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The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-01
JOSEPH LAUGH[|N
 COMING TOMORROW

The announcement that Joseph Laughlin of Philadelphia. national president of the Ancient Order of Hi- bernians, would arrive in the city to- day should have been March 2. as to- morrow is the day set for his visit to Birmingham. While in the city he will be the guest of the several local divi- sions of the Hibernians who will ex- tend many courtesies to the distin- guished visitor, including a luncheon at the Newspaper club. Tomorrow aft ernoon at o'clock Mir Lapghlin will make an address to the members of the order at the old Knights of Co., 1umbus hall on Third avenue and a large attendance is expected.
 He will arrive in the city tomorrow at 12:45 and will be met at the depot by a large committee of prominent members of the order headed by John w O'Neal as chairman, who will en- certain MT. Laughlin while in the city
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-01
CONDUCT FUNERAL
 OF MORRIS MARX
Well-Known Business Man Who Died Suddenly Saturday In His Office
 Is Laid to Rest

Funeral services over the remains oi Morris Marx, aged GA years. the well known business man who died suddenly at his office Saturday morning from heart failure, were conducted yester- day afternoon at 3 o'clock from his late residence. TIPS Twenty-first street south. Interment followed in Emanu- El cemetery.
 The active pallbearers were: Ben Veil. Eugene Fies, ST., Edward Hitler Emil H. Levi, Herman Saks, B. l.. Ad- Ter. pr. B. A. Fox and Simon Blach The honorary pallbearers were: c. Fl Nabb. Godfrey Goldman, J. D. Moore simon Klotz Eugene F. Enslen, Max Fies, Samuel Ullman, Leo Loeb. Eman- uel Solomon and Ben M. Jacobs.
 The late MT. Marx was one of the well known citizens of the city. He had lived in Birmingham for the past A years and was one of the city's leading business men. He is survived by his widow and a daughter: Mrs. I. J. Vorenburg; three half-brothers. Otto. F'erd and Hugo Marx; three haf-sisters, Mrs. M. V. Joseph, Mrs. Sam Adler and Mrs. H. Barnard.
 Out of respect to the memory of Mir. Marx the play1et, "Queen Esther" which was to be presented at Temple Emanu- Fl yesterday afternoon, was postponed until next Sunday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-01
POLICE CARNIVAL
 WILL BEGIN TODAY
Proceeds From Attractions Will Go to the Birmingham
 Police Relief Association

The committee of the Police ltelief
 association is busily engaged with the details of preparation for the big spring carnival. which the organiza ton intends holding all this week on Second avenue and Seventeenth street. The H. c. Barkoot aggregation has been secured to furnish the attra ctions and it is claimed that the exhibitions which will be presented are all unique and novel--refinement having been the watchword of Mr. Barkoot in as sembling his attractions-while at the same time he has not overlooked the show going public's desire for sensa- tion, thrills. educational features and wholesome comedy
 Every one of his individual attrac- tions is advertised as meritorious and high class. neither money nor pains having been spared to provide enter tainments replete with excitement. hair-raising climaxes and laughter. The management has provided sev- eral sensational free acts, among them being Marvellous Melvilles Heap for life" a novelty aerial act-a finished performance each afternoon and night by daring athlete-and a balloon as- tension each afternoon with parachute drops.
 One of the most pleasing features of the weeks entertainment will doubt less be the daily free concerts on the streets by Signor Angelo Mumr. olos royal Italian band, the musical coll tingent of the Barkoot shows. which
 
 cry city it visits This band was also feature at the National Conservation exposition at Knoxville. The Barkoot company travels on its own special train of 22 double-length cars, and is expected to arrive in Birmingham late this evening when the paraphernalia will be at once transferred to the To- cation selected for the shows. The at- fractions will all be opened promptly this evening.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-01
A Long Way to Tipperdrv
An Old Negro Woman Give Her Version of the Proposed Gut
 In the Salaries of the Employees of the Public School
Ky CHARLES H. MANDY

Possibly no song of recent years, or years not so recent for that matter, has attained such wide notoriety and great popularity as the song, It's a Long Way to Tipperary." Although raised to the height of it's popularity by hav- ing been adopted as the marching song of the British forces engaged in the war now raging in Europe, there Is absolutely nothing. either in the words of the song or it's music. to connect 1t with that dreadful conflict
 There Is nothing martial or even patriotic in the theme of its story, for it merely tells of the longing of an Irish lad tired of the bright lights and glamour of the city. for the com pany of his sweetheart left behind ip dear old Tipperary
 It was written long before the war was even mentioned and having gained popular favor. was probably sang as blithely and as Justify by the German and Austrian residents of the British Isles as by the Britishers themselves.
 One can readily understand, after hearing the song rendered, why the sol diers took it up for the rolliclSing lit of it's music lends itself readily to the swing and cadence of the march, while soldiers of all ages as we'll as the pres ent have fallen" for songe about sweethearts and wives.
 And thus this peaceful song became identified with the most stupendous war of all times and will live in it's his tory as long as the ages roll, just as the "Campbells Are Coming is insep- arably connected with the relief of Lucknow, that stirring event oe the Indian mutiny.
 Speaking of the wide popularity of the song there are, of course. places where 1t Is tabooed for it would not be wise or healthy at this time to sing it at a German saengerfest any more than 1t would be to sing the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-01
 CROP CAMPAIGN IN BALDWIN MARCH 4

Bay Minette. February 2S.-(Special.J ] Prof. l.. T. Rhodes, who is the gov ernment agricultural agent for Baldwin county, has issued notices that a crop diversification campaign would be held in the county on March 4 and ,. The plans of the officers of the campaign are to have no less than two dozen meetings at various points In the county on the two days. using two crews of speakers and reaching ali the important points or communities in the county. On the night of the 5th when the campaign will close. two rallies will be held. one at Foley and the other at this place with crew of speakers at each point. MT. Rhodes states that the finances for the entire campaign have been arranged for
 The various committees are being selected and the chairmen are: W. D. Stapleton, campaign; J. S. Lambert, schedule; Lillie M. Wetzel, publicity; O. C. Ha1l Sr., transportation; s. A. Y. Dahlberg, entertainment; and James M Volts finance. These are all at work and their plans would indicate much good for the county.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-01

l Dr. J. c. Abernathy patriot, soldier physician and pioneer citizen of Birming- ham, passed away early yesterday morn :, ing at his late residence. 920 First ave nue. West End, in the seventy-ninth year of his age. The end came peacefully. He retired Saturday night in his usual him for breakfast Sunday morning he had answered the last summons and had passed away. Heart failure was given as the cause of his death Until a short time ago Dr. Abernathy was in the best of health. considering his advanced age but for the past few weeks his health had been failing
 The funeral services will be held this afternoon at 3 o'clock from the family residence and will be in charge of Bir- mingham Fraternal lodge A. F and A. M. of which he was a member
 He is survived by his widow and six children, two daughters, Mrs. Charles Northngton of Tuscaloosa, and Mrs. Henry Parks of Sylvester, Ga., and four sons Judge H. B. Abernathy. Will H. Abernathy, Thomas S. Abernathy of Bir- mingham, and J. c. Abernathy of Hous- ton, Tex.
 Dr. Abernathy was a Confederate vet eran and a member of Camp Hardee, q member of the Methodist church, Ma son and a member of the Jefferson Coun- ty Medical association Members of these organizations will attend the funeral.
 The active pail bearers are Dr. J. D. s. Davis. pr. Ross Snyder, Dr. W. C. Gewin, Dr. H. N. Rosser, Dr. Charles Whelan and Dr. D. F. Talley Honorary pail bearers: w. F. Yancey. T. s. Tate N F Graham, Dr. J. W. Barclay T. A. Hamilton. Dr. E. IT. Sholl and R. 1T. Hagood.
 Dr. Abernathy was one of the best be- loved physicians of the district and prac- ticed his profession up to the day of his death. His charity was only bounded by his means and he was always ready to give his services to the relief of suffer Ing, regardless of remuneration. His death is a distinct loss to the community
 Dr.. Abernathy was born in Marengo
 
 Methodist minister, who settled in that county about 1922 He was reared in Ma rengo and in 1859 graduated in medicine at the University of Louisiana now known as Tulane.
 Dr. Abernathy married Miss Caroline Mobley of Wilcox county and eight chill dren blessed the union, six of whom are now living.
 Dr. Abernathy in the early spring of 1862 was elected surgeon of the Thirty second Alabama regiment and went to the front and. served until the close of the war. He was transferred az surgeon of the Forty-third Georgia regiment, and was with the latter command at the time of the surrepder at Greensboro. N. c. He was in every engagement the Army of the Tennessee fought. from Murphrecs- boro to the end of the war. He was on duty day and night, caring for the wounded and attending the sick and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-01

| his eyes toward the comfortable den
 and from time to time he returned to sleep for bit.
 There was another animal. too, that didn't mind the weather. This was Miss
 Fancy, the childrens giant pachyderm. With her thick skin and comfortable house Miss Fancy should worry about the weather, and yesterday she ap-
 parently took this view also. for she
 seemed contented enough. resting in her
 home swaying rythmically and making
 music by swinging her trunk first
 against one leg and then against the other.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-01
GOLDSTEIN TO SPEAK Will Lecture on Socialism at Jeffer-
 son Tomorrow Night

David Goldstein of Boston. who will lecture tomorrow night at the Jefferson theatre on Christianity versus Social ism" under the auspices of Birming- ham council, Knights of Columbus, is said to be one of the best orators and public speakers of the country. He was formerly socialist, but has re- nounced that doctrine. He proposes to show why the American people should take a decided stand against social ism.
 It is said that he Is thoroughly post ed on the subject of his lecture and that he will be prepared to answer any question that may be propoundesl to him on the subject of his lecture. He has been member of the Cigarmo ker's International union for 25 years and still carries card of that organiza. tion. The lecture is free and the pub lie Is invited to attend.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-01

"Boyne Water" at a meeting pr the Ancient Order of Hibernians
 All of which is preliminary Q the excuse for this article
 It Is generally understood that a cut Is contemplated in the salaries Of the principals. teachers and other employees of the public schools although the ax has not fallen as yet. The other day the principals of one Of the suburban schools was discussing the matter with some of the teachers while the negro janitor was sweeping out the room. The principal stated that he waa in- formed that the cut would only be tenn porary and with the improvement Of times the salaries would be restored as at present
 The following day the janitor was standing in front of the schoolhouse when an old negro woman came along and greeted him thus:
 'Mawnin Mistah Hudson How does yo fin yo'scr dis mawnin'7"
 "Jes' torable, sistah Brow present able. Is yo' well?" ca
 "Tair ter middlin' 'xcusinsere on in nah side. An has lee,e time |, wifi yo'. Mistah Hudson. An ost a.< .,,,,, niC .'
 'yo' ain't talkin' ter sts bout no conterbution, yo' sho' ain't, fer Ah is bin notified dat nah salary is cut"
 "How yo' talk, Mistah Hudson. Dey ain't no celery growin at dis time O de yeah"
 "Ah means nah wages, sistah Brown. nah wages. Howsomever An under stands dat de cut is only timper -ary an den An mought---"
 Don't yo' believe it, Mistah Hudson, don't yo' believe it CT tall. Don't yo' know that all de bands Is CT playin' an all de white folks is CT singin' It's a Long, Long Way toe Timper- ary. Yo' sho' is CT ruint nigger.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-01

l in the two yeats that the writer has been visiting the zoo he has never yet seen these imperturbable birds mani fest any other characteristic than su- | percilious haughtiness and disregard of the staring crowds.
 As for Teddy, the bear, he doesnt t mind the rain and the sudden change from spring weather to raw March day. Yesterday he sat on his launches in the entrance to his cave. protected
 from the wet by the overhangng ledge, and looked out contentedly on the dis turbance with,iut. His little red eyes ] twinl<led with satisfaction as he cast
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-01
FEDERAL COURT
 CONFINES TODAY

The March term of the United States district court will begin today at 1 o'clock when Judge w. I. Grubb will organize the juries for the term. The first three days of the week will be taken up with the trial of criminal cases which include number of cases of violations of the interstate com merce law by breaking into freight cars and for illicit distilling.
 On Thursday morning and ur to March 22 a docket of civil cases has been set. An equity docket is set for the last day of the term. March 23
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-01

gained much distinction for his faithful and efficient services.
 Dr. Abernatby moved his family to Bir- mingham in 1882 and had made his home here ever since. At one time he had large property holdings in and about the city but like many of the other pioneers, he met reverses in the panic of 1894. He always took an active interest in the af- fairs of the city and county and in the several organizations of which he was D member. having served as president of the Jefferson County Medical association. and as commander of Camp Hardee, of which he was one of the founders. He also had the distinction of being elected president of the association of Confed- crate veterans.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-01
Worlds Population

T. D. Roddy of Blocton notified The Age-Herald last night by long distance that spirited argument resulting in some wagers was in progress there about the populati tion of the world. He asked The Age-Herald to publish the latest figures on this subject to settle the question.
 The World Almanac for 1915 the latest authority on the subject, gives the population of the world at ;.s4s,- 000. 900.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-01
Fraternal Happenings

Sixteen tyroes were initiated at the ceremonial session held Thursday night by Aladdin temple No. 15S. Dra- matic order of the Knights of Khor- assan, better known as the ''Dokeys." Grand Vizier David J. Davis was the big mogul and it is said that he gave his personal attention to seeing that all the candidates got everything com ing to them. It is stated anothor ses- sion is contemplated in the near fu- ture.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-01
PROTECTED HOME CIRCLE
 MEETS ON FRIDAY

Birmingham circle No. 660 met in 1regular session Friday night received nine applications and admitted 10 can didates previously balloted for. Ar engagements were completed for organ izing staff composed of 16 ladies to confer the banner degree. The exem- plified degree will be taken up later on by the brothers of the circle. A very interesting literary and musical pro- gramme was enjoyed after the regular business session. Another class of can didates will be initiated next Friday night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-01
Cruiser Raiding Again

London. February 2s.-ts:s5 ,. m.) Lloyd's correspondent at La Conception. Chile. sends this dispatch "The ste cam CT Skerries reports that the British bark Kidalmon and the French bark Jean were sunk by the German con- verted cruiser Prinz Eitel Fredrseh i'd December. The crews are at Easter Island and have refused to be taken off"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-01
ROYAL ARCH DEGREES
 WITH CHOIR ACCOMPANIMEN

At the regular convocation of Min eral City chapter. No. 1o1 Royal Arch Masons on last Thursday night, the sublime degree was conferred on three candidates. An interesting feature of the work was a choir Of eight voices which rendered appropriate selections during the ceremonies. The choir added much to the impressiveness of the de- gree.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-01

of roaming musicians also serenade for the purpose of burglary If the house has no chickens signal is given and the musicians play little louder and more enticingly. while the experts ran- sack the house. There is more risk this as discovery is usually made st after the robbery has been effected the police quickly summoned. Theref, this method is only used at odd tint when the temptation is particularly strong.
 The question will naturally be asked why the police do not arrest the negro musicians. They do. But they are res leased the next morning by the recorder. as no charge can be sustained against them vagraney? The negroes claim to be travelling musicians. Burglary: The negroes prove an alibi In fact no charge can be brought and sustained and the only thing to be done, according to the offi- cers, is for the householders to arm themselves with shotguns and when the serenaders appear, to go around the rear of the house and shoot at the marauders that are sure to be about.
 It is claimed by the police that chicken stealing has been found so profitable that several negroes have given up picking pockets on street cars to enter the game. They might get caught at picking poclt- cts but at stealing chickens-never,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-01
SEQUATCHIE LODGE NO. 296
 OF ODD FELLOWS

Sequatohie lodge No. 296, Independent Order of Odd Fellows, is a new lodge organized while Fred J. Cramton was grand master. It meets every two weeks ct It's lodge hall at Edgewater
 On. Saturday night, February 20, Pal rner F. Daugettes accompanied by some pf the samson team at Vivian and C.. o. Jacobs of East Lake, visited this lodge and conferred the initiatory de- gree on class of candidates. MT. Ash worth O. this lodge reports that the lodge will have work at most of It's fu- ture meetings and visitors are always welcome.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-01
STARCH LODGE NO. 2ss
 OF ODD FELLOWS

Star lodge No. 2S8 at its regular meeting on Thursday night organized team to compete for the prizes of- fered by the visiting committee and the team has begun practice and ex- poets to make a good showing for the prizes. The first degree was conferred on a candidate and this lodge will have work at it's next meeting.
 All Odd Fellows are invited to at- tend and to assist in the work.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-01
Norwood M. E. Ladies Serve Lunch

The ladies of the Norwood Methodist church will serve dinner on the fourth floor of the new building of the Bir- mingham Railway. Light and Power company on March 2, 3, and D. A reTular dinner will be. served and also 2 lunch. These rooms are specially fitted up for this purpose and admir- ably suited for occasions of this kind
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-01
PERSONAL

Mrs. Ferd Caheen returned yester- day from . trip to New Orleans. she was aocompanied by Mrs, T Levi of Mntamoros. Mex.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-01

and it is expected that a large crowd will be present.
 Miss Bessie Schwabacher entertained her class last night at her home on Sixth avenue
 The Woman's Missionary society ofx First Methodist church will hold it's ular meeting Monday afternoon h e o'clock in the basement of the church. at which time all members are requested to be present
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-01

don't blow
 Animals at the Avondale Zoo yester- day had rather disagreeble day, and to all spectators Who braved the in- clement weather to pay a flying visit to the zoo were decidedly ill-tempered. The cats were especially "catty.' while the monkeys retired in disguest to the furtherest corner of their cages.
 The animals least affected by the bad weather were the eagles and the bear. It is almost impossible to disturb the boise of the lordly kings of the air. and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-01
BESSEMER NEWS

Bessemer, February 2S.-(Special. 1.-The first of series of meetings to be held in the interest of Young Mems Chris tan association for Bessemer, was held this afternoon at 8 o'clock at the Grand theatre. Men from every walk of life gathered at the theatre. filling it to it's capacity to hear Dr. R. M. Cunningham of Birmingham, the speaker of the occasion. James B. Morton introduced Dr. Cunning ham. who made an excellent address on "The Physical Side of Morality" These meetings will be held at the Grand the atre every Sunday afternoon and the business men and citizens are very enthu- siatsic over the success of them.
 Tke Bessemer city council will meet in regular session Tuesday night in the coun- cil chamber and several matters of im- portance will come before that body. Probably the most important question will be that of reducing the expenses of the city $5O00 to bring 1t within the revenue. Although the budget of the different de- partments were cut as much as they could be the running expense of the city is 5000 annually more than the income. The aldermen feel that this condition must be remedied but it is not known what de- partment will go under the pruning knife.
 Mayor I. A. Lewis stated that he would recommend that four sanitary wagons be taken off. which would mean a saving of s1500 annually. and the street department, under the direction of the street superin- tendent. R. s. Moon. take one day week to clean up the city. He stated that he was of the opinion that more work could be done by the street department in one day than the four wagons with negro drivers would do in a week. Much inter- est Is being manifested in this meeting
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-11-26
CARS ARE BLOCKED
Nearly 1000 Grand Trunk Cars i'm
Detroit Yards.

DETROIT. Mich. Nov. 26.-With
a blockade of nearly 1000 cats wait
ing to be unloaded in the local
freight yards. the Grand Trunk rail-
way has declared an embargo on all
shipments OF coal. iron ore, sand,
gravel cement. hay. lumber. brick,
plaster. apples, potatoes and turnips
over its lines into Detroit until fur
Their notice Freight Agent King
stated today however. that he be-
lieves in a few days and serious con-
sequences will not follow. 1t Is the
second embargo declared by the
company this fall The first one
went into effect Nov. 16 and lasted
one week.
The railroads in Detroit are also
threatening an embargo on less than
carload lots unless consignees assist
I'm emptying their freight houses.
which are from five TO six days be
hind in deliveries. according TO the
traffic commissioner of the board of
trade.