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Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1915-09-23
INVESTMENT BANKERS
TO HOLD CONVENTION

Chicago. Sept. 18.-Two special
trains, one originating in New York
and the other in Chicago. left here to-
day for Denver carrying delegates to
Bankers Association Of America. A.
B. Leach. Of New York, president Of
the association, was one Of the pas
sengers on the train which came from
the east. The delegates expected the
most interesting convention of the
organization because OF the financial
problems brought about by the Eu-
rCpean war.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1915-09-23
LINER SAINT ANNA
FIRED BY BLASTS
Vessel Set AbIaze BY Explo-
sions - UnexpIoded Fuses
Found In Cargo-BIame
Propagandists.

London. Sept. 20.-Lloyds' agent at
st. Michaels, Azores, telegraphed today
that the captain OF the Fabre line
steamer SAINT Anna attributes the fire
on his vessel to h work of propa-
gandists Of an enemy country. The
report says there were many explo-
sions on September 10 on the SAINT
Anna, which put in at the Azores on
Thursday, after the fire had been ex-
tinguished. Subsequently a number
of uneXploded fuses We're found. 1t is
said that the ship surely would have
been blown to pieces if there had been
munitions of war on board. The yes
sci carried 1900 Italian reservists.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1915-09-23
CLEVER S~UFFRkGETS
MAKE PAPER SNAPPY
Women In Charge of Daily For
One Day Show Their
Up to Dateness.

San Francisco. Sept. pa column
about performances of local women
swimmers led the sporting pag of the
Belmont Edition" of the San Francis
CO Bulletin. edited today by Mrs. o.
Fl. p. Belmont of New York. on behalf
of the Congressional Union for Woman
Suffrage.
Contributions from women about
women and women's suffrage filled
most of the rest Of the paper. The car
toon, drawn by a oma showed I'm
Gle Sam fox trotting with a simply
dressed maid. labeled. Susan B. An
thony Amendment" while Miss Refer
endnm. much befrilled, was a wall
Flower.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1915-09-23
NEW RECORD SET IN
GREAT LAKE TRAFFIC

Sault Ste Marie. Mich, Sept. 49,
When the last of 118 vessels and small
boats had passed through the Ameri-
a locks here yesterday all daily rec,
ords since the opening of the locks had
been broken. The number passing
through the Canadian locks was mol
taken into consideration. The largest
number previous to this was one day
in 1885. when an ever 100 craft OF all
kinds passed through the Weitzel lock-
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1915-09-23
TRENCH DIGGERS FIND
PILE OF FRENCH COIN

Nancy, France, Sept. 18.-While
digging trenches in the forest Of
Champenoux, French soldiers discov-
cred a hoard Of ancient French coins
of the early Seventeenth century, Evil
IDENTIFY buried at the time of the French
Under The provisions of the law. half
the treasure will go to the state and
the other half to the soldiers who
found it
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1915-09-23
ERB CALMLY AWAITS
DEATH OR RECOVERY

New York. Sept. 18.-Newman Erb.
wealthy railroad organizer, was report
ed today to be In a comfortable and
satisfactory condition, no change hav-
ing taken place since he recovered from
the first effects Of the two b!chlorida
tablets he swallowed by mistake fouI
days ago. Mr.. Erb, surrounded by his
family, is calmly awaiting the crisis
expected tomorrow or Monday. Phys.
1cians express the opinion hat Mr.. Erh
has a good chance for
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1915-09-23
uENTE IS RATIFIED.

Santiago. Chile. Sept. 1S.-After a
long discussion, the two houses of the
Chilean congress-. in Joint s~escion, pro-
claimed Juan Luis San fuentes the flu
ture president Of the republic. Presi-
dent-e.ect Fucntca, who was chosen
for the office at an election last May.
wiil assume the presidency n Deem
ber % Ecxt.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1915-09-23
TO LIMIT

Paris, Sept. $50 many excur-
sionists frequently in personally con-
Quoted parties, have been jo~urneying
from Paris and other cities to the scene
of the battle OF the Marine thai the
military authorities today prohibited
trips in groups. The prohibition does
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1915-09-23
I BISHOP ! Z

San Diego, Cal, Sept. 18.-Rev.
Thomas J. Conaty, for many years
bishop of the Catholic diocese Of Los
cottage at Coronado. where he had
been for the last week. Bishop Conaty's
health had steadily declined since hin
arrival at Coronado. and his death was
not unexpected.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1915-09-23
No TRAcE or sAMPsoN.

Denver, Colo, Sept. 18.-No report
has been received here from the par
ties of foresters and guides, led by
Frank w. Sampson, which went to
Estes Park two days ago to continue
the search for Mr.. Simpsons father,
the Rev. Thornton r. Sampson, Of
Austin, Tex.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1915-09-23

A sentry never gives up his ride to
aanyone-not even to his general. no
matter how persistentiy the latter may
demand 1t.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-27
SUNSHINE TAXES
 CHILDREN ID ZOO Hope Expressed That Couple of Wallace's Elk Can Be
 Brought Here

Yesterday was the businest day the Birmingham zoo at Avondale has experi- enced this winter The pleasant weather panied by their parents to see the ami mals in their winter quarters.
 Frank Smith, head of the local zoo, has arranged ideal winter quarters for all the animals, and they are quite comfort able A special shed was built for Miss Fancy, and many of the little tots en- joyed watching her eat her hay in con- tentment yesterday.
 The animal which appeared to be the black bear, for he glared out of the iron bars in a manner that betokened his dislike at having to be caged up. The eagles were the same as ever with their grim, weary look of far-awayness. The waterfowl dsported themselves in their pool with an air of absolute happiness adn contentment.
 The children were anxious about the elk that State Game and Fish Warden Wallace is trying to get for them. Many inquiries were made by the children as to
 
 is doing all he can to get the elk here from Yellowstone park. The federal gov ernment recently made the state of Ala bama present of 90 elk, but the question has been how to get them in the state. MT. Wallace, 1t Is hoped, is going to give the Birmingham zoo at least two. in the event he can have them shipped into Alabama without any great expense. Through his efforts, so far, he has been able to get the interstate commerce com mission to allow the railroads to carry the elk to Alabama free of charge if they wish.
 The children may expect to see the elks within the next 30 days if the game war den can persuade the railroad people to haul his animals. In the meanwhile the bears, the elephant, eagles. waterfowl. wildcats, wild hogs and the rest of the zoo family, are keeping close in their dens trying to weather the winter
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-27
DR. EDMONDS READS
 CHRISTMAS CAROL
Large Congregation Thrilled by Re- cital of Dickens Famous
 Story

Dickens beautiful story Of Scrooge's Christmas was read by Dr. Henry NJ. Edmonds at the Lyric theatre last night to the congregation of the h. dependent Presbyterian church of Bir- mingham. The Christmas Carol formed the sermon, and special selections were rendered by the choir T. Owen Gill lespie singing two solos.
 Dr. Edmonds' displayed wonderful powers as a reader in his rendition of "A Christmas Carol" reading only that part having to do with the Christmas of Scrooge, the miserly old business man so well known to every school child.
 So we'll did Dr. Edmonds read that Scrooge to the scenes of his boyhood when the spirit of Christmas Past came from him, after the warning of Mar 1ey's ghost. When the chapter tell ing of the visit of the spirit ol Christi mas Present was reached. the hearers were thrilled, notwithstanding they All had heard the story hundreds of times, and practically everyone has read it over and over again.
 The story of Christmas Yet to Come was vividly brought home, and when Scrooge finally was awakened to a realization of his own shortcomings the congregation gasped with relief.
 It is a wonderfully beautiful story and was wonderfully we'll read. It was more than sermon, and Dr. Edmonds almost surpassed himself in the read ing of it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-27
NO TRACE OF AUTO RIDERS WHO STRUCK
 FERRALL AND FLED
Back Not Broken and Will Probably Recover-Was on Way to Meet His
 Mother at Train

R. F. Ferral who was struck and se- riously injured Saturday night at 10 o'clock at the corner of Sixth avenue and Twenty third street, was removed to his home. 6O5 North Twentieth street, yes terday afternoon. Ferrall was found in the center of the street by an unknown negro, who called Shaw's ambulance, which removed the injured man to St. .Vincents hospital. At first it was thought F'errall's back had been broken.
 An examination at the hospital yester- day morning showed that Ferralls back had not ben broken. but that his legs were temporarily numbed by the blow He is severely bruised about the legs and body, but it is thought he will recover within the next week.
 Ferral says that an automobile loaded with men and women, ''joy elders" struck him as he was about to cross the street at Sixth avenue and twenty third street, He called for help as the car hit him. but the machine disappeared at rapid rate of speed.
 The police Ntective departments are very active O.. case, and are try
 ing to locate those who were responsible for the mans injury. Mrs. Ferrall, who wassto have arrived on late train Satur- lday night, arrived and found that her son | I Neen injured. At the time Ferrall ,'4tt truck hy the automobile he was on his way to meet his mother
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-27
MURDERS IN THE RUE .MORGUE" DUPLICATED IN DEATH OF WOMAN
French Police Are Unraveling Mys- tery of Murder-Believe That Monkey Committed
 the Crime

Paris December 26-'"The Murders in the Rue Morgue,' as depicted by Edgar Allan Poe. are having their counterpart in real life at Clermont- Ferrand dur ing the unraveling of the mystery sur rounding the death by voilence last Au- gust of Mile. Marie Christophe, a young woman of one of the wealthiest fam- lies of the place. The police have been Investigating a report that the girl was slain by a monkey.
 During the night on which Marie Christ ophle was killed fire occurred in her home, Neighbors rushed in and found her dead with wounds on her head. Va rious theories were put forward as to the cause of death and the Christophle family offered large reward for the capture of the slayer. Last October the inquiries by the police led to the arrest of the girls brother, Jean Christophle, and her mother. Mme. Marguerite Christ ophle, who were alleged to have had a hand in her death.
 Recently reports became current In ClernlCnt- Ferrand that a monkey had gained entrance to Marie Christophe g chamber and killed her The police found five of the animals in the town but an alibi has been established for each.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-27
SAN DIEGO WILLING
 TO SET NEW PACE
Formal Announcement That ExpOsi- tiOn Will Be Kept Open for An
 other Entire Year

California has set the pace in world 8 fairs. Up to 1915 nobody thought it pos- sible to hold more than one exposition at time. California had two, at San Francisco and San Diego, Hitherto the time limit was late spring, summer and early fall. yhe San Francisco big show ran about 10 months and San Diego full t2 months. Now the latter city boldly de- cides to keep going for another year, making a two-years' continuous perform ance. Ample funds have been subscribed to insure success.
 The San Diegans plan some marked inn provements for 1916. Many important for eign exhibits will be moved down from San Francisco, including the Canadian, French. Italian. Dutch, Russian, Spanish, Swiss. German and Austrian. It is prob able that India, Persia and Turkey will be added. Exhibits of the California coun- ties have been secured, and a number of Zone" attractions. The santa Fe's Painted Desert Indian village also will re- main.
 large attendance is expected from the east. particularly during the summer sea- son. when the perfect climate of San Diego is at it's best Patriotic Americans who were unable to visit the far west during 1915 should not fail to include the San Diego exposition in their vacation itinerary for 1916.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-27
VETERANS DELIGHTED AT OPPORTUNITY TO
 SEE GREAT PHOTOPLAY
Invited to View Mammoth Civil War Production As Guests of The Age-Herald Tomorrow After noon, But If More Convenient They May Wit ness the Performance Tonight-Get Tickets At Box Office

The great picture play, based on the most trying period of the southland, that of the Civil war and reconstruction days, is of special interest to the men who fought for the Lost Cause as many of the famous scenes made historical by bloody battles or other notable events are faithfully reproduced.
 Petersburg and Atlanta, Appomattox and Ford's theatre, the foothills of South Carolina, and the wild rides of the Ku- Klux Klan live again in MT. Griffith 8 12,0o0 feet of superb motion picture which took eight months to produce, cost $500,- GOO. employed 1S,0O0 people and 5000 horses. The great spectacle is an epitome of scenes, incidents characters. passions and emotions of the whole great period from 1861 to 1S1e-the period occupied by the Civil war and reconstruction. Suggested by Thomas Dixon's "The Clansman" and "The Leopards Spots,' it k-s a grandly epical quality of it's own which stamps i. as a masterpiece of genius. The enor- nous popularity achieved by it in New York, Boston, Chicago, San Francisco and Los Angeles has been repeated in all the towns of the route, and the prospects are that it will crowd the theatre to its e pacity during it's local engagement.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-27
BUSINESS MEETING
 OF TRADES COUNCIL

The Birmingham Trades Council met yesterday in regular semi-monthly ses- sion. owing to the holiday season the attendance was rather small. but much business was transacted.
 Delegates from Bessemer reported that a central body had been formed at Bes- semer, to which they will affiliate
 The council went on record as favoring the national movement of the American Federation of Labor to give the earnings of the second hour of any shift worked on Thursday, January 27. 1916, for the ben eft of the United Hatters, and urged all local unions to cooperate in this move ment
 A committee was named to arrange a legislative programme for the benefit of the working people and submit same to the Alabama delegation in the National House of Representatives.
 Especial attention was called to the fact that January to 5, inclusive, would be the last chance for two years that the otherwise eligible voters would have to register and become qualified voters A committee was named to get in touch with the different civic bodies of the city so that the council can cooperate with them on matters of civic betterment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-27
RECEPTION GIVEN TO
 SCIENCE DELEGATES
A Two Weeks Session Opens Today of Pan-American Scientific
 Congress

Washinton. December 26.-Preiminary to the opening tomorrow of the two weeks session of the second Pan-Ameri- can Scientific congress, its members met tonight at an informal reception by the official United States delegation headed by Judge George Gray of Wilmington, Del, member of The Hague peace court. Another informal meeting was that of the women visitors. who were received by a committee of American women.
 Men and women representing the 2t American countries attended the gath erings and representatives from the South and Central American embassies and le- cations assisted in the introductions.
 The last of the delegates arrived to- day and the congress will open formally tomorrow. when Vice President Marshall and Secretary Lansing will address the joint session.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-27
ENTERTAINMENT FOR| ORPHAN CHILDREN
One Hundred Boys and Girls Given Christmas
 Treat by Hibernians

hundred or more children-boys and
 girls-frcm the Atheneum orphanage at
 East Lake. took part in an entertainment
 under the auspices of Division No. 3, An
 cient Order of Hibernians, at Hibernian
 hall on Third avenue, yesterday after
 noon.
 There was huge Christmas tree Suit
 able gifts for the orphans were provided
 in great abundance-dolls for the girls,
 wagons for the boys, and sweets for all.
 This programme was presented and ad
 mirably carried out as the first part ,.fiPFe ,.fiF F entertainment:
 Merry Bells of Joy,-. chorus. Christening Dolly Miss A. Brannon. Bonnie Little Brownies Minims. "SANTA'S SUCCESS" ro Act l. "The Song of the Christmas Bells,'' Juniors.
 , Poor Papa's Christmas Neckties.' MT. Keane Master Theodore Rancont. Mrs. Keane, Miss K Zamarowski. Maud, Miss E, Mathis. Dorothy, Miss A. M. Gray. Ben, Master J. Campbell. The Brownies made a great hit and the singing and acting of the larger children brought generous applause. With the drop of the curtain Santa Claus, in the person of John Mccormack, 1 made his appearance in front of the stage. After a few playful remarks he led the children in march around the hall to the Christmas tree, where the presents were distributed. An orchestra from the T. C. l. band, with Mrs. O. w. Colgan at the piano, con- tributed to the success of the occasion. The hall was well filled and it seemed to be the unanimous opinion of all in attend- ance that no more beautiful or enjoyable Christmas entertainment was ever given for the pleasure of the orphans. President Hugh McGeever of Division No. } stated that the Hibernians would have a Christmas tree for the orphans again next year; that they would, in fact, make it an annual event. The affair yesterday was in charge of the following committed: Mrs G. H. Mo- Laughlin, chairman: Mrs. F. J. White, Mrs. o. W. Colgan, Miss Katherine Me- Geever. Miss Leonora ONeill, Mrs Os- 1 car Bennett. John Galager, Frank J. l White, Hugh Lynch. John w. ONeill, P. | J. Mccormack and J. P. O'Neil1. 1 John w. O'Nei acted as chief usher. with A. H. Geohegan. o. w. Colgan and | C. w. O Brien as assistant ushers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-27
NEW CONTRACT IS MADE BY SL0SS C0.
State Convict Department in Excellent Condition,
 Says Dr. R. A. Smith

The state of Alabama has just con- |luded new contract with the Sloss- fheffield Steel and Iron company for the |peration of Fat Top mines with convict hbor, and it is the most advantageous |ontract ever made by the state convict department, according to Dr. R. A. Smith If Brewton, member of the state convict bard, who was in Birmingham last night In discussing the matter at the Morris otel pr. Smith said:
 ''The affairs of the state convict. de- |artment are in most excellent condition. have just returned from an inspec- jon of Banner mines of the Pratt con- |any, which are now operated by the |tate under a lease. We have found this be the most satisfactory method, as ] places in the hands of our department he entire control of the convicts and he manner in which they are handled Ne find that the state makes more money nder this system, and at the same time he convicts are certain to receive the cry best of treatment and most sat- ffactory working conditions.
 
 osed with the Sloss company for the peration of Flat Top under lease is ven better for the state than was the banner mine contract P. J. Rogers of nsley, president of the convict board, nd J. M. Kyser of Albertville, the other sember. agree with me that the condi- Ions at every convict camp in the state re as good as possible. The sanitation splendid, the men have good and whole pme food in plenty, their living quarters re good and their work is not too bur ensome. The convicts are satisfied that hey are receiving fair treatment"
 pr. Smith was accompanied on his trip Flat Top by the Rev. T. A. Jones of .ontgomery. who is one of the chaplains f the department. serving under Dr. w. D. Hubbard, the chief chaplain. pr. mith expressed the opinion that the bond Esue, which will be the issue in the elec- lon on January 17, will be passed by a hrge majority. He believes that the ond issue offers the only feasible meth [ of relieving the states financial con Etion, and that to defeat it would result
 financial crisis which would seriously rpar the credit of Alabama for many ears to come.
 sentiment over the state seems to favor lie issuance of the bonds," said Dr. nlith. 'The opponents of the bond issue init their opposition to one of criticism former administrations, which has no caring on the present question. These ebts have been made and must be paid Dmetime Why should the effort be made make Governor Henderson bear thf urden when no one charges that he was anyway responsible for the appropria- ons which have brought the state face face with the conditions now existing hose favoring the bond issue have called n the opponents of the bonds to offei
 solution, but none has been presented
 do not believe that the voters of Ala anna will be influenced by the opposition Fhich is largely fostered by politics
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-27

Many Confederate veterans of Jeffer- son county have already accepted the in- vitation of The Age Herald to attend, as it's guests, the great photoplay, ''The Birth of a Nation" which will be at the Jefferson theatre all this week.
 There were many expressions of ap- proval and appreciation of the action of The Age-Herald in making it possible for the old veterans to witness the fla nous film and music spectacle of the Civil war which has been termed the most remarkable historical picture ever presented in America.
 The veterans are invited as the guests of The Age-Herald to attend the mati- nee on Tuesday afternoon, but those who prefer to do so can attend the perform ance on Monday night
 All that is necessary is for the vet erans to go to the box office and free admission ticket will be given them. They are requested to wear some insignia of their connection with the United Confed- el ate veterans organizations at the time they attend the theatre in order that they may be properly identified.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-27
ROMINE VERY LOW NauvOO Special Officer Was Shot Fri day While Trying to Make Arrest

The condition of Marion Romine, spe- cial officer at Nauyoo, who was shot and dangerously wounded. it is alleged. by Luther Dodd at that place Friday night at 10 o'clock, and who was brought to Birmingham to be operated on, is re- garded as critical, His pulse is very low and the doctors have almost despaired of his life.
 The posse of citizens of Nauvoo, headed by Sheriff Phillips, had not located Dodd up to an early hour this morning.