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The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-09


 out on the Highlands to get a pas senger who was to catch a train. On my way back to town I came down Twentieth street hill at a slow rate of speed As l approached Avenue D, noticed the boy on the curb. I blew my horn and had no idea he was go- ing to attempt to cross until he sud- denly darted out in front of my car. The front right fender struck him and he was knocked to the ground. The blow fractured his skull. l only wish could bring the boy back to life by the sacrifice of my own"
 Wagner was placed under arrest and afterward released by Coroner Spain, who declared the accident to have been unavoidable There was only one wit ness to the accident He was R. M Lawrence, 1908 Fifteenth avenue, south, who was passenger on his way to the Terminal to catch an early morn ing train. He was out of the city last night.
 Henry L. Jenkins. vice president and manager of the taxicab company. when seen, made the following statement:
 q am mortified over this unfortunate affair and words cannot express my deep sympathy for the family of the deceased. I had no better friend in luG WOTu tIdu JODH AHlWlue, Qe- ceased. who was the father of the boy. Our company has always been extreme ly careful in hiring careful and com potent drivers for our cars. Chauffeur Wagner has been in our employ for g, number of years and has never had any accident before. I am sorry MT. Barber saw fit to issue a statement as ap- peared in one of the afternoon papers declaring that two victims of auto mobile accidents have been killed re- gently on account of carelessness of chauffeurs. I hope this will not give the impression that the Jenkins Tax icab company tolerates any driver who Is careless. am sorry the unfortunate accident happened and hope that ev- eryone will realize that it was wholly unavoidable
 The deceased lived with his mother at 920 North Twelfth street, He was one of the brightest young men in the city and was s~unusually industrious For sometime he had carried a route for The Age-Herald and was known fort his steadiness and business abil- ity He was student of the Bir mingham High school and stood high in the estimation of his schoolmates as we'll as his teachers. @Ie was quite an athlete and took a great deal of in- terest in class athletics. He Is sur vived by his mother, three brothers, John, Fred and Harold: also three sis- ters, Miss Margaret, Miss Lillian and Miss Agnes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-09
MAY bE HFIn 0N SUNDAY MOVIES ON DEC. q Boyd Understood to Be Looking Into Possibility
 of Having Referen-
 dunn Soon

'Well, if the results of next Monday s Gection satisfy us, we shall not at his time. But we are waiting, biding tur time'
 Thus spoke the Rev. L. F'. Whitten, {hstor of the Trinity Methodist church. Yesterday morning in answer to a ques- Ton from reporter on whether the [pposition was going to press its de- Band on the city commissioners for a Rferendum on Sunday "movies. The Sunday movies issue is not bad by any means stated Dr. Whit Pn, 'and while there may be a delay, Ee, who are opposed to the Sunday
 novies,' if forced to do so, shall most <fsuredly demand a referendum which ;any of us believe will put quietus 2 this subject and which win result in tlr favor''
 k The idea of referendum election on he question of Sunday movies is now [hding favor with the city commission, |S it is at present constituted. In fact
 can be stated on excellent authority bat if City Attorney Ramoine Boyd |'lds that a legal election can be called
 h Sunday pictures for December 27, the |ly that the voters will go to the polls h the tax amendment, such a referen-
 'lm will at once be ordered
 The city commissioners, as presently
 ;nstituted, are quite anxious that the
 lestion of Sunday movies" be def etely settled, and assurances have been
 .ven in the past few days at the city
 all that it will take much less than a
 amand from the united opposition to
 rce referendum as the commission
 Is for their own information and to
 foid. further responsibility will order
 he.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-09
MUTUAL BENEFIT AGENCY Beech and w. A Chenoweth, Jr.
 Succeed c. B. FrOment

Beech Chenoweth and his brother, w.. A. Chenoweth, Jr., two of the most popu- lar young men in the city, have been awarded the district management of the Mutual Benefit Life Insurance company, succeeding Charles B. Froment who for merly had the agency here and who re- signed on account of his health several weeks ago.
 Both are well known young business men and have shown marked business ability in the past. It is regarded as as- sured that they will be able to build up a large business with their excellent com pany. They will have offices in the
 edward building and intend putting on a staff of representatives who will be able to put their company on one of the best footings in the city.
 In speaking of the insurance business, Beech Chenoweth said: 'I feel sure that we will be able to make this office one of the most important of the many different districts throughout the country. As yet we have not been able to enter into the insurance field with much activity on ac- count of arranging our plans and map ping out our campaign. We have the representation of one of the best com panies doing business and we feel sure that with our efforts we will be able to build up large ciientiie."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-09
NEW MOVIE THEATRE.
 THE COLONIAL, TO BE SATURDAY
of the Strand Company Announces the New $25,000 House for
 Triangle Features Ex-
 clusively Is Ready

Another new theatre-the Colonial President T. S. Abernethy of the Strand Amusement company announced last night that the Colonial theatre-represen ing an investment of $25Oo0-will throw open its doors on Saturday to the mov- ing picture patrons os Birmingham and environs
 The Colonial theatre is built on the same pretentious lines as the Strand It is located two doors east of the Strand, on Second avenue. and is in the heart of the moving picture district. It will throw open its doors with d noted feature. 'sThe Golden Claw" a Triangle-Kay Bee pie ture, in which Bessie Barriscale stars.
 The Colonial theatre is to have a seat ing capacity of 800 and has one of the most modern ventilation arrangements of moving picture theatres in the south. The seats are a little wider than the average and the mural decorations are of old rose and gray. A balcony and a ladies' parlor on the second floor of the theatre are distinct features of the new Colonial.
 As to the policy of this new theatre It was stated last night that it was built for the express purpose of exploiting Tri- angle films.
 We built the Colonial theatre, said Treasurer John Colmant of the Strand company, because it was necessary to have theatre in which the artistic Tri- argle pictures could be shown. The Colo nial theatre will be a Triangle photoplay house pure and simple and the entire out put of the Triangle company will be shown there. This includes such we'll known stars 0nl1ola Sc ,,lxc Sir Beerbohm Tree, Lillian and Dorothy G.sh, Signe Auen, Mae Marsh, Willard Mack. Mary Roland, Bil1re Burke, Julia Dean, Wilfred Lucas, Charles West, John Emerson, De Wolf Hopper, Weber and Fields, Raymond Hitchcock Flo Zabelle Mack Sennett, Mabel Normand, Roscoe Arbuckle, Enid Markey, and, in fact, the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-09
TAX AMENDMEN! IS FAVORED BY BARBER Is Against Raise In Taxes, But Will Vote for
 Amend--ant

Commissioner Arlie Barber came out in favor of the constitutional amendment, which will empower Birmingham to regu- late it's own tax rate, yesterday:
 Now, don't misunderstood me-" said MT. Barber. T do not favor the tax increase, but I believe that Birmingham should have the right to increase or de- crease it's taxes if 1t so desires. You can state that 1 expect to vote for the amendment to the constitution, which gives us the right to regulate our own tax rate"
 With the declaration of Commissioner Barber. it appears that on the election of December 27 the city commission will be united as both Commissioners Ward and Weatherly will vote and urge tile amendment J
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-09
SUGGESTIONS FOR USING PARCEL POST MADE BY NORMAN
Patrons Should Bear In Mind the Holiday Rush and Mail Parcels In
 Ample Time

Holiday suggestions to the patrons of the postoffice were given out yes terday by Assistant Postmaster Edw ard R. Norman. They concern information regarding the parcel post and how to this efficient branch of the United States government. Following are the suggestions:
 Parcels may bear the words: Not to be opened until Christmas" Happy New Year." or words to that effect. without additional postage. When mailing parcels plenty of time should be allowed during the Christ mas season to allow for the heavy mails and possible delay. Parcels may be insured at small cost. Wrap and pack all parcels securely. Address fully and legibly. Placo send CTS name in upper left-hand corner with address
 name of sender
 Mark perishable or fragile matter with the words 'Perishable" or Fra gile" in bold letters. Do not seal packages. as that sub jeots them to first class postage. Mail all packages weighing over four ounces at substations orfthe post office. Do not place in letter boxes. Be sure parcels are fully prepaid Umbrellas and the like should be strongly reinforced by wooden strips. Pack candy and cake In strong cor rugated boxes.
 Glassware should be so marked in bold letters Sufficient excelsior and other packing material should be used. Use wooden boxes if possible.
 Letters may accompany package if securely tied on the outside and upon payment of proper amount of post age.
 Insure valuable articles.
 To secure quick and special delivery place special delivery stamp onepack- age This insures delivery as early as a. m and as late as 10 p. m.
 Clerks in the parcel post division will cheerfully furnish all necessary in- formation in regard to the parcel post and will take pleasure in explaining all of it's features
 Packages weighing up to 50 pounds may be sent to points within l50 miles of Birmingham and up to 20 pounds anywhere else within the United States or it's possessions.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-09
Goodbye Curling Iron!
 Better Method Found

Don't burn the life out of your hair with that instrument of torture the curing iron There is nothing that will giving it that ragged. unkempt appear ance.
 curly by using a perfectly harmless i- auid known to druggists as "silmerine." You need only apply a little with clean morning you will be most agreeably surprised with the effect. And this ef- feet lasts for a considerable time so a small bottle goes long way and is quite economical to use. Pure silmerine is really beneficial to the hair and there lis no greasiness, stickiness or anything Unpleasant about it. It is a good idea to divide the hair into strands and m ois- ten these one at time, drawing the brush down the full length
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-09
ATTENDING THE DINNER

Those attending the dinner last night were J. w. Mcqueen, M. w. Bush, Flu gene Fies, J. D. Kirkpatrick, l.. Sevier, w. w. Crawford, c. NJ. Williamson. Frank Nelson. Jr. c. s. Bissell, Richard ". Massey, Sterling J. Foster, William P. Redd, John H. Miller. John H. Frye, M. H. Sterne, F. w. Dixon, J. G. Farley, R. F. Smith, Bessemer; w. $. Brown. B. r. Moore, Robert Jemison. E. M. Tut wiler, Erskine Ramsay, ]. H. Barr, John l.. Kaul, Joseph Loveman, Culpepper Exum, M V. Joseph, George Gordon Crawford w. M. Cosby. Robert Jemison, Jr., P. c Shook, Crawford Johnson, J. K. Flemming. Thomas Hopkins, Tom o. Smith, F. M. Jackson, F. Fl. Lathrop, Frank S. White, J. A. Downey, A. E. Jackson, FfRney Johnston, w. V. M Rob- ertson, Jr., W. c. Sterrett, l.. K. Steiner Carl Steiner, George Ward, T. w. Martin. H. H. Horne, Oscar Wells, Richard Johnston, R. F. Manley, :. Frank Rush ton. w. H. Kettig, R. E. Chadwick, w. c. Radcliffe and Blanks Everett
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-09
From Weak and Lan1e
 To We'll and Strong

Try them. Foley Kidney Pills will do for other men and women-quick- ly-what they have done for Mrs. Straynge.
 Last year. got almost down with my back" writes Mrs. H. T. Straynge of Gainesville. Ga. R. No. 3. T suf- fered from inflammation of the blad- der, and whenever stopped doctoring l grew worse. I tried Foley Kidney Pills. and after taking them awhile my bladder action became regular and the stinging sensation disappeared. l am now stronger in my back than I've been for several years, and since get ting well. I've stayed we'll and had no return of the trouble"
 Start in now to use Foley Kidney Pills. You will feel an improvem ent from the very first doses, showing bladder. They stop irregular urinary action. ease pain in back and sides. timber up stiff joints and aching mus der in sound. healthy condition. Try them. rN
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-09
WILD CAT STILL IS FOUND
 ALMOST IN CITY LIMITS

Government agents captured a wild cat still yesterday afternoon that had been operating almost within the shadow of the city of Birmingham.
 The still was located in disused mine or slope on Red mountain, about half a mile from Iskooda, from the mouth of which the tall office buildings and Ho- tel Tutwiler are plainly visible. While the officers captured the still and all it's paraphernalia, also quantity of mash, beer and whisky they made water haul' so far as the moonshiners were concerned for they had either been aware of the officers approach or had a way of escape from the mine other than the mouth of the slope
 The still was of the old copper coil or
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-09
Real Estate Transfers

The following real estate transfers were recorded in the probate court yesterday:
 $6O0O-United States Fidelity and Guar anty company to Mrs. Marie Orton Blake, lot l, in block D, of Glen Iris subdivision.
 s2O0O- Carroll Blake Construction com pany to Mrs. Marie Orton Blake, lot ?, in block D, of Glen Iris subdivision.
 $20oO-R. T. Tyler to N. Levey. a plat of land located on the east side of Four teenth street and Eighth avenue, north
 S1OO0-W. l.. Mckee to J. M. Lett, lots II, 2 and 10, in block 1. East Lake.
 s22OO-W. T. Dedman to Land Invest ment company. lot Is. in block 15. East Lake
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-09

worm type that is not used any more by the up-to-date wild catter,'' and had a capacity of about 50 gallons. Adjacent to the still was room fitted up crudely as a sleeping apartment and contained rough furniture, quilts. oil stove and other articles.
 The still showed evidence of having been in recent operation when the of ficers located it, but only five gallons of whisky were found. There were about 300 gallons of beer and 30 bushels of mash all of which was destroyed by the off, ficers and the still demolished.
 The officers making the raid were Dep- uty Collector of Internal Revenue N. w. Benefited, Deputy United States Marshals R. Bates, T. S. Lipsey and George Brown.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-09
St. Louis Has One Convention, But
 Birmingham Gets The Real One

day new men are breaking the ice Young and old, all are excited at the prospects of the convention. All are anxious to get their credentials as delegates. All want vote.
 How do you get vote?
 Very simple. You write an advertise ment and have it printed in The Age Herald. That entities you to vote, and at the convention all the delegates will have to do Is to select from among them selves the man that wrote the best ad. Simple, isn't it?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-09
Suit Filed

Mrs. Etta C. Gordan, adminfstratrx or the estate of Mrs. M. B. Chapin, deceased, filed suit in the city court yesterday for SEQ. .ooO against the Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company. alleging that plaintiffs intestate was struck by a North Bessemer car on November IT., N nich was operated by the defendant The plaintiff ayers that her intestate was so badly crushed bruised and injured that plaintiffs intestate died as the re suts thereof
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-09
Thomas Is Acnuitted

John Thomas, charged with the murder of little negro girl over two years ago. was acquitted before Judge Alston of the criminal court yesterday. The case attracted unusual interest among the ne- groes of the city. There was practically no evidence against Thomas. Berry LosDy was acquitted of criminal assault before Judge Aston in tho criminal court also Numerous other minor cases were tried.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-09
Red Cross Receipts Delayed

Dr. George Eaves, secretary of the Anti-Tuberculoss association, announces that the pressure upon the office force has been so great that the sending of re- cepts to purchasers or Red Cross seals has been delayed. It is hoped. however, that in a day or two they can catch up with the work and send out the receipts promptly.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-09
Festival Rehearsal Tonight

Miss Daisy Rowley announces full dress rehearsal of the Christmas festival will be held at the Jefferson theatre tonight beginning at 7:90 o'clock. No spectators will bs admitted to the rehearsal without permits signed by her or accompanying the smaller children to the theatre.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-09
Rural Carrier Examination

The United States civil service commits sion announces rural carrier examina- ton for Blount county January B. This examination will be given at two different points-Cullman and Birmingham. One vacancy is to be filled at Village Springs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-09
Marriage Licenses

The following marriage licenses were issued at the clerks office of the probate court yesterday:
 H. w. Massey, Bessemer and Miss Linda Batson.
 w. o. Davis and Mrs. Jessie G. Burk.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-09

Strand-Douglass Fairbanks in Double Trouble" Trianon-Robert B. Mantell in 'grhe Un- Faithful Wife, Princess-"Roses of Memory Odeon Two-"A Woman Without a |souL'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-09

Chamber of Commerce escorted the dis tinguished visitors over the city, viewing the residential and business sections anc the great industrial plants at Ensley Fairfield and Edgewater.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-09

St. Louis got the convention.
 An, but that was merely the national democratic convention.
 Birmingham has the real convention.
 Whats tfat?
 Certainly, Birmingham has the real convention for The Age-Herald will con duct on December 23 confab of the leading advertising writers of the state. Isn't that the real convention?
 At least the advertising men of Bir- mingham and environs think so. Every
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-09
TODAY'S EVENTS
At the Theatres
At the Photoplay Houses

! Lyric-Vaudeville Matinee at 2:30
 m. Evening at 7;30 and p. m.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-11-20

divided between the three tying contest
ants. hereby disposing of the first three
awards. This same rule would apply to
all other tying contestants. and the
awards made on the same basis. Such
ties, however, seldom occur.
The winners will be decided by COM
mittee of three official judges who will
be well known persons Of recognized
ability and character in the state and
who will consider each title on its Tnerits.
No titles vii be adludged as most APP
proprate" until after the close of the
contest. The most fitting and appro-
PIRATE titles will be determined by the
official judges from among ali the titles
submitted For example, if there were
six different titles submitted for Picture
No. !, the judges will examine these six
titles and decide which one submitted is
most fitting and appropriate" to Picture
No. !.
Only one complete set Of answers tcom-
prislnS not more than ten answers to any
one particular picture) may be submitted
by any one contestant.
Awards will not be made to any con-
testant who enters set of answers under
nictiuous name or address. All an
swers will be considered on their merits.
DO not send in your answers TO pictures
as they appear from day TO day Keep
your pictures and answers until the end
Of the contest; then send in your an
swers in one fat package funder no
circumstances roll or fold your sets OF
answers. Address same TO tne Contest
Editor. The kennebec journal, Augusta
Me.
The Journal has compiled a little book
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-11-20
Here is Clear Explanation Of the
Rules Governing the Picture Pastime

let called the Ready Reference Record
which contains list of Maine Summer
Homes and Pleasure Boats. All titles
chosen will be selected from this efflciaI
guide. The price of this book is CSC
AS the awards will depend on the con-
scientious decision of the COMMITTEES of
judges. who will be prominent persons of
the highest character. using their best
Judgment as they would if deciding on
the best story or poem in literary con-
test, their decision will be ANAL
A period will be allowed at the end of
the Pastlme for the proper compilation
OF sets OF answers and for sending them
IT. The first Set filed will have no pref
erence over the last set received in thu
Augusta poStoff1ce, provided that sets of
answers are filed within the time speci-
fed and allowed at the end of the contest,
No partial or Incomplete answer sets
will be considered. No answer sets win he
returned to contestants at the conclusion
of the Pastime characterization of an
swer set will not count to the credit Of
any contestant. All answer sets must he
sent in fully prepaid, whether sent by
mail, express of otherwise
Entrance TO the pastime may be made
at any time before the expiration of the
time limit for the reception of answer
sets in The Journal Office.
All contestants entering The Journals
Picture Puzzle Pastime agree to abide by
the decision of the Pastime Editor and
the Judges selected.
All communications or letters of in
quiry regarding the Pastirne should he
addressed to Picture Puzzle Pastime Edi-
Tor. kennebec Journal. Augusta. Me.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-11-20

| me Journal presents to its Readers q
~ Nllfe Puzzle Pastine which Is test
rent
The Cast Awards. a in number will ho
/. y Inc value Of s500o0.
in, ne iessef prizes 50 in number, consist
~ o. dictionaries and subscriptions TO
FsleC IA De ~ '-'N
ANY bona fide resident OF Maine may
oullpete except employees of the Journal
ny NJ members Of their immediate family
Gach Gay for SO days (Sundays except =
sr3 picture Will be printed in the Jour
10, 49,, contestants must supply each PIC
~ WIN title. using the name OF
~. summer home or pleasure boat
NC NC shaH ne most fitting and appro-
t..ae' describing il most completely, or
LING the greatest number of SUCH
MOST fitting and appropriate" titles shall
~ ~ tae first award: the one supplying
nn, next greatest number shall earn the
- award, etc. If two or more per
an,H. sehd II the same number OF most
M oprlate answers, the one using the
~. number Of extra answers VIII WIN
So . AlEher award. If two or more per
go, seiQ IN the same number OF most
80 80 oprlate answers and use the same
E,iaa o. extra answers, the awards
.eN,..r1 or will he added together and
FequailF divided.
90 LntAaIhpie-E three contestants should
|anJ sehd III IS most appropriate answers
Ifbo should Use go answed blanks, ana
Ef.e; were tied for the first prize. the
nd6aa second and third awards would be
| together and that amount equally