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The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-02
CERTAIN HOUSE LEADERS
 OPPOSE NEW MEASURE

Nevertheless, it is true that certain leaders who In other days fought and won battles for prohibition are not danc- ing to the weird music of the tom-toms which would in the present call the present call the "faithfup' to arms.
 Mir. Merritt of Macon said this morn ing that he did not attend the confer ence of last night and that while he would take any sane action tending to prevent the consumption of liquor. of the Davis Bonner bills MT. Merritt has taken the position that the prohi- DItionists by amending their January Legislation would materially injure the cause of prohibition and that he would not be instrumental in further arous- ing the people in opposition to statutes which to all practical purposes they have accepted
 MT. Brindley of Etowah declared it his opinion that it would be unwise for the prohibitionists to attempt to make their January legislation more stringent 'It Is my belief" he added. that the legislature in passing pro- .ipition laws last January did not in- tend that man every two weeks could secure whisky and beer and wine but did intend that he could secure whisky or beer or wine in limited quan- titles. I would vote so to amend that the original intention of the legisla- ture might be carried out But I do not believe that it would be expedient eoi the prohibitionists to reduce the supply as is proposed in the Davis Bonner bills"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-02
we have the facts be-

dominance--well, we have the facts be- fore us.'
 Judge Goodnow who presided over the court for the first year, was able to keep 1000 cases out of court over one-third as many as were tried. The second year 2462 cases were disposed of without war rants, to 3699 heard and disposed of other wise.
 good index of the results obtained is the amount of money the court is able to collect from men brought in for non support. Tn the last report Of the court in its second year. S75o0 had been paid the court and much more paid directly to wives and children. It's what Miss Jane Addams calls, Getting something from nothing"
 When man says. Can't do it. judge no work" the answer comes ev- cry time promptly, Well get you work" and they do
 The good results the courts efforts meet is due in large measure to the CO., operation of the Chicago people.
 In Birmingham. Inc juvenile court acts largely as a court of domestic rela- tion. It has been found that many cases of dependents and often delin- quent children can be helped by the rc-establishment of the family relation and the home. Often assistance is ren- dered by communities neighborhood Interests and church welfare work.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-02

The evidence gathered as to the causes of marital infelicity is impressive as given out by tho court of domestic rela- tions in Chicago:
 Excessive use of liquors Qntoxicating). AS per cent immortality of husbands, 12 per cent; immortality of wife, per cent; i'll temper and abuse by husband, per cent ill temper and abuse by wife, 3 per cent: venereal diseases of husbands, F per cent; interference of mothers-in-law, per cent; interference of fathers-in-law, 1 per cent; youth of parties, I per cent: laziness of husband, 3 per cent: sickness, 1 per cent"
 Charlott Perkins Gilman in commenting on this list of reasons and offenses says:
 "On the face of it the offenses Of hus- band loom up; but we must always re- member that man does not like to com plain of i'll temper and abuse by wife unless 1t Is pretty severe The proportion of the sexes in excessive use of intoxi- eating liquors" is not given; but in this country it is pretty generally by hus- band. Mothers-in-law hold their old place as mischief makers apparently; this by virtue of the fact that resident motherin-law is an elderly woman out of job She has to live in the house of another woman, where the work is done according to the older ones methods: and whether it be her own daughter or her own son with whom she lives, 1t take s phenomenal self restraint not to inter fere If an elderly man had to give up his business and live in the workshop or office of his son or son-in-aw, seeing the work he had done all hs life go on before his eyes in ways distatefu to him, 1t would be very wise old man indeed who never interfered. When the mothers in- tense affection is added to this business annoyance, and also the parental habit Of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-02
REAL HOT F YOU
 LIKE II THAT WAY Natural Vitalitas Will Be Found Wonderfully Bene-
 ficial for Many Ills

AS morning draught, 15 minutes before breakfast, teaspoonful of liquid vitalitas in half-glass of hot water has tonic and curative effects different from any other medical product. There is noth- ing else in nature like it and no man. made medicine Is to be compared to it. It is pleasant and you know when you take 1t that it will benefit you. Vitalitas is usually taken in cold water after meals and at bedtime, but many find it more agreeable and it's effects more pronounced particularly as laxative by substi- tutng hot water. and taking it before meals. Either way, the results are won- derfully beneficial for those who suffer with indigestion, sour stomach bilious ness, rheumatism, liver kidneys, bowels and blood.
 Vitalitas is a heavy golden liquid ex- tracted from an earth substance that is rich in chemical properties and forces that are essential to life and health. Null titudes who have failed to find relief in ordinary medicines are being healed and cured by Vitalitas. It is all good
 Talk with the demonstrator and sample vitalitas at Averyt's Drug Store, 109-11l Twentieth street. write there for in formation. Also for sale by Pegram- Patton Drug Co.,. Bessemer. Ala.-Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-02

The sections of the bill which are said to be especially objectionable are those which provide that the employer shall be held not immune from responsibility for damages inflicted upon one employe through the carelessness of another. and which deny judges the right to modify verdicts for damages in which the sum ordered paid is considered excessive or to modify verdicts which were rendered through ignorance malice, or prejudice. The bill. in part. fo lows
 SECTION l.
 Be it enacted by the legislature of Alabama. That every master or em- ployer shall be liable in damages to any person suffering injury while he Is employed by such master or em- ployer or in case of the death of such employa, to his or her personal repre- senttive for the benefit of the surviv- ing widow or husband and children of such employe; and if none, then of such employees parents, and, if none, then to the next kin of such employe for such injury or death resulting in part from the negligence of any of the officers, agents or employees of such master.
 SECTION g.
 That in all actions hereafter brought against any master or employer under and by virtue of the provisions of this act to recover damag ges for personal injury to an employe, or where such injuries have resulted in his death, the fact that the employe may have been guilty of contributory negligence shall not bar a recovery, but the damages shall be diminished by the jury in pro- portion to the amount of negligence attributed to such employee; provided, however. that no such employe who may be injured or killed shall be held to have been guilty of contributory negligence in any case where the vio. iation by such master or employer oi any statute enacted for the safety of employees contributed to the injury Of death of such employe.
 SECTION B.
 That no action shall be maintained under this act unless. commenced within two years from the day the cause of ac- tion accrued.
 SECTION G.
 That any right of action given by this act to person suffering injury shall sur vive to his or her personal representa- tives for the benefit of the surviving widow or husband and children of such employe, and, if none. then of such em- ploye's parents: and if none, then of the next of kin of such employe.
 SECTION [.
 It shall be competent to prove. the age. the health the habits, the earning capacity and the condition of the family and next of kin of said employe.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-02
IRON AND STEEL
 PRICES INCREASE Important Advances in
 Many Lines HIGH PRICES RULE American Steel Foundries Purchase Basic-Feverish Activity in
 Tool Market

cleveland, O.. September 1.--(Spe- cIal)-The Iron Trade Review tomor- row will say:
 With demand for iron and steel pro- ducts in many cases running appre- elably ahead of supply. prices are in- ereasing steadily and past week has Witnessed important advances in many lines
 Following heavy sales of steel mak- Ing pig iron, basic has jumped to s17 delivered in east and many valley pro- ducers are asking $15.
 Sales of Bessemer have recently been made at $15.75 valley. In east also very high prices rule on semi-finished material. forging billets being held at SSS mill. Increased figures are quoted on many finished products.
 For large rounds. suitable for shells. as high as $S.50 eastern mill has been paid for early shipment. Galvanized wire has been boosted $2 ton account recent sudden turn in spelter market. cold rolled strip steel has been ad- vanced s3 ton, structural rivets are now being held at minimum $1.60 Pitts bull 2, representing increase of $2 ton Some galvanized sheets sales have been made as high as cents Pittsburg for No 2S gauge. Shapes and bars are firm at $1.35 Pittsburg and in east $1.40 Pittsburg has appeared.
 Iron Bars Advance
 Iron bars have advanced s1 ton in New York territory to $1.30 Pittsburg basis.
 In Chicago light rail prices have been increased and eight-pound sizes are now quoted s125 to $130. Alloy metals entering into high speed steel are exceptionally high. tungsten being quoted sS to $3.5o per pound of con .ained alloy.
 American steel fonndries have pur- chased 1S.0o0 tons basic for shipment
 Turing rema finder year to plants at Sharon. Pa, and Alliance, O. A Bridge port, Conn.,, buyer has closed for 12,- coo tons basic which will be shipped from Pennsylvania furnaces during carly part of 1916
 An inquiry for from 5o.0o0 to 75.000 tons steel making iron has appeared in Buffalo. Two eastern Pennsylvania stcelmalSers are negotiating for their requirements ranging from 10000 to 5o,000 tons. Foundry market also is fairly active. An international steam pump company has put out inquiry for various plants aggregating 11,500 tons. Tine Westinghouse Electric and Manu- featuring company has purchased 5000 tons for second and third quarter ship ment to its Cleveland works. Export inquiries aggregating 15,000 tons are before eastern market.
 Feverish Activity Feverish activity continues to char acterize machine tool situation. Buyers aIe unable to obtain deliveries before next year on many classes tools used in manufacture war munitions and complete units of rifle making machin cry cannot be secured before March. ..1, 4..1z fr diminish and additional strikes have recently appeared in Bridgeport Conn, Edgewater, N. J., and South Bethle- hem, Pa. a5 #
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-02
EMPLOYERS LIABILITY BILL
 UP IN THE SENATE TODAY
Measure Generally Regarded Most Drastic and Reach ing of All Which Pend Before Legislature to
 Consider the Bill Special Order
By HUGH w. ROBERTS

Montgomery, September 1.--(SpeciaL) As a special order for Thursday, the senate will be concerned with the em- ployers' liability bill, regarded by those who employ labor as the most drastic and far-reaching of all which pend be- fore the legislature For the purpose of opposing the passage of the bill. large and militant delegation from Bir- mingham came to the capitol tonight, and it is said that in addition to heads of corporations. representatives of practice ally all other business enterprises will be included.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-02
SECRET CAUCUS OF PROHIBITIONISTS IS
 WITHOUT RESULT
(ContInued From Page One.)

would insist on the passage of his bills.
 "I was at the conference" he added, just moment I know that the sub ject of more prohibition legislation was discussed pro and con, and that difference of opinion among the lead CTS was pronounced. However, l will insist on the passage of the bills, and I am confident that when the members of this legislature who have declared internecne swarfare against the liquor traffic are called upon to vote, they will walk up to the trough and stand there. I introduced the bills, and l have never yet started a movement and abandoned it before its compile tion I hope to secure for the new measures a place on the calender which will make them the paramount order of business for tomorrow"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-02
To Run Against Lea

Memphis. Tenn September 1.-M. R. Patterson. former governor of Tennes- see, tonight formally announced his can ddacy for the United States Senate. He seeks to succeed Luke Lea, himself candidate for reelection. Other candi- dates are Theuts w. Sims and K. D. Me- kellar. present congressman.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-02
British Lose Heavily

Berlin, September 1.-(By Wireless to sayville.) )-The seimi-official Milli News agency at ConstantinopIe has received advices from Bagdad that the Brttish lost more than 200 in attempting to take Bender Buchir The excitement of the natives is declared to be increasing.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-03-05

Nargrisetssa % wEfts. cream ard -aszsrzi:
Erge saf4 az high - 1se q YsrG: i5t4r.
NsIes unrdGis~tfes and Cable marquis
str~s wtit~ cream Ard raturafs 1fr 4gsif-
ties 1re ard go.
our ertlrs stock % riAtr s.rkoft-sss
raarEsd sgsciGl. Der yzrd- -ize-
White ssfss ln large variety % plt-
terms and atzss q sots
Zoe guaitfY. Yard 7Nc
f2tar quality. YARD tetse
tse quality. yard tstac
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-03-05

Some very attractive waists are shown in
a new collection OF Georgette crepes and
crepe de chimes at 50. There is every new
shade and many distinctive style ideas that
will not be seen elsewhere.
White lingeries and tub silk waists with
long or short sleeves, high or low necks :;
Sand" and white; some have embroidered
fronts. sI5O Third Floor
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-03-05

Mrs. William Tubbs OF Thirteenth
street departed for Indiana TO visit
relatives and friends for two weeks.
Letitia Korning Is III with tonsil-
tits.
There are over fifty cases OF meas
les In Silvis.
Mr.. and Mrs. Crawford are the par
ents OF a little daughter. their third
daughter.
Mrs. Mary Phelps OF Sixth street
departed FOR Independence. Iowa, TO
visit her daughter. Mrs. Belle McKen-
sic. and children. and other relatives
and friends for several weeks.
Wednesday afternoon at her home
on Sixth street Mrs. Andrew Tubbs
very delightfully."- entertained the mem
beers and friends of the ladies' Aid So
ciety OF the Baptist church. After
some hours spent in sewing and gen
eraI sociability following the devotion
al exercises. an elaborate luncheon
was served by the hostess, assisted by
her daughter. Mrs. Grace Murray. y
large collection was taken in and II
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-03-05

entertainment OF the members and
friends OF the Reading and Crescent
Embroidery club. 4 literary program.
including n reading by Mrs. l. +.
Brown. preceded the serving OF an
elaborate luncheon by the hostess. a
large number attended and II was a
most enjoyable afternoon.
Mrs. Harry HICKMAN. accompanied
by Mrs. W. n. Hickman. departed for
Horton. Kan. last week.
Mrs. Charles Young Is visiting in
Peoria.
a visit In Dies MOines.
sir. and Mrs. Richard Bell returned
home from a visit az Sherrard.
Frank Shannon has arrived home
from a brief visit IN Chicago.
Word has been received here by
friends that Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert
Cowies have taken up their permanent
residence al Daytona. TIA. They for
merry resided IN Siivis and have re-
Gently Travelled extensively.
James Gibbons arrived home from
Chicago last week
las, Tuesday afternoon the home OF
Mrs. Frank Haddick was the scene OF
a very delightful gathering when the
Ksnsing-on Embroidery club Was en-
tertained After some time spent In
ksnslnEton embroidery work and gen
erai sociab!lity a nice luncheon was
served by the hostess.
Mr.. and Nrs- Henry Kirkpatrick
have arrived home from n visit a; Pc
ORA and Kewanee.
Mr.. and Mrs Richard Walsh have
as Euests Mr.. and Mrs. I'D Shannessy
OF Chicago.
A banquet vas given at the Baptist
church "Wednesday evening for the
members. officers and friends. An
elaborate supper preceded short talks
by the pastor and officers. A musical
program vas also rendered.
Miss Emma Hood most deiightfuiiy
entertained the members OF the Bap-
list Young Peoples union Friday even
Ing az her home on Sixth street
Saturday evening the home OF Miss
Martha Priest. on Twelfth street. was
the scene OF a very pleasant social
gathering % young people. the occa-
sion being a surprise party perpetrated
by Miss Mildred DormAn- After some
hours passed quickly and pleasantly
Tn games. contests and music. a lunch
~as served
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-03-05
SILVIS

Last Tuesday afternoon at her home
on EiEhth street Ms. Charles Hood
entertained the Cottage prayer circle.
Rev. G.. NJ Osborne conducted the
mectiae. which consisted % bible read
ing. prayer. and the giving OF personal
testimony. Those present were Mrs.
BsFryhni and three children. Mrs La
dor. Hampshire I@eaxure. Eckhardt-
An elaborate supper was served By
the hostess. assisted by her two daugh-
tiers. Mildred and Emma.
Henry GecssnhaEeu and family had
as a guest Miss e. Holman and daugh-
ter Edith OF Rock Island
Mrs. Dcnniss assisted Mrs. Wake
Geld IN entertaining the members %
the Memorial Methodist Ladies AID
society. After some time spent in
sewing and Conversation. a nice lunch
vas served. u vas a very pleasant
ana profitable meeting
Last Tuesday evening at she Ma
sonic hall the local order % tho East
en- star had their regular meeting.
Tuesday afternoon Mrs. Rose Nc
Eiuiey threw open her home for the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-03-05
OUCH! LUMBAGO?
Try Musterolc. See How Quickly
Il Relieves

You Just rub MUSTEROLE In briskiy,
and usually the pain Is gone-a delicious.
soothing comfort comes to take its place.
MUSTEROLE Is 4 clean, white oint-
rnent. made with oil of mustard. Use II
instead of mustard plaster. VIII not
blister.
Doctors and nurses use MUSTEROLB
and recommend IL to their patients.
They viii gladly tell you what relief II
gives from Sore Throat. Bronchitis,
Croup, sta Neck, Asthma, Neuralgia.
Congestion. Pleurisy. Rheumatism, Lum'
bago. Pains and Aches of the Back OF
Joirts. Sprai-s, Sore Muscles, Bruises.
Chilblaias, Frosted Feet, Colds of the
Ches. Ok often prevents Pnernonial-
AZ your druggists. in 2Sc and soc jars.
and special large hospital size for = so.
Be sure you get the genuine NUS
TrROiE. Refuse i-ai:ations-get what
you ask for. The Musterole Company.
Cleveland. Ohio.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-03-05
was a very pleasant and profitable

was a very pleasant and profitable
meeting.
Thursday afternoon al the home of
Mrs. William Emmerett a party was
given for the Echo lodge OF the Rock
Island auxiliary. Forty-four guests
were present and Mrs. James Perry
assisted in serving Games and con
tests furnished amusement for the &C
casion. The prizes were won by Mrs.
Eleanor Bramble of Rock Island, Mrs.
Charles Thompson and Mrs. J. w.
Jennings of Moline. The decorations
were OF flags and baskets of cherries.
Six dollars was taken in for the benefit
of the auxiliary.
Washingtons birthday exercises
we're given in most of the rooms at
the Mckinley school here Friday after
noon
Mrs. Henry Schmidt will depart
next month for an extended visit in
Michigan.
The Semper Fideles class OF the
Memorial Methodist church Will give
a cantata entitled The New Minister
March %, at the church.
Friday afternoon i meeting OF I'M
usual interest was held at the Baptist
church under the auspices OF the local
woman's club. a large number OF the
club members and their friends were
present 10 hear a splendid address
entitled The Sins of the Fathers" A
musical and literary program was also
given.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-03-05
KNIGHTS TEMPLAR
PLAN FOR EASTER
MEMBERS or ROCK ISLAND CON-
wknoERV VOTED INVITATION
TO VISIT DAVENPORT.

r-Tlt1tiou 90 participate In annual
Eottsr services IN Davenport. vas
voted - ST. simon % Cyrcue com
atadery. No. Q. Knights TempiaT. %
IN 1bsrs % Rock Island commandcTy
40 rs. at a meeting held last even
ier
IIst ehere the services are % b.
t-.f Fss rot been Determined. the mat.
te- Being Isfs in the hands q the TIRES
principal orcars % the organization,
To ceremonies VIII be either 90 some
pfveHport church or the lodge ruoras.
Go LEI use gaaaI custom % the two com.
nlIaters 90 attend divine worship TO
Ffaer and as Rock Island kuiEhts
we're hosts last year. a return courtesy
tas been arranged
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-03-05
BRANCH PIANO STORE is
OPENED UP IN THIS CITY

A branch OF the J. c. Baxter Piano
company OF Davenport was formally
opened to the public yesterday at 300
Eighteenth street, in the room for
merry occupied by Leithner & Weis-
har. electrical contractors. who have
moved 10 a new location at 1912 Third
avenue. formerly occupied by the
Reddig Plumbing company.
The interior of the store has been
decorated throughout and presents an
attractive appearance. The Baxter
company deals in Victrolas and Victor
records \ Victrola concert. TO which
the public is cordially invited to at
tend. will be held tomorrow afternoon
and evening at the store
All the news all the time-The
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-03-05

Many varieties % c-etonaes IN brown.
blue. green. rose tan and white; sc inches
vide. values up 20 SIC: yard. l7isc-
French tA.fs,a. Ra6ium cloth and ere
tonnes "a = vide variety OF colors and pat
terms. So inches vide, $50 values. 2sc.
Aisrcsrized reps and prints In blue. pink
rose: sc quality. yard ssSse-
Fist curtain net IN white. cream and
natural: yard 4sc. FOURTH Floor
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-03-05

All the news all the time-The
Argus
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-03-05

Oar sat;rs stock % figured siIko-
iiass. MARKED special fos tAis sale.
ps- yard. 1896
Guaranteed suu-sss; and tub-sas;
frap--tss. brown. tar. blue. ross
green and mixed coiors. 20 20 80
inches vide
tizs qualify. yard $3.50
1se qganty. yard ssIze
sc quality. yGra 57ise
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-03-05
Crepe de chine waists at 1873 {

Crepe de chine waists IN flesh, maize,
white. white with gold or black embroid-
cred fronts: some are embroidered all over,
while others have embroidered fronts.
yokes. sleeves and collar: SS.9s.
Some very new models are Of Oriental
lace and chiffon with different colored
bodice IN flesh, maize and white; finished
with black at neck and sleeves. S6.9S.