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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-04
REVIVALIST GOES
 LEAVING BAD CHECKS
Request Received from Haverell. Mo-. to Arrest the Rev. D. c. Cobb
 at Livingston

Livingston, November 3.-(Special. )-The Rev D. c. Cobb, who has been taking a prominent part in protracted meetings here, and In York, has left this city. leav- ing behind a number of checks which 1t Is feared are worthless. MT. Cobb had been specializing in prison reform work and had been very successful as re- yivalst.
 message from the chief of police of Haverell. Mo, was received today asking the authorities to arrest and hold MT. Cobb, but he had already gone.
 Among the checks which 1t Is under stood he gave hero was one for s2Oo to the Rev J. A. Seal one to w. s. Nich- oils, another to w. 1T. Coleman & Co, and one to Mellen & Co.,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-04
BESSEMER NEWS

Bessemer, November s-(Special)-Th Bessemer city council met in regular ses-. sion tonight and considerable routine busi- ness was appointed, but nothing of im- portance done.
 The bids submitted for the feeding of the city prisoners which were ordered ad- vertised for two weeks ago were opened, but no awards were made. After consid- erable discussion a committee was ap- pointed to investigate the feasibility of contracting for the feeding of the pris- oners. The committee Is composed of Aldermen Surratt Simmons and Milton.
 The finance committee to which was referred the matter of fixing the com pensation to be paid the city by the coun- ty for the use of the city hall as a court room and deputy sheriffs office reported that s125 per month had been agreed upon.
 Alderman J. s. Winters was elected president pro tenn of the council.
 After transacting much routine bust ness the council adjourned
 The Bessemer National bank has for warded to Atlanta the contribution of the bank to the new regional bank that will be started November IS, under the federal law. The local banks contribution was 5000 and went forward on the day that was named under the law.
 In the Bessemer city court today judgment for s7O0.5O was returned by the jury in the case of J. w. Harper vs the St. Louis and San Francisco Railroad company. The plaintiff was seeking dam ages in the amount of $3000 for alleged personal injuries received when he was thrown from the passenger train of the defendant company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-04
Suits Filed

The following were among the suits filed yesterday in the city and circuit courts:
 J. H. Parsons, administrator of the es- tate of Robert Parsons vs. Maryland Coal and Coke company. The plaintiff claims ssso,o0o damages for tho death of the intes- tate, who was killed while employed in the defendant company's mines.
 Percy Stiles vs. Louisville and Nashville Railroad company. $1ooo damages claimed for alleged personal injuries.
 Alex Bentley vs. Louisville and Nash vile Railroad company. $500 damages for an alleged wrongful election from train.
 Vince Diazza vs. Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company; 5000 claimed for alleged personal injuries.
 James E. Broomal vs. Louisville and Nashville Railroad company; $S0O0 dam ages claimed for alleged wrongful eJec- tion from train.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-04
NEWS IF ENSLEY

Marie Levenslsi, the 9-year-old daugh- ter of MT. and Mrs. George Levenski, was strucl, by freight car on the Louis Nineteenth street and probably fatally ] injured. Her left arm was torn from her body at the shoulder and her hips were badly mashed.
 The accident happened yesterday after noon about 2:3O o'clock, at the railroad crossing at tho steel plant and, according to eyewitnesses a Louisville and Nash vi1le switcn engine backed into a number Of box cars just as the little girl was on the track. She was knocked down and dragged several feet before the cars could br stopped
 She was picked up and carried to the emergency hospital at the steel plant and given medical attention. She was later pital on Avenue r and Eighteenth street. where at a late hour last night she was reported to be resting as well as could be expected.
 According to the statement of witnesses 10 the accident, the box cars had been put on a siding just off the sidewalk and the switch engine backed into the cars starting them over the sidewalk when they struck the little girl
 The following ministers of this city left last night to attend the annual session of the North Alabama conference of the Methodist church, which convenes today at the First Methodist church at Syla- eauga: The Rev George L. Jenkins of the Ensley Methodist church. the Rev. W. E. Gaston of the Shady Side Metho- dist church. and the Rev. T. o. Jones of the Fairview Methodist church. They will return during the latter part of the week.
 Missionary day will be observed at the Fairview Methodist church Sunday morn Ing at the Il o'clock service, when a pro- gramme will, be given by the Woman's Missionary society, assisted by several prominent members of this organization from all over the district On Sunday evening MT. Benjamin will preach un- oer the auspices of the missionary de- partment of the Dpworth league.
 The Lawler grocery store on the drift tracks at Pratt City was broken into Monday night and a quantity of goods taken The robbers gained entrance into the store by breaking the transom over the back door. Flour, meats and a large quantity of canned goods were taken. This makes the third store that has been broken into since Saturday night in Pratt City.
 There will be a called meeting of the Woodman Circle this afternoon at the hall on Avenue E, for the purpose of con- sidering and balloting on several appli- cations for membership. All members of the degree team are urged to attend this meeting, as a rehearsal will be held
 The Ensley fire department made a long run about Il :05 o'clock Monday night to Englewood small negro house which caught fire from a spark on the roof was completely destroyed. Damages will amount to about s100
 The Ensley High school football team will play the Bessemer High school foot ball team this afternoon at 3:3O o'clock, at the Ensey park.
 John Angwin has returned from New Orleans, where he attended the annual convention of the National Funeral Di- rectors' association and the National Board of Embalmers
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-04
Mcintyre & Heath

Mcintyre & Heath will be the attrac- tion- at the Jefferson theatre tomorrow matinee and night in John Cort's elaborate revival of George V. Hobart and Jean Schwartz's highly successful musical comedy, "The Ham Tree" The assertion that James Mcintyre is today one of the best known entertainers of the American stage would probably meet with chorus of inquiry as to who MT. Mcintyre might be. The inquirers would include many who know themselves well informed on matters theatrical. But the added asser- ton that Thomas Kurton Heath belongs in exactly the same category, and the familiar association of names brings nod of recognition from the reader and 8 smile in remembrance of Mcintyre & Heath. Beginning under the white circus tents about 40 years ago, Mcintyre S Heath have passed successfully through circus variety minstrel farce comedy vaudeville and into musical comedy, and the echo of mirth has always been re- sounding behind them as they passed on.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-04
TRADE APPLES
 FOR COTTON
ro the Editor of The Age-Herald:

To the Editor of The Age-Herald:
 Owners of apple orchards in Idaho, Ore- eon and Washington desire to trade ap- ples at s1 per box of approximately 50 pounds f. o. b. loading point for cotton warehouse certificates at 1oc per pound delivery to be made about May 1, 1915. We are asked to give this information to cotton people in this territory with an endeavor to make a trade of this sort Publicity in your columns no doubt will be the pest way of reaching holders of certificates and we will be glad to fur njsh additional information to interested parties Yours truly. J. FRANK JUTZ.
 Birmingham, November 3, 1914
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-04
Real Estate Transfers

The following real estate transfers were yesterday recorded in the office of the probate judge:
 s25Oo- Birmingham Realty company to Mrs. Margaret c. Watkins, lot 30, in block 3, survey of Birmingham Realty com- pany's addition No. 5.
 $3OOo-Mary G. Gaines to Ingram Realty company, lot 4. In block A. map of An derson Place.
 s15OO-E. H. West to Ingram Realty company, lots and S. in block 60 survey of pr. James-R. Smiths addition to Bir- mingham known as Smithfield.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-04
A Stricken Nation

Only few weeks ago Europe's most prosperous country, today a shambe of ruin, her citizens flying from the wrath of maddened nurderers, her existence a series of dreadful calamitles, her past a memory, her present a misfortune.
 For weeks past Belgian refugees have been coming to London in search of a temporary haven from horrors unknown to Europe since Tamerlane the lame devel' from the wilds of Tartary, had set out to destroy by fire and sword European civilization but not until now lave Englshmen come to realize fully tho terrible plight into which Belgium has been plunged.
 In our little town of Chester the wom- on. who in times of peace live in luxury. are now coming to the front and showing the stuff they are made of A citizen gave to a committee of six ladies an unoccupied house in very nice part of the city as home for Belgian refugees For period of ten days we worked and cleaned the house, borrowing furniture and carpets where we could for the use of the saviors of the allies.
 Although l am an American, and per- haps should be neutral, but like Tommy "Tipperary.' I am on English soil, with an English home, and My hearts right there"
 These Belgian refugees we should look upon as the saviors of our homes, our rroperty of our women and girls, as if our enemies had not found a stumbling block at Ljege, I shudder to think what progress they might have made
 On Tuesday last Il Belgians were sent LID by the relief committee of London and it was my pleasure and good for tune that my English friends asked me to help them at the station. I personally drove in a motor car an aged stonerna- t,i- fa dot ,tAr opd do admit it, it was one of the proudest days of my life to be of service to these roor people who perhaps had never been in an automobile in their lives, and how they enjoyed the ovation given them at the station and continued throughout the city
 Leave Homes at Moments Notice These people had left Louvain in the early stages of the war, leaving their humble little homes ip a few moments notice, they first fled to a little country village. After two days they were told it was safe to return, which they did and st midnight the same night. the Ger mans began their terrible bombarding One told me of the roof falling in upon her bed only three minutes after leaving the house. The started then with hum dreds of others to tramp to Ostend For three days they walked, sleeping in fields with scanty clothing and still more scanty food. What treat it was to see them enjoy the hot and tasty meal made ready for them by the kind-hearted Chester ladies. The trades people have been most generous. Several butchers 1 and fishmongers have promised to SUD- | ply the dinners, coal merchants and gro- | cers do the rest One of the most charm | ing women of Chester is in residence 1 with them as interpreter and manages | the house.
 | One of the refugees said to me: "We arc but small vanguard of the army oi the refugees from Antwerp, for only 6
 few of us were able to reach Ostend
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-04
Overman Reflected

Raleigh. N. C., November 3.--Senator Overman, democrat, was reelected in North Carolina's election today. Early returns indicated that eight of the states 10 democratic nominees for. representa- lives in Congress had been elected with both democrats and republicans claiming success in the eighth and tenth districts.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-04
Dryman In County Jail

Glen Dryman was transferred to the county jail yesterday afternoon on a charge of assault with intent to mur- der. He was arrested yesterday morning by Detective Enoch Warren because of an alleged assault on Bob Williamson at Eleventh avenue and Thirty nint!, street, south, in which Williamson was seriously shot.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-04
ADJUSTMENTS
"Peg O My Heart"

The delightful comedy, Peg O My Heart" pleases this engagement as is did on its former engagement. The cast is an unusually strong one and brings out all tho features In splendid manner. Peg will be seen this afternoon and tonight and good business is expected. Especially so far matinee.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-04
Mutt and Jeff in Mexico"

Gus Hills fourth seasons offering of the cartoon character play, Mutt and Jeff" called 'In Mexico," has been framed up on more elaborate and costly scale than the original production. This is undoubtedly due to the confidence inspired by the success which has been his since the premier offering of the Bud Fisher conceit, of like title, Mutt and Jeff and their whole official family are scheduled for three performances at the Jefferson theatre commencing Friday. Sale of seats will commence this morning. The mati- nee will be bargain day affair and an especially attractive scale of prices has been arranged.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-04

will vote to destroy the fee system throughout Alabama
 When asked if he would support a measure making of the railroad commits sion a public utility commission having supervision over public utility corpora tons, he replied "yes, with quilifica- ttons."
 MT. Winkler was educated at the Uni versity of Virginia and the University of Alabama. He is Sigma Nu, Woodman of the World, Knight of Pythias, and Mason. He is married and the father of one child
 Tomorrowi A. R. BrindIey of Gads- den, who will represent Etowah county in the legislature.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-04
At the Lyric

at the Lyric theatre this week and try to fathom the mystery of how Mercedes transfers thought to his companion. Mile. Stantone Sitting at a piano she plays whatever selection is called for The entire bill this week is one of good features, with several large headline acts
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-04
Inyixoratinr to tn.

Invigorating to the Pale and sickly
 The Old Standard general strength ening tonic, GROVES TASTELESS chill TONIC, drives out Malaria. enriches the blood, builds up the system. A true Tonic. For adults and children. soc
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-04
PERSONAL

The many friends of Capt J. B. Nor son, who has been critically i'll at St vincent's hospital will be pleased to learn that he is improving.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-04

The bulk will come when the Flushing boats arrive in day or two"
 There is misery untold, there are countless broken hearts, there are thou sands of men and women who are as homeless as ever a people were. We know you will help us; we know that sooner or later Germany will be van quished, and we will return to what was once our dear homesteads but we will not find the Belgium we knew and IoVed-that Belgium lies buried under a heap of ruins and numberless, nameless graves mark her area"
 The committee in charge is working without cessation and extensive prep arations arc being made for the winter months. We may find some employment Tor them and again we may not" said one or the workers, but whether we do or not they must be provided for-it Is cur duty-our solemn duty
 SAVANNAH BARRETT BUTT.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-04
Weather Forecast

Washington. November 3.-Forecast for Alabama, Georgia and Mississippi: Fair Wednesday and Thursday.
 Tennessee: Fair Wednesday and Thurs day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-04

Local Data For the "A hours ending at D. m.,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-04

Birmingham, November 3.-Cs D. m)
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-02-23

young man, then at the other. Again he applied the handkerchief to his shining head.
 "An this Is very odd,'' he said fhoughtfully.
 He permitted MT. Magee to escort him into the hall and to direct his search for a bed that should serve him through the scant remainder of the night. Overcoats and rugs were press ed into service as cover. Mir. Bland blithely assisted.
 eff I see any newspaper reporters 7 he assured the professor on parting, 4IsH damage more than their derbies."
 Thank you,' replied the old man heartily. sYou are very kind. Tomor- row we shall become better acquafnt- ed Good night
 The two young men came out and stood in the hallway. MT. Magee spoke in low tone
 Forgive me-" he said, s'for steal ing your Ara belIa-''
 .@Take her and welcome, 2 said Bland s'She was beginning to bore me any how. And I'm not in your class as an actor" He came close to Magee. In the dim light that streanled out from No the latter saw the look on his face and knew that underneath all this was a very much worried young man
 For Gods sake,v cried Bland, "tell me who you are and what you're doing here. In three words-tell me"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-02-23
cHAprER V.
& Prssussssnai Hermit Appears

& RFB1eBot0FsGi Hermit APFeafss
 7R- BLAND walked calmly to NME the tmhae and picked up a pop ular novel that lay thereon.
 On its cover was the picture of verv beautiful maiden
 sSee t1nt dameT' be inquired of the professor. ssS0rt of makes a man sit up and take notice, doesn't she7 Even che frostbatten haberdasher here has got to admit that in some ways she has this ArabeIla person looking like faded chrozno in your grsndmother's par3or on q rainy afternoon. Ever get any notion, professor. the way pic ture like that boosts a novel in the busy rnarts of trader No? Wel1''--
 MT. Bland continued. MT. Magee leaned back, owerjoyed, in his chair. Here was q man not to be annoyed by the mere h1ching of his story. Here was a man with a sense of humor, an opponent worthy his foes best ef- forts.
 sT used b paint danes like that, !" Bland was saying to the da1ed pro lessor. He explained how his pictures ! had enabled many a novelist to "eat up the highway in buzz wagon" As he approached the time when the nov elists besieged him he gave full play to his imagination. One, he said, sought out his apartments in an aero plane.
 ssSay, professor" he finished. 'ewe're in the same boat-both hiding from writers. A fellow that's spent his life selling neckties well, he can't exactly appreciate our situation. There's what you might call 8 bond between you and me Dye know, I felt drawn to you just after I fired that first shot That's why didn't blaze away again We're going to be great friends, can read it in the stars.''
 He took the older mans hand feel 1ngly, shook it and walked away, cast ing 8 covert glance of triumph at MT. Magee.
 The face 0f the holder of the Cram dall chair Of comparative literature was a study. He looked first at one
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-02-23
FRATERNAL NEWS

Freundsffaft Rebekah lodge, No 13, I. O. O-F., will celebrate their 46th anniversary Tuesday, Feb. 24th, dn the lodge rooms at 1855 State street. Invi- tations have been extended to Deb- orah and CoI1nbfa yRebekaHa lodges of New Haven, to Steuben lodge, l. o. o F., and Harmony lodge and Rebelza h lodge of this city. Elaborate arrange ments have been made for an enter tain1nent and a. turkey supper will be served to all.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-02-23
BACHACHE-RHE
 VANISH AWAY

Men and women having backache, rheumatism, stiff and swollen Joints are honestly glad to know that Foley Kidney Pills are successful every where in driving out these ills. That is because Foley Kidney Pills are true medicine and quickly effective in all diseases that result from weak inac- tive kidneys and urinary irregularities. Hindle's Drug Stores.-Adv.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-02-23

After woman has been married for while she begins to realize that her husband doesn't look a. bit like the men in the clothing advertisement in the magazines. and doesn't. act a bit like the handsome heroes in the ator- ies in the monthly. says our old friend, Luke McLuke.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-02-23

time for, the spring floods is fast ap- preaching. With melting snows come rising rivers, then bridges swept away and towns turned intb lakes. Dele gates from many parts of the country will be here beginning Feb. 26
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-02-23

Washington. Feb. 2s-President Wilson will take part in an important conference here regarding flood relief and prevention for those parts of the country that are annually afflicted with devastating. inundations The
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-02-23
DIAMONDS

Are you saying: '.I can't afford ft?,- You can afford. it: It is possible that yon have wanted diamond ring. for yourself for long time, and you've put it off just because the ring you wanted entai1ed too big an outlay. If that is so, we want you to know if you invest $25, $35, or $50, into a dia- mond and, after wearing it six months a. year or longer, want a larger one, bring it back to us and we will aI- low you what you paid for it in ex- change for a larger diamond. Each stone of the same high grade; dif- ference i'm size alone makes the diR- ference en price. No one can under sell us providing quality and qnan- tity are equal to that guaranteed by us Tho Buechler's guarantee on 6afa- monds is based upon the soundest bus mess principles. Our reputation for fair and progressive dealings is ex- ceIIed by no other diamond house We live up to our reputation-not up- on it-and stand firmly back of our values.
 |M. J. BUECHLER
 THE RELIABLE JEWE,LER
 As FAIRFIELD AVE. Near Middle sG
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-02-23

in Greenland potatoes do not grow any larger than grapes. Editors In that country make a big fuss in their columns when one is brought to their sanctums that is as big as peach stone.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-02-23
PERSONAL MENTION.

Mr.. and Mrs E. J. Sullivan of Gem avenue are entertaining Rev James Murphy Of Washington, D. C., and Rev. William Sullivan of Boston,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-02-23
BIOOERS
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Copyright. 1915. by the Bebbs-Msrri11
 0DmuaRW

.sYou did quite r1ghts,~ commented Professor Bolton, 'sin making up your mind to live. And now, the gentleman in the-er-the bedquilt- Has he, too, a sAoryP' now from the gentleman in the bed ouilt. Has he, too, a story? And if 60, what is it7''
 He smiled delightedly intp the eyes of B1nnd- what would the ex-haber- dasher do, shorn of his fctional expla- maf3onf Would he rise in his wrath arlH dencunce the man who had stolen his Arabella7 Mfr. Bland smiled back He stood up, and . contingency. that aaad not entered MT. A1agee's mind enAn to he.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-02-23

The mayor of Paterson, N. J., re- fuses to recognize woman as man s intellectual equal. It may be that he thinks they are mans superior.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-02-23

Eugenic marriages may be all right, but there. are plenty of women who prefer marrying a rich old codger with less than one sound lung.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-02-23

farmer Want Ads. One Cent a Word.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-02-23
The Lenten Season Is With
 Us Again

You will find our Fish Department well supplied with Fresh Fish, Canned, Smoked and Pickled Fish, throughout the season.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-02-23
PITHY PARAGRAPHS

People now wonder how they ever had the nerve to take an ocean voy- age before the wireless telegraph came into general use.
 Coal dealers generally take a look at their thermometers before liking the price for coal for the day. The lower the mercury, the higher goes the price of coal.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-02-23

7R- BLAND walked calmly te NMH the tmhae and picked up a3 pop ular novel that lay thereon
 On its cover was the picture