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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-29
UNION SPRINGS MAN
 HEADS EDUCATORS
Alabama Educational AssO- citation Closes Convention
 in Montgomery

Montgomery, November 2s-(Specialo E. S. Pugh of Union Springs was elected president of the department of town and city superintendents of the Alabama Ed ucational association at the closing ses- sio of the department here today. Fro lessor Pugh is superintendent of the schools of Union Springs and was for merly a member of the executive com mittee of the department.
 Other officers elected were as follows; R. b. Ledbetter of Cullman, vice presi- dent and F. T. Appleby of LaFayette, secretary The executive committee is as follows: H. B. Norton of Florence, H. l.. Upshaw, Eufaula, and E. J. Murphy of Enterprise.
 The principal business of the department superintendents at the closing session of the association was the adoption of res olutions asking for local taxation, the creation of state board of education, the consolidation of rural schools and compulsory education.
 Those who spoke at Saturdays session were: Superintendent of Education Will liam F. Feagin. who addressed the super intendents on needed legislation for public schools; N. R. Baker, assistant superin- tendent of Jefferson, who spoke on "Needed Public School Legislation;" C. B. Gamble of Greenvile, and H. B. Nor ton of Florence, both of whom spoke on the subject, "A Safe Ratio Between Vo- cational and Cultural Elements in the Course of Study. w. F. Jones of New Decatur and J. A. Baxley of Greens boro and w. c. Griggs of Gadsden dis cussed the subject.
 Following are the resolutions adopted:
 "Whereas,. it is manifest that the ele- mentary public schools of Alabama are in urgent need of longer school terms, in creased attendance, better organization and more effective supervision, and.
 ''Whereas, we cannot hope to meet these needs without a substantial increase in school revenue. equitably raised and wisely expended; and
 "Whereas, 1t Is an established princi- pie in America that free elementary education Is the birthright of every child and the wealth of the state should be taxed to help educate the children of the state; therefore. be 1t
 Resolved by the Alabama Education al association, That we favor such legis- lation as will secure
 First: Local taxation within reason able limits, both by county and by dis trict;
 Second: The creation of state board of education with such powers and duties as are usually conferred on such boards:
 Third: The consolidation of rural schools and the transportation of pupils at pubic expense;
 Fourth: A reasonable compulsory edu- cation law
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-29
DALLAS COUNTY
 GRAND JURY REPORT

Selma, November 2S.-(Special.) .)-The final report of the grand jury of the circuit court of Dallas county was made to Judge B. M. Miller of the Fourth ju- dicial circuit Saturday afternoon. Dur ing the week the body has been in ses- sion 439 witnesses were examined and a total of 154 indictments returned.
 The report was surprise in that no indictments were returned against the va rious drug stores of the city for vio- lating the state Sunday law. In his charge last Monday when the jury was impaneled Judge Miller impressed very forcibly upon the members of jury that the state Sunday law when they opened on Sundays and sold cigars, tobacco, soda water ice cream, candy and other articles than drugs. He impressed upon the members of the jury the fact that the druggists could not only be indicted for the selling of such articles, but could also be indicted for hiring men and boys to sell them. So when no indictments were returned against the druggists # caused some surprise. The final report stated that conditions at the county jail had been found to be good and that the food furnished the prisoners was ample and wholesome. The other county insti- tutions were reported in good condition.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-29
MEN'S COMMITTEE ON BELGIAN RELIEF Organization Perfected at Meeting Yesterday
 Afternoon

Organization of the mems committee to aid in the Belgian relief work was perfected at meeting held in the direc- tors room of the Chamber of Commerce yesterday afternoon. James Bowron, chairman of the state committee, pro- siding.
 A general soliciting committee was appointed with the power to select as many assistants as Is practical in aid ing in the work of securing donations and chairmen of committees to solicit donations in the downtown sections of the city. The general soliciting commit tee selected was James Bowron, chair man, William D. 'JellSs. John London. John P. Tillman. M v Joseph, Oscar Underwood, Jr., II. s. Wilson. the Rev. J. F. Turner, the Rev. w. N. Claybrook, the Rev. J. w. Johnson, the Rev J. A. Bryan and the Rev. b. b. Emerson.
 This morning the pastors of all the churches of the city have been re- quested to ask for volunteers to aid the joint committee headed by Mrs. Forney Johnston and James Bowron in the general solitation for donations that will commence tomorrow morning at 10:30 o'clock. All volunteers are re- quested to report to the general com mittee who will meet this afternoon at the Y. M. C. A. building. The com mittee announces that every section of the city and district will be covered and that many workers are needed.
 At the meeting yesterday afternoon 1t was announced that the movement was spreading satisfactorily over the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-29
EXTRA SESSION ID
 ABOLISH THE FEE
 SYSTEM HUNDRED
Reported Governor Will Call Special Session for Jan. 1-StrOngly Urged to
 Take Action

Montgomery, November 2s-(Special) An extra session of the legislature to au- thorize the abolition of the fee system in Jefferson county is the latest political rumor in official circles here The report declares that the governor will call the special session for January l, whicn would give sufficient time for the pass age of the antifee laws.
 The governor refuses to confirm the rumor indicating that he has the matter under consideration, and that he will soon make up his mind in reference to the question:
 To The Age-Herald correspondent the governor stated tonight that he has con-. sidered calling a special legislative ses- sion to relieve Jefferson county of the fee system since that county adopted the constitutional amendment sometime ago, but refused to commit himself in regard to the matter.
 It is known that strong pressure is be- ing brought to bear upon the governor to call an extra session shortly after Christi mas, and it is consistently reported here that the governor will issue the call for January l. The regular session of the legislature will convene about two weeks later, and it is claimed that there would be ample time to pass many needed bills before the beginning of the next session.
 The paramount matter, in the opinion of the governor, however, is the passage of antifee laws for Jefferson. though he might also, in the event of legislative call, ask legislative consideration of other matters.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-29
BANKERS MEET TO
 DISCUSS COTTON

Jackson Miss, November 2S.--(Special.) ) A score or more of Mississippi bankers met here this afternoon for the purpose of discussing the cotton situation and the operation of federal reserve banks in re- gard to cotton loans.
 A resolution offered by F. A. Wilson of Greenwood, and seconded by Charles Williams. brother of Senator John Sharp Williams of Yazoo City, was unanimously adopted. declaring it the sense of the bankers that the cotton acreage shall be reduced 50 Der cent next year, and rec ommending that the bankers decline to lend money to farmers who refuse to re- duce their acreage one-half.
 Another resolution offered by President Sterling of the First National of this city, instructed the secretary to procure from the Alabama Currency association the form of note and warehouse receipt approved by the federal reserve bank in Atlanta, which will be submitted to Mayes X Mayes, attorneys of this city, to see if they can be made to fit the Mississippi law. The secretary was further instruct ed to procure forms of warehouse receipts from the Gulf and Grenada Compress companies, to be submitted to the direc- tors of the federal reserve bank, to as- certain if they will be acceptable as collateral for rediscounts.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-29
SHEFFIELD

Sheffield. November 2s-(Special.) )-The identity of the young white man who was found dead on the Southern right of way yesterday was definitely established to- day as Jimmie Nixon. son of farmer re- siding near Courtland. It has not yet been determined whether or not the de- ceased was murdered. The deceased up until recently was employed as cook on the government steamer Westcott. and 1t Is stated came to Sheffield in search of employment. The body will be sent to Courtand.
 It is announced that up to November IA. 14,375 bales of cotton have been ginned in Colbert county. as against 11,402 for the same time last year.
 Miss Hazel Margaret Smith of this city was married today at the home of c. b. Coleman to Pelham Roscoe Cagle The couple will reside in this city. MT. Cagle being in the service of the Southern rail- way here.
 Miss Lydia Hackworth was married yes- terday afternoon to Harry Stoner at the Methodist parsonage. the Rev. l.. A. Holmes officiating Miss Hackworth is a sister of Mrs. Burrell Wilson.
 The Florence National Guards left to- day for Montgomery for a weeks target practice commanded by Capt. J. B. Gull iott
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-29

state and that donations were coming in from almost every quarter. It was stated the Thanksgiving appeal had found a generous response.
 The ladies' committee has been at work during the week but owing to unfavorabie weather conditions many families were not called upon. Yester- day the following announcement was made by the committee.
 Tt has not been possible in the short space of time allotted for tho Belgian relief committee to canvass the entire city. Many have not been reached. All who desire to contribute are requested to send donations to the warehoue at 1928 Third avenue, north, or to the chairman of the district in which they live. complete list of the district chairmen has been published in each of the daily papers"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-29
Auto Struck by Train

Hattiesburg, Miss, November 2S-(Spe- cial.)-Two were injured here when the southbound Kansas City freight train crashed into an automobile driven by W. c. Cole. The accident occurred at the Arledge street crossing. MT. Cole, who Is slightly deaf, did not know of the approach of the train until he was on the tracks. He tried to escape but the train caught the rear wheels and flung the machine 20 or 30 feet. He suffered several broken ribs and internal injuries. His son Albert was injured about the head The car was completely wrecked
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-29

Young, vibrant with life and energy. the warm blood of all the Russias running riot in his veins. ambitious and talented is MT. Enrico Areson. the noted tenor, who will sing this afternoon at the Tut wiler at the premier of this season $ Sunday musicales
 Not unlike Caruso is Mr. Aresoni, his clean cut features and abundant black hair, making him striking figure as he saunters through the corridors of the hotel or strols down the street, every mark of the singer being luminous. from his dress to his artistic pose.
 MT. Aresoni chatted with me for few moments yesterday soon after his ar rival and talked very Interestingly about his art
 lie was one of the fortunate singers who wasn't caught in the fearful melee
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-29


 in Europe the past summer when grim warfare declared its fell intention.
 The reason?
 He was studying with all his might and main right here in America to master the role-his favorite role, by the way of "Otello, in English.
 You see I've sung Otello many, many times,". said MT. ,Aresoni with much pride, '.but always in Italian. I have never sung it in English. I was preparing il for the opera in Chicago this season. am member of the Chicago Opera com pany But there will be no opera on account of the war. hence my concert tour.''
 "Then you've always been an opera singer. specializing in opera l mean?' I asked quickly.
 ''Five years ago I made my deput 1T
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-29
FATE OF MAJOR
 YATE A MYSTERY

London. November 2s.-(s:T p. m) Doubt has arisen as to the fate of Maj. Charles Allis Lavington Tate of the York shire Light infantry. recently decorated with the Victoria Cross, who was said to have died while prisoner of war.
 Major Yate. son of a member of the House of Commons, commanded one of two companies which remained to the end in the trenches at Lecateau. When all the other officers had been killed or wounded and the ammunition exhausted, the major led a charge of the 19 survivors. Re- gently photograph was published show ing him as unwounded and a prisoner of war. puzzling circular issued by the German government September 22 said he had escaped from detention camp.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-29
"lt ls an Exquisite Joy to Look In My Mirror Now-Stuart's Calcium Waters Gave Me Back My
 Clear Complexion"

Stuart's Calcium Waters act directly upon the sweat glands of the skin, since their mission is to stimulate the excre- tory ducts. They do not create perspira- tion, but cause the skin to breathe out vigorously. thus transforming perspira- ton into a gaseous vapor. The calcium sulphide of which these wafers are com posed consumes the germ poisons in the sweat glands and pores, hence the blood makes new, smooth skin in a surpris- ingly short time.
 You will never be ashamed to look at yourself in a mirror, once you use Stuart s Calcium Waters. Nor will your friends give you that limiting look, as much as to say-for goodness sake. get rid of those pimples.
 There Is no longer any excuse for any one to have a face disfigured with skin eruptions. when 1t is so easy to get rid of them. Simply get box of Stuart s Calcium Waters at any drug store and take them according to directions. After few days you will hardly recognize yourself in the mirror The change will delight you immensely All biemishea will disappear.
 All druggists sell stuarts Calcium Wa fers at 50 cents box. A small sample package mailed free by addressing F. A. stuart Co.,. 176 Stuart Bldg, Narshall, Mich.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-29
WATER SUPPLY IS
 REPORTED CUT OFF

Douglas. Ariz., November 2S-The water supply of Cananea. Sonora. head quarters of Governor Maytorena. the Villa commander, is reported to have been cut off by a fianking party sent out by Gen eral Hill. the Carranza commander at Naco.
 Colonel Gomez Is preparing to lead his Carranza troops from Agua Prieta against Villa contingent of 300 reported near Ceneza Springs. Another detachment of Villa troops Is reported to have raided ranches and to be on it's way to Chihuahua with 800 cattle and several prisoners.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-29
GADsDEN

Gadsden, November 2S.-(Special) )-The monthly appropriation for the Gadsden Car works will be increased to S50,0O0 after January l, if information secured today is correct Superintendent w. H. Portner would neither confirm nor deny the report. At present the appropriation
 is about s2300O month, although 1t has reached $40,0O0 The car works employs from 800 to 700 men, and if the increased appropriation is given. 1t will mean that the force will be increased.
 The council put a ban on wrestling matches last night when it passed an ordinance prohibiting them. The action was brought after Harry P. Diggs of Dublin. Ga, had arranged to stake a match at the theatre next week. Birmlng- hams experience with the wrestlers was used as an argument against permitting the match. The council also appropriated S400 year for farm gardening and agri- cultural work in the schools.
 It is almost certain that an expert farm demonstrator will be employed 1T. Etowah county next year. The federal government will appropriate $500 for the work. the county $500. and it is expected that the remainder of the $1800 necessary will be made up by private subscriptions The county also has appropriated $500 to the Girls Tomato club and $1OO to ths Boys Corn club.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-29
CARRANZA FORCES
 MOVE ON GUAYMAS

Nogales, Arz, November 2s.--Prlvate advices received here today say Carranza forces are moving on Guaymas by land and by water, with General Iturbide and the deposed governor, Rivere Sinaola commanding land troops. Reports from Mazatlan say decree has been issued imposing a fine of 5000 on any one refus- Ing Obregon money at face value.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-29
PULLMAN

Cullman. November 2S.-(Special) ) Charles Ruehl wagon manufacturer Of Cullman, filed bill in voluntary bankruptcy and closed his doors to- day. Liabilities and assets are un- known MT. Ruehl has been in the wagon business many years The fall . Ire of the German bank and a great many outstanding notes Is the imme- diate cause of the failure. It throws about 15 men out of employment.
 The Imperial bowling alley and pool r 'om went out of bushes stoday. J. Krause of the German bank was inter- ested in this place. Lack of business is given for closing up.
 State Bank Superintendent A. E. Walker has appointed M. l.. Robertson agent to aid in the liquidation ,f the German bank.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-29
Contract for Building Let

Jackson, Miss, November 2S.-(Special.) The Mississippi Panama-Pacific exposition commissioners announce that they have let the contract for the Mississippi build- ing at San Francisco to Stretlaw, Freese & Paterson of that city for $l3,192. There were several bids, but this was the low est. The building is to be completed by February l.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-29
ANNIsToN

Anniston, November N.-(Special.) .)-Both
 Bob and Howard Reid are in the city
 prison here as a result of an attack on
 Anniston police officers. with heavy fines
 pending against them. Their trouble
 grows out of the arrest of Bob Reid on
 a charge of carrying concealed weapons.
 Accoding to the report of the county
 health officer. there is no danger of race
 suicide in Anniston. The report shows
 that last month there were 4e deaths
 and 30 births. The health officer also
 reported p cases of infectious disease in the city.
 | Following the decision of the supreme court sometime ago in the case of the city of Montgomery against the county commissioners, Judge s. w. Tate. city attorney of Anniston, will withdraw the suit filed by this city against the county for S3oOOO next Friday. and will give m m his efforts to collect a part of the road and bridge fund from the commis- sioners of this county.
 With the approach of the Christmas holidays business is picking up in Annis- ton police court circles. Total fines. ex- elusive of costs in the court Friday. amounted to s6S5, and on Saturday the funds were s279.2O in IS cases. The city and circuit courts were idle, however. on Saturday.
 The quarterly meeting of the Calhoun County Baptist Young Peoples Union will be held at the Baptist church in this city Sunday at the Ffrst Baptist church. The meeting will be opened with ser- mon, by tho Rev. L. M. Claxton. Presi- dent Lamar Jeffers, who organized the eaeociation, will make . review of the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-29
What Does Your
 Mirror Sayt0YOu?
If Your Foce Ia Not Fair You Are Not Fair to Your Face. Use Stuart's Calcium Wafers and Banish
 PimpIes, etc.

Before beauty can ever be realized it must have a complexion that adds to it's lustre, that makes magnificent face con tour radiate an artistic color. The charm of all beauty rests chiefly in the clear skin, the pure red blood. the soft, cream like complexiOu.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-29
Omen War Hosnifal

Petrograd, November 2s.-tvia London. 4;20 D. m)--An American war hospital. equipped with 40 beds, the gift of the American colony of Petrograd. was opened here today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-29
DECATUR

Decatur. November 2s.-(Specal.)-iht Tennessee River Improvement association will meet in Decatur on December aho will be in session two or three days All arrangements have been made by the lo' cal committees looking to the entertain ment of the delegates when they arrive There will probably be trip on the Ten nessee river banquet and other eheer-
 tainments for the visitors. It is expected that this will be one of the largest meet inps ever held by this association. A number of men of national reputation are expected to be present at this meet ing among them being Senator sherman of Illinois, Senator Oscar Underwood of Alabama, and Congressman DICK Austii' of Tennessee. Delegates will be here from ractically all southern states, as well as from some of the northern states. Two Pullman cars will be used in bringing the delegates from Chattanooga.
 After an illness of number of months Will Dunavant died last night at his home in West New Decatur He leaves wlfe and several children. He was son of MT. and Mrs. Thomas c. Dunavant of West New Decatur, one of the oldest fam
 flies of this county. The funeral will take place tomorrow afternoon.
 Buddie Oldacre, negro, wanted here for the murder of Lonnie Brown, a white hoy. was arrested at Courtland yesterday and brought here by Deputies Leonard McCulloch and Harvey Wright of Deca- fur. The negro confessed to the crime and seems to care but little for his fate.
 He says that he and Lonnie Brown quar-
 reled and that he killed Brown.
 The killing took place few weeks ago
 near Crowton, this county. The people of
 that community are very much excited
 over the affair. As soon as the killing
 took place the negro fled and was not To-
 cated until yesterday.
 The young white man who was found
 murdered a few nights ago near Shef-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-29

The young white man who was found murdered few nights ago near Shelf field Is believed to be James Nickens, son of John Nickens of Decatur. An investi- gation Is being held to prove the identity and to locate the person who killed him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-29

attribute being cured of stomach
 trouble through taking Duffy's Pure
 Malt Whiskey as directed. Being a man.
 tourist, l did not find time to eat my meals regularly; would eat candy every day to appease my hunger. Consequently soon developed acute stomach trouble. and found 1t very difficult for any food to stay on my stomach. My family doc tor did not seem to help me. One Sun day noticed your advertisement in a local paper and concluded to give Duffy s Pure Malt Whiskey a fair trial. can truthfully say that in six weeks I was able to resume my work as q manicurist. trouble: Any number of my friends re.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-29
LOTHIAN

Dothan. November 2S.-(Special.) Eff forts are being made by the Dothan Chamber Of comroerce to induce the farmers ot .iyus .oa c.i inty to diversity crops the coming yeai D planting good acreage in truck and other food crops, and to assist the farners in disposing of these crops by establishing cash market for ganzng in the various beats of the coun- ty and will act in cooperative and sys- tematic way in raising these crops They are holding meetings in their various beats and Secretary Cobb is giving them all the assistance possible
 Liberal contributions of clothing and nonperishable foodstuffs were made Thanksgiving Day by the citizens of Dothan for the relief of the Belgians The work of collecting and forwarding the contributions was undertaken by the Dothan camp of Boy Scouts Several drays were busy practically all day col lecting the gifts.
 1. Stockholders of the Southeast Alabama Fair association held their annual meet ing last night and elected John Sanders president and Fred Thomas secretary for the ensuing year. A full board of di- rectors and other officers were also elected.
 A per cent dividend was declared. The auditors report showed earnings of 20 per cent on the paid-in capital. the remainder of the earnings from the per cent divi- dend being carried as surplus.