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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1914-12-06
ODD FELLOWS COMMITTEE
MEETS IN IRONDALE

The general visiting committee of Odd
Fellows of this district met with IRON
dale lodge on Thursday night, December
., with the following lodges represented
with fair attendance: Mineral City No
"A, Avondale No. 10S, Birmingham No. 112
Magnolia No. 121 East Lake No 2S1, Star
NO. 2Ss, Brighton No. 155, Lincoln No. 1885,
fldeha No. 20. No degree was conferred
out snort talks were made by all pres
ent and much enjoyed. Irondale No 242
is an old and interesting lodge and the
members expect large increase in their
membership in the future. 5
On Friday night, December II, the COM
mittee will meet with Samson lodge No,
lis at Wylam, where the initiatory de-
gree will be conferred upon several can
didates, and it is expected that at least
100 visiting Odd Fellows will be present
to help in this work
Other meetings for the month OF De-
cember are as follows: Monday, Decem-
Der IA. Brighton lodge No. 1856 at Brigh-
ton; Wednesday, December %, Pratt City
lodge No. 24S, Pratt City Tuesday, De-
cember 20, Jonesboro lodge No. 305, jones'
boro.
Despite the inclemency of the weather
and the 14-mile ride to Bessemer almost
100 Pythians were present last Thursday
at the meeting of Myrtle Linton lodge
No. 100. knights of Pythias. The occasion
was thC NioitdtiOI VI lilc Seucfdl V1SlIlnk
committee which is making weekly calls
on the different lodges in the district
The rank of page was conferred on
three candidates by a special team Sc
lected by the visiting committee, and the
work was done in a most impressive
manner. A feature Of the Initiation was
the splendid drill enacted by the color
guards from Steel City lodge No. 1870. The
movements executed by these well-trained
men ELECTED much applause and added
much to the effectiveness of the rank
work. At the conclusion of the initia-
ton ceremony cigars were served by
Myrtle Linton lodge and enthusiastic
talks were given by several of the men,
bers q
At 10 o'clock the meeting adjourned
and it was announced that the next visit
OF the committee would be held at Wy
lam Monday night, Mount Pleasant lodge
No. "a acting as host. An interesting
programme has been arranged and all
members of the order are cordially urged
to be present.
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ness have required and produced legisla-
ton varying the limiteI liability rule and
imposing on corporate directors and stock
holders what Is known as excess labil-
ity This excess liability is usually dou-
BILE, but in some cases has been triple,
the par value of the stock owned
Resort to incorporation of each vessel
as a substitute for limited liability in
admiralty adds one element of difficulty
to the programme for increasing the
chances of claimants securing substantial
redress. The limited liability rule in adj
miralty can be repealed or amended by
an act of Congress. The limited corpor-
ate liability rule can be changed by Leg
islation. but SO long as there IL one
state which refuses to pass such legis-
lation, 1t would be possible for steam
ship owners to take out their charters for
each vessel in that jurisdiction.
There are, however. solutions of this
difficulty. II state Incorporation for each
ship Is resorted to generally. 1t Is proba-
BILE that the propaganda for federal in
corporation of corporations engaging I'm
interstate and foreign commerce, and par
ticulariy those engaged in transportation
by water. will be rapidly advanced
The way to a general rule by which the
corporation owners may be subjected to
reasonable but substantial liability for
losses will then be comparatively easy.
Or irrespective of general federal incor-
poration. Congress might extend to inter-
state or foreign water carriers the prin-
ciple Of compulsory insurance of passen-
gers, crew and cargo, and make such
insurance condition of the right to en-
gage In such transportation. This prin-
ciple has been made familiar by its in
clusion In our workmen's compensation
acts.
1t Ii indeed an interesting incident in
the development Of our corporation law
that has been contributed by these newly
Americanized ships. It's effect and further
use will undoubtedly be watched with
great interest by the legal profession and
the general community. II the action
In this instance Is intended to prevent
the accomplishment Of proposed public
policies, viz. more effective federal regu-
lation and increased liability for loss. It
will be interesting to see whether 1t ac-
complishes its purpose or recoils on the
interests In whose favor II ID advanced
and develops actual public advantage.
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What the Horses Carry

Cavalry are playing an unexpectedly
large part in the war. and the weight
carried by cavalry horses In the various
armies Is of interest The British cav
airy is armed with the short Lee Enfield
rifle. the magazine of which holds 10
rounds: the sword. which is carried by
all ranks except signalers. and the re-
volyer. carried by warrant officers, staff
sergeants, sergeants, trumpeters and driv-
erss Each trooper carries 100 rounds of
ammunition In bandolier over the left
shoulder. Lancer regiments carry the
lance. Each cavalryman dixie the in
fantryman) carries an emergency and the
Iron ration and a ration for his horse.
Then there Is the bit. Altogether the
British troop horse carries about 20 stone.
The regular Russian cavalry are armed
with sword. rifle and bayonet. and each
man carries 40 rounds of ammunition
There are the two days oats and hay ra-
ton. cloak and an entrenching tool.
The cayalrymans kit. two days rations,
spare horse shoes, horse blanket. canvas
bucket, and mess tin go to form the
complete equipment, and weigh altogether
about 119 pounds The Cossack pony car
ries about II stone. The average weight
carried by the Indian troop horse whom
ready for war IL about 10 stone The Aus
TRAN troopers carry a weight OF between
81 and % stone, and the average in the
French and German armies IL about the
same.
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found an alligator farm? This is the aues-
ton that is agltating the region OF Per-
ryville. says a Perryville special to the
New York Tribune. female alligator
lays a nest of very many eggs. Calcu-
lated upon the basis OF the estimate made
by those who 90 Into chicken farming, a
big alligator farm might be gotten from
single alligator of the right gender.
Whether an alligator farm shall be the
outcome or not. and Maryland gain fame
for new industry along the tributaries
" Its placid bay, is side issue.
The hunters who landed the real live al
ligator of two feet six inches in length
and with a temper as hot as the tropics
In which the alligator commonly philoso
phizes while doing a keen imitation of
dead log In Shiny stream. are sure.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1914-12-06
THOUSAND-DOLLAR SHIPS
BY THOMAS I. PARKINSON

Legislative Drafting Research Fund
Columbia University. Exclusive Ser
vice The Survey Press Bureau.)
Congress recently authorized Ameri-
can registry for foreign-built ships.
Thirty-four such ships have declared
their intention to become American"
the United States flag. Twenty-Five of
these ships-the United Fruit company's
fieet-will enjoy in addition an ultra
American individualism.
Each Ship q Corporation Z
Each ship will be corporation or.
technically speaking, the ownership Of
each vessel will be vested in a corpor-
| alton which Will take the vessels name
and the corporate property OF which
may consist of the vessel alone The
capital stock of each of these new COM
panies Is nominally $1,000. The Zacapa,
| transferred by the fruit company to the
Zacapa Steamship corporation. sailed
from New York on September Is flying
the American flag
Our satisfaction at this extension Of
our merchant marine does not prevent
our entertaining some curiosity as to
the motive and purpose underlying this
multiplication of corporations. What
ever may be the purpose or effect in this
case the possibilities OF abuse of cor
porate organization are dramatically
presented by the Incorporation Of these
vessels and the analogies which it sug-
gests The Pennsylvania railroad might
incorporate the Broadway Limited.
Whatever the purpose of this trans
Tier of the Zacapa to the Zacapa Steam
ship company, its most important legal
consequence is to fortify the owners
present limited liability in admiralty
by the add ed and in this case very SINH
lar rule of limited liability under our
corporation laws
Our admiralty statues limit the la
bility of shipowners to the value of the
vessel. If the vessel is lost there Is no
liability. The Titanic case emphasized
not only the absence OF any substan-
tial liability to which claimants could
resort, but also the backwardness OF
our law from the point of view of
claimants as compared with the English
law. For example in our courts victims
of the Titanic disaster could recover
from the owners about 10000. whereas
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mittee OF arrangements. has this feature
in charge and it is stated 1t will be the
most elaborate memorial ceremony ever
put 9 local stage
The public is cordially invited to at
tend and all Elks are urged to be pres
emit Judge w. w. Brandon of Tusca-
loosa, one of the foremost orators of the
state, will deliver the eulogy to the MEM
DRY of the departed brethren, and the
GRAFTON will be made by DR.. NJ. II. Ed
monds. The programme is as follows:
March" Funeral" Chopin, Frank
Harms orchestra.
Opening OF lodge.
Lodge Hymn-Lodge. orchestra and
audience. During opening ceremonies
''The Rosary by Ethelbert Nevin, will
be sung by Miss Anne Faulkner)
Prayer-The Rev. w. N. Claybrook.
Soprano solo-selected, Miss Anne
Faulkner; Clara Harper Steele at the
piano.
Oration-The Rev. H. NJ. Edmonds.
Saxaphone Solo-"My Heart at Thy
Sweet Voice. Saint Saens), A. TRAILER.
Eulogy-W. w. Brandon
Baritone Solo-"One Sweetly Solemn
Thought (Ambrose), e. Farley; Mrs.
Edna Gockel Gussen at the piano.
Closing of lodge
Doxology-Lodge, orchestra and audi
Benediction-The Rev. w. N. Clay
brook.
Officers of the lodge: John s. Leedy.
exalted ruler; John w. Douglas, esteemed
leading knight; Joe X. Saks esteemed
loyal knight A. II. Moore. esteemed lee
turing knight; H. e. Shropshire, Jr., Sec
rotary; Edward O'Hagen, assistant secre-
tary; Edward NJ. Cornwel treasurer:
John G. .Greener tiler; w. B. Coldwell,
esquire; W. B. Harris. inner guard: Harry
L.. White, chaplain; H. A. Ehrhardt, or
sanist; John b. McCarty, f. A Erckert,
John w. Perkins, trustees.
Memorial committee George B. Rat
termann. E. J. McCrossin, Frank Arrico.
; M. l.. Semon, John E. Shelby, O. W. Col
san' John w. Maynor, and John W. Doug
las.
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in the English courts the owners were
liable for more, than 100000.
70 Get Around Increased Liability

in the English courts the owners were
liable for more than 100000.
To Get Around Increased Liability
If our admiralty statutes are amended
so that more financial responsibility is
placed on ship owners, claimants will
be able to attach other property Of the
owner than the vessel responsible for
the loss. just as the victim of a railroad
accident may resort to the general prop
erty of the railroad corporation for sat
isfaction OF his claim. But of what value
will this right be to the claimant il the
owner of the vessel is corporation and
If that corporation owns no property ex-
cept the foundered vessel?
This situation indicates the possible i'm
portance of the incorporation of these
United Fruit steamers. The incorpora-
ton makes practically no difference so
long as the present limited liability law
remains on the statute books, but IL Con-
gress should repeal this law and substi-
tute the English statute the incorpora-
ton of each ship would be of the ut
most importance both to the owners and
to the public. 1t would mean that the
act Of Congress would be practically in
effective and that the actual liability in
case OF the loss OF the ship would re-
main Just where 1t was before the pas
sage of the act. namely. 1t would be
limited to the value of the salvage. IL any.
The corporation laws of New York
limit liability of the Zacapa Steamship
corporation to the value of its corporate
property, but 1t must be remembered
that there Is nothing sacred about this
rule of corporation law. It is medley q
rule of public policy for the encourage
ment of business. Under 1t have been
developed great business institutions and
important public agencies which might
never have been undertaken If their origi-
nal promoters had been subjected to the
risk of losing property not invested in
their venture. The limita ton of their LA
bility to the value of the corporate prop
erty was legitimate inducement and q
proper protection. The public cannot af-
ford to take away from business men
of Initiative and courage this important
inducement to new undertakings, but IT.
is possible and seems desirable SO to limit
the rule that 1t may not be abused to the
public detriment.
In various states, including New York.
conditions in particular fields of BUSH
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without dout the most phenomenal offer o
will have a chance at this whole season Re
mas prices right now Values up to $50.
materials, plush. broadcloths. etc. Your siz
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however. that they have performed a
novel feat.
1t all happened along the shores of Mill
creek, a tributary of the Susuuehanna.
and in the neighborhood OF Perry Point
farm The chief actors, after the alli-
gator were Henry A. Magraw and James
F. Magraw, well-known duck hunters.
who were engaged in their favorite sport
one day last week, when they saw some
thing out on sandbar that looked like
an abandoned alligator shopping bag OF
the ladies-only it was animated
This led to an investigation, a fight.
, and a capture. The question Is pressing
upon the victors: Now you've got 1t.
whatcha gonna do with it?" AS to where
It came from, that Is a mystery that
some bay boat might unravel.
II the alligator farm idea fails to ma
teriallze. the reptile will doubtless event.
ually receive a good tanning unless II be
turned over to the Baltimore park board.
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MEMORIAL SERVICES
BY LOCAL ELKS TO-DAY

Memorial services of birmingham lodge
No. 10, Benevolent, Protective Order of
Felix's, will he held this afternoon at the
Lyric theatre. commencing at 3 o'clock.
A most elaborate and appropriate pro-
Eramme has been prepared which will
Include beautiful and impressive tab
leau with scenic electrical and musical
effect. NJ. L. Semon, member of the COM
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Shall 7 announce that am In the ne
for Congress-"
Perhaps 1t would be nearer the truth
my boy"
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1914-08-21

The management Of the Grand will
have Annette Kellerman in Neptune's
Daughter. world renowned MASTER
piece film of the word for the attration
next Thursday, Aug. 2z.
Spectacular in its conception Annette
Kellermaun in Neptune's Daughter. is
generally admitted to be ahead Of all
photo plays that have so far been
produced. When it is taken into con-
sideration that there are over twenty
organized companies showing this film in
all parts Of the world. that it had a run
at the Globe Theatre. New York city.
of over four months and is still running
at the carts. Chicago, one Can imagine
how great, as performances are usually
given twice daily. one in the afternoon at
2:5o and only one at night at 1880. The
charge is IS cents to any part Of the
Theatre. The plot is not an excuse for
Miss Kellermann to display her genius
but rather a vehicle for he degt
skill
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1914-08-21
Good Suggestion to
Rocky Ford People

1t is surprising the amount Of old. foul
matter the simple mixture Of buckthorn
bark, glycerine. ETC.. known as Adler-i-ka.
drains from the system. This remedy
became famous by curing appendicitis
and acts on BOTH the upper and lower
bowel so thoroughly that ONE DOSE
relieves sour stomach, gas on the stomach
and constipation almost IMMEDIATELY.
We are mighty glad we are Rocky Ford
agents for Adler-i-ka. The Rexall drug
store
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-07-09
MILLER IS NAMED
IN DIVORCE SUIT
Star Baseball Player of kearny
Correspondent in Pitts
hurgh Case.

PITTSBURGH. Pa. July 9.-Jack
Miller, first sacker of the St. Louis
Cardinals was named as correspond
ent in a divorce suit filed in court
heer yesterday by William ID. Casper.
against his wife, Clara r. Casper,
whom he charges with infidelity.
Miller formerly played with the Pitts
burgh Pirates.
John Dots) Miller is a resident of
.Kearny, He has been playing in the
big leagues for several years. He
has always been regarded by his
friends as very quiet, unassuming
man The report from Pittsburgh
has caused a sensation in West Hud-
son, where Miller is well known His
relatives and friends said they knew
nothing about the alleged suit.
During the winter months Miller
lives with his mother and sisters in
Dukes street. Kearny He is part
owner OF the saloon conducted in the
name of Miller & Gundcrman. at
Davis avenue and Hoylt street. Kear-
ny. few weeks go Miller, with
other members of the st. Louis team.
were guests of West Hudsonftes.
Miller. who was a star with the
Pittsburgh team for several years.
figured in trade with several Of his
teammates, who were exchanged for
several Of the St. Louis cardinals.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-07-09
PRICE OF BEEF WILL SOAR:
HOUSEWIVES PLAN BOYCOTT
Scarcity of Cattle Blamed and Packers Say Consumer
Usual, VII Be the Loser-Mrs. Julian Heath, Natl House.
wives League President Outlines Plan to Fight Increase

why meat should be going up noN
that crops are so unusually large
She declared '.But if 1t does we viii
see that Argentina beef is used. II
sells for IL and 10 cents a pound;
use Il in my house and find it emil
nently satisfactory. Then, too, We
VIII show the housewife that, partic-
ularly in hot weather. 1t is better to
use more fish. more vegetables, more
eggs
And she backed up her threat by
pointing to her achievement last win
ter in engineering a successful EGG
boycott and a similar achievement
in running a fish week.
Mrs Heath expressed the belief
that the meat baronsH would find
this cause for lowering their figures
Should her league institute the Ar
gentine beef campaign. and she
doubted that there is any, god excuse
for raising beef prices in the face of
bumper crops.
To Watch Prices Closely.
II shall keep close watch on prices
now" she declared, "and If they rise
to the figures the packers predict |
will see to ii that women throughout
the country are educated on how TO
combat these increases without in
juring daily menus"
In the proposed boycott Mrs. Heath
will have the support of thousands
of housewives over the entire coun-
try in branches of the Housewives
League.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-07-09
GREGORY ANGRY
AT SEWAGE BODY.
Refuses to Attend Meeting Be-
cause He Is Not Informed
of Sessions Object.

Not having been informed Of the
object of the session, Mayor Julian A
Gregory, of East Orange. said today
he would not attend the meeting to-
morrow night of the joint committee
on sewage disposal of Orange, East
Orange and Montclair.
The executive declined to attend the
last meeting of the officials Of the
three municipalities for the same rea-
son The meeting will be held in the
East Orange City Hall.
IF anything is to transpire which
may have to come up before me in
future ! would like to know about il
in advance" said the mayor
1t is understood that the session mas
been arranged to acquaint City Com
missioners Murray, Calhoun and
Wethling, of Orange, about the situa-
ton as 1t now stands.
Incidentally. 1t is believed the Of
ficials of East Orange and Montclair
will try and learn the attitude of the
commissioners concerning Orange en-
tering the pact to establish an Imhoff
plant at Belleville. which municipality
does not want the system forced on it.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-07-09
RECOVER BODY OF
DROWNED YOUTH
Milton E. Luzenberg, of East
Orange, Met Death at Lake
Hopatcong Saturday.

The body of Milton E. Nuremberg,
the East Orange music teacher, who
was drowned Saturday at Sperry
springs, in Lake Hopatcong, was
found today. Jerome knight, who
operates a motorboat on the lake,
found the body floating near the sur
face at point near his boathouse.
The body was pulled ashore
Coroner Fl. T. Peatfield. of Newton,
was notified. He viewed the remains
and granted burial permit The
body is expected to arrive in East
Orange some time today. Mr.. Luzen-
berg, who was twenty-four years old,
lived with his parents Mr.. and Mrs.
Edward o. Luzenberg, at IA Sterling
street. East Orange
with party of friends the music
teacher went to the resort the latter
part of last week. He intended TO
spend the week end with friends. One
of those in the party was Miss Emily
Schluer, of Elm street, Orange, to
whom Mr.. Luzenberg was considered
engaged Miss Schluer saw her
fiance jump into the water. He had
previously decided to have swim
before lunch. The drowning occur
red in a part of the lake where there
is a depth of fifteen feet.
Friends who were with the un-
fortunate man tried to recover his
body but were unsuccessful in their
attempts The father of the dead
youth had led a search for the body
since Sunday.