The Birmingham age-herald. [volume], June 21, 1914, Page 11, Image 11

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TILLERSON FATALLY SHOT BY
H. W. COLE, A BROTHER-IN-LAW;
JWIVES WITNESSTHE TRAGEDY
Both Men Were on Visit to Father-in-Law at Lathem Springs '
When Difficulty Arose and Shooting Followed. ,
Cole Is in the City Jail '
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Daniel Tillerson, a cerpenter, was
fatally shot last night about 8:30
o'clock on the lawn In front of his
father’s home at Lathera Springs, about
four miles south of Birmingham, by H.
W. Cole, his brother-in-law.
According to eyewitnesses of the
shooting It occurred when Tillerson.
alter a few words, picked up a rock
and came toward Cole, who drew his
pistol and fired one shot, which took
effect in the temple.
Cole was later arrested by Constable
J. W. Dawson of beat 25, who turned
the prisoner over to Chief of Police
“I See Some
Flowers Coming”
1 j;
How sunshine seems to enter
the ward or sickroom when
someone carries a lovely pot
ted plant or a spray of
McV ay’s
Beautiful
Flowers
Perhaps you have a child or
friend whose illness you
want to brighten. McVay’s
flowers will work wonders.
McVay’s
Florist and Seedsman
2018 First Ave. Phone 7396 Main
Martin Eagan and Chief of Detectives *
S. H. Darnell, who made a quick trip
from Birmingham. *
At police headquarters Cole would r
make no statement other than to give 1
his address, which is G806 First ave- *
nue, East Lake. s
Accounts of the shooting as given ,
out by FI. S. Spaulding, a neighbor of
the Tillersons, is that Mr. and Mrs.
Cole were on a visit to their father- z
in-law, who is an invalid. They had r
been at the house for two days. Neigh- c
bors state that there had been ill feel- %
ing between Tillerson and Cole for
the past two years.
Last night about 8:30 o’clock while '
Rufe Tillerson, the father-in-law, was 1
sitting on his front porch, there were €
hot words between the brothers-in-law (
and the shooting followed. Tillerson is
a nephew of Frank Lathem. *
Henry L. Jenkins and Hubert Dren- c
nen, who were passing in an automo- $
bile, heard the shot and stopped to in- J
vestigate. They picked up the fatally
wounded man and hurried him to St. c
Vincent’s hospital, where it was stated '
at ablate hour that there was no hope c
for recovery as the bullet had pene- i
trated the brain.
About the time Tillerson reached the ^
hospital word was received at police 1
headquarters of the shoooting and Chief <
Eagan and Chief Darnell at once so- <
cured an automobile and hurried to the ]
scene. They made the trip to loathe \ (
Springs in record timte and arrived Just
as Constable Dawson was placing Cole 1
under arrest. They took charge of the
prisoner and brought him to the city <
jail. ,
Tillerson is about 35 years of age
and married. His wife as well as Mrs.
Cole were eyewitnesses of the tragedy.
AIRBOAT READY
FOR OCEAN FLIGHT
New' York, June 19.—Advices were re
ceived today at the Aero Club that the
airboat being built at Hammondsport,
N. Y., for Rodman Wanamaker, in which
Lieut. John C. Porte will attempt to fly
across the Atlantic ocean, is now ready
for its trial flights, and that tomorrow*
it will be taken to Lake Tveuka, where
the future trials will be held on Mon
day.
Lieutenant Porte has not yet given much
attention to a food supply. It is said that
he plans to carry only enough food from
Newfoundland to sustain the crew to the
Azores, where another supply to last un
til Spain Is reached, will be taken aboard.
Through present plans the flight will
start about July 1G.
COURT TO REVIEW
DREW CONVICTION
Washington, June 20.—Emonual C.
Drew’s attempt to rejuvlnate industrial
activities of Fort Payne, Ala., which re
sulted in his conviction on charges of
using the United States mails to de
fraud, is to be considered by the United
States supreme court shortly. Drew
wrants a review of his conviction.
Years ago several million dollars
w'ere invested in Fort Payne by cap
italists who sensed the rise of an in
dustrial center there.
The project collapsed like a bubble.
Drew’s efforts to revive the town’s for
tunes came several years later.
FARMS FOR THE POOR |
l»y MRS. r. NELSON ANDREWS
The constant needs of the poor and 1
nfortunate staring us in the face call 1
o mind a farm that I visited in Geor- 1
la a few’ -years ago. ‘
The land was a donation fron) an ,
ndivldual, to be used for the poor. The
onor objected to its being called n 1
oorhouse, county farm or almshouse, J
o it was given his sir name—say, Ross
lome. >
On this farm were four-room cot- 1
ages, with a broad hall through, and 1
t back and front ran a wide veranda. J
lach house was occupied by both well ^
nd infirm people, in order that the t
trong could care for the weak. There c
.'as a big mess hall, located near the 1
enter of the settlement. Three times *
day a great bell was rung, announcing t
leals. The meals were carried by (.
hildren or grown persons to thqse who 1
ere not able to go to the table.
Of course, no contagious diseases ^
ere allowed to remain, as a physician *v
ved on the place. In cases where par- a
nts with children were left destitute
hey were all provided work and a *
oine there. The. older children took j
are of the smaller ones, supervised by i
rown-ups. Everyone had work of some i
lnd, except the bedridden or those too -
Id. The fields and gardens were *
forked by men ana women. Even the j
hildren often found pleasure in sow’- j
ng seed and doing other simple parts j
f the W'ork. TJie old clothing sent out «
rom the city was mended or made
iver into smaller garments for the '
hildren. When the garments could no
onger be worn they W’ere cut into
mall pieces and made Into patch quilts 1
or winter use. Even the rags were
voven into rugs. The laundry was all
lone there, and each cottage seemed (
0 vie with the others in cleanliness. .
I remember seeing a small boy sit- i
ing by the bedside of a very old man, 1
anning him while he slept, as it was
1 very warm summer day. I asked the
>oy if that was his regular job. He
mswered: “No; I just love to do some
hing for him, because he is never cross
ind he tells us boys so many good
dories when he is not too sick.” Even
ier the old man, who was only living
o die, found his part to do, and it
vas done freely. No doubt, many’ val
uable lessons were learned from him.
This farm wras not very large, us
the county was not so populated- as is
aura, yet the place was almost entire
ty self-supporting. If an individual was
3ick he w’us treated accordingly; but if
not sick, there was work to be done,
under direction of those in authority.
I believe if something of this kind
could be arranged in our county much
loafing and hunger could be overcome.
Suppose there were several farms,
each having a simple name, estab
lished, W’here the poor could be given
employment and really be made to work
for their living; and if one should re
fuse, let him go hungry a few times
until he does something in return for
his food, shelter and clothes.
I believe that smaller farms could be
managed better than one large place,
for several reasons, one being that if a
man should give trouble on one place,
he could be transferred to another, and
there perhaps do well. Again, the average
unfortunate does not need money, for he
knowB not its value, consequently spends
it foolishly or unwisely.
After all, in summing up, if work, food,
home, clothing, with healthy surround
ings and conditions, could be had, I be
lieve this plan would prove less expensive
than any other.
A short time ago I read a most Interest
ing descriptive letter, written from Ger
,
Beginning Monday
The T atwiler
i Will Serve a
j
Business Men’s
Table d’Hote
Lunch
--12 to 2 -
Sixty Cents
/
j Music
Tutwiler Hotel
Operating Co., Inc.
nany. The writer told of the lands all
•eiiiR in use. She wrote of the hand
ome and well developed rruit, vegetables
nd flowers, because of the cart- and
fork given them. One of her remarks
specially Impressed me:
“Just Imagine, If you can, one beau
Iful garden of flowers, lrult. and
egetables. all the way from Memphis to
Birmingham."
Now, really, does it not seem sad that
ve have these rich lands In idleness—say,
n and around Birmingham—when we j
ave men, women and children who arc ,
ungry, and men and women walking :
he streets begging lor worn? I suggest
urther that should farms be 3stabllshed, j
he Associated Charities serve as the j
leaving house, keeping In touen with j
he various needs of the farm and a I
ecord of the individuals, etc., so that
;hen these perplexing beings and condi
ions present themselves, the Associated
'Irarities could at least know where ami
ow to give them work and homes. The
ssociatlon could also Keep a list of
hose who wish work outside, and as
)bs are found, give those men and
omen a chance to earn their own money
nd support.
There are no greater hearts on earth
han Birmingham people have, Individu
lly and collectively. Nearly everyone is
Uerested in some kind of benevolence,
et the demand Is not met, though most
eoplo have taxed themselves fully,
alaries are not poor here, but It seems
he burden falls largely on those who
fork and those who manage judiciously. I
lave often had occasion to report cases
0 the Associated Charities, and it is
eally wonderful the amount of good they
lo with their limited ways and means. I
I have written, hoping that some little
tuggestions may be called that would be
U service in solving tnis grave and diff
icult problem.
Ere l closA, let me plead for the moth
ers and children who arc destitute, that
hey might be kept together. It is too
>ften found that they must* part, that
he child may he reared by someone who
an give it a home, food, clothing and an
iducatlon, as the mother is not physically
iblc to support herself and child, or chil
Iren. When this separation comes, a pun
shment is inflicted on the mother and
?hild—-a punishment that neither deserve*
ior is responsible for, therefore breaking
he ties that God has made. No one can
rive love, patience or sympathy as a real
nother can. It is only in rare exceptions
hat mothers fall short of this, even when
;hey are trifling or can’t do much. If
1 mother has a home under right condi
ions, and her children near, she can be
aught to work for their sake8, for she
oves them.
While talking to the matron in charge
>f the Salvation Army Rescue Home, she
:old me that it is rare that one of their
fir Is will go wrong again, if she is allowed
0 keep her baby, when she loves it,
whereas if the baby dies, or Is taken
iway, the mother often returns to her
3ld way of living, because she has not li
ng to love. How heart-rending It is when
1 good woman, overtaken by misfortune,
s parted from her children, even though
she might see them occasionally. There
is nothing to a child like mother’s love.
It pines and grieves as no one can know,
pxcept Its mother. It Is impossible for
those who are not mothers, or have not
been mothers, to know what severe pun
ishment separation brings.
I believe if we had farms, with work
shops too, much sorrow, crime and pov
erty could be overcome.
SEASONABLE RAINS
FALL IN BLOUNT
Oneonta, June 20.—■(Special.)— Refresh
ing rains have fallen in Blount and the
farmers are happy over the prospects of
good corn and cotton crops. Many of
the farmers express the opinion that
Blount has the finest cotton crop for the
four or five years.
Progress is being made In laying out
the fair grounds and race track, and the
work will be commenced at an early day
on the buildings, fence and track. The
grounds are beautifully located, and the
association anticipate^ having a good
fair this fall.
The new addition to Oneonta on Red
mountain has been laid off in lots and the
promoters of the scheme anticipate a big
lot sale in the near future.
PLAN BIG BARBECUE
Entertainment at Birmingham Motor
and Country Club July lfi
Arrangements for a big barbecue have
been made by the board of directors of
the Birmingham Motor and Country club
to be given on the grounds Thursday,
July 1G, to the members of the club and
their friends. The purpose of the barbe
cue Is for the members to meet at the
clubhouse and view the work of building
:he dam for the lake and other Improve
ments that the directors are making In
ind about the club grounds.
In speaking of the matter, Charles E.
Rice, the well known attorney and presl
ient of the club, said:
“The work on the dam for the big lake
md on the roadways and grounds of the
club Is progressing very satisfactory, in
leed, and that the board of directors de
Blres that the members all meet at the
clubhouse on this date to view the work
which Is rapidly assuming good propor
;lons, and, Incidentally, to pass Judgment
in 'lambs and shoats,’ barbecued to a
jueen's taste,' by the best 'barbecuer' In
Alabama. Buttermilk, lemonade and Ice
water will flow like 'something sure nuff
:o drink.’
“The new road to the clubhouse will
je completed and the car line will be
n operation right Into the grounds near
:he clubhouse. This work Is well under
way and at the same time Walter Hill,
:he contractor, Is pushing the construc
tion of the dam In order that the club
members can enjoy the lake this summer.
“The officers of the club are very anxl
cus for all ths members to attend this
carbecue, with their wives and sweet
learts, of course, In order that they may
■eallze not only that this big playground,
club and like mean for the members, but
what a vast benefit and show place It
will be to Birmingham.
“Immediately following, the club will
formulate plans for the formal opening,
ind the organization of the various com
mittees, also the board of directors will
ce Increased."
Sylacauga Pythlans Elect Officers
Sylacauga, June 20.—(Special.)—At a reg
ular meeting of Marble City lodge No.
104, Knights of Pythias, held Friday
svenlng, th# following officers were elect
id for the ensuing term: S. W. McEwen,
chancellor commander; J. E. Jordan, vice
chancellor; T. B. Davis, prelate; W. C.
Robinson, master of work; B. W. Wal
Irop, keeper of records and seals, and
master of finance; Adln Batson, mas
ter of exchequer; J. W. BatBon, master
it arms; F. D. Williams, Inner guard;
I. M. Howard, outer guard. Delegates
to the district convention, C. W. Ham
mett and J. W. Batson.
Music at Highlands Church
The music at the Highlands Methodist
church this morning promisee to be of
more than the usual Interest. The West
End quartet, composed of Mr. Naylor,
Mr. Makln, Mr. Williamson and Mr.
Holmes, will sing and will be assisted by
Vfr. Taylor, Mr. Murphree and Mr. Cart
wright, tenors, and Mr. Kennedy, Mr.
Hanby, Mr. Moore and Mr. Hard, bassos,
In leading the congregational singing. Tho
Sunday school orchestra with Mr. Da
vidson and Fred Hard, violinists; Mr,
Elliott, clarinet; Mr. Manly, 'cello, and
Mr. Green, bass, will also assist In mak
ing the muslo attractive. Mrs. c. H.
Dow man will direct the whole.
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Stating Facts!
About the Clothes We Sell l:mhJ|
And the Special Low Prices mffflWft
Now Prevailing Here M|l 1|ipS|
Has placed the Saks store at the top notch of popularity in |l||wj BIW ffll ^ jl
$ 14*85 $1 Q-85 & $24*85 J§1| I
For Suits Worth $20.00 to $32.50 1 ^ I
Has proven to men of Birmingham that they can be among the B M
best dressers, when buying clothes here, and only pay moderate
prices.
Custom Tailors Can’t Duplicate Our Suits
Even at Double Our Price
The comfortable fabrics, the snappy models, the faultless tailoring, is all you could possibly
wish for in the suits we give.
MADE FOR US BY
The Adlers of Rochester and
Hamburger Bros. & Co., of Baltimore
Men’s Silk Shirts-x. ^Light Weight Hats
The cool, comfortable, dressy kinds—Man
hattan* and Excello. Panama* or Bangkok*. Every new shape;
Priced $4, $5 & $6 “ty'“<1 for ,urK<J or s'""" m"":
Featherweight Underwear For Panamas $4 to $10
Mdi n ^
Separate garments or *€ JJfHlljkokS
union suits. Each ' ®
50c 1 $3.00 CLOTttES THE WHOLE FAMJUtf $5 Si $6
OWEN ASKS SENATE
TO AID IN FIGHTING
THE MACHINE RULE
Calls Upon Colleagues to Take Stand
Against Corrupt Politics.
Offers Four Reform
Measures
Washington, June £0.—Senator Owen to
day called upon his democratic colleagues
In the Senate to remember the plank In
the party platform calling for the "ex
tirpation of corruption, fraud and ma
chine rule in American politics,” and of
fered four bills designed, he said, to bring
about the needed reforms.
"If," he said, "the democratic party
leaves the country under the machine
system, with the door open to fraudu
lent practices in nomination of senators
and congressmen, after its solemn prom
ise to the people, it undoubtedly will
receive severe condemnation.
"No senator will say that he thought it
wise to permit corruption, but no indi
vidual seems to feel charged with the
responsibility. I suppose, therefore, a
resolution charging the committee on
elections with this duty In the hope that
It meet with sympathetic co-operation."
Senator Owen explained that one of hi*
bills was designed to prevent unlimited
campaign contribution* from individuals,
and provides for a publicity pamphlet
to be issued at government expense to
be delivered to every citizen, in which v
candidates for federal office will have an
opportunity to explain his platform.
The other measure would legalize the
use of the preferential ballot in making 1
nominations for the Senate and House,
md the last would define corrupt prac
tices in connection with campaigns.
REBELS WILL NOT
CEASE HOSTILITIES
Carranza Will Dispatch Note in Reply
to That From Mediators
Today
Saltillo, Mexico, June 19.—(Via Laredo,
Tex., June 20.)—Hostilities will not be
i
suspended between the constitutionalist .
forces and the forces of Huerta, accord
ing to the note to the Nlagaru mediators
which General Carrana will dispatch to <
;hem tomorrow. The mediators, in their
mswer to the announcement by General I
Carranza that he was willing to send 1
representatives to the conference lnsist
»d that an armistice be agreed to by
.he constitutionalists^*
After a long conference with his nd- 1
fliers, General Carranza decided today
;hat tho request of the mediators could
lot be granted.
The text of the reply to the mediators
was not made public as it has not yet
been transmitted to them.
Ygleslas Calderon, who was to have i
been one of the Carranza representatives,
was still here today.
SOUTHERN BELL MAY
BUILD IN SELMA
.ot Purchased on Washington Street
and Three-Story Huilding May
He Erected
Selma, June 20.—(Special.)—Through
i representative the Southern Flell Tel
ephone and Telegraph company has
purchased a lot on Washington street
between Selma and Dallas. The report
:hat the company has purchased the
ot hus not Been confirmed but the
transfer of the property will probably
>e made within the next few days.
It Is understood that within the next
nonth or two the telephone company
vill begin the work of erecting on the
ot a modern three-story building for
ts exclusive use. The building when
:omploted together with Improvements
vhich are to be made, together with
he expense of moving the exchange
roni the present quarters, will mean
m outlay of nearly 150,000. Work upon
he building will be started us soon as
he plans for the same can be drawn
Hid are accepted.
Suffragists Ducked
London, June 20.—Several male suffrg*
gists who interrupted David Lloyd*
3-eorge, chancellor of the exchequer, whlla
m was delivering a speech today in
lout h London, were seized by the Irate
Audience and ducked in a pond in thg
grounds.
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HAVE YOU TRIED THAT DELICIOUS BUTTERMILK WE SERVE?
Your Teeth—Be Good To’em
Reductions on Reliable Dentifrices for Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday jjj
Lyons’ Tooth Powder, -t /» _ Pasturlne Tooth Paste, -| n
Sanltol Tooth Powder, -J /» Euthymol Tooth Paste, -| /»
Sozodont Tooth Powder, -| £ _ Hiker's Dental Cream, -| fp
Sozodont Paste, -| /» _ Kolynos Tooth Paste, -j /»
25c size . IOC 25c size . IOC
I Colgate’s Tooth Paste, -| Q Zymole Tooth Paste, -J /»
25c size . 1«7C 25c size . IOC
Pebbeco Tooth Paste, Zodenta Tooth -| P .
50c size . U / C Paste . lt)C
pio°oT Adams Drug Co. pooT
The Sleepiest Store in The Heart of The Town's Heart