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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-10
STIRRING SCENES AT
 INAUGURAL BANQUET
 OF NEW LORD MAYOR
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tContfnued from Page One) side by side against the enemy of civiiiza- tion would never be forgotten.
 MT. Balfour also spoke of Servia, which was prepared to give up everything short of national existence to keep peace and of Belgium. whose history was even more tragic. Belgium had been overrun by Germans for no cause except expediency of war, he said. Cynicsm, he added, could go no further in politics and he de- nounced the reckless and brutal militar- ism inflicted upon a civil population.
 Belgium. he declared. would be restored to all and more of her ancient property by the allies, who were bound together blythe pursuit of one great object and there was no danger of disagreement, for no mean or petty motive actuated any of them.
 we are five nations said the former premier In conclusion land we fight not for ourselves alone, but for civilization and for all small states who seek tQ fol low their own ideals without interference fl om any unauthorized and insolent az gressor
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-10
Lack of Japanese Invention

From the Chicago Journal.
 James Bryce declared recently that the Japanese are a nation of imitators. He admits that they sometimes improve on the things which they borrow from other nations, but holds that In art, science or literature Japan has produced little or nothing that Is original.
 He might have extended the indictment. For some centuries Japan was war country, ruled by military chiefs, domi- mated by a military caste; yet in all that time she did not develop a single new thing in arms, strategy or tactics. The Grekes invented the phaanx close. deep line of men with projecting spears. In the
 late middle ages the Swiss and Scotch independently developed the same for nation, and even the Zulus of South Af- rica had something very like 1t.
 The Romans created the legion, and with it conquered the Mediterranean world The Spaniards reinvented practically the same thing in their wars against the Moors. The Byzantine Greeks taught the world the power of heavy cavalry. Eng fish archers proved the deadliness oi missile weapons. The French gave ths soldier both gun and spear by putting a bayonet on the end of his musket. More recently military developments are too numerous to chronicle. and have com, from every country in the western world But where is the military advance, his toric or present. that originated witt Japan? Even her smokeless powder wal made by scientists trained in German lab oratories.
 Some day Japan may develop a gift O. invention. That day will dawn-if at all when her aristocratic organization hal decayed, and democracy has grown ul in her islands. For the present, however her lack of originality would seem proved even in the warlike field to which he genius has been consecrated so long.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-10
GO TO MONTGOMERY
 TO ATTEND HEARING
Representatives of Railroads Commit tee of Chamber of Commerce to
 Go Before Railroad Commission

R. A. Porter, J. T. Slater and O. H Bowen, representing the railroads com mittee of the Chamber of Commerce. left yesterday morning for Montgomery to at- tend the hearing of the state railroad commission on the request of the rail- roads for increased commodity freight rates. Another member of the commit tee, E.. Wilkinson, was unable to go, ow- ing to illness, but is expected to have recovered sufficiently to go to Mont gomery this morning.
 It is understood that the testimony of the railroads will be concluded early to- day and that the shippers will then pre- sent their side of the case
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-10
BESSEMER NEWS

Bessemer. November 9.-(Special) The traffic law is being rigidly en- forced in Bessemer by Chief of Police T. B. Wallace and Officer W. J. May has been stationed at Third avenue and Nineteenth street for the purpose of regulating the traffic at this inter- section. As yet no arrests for the vio- lation of this law have been made, only warnings having been issued so far.
 Mrs. Katie w. Allen announces the engagement and approaching mar riage of her daughter, Jeanette. to Dr. Solon Westcott Wright. the wedding to take place on December 23, in the presence of only the immediate fam fly. Miss Allen was reared in Besse- mer where she is very popular. She is teacher in the Bessemer city schools, while Dr. Wright Is connect ed with the Tennessee Coal. Iron and
 Railroad company.
 The regular weekly business meeting of the Christian Workers of the First
 Christian church will be held Tues day afternoon at 3:30 o'clock at the
 home of Mrs. Kelly M. Johnson on Fourth avenue. All members are urged , to be present as matters of importance will come before the society.
 A letter from Adjt. Gen. Joseph B. Scully has been'receiyed by Capt. Lacey
 Edmundson of Company D. Fourth reg iment, Alabama National Guard. or dering the local company to report in Montgomery Wednesday. November IS, for five days rifle practice on the rifle range.
 The wedding of MT Elvie Faulkner of ] this city and Miss Edwina Donnelly, which occurred yesterday at the home of the brides mother at Bilingsley will come as a surprise to their many l friends Both the bride and groom are we'll known in Bessemer. where the bride formerly resided. MT. Faulkner i Is connected with the Taylor Drug company. MT. and Mrs. Faulkner will
 make their home on Clarendon avenue l with the groom's mother.
 The Pastors Helpers of the First Methodist church will meet tomorrow afternoon at o'clock In the basement 1 of the church at which time all mem
 bers are urged to be present as mat ters of importance will come up be- ] fore the society.
 l Miss Irene Jenkins will be hostess I to the Music club Wednesday after 1 noon at o'clock at her home on Arl- l ington avenue. All members are urged
 to be present as an interesting pro- gramme has been arranged for the oc- l casion.
 i The Baptist Young Peoples union l will give a social session tomorrow night at o'clock at the church. A | splendid programme will be rendered
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-10
SUPREME COURT IS
 IN SESSION WITH
 DOCKETS CLEAR

Montgomery. November a.-(Special) The regular November term of the su- preme court and court of appeals be- gan today. but the opening day was devoted solely to organization and oth- CT preliminary details. The court will not take up any cases until Tuesday. when the first judicial division will .e called This division includes the counties of Baldwin. Clarke, Mobile, Monroe and Washington.
 Owing to the fact that the court on last Saturday, in special term, put out decisions in all the cases on the dock ct, 1t is doubtful If the court will an- nounce any new decisions for some time. The court began its labors Mon day with a perfectly clear docket.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-10
A Thrilling Event

From the Saturday Evening Post.
 H. E. Dunn used to be travelling passen' ger ageEt for western railroad, but gave that up and went to a small town to live. Dunn frequently felt the need of excite ment. Once, when he was really de- pressed with monotony of his life, he sew a wildly excited crowd gathered on a va- cant lot Prominent citizens were there Hopping up and down, gesticulating and shouting and Dunn felt that the unex- pected had happened and something was doing. He rushed to the lot and gasped out, Whats the matter?"
 'Masteri' shouted a rampant citizen. Matter? Why, we are going to hive a swarm of bees
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-10
NEGRO IS KILLED
 FOR THIRTY CENTS

Because he owed 30 cents and couldn't or wouldn't pay 1t, Jack Rivers, a negro. was stabbed and killed, 1t is alleged. by Hugh Sheffield, negro at Sixty-slxth street and Fourth avenue, East Lake, about 6 o'clock Sunday night. The re- port of the murder was made to Coroner Spain yesterday morning by the police of the Woodlawn precinct and it was stated that the negro Sheffield had es- capped. Sheffield stabbed Rivers in the head with such force that the blade of the knife penetrated the skull and broke off leaving piece of the knife imbedded in the brain.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-10
CRUISER GLASGAW
 BOUND FOR FALKLAND
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she appeared unable to steam away, ac- cording to the British admiralty report of the sea fight off Chile. the Glas- gow accompanied her as she drifted away in the darkness The admiralty said the Glasgow was not extensively damaged and had few casualties, al- though during the battle she had fought the Leipzig and the Dresden while the Scharnhorst and Gneisenau were taking care of the two larger vessels. The Otranto. the admiralty said was not engaged in the fight.
 Delgada Point is on the west sidt of the north entrance to the first mar row in the Straits of Magellan.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-10
PERSONAL

It is announced that P. c. Covington has severed his connection with the Trad CTS National bank. to engage in business on his own account His connection with the bank began on September 23, 1908. He was, at the end of three years, pro- noted to the position of auditor, which office he has since held. In his new field of endeavor, MT. Covington carries with him the best wishes of his former associates in the banking business, and of a wide circle of friends.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-10
ADJUSTMENTS
Bringing Up Father"

Bringing up Father" musical comedy based on George McManus' cartoons, will be the next attraction at the Jefferson theatre, next wednes- day matinee and night. The best rec ommendation that can possibly be given Bringing up Father" Is the fact that Gus Hill Is the producer. Mir Hill is the first producer to introduce il vaudeville cast into musical com edy In fact. Bringing up Father Is a vaudeville show with a comedy plot. The matinee will be a bargain day af- fair. Seats now on sale.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-10
The Kings English

From the Indianapolis News
 Dr. Stanley L. Krebs of Philadelphia tells of a Voman who went to probate court to see about settling the estate of her husband.
 Are you the judge of the repro bates?" the woman asked the judge Of the court. The judge kindly explained that he was not the judge of the repro bates, but was the probate judge.
 Well" said the woman, 'I came to see about the estate of my diseased hus- band. He died, leaving me with two i'm fidels and I want you to appoint me their executioner.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-10
CARRANZA DECLARES HIMSELF CHIEF HEAD OF MEXICAN REPUBLIC
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Minister of the Treasury-Felicits Vil- lAreal.
 . Enrique C. Llorente will be appointed Washington representative of the const- eutionalists.
 Roque Estrada, private secretary to General Carranza, who arrived In the capital tonight from Cordoba, said:
 we have exhausted all legitimate means to bring about a peaceful arrange ment of this trouble. The Aguas Calientes convention must obey General Carranza or it's delegates will be treated as traitors. We have sufficient means at our disposal to make good our mandates.
 Foreign Minister Fabela expected 70 arrive in the capital tomorrow from Cor doba where he has been with General Carranza arranging details of the evacua- tion of Vera Cruz by the American forces. According to a high official here state ment by the Carranza government "n
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-10
Big Waterspouts Seen

New York, November 9.-Officers of the steamer Borinquen, in a dispatch today from San Juan, Porto Rico, reported that yesterday as she ship was nearing the gulf stream four waterspouts were seen travelling at a high rate of speed before a westerly wind. The dark clouds from which the sIouts appeared to descend were about 1000 feet above the water
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-10
"Neptune's Daughter

Annette Kellermann in "Neptune's s Daughter" a seven-act motion picture which commenced a weeks engagement at the Orpheum yesterday afternoon and
 last night is unquestionably one of the finest film entertainments that Birming- ham has seen. The devotees of the won ders of the film screen were delighted and two capacity audiences greeted the first appearances of this picture.
 The picture Is novel. The novelty does not lie In any new or strange complica- tions of plot, nor have the producers dis covered any new dramatic principles. In- stead they have realized that one of the | chiefest assets of motion picture Is I beautiful scenery, something entirely dif- | ferent and spectacular. Added to all this was Annette Kellermann, admittedly the | most famous woman of the world as re- gards aquatic ability. Those who have | never seen the great diver in real life | had a most realistic picture of her on
 the films, and her swimming, diving and : death struggle under water with the | would-be assassin are worth more than | one trip to the Orpheum.
 | The scenes are laid in Bermuda Islands. | The story, in brief has to do with Nep- | tunes Daughter. Annette, who is changed 1 into a mortal that she may revenge the death of her sister, who was caught in | the fishermens nets and killed. She meets
 the king. on whom she has vowed ven | geance, and they fall in love with each | other. For love of her, he takes away
 the fishing privilege in the private waters
 of the kingdom and his subjects rise up
 and overthrow him. Annette hears the plot to assassinate the king, and arrives just in time to prevent it.
 Among the special scenes are the trans- | formation of Annette from mermaid to
 mortal, and back again; the capture of 1 Annette in the flshermen's net; her swim | ming and diving: the scene in which
 she is thrown from an S5-foot cliff, bound hand and foot, into the ocean below; her
 escape and her death struggle with the man who attempted to kill her in the water, which is a wonderful scene.
 There is a matinee every afternoon and a performance every night
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evacuation has been promised for tomor-

row.
 Heavy fighting was in progress today in the suburb of xochlmileo between Zapata and Carranza followers. Several tram loads of soldiers were sent from the capital to reinforce the Xochimilco gar r1son. carranza's forces checked the Zapata advance.
 General Francisco Cardenas, who com manded rurale guards the night President Madera and Vice President Pino Suarez were assassinated, recently escaped across the Guatemalan border, according to ad- vices received here tonight.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-10
LEGAL NOTICES
Notice fo Coutractou

Notice to Contractors
 The building committee of the Ala bama Girls Technical Institute at Montevallo. Ala, requests bids on a new Domestic Science hall building.
 For information in regard to plans and specifications. address w. T. War ren. architect, Empire building. Bir- mingham, Ala. 11-10-3t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-10
Nof Worth If

From the Norfolk Ledger-Dispatch.
 once an old darky visited a doctor and was given definite instructions as to what he should do. Shaking his head. he started to leave the office., when the doctor said:
 Here. Rastus. you forgot to pay me-"
 Pay you for what. boss?
 For my advice, ,"sreplied the doctor.
 Nav, suh; naw, suh; I ain't gwine take it." and Rastus shuffled out.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-10
Deaths and Funerals
Thomas J. Webher

The remains of Thomas J. Webber, aged 39 years. who died yesterday in local infirmary, will be sent to West Point. Miss. this morning for intermept by Shaw l& Son.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-10
NEWS OF ENSLEY

w. ". Ellis. well known jeweler Of Ensley, was accidently shot and pain fully injured yesterday afternoon while out hunting by c. J. Barr. superintendent of the steel plant at Ensley. MT. Ellis. MT. Barr and Robert Morrow were hunt ing birds a few miles below Ensley yes terday afternoon and had separated from each other. A rabbit suddenly jumped up in front of MT. Barr and he fired, some of the shots taking effect in both legs of MT. Ellis near the knee He was taken to the emergency hospital at the steel mill and given medical attention, and was later removed to the Tennessee company's hospital on Avenue F.
 The following cards have been sent out to the members of the Steel City lodge No 1e0, Knights of Pythias:
 Dear Brother Knight: The general visiting committee will meet with our lodge next Tuesday evening at 7:30 o'clock There will be over 40 visitors. We should welcome them with 100 members. These meetings are doing great good. This visit will help every one who comes, and we owe 1t to our lodge to have a record breaking attendance.
 There will be work in the rank of page by the best team in Alabama. The new laws will be explained and light refresh- ments will be served. The meeting will adjourn before 10 o'clock so that all may get home early. Come and bring another member with you Cordially and fra formally yours,
 ROSS YARBROuGH, c. C.,
 'C. w. COLE, K. of R. and s.,
 THOMAS R, WALKER,
 Chairman of Committed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-10
Hardy Burt Hill

aged 32 years, who died Sunday, were sent to New Decatur for interment yesterday morning by the Johns Un- dertaking company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-10

Cotton Then and
 Now

WHEN the outlook for cotton was dark we con- centrated our energies in endeavoring to relieve the situation. The result was our 2 per cent interest bearing notes, which of- fered holders of cotton, not able to borrow else where, the means with which to meet their obli- gations.
 NOW that the regional banks will be open No vember 16 and the Wade plan for arranging loans on cotton to the extent of $135,0O0,000 seems as- sured, our no t e s have served their purpose and should be no longer neces- sary, CONSEQUENTLY THEY WILL BE WITH DRAWN NOVEMBER 30.
 Cotton owners, in order to avail themselves of loans under the Wade plan or through the regional banks must have their cotton stored In acceptable warehouses and properly ln- sured. Our warehouses In Blr- mingham and Mobile furnish the best protection, and our ware house receipts showing the weight and grade of each bale, with the amount of insurance effected, supply the owner of cotton with the definite informa- tion that will enable him either to sell or to secure a loan with the minimum of trouble and de- lay.
 It Is good business to ship your cotton to us. Do so.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-10

ana 1nflSS MdTTuRR WAS nedIu, WHICH stated that work was progressing rapidly on the new parish house, winch is being erected on Twenty second street between Avenues c and H. The foundation of the building Is complete and the frame work is nearly up. The new parish house when completed will cost over S2o00 The mem
 bers of the church are taking an active
 interest in the building and are planning to erect new church on their lot in the near future.
 An interesting programme has been ar | ranged for the reception to be rendered | the faculty of the Fairview school by the mothers of the school this afternoon | between the hours of and o'clock at | the school building. The introductory ad- dress on ''The Relation of the Mother to the Teacher" and a discussion of the motive of the meeting will be given by Prof. E. E. Gordon. The programme Is
 as follows: Introductory address, Prof. | E. E. Gordon; instrumental duet, Misses 1 Ellotti vocal solo. Miss Glenn; instrr-
 mental number, Miss Walker; solo, Mrs. | H. ]. Cummings; piano solo, Miss Anna Lappage; violin solo, Miss Willie Winfield
 The programme will be concluded with a number of round table talks. After the programme refreshments will be served. | The affair is under the auspices of the F'airview School Improvement association
 and all mothers of the vicinity are in vited to be present
 News has been received in Ensley oi
 the death of M. N. Gress. which occurred late Sunday afternoon at his home ir Trenton, Ga. Mr. Gress was well knowr in this city. having resided here mum. Der of years. Details of his death were
 not given in the message.
 There will be an important meeting O
 the Woman's Christian Temperance unior
 of this city this afternoon at ? o'cloci
 at the Ensley public library.
 ] There will be a meeting of the Mino School Improvement association this aft ernoon at the school building at O o'clock
 A special programme has heen arrange,
 and mothers with children in the schoo are urged to attend The programme i l as follows: "The Relation of the Teache . to American Citizenship" Mrs. J. T I Phillips; Adjusting the Relation O
 Mother and Daughter" Mrs. Caine; Lit
 tie Lessons from Real Life by Teacher Mother" Mrs. A. F. Hillike.
 7 Mrs. P. B. Harrell, Miss Agnes Mora
 and oscar Berney returned yesterda : morning from a motor trip to Albertvill where they were the guests of MT. an t Mrs. Robert Berney.
 Q MT. and Mrs. I. Keller of Gadsden hay returned to their home after visiting MI d and Mrs. Keller of this city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-10
At the Lyric

A genuinely high class offering ia the bill at the Lyric this week It is one of the banner shows of the sea- son. Of the seven acts presented six of them could be we'll classed as head liners and the other Is excellent of its Kind. or course the most pretentious number Is that Of John F. Conroy and his diving models. It Is big act and as meritorious as 1t Is big. Mir. Con- roy and his associates. two beautiful and graceful women, gave a won derful exhibition of trick and fancy diving. The admirable staging of this act adds much to its worth. the scenic effects being very striking and beau tiful.
 The exuberant Yvette. billed as the "whirlwind violinist." Is there with new line of music and song and was given a great reception. While not an | accomplished musician she caters to the popular taste and sang and played and danced her way at once into pop ular favor. She appears in what she terms a futurist setting and incident ally in stunning gowns. She Is a riot The most vociferous applause was | accorded Billy Cripps and his associates in the singing novelty, "The Volun- teers.' Four young men with excellent l voices present their numbers in an un- l usually attractive manner and had l they responded to all the encores given l them last night they would be singing yet Their rendition of the Rosary | was superb.
 The so-called "new society dances" are beginning to pail on the average l audience, but the Gardiner trio put a | dancing number over this week that | is by far the most pleasing and artistic | of any seen on the local stage. They | are exquisite in technique and work 1 together with consummate grace. Of | the five delightful dances presented the filtration polka" was possibly the
 most charming; but all were good.
 Ray Raymond and Florence Bain pre- sent Locked Out" a novelty, that Is original in its conception and affords splendid vehicle for the talent of
 these two very clever people. The
 dialogue is particularly bright and
 stamped with originality. The singing
 Is excellent. The act is one of the best
 on the bill.
 The surprise of the evening was
 furnished by Miss Doris Wilson anc her company. The act is entirely new
 and very cleverly executed. Singing
 and dancing are features of the of
 fering.
 A feature that will please the chil
 dren Is Stckney's comedy circus, in
 troducing a trick pony, girl. clowl
 on stilts and trained dogs. Pathe's wa pictures closed the bill.-C. H. M
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-10
BUSHEL AND HALE
 OF MONEY COLLECTED

Cambridge, Mass, November 9.-A bushel and a half of money was collected by the Red Cross for the benefit of European war sufferers between the halves of the Harvard Princetol football game Saturday. The count, which was not com pleted until today, showed a total of s3sS3. including one $20 bill and 2350 pennies.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-10

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