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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-07-17
GrsTAF ALMLoF FUNERAL.

Funeral services for the late Gustaf
Almlof were held at 2:30 Wednesday
afternoon at the home of the daugh-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-12-07
.CULP OF SOUTHERN
HERE ON A VISIT TO
LITTLE GRANDSON
Thinks Reduction in Pig
Iron Rates Rather Severe.
Pays Warm Tribute to
Fairfax Harrison

J. NJ. Culp. one of the Southern railway
vice presidents, is in the city, not on busi-
ness, but to see his little grandson, whose
parents are Mr.. and Mrs. Henry ]. Por-
ter, Jr. Mr.. Culp arrived from the south
yesterday morning in his private car and
will remain here until this afternoon.
He is one of the most amiable officers
of the Southern and is always inclined
to help out any enterprising newspaper
man. However. when yesterday he was
disturbed from romp with the grandson
he was unwilling to say a great deal.
My dear young friend" said he. 81
came here to play with my grand baby.
This is a dreary. bleak day and suited
for that wonderfully and here you are
taking up my time asking about pig iron
rates, short hauls, traffic deals and new
business. You ought to be a better friend
than that. | came from Washington not
on business, but to see this young chap,
and I don't know anything about pig
iron rates and such inconsequential prop
ositions.
However, I think the reduction In pig
iron rates to Mobile made by the railroad
commission was rather severe. The cut
was 81 per ton to Mobile. I am not in
clined to think that the rate reduction
will make great difference with the ton
mage to that port-but you really must
excuse me, l can't talk about that"
Zone moment Mr.. Culp." the reporter
insisted. How about the new president.
Fairfax Harrison?"
The selection was great one re-
piled Mr.. Culp. HE is thoroughly
equipped and splendid man. I have
worked with him for many years and he
knows the system completely. Mr.. Har-
rison will, | am sure, make a great
president. Every one is very much pleased
with his selection
He hesitated and then went on: you
must excuse me now for the grandson is
calling. Ados'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-12-07
BENNETT MAY NOT
GIVE Up PLACE IN
FIRE Department
Commission Is Silent on the
Subject But His Formal
Resignation Has Not
Yet Been Submitted

Not for several months and probably
not then will Chief A. V. Bennett of the
fire department resign.
President George Ward of the city
commission admits that such is prob
ably the case. Direct official state
ments on the proposition cannot be had.
In view of the fact that the prevailing
public impression is that Chief Bennett
is to sever his connection with the city
January the news will be learned with
interest.
1t will be recalled that several weeks
ago the report leaked out, much to the
displeasure of the city commissioners
and the fire chief. that the latter was
contemplating resigning January 1 TO
assume position with the Birmingham
Waterworks company. and when asked
concerning the report Chief Bennett
stated that he did intend to resign to
take effect January 1.
Chief Benefits resignation has not
yet been submitted Reliable inforna-
ton is that 1t will not be for some
time, If at all. In answer to questions.
both Chief Bennett and Mr.. Ward have
admitted that 1t will probably be "sev-
eral months at least before there will
be any change" and added that they
desired nothing published about it.
There appears every reason to believe,
however that Chief Bennett will not
resign within the near future nor to
take effect January l. Although official
informal ton is lacking, the belief is gen.
eral with those in touch with city af-
fairs to some extent, that negotiations
between Chief Bennett and the Water
works company were not a all definite
when the premature publication of his
resignation was made and that the
present situation evolves out of the fact
that these negotiations still remains in
state of indefiniteness.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-12-07
Do Not Want Vacation to
Begin Five Days Before
Christmas
PROTESTS so FAR
ARE UNAVAILING
Students Think Vacation Should Be-
gin Christmas Eve and Continue
Until Day After New
Year

A public school "strilSe- is said to
be by no means n remote possibility In
the city of birmingham.
President John l.. Parker of tile
board of education stated yesterday he
knew nothing about 1t, but neverthe-
less there is feeling rampant among
the school children that they have been
lily treated by the board of education
in regard to the holiday vacation and
the "kids" are plotting.
The Christmas holidays this year will
begin on Monday, December %, and end
Monday. December 20. as far as the Bir-
mingham school children are concerned
The pupils themselves, however, 1t is said
want the holiday week between Christmas
and New Year, as do likewise the teach
ers.
1t is stated that every room at the Cen
trail High school has presented petitions
to Principal Brown, signed by every
scholar in the room, and asking that
| school be held up to Christmas eve, il
necessary, and then the vacation extend
up to and through New Year. The teach
ers also have been protesting, but DR..
Parker states none of this has come TO
the board of education.
The students claim that they have been
told by Principal Brown that their pro-
tests and petitions would not be sent TO
the board of education, and that the holi-
days had been arranged as they have been
on account of some of the High school
boys. who stop school about a week be-
fore Christmas and work in the downtown
stores during the rush.
The reportscomes from a reliable source
now that the pupils are forming a COM
pact between themselves by which they
| agree that If the board of education does
not change the dates of the holiday vaca-
tion they will refuse to go to school until
the day after New Year, anyhow. The
city school officials state they know moth
Ing of this movement. OF course, the
scholars have been trying to keep 1t
quiet, and therefore absolute information
Is lacking.
The holidays the pupils want are from
December "a to Monday. January 5, which
gives a vacation of seven school days.
The two reasons the pupils say, which
are given for the holidays as now ar
ranged is that some of the teachers who
live out of town can get home before
Christmas and the other that some of the
pupils want to work the few days before
Christmas.
Their protests are the grounds that
1t is unfair to turn all the pupils out OF
school five days before Christmas be
| cause one boy In a hundred might want to
work. and then compel them all to re-
turn to school three days after Christ
mas. and further that 1t Is unfair 10
make the pupils take five days vacation
before Christmas when they have nothing
to do, In order to accommodate a few of
the teachers who might live out of town.
1t has been the custom in the past to
allow a school vacation for the week be-
tween Christmas and New Year day, with
half holiday on New Year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-12-07
Won VOGES RESIGNS
TO co W|THFREEMAN
Office Manager of Alabama
Power Co. to Leave Next
Saturday

Fritz Wilhelm Won Voges office man.
ager for the Alabama Power company,
has resigned his position, effective next
Saturday, and will shortly thereafter en-
ter the service of w. Winans Freeman,
head of public utility companies in Gin
cinnati. Mr.. Freeman was managing di-
rector and vice president of the Alabama
Power company a short time ago.
AS to the resignation of Mr.. Won Voges,
it is stated that he is leaving because
MIR. Freeman offered him more lucrative
position and through no further reduc-
tions in the forces of the power company
here. He has been with the company
since Webb Offutt and Mr.. Freeman
came here to open up about one year ago.
He started in as secretary to Mr.. Offutt
and was the confidential agent for Mr.
Freeman and Mr. Offu.t during their
terms of office.
Mr.. Won Voges has been prominently
Identified with the entire operations and
is very popular. When the new man.
agement succeeded Mr.. Freeman and Mr..
Offutt, Mr.. Won Voges was made office
manager for the company, and has since
that time discharged the duties of that
pest admirably, according to all informa-
tion obtainable.
Personally Mr.. Won voges is widely
known in this city and has a number OF
friends made since coming here from
Germany.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-12-07
.OSTER TO SPEAK At
AID CLUB LUNCHEON
His Subject Will Be Truth
full Advertising and
Clean Newspapers

At the Birmingham Ad clubs week
ly luncheon, to be held next Tues
day at 1 o'clock at the Empire hotel,
Philip Oster of the firm of Oster Broth
ers, furniture, will address the mem
bers on Truthful Advertising and
Clean Newspapers" Mr.. Oster, as chair
man of the legislative committee of
the Ad club, has evolved a number
of ideas in regard to local advertisers )
cooperating to raise the standard OF
the advertising columns of the daily
newspapers. He will present his plars
during the course of his talk at the
luncheon and 1t is said they are in ac-
cord with the new spirit of truth and
fairness in advertising being promul-
gated by the Ad club.
The programme committee of the
club thinks Mr.. Oster's talk will be
of such Importance to the business
interests of the city that it extends
an earnest and cordial invitation to
any and all business men to be present
at the luncheon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-12-07
TO TEST WIRE MILL
AT FAIRFIELD SOON
Steel for Purpose Has Been
Deliverable Begin Op-
eratiOns January l

Steel for the American Steel and Wire
stock purposes has been delivered from
the Ensley steel plant, and it is expected
that some tests of the plant machinery
at Fairfield will be made during the next
few days. The delivery of steel to that
plant and the oncoming of the time for
starting operations has caused great
optimism at Fairfield and adjoining cities.
The steel to be consumed at the wire
mill at the beginning of operations is
very small compared TO what the maxi
mum consumption will be.
1t is generally believed that the wire
plant at Fairfield is only the beginning
of Steel corporation work here and If the
government suit Is dismissed, as many
think II should be. the better situation
will arrive much sooner than will be the
case IL the suit continues and troubles
the organization.
In the meantime houses for workmer
are in great demand at Fairfield al.
though new homes are being erected a.
rapidly as possible.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-12-07
ALL CONFIDENT OF
AN EXTRA SESSION
Committeeman Who Waited
on Governor When Here
Very Optimistic

There appears to be absolute con-
fdence among the members of the COM
mittee which called upon the governor
of the state Thursday night at the
Morris hotel and other leaders in the
extra session movement. that the chief
executive will call an extra session and
will do it within the next two or three
days.
Members of the committee who put
the arguments of Birmingham for an
extra session before the governor Thurs
day evening, decline to be quoted as to
why they feel confidence as they state
they do not wish to attempt to read
the governors mind. They state that
they have not a doubt. and one of the
committeeman yesterday said that he
really knew that special session
would be called this week, although
he refused TO allow his name to be
used with the statement.
At the meeting Thursday night the
governor said he would decide the mat
ter "as speedily as possible and the
belief is that he was greatly impressed
by what the committee had to tell him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-12-07
IMPROVEMENTS At
THOMAS P[ANNEDBY
REPUBLIC COMPANY
Furnace No. to Be Recon-
structed - By-PrOduct
Ovens May Be
Built

The complete destruction of furnace No.
i at Thomas, it's reconstruction at a cost
of $4,000, work to begin soon the al
most total reconstruction of the prop
critics at Palos, including the construc-
tlon of tipple. washer and other neces-
sary adjuncts, and the eventual construc-
tion of by-proluct coke ovens at Thomas
is the important programme of better
ments tentatively outlined by the Repub-
lie Iron and Steel company. While no Of
fcial statement about the by-product coke
ovens has been issued, the company has
definitely decided upon the other work.
AS to the destruction and rebuilding of
the furnace at Thomas 1t was stated yes
terday that the plant has been contin-
uously in service four years next August
and 1t was necessary that the furnace
be remade. To that end the plant will
be closed down soon and work started
on its reconstruction. 1t will be out of
commission about four months.
The company will have in operation
when No. L is closed only two furnaces,
out 1t is generally believed that enough
tonnage can be secured from the two
plants to fill orders during the last part
or the year. Better tonnages will be
available during the summer, 1t is be-
Ieved.
AS to Palos the company has done
nothing since buying that plant from the
Drennen interests several months ago,
except some necessary detail work 1t is
planned to sufficiently increase the ton
mage there to take care of an expected
reduction at Warner. which will come
during the next few months. The work
contemplated there includes a new wash
er. a new tipple and other necessary
equipment for first-class mining opera
tion. The welfare of the employees will
be taken care of in the construction OF
sufficient number of new houses to
accommodate the increased number of
men to be employed
There have been some unex expected de-
lays In connection with the plans at Palos
but IL is asserted that the company will
endeavor to start this work soon II
will require at least six months to do
all the work necessary for that camp
The Republic company does not sell
any coal to speak of, having never en-
tered the fuel business to any great ex-
tent. Their coal production is used In
the manufacture of coke. On that ac-
count 1t is believed that the company
will build during the next few years a
by-product coke oven battery at Thomas
TO replace the ovens there at this time
and to provide the greatest efficiency for
the operations at Thomas. That Is being
outlined now, it is said, but there is moth
ing definite upon that proposition 1t is
the opinion. however, of the various Of
fcials of the company that the managers
in Youngstown will order the oven built
as soon a like battery is completed
at Youngstown. That work is being
rushed to completion very rapidly, it is
said
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-12-07
LADIES TO SERVE
MEALS THIS WEEK
Ladies of Church of Advent Will Have
Annual Affair Tuesday, Wednes-
day and Thursday

The annual holiday midday dinners of
the Church of the Advent will be served
Tuesday Wednesday and Thursday of this
week at the parish house. on Sixth ave-
nue.. by the ladies of st. Agnes guild An
nouncement to this effect was made yes
terday afternoon after all preparations
and details had been arranged for the
trio of meals. The ladies of that church
society have been for many years accus-
toned to serve dinners once every year
at the parish house. This year will be
nc exception.
women of that church who are interested
in the work of ST. Agnes guild will per-
sonally serve the dinners.
Turkey will be the principal meat for
the dinners, and all those accessories that
go with the Thanksgiving and holiday bird
will be provided
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-12-07
TURKEY DINNER A SUCCESS
Ladies of SOuthside Baptist Church
Unable to Serve All Present

The turkey dinner given by the ladie.
of the Southside Baptist church yester-
day was a pronounced success, and the
ladies were unable to supply all who came
for dinner During the noon hour there
was waiting line, and the tables were
filed again and again with guests.
Several fresh supplies of eatables were
required, and by the time the dinner wal
over there was nothing left but the table.
and the tableware.
AS some of the guests were unable to bt
served the ladies will refund the money
paid for tickets by the holder making
application to Mrs. J. D. Dryer, treasurer
of the ladies' society. They also desire
to thank the public for the very gener-
Gus patronage given.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-12-07

Frank A. Hewitt Former tax assessor
and one of the best known men In the
county, has been selected manager of
the Underwood campaign in Jefferson
county. He will open headquarters in
the Lyon-Terry building opposite the main
entrance of the county courthouse, and
will be assisted by an extensive campaign
committee composed of prominent and in
flrential citizens. Samuel Spurgeon has
been named as secretary of the county
campaign committee.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-12-07
Something About the Man
Who Has Been Selected
for Important Work
VERY SUCCESSFUL
IN LANDING CROOKS
Has Worked for City at Various
Times and Has Been in Special
Service Departments of
Railroads
WIGGINS ASSUMES NEW
DUTIES THIS MORNING

Steve Virgins. newly elected
chief of the city detective de-
partment, will assume the duties
of his office at 8 o'clock this
morning, the commissioners
stated yesterday. He will re-
ceive a salary of $11G per month.
Mr.. Virgins will be in the
rooms now occupied by the
county excise commission, Just
across the hall from the police
department. He will have under
him the 10 detectives now on
the force. 1t is stated the plain
clothes men will remain under
the supervision of Chief Bode-
ker.
1t Is stated Chief Virgins and
his detective force will have
charge of gambling. blind tigers,
and houses of i'll repute.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-12-07

equipped for the work he has been asked
to take up.
His insight into problems, his wide ac-
quaintance, his knowledge of the under
world and his thorough information as to
human nature are all factors which go to
make him splendid detective. Mr.. Wig
gins has been trusted implicitly by soma
of the foremost corporations and business
men of this community and they know
that he is bitter enemy of subterfuge
and all that is artificial.
That he will make a wonderful record
is generally believed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-12-07
HEWITT HEADS COUNTY
UNDERWOOD COMMITTEE

The selection of Mr.. Hewitt was made
by the state campaign committee of which
Forney Johnston is chairman, and it is
stated his appointment gives general sat-
sfaction to Mr.. Underworld s friends. as
he is we'll and favorably known in every
beat and precinct in the county. He has
had former political experience and his
committee win work with the state COM
mittee in furthering the interest of Mr.
Underwood.
Plans for an active campaign have been
formulated and a systematic canvass of
the county will be started at once.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-12-07
Marriage Licenses

John Julian, Republic. to Miss Rose
Suchon.
S. P. Matthews, Birmingham, to Miss
Minnie Sacht.
Pat Shelton, Mineral Springs, to Miss
Pearl Sparks.
w O. Reynolds, Birmingham, to Miss
Johnnies Sandlen
Ollie Russon. Dora. to Miss Dora
Mitchell.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-12-07

81 stopped coughing after the third
dose of Seventy-seven'," writes
Washington lady.
The friends of "Seventy-seven" all
have the same experience with
Coughs, Colds. Grip, Influenza and
Sore Throat, especially when taken in
time.
II you wait till you're sick-a-bed 1t
may take longer.
The Dollar Flask holds more than
six twenty-five cent vials-for sale by
all Druggists or mailed
Humphrey Homeo. Medicine Co., 15s
William Street. New York.-Adverttss-
ment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-12-07
Bank Dividend Declared

Decatur, December 6-(Special.)-At a
meeting of the Bank OF Commerce. just
held, per cent dividend was declared
and a good sized reserve fund passed.
There will be another meeting of the
directors held next January.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-12-07
Both Advocate Election of
Supreme Court Justices
by Convention
JUDGE PUGH PREFERS
BUT ONE PRIMARY
If All Candidates Remain in Race,
Bowman Thinks Plurality Plan Best.
Would Have the Primary in
February or March

Birmingham's two members of the stata
democratic executive committee, p. q.
Bowman and Judge John c. Pugh of the
city court, are In favor of early state pri-
marles next spring for the election of
gubernatorial. senatorial and congress
sonal state officers.
They also stated yesterday that consid-
ering circumstances they both favored
the election of supreme court judges to
succeed Justices Mayfield and DeGraffen-
reid by state convention rather than by
a primary. In another column of todays
issue is an account of the probability of
a Birmingham man, Capt. Romaine Boyd.
city attorney, being a candidate for the
supreme court bench
Judge Pugh's Views
In view of the fact that | am a men,
Der of the judiciary" said Judge Pugh.
II have some hesitancy in expressing my
self on a matter that might have some
bearing upon my own office. I have been
considering resigning from the state ex-
| ecutive committee, but some of my
friends state that is not necessary.
ITO answer the question, though, l am
inclined al present to the opinion that the
supreme court justices to be named this
coming year should be named by the state
convention. l hold that opinion. believing
that the action of the last state conven-
tion in this regard was a direction to the
state committee and one which we have
no authority to set aside. If 1t was
shown, however that this action of the
last state convention was in the nature of
a recommendation to the executive COM
mittee, then | would be in favor of pri-
mary for the choosing of these two JUS
tices.
"As concerns the gubernatorial and
state primary, l am In favor OF holding
it just as soon as possible. In reference
to the majority or plurality plan, am III
favor of but one primary"
Colonel Bowman stated he was in favor
of the supreme court judges being chosen
by the state convention for the same rea-
son as is advanced by Judge Pugh-that
the members of the executive COMMITTEES
have no authority to set aside or attempt
to set aside any action of the state con-
vention. At the last state convention the
supreme court justices then up for cleo
tion were chosen by the convention. Prior
to that time the justices had been chosen
through the primary system.
FavOrs Plurality Plan
II favor the majority plan for the state
primaries this coming year." said Colonel
Bowman, IF there are more than two
candidates for governor or any OF the
other important offices, because, If the
plurality plan is used and all the cand1-
dates for governor stay In the race who
are in at present. some one candidate
might be elected by a comparatively
small part of the voters of the state. If
the race narrows down between Conner
and Henderson. say for example, then the
majority plan would be all right as 1t
wouldn't make any difference.
"As concerns the time, l want an early
primary and will endeavor TO so have the
executive committee act. 1t should be not
later than February or March. in my
opinion"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-12-07

Cuticura soap and Ointment sold throughout the
world Liberal sample Of each mailed free with
APP book Address "Cutcura." Dept. BR. Boston.
Men who shave and shampoo with Cuticura
Ooau Will md IL best for ska and scalp.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1913-08-21

Miss Bonnie Beebe. of Murdo. is
spending a few days in the city as a
guest Of Miss Katherine Catalan.
Miss Catalan entertained a number
of girl friends at luncheon yesterday
afternoon in honor of Miss Beebe.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1913-08-21
PLENTY OF MONEY

PLENTY OF MONEY for loans
no Hand County lands. Farm loans
made promptly and at lowest rates.
No delay on any loans accepted. If
needing a loan call on or write E. F
Waite at the Hand County State
Bank, Miller, S, d.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1913-08-21

Mrs Dan'l Walsh and family de-
parted today for Mitchell where
they will be joined by friends from
Huron and Artesian and enjoy an
outing at Tobins Park for the re-
mainder Of August.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1913-08-21

Mr. and Mrs A. l.. Fancher and
children. of st. Paul, autoed to Mil
Ter yesterday for a short visit with
Mrs Fancher's sisters, Mrs j. I. Nc
Cullen and Mrs J. B. Ross.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1913-08-21

Mr. and Mrs w. w. Cotton and
family are enjoying a visit from Mr.
Cotton's father. mother, sister and
brother from Dewitt. Iowa. They
came overland by auto.