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The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-02
WEATHER[Y SCENTS
 DIRE PLOT IN FIFE
 CITY MANAGER BILL.
Some One Wants to Be General Manager of Bir- mingham" and Lobby
 Cracked It's Whip

Declaring that by the amendments to the general manager bill passed on Tuesday by the house of representa- tives, Birmingham Is put in a class with Calera, Dothan and like towns or cities, Commissioner James Wealth erly suggested that the passage of the bill had been prearanged by the lob by and the representatives from Jeff ferson county. He points out the fact that all amendments to the bill were accepted without question and that on request Montgomery and Mobile were excluded from the provisions of the Dill This. he states. is significant and will have to be explained when the matter Is brought before the people. He also suggests that Somebody" wants to be general manager.
 In speaking of the matter. Mr. Weatherly said;
 "As originally introduced. the Fite general manager bill. just passed by the house, applied to all the cities and towns of the state. In that condition 1t has lain in an apparent state or coma for some months.
 "Of sudden the cohorts of the lobby assemble in their accustomed resorts the signal is given. the bill is hauled out of bed and made the subject of a special order for Tuesday. August s1. evidently all prearranged.
 The curtain rises; the discussion be- gins; then Davis of Walker moves to amend by striking out all towns of 5000 inhabitants or less. Agreed to unanimously. Nobody living in town of 5000 or less wants to be general managed. Davis speaks for all these. Then somebody from Mobile and Mont gomery or someone speaking for those cities, moves to amend by striking out all cities of from 35.000 to 75,0O0. Again agreed to unanimously. The above are the only two cities of the class named They don't want to be general managed either and nobody wants to put 1t over them.
 These amendments leave in the bill only such cities as Selma, Anniston, Gadsden. Tuscaloosa, Huntsville and mark you-Birmingllam.
 Birmingham with It's 175.000 inhab- itants and growing at the rate of 5000 year is put in the same class as ca- lera. Dothan and other towns of be- tween 5000 and 35,000 inhabitants.
 Not soul in the Birmingham de1- egatton objected, on the contrary, one man spoke for 1t and the bill is passed with Birmingham in It. The lobby re ures, the leaders rub their stomachs with satisfaction. The city hall will be cleaned out board of five dummies will be selected. that Is to say, if the lobby and the delegation from this county in the lower house represents the people of the city. But that re- mains to be proven.
 Tn the meantime somebody wants to be general manager. In the meantime also some several persons would like
  missioners at a salary of $100 per month and have the appointment of general manager in their hands. Great Is Birmingham"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-02
CONFERENCE ON GAS
 MAIN POSTPONED AT REQUEST
Weatherly and DeWindt Re- iterate Statements Made on the Subject After
 Tuesdays Meeting

Conference between the city com missioners and J. P. H. DeWindt. gem cral manager of the Birmingham Rail- way, Light and Power company. in reference to the gas mains at Ensley was postponed until Friday afternoon at 8 o'clock at the request of the com pany.
 Yesterday afternoon the commission CTS were waiting to receive the repre- sentatives of the company and MT. De- Windt and Attorney l.. c. Leadbeater of the firm of Tillman, Bradley & Nor row appeared. No statement was made other than the request of the company for a postponment to give them time to look further into the matter and the request of the company was grant ed, all the commissioners concurring.
 Commissioner Weatherly stated yes. terday afternoon that he had no fur ther statement to make on the subject except that he would oppose any con- tinuation of the work and that at the present time he was unwilling to dis cuss with the representatives of the company the merits or demerits of the by-product gas until the company has put itself right with the city"
 MT. DeWindt stated that he had no further statement to make until the conference to be held Friday. except to reiterate that he meant no decep- ton to the city in the matter of con meeting the main with the by-product plant. He denied that the company had over supplied the city with by product gas from any source.
 MT. Weatherly stated that more than a month ago the suggestion was made to him that the company intended to make a connection for the purpose of using the by-product gas and that at this and other times later he states that he asked City Engineer Julian Kendrick to investigate the matter and that on each occasion the city engi- neer reported that ne had received as- surances from the engineer of the company that there was no intention on the part of the company to make the connection and that the city en- gineer so reported to him. The com missioner states that on Monday Ar lie Barber again called his attention to the fact that the connection was about to be made and the engineer mado the statement as published yes- terday which caused the city commits sioners to revoke the permit for the gas main construction and ordered. the work stopped.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-02
HUNOLEY TALKS 0F
 TRIP THROUGH WEST
Finds National Political Sit- uation ChaOtic-Prohibi-
 tion Large Question

Judge Oscar R. Hundley returned to the city yesterday after an absence of six weeks on tour to the west and the Panama exposition. Speaking of the ex- position Judge Hundley said:
 The Panama exposition is a wonderful achievement and surpasses in it's mag nihcence any previous exposition ever held in this country, if not indeed in the whole world, with one exception, and that is as to the art exhibit The exhibit of handsome paintings and works of art does not compare in point of excellence with the worlds fair at Chicago. Of course the war in Europe is largely to blame for this, making it impossible to obtain the rare paintings from the famous old gall leries of the world
 San Francisco is the most interesting city in this country, to my mind, and reminds me more of Paris than any city in America. The women are attractive and stylish, and generally superb dancers. They are not afraid, either if they have a good partner, to be the only couple on the floor. They enter into the spirit of s the dance with zest and in true western style. whether it be the Balboa waltz the three-step, fox trot or hesitation. all of which, If she is up-to-date, she dances equally we'll"
 Asked about the political situation Judge Hundley said:
 Governor Hiram Johnston is still the most powerful force in California, and has a lead pipe cinch on anything he may want in that state. AS to the presi- deatial situation, it might be said to be somewhat . chaotic Every unbiased man is bound to admit that President Wilson has done well under most trying condi- tion, but the foreign situation Is liable to bring about a complete change of con- ditions any moment, and that was the general opinion among men of all polit- ical parties with whom talked. I found the prohibition question assuming largo proportions, and predictions made that national prohibition would be declared for by one of the great political parties at least. The prohibition wave has act ually scared up dear old, wide-open, live. ly and lovely Chicago, and predictions there are freely made that 1t may sweep that city in time. But nous verrons.' I heard Justice Hughes name frequently mentioned in connection with the repub- lican nomination and also that of M-. Henry D. Estabrook of New York, great lawyer, who it will be remembered has often visited Birmingham. He was frequently mentioned at the meeting of the American Bar association, where he presided at the banquet as toastmaster. It begins to look as if he would be in the mix-up with considerable force"
 Judge Hundley attended the annual con- vention of the Knights of Columbus, held in Seattle. He and M. E. Linnehan were official delegates from Alabama. the for mer being state deputy and the latter ex-state deputy. Judge Hundley said ha thought there was a good chance of bringing the Knights of Columbus con- vention to Birmingham within the next two or three years. It will be held in Davenport, Ia., in 1916
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-02
STEELE-SMITH FIRM
 OUT OF BANKRUPTCY
Total of 1S9,677.52 Distributed to Creditors in Form of Cheeks
 Yesterday

The steele-smith company bank ruptcy suit was dismissed yesterday by Referee in Bankruptcy E. H. Dryer and Judge w. I. Grubb after all the creditors claims had been settled on a basis of 75 cents on the dollar.
 The amount of settlement was $780, 677.b2 and was distributed among 425 creditors. all of whom received their checks yesterday. The petition was filed on June as tho result of the insur- ance companies disagreeing over the settlement of the claims of the Steel Smith Dry Goods company following a fire which destroyed the establishment of the company. While the suit was in the hands of Referee Dryer. a com promise WAS arrived Ht between the creditors and the insurance companies and settlement on 76 per cent baeis followed
 It is understood that the Steele Smith Dry Goods company plans to re- eumt business as soon as posstbla
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-02
WAR 0F THE NATIONS
 AT FAIR THIS YEAR
M0mentOus Events Will Be Depicted in Gorgeous
 Fireworks Display

Among the special features at the State Fair which stand highest in the estima- tion of President R. A. Brown Is the fire works display, which will be presented on more elaborate scale this year than ever before attempted. The presentation this year will show "The War of the Nations" and will cost $76O0 for six nights display. this being over 5000 a night.
 Among the scenes in the magnificent spectacle will be the siege of Liege, the war with bombs in Flanders, the retreat of the Russians in Galicia the sinking of the German submarine in the English channel. the destruction of Russian sub marine In the Sea of Marmora. the cap- ture Of Smyrna aed the fall of Warsaw.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-02

It IS shown by the comparative figures that immediately following the outbreak of the European was on August 1. 1914, the building estimates began falling off alarmingly and have continued to fall off However, it is assumed at the office of the building inspector that the report for the year of 1915 will not show such a building loss as the report of 1914 from that of 1913.
 The figures for the past month of Au- gust are remarkable. despite the fact that they show such a great decrease from pre- vious months. In the report it is shown that not permit was taken for a brick or freproof building and that the large number of permits were due to the fact that many house owners in compliance with the fire regulations were building new f1ues and chimneys on their homes
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-02
CALL OFF DANCE
 IN COURTHOUSE

Dr. R. F. Lovelady. president of the county board of revenue, has been 'os- tracized' by courthouse society" It all happened yesterday morning.
 Several of the young stenographers and clerks in the courthouse decided to have g dance-and in one of the empty court rooms. The custodian of the building was willing to allow the girls to have anything their hearts desired; the judges said: We should worry," or words to that effect. and promised to attend the dance; and in fact everything was Ro- ing smoothly until. Dr. Lovelady heard of the proposed terpsichorean party. Then and there hesasserted his authority and now there will be no dance; at least not in the circuit court room. N
 "Ain't he the mean old thing?" they said.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-02
To Have Wavy Hair
 Like Natures Own

Here's a brand new recipe. of unques- tioned merit, that advise you to make note of, unless you are one of the few possessors of naturally wavy hair. It's Very Simple, for all you need do 10 to ap- ply . little liquid silmerine at night with a clean tooth brush-and in the morning you will find this has dried in the sweetest curls and waves imagin- able They will be just like Mattress own, having no resemblance to the ef- feet produced by . hot iron. which 10 so obviously artificial.
 The applicat tion Is reallly beneficial to the hair and gives 1t that lively lustre tain few ounces of the liquid silmerine from your druggist--sufftcient to keep the hair curly for many weeks--there's . either that styaight. contrary hair or 6smsfsst in Pilgrim Mssssine.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-02
COCAINE TRAFFIC TO
 BE INVESTIGATED
Will Be Probed by Federal Grand Jury Which Convenes Tuesday
 for Fall Term

Investigations of the cocaine traffic will come before the federal grand jury which convenes next Tuesday. Septeni- Der z. in the federal building. About 150 cases of various characters from ''dope selling" to "moonshining" will oc- cupy the attention of the investigators. although it is assumed by the federal dis trict attorneys office that owing to the recent stringent laws passed on the sale of drugs that the cocaine traf- fic will be thoroughly gone into.
 Judge w. I. Grubb. who will charge the grand jury, stated yesterday that nothing of a sensational nature had como up during the past summer. and that his charge would be along routine lines. However. Judge Grubb stated that he would call the attention of the grand jury to the infractions e the federal antidrug laws.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-02

in an effort to bring the guilty par ties to justice.
 R. E. Small said
 T congratulate the police de- partment on the recovery of my property am sorry the men have not been caught. The loss of those diamonds was a hard blow to me and I am naturally glad to get my stuff back. cannot imagine who the men were that held me up and my informati,n thus far has been of little value to the detec- tives working on the case. I feel sure that they are my diamonds. but I will be able to identify them better tomorrow in the light
 Small looked pale and wan when he appeared at the station to inspect the diamonds. He said that he had moi slept well since the robbery and had eaton little.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-02
5000 POUNDS OF DYNAMITE
 LOOSENS 100000 TONS ROCK

Probably the largest dynamite shot ever set off in the Birmingham mineral dis trict was exploded at Gate City yester- day afternon at o'clock at the rock quarry of the Birmingham Ore and Min ing company.
 Eight thousand pounds of dynamite were set off at one time, and it Is esti- mated that 100000 tons of rock were loos- ened, enough to supply the company for six or eight months.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-02
HEAVY INCREASE IN
 INTERNAL REVENUE Collector McNeeps Report Shows August $14,880.83
 Ahead of Last Year

Collector of Internal Revenue John D. McNeel submitted his monthly report for August yesterday and the figures showed substantial increase over the corre- spending month in 1914. The figures for August were $a1, 1,75S.97 and last year for the same month they were s26,S7s. IA. show ing that the increase amounted to s14,- S80.83.
 According to Collector McNeei, the in- crease Is due to the special war taxes in force at the present time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-02

J. H. McDonough. general manager of the company. pronounced the shot per- feet. Tt was perfect success in every way he said. People expected the shot to make a great noise. but it was scarcely heard here at my home in Wood lawn. which is just over the hill from the quarry. A good crowd was out to see the shot. which was very interesting. The DuPont man who WAS in charge of it said he had never seen a more nearly perfect shot,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-02
AZ PER CENT GAIN
 IN PARCEL POST

More statistics were forthcoming from the office of Postmaster Truman II. Aldrich yesterday when the August report on the parcel post was made public. During the month just closed it was shown that 3231 parcels were handled by the local postoffice while In the corresponding month of 1914 only S3e2 were handled. showing gain Of 45 per cont
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-02

the various other amusements will be open and ready for business at o'clock
 Special cars direct to fair grounds through courtesy of General Manager DeWindt of the Birmingham Railway. Light and Power company.
 Fair grounds donated through cour- tesy of the Alabama State Fair officials
 Admission to Fair Grounds, adults 25 cents; children, 15 cents.
 Badge admits wearer to Fair ground is free.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-02
SOLICITOR BLACK RETURNS
Had Been to Montgomery in Connec-
 tion With Court Bills

Solicitor Hugo L. Black returned from Montgomery yesterday, and on his return Assistant Solicitor Walter Brewer left the city for few days on business
 MT. Black went to Montgomery to see about several of the Judiciary bills which effect this county. especially the bill which provides an additional judge.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-02
Walter Perry's Funeral Today

The funeral of Walter Perry, a negro who was one of the popular servants at the Birmingham Country club for many years. will be held this afternoon at 8 o'clock from his residence. s30 Joseph street. Perry died suddenly of heart fall ure Monday night. Quite number of members of the Country club who were especially attached to him have expressed a desire to attend his funeral.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-02
xEwsPAPER MAN RECOMMENDS IT

NEWSPAPER MAN RECOMMENDG IT
 R. R. Wentworth of St. James (do. ) News. writes: Two months ago took a severe cold which settled in my lungs and I had such palms in my ylunzs feared pneumonia. I got q bottle of Foley's Honey and Tar and 1t straight ened me up immediately. can reco1p- menG 1t to be a genuine cough and lung medicine" Many mothers write this reliable medicine cured their chill dren of croup. Hay Fever and asthma sufferers say it givss quick relief. Sold everywhere,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-02

For rents Exchange Hotel, north east corner of Morris avenue and goth etreet, ground floor. cafe and 37 rooms, all completely furnished; steam heat and other cOnveniences. For further Information apply to w. B. Leedy Real Estate & Ins. Go.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-02
At Photoplay Houses

Princess-"The Quarrel" Vitagraph special feature.
 Odcon Two-"The Woman Next Door" with Irene Fenwick.
 Trianon-"The Second in Command, with Francis x. Bushman.
 Naudette--"Misjudged with Anna Little and Herbert Rawlinson.
 Odeon One-"A Leap for Life" Mu- tual feature.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-02
Suit Filed

The following suit was filed In the circuit court yesterday:
 Eugene Butler vs. Pratt Consolidated Coal company sues for $2500, alleging personal injuries.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-02
At the Theatres

Grand-"A Night at Canfield's,' bur 1esque; matinee p. m. night 7:30 and p. m.
 Orpheum-"Human Hearts," melo- drama; matinee at 2:S0 p. m; night at S.30 o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-02
TODAy'S EVENTS

Baseball at Redwood Field, Bir- mingham vs. Atlanta; two games. be- ginning at 2:15 o'clock.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-01-13
WOMEN FLOCK TO PRISON CAMPS
Soldiers Hold Fascination For German
lassies, Altho Enemies.

Soldiers Hold Fascination For German
Lassies, Attic Enemies.
Correspondence Of Associated Press.)
Berlin, Dec. 26-Prisoners Of war ex-
ercise upon many women the same at
traction noted so often in the case Of
renowned criminals. according to some
German observers.
With the advent Of the first trainload
of captives in Germany last fall came
stories. describing Indignantly how
flowers and dainties had been showered
upon the prisoners, and how many girls
and women exhibited great pleasure at
securing Q button from military coat
or some other keepsake.
A rugged old soldier commanding the
prisoner camp at Friedrichsfelds.
near Vessel. has. according to a report
in q Vessel paper, hit upon novel
scheme for finishing the curious women
who flock in great numbers to see the
prisoners under his charge. Visitors
are denied admittance to the camp, but
many get as near as possible and try
to talk to the captives A number Of
these women, were taken in charge by
tho sentries and led before the COM
nandant. His decree was this:
'The women arreste6 are to be con-
Quoted to tho camp Kitchen, where they
will peel potatoes for three hours"
9 The following manifesto. signed by
Colonel Won wtstyfs, xoKmandant Of
the prisoners detention camp It Goer-
slits. II published: sS
I, tho three young women VINO f.l,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-01-13
Combing Won't Rid
Hair of Dandruff

The only sure way to get rid OF dan
druff Is to dissolve 1t, then you destroy
it entirely. To do this. get about -four
ounces of ordinary liquid arvon: apply
it at night when retiring; use enough
to moisten the scalp and rub It in gent
~ with the finger Tbs.
Do this tonight, and by morning
most, II not all. OF your dandruff will
be gone, ana three or four more appli-
cations will completely dissolve and
entirely destroy every single sign and
trace Of it, no matter how much
dandruff you may have.
You will find, too, that all itching
and digging Of the scalp will stop al
once and your hair will be fluffy, lus-
trous. glossy. silky. and soft, and looH
and feel a hundred times better.
You can get liquid arvon at any drus
store. It is inexpensive and never fail:
to do the work.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-01-13
SUNDAY TO INVADE CAPITAL.
Coming Of Evanosiist stirs Washing.
ton-Champ Clark to Preside.

Special to Times Republican.
Washington. Jan. 1S.-Washington Is
nightly Interested in the Forthcoming
visit Of Rev. Billy" Sunday to the ma
tional capital. 1t has been a long time
since the capital pricked up Its ears
over the advent of an evangelist. Now.
everybody is talking about Sunday.
He is coming for one day, Jan. Is.
But this is likely to be the forerunner
Of an engagement which will cover
several weeks. Mr.. Sunday has an am
bition to come here and hold meetings
while congress Is in session. And a
lot Of folks wish we would do so. II he
does, there is no doubt Washington
will be the scene of one OF the most
remarkable REVEALS ever held in the
country, for it is to be supposed that
| BILLY" would not fail to devote some
attention to the shortcomings Of con-
gress as well as to the gins of omis-
sions and commission Of individuals.
Speaker Champ Clark will preside at
/ the meeting here Jan. is. Distinguished
officials will greet the former Iowa bail
player. Prominent church men and
business men will pay their respects
and lend their support Undoubtedly.
the president will see Mr.. Sunday and
| say a good word to him.
| Mr.. Sunday has visited the home
towns Of great many of the leading
men of congress. He Is not without
tact and he has made friends Of most
of these men. He and Bryan, for in
stance, are friends. He and Senator
Cummins are also friends and Senator
| Cummins attended some of his Des
Moines meetings, to which he was es-
pecially invited by the evangelist.
| 1t Is believed that II Mr.. Sunday
comes here for a series OF meetings he
will hammer congress on the subject
of moral legislation. He may shy a
brick at it for It's failure to act favor
ably on national prohibition and for its
shortcomings in failing to take up and
pass number of bills which deal with
questions close to the moral welfare
of the public.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-01-13

themselves moved to send their photo
graphs to the Russian prisoner, George
Hirschberg are requested to come tc
the office Of the commandant and take
them away. If they do not, their
names will be made public"
Three others. who fell In love with
wounded French prisoners OF war ant
became engaged to them, have been
dismissed In disgrace from their posts
as volunteer hospital nurses. The com
handing general at Strassburg. in COM
municating their delict to the public
thru the newspapers. identified them
by Christian names, initials and adj
dresses to the entire community from
which they came.