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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-26
PLAN ID CONSUME
 COTTON OF STATE
Jones Would Tax Produc- tion and Pay Bounty to
 States Cotton Mills

G. Ernest Jones' editor and proprietor Of the Clio Free Press. and who will represent the senatorial district which is made up of Barbour county in the legislature. believes that the solution Of increasing the manufacture within this state Of cotton goods. a In a letter to The Age Herald, Mir Jones suggests that tax of $250 be placed upon every bale in excess of 50 per cent of the present crop which is produced next year. and give to the cotton mills of the state a bounty of g. .50 for every bale of cotton which they consume in the manufacture of cloth next year in excess of the number they will have con stunned in 1914
 In this respect. he writes:
 This bounty would be discontinued to each and every mill whenever any mill should show net profit of more than $ per cent on the investment, and proper laws preventing the forming of a monop- oly would be passed compelling mills to put themselves absolutely under the con trol of the state and under state super vision before they could qualify for the bounty.
 These mills would find a market all over the world f2r their goods and with this differental of 1a-cent per pound in addition to the freights would gradually control the worlds trade. and establish our supremacy in cotton manufactur- ing.
 They would furnish employment to our labor and pay taxes to our state, after the initial period of exemption, which Is two things English and north ern mills which live off the product of cur industry do not do
 This is one plan which does not de- pend upon other states for concert of action. Since we create market for Alabama grown cotton, which exactly off, sets the tax we impose on cotton, and is really burden on neither the grower nor the manufacturer, since 1t is an off, setr
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-26
ADJUSTMENTS
David Warfield

An unprecedented interest is being dis- rlayed in David Warfield's coming to the, Jefferson theatre next Wednesday,. matinee and night, in his brilliant re- visal of The Auctioneer." seats for which go on sale at the box office this morning at Q o'clock. 1t is safe to pre- dict that when the curtain rises there will not be vacant seat. The rare com bination of talent in David Warfeld and David Belasco Is what gives "rhe Auc- tioneer" peculiar interest. No tele- rhone reservations will be accepted for this engagement, and the allotment of tickets to each person will be limited ts, al
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-26
MAJ. E. M. TUTW|LER AND COLONEL LEEDY PLEASED WITH TOUR
Travelled Over 28OO Miles in Latter's Car and Are Now Enthusiastic Boosters of
 See America First"

Major and Mrs. D. M. Tutwiler ant Col. W. B. Leedy, who recently returned from an automobile tour through tho northern and eastern states, speak en Enthusiastically of the trip and the many travelled 2S0o miles by easy stages. the tour embracing the states of North Carolina, New Jersey, Virginia, Penn sylvania. New York. Ohio, Kentucky Tennessee and Alabama. and were five weeks making the trip.
 In speaking of the tour Colonel Leedy stated it was one of the most delightful experiences of his life, and that the party thoroughly enjoyed it Colonel Leedy left Birmingham last June with his daughter, Mrs. I. F. Young, and family. and spent several months with them at Kanuka club North Carolina, his Packard touring car being shipped to him later.
 On September he was joined by Major and Mrs. Tutwiler. and the party commenced the tour, having for their first objective point Atlantic City Leaving Kanuka club via Spartanburg Charlotte, Winston-Salem. Roanoke Natural Bridge. Lexington, Winches- ter. York, Lancaster. Philadelphia to Atlantic City. The distance travelled was about 800 miles and was made in six days They crossed two mountains on this. trip, s..
 After a 10-day stay in Atlantic City they went to New York, staying three days, and then resumed their journey. They visited Poughkeepsie, Albany, Saratoga Springs, Schenectady. Lake George, Syracuse, Rochester, Niagara Falls. Buffalo, Erie. Dayton. Cincin- nati. Louisville, Nashville, Huntsville and back to Birmingham, covering over 2000 miles.
 They passed through the famous Shenandoah and Mohawk valleys and along the lake front of Ontario and Erie. As both the major and the col onel are inveterate golfers they stopped en route at Buffalo Dayton and Nash vile and played golf.
 The party made the trip without any n1ishaps and had only four punctures on the entire trip, returning to Bir- mfngham with the tires on the car it started with. Colonel Leedy states that with the exception of the mountains of North Carolina and Virginia the roads were exceptionally good They en- eountered the most delightful wealth CT, only two days rain, and as the fall approached he stated the scenery was beautiful in the extreme.
 In this connection Major Tutwiler has travelled all over Europe and in many other parts of the world, and states that he had never seen more beautiful sights and scenery than he did on this tour.
 The party stood the trip exceedingly well and returned to the city much ben- efited by the trip.
 While the reporter was interviewing g Colonel Leedy about the trip, Major Tutwiler approached and said, You can say for me that Colonel Leedy was the most delightful travelling companion I ever had" to which the colonel replied. And you can say for me that Major Tutwiler's sentiments are heartily re- ciprocated."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-26
UNDERWOOD CANNOT 60 ID GREENV|[LE
House Leader Must Take Part in Conference With
 the President Today

A telegram from Oscar w. Underwood yesterday gave notice to the democratic state campaign committee that on ac- count of an important conference with President Wilson today. he would be un- able to appear in Greenvillc, where he had been billed to make speech to- day.
 Mr. Underwood agreed to address tile people of Butler county in the event that his duties in Washington would permit. When Congress adjourned Saturday aft crnoon he was hopeful that he would be able to fill the engagement. However. ac- cording to his message yesterday, it de- veloped that the President desired a con- ference with democratic leaders regarding legislation to be put into effect during the extra session, which will probably convene in December.
 As stated yesterday, Congressmen Bur nett and Mulkey of the Seventh and Third districts, respectively. are in Ala bama, and Congressmen Dent and Black mon of the Second and Fourth districts. respectively, are expected today. Com rressman Abercrombie will arrive this week. and it is understod that he will agree to deliver several addresses in the interest of the candidates of the party.
 Senator Bankhead is in Alabama, but it is understood that Senator White will not arrive before the expiration of a couple of weeks vacation. He has worked very hard since his election, and his friends have insisted that he take a rest
 Lieutenant Governor Walter n. Seed announced to the campaign committee yesterday, that on account of the death of one of his relatives. he would be un- able to keep his appointments in DeKalb county today, but would All his dates in Marshall and Cullman tomorrow. L.. s. Raney of Gadsden will substitute for MT. Seed today in DeKalb. MT. Rainey was candidate for Congress in the re- cent democratic primary and is consid- cred an able and aggressive campaigner.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-26
CAPITAL CASES IN
 CRIMINAL COURT Fourteen Set for Week in First Division of the
 Criminal Court

Fourteen capital cases are set for this week in the first division of the criminal court and Include several cases of long standing. and all for mur- der except one. Judge s. E. Greene will organize the juries for the week this morning and after sounding the docket will set the cases in order of trial
 Judge w. E. Fort will preside in the second division. and take up heavy docket of misdemeanor cases, 45 being the number set for Monday.
 The capital cases set in the first di- vision are as follows:
 George Davis. murder: Arthur Mar tin, robbery; Emmett Hunnicutt, mur- der (two cases); Jack Lane, murder; S. B. Franklin. murder; Will Bennings, murder; Dan Bailey. murder; Will Bailey. murder; Grover Guthrie, mur- der; G. W. Pennington, murder; w. T. Wynn, murder; John T. Pennington, murder; Julious Jordan murder.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-26
REDMOND ADDRESSES
 IRISH VOLUNTEERS

Belfast, Ireland, via London. October 26. (S:l2 D. m.)-Addresslng a meeting of Irish volunteers today John t'. Redmond. Irien nationalist leader, said that when the Irish government, came into being the volunteers must be absolutely at the dis posal of that government. He declared that in spite of emigration Ireland must maintain her place as fighting nation.
 'Ireland's rights said Mir Redmond, 'are not to be defended merely within the Irish shores. Ireland would be humiliated if after the war 1t had to be admitted that her liberties had to be guarded by the sacrifices of other men. while lrishmen remained at home."
 Thirty-fve thousand men from all parts of Ireland have joined the army since tho beginning of the war. MT. Redmond said.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-26
MILAN WILL SPEAK AT
 AID CLUB LUNCHEON

At the Tuesday luncheon of the Ad club. the members will hear Carl H. Milan director of the Birmingham public library His subject will be. 'Advertising Az An Educational Factor.'
 At the last luhcheon. when James kBowron spoke on Export Trade" every seat in the private dining room was filled. Every advertiser in the city. whether a member of the club or not. is Invited to attend this meeting and hear MT. Milan. They are asked to teleprone tho secretary of their intsnticn not later than 10 o'clock tomorrow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-26
DUKE OFROXBURGHE
 SEVERELY WOUNDED

London, October %.-(s:o5 D. m)-The Duke of Roxburghe recently was severely wounded, instead of slightly hurt, as re- ported. His condition is said to be fav- orable, but recovery will be slow.
 The duke is well known in the United States. He married May Goelet of New York
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-26

Dey talks erbout dar eating,
 Oar salads, jint an sich.
 An all de fixin' dat becomes
 De tables uf de rich;
 l low de high tone doin's
 An de essence uf de hams
 Is mons ous good, but give ter me
 Baked possum fixed wid yaIns
 Col. Nisscher. If there is anything in the way of an entertainment that will attract more than usual attention at this time of the year, it is a 'possum supper. for no more de- lectable dish can be served than baked 'pcssum and sweet potatoes. This being tie case, it occurred to the entertain- ment committee of the Ensley lodge of Elks that it would be an opportune time to give one of their famous entertain ments and this time in the shape of a 'possum and fish supper A mighty Nim- rod in the person of Dennis Echols hav- ing agreed to take his trusty dogs and from the adjacent woods gather in a sufficient number of the succulent ami mals and a good Samaritan in the per son of Col. LaFortune having pledged all the sea food necessary, the commit tee has set the date for next Friday night when a great feast will be spread at their home on Avenue E, to which all members of the antere6 tribe in the district are cordially invited to attend. As was stated the Ensley Elks are noted for their hospitality and the law ishness of their entertainment and the affair of Friday night promises to sur pass any previous event. It might be stated that Dennis Echols Is noted as q hunter. Not less noted are his dogs. So when Dennis goes after the possums t is a cinch that "Mistah 'Possum' had better look out or he will surely be cap tured.
 Last fall Dennis and two of his brother Elks went on 'possum hunt and wher- ever hunting is mentioned In Ensley the details of that particular hunt are men, toned. The two lieutenants. namely, Pat rick Lothario Day and Victor Johnson. had never been on a possum hunt be- fore. so Dennis gave them minute and careful instructions in the art of catch ing 'possums. Victor being the youngest and we'll used to climbing, was to climb
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-26
Berry-Bethea

Miss Jamie Berry of Birmingham and D. L. Bethea of Latta. 8. C.. were quietly married yesterday morning at 10 o'clock at the parsonage of the First Methodist church by the Rev. J. W. Johnson. the pastor. The ceremony was witnessed only by few friends of the contracting par ties. Immediately after the ceremony the young couple left over the Queen & Cres- cent for visit to New Orleans and other points before returning to Iatta. Miss Berry is daughter of the late Dr. R. A. Berry and Mir. Bethea ia cashier of the First National bank of Latta.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-26
BalAnce Wiped Out

Washington. October %.-Thomas J. Pence. in charge of democratic national committee headquarters. announced to- night that payment of bills since the prep aration of Treasurer Wells recent report had wiped out the committee's balance and left deficit of about $l2. 800. The in- debtedness was incurred for printing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-26
"Pep O My Heart.

Peg O My Heart one of the best stage stories Oliver Morosco has sent this way, is again to be here for four per- formances. at the Jefferson theatre com mencing next Monday. J. Hartley Man. Iers, the author. had hard time to convince producing managers that he had n good play in Peg" and it was left to Oliver Morosco to prove that he had tho courage of his convictions. that q play can be free from moral lessone md discussions of either capital and la- bor. or sex questions. and still be . good play, and he proved his opinion correct. Peg O My Heart has all the clements of popular success. sentiment. drama and fun and plenty of the latter.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-26
ZAPATA DELEGATES ON WAY TO CONFERENCE

Washington, October 25.--Twenty-six zapata delegates passed through Mexico City yesterday on their way to the AguRs Calientes convention. according to stato department advices today. The delegateo should be in Aguas Calientes in time for the reassembling of the convention to- morrow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-26
FOLEY CATHARTlC TABLETS

You. will like their positive action. els. and give a wholesome. thorough cleansing to the entire bowel tract Stir the liver to healthy activity and keep stomach sweet. Constipation. headache. dull. tired feeling never af- fllct those who use Foley Cathartic Tablets Only 25c. Specially comfort inR tc stout persons who enjoy the light and free feeling they give. Sold by al1 druggista
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-26
At the Lyric

An all star vaudeville bill. with four big Keith headliners, Is this weeks exceptional offering at the Lyric. Ger trude Vanderbilt and James Clemons are one headliner; Pietro. the accord eonist; Fred J. Ardpath and company in Hiram" and the Australian Wood choppers are the other three features. The bill appears to be the best that the Lyric has offered this season.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-26
With Wife Away

From tn0 k6nHa1 Clty JOuTndI. 1T Does your wife write every dayT
 No, and if she did, couldn't send her money that often.''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-26
l7l7 MAIN

TELEPHONE OUR NORWOOD BRANCH AT l9TH AVE. AND Y0TH ST. FRQlgPT SERVICE. COME TO sEN Us. PATrON-POPE DRUG co.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-26
Optimism Found Everywhere

"A spirit of optimism founded on the firm foundation of the south's un- limited resources" continued Presiden. Fahey. "is apparent everywhere. Tho business leaders of the south are cer- tainly not failing to see ahead, but are going on with their preparations for handling the growing trade to Gen. tral and South America and the far east. Wharyes and terminals are be- iEg built in almost every port, agricul- tural projects and extensions are go- ing straight ahead; the merchants and bankers in every city we have visited we fcund working together in a spirit of thorough co-operation; and the en- crgetic leadership that we have found everywhere among southern business men assures a successful outcome of their efforts.
 Unity of action and co-operation on the part of the business men of Amer ica, confidence In our common country. coupled with patience and little time to work out these problems, will bring their solution. and the commercial, Industrial and financial interests of the nation will go forward to sustained mutual prosperity.
 'you may not be moving your cotton this week, but the cotton is not going to rot or disappear in thin iar and the millions you are spending for new
 
 southern cities are certainly convincinx 2 evidence of your confidence in the future. With the promotion of the right kind of immigration in this sec tion and the better and larger utili- ration of your tremendous agricultural rcsources which will follow: with the Panama canal in operation and mean : ing so much to the southern states; and with the amazing spirit of energy and enterprise on the part of your az eressivc citizenship, the south oughe not to dwell overlong on temporary conditions The war Is becoming bit stal enow as topic of conversation It is time for us to turn our attention to what we should be doing not only at home but abroad--and to talk bus- iDess.' ,s
 :, The cities included in the Itinerary are: Raleigh and Wilmington. N. C.. Charle ston. s. C., savannah. Atlanta ard Rome. Ga. Jack sonville and Pen- ehcola, Fla. Mobile and Birmingham, Ala. New Orleans and Shreveport, La. Grange. Beaumont. Houston. Dallas s and Texarkana. Tex. Little Rock. Ark, Memphis. Chattanooga and Knox vile. Tenn.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-05-11
BANKERS DEFEAT
NEWSPAPER TEAM
WoleslagleHelps Rio Grande
Team Win by Score
of 8 to l.

a fast breaking curve. backed by lot
~ steam. put a Crlmp IN the psuAeLt 81
eSl--Y'l az washington pars' ~leL " ~ ~
sage PITCHED gold leaf bali ana won Tor
the hlo Grande Bankers, score 10 i from
s ~ sItoI STANDPOINT the game M-s . 70 -
favorable to the Newspaper club. VINO eN-
hlplled the showtest lot Of boots ana InulIs
league baseball
A three Dagger. which terminated in a
nome run aided by a wild throw anu Two
nlLs OF smaller denomination, were Lne only
sale olngles to be nicked or the delivery
OF H9lseslasle- Fresh from his victory or
was forced TO take the count in the seventh
stanza. after two successive hits had pro-
orchard oVerseer OF the Newspaper club
Second Game We'll Played
With the exception OF the third inning,
when four Telephone players raced across
the plate. in a continual streak OF blue uni
forms. the second diversion Of the evening
was a well played affair despite the handi-
cap under which both teams Iabored Tho
game was won by the Telephone team BY
Harrassed by swift wind. which made
it impossible TO judge the bail perfectly, and
blinded by Whirling eddies OF dust on the
field, the game was featured by some field
ing and clean hitting, considering the cir
cunstalces. Of course
The Telephone players got to Perry in the
initial inning, and scored one run a re-
suit OF two wen PLACED hits and an error by
clyde Moolien, sh0rtsop OF the Gas team
Smith. third on the batting roster, hit for
three bags Into deep right center, and gal
Hoped home a minute later. when WoOllen
made an error Of Herberts swift roller. in
deep short
Soldiers Defeat Purity Team.
Scientific twirling by Randall. the
elongated acquisition TO the Company L
twirling staff won the game for the soldiers
against the Purity by the score OF Is 10 3,
Saturday afternoon As a result Of the VIC
tory the Company L club is now leading the
percentage column Of the City league by
margin Of Ole-half Of d game
HarEime regular u1Ouulruau 81 Hfa
soldier club. was installed in the sixth by
Lieut. Lewis manager Of the army team.
Up TO this time the Purity had been held
runless before the hitless twirling Of Ran
dali Seven men were struck out by the
elongated twirler.
The tabulated scores
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-05-11
Herman Has Distinction
of Buying COstLiest Wine
It Cost Him About $4,000 by the Time He Had Lost Joe
Tinker, Peer of ShOrtstops, by Selling Him to Eb-
bets; Latter Flirted Wit Tinker About Signing
Contract Until Player Jumped to Federals
BY FRANK G. sIENKE.

The longer Joe remained unsigned and
the longer he could get the newspapers
TO speculate on what would be the out
come OF the little newspaper argument
he and Joe were having on the salary
question the better il would be for
Charles, who figured that Joe would
prove a greater drawing card for each
day that he was kept out IN the cold
begging for thar $4,000 bOuns-
An Of q sudden. Joe startled the
baseball world by jumping to the Fed
erals And the Federals were made
1t was the turning point. The acQui-
sition Of Tinker gave them the most
advertised man in baseball; II gave
them d wonderful player, a wonderful
drawing Garland il gave them cour-
age. And. tOO-and most important OF
aIl-it Influenced new capital and in
fluenced other major league stars to
their ranks.
me Warming Influence.
All this came about because Garry
Hermann bought some fixing wine,
and while its warming influence was at
work under his belt, he sold Tinker to
Ebbets-an act that he probably
wouldn't have committed II II hadn't
been for the wine within his system
For, Garry, Just prior TO going into the
Waldorf barrOOm on the afternoon Of
December u had said that at that
time he wouldn't sell Tinker TO anyone
but Charles Webb Murphy then boss
OF the Chicago Cubs, ito whom have
given a verbal option"
Murphy wants Tinker and I guess
Tinker wants to play in Chicago" said
Garry IN the Waldorf Hobbies Just be-
fore he bought that famous wine
Murphy left for Chicago a half hour
ago and I'm not free to offer Tinker
for sale to anyone else until 1 hear
from Murphy, which ought to be to-
morrow afternoon. as he's going to
confer with Tinker as soon as he gets
to Chicago"
The Deal Was Made.
And Garry wandered into the bar
room. sought out a little table and or
dered wine. Just as the twilight
shadows We're gathering outside along
sauntered Charles Holiday Ebbets TO
the barrOom table where Hermann sat
Pm still anxious to get Tinker
said Ebbets to Hermann
sorry, Charley, but I've given MUIR
ply the exclusive right to deal with
Tinker" said Hermann to Ebbets, and
then. to the waiter. he said:
Mother bottle OF wine"
And a little later the Tinker deal
was put through.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-05-11
STORIES ABOUT STARS"
Humorous and Serious Tales of the Ball Field
By BILLY EVANS

~ HEN Harry Davis assumed
w charge Of the Cleveland club. a
good many fans were positive
that the Maps would be pennant win
ners. The prominent part attributed
70 Davis in the success Of the Athletics
made CleveIanders feel sure he would
make the Maps team after the style
of the Athletics For some reason
the Maps didn't prosper under Davis.
despite the fact that ne is acknowl-
edged one of the brainest men in base
ball All kinds Of runors have been
given for the failure Of the Maps to
show under his regime.
All loyal Cleveland fans regretted
the failure OF the club to show under
the management Of the former Ath-
letic star. In every city though, there
seem TO be certain fellows who rather
enjoy the i'll fortune Of others, and
never fail to take advantage Of such
a happening. When II was evident
that the Maps wouldn't be up there
with Davis in charge. the knockers
came out in force. Davis was handed
many a severe roasting. Last year
Davis came back as first aide TO Con-