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The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-08-26

G. / A. to J. Of N
Orange Blossom DIV
9. I A. to B. Of L. Il Oh
,scona and fourth Wsais
ZACH month at $3.50 p u
Sisters always welcome.
MRS. J. c. BRCm|
Meets every Tuesday M
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The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-08-26

Elnora Rsbekah Lo@
meets every second and le
GAy nights at I. o. O. FL
lAg brothers and sls's"
Invited. Isl
MRS. T.. q. robertson
MRS. GUY ARENDEA1
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-11-09
w. S. BROWER HEAD
OF LITERARY SOCIETY
Birmingham Literary Society" Is
Name Chosen for CIub-Hartsfield
Wins First Debate

THE Birmingham Literary society"
was the name adopted last night by the
literary club recently organized at the
Young Mems Christian association un-
der the leadership of Judge Hugo
Black. Walter s. Brewer. a young at
torney of the city. was elected presi-
dent of the society. Other officers were
elected as follows: M r. Park, vice
president Hayden M. Stiles. secretary
and treasurer; Leroy Prater, sergeant.
alarms; Fl. r. Howell, press commit :
tee.
Bylaws adopted provide that the ten
ure of office shall be for three months.
Membership in the society shall be open
to men between the aes of 20 and 40
years and that a new organization
should be formed at ONCE for younger
men between 16 and 20 years of age.
There was spirited debate on the
question. Resolved. That Alabama
Should Have Compulsory Education"
between w. Henry Beatty and Harry
Hartsfeld at last nights meeting. The
decision was awarded to the negative
side which was handled by Mr.. Harts-
field
Resolved. That Birmingham Should
Retain the Commission Form of Gov
ernment' will be the question debated
next Saturday night PIP. Waldrop
and M. r. Park will uphold the affirm
ative side of the Question, and Hugo
Black and Charles Self the negative
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-11-09
DR.. EAVES SPEAKS
TO FRAGETTES
Regular Meeting of Asso-
citation Is Held
DELEGATES NAMED
DELEGATES
Mrs. Solon Jacobs, Mrs. Oscar Humid
ley and Miss Amelia Worthing-
ton Will Attend National
Convention

The election of delegates to the national
convention, reports of committees and
the address of DIR. George Eaves were
the principal features of the meeting OF
the Birmingham Equal Suffrage associa-
tion held yesterday afternoon in Cable
hall, on Second avenue. Mrs. Oscar Humid
ley, president of the association, was in
the chair with large number of MEM
bers present. After the reading of the
minutes of the previous meeting, Mrs.
Solon Jacobs, president of the state asso-
citation, made a report of the conven-
.tion of the Tennessee Equal Suffrage as
sociation, recently held at which she
was one OF the principal speakers.
Mrs. Hundley announced the appoint
.ment of Mrs. Lewis w. Holt as chair
man of the committee on supZ---s. This
committee has in charge all salable ar
ticles connected with the equal suffrage
movement. She also announced the or
ganization of new association at Mo-
bile with 25 members and with excellent
prospects of a large membership.
The use of the headquarters of the Bir-
mingham Equal Suffrage association was
extended to Miss Lucille Douglas for the
purpose of exhibiting her recent pictures,
which are studies in nature, done during
her recent visit to California. The col
lection will be placed on exhibition
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-11-09

Wednesday and will remain until Novem-
Der IT,
The call from the national equal suf-
frage convention, which meets in Wash
ington November %. which included a call
for volunteer delegates, was read. Mrs.
Scion Jacobs, Mrs. Oscar Hundley and
Miss Amelia Worthington were elected
as delegates from the Birmingham asso-
citation. Other delegates that have been
selected are Mrs. Humes and Mrs. Felix
Beldridge of Huntsville and Mrs. Ignatius
Pollock of Cullman. Other delegates will
be elected later.
The committee on early closing" of
which Mrs. w. L. Murdoch was chair
man, was reappointed
Mrs Hundley introduced DR.. George
Eaves, who made a splendid address, talk
ing for his subject, How Woman's Suf-
frage VIII Affect Social Service Agen-
cies."
DR.. Eayes address was in his usual
style and was very we'll received.
The local suffragettes, as well as the
suffragettes throughout the state are
looking forward with much interest to
the visit of Mrs. Charlotte Perkins Gill
man, who will make an address in Br-
mingham tomorrow night, under the aus
pices of the local association. Mrs GIL
man is looked upon as the "big gun
in the feminist movement in the United
States. but her reputation Is not confined
to any country, for as an author of
books dealing with the feminist move
ment and an ardent exponent of equal
suffrage, she is known in every land and
cline where the feminist movement is
being promulgated.
She has represented the United States
in the several international conventions
that have been held She is the owner,
published and editor of a magazine de-
voted to the cause of equal suffrage,
and as evidence of her ability and
versatility she writes every line of its
reading matter.
cology and her works on that subject
are recognized as authority. 1t Is said
that her greatest work in connection with
the feminist movement Is THE Man
Made World" while her most noted work
of fiction is "Y elbow Wall Paper
The local suffragettes are gratifed in
having secured the services of Mrs. Gil
man and are expecting a large crowd to-
morrow night, when she viii speak on
the subject of THE Woman's Suffrage
Movement All Over the World The lee
ture will be given at Cable hall, on
Second avenue next door to the Bell
telephone exchange), and will commence
at s o'clock Mrs. Hundley states that
tickets for the lecture can be purchased
at the door
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-11-09
ANOTHER CHANCE FOR
AGE-HERALD READERS
Big Demand Created By An
nouncement In This Paper
Last Week
Arrangements Made For Two
Days More of Dis
tribution

No better demonstration could be Of
fered In evidence of The Age-Heralds S
large circulation than the tremendous re-
sponse to the book bargain announce
ment made last week. The bargain
consisted of q complete set of Every
body's Cyclopedia. which usually sells at
$12 at the ridiculously low price of $l.9S
for the five volumes. The only 'if'' In the
proposition was a coupon clipped from the
Age-Herald and every mail since has
brought stacks of coupons.
The demand for the five volumes was
so big that The Age-Herald is going to
repeat the offer to it's. readers. Hence,
announcement Is made elsewhere in to-
days issue that another two days will be
given to the distribution of this wonder
full set of reference books. Next Friday
and Saturday are the days, and the price
will remain the same, s1.9s for the Ave vol
umes complete.
Everybody's Cyclopedia is reference
work that should be in every home. Ey-
cry school boy and girl should have access
to 1t and every office should have a set on
a convenient shelf. The five volumes are
filled with information needed by all every
day 1t treats $4,000 subjects, all care
fully arranged for quick reference. Just
what one needs relating to history, biog-
raphy, science, invention, art. agrcul-
ture, electricity, architecture--all boiled
down" to just the point you want. The
five volumes are of convenient size and
are beautifully bound in English cloth
Everybodys Cyclopedia is illustrated as
is no other work of similar character.
Besides the beautiful monotones there are
magnificent color plates prepared by ar
lists of renown and numerous text illus-
trations, all of which add greatly to the
educational value of the work. In brief.
this Is an accurate, authentic reference
work, complete in every detail.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-11-09

tempt was made to secure a compro4
mise by which the administration sun
porters would yield on other points in
order to assure eight regional banks.
But the administration senators were
not wiling to yield enough and the eff
fort failed.
At this point Senator Swanson and
his conference call came into the situa-
tion. The petition for the call had been
circulated and had been signed by %
democratic senator's. just as soon as
the conference broke up, Senator Swan
son left the capitol and hurried to the
White House. He talked briefly with
the President and on his return to the
capitol sought Chairman owen and
Senators Pomerene, Hollis and Sha-
forth. the administration committee
men. They signed the petition and
Senator Swanson Immediately issued
the call
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-11-09
News of Ensley

Yesterday morning about 10 o'clock Will
lis Marshall. a negro, was scalded to
death at the furnace by the bursting of
a hot water pipe. 1t seems that the negro
was standing near one of the boilers at
of the pipe struck him on the head
knocking him unconscious and the boiling
water poured over him. Before any one
could pull him out of the scalding water
he was fatally injured. Marshall never
regained consciousness and died about an
hour after the accident.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-11-09
Deaths. and Funerals
w. I. Cook

Funeral services over the remains OF
W. j. Cook. who died yesterday in a
local infirmary. will be conducted this
afternoon at 2 o'clock from Shaw 81
Sons private chapel. Interment Will fol-
low in Forest Hill cemetery. The de-
ceased Is survived by his widow and
three children. The funeral services
will be under the auspices of the Wood
men of the World.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-11-09
ESCAPED Convict Caught

Yesterday morning Officers Givens and
Brown arrested LOWE Brown, alias John
Morris, charged with being an escaped
convict from the Lucille state mines. After
being arrested Brown confessed that he
was the man wanted by the authorities
and will be taken back as soon as possi-
BILE. Brown was serving a 5-year SEN
tence. He escaped several months ago
and eluded the officers until yesterday
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-11-09
Eagles Festival Closes

Last night at IL O'Clock the Eagles fes-
tival closed after being here two weeks.
The Harrington Great Southern shows
will leave today. This festival was given
under the auspices of the Fraternal Order
of Eagles and was a great success. The
proceeds of the festival were very good
considering the bad weather and will be
devoted to the building fund of the lodge.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-11-09
Mrs ID. M. Rollins

Mountain Creek, November S.-(Spe-
call. Mrs. d. M. Rollins died suddenly
this morning while attending to house
hold duties. The deceased was very
much esteemed in this vicinity and was
55 years of age. Four children and her
husband are left. Mrs. Rollins will he
buried on Sunday at New Prospect
church cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-11-09
Captain Donlan Complimented

Yesterday afternoon a letter was re-
ceived by Captain Donlan of the Ensley
police force, which reads as follows:
Captain Donlan, City.
Dear Captain: Our board desires me
TO express to you their sincere thanks
for the service rendered during the last
State Fair. The excellent order on the
grounds speaks most complimentary of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-11-09

Elks' Minstrels
Rehearsals have been commenced for
the annual minstrel entertainment of the
Ensley Lodge of Elks and according to
reports 1t will surpass all previous ef-
forts. Hugh Hill. chairman of the COM
mittee in charge, announces that dis
tinct departure will be taken shis year
in the first part and that special scenery
has been painted for the production. The
second part or olio will be of the highest
order, and will close with an elaborate
cabaret scene in which all the latest
dances will be introduced,
Among the performers will be the old
time favorites, Harry Bross and Hugh
Hill, end men extraordinary; Will Ment-
zell. 1.-THE Turk from Germany" Cy Bed
dow and his 'ole BANJO" and the Moxley
boys.
A special feature will be the solo by
P. l.. Day. who will sing the latest
patriotic song. II Am Going to Join the
Ulster Army" words by Tom Watson,
music by A. P. 4. Smith.
Among the sdoist will be the Thomas
boys, Billy Palmer, Arthur Bishop, Roddy
Morrison, Robert Morgan and many other
well known vocalists. The proceeds will
go to the annual Christmas tree fund.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-11-09
Daren Seriously Hurt

J. II. Daren, 4o61. South Twentieth
street. was assaulted by negro at Twen-
ty-sixth street and Second avenue about
II o'clock last night and seriously cut
Daren was found in a pool of blood and
removed to the Hillman hospital where
his wounds were dressed. He was rest
ing easily at an early hour this morning.
His assistant escaped.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-11-09
Mrs. w. p Molette

Selma, November ST. Especial )-Af-
ter an illness of about a week with
pneumonia. Mrs. Molette, wife of Capt.
w. P. Molette, died at her home at Mo
lette's Bend today. The deceased was
an old and we'll known resident of Dal-
las county and had a large number of
friends throughout this section of the
state. Besides her husband she leaves
two children. Interment will be made
in the family burial grounds at the
homestead Sunday afternoon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-11-09
Charles I've

Gadsden, November s.-(SpeciaA
Charles F. Tye, As years old. a promfl
nent architect, died at o'clock thfi
morning, after an illness of several
weeks, following a stroke of apoplexx.
He is survived by his wife and one
daughter The body will be taken to
Ozark tomorrow morning for burial.
Mr.. Tye was prominent in fraternal cir
cles. and services here will be conduct
ed by some of the lodges.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-11-09
City Beautiful Contest

The citizens of Terrace park are plan
ming to have a contest to see who can
have the prettiest residence in that sec
ton of the city. Already letters are be-
ing mailed to the citizens urging them
to get into the contest and make Ter
race park one of the. most attractive
parts of Ensey.
association which will aim chiefly to
beautify the streets, lawns and houses
and after being fully organized will offer
a prize to the winner of the contest 1t
Is stated this plan has been tried In
many towns and has proved successful.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-11-09
P. p. Sumrall

Funeral services over the remains of
P. p. Sumrall, aged 56 years, who died
Friday afternoon, will be conducted this
afternoon from the residence, 1912
Third avenue. West End. at 2 o'clock
Interment will follow in Elmwood
cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-11-09
lanes Price
Eufaula

Eufaula. November S-tSpecialD
James Price. aged SO years, a BROTH
er-in-law of Morgan and Lee Clark. of
Eufaula, died yesterday at his home
south of Eufaula. He leaves a widow
and family.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-11-09
Cawthorne In Hosnital

The left arm of J. w. Cawthorne, who
was severely burned about four months
ago at the steel plant, was removed yes
terday at the Cunningham hospital. The
arm was amputated between the elbow
and the shoulder. 1t was so badly burned
that 1t would not heal though skin grated
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-11-09
]. w. Thatcher

Eufaula. November S.-tSpecial 4
Mrs. FL T.. Maugans received a telegram
today announcing the sudden death nf
her father J. w. Thatcher, at his home
at DeGraff o.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-11-09
Dedicate Church Today

The Pluckett Memorial church at Fair
field will be dedicated this afternoon at
o'clock. A special car will leave the
South Highlands Presbyterian church at
o'clock and will operate as a special
to Fairfield.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-11-09
Infant Passes

Eufaula, November s.-tSpeciaLb
William Fisher Brazzell, the 3-month-
old son of Mr.. and Mrs. William Braz-
bell, died last night after an illness Of
W daVs
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-11-09
Lloyd Lester Allen

Lloyd Lester Allen. aged 19 years, who
died Friday night in local infirmary
from a fall off freight car will be
conducted from the First Methodist
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-11-09

your works and it is with pleasure that
we compliment you on the very efficient
service you and your men rendered.
Thanking you. we are, yours very
truly. b. B. BURTON, President.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-11-09

church at 2:S0 o'clock this afternoon
Interment will follow in Elmwoot
cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-11-09
Personal and General

There will be a meeting of the High
land band of the Baptist Ladies' Aid So
ciety Of this city to morrow afternoon
at o'clock. at the home of: Mrs. j F.
McCarty at Hill Top. All members are
requested to be present.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-11-09

There will be regular practice of the
Tennessee Company Male. Chorus in their
regular practice room Tuesday evening
at s o'clock. All members are urged to be
present
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-11-09
SENATE CAUCUS TO
D|SCUSSCURRENCY
PROBLEM CALLED
Swanson Issues Call for
Democratic Senators to
Meet Wednesday-Little
Progress Yesterday

Washington. November s.-wIth the
Senate banking and currency commit
tee dcadIoclxed In its confederation sf
the administration currency bill, a call
wns issued tonight for a conference of
Senate democrats next Wednesday to
discuss the measure. The call was is-
sued by Senator Swanson of Virginia,
who circulated the petition for the call,
on the authority from senator Kern,
who IL out of the city. Senator Swan
son decided upon this course, follow
ing an adjournment of the committee
for the day. and after he had visited
the White House and talked with Presi-
dent Wilson.
All day long the committee wrangled
without result over the question OF Ak
ing the number of regional banks to
administer the new currency system.
Half a dozen votes were taken on var
ious propositions fixing the number at
from four to eight Each vote disclosed
a tie, Senator Hitchcock voting with
the five republicans against the six re-
naming democrats. In vain the ad-
ministration senators declared that the
President was determined to have at
least eight regional banks. The tie
could not be broken, and Senator Shaf-
roth forced an adjournment.
Democrats Hold Session
When the committees had adjourned
democratic members went into session.
The four administration senators ar
gued with Senators Hitchcock, Reed
and O'Gorman, although the latter two
had swung into line with the admins
tration on several propositions. An at
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-11-09

There is large attendance at the night
school which is being conducted at the
Ensley High school by the Tennessee
company The school is held every Mon
day. Wednesday and Friday night and the
enrolment for last week was 49, a big
increase over last year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-11-09
STATE PRESS TOOLS
OF LIQUOR INTEREST
DECLARES HOBSON

Selma, November s.--(Special. Capt.
Richmond Hobson addressed an audi
ence of about 500 men and women at
the courthouse here tonight.
The speaker devoted most of his time
to discussion of the liquor evil and
educational matters and stated that he
could not use the press of the state as
he would on account of the liquor In
terests and said The Age-Herald, the
Birmingham News and the Montgom-
cry Advertiser were practically under
the control of that interest and Illus
trated his assertion by mentioning the
large volume of liquor advertisements
they carried daily. He also asserted
that Mr. Underwood favored the liquor
interests, as he lodged the question of
whether, if elected TO the Senate, he
would support constitutional amend
ment for temperance
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-11-09
Elks' Minstrels

several times His many friends in Ems
ley will regret to learn of his misfortune.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-11-09
Brings Up Ryan Contribution

Captain HoDson also dwelt at some
length upon his tilt on the floor of Con-
gress with Mr.. Underwood and to the
contribution of Thomas Fortune Ryan
to Underwood's presidential campaign
fund. He told the gathering that when
Mr.. Underwood came to Selma next
week he would try to fool the people
by making them believe he was very
thick with President Wilson, but for
them not to believe 1t. He made as lit
tie of the candidacy of Mr. Underwood
as possible and alluded to his war rec
ord and the part he took In the SPAN
ish war and said that while he was
figh ting Mr.. Underwood remained In
Washington attending to routine duty
and answering roll calls. Before reach
ing Selma tonight Captain HobSon made
addresses at Repton and Snowhill.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-07-11
SuIzer Seizes SIeuth.

ALBANY, n. Y, July t1.-Walkins
to the capitol from his luncheon to-
Gay, Governor William Sulzer wheeled
suddenly in his tracks and seized a
man six feet tall, weighing about i90
pounds, squeezed him by the throat,
backed him up against a wall, AMI
asked:
did you want to see me?"
Governor Sulzer is about five feet
eight and weighs about 100, but The
man he had by the throat, despite his
size, couldn't recall that he wanted
to see the governor. lie was one Of
three detectives who the governor say
have been employd by his political en-
emies TO dog his steps.
He told the big fellow if he didn't
get out OF town quick he would get
the thrashiDg Of his life. and while the
governor had the detective by the
throat he saw his two partners turn
and flee.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-07-11
Reply to Japan Deferred.

WASHINGTON. Jnly tt-Aftcr a
conference Of an hour and a quarter
with Ambassador Ghinda, Secretary
Bryan today announced that the dis
patch If the reply to the two latest
japanese notes on the California anti
alien land law might be deferred until
next week.
Mr.. Bryan before the conference
had said he expected to make the re-
ply before the end Of the week. No
NcaSon for the change was given.
Mr. Bryan tod Inquirers that the
points Of his reply were discussed
With Ambassador Chinda, but he de
clmed TO make public any part Of the
details under consideration. The fact
that Mr. Bryan proposes to postpone
the dispatch Of his reply gave rise 10
the conclusion il diplomatic circles
that he would redraft the note, which
y was supposed was in readiness for
transmission to the Toxic government
Mr.. Bryan said. however, that n
point was raised il ms conference with
the ambassador which would necessi-
tate Niscount Chinda's communication
with his government before the deliv-
cry If the American reply.