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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-09

The gold standard was ssnonymous
 with corporation rule and the leading
 nominees for the constitutional con
 veniion presented by the Cleveland fac
 tion. were gold standard men ns plus
 ultra. They had separated themselves from the national democratic organi- zatlon. on the gold standard issue. Would they not continue 10 separate te themselves from any and all demo- cratic principles If pursuit of the views of MT. Cleveland demanded that course?
 The governor saw in the fusion a shrewd far-reaching resort of the Cleveland faction to turn the state the next year over to itself. Alabama
 would refuse to support Bryan in 1900; , Alabama would send 10 take Morgan S seat gold bug; Alabama would be rent in twain by contests in every congressional district over tho coin age question.
 The governor openly charged that the resolution of the party convention had sought to nullify the enabling act of the legislature and had, In fact, nullified the only authority in law tnat Justified constitutional convention. The words and conduct of Governor Johnston in the premises set the state ablaze. The friends of Senator Nor
 gan were of both factions, although inc r. Cleveland, not limited to the silver coinage question, but generally and specifically. The friends of Senator
 Morgan found no difficulty in tracing
 the governors present attitude
 toward fusion to his. as yet, unavowed purpose to oppose the senator for his fifth term
 Ihe governor corresponded with his adherents in every quarter of the com
 pass. He wrote to every member of the legislature, so recently adjourned with his special blessing. He put the direct question and called for a plain answer, should the legislature be con vened In extra session to do one thing only. to-wit: Repeal the enabling act to summon a constitutional convention. If the enabling act should be put out of the way, the Cleveland faction would have no standing ground for fighting their way back into the party. The governor was highly delighted with the result of his extensive cor Irespondence through the mails making investigation of his strength. He was entirely satisfied with the answers he received from the different members of the legislature
 April 20. 1S99 he issued a proclama- tion for an extra session to assemble May 2, proximo The legislature was thus invited: First, to consider repeal of the enabling act. Second. to propose amendments to the constitution of 1875 Third. to provide a state primary election law in view of the possible submission to the polls of constitu- tional amendments.
 JOHN wITHERsPOON DUBOsE.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-09
Urges Judge Grubb

To the Editor of The Age-Herald.
 The letter of Hugh Morrow in your re- cent issue has aroused the interest of all classes in the promotion of our esteemed citizen and jurist. the Honorable William I. Grubb.
 The vacancy on the circuit court of ap- peals caused by the death of Judge Shel- by, an Alabama appointee. should natur- ally be filled by an Alabama appoints ment.
 Judge Grubb Is the logical man for the place, having had so much experience on that bench.
 He is fair. honest, capable and indus- trlous
 The amount of work he has already ac- complished during his short ineumbency of the federal bench would astound tho average layman not familiar with condi- tions
 I expect to see the Alabama delegation unite on Judge Grubb and in that way may oust Florida of the honor about to be bestowed upon Senator Bryan.
 The only objection urged against the appointment of Judge Grubb is the loss to the district of his services. Very truly,
 D D. TRIMBLE. Birmingham, September ', 1914
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-09
Can Master Bakers Lawfully
 Reduce Size of Loaf of Bread?

Can the master bakers of Birming
 ham decrease the weight of loaf Of bread without violating the state and federal statutes against combinations made in the restraint of trade? In charging the grand jury for the Sep tember term on Monday Judge W. k. Fort particularly stressed the point that the grand jury should make thorough investigation in regard to the increased price of foodstuffs since the commencement of the European war. and urged that body to bring in d'ctment against any person or per- sons who have formed a combine for this purpose. Judge w. l. Grubb of the United States court charged the federal grand jury yesterday to in- yestigate all cases brought before it and while he did not touch on the increased price of foodstuffs. yet it is
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-09
HARVEY BRANSCOMB
 LICENSED TO PREACH
Son of Dr. BranscOmb, Who Recently Won Rhodes Scholarship at Oxford
 University, to Become Minister

The licensing committee of the Meth odist church has passed on the appli- cations for license to preach of John Lambert Ferguson and Bennett liar vcy Branscomb. Both were given the desired license. The committee which grants such licenses is composed of Dr. j., D. Simpson. the Rev. Clare Pur- cell the Rev. Claude ORear, the Rev. B. T. Waite and Dr L. C. Branscomb, presiding elder
 Bennett Harvey Branscomb is son of Dr. Branscomb and will leave in the near future for England to take a course at Oxford university as a Rhodes scholar.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-09
PRESIDENT URGES AMERICAN PEOPLE ID PRAY FOR PEACE Signs Proclamation Setting Aside Sunday, October
 4, As a Day of
 Prayer

Washington, September S.-President Wilson today signed a proclamation calling on the people of the United States to pray for peace in Europe
 The Presidents proclamation sets aside Sunday October 4. as a day of prayer.
 as follows:
 Whereas, great nations of the world have taken up arms against one an- other, and war now draws millions of men into battle, whom the council of statesmen have not been able to save the terrible sacrifice;
 And, whereas, in this as in all things it is our privilege and duty to seek counsel and succor of AL mighty God. humbling ourselves be- fore Him. confessing our weaknesses and our lack of any wisdom equal to these things;
 And, whereas, it Is the especial wish and longing of the people of the Uni ted States, in prayer and in council. and all friendliness to serve the cause of peace, D.
 Therefore. I. Woodrow Wilson, President of the United States Of America, do designate Sunday, the 4th day of October, next, a day of prayer and application, and do request all God fearing persons to repair on that day to their places of worship, there to unite their petitions to Almighty God, that oyerruling the councils. of men, He may set straight the things tIey cannot govern alter, taking pity now on the nations in the throes Of conflict, in His mercy and good ness showing a way where men can see none He youchsafe his children healing leace again and restore once again that concord among men and nations, without which there can be neither happiness nor true friendship, nor any wholesome fruit of toll or thought in the world; praying also to this end that He forgive us our sins. our ignor- ance of His holy will our wilfulness and many errors, and lead us in the paths of obedience to places of vision and to thoughts and counsels that purge and make men wise.
 ssIn witness whereof l have here- unto set my hand and caused the seal of the United States to be affixed.
 Done at the city of Washington, this, Sth day of September. in the year cf our Lord. one thousand, nine hun dred and fourteen, and of the inde- pendence of the United States of Amer ica. the one hundred and thirty ninth.
 WOODROW WILSON,
 By the President,
 "WILLIAM JENNINGS BRYAN,
 Secretary of state"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-09
ALABAMIANS SAFE
 IN ZONE OF WAR

Washington, September <. S.-Today's dispatches to the state department re- ported the safety among others of the following Americans in Europe about whom inquiry has been made,
 Fl Pas0 Tex, Hines, Batoum.
 Gadsden, Tracy Lay Paris.
 Montgomery. Cecil Wilcox, wife and daughters. Paris. family.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-09
 LETTERS TO EDITOR
Want Highway Route Changed

To the Editor of The Age-Herald
 Several months ago State Engineer W. s. Keller made a scouting tour for the purpose of locating the south and north highway, passing from Birmingham through Morris. Warrior Bount Springs. Bangor, Garden City. Hanceville Gull the time of inspection referred to was made. the public roads in many places were in bad condition caused by an excess sive wet season, and at the same time being subjected to constant heavy traf- fic, such as sand. slag, cement and timber used in construction of the new grade Of the Louisville and Nashville Railroad company, and especially was this the case between Blount Springs and Bangor
 Naturally an unfavorable opinion would be had of the route under such clrcum- stances. and 1t is seen from recent press reports that Mir Keller has just recently made his final inspection of north Ala bama for the location Of the highway without in the last trip having gone over the route as first outlined, and including all the places as above.
 The plan now. it appears, is that in com ing south from Decatur to direct the route at Hanceville, turning east to Blounts- vile. then to Oneonta, and on to Bir- mingham, making the distance to be trav- eled between the two points of Decatur and Birmingham 25 or more miles longer, and at the same time traversing a thinly populated section of country, where per- haps less than one-tenth of the people will be served as compared to the direct In axr n rri &,ri. to Hancevillc.
 The location as now outlined leaves out of consideration altogether the vast num- bers of people in and out of the state whom it is supposed will use this high way by requiring them to go 20 miles useessly between two points only S7 miles equally distant.
 For the purpose of having MT. Keller reconsider his decision by meeting with us. believing he has the interest of the whole state to look to, the following cit- izens of their respective community have called a meeting with this end in view at Blount Springs on Friday, September r, at 10 a. m, and all arc cordially in- vited to attend. Very truly.
 w. E. Skeggs, Decatur: J. R. White, Hartselle; M. l.. Robertson, Cullman president Birmingham and Decatur High way association; J. R. Rosson, Cullman; John II. Mitchell, Cullman; Dr. D. l. Arm strong Culman: c. Burkhardt. Hance- vile; Asa Griffith, Hanceville: I. 0, Towles, Hanceville; J. H. Speigle, Hance- vile; T. W. Cook. Garden City; George w. Green, Garden City; John Graves. Bangor; Bob Collins Warrior; T. M Day- Percy Evans, Kimberly; W. M. Drennen, Blount Springs: A. B. Green. Rlount Springs; w. F. Harrel Blount Springs; A. F. Birch, Blount Springs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-09

we'll known that special agents of the government have been making inves- legations along these lines for several weeks past. It will be recalled that Judge Robert N Bell, United States district attorney. received instruc- tons from the department of justice to cooperate with the government in bringing to light any combination or combinations made in restraint of trade.
 There are those who are informed who state that if the master bakers enter into an agreement to reduce the size of loaf of bread that they will be guilty of violating the state and federal statutes and subject to the pen- alties prescribed.
 It is understood that the federal grand jury has under consideration several complaints made by large pur- chases of sugar and flour and that they intend to probe this matter to its limit.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-09
CROP YEAR IN
 ALL CEREALS BUT WHEAT

Washington, September s.-In wheat only will there be an excess In the country's food crops which might be ex- ported to assist in paying OH the ha- tion's European obligations due to the sake of American securities by foreign holders early in the European con1hct department of agriculture reports today indicated that this Is to be short crop year in every other cereal.
 with the largest wheat crop ons rec ord, from present indications sseooo'op bushels, there is prospect that ap-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-09

proxmately 3oO.O0OoOo bushels might bs available for export. With wheat sell ing at more than N.10 bushel this would cost foreign buyers $3S0,000,O00. It will be offset. however. by decreased takings of American cotton abroad.
 Last year the United States exported $574, 100000 worth of cotton. but from in- dications this years exports will fall far below that amount.
 It is pointed out that there will he little or no corn offered for export be- cause of the short crop. Last year also was a short corn year and a consider able quantity of corn was imported as probably will be the case this year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-09
OPERATE ONE CAR
 TOPICKETT'S SPRING
Montgomery Compels Traction Con- pany to Honor Transfers From
 City Lines

Montgomery September S.-tSpecial.) The city of Montgomery won it's fight against the Montgomery Light and Trac- ton company in it's demand that the car rier revoke an order made a week ago against the Issuance of transfers beyond the city limits on the Pickett Springs car line. The city commissioners gave the traction company until 10 o'clock this morning to revoke it's order.
 In complying with the city's request. the traction company announced that be- ginning tomorrow morning only one car will be operated on the Pickett Springs line, and that If the car does not pay for itself within few days the company will discontinue service beyond the city limits on that line.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-09
Predicts German Republic


 Charles w Taussig of New York, writ ing to the New York Times. says:
 After careful consideration of the pres ent European situation, l should like 10 go on record for the following predie- ton:
 Unless something unforeseen happens the present. European war will be a long -drawn-out affair, punctuated witn numerous armistices. Within two months all the large battles will have been fought Germany will nave conquered most of France, Russian troops will be in German territory and will hold com plete sway in Austria. An armistice will then be declared and negotiations, for peace will be In order with the United States as referee. France. Germany, Austria and Russia will. after a short time, come to terms. England will re- main in the background at this time, and Belgium will almost be completely iS- nored. After peace seems to be assured, England will play her trump card. She will refuse to agree to any peace plan until certain demands of hers shall have been granted. Great Britain will at this time be the only European nation in a position to continue hostilities.
 She will demand that the eonquered parts of France be restored to that country; that certain German colonies be turned over to her, and many other radical changes Great Britain will back up her exhortations with her powerful navy. Then. as at the present time. England will be the only European power able to carry on commerce with the rest of the world, and as it will cost her no more to maintain navy in time of war than in time of peace, she will be able to keep German commerce tied up in- definitely.
 Proud Germany, flushed with her vic- tories, will without doubt ignore Eng lands demands She will proceed to build up her internal trades and try to do without her foreign commerce. Pow erty and want will ravage her empire. but will enthusiastically be termed the nat ural consequence of great conflict. For time the brave Teutoi.s will endure these hardships silently.
 But pride and dignity will not clothe and feed the poor peasants. Royal pomY and splendor which they now hold sacred will appear less holy and less essential in the face of Restitution. The low rumbling which precedes the uprising of an angered people will be heard.
 Then. in the face of a great civil war. Germany will be forced t, yield to Eng lands demand. It will be crushirs blow to German autocracy, but out of humiliation. depression and surrender will rise sthe great German republic.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-09
Fertilizer Tags Received,

Montgomery. September s.-(Speclel) Approximately s,oOo,0oO fertilizer tags of the l9l4-l5 series have been received by the state department of agriculture and industries. and will be ready for distribu- ton among the fertilizer manufacturers and dealers just as soon as they have been counted and receipted for to the state auditor who made the purchase. The tags are in denominations of 1M anil 3 cents.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-09

Let Us turn the searchlight on MT. Weatherly's claim for all the benefits re- ceIved by the community in this direction. \ We find that he voted in favor of the light contract with the Birmingham Rail- way, Light and Power company. which by referendum. instigated and supported vigorously by Judge Lane, was repudiat- cd at the polls by the people. and we have no reason to believe they have changed their minds on the subject.
 So far as the street railways are con cerped, we do not see how Mir. Wealth. erIy. can claim any credit, as his atti- t'tde has been entirely antasonistic to them. MI claim that the other com missioners. backed by strong public
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-09
Woman Held In Connection
 With Killing Of R. B. Powers

Mrs C. H. Nash of Leeds was lodged in the county jail last night on war rant from Coroner Spain. charging mur- der In connection with the killing of Robert F.. Powers at Leeds last Sunday night
 Coroner Spain went to Leeds early yes- terday morning and spent the day con- ducting an inquest into the assassination of MT. Powers. The jury examined number of witnesses and did not return a verdict until o'clock last night.
 The verdict held Mrs Nash and an- other person responsible for the killing. The coroner did not divulge. the name
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-09
Advertis Re: Weatherly Statement, No. 4 Lights, Gas and Street
 Railways

opinion. and championed by the press and commercial organisations, brought about the desirable compromisA and ad- justment. On the other hand, we find that Mir. Weatherly fought bitterly, and succeeded in defeating the contract fath- cred hy President Ward for the use of by-product gas that would have saved thousands of dollars to our people and would have supplied a cheap. conven- lent fuel for cooking purposes to all of our suburban homes. This would have helped ameliorate the smoke nuisance, which ought to have appealed to Mr. Weatherly, whose zeal in that respect Wno aboundinG. Yourn truly,
 eOL0N JACOBS. Chaffman.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-09
HOWARD COLLEGE ]. TERM BEGINS TODAY

The Howard college opening exercise. will take place this morning at 10 o'clock iR the college auditorium. Dr. ]. NJ. Shelburne will preside and welcome the old and the new students. It Is expect ed that the student body this year will be largely increased. New members of the faculty this term are. Dr. J. H.. Ed wards. Mrs. R. D. Patrick and Rabbi Newfield. Rienzi Thomas will hold the position of music instructor Short ad- dresses will be delivered this morning by visiting ministers and MT. Thomas will render an appropriate musical pro- gramme
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-09
Urge Full Observance

New York. September S.-FOllowing President Wilson's proclamation today designating Sunday, October 4. as a day of prayer for peace in Europe the federal council of the Churches of Christ in America issued a call to Protestant evan gelcal churches urging a full observance of the day. The council, which repre- sents 30 denominations and 130.0d0 churches, is preparing a special pro eramine which will be sent out to all the churches.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-09

of the second person accused. owing to the fact that no arrest has been made. Deputy Sheriff Hartsiield brought Mrs. Nash to the county jail last night
 Mrs. Nash is an attractive young wom- an, "A years of age. She took her arrest very calmly and manifested no emotion last night. She maintains she is innocent of the crime and knows nothing of the shooting.
 MT. Powers was shot and killed last Sunday night a short distance from the Nash home Funeral services over the remains were conducted yesterday from the home at Leeds. Interment followed at Moody's Cross Roads. MT. Powers was 3S years of age and is survived by his widow and four children. a
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-09
Fayette Schools Open

Fayette, September S,--(Special.) 1.-The Fayette grammar and high school opened today with the following teachers: R. L. Reavcs. principal; Misses Stewart of Moulton, Joe Blount of Washington, Miss Bell of Nashville, Tenn. expression teacher; Misses Sallie Robertson of Fay cite and Mayme Propst of Oahman. Miss Bessie Robertson of Fayette will have charge of the music.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-09
Agricultural Bulletin Out

Montgomery. September S.-(special) The department of agriculture and in- dustries today received from the press the season 1913-14. The bulletin will be distributed among fertilizer manufacturers and farmers during the next week. The pamphlet contains 134 pages. and gives IT. uch valuable information on agricul- f1lra1 stlbiect
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-09
Painters Association
 Elects New Officers

Nashville. September s.-New off cers of the Master Car and Locomotive Painters sesociation of the United states and Canada elected today are:
 T. J. Hutchinson. London. Ontario, president; H. R. Engoveld. Waycross. Ga, and J. F. Gearhart, Altoona. Pa., vice presidents; Albert L. Dane, Read ing, Mass, secretary-treasurer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-09
New Company Mustered In

Company c. Second Alabama infsdtry. was mustered in at teh city hall armory last night by Col. C. R. Bricken, com mandine the: Second regiment. The of- hcers of the new company are: J. T. Evans. captain; B. K. McMorris first lieu- tenant. and Dr. Hal F. Halstead, second lieutenant.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-09
Naval Stores

Savannah. September S.-Turpehtlne nominaL 45hc; no sales; receipts. 246; shfpments, sos; stocks. 2s.671. Resin nominal no sales; receipts. 86S; ship ments. 15O2; stocks. 111.001. Quote: A. E. e3.5O; C.. D. $s.52h: E. F. c, H, r. .. .S6; K. e4'1s; N, Ss; VIC. 36.25;
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-09
Biz Fire in Louisiana

Deridder. La. September s.-News was received here tonight of the burn ing last night at Carson. Lag of the sawmill of the Delta Land and Tim Ter company. The dry kiln and sev- eral hundred thousand feet of lumber burned with loss estimated at approx imately of $1,O00,O00.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-09
PERSONAL

Miss Julia Zema Hill and her sis ter. Floride, of McComb. Miss, are on visit to their uncle. l.. F. Hill.
 pr. John H. Edmonson will leave for Cleveland today to attend the annual meeting of the American N-Ray so- ciety. He will return next Monday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-09
Wedding Announced

Hartselle September 8.-(Special) )-Mr
 and Mrs. s. E. Stewart of HartseIle am nounce the marriage of their daughter, Mabel Carolyn, to MT. Oliver Doss on September G.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-09
Mathematicians Meet

Providence, R. l., September s.-The an- nual meeting of the American Mathemat- ical society was opened at Brown. uni versity today with representatives of many American colleges present.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-09
Annropriate Fate

From the Baltimore American.
 What do you think happened to Jones when he was summoned to the carperT' What happened to him?"
 He found himself floored."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-09
TOO LATE ID CLASSIFY

Crescent avenue gold watch
 fob with inltiais; owner can recover sauae by calling soe Woodward building.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-09
ST. CLAIR COURT IN
 SESSION IN ASHVILLE

Ragland, September S.-(Special) )-The civil docket of the circuit sourt of St. Clair county is in session at Ashyille this week. Some damage suits are on this week and criminal cases will come up next week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-09

The public school opened here yester- day morning for nine months session with Professor Rich as principal. and Mrs. Jessie Gray and Mrs. Garner teach- CTS Addresses were made by the Revs. Inzer. Kincaid. State Senator w. T. Brown and Dr. J. c. Wilklnson.