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First National Bank
of Birmingham
Capital and Surplus Three Million
\ Dollars
Four Per Cent Interest, Compound
ed Quarterly, on Savings Deposits
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Remarkable Figures Com
piled by Clerk—1184
Cases Disposed Of
A remarkable record is disclosed by
the figures compiled by W. B. Cope
land, clerk of the criminal court, of
the cases tried in the April term of
the court commencing April 5 and end
ing June 26. It will be recalled that
during this term there were three
judges on the bench—W. E. Fort, se
nior judge; H. P. Heflin, associate
judge, and John H. Miller, special
judge.
During this term there were 1181
criminal cases finally disposed of, a
large percentage being jail cases. Ot
this number there were 380 convic
tions, 280 acquittals, 461 cases dis
missed and 63 abated by death or were
withdrawn. In addition to trying these
cases the several judges disposed of
215 appealed cases from the several po
lice courts of the county.
Of the capital cases tried there were
27 convictions, 10 acquittals, 10 dis
missed and six abated; a total of 53.
Of the noncapital felony cases there
were 145 convictions, 57 acquittals, 57
dismissed and 45 abated; total, 304. Of
' the misdemeanor Jury-trials there were
59 convictions. 16 acquittals, 25 dis
missed and three abated: total. 103. Of
the misdemeanor nonjury trials there
were 149 convictions. 197 acquittals.
209 dismissed and nine abated; tottal. 724.
The large number of cases dismissed
were nonjury misdemeanors, princi
pally offenses of a minor nature and
on investigation by the judge and so
licitor were stricken from the docket
as best serving the ends of justice.
The record as to capital and non
capital cases actually tried is said to
be without a parallel in the history of
the county and was due to the fact
; that there was an additional judge
on the bench, which was a factor in
reducing the number of prisoners 4u
the county jail to the lowest figure In
many years.
WEEKLY LUNCH OF AD
CLUB AT TUTWILER
TT'unmond and Marsh Nominated for
Board of Directors to Succeed
Sterne and Ewing
At one of the most enthusiastic meetings
yet held, th*> Birmingham Ad club at Its
luncheon at the Tutwiler yesterday, nom
inated two candidates for the board of
directors and discussed at length the pro
posed state law for the prevention of
fraud in advertising. Frank Hammond
and Charles B. Marsh were nominated as
candidates for the board of directors to
aucceed Jerome K. Sterne and Robert W.
Ewing, resigned. The election will be
held July 27.
The proposed bill for the prevention of
fraud in advertising came in for a large
share of the discussions around the table. ;
The Ad club is in favor of having thQ
legislature enact as a state law the ordi
; nance now in effect in Birmingham. The
club will attempt to enlist the aid of th?
Jefferson county delegation in its efforts
to secure the passage of the hill, and will
ask for the co-operation of the Birming
ham newspapers. It proposes, if neces
sary. to send a delegation from the club
to Montgomery to aid in the fight for the
passage of the measure.
Isadore Shapiro of the Jefferson delega
tion has a law for the prevention of fraud
i* in advertising. Mr. Shapiro’s proposed bill,
it is understood, would compel newspapers,
to print at the end of classified advertise
ment, the word. “Advertisement,” and
should It be a blind ad. would compel the
publication of the name and address of
the advertiser, regardless of the nature
of the ad.
This bill came up for discussion yes
terday and the Ad club refused to indorse
It. The club gwill endeavor to enlist the
Aid of Mr. Shapiro in passing Birming
ham's ordinance as a state law, and will
attempt to induce him to give up the
measure he proposes.
Children Cry
FOR FLETCHER’S
CASTOR!^
Capital and Surplus $1,150,000.00
Birmingham Trust & Savings Co.
Capital $500,000.00 Surplus (Earned) $650,000.00
MAIL DEPOSITS
i Every morning we receive a great number of deposits
•1 sent in by mail. A great deal of the depositors’ time is
thus saved, and all risk pf robbery and loss by fire is
avoided.
jj Why not mail us your deposit? It is perfectly safe. Try '
it today.
A. W. SMITH. President. BENSON CAIN, Aset. Cashier,
j TOM O. SMITH. V.-President. C. D. COTTEN, Asst. Cashier
W. H. MANI.Y, Cashier. E. W. FINCH. Asst. Cashier.
4 Per Cent Paid On Savings Deposits
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PEOPLE APPARENTLY INDORSE ACTION
OF COMMISSION IN CUTTING EXPENSES
GEHING WAREHOUSE
RECEIPTS IN SHAPE
KEY TO SITUATION
—W. D. NESBITT
Well Known Cotton Expert
Heartily Indorses Kettig’s
Remarks in Age-Herald
BILL IS NOW BEFORE
THE LEGISLATURE
Urges Enactment of Uniform Ware
house Receipts Measure Which Will
Enable Farmer to Negotiate
Receipts Without Trouble
“The first thing for us to do to handle
the cotton situation in Alabama," W. D.
Nesbitt of the Warrant Warehouse com
pany said yesterday, “i* to get our ware
house receipts in such i shape that they
will be satisfactory to *he outside money
lending world.
“I agree with W. H. Kettig in prac
tically everything he said regarding the
situation In this morning's Age-Herald,
and am particularly glad to see the dis
cussion of the matter come up at this
time. It will do inestimable good.
“When we can see our dangers coming
before they get to us and have some time
to think the thing over and prepare,
there is seldom little harmful result. But
last August something broke loose on
us which we had not sufficiently fore
seen and for which we were not pre
pared, and everybody knows the result.
Now, ff we can see in advance what's
going to happen this fall and then make
prepaartions for it, why the chances are
a whole lot In our favor that it won't
happen at all.
Bill Now Before Legislature
"As I say, however, I consider the most
important thing for us in Alabama is
the reform of the system of warehouse
receipts and that is the object of a bill
now before the legislature and which it
seems has every chance of becoming law
within the next few days, known as the
“Uniform Warehouse Receipts Act." It
has'been indorsed by the American Bank
ers' association, the American Bar asso
ciation and the American \. arehousemen's
association, and is now in operation in
28 states in the union. It simply provides
a means of standardizing the receipts is
sued by a cotton warehouse, and when
that is done a big load will be lifted.
“With this law in operation, the com
ing cotton crop virtually will finance
itself. In my estimation. It will be no
trouble then for a cotton grower to
negotiate his warehouse receipts, for they
will be as good as gold and any farmer
will be able to realize cash on his crop
at any time he desires, under the fed
eral reserve banking system.
“There is danger, however, in attempt
ing to couple up with this bill other leg
islation regarding warehouse business,
and this should be avoided. I^et the leg
islature pass this art upon which it seems
to be practically unanimously agreed and
then afterwards pass any other acts it
may see fit in respect to regulation of
warehouses. But this law should be
placed on the statute books as soon as
possible.
Would Eliminate Danger
“Danger of Alabama farmers going into
bankruptcy due to the cotton situation
will practically be eliminated, in my es
timation. by this law. Heretofore the
Alabama farmer's warehouse receipt often
proved to be non-negotiable, but under
the proposed lnw? it will be easy for him
to establish credit with it and credit is
all he needs.
“I agree with Mr. Kettig that the fed
eral government should take steps to
make England abandon the embargo on
cotton. I believe that the government
is doing much along this line already and
If we agitate the matter down here so
that it will take on greater importance
as compared with other international af
fairs there should be good results.
“As T said, the discussion of the mat
ter. I believe, will do good. I was espe
cially pleased to see a man of Mr. Ket
tig's position and authority come out now
before the trouble actually is upon us
and deliver that note of warning.”
FUNERAL SERVICES
FOR DR. ELDRIDGE
Will Be Conducted From Late Resi
dence This Afternoon—Well Known
Educator Passes Away
Funeral services over the remains or
Dr. Edwin R. Eldridge, 71 years of age,
will be held this afternoon at 4 o'clock:
from the late residence, 512 North Forty
seventh street.
The death of Dr. Eldridge early Mon
day morning will come aa a shock to
his many friends over the state. He was
widely known as an educator, lecturer
and writer, having formerly been president
of the state normal school at Troy. He
had been a resident of Birmingham for
sometime and had many friends here.
He Is survived by his widow, two sons
and two daughters.
Everyone Admits Something Had to Be Done.
Employes of City Meeting Situation Philosoph
ically—Concerned Over Health of City—Will
Make Best of Situation—Social Service De
partments to Continue, Depending On Aid of
a Charitable Public
Regardless of personalities, prejudices or dislikes, the large
majority of the citizens of Birmingham apparently indorse the
action of the city commissioners in their efforts to bring the ex
penditures of the city within its receipts. That action, no mat
ter how drastic, was needed almost everyone admits, and while
some are not prepared to say the city commissioners cut and
slashed in exactly the right place, all admit it was up to the
commission to make sweeping reductions.
The majority of citizens interviewed are in the attitude of the immortal
Micawber, they have neither criticism or suggestions to make, but are wait
ing for ‘‘something to turn up." There are those who are inclined to the be
lief that it was not necessary to cut out some of the charity appropriations
and point out that the amount appropriated for this or that charity was small
and would not make material difference in the financial liabilities of the city.
COULD NOT DISCRIMINATE
ON MONEY FOR CHARITY
The city commissioners believe that
every appropriation they had made for
charity was worthy, but in fairness they
could not discriminate, and if the amount
appropriated was great or small they felt
the charitably inclined citizens would meet
the deficit no matter what the cause
may be.
The employes of the city are meeting
I the situation somewhat philosophically
and as one policeman expressed himself.
“Personally I had rather be laid off than
w ork and not be paid for my labor."
The greatest concern Is expressed in
the cuts that affect the health of the
I city, particularly the collection and dis
j posal of garbage. Grave fears are ex
j pressed that without the proper collec
tion ot barbage and proper disposal much
tion of garbage and proper disposal much
that the t'nited States government puts
sanitation almost above every other con
sideration in its posts and army camps
and that wonderful results in regard to
the health of the troops have come about
| by the prompt disposal of garbage by
the incineration route.
TO MAKE THE BEST
OF BAD SITUATION
The city commissioners, however, do not
propose to sit idly by and let the city
go to rack and ruin. Hampered though
they will be by the reduction in all the
departments of the city they intend to
make the best of the situation and do
the very best they can under the circum
stances. and propose to work unceas
ingly to better the existing conditions.
At the regular meeting held yesterday
afternoon by the city commissioners there
was little other than routine business
transacted, and few appropriations were
made. The adoption of the budget as pro
posed was passed to be taken up at a
conference of the board at a later date.
The budget as published was submitted
by President George B. Ward. Commis
sioner Weatherly expressing a willingness
to vote for its adoption as tt stood. On
motion of Commissioner Bane the adop
tion of the budget was passed to a spe
cial conference of the board to be called
later.
A summary of the proceedings of the
board follows:
ROUTINE BUSINESS
BEFORE COMMISSION
Approved certain vouchers, pay rolls and
contractors’ estimates.
Destroyed by burning three public im
provement bonds which had been re
deemed at their annual interest period.
Accepted check of John W. Smith, $X.83,
as payment on improvement assessment.
Directed city comptroller to accept par
tial payments on certain delinquent im
provement assessments.
Authorized city engineer to have neces
sary repair made to Avondale school.
Accepted bid of George F. Wheelock
company of $150 for repairs to city hall
roof, this being the lowest bid submitted.
Denied application of Empire Paint and
Contracting company to use wrood shingles
treated by their method in the city.
Appropriated sum of $300 to be tendered
J. B. Zuber for deed for certain property
at Pratt City for street purposes.
Confirmed assessments under improve
ment ordinance No. 818-C, providing for
certain improvements on Twelfth avenue,
north, from a point 30 feet west of Thirty
third street to a point 100 feet east of
Thirty-third street, amount to $1502.39.
Confirmed assessments under improve
ment ordinance No. 866-C, providing for
certain improvements on Third avenue,
south (formerly Avenue C), from 314 feet
west of Thirty-eighth street to Thirty
ninth street, amounting to $1159.67.
Appropriated sum of $100 for purchase
of material for necessary repairs to school
buildings. .
Adopted ordinance to regulate the use of I
Twenty-first street bridge.
All other matters went over.
BRIEF STATEMENT
%BY BEN M. JACOBS
Ben M. Jacobs, president of the
board of education, Issued the follow
ing statement in regard to the public
schools:
'The board of education has under
consideration the announcement of the
city commission that it intends to re
duce the sum heretofore allowed the
schools to the extent of $90,000. tt Is
proper to advise the people that if the
commission adheres to this condition,
and if no further relief is obtained,
it will be necessary to reduce the
school term at least two months and
probably cut out the use of free text
books and supplies.
"The board greatly regrets this con
clusion and hopes that some means
may he found to make these drastic
steps vunnecessary.”
To Depend on Public
Notwithstanding the withdrawal of
the charily and other appropriations,
many of the social service departments
will continue. Mrs. W. N. Wood, pres
ident of the Birmingham Humane so
ciety, announces that its work will
continue without assistance from the
city. Mrs. Searight of the welfare de
partment is away on her vacation but
it is understood the work will still
be carried on. The charity hospitals
and other Institutions will continue to j
operate and those In charge state they
will rely on a generous public to help
them keep their doors opor
Among the many •citizens who viewed
the cut of the departments of the city
with the utmost concern was M. H. Me-j
Dowell of Ensley. Mr. McDowell lias j
been a factor In the civic affairs of1
the city for many years and has al
ways taken an active Interest In all
matters pertaining to the upbuilding
of the community. In an interview
yesterday he said:
“1 certainly indorse the recommenda
tion of the committee of 100 that the
city should live within its income. The
people should never again vote a bond
issue for current expenses. A business
that constantly spends more than it
receives speedily bankrupts. I have not
studied the proposed budget and am
.not 1n a position to eifhef commend or
critcine The city commissioners made
the same promises in 1911 that have
been made in 1915. J/et us hope they
will be kept.”
Cut Inevitable, Says White
Frank S. White. Jr., was one of the
many who expressed regret at the
necessity for such sweeping cuts and
curtailments as was made by the city
commission, yes he said it was inevita
ble. He fully concurred in the report of
the committee of 100 that the city
should live within its income, and ns
lie expressed it, “the sooner the bet
ter.” for nothing but bankruptcy could
possibly be the result of a continu'd
deficit in the treasury of the city. He
expressed the hope that relief would
come speedily that It would not be
necessary to carry out the sweeping
cuts, espeoialy in regard to the schools
of the city.
Hopes for Free Milk Depot
Louis Pizitz yesterday, in commenting
upon the city’s action in cutting off im
portant charity appropriations, said lie
hoped the commissioners would yet find
themselves able to take care of the
free milk depot for babies.
“This appropriation," said Mr. Pizitz,
"is only $25 per month and is vital to
many little ones at this season of the
year. Many of them are depending on
this milk. In fact it must not be cut off.
If the commission finds it cannot allow
this sum I will obligate myself person
ally to furnish this $25 a month for the
coming year. The babies must have their
milk.”
DISCUSS PLANS FOR
Wholesale Trade Committee
and Subchairmen Plan for
Merchants’ Convention
The wholesale trade committee and sub
chairmen met yesterday morning at the
Chamber of Commerce and discussed
plans for the Alabama Merchants' conven
tion to be held here August 24-26. It was
stated that the demand for the slips upon
which merchants are placing the names
of their customers whom they wish sent
formal invitations is very good and that
10,000 of them have already been dis
tributed.
The invitations committee of which R.
A. Porter is chairman, will meet today,
and it is announced that Just as soon as
the lists are completed the formal in
vitations will eb mailed to the delegates,
about 10,000 in all.
Other of the subcommittees are at work.
Harry Jones has sent out Instructions
to all traveling men of Birmingham
houses to write cards to Secretary Rad
cllffe, stating whetheb or not they will
be In Birmingham during the convention
and will serve on the glad hand commit
tee. of which Mr. Jones is chairman.
Plans for the big convention are fast
whipping Into shape and interest in all
parts of the state is said to be increasing.
Between 1S00 and 2000 delegates are ex
pected.
Live Stock Men Meet
Greenville, July IS.—(Cpeclal.)—But
ler County Live Stock association met
today In the auditorium of the Butler
county courthouse. The meeting was
presided over by J. E. Helms, president
of the association.
SILVER TEA SET IS
PRESENTED AGEE
Former Excise Commis
sioner Entertains at
Barbecue
A most delightful affair was the barbe
cue and melon cutting given yesterday
by W. C. Agee to a number of his per
sonal friends at his summer home be
yond Shades mountain. The repast was
spread in the woods adjoining the home
and was delightful in every respect. Bar
becued meats, salads and vegetables were
in profusion and thoroughly enjoyed oy
the assembled guests.
Mr. Agee was the recipient of a pleas
ant surprise during the afternoon when
he was presented with a solid silver tea
set, the gift of a number of his business
associates, as a token of their friendship
and esteem. Ex-Gov. Emmett O'Neal
made the presentation speech and paid a
fine tribute to the personal character
and integrity of Mr. Agee. The recipient
made a brief but heartfelt response In
which he thanked the donors for the ele
gant gift and assured them he would
treasure it always, not for its Intrinsic
value, but for the friendship it repre
sented.
Among the other speakers were Judge
A. Latady, Frank S. White, Jr., Judge
H. B. Abernathy. R. E. Smith, Frank
Evans, and others.
Marriage Licenses
The folowtng marriage licenses were
yesterday recorded In the office of the
probate judge:
R. L. Fuqua. Birmingham, to Miss
Bernidene Rutledge.
James R. Garber, Birmingham, to
Miss Elizabeth Taylor Evans
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SAYS FRANK SHAfTHl
Citizens Will Find Some
Way to Raise $125
Monthly
PLAN FOR MISS FANCY
TO EARN OWN KEEP
Would Buy Howdah and Charge Kid
dies Nickel for Hide Around Park.
Also Suggests Sunday Mov
ing Picture Shows
The Avondale zoo will not he allowed to
go by default, according to a statement
made yesterday by Frank W. Smith,
president of the institution. Mr. Smith
stated that while no definite plans had
been worked out that he was advising
with friends of the zoo and that an
nouncement would be made soon regard
ing plans to maintain the group of ani
mals whose support the city has cut ofT
entirely owing to a lack of municipal
funds.
"There are several plans which we may
follow,” state Mr. Smith, "and all of them
look ns if they would produce results.
The people of Birmingham need not worry
by any means that the nucleus of a zoo
which we have established at Avondale
by long and hard labor will be aban
doned now since the city has cut off the
zoo appropriation.
Confident of Help
"The zoo is very popular. It Is the
start of what some day will he one of
the finest municipal menageries in the
country. And I believe the boys and
girls and the fathers and mothers of Bir
mingham appreciate it enougn ro neip sup
port it now when it needs assistance.
"It only costs about $125 a month to
maintain the zoo, $5n of which goes to a
keeper, and I believe we can easily raise
j that money until the city recuperates and
is Again able to bear the burden.
"It would he utter folly to allow Miss
Fancy to go, and T believe that that ele
phant can maintain herself by a very
simple scheme. What would the boys
and girls of Birmingham think of a plan
to make a howdah for the big beast
and charge them a nlckle to ride on her
about the park? I believe they would be
delighted and Fancy might easily earn
her own bread that way.
"Then we may try the Sunday picture
shows. I asked the commission sometime
ago to be allowed to operate the picture
shows in behalf of the zoo. but they ob
jected then because the shows were being
operated on Sunday in behalf of the poor
and needy. This objection could not be
raised now, however, and in this way we
may be able to raise some money.
Merchants Might Help
"Then again, T believe that many of the
merchants of this city would be willing
to support one of the animals or a cage
of the animals if permitted to put an ad
vertisement on the cage so stating. Espe
cially the grain merchants. I believe would
be Interested in such a plan.
"And last but not least, if appealed to
through the newspapers T believe that tlm
boys nnd girls of Birmingham would
be glad to donate 10 or 15 cents a. month
to the support of the zoo and In this
way the raising of the necessary money
each month could he much assisted.
"I want suggestions from everyone in
terested. and I know' there are many peo
ple Interested. We’re going to keep Miss
Fancy, and the zoo and the kids need not
worry. We may need some of their
nickels, and if we do I know they'll
gladly give them."
“GARDEN OF LIES”
AT VAUDETTE TODAY
Jane Cowl of “Within the Law” Fame
to Appear in Adoption of Milra
Forman Novel
The first Universal Broadway re
lease, “The Garden of Lies," featuring
Jane Cowl, will he shown at the Vau
dette theatre today. Tt is a five-reel
adaptation from the novel by Justus
Miles Forman, the dramatization be
ing made by Louis Beeves Harrison.
Miss Cowl, the star of the offer
ing, created the role of Mary Turner
Iri “Within the Law,” and is consid
ered the most beautiful woman on the
American stage today. In addition to
this, she can act. Miss Cowl is sup
ported by an excellent; east consisting
of William Russell, David Wall, Philip
Hahn, Claude Cooper. Ethelbert Hale,
Violet Horner and Adele Carson.
“The Garden of Lies'* is classed by its
producers as a sentimental melodrama,
abounding in swift action and in high
ly climatic moments. Eleanor, an
American girl, mart let* Price Karl, heir
apparent to a mythical principality.
She starts on her honeymoon In an
automobile, which is wrecked in a vivid
scene and Eleanor loses all memory
of her husband's name and position.
During her consequent mental Ill
ness she calls for her husband piteous
ly, although it Is apparent that she
docs not recoil his personality. On the
advice of physicians, Stephen Mallory,
a soldier of fortune, is called upon to
appear at her bedside as her husband.
They fall in love. Eleanor supposing
Mallory to he her husband and from
then on the action waxes fast and
furious.
The following letter by A. A. Poindex
ter has been sent to President Wilson:
"Birmingham. July 13, 1915.
“Hon. Woodrow Wilson, President U. 8.
A,.. Washington, D. C.:
“Dear Sir: I am a staunch democrat,
born and reared in the south. I can't
for the.life of me see why there is such
a hue and cry about Germany sinking a
few vessels loaded with ammunition for
the alies and nothing said about Great
Britain making us a party to the war and
starving our southern farmers to death
by her blockade; the fact of it is, we
people In the south are beginning to feel
that we have no protection. I supported
you for the presidency and trust I may
be able to do so again, but first, we of the
south shall expect some protection
through the present administration
against Great Britain's unlawful block
ade. Respectfully,
“A A POINDEXTER,
•*710 South Thirtieth street.
[GRAVE AND GAY BEFORE
BIRMINGHAM’S RECORDER
II7 KM.IS C. HOLLGMI
The troubles of a pastor with his flock
were aired before Judge Davis In re
corder's court yesterday morning and the
dusky pastor's troubles were heavily aug
mented by a fine of $10 for disturbing
public worship and $50 for carrying con
cealed weapons.
According to the testimony given by
members of the church, the pastor had
been charged with immoral conduct and
asked to resign. Furthermore, the pre
siding elder of the Church sent the pastor
an official notice of his suspension from
the pastorate and sent a preacher to take
his place until his case was tried. The
members of the congregation who testi
fied at the trial Insisted that they had
called the pastor to attend a meeting for
the purpose of airing the charges placed
against him two times. Kach time he re
fused to he present.
The complainant In the case asserted
that the suspended pastor was present at
the meeting last Sunday morning and In
terrupted the service so frequently that
the congregation left the auditorium of
the church and adjourned to the basement
to worship. The plaintiff and one other
man and two women remained In the au
ditorium. and asked the suspended pas
tor to leave the church. He refused to do
so and remarked that he would settle the
trouble Immediately. He reached toward
his rear trousers pocket and the negroes
said they saw the handle of a revolver.
The defendant's attorney began the
cross examination.
“How do you know there wan a revol
ver in the pastor's pocket?" he asked.
“I saw* Its handle, boss," answered the
witness.
"Then you didn't see the entire pistol.
You don’t know how long it was, or of
what make ft was."
"Hops. I didn’t wait to see any mors of
dat gun than de handle. Dat was enough
for mo. I lef."
The attorney questioned another wit
ness concerning the charge placed against
the pastor by the church authorities.
"What did the church charge the pas
tor with?" he asked.
"He was charged with immoral conduct
for being preacher of de church," gravely
responded the witness.
"1 knowt but what sort of Immoral con
duct? There are several varieties of Im
morality, you know."
"Why, boss, don't you know' what Im
moral conduct Ip?" queried the negro tn
astonishment. "Ef you don't know. I'll
tell you. hut you Is in a better position to
know dan I Is. Dis immoral conduct was
with wlmmlns."
"What women?" relentlessly pursued
the lawyer.
"Dese two ladies here," answered the
witness, pointing to saffron colored mem
bers of the flock. "He was immoral wid
dem, ’cause he would atari' around on the
church steps after services and talk to
'em. Dat a no way for a preacher to do,
to stan’ on the church steps and talk to
ladies. Dot's where de immoral conduct
come In and dat a whut we wanted to try
him for."
Judge Davis became wearied of the tes
timony after several minutes had passed,
ns. indeed, did everyone else In the court
room, for It was plain that the negro
preacher was guilty of carrying concealed
weapons and disturbing the worship of
the congregation.
The fine mentioned shove was adminis
tered and the former pastor appealed.
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A Few Things Learned of
__Every Day Life in Africa
By MRS. J. B. REID
Rev. R. D. Bedlnger Is an Interesting
visitor in the city. He is a missionary to
Africa, representing tb*» Presbyterian
church Jn the I'nited States. He has
spent the past three years in the Belgian
Congo—near the center of Africa, and now
he la enjoying his furlough among rela
tives in this city.
Mr. Bedlnger talks enthusiastically of
the progress of this race of people, both
as to their religious and domestic lives.
The population of this territory Is about
900,000, and during the period of three
years’ missionary work there have been
12,128 converts to the Christian faith. In
the day schools there are 6000 pupils.
A very pleasant hour with Mr. Bedln
ger made one feel a keen Interest In a
country that l>efore we had only thought
of as a people of man eaters and beyond
the help of a friendly hand. "We do have
some cannibals, and many of that, type of
citizen are among our reformed. The
people In the Interior are a higher type
than those on the coast. They are of a
ginger cake color, and not such thick lips,
and few real flat noses. They are very
capable of receiving an education and are
very Intelligent, and as a class are law
abiding and very susceptible to kindness.
The white men have taken the country
and the negro Is under restraint. There
are 2000 government officials In the do
minion. The cost of native products Is
cheap, but there are very' few things to
be had. We get our groceries and cloth
ing from America and the native, lives by
foraging.”
We learned from him that the women
do their marketing In a very peculiar way.
and mother does the work.
TlHey eat only one regular meal a day
and that Is at night, when the men come
home from their Ashing, or agricultural
duties. This Is their chief industry. The
land Is very fertile and climate pleasant.
The country Is very full of wild animals,
but guns are primitive and do not admit
of much hunting. They can only trap
their meat. They have no long distance
rifles, or modern hunting equipment.
Speaking of the women marketing, ho
gave us a recipe for their "Brunswick
stow.” The mothers and children start
out In the early morning to catch the
worm, the grasshoppers and perhaps a
frog or a snake, and such delicacies as
they find on foot. They have no flour or
meal, but substitute a powdered cassava
root, which they pound in a mortar. This
root and method was Introduced by the
Portuguese. After It is powdered for the
night meal they have a pot of boiling
water and stir Into this the cassava flour,
which they stir constantly, adding the
"varmln” and “Insects” the mothers and
children have brought home from the
woods. All of these, with a few cassava
leaves, are cooked until a stiff stew is
the result. This is the evening meal
During mid day and morning they have
eaten raw potatoes or maybe some fruit.
One can Imagine how a real American
bill of groceries must strike the heart
of our missionaries, and how they wel
come the ship that leaves such cargo.
There are In addition to our own white
missionaries five negro missionaries from
the southern states.
One can imagine their hovels after the
above; they convert our slums Into cas
tles These stories make us sing louder
our “Home Sweet Home.” unless we have
the real good of the world, and our duty
to our neighbor as an active part of our
creed We know' It has been passive, this
duty to our neighbor, since we have heard
the lesson from one who has given self
and sacrifice to tame, reconstruct and
save our heathen brother.
The houses, they never get that potent.
The huts of mud are scarce 10 by 12 feet,
with a fire to the center. The whole
family dwells therein, and in cold weather
all lay around on the ground to sleep
with their feet to the central Are. This
same hospitality is extended their guests.
Mr. Bedlnger is glad to note their desire
for more room—to build larger houses,
with separate apartments. This he notes
as a great mark of increased civilization.
When asked if he wanted to leave this
land of the free and of comfort Hnd go
hack; In other words, If he liked his new
home In Africa, his face beamed as he
said: 1 like to see people grow.’’ He also
likes to note the Influence ot civilization,
and the spirit of right dawn among a
neglected people; they want the truth, the
faith that will lead them higher; and they
are reaching for It. and he Is happy to
he among those who till their needs, and
supply the real staff of life—the strength
of belief. Every conquest ever made, has
been at a sacrifice, and what Is It to do
without the luxuries and comfort of horns
If you can carry the light that guides tbs
man who needs It most and is dependent
oji the civilized world? This Is the mis
sionary spirit; It Is needed all over the
world, even needed In Birmingham, where
wo have people who neglect themselves
more than they are neglected by their fel
low' man. No where hut there is a corner
that needs a hand and hend to lead the
weak to light from dreariness.
He that wrestles with us strengthens our
nerves, and sharpens our skill. Our an
tagonist Is our helper.
"They serve god well
Who serve his creatures."
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R«>al Estate Transfers
The following real estate transfers
were yesterday recorded In the office
of the probate judge:
$1300—J. C. Head and wife to Mary L.
Cato, part of lots 8 and 9, block 182,
North Birmingham Land company’s sur
vey.
$f> 100—Milner Land company to Min
nie E. Coffin, lots 14 and 15, block ft.
survey of Milner Land company.
$1200—Annie V. Tedwell to Charles N.
Prichard, a lot at the Intersection of
Elyton street and McMillon avenue.
$1125—Investment Real Estate com
pany to Paul J. Chambers, lot 13, block
2, survey of North Haven.
I)r. W. K. Ward Injured
Pr. W. R. Ward. 1418 South Fifteenth
street, was painfully hut not serious
ly Injured yesterday morning when his
automobile collided with a North Bes
semer street car. Pr. Ward was re
moved to the Birmingham infirmary
and later to his home, where he was
resting fairly easy last night.
DANDRUFF SO BAD
HAIRFELL OUT
Itched All the Time. Could
Not Sleep At All. Dan
druff on Coat Collar.
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dandruff was so bad that It
could be seen on my coat
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four months.
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