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The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-07
IihiEFL|N WANTS HIS DISTRICT INTACT
Really Sees No Good Reason Why State Should Be
 Redistricted Now

Montgomery September 6.-tSpe-
 cial. al.)-congressman J. Thomas Heflin
 |of the Fifth district came to Montgom-
 |ery tonight from Auburn, where today he made an address at the opening of
 the high school at that place. Tomor-
 row MT. Heflin will speak at the open ing of the Autauga county high school
 lat Prattville.
 When asked by The Age Herald cor
 |respondent tonight what he thought of
 the redistricting bills. MT. Heflin de-
 'clared he saw no good reason why the
 'state should be redistricted. However, he said he favored the Brindley re-
 |districting bill to the senate measure, inasmuch as the former leaves his district intact
 .I should not like to lose any coun- ties in my district said MT. Heflin.
 and for that reason l prefer the 'Brindley bill to the senate measure. As is known, the Brindley bill makes
 Inc changes in the first five districts, whereas the senate bill proposes changes in every district in the state with the exception of the First dis frict
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-07
GOLD SHIP FAILS TO
 BRING COMMISSION
Forty-Five Million Dollars Comes to America in French Cruiser-Goes
 by Train to New York

Bangor, Me. September 6.-The Anglo French commission sent to America to solve the exchange problem did not ar rive at Halifax today as expected. It was believed they would come on the fast cruiser Argyle, which brought the third consignment of gold and securities, probably about s45.ooo.Ooo worth, from England to strengthen British credit in America.
 The cruiser made the trip in the fast time of four days and seven hours.
 It Is now thought the commission CTS will reach New York on one of the liners due there soon. The com mission comprises four British mem- bers and two French representatives.
 Soon after the Argyle was tied up to her docks the gold and securities were transferred under a heavy guard to seven steel express cars. Early this afternoon the train left for New York. There the gold and securities will be deposited in the subtreasury to the credit of J. P. Morgan X Co.,, financial agents for Great Britain.
 The shipment is said to contain about s20.000,000 gold and s25,000, ,000 in bonds. Another shipment is expect ed within week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-07
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
Annual Election of Officers Held
 Last Night

Birmingham council No. 635. Knights of Columbus, elected the following of- ficers last night:
 Grand knight. c. c. Flemming; deputy grand knight, N. F. McGowan; councilor, E. c. Kain; warden, w. s. Pritchard' recorder A. W. Williams; financial sec retary, w. J. O'Bren; treasurer, Rod man T. Pierce; lecturer, Ryan Mullane advocate. Sterling A. Wood; inside guard, T. c. OHara; outside guard Parnell McGeever; trustee. H. J. krcbs
 Grand Knight Oscar R. Hundley. who also occupies the position of state deputy, presided. After the election Judge H,nd- ley and M. E. Linnehan made addresses embodying the substance of the pro- ceedings of the supreme council of the order at Seattle, which they attended as delegates.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-07
At The Grand

Burlesque of the high class order. Q plot that carried itself interestingly trough the entire performance and musical numbers skillfully and appe- .izingly worked into the unfolding of the plot. was "Zorinne" and her "Dac- irg Daisies in the presentation of performances at the Grand theatre yesterday afternoon and night.
 The musical part of the programme was bright and snappy from start to finish
 "Araby' was one of the songs with an oriental touch and in this number Miss Laverne Griffin in a twinkle scored a hit that was unquestionable Ehe chorus assisted very materially. garmerted in oriental costumes.
 The FOX Trot Ball' was rendered by Miss Isabella Drisdale. When Grown Up Ladies'" by Billie Moody; You're Here and I'm Here" by the all ways welcomed and dainty Miss Mae xennis In addition to other numbers that were appealing and satisfying While it is a story that has been told before, 1t nevertheless entertained and held the attention of the audiences, due to the ability that had to do with it's staging at this ropular burlesque house Too Much Marriage" has to do with Fat Casey, who sent his nephew. John Casey, to America that hc might make name for himself in art Upon his arrival here John takes to the art of high living among the lright lights. In writing to his uncle concerning his work he claims to be making fine headway and further than that he, fulfilling the uncle's wish, is married and has become father. s,
 Tho willy old uncle comes to this country to see things for himself and learns the truth. that the youngster whom he has been supporting, has neither wife. baby nor inclinations for art
 The real fun appears when every one of John Casey's friends put forth efforts to assist him but at every turn they add to the confusion and finally the old man learns to like the fancy life himself and then forgives his nephew and joins him in his life oi Bohemia.
 Al Bush and J. T. Beeson in the parts of Klutz, the Dutchman. and this week are better than ever. Miss Drisdale in the cast proved that her energy has no limitation and her clever and never tiring efforts called out rounds of genuine applause.
 Ben Belmont and J. T. Fletcher both were good and they promise to add tc their already large popularity among the Grand patrons.
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-07

holiday folks swelled the crowd, still the regular patrons of the Lyric were much in evidence. Despite the rather warm comfortable by the plant which forced : iced air" into every part of the build- ing. Te ouse was as spick and-span >s a new penny, having been cleaned and renovated from top to bottom.
 With continuation of the splendid bill offered at the initial performances the success of the popular playhouse for the season seems assured.
 The bill is high class Keith vaudeville and under the new policy the progra mme will be changed each Monday and Thurs day. Of the five acts presented last night the honors were about even. for all are topnotchers, and all took well with the audience.
 There is no better comedy pictures shown than the .Heeza Liar animated cartoons. and that shown last night Is one of the best The other picture fea- ture was Pathe Weekly.
 Bob Knapp and Chris Cornella open the bill with what they term a novelty surprise,' and surprise their act proves to be. It combines singing, dancing and acrobatic stunts that not only entertain, but highly amuse. The boys got the blSStSl IdHu ol lilc eNSiiiio. u hiiS he be of interest to know that Cornella is first cousin to the late Stanley Ketchell and was his sparring partner. They both were born in the Polish town of Tarnow. which has been recently cap tured by the Germans.
 Warren and Dietrich in singing and blackface comedy caught the crowd and added their share of the evenings enter tainment. The singing of Gertrude Holmes and Robert Buchanan was req ture that delighted the audience, the happy selection of songs having no little to do with the pleasure of the act.
 Jimmy Reynolds got by good. He is the same breezy. happy-go-lueky Jimmy. as sassy as every, with new line of conversation that gets the laugh The Afford Trio in a sensational bicycle act that is different, gave d most meritorious and entertaining performance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-07
THE FINANCIAL MARKET

wheat supply. The approach of our az ricultural exports season with the heav- lest exports of munitions still to reckon with. adds to the anxiety over the ex- change question. The sharp rebound, which carried the quotation for demand bills up to s4.72, was founded partly on hopes of plan of relief to come from the visit of British and French fnan- cial delegates, whose coming has been covered with so much secrecy.
 The exchange question reacted on the whole commercial situation. There were encouraging auguries. however, in the higher prices for finished steel and iron, increased bank clearings and better mer- cantile trade prospects. Money continued superabundant
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-07
At the Orpheum

"The Sweetest Girl In Dixie" was witnessed at the opening performance yesterday by two of the largest au- a,ences yet at the Orpheum theatre.
 The strong company of Orpheum players, who have made themselves favorites with the theatregoers here, in their clear and concise interpreta- ton of this comedy drama brought into play their full ability and sue ceeded in presenting "The Sweetest Girl in Dixie" in most acceptable manner.
 Each week has added to the sue cess of the Orpheum players and also to the popularity of the Orpheum theatre and such an offering will add further to the Orpheum's prestige.
 Miss Mildred Austin scored an un- Usual success in the leading part of Barbara Howard. "The Sweetest Girl m Dixie" showing herself to be an actress of the most pleasing qualities and of nature that stamps her as among the cleverest and most fascin- ating member of this company. Miss Austin joined the Orpheum players only last week and while her part then attracted sharp attention her role this week will place her in the high est niche of the Orpheum patrons regard
 MT. Chagnon. the leading man, DOT trayed the part of Howard Emery, a cousin from the north. most acceptab1y. Ira J. Martin as Col. John Howard and Russell Hampton as Matthew Mar tin, the interruptions character, both were most suitable for their parts and lit also may be stated that as a whole the entire company appeared better and stronger than any time previously. With the matinecs on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday and the even Ing performances every night for the balance of the week there remains yet sufficient time for the lovers of high class drama to witness the Orpheun 1 players presentation of "The Sweetest | Girl in Dixie'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-07
TWO ARE KILLED IN
 MOTORCYCLE WRECK

Mobile September 6.-Two men. riders of a motorcycle. that crashed at high speed into an automobile truck, were killed here early tonight and two who were passengers of side car on the motorcycle were injured. one probably fatally.
 The dead William Chenoweth, George Mason.
 fractured; J. Busbee, slightly injured.
 All were connected with the local agency of a motorcycle factory. While on the road six miles south of Mobile according to Busbee. they collided with the truck which appeared suddenly from behind a wagon which the mo- torcycle operator had avoided.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-07
Negroes Given Third Degree

Providence September 6.-An attempt to break down the alibi of two of the three negroes held in the Bristol county jail charged with the murder of Dr. c. Franklin Mohr was made tolay. Samuel Selley and Archibald Ducharm of this city made what the police said was a partial identification of Victor Brown and Henry Spelman as the ones they had seen Tuesday night on the Nayatt road near the spot where pr. Mohr was killed, and his secretary. Miss Emily G. Bur ger. wounded while in their stalled auto mobile
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-07
Infantile Paralysis Spreads

Erie. Pa, September 6.-State health inspectors and probably an expert from the Rockefeller institute, will arrive nerc tomorrow to assist in checking an epidemic of infantile paralysis Six new cases were reported today. mak : ing A cases since August l. All chill dren under 2 years have been ex- cluded from places of public amuse- mcnt Members of the board of edu- cation today said schools would not be closed unless state health inspectors
 considered it necessary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-07
Wnmen tn Be Free

San Francisco September 6.-FranS r. Walsh, chairman of the federal indus- trial relations committed in an address today at the Labor Day exercises at the Panama Pacific exposition, predicted that the end of 1915 would show a beginning of industrial democracy, when all men and women shall be absolutely free. MT. Walsh reviewed the work of the com mission and expressed the hope that as a result of it's findings and the co-opera- ton of employers, employees and the pub
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-07
At The Majestic

Carl F. Rettick, manager of the newly renovated Majestic, demonstrated to the Birmingham theatre-going public that he knew what they wanted and was going to give it to them at a price that would appeal to all when he threw open the doors of the popular playhouse yester- day and presented Boyle Woolfolk' s Musical Comedy company in 'The Time, the Place and the Girl" with Guy Voyer as Happy Johnny Hicks in the leading comedy role The house was packed to capacity at all three performances and judging from the hand given, the play suited everybody
 In spite of the hot weather and the big crowds yesterday, the theatre was cool and there was no excuse for any one suffering from the heat. Numerous fans, placed at advantageous points all over the house, with an immense eN-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-07
Russian Steamer Missing

New York, September 6.-Inquiries as to the whereabouts of the Russian American line steamship Dwinsk, three days overdue from Archangel. were made in maritime circles here tonight. The Dwinsk sailed from Archangel August 20 with 42 passengers, of whom 34 were in -t the cabins, and should have reached here, under usual conditions, last Friday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-07

haust fan in the dome of the building, kept the air fresh and cool The offer | ing at the Majestic this week Is the best 1 bill that has ever been presented to a i Birmingham audience at popular prices. | Guy Voyer as Happy Johnny Hicks a gambler. kept the audience in an up- roar continually. He is exceedingly clever and the manner in which he applied the | business" in his lines demonstrated that he was a real comedian. Margaret Simp- son, as the girl, was good and made a favorable impression with the house. | Lorraine Bernard as Molly Kelley, the l head nurse. was pleasing and her song Waning Honey Moon,' was a decided hit with the audience. Frederick Dun ham, as Laurie F'arnum. black sheep, l was good, as was Charles Enrich, as his chum. Joseph J. Woods, as Jasper | Simpson, was all that could be expected. | The entire cast is we'll balanced and the whole show is composed of real actors ! and actresses.
 l The chorus is good looking and spright- | ly and their voices are above the ordi- nary They are continually working and
 are well drilled in all their numbers. The costumes are new and pleasing. Garri-
 son and Strathern were clever in their
 execution of a graceful gavotte. Miss Strathern is the personification of grace
 and is extremely dainty. Barefoot Days, -
 sung by Guy Voyer, assisted by the | chorus. was one of the most pleasing numbers on the programme. The girl
 who sang part of the chorus and whose name did not appear on the programme
 possesses good voice and her work was thoroughly appreciated There is a good show at the Majestic this week. and it
 is certainty that the popular playhouse | will come into it's own once more if 1t continues to put on such productions.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-07
Letter Carriers Meet

Omaha. September 6.-The twentieth national convention of the National Association of Letter Carriers opened here today. Among the questions that will he discussed are: Pensions. Sun day and holiday deliveries and the reg ulation of salaries" More than 1900 carriers and their friends are here.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-07
Condition of Treasury

Washington, September 5.-The condi- tion of the United States treasury at the close of business yesterday was:
 Net balance in general fund. s5i,S22, ,9S2
 Total receipts. $,S23. .694
 Total payments, s2.195, I65.
 The deficit this fiscal year is sSO,00s,- 152 against s1494l. IF deficit last year. exclusive of Panama canal and public debt transactions.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-07
ADJUSTMENTS
At the Lyric

That the opening of the Lyric is well
 |comed by the theatre going people of Birmingham was evidenced by the capac- |ity audiences that filled the handsome
 playhouse on each of the three perform
 |ances yesterday. While doubtless the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-07

lie. radical changes in the present indus trial system would be brought about, insuring peace and prosperity in the United States.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-07
No Disorder on Border

Brownsville, Tex, September 6.-An- nouncement that General Carranza had ordered Gen. F. P. Nafarrette. in com mand of the Matamoras garrison, to CO., operate with United States military au- thorities in clearing the Texas Mexican border of bandits and the disposition of troops ordered here to strengthen the boundary patrol were the only develop ments today in the border situation. No disorder occurred today
 General Nafarrette tonight issued a statement denying that his troops partci- pated in the recent disturbances but charged that in several instances his men of the Rio Grande. He declared that he had ordered his troops to remain away from the boundary.
 General Nafarrette said he now has available for border patrol duty between the mouth of the Rio Grande and ,;uer-
 rero, 100 miles above Brownsville, about
 12Oo men, including customs guards El Paso. September 6.-It was believed in well informed circles here tonight that General Villa may not seek to hold Tor reon against the advance of the Car ranza forces, but will attempt to check the Carranza troops further north. Gen. eral Villa has made no effort to fortify Torreon. Food supplies there are low. NO uenlal was fnaue rom Nlila sources today of the reports of Carranza victo- ries at Saltillo and Paredon. and 1t was assumed the defeated troops were re. tiring on Torreon.
 It was said all civil employees of the Villa government were being pursued into
 military service as well as Mexicans who
 had sold supplies to the government. Nogales, September 6.-Gov. Jose May. torena, Villa commander defending this city against the movement of Carranza troops under Gen. P. Elias Gales, has withdrawn all troops from Imuris ant Magdalena in anticipation of an attack 1 it was said here today. strong detatch
 ment was sent from here today to en- gage with Carranza forces.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-07

New York. September 6.-Germany's s agreement to this country's demands in
 it's conduct of submarine warfare and
 the demoralization in foreign exchange
 were counteracting influences in the
 weeks stock market. Talk of peace ov-
 ertures, which followed the German set
 clement excited only slight interest. Deal
 ings contracted in volume after the
 months operations had reached the larg- est total for any August since 1909.
 At sterling exchanges low figure of S450 for the pound, the cost of remitting from London amounted to more than : per cent. The increased advantage of getting credits in New York led to large sales of foreign owned stocks here. Of ferings of merchandise at this center, which would be stimulated in ordinary circumstances, are not available, owing to the wars curtailment of production. Grave fears were entertained that the other alternative, that of cutting down purchases of American products would operate London financial authorities pointing suggestively to India. Australia and Canada as available sources of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-07

ROTOGRAvURE! ROTOGRAvURE! ROTOGRAvURE3 PHOTOGRAPHERS:
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-07-20

James E. Hart ofEdgefeld, S. c., is
in Americas for a few days, guest
of the Hotel Windsor while here.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-07-20
War Sanctjfes
War Babies
(By Associated Press.)

LONDON, July 20.-"War has sane
tilted the war baby" said Mrs. Golden
Saunderson before the Women's
Freedom League at meeting called
to discuss the subject, "Feminists and
the War Baby" By the term war
baby Mrs. Saunderson said she meant
all babies born in wartime, whether in
or out of wedlock.
AS to the baby born out of wedlock,
the speaker declared that the fact its
father was a soldier gave it some
glorification, but this glorification
caused mothers to blame their illegit-
innate offspring upon soldiers when
the fathers were in fact civilians. This
practice hurt the reputation of the
army and should, she added, be dis
couraged.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-07-20
WAR PRISONERS ENTERTAINED
BY OPERA FAV0R|TE
Continued from Page ~

month. The packages that have to be
inspected, range in numbers from 90
600 to $4,000 month
Prof. STANCE expressed a few of the
ideas by which he has been guided in
his voluntary work at the institution.
81 have made the soldiers feel" he
said, that because they are prisoners
they are not looked down upon, that
one respects them the more, because
they have fought a good fight for their
country, just as our soldiers are fight
ing the good fight for the Fatherland.
so l tell. them, Because of the
fortunes of war, you are now outside
of its operation. I, too, because I am
beyond military age, am outside of its
operation Why cannot we work to-
gether, to the end that you may find
your Imprisonment little more toll
cradle by working at what there is to
do, by improving yourselves mentally
and physically?
Gradually the men have come to
trust me, have come to make a conf
dent of me land have come to take
their confinement less bitterly Moth
ing so takes it out of man as to be a
prisoner of war, remote from friends,
remote from thebattles in which he
would like to take his place.
''It is our task to do for these men
what is possible above all to respect
them as loyal soldiers of countries
they love quite as much as the German
soldier loves Germany We can never
be the losers if we can make their lot
a little easier if we can show them that
Germany is not a nation of barba-
rians."
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-07-20
FRIENDS ENJOYED A FEAST
OF MELONS THIS MORNING
TEN BEAUTIES WITH COMBINED
WEIGHT OF 500 POUNDS.

Messrs. John NJ Council and Elton
c. Parker were hosts genial this morn
ing at what was, perhaps, the finest
melonfest of this season, or any sea-
son for that matter, when at the Coun-
Gil & Parker warehouse they sliced ten
beauties" the combined weight ex-
ceding 500 pounds. The melons were
of the new Excel" variety, and growl
by Captain NJ. B. Council on one Of
his Sumter plantations. Finer melons
were never seen here, and score of
friends enjoyed the feast.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-07-20

ZMrs. o. P. Lawson and Mrs. Carter, of
Plains, were shopping in the city this
afternoon.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-07-20
MARKET IS FAIRLY STEADY
BUT DOWN A FEW POINTS
LITTLE DEMAND FOR COTTON UN-
DER PRESENT CONDITIONS

The Americas cotton market today
was as quiet and dismal as the store
of the merchant who never advertises
Nothing in the way of sales developed,
While the futures market sagged at
the bottom and bagged at the knees
as usual with a loss of half dozen
points from the close of yesterday. At
noon the December option was around
$40 and had been even lower.