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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-23
MISS ROSA FABIAN M IN VIOLIN RECITAL
Plays at Open Meeting of Music Study Club-Delights Audience Almost
 Filling Cable Hall

Miss Rosa Fabian in a violin recital at the open meeting of the Music Study club yesterday morning was in her best form and was listened to with great de- light by an audience that almost filled Cable hall. Those who had heard this young Birmingham woman few years ago when she was only a child and then heard her again before the Music Study club remarked the wonderful ad- vance she had made. Her performance yesterday was a distinct triumph. Mrs. Laurens Block was at the piano and a younger sister of the violinist, Miss Mary Fabian, added interest to the entertain ment by singing several beautiful short compositions. This was the programme:
 Senate. c minor (Grieg); Iento doloroso. allegro vivace, allegretto tranquillo, allegro animator
 Connafs tu le Pays (Ambrose Thomas).
 Concerto, F. minor CMendelssohn); an- dante, finale,
 'sylvelin' (sinding): Good Night DvoraD; Spring Song (Clough-Leigh- ter)
 Canzonettn (D'Ambrosia); Minuet dIan- deb; Hungarian Dance No. (Brahms).
 introduction and Rondo Capriccioso (Saint Saens).
 Some violnists are taught how to pro- duce tone. They develop the tone qual- ity by constant practice, but Miss Fa- hian has natural tone She had if when she was a little girl It is now luscious and with Miss Fabian's fin ished technic she interprets master mu- sicians with fine color and winsome ap- peal.
 The Grieg number. a sonata for yio- lin and piano. was beautifully rendered Mrs. Block revealed, as she always does true artistry, and Miss Fabian made her violin sing from first to last Her in- tonation was perfect
 The two movements of the Mendelssohn concerto, which most concertgoers have heard played by great violin celebrities. had fine reading yesterday, and as for warmth of tone Miss Fabians clear cut delivery could hardly be surpassed. The Handel minuet was played with classic feeling, and the concluding number-the Saint Saens Rondo Capriccioso-was played with singular grace and beauty The recital will be remembered as a de- hshtiui uedt- w. R.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-23
GEN. WEAVERP[EADS FOR COAST DEFENSE.
Brigadier General Makes Annual Report to the
 Secretary of War

Washington, October 22.-An urgent plea for more men to garrison the eoun- trys coast defenses was made by Brig. Gen. E. M. Weaver of the coast artillery in his annual report today to Secretary Garrison. No new Qualifications were asked for in addition to the proposed forts at Cape Henry. to command the entrance to Chesapeake Bay
 Calling attention to the larger guns on foreign warships of latest designs, Gen eral Weaver asked that 16-inch guns be provided for Cape Henry.
 "Otherwisc," he said these fortifica- tions may be subjected not only to very much greater volume of fire than can be delivered by them, but also have the dis advantage of replying to that fire with guns of inferior power, both by reason or the diameter of the bore of tho gun and its shorter length
 Of the need for additional artillery men. the general said:
 "The shortage of coast artillery troops for the United States proper is at the present time so far below the reuuire- ments as to make 1t matter deserving the serious consideration of Congress-
 He reported that the 64 officers and 1o- 9SS men below the needed number, ex- blaming that the taking of 25 companies. to which must be added "A in the near fu- ture, for service in the Philippines Ha- wafi and the canal zone. had crippled the service at home.
 Unless provision is made in the near future the report continued, flor addi- tional coast artillery personnel it will be necessary to reduce the garrisons to some care-taker attachments at some of the defenses of lesser importance, including Portsmouth, Delaware, Charleston, Sa- vannah, Key West, New Bedford, Po- tomac, Tampa, Columbia, Baltimore, Cape Fear and Mobile"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-23
Neto Advertising Contest
 In Mondays Age-Herald

In next Monday mornings issue of The Age Herald, ths newspaper will present of the most unique con tests ever conducted in the country Cash prizes will De offered to the advertisers having the most attrac tive and effective advertisements in that issue
 1he advertisements must be five inches deep and two columns wde and 1t is believed this space will give various advertisers wide latitude in telling of things they have to sell and at the same time will enable them to display their words effectively.
 Three of the best known people in Birmingham have been selected to act judges in the contest and have consented to serve. They Dr. H. M Edmonds, Mrs c. F. Orr and Chappell Cory.
 Merchants and other advertisers and even those who not regular advertisers to whom the plan has been mentioned have entered into the spirit of it with en- the largest array of unique and carefully prepared ad vertisements ever appearing in Birmingham
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-23
Negotiations Proceeding

London. October 22.-G:42 D. m. ) Active negotiations are proceeding be- tween the American embassy and the British foreign offices over the seiz- ure of the American tank steamship Brin6illa but little Is known partic- uiarly of their nature.
 1t is not known whether the ques- tion raised by Britain concerns the na- tionality of the vessel or the ultimate destination of its cargo.
 It is said the Brindilla and sister ships were changed from the German to the American flag with the sanc- tion of the British government. Britain naturally desires to afford all facil- itics for the importation of oil into this country. Final decision in the ease probably will rest with the British prize court. rather than with the for eign office. It Is believed that Great Britain will press for a declaration that petroleum Is conditional contraband, since it is used as fuel for motor en- zines.
 The Globe says: There is a feeling based upon the evidence from several sources that up to the present Great Britain had been unduly lax In allow ing American oil to reach Germany through neutral countries.' On the whole the case has aroused little pop .ular interest.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-23
banks as redemption agents for cIrcul<

banks as redemption agents for clrculE ton.
 These bills are under consideration in the House under special rule and de- bate on them has been exhausted They will be followed, if a quorum can be ob- taned for vote on them, by the Lever cotton warehouse bill
 In addition to these. Senator Smith tukI night asserted that he desired an amend ment to the banking laws which would repeal the present 10 per cent tax on state banks circulating notes that southern states might issue state circulation based on cotton warehouse certificates
 President Wilson remained at the capj- tol for few minutes after signing the war tax bill, but did not comment on the failure of Congress to adjourn Earlier in the day he had expressed the hope that some of the cotton relief bills might be passed. Representatives Underwood. Mann and Fitzgerald had been appointed by the House to call upon the President to notify him that the House was ready to adjourn. They called but did not de-. liver their message li
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-23
MANDAMUS PROCEEDINGS
Loveman, Joseph & Loeb Seek to Re-
 cover $304.23 Franchise Tax

Mandamus proceedings to compel the refunding of the sum of s304.23 alleged to have been enormously paid into the country treasury have been instituted against the board of revenue by Love man, Joseph & Loeb. The petitioners state that the above amount was paid to Judge J. P. Stiles of the probate court as franchise tax to the county, the complaint alleging that Judge Stiles certified that the collection of the sum was erroneous and that Loveman. .Jo- seph & Loeb are due refund from the county of $304.23.
 The petition was filed in the city court and Judge John H. Miller set the hearing for 10 o'clock on Monday, October 26
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-23
ADJUSTMENTS
"The Midnipht Girl"

The offering at the Jefferson thea trc last night was musical piece of the more pretentious sort, character ized by some pretty airs. comedy that was quite good at times and French atmosphere. The book for the most part proved to be inane stuff. but the comic efforts of Ned Monroe as Pierre, a ludicrous French bugler provided ihirtnful moments that made amends for other shortcomings in the way of humor. Rather colorful in it's pictorial effect3 and in the more rollick ing parts above the average musical comedy, the piece was generally satisfying and en- tertaining, though far. far from orig inal. In fact, originality in such of ferings is no longer expected. The first act was rather poor, the second and third much better.
 The story concerns the love affairs and marriages of. two cabaret girls, who have reformed. it appears, and a simple little maiden betrothed to an el- derly French general and eventually wed to his young nephew. Two of the bridegrooms palm themselves off as a certain renowned French senator The deception Is made easier by the fact that both have the same name that he bears. Naturally there are compiica- tions and in the third act the real sem ator appears upon the scene.
 Ned Monroe is quaint comedian and he made the best of his limited op- portunities. He could have been much more in evidence than he was without causing boredom. Viola Gillette, an at tractive woman with a good voice, played Helene with pleasing results, while Madison Smith. big. handsome fellow who also sang we'll was very good the first Criquet. With the ex cepticn of Charles Kaufman as General Chambert the other principals were nos conspicuous for talent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-23
Criminal Court Convictions

There were number of convictions in the criminal court yesterday of fel- ony cases and several pleas of guilty. Ali Marshall. charged with embezzle- ment; Kid Walker. larceny from per- son, and Frank Roberts. grand lar ceny were acquitted by the jury. The convictions were: Tom Jenkins. larceny from dwelling; Ben Fitzpatrick, assault with intent to murder; Truman Garrett. grand larceny and receiving stolen property; Henry Gee, assault with in- tent to murder
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-23
$2O0O BLAZE IN THE
 CAMP WAREHOUSE
Flames of Unknown Origin Break Out in Rear of Third FIoor-Covered
 By Insurance

Fire of unknown origin broke out in the third floor, rear, of the warehouse of the J. T. Camp Transfer company at First avenue and Seventeenth street. north, last night about 79o o'clock. Before the flames were under control damage to the extent of 5000 had been done.
 Fire companies 1. g. 3, and answered the alarm and Assistant Fire Chief Wal ton directed the fire fighters in the ab- sence of Chief sydney Middleton. who is in New Orleans attending the convention of fire engineers
 It was stated that the damage was covered by insurance
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-23
RUSSIA

Petrograd, October 22-The official communication issued by general head quarters tonight says:
 "The rapid retreat of the Germans from Warsaw continues. The bonn bardment by the enemy's heavy ar tillery has caused no essential dam age to the Notifications of Ivangorod or the bridges.
 Tn Gaiicia desperate engagements are still being fought. During the ad- vance in the region between Przemysl and the Vistula we captured more than 80 officers. 2000 soldiers and many rapid Ire guns. To the south of Przemysl the Russian operations are developing, also with success"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-23
CHARGE BOYS HELD
 UP AGED NEGRO

Marcus Hanna Clay, David Crump, John Rivers, and Harry Foulkes, all negro boys between the ages of 12 and IA years, were placed in the city jail ves- terday afternoon on the charges of rob bery.
 It is alleged by detectives Daily and Warren the arresting officers, that the youngsters held up and robbed .obn Franklin, an old negro who lives at 2017 Avenue B, week ago. Franklin was badly beaten up at the time of the rob- bery and is still in the infirmary
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-23
Charged With Highway Robbery

John Hall and Joe Wagner, negroes were arrested and placed in the city Jail last night by Detectives Daily and Warren on charges of highway rob- bcry. It Is alleged by the arresting of ficers. that the negroes held up and robbed s. J. Myrick of Warrior of s21 at First Avenue and Twenty street late Wednesday night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-23
GEN. VON MOLTKE
 IS REPORTED DYING

London; October 23.-(12:10 a. m "A private letter received in Amsterdam From a high official in Berlin and quoted by the Exchange Telegraph's Am sterdam correspondent says Lieut.. Gen. Count Helmuth Won Moltke. chief of the German staff, Is dying.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-23
Deaths and Funerals
Walter Montgomery

Funeral services over the remains of Walter Montgomery, aged 94 years. who died Wednesday afternoon. were conducted from the residence of his mother. Mrs. Katherine Montgomery. 85e2 Walker avenue. East Lake, yes terday morning. Interment followed ir Forest Hill cemetery The deceased is survived by his mother and four brothers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-23
At the Lyric

The Lyric this week is immensely successful from every standpoint The attendance is larger than at any time this season, the bill is one of the sea- sons best. and every act pleases in one way or another Three genuine hits have been made. especially by Bobby and Irene Smith, by "A Telephone Tan gle" and the Willie Brothers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-23
GARY DINNERS ARE LAUREL AND GROWN
 HISTORY OF INDUSTRY
(conti.ued from Pase o.e)

corporation had deceived President Roosevelt as to the amount of Tennes- see stock held by the New York bank ing firm, which was said to be in trou- ble during the panic and whose Tennes- see stock finally was purchased by the steel interest
 Henry H. Colton, special assistant to the Attorney General, will begin his argument tomorrow on certain phases of the suit Five lawyers are still to be heard from on behalf of the defend- ants. Arguments will be closed next Tuesday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-23

 THE SEIZURE 0F O|L . STEAMER EXPECTED
Release of Tanker J0iln D. Rockefeller Construed as Admission by Britain as
 Error of Policy

Washington, October 22.-State de partment officials tonight believed is- sues arising from the seizure of three American oil ships soon would be ad- ;usted satisfactorily. The release after short detention of the tanker John D. Rockefeller. with the explanation that The vessel was detained o9ly because of doubt as to the destination of her cargo, was construed as an admission. by the British government that vessels of American registry have right 10 carry oil between neutral ports with. out molestation.
 Tie fact that Great Britain released the ship only after it had assured it- self that through the Danish embassy there was no opportunity for the oil to rass into German hands was looked on as concerning only Great Britain and Denmark. Moreover, it was learned that the state department has been in formed that all neutral countries in northern Europe have placed em- bargoes on the exportation across their borders into the belligerent countries of any commodities that might be used by armies or navies. This. it Is believed, VIII reduce to minimum chances of interference with the American carry ing trade.
 The state departments protest against the seizure of the steamer Brindilla and her detention at Halifax, with the demand for her release, was not in the nature of an ultimatum, ac- cording to state department officials. The department is ignorant of many facts necessary to deal with the case, but the protest was lodged to save all legal rights and the reply will be awaited before further action is taken.
 The department is without any of- ficial, information of the seizure of the third Standard oil steamer, the Pla- turia There has been no complain. by the Standard oil company and con sequcntly the department has not lodged any protest
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-23
BESSEMER NEWS

Bessemer, October 22.-(Special. )--Mayor from the city prisoners and he states that better work has been done by the force and they seem better satisfied For long time shackles have been used in Bessemer and this is the first time the prisoners have been worked without them. State Prison Inspector w. H. Oates few weeks ago made a repork to the governor condemning the shackles The feeding of the city prisoners will be let to the lowest bidder, this having been decided at recent meeting of the city council. and Mayor Lewis will receive bids shortly.
 Early this morning house on Sev- enth avenue between Nineteenth and Twentieth streets, belonging to Charlie Adams, was destroyed by fire and an- other was badly damaged. The fire had gained considerable headway before it was discovered and only the excenent work of the fire department saved the adjoining houses One of the houses was occupied by Fl. c. Christian, who saved the greater part of his household fur riture. The house was valued at 5000 and was covered by Insurance.
 Notice has been received by the Besse- Dler Cotton Seed sOil company that the appraisement of the committee on thu union depot site would be appealed to the circuit court of Jefferson county and trial by jury asked. The case willy not come up for trial until next spring. If the railroads had taken possession Of the property they would have had to pay the $2S.200 and then given bond in the amount of s56, 400 or double the amount, until the case was settled in court.
 A called meeting will be held FridawS afternoon at o'clock at the High school auditorium for the purpose of reorgan- izing the High School Improvement as- scciation. The following programme will be rendered Recitation, Miss Lucille Wick CTS; song. Miss Lillian and Miss Cath leen Cahill, piano, Miss Nellie Adams: three-minute talks, Deward Fountain, Eugene Hawkins. Herbert Smithson and Herbert Byars. Prof. R A. MiclSle will preside over the meeting. Refreshments will be served by the members of the senior class.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-23
David Warf;eld

David Warfield, who comes to the Jefferson theatre next Wednesday. matinee and night, in his revival of "The Auctioneer," has again restored the box office line which for the past few years has been so noticeable by its absence. In practically every city where MT. Warfield has appeared so far this season, all seats for his performances have been sold on the opening day of the sale, and in many instances 1t re- quired but few hours to empty the ticket rack. In several cities 1t has been found necessary to open a. special box office to handle the record crowds. His present toor is also remarkable through the fact that he Is topping even the high water marks for re- ceipts established by "The Music Mas ter"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-23
GERMANS CLAIM THE ALLIED TROOPS
 ARE RETREATING
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the engagement a British torpedo boat was put out of action by our artillery
 "Fighting continues to the west of Lille and here also our troops have assumed the offensive and have repulsed the enemy at several points.
 .'The English have lost several machine guns.
 No decision has yet been reached in the eastern theatre of the war"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-23
Frank A. Wells Here Yesterday

Frank A Wells. head of the firm of Wells Brothers. was here yesterday1 conferring with local officials of th9 Tutwiler Hotel company. MT. Wells built the Tutwiler and maintained an office here for some time. He was ac-. companied to this city by his brother.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-23
w. c. Henry

w. c. Henry, aged 61 years, died yes terday morning at the family residence. 1sSO Avenue N. His remains will be sent Friday afternoon to Seale Rus sell county, for interment in the family cemetery. He is survived by his widow, three daughters and one son.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-23
3O00 Cigars Stolen

Thieves visited the cars of the Southern railway at First avenue and Twelfth street late last night and managed to cart away 1000 cigars.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-23
iMrs. Martha e. Payne

Gadsden, October 22.-(Special) Mrs. Martha Payne. IS years old, died at her home at Murrycross yesterday, The funeral was held at Sheppard cem- etery today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-23
J. M. PETERSON
 DIES IN NASHVILLE

Nashville, Tenn. October 2s. Especially J. Morgan Frierson of the J. H. Orr company died here tonight.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-23
DIAz REPORTED DEAD

Mexioo City. october 22.--An unconqrmed report, received here tonight. stated that former President Diaz of Mexico died today in Madrid.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-23

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 tarianism that you Rotarians are ex-
 expected to do the work of your Boari of Trade or your Chamber of Commerce
 or your city government. You are not In competition with any of these or anything else; you should be in CO., operation with them. It Is for Rotarians
 not to be In competition but to b. er-
 radd boys. The ideal service is to pick
 up the fellow who Is falling or has
 fallen. help the man who is down and out and cheer the man who Is gloomy. be friendly and meet more than half
 way the man who Is diffident and shy.
 We don't care where the honor goes; RotariRns are not after honor. Service is our motto. let the honor go where 1t will; for he profits most who serves best"
 At the conclusion of President Null
 hollands speech Dr. H. M Edmonds. introduced by President John Shelby as
 a manufactures of fire escapes in one
 of his characteristic little talks. pre-
 sented framed parchment to Presi- dent Mulholland bearing the following with the individual signatures of ev- cry member of the Rotary club at- tached:
 Testimonial to Mulh0lland we the members of the Rotary club or Birmingham. Ala, desiring to honor him who has honored Rotary, and who | by distinguished service has made illustrious the principles of Rotary. l take pleasure in presenting this testi-
 moniai of our appreciation and esteem to the Honorable Frank L. Mulholland.
 president of the International Associa- tion of Rotary clubs. Given this 22d day of October, 1914. in commemoration of his visit to Birmingham"
 Signed by the officers. directors anu l 20 members of the Rotary club of Birmingham.
 The meeting was opened by President Shelby by calling for the reports from al! the committees. after which tha l awarding of prizes to different n,em- bers furnished immense amusement for a time. the occasion being the award ling of prizes for a contest held pre- viously in which each member attempt
 ed tos name the classification-that is. the business-of as many members of the club as possible. The feature of the prize awarding, probably was Sam
 Erckert giving R. W. Ewing free
 shave and shoe shine Erckert actually
 proceeded with the shave to the extent of lathering Mir. Ewings face. eyes, nose. mouth and hair with as soapy father q ever gracsd . barbers cup.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-23

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-23
WAR SITUATION
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tieth German army corps have been deci- mated"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-23
Are Not C0mpetitiYI

Now. it is not meant by what I have said or by any doctrine of Ro-
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1914-11-22
First Christian.

Corner Sixteenth and Poplar
streets.
Rev. C. NJ. Arthur, pastor. resi-
dence 2t9 Sixteenth street.
Bible school at 10 o'clock a. m.
Preaching at II a. m.
A cordial invitation is extended
to all.
On account of the absence of tho
pastor service9 at the First Chris
tion church viii be conducted on
Sunday by Roy. J. W Holsapple.
His subject in the morning will
be Communion. or The Lords Sup
PEI"
Evening christian Baptism. "
Baptism will precede the evening
service,
The new seats have been placed ii
the auditorium and have material!
improved the appearance and com
fort of the room. Visitors to thu
city are cordially invited to attend
all services.