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The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-08-31
BRITISH PUBLIC
is REASSURED
sTtTEAGsT OF FIELD MARSHAL
SIR JOHN FREsCH PUTS
THINGS ~ NEU
LiCNT.
Leases % Ensiish Army Net &c Great
az sopposed-righ Spirits %
Troops 10 Encouraging

LONDON. Aug %. 1875 ? m-The
brftish public hAs been treasured ~
the statement % Field Marshal Sir
John Frsnch this afternoon that the
British army IA the field IA in good
condition and spirits. and has been re-
inforced By twice a. many men a.
were iost during The four days battle
and retreat. and o. ready % meet the
enemy again.
n Announcement hat the losses
totAisd between 5000 and 5000 vas
sometninE D country WaH prepared
20 hear. The people would ~ have
been surprised % learn that the losses
had beer much greater
kAriisf IN The day the country re-
ceived n distinct shock through afo.
ries OF disaster 20 decentralization
OF ths Butish army which were pub
ifshed IN some OF the London papers
A correspondent had evidently been
listening 20 startling tales from
wounded G~traEglers behind the lines.
who gave the impression tina the
British troops had been cut 20 pieces.
and, that their organization was gone.
and that they we're without supplies
OF communication.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-08-31

The Niennese policemen must IN.
derstand rowing. ~telegraphy and swim.
Minis.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-20
|SHERBET SET FOR
 RABBI NEWFIELD
Mark of Appreciation by Dr. Ed monds' Congregation flor Use
 of Temple Emanu-El

Tho congregations of Temple Emaru- El and the Southslde Presbyterian church held joint service Sunday night in the Presbyterian house of wor- ship at which time the PresbyteriaEs took occasion to express their thanks to the Hebrews for the use of their temple during the summer months while the Presbyterian church was un- dergoing repairs and alterations
 Dr. Morris Newfield, pastor of Tenn pie Emanu-El was presented with n silver sherbet set, the presentation speech being made by pr. II. M. Ed mcnls. pastor of the Southside Pres byterian, in behalf of his congregation. Dr. Edmonds made one of the most beautiful presentations ever heard in Birmingham, and Dr. Newfield was so seized with the spirit of the occasion that he could scarcely speak his thanks when Dr. Edmonds concluded.
 The mutual feeling of good will be- tween the Jewish and Christian peo- pie Of Birmingham has always been the subject of much comment, and the scr- vice last night was the topic of con- versation throughout the city yester- day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-20
ID ASK GOVERNOR
 ID DELAY HANGING
Event Might Be Distasteful to Steel and Iron Insti-
 tute Visitors

An effort will be made to get the gov ernor of Alabama to postpone the hang ing of negro criminal next Friday week in this city on account of the meeting here of the American Iron and Steel insti- tute. The men who are to attend that meeting are among the foremost iron and steel magnates in the world. It has been suggested that the hanging of the negro for a killing would not produce a very good impression upon the 800 visitors ex- pected at that meeting.
 The governor. who was here yesterday is very much interested in the impression that may be made on the iron and steel men by their meeting here and talked in- terestingly of that meeting. It was not suggested to him yesterday that he post pone the hanging for week or 30 days, but it is stated that he will be impor- tuned to set another date for the execu- ton of the self-confessed murderer
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-20
CAMPA| WILL
 BE BEGUN TODAY Twenty-Two Teams From Tax League Will Work
 Entire City

Chairman Robert w. Ewing and Vice Chairman John w. SIbley spent yes terday getting in touch with the cap- tains of the various teams which this morning will launch the campaign Of the Jefferson County Tax league for membership in Birmingham
 There are 22 teams and over 1Co men who will take part in the whirl- wind campaign to be concluded in about two days. This campaign will includ, only the city. at a later date the. re- mainder of the county being worked by Q similar organization of teams In the entire county the officials bacl. of the movement anticipate securing 2000 members or over.
 Secretary Radcliffe of the Chamber of Commerce has written to Tuscaloosa, Jasper, Decatur and other neighboring town authorities, offering the aid of the Birmingham workers in organizing tax leagues in their communities If such help Is desired. He asks that they name the time speakers and workers are wanted and they will be furnished
 The tax league has an initiation due only, and that is but $1 The pu"- pose of the league. as has been ex- rlaired. Is to reform the existing tax laws. Leagues have already been or Gani3ed in various parts of the state, all consolidating into one state organl- zation to be known as the Alabama Tax Reform league.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-20
BAR ASSOC|AT|ONOF
 J. 5. MEETS TODAY
Subsidiary Organizations Busy in Washington Pre-
 pairing for Convention

Washington. October 19.-Opening of the annual meeting of the American Ear association here tomorrow was preceded today by sessions of half u dozen subsidiary organizations at tracted to Washington by the convon- ing of the parent body
 Robert M. Hughes of Virginia l. dressed the section of legal education on The Historical Evolution of the Board of Law Examiners" l. Maurice Worinser of New York read a paper OH bar examinations that said too mary definitial and international questions were asked. President Charles A. Bos- Son Of New York, commenting on this paper. told of test of the value of informational questions applied to a gathering of the most successful mem- berg of the association. Only one CT two were certain how Lowell spelled "Bigelow" in writing the ''Bigelow Pa pers.' he said, and not one could tell the name of the republican candidate fer v.ce president in 1912.
 Solicitor Joseph w. Folk of the in- terstSte commerce commission ad- dressed the association of attorneys general. He emphasized the weakness of the states in enforcing laws and their turning to the federal govern ment for relief, as shown in the whito slave and in the pure food law.
 The programme of the association On military law was cut short by the de. cision of several army officers not to read papers in view of President Will sens recent orders against officers commenting on the European war.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-20
LANE ORDINANCE ID BE PASSED TODAY Requires Water Meter Read CTS Be Accompanied by
 City Employees

About the only matter of importance expected to come before the city com mission at it's weekly meeting today will be the water rate question. Judge A. O. Lane will introduce an ordinance pro- viding for city employees to accompany meter readers of the waterworks com pany when they perform their duties and check up on them. It will be adopted.
 A delegation from West End, it is said, will visit the commission during the meeting and present the complaints of that section of the city over the excess water bills. East Lake is now organ izing, according to reports. and will have a delegation appear before the commis- sion soon.
 No plan of action for the relief the water consumers ask for has yet been formulated. Such will be done, how ever, as soon as all of the suburbs and different sections desiring representation in the matter have acquired such and the so-ealed central committee organ jzed to cooperate with the city legal de- partment in working out remedy.
 The commissioners have been doing some work on the budget but have been unable to complete it yet and it will lot be considered at the meeting today. Up until last night no other matters of any importance were scheduled for today
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-20
FINES ON PROGRESSIVE SCALE
Failure to Secure Auto License Costs
 $1 More Each Day

Judge A. M. Douglas of the record . CTS court has announced that he will raise the fine dollar day against all those who have failed to take out on automobile license as required by law. Judge Douglas fined those brought be- fore him last week for this offense S. Yesterday morning he increased ti.e fines for the same offense to s3 and declared he will keep increasing the fines until all have been paid.
 According to Bradley Brown, licens., collector only 1700 of the $500 persons owning motor driven vehicles have paid the tax. He states this is a very poor showing and indicates an indifference on the part of those liable to the pay ment of the tax. He appealed to Judge Douglas to assist him in "spurripg'' the delinquents up with the result trat the judge intends to increase the fines
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-20
USE OF STATES CREDIT
 IN CLASS LEGISLATION
 VERY DANGEROUS THING
Fly FRANK Y. EVANS

Opposition to paternalism may be considered sentimental. but it is hon. est. healthful and democratic sentiment, inculcated by the founders of the party in power today, and a safeguard to constitutional government.
 Taxation for other than govern mental purposes Is taxation without fundamental law and an unjust burden upon the masses for the benefit of classes
 Should the state of Alabama utilize its credit for the support of the cot ton planter and his creditors. how soon may we expect the laboring classes. other than farmers, to appeal for like aid? And what would the answer be? The states credit is the greatest asset of the commonwealth. and like the cash in the vaults and other property it owns, was produced by the burden of taxation upon all classes-and that as- set is no more the property of the cot any other of the producing classes
 Taxation for government would seem to limit the expenditures of the people $ money and credit to real public service, a preservation of the peace and good order of the state, care for the pau pers. education of the children of all classes, sanitation and the construc- ton and maintenance of the public highways which belong to the whole people.
 If the governing powers really de-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-20

sire to give general relief to the al- legged depressed conditions brought about by the European war, why not open the way for money-producing ac- tivity by building highways in the sev- eral elites and counties of Alabama, constructing modern courthouses, schools and other needed public build ings, thus anording employment to labor, which In turn will be enabled to buy from the cotton grower and tho merchant, thus turning apaprent mis- fortune into real industrial prosperity?
 The question may be asked where is the money to be found to support such enterprise? and the answer comes that the market for city, county and state bonds Is now strong and ready Ready and willing because of the guarantee anorded by states, counties and cities in contradistinction to unsettled specu- lative markets for money, brought about by the unrest Of the individual investor promoter or manipulator.
 And. too the very best and most op- perfume time for repairing, building up and expanding the great industrial en- terprises of the country is during a cessation of activity of enterprises and plants Such upbuilding and exten- sions would guarantee employment to labor now threatened with idleness, put money in circulation, fortify business and homes against stagnation and want, make home demand for food and raj ment; and again the cotton producer would be a beneficiary.
 This plan would harmonize with ac- tual or real governmental powers, give relief to the masses and open the way for the future strength and greatness of this commonwealth.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-20
,WdterWorks Go. Need Not
 Pay License, Snith Holds

at that time was superintendent of the company, and was arrested at the in- stance of the city authorities Briefs were submitted to the recorder. who later held that the company was liable and imposed a fine of s1OO.
 The case was presented to Judge Smith cn an agreed statement of facts, the only point involved was the constitu- tionality of the above section of the revenue bill, which provides that no city license shall be charged waterworks com panies, electric light plants, and corpora tons of a similar nature, where the amount of intangible taxes is greater than the license required. The water works company paid per cent of it's gross receipts, an amount far greater than the license tax the city attempted to collect on the grounds that the exemp- ton clause of the above section was unconstitutional. Judge Smith ruled otherwise.
 It is understood the matter will be taken to the supreme court and that it will be presented at the approaching session in November.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-20
GOVERNOR SEES NO
 SOLUTION IN SIGHT | OF COTTON PROBLEM
Executive Here Yesterday for Time and Called on Several Friends Dur
 ing Day

1T someone will suggest a practical plan for. the preservation of the cotton crop and the relief of the farmer of Ala oama. the governor of Alabama. who vis- 1ted Birmingham yesterday, will call an extraordinary session of the legislature.
 The governor, however is positively of the opinion that the ideas of Senator Bankhead are impracticable. From his statements in regard to the situation. it was gathered that he is of the opinion that the chance of a practicable sugges- tion is remote, and that an extraordinary session of the legislature is improbable.
 I visited Birmingham to attend to rou- tiae matters connected with the state government in which the public can have little interest" said the governor. Tn regard to other matters I can say very little. I trust that someone will evolve practical plan for the solution of the problem of the south. If such a plan is evolved will call an extraordinary ses- sion of the legislature in order that re- lief might be given as soon as possible"
 In the morning the governor conferred with James weatherly. one of his ap- pointees. At noon he lunched with an in dividual whom he endeavored to appoint to high office In the afternoon he con- fefred with another of his appointees, Col George NJ. Howle, former editor of the Iconoclase.
 lie returned to Montgomery at 3.g5 o'clock. It is the general impression that along with the routine business of which he made mention, he attended to private affairs while in Birmingham As has been announced, the governor. following the conclusion of his term of office, will locate in Birmingham and engage in the practice of law
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-20
SEARCY TOO ILL
 ID STAND TRIAL
Case of Ex-Treasurer of Cullman County Passed
 Until November 16

Owing to the Illness of Jefferson u. Searcy, ex-treasurer of Cullman county, who is confined in the Jefferson county jail on charge of embezzlement his case was passed until November 16. The trial of Searcy was set for yesterday morning in the criminal court before Judge W, B. Fort. There were number of Cullfnan county officials present who had been summoned as witnesses. When the case was called Judge Fort was notified that Searcy was sick and unable to attend court. Dr. Hamrick, county physician. was called, and after an examination an- nounced to the court that the defendant was too sick to stand trial and at the request of witnesses the case was passed for the embezzlement of several thou sand dollars of public funds.
 The case of William H. Dewey, charged with manslaughter in connection with the death of Gus Camp sometime ago, was passed until Thursday by the state. The case has been previously passed twice by the state, and Judge Fort in sisted the case must be disposed of Thurs day. The case against Richard K. Kay, charged with embezzlement, false pre- tense and grand larceny, and Joe Parham, larceny from dwelling, were nolle pressed.
 Both judges of the criminal court are engaged this week in trying noncapital felony jail cases and a heavy docket has been set. Yesterday morning while Judge Fort organized the juries for the week, Judge S. E. Greene took up and disposed of a number of msdemeanor cases. Yesterday afternoon they took up the felony docket. Will Smith. charged with false pretenses, was convicted by the jury. Robert Stewart was convicted of burglary and grand larceny and Charles Johnson of assault with intent to mur- der
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-20
On Test Case Circuit Court Judge Says Section 36-F of Revenue Bill Is Consti- tutiOnal

Holding that section 36-F of the rev. enue bill was constitutional and that the Birmingham Waterworks company had paid more than the license required by the city through its intangible taxes, Judge c. B. Smith, of the circuit court, yesterday held that D. J. o'Connell, general agent of the waterworks com pany, was not guilty of doing business without a license. The case, which is a
 test case in reference to provisions of the revenue bill. came up from the re- corder's court on an appeal from the de- cision of the recorder. MT. o'Conneil
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-20
TODD IS NOT ALLOWED
 BOND AT PRELIMINARY
Negro Is Charged With Murder in Connection With killing of
 J. w. Alexander

Robert Todd, negro, charged with the murder of J. W Alexander. the Nine- teenth street merchant who was at tackled and killed in his store several weeks ago. was given a preliminary trial yesterday before Judge II. B. Abernethy, of the court of common pleas.
 The negro stoutly denied any conneo- ton with the killing and had number of witnesses who testified he was at an- other part of the town when the mur- der was committed. The states evidence was largely circumstantial. but all the evidence is rarely disclosed at prelim- mary hearing. Judge Abernethy held that the alibi was not sufficiently proven and bound the defendant over to the grand jury without bond.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-20
JOINS BUY-A-BALE RANKS Royal Baking Powder Co. so Notifies Southern Wholesale GrOcers

Royal Baking Powder company is the latest eastern company to join the buy-a- bale ranks and has addressed the follow ing letter to all wholesale grocers in the south:
 'The sale of Royal baking powder in the south has shown such a satisfactory increase in the last five years that this company Is glad to show it's appreciation by responding to the letters that have reached us from our customers in many sections requesting us to buy a bale of cotton
 Every one of our representatives has been instructed to buy and store for our account number of bales. the total quantity being apportioned among our salesmen In accordance with the terri tories they respectively cover.
 ''Our representatives have been instruct ed to act in conjunction with the local committees in such cities as are desig- mated for purchases, with view of dls- tributing such purchases as we are able to make as widely as possible. for the best interest of all.
 While we shall lay out some money on this campaign we shall not lose any. We know the south. The predominating characteristic of southern people Is loy- atty, and the principle of you buy our goods and we will buy yours has had and will have an excellent application in this case.
 Whatever affects the south affects us. The appalling condition abroad. threaten ing disaster to so many people, unites all sections of our own country, and in the strengthening of that union fortifies our foundations and assures our prosperity in the years to come.''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-20
BOWRON TO SPEAK
 AT AID CLUB LUNCH
Subject at Open Meeting Will Be Export Trade Conditions as Bene-
 ficially Affecting Birmingham

Much interest is being taken in the ad- dress to be delivered today at l clock at the Dutch treat luncheon of the Ad club, at the Newspaper club cafe, by James Bowron, president of the Gulf states Steel company. MT. Bowron's s subject will be Export Trade Conditions as Beneficially Affecting Birmingham"
 The meeting will be open and all busi- ress men or professional men who are in any way interested in developing the export trade of Birmingham have been invited to attend by the club manage ment. At this time the subject is con sidered of much importance, as foreign and export trade of Birmingham and every section of the country is now re- ce1ving much attention.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-20
WOUND IS FATAL TO
 HENRY PATULLO
John Shipman, Brother-in-Law, Held
 on Murder Charge-Dead Man Married Only Week

Henry Patullo, aged 19 years, died at about o'clock yesterday morning in St Nlncents hospital from stab wound in the lung, inflicted by John Shipman his brotherin-law last week. Shipman is at present in the city Jail facing a charge of murder.
 According to the police accounts of the quarrel between the two men, 1t grew out of disagreements between their wives. Fatullo had been married only one week.
 The remains of Patullo will be sent to Dadevlle this morning for interment by Iige Loy's. He is survived by his widow, his parents, two brothers and one sister
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-20
STEEL PLANT RESUMPTION
 PROVES WELCOME NEWS

All departments of the steel plant di- vision of the Tennessee Coal. Iron and Railroad company that have been closed down for the past few days, were re- sumed yesterday morning. The number of men re-employed was not given out yesterday as the company had tried and succeeded in taking care of a majority of the idle men in other departments, so that the number of idle men was at a minimum.
 The resumption of operations at the steel plant was hailed with interest and enthusiasm In Birmingham yesterday, as well as at Ensley, where any cessation of operations always puts a damper on busi- ness. The information in Ensley yes terday was to the effect that the opera
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-20

tions at the Ensley steel plant were as- sured for some. months, and that even the unattractive conditions in European markets would scarcely result in the ees- sation of operations at the plant during that time
 It is generally understood in industrial circles that all local steel and furnace companies are planning to have their op- erations at maximum during the meet ing here next week of the American Iron and Steel institute. The meeting of that body of men will be the means of their visiting all of the plants in the district of any note, and the operators are anxious that the operations be conducted along the best possible lines while they are here. It is generally known that the fore most iron and steel men in the United States will attend the meeting
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-20
J. H. NORVILLE DIES
 FROM HIS INJURIES
Fell Off Alcazar Theatre Building Friday Night When He
 Touched Live Wire

J. Howard Norville, young moving picture operator, who was mysteriously electrocuted last Friday night on the roof of the Alcazar theatre building, on Second avenue, between Nineteenth and Twentieth street. north, died at St. Vim cents hospital yesterday morning about o'clock. He never recovered conscious ness. He fell off the building after touching live wire.
 The remains of young Norville will be sent to Livingston this morning for in- terment by the Johns Undertaking com pany. The deceased is survived by his father. mother and other relatives, who reside in Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-20
APPROVE ATTITUDE
 REGARDING WAR

London, October 19.-10.32 D. m The following dispatch from Berlin was received here tonight by Marcon wireless:
 The Vienna Reichspost says that al a meeting of the Rumanian cabinet held in Bucharest under the presi- dency of King Ferdinand, and al which representatives of the various parties were present, the governments attitude with regard to the war was approved. It was decided there were no reasons to justify any alteration of Rumania's position"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-20
Marriage License

The following marriage licenses were yesterday recorded in the office of the probate judge
 Alphonse Thiemonge. Acton, to Miss Louisa Williams.
 s. E. Neill. Birmingham, to Miss Mary T.. Wright.
 H. DeGrean, Birmingham. to Miss Ida D. Hanford.
 Edward E. Crawford, Birmingham. to Miss Elizabeth S. Bowie.
 John E. Lowry. Bessemer. to Miss Ida F. Johnson.
 Fred A. Field, Birmingham, to Miss Clara Louise Lyons.
 J. B. Helm, Jr. Birmingham, to Miss Mary Ellen Aldridge.
 Edward Terry. Birmingham. to Miss Mabelle Elkins.
 P. E. Hunter. Birmingham to Miss Dell Bean