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The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-17
MIXED QUARTET TODAY Dircteor M'Gill Arranges Special Pro. gramme for Eleventh Avenue

The mixed quartet at the Eleventh Avenue Methodist Episcopal church will sing this morning. sThe Lord Is My Rock" by Rogers. and Jesus, ] My Cross Have Taken" by Brown.
 The service at 7:30 D. m. will be in the nature of a service of old songs, the programme of which follows Di- rector J. D. McGill has departed some what from custom in his arrangement of the song service, and the congre- gation will be given the opportunity of not only participating in the old songs. but hearing immediately after each hymn the same hymn sung as quartet. duet or solo-different ar engagements by different composers. The public is cordially invited to both of these services today.
 Organ prelude. 'Intermezzo." (Tlag- ler)--Miss McCaskey.
 Hymn No. 4s2. Jesus, Savior, Pilot Me-" congregation.
 Anthem, Jesus, Savior, Pilot Me- (Schnecker)-Qua
 Hymn 70. S34. My Faith Looks Up to Thee" congregation.
 Solo. My Faith Looks Up to Thee, p NSoihpoeou DJ H. IA MucuMOre)--Mr MuchmOre.
 Anthem, Lead, Kindly Light" Schnecker)-Quartet
 Announcements. Rev. Robert Echois
 Violin and organ offertory. "Cava- tina" tRaff)--Mr. Muchmore and Miss 
 Solo. Abide With Me-" tAshford)- Miss Going.
 Hymn No. sl5. Nearer. My God. to Thee congregation
 Anthem. Nearer, My God. to Thee" (Adams)-Quart rtet.
 Hymn No 463-''Jesus Lover of My Soul" congregation
 Duet. Jesus. Lover of My Soul H.assen)--Mrs. Palmer and Miss Going.
 Hymn No 556. "Blest Be the Tie That Binds" congregation.
 Benediction, Rev. Robert Echols. Organ postlude. Evening Prayer (Flagler )-Miss McCaskey.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-17
TWO ANNOUNCE FOR
 OFFICE OF CORONER
Dr. w. A. Burns and Dr. E. P. Pruett Want to Succeed Spain-Thought
 That Others Will Announce

For coroner of Jefferson county. an office reserved by an act of the legis- lature for members of the medical pro- fession. two physicians have formally an nounced to the probate court, their can didacies.
 The two are Dr. w A. Burns, who has served IS county physician. and Dr. F. P. Pruett. It is thought probable that others will announce.
 During the term of ex-Governor Conner Dr. Burns was physician-inspector of the state convict bureau. It is thought in political circles that he will make a strong race.
 Dr. Pruett is well-known physician and his friends are already lining up for him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-17
||RONDALE BRIDGE | DANGEROUS PLACE
 | FOR ANY VEHICLE
County Engineer Calls for Volunteers to Help Elim- mate Danger at
 This Point

On the main travelled road leading to Leeds, Trussville, Springville, Gads- den, Rome. Ga. and Atlanta, conse- quently on the Forrest highway, there Is very dangerous underpass where this road goes under the Birmingham mineral railroad just beyond Gate City In discussing this matter yesterday County Engineer George H. Clark said There have been numberless nar- Tow escapes from serious and possibly fatal accidents in this narrow hole, where vehicles or cars approaching it can neither see nor hear each other un- III they meet. and to complicate the situation the Irondale track of the Bir- mingham Railway, Light and Power company also goes through. this same narrow opening. Within the last month a wagon load of women and children was overturned and almost precipitated into the deep railroad' cut alongside and a funeral. passing through there, came near being run into by an approaching automobile In the narrow passway, with possible
 results horrible to contemplate. This danger spot, one of the worst in Jefferson county. is within the in- corporate limits of lrondale, so that neither county nor city has any direct responsibilities in the matter, and Iron- dale, unfortunately, has no working organization or funds available for the purpose, although its residents ana civic officers are keenly alive to the above situation and are both willing and anxious as individuals ana by prl- vate donation of teams and services. to do anything and everything in their power to relieve it.
 This being the case, the board of revenue has made an appeal to the city of Birmingham. the street railway company, the citizens of Irondale, and all others interested in relieving this danger spot to meet there on next Mon day morning at o'clock with such teams, wagons, tools and road equip ment as can be gotten together and fix this place.
 If everybody will lend a hand a very small amount of time will sui ~ tn accomplish the purpose. The county will furnish all the available force within reach of this place, and competent foreman to handle 1t. The city commissioners have as above stated been appealed to. and will doubt lessly do all they consistently can in the matter, and large volunteer force of private citizens of Irondale have promised to be on hand. Now who else will help?
 Automobile owners can well af- ford to lend a hand by means of a small subscription with which to hire extra laborers. It is earnestly hoped that this may appeal to them, and that they also will help.
 < In a word, the actual responsibil- ity for this situation being fixed upon no one in particular. the moral respon- s.bility Is upon us all to get together on such matters It is worth while to save somebody's life. There is al- ways the chance that it may be yours or mine."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-17


 The Alabama State Fair for the year ter of fact and of record that it was the greatest fair in the history of the State Fair association. both as to number of ex hibits and quality of attractions While weather conditions were not ideal yet ths fair was on the whole well patronized although for the first few days the at tendance was small. But at that the fair association carried out their promise and gave the people of the state the greatest fair in it's history.
 The attendance on yesterday was some what disappointing, but the fair assoca- tion carried out all it's promises. and the horse races, motorcycle races, the ex- hibits, free acts and midway were all pre- sented just as if the grounds had beea crowded.
 Balloon Ascension Spectacular
 The balloon ascension yesterday was the most spectacular and thrilling since the fair commenced. Miss LaPorte and her father made the assertion that it would be early in the afternoon. The balloon scared to the requisite height and Cap tain Laporte tried to cut loose the para chute. It failed to work. Miss Laporte also made an attempt to descend, butt again the apparatus failed. In the mean time the Balloon rose steadily and was attaining great heights when form was seen descending with great rapidity The parachute slowly opened and it was seen that Captain LaPorte was hanging to it. At this time the balloon was a mere speclS in the sky and when almost out of sight a second form was seen descending It was Miss LaPorte, who had finally sue ceeded in cutting loose from the balloon She made the decent safely. The show people connected with the fair stated that 1t was undoubtedly one of the greatest aeronautical feats they had ever wit messed
 The POS pace for a s4oO purse was won by Tally B., owned by John Thomas Joe H., owned by Ben Whitehead. was second. Courtney, owned by C. Harris was third, and Our Doctor. owned by George Stiles, was fourth. The time was 2:12h, PIP. 2:11A.
 The motorcycle races were among the best of the fair and attracted much at tention The 10 mile open professional race was won by Eugene Walker Earle Morrison second Arthur Mitchell third and Harvey Wright fourth Time, S:33 2-5 A novel event was the fve-mile side car race, which was won by Chester Mullin. c. Carlisle was second, Johnny McHale third and Bob Stubbs fourth. Time, 7l9 The consolation five-mile race was won by Harvey Wright Mitchell second and De- Groat third. Time, 4:35.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-17

byterians are the sovereignty of God. the divine inspiration of the Bible and salvation through Jesus Christ, the Son Of God. accept those three great prin- eiples without reservation. I differ from some of my brethren, however, ] with reference to how far the sov- ereignty of God extends. I do not be- ieve. for example, that God has fore ordained some to everlasting damna- ton, as the confession of faith states. l differ from them further-and this is regarded as the more important--as to the way in which God inspired the Bible and in which Jesus Christ saves men, All of these I regard as differences not essential to the salvation of any soul
 Where Contention Leads
 Some say. however. that my opln- Ions automatically put me out of the church. My answer is that if every man who does not accept our standards S Tn toto were automatically put out, very few would be left in; and logically. the result of that principle would be that no constitution once written and ae- cepted could ever be changed. or course. the question as to whether I diner too widely to remain in is one to De decided by the courts of the church
 When realized that there was go- Ing to be conflict, my first inclina- ton was quietly to withdraw to some other communion. the Congregational for example. This has been the course followed by most men under similar circumstances. I found myself, how ever unable to gain the consent of my conscience to do this. I have, there fore. remained in the Presbyterian church and expect to do so until the church sewers the relationship
 T am contending in this matter for what regard as truer and nobler conception of the character of God and Tor more reasonable interpretation or the scriptures. Underneath these two Is the basic contention for wider liberty for the individual mind and conscience
 Loves Its History and Traditions
 If sentiment has played some part In Keeping me in the Presbyterian church l trust that I may be pardoned l love its history and traditions. I am grateful for the nourishment which it has given me and for the companion ships which l have found in its com munior My place in its work. also, has been in my native state fin the midst of city and congregation
 T wish no personal following. If I am standing for truth. you owe 1t to that truth to stand also. If I am not standing for truth, it is your duty not to stand with me.
 But above anything, whatsoever you do. do all In the spirit of love. Do not imagine that I am being perse- cuted. Everything that Is done will be done in entire kindliness There is nothing personal In any of this and will not be. As for myself. if any man differs from me. or If all men differ from me. feel that I should be un- worthy if I cherished one atom of bit terness"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-17
'' " Humphrey Seventy-seven For Grip, Influenza, COL DS

Humphreys "Seventy-seven" does not contain Morphine, Opium, Codeine. Cocaine Chloroform, Choral, Phen- acetine or any habit creating drug.
 "Seventy-seven" is made of perfect ly pure Homeopathic remedies and is harmless.
 To get the best results, take "Sev- enty-seyen" at the first feeling of Cold--it acts directly on the sick part. without disturbing the rest of the sys- tenn.
 2sc and si.oo, at all druggists or mailed.
 Humphrey's Homeo. Medicine Co, 15o William Street. New York.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-17
DON'T USE CURLING IRON!
 HERE'S A BETTER METHOD
tWoman Beautifully

By no means use a heated iron. It makes the hair dry and dead looking, giving most unkept appearance. After brushing the hair thoroughly. just dip clean tooth brush in saucer Of plain liquid silmerine and run IL through the parts of the hair to be curled. Do this at bedtime and you will be quite surprised when you behold yourself in the mirror next morning. The hair will be bcauti- fully wavy and curling and the effect will appear altogether natural.
 You will have no trouble doing up your tresses In the style you desire and they will look and feel fluffy and com fortable. You need not hesitate to use pure liquid silmerine, which you can procure at any druggists, as 1t Is per- gummy or streaky trace. A few ounces will last for months.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-17
TODAY'S EVENTS

The Rev. A. K. Wright speaks at 3so o'clock at the Young Mems Christian Association. Announcement of church services will
 De found in another column of The Age |Herald. The Avondale zoo will offer a lure to the |pleasure seeker.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-17
Brown Deeply Grateful to All Who Have Con-
 tributed to Success
ALL ATTRACTIONS
 HELD UNTIL CLOSE
Balloon Ascension Yesterday Most Spectacular of Fair as Big Bag Scars to Unusual Heights-Races
 Are Close and Exciting
BROWN DEEPLY GRATIFIED

'The fair was a great success, and it has taught many wonder full lessons to those who were fortunate enough to attend.
 Combining all of the features and all of the departments, they reflect the greatest credit upon the managers who created them
 There was no disorder or drunkenness on the grounds, for which due credit should be given ]. c. Jordan of the Sheriff's Of flee and his deputies, and Cap tain Donlon and the police de- pertinent.
 II am deeply gratified to all who have contributed in any way to make this fair a success. Without this cooperation so freely given it would have been a failure. e."-President R. A. Brown.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-17
FEWER PRISONERS IN THE COUNTY JAIL NOW THAN IN YEARS Copeland Reports on Cases Pending in the Crim-
 inal Court TOTAL OF 2495; S2
 ARE CAPITAL CASES About 40 of Latter Are Ready for Immediate Trial-196 Prisoners
 in Jail-Nolle Pressing
 the Old Cases

According to the new law which orders clerks of courts to make monthly reports to the chief justice of the state supreme court of tho number of cases on the dock cts, w. B. Copeland, clerk of tho crimI- nal court. filed the following memorandum yesterday:
 Number of capital cases ..... s2
 Number of felony cases ......... 66o
 Number msdemeanor cases..... i BOT
 Appealed from recorders court. A6
 Prisoners in county jail ..s........ 1e6
 From Clerk Copelands report it will be seen that there are at the present time 2ia6 criminal cases on the dockets of the courts of Jefferson county.
 or the capital cases about 40 are ready fer immediate trial.
 According to Solicitor Hugo l.. Black tho number of prisoners yesterday in the county jail was the smallest on record He also stated that the number of cases on the docket had been decreased by ap- proximately a third since he assumed the office of county prosecutor
 There were about 3500 criminal cases on the docket when was elected to the office of solicitor" said MT. Black. and tho present report of Mir. Copeland shows w gestion of cases
 We are nolle pressing n great num- Der of cases. in which. after careful in- vestisation. we find no merit, or no wit nesses to conduct a successful prose- cution. but of those that go to trial our percentage of convictions is very high Few guilty persons are enjoying im- munity from tho vigorous enforcement of the law a ahs present time in this county.
 Another feature of Mir. Copeland's report is that it shows quite the smallest number of prisoners in the county jail that dungeon vile has ever known. This means that the jail cases arc receiving attention and arc being rapidly dis posed Of
 One or more of tho assistants in the solicitors office inspect the jail once or twice a week and interviews tho prison- CTS on when they desire trial or whether they wish to enter a plea of guilty. Whenever a prisoner manifests desire to plead guilty he Is at once taken before & Judge and sentenced. Scores of cases have been disposed of In this way. thereby saving much money to the county and taxpayers"
 The official report of Clerk Copeland will be made hereafter on tho third day of every month, in acoordance with the provisions of tho new law. This act was approved on September 16 but tho noti- fication and the blanks necessary to make the report were not received until Q few days ago. Tho next report on the criminal docket will be forthcoming on November S.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-17
Figures on Crop Movement

Hubbard Bros. & Co., Hanover Square, New York. have issued their annual publication on American cot ton crop nov ament It will be sent to anyone on request.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-17
Marriage Licenses

Marr1og0 Ilcon9o9 The following marriage licenses were 10. sued at the office of tho probate clerk yesterday
 J. B. Mcdaniel and Miss Annie Hays c. s. Askew. Memphis. and Miss Frances Davis.
 William B. Badger and Miss Kathleen Simmons.
 D. J. Reid. Morris. and Miss Lucenda James.
 T. NJ. Adair, Pratt City. and Miss Lula Barksdale.
 c. A. Jones and Miss Mattie Smelling. J. B. Chase and Mrs Gussie Fly. J. A. Trimmel and Miss Ruby Bagget.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-17
Situation Becomes So Acute That Popular Pastor Makes Formal Statement of Views to His Con-
 gregation and Urges Spirit of Love In All
ACCEPTS UNDERLY TYING
 PRINCIPLES OF CREED
Certain Members of Session of His Church Base Action On Sermon Editorial Which Appeared
 In The Age Herald September 26

The North Alabama Presbyery it's meeting Tuesday in Fayette w according to the Presbyterian Standard church newspaper consider the theological views of the Henry M Edmons pastor of the South Highlands Presbyterian oh,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-17
Statement of His Views

Dr. Edmonds' statement of his theo- logical views as made to his church last Sunday follows
 "Inasmuch as there has been some discussion of my theological integrity. think owe this con gregation a state ment this morning.
 'I am charged with not accepting the standards of the Presbyterian church. My answer is that I do accept those standards as containing the system of doctrine taught in the Bible The three principles underlying the creed of Pres
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1915-07-08
HUBBY HAD NOT FORGOTTEN
niversary Present, and Vet Wife
Was Not Pleased.

1t was late afternoon and time to
get her husbands supper. but the
woman sitting moodily by the fire
never moved.
Her heart was breaking.
1t was her birthday. She had been
married only four years, but he-her
husband-had forgotten her birthday
already. That morning he had given
her no present; not even an extra
kiss before rushing off to town.
Presently there was the sound Of
key turning in the lock. Into the
room came her husband. Still she
never moved.
He bent over her and whispered as
he dropped tiny parcel into her lap:
Many happy returns. darling!"
Her heart was mended. She sprang
to her feet end seized him in frantic
grasp as she realized that, after all,
he still loved her. Then she opened
the parcel.
"P!pe cleaners!" she gasped, as she
displayed little bundle Of feathers.
"Yes. sweetheart" said the man. Il
knew that they'd please you, as you
object to my using your hairpins!"
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1915-07-08
ASSASSIN HOLT FIRED CAPITOL bomb
Holt Makes Statement.

Glen Cove, n. Y. July 6.-Frank
Holt. the man who shot ]. p. Morgan,
is the man who set the bomb that ex-
ploded in the United States Capitol
at Washington Friday night. In q
statement to Justice Luyster and
Thomas Tunney. head of the bomb
and explosive squad of the New York
City Detective Bureau, Holt confessed
setting the bomb, and described it in
detail. Il made this bomb" Holt Is
quoted as having said. in his confess
sion. with three sticks of dynamite,
some match-heads and a bottle of sui
phuric acid
Holt made the following statement
about the shooting:
MY home is in Dallas. Tex. l have
wife and children and am 40 years
old. was born in this country, and
SO were my father and mother. My
ancestors were French and German;
it was all mixed up. received a de-
gree of doctor of philosophy from Cor
nell in 1914. but before that was in
structOr in French. ! was formerly an
instructor in Vanderbilt University.
came to New York two weeks ago
from Ithaca and put up at the Mills
hotel at Thirty-sixth street and Sew.
enth avenue. l took no pains to con-
ceal my identity and registered un-
der my own name. About a month ago
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1915-07-08

l conceived the idea to see ]. P. Nor
gan, and get him to use his influence
in stopping the expectation of arms.
which make you and me responsible
for the murder which is going on over
there.
Il could not go from manufacturer
to manufacturer myself, but l thought
that Mr. Morgan's banking connec-
tions would render it more easy for
him to accomplish this. have not
been influenced to do this by anybody
else. think President Wilson's notes
were fine-.but they did not seem
to do anything to stop the war.
Il came down here from New York
to put my ideas before Mr.. Morgan,
but depended upon him to formulate
the plan. OF course did not mean
to shoot Mr.. Morgan. but l intended
to stay there until something was
done. had stick Of dynamite in my
pocket; l had thought 1t might come
in handy, somehow. Some fool has
said that had nitro-glycerine in my
suit case, but that was only benzine
to clean my clothes
81 went up to the house and got by
the butler and walked up stairs. l had
my gun in my hand. In the hall on
the second floor I met Mr.. Morgan. A
woman whom l took to be his wife
immediately preceded him down the
hall. She screamed and jumped away
from where-I don't know exactly
where. Mr.. Morgan did not give me a
chance to say anything He jumped
at me and grappled with me and l
fired in the air. thinking to scare him.
They tell me l hit him. l don't know,
for somebody hit me on the head.
81 hope Mr.. Morgan is not badly
hurt. admire Mr.. Morgan's courage
in graphing with me. If he would
only use his courage in the right d.
rection, and for the right things, he
will get somewhere and do something
worth while"
The belief prevailed that Holt had
been connected with other bomb out
RACES which have baffled the police.
notably the finding Of a bomb on the
grounds of Andrew Carnegie's Fifth
avenue residence in New York City.
With a pencil borrowed from the
newspaper man, Holt addressed tele-
gram to his wife. at 101 Marseilles
street, Dallas, Tex. The telegram fol-
lows:
Man proposes, God disposes.
Don't come here until you get
my letter. Be strong"
The telegram was signed Frank"
He said he had written war arti-
cles" for an evening paper in Ithaca
and that in these articles he had
asked the editor Of the paper to be
neutral. The articles, he said, were
published over his signature.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1915-07-08
Husrta spends Fourth In Jail.

Ell Paso. Tex. Gen. Victoriano
demanded a salute to the United
States flag. spent the anniversary Of
American Independence day in the
county Jail here. Imprisoned with
him were three former Mexican gen
erals and two members of the per.
sonal party Of the former Mexican ex-
ecutive. They had been placed In
cells on charges of conspiracy to vio-
late the neutrality laws in attempting
to launch a revolutionary movement
after failing to secure bond.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1915-07-08
Taking Papa Alona.

The baggage master halted the fam
lily party and politely explained thai
under the new law the value of thu
contents Of each trunk must be given
After brief consultation with hel
daughter, mamma pointed to her owf
trunk and said: please put this one
down as containing one thousand dol
lars worth of personal belongings
This one." indicating her daughter'i
trunk, you may put down for eighl
hundred"
How about this little Qne?" asked
the baggage master resting his hea
on its top.
"Oh, that" replied the lady con
temptuously. "Ten or twelve dollart
will cover that one."
Il see," returned the official. ia
theirs going along too"
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1915-07-08
Calm RESIGNATION.

Reference having been made to
beautiful resignation, Congressman
Joseph J. Russell recalled an appro-
pirate story.
During dinner party some time
ago, the congressman said, the topic
turned to the connubial state. Among
the guests was bachelor person.
Speaking of marriage" eventually
remarked the bachelor. lit seems that
the longer man is married."
THE happier he is" impulsively
broke in a spinster party with a hope
ful glance at the other.
Il was going to say" resumed the
bachelor. disregardingly, that the
longer q man is married the less he
seems to mind it."