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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-26

Babylon was the first elephant owned by Ringling Brothers and travelled With them more than 30 years ago when what is now an S9 railroad car enterprise was a struggling wagon show. Now he is one of more than 40 of hie kind who make up the Ringling "hoavy squadron" During Babylon's period of service he has visited every state in America many times, has crossed the Atlantic four times and travelled over a million miles. How many peanuts he has eaten is a ques- tion more difficult of solution than the problem of his age.
 In the days when Babylon alone
 sbnred the elephantine honors with
 Ringing Brothers, he was used to test | trdges. When the wagon caravan came to one of doubtful construction the big fellow would advance upon it
 with obvious caution. His method of examination, such as swaying from
 side to side and trying out the stabil- | ity of planking with his trunk. was as reliable as that of an engineer Baby l lon is still active as a trick elephant and Is a member of the largest 'of the | five herds of jungle performers which | will be seen here Friday. october 16. True. he is no such adept at dancing | the "tango" as some of the younger pachyderms, but he Is the acknowledged premier tuba player of the entire as- s.mblage and none can juggle as heavy weights as he As reward of long service Babylon is this season one of
 the favored company of richly capari-
 soneG elephants who appear in the third
 act Of the new 1250- character spectacle ! of Solomon and the Queen of Sheba.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-26
100 RESERVATIONS FOR THE INSTITUTE Others Being Made at Tut wiler Daily for the Iron
 and Steel Men

Reservations for over 100 persons have all feady been made at the Tutwiler hotel on account of the meeting here next month of the American Iron and Steel institute. Other reservations are being made every day, and it is believed that despite the business situation the meeting in Bir- mingham of that body of iron and steel men will be the greatest ever held by the institute.
 The reservations made include some of the most prominent men of the institute and the indications point to record breaking attendance from officials of those companies having operations in this district. There will be issued during the next week or so an official programme for the institute which will show the plans of entertainment for the men who will come here. Several unofficial af- fairs will be arranged for the visitors.
 It is stated that the coming of the in atitute will mean a vast amount of fav- orable data being sent broadcast about Birmingham, and it is believed the fav- orable opinion which will be created in the minds of the men to attend the meet ing here will be worth great deal for the Birming gham district.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-26
CIVIC CHAMBER ID
 AID MOVEMENT Directors Meet This Morn ing to Discuss Cotton
 Situation

This morning at Il o'clock the directors of the Chamber of Commerce will meet in the directors room for the purpose of discussing and discovering the best man. ner by which the Chamber of Commerce can aid in the buy-a-bale of cotton move- ment The directors of the Jefferson County Buy, a-Bale of Cotton club also will meet at the same hour and the two meetings doubtless will be held together.
 !. ". Donnelly president of the buy-a- bale club. said last night that the mem- bership committees probably would re- port their success this morning and that many bales of cotton doubtless would be moved today. The committees will continue their work Monday and 1t Is believed that with the fair in full blast many new members will be added to the clubs
 The Wheeler Business college, follow ing the line Of action adopted by large educational institutions in the south. am nounced yesterday that a bale of cotton would be accepted as payment for a $5n scholarship in the school. The owner of the cotton may be resident of any southern state. Willard J, Wheeler, pres ident of the school said yesterday that a bale of cotton represented to him value of $50 in sold and he would accept it as such.
 Many bales of cotton were sold yes terday and Assistant Secretary Everett of the Chamber of Commerce was in session with farmers, possessors of dis tressed cotton. all day. There Is much
 
 ham and more bales of cotton have been bought than the records of the club show Many of the larger firms. companies and corporations are quietly making purchases from their customers. paying 10 cents a pound for it, and retiring it from the market.
 It frequently has happened recently that officials of the club would discover acci- dentally that business house had pur- chased from ono to 10 or 15 bales of cot ton and had said nothing about it. Bir- mingham. it Is asserted, Is doing it's work lr the buy-a-bale movement President J. W. Donnelly of tho cotton club says. however that more must be done and 1t is intended for the membership com mittees to continue it's work of soliciting lew members for the club.
 From Baltirnore yesterday came news that the Crown Cork and Seal company had agreed to make extensive purchases of cotton for Spanish milling concerns, and on. it's own account. The company not only agreed to purchase tho cotton. but will transport 1t to Spain in it's own ships. bringing on the return trip cork which will be used in It's manufactures. The Crown Cork and Seal company's purchases probably will be about 12,ooJ bales according to word received here.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-26
OYSTER IS MEANS
 OF QUICK RELIEF JOullian Tells How They Will Help Reduce High Cost
 of Living

J. A. Joullian. secretary of the Alabama oyster commission. holds that Alabam- ians are neglectful of one of the most val uable products of the state. He con tends that in view of the food value of increased in price. in the war period when everything else has advanced Aaham- ians should rally to the oyster
 While visitor yesterday, Mr. Joulian said
 Tn view of war prices which has been applied to other food products and the steady advance while the oyster has re- mained at the same price for several years attention will be called to tho fact other food which can be bought and are to many more palatable.
 Tt must be remembered in this con- nection as oysters are purchased so are they consumed--that is without any loss arising from trimming scaling or dessing generally. The oyster is palatabe in a hundred ways and will render itself to make more delicious recipes than most any food known. It can be prepared in
 
 and the variety is so great that the appc- tite will never fail, Instead of purchasing pork with which to flavor and give zest to the food, try the oyster as a substitute. Used with rice. with macaroni, bread, crackers and. in fact. most any of the cereals it will be found admirably adapted | and more economical than meats. Recipes | for cooking dishes in which the oyster | flavor predominates may be found in all most any cook book, so there need be lit- | tic excuse for a failure to utilize one of the most economic and,at the same nutri- l tious and excellently favored foods known.
 .'The oyster as used in most parts of the state is an Alabama product coming from the states seashore section The culture of them and the preparation which they undergo in order to make | them marketable is performed by Ala bama people which leaves the money | largely in the state. When these facts | are considered it becomes apparent at a glance that the consumption of oysters will accomplish n twofold beneficial re- suit. Aside from this the palatablo she'll | fish is finely adapted as a dainty diet for weak stomachs and those whose state of physical health prevents the consumption of ordinary food. The merits of the oys- ter are many, and 1t Is considered with favor by epicures when all else fails to appeal to q delicate appetite. It is, how ever. the cheapness of the product as compared to other food that should claim the attention of those who cater and pro- 1 vide. for the home to ble.
 Tt is hoped that prober attention and comparison will be given the matter of l liSipp from ap apn d. | point. as that Is a most essential feature in this present day of high prices.
 oysters have remained the same price for more than 10 years, while even be- | fore the war made further advances In 1 the following foods their advance ac- cording to government reports, in 10 years up to 1912 has been as follows;
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-26
DAVIS INQUEST ID
 BE HELD TUESDAY Coroner Will Investigate Killing of Young Iron
 worker by Richards

Coroner Charles L. Spain stated last night that he would conduct jury inquest into the killing of Byron Davis, a young structural ironworker, next Thursday morning at the courthouse. The coroner made a preliminary in- vestigation of the killing yesterday,
 The remains of MT. Davis, who was shot and instantly killed by Earl Rich ards, il foreman for the Jefferson Bot ting works in Ensley. about 6 o'clock Thursday night, were sent to Cu1Iman yesterday at noon for interment by Ecnols x Angwin. The deceased is survived by father. c. T. Davis. a brother and a sister.
 c. T. Davis. father of the young man, who arrHed in the city yesterday morn Ing. was very much effected by the tragic death of his son.
 Richards at the county jail yester- day maintained his coolness. It is stated that his plea for the killing will be se1f-defense. He will not be al- lowed bond awaiting the coroner's in- quest.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-26
RACE HORSES WILL ARRIVE TOMORROW Exhibitors Busy Trying to Win Bonus by Having
 Sh0wings Ready

With the opening of the Alabama State Fair only 4s hours off. there is scene of greatest activity at the fairgrounds Practically every exhibit Is on the grounds and the several managers are busily en- gagged getting them into shape before s:so o'clock tomorrow morning, there being q bonus of $50 to all who have their show ings in place. All the attaches of the fair have been enga red, and have been drilled as to their duties. The fair will open Monday morning without a hitch Every amusement device will be ready for operation, every exhibit will be in place and every concession will be open for bus iness.
 Secretary Fowlkes says that the agricul- tural exhibits this year will be larger and better than ever before. Many counties of the state have exhibits and there are many individual showings.
 One of the big features of the fair will be the horse races. Several carloads of pacers, trotters and running horses will arrive tomorrow and their trainers will be trying them out on the track in the afternoon. There will be two or more races every day. of which one or more will be a running race.
 Motorcycle races under the auspices of the Federation of American Motorcyclists will be featured and it is expected new records will be made. Entered for the motorcycle races are some of the world 8 famous drivers.
 Fireworks will be nightly feature of the fair. Panama" a pyrotechnic drama, will be presented by the Pain Fireworks company In the spectacle there will be 300 people. The staging is said to be superb and 1t is expected hundreds will visit the fair for this feature alone.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-26
"VULCAN' IS EMBLEM
 OF THE e. o. P"

Montgomery. September 2J-(SpeciaL) Official notice was filed in the office of the secretary of state today by Sim T.. Wright, chairman, and H. C. Enis. sec retary, of the g. o. ?. organization for the Sixth congressional district. desig- mating Samuel l.. Studdard of Cordoya as candidate for representative from that district. Notice has also been filed in the office to the effect that the eonven- tion at Birmingham on July 22 adopted the word Vulcan" as the emblem of the party in Alabama.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-26
.T|DEWATER LOSS |S|
 ,249|9FO YEAR. SAYS ROSS REPORT.
Submits Figures to Federal Court to Show Inventory and Operations of
 the Line

The first report of I. w Ross, re- ceiver for the Tidewater lines, was filed yesterday in the office of Major Charles J. Allison, clerk of the United States court The order made by Judge w. I. Grubb appointing MT. Ross as re- ceiver required him at the ealiest opp portunity to file an inventory of the property owned by the company, in- cluding rolling stock. real estate, stock on hand. and a report on the receipts and earnings of the company, together with its expenditures. The report of the receiver shows that the company 24919.
 These items were submitted by MT. Ross and showed that the gross reve- nues for the year ending August l. 1914. were $220,655.21. The operating expenses were s151,542.2s; net earnings $69,112.93.
 Against this amount were debits as follows: Interest on bonds, $109ss9ss' city license, s5.4ss.97; franchise tax. s1,sss.53: total, s117,3e9.49. The net loss to the company,is thus $4S,24s.19.
 The inventory shows that the com pany owns 39 double truck electric cars and about the same number of work and sprinkling cars, operated by cleo tricity, and two steam locomotives.
 The company owns 32.7ss miles of track, as follows: First main track, 1s.162 miles; second main track, 12sl45 miles; sidings. O.s05; tracks about car barn, 0.676.
 The other details of the report in- clude the inventory of the stock on hand, earnings of each individual line claims against the company, damage suits pending and settled, and other disputed claims.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-26
A.G.S. DOUBLE TRACK
 CONTRACT AWARDED.
H. c. Elkins of Baltimore Will Do II Miles Between
 Here and Mobile Junction

It is reported in contracting circles that the Alabama Great Southern railroad has awarded a contract for Il miles of the proposed double track situated between this city and Mobile Junction to H. c. Elkins the Baltimore contractor. Sub contractors, it is stated. were yesterday engaged in looking over the ground to be traversed by the double track with the view of taking over some of the work. The contract price was not made public.
 It Is generally understood that the work tetween this city and Mobile Junction, few miles below Bessemer. Is only DOT tion of the double tracking to be com pleted by the Alabama Great Southern as rapidly as possible. The company has already given some of the contracts but the major portion of the proposed double track work is yet to be given out.
 The Alabama Great Southern will un- dertake to complete the double track in the shortest possible time. The financial Arrangements in connection with the proposition have been made. The com psny has given some steel rail orders which are supposed to be fin connection with that work. The announcements so far on the double track contemplates the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-26
CALLS ON PEOPLE T0PRAY FOR PEACE Board of Trade Indorses Recent Action of the
 Rotary Club

At a meeting of the Board of Trade held yesterday afternoon resolutions prepared by a special committee ap- pointed several days ago were passed indorsing the call of the Rotary club to citizens of Birmingham to go to church Sunday. october 4, and pray for peace in Europe. The resolutions were adopted by the Rotary club in answer to the appeal of President Wilson.
 The resolutions adopted by the Board of Trade yesterday afternoon follow:
 Endorsing the recent action of the Rotary club towards promulgating the sentiment of peace as expressed by President Wilson's proclamation desig- hating Sunday. October f. as day for special prayer in the interest of peace on earth and good will to man, we urge that all good people shall con Eregate where they may with one an- other commune with their God in prayer. and concentrate their hearts desire in an effort to turn the minds of men from carnage and death to paths of peace.
 "A misdirected intelligence, a mis- conception of Gods laws and of mans wisdom on earth. has wrought this dire calamity among warning nations. The vital importance for concerted medi- tation. of cooperative action in the business world may be wisely utilized in looking towards the establishment of the predominating Fatherhood of God and the brotherhood of man,
 And whereas. 1t Is fitting that all civic organizations join with the Rotary club in giving expression to the de- sire 20 manifest, let us resolve in spirit and in truth to make the day resienated by the President a day of universal prayer.
 Now, therefore. be it resolved by the Eoard of Trade. That all members wall themselves of this high privilege by complying with this urgent invita- tor from the President of this great republic to become partakers in pray erful thought force, so powerful and pervssive that 1t will sway the souls of men everywhere. because its source Is God.
 "Bc 1t further resolved. That the Board of Trade feels called upon to not only urge its members to participate Ito man in this movement by attend ing church on that day, but also urge our God loving community to respond |to tho call of our beloved President, that it may prove the visible beginning |ofsa rev era for harmonizing the forces ard bringing happiness to mankind 'Be it further resolved. That Sunday, October 1. 1914. be made a go-toechuroh Sunday. in keeping with the sentiment and reQusst Of our Presidsnt."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-26

Lee Cowart, Alabama Immigration com missioner, returned to Birmingham yes terday after a visit to the site of the worlds exposition to be staged in Feb ruary at San Francisco. He brought with him the drawing of the Alabama build ing. the contract for the construction of which will be let about October 15.
 The building, in accordance with the above drawing, will be one-story struc- ture, 100 feet in length, 55 feet in width. It will cost approximately s16o0o Its walls will be of concrete. while within the surface will be plastered. MT. Cowart said yesterday that in consideration of the cost, the Alabama building will be as beautiful as any other on the ground
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-26

The reception room will be .o the left. It will be large and will be surrounded with other exhibits. The building will be the home of Alabamians who visit the fair. If the second story s added. there will be bedrooms and dining room.
 We will let the contract for the build ing" said MT Cowart, about October l5. By that time. we will know how much money will be available We do not anticipate any trouble is securing neces- sary funds. a considerable amount ai- ready having been guaranteed. The build ing will be ready for occupancy by Christ mas
 "rhe fair will be the greatest in the history of the world. Thirty-nine foreign nations have already signed up for space, and the number will be increased. Every state in the union will have it's building.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-26
ADJUSTMENTS
"0hi Ohi Delphine''

The much heralded Klaw & Erlanger New York musical comedy success, "Oh. Oh! Delphne,' is to be presented at the Jefferson theatre on Wednesday. matinee and night This piece is the work of c. NJ. s. Mcclellan and Ivan Caryll, who also earned distinction as the author and composer, respectively, Of "The Pink Lady" and .The Little Cafe" Seat sale Monday
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-26

If funds in sufficient qualities are avail able, the building will be made with two stories. the plans being so arranged that second story can be added with out difficulty. The building. if made of two stories, will cost approximately Seooe.
 The dome of the building will be made to represent the capitol dome at Mont gomery To the front of the dome will be the coat of arms of the state. The coat of arms will be displayed at four other points on the front of the structure. To the right as one enters will be the lecture room where Alabama exhibits will be on display, and where moving pictures of Alabama industries will be shown on can vas. A lecturer will be on hand to tell the story throughout the day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-26
At the Lyric

The best vaudeville bill that Birming- ham ever had will probably be the sea sons largest and most enthusiastic audi ence this afternoon to the Saturday mati- nee The bill this week is one that ap- peals strongly to women and children. and as result the house. will be filled. The advance sale indicates that every seat will be sold.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-26
shafroth Stops Leasing Bill

Washington. September 2o.--Passage of the bill to provide for leasing of gov ernment coal lands In Alaska was pre- vented in the Senate tonight by Senator Shafroth, who announced his intention to submit amendments radically changing the measure Administration leaders de- clare the amendments will be rejected.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-26
Merritt-Lawson

Tupelo. Mss. September 25.-(Speciai) J. Howard Merritt and Miss Minnie Bad- gette Lawson were married yesterday aft ernoon. The marriage took place at the home of the bride in teh presence of many friends and relatives. Rev. T. J. Barks- dale, pastor of the Baptist church. per formed the ceremony.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-26
Socialists Nominate Doyle

Montgomery, September 25.-(Special) The socialist party of the first congress sional district has filed with the secre- tary of state certificate of nomination of w. M Doyle of Mobile for Congress from that district. The notice was filed by the chairman of the district committee of the party. Mir. Doyle will oppose Os- car L. Gray of Butler. the democratio nominee.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-26
Major French Goes to Atlanta

Maj. William A. French, who for six 1cars has had charge of the Salvation Army Industrial home in this city, has been promoted to the Atlanta district and win leave october for his new ficll Major French was divisional of ficcr over Mississippi, Tennessee, Louis lana and Alabama industrial homes in addition to his management of the home here.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-26
Incorporation

The following certificate of incorpor- poration was yesterday recorded in the office of the probate judge:
 42000--American Mining and Chemi- cal company. c. O. JSsgers, president; John c. Cooke. vice president. and c.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-26
At the Biiou

sThe Gay Morning Glories" pleased a large audience of women Thursday aft ernoon and the indications are that it will do the same for the matinee this afternoon The show Is snappy. filled with good features. clever and well han dled. The girls are pretty and there is an abundance of good music
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-26
Much Interest in Election

Asheville, N. C.. September 25. (Special.)--As an evidence that many Birmingham and Alabama folks are still in the Land of the Sky" many inquiries were received at the two local newspaper offices with reference to the election for commissioner in Birmingham last Monday. Commissioner James M. Weatherly has often visited Ashe- vile and has many friends here. He has a summer home at Black Mountain. a few miles away, where his family is now.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-26
American Trust Declares Dividend

At a meeting of the board of directors of the American Trust and Savings bank, held Tuesday, September p, the usual quarterly dividend of per cent upon the capital stock was declared. payable Oc- tober to stockholders of record Septem- Der 25, being at the rate of per cent per annum.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-26
Council Meets Last Time

Anniston, September 25.-tSpecial. 1.-The present city council held their last regu- lar meeting Thursday evening" Attending only to routine business. They will meet again on October to install the new council.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-26

construction of about % miles on the Alabama Great Southern division>