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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-16
MAJOR WADE DIES AT HOUSE 0F DAUGHTER
Distinguished Confederate Veteran Succumbs to
 Heart Trouble

Nal J. T. s. Wade, aged 7e years, one of the best known Confederate vet erans residing in Birmingham. died last night at 1:3o o'clock at the resi- dence of his daughter Mrs. Samuel L. Scott, 1881 Eleventh avenue. south, aft CT an illness of several months
 ''fhe death of Major Wade is attrib- uted by members of the family to oyer exertion at the Jacksonville reunion. a sI
 Major Wade had been ailing since his return. He was one of the pioneer residents of Birmingham, coming here
 from Virginia 20 years ago. He has
 not been in active business for sev- eral years, but was connected for a number of years with the office of the probate judge when Judge Greene was
 in office.
 Major Wades record during the civil war was brilliant. Enlisting in the Fourteenth Virginia with the begin ming of the hostilities, he served throughout the fearful conflict with distinction. The Fourteenth Virginia was a part of 'Jackson's foot cavalry and that regiment was one of those, that stood like a stonewalI' on thef field that day at Manassas and gave Jackson his name. Major Wade was in the ranks then but was later given a commission for conspicuous gallantry and at the Battle of the Wilderness was decorated for his heroic conduct under fire
 Major Wade was former commando CT of Camp Hardee, United Confed- crate Veterans and for many years had been active in those affairs look ing to civic betterment. When news of his death became known last night there were many expressions of grief and all veterans said that he would be sorely missed
 Major Wade is survived by five chill dren. His daughter. Mrs Scott, with whom he made his home and four sons: George A. Wade of Birmingham ]. T. s. Wade, Jr., of New York city, Warren D. Wade of Nashville and Will liam s. Wade of Memphis. He also has a number of grandchildren.
 Funeral services will be conducted this afternoon at o'clock from Mrs. Scott's residence. Interment will be ir East Lake cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-16
in September.

Developing from a mass meeting to which no thought of permanency had been given into labor organization whose authority is recognized and re- spected in 14 southern states is the history of the Southern Labor congress, which will hold it's third annual con- vention in this city in September
 Young as it is, the congress has al- ready firmly established itself in the esteem of the union trades people this; side the Mason and Dixon line and the labor leaders who have interested themselves in it's formation and growth predict for it a still further increase of territory and prestige.
 The congress was born in Atlanta. in 1912. It grew out of an idea con Trainmen of that city, who planned a monster mass meeting of the railroad and trade organizations of the south. The trainmen asked and received the cooperation of the Brotherhood Loco motive Bremen and Engineers and the Georgia Federation of Labor and the Atlanta Federation of Trades Invita- tions were sent broadcast over the "'oti diu tHe ihtereSt tney aWakeneu astounded even the most sanguine of the promoters of the scheme.
 December g. 10 and II were settled upon as the dates for the mass meeting but when on the opening day it de- veloped that among the delegates there were officers from 23 national and in- ternationals and representatives from l65 railroad and trade organizations from Alabama Arkansas Florida, Ken lucky, Louisiana Mississippi. North and South Carolina. Tennessee and Vir- ginia and West Virginia, the mass meeting idea went into the discard and the plan for a permanent forum for the organized labor advocates of the south was formed.
 The name first adopted. the South :
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eastern Labor congress- later with the broadening of the scope of the. organ ization, was changed to the Southern Labor congress and in a little time other states came itno the fold
 At the first convention, held in the
 Georgia state capitol, Jerome Jones
 one of the most widely known labor
 men of the south was elected pres | ident. and w. c. PuclSett of the At lanta Brotherhood Railway Trainmen was named secretary treasurer They still retain their respective offices.
 The so1gan selected for the mass meeting, "Co-operation, education, or ganzation and legislation" has been adopted by the congress
 | Nashville Little Rock, Birmingham andt Asheville were contenders for the honor of the second convention. The | Tennessee delegates carried the day and the congress there last Septembe CT was even more of a success than the first After spirited but friendly strug- gle in which half a dozen southern cities took part. Birmingham won the third convention. which will be held under the auspices of the local typo- l graphical union,
 Besides bringing about a gathering of many of the notablss in the field of organized labor. the Birmingham con i Vention, it is promised, will be attend I ed by many men prominent in Ala lbamas political and civic circles AL ready plans are being made for the en tertainment of the delegates plans in which frolicking and feasting have their full share.
 The committee appointed to care for l this important detail is arranging to issue a souvenir book for the twofold purpose of keeping alive the memory of the convention and securing funds to meet the expense of holding the convention.
 Delegates are expected from Ala Lama. Arkansas. North and South Car oiila. Virginia and West Virginia. Flor lda, Georgia. Kentucky, Louisiana
 Mississipp. Oklahoma. Tennessee and ! Texas.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-16
Unique Home Industry
Fly CHARLES H. MANDY

It has been often said that the best number of so-called small industries. While Birmingham needs more than she has at present it is really surprising how many there are in the city, that, while small only in the number of hands en- ployed, are important factors in it's growth and commercial prestage. Among them is the Acme company, manufacturers of mosquito nets and canopies whose pro- ducts are carried into every state of the union and on every piece sent out is that much to be desired inscription, Made in Birmingham.
 And the products are made in Bir- mingham," in a plant located on Third avenue and Eighteenth street While the netting, of course comes from the New England mills and the steel rod from the American Steel and Wire company, and the castings from some other state yet the nets and bars and frame are actu- ally made in the plant of the company on Third avenue.
 The concern was formerly known as the Acme Canopy company, but was re- gently purchased by Halbert G. Marsh, Who for 12 years was sales manager for the Southern Canopy company of New York, and one of the best posted men Tn the business. Since acquiring the plant MT. Marsh has remodeled and renovated it and it is now in operation but not as full as 1t will be later in the season when the orders for early spring de- livery come in.
 The plant has a capacity of 5O mo nets and caponies yearly and in Inc event of rush could turn out so 0OO Every form of mosquito net is mann iactured from the high class spring back to the baby protector for in fants. "
 It is surprising to know that A first
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class spring back mosquito net con tains no less than 20 separate parts. The majority of these are metal and are made in the local plant. The metal parts are stamped out by an ingenious machine with surprising rapidity and the loops and angles of the steel rods are turned and bent with equal in genuity. Sewing machines with double needles sew both sides of seam at once and delft fingers assemble the parts and make them into a surprsin 8 ! small package for shipment.
 MT. Marsh is very much pleased with his reception in Birmingham. both in business and social way He states that he has been the recipient of many courtesies at the hands of business men and business concerns and states that he is convinced that Birmingham is an ideal town for the location of small industries
 Speaking of mosquito nets, Mir. Marsh said: 'It is really surprising how many different kinds of nets and canopies there are. Different localities call for diff ferent kind of goods. For instance, in seacoast towns and wet locations, the demand is for a net with a wooden frame. as the steel ones are liable to rust. Then in Florida net with a very fine mesh Is called for on account of the sand flys and other small insects. In the South American countries a white mosquito bar is rarely seen. They want them of light shades of pink or green or blue. We are prepared to meet any demand. no matter what it is, and in any quantity
 'I am certainly strong for Birmingham and it's people, I am familiar with con ditions in many cities as regards my line of goods but believe that Birming- ham is the best place to manufacture them, as it its ready access to markets and splendid railroad facilities and skilled labor make it very advantageous. I un- derstand that the civic bodies of the city are making efforts to locate small indus tries here Well, you can say for me that think Birmingham an ideal place for almost any kind of industry. great or small'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-16
MASONIC HOME BOARD
 WILL MEET TODAY

meeting of the board of control of the Masonic Widows and Orphans Home will be held at the home today In Montgomery. Several matters of i'm portance will come before the board Tor consideration and will include ar inspection of the new hospital just completed by the ladies of the Order o! the Eastern Star at cost of $10,00t It is said to be modern in every par ticular and has been pronounced as among the best in the state. <The mem bers of the board living in Birmingha are Ben M. Jacobs, chairman; Grand Master H. c. Miller, Dr. R. M. Cunning ham and Judge D. A. Greene
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The New BOarder

The new pOarder looked smart and up- to-date. She wore a nifty little blue em- broidered crepe gown and she showed every indication of mixing with every body says the Kansas City Star. The boarding house bunch was seated on the porch when she came out from dinner and she smiled on them all impartially when introduced.
 She joined readily in the conversation and showed no desire to be reserved or exclusive
 ''I am a widow" she owned. in the conversation that followed her introduce ton; ''l have two children, a boy of I
 and a girl of 10 They are on the farm with their grandmother for the summer IT like Kansas City very much and I in- tend to stay here until October. I am
 not going to the mountains or to the | seashore-never do, in fact. l embroider
 good deal and I don't care particularly for reading. I love to shop, but I never
 pick up bargains. l have been widow four years and my income supports me very nicely. I think this is a lovely street This is all my own hair and I have never had it touched mp yet. but | would sooner
 than see it turn gray. l use face cream
 every night and l have an electric vii
 orator that's simply grand. | do not ex- pect to get married again-once was enough for me, now that I have money enough to live on. And I'm looking for a good laundress Anybody recommend one?''
 When she went in to answer the phone the other women boarders looked at each other significantly. Only a woman knows that look and what 1t means It's nc use explaining it to man. "Well, what on earth" said one oi them, Ifs that woman crazy" Nav, she's sensible,' grunted her hus- band. She's putting you wise all at once Now you old hens won't go nosing around her affairs and asking questions You know the whole layout right now That woman's boarded before, all right Well, the nasty. >mean thing" sniffed the noisiest old hen of all. Now we won
 have thing to talk about until the next new boarder comes'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-16
The Sperry Gyroscope

|
 l Brooklynites will feel considerable sat 1 isfaction in the news from Paris that the stabilizing device for aeroplanes invented and demonstrated by the Flatbush resi-
 dents-E. A. Sperry and his son, Law
 rence-has proved it's efficiency in series of difficult tests, says the Brooklyn Eagle. The Sperry family has become I prominent in the scientific world through l its development and application of the
 gyroscope, that odd spinning top which apparently defies the laws of gravitation | by opposing to them the centripetal and
 centrifugal forces developed by the spin ming motion of it's parts. More than four years ago MT. Sperry, Sr-, demonstrated before an audience of Brooklyn engineers at the Academy of Music the practical application of the gyroscope to the ma
 riners compass. to monorail locomotion I and to steadying ships, and at that time 1 expressed his conviction that aerial navi- | gation would ultimately be made safe 1 by the gyroscope.
 1 He had the courage of his convictions,
 and in the intervening period spent some | thing like. S35, 900 in developing d practical
 application of the gyroscope principle to | the aeroplane. The stabilizing apparatus
 which was made in Brooklyn and which | astonished the French army officers yes i terday. is a small device, IS by F inches | in size and weighing only 70 pounds. It l consists of nothing more than a double | pair of gyroscopes, one of which auto
 rnatically preserves the correct lateral | balance. The gyroscopes are driven by 1 electric power developed by the engines | of the aeroplane. | Yesterdays demonstration proved tho l ability of the Sperry machine to neutral-. | ize the weight of the merchanic who | climbed all over the aeropane while it 1 was in full flight. It's success makes the | Brooklyn mans stabilzer the leading competitor for the sS0,0O0 prize offered in 1 France for the most effective device to I increase safety in flying. The Eagle would i be very happy to record that it remained 1 for the two Brooklynites to make the most 1 important contribution to the science of 1 aviation since the first flight of the | Wright brothers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-16
PYTHIAN DEGREE TEAM
 TO BE ORGANIZED

At the meeting to be held Wednes- day night by Phoenix lodge, Knights of Pythias, a degree team will be organ iaed to present the conferring of the several ranks at the convention of the third district, which will be held in Cullman on Friday. The rank of knight will be conferred at the meeting on Wednesday and degree team members from the county are invited to partici- pate in the meeting.
 On Tuesday night the rank of knight will be conferred at the meet ing of Jefferson Valley lodge, Knights of Pythlas, by team composed en- tirely of members of the lodge.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-16
CITY LEAGUE
Bain Starts Off We'll

ihe balh Drug company made an aus picuous beginning in the City league yes terday by defeating the fast Woodla wn team, score to 1. This was inc first game played by the Bain team. as if was only admitted to the leapue tbis week, having taken the place of West End. which withdrew from the league. Harrell' Central Hign school player. had his opponents at his mercy from the start. smith of West Woodlawn pitched good ball, but nine errors handicapped nm n.'. 'ohsi"ei apiy' score: R. II. r.. West Woodlawn ........1 T e
 Batteries: Harrell and Dupey: Smith and Beack.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-16
POOR TIME MADE
 ON GRAND CIRCUIT

kalanazoo, Mich. August 15.-There were five events on the card today for the closing lay of Kalamazoo's grand circuit meeting, but thrills were lacking. rhe weather was ideal track fast. and ali conditions pointed to first time. which was lacking throughout. The sole fea- ture occurred in the 2:12 trot. The judges were dissatisfied with the showing made by Remington in the third heat. so they removed Driver Dickerson and put Billy Andrews up. Bonington won the next two heats easily.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-16
LEADERS IN CHESS
 MAINTAIN PLACES

Memphis, August 15.-At the end of the eleventh round of the tournament of the Western Chess association today all the leaders maintained their respective places except Moorman, who lost to Schrader
 Hahlbohm, champion of Chicago. had a shade of advantage over Jefferson, pres ent western champion, and Woldbrecht, because of having played tne more game
 The standing of the leaders was as fol- lows:
 Hahlbohm, 9-2; Jefferson and Wold- brecht, s-2; Moorman. S-3; Schrader, 7A- BE-; Hine 6ls-3ls; Mcclure and Wood bury, 6-4; Morrison. 51a-lla; Labalt, 5-5,
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 Pensacola where she will be the guest of relatives and friends
 Miss Julia Podouskie of Mobile Is the guest Of MT. and Mrs. Julian Levert, at their home on Berxley avenue.
 Miss Minnie Jackson is the guest of friends in Jacksonville for a few weeks
 Mrs. Annie Glenn Grove is in Boston where she is taking a special course in music Mrs. Grove will be absent until September 1.
 Miss Willie J. Hollingsworth is spend ing the week with friends in Tuscaloosa
 MT. and Mrs. c. B. Hollingsworth and little daughter and Mrs. Hart left today for months visit to Chicago
 Miss Matura Benton, who has been at Spartanburg, s. C., and Bristol, Va, ex- poets to return home next week.
 w. H. Nordman of Fort Worth Tex. IS ip Bessemer having been called here by the critical illness of his mother, Mrs J. H. Workman who has been at the local hospital for the past week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-16
TURTLES PURCHASE A YOUNG RECEIVER FROM SALLY LEAGUE

Charleston, $. C., August 15.-tSpe- cial )-Catcher Clarence (Moose) Mar shall of the Charleston South Atlantic league club was sold today to the Mem phis club. The price was not made pub lie. His unofficial average up to Thurs day shows that he is clouting at 1925 in 109 games.
 inches high and weighs about 190. Ac- cording to the agreement he will report to Manager Finn September g.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-16
Many Cases Termed Rheumatism Are Due to Falling Arches,
 Says MADAME ISE'BELL
Flat Feet. and Tired Ankles-part I

Flat Feet and Tired Ankles-Part I
 Flat foot properly speaking, means
 that the arch of the foot is sunken. but | We have come to include under this term any strain or deformity that af- fects the muscles which in their normal condition constitute the arch of the foot. Women seem more prone to this trouble than men, and any work that necesstates standing in one position all the time must bear the responsibility of causing many cases of sunken 1 arches.
 How to Detect Flat Feet A flat-footed woman can generally be detected by her walk. which has lost all spring and elasticity Examine her shoes the displaced arch should be, and will be worn away on the inner side of the sole. To make diagnosis certain examine the feet bare In the normal foot while standing a straight line can be drawn from the middleto of the knee I to the second toe; if the arch is sunken or deflected this line will hit the big toe or fall way outside of it, for an exaggerated turning out of the foot is one of the characteristics of this trou- | ble.
 This trouble begins with discomfort in walking and pain soon appears, gen erally in the instep or the heel. From this may start d dull pain in the calf of the leg, in the knees, or even as high as the hip or back. Many cases of rheu | matism of the neeks are simply pain due to fallen or displaced arch mus cles.
 l The feet. themselves, are often af- fected; they become swollen, another symptom generally diagnosed as rheu matism they become stiff and tender i so that every touch or movement hurts them and they are sometimes cold and bathed in precipitation, showing that the circulation is affected. l Causes
 1 While standing too much is the pri- mary cause of this trouble we often find l it's origin in improper shoes. The fad l for the heelless shoe has resulted in many cases of sunken arches. All spe- cialists in foot trobue have railed at l high heels for years to discover that 1 the other extreme is as bad. The hu- man race today has been trained by shoe wearing ancestors to need the spring and poise that the high heel gives the foot. A light, springing gait l is a sign of comfort and foot health; a 1 light step also gives comfort, a fact many people will testify to after they l have enjoyed the advantages of the rubber heeled shoe. These are especial 1 ly to be recommended in case one is forced to walk much on a tiled or stone | floor.
 1 The reasons for sunken arches, there fore, are many and the remedy for it must take all these into account.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-16
John M. Langhorne

uniontown, August Especially John Miller Langhorne, one of the most prominent citizens of the town, died at his residence today at 3 o'clock after an illness of less than week MT. Langhorne was the son of the late Dr. John Miller Langhorne, and the late Lucy Lea his wife, and was in his fifty-fourth year.
 MT. Langnorhe was member of the Episcopal church and was for many years member of the vestry and a warden of the Church of the Holy Cross. He is survived by his widow, three sons and one daughter, and also by his brother, Dr. William Langhorne of Brenham. Tex; his sisters. Mrs Will liam J. Walden. Mrs Rena Cooke and Mrs. William H. Tayloe, of this city.
 The funeral. will take place Mon day at the Church of the Holy Cross, and the interment will be in the churchyard.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-16
MACCABEES TO GIVE
 BARBECUE AND PICNIC

Lady Croy hive No. 2, Ladies of the Maccabees, and Luckie tent No 9, Knights of the Maccabees, will give a barbecue and picnic at Avondale park on Thursday. August 27. The commit tee in charge Is striving to make it one of the best fraternal gatherings ever held in the district. There is much rivalry between the two branches of the order as to which will sell the most tickets for the affair and hand ! some prizes will be awarded the sue cessful ones
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-16
BAND CONCERT AT
 EAST LAKE TO-DAY

The following programme will be ren. dered at East Lake park this afternoon and evening:
 l. Mch.. Eagles Convention :, (Schultz).
 z Overture. Tannhauser, (Wagn@r). 3. Selection Macbeth, tverdD
 I. Trombone solo. J. Hebbeln. selected D. Grand Fantasia 'Maritana." wal lace).
 6, Caprice Heroique,. "Le Reveil du l,oln, tKonsSD. Galop DiConcert. "The Swallows ! (klein).
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e. H. WEBB DEAD;
 VICTIM OF WRECK

Little Rock Ark, August 15.-C. H Webb of Memphis travelling auditor, died in a hospital here as the result of in- juries sustained in the derailment of the Hot prings-Memphis passenger train on the Rock Island road at Germania, Ark, this afternoon
 Eight others were injured in the wreck but none seriously. Believing the switch was tempered with, officials of the road have started an investigation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-16
M. & H. Wints Batting Contest

Moore & Handley won slugging match from the American Bakeries company 12-S again, and increased its lead in the western division. Both teams batted hard. the winners piling up r safeties and .ne losers nihe. Score; R. IT, F. Moore X Handley ..110 300 205--12 IT 1 American Bakeries ....oOo s20 Oo3-- 8 3
 Batteries; Delouch, Goldbeath and Har- ris; Aldridge and Rush.
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KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
 TO MEET TOMORROW

Past Grand Knight w. E. Linnehan will make report tomorrow night at the regular meeting of Birmingham council No. 635, Knights of Columbus, of the recent meeting of the supreme council to which he was a delegate. It is understood there was not much of public nature during the session of the supreme council but that many mat ters of interest to the order were trans
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Deaths and Funerals
Mrs. Lois H. Thoms

Mrs. Lois H. Thoms. aged 27 years, died last night at II o'clock at the family residence, 5s03 Third avenue south. Wood lawn. The deceased is survived by her husband, H. H. Thoms. and one child. and her parents. MT. and Mrs w. L.. Harder of Woodlawn Funeral arrange ments will be announced later