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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-01

a superior naval officer to select route to New York, He was to start for America, but was to remain in England until the first naval encount- CT between Germany and England and give information regarding the actual losses to the British fleet. He was then to proceed to New York.
 Lody said also he had been instruct ed to keep track of the movements of the British fleet. but was warned not to do any spying. He admitted that such instructions caused him uneasi- ness but he was assured that his ap- pearance would permit him to travel as an American.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-01
To Form New Synod

Asheville. N. O.. October s1.-(Spe- oiai. )--After a long and hard fight the Presbyterians of this section havo final ly voted. by large majority. for the establishment of the new Appalachian synod, which will include the mountain districts Of Virginia, North Carolina. Tennessee and perhaps. later on, a small part of Kentucky. Final action to create the new Presbyterian synod. which has been agitated for sometime past was taken at Hickory, where the North Carolina synod has been in ses- sion all of this week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-01
SOLDIER WRITES OF
 STARVING TO DEATH

Paris, October 19.-(Correspondence of Associated Press.)-The story of Ger man private who died from starvation in trench has been received here. It Is in the form of journal kept daily, apparently until the time of his death The story begins with the advance of the army of the crown prince upon Marne after the battle of Charleroi and the fall of Longwy. It covers tho battle of the Marne and the greater part of the cam paign on the Aisne and tells of extreme hardships endured by tho German SOL diers~as result of indictment weather and lack of food.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-01
FORT PAYNE

Fort Payne, October 31.-(Special )-To- day Capt. Frank s. White of Birming- ham spoke to the voters of this place in the interest of the various democratic nominees. His talk was plain and to the point He advised the farmers to hold their cotton if they could and to plant plenty of grain and feed stuff.
 Mrs. Oscar R. Hundley has been mak- ing a tour of DeKalb county and deliver ing number of speeches In the interest of the cause of woman's suffrage.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-01
FUNSTON IS NOT
 EXCITED BY RUMORS

Washington. October H.-Reports that General Aguilar's forces outside Vera Cruz might attempt to expel American troops are giving General Funston no uneasiness. He reported to the war de- partment today that he had not deemed It necessary to extent his outposts and stated there was no excitement in tho city.
 General Funston's command now num- bers about 5000 men,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-01

The witness spoke fluent English with an American accent. He said he was well known in New York society and two years ago had married an Amer lean woman of German descent. later receiving divorce.
 The prosecutor in closing the case, declared Lody had sent to Berlin val uable descriptions of armaments, the position of the British fleet and the geography of parts of Scotland.
 During the witness examination a man who had occupied a seat on ono of the war office benches and who was supposed to be connected with that branch of the government. was sud- denly bounced upon by detectives and removed under military escort.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-01
GADSDEN

Gadsden, October 31.-(Special.)-A un- confirmed rumor is current here to the erect that the Alabama company will soon put into blast the second furnace at .lronaton. One of the furnaces was started several weeks ago. The charcoal furnaces at Shelby soon will resume, after a long shut down. The blast furnace of the Gulf States Steel company is in full operation, and making record runs. The Campbell Manufacturing company and the Coosa pipe plant gradually are getting under operation on half time. s
 pr. George W. Read will preach his farewell sermons at the First Methodist church tomorrow, he having been pastor here for four years. Next week he will attend the North Alabama conference and be given another charge. Resolutions will be presented to the conference asking for the return of Rev. J. I. Williams as presiding elder of this district.
 
 Tn the case of s. E. Jordan vs R. B. Kyle, an action involving tract of land on the mountain side, a verdict in favor of the plaintiff was given in the city court of Gadsden today. The case had been tried. carried to the supreme. court and brought back for new trial with the same result
 Although applications are being made to the aldermen for reduction of licenses by various business men, it Is improb- able that their requests can be granted inasmuch as the city revenues probably Will show decrease, and there Is little room for retrenchment. The license schedule will be considered by the coun- cil Monday night
 Motion for new trial will be filed in the case of Mrs. Dora Crosby vs the Nashville, Chattanooga and St. Louis rail- road Mrs Crosby yesterday was given a verdict for $7500.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-01
Might as We'll Settle Down

From the Detroit Free Press. 2
 'I hear your daughter Is going to re tire from the stage" "Yes, she is'' "whats the trouble? I thought she was possessed of talent?'' "She is. She has a splendid voice and much dramatic abil- ssy, but she sprained a tendon in her ankle and won't be able to dance for a year or more. so she thought she might as well settle down and get married"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-01
Would Meet No Resistance

From Tit-Bits.
 "Yis," said Casey. "the simple idiot sez 10 me; Is Cassidy related to ye? sez nc"
 Did he say that?' interrupted Gas sidy. "Hc did. an I sez to him, If thought Cassidy had wan drop O my blood in his veins. I'd cut 1t out O. him" " sf''
 "I'aix, if had. I'd let ye."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-01
Too Easy

From Town Topics.
 Marry me and your smallest wishes will always be fulfilled"
 Carrle-'T am able to do that myself. What I want is a man who will gratify 3y biggest wishes.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-01
EUFAULA

Eufauia. October si.-tspecisi.) )--Lesd- ing farmers of the county arc now endeavoring to interest at least 26 farm CT boys In the four-crop contest being conducted by the Central of Georgia rail- road in all of tho counties through which it's lines passd. The boy making the best record in the crop rotation contest will be presented with fine Berkshire bull.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-01
FOR RENT

STORES FOR RENT DRUG STORE LOCATION brand new corner store, with plate glass front and side, separate plumb Ing connections. electric lights and gas. located on southwest corner Ave and 2Sd st., which is best location for drug store on Ave. F east of 2oth st. We can rent this excellent corner for drug store at a very nominal rent, and will consider renting to some other small business at rea- sonable price. Call by or phone cur office, and let us show you.
 An excellent location for catering to colored trade at No PA 18th st., N, can be rented reasonably
 ". B. 1EEDY R. E. & INS. co.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-01

A number of Eufaula bank bookkeepers have their applications In for positions in the regional reserve bank to be located at Atlanta. These have been sent in with strong Inducements by local busi- ness men end others and 1t Is thought that Eufaula will be represented In the selections to be made by the board in control of the bank.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-01
THE FINANCIAL SITUATION

Washington, October s1.-Conference, today between American and English treasury officials and New York bank CTS resulted in no definite conclusions as to plans for restoring foreign exchange but 1t Is understood short term paper was agreed to be the best medium for the settlement of American obligations in Europe The conference will be resumed rext week
 It. became apparent today that the re- opening of the New York and Liverpool exchanges has direct bearing on tho ne- gotiations. The proposed $1s5, 900. 900 cotton loan fund seemed tonight to be assured. It is expected to have a marked effect on the cotton market. but bankers are said to be anxious to see cotton exchanges reopened.
 With New York and Liverpool in the market again 1t is felt here the cotton problem will be near solution. It was ssssss.ss.......s... music was enjoyed. The prizes were awarded to Miss Edna Wiser and liar vey Gaston. Tempting refreshments were served. Those present were: Miss Mamie Chipman, Miss Georgia Laugh lin. Miss Madge Thompson, Miss Lille Croker. Miss Edna Wiser, Miss Edith and Miss Ethel Cardwell. Harvey Cas- ton, Charlie Gaston, Willie Chipman, Reuben Laughlin. J. D. and Claude Boyd and John Elliott Cardwell.
 Miss Ethel s. Clarke was an attract i've hostess thh evening. entertaining -her Sunday school class, Boosters" at her home, "Linnhurst," near Bessemer. The Halloween idea was carried out in a novel manner. The evening was spent with music and games. One of the main features of the afternoon was guess ing contest. Miss Vines and MT. Betts won the prizes, after which refresh ments were served. Among those pres- ent were:
 Miss Mae Betts Miss Cora Thomson. Miss Belle Vines, Miss Jessie Betts, Miss Stella Moore. Miss Leila Betts, Miss velma Moore. Miss Annie Lee Martin, Miss Blanche Betts, Miss Era Atcherson, Miss Carrie Abernathy, Miss Lula Clarke, MT. Willie Lovelace, MT. J. R. Abernathy, MT. c. W. Abernathy, MT E. H. Atcherson, Mir. Louise Ker- cheler, Mir Mack Lovelace, MT. Fred Carson, MT. Guy Abernathy, MT. Julian Alexander, MT. Will Reeves, MT. Ben nie woods, MT. Grant Alexander, MT. Harold Smithson. MT. Robert Pickens. Mr. Harry Betts, MT. w. c. Clarke. MT. and Mrs Thomas P. Clarke. and tho hostess. Miss Ethel Clarke. Mrs. T. P. Clarke.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-01

Dealers in evergreens in Barbour coun- ty are now beginning to ship the southern wild smilax, or "bamboo,' which Is so much desired for decorative purposes by northern and western business houses. department stores and florists. From now on until Christmas there will be noted great increase in this business, which will tax the local facilities of the express company
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-01

Work is progressing rapidly on the parish house of St. Johns Episcopal church which Is being erected on Ave- nue c and Twenty-second street. The parish house Is being erected on the rear of the church lot and will be a flame structure.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-01

Work on the new office building of the Bessemer Realty company is being pushed forward. The cement structure of the building for the first floor is prac- tieally completed and the columns for the second story will be placed next week
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-01

Funeral services over the remains of M. Brockmeyer, who died late Friday afternoon following an operation for will be conducted from the family residence, 1912 Avenue F,
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1914-04-02

license or permission to live so that
ore may call his soul his own. I
trust you may comprehend this notS
that I may have the matter straight.
erred out"
Mr.. Schneider referred the letter t.
his deputy. William b. Seiien. Mr..
seIden has not been able to find any
National American League requiring
any Of the GOOD Offices Of the County
Clerk. He said no would like to refer
the writer to the Yanks or Giants. but
feared he would offend the Feds.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1914-04-02
UNCLE ZOE" CANNON
GOING u BERMUDA FOR
PLEASANT THOUGHTS
Former Dictator" of House
Shifts When Asked If He
Can't Think EN- Here.

Joseph G. Cnsnon OF Illinois. former
Spcakof OF tie House OF Representa-
tives and an a. r statesman OF the
! :.blican party a. It was before
Theodore Roosevelt decided II ought
20 be made ever, IL at the Waldorf
Astoria. MIR. Cannon Is he. {. he said.
for business md OF for talk. ..cn
he Is throu.h with his business he
In. :, goodwin to tho Bermudas"
to rest and ook at the pretty flowers
hear tie birds sing and think
please thoughts. He shifted little
when .skel II r. could not think
pleasant thoughts here in the homo
country.
II have ny very strong and fixed
IDEAS" no said. "about everything
that Is gong on verifying which
ought = on-everything which Is
not going on. But this IL not the
time to elk. am not going to
preach.
Nobody needs to be told what the
world AM what this country Is
doing. II Is all l.. the papers. II
comes from Washington. from Mexico.
from acr'ss the sea. Let each man
consider for himself and reach his
own conclusions as do.
There ire many persons. IL was
suggested to Mr.. Cannon. who are
rather confused by the completely OF
events AID would be glad to
straighten )ut their conclusions with
the help Of his wisdom and expert
ence. He hughed grimiy.
1T may ,e as you say" ne said.
Zone here. ne there. may not know
what to mae out OF It all. But my
experience h that we all ..now what
Ia wrong. We are lying to our stom-
achs. We ae telling our stomachs
that they ae well filled when we
know that thy are not. In the long
run there Is no good In that. The
truth Is going to come out. DO you
New York people feel satisfied and
comfortable. o are you uneasy? My
Impression Is that you are uneasy.
Same thing In Chicago. Same thing
everywhere. hrmers In Illinois are
getting good rices. but on what?--
&c0c an acre firms running on hall
crops. Now. mind. I am not settinN
forth my ideasas to the causes Of ali
these things There are a hundred
explanations nd every man IL en-
Titled to his own. This whole situa
tion !" one tiatthe people must work
out for thensekes."
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1914-04-02
WIFE TRIES IN VAIN
TO PREVENT SUICIDE
UpholSterer, Out of Work, Is
Dying After Leap From
Roof.

Pursued by his wife. clad only In
her night dress. Simon shapiro. an
upholsterer out Of work. ran to the
roof Of tho four-story tenement at No.
1883 st. Marks avenue. Brooklyn.
where he made his home, and jumped
over the parapet early to-day. He
was picked up dying.
The Shapiros have six children. the
eldest eleven years old and the young
est Ave months. For the last four
months Shapiro has been unable to
get work. Yesterday tho family had
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1914-04-02
on, YOU FEDS! THIS MAN
SPRINGS 4 new LEAGUE
Asks Court Clerk for License
That Gives Him Pernis-
sion to Live.

A man who signed himself William
Hcrsman Of No. 80 Grove street. New
York city. wrote County Clerk vii
linn F. Schneider to-day as follows.
II wish TO register and to sign my
name on the rolls 81 the court. Be.
irr a citizen and DESIRING TO conform
I, that absolutely essential and I'M
pcrative public duty required by law
and enrolling in the Brotherhood
commonly and usually called the Ma.
tionai American League. This ap.
plieation means the granting Of q
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1914-04-02
PAYDAY EVERY WEEK NOW.
Fctherstos Also Devises New Pls
Tor Dpnrt ment Uniforms.

In annouring several changes In the
managemet OF his office. Street Clean
ing Commissioner Fetherston said to-
day he VOID pay the men once week
In the futur instead OF semi monthly, as
has been he custom.
Every FSiay from 4 to : p. NJ. the
Commissioer will hear complaints OF
Wi, he srnted. and Rb nv this ,ys. ,srVi ,hs
Commissionr hopes to get In closer
touch with his men.
In order o discourage the old system
under whiG the several classes OF en-
--ployeei were practically compelled to
purchase their uniforms from one con-
Germ. ar. Fetherston will have stand
ard utforms decided upon by commit
toes slectec from among the men.
Bids oil be advertised for and the low
est bider given the contract.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1914-04-02
ss s:t: s's.!*.' \

Back hurt your Can't straighten
up without feeling sudden pains. sharp
aches and twingcsi Now. listen
That's lumbsgo. scistica or maybe
from q strain, and you'll get blessed
relief the moment you rub your back
with soothing. penetrating "St. Jacobs
OIL" Nothing else takes out sore-
ness, lameness and stiffness so quickly.
You simply rub il on and out comes
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1914-04-02

the pain. II is perfectly harmless and
doesn't burn or discolor the skin.
Lumber up! Don't suffcri Get q
small trial bottle Of old. honest est.
Jacobs OIL from any drug store. and
after using il just once you'll forget that
you ever had backache. lumbago or
sciatica, because your back will never
hurt or cause any more misery. Il
never disappoints and has been recon-
meaded for 80 years.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1914-04-02
The EvsN1Na WORLD, THURSDAY, APRIL 2, 1914.

nothing to eat but few rolls. which
the parents gave to the children at
the breakfast hour. All day Shapiro
was out in the vain search'for work.
Mrs. shapiro was worried. as he
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1914-04-02
Crashed 70 Death By Packing 10,

Daniel Palmer. elevator operator at
No. % Lispenard street. was crushed
to death to-day when a packing case
Weighing seven hundred pounds fell on
him from the second floor. Palmer had
Just passed the floor on his way down
when the case. which had been taken
from the open freight elevator. toppied
over the brink Of the shaft.
Palmer wa twenty-five years old and
lived at No. 20 West Sixty-first street.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1914-04-02

had tried to kill himself by inhaling
gas month ago. She saw him leave
his bed. She followed him to tho
roof. but was unable to catch him.
Dr. Nicol took him to st. Mary's Hos
pital
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1914-04-02
TO-lay and Tomorrow

We gunstre the value Of NIL our Din-
vrortls nna,ii take them back within one
scar frnnlc dale Of sale. pay Ing you the
cnsl, tor tim aud aiiow you the fnil value
Import crs The lnitcd States seiiiNg MIS-
r,o,sls dirt t. the public and have had
ever thlrtlrrc yrars' eNprrience select
I,r ti,~m. Srts these guaranteed weights
md ur'"oa som" 81 the Diamond Kires
10 he r;hr' ~ Vis snle. Over ~ million
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1914-04-02
l:ItlT.
EOTICE!

haNe no ,nrection with the store nrxt
door (Which ma made 10 initiate mine,.
ANY ~ my iStOn,srs who have bOusht
goods there b mistake will find II 70 their
advantage T. address . letter. marked
pERs0NAL'
ChareS A. keene
AOA wwhes. Diamonds. Jewelry.
l0V Broadway, New York
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-03-16

can ship them Into another state to be
tnefe soldt The answer Is. he cannot.
FRO him To keep liquors under such cir
ing them In West Virginia for sale
perhaps not for sale in West virginia.
but storing and keeping them in West
virginia FOR sale. and this Is forbidden
by law.
Let every one who IL engaged IN tn.
liquor business, either as a brewer. "A
distiller, a wholesaler or n retailer, I'M
1erstand mat nov Is the accepted time
Ior him TO be reducing his stock and
getting ready TO have his stock either
depleted or entirely out OF the state
S SS the the s sgss day day Of iSne II y Is herr
be seized. and he will be arrested and
prosecuted for keeping and storing
liquors in West Virginia
Congratulations.
The state IL To be congratulated that
IL has Governor or force and char
acter, whose purpose IL is that the
forced 60 the letter and spirit thereof
The state II further 20 be congratulated
mat every member OF the state admin
istration IL Ia accord and sympathy with
this view OF the Governors SO far as
the state ADM nistration is concerned
there viii be no want OF effort and dig
ence TO enforce the law according to the
expressed wishes of the people. II re-
quires no prophet TO foretetl that the
people OF this nation. as well az our
state, propose that the sale OF intoNi-
eating liquors in the nation shall cease.
u was remarkable incident in the
history OF the nation when Congress by
Presidents Veto oot the PwSs sSsK1 over the
IL was remarkable scene when re-
Gently great strong men assembled at
u the nations capitol and presented TO
wide prohibition: and ~ IL only a mat
ter or n Few years until the sister states
viii join with West Virginia In her
purnose to prohibit the sale OF intoxi-
eating liquors"
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-03-16
STRONG RELIGIOUS
APPEAL Is MADE
REV. RoUD SHAW COMPARES
RELIGION TO SOME
PEOPLE
Who Are Joining the World In Pre-
fere nee TO the Church and Paying
More Attention to Dogs Than
Home

IL was a record breaking crowd that
gathered in the Firs; Christian church
last evening TO listen to the inspiring
sermon by Evangelist Roud Shaw. In
addition TO the splendid sermon spe-
cial musical features of great inter
est included a vocal solo by Chorister
Jordan with harp accompaniment BY
Mrs. Jordan. and a selection by a
Quartette OF ladies composed of Mrs.
Jordan, Mrs. Thomas Straight, Miss
Grace Hall and Miss Elizabeth Boyd
Mr.. Shaw's sermon was a strong
appeal for greater attention 20 mat
tiers of religious nature in the home
The reason the people from the
world are not coming into the
many people from the churches are
joining the world. | would Just as
soon have the itch as 10 have some
peoples religion.
The world is to-day giving moro
attention to the breeding of pet dogs
than TO raising children. Not long
ago banquet for dogs that cost SIS
900 was given I'm New York. A set
speech was actually delivered at the
conclusion OF which pink ribbon
was tied to the neck of the prize dog
God help us TO realize that the
storm that sends TO the rocks the
ship OF home will likewise send TO
luS IOChs Nne snip OF state. III We
would see to building more Cody
homes We would soon be building
fewer dreadnoughts. Cody home
beats a l3-inch gun every time.
AS a nation we have not yet solved
single one of our great problems:
We have only pushed them ahead.
The divorce evil. legalized graft.
prostitution and Capitalization OF
wealth are problems no nearer a solu-
ton today than they were years ago"
Yesterday morning Evangelist Shaw
preached on the love OF God for man.
kind. using as his text that familiar
verse of Scripture. For God so loved
he world that he gave his only be-
gotten son that whatsoever believed
In him might not perish. but have
everlasting life
At the conclusion OF the evening
service a dozen persons united with
the church. There will be no ser
vices this evening. but tomorrow
evening there will he a special Illus
trated song service preceding the ser
mon.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-03-16
preserve Nicaraguan independence. OF
Wants IL Settled

The administration, II is understood.
wishes the Nicaraguan treaty matter
settled as soon as. possible in line
with its general policy to clear up
the toreign situation. and Senator
Shively OF Indiana, acting chairman
OF the foreign relations committee,
VINO has conferred with President
take the treaty up this week and TO
Keep II under consideration until a
report can be made to the senate.
In the senate during the week the
lobby investigating committee plans
70 resume its examination of Clarence
W. DE Knight with regard 20
charges OF lobbying in the interest OF
increased pay bills for army and navy
onicers and other legislative mat.
ters. Appropriation bills also will De
take. up in both branches. the house
planning TO take up the naval appro-
pr1ation bill. over which will occur a
spirited contest between the so-called
big navy" and little navy" adher-
ents.