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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1914-12-10
ROTARIANS BOOST
COTTON PRODUCTS

Two men dressed in all cotton suits
and proud of it were the center of at
traction at the weekly Rotary club
luncheon at the Tutwiler yesterday
They were w. D. Nesbitt and DR.. Percy
Woodall.
Instead of Palm Beach. mohair, linen
and similar suits, Birmingham men arc
going to be wearing cotton summer
clothing this summer, IL indications at
the Rotary luncheon yesterday are Of
any significance. T. III. Motion went
SO far yesterday as to make motion
that the Rotary club do everything in
its power to advertise cotton summer
clothing for men and work up senti-
ment in that direction.
Two very important speeches on cot
ton were made, one by w. ID. Nesbitt
and the other by r. 1. Hickman, presi-
dent of the American Cotton Manufac-
turers' association, Augusta, Ga Mi.
Hickman related many interesting
facts. He Is now engaged in attempt
ing to influence railroads, street rail-
way companies and similar corpora
tons who use uniformed employees to
use cotton for the uniforms instead
of wool. He stated one big railroad
official Is reply to a request from him
had stated that cotton uniform could
not be made to appear "natty" enough
for this purpose.
II answered him by stating that
among the best uniformed men j had
ever seen, especially in appearance,
was the United States army, which
from generals on down the ranks wear
khaki suits which are made of cotton .
stated Mr.. Hickman.
He also related the Importance of in
teresting women in this movement to
use cotton goods. stating that he had
addressed q gathering of representa-
tives in all the women's clubs of Geor-
gia at Albany sometime ago and every
lady in the house wore an evening
gown made of cotton. The mercerized
cotton goods, he stated. made up into
gowns of extreme elegance.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1914-12-10
impending battle the very Invest subje
of political gossip on the card today.
Johnston's Fine Opportunity

VI poiillctl SoSSlp OH the tdiu toudS-
Johnston's Fine Opportunity
On account of the fact that there is a
majority of prohibitionists in the house,
the success of MIR. Johnston depends, it
is believed. ON whether or not unpleas-
antness has been developed between the
two prohibition candidates. Should one
of them retire, it is pointed out that 1t
would require the very active support of
Charles Henderson to land the plum for
a local optionisr. 1t is believed that I'M
less Mr. Carmichael agrees that Mr. Mer-
rift shall name the committees, Mr.. Mer-
rift will continue to be a candidate. and
thus make probable the election of Mr..
Johnston.
Every development within the past 10
days has been to the advantage of Mr.
Johnston. In the first place, it is believed
that he has more individual pledges of
support than either Mr.. Merritt or Mr..
Carmichael. He will receive the solid
local option vote, the vote of certain pro-
hibitionists who always remained firm
behind the guns of Mr.. Johnston's father
the late Senator Johnston, and the vote of
a considerable body of men who consider
him the business candidate as against
candidates who are factionists.
Should the incoming governor exert his
power in behalf of Mr. Johnston, students
of politics believe that he would win. The
present governor, however, desired the
success of ]. Lee Long four years ago,
but did not render any material assist
ance, and the candidate of the administra-
ton was beaten.
Lewis Attracts Attention
Oscar S. Lewis, who will represent the
Twenty sixth senatorial district Macon
and Bullock counties), is destined to at
tract chief attention in the upper house
ON account of the fight that he will make
to appoint the committees of the Senate
The lieutenant governor, Thomas e.
Kilby of Admission, has, however, received
enough pledges of support to guarantee
to him the right to appoint the commit
tees. While these pledges are formal and
in writing, Nh. Lewis believes that he
will be able to wrest the power from the
lieutenant governor, and not only win his
race for the presidency of the Senate, but
secure the right to name the committees
There are several other candidates for
the presidency of the Senate, among the
number being Thomas L. Bulger of Dade-
Vile and c. Earnest Jones of Clio.
Neither of these gentlemen. however, will
attempt in the event of his success to
deprive the lieutenant governor of the
right to name the committees.
Inasmuch as the legislature will be con-
vened in regular session January II, the
organization of the body will be the Invest
topic of political gossip until that o~gani-
cation is accomplished In the meantime,
the various candidates for presiding Off
GERS are not permitting the grass to grow
under their feet.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1914-12-10
Evolution of a
StenOSrapher
AT the Princess Theatre

Arrangements have been
made with the Remington
Typewriter company to show
their new educational film,
"The Evolution of a Steno-
grapher" at the Princess Thea
ire today (Thursday) all day,
and evening. Stenographers,
as well as all office people, will
be greatly interested in this
film and should arrange to
see it.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1914-12-10
CAT IS CLEW THAT LEADS
TO FINDING BURGL AR

where the cat had been he found a negro
with pistol and kit of tools beside
him. The negro threw up his hands.
John Burrows, a neighbor, and his wife
came. bringing pair of handouts The
negro was disarmed and the cuffs placed
on his wrists. Mr.. Burrows then asked
his wife to get his overcoat. intending to
take the negro to jail, but as she and Mrs.
Ray were returning with it the gro
broke and ran in the direction they were
coming, making it impossible for the men
to shoot for fear of hitting the women.
Passing the women, the negro broke for
the open, with hhots flying fast after
the open, with shots flying fast after
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1914-12-10

Bessemer. December 9-(Special)
Shortly after dark last night d. R. Ray
who conducts a store at Rutledge Springs,
had an exciting experience with a bur-
glar.
Mr.. Ray had locked the store, put the
cat in an clubhouse and he and Mrs. Ray
went home, near by, for supper Just as
they finished supper the cat was found
at the door.
Knowing that he had shut the cat up,
Mr.. Ray got his gun and went to investi-
gate. On opening the door to the building
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1914-12-10
AVONDALE MILLS TO
INCREASE STOCK

Montgomery, December 9-(Special.)
Notice of an increase of capital stock
of the Avondale mills at Birmingham
from $37,5oO to $4,000 has been filed with
Secretary of State Cyrus b. Brown. B. B.
Conner, former governor of Alabama, is
president of the mills
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1914-12-10
4 Quinine That Won't Make You
Nervous

Febriline is trademark name which
designates the first, original and only re-
liable Taste]ess Syrup of Quinine. An Inn
proved Quinine. pleasant to take; does
not nauseate nor cause nervousness.
Children take it and never know it is
Quinine. Especially adapted to adults
Who cannot take ordinary Quinine. Try it
rext time you need Quinine for any pur-
rose. Ask for two-ounce original pack
bottle. Is cents.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1914-12-10
SAFETY AT SEA
PLAN FAVORED

Washington, December 9--The interna-
tional convention for safety at sea. draft
ed at conference in London shortly after
the Titanic disaster. and already ratified
by majority of the maritime powers
was favorably reported to the Senate to-
day by the foreign relations committmee
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1914-12-10
BARON Won DER GOETZ
IN CONSTANTINOPLE

Constantinople, December 9.--tvia Lon
don, $40 p. m)-Trield Marshal Baron Won
Der Goltz. who had been governor of Bel
gian territory occupied by the Germans
has arrived here. 1T is reported he Is to
take charge of the Turkish army which
he reorganized several years ago.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1914-12-10
DIR. Barabasz Dead

Baltimore, December 9.-The Rev. DR..
Miecyslaw BarabasZ a Polish prince,
who renowned his titles and wealth to
become priest, died of consumption to-
day at the rectory of Holy Rosary Cath
ole church, of which he had been rector
for % years. He was 40 years old
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1914-12-10
Political Deadlock

Paris, December 9.-t4:01 p. m.)-The
Havas agency's Lisbon correspondent says
a political deadlock prevails In Portugal
as a result Of the recent resigning of the
entire ministry. 1t Is said that the va
rious parties have been unable to agree
on coalition cabinet
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1914-12-10

There are lot of fellows this Christmas hoping
that someone will exercise good judgment and
present them with a Hart Schaffner & Marx suit
or overcoat. Run over your list and see if you
can't wisely take advantage of the above re-
auctions.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1914-12-10
Suffrage Wins

Helena, Mont, December 9.-Woman
suffrage carried in the Montana No
vember election by majority OF 3714
according to the official canvass com
pleted today.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-10-05
BLAME CITY SPORTSMEN
FOR HUNTING ACCIDENTS

Couderay. Wis. Oct. 5.-The deer
counties of northern Wisconsin have
joined in a united protest against the
hunting laws.
We want either all hunting prohib-
tied for a period of two or three years
at least or all outside hunters prohib-
tied from hunting in the northern coun-
ties" declares X. W. Reiser. leader of
the movement. I'VE believe n man
should not be permitted to hunt out
side OF his own county.
We are constantly endangered dur
ing the hunting season by city people
who are responsible for the innumer-
able hunting accidents. There are
only about five counties in which deer
can be hunted. There the hunters
swarm and the deer are seeking shelter
across the line in Michigan.
THE deer season should also be cut
down and the penalties for violation
should be greater"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-10-05
CASEY, ON INSPECTION
TRIP, FINDS VIOLATIONS

Thomas Casey. treasurer OF the bar
bers' state board of examiners, has
just completed a tour of several cities.
In Peoria he found Frank Catterton
working on his brothers license, at Cos
South Adams street. Catterton was
arrested and cited TO appear the fol-
lowing day for trial. In Decatur, all
violators who were arrested by Mr.
Casey we're held over on bonds to APP
pear in county court. In. Dwight MIR.
Casey revoked the license of Stephen
Zappe, WHO was running barber shop,
and who had sworn falsely in making
application for a license. He was
found to have had insufficient expert
ence at the barber business TO be eli
gible for license. under the law. He
was put back on his apprentice card,
to finish the term of his apprentice
ship. The law requires a man to work
as an apprentice three years before he
may take the examination and register
as a licensed barber. II is violation
of the barber law for an apprentice to
run a barber shop, unless he employs
a regular licensed barber to work with
him.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-10-05
OLYMPICS WIN IN LAST
FEW MOMENTS OF PLAY

The Moline Olympics, contenders
this year for the Illinois state cham
pionship, received a big score yesterd-
day after noon at Browning field at
the hands OF the Columbus Junction,
Iowa, team, and the Pillow Cityites sue
ceeded in winning only by slashing
rally in the last few moments of play.
The game was even for the first three
quarters. with neither team crossing
the goal line. The Iowa lads weak
ened in the last quarter, however, ana
the lOlympics managed 20 push two
touchdowns across the line. failing to
kick goal in both cases. Columbus
Junction made a number OF long gains
on a well executed forward pass. The
Iowa team Will meet the Independents
a: Island City park here next Sunday
afternoon.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-10-05
SAYS C. 0. P. IS
A DIVIDED HOUSE
Robins Speaks of Republican
Party as Lincoln Did
of the Wings.
FALL WILL BE COMPLETE
Third Party Candidate Hits the Old
Parties and Tickets in Talk at
Illinois Theatre.

Raymond Robins held the same opln-
ion of the republican party that Abra-
ham Lincoln did OF the wings when
the latter made his famous house oil
vided against ITSELF speeol in 1883.
AS candidate for the United States
senate on the progressive ticket, ad-
dressing a falr-sized gathering al the
Illinois theatre Saturday night, ne
fnid: THE republican party is n
house divided against itself and the
Scriptures tells us that a house
divided against itself cannot stand.
At the start OF his address. after
recommending the local bull moose
candidates as men worthy Of the Of
fees they seek, he assailed the CHI
cago convention. ''If there was moth
ing but wrong in the progressive party
and naugilt but an illustrious person.
Il would have passed away after 1t
bolted following the Chicago conven-
ton" said the third party man.
There are three reasons why 1t will
go on. and these reasons rest on the
failure of the old statesmen. They
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-10-05
BIG MEETINGS IN
SUNDAY SCHOOLS
County Association Officers Are
Warmly Greeted in Lower
End of County.
PEACE PRAYERS OFFERED
Organization for Buffalo Prairie and
Drury Townships Efeeted-ln
Upper End Next.

Officers Of the Rock Island County
Sunday School association yesterday
conducted meetings in the interest of
their work at Taylor Ridge. Hazel Dell
and at Illinois City, at each place to a
crowded house.
The meeting at Hazel Dell was a
forenoon and afternoon AFFAIR and a
sumPtUous dinner was served in the
basement. recently finished, under the
church. where n large number of Sun
day school people. Baptist, Presbyter-
ian and Methodist. were served. mem
bers of the different neighboring Sun
day schools having brought their bas-
kets with them.
The speakers at Hazel Dell were
Mrs. w II. Marshall. county superin-
tendent of the elementary division; II.
VI. Craig, boys work secretary OF the
Rock Island Y. VI. c. a; Mrs. " p.
Tucker. county superintendent Of the
home department and Edgar Walter.
adult work superintendent. The two
last named. together with Louis d.
Hauberg OF Hillsdale were the speak
ers at Taylor Ridge I'm the afternoon.
House Filled Early.
The meeting at Illinois City was =
night session, with an address by Mr..
Craig and an illustrated talk on week
day activities by John II. Hauberg- The
house here was filled at 1880, when the
meeting was called 10 order by Thomas
Watson. who introduced r. ID. Morse
the newly elected president for the
two townships OF Drury and Buffalo
Prairie. The afternoon meeting at
Hazel Dell was begun a half hour
ahead OF the scheduled time. as the
house was filed 10 capacity at that
time
Omcs-s elected for the two town
ships named were as follows:
President. d. Morse
Secretary Ruth Lutes.
Superintendent OF Home Department
Mrs. Dunlevey-
Superintendent OF Elementary Divi-
sion-MTs. J. c. Powell.
Superintendent OF Temperance-El-
bert McGree-.
Pray for Peace.
At each meeting was observed Presi-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-10-05
WILL HELP MAKE
own CHEMICALS
Addition to Illinois University
Building Aid to Scien-
tific Research.

Friday, oct. 9, the cornerstone VIII
be laid at Urbana for the new additlon
to the chemical laboratory of the Uni
versity of Illinois. When the laoora'
tory was built in 1901 there were 23S
students in G1e department OF cnemls-
trv. and the instruction was cared for
by ten persons-two professors, one
associate professor. three INSTRUCTORS
and four assistants.
During the first week OF the year
1914-15 nearly 1900 students have reg
istered IN the department. There are
now "a persons in the Institutional
ssaff-fve professors, four assistant
professors, three associates, SIX IN
structors, eighteen assistants ana
eighteen graduate assistants. These
are organized in seven well denned
divisions: General chemistry and quail
itative analysis, quantitative analysis
and food chemistry, physical chem1s-
try, organic chemistry, physiological
chemistry, industrial chemistry, sanl-
tary chemistry and water analysis.
The rapid growth of the department
has rendered the chemical laboratory
built in 1901, and already one OF the
few large laboratories in America,
wholly inadequate for the needs OF
this large body of students. The large
appropriation made for the university
by the state during the session OF 1913
has made it possible to set aside $780,
900 for an addition to the laboratory.
The smallness of the appropriation for
the building erected in 1901 made 1t
necessary to adopt a style of construc-
ton which entails constantly great
risk of its total destruction by fire. A
chemical Laboratory, more than any
other building on the campus, ought
to be wholly fire proof and the addi-
ton has been planned both to reduce
as far as possible the risk OF its injury
by fire and the danger Of its destruc-
ton in case the present laboratory
should burn down.
The new laboratory has also been
very carefully planned TO utilize all
available space in the basement and
attic, making it practically five story
building. Vhile the wings will be a
little shorter than those of the present
laboratory the addition will have sc, 40E
square feet of usuable space, as COM
pared with 1854 square feet in the
laboratory built in 1901. This will
give total of 164,28S square feet in
the completed building. The cost of
the addition will also be more than
twice the cost of the original building
and a considerable additional appropri- |
alton will be required to furnish suita- /
BILE equipment. When finished the la !
boratory will be one OF the largest and !
best equipped in the world
The war in Europe has called the
of the public to our depend |
ence on Germany for many kinds of |
chemical products. This will undoubt-
eddy prove a great stimulus to many
lines of manufacture in which we are
now deficient, and this, in turn, will
create an increased demand for chem
lists. The increased facilities which
the addition will afford will make it
possible for the University of Illinois
to do its full share in supplying this
demand.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-10-05

have failed to leglslate for three
changes which have come to this state
and nation in recent years-change ~ !,
morals: change in economies al"
change In politics. -
Among the statements Gle maze III
his address are these:
Taft was the most unpopular NOM
inee made in the history of this repuD-
lic"
Wilson was the best nominee the
democrats have had in 80 years.
THE progressive party broke the
republican power in 80 days. In so OUT
OF 40 states"
Sherman in Sham Fight
"Silerman is the most pathetic man
in Illinois today. He fought the prl-
mary law and he fought every great
measure until after it was passed ana
then he shouted how strongly he was
for it. Sherman can't make a good
fight against Sullivan. but he is max
ing a sham fight against me-.
In talking of the tariff, ne said:
Germany has not had a panic in the
last 90 years. Let US deal with the
tariff as they do. Let us take the tariff
out of politics and quit kicking 1t
around as a football Place 1t in the
hands of a representative board OF men
and let them handle it."
Mr.. Robins did not make his address
at Market square because his voice
was husky from an all day campaign,
so at the last moment the meeting
place was changed to the theatre.
Frank G. Allen OF Moline presided
at the meeting and introduced the
speakers. Judge H. E. Burgess of
Aledo gave the first talk. He declared
that the republican leaders and press
were not asking the people 70 elect
Cannon or other nominees. They are
asking u.s." ne said, "to unite to defeat
the democratic party"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-10-05

dent Wilson's request for prayers for
peace. Next Sunday there will be
similar meetings at Carbon Cliff. Port
Byron and at Fairfield in Coe town
ship. At all these meetings is urged
the sending OF representatives from
every school. TO the county conven-
ton 20 be held in Moline. Oct 20 and
p. DIR. r. p. Shepherd. state educa-
tional secretary. and Miss Stooker.
state elementary superintendent. will
be the principal speakers at this CON
vention.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-10-05
DAY IN DA NEWPORT

Cornelius Lane Given Damages for
| Death of Wife-After several hours de-
| liberation the jury which heard the
evidence in the damage case of Cor
nelius Lane. administrator OF the es-
tate of his wife, Mrs. Lena Lane, de-
ceased. against a. Z. Fisher and VIII
liam Steininger. reported a verdict of
S2.9S6. Ely & Bush. w. NJ. Chamber
lin. and NJ. " Garron, were attorneys
for the plaintiff, and Lane & Water
man, and Isaac Petersberger repre-
sented the defendant. The original
petition in the case made the Rock Is
land Brewing company. and a subsid-
larry concern. the Iowa Towns Realty
company, defendants. But as Mr..
Steininger denied any connection with
the brewing company, other than a
jobber for the sale of it's product, and
admitted exclusive ownership OF the
truck, the case was dismissed as to
the two concerns. and Mr.. Steininger
and A +. Fisher, the driver of the
truck. were named sole defendants. A
verdict OF 5000 was first asked by the
plaintiff but by an amendment to the
petition filed later the demand was in
creased to $4,000. In his charge to
the jury, Judge A. =. Barker fixed the
maximum amount which might be re-
covered, at $4,000. The accident oc-
CURED at Second and Warren streets.
Mrs. Lane died a few hours after. Neg
ligence on the part of the driver was
charged. The case bears the distinc-
ton of being the first to be brought in
Scott county-and perhaps in the state,
attorneys say, under a statute drawn
by the Thirty-fourth Iowa general as
sembly..
Tag Day Gets 500 From Attorney
Through the generosity of Davenport's
citizens, exactly $4,000 was realized
Saturday from the annual tag day of
the Davenport Visiting Nurses asso-
ciation-the high water mark in the
history of the organization. Early in
the morning a host of women workers,
heavily laden with the little red paste
boards, descended upon the business
district and took everything by storm.
Although the donations were small. for
the most part, there were some notable
exceptions. The largest single contri-
button was a $40 bill. There were
several So bills and a small army of
"ones," but the bulk of the money
rolled in in nickels, dimes and quar-
ters. One large-hearted spendthrift
donated a cigar store check. His name
is withheld on the assumption that he
desires to make his home in the city
for some time to come. Attorney N. !
ID. Ely proved the real good fellow"
of the day. In the morning he left !
home with 100 crisp 81 bills in his |
pocket He had TO walk the streets 1
all morning and a part of the after |
noon, in order to be approached by |
100 ladies selling tags. To each he |
gave a bill and walked on until ap-
preached by another. In this manner
he distributed his 800. 1t was a way
Mr.. Ely selected to enjoy half days
recreation. Judging from his pleased !
as he strolled leisurely
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-10-05
MOLINE HAS EASY TIME
TRIMMING ALEXIS HIGH

Alexis high school proved easy
meat for the Moline high school in the
opening game of the season at Brown
ing field Saturday afternoon, the Pillow
boys carrying the ball through for
long gains and scoring touchdown af-
ter touchdown with the greatest %
ease. The final result was 81 to in
Moline's favor. Willis made one
touchdown on a fiuke, but the rest OF
the counts were on straight plunge
touchdowns.