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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-24
GARY ID BE GUEST
 AT THE PRESS CLUB
Accepts Invitation to Affair to Be Attended by Other
 Distinguished Men

Judge Ebert H Gary. chairman of the United States Steel corporation. who will be in Birmingham October 20 and 30 to preside over the Amer ican Iron and Steel institute. of which he is president. will be entertained at the Birmingham Newspaper club with other distinguished guests in Birming- ham at that meeting. Judge Gary in re- ply to an invitation expressed his ap- preciation and said that on Friday night after the institute meetings are over he would be a guest at the press club
 There Is now being arranged ban quet to be held at the club in honor of Judge Gary at which it is expected that William R. Hearst and perhaps other men attending the institute meeting here will be present.
 Although the committee of enter tainment for the Newspaper club has not yet indicated what the affair will be 1t is believed that banquet will be arranged which will rival the fH- nous dinner to William P. c. Harding. given at the club upon the occasion of Mr. Harding's appointment to the fed eral reserve board.
 It has been suggested that ladies bs permitted to attend the gridiron af fair to Judge Gary, but no decision has been reached regarding this. If that is agreed upon lN the officers of the press club 1t will be the first time that women will have been admitted to local grldiron affairs. 1t is expected that a definite announcement will be made in day or two as to what programme will be carried out at the affair to be arranged in honor of Judge Gary and the distinguished men who will be here for that gathering.
 This is the first affair that has yet been announce ed for the institute meet ing except the programme for the in- stItute members to be arranged by a committee from that organization.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-24
IN THE
 POWERS CASE FREED
Five Held on COrOner's War
 rants Charging Murder Released by Hickman

All the defendants arrested on the war rants of the coroner in reference to the a ssa ssination of R. E. Powers mer- chant of Leeds, on September 6, were re- leased from custody yesterday by Judge w. c. Hicxman, of the court of common pleas, the state failing to prove probable cause that the defendants were parties to the crime.
 The case was set yesterday morning before Judge Hickman and five defen- dants, Mrs. c. H. Nash, Tom Rowan, and R. B. Durrough and Mary Williams and Fannie Taylor. negroes, were ar raigned on @ charge of murder. Nearly half a hundred witnesses were in at tendance, and for convenience the hear ing was held in the court rooms of the city court R. B. Durrough and the two negro women were tried in the morning session and after examining few wit nesses they were discharged at the mo- ton of the prosecuting attorney. D. H. Riddle, of Talladega.
 Mrs Nash and Tom Rowan went to trial yesterday afternoon. The evidence introduced by the state was purely cir cumstantial and in the opinion of Judge Hickman utterly failed to connect the defendants with the crime and they were discharged. Attorney D. H. Riddle rep resented the prosecution. Harsh and Fitts and Ben Davis appeared for the defense.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-24
ROAD TO MONTGOMERY
Longshore Says Shelby County Link
 of Highway Has Been Completed

'The Shelby link of the Birmingham to Montgomery Highway was virtually com pleted by A. K Newell & Bros today" said A. B. Longshore, Jr. chief clerk in the probate office at Columbiana. who came to the city with shopping party Wednesday in his automobile
 "I understand that Chiffon has arranged to take up the 2s miles of the highway in that county and will issue county warrants to pay for the same. The small stretches in Elmore and Autauga coun- ties to comrlete the highway will be properly graded and cherted so that in a few months there will be a continuous standard roadway from Birmingham to Montgomery.
 Our citizens are delighted with the roads already constructed, and when we have completed the work now under con- struction our main roads will be the finest in the state. Already our citizens are planning to improve intersecting roads running from the main thorough fares
 "The benefit to property owners was immediate along the improved roads, for values were advanced in many cases, while most of them don't wish to sell'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-24
LETTER RECEIVED
 FROM B. STEINER
Written From Hamburg, It Is First Word Received by
 Son in Many Weeks

Herbert Steiner of Steiner Bros received yesterday letter from his father, B. Steiner. dated Hamburg, September '. It was the first direct message that had come to him in many weeks. A few weeks ago, however. the state department at Washington received cabled information to the effect that MT. and Mrs. Steiner were well and this message was promptly transmitted to the Steiners here. The let ter which came to hand yesterday was written in German, and was translated by the son.
 "I don't know whether you know where We are. More than week ago l sent you. through the American consul, a telegram to the American consul at Copenhagen, with directions that he send it to Wash ington. I have not received an answer and I do not know that you have received 1t or the several German letters which I sent to New York via Holland. The foreign office of this country allows only German letters to be written, which are opened to go through the post
 ''We have not received any word from you since August 6. Hope that you are all we'll We are enjoying the best of healta here in the best hotel and eat our meas with our friend. Mir. Hecht. He cannot do enough for us.
 For sometime l have been promised the room of the fourth machinist on the steamship Rotterdam, October 8. They are charging s750 for that room. You can well understand how hard it is to get re- turn passage. With Gods will we will reach New York on october Il or 12 We do not know if this letter will reach you, as we hear nothing from you, because some of the English warships are taking all the German mail We will leave for Holland on or about September 20 and go to Amsterdam.
 Germany and Austria each has a won derful followng.>
 We send love and kisses to all of you, and ask you to please make copy and send this letter to Arthur and Milton. l hope we will see Leo and Bian in New York. and you also later. and have meeting in the near future and a joyful reunion.''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-24
NAPIER-M'CALL co.
 IS INCORPORATED

Among the interpretations recorded in the office of the probate judge yesterday was that of a concern styling itself the Napier Mccall company, which was au- thorized to begin business with a paid-in capital of $50,OO0.
 It will be remembered that the mem bers of this brokerage combination fig ured prominently in an agitation assail- ing the justness of certain alleged sugar deals consummated on the Birmingham market. At that time reports were cir culated to the effect that deals on the local sugar market had netted this con cern total profit of $50,000, and in an in- terview published in The Age-H Herald shortly afterward a member of the con cern, although admitting that operations on the sugar market had netted the busi- ness large returns denied vigorously that profits taken totaled anything like s50,000.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-24
NEGROES GIVEN DEATH
 PENALTY FOR ROBBERY

death penalty. stating that the two men had murder in their hearts when they planned the robbery, and that it was all most a miracle that Pollock was alive.
 The fact that the jury was out a consd- erable time added interest to the case, and when the announcement was made that the jury was ready to report deep silence prevailed. The defendants watched with much eagerness the return of the jurymen into the courtroom, but could receive but little hope from the stern. set faces of the jurors. When the clerk read the verdict both the negroes broke down and burst into tears. When placed in the prisoners cage preparatory to being taken back to the county jail they asked to speak to Judge Fort When the judge approached the cage both de- clared they were innocent of the crime charged against them.
 Judge Fort stated that they would both be given an opportunity to make a state ment in open court next Saturday when they will be brought up to be sentenced
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-24
Knights of Columbus
 Housewarming Tonight

quarters of Birmingham council, Knights of Columbus, will be held tonight at s o'clock, when an interesting programme will be presented. large number of in- vitations have been issued and the com mittee in charge promise all who attend jolly good time" The invitation is as follows.
 You are respectfully invited to attend housewarming and inspection of the new Knights of Columbus home, 212lH Third avenue, Thursday evening, Septem- Der "A, 1914, at 8 o'clock, before being turned over to the council by the board of trustees. We promise you a jolly good time-cigars, punch. music and brilliant speakers. Your presence will be appre- ciated. Arnold Masberg, J. J. Boggan, Charles E. Mason. Trustees"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-24
BIRMINGHAM MEN AID
Assist in Formation of Riding and
 Driving Club in North Carolina

Asheville, N c, September 23-(SpeciaD Birmingham men are behind the newly organized Swannanoa Driving and Rid ing club, which has been authorized to do business by the secretary of state of North Carolina, the capital stock being ss5o,oOO part of which has already been raid in
 large tract of land has been secured in the mountains of western North Car olina. not far from Asheville, and 1t is proposed to install stock farm and a club house, on a large scale. within a short while The club also has the right to give live stock fairs, horse shows and such attractions and will probably be in charge of the Asheville horse show, which is an annual event w Clyde Smith, Harry Haynes and Brown. of Birming- ham, are some of the incorporators. Local men are also Interested
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-24
BUY-A-bALE CANVAS
 BEGAN YESTERDAY
Live Wires" of the Civic Chamber Will Report
 This Morning

The membership committees of the Jeff ferson County Buy -Bale-of- Cotton club probably will make report today of the work accomplished yesterday The com mittees worked yesterday morning, leav- ing the Chamber of Commerce at 10 o'clock and the same programme is in effect for today. It is believed that this afternoon there will be a goodly number of new members added to the club.
 Blanks Everett assistant secretary of the chamber, also Is secretary of the buy-a-bale club. and is one of the busiest men in Birmingham. His time is com pletely filled with people who desire to purchase cotton and those who have dis- tressed cotton to sell. Yesterday there were, perhaps, about a dozen farmers in to see MT. Everett with one bale of cotton each. All of it Was quickly disposed of, for the buy-a-bale club has a waiting list that is growing rapidly.
 When the movement first started there were large numbers of inquiries. Farm CTS from every section of the state poured letters and messages into the local cham Der, or else came in person to talk over the matter of disposng of their cotton. Now it is vastly different. There seems to be stabilizing influence in the buy a-bale movement, which is being felt even in the outlying districts. Farmers are disposed to hold cotton and MT. Evertt expects to have his callers lessened each day until finally there will be more ap- plications for membership in the club than there is cotton to buy.
 In Georgia, it is reported. the buy-a- bale movement already has had the eff feet of creating a minimum price of 12 cents pound, although members of clubs agree to pay only 10 cents a pound. The farmers refuse to sell at that price. The Southern University of Music in Georgia IS accepting cotton as payment for tui- ton, as are also other schools in other parts of the south.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-24
TOOFFER REWARD
 FOR TRA|NWRECKER
A. c. s. Will Give 5000 For Arrest of Man Who
 Ditched Flyer

That at least 5000 would be the reward offered for the capture of tho person who wrecked Alabama Great Southern train No. at Klondyke spur last Friday morning In which were killed 10 persons and s7 others injured, was an announcement of Horace Baker, general manager of the Queen and Crescent railroad. MT. Baker added that while the official reward notice had not been prepared it was being arranged and would probably be given out during the present week. The re- ward offered will be only one of the plans of the company to run to the earth the man who threw the switch and caused the wreck on this division of the queen and Crescent.
 MT Baker said that the officials did not entertain any doubt of the cause of the wreck from an investigation of the scene and the subsequent state nlent of William Jones, the engineer on an operating table in Meridian.
 Mir Baker said that his deepest con dolence was extended to the family of Mir Jones. the engineer, and he then added:
 MT Jones, whom 1 Knew we'll, nau been an engineer in our service for over 15 years. He was undoubtedly one of the bravest and most cautious men that l ever knew in railroad service. In fact, there is nothing too eulogistic that I could say of his honesty, his courage CT his trustworthiness. l Knew MT. Jones personally and delighted to meet him when l came here. have rid den on his train hundreds of times ana there has never yet been an incident which would indicate his overlooking any of cur many safety signals.
 '1n this ease MT. Jones tried desper- ately to step his train after seeing the man throw the switch. This is evi- denced by the condition of the track, the engine mechanism and other data that we have. I would like to say how deeply we appreciate the kindness shown by the people of Livingston art CT the wreck. They found their way to the scene in a remarkably short space of time and rendered fine serv- ice to the wounded and to the passen- gers on the train. Their services are deeply appreciated by the managemeht.
 Everything possible is being done to clear up the throwing of that switch. We intend to get at the bottom of that affair at all costs"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-24
Help the Stomach
 Digest Your Food

When the stomach fails to digest and distribute that which Is eaten. the bowels become clogged with q mass of waste and refuse that fer- ments and generates poisons that are gradually forced into the blood, causing distress and often serious illness.
 Most people naturally object to the drastic cathartic and purgat1ve agents that shook the system 4 mild, gentle laxative. positive in ito effect and that will quickly relieve constipation Is Dr. Caldwells Syrup Pepsin. sold by druggists at fifty cents and one dollar bottle. It does not gripe or cramp. but acto easily and pleasantly and ia there. fore the most satisfactory remedy for children. women and elderly persons. For . free trial bottle wrtto to pr. w. B. Caldwell. 451 Wash- ingto et. Monticello. ILL
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-24
WEATHERLY'S SON
 HAS NARROW ESCAPE

Milner Weatherly son of Commis- sioner James Weatherly, had an ex- citing experience late Tuesday night when Maurice Henderson, his brother in-law, mistook him for a burglar and fired one shot at him. The bullet pen etrated a heavy door and it was prac- tically spent when he was struck It caused sight bruise on the arm
 Accounts of the accidental shooting are that young Weatherly was in the garage in the rear of the Weatherly residence and MT. Henderson, seeing the light from the bedroom window, thought burglar was about and fired one shot.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-24
ITALY MAY PLACE BIG
 ORDER FOR LOCAL COAL

O. Crovetti, representing Italian coal brokers, who has been here several days Investigating the availability of local coal for exportation to his coun- try. left the city yesterday afternoon While here the representative of Ital- ian coal men was in constant touch with prominent coal operators. 1t is stated that Signor Crovetti has arr ranged to place an extensive coal or der here for shipment to Italy.
 The winter season Is approaching in Europe and coal is scarce, and it Is
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-24
REVIEW WORK OF
 HELPING CHILDREN
Dr. Parke and J. w. Mcqueen In- corporate Report on Cases at the
 Children's Hospital

To the Editor of The Age-Herald.
 The price of human life? Who can say what the amount in dollars and cents must be, am sure not one of us would try.
 l am referring now to the work being done by the Chfidrens hospital of Bir- mingham. In view of a recent campaign for funds to operate this hospital the Bir- mingham public demonstrated that it is worthy in every particular the name it has acquired for being generous. In every instance the response was not only as generous as the individual could afford in d pecuniary way, but the heart interest and sympathy we found among our peo- pie was most encouraging. One man said. 'I certainly will help you, and am glad to, for not only do children appeal to me, but above all helpless little suffering babe, who is not responsible for it's be- ing here, nor it's condition.
 This is a work that touches every hu- man heart It is our duty and our privi- leke to give to these little beings of humanity all that will tend to make them as nearly perfect, physical men and women as their little diseased bodies can be made. It is marvellous some of the cures that have been brought about I can't tell you of them here, but they are to be seen daily at our hospital. We ask you to make the opportunity to visit the hospital, as a favor to us, who feel so deeply grateful to you for your help, and as source of instruction yourselves. You will feel repaid for every penny you have invested in this work You will be better informed as to the needs and re- suits of this institution. Our staff of physicians, as our directory will show, contains the names of men who stand at the top both personally and profession ally. Specialists in every line, medicine and surgery, give absolutely free of their services to these babies. On such service we are unable to place value, when it comes to saving a little life or correcting what certainly would be lifelong de- formity and handicap, not only to the child, but to the community. In thApking you for your generous help in our work, through our campaign, we reel proud to give you statement of our summers work
 The four months summer service just
 
 not alone the growth of the work of the institution, but the need for it. It shows further the recognition of our populace that such an institution is desirable when conducted in manner as to warrant and receive the confidence of mothers and guardians entrusting their little ones to the care of the institution.
 During the summer months of 1912 total of 26 children were received-25 med ical, one surgical case No operations were performed this first year, as the hos. pjital was not then prepared for opera tive surgical work.
 During the summer service of 1913 total of 56 children were received-3s med ical and IS surgical cases with eight oper- ations performed.
 During the summer months of 1914 a total of IA were admitted-s1 medical and 30 surgical cases with P operations per- formed.
 THOMAS D. PARKE. M. D.,
 Chairman Advisory Board.
 JOHN MQUEEN.
 Chairman Board Trustees.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-24
DAYS WORK IN
 FEDERAL COURT

Verdict for the defendant was re- turned yesterday in the federal court, Judge Grubb presiding. in the case of Ben Moore, administrator of the estate of Frank Jackson vs. Thrasher x Jack son. contractors, who were sued for damages on account of the death of Jackson. who met his death while in the eilploy of the firm. who had a con tract for double tracking the Louis Vile and Nashville railroad.
 Consent Judgment for $500 was en- tered hy Judge Grubb in the case of Mrs. Minnie Campbell, administratrix of the estate of Reuben Jones, against the Iratt Consolidated Coal company. The case of Lula Jackson and Dan Tar rant, who are suing the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad company for damages for alleged personal injuries, is on trial.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-24
BOYS ARE CHARGED
 WITH STEALING AUTO

Hoilins Waller aged IS years. and w. '' Manners, aged 19 years. two youths or Nashville, Tenn, were arrested yes terday afternoon by Police Sergeant Edward Lyons and placed in the city jail on the charge of stealing an au- tomobile. The car alleged to have been stolen was recovered by the arresting officer.
 According to the police, the boys ad- mitted taking the car from in front Of residence in Nashville few days ago anu of starting on a tour to Bir- mingham to take in the State Fair The boys said that they intended to return the automobile to the owner aft CT the trip.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-24
WOULD NOT CHANGE
 CONSCRIPTION PLAN

London. September 23.-7:47 D. m.) The Spectator, in an article on Pres ident Lincoln and compulsory service" gives verbatim Lincoln's plea for the draft as taken from John Hays biogra- phy of Lincoln. The paper says that while England is likely to get 1,OO0,O ,OO0 men without conscription it is obviously better to leave things as, they are dur ing the war, "even though the volun- tary system acts with good deal of unfairness and places heavy burden on willing shoulders"
 We put Lincoln's words forward" says the Spectator ':not for immediate needs, but because they are so wise and stimulating and because of the moment people will really listen on a ques- ton of universal service"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-24
CORONER ORDERS
 MOTORMAN HELD

w. M Kinchloe was held by the coro- ner's jury which investigated the accident which resulted in the death of Mrs Eiz- abeth R. Burris, wife of a prominent mer- chant of Woodawn, last week, for man. slaughter in the second degree. The jury decided that the accident was unlawful, but without malice and the young motor man was releas ased on bond.
 Mrs. Burris was killed few days ago while returning from church, accompanied by her husband, who was also injured in the accident.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-24
To Discuss Taxes Tomorrow

committee from the Mobile County Tax league will appear in Birmingham tomorrow afternoon at 3:3O o'clock and at that time will confer with committee from the Chamber of Commerce, Board of Trude, Rotary club and other civic bodies on the present tax situation in Alabama The meeting will be held in the Cham Der of Commerce auditorium and the pub lie is invited to attend. Matters of inter est to every citizen of the state. Birming- ham in particular, will be discussed and officials of the chamber hope to have Q large and representative audience.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-24
Marriage Licenses

The following marriage licenses were yesterday recorded in the office of the probate judge:
 Parham McCombs. Bradford. to Miss Eva Self
 J. B. Spraggins, Vivian, to Miss Kate Patterson.
 Horace R. Brown. Little Rock. to Miss Carrie White Bean.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-24
RENEW ATTACK ON
 COALLAND BILL

Washington, September 23-warning Congress not to impose a "tyranical leasing act on the liberty loving peo- pie of Alaska" Senator Shafroth of Colorado, today renewed his attack in the Senate on the Alaska coal land leasing bill He declared that indus ries depending upon the leasing system would suffer.
 Senator Walsh of Montana. pointed to Colorado mining troubles as the fruits of the old system of selling coal lands in large lots to one company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-24

stated that large premium will be secured for fuel. Wide-awake brokers realizing this are seeking the best coal available, hence the visit of the Italian broker. It is stated that the require pents will be large. Quotations have been sent abroad, and there will be made definite decision by the Ital- Ian representatives at the Hotel Meth erlands in New York during the pres ent week.
 This is not the order for 50o,000 tons which was referred to yesterday as be- ing sold to the German government.