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The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-11-10
MRS. GILMAN WILL
SPEAK TONIGHT
Will Lecture on Equal Suf-
frage Movement-Guest
of Mrs. Hundley

The most notable event in the history of
the equal suffrage movement in Alabama
will be the visit to Birmingham of Mrs.
Charlotte Perkins Gilman. the leading
exponent of the feminist movement in the
United States who will lecture tonight
at Cable hail. 1918 Second avenue. under
the auspices of the Birmingham Equal
Suffrage association. Mrs Gilman ar
rived in the city last night and is the
guest of Mrs. Oscar Hundley, president
of the association, by whom she will be
introduced tonight.
The subject of Mrs Gilman's lecture
will be "rhe Womans Suffrage Move
ment All over the World" In addition
to having written many works on the
equal suffrage movement, Mrs. Gilman
has Travelled extensively and has made
personal Investigations of the conditions
abroad. The statements contained in her
lecture are based on Mrs. .Gilmans per-
sonal observation and experience.
AS an author, Mrs. Gilman has gained
international fame. Her works on equal
suffrage and the great sociological ques-
tions of the day are widely known and
are considered as valuable additions to
the works on the feminist movement. Her
works of fiction are among the best.
Mrs. Gilman services are much IN de-
mand among the sutfragettes and social
workers. Sne is a splendid speaker and
SO thoroughly conversant with the fem
mist movement that her lecture is at once
an education and pleasure. The local
association is much gratified at having
secured the services of the noted lectuI er
and large crowd is expected to hear her
tonight Officials of the local associa-
ton are especially desirous of having
those present who have not embraced
the suffrage cause. The lecture will be-
gin at o'clock at the Gable hall, near
the Bell Telephone building, on Second
avenue. Tickets may be obtained at the
door.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-11-10
LETTERS TO EDITOR
The Steel Cornoration

To the Editor of The Agc-Herald:
The Age-Herald is to be congratulated
for the success attending the movement
you have so admirably championed in be-
half of the United States Steel corpora
tion, for you have managed to force the
pu olic's attention upon an all impor-
tant question that is looming large on the
horizon of our very imperfect system
OF economics. What place is the large
corporation to fill in the economical life
of the American people? The Age Herald
has taken an advanced step in the pro-
gress of journalism in defending the rights
Of the Steel corporation to do business
nndisturbed In the state of Alabama.
The cry raised by many that the large
corporation limits the opportunities of
the young men OF today cannot be SUBJ
stantiated for, who are the men at the
head of the large concerns of the coun-
try, railroads and manufactures? Are
they not what were the poor young men
OF yesterday?
We all want to see fair play and a
square deal whether the corporation be
large or small. The Steel corporation
has set an example in open and fair deal
ing. not only with its workmen but with
the public at large, that speaks we'll for
the men behind it. The sterling charac-
ter of Judge Gary, and the heads of the
subsidiary companies he has gathered
around him, combined with their methods
of business, speak well for the corpora
ton.
The young man with his mind fixed on
the future progress and happiness of his
country cannot fail to catch a spark from
the dynamic force In the life of such a
man as Judge Gary. as to give him an IL
Illuminated vision OF the wonderful oppor-
tunities that are within his reach. for the
wireless of thought is always busy.
President Wilson is the ideal American.
He will hear the voice of the people of
the state. Let every citizen do his duty
and sign the petition to drop the Steel
suit. The President will drop 1t.
ROBERT LANG.
Garnsey, November s, 1913.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-11-10
CYCLOPEDIASA
QUICKLY SOLD OUT
Order For Additional Sets
Placed Owing to the
Untitled Orders

Again the value of The Age Herald as
an advertising medium has been dem
onstrated by the rush of orders for the
five volume sets of Everybodys CYCLIC
pedia. The first shipment of 300 sets
went like the proverbial hot cakes .
The sale commenced Friday and by Sat
urday morning the entire shipment was
sold. Since then every mail has brought
additional orders and a rush" order to
the publishers was telegraphed. An
other shipment is speeding on its way
to Birmingham. The management of
The Age e-HeraId asks the Indulgence of
their patrons for a few days, when the
orders will be filed.
That the work Is genuine. bargain
is evidenced by the many letters re-
ceived at the office from patrons who
have purchased the set. Every one Is
In terms of the highest praise and no
little astonishment is expressed at the
fact that the work can be sold at such
small figure as S1.9S. 1t is really sur
prising as a perusal of the books will
show. The five volumes treat on $4,000
subjects. classified and carefully ar.
ranged for quick reference, and while
the numerous subjects are fully ex-
planned, yet the matter has been boiled
down. just to the point desired.
Everybody's Cyclopedia is beautifully
illustrated with monoLones and magntf
icent color plates prepared by artists OF
renown which add greatly to the value
of the work. Everyone who has seen
81, ;af,
them to be "the most useful set OF
books on earth"
The following letter is on file at the
office of The Age-Herald. 1t came UNI
solicited and its tone is in keeping with
many others that have been received.
"Columbiana, Ala, November s, 1913
Editor. AgeHerald, Birmingham, Ala
Dear sir: Your cyclopedia of five vol
umes received today. 1 cannot possibly
say enough in praise of the works.
knew you to be reliable before | or
you had exaggerated a little bit in
your description in the advertisement.
1 find that your advertisement does
not half do the books justice, and !
cannot to save my life see how a set
of books of this kind could possibly
be sold for the small amount of S1.9S
! AS to mentioning any particular
thing of especial interest 1t would be
| impossible to single 1t out, for there
are so many wonderful new things tc
/ be found in the set. Any one missing g
this great opportunity will certainly re-
gret it. for 1t is undoubtedly the great
J est offer j have ever seen. Yours yers
truly. Il. TOM NQkRIS.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-11-10
B.L. CARRIER D|ESAT
DEMOPOL|S SUNDAY
Postmaster and Brother of
A. c. CARRIER of This City
Dies After Short Illness

Demopolis, November Especial. }
Postmaster b. 1. CARRIER died at his
residence on Strawberry street about
o'clock Sunday morning. The news
came as a terrible surprise to the entire
community.
Though indisposed for several weeks
he was confined to his bed only a few
days, and his condition was not con-
sidered serious. Pneumonia, with coin
pltcations, was the immediate cause of
death. Mr.. CARRIER was So years of age,
and was member of one of the most
prominent families In the state, known
and respected by host of friends here
and elsewhere.
Mr.. CARRIER was a brother of former
Attorney General Alex M. CARRIER OF
Birmingham. He Is survived by his
wife, who was Miss Adeline Browder
by his children. Mrs. w. A. Porter Of
Birmingham, NMs. John c. Webb, Jr,
of Demopolis Alex NJ. CARRIER of Bir-
mingham, and Browder CARRIER of Bir .
ningham; by his sister. Mrs. James
Browder of Livingston and brothers i.
y. CARRIER of Laneville and Alex Nj.
CARRIER of Birmingham.
On July IL, 1912. Mr.. CARRIER was ap-
pointed postmaster of Demopolis by
President Taft to fill the unexpired
term of Lea Woodruff. Upon the death
of Mr.. Woodruff, which occurred on Au-
gust II, Mr.. CARRIER was placed In
charge of the Demopolis postoffice by
the bondsmen of Mr.. Woodruff and
shortly after Mr. CARRIERS appointment
was confirmed by the Senate, and he
was installed as postmaster. His ad
ninistration of the Demopolis office has
given entire satisfaction to the people
of this community and Demopolis sus-
tains distinct loss in his death.
Mr.. CARRIER was man of great In
Huence in his community. his charities
were many and his life was exemplary.
He had large farming interests in the
black belt. having been associated with
his brother, J. 3. CARRIER, at Laneville.
and was known as q business man of
integrity.
The funeral will take place Monday
from Mr.. Garber's late residence and
the interment will be in the city eeme-
terry.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-11-10
County Chairmen to Organ
ize Each Beat in State
Will Be Named
FIGHT is WON, SAYS
FORNEY JOHNSTON
Reports for Southern and Southeast.
ern Sections of State Indicate an
Overwhelming Majority for
Democratic Leader

The state campaign committee, organ
lied some days ago in the interest of
the senatorial candidacy of Oscar W. I'm
derwood, has been called TO meet in
Birmingham at 1870 Tuesday, November
Is.
The campaign committee is composed
of chairman, vice chairman. secre-
tary, and a representative of each con-
gressional district. AT the meeting tomor-
row week the committee will be supple
mented by the election of a chairman
for each county of the state. These
county chairmen will proceed to organize
each beat in the state.
The members of the campaign COM
mittee follow: Forney Johnston of Bir-
mingham, chairman; Ray Rushton of
Montgomery, vice chairman: r. b. Smyer
of Birmingham, secretary; Senator
Thomas M. Stevens of Mobile, Ray Rush
ton of Montgomery, Judge N. d. Den
ScA "a OPOhhe, htli5 DlAOi VI Idl-
adega, w. T. Murphree of Gadsden, C.
w. Ashcraft of Florence and M. j. Jos-
eph of Birmingham.
Chairman Johnston stated last night
that in addition to the reports of I'm
derwood strength in North Alabama, he
had heard news from the southern and
southeastern sections of the state which
indicates that the democratic leader will
sweep these sections as well as the sec
tions contiguous to Birmingham.
There is no question" stated Mr..
Johnston, "but that the fight is won.
However, we are determined to make the
victory just as overwhelming as we pos
sibly can make it. We are going to work
in earnest, and will conduct just as Wig
orous a campaign as IL there was the
doubt of ultimate success.
up to the present time, we have not
endeavored to persuade people to support
Mr.. Underwood. We have been finding
out the real situation, who are with him,
and who are against him. We have found
that the great majority of the people OF
the state are heartily and enthusiastically
rallied to his standard. We are planning
to go out and gather in those who have
not come of their own volftion. We be-
lieve that 1t is possible for Mr.. Tn
derwood to carry every county In the
state
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-11-10
FOREIGN ARMY
OFFICERS ARRIVE

New York, November 9-Several French
and British army officers who will ride
in the international events at the annual
Madison Square garden horse show that
opens next Saturday, reached here on
steamers from Europe today. Among the
number were Lieut.. Marquis Francois De
Thomel D'Orgeix. Lieut.. Baron Peii re
Marie De Meslon and Lieut.. Auguste DE
Laissardiere of the French army, and Col.
p. A. Kenna, Maj. M. f. McTaggart and
Capt. r. M. Stewart Richardson of the
British army.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-11-10
UNUSUAL CASE OF
FRAUD UNEARTHED
Woman Convicted of De-
frauding Federal Pension
ers-Gets Two Years

A case of unusual fraud has been un-
earthed by the government pension ex-
aminers, in which Martha c. Green of
Pensacola, has been defrauding ignorant
and destitute persons of their pension
money. w. r.. King of Birmingham,
United States pension examiner, with
headquarters in the federal building of
this city, gave out the particulars last
night, having been at work on the case
for some time.
1t seems that the woman advertised
herself as pension attorney and as
sisted the federal pensioners in making
out their applications and vouchers and
assisting generally in getting the PEN
sions. In the Instances where the per-
sons could read were intelligent they
got the money all right, but 1t was
claimed she preyed on the ignorant and
rneducated, getting hold of their vouch-
ers and collecting the money When the
pensioners sent or called for the money.
1t is said, she would tell them they would
get it later in a lump sum from the
government.
Mr.. King said it was suspected that
she was defrauding pensioners for some
time, but 1t was only recently that
enough evidence was procured to make
case against the woman When ar
rested she plead guilty and was sem
fenced to two years at the federal prison
at Atlanta and fined $500.
Two particularly heartless cases among
the people the Green woman defrauded
We're those of an old negro woman, too
old, Mr.. King said, to work, and a little
withered, old white lady, who was in very
destitute circumstances.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-11-10
A Much Marked Chicken
ny CHARLES IL. MANDY

| individual property, and that she held al
rights and titles thereto.
''How did you know it was your
| chicken?" asked the scion of the clan
, Douglas, who presided over the police
court.
+" Cause ah had ma mark ON hit" re-
piled Lizzie.
What was the nature of the marks
by which you could Identify it?''
"Dere war er crap on de right ear
an er under bit on de lef--"
Wait minute. Did L understand you
to say that the chicken had a crop on
its right ear and an underbit on the
left, why 1 never heard of chickens
being marked on the ear before. That's
the way they mark hogs"
In course hit are jedge, ah meant dat
de crap was on de right wing and de un-
derbit on de lef, wing Den l mad plucked
some feather outen de back, and cut of
de tail feathers sides. All hada red
strin' ON de lef' fut. Dat war shore ma
chicken"
That was marking a chicken some,
but why did you conceal the chicken in
your bosom?''
"Ah amt nevah CONCEALED dat chicken
nowhar"
THE officer states that he saw chicken
feather In the inside of your Dress
Oats nuthin' ah sleeps on a feather
bed"
Bedelia here interposed ana said that
Lizzie never slept on a feather bed in
her life, and tndt she was departing from
the truth in her various statements
which brought from Lizzie most intense
look or scorn and the remark: Dat oman
amt no count, jedge, she mad me rested
frum prodigy"
The evidence is against you Lizzie.
but even were you innocent, l must say,
if you marked the chicken like you say
you did, l am O. the opinion that a
charge could be made against you for
cruelty to animals, for no chicken could
retain its self-respect with its wings
clipped, its tail cut off and the feathers
pulled out of its back, besides other in
dignities. Why, under your plan a
chicken would be ready for the pot at
moments notice, as most of its feath-
ers would be already removed. You are
fined $40.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-11-10

1t is a matter of common knowledge
that the disputed ownership of live stock,
especially of the genus os, has been a
fruitful source of litigation. and it Is a
recorded sact that a lawsuit for the pos
session of a razor-baek shoat worth about
six bits, bankrupted both lltigants before
the end of the suit, at which time the
shoat aforesaid died.
Various means have been adopted to
identify live stock, from the branding
iron to the metal stock ring, yet despite
brands and markings disputes still arise
to ownership for brands can De
transform crucifix tatooed on his al n
into a vase of flowers, by tattooing the
latter design over the former.
Chickens have long been d source of
trouble between neighbors and many
means of identification have been resorted
to, from clipping the wings to cutting the
comb. recent case in the police court
revealed case of chicken marking extra
ordinary Lizzie Larkins a woman with
complexion the color of hearse, was
arrested on the complaint of Bedelia
pie proportions The charge was purloln-
ing a chicken.
Bedelia testified that she saw Lizzie
enter her hen coop and that when she
emerged her bosom resembled an adver-
tisement for a bust developing prepara-
ton. She stated that she went to hunt
cop, and after hiking at least two miles
she came across the lone and solitary
officer whose beat extends almost from
the city hall to the Walker county line.
She related her tale of woe and the Of
ficer proceeded to the back alley bunga-
low, wherein Lizzie resided, and sure
enough the stove was fired up and in
pan was simmering chicken stew.
The officer testified to several facts
concerning the case to all of which the
ebony tinted cookerine entered posi-
tive denial. She admitted that she had
secured the fowl on the premises of
Bedelia, but insisted that 1t was her own
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-11-10
BROWN FUNERAL
SERVICES TODAY
The Rev. Richard Hogue
Will Officiate-Inter-
ment in Elmwo0d

The remains OF Wilson r. Brown ar
rived in Birmingham at a late hour last
night over the Alabama Great Southern
and were Immediately carried to the resi-
dence of Eugene L. Brown, a brother of
the deceased, at 2903 Highland avenue.
Funeral services viii be conducted by
his nephew, the Rev. Richard Hogue
rector of the Church of the Ascension of
Baltimore. from the Brown residence this
morning at IL O'Clock. Interment will
follow in Elnwood cemetery.
The following will act as pallbearers:
Webb w. Crawford, w. H. Hassinger, W.
p. G. Harding, J. v. Allen, j. b. Reid,
]. T. Stokely, Culpepper Exum and
Frank Julian.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-11-10
-GOTO ST. LOUIS FOR
GOOD ROADS MEET

Senator John II. Bankhead, president;
John w. O'Neill, vice president; ]. A.
Rountree. secretary of the United States
Good Roads association, accompanied by
F. A. Gulledge, verbena G. A. Nelson,
New Decatur and John Craft, president
OF the Alabama Good Roads association.
left yesterday morning at 1905 on the
Seminole Limited to attend the United
States Good Roads association and ex-
position. which meets In st. Louis Mo-
vember 1913.
this train en- route. The convention prom
ises to be a great success and many dis
tinguished speakers and good roads ad-
vocates will be in attendance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-11-10
PIERRE DAUCOURT
REACHES TURKEY

Constantnople, November 9--Pierre
Daucourt. who left Paris October 21 in
the Paris to Cairo aeropiane race. landed
at San Stefano, western suburb of Con-
stantinople, today. French officials Were
on hand to greet the aviator. Daucourt
left varna. Bulgaria, Friday morning and
flew to Burgas. From Burgas it was his
intention to fly to Constantinople, but
weather conditions compelled him to land
Mt Podime. near Media, In European Tur-
key. whence he started for Constantinop!e
teday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-11-10
BARGE is HELD
FAST NEAR LOCK 4

Demopolis November 9,---(Special
The barge Tuscaloosa. which has beer
aground below Lock 4, has not beer
able to proceed on account of low wat.
er. The barge is heavily loaded witt
coal and iron and great difficulty has
been found in floating her.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-11-10
Equipment for Military Schools

Washington, November 9.-Major Cen
eral Leon Wood. chief of staff of the
army, is considering recommendation
from Col. j. e. Mcmahon of the field
artillery and the general staff that the
government authorize the sale of mill
tary schools to which army officers are
detailed as instructors, military equip
age and stores upon the same general
terms as such supplies are furnished the
army.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-11-10

! to July l, 1911, is as follows:
Free meals furnished ........... S551
Free beds furnished ............ 3OSS
Men cared for ................... 4Si
Men secured work ............... 365
Men received from jail ....... 1874
Morphine cases ............... z
The report of Pisgah Ark, January |
to July l, 1919, is as follows:
Free meals furnished ........... 4475
Free beds furnished ............ 1867
Women cared for .......... 90
Women received .........,
Women secured work .......... 2s
Women sent home .......... I2
Maternity cases ............... IS
Morphine cases ............ q
Babies adopted ............... G
Children cared for .......... 10
The financial statement from jan
nary 1 tn .JulV l. ia os follnue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-11-10

FOR RENT-SPLENDID OFFICES
IN CLARK BUILDING, 4TH AVENUE.
AND 20 ST. ALSO SEVERAL NICE
OFFICES ON I'D FLOOR AND LARGE
HALL ON Sd FLOOR. 214-l0 N. cc'---s
ST. LOUIS v. CLARK \ Co
4TH AVE. AND 2OTH sr
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-11-10
DR.. OXNAM'S REPORT
OF THE PISGAH WORK
Makes Public His Semi-An-
nual Statement
HAVE AN IDEAL HOME
Work Facilitated By Securing Ger
mania Park-Have Cared For
573 Men and Women and
Furnished 13,026 Meals

DR.. Charles o. OMAN, superintendent
of the Pisgah home. has made public
his semi-annual report of the worli
done. 1t is as follows
Birmingham. Nov. 10, 1913.
ITO the trustees and members of the
Pisgah Home associations:
1T is with a heart filed with graft
tude and love that l submit this hall
yearly report of the Pisgah work.
six months ago we were in much the
same state as the disciples when they
went to the Master I'm the little boat
and said. 'Carest thou not that We per
ish? How calmly the Master arose
from his sleep, stilled the troubled wat
ers, and rebuked his disciples with. oh
We of little faith We cannot but looL
behind us and say see what God hatf
wrought. Through storm and tempes
We have been led from the wilderness
into the land of Canaan.
Have Ideal Home
I'm the securing of Germania park
no more suitable property could hav
been found for our work. In ever!
respect 1t is ideal. Some Improvement
have been made on the property. Man,
more are needed, when we shall hav,
as far as l am able to Judge after Wis
iting Pisgah homes and rescue home.
in the large cities of the United States
and some in Europe, one of the bes
life saving stations in the world.
"While we are true to God and carr
for the utterly destitute men. womor
and children, believing that all mel
have immortal souls and can be saved
success will be ours.
81 desire especially at this time tt
thank the buying committee for thelI
faithfulness Mr.. C. +. Orr our trea.
surer for standing in the gap just wher
a man was needed. Mrs. C. o. OMAN
my wife, who with labors abundant
superintended the home during my ill.
ness. Mr.. Squire, my secretary, for his
efforts and the host of good friends
who have made 1t possible to buy and
keep the home open. The Bricklayers
union made the first donation of s1UC
and have recently installed two large
chimneys at their expense.
"At the sign OF triumph, Satan's host
doth fee.
= On then, Christian soldiers, on to VIC
tory!
Helrs foundations quiver, at the shout
of praise,
Brothers, lift your voice, loud your
anthems raise.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-11-10
s3.455.26 ss.4552s

"The rent OF Pisgah parsonage Is a
donation from Mr.. and Mrs. r. NJ. Jen-
kinS.
"A scholarship in the Loulie Comp
ton seminary Is given Elizabeth OMAN
by the seminary through the principal.
Faithfully yours.
CHARLES o. OMAN.
Superintendent"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-11-10
Detailed Report

he report Of Pisgah home, January
D July 1, 1911, is as follows:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-11-10
sl.sss.7e sl.sss.76
Building AccounI

$l,s69.76 s1.s6s.s6
Building Account
The statement of Pisgah Home build
ing account: