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The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-09-04

TRIP ON TREASURE
BY MARY BOYLE o'REILLY.
Copyright, 1914 by the Newspaper
Enterprise Association.
Brussels, Belgium written Aug.
II, 1914).-'Is there any possibility
of your getting into Brussels? Take
no risks" cabled the editor. Two
hours later left London for the front.
My satchel held compressed food for
emergencies, $500 in gold bought at
10 per cent premium. Wartime traV-
elers must fend for themselves.
FOIkstOne and the sUnlit channel
calm as a summer sea. Twenty lone
ly passengers seek the waiting boat.
Eighteen look slightly scared; the
nineteenth, a pretty girl wife, has just
left her baby with Mother" and is
hUTTying back to Henry"
"Our home abuts the Notifications
at Antwerp" she says, with a brave
little laugh.
Goodness! What is this?"
Crossed muskets bar US from the
gang plank. Your nationality" de-
mands an English territorial on
guard.
An Austrian is denied passage on
this, the only boat for the continent.
The mUskets raised, we climb aboard
only to be carefully corTaIled. Forty
men wait to follow US, each laden
with a small, weighty sack. Not
powder and ball, but munitiOn of
war more important GOLD! For an
hour the porters come and go, an
endless chain. Three alert tally men
keep their tally on CHECKERS. Mere
memory may not serve when the Old
Lady of Thread Needle Street sends
millions of francs to her allies. The
last sack counted, a Belgian flag
breaks out at the masthead and the
gold ship heads cross channel A
sturdy little gunboat scouts along
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MaFYBoyLe
O'Re1IIY

foregather in the vast, echoing glass
casino. The nervous talk is of dan
gers unnamed but imminent. Up
comes a. perturbed little Flemish
priest, Father Jacob Van Meenen, at
our service. It is not desirable, he
assures us, nay, is, even unsafe, that
we attempt to reach Brussels tonight.
PTussian UhIans threaten to cut the
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-09-04
MARY BOYLE OREILLY~ TELLS OF THRILLING
TRIP ON TREASURE TIP AIN IN BELGIUM

"YOur nationality, madam?"
q am an American citizen, mon
sieur."
SHOW your papers.
The spread-eagle passport fiutters
in the chill night breeze.
pass. Not so the others. A Prus-
sian agent, his face suddenly chalk
white, marches off between grim
guards. A hundred such "agents"
were shot yesterday in Belgium.
A dolorous clock booms in our rail-
road station. Fifteen fe1ow-traVelers
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-01
ADJUSTMENTS
within the Law"

showing how society Is making crimi-
nals. within in the Law" a four-aci
inelodrama. by Bayard WELLER, was pre-
sented at the Jefferson last night with a
c0rahle cast. within the Law" was en-
Enthusiastically received by a large au-
dienee and there were numerous curtain
calls following every act. 1t was a play
pulsing with vibrant lifs-every line of It.
1t thrilled. II was one of the best con-
suuctee dramas, one of the most though
prov olsing plays. seen at the jefferson in
some time.
within the Law" is such q clever
piece of dramatic craftsmanship that the
Audience never feels the sermon. 1t tells
story that a girl cannot lie paid at the
rate of 81 a week and dress at the rate
of $l2 without getting .he extra five from
somewhere. It shows the inhumanity OF
some employers satisfied with profits al
lowing their employees . eke out an ex-
istenee as they can.
Mary Turner. shop girl, innocent OF
all wrong, is convicted of stealing She
Is sent TO. prison for three years because
her employer wishes to make an ex-
ample OF her to the other working girls.
She places the responsibility for the
stealing at the door OF the proprietor
Of the store because of the low wages re-
ceiVed by. the hundreds OF feminine em-
ployes.
Mary emerges from prison and at
tempts to seek employment 1t is of no
avail-the detectives inform her employ
ers that she is an ex-convct and she Is
discharged. In utter discouragement
Mary attempts suicide, nut is dissuaded
by Joe Carson, crook and from then
on Mary Turner becomes an enemy of
society, but within the Law"
Mary Turner. realizes that the law can
be moulded to suit the desires of the
wealthy and she makes her plans accord
ingly. In a spirit of revenge she plans
to ehsnare and succeeds in marrying the
son of her former employer. However
things from then on do not go as she had
planned. She never dreamed that Dick
GilGef loved with such a true and de-
voted affection and realizing the worth OF
her husband she returns is love. The
police and Glider, Sr, use every effort
tp disillusion young Glider, but he is
staunch in his faith and in the end only
the confession of Joe Carson to the kill
ing Of English Ed saves the young
reoplc
Miss Clara Joel, a capable young actress
played Mary Turner She was a type
for the part, and, though she enun-
ciGted oddly she met the requirements
of the intensely dramatic situations in
a satisfying manner. The part of Mary
Tu ner'' is a strong one-iy is the MAX
ing of any actress who has a modicum
OF ability and Miss Joel displayed much
talent.
Franklin George as Joe Carson,
played the part typically lie shared the
histrionic honors of the evening with
Miss joel. Miss Helen Valley as agnes
Lynch" was a delight in her part. 1t
was a treat to see this little miss fool
the police inspector. j. NJ. Morris as
Inspector Burke" was sufficiently bru-
tai, and Frank Gilday j 5 Edward Gill
der" was excellent as TIE complacent
employer. Thomas Jefferson Evans as
Richard Glider" played the young lover
in a sincere manner with much merit
All of the other numerous characters
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-01
Bessen1er News

Bessemer. December 81 (Special-In the
Bessemer city court today the following
suits were filed. E. d. Scales VS.. the
Birmingham Railway, Light and Power
company, for $1,000 damages, 1t being al
legged he was carried past his destina-
tion while a passenger on car of the
defendant company.
Wesley Lewis vs.. the Woodward Iron
company. for $1,000 damages. for alleged
personal injuries.
Mary Minor vs.. the Birmingham Rail
way, Light and Power company. for 5000
damages, for alleged personal injuries.
Burford Siss. a negro, employed ny
the Bessemer Gas company, was fined
SAT. 80 and costs in each of two cases, and
$40 and costs in another and $17 80 and
costs in. another, on charges of larceny
this morning in the police court. Ac-
cording to evidence of witnesses the man
was caught robbing a gas meter in a
restaurant and when other meters were
examined it was found that three others
had been robbed. The total fines amount
ed to $142. 80 or 2S5 days
ID. l.. oheilOn, the S-Nedr-Old son OF
Mr.. and Mrs. T. A. Shelton, died this
afternoon at oclock at local infirm-
airy "a result of being accidentally shot
in both legs by Dock Lawley. while out
hunting on Christmas day. Mr.. Shelton
was removed to the hospital, where an
operation was performed, but blood poi
son had already set in and, although
everything possible was done, physicians
We're unable to save the young man. The
deceased resided with his parents near
McCalla and was well known In that
vicinity. Funeral arrangements have not
yet been made, pending the arrival of
relatives.
The funeral of Henry Hall. II years
of age, who died Monday morning 1T
his residence, 1928 Nineteenth street. of
heart failure. took place this afternoon at
o'clock from the residence, the services
being conducted by the Rev George
Stoves, pastor of the First Methodist
church. Interment was at Cedar Hill
cemetery.
The deceased is survived by his widow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-01
NEGRO is FATALLY
SHOT BY OFFICER
Hewitt Traylor Empties Pistol at
Officer Ben Brown, Who
Returns Fire

Hewitt Traylor, a negro engaged in a
pistol duel with Policeman Ben Brown
this morning at 12:15. at North Birming-
ham, and was fatally shot
The affair occurred in a house on Twen-
ty-third avenue, between Twenty-siXth
and Twenty seventh street. There was
a negro dance in progress, and when
the police appeared Traylor is said to
have drawn pistol and started shoot
ing at Officer Brown, who returned the
fire. The negro was struck once in the
abdomen once in the arm and once In
the leg He is said to have emptied his
pistol firing at Policeman Brown.
Following the shooting the negro was
removed to the st. Vincents hospital,
where it was stated that he would not
live.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-01
News Of Ensley


There was a large and pretty wedding
last evening at the First Presbyterian
church of Ensley when Miss Lois Phil
lips, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs J. w
Phillips, was married to Mr. Marion F.
Dcminick. The church was tastefully
decorated in ferns and palms The Rev
7. p. Hay officiated and Miss Eethel
Daniel played the wedding march. Pricr
to the ceremony songs were rendered by
a quartet composed of Idris Thomas,
Robert Morgan Jack Thomas and Arthur
Thomas with a solo by Charles Mcclure
The personnel of the bridal party was
as follows; Miss Annie Burgin, the maid
of honor; Miss Louise Thomas of Gurnee,
Miss Lena Lucas of Blocton and Miss
Bessie Dominick were the maids; little
Elizabeth Smith of Gurnee, the flower
girl: Mr.. Edgar r. Cunning of Jackson
Miss, Mr.. E. ]. Phillips, Mr.. Martin j..
Williams. groomsmen Mr.. Frank -.
Dominick, best man: 4dr. Cha aries Donii-
hick and Mr. Marvin Dominick, ushers.
Immediately following the ceremony
the members of the bridal party were
entertained at the home of the bride s
parents on Ensley Highlands.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-01
Mrs. Waite's Funeral

Mrs. Dillon Welch Waite who died
Monday night. was laid to rest il Elm
wood cemetery yesterday. The funeral
services We're held at st. Paurs church
at $3.50 a. m. The attendance was unusual
ly large. A hundred children from the
orphanage at East Lake in charge of Sis
ters of Charity attended the services. This
was regarded as a tender and fitting
tribute to the departed, who had been q
most helpful benefactor of the institution.
The Ladies' of Charity, one of the sodali-
ties of the parish, were present in a
body.
The Rev. Father Coyle said a mass of
requieum and read the burial service over
the bier. He delivered sympathetic ad-
dress in which he paid touching tribute
to the deceased. Floral offerings We're
numberous and beautiful.
The Rev. Father Carroll. assistant pas
tor of st. Paurs; the Rev. Father Nc
Cormack chaplain at the orphanage; the
Rev. Father Downs. chaplain of ST. Vim
cents hospital, and the Rev. Father Ker-
rigan of Mobile occupied seats in the
sanctuary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-01
''1rhe Blue Bird"

In THE Blue Bird Maeterlinck has
revealed a new and comforting philoso-
ply CT life, expressing it through the
light and delicate suit by two children of
the blue bird, the symbol of happiness.
They are accompanied on their journey
by things and animals embodied in hu-
man form by the magic Of Fairy Berry
lure. This beautiful play, with the orig
ina New theatre company and produc-
tion from New York. will be seen at the
Jefferson the first four days of next
week, with special matinee Thursday.
Seats go on sale at the box office tomor-
row morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-01
CLEARING HOUSE
REPORTS F0p WV

Detroit, Mich, December 31.-Detroit
bank clearings for 1913 broke all local
records with total of 81 ,S3l. 053 395. Thls
was an increase of s2Os, ,o7s. .ss5 over last
year.
Cleveland, o., December 31.-Bank clear
anees here will set a new record in 1919.
it was announced today, when the totals
for the year were given as s1.2755o1, ,ol4.4 IS,
against s115O, s97. .e52 So for 1872
Pittsburg, December 31.-Bank clearings
here for the year 1918 set a new record
with a total of s2.9s2 40S, ,511, against 81, 1885,
99o,214 for 1912.
Philadelphia. December 31.-Total bark
clearings in Philadelphia for 1913 were
greater than of any other year. fbe
total was Ss52S, sos. .7s3, as against IS, 166
2sG,613 in 1912.
Kansas City December 31.-Bank clear
frgs here for the year 1913 established a
rev record with a total of s2,s50, 362, Gil,
which was an increase of s137, 49,, ,695 over
1912.
Minneapolis, Mimi, December 31.-Bank
clearings in Minneapolis for 1918 showed
an increase of 1So1s0,790. The total for
the year was s1,s12. 41S, 25e.
st. Paul, Mimi, December Sl-St
Pauls clearngs for 1913 amounted to
$3.50 ol5,562. Last years clearings estab-
lished record by aggregating s579, 166, 75S
Omaha, Neb., December 31.-Oma ha
bank clearings for 1913 totalled SsOS, ,947 $50
an increase of nearly s4s,0oOOOo over last
year.
Chattanooga, Tenn. December 31.-Chat-
tanooga's bank clearings for 1913 were
S6,of32 10 greater than for 1872 The
total for the year just ended is s12s ,745.
09s 81.
New Orleans, December 3f.-Bank clear
ings In New Orleans for 1918 totalled
1890, ,6S3,S7 This was a decrease under
1912 of 77671, ,0S9.
Macon. Ga, December 31-Macon' $
bank clearings have trebled in the past
three years. The clearings for 1913 are
$3.50, aS,092.6 So. In 1910 they We're $65, ,6qc,
0S0 %.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-01
The Rev. J. G.. Duncan,

The Rev. j. c. Duncan, a well known
Presbyterian minister, died yesterday
morning at local infirmary following
ar illness of several weeks at the age
of Il years. The deceased had been a
citizen of Birmingham for a number OF
years.
Funeral services over the remains will
be conducted this morning at II o'clock
from the South Highlands Presbyterian
church. Interment will follow in Elm
wood cemetery
The deceased was Confederate vet
eran. Following the war he entered the
Presbyterian ministry, working until a
few years ago when i'll health forced him
to resign his pastorship. He is survived
by one son, John P. Duncan, and one sis
ter, Mrs. j. Morgan Smith. He is also
survived by two nephews, Ross C. Smith
and HAMPTON Smith, and c5le niece, Mrs.
S. l.. Earle.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-01
Child Seriously Burned

Yesterday morning the little infant
daughter of Mrs. L. V. Luquire of Wy
lam was seriously burned while she was
in baby carriage in front of. an open
fire. From what could be learned con-
cernfng the unfortunate occurrence, Mrs.
Luquire left the baby in it's carriage near
an open fire while she went out Of the
room. When she returned the carriage
was in flames, presumably having caught
from covering hanging too near tic
blaze. The baby is about five months
old and is seriously burned about the
head and upper part of the body
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-01
Deaths and Funerals
Robert n. Mckinley

Funeral services over the remains OF
Robert n. Mckinley, rged 67 years, who
oied Tuesday night at the family resi-
dence, 7745 First avenue, East Lake, were
conducted yesterday afternon from the
residence at o'clock. lnterment fol-
lowed in East Lake cemetery. The Rev.
James Edwards conducted the services.
The deceased was a former mayor OF
East Lake, and is survived by his widow,
three sons and one daughter.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-01
INDUSTRIAL INDEX
SENDS BIRMINGHAM
NEW YEAR GREETING

Columbus. Ga, December 31.-New
Year greetings in the erection of fine
buildings, in the making of municipal
Improvements and in great industrial
developments. Birmingham achieved
a wonderful record in 1913 and the In
dustrial Index hopes and believes the
Magic City will more than duplicate
that record in 1914, which promises
to be the best year in the history OF
Birmingham and of the whole of the
great southeast.
THE INDUSTRIAL INDEX.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-01
REDF|ELD FAVORS
E|GHT-HOUR LAW
Speaks Before American
Association for Labor
Legislation

Washington, December Secretary OF
Commerce Redfield today expressed the
belief that it would be far better for
The pockets. as we'll as the Ieaee of mind
OF employers if they worked their men
orly eight hours day. He was speak
ing before the American Association for
Labor Legislation, which is meeting here
with the American Political Science as
ISOLATION.
Il believe" said the Secretary, that
when our factories are run so that the
workmep go home without being fa-
tigued from over long hours and not till
then will we be able to compete sue
cessfully against all comars in the mar
lets of the world"
Secretary Redfield said there should be
thorough study made of the conditions
under which men work hest. This sub
joct of the human element in manufac
turing he added could not be treated
from the mathematical standpoint
Discusses Violations
Austin b. Garretson, president of the
Order of Railway Conductors told the
association that in 1918 there had been
2dl,0o0 violations of the law prohibiting
tho working of trainman more than
16 hours in one day. The law of aver
ages he said. would show this was but
small proportion of the number of men
employed And yet the law of aver
ages he declared, cannot restore lives
lest through accidents due to fatigue.
During the past year an army of men
running into the millions have worked in
excess of 10 hours on Il stretch.
While / have been talking to you. "
saiG Mr.. Garretson, -four trainmen have
been carried away Oh stretchers killed
or injured; and during the two days we
have been - session nero. $50 have been
carried off. We are killing and injuring
them at the rate of 125 II oay.'
That the popularity of compulsory in
surance against accidents has been aston
1shingly rapid in the past three years and
is bound to be followed quickly by other
forms of social insurance. was the decla-
ration of Joseph p. Chamberlain of New
York. Present insurance of the poor he
said, is hopelessly expensive.
Professor Charles l.. Jones of the Uni
ycrsity of Wisconsin. said there was a
generally recognized Feed of reform in
legislative methods
Senator owen of Oklahoma. advocated
q national legislative reference bureau
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-01
Literary Club Entertains

The members of the Sesame Literary
club were delightfully."- entertained yes
terday afternoon by Mrs ID. A. Echols
at her home on Avenue G. Papers we're
read by Mrs. Blubaker, Mrs. Averyt ard
Mrs. Echols, after which refreshments
were served.
Those present were: Mrs. NJ. V. Averyt
Mrs. Bainheit, Mrs. Blubaker. Mrs. Har-
rell Mrs. 7. p. Hay, Mrs. Sam Heide,
Mrs. Palmer, Mrs. W. Shehee, Mrs.
Walker. Mrs. 7. F. West TIE following
were the guests of the afternoon: AIRS.
A. E. Wells, Mrs. Hiram Bruisper of
Butler, Mrs. ID. Mitchell. Mrs. E. r. May
rord, Mrs. Lipstond and Miss Lange of
Joliet, Ill
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-01
Odd Fellows Elect Officers

Election of the Pratt City encampnert
l. O. o. F.. was held Tuesday night rat
their ball on Fourth street The follow
ing officers were elected for the ensuing;
term w. c. Mcclure chief patriarch
r. H. Cooper, high priest; J. j. Mum,
senior warden; J. B. Sisk, Junior warden
John McCracken, scribe; w. E. Fulmer,
treasurer: j. F. Davis, j. S. Gould and O.
A. Downs, trustees: w. c. Mcclure, J. J
Mum and R. M. Gale, auditing COMMITTEES.
Several members from different LODGES
were present and after the business ses-
sion oysters were. served and smoker
enjoyed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-01
AT the Majestic

The Majestic theatre will be opened
next week, commencing with a matinee
Monday, with ''rhe Volunteer Organist ="
which is said to be one Of the greatest
of the American produced photo dramas
An organist appears with the company
and renders the music, which adds con-
siderably to the realistic effects. The pic
ture is very dramatic. There will be matt
nees daily at 2:30 o'clock, and a perform
ance nightly at $50 o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-01
GREAT NAVAL RADIO
TOWERS TELL DEATH
OF 1913 TO WORLD
Continued From Page One,

Continued From Page Oneo
the state, from the governor down to the
humblest wage Garner, will be covered
by the new law. Churches have insured
their pastors, sections and choirs
Employers are meeting the so-caIled So
hours law, especially in the textile -
dIstries, by continuing the present wage
scales, and in some instances by slightly
increasing the wages of piece workers, SC
there will be no loss in the pay envelopes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-01
Desperate Federal
Troops Are Battling
Fiercely to the End
Continued from Page One)

Wilson as to the course to be pursued
when the end comes.
In this connection belief has been ex-
pressed here that the administration S
objection to provisional officials in Mex
leo City does not extend to all of HUI
erta's adherents and that in the creation
of a new provisional government in Mex
leo. some of the capable men now asso-
ciated with Huerta, but not responsible
for the overthrow or death of Madero,
might take a leading part with the ap-
proval of the United States.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-01
AT the Orpheum

This weeks vaudeville bill at the Or
pheum theatre will probably attract a
large audience for the holiday matinee
this afternoon, and for the two holiday
performances tonight. The acts are draw
ing large audiences. The advance sale
of tickets for all performances today IN
dicate packed houses.
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were in capable hands. and were excel
lent portravals. All of the scenic sets
were in good taste and in sympathy with
the play.
President woodrow Wilson said: "I was
never more thrilled or Interested" OF
within the Law" Little better could
be said of this Very very, good play.
r. F. l..
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-01
Augustus Clark

Funeral services over the remains of
Augustus Clark, aged - years, who died
at the residence of Mrs. Rebecca Clark
SOC Forty ninth street, Woodlawn, Mon
day morning. We're conducted yesterday
morning at 10 o'clock from the family
residence. Interment followed in Elmwood
cemetery. W
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-01
Polly of the Circus"

Charming, fascinating, petite Polly, the
circus ridin girl" Born cf a genera
ton of circus folk, will be seen at the
Jefferson theatre tomorrow and Saturday
rights and Saturday matinee with Miss
Elsie St. Leon in the title role. The seat
sale is now on and three large audiences
are expected
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-01
Seth Grenville Wood

Funeral services over the remains nj
Seth Grenville Wood. aged IS years, who
died Tuesday morning at his late resi-
dence, 5l5 Tuscaloosa avenue, West End
were conducted yesterday morning from
the Vine Street Presbyterian church. In
terment followed in Elmwood cemetery
The sons and scns-in-law of the deceased
acted as the active pallbearers and the
officers of the church acted as the hon.
orary pallhearers The deceased is sur
vived by his widow. four sons and three
daughters.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-01
Biiou-Next Week

Miss Beulah Poynter, at the head of
an excellent stock company. will COM
mence an indefinite engagement at the
Bijou theatre next Monday in the
stirring drama of the west, Arizona" A
production is promised. both scenically
and from the standpoint of the cast.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-01
Lyman f. Berry. II.

Lyman f. Berry, Jr., aged years and
months, died suddenly at 1 o'clock this
morning at the residence of his parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Lyman f. Berry, at Cliff
Road. The funeral arrangements will
be announced later.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-01
At the Biiou

There will be a holiday matinee this
afternoon at the Bijou theatre. and the
advance sale of tickets indicates large
attendance. where the Trail Divides"
has proven to be very popular, and is
drawing large audiences at all perform
ances
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-01

four sons. Tom. George. Glen and War
ren Hall; six daughters. Miss Annie.
Miss Louise, Miss Mary Miss Emma.
Miss Grace and Miss Ruth Hall. The
following acted as pallbearers: DR.. Wood ;,
Price, Hole Eastman. Bob Pickett. WHY
Harden. Harry cummins and Fred Har-A
din
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-01
Mrs. Margaret Lindsey

The remains of Mrs. Margaret Lindsey,
aged 73 years, who died Tuesday, We're
sent to Fayette yesterday morning for
interment by Shaw & Son. She resided
at 2617 Twentieth avenue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-01

10 prepare bills so clear of expression,
that even the supreme court could not
Hisunderstand them.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-01
E. c.. Turner

The remains of e. C.ATurner. who COM
mitted suicide on Monday morning, were
sent to Sulligent yesterday morning for
fnterment by the Warne., & Smiley COM
pany.