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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-24
SOME EARLY GLIMPSES
 AT NEXT LEGISLATURE
MT. Laverty of Talladega Is to Be One of Remarkable Men In Legislature-His Great Victory.
By HUGH w. ROBERTS

There may be several remarkable men in the next house of the Alabama legis- lature Certainly, there will be one He is John stackhouse Laverty of Talla- dega.
 He was born in 1856 in Chester county, Pa. While a young lad, he attended pub lie schools, and then. at the age of B, he lost. through an accident. his eyeslght. Although thus handicapped, he did not despair. He entered the Philadelphia School for Blind, and completed the course. January 1, 1878. he was elected musical director of the School for Blind located at Baton Rouge, La. Six years later, he was called to Talladega and placed at the head of the musical de- partment of the Alabama State School for Blind, located at that place. He held this position for 21 years Ten years ago he resigned to give his entire attention to his music business He is president of the Layerty Mpsic company, with stores in Talladega and Gadsden. The facts above narrated were sent to the office of this newspaper by letter typewritten-not dictated-by the subject of the sketch. So perfect was the work, that one is reminded of the accomplish
 
 one so handicapped can achieve so much, there is certainly no excuse for one en- toying all the blessings of the senses to yield to despair and permit himself to be numbered with those who have failed
 No one has made known the reasons which prompted Mir. Laverty to become a candidate for the legislature Neverthe- less, he did become a candidate. His can dfdacy was most favorably received, and as soon as he announced, it was certain that he would be successful. As a mat ter of fact. the people were glad that he offered They rallied to his standard and the candidate swept the field, car rying all before him in his impetuous, irresistible dash for victory. MT. Lav- erty is married and is the father of six children. He is an Episcopalian and a democrat-always democrat, despite the fact that his native state is that which recently elected Boise Penrose a perfect republican, to the Senate of the United States by an overwhelming majority. He
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-24
Position Stated
SIMS TO SUCCEED
 JUDGE CECIL BROWNE

Montgomery, November 23.-(Special) Marion II. Sims of Talladega, was today appointed by the governor to the office of justice of the city court of Taladega to succeed Judge Cecil Browne who re- signed one week ago MT. Sims has been for a number of years solicitor of the Talladega city court, and in the last gen eral election was chosen member of the senate from the Talladega district His successor in the legislature will be se- lected at spcial election to be held in the next 10 days. The. governor tomor- TOW will issue the call for the eleetion The appointment of AIr, Sims was recom- mended by leading lawyers of Talladega and that section of the state. and it is expected that the appointment will prove a popular one. He is regarded as well as qualified for the office to which he has been named. Judge Browne resigned as judge of the Talladega city court one week ago, stating that he would return to the practice of his profession Judge Browne was appointed judge by the pres- ent governor several years ago
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is member of no secret order
 On the question of liquor legislation, MT. Laverty does not commit himself. However, it Is learned that he is opposed to the practice of certain astute politic- fans making a political football of that which they have seen proper to term a great moral issue" He announces that he is opposed to female suffrage, de- spite the fact that quite recently the Rev Mrs. Dr. Shaw was reelected head of the American colony of the Pankhurst organization.
 MT. Laverty believes in retrenchment. He states that in his opinion. two state normal schools would be sufficient He would abolish all unnecessary offices. In regard to the elimination of the convict lease system, he is silent. However, he will support bill making it incumbent on the state to return to dependent fam files of convicts fraction of the earn ings of conviots. He will vote to abolish the fee system throughout Alabama.
 Concluding his interview. he said
 'I believe in compulsory education, in the creation and establishment of better rural schools, and where practicable the creation of community schools"
 Tomorrow: George Fl. Smith, who will represent Crenshnw county in the leg islaturc.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-24
Calls Upon People of State to Set Apart Thursday, November 26 as Day of
 Thanksgiving

Montgomery, November 23.-(Special) J The governor today issued 8 proclama- ton designating Thursday, November 2s, as day of general thanksgiving through out the state, and calling upon all peo- pie of Alabama to give thanks on that day for the blessings of peace and pros perity which they have enjoyed durin 5 the past year.
 The governor, in his proclamation calls attention to the devastation and suffer- ing caused by the European war, and calls upon the people of the state to give thanks to Almighty God that the people of this great republic. free from the lust of conquest and of all covetous- ness, seek only that supremacy which comes not from triumphant war, but from superiority in all the arts of peace.'
 In this hour of thankfulness let us not forget to contribute literally from our abundance to those who, through the heavy hand of war, have been stripped of their possessions, and who today are homeless and destitute. and are suffering the bangs of hunger, poverty and cold" The proclamation in full is as follows. Abundantly Blessed
 Both as state and as nation, we have been abundantly blessed.
 For bounteous harvests. for our busy marts of trade, for industry rewarded, for the enactment of just and wise laws which emancipated us from the shackles
 of industrial monopoly. and which opened wide to all our people and the doors of equal opportunity, for the protection of | our people in their civil and religious rights by law and sacred constitutional guarantees, for deeper sense of civic righteousness and fuller appreciation oi our obligations to promote social jus | tice, for happy and contented homes, for
 freedom from war, pestilencc and fam, | inc, for all the blessings of peace, both
 state and nation have cause to be pro l foundly thankful to a wise and benefic l lent providence.
 When all the ores in our mines are weighed. when all the cattle upon oul | hills arc counted, when all the harvest,
 in our fields arc gathered. we must no forget that far transcending all oul wealth Is the possession by a people o
 thankful hearts and hopeful spirits. l We boast of the glory, power anr pros
 perity of the nation. yet, for all of ou | blessings we owe thanks to the Ruler O the universe and we should not forge | that;
 Still stands Thy ancient sacrifice l An humble and a contrite heart. Abundant harvests have rewarded tn toll of the people of Alabama. Law ant order have been maintained-the facilitie
 for education have been increased, ant our manufacturing and industrial enter
 prises have multiplied. furnishing neS 1 avenues for wealth and new fields
 profitable industry; the high credit Of tn
 state has been scrupulously preserved
 and all the great ipstitutions of the com
 monwealth have shown commendabl progress and increased efficiency.
 While we have paid more than our jus proportion of the toll exacted by 8 grea l foreign war. in the decreased price of ou l chief agricultural product, we have no taken counsel of our fears, but hay calmly. patiently and intelligently me the economic problem with which W
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-24
ATTEMPTS TO COMMIT SUICIDE Young Woman Drinks Laudanum But
 Will Probably Recover

A young woman, who gave her name as Ollie Hale, aged 19 years, entered aa Establishment at 515 South Eight eenth street and requested 8 glass of water about o'clock yesterday-after- noon. The water was given the young woman and she promptly threw the water out on the floor and poured out the contents of small laudanum bot tic in the glass and drank it before eyewitnesses could prevent it. She then sank to the floor in dead faint.
 By mistake the negro ambulance of Nlndhan & Tinker was summoned to the scene. but the negro ambulance men on seeing the desperate condition of the young woman waived all con- alterations aside and rushed her to the Hillman hospital in record time. This thoughtful act on the part of the ne- sroos. 1t was stated, probably saved tlie life of the young woman. as it was said at the infirmary last night that she might recover.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-24
JEFFERSON CASES
 TO BE HEARD TODAY

Montgomery, November 25.-(Spe- c!al)-One hundred and sixteen cases from Birmingham will be submitted to the supreme court tomorrow when that tribunal convenes for the call of the sixth judicial division. The number -ot cases from the various counties in the district is something over 200 with r1ore than one-half from Birmingham courts. In the neighborhood of 30 law yers from Birmingham are in Mont emery to attend the supreme court the delegation including many of the leading attorneys of that city. Hearing of cases from Jefferson county will consume two weeks
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-24
FEAGIN TO TOUR
 COFFEE COUNTY

ciai. )-William F. Feagin, superintend- ent of education, will on Tuesday and Wednesday of this week make an edu- cational tour of Coffee county Mr. Fea- sin left for Coffee county tonight, go- iEg to Elba, from which place he will start on his trip through the county. The state superintendent will be ac- companied by C. II. Byrd, county su- pcrintendent of Coffee.
 Superintendent Feagin proposes to visit Enterprise, New Brocton and oth- CT places in the county. At each place he will hold short educational rally
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-24
Weather Conditions

Birmingham, November 23.-G p. m.) The pressure is high over almost the entire country on the map tonight and as the result, fair weather prevails gen. orally One low barometric area occupies the southwest, and another, the upper portions of the plains states and Missis- sippi valley. In these sections there is considerable cloudiness, and rain has de- veloped along the eastern edge of the southern area, extending from New Mex leo to the Texas coast.
 Although pressures continue relatively high over the country in general, and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-24
GREENvILLE

Greenville, November 2S.-tSpecisl) At the home of her mother. Mrs. James Wright, Miss Lucille Wright was mar rled to MT. John Dees Sunday evening at s:SO. The ceremony was performed by Rev. R. D, Montgomery. pastor of the Presbyterian church.
 Mrs. Dees is the youngest daughter of MT. James Wright and she has spent all of her young ladyhood in Green vile. MT Dees is young man of Gleenville and has been connected with tho W. T. Smith Lumber company at Chapman.
 Immediately after the ceremony they left for points in Florida. before go- ing to their new home at Falco.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-24
Averyt Has Unique Parade

unique parade Of automobiles. mule teams and other vehicles attracted wide attention yesterday afternoon in the busi- ness section of the city. The parade was sponsored by the Averyt drug stores. An automobile led the van and band reii- dered lively airs. The second vehicle was mule drawn and covered with stream CTS containing snappy advertisements and was followed by other vehicles containing bales of cotton.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-24
WILLIAM MASTIN
 DIES IN HUNTSVILLE

Huntsville, November 2S.-tSpecial) William J. Mastin. prominent for many years in business and politics here, died last night, aged CT He was a Con federate veteran, having served under General Forest. He is survived by his widow, a daughter, Mrs. Clarendon Da- wis, and two sons. pr. Lacy Mastin and J. H. Mastin.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-24
CHICAGO SEES BIG
 WHEAT SALES

Chicago, November 23.-More than l. Oo0.000 bushels of wheat were sold hero today for export to Europe and the to- tai export sales from the United States came nea rto the 2,00o,o00-bushel mark
 Much of the Chicago wheat and 10000 bushels from Milwaukee were shipped to the seaboard by rail because of scarcity Of lake vessels. Local exporters sold 100000 bushels of corn and 5000 bush els of oats.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-24
William J. Holland Dead

Mohtgomery November 23,--(Spe- ciai)-Official notice was received at the governors office today of the death of William J. Holland of Brew ton, tax collector of Escambia county, who died at his home Sunday. MT. Hol. lands successor will be appointed by the governor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-24
CRUISER CAPTAIN
 IGNORED WITH CROSS

Amsterdam. November 23.--(via Lon den, TAO p. m.)--captain Aye of the auxiliary cruiser Kaiser Wilhelm Der Crosse. sunk off the African west coast by a British cruiser in August, has been decorated with the iron cross of the first class In a statement made to the Berliner Tageblatt Captain Aye says he returned to Germany as stolSer on a neutral vessel.
 A dispatch from Las Palmas. Canary Island. November IF. said that 10 of ficers from the Kaiser Wilhelm Der Crosse, who were on parole. had es- caped in a Dutch steamer. They were disguised as firemep. The men bad been lodged on a German steamer motred in Las Palmas harbor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-24
Opera in English Abandoned

Chicago November 23.-Opera in Eng fish, substituted for the regular grand opera with foreign artists. abandoned be- cause of the war. started an eight week $ season here tonight with the presenta- tion of Aida" Nearly all the singers were Americans.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-24

twenty-sixth day of November, as the day of general
 THANKSGIVING, of praise and prayer and I call upon all the people throughout the state upon that day to cease from their usual vacations and to join ill their places of worship and in their family reunions in thanksgiving and prayer to almighty God. the Creator and Ruler of the universe, for the bless ings of peace and prosperity, which as a state and a nation, we have so abund- antly enjoyed during the past year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-24
Weather Forecast

Washington, November 23.-Forecast for Alabama Mississippi: Fair Tuesday,; Wednesday partly cloudy.
 Georgia: Fair Tuesday and Wednesday. Tennessee: Fair Tuesday and Wednes- day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-24

SHOW an increase over the eastern states ouring the past 24 hours, temperatures have been moderate. They have eithr remained stationary or have risen slightly over the southern and central portions of the country since Sunday night. Prac- tcally normal temperature conditions prevailed throughout the cotton belt Freezing weather is confined to the lake regions and the north Atlantic states. Summary of observations nade at Uni- ted States weather bureau ptalioas dur ing the 24 hours ending D. m. 18th me- ridian time, November 23
 Temp'ture Pre-.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-24

There are BOP coal mines in Alabama, in which 25.000 men are employed.
 For the fiscal year ending Septem- Der 30, 1914, there were 125 fatal ac- cidents in the mines.
 For the fiscal year ending September 3o 1914, there were approximately l6,- 0c0 900 tons of coal mined of the value of S21 1,60o,0 ,000. s#rse Alabama has one of the best mining laws in the United States. Respectfully submitted. J. T. GORMAN, Examiner of Public Accounts.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-24

Make your skin weu with Resinol Ointment and Resinol Soap. They work so quickly and surely that it positively seema as if you could see them do good. Itching usually stops at once, healing begins, and the red. raw. scaly or pimply skin soon be- comes clear and healthy again.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-24
NO INFORMATION OF NATIONS DEFENSES ID BE MADE PUBLIC
Garrison Writes Gardner That He Does Not Feel
 Free to Discuss Any thing Further

Washington, November 23-War depart ment officials possess no information as to the state of the nations defenses not already made public, which they feel free to disclose" according to a letter addressed by Secretary Garrison today to Representative A. P. Gardner of Mas sachusetts. Mir. Gardner introduced a resolution providing for congressional in the United States at the last session and had written the secretary regarding his apDearance as witness at the proposed hearing. MT. Garrison's letter says in part:
 "I note that you express the hope that I will be the first witness before the committed; that Assistant Secretary Breckinridge will likewise consent to give his testimony and that you have invited a number of army officers to testify. I do not think it seenly for me to offer myself to the committee, nor do l believe the assistant secretary would think 1t proper for him so to do, and I feel sure that officers should not place themselves in the position of volunteering informa- ton or views to Congress or one of it's committees.
 Wise and Proper Thing
 q am not standing on any question of technical procedure or insisting on any particular form of red tape method. I simply am endeavoring to do what seems to be the only wise and proper thing to do in any matter between one of the departments and Congress. Whom soever and whatsoever the committee ex- presses desire to have from this de- partment will be immediately and fully furnished it until otherwise advised, l will not offer myself to the committee or approve of any one else under me doing so.
 With respect to your suggestion that the testimony of myself and the officers will disclose state of facts so astonish- ing as to challenge the attention of the country, 1 only can say that virtually every fact which l or any officer would feel free to disclose is now available to the public and has been for a long time. l do not know of any fact neces- sary to consider to reach a wise conclu- slon, that is not the subject of reports or communications readily obtainable by !, you or by any one else interested in the subject matter.
 Position Stated
 While dictating the above, your let ter dated from Hamilton, Mass, Novem- Der IT, 1914, was handed me. It reached my office this morning. The purport of this latest communication is to ask
 
 have said above fully states what I be lieve is the position that 1 should have taken in this respect. Immediately upof being advised by the committee of it, desires, shall, as above stated, promptly comply herewith"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-24


 Resinol Ointment and Res. tnol Soap are also excel. lent for pirnples. dandru6. sorss. wodnds. boils. snd for | score of other uses where . soothing. healing treatment may bs needed. Practically every drussist sells them. but for trial free. write to Dept. ELS, ResinoL BaItimors. Md.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-24
Casualty List

London. November 2a.-(S:50 p. m.)--A casualty list made public tonight names five officers killed, eight wounded and one missing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-24
Football Claims Victim

Russeliville, Ark. November 23.-Thom- as Mcclure. IS. died here today of tetanua resulting from an injury received in a high school football game November lS
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-24
.125 MINERS KILLED
 BY ACCIDENT IN THIS STATE LAST YEAR
Approximately 116,OOO Tons of Coal Mined-Gorman Sumits Annual
 Report

Montgomery, November 23.-(Spe- ciel. el.)--Approxima 16,0OO.0 900 tons of coal were mined in Alabama during the past fiscal year ending September 30, 1914. The value of the output is 21,soo,o0Q. During that time there were 125 fatal mine accidents in Alabama These figures feature the annual report of J. T. German. based on an examina- ton of the books of the state mine in srection department.
 Mir Germans report follows: Hon. Emmet oNeal. Governor of Ala
 bama, Montgomery:
 Dear Sir-In obedience to instruc- tions received from the executive off, flee, I have examined the books, &C., counts and vouchers of the state mine inspection department from October 1, 1915, to September 30, 1914.
 As now established this department was organized under an act approved April IS. 1911.
 Under section l of said act, the gov ernor appoints a chief mine inspector and an associate inspector for each two and half millions of tons of coal mined in the state or majority fraction thereof, based on the report of the tonnage for the previous years, com piled by the chief mine inspector.
 Under section of said act the chief inspector receives salary of S3000 per annum and the associate inspectors re- ceive salaries of 5000 each.
 Under section Is of said act $25.000 is appropriated annually for the pay ment of salaries, the necessary ex- penses of the inspectors and the ex trudordinary expenses in mine acci- dents
 All the disbursements are made through the auditors office.
 The following are the disbursements for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1914:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-24
Local Data

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Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-11-11
WILL HOLD
1scHooLs or INsTRvcToN


Bay City, Tex, Nov. 1O.-on No
vember ~ the farmers In this terri
tory will assemble here for a three
days short course of study and in
struction under the direction Of the
extension department of the A. & NJ.
College The most important phases
OF agriculture will be delved into on
those days and much valuable learn.
ing can be secured by those attend
ing. Some Of the most prominent
agricultural instructors OF the college
and State will discuss the following
subjects: Fertilizers, crops. silos.
dairying, livestock feeding. breeding
and disease, canning and poultry in
sects. Demonstration work will also
be defined.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-11-11
U. o. c.

The members of L. S. Ross Chapter,
United Daughters of the Confederacy
are invited to meet at the home of the
president, Mrs. w. G. Taliaferro, on
Friday, November 10, at $3.50 p. M,
at which time the beautiful silver
loving cup, which was won this year
by the Bryan chapter, will be formal
ly presented. At this meeting also
Mrs Taliaferro viii make her report
of the State convention at Ell Paso.
Every member is urged to be present
THE SECRETARY.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-11-11
MUM . DUNCAN.
T. Palestine Young Man and Bryan

. Palestine Young Man and Bryan
Young Lady United In Marriage. "
Mr.. NJ. A. Mum of Palestine and
Miss Maggie Duncan of this city were
united In marriage at the First Bap-
fist Church In this city this afternoon
at o'clock, Rev. NJ. Il. Weaver, pas
tor OF the church, officiating
The bride is a daughter OF Mrs.
J. +. Duncan OF this city and has lived
in Bryan for the past three years,
having moved here from Palestine,
where she had known the groom
nearly all her life. She has made a
number OF friends in this city by her
sweet disposition and charming man
ne;.
Mr.. Mum is an employe Of the In
ternational & Great Northern Rail
road at Palestine. which position he
has held for a number OF years, and
is a most excellent gentleman.
Mr.. and Mrs. Mum left on the
northbound International & Great
Northern today for a visit TO Waco
and Fort Worth, before returning to
Palestine, where they will make their
home.