artist

Selma, May Especial. )-Selma has in the person of Sol Wink, a barber, a natural born sculptor, and numbers of friends are urging him to go to some of the art centers for a technical training On, exhibition at the Hotel Albert is a profile of Woodrow Wilson, a plaque '1nnocence." is on exhibition, and Vinik is now working on some thing else. Much interest has been aroused by the work. and many believe that the barber's chair is not for Vinil1 much longer
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-07
Lively Cotton Movement

Selma, May 6.-lspecial )-Seyeral hundred bales of cotton have changed hands during the last three days at a price ranging from 12 to 12A cents, middling basis, the best price offered since the first stroke of depressed prices in Selma. Every river packet bound for Mobile carries several hun dred bales. one two weeks ago car rying the second largest cargo ever leaving Selma, over HOO bales
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-07
Syd a. Clements Dead

Tusca loosa, May 6.-(Special)-Syd O. Clements of New Lexington died at the home of his brother, Rev. Sam w. Glenn ents Monday morning and was buried in the family burying ground Mr. Clements was about 5S years of age and was one of Tuscaloosa's s county's most prominent and substantial citizens. He was mem Der of the Baptist church and the Ma sonic order.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-07
Big Sale of Live Stock

Mobile, May g. cial.)-United States Marshal C. c. Gewin of Mobile has re- turned here with a glowing account of the big sale of live stock at Prairieville, Hale county, Alabama, this week. He said bidding for fine young Short Horn animals was spirited. They brought from $50 to s450 per head About 100 head of grade Short Horns, he said, were dispOSed of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-07
Fire in Greenyille

Greenville, May 6.--(Special )--The resi- dence of King Thames was destroyed by fire Friday morning shortly before 4 o'clock The family of MT. Thames barely escaped from the burning build ing in their night clothes. The origin of the fire is not known. The house was owned by Frank Lasster and it was insured for only about half of it's value
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-07
Cornerstone at Eufaula

Troy, May 6.--(Special )-The Rev. H. c. Threadgill, pastor of the Methodist Epis- copal church here, will go to Eufaula on May 21, where he will preach the ser mon for the laying of the corner stone for the new Methodist church there. He was pastor of that church for four years, coming here from there. Next week MT. Threadgill goes to Ozark to assist the Rev. H. T. Johnson in revival meet
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-07
Fairgrounds Popular

Selma, May 6.-(Special )-Selma's two new municipal playgrounds, one at the county courthouse and one in East Selma, are proving the most popu- lar things Selma has ever had, and the afternoons see hundreds of children using the swings, maypoles, seesaws and chutes. Friday night large party of the older set enjoyed several hours at the courthouse playground. It is planned by the park commission to place electric lights in both play grounds at an early date.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-07
Over 400 to Reunion

Selma, May 6.-( Special )-At the meeting next Friday night of Camp Jones, No 317, United Confederate Veterans, all plans will be completed for the Selma special to the reunion in Birmingham. It is planned to carry at least 400 on the special train out of Selma over the Southern. One coach will be given over to Gen. c. w. Hooper, state commander. his staff and official ladies
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-07
First Potatoes Shipped

Bay Minette, May 6.--(Specia1.) The first of the spring crop of Irish potatoes have been shipped from this county The cars have been purchased by buyers from northern markets and are of excellent quality, though not as large as they will be later on. The tuber which grows in this county is one of the earliest to be obtained and is especially liked in the northern states.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-07
Farm We'll Equipped

Mobile, May 6.-(Specal.)-E G. Nelson of Baldwin county received $137S for 26 head of cattle, three and four years of age, according to A. D. Davis of Mobile, who returned today from Stockton, Ala, after buying them. Davis said the Nel- son farm is one of the prettiest and pest arranged he has seen. It is equipped with private ice plant, grist mill, bakery and other conveniences. He said the man has as fine stock in his three pastures as he ever saw
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-07
Instf

What has become of that daughter of ours who went on the stage Mrs Maginis?" we inquired of our laun- dress
 "Och-Wirra, wirrar' cried the poor woman, bursting into tears. We niv- yer mintion pore Biddys naame amy more, Ma'am. She married benayth her. She run off wit wan O thim lazy lizards iv the Smart Set."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-07
Students Contribute

Tuskegee Institute. May 6-(Special.) A mass meeting of the student body teachers and families of the institute held in the auditorium of Tompkins hall closed the three months campaign on the institute grounds for the Booker T Washington memorial fund. From start to finish the campaign has proved one of love and loyalty among both teachers and students. A little more than three months ago the list was sent around among the teachers to subscribe what each member of the institute faculty felt he could give. To the infinite sur prise of everybody the faculty's subscrip- tions amounted to the sum of $4,019.10
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-07
Foundry Plant Makes Record

Tuscaloosa, May 6.-(Special)- Cen tral Foundry company at Holt, near Tus- ca oosa, is enjoying a period of unprece- dented prosperity, according to reports ill Tuscaloosa. It is said that the company is shipping their entire output as fast as they can load it and that at the present time they have no stock on the yard. This company, which is the pioneer in the making of pipe by machinery, have perfected their process, according to re- ports, and now turn out every day high percentage of good pipe.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-07
selma's Clean Up Campaign

Selma, May 6.--(Special) )-Personal ap- peal to the citizens through members o1 the police department and an extensive advertising campaign through the local believes Mayor Benish will make Selma the cleanest and most sani- tary city in the south, and his secretary now is preparing copy for the news papers "Clean-up week. in Selma was a success says Mayor Benish, but con stant cooperation from the citizens is the only thing that will keep the city in first class condition.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-07
New Market aft Lock 12

Clanton, May 6.-(Special)-one of the largest dealers in table market stuff, meats etc, has established market at Lock 12. This is occasioned owing to the large force of men recently put to work by the Alabama Power comapny at Lock 12. That GOO which the power com pany intends to use at Lock F looks good to Clanton merchants.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-07
Rov Scnnts in Clanton

Clanton. May Especially )-The Boy Scouts of Chiffon county are arranging for a high old time on May 20 The pro gramme includes hike, game of ball with the Montgomery Y. M. c. A., a pie mic and addresses to be delivered by Prof W. T. Bean, J. o. Middleton and Prof. H. c. McDonlad. The scouts intend to work a full day on May 20.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-07
Closing of Autauga Schools

Marbury, May 6.-(Speciai. 1.-The closing exercises of Autauga County school will be from May 12 to IT. The seniors will present. Valley Farm" on Friday evening and on Sunday at II a. m, Dr. R. H. McCaslin will preach the commencement sermon. The liter ary societies will debate on Monday and on Tuesday MT. T. P. Hodges will deliver an address and diplomas will be awarded In the afternoon there
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-07
Works for Cleaner Selma

Selma, May 6.-(Special)-Ma yor Louis Benish's advertising campaign for cooperation in making this a "cleaner Selma" will begin Sunday morning, when both local newspapers will carry considerable "space" on the subject. Mayor Benish is a strong be- liever in newspaper advertising, and believes few ads in the local sheets will have a telling effect in securing hearty cooperation from the citizens of Selma
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-07
Suffragists in Troy

Troy May G.-(Special.)-T now has an Equal Suffrage association. It was organized last week at the Carnegie li- brary by Miss TraX, who lectured here SC metime ago. The officers are: Chair man. Mrs Katherine Mccall; vice chair man. Mrs. Frank Stoc1well; secretary Mrs Maxwell Williams.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-07
Ared Man Breaks Leg

Greenville. May 6.-(Special.)-Th many friends of Bob Lee, known in Greenville as Uncle Bob," will regret to know that he fell and broke one of the bones of one of his legs. The injury is very serious and much concern is being felt over his condition by his friends. He is in his ninety-fourth year, and is one of the oldest Masons in the state.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-07
Decorator On Hand

Tuscaloosa, May 6-(Special) )-Harry w. Lewis, who has been awarded the contract for the decorating of Tusca- loosa's streets during the centennial eel ebration. has arrived in the city and viii immediately begin work to arrange fol the decorations. One thousand dollars has been set aside for this work and Tuscaloosa will present gala attire to the visitors here commencement.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-07
Chiffon County Moving

Clanton, May --(Special.)-Cotton is moving in Chiffon county. A look at the depot platforms is convincing that the recent bank failures have forced deposit tors to let loose of bales that they were holding at home for better prices. They need the money for crop purposes and to sell surplus 1915 cotton is sure way or getting funds for immediate use.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-07
Forms Suffrage Clubs

Mobile May 6-(Special.)-As a result of visits here of Miss Lola Trax of Bal timore, Md, suffrage clubs were organ ized in Mobile Spring Hill and Grand Bay this week. Other clubs are to be formed at Whistler and Bay Minette. Miss Trax expressed herself as pleased with receptions accorded her during her visit
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-07
Delegates tn Reunion

Greensboro, May .-CSpeeiaIl-At meeting of Camp Allen c. Jones. Confed- crate veterans of Hale county, the fol- lowing delegates were elected to represent the camp at the reunion in Birmingham May 16-1S: R. B. Walker, l.. J. Lawson and William G. Britton. Miss Bressie Dunlap was elected sponsor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-07
Clanton Editor III

NJ Wyatt, of the Union-B Banner. had a sever attack of appendicitis on Tuesday. He is greatly improved now. Capt. J. M. Simpson, commandant of the Alabama Old Soldiers home, will leave on June 1 for Hot Springs, Ark, for a much needed and deserved rest.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-07

is given at our home or at the neigh bor's."
 'Yes, but what has she gone to the doctor for?"
 "she wants to find out why she can't sleep nights
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-07
Deaths in Walker

Jasper, May 6.-(Special) )-James Larry 1 Morris, aged v years, died at his home on Tenth avenue Thursday and his body was inferred at Zion church, 10 miles north of Jasper. He was Confederate vet
 eran. having gone through the four years
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-07

will be ball game. Thursday. pr. George Petrie of Auburn will deliver an address. and Friday will be Field Day"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-31
DEATH OF MAY ACCIDENTAL, TO
 BE THE FINDING
Coroner Will Place No Blame Interviews Com
 panion of Victim.

Abraham Sorensen, the companion of Henry B. May when the latter was killed at Park avenue and Washington terrace on Tuesday night, became a voluntary witness before Coroner John J. Phelan this morning.
 The inquest into the death which was resumed at once, disclosed the fact that the two men were walking close together. May having gone to a tailor shop to get some clothing, they were on their way home to 34 Wash ington terrace when the accident oc- cured.
 Sorensen declared that he did not know May was struck until he turned around and saw him lying in front of the car, which had stopped suddenly Sorensen had seen the car coming slowly and had plenty of time to get out of the way. He cannot ima zine why May who was alongside of him, also did not have ample time to avoid the car. Sorensen asserts that he helped put May in the car and take him to hospital. He did not know that he was wanted at the inquest until he read a newspaper last night.
 Coroner Phelan will issue a finding of accidental death upon the testi- mony of many witnesses heard. with no criminal liability attaching to Will jam L. Egan of 62 Worth street, now held in the city court under $2,00O bonds to answer a charge of man. slaughter.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-31
COURT ORDER TO
 WIND UP AFFAIRS
 OF CHEMICAL co.
War Bride Stockholders Re- quest For Discontinuance
 Is Granted.

Final disposition of the Middlesex Chemical Co.,, which was reputed to have been manufacturing explosive compounds for the Allies came this morning. Though contracts based upon terms similar to those granted other manufacturers by the Allies, with financial means to purchase ma- terials for the purpose, were referred to. nothing definitely showing a con- nection with any foreign government or the interference of another power was brought out in the court ses- sion.
 An application for order to discon- tinue the business of the company and
 by Judge Webb in a special ses- sion of the civ. ..uperior court. upon the application of Harry J. Dietrich of Stamford, a large stockholder in the concern.
 An attempt to sequester S5O,OO held by a bank in the name of the MiddleseX Chemical Co.,, said to be applicable only for the purchase Of certain materials for the manufacture of picric acid, utilized in making gunpowder, was frustrated and will be heard at the regular court session when the disposition of real estate and buildings by the receiver will also be the subject of legal action.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-31
TRYING TO SAVE PRISONER, FACES k LYNCHERS' ROPE. Ohio Sheriff is Threatened With Death By Bands
 of Rioters. GOVERNOR READY
 TO CALL MILITIA Lynchers Are Thwarted As Sheriff Hides Charge In
 Nearby Town.

Lima, O., Aug. 31.-After a night of violence resulting from the attempt of a mob to lynch Charles Daniels, a ne- gro, accused of assaulting Mrs. John Babor, wife of a prominent farmer: the spiriting away of the prisoner by Sheriff Sherman Eley; and the tor ture of .the sheriff until he consented to lead the mob in motors to Ottawa, where he had taken the man, the law apparently reigned again today.
 Daniels, the prisoner, whose life was saved by the quick action of the sher- if, is in a safe place-Toledo, it is un- derstood-and J. P. Laser, prosecutor of Allen county, is taking the prelim- mary steps of investigation into the affair.
 Governor Willis, after a night spent in his office at Columbus with Adju2 tant General B. w. Hough, was pre- pared today to order the First and Seventh regiments of Ohio National Guard from Camp Perry to this city in case the trouble is revived. After the unsuccessful pursuit of Daniels in a motor procession to Ottawa last night, members of the mob had dis persed, it is believed, since the pro- cession as a unit has not returned to this city.
 Sheriff Hey escaped from the mob at Ottawa and is nnder the care of a physician. He is suffering, it Is un- derstood, from two broken ribs and numerous minor injuries.
 Following the capture of the negro by a posse yesterday, after Mrs. Rabor had been attacked in her home. the mob spirit begun to develop through out the countryside. Eley expected trouble and quietly removed the pris- oner to Ottawa He was later trans ferred to another place. While the sheriff was out of the city the mob stormed the Jail, forced the sheriff's wife to open the cells, overpowered the once and held the city at its mercy. Sheriff Hey returned last night and the mob demanded that he tell them where he had hidden Dan- iels.
 When the sheriff refused, the crowd turned their wrath upon him. He es- caued from his h me but was cap- tured at the Elks' Home. A rope was secured from a street trolley and a moose was placed around Eleys neck. He was told he would be hanged if he did not tell where his prisoner was and the mob tore his clothing from his body and kicked and beat him.
 Chief of Police Mckinney was help less and attempted to deputize citi- zens to aid him in rescuing the sher- inf but the men refused to oppose the mob. Hey finally surrendered to es- cape death and the mob entered auto mobiles and started with the sheriff as a prisoner, for Ottawa, just as the fire was called out. The chem ical truck was run through the streets to disperce the mob on foot.
 When the motor mob reached Ot- tawa they found their prisoner gone and during the confusion Sheriff Hey During the remainder of the night it was momentarily expected that the mob would reform in Lima upon the return of the motor party.