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The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1914-08-21

saved enough, Louie plants some
money where Denny will find it.
When Denny returns the money To
the bartender. he Is told that il is
Louie's way of making a present. Dem
ny Is overjoyed, and sends immediate
ly for Nora. on the day of her arri-
val, he gets permission to meet her at
the dock. Louie and his henchmen
follow and accuse him of having stolen
the pocket book that the policeman
finds on him. While Louie is at the
station house making the charge
against him, Blondy and Lefty meet
Nora, and under the prctext of taking
her to the home of her lover. entice
her to one of Louic's houses.
Denny, in the meantime with the
aid of newsboy. whom he had be-
friended, succeeds in establishing his
innocence. lie hurries to the wharf
only to find that Nora has already
left The ncwsboy learns of her
whereabouts and informs Denny, who,
with the aid of IA friendly cop sue
ceeds in rescuing her from the den OF
infamy. Louie is finally caught, and
with his satellites, is given long
term in prison.
Denny succeeds in getting on the
force, and in few years sends for his
father and mother. The last we see Of
them they are in their own little par
Tor, celebrating the christening of their
first born.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1914-08-21
GRAND

The Grand presents tonight a two
part Edison drama of great interest
entitled, I'm the Shadow of Disgrace
tomorrow matinee and night there
will be shown "a sensational four-reel
detective drama entitled, ION the Trail
of the Spider Gang" This is an ex-
ceptioually well acted story filled with
thrilling and stirring adventures and
escapes.
The story of In the Shadow Of Dis
grace" follows:
1t was no wonder that Seth loved
Norah. She was by all odds the pref
test girl in the country, and she had
such sympathetic, pretty way about
her that every man she met became
her willing slave on he spot. But No
rah did not love Seth. Young Arthur
Maitland, the new squire, had told
Norah that she was the only girl he
could ever consider for a moment as
n possible mistress or Maitland Hall
and Norah, to whom the well-bred,
clean-cut young man was an utter rev.
citation, fell in readily with his vision
airy schemes. When Maitland learned
that his regiment would be ordered to
India in the near future, he married
Norah secretly at the little village
church. explaining to her that no news
OF the wedding must come out until he
had been able to explain things to his
uncle. after the Indian campaign was
finished. Shortly afterwards, Matt
Ian gai1n1 Ind OIL ha
his letters to Norah should be sent
to his groom, and placed in a hollow
tree at their old meeting place
In the months that followed idle viii
lage gossip grew busy with the names
of Norah and Maitland. Seth discov-
cred the hiding place of Matland's
letters, and, fearing the worst, alb
stracted them and kept them from No
rob. At last the gossip reached the
ears of Norahs family. Unable, be-
cause of her promise to Maitland, to
answer the outburst of their bitter
wrath and half crazed with the fear
that Maitland had deserted her. she
crept away from home. In the home
Of some simple. kindly people, who
welcomed the desolate woman, Norahs
child was born. Shortly after Norah
disappeared. letter arrived from
Maitland, which Seth, who was unable
to lead, took to "a friend to be inter-
preted. The letter announced that
Maitland was dying and enclosed his
and Norahs marriage certificate. The
repentant Seth Immediately set out in
search of the poor girl. He found her,
half insane, i'm the act of hiding her
chlds in the fields. Seth brought No
rah back to her family and showed
them the marriage certificate. Under
their care, she soon regained her health
and strength. letter arrived from
the solicitor, announcing that Norah,
as her husbands heiress, was now
entitled to the Maitland estate. Nor
ah, draped heavily in black, went sad
" UP the great road to Maitland Hall
to take possession. But her sadness
was changed suddenly to ecstatic joy,
for waiting at the gate stood Maitland
himself, miraculously recovered from
his wounds, and filled with
wonder that his wife had received no
word from him.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1914-08-21
CALUMET

The Calumets feature Saturday and
sunday is THE Battle of Gettysburg"
a five-reel production Of the most note
worthy of Civil war conflicts. The
opening scene shows the little printing
office of the Yorkville Gazette where
Editor Lamar and his son, Jack, are
engaged in getting out a paper. Lamar
is in sympathy with the preservation
of the union and this arouses the ire
of the southerners. The Civil war inn
ponds and during the excitement, Ma
ior Pollard calls at the home of Doc
tor Burke to pay his respects to the
daughter of the doctor, Virginia. The
latter prefers Jack and when she dis
plays her love for the editors son,
the major exposes Lamar as an abol-
ishiohist. This precipitates a general
melee and Lamar and his son, Jack,
are driven from the town.
Jack thereupon shows his contempt
for the southern cause and he raises
a company of union volunteers. Mean
while, Jim. Virginia's brother, enlists
for the south and In n battle, he is
wounded. Word is sent to his father
of the incident and Virginia hastens to
his side. During this time Major Pol
lard and his troops arrive at the Bur-
Ice plantation and u skirmish with
Jacks troops follows. When Virginia
returns. she finds Jack II prisoner In
her home, guarded at the command OF
Pollard, by her father The girl inn
mediately plans to aid him to escape
and in order to outwit Pollard, she
secures confederate uniform for him.
In this manner, he manages to return
To the north,
Two years later finds Jack in the
role of a spy and among other docu-
ments with which he is entrusted is a
copy of Lees plans. These he must
deliver to General Meade's headquar-
tiers. Lees army meanwhile begins its
march and on the morning of July l,
1868. arrives at Gettysburg The bat
tie begins Immediately, soldiers are
constantly shot down, the dead and
dying are drawn from the field. The
DdllIe WIVES lOi NilIct udyS, anu Ollc
of the most vivid photoplays is the
result.
The scene changes to the battlefield
where Major Pollard lies dead and Jim
is dying. He Is borne tenderly to the
hospital. Jack is sent for and Jim
dies in his arms.
Edwin NJ. Stanton, secretary of war,
receives a message from Meade an
nouncing the great Union victory and
the retreat of Lee President Lincoln
comes in the room and is handed the
telegram The scene again changes
to the hospital.
month passes, DIR. Burk and Vir-
ginia are at home. Jim's uniform, in
which he died, lies on the table. Vir-
Ginia receives n letter from Jack tell
ing her of how her brother died and
of how he longs to see her. She tears
the letter to pieces.
Two years pass. Lee has surrender
ed at Appomattox. Jack returns home
and in the end the two lovers are re-
united
The scene now turns backward to
November 10. 1853. 1t is the day OF
the Gettysburg dedication, and Pres
ident Lincoln is seen making his Get
tysburg address.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1914-08-21
HONOR MEMORY OF LATE POPE.
Solemn Requiem Mass to Be Conduct
ed in Copper Country Churches.

ed in Copper Country Churches.
Pending a date to be selected by
Rt. Rev. Bishop Els of Marquette, Ca
tholic churches of the copper country
are making tentative plans for solemn
requiem mass to he conducted i'm mem
DRY of the late Pope Plus Y, whose
death occurred early yesterday morn
ing. When official announcement is
received by Bishop Els of the death,
the parishes i'm turn will be informed
and the date of the services then will
be announced.
Copper country priests are deeply
touched by the death of the late SUI
preme pontiff. who, they declare, was
one of the greatest of the popes. The
fact that he rose from the ranks of a
peasant 10 the highest within the gift
of the Catholic people is freely COM
mented upon and through his consid-
Grafton for all classes he was revered
by every Catholic in the world.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1914-08-21
SHOWS GAIN IN POPULARITY.

The Miller shows again played to
capacity audiences last evening and as
the week wears along, attendance at
the driving park increases. Each of
the attractions is becoming more pop
ular and the carnival spirit is in evil
dence each evening. Tomorrow prom
Uses to be the "big" night on the car
nival grounds and a record attendance
is looked for.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1914-08-21
ROYAL

"The Weakling." Kalem subject in
two reels, is the Royal headline Of
fering.
Nancy daughter of Judge Berry. de-
votes her time to the education OF the
illiterate mountaineers. Lift Largin,
whose physical cowardice has won for
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1914-08-21
MOVE ELECTION BOOTH.

Because or the alterations at the
town hall, headquarters of Precinct
No. IL at the primary elections next
Tuesday, will be in the Glocke build
ing on Hecla street.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1914-08-21

Born, at the Calumet public hospi-
tai, a son to Mr.. and Mrs. Frank PAUL.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-12
NEWS OF ENSLEY

The fifty-ninth annual state convention of the Christian churches of Alabama convened yesterday morning with over A hundred delegates from all sections of the state present. At the morning session the Rev J. E. Speigel made very interesting address on Evangelism, and reports were heard from different com mittees.
 The afternoon session was turned over to the ladies' who elected officers or their organization and received the re- port of the work of the women of the state for the past year. said to be one of the best ever submitted.
 The following officers were elected: Mrs. o. B. Speigel of Montgomery re- elected president Mrs. M. c. Lingle of Mobile, vice president; Mrs. P. Patillo of Hartselle, reelected secretary; Mrs. George Schweikert of Birmingham re- cording secretary; Mrs. J. P. Pierson of Selma treasurer; Mrs. 8. P. Speigei su- perintendent of the young peoples de- partment and state organizer; Mrs. c. T. Starbuck of Birmingham. superintendent of the home department
 The feature of the afternoon session was a demonstration of chldren's work by the junior class of the Ensley Chris tian church, which was very interesting At the evening session several interest ing addresses were delivered. The dele gates are being entertained by the mem bers of the Ensley Christian church. The | convention will continue until tomor- row evening. Owing to the large mum | Der of delegates in attendance the ses
 slons are being held in the auditorium of the city hall.
 | The Ensley High school football tean will play the Bessemer High school foot
 ball team tomorrow afternoon at Besse mer at 3:So o'clock. The game will b.
 played at Underwood Field. Both team 1 are about equally matched and har' l fought game is expected. l Judge ]. T. Lowry of this city Whfl II en route from Birmingham to Atlanta had his pockets picked of a purse con
 taining $50. Judge Lowry left last Sun Il day afternoon to accompany the remain
 of his mother. Mrs. w. k. Lowry, t.
 Woodstock, Ga, and while changin trains in Atlanta it is thought he los his money.
 The entertainment which was to b held tomorrow night by the member
 of the Ensley Presbyterian Baraca clas
 has been postponed until Friday, Noveu Der 20.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-12
St. Mary's
 Bazaar

During Thursday, Fri. day and Saturday, the ladies of Saint Marys Church will hold a bazaar at 231 North 20th street. In addition to the display of fancy articles and preserves, they will serve delicious lunches ! at 25c and 35c.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-12
BANKERS TO DISCUY
 THE RESULTS OF WAR

Philadelphia. November 1.-The ulti- mate effort of the European war on finance, the recent railroad rate decision and the new federal banking laws will be among the leading questions discussed at, the annual convention of the Invest ment Bankers Association of America, which opens a two days session here tomorrow. Prominent bankers from all sections of the country will attend
 Sir George Paish a representative or the British treasury, will address the convention on the international trade re- lations, foreign exchange on a war basis and other timely topics.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-12

home in Georgia. The darlxies are making them out of cornshucl<s. Have you ever seen any of them? Yes, of course you have, and the flowers and trimmings are to be made by them, too, out of the corn shucks It Is our idea-and of course 1t Is one very dear to me and to every southern woman who loves the old re- gime-to create an atmosphere of old fashioned times about the cotton ball. one that will permeate the occasion with many sweet memories and tender recol- lections of the times when cotton frocks and simple taste made the old south sponsor for the new south. and it's great achievements.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-12

vironment of royalty will be the keynote to this particular feature of the ball"
 From my old plantation home in Geor- gia,' Mrs Maben continued, "the cot ton bolls will come, and these will be given to the men the evening of the ball to be worn as bouttonieres. There will be sextet of pretty women dressed in little blue and white homespun frocks. with white aprons, and they will distribute the cotton bolls. The baskets in which these will be carried are being woven now by an old Birmingham darkey, an ex- slave. one of the few left of the ante bellum days, and the hats which the wom- en will wear are being made at my old
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-12

The dinner-dance at the Hotel Tutwiler will be an interesting event of the even ing, and though few tables are taken in advance, decided interest has been manl- fested in the hotels very up-to-date in noYation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-12
AGAINST
 ENGLAND'S ATTITUDE

Washington, November u.-Senator Hughes of New Jersey laid before the state department today protest from several big copper companies of his state against the attitude of Great Britain on shipments of copper to neutral coun- tries
 The petition declared Great Britain had no right to interfere with cargoes nov ing between neutral countries. Restric- tions such as Great Britain has placed on commerce, 1t says. will seriously threaten the copper industry of the Uni- ted States.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-12
To Probe Election

New York, November 11.-United States District Attorney Marshall announced to- day he had assigned two assistants to investigate the complaint of Thomas E. Rush. surveyor of the port, that at the last election appeals were made through the mails asking male and female em- ployes in the surveyors department, for democratic campaign contributions. It is expected that the federal civil service commission will conduct an independent inquiry.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-12
Women Suffer Terribly From Kidney
 TP0uhle

Around on her feet all day-no won der a woman has backache, headache, stiff. swollen joints, weariness, poor sleep and kidney trouble. Foley Kidney Pills give quick relief for these trou- bles. They strengthen the kidneys take away the aches, pain and weari- ness Make life worth living again. They will absolutely drive out rheu- matism, weak back and swollen. aching joints, due to kidney and bladder trou- ble. Try Foley Kidney Pills and see how much better you feel. Sold by all drug gists.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-12
Quinine That Won't Make You
 Nervous

Febriline is a trademark name which designates the first, original and only re- liable Tasteless Syrup of Quinine. An im- 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 next time you need Quinine for any pur- rose. Ask for two-onnee original pack age The name Febriline is blown in the bottle 25 cents.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-12
SUFFRAGE WINS
 OUT IN MONTANA

Butte, Mont, November 11.--Opponents of womans suffrage conceded today that the suffrage amendment was victorious iii Montana last Tuesday. Official re- turns from % counties out of ss and un- official figures from two more give the amendment a lead of 368a.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-12
PRINCETON HAS
 LAST WORKOUT

Princeton, N. J.. November 1.-The Princeton football team had its last hard workout this afternoon in preparation for the Yale game next Saturday. The practice was characterized by splendid spirit, the varsity rolling up a score of 21 to against the scrub eleven in a 50- minute scrimmage.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-12
He Was Defeated

Washington. November l1.-Charles H. Robinson of Roxbury, Mass, defeated republican candidate for Congress filed this report at the capitol today: T re- ceived nothing. promised nothing, expend ed nothing, got nothing
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-22
ASK CIVIC CHAMBER
 TO SEND DELEGATION
Invitation to Send Representatives to Immigration Conference to Re Held
 in Washington December 12

An invitation to the local Chamber of Commerce to send delegation to attend the immigration conference on Saturday, December 12, at Washington, where plans will be formulated to interest agricul- turai immigrants in the southern states, has been received. United States Senator Duncan U. Fletcher of Florida. president of the Southern Commercial congress, is- sued the call.
 This call to attend the conference is issued to local civic officials. represen- tatives of the press, commercial and civic organizations. railroad officials. bankers. real estate and business men of tho south. The call comes with the approval of Sec- retary Wilson of the department of labor. and at the instance of tho leading bank CTS of tho southern states in order to dis cuss the advisability of undertaking ef- forts for placing the agriculturally in- clined immigrants now out of employment in industrial communities on southern farms and to plan methods of caring for the foreigners who will probably como to this country at the close of the European conflict.
 Secretary W. c. Radcliffe will bring the call to the attention of the chamber di- rectors as it is considered of vital im- portance to Birmingham to be represent ed at this conference.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-22
NEW GARAGE WILL
 OPEN TOMORROW Capitol Park Motor Co. Will Have Exceptionally Fine
 Equipment

With Solon Jacobs and other promi- nent local business men interested, the organization of the Capital Park Motor company, the first enterprise of the kind to enter business on the Northside of the city. has been completed and the concern will open for a general auto storage bus iness Monday morning on the corner of Sixth avenue and Twentieth street. Just one block north of the Tutwiler hotel.
 MT Jacobs is president, with Thomas W. Jones, secretary and W. C. McNabb. expert on the operating and mechanical end, in active charge as manager.
 In addition to the storage feature the new company will carry gasoline, oils. au- tomohile accessories of all kinds and do general repair work, while later on a line Of both commercial trucks and pleasure cars will be sold The company will oc- cupy the commodious structure on North Twentieth street which has just been erected by Mir. Jacobs, the building being constructed with every known modern de- vice for the automobile business.
 Already a flood of applications for stor- age facilities from the residents of the Ridgely. Tutwiler, the downtown clubs and central apartments have been received and the announcement the new company will begin operation Monday will be re- ceived with interest by many. ,he stor- age department will give an "all night service
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-22
WANT ID INCREASE CITY COMMISSION
 TOF|VE MEMBERS
Judge Expected to Introduce Bill and Have Support of the Jefferson County
 Delegation
i've Commissioners instead of threel

Five commissioners instead of threel
 The members of the Jefferson county delegation to the legislature will, it is generally understood. vote on local mat ters as a unit. and will support a bill to increase the number of city commission CTS.
 Thomas J. Judge who will be Jeffer- sons senator. will probably introduce the bill It is said that he will have the support of the house delegation
 The members of the comm ssion, have not publicly declared themselves regard ing the bill It is freely admitted that there is enough work for five men, but it is understood that at least one of the commissioners will oppose the plan on the ground that the general gravitation Is now towards more centralized govern ment-the city manager plan.
 According to the plans of MT. Judge, the i've commissioners will be paid a salary aggregating s25.oO0 per annum, or S5oo0 each. At the present .ime each of the three commissioners of Birmingham receives S7000 per annum.
 framing and introducing his bill will be to remove further the commission out of politics. Under the present plan, one Of the comm ssioners Is always a candidate for reelection. and this fact, it Is said, initiates against his most efficient effort fin behalf of the city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-22
SEEK COMPLAINTS
 AGAINST COMPANY
Water Consumers Protective Associa- ton Sending Out Circular
 Letters

The Water Consumers Protective asso- ciation is sending out circular letters with lnclosed postal cards to be mailed to the city attorney to all citizens in the city. The purpose Is to ascertain the amount of the water bill of every individual and also any complaints against the Birmings ham Water Works company.
 It is understood that the information gained In this way by the Water Consum- CTS Protective association will be used as evidence in the suit now pending to de- clare forfeited the franchise of the water company. The post cards contain space, for the amount of the water hill. any com- plaints and for the individuals name and address.
 In the circular letter sent by the Water Consumers Protective association, of which w. D. Hankins is president and 4i. w. Everyt is secretary. 1t is urged on the citizens to tell of any alleged overcharg- ing by the water company; if meters have been read correctly, and that If the person to whom the letter is directed has no complaint to make to give it to someone who has.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-22
NAME COMMITTEE ID
 60 10 WASHINGTON
First Definite Step Regard ing Fastening of New
 POstOffice Taken

Paschal c. Shook. president Of the Chamber of Commerce, announced yesterday afternoon the personnel of the two committees who will have charge of the matter of seeking to ad- vance the date of construction of the new postoffice building The following committee was appointed to prepare data in relation to efforts to hasten action on the Birmingham postoffice:
 Hill Ferguson, chairman; R. r. Eze- liel. James H. Finder. J. H. P. De Windt, John C. Henley, A. M. Taylor sao W. H. Manly.
 The following committee was ap- pointed to study the data of the com nittee appointed for that purpose and take it to Washington to present 1t to the proper authorities.
 Maj. B. NJ Tutwiler, chairman: Post master Truman H. Aldrich, John ". Sibley. Dr. Russell M Cunningham. John D. McNeel. Sydney J. Bowie. Rob cit Jemison, sr., Fred NJ. Jackson and Tom O. Smith.
 It is the intention of the Washing ton committee to go to the national capital about the first week of Decem- her or as soon after the opening of c. rgress possible and present the l.tition for hastening the action on tbe Birmingham postoffice to Secre- tary McAdoo of the u ieasury depart ment In this the committee will have the active cooperation of W. P G. Harding of the federal reserve board ard former president of the First Ma tional bank. and Oscar w. Underwood, den ocratie leader in the House of Representatives