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The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-25
Underground Postmen

Parliament recently gave permission to the postoffice authorities to con- struct miniature underground tube railway for the purpose of conyeying letters and parcels across Londcn in half the time formerly taken. In two tubes, nine feet in diameter, h4tle, electrically propelled trucks will run and parcels and mail bags vii. be Is to be constructed between Padding ton and the eastern district office at Whitechapel.
 Driven by electric currant controlled by switches at intermediate stations, the mall trains will not need drivers They will hurtle through the tubes at about 20 miles an hour, carrying the mails from point to point in half the time that motor vans threading their way through traffic in the streets above would take.
 Two tubes are utilized in the scheme Che for up" trains and the other for down trains. To avoid any possibii- ity of collisions-for mail trains will be dispatched along the tubes every few minutes-the line is divided up into sections, so that when the train has passed over one stretch of rail 1t be- comes dead" until it has reached an- other section. This form of postal tube has been used in Paris with much suc- cess for sometime. The cost of tie new tube for London. which Is said to be six and one half miles long. will be f1.000,000.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-25
War Makes Women Work

From Leslle's.
 In Europe women are demonstrating how successfully they can take on the industrial duties of men. With all the able bodied men of Germany, Austria. France. Russia. Belgium, servia and Montenegro, and nearly all of Great Britain. Switzerland. Holland, Italy and Portugal entirely removed from their usual labors. the activities Of peace would come to an abrupt stop il it were not for the women. But now, as heretofore. they are stepping into the places of the men who have gone to the war and crops will be harvested and planted too, if the war should last until next seeding time-and fac tories are kept open. Shops are doing business and transportation remains in operation. All that is largely possible through the efforts of the women who aid old men and boys in keeping the great industrial machine moving
 In France 1t is reported that women are acting as conductors on street cars and omnibusses, that they are raplac- ing men as walters factory operatives, heads of shops, and. in short in all the walks of life. The same is true in Germany. Belgium is so torn by war that there is almost a total suspension of industry for the time. but when the inevitable reconstruction comes women will be doing their share of the work. In Great Britain conditions are not as bad as on the continent but they are bad enough. and women there will have to replace the hundreds of thou sands of men who have been cha aged in few weeks from peaceful pro ducers to military consumers of the nations wealth.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-25
Only a Peace Meeting

From the Cleveland Plain Dealer.
 A riot call had been sent in. and the police had arrested the whole lodge meet ing. At the hearing, however. there ap- peared to be & strange reluctance about testifyins. The judge noticed that, al- though everybody would admit that there had been trouble. nobody would tell what started 1t. So 1t was that his honor pinned one conscientious sfnan-the honorable worthy inner custodian it was-down to facts. ,.
 You say somebody started this row by hitting somebody over the head with something. Now who hit whom with what on what occasion?"
 The occasion was the annual grand peace pipe meeting of the Brotherly Love Lodge, of the Heart-and-Hea fraternity. We were met to welcome----"
 Never mind. Who was the assailant?"
 "The chairman of the entertainment committee"
 'whom did he hit?"
 We call him noble lord of universal peace"
 What did he hit him with?'
 "The loving cup
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-25
ABBREVIATED K|LTS AROUSE SCOTCHN,., Higlanders Want Their Full Seven Yards-NO More
 Tartan Patterns
Hop

London. January a.-(Correspondence of he Associated Press.)-No grave question of state has in late years agi- tated the Scottish people and arrused' their sectional patriotism like ,he pro rosed attempt of the war department ta take some extra tucks out of Jocks kits. Every enlisted Highlander feels that he has natural and Inherent right to a skirt containing seven yards of material. The war department, not content with substituting khaki color for the historic tartans of the clans, has proposed to Top off two whole ynres from the new moael To reduce the full, many pleated skirt, which stands out and swings gracefully to the rhythm of the bagpipes, from its right crl 2l feet to s6impy 15. has stirred all Scotland to protest. Scottish lords and NJ. p.'s, Highland societies and pc- htlcal clubs have joined in Jocks pro- test. Never will Jock be subjected to a hobble kilt as they call 1t. while Scot land has a say in the British govern ment.
 As the kilt consumes more cloth than the entire uniform of an ordinary British private, the war department would effect a considerable saving of cost in it's new model. But just as the highland soldiers have, like the blue Jackets, opposed any reforms tending Ia identify them with the ordinary sol dier. SO they regard the new scheme as an attempt to rob them.
 A kilt of brownish gray is worn hy the London Scottish. il territorial regiment, at the front. and it has ex- hausted the supply of this cloth The regular highland regiments in the trenches wear tartan patterns, protect cd in front by a small apron of cotton khaki
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-25
A 'CrusOc" on Lake Erie From the Washington Herald

Middle Bass Island. O.-That he was taken to Middle Sister Island, Lake Erie. three weeks ago by a man who said he owned the place and who left food enough to last q week. but who never returned, is the story told by Henry Adair. 50. who says he lives in Detroit, brought here by members of fishing party who rescued him in what appears was the nick of time.
 Members of the party fishing in Lake Erie, off Middle Sister Island, Isolated near the Canadian line, IT miles from here. were attracted by the frantic waving of shirt. Drawing closer they discovered Adair. He was emacia .sd and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-25

starving. All he had left of his store of food was a few crusts of bread.
 Adair told his rescuers that d man aecosted him in Detroit and asked If he wanted employment. He said he was to have been employed to look after the premises, although he found on arriving on the island there was prac- tically nothing to look after.
 His scanty food supply was eked out with clans he found in the sand. His days he spent trying to signal help from passing boats.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-25
A Jury Of Ladies

From the Louisville Courier-Journal
 Well, how did you get along with your jury of ladies?'
 Pretty fair" said the judge. They de handed some things not usually accorded iuries Wanted chafng dish in the jury room and had to go shopping every after noon."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-25
t1uDDar0 brOS. N CO.

-cccsss :: Members L1vsrpooi cotton Ali SociS tion. ss.s Of cotton and Cotton ksd 6m SS Sos future delivery. Special attention and liberal terms given for consignn"ntS ol 0nce invited
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-25
ONE CENT A WORD.
FOR RENT-ROOMS

RATES-One cent a word day, nd.
 taken for less than 25c for first inser- ton Cash must accompnny order.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-25
UV[ U[NI \ WUkU
FOR SALE

RATES-One cent . word a day; no ad.
 taken for less than 25c for first 1nser- ton. Cash must accompany order.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-25

SACRIFICE sale at Thorsby, Ala. about acres good, fertile land with well-built Groom house; only blocks from l.. &
 N. station; has big variety fruit trees;
 also strawberries and grapes; espe- cially adapted for trucking and poultry.
 Price, $165O, on very easy terms. Phone Eastburn, Main 490O. il-l2-tf
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-25
SITUATION WANTED

WANTED-By young colored woman, job as cook, general homework or nursing. Address AS, care Age-Herald.
 1-23- 2t sat mo
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-25

WANTED-A place as manager of a combination farm, such as hay, grain, hogs and cattle in good farm ing section; would like to talk with
 one who has a good offer to make me; would live on place and expect salary and perhaps commission on profits. Address G. A. R., care Age
 Herald. l-25-2t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-25

SITUATION WANTED-By competent young man; 10 years experience in timekeeping and general office work; good business ability and moral character; must have work at once; anything considered; salary no ob- ject; have no objection to leaving city; can give best of references if desired. Address T. M. F.. care Age Herald
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-25
WANTED-HELP

SELECT any overcoat in our stock and hand us s10 Marc Linx, 1911 1st Ave.
 1-22-tf
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-25

WANTED-HARD WORKERS TO As- SYST ME IN MAIL ORDER BUSI- NESS; GOOD PAY; I FURNISH EV- ERYTHING; SEND 25c TO SHOW GOOD FAITH; CURIOUS ONES DON'T APPLY. R. B., BOX 206, COL LEGE, PARK, GA. 1-24-3t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-25

WE will build you a home. Birming- ham Building and Imp. Co.,, 414-15-1e American Trust Bldg. 1-16-tf
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-25

TALK WITH ALAN JEMIsoN.
 1903 Jeff. Co. Bank Bldg. {
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-25

THE AVALON-Warm, pleasanf. outside
 rooms; modern convenieaces: moderate rrices; baths free. 2l0o 5th ave. 7-12-tf WANTED-To rent to suitable party a comfortable suite of rooms. with sleeping porch, southern exposure; also one single room with private bath; in furnace heated home on Highland ave-; with or without board. Apply 2l77 Highland ave. Phone Main 239S-J. 11-l7-tf NICELY furnished upstairs front room; elegant heated bathroom; lot bath at all hours; price reasonable. --p Ath ave, north. t1 l5-tf FIRST CLASS room and board can be found at 1913 9th ave-, N. Main 463-W.
 1-S-30t ROOMS-$lo per month; hot water, all conveniences walking distance. Main 1237-J. 1-19-7t $lO buys any overcoat m the house. Marc Linx, 1911 1st Ave. 1-22-tf TWO furnished housekeeping rooms at Five Points; possession at once. Main 9129. 1-20-7t URNACE-HEATED, nicely furnished rooms, centrally located, private family. 2200 N. 7th ave 1-2l-5t THREE unfurnished rooms, with kltch-
 enette and private bath. 21o0 7th ave
 Main 6055-J. 1-242t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-25

B. J. BURNS co. REAL ESTATE. PHONE 7c6.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-25

FOR SALE OR EXcHANGE-4o acres near car line; brick store, West End ; IS negro lots, partially improved. What have you? 1417 Jefferson Bank Bldg. Main 1464 1-22-5t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-25

CHOICE of any overcoat in the house $lo
 Mare Ljnx. 1911 1st Ave 1-22-tf
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-25

faE AVAEoN--MSiiarrm, pieassnT. outside
 rooms; modern convenielces. moderate rrices; baths free. 2l0o 5th ave. 7-12-tf
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-25
FOR RENT
FOR RENT.
PERSONAL

ANY overcoat in the house sl0 Mare
 -LlnX. l9ll lst Ave. 1-22-tf
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-25

FOR SALE OR EXCHANGE-1O0-acr acre,
 improved farm, unincumbered, 16 miles of city; will accept clean. improved property or sell on easy terms; also have 2150-acre south Alabama farm at low price. Minge, 924 Jefferson Bank Bldg. 1-14-tf
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-25
FOR RENT-ROOMS

SEVERAL nicely furnished rooms with all modern conveniences from
 $2 to $3.50 per week; can arrange for light housekeeping, close in 2113 5th ave. 1-23-tf
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-25

FREE COAL-Call Main S03O for in
 formation. Black Jack Coal Co, 55x
 N. goth st. 1-17-1Ot
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-25

TWO rooms furnished completely for light housekeeping; sink in kitchen
 and every convenience; close in S25 N. 20th st. 1-e3-3t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-25

FIRST CLASS room and board can be found at 1913 9th ave-, N. Main 463-W.
 1-S-3nt
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-25

REAL ESTATE loans to suit you in amount terms and interest; can pay back monthly or yearly; will take sec ond mortgage. John w. Prude, 106 N
 22d st. Bell Phone 240 10-16-tf
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-10-02
German Dynamite Ship
Must RemoUe Cargo or
LeaUe u. S. Waters

New York, Oct. AFTER spending i
months at anchor in New York harbor.
during which time the residents OF
South Brooklyn have been caused con-
siderable worry on account of its close
proximity, the port authorities have
finally decided that the German dynam-
lite ship Magdeburg must either dispose
OF its dangerous cargo or steam to sea.
At the outbreak of the war the Mag
deburg was bound for Australia with
a cargo Of 500 tons Of dynamite and
put into New York in order to escape
capture Lost July an inspection of the
boat and its cargo was made BY federal
officials and II was decided that the
explosive was properly packed and not
an immediate menace Nevertheless this
report did not appease the fears of the
residents OF South Brooklyn and a way
was sought to cause the ship to move or
to at least dispose of its cargo. The
means were found under the anchorage
laws and coast guard officials will
have them carried out
It is probable that an attempt will be
made to dispose Of the cargo, for ven
ture to sea now would mean inevitable
capture Of the MaEdeburg with the
added danger Of annihilation il a sin
gle shell struck the vessel in attempt
ing to escape Even to move her cargo,
however, it will be necessary for the
Magdeburg to go outside the limits of
the city
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-10-02
CARLOS RANDALL SUCCEEDS
MAYTORENA IN SONORA STATE

Denying that governor Maytorena. OF
Sonora had abandoned his post a head
Of the Sonora state government. as an
nouuced yesterday in dispatches from
NOgales, Ariz.. villa government Off
Gals here stated today that governor
Maytorena's term Of office expired
August 81 and that he had consented
TO hold over for one month, during
which his successor was to be appoint
ed The appointment Of Carlos Randall
treasurer Under MaytOrena. followed
few days ago and Naytorena was priv
ilesed to retire To private life. Randall.
il was said, took the oath or office to-
day.
Gen Francisco UrbelejO has taken over
the military command laid aside By
MaytOreua when he entered United
States territory on his way to Wash
iugtOn as a delegate for Villa
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-10-02
To Escape Alinony,
New Workers Voluntarily
Become Inmates OF Jail

New York. oct THE -Alimony
club" which for years has held sway in
Ludlow street jail, is threatened with
eviction if the recommendations for its
adjustment made by the sheriff Of the
county are accepted by the city authori-
ties. Not only would this effect a saw
ing of over 500, 0Oo a year to the city,
but il was pointed out that many 90
voluntarily to the jail TO escape the
payment of alimony or other legal
debts, paying personally for the regis
tratiOn of their commitments
Within the past week a case in point
was cited where man arrived at the
jail with his grip in one hand and his
commitment papers in the other. and
paid $3.50 as a fee for filing his own
commitment The sheriff did not want
TO arrest this man, as his little daugh-
ter had made an earnest appeal TO give
him a chance, but the man refused his
freedom, saying he was going 10 jail or
know the reason why. As ne proved
that he had been regularly committed
there was nothing 10 do but to take him
in other eases are directly the oppo-
site
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-10-02
MISSOURI MAYOR IS
CHARGED WITH ARSON

St Louis, No, Oct Roy N. 3.
Tidd. mayor Of Webster Grove, No.
a suburb of 10000 inhabitants. and
president Of the Nixon-Jones Printing
company, was indicted today on a
charge Of arson.
The NixOn-Jones plant was destroyed
b. fire on the night Of September l.
Julius r Bersch, vice president Of the
Bersch Insurance agency, was indicted
on a similar charge
Seven other men also were indicted
in connection with the arson conspiracy
which the grand jury has been investi-
eating Their names follow. Harold
G. Gilmore, head of the Gilmore Bon
fig Decorating company: Harry incl
secretary to Gilmore; Otto F. Leman,
insurance adjuster: Edward Miner,
Morris Greenberg, Max Greenberg
Michael O'Connor.
The last four are alleged torches"
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-10-02
GIRL SUES LECTURER
FOR NOT MARRYING

New York, Oct. Miss Lucille Gov
ington, through her attorney. today
filed in the county clerks office the
the Rev John Wesley Hill, a well
known lecturer and political speaker.
The complaint alleges that on July
y, 1910, DR.. Hill proposed marriage to
Miss Covington at Chicago and At div
thereafter"
The complaint further states that
previous to the first proposal of mar
rage, Miss Covington received a large
income as manager of a lecture booking
office, but that she resigned this posi-
ton at DR.. Hills request Miss Cow
ington alleges that DR.. Hill later re-
fused and still refuses" 70 marry her.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-10-02
BUSINESS IN j. s.
GOOD; INF ROWING
All IL Districts Represented
in Federal Reserve Send
in Their Reports.

Washington, D. C, Oct. Improved
business conditions in practically all
sections of the United States are re-
- Elected reports from federal reserve
agents in the twelve districts. made
public today by the federal reserve
board. The three southern districts,
where cotton is the Dig factor, report
ed that present prices and efforts OF
the federal board to finance the crop
have had a beneficial effect on other
lines.
New York reports retail business
poor in certain sections, but whole
salers say trade is expanding and the
outlook is good for fall and winter
business.
Chicago notes that any change there
in general conditions is for the better
and there is apparently feeling OF
more confidence in the future. Crops
continue TO look good.
Failures Decreasing.
The wholesale trade of the st. Louis
district shows increased activity with
a large jObbing business and CONNER
ciaI failures decreasing in number
Minneapolis says that district VIII
3O0,OOO,O0O bushels Of hard wheat 10
the 1915 crop compared with , about
100000 bushels a year ago.
General business is said TO be pros
porous and is moving at about normal
in the Minneapolis district.
Farmers Hold for Prices.
From Kansas It is reported that
wheat farmers are inclined to hold Tor
better prices If there is no killing
frost Kansas and Nebraska are eN-
pected TO show one Of the largest corn
crops in their history.
The Texas cotton crop is estimated
at not more than 3.25O,0O0 bales.
san Francisco says conditions have
not changed greatly during Septem-
Der with the lumber business slow
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-10-02
MINERS ACCEPT
JOHN D. 8 PLAN
Younger Rockefeller's Idea
of Industrial Democracy
Is Wholly Endorsed.

Pueblo, Colo, Oct. BY unanimous
vote the miners union representatives
accepted the Industrial democracy"
plan at noon today after it had been
outlined by John D. Rockefeller. jr, in
an address here this morning before Of
ficiaIs OF the Colorado Fuel and Iron
company. mine superintendent and
members Of the miners grievance com
mittees from many Of the Colorado coal
camps.
Details of the plan will be made pub
lie later The plan will now go before
all miners Of the company for vote bv
secret ballot Upon that vote will de-
pend whether the plan will be put into
effect
Company Pays All Expenses.
The expenses of the miners delegates
in attending the meeting were paid by
the Colorado Fuel and Iron company
which also reimbursed the men for the
time they lost in leaving the mines and
coming to Pueblo
No Big Profits Paid.
For IA years" Mr.. Rockefeller told
the men. the holders of common stock
in the Colorado Fuel and Iron company
have not received one cent on their in
vestmenL- Does that tally with the
stories that the stockholders have been
expressing you miners? Not one man
IN this room can afford to let the cap
ital invested in mines in Colorado get
discouraged and pull out If We had
held a meeting like this months or
years ago, 1 feel sure that every one of
you men would have said that the
stockholders were not getting a square
deal
Condemns AEftatOrs.
There are men going over the coun-
try today preaching to the working
men that they should get the very
shortest hours they can. do Just as lit
tie work as they can and get as much
money as they can for what little they
do.
Men who give you such advice as
that are not only enemies Of labor; they
are its deadliest enemies When the
labor party in a company follows such
false counsel the interests of all par
ties suffer If all parties are content .
with their share Of the prifiJs and do
their share TO make the work Of the
company success, the interests Of all, !
will be served
The common stockholders must be .
patient awhile yet. 1 am sure they will 7
be patient il they see that the other (
elements are doing their share of the
work and bearing their share Of the g
burden"
Mr. Rockefeller then began an eXpla- /
nation Of the Industrial plan and the I
meeting went into executive session.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-10-02
CONSULAR AGENT AT
TORREON IS DEAD

American consul Thomas D. Edwards
received a message from consul Marion
Letcher, of Chihuahua. Saturday morn
ing. announcing the death of Edward
A Powers, American consular agent at
TOrreOn.
No details were given regarding the
death of the consular agent but Mr.. Ed
wards says he thinks it was from
natural causes and not accidental Mr..
Powers was formerly vice consul at
TOrreon and was appointed to the Tor
reOn position two years ago.
His sister, Mrs. Emma Allen. is visit
ing friends At the present time in FL
PasO and the telegram to American
consul Edwards was sent in order to
notify Airs. Allen.
Mr. Powers was horn in New Haven.
Conn. but had been a resident of Mex
leo for so years
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-10-02
STANDARD OIL EMPLOYEES
WILL WORK SHORTER HOURS

Chicago. Ill. oct WORKERS in the
Standard oil refineries at Hammond
and Whiting. Ind, were informed to-
dav that their ten-hour day has been
reduced to eight hours without reduc-
ton in pay. Three thousand men are
employed. and il is said that the reduc-
ton in hours viii make work for four
hundred more
oil company il was said. that the re-
form was part Of a general plan Of the
company.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-10-02
SAYS VILLA OFFICERS ARE
TO CONFER WITH CARRANZA

WASHINGTON, D Q, Oct. an an
nouncement by the Carranza agency
states three Villa officers are travel
ing TO Neracruz TO arrange for the
surrender Of various Villa chiefs 10
CarranZa- The statement says the
Villa officers are travelling incoEnitO
in order that Villa may not assissinate
the generals whom they represent ana
who are still in Villa territory.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-10-02
Russian Nurse Leads
Soldiers to Victory;
MORALLY Wounded

Petrograd. Russia. oct IA Rus
sian sister Of charity, Mira Ivanovna'
was on the field Of battle during
severe engagement on September -
The commander and all other officers
of the Tenth company Of her regi-
ment were killed IN III, action.
Realizing that the position was a
critical one. she REALIZED the survivors
Of the company and with them charged
the German line, drove It back and
captured a German trench. At the mo-
ment Of victory she fell, mortally
wounded.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-10-02

ing: defendant pleaded guilty and was
fined s. and costs
State Of Texas VS.. Mrs F. N. Murchi-
son. speeding found guilty and notice
OF appeal given
state OF Texas vs. 7. ]. Downing.
and was fined s. and costs.
State Of Texas vs.. W. d. Mosley.
spe eding: defendant pleaded guilty and
was fined S. and costs
State Of Texas vs. D. Chandler, speed
ing; defendant pleaded guilty and was
fined So and costs.
State Of Texas VS.. Hugh ATcAlbrich
speeding; defendant pleaded guilty and
was fined S. and costs.