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The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-18
ATLANTA IS HUSTLING
 TO BEAT BIRMINGHAM ON
 AUTOMOBILE TIRE PLANT
.. K. Frost Hears Proposition of Local Capitalists. Atlanta Has Subscribed S1S7,50 Toward Half Million Company to Manufacture Alabama h. vention

will consider further the Atlanta proposi- ton. return to Birmingham, talk again with Birmingham parties. and then an- nounce his conclusion.
 We have been making tires in Bir- ningham for some months" said MT. Frost. Tt is such a wonderful tire, how ever, that it's manufacture on nationa! scale cannot longer be delayed. The in vention was the work of Mir. Boggs of Decatur. As we have demonstrated ev- anywhere in this and other states, one may drive hundred nails into the tire and 1t will remain, nevertheless, inflated The invention will ultimately mean that a man in equipping his machine, will not be compelled to make periodical outlays for tire purposes.
 ''We will construct plant in either Birmingham or Atlanta. Of course, we prefer Birmingham. We believe in the future of this city, and we are Ala bamians. But money talks, after all. And Atlanta has made capital offer. The citizens of that city have agreed to invest s1S7,0O0 in our enterprise. Bir- mingham made a proposition tonight. It will be considered carefully. some days will elapse before decision is made.
 The Boggs tire is puncture-proof, and at the same time, it's use does not neces- sitate a loss of speed. It is generally regarded as a great invention destined to revolutionize the automobile business.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-18
WILL MEET TODAY
 AT CIVIC CHAMBER
Three Hundred Men Still Working in Membership
 Campaign With Success

This morning at 9:S0 o'clock 300 men will assemble at the Chamber of Com merce building to formally push the membership campaign of tM Chamber of Commerce. These men will be divided into committees and will again extend to every business or professional man In Birmingham who is not a member of the Chamber of Commerce an invitation to join.
 The special committees are still work ing with splendid success, having se- cured more than 200 members this week. The GrowIers' club will constitute 8 committee that will keep on working. This club. composed of capable and en- ergetic young men, has already proved itself to be an addition to the Chamber of Commerce that will in the future add much to the support of that body.
 Upon motion made by Tom Estes and Ebert Jemison the Growlers, besides joining the Chamber of Commerce, have secured several other memberships in- dependently. At luncheon yesterday, when the Growlers were entertained, Oscar Underwood, Jr., and John Bradley, Jr., spoke of the gratifying results al- ready accomplished by the Chamber of Commerce and promised their support and the support of their fellow members in the future.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-18
THAT R. B. SINNER IS ID BE POSTMASTER HEARD HERE Neither Senator Underwood Nor FOrney Johnston Has
 Made Statement GENERAL CREDENCE
 IS GIVEN THE RUMOR The Three Applicants for the Plum Have Been Active for Last Several
 Days and Aldrich's Term Will
 Expire December II

That R. B. Smyer would be named post master of Birmingham was an interesting report in political circles yesterday
 Senator Underwood. who has, in effect, the appointive power, has not made a statement. Forney Johnston, who man. aged the campaign as a result of which Senator Underwood was elected declared yesterday that he knew nothing of a definite nature.
 But the Smyer report gained rapid cir culation, and many people regarded 1t as accurate.
 The applicants for the position have been more or less active during the past several days. This is due to the fact that the term of Postmaster Aldrich will expire December Il, and Senator Under- wood will, in the near future, send to the Postmaster General the name of his nominee for the post. In addition to Mr. Smyer, J. B. Cobbs and T. s. Smith have formally applied for the position. Other names which have been mentioned are those of w. K McAdory and Frank A. Hewitt. neither of whom, however, has been actively in the fight.
 
 pointed will be permitted to serve out his term even should a republican be elected President next year. Senator Un- derwood made no effort to oust Postmas- ter Aldrich, the appointee of President Taft, and it is believed generally that a republican President would be equally as considerate of the appointee of Presi- dent Wilson. Because of the above, the fight for the local post has been strenu- ous. and rivalry, while entirely good natured, unusually keen.
 The three candidates are warm personal friends of Senator Underwood, and each was his loyal supporter in the campaign ill which he won out over R. P. Hobson. Senator Underwood has been careful not to talk regarding the subject and 1t is believed that he regretted the necessity which confronted him of selecting one from the list.
 It is not anticipated that the announce ment of Senator Underwood's choice will precede the expiration of the term of Postmaster Aldrich by more than a day or two.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-18

plant for the manufacture on an ex- tensive scale of the Soggs rubber tire-a puncture-p proof tire-will be constructed in the near future either in Birmingham or Atlanta at cost of s5OoOOO.
 c. E. Frost, of the First National bank of Athens, while in Birmingham last night, stated that money talks,' evi- dently indicating that the plant would be located in that city which offered the better proposition. He added that At lanta had offered to take stock in an enterprise of s5eo,Oo0 to the extent of slS7,0O0 an offer which he declared to be very flattering. Mir. Frost, who will be in charge of the plant when estab- lished, left last night for Atlanta.
 He was entertained at the Tutwiler by Blanks Everett, assistant secretary of the Chamber of Commerce; Dr. F. I. Tar rant, George B. Tarrant, w. N. Malone, and other local capitalists. It is l'-
 stood that at the dinner plans were dis cussed having for their object the ac- quisition of the plant for Birmingham. MT Frost left deeply impressed with what had been said, but without having struck bargain. It is announced that he
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-18
SUITS FILED

Mrs Pearl Scott filed suit in the city court yesterday for $5000 against the Bir- mingham Railway, Light and Power com nanv. alleging that on November l2' while getting off one of the defendant oars the gates of the cars closed upon plantiff and car was start@ and caused nlaintiff to fall and plaintiffs hip ana various parts of her body were sprained, strained. bruised and otherwise injured
 Dan Hodge filed suit in the city court yesterday for s1OOO against the Butler Cotton Oil company. alleging that on No- vember 8, while putting belt on a shaker for defendant plaintiff was caught in the shaker. and plaintiffs head and somach were bruised and mashed.
 Lillian Miller filed suit in the city court yesterday for $10,000 against Charles D.. Wood. alleging breach of an agreement
 B. M. Chandler filed suit in the city court yesterday for 5000 against Brady Richardson, alleging that on October 2S. while cranking an automobile of the de- fendants s., plaintiff was seriously injured about his hand and arm.
 J. B. Krimmenger filed suit in the city court yesterday for $2500 against the Bir- rningham Railway, Light and Power com pany, alleging that plaintiff was a pas senger on one of defendants cars near Thrash station on October g, and the car which the plaintiff was riding collided with another car, and plaintiff was in- iured on his back. hips, head and his body was bruised.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-18
|10,0OO FORTUNE IS AWAITING THE HEIRS |OF GEORGE DEVANEy
Unable to Find Relatives of Former Resident of Bir- mingham = Romantic
 Story Told in Letter

The resident of Birmingham who roves himself kinsman of the late leorge Delaney will, in all probability,
 cquire without a struggle. the neat tile fortune of $10,00o.
 Ten thousand dollars. in other words. loes a-begging, and unless someone Iith sufficient proof in the very near Iiture declares himself willing to ac- ept the sum the money may never aim 8 master.
 The above situation was presented Issterday to George F. Ward, presi-
 ent of the city commission. by John J. Iwyer, a New York attorney. The TO- bance--for the story Is romantic in he opinion of the president--is told in he following letter:
 About 1895 one George Delaney, who las by trade a woodworker, resided in or vicinity. I is believed bat he left there the following year, soing to Memphis, Tenn, remaining here only for a short time. He is now bad, leaving upwards of $10,000 and
 b known heirs. He was born in Scot Ind in 1859 and came to this country 3hile an infant, landing in this city. Ee has been dead upwards of two years
 hd no trace whatever has been found E his next of kin. If they are not found the near future it will probably be Do late for them to recover his es- kte.
 If you will bring this letter to the &tention of your local papers no doubt Aey will publish the same and in this Fay 1t may come to the notice of some he who can give us information con- Grning his relatives. Yours truly, JOHN J. DWYER. ..55 Wall street, New York. N. Y."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-18
LADIES WILL HEAR
 SUNSHINE HAWKES.
Will Deliver Famous Lecture "Sun- shine and Eha&Ow" at Y. M. c. A.
 Tomorrow Night

Sunshine Hawks of Baltimore, well known figure upon the lyceum platform during the last quarter of a century, will deliver his famous lecture entitled Sunshine and Shadows" at the Young Mems Christian association tomorrow night It's to be ladies night at the ", ? and all the men are invited to bring their lady friends A splendid social time is anticipated. The lecture is to be entirely free, as Sunshine Hawks himself would say. Admission free. children half price,
 MT. Hawks is the guest of the Young Mems Christian association this week. Last Sunday he spoke at the mems meet ing to crowd that taxed the capacity of the association auditorium. He has since spoke at the Central High school Ensley High school, Howard college, Bir- mingham college. Fifth Avenue Presby- terian church, and at a number of manu- facturing plants in the district. He is a dispenser of sunshine and optimism and a sure cure for the blues.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-18
THANKSGIVING STORIES
 AT THE PUBLIC LIBRARY

The following list includes some of the best stories. poems and books on Thanksgiving in the Birmingham pub lie librarya Some of the books are available in all the branches. All are In the central library. The list includes only small part of what the library has on these subjects:
 BOOKS
 Beard American Girls Handy Book"
 Dickinson. "Chiidren's Book of Games for Children"
 Kellogg. How to Celebrate Christ mas and Thanksgiving"
 Le Row. Pieces for Every Occa- sion.'
 Olcott, Good Stories for Great Hol- idays."
 Schauffler. Thanksgiving" Stern, "Neighborhood Entertain ments.'
 Stevenson, Days and Deeds.'' Yale, When Mother Lets Us Give Party"
 Yendes. Entertainments for Every Occasion"
 STORIES AND POEMS
 Betty Alden, Story of the Pill grims," by Austin.
 Corn Song" hy Whittier. In Will Hams, "Choice Literature" book 5, page 112, "Courtahip of Miles Standish.' by Longfellow.
 "Ezra's Thanksgiving Out West" In Field, Little Book of Profitable Tales"
 "First Thanks sgiving Day" In Pratt, "Stories of Colonial Children" page 43. 'First Thanksgiving day" In Will Hams, Choice Literature Book D, page 101.
 @FYrst Thanksgiving Day" One-act
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-18
Equal Suffrage Activities
 Reviewed By Suffrd3iSt
By HATTIE RuFFNER JACOBS

Local scenario writers are busily at
 work on the suffrage movie" which is
 soon to be produced here by the Southern
 Film corporation, in cooperation with
 the local suffragists.
 The conditions governing the contest
 have already been announced, and the in-
 dications are that Saturday night, when
 the contest closes, there will be large number of scenarios, from which the judges will be able to select the one best suitng the needs of the production. The general committee met at the suffrage Headquarters on Monday and instructed the president Mrs. Angus Taylor, to ap- point three judges who are to pass upon the merits of the papers submitted in the contest.
 The judges who have accepted are Mir. S. r. Griffin, manager of tho Alcazar and vaudette theatres, whose technical knowledge of scenarios is unquestioned; Mrs, w. s. Lowell. whose literary and
 artistic ability will be Of great value in selecting the winner and Mrs. Solon Jacobs, who will assist the other two in deciding on the scenario, from the stand- point of it's possibilities as suffrage propaganda.
 The regular meeting of the Birmingham association will be held Friday night at s o'clock at Cable hall. An excellent programme has been provided and large attendance is expected. These evening meetings are an innovation which the putlic has indorsed with quite degrae os interest.
 That suffragists are alert was recently
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-18
Old Folks Saved
 Eron, Suffering

Mrs. Mary A. Dean, Taunton. Mass, in her S7th year, says: T thought was beyond the reach of medicine. but Foley Kidney Pills have proven most beneficial in my case"
 MT. Sam A. Hoover, High Point, N. C., writes: My kidney trouble was worse at night and I had to get up from five to seven times. Now do not have to get up at night. and con- slider myself in truly normal con- dition, which attribute to Foley Kid- ney Pills. as l have taken nothing else"
 Mrs. M. A. Bridges, Robinson. Mass. says: T suffered from kidney ail-- ments for two years. Commenced taking Foley Kidney Pills ten months ego. and though am q years of age.
 Foley Kidney Pills are tonic. strengthening and up-buiiding, and and to a disordered and painful blad- der. They act quickly and contain no dangerous or harmful drugs.
 Sold Everywhsra
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-18
MRS. CHAPIN IS KILLED
 BY NORTH BESSEMER CAR

Shaw and later transferred to Johns, where they are being held pending funeral arrangements, which will be announced later.
 According to statements of eyewit- nesses, the deceased stood in the middle of the track and motioned for the car to stop. She was evidently under the impression that the car was a local one instead of 8 through train to Besse- mer. The motorman applied his brakes and made every effort to stop the car before striking the woman. but it was too late. The impact of the car hurled the body several yards off the car line, Mrs. Chapin sustained fractured skull and internal injuries. It Is thought she died immediately after being struck by the street car.
 The deceased is survived by her daughter Mrs C. T. Gordon, with whom she lived, and two sons. Mrs. Chapin came to Birmingham from Pennsylva- mia five years ago.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-18
REESE MANNING DEAD
Manager of United Cigar Store Suc-
 cumbs to Acute Indigestion

Reese Manning, aged 26 years, man. ager of the recently opened United Cigar store, died very suddenly as a result of acute indigestion yesterday morning at 1e:30 o'clock. at the residence of Mrs. l.. B. Shirk, 1904 Twenty-ffth street, north The remains of the deceased will be sent to Chattanooga by Johns this morning at 6:S0 o'clock. He is survived by his parents, who live in that city. From Chattanooga the body will be sent to Dalton. Ga, for interment, MT. Manning was formerly connected with the Patterson Cigar com pany and had only recently taken charge of the United Cigar store. He was ex- tremely popular and had a number of friends and acquaintances in the city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-18
BIG STEEL PLANT IN
 ANN|STON ASSURED
Order Has Been Placed for the New Electric
 Furnace

Apniston. November 17.-(Speclal.)- )-.Lo- cal officials of the Alabama Power conn- many maintained their silence in regard to inc nroposed Anniston munitions plant Wednesday, despite the premature pupil cation of the news of the big enterprise w. A. Davis, general manager or the An niston City Land company, and J. b.. Darlington, president of the Woodstock Ironworks, and president or the Annls- ton Chamber of Commerce, who nave been in New York on visit to persons there who have large local interests state that the prospects for the manufac- +ura of steel by electricity in Anniston are assured.
 James Mitchell, president Of the Ala hama Power company, and A. E. McCor- mick, president of the Illinois Car ana Eouipment company, held a conference In Naw York Wednesday afternoon in re- rard to the lease of the big car plant in this city, where the electric steel IS 10 he manufactured and where the munitions wil, be made in the event that deal IS consummated.
 The electric furnace that will be used in the plant mas been oiueiou = the Meroult make that has been useo 10 such great advantage in the east, ana IL IS said that it is the only plant of the kino that will be in operation in the south when it is put into blast The furnace will cost more than $eo,ooo, and the steel; which will be of the finest quality. VIII sell for from 75c to g per ton.
 MT. Darlington states that the Annis, ton interests in New iorK suoscripeu :. fr nr0ieCt. ana that the ,lant will be in operation at very earlv date. Altogether Annistonians sup- scribed @ SOo,ooo of the necessary s2soooo to to close the deal for the manufacture or six-inch steel shells, weighing 40 pounds each.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-18

play for schools. St. Nicholas. 40-61.
 First Manufacturing Day" Poem. In Olcott, Story Telling Poems"
 "A Good Thanksgiving Day" In O'Grady and Throop. Tho Teachers Story Teller's Book" Page so
 Happy Thanksgiving Day. In Smith, "Four-Footed Friends" Harvest Home" In Drake, "On Ply mouth Rock"
 "The Lame Squirrels Thanksgiving" In Bailey,s "Stpries@ and Rhymes for a Child"
 Landing of the Pilgrims" In Pratt, "Stories of Colonial Children"
 "Mischief's Thanksgiving" Coolidge.
 "The New Little Boys Thanksgiv- ing" American 73:113.
 "Old- Fashioned Thanksgiving" In Dame Curtsey's Book of Games for Children"
 "rhe Pilgrim" In Williams Choice Literature book 5. "A.
 'The Pumpkin Glory" In Mabie. "Christmas Every Day"
 est. Francis Sermon to the Birds Longfellow. and Lewis For the Childrens Hour"
 Thankful Blossom" Harte. w.
 Thanksgiving" Longfe1low.
 Thank sgiving." American Mission- ary review, october, 1915.
 Thanksgiving Day" In Harris and Gilbert, "POemS by GrdueS.
 "The Thanksgiving Guest" In Moul- ton, "Stories Told at Twilight"
 "The Thanksgiving Guest" St. Nich- olas. 37:25.
 Thanksgiving in iS1o.' St. Nicholas. SS:10
 Thanksgiving Fable" In Williams. "Choice I.iterature.'' book 4, 160.
 .Who Ate the Dolly's Dirner?' In Bailey and Lewis, For the Children's Hour"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-18
ADJUSTMENTS
ssThe Prince of Pilsen"

''vas you efer in Zinzinnati?" IS the battle cry of laughter in the enormous ali star revival. of "The. Prince of Pilsen. which Is announced to appear at the Jeff ferson theatre. matinee and night, today
 For this season's presentation there is said to have been notable company engaged. headed by the premier German dialect comedian. Jess Dandy. the crea- tor of the leading comedy role. The scenic excellence, splendor of costume and all other details of footlight importance has been sought. to improve all previous productions Thus the critical and popu- lar verdict: "The best production in all the history of these undying musical com edies" A large chorus. young. enthusi- astic and bubbling over with lifa and Vii vacty, including q glorious. radiant girls. are in the company. The special orches- tra will again be. one of the features and Is under the direction of Victor Clark.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-18
MEMORIAL SERVICE
 FOR DEAD EDUCATOR

St. Marks Industrial school, conducted under the auspices of the Episcopal church, and of which the Rev. c. W. Brooks Is the principal. held appropriate exercises to the memory of Booker T. Washington this morning in the school chapel.
 Prayers were said and appropriate hymns were sung. Patriotic quotations were rendered by the pupils A solo, 'The Hill of Sorrows" was sung by Lela Gary. A sketch of the life of Booker T. Wash ington was read by Julia Malone, mem Der of the senior class. The principal then made a few remarks pointing out to the students the possibilities of life through industry and perseverance.
 Resolutions were then read and adopted by the school
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-18
Realty Exchange Meets Today

w. H Woolverton is the chief speaker the programme for the regular weekly ncheon of the Birmingham Real Estate which will be held at o'clock
 the Hotel Hillman. MT. Woolverton IS made an exhaustive study of the laws lacted by the recent legislature which i'll affect real estate interests in any ay whatsoever. and will explain them
 the real estate men today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-18
MEETING IS HELD BY
 LOCAL ENGINEERS
Branch Organization Is Formed and R. E. Brakeman Is Elected
 President

The local membership of the Ameri- can Society of Mechanical Engineers held an enthusiastic organization meeting last night at the Newspaper club. R. F.. Brakeman was elected president, and Paul Wright, secretary treasurer.
 The spring meeting of the national body will be held in New Orleans next April and large number will stop over to see the Birmingham district. The local body will arrange for their entertainment and representative will be sent next month to the annual meeting in New York to perfect these plans
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-18
At The Photoplay Houses

At the Strand--Mary Pickford in Madame Butterly," Famous Players Paramount feature.
 At the Trianon--Nance O'Nei in "A Toman's Past" a Fox feature.
 At the Odeon Two-"The Adventures f Madcap,' with Jackie Saunders.
 At the Princess--"In Loves Own Way. At the Odeon One-"The New Adam and I've" and Captain Bob of the National |iuard.''
 At the vaudette-"The Ring of Destiny" :"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-18
Stepped in Front of Special Thinking It Was Local Train-M0torman Unable to Stop Car

Mrs. Mary B. Chapin, aged 66 years. 2226 Ensley avenue, Ensley. was struck and instantly killed by North Besse- mer car of the Birmingham Railway. Light and Power company yesterday morning at Il o'clock at Martin station The motorman stopped his car as soon as possible and called Shaw's ambu- lance. which was on the scene within a. few minutes. The remains were brought to the undertaking parlors or
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-18
IncorpOration

The Majestic Coal company filed arti-
 les of incorporation in the clerks office the probate court yesterday, with capi- u stock of $40O00; officers, H. l.. Morrow, resident; w. H. Kirkland. vice presi- snt; l.. w. Andrews. secretary and treas Ter. '
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-18
"A Pair of Sizes"

When "A Pair of Sizes was produced at the Longacre theatre. New York, last year. number of newspaper writers had the courage to comment on the title and prophecy that it would draw "fuii houses" The success of the play has vindicated the "jokelet," but these va rious quotations from the great American card game. have led, few of the in nocent minded to believe that the au- thor has dramatized fascinating game of poker. The card game Is merely an incident in the plot. and upon its result is based a series of the most Imaginable complications over seen on the stage. To express 1t mildly. 1t is hugely amusing. The play will be seen here at tho Jeffer- son theatre Friday and Saturday, with a matinee Saturday.