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The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-18
SEVERE CENSUREF FOR ROCK ISLAND STOCK TRANSACT|ONSMAD IN REPORT OF |. [. t..

Washington, August 17.--An inter- state commerce commission report on
 investigation of the Rock Island rail- road financial affairs made public here today shows millions of dollars lost in stock transactions charges the rail- road officials with misrepresentations in their report to stockholders. dis closes great profits to promoters of the Rock Island holding companies and arraigns the syndicate operations which began in the early nineties. The department of justice has been
 waiting to go over the report The in-
 terstate commerce commission broad
 ly suggests action by the legal branch
 or the government. It says those gull
 " or misleading reports to stockhold-
 CTS should be subject to adequate pen
 alties"
 The report declares that the gains
 to w. B. Leeds D. G. Reid, w. H. Moore and J. H. Moore through their control and manipulation of the rail- way probably are not ascertainable, It points out that Reid said he had al- ways burned his books at the end of each month; that stock quotations showed wide fluctuations; and that
 whatever have been the gains real ized by these persons, it is certain that the present holders of the stocks and bonds of the holding companies have that which is of little or no value" (Tritipiyino tons of which most of the real owners of the road were declared to have been kept in igronace, the report says:
 MT. Nudge, former president of the | ailway company, is one of the re- celvers and a general counsel for the | railway company who planned the re- | ceivership in obedience to the will of the syndicate is now counsel for the | receivers"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-18
ROCHELLE IS BACK
 ON POLICE DUTY
Case Handled by Judge Lane Who Says It Was Of
 ficer's First Offense

Officer William Rochelle. motorcycle scout, was reinstated yesterday by Com missioner A. o. Lane after having been suspended fo rseveral days on an alleged complaint of conduct unbecoming of an officer Officer Rochelle was reported by Officers Christian, Alexander and Watson, few days ago, when they come upon him in a negro blind tiger on Third avenue.
 When asked for statement last night, Judge Lane said
 Yes it Is true that Officer Rochelle has been reinstated by me, and is now working once more. He was reported for being in blind tiger. The officers mak- ing the report said that he poured out glass of beer. and had drank some of it. Upon the officers making the report, the man was suspended by Chief Eagan and Inspector Turner. It being the officers first offense and upon a statement made the purpose of Investigating, I decided to reinstate him.
 Chief Eagan had no statement to make in regard to the reinstatement of the of ficer whom he had suspended. The pro- prietor of the blind tiger. a negro named Vandiver, was arrested by Officers Chris ton, Watson and Alexander on the night they reported Rochelle. Vandiver was found guilty in the recorders court next morning and fined $50
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-18
AND HEFLIN
 ADDRESS COTTON GROWERS
By l.. s. BETTY

Montgomery, August 17.-(Special )-In his address today before the Alabama Cotton Growers association, in session in Montgomery. Governor Henderson urged greater cooperation between the legis- lature and the farmers of the state as a means of relieving the cotton situation.
 Governor Henderson declared that last year farmers throughout the state met and petitioned the governor to call an extra session of the legislature. ''The legislature has now been in session five months, he said and if any of you have appeared before that body or been present at the sessions 1 do not. know it."
 Continuing, the governor said: "As your chief executive I urge you to come to see us. Come to see your legislators at the capitol Let them know that you are interested in the affairs of state. Tell them what you want; advise with them; counsel with them, and keep constantly in touch with the affairs at the capitol"
 Another feature of the days session of the cotton growers association was the address of Representative J. Thomas Heflin, congressman from the Fifth Ala bama district Congressman Hefln spoke on the embargo situation which England has precipitated. and declared that the United States should use her influence to have this embargo removed.
 Congressman Heflin's address was very much along the lines of his interview in The Age-Herald a few days ago.
 Capt. Frank $. White of Birmingham, former United States senator, in his ad- dress before the association, said the Uni ted States cannot change present condi- tions unless we go to war, and urged
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-18
Statement Withheld


 Washington, August 1.-The allies de- clsion to declare cotton contraband was admitted today in the highest official quarters though a formal statement is withheld until official notification is re- ceived from London and Paris.
 Sir Cecil Spring Rice, the British am- bassador, conferred today with M Jus serand, the French ambassador. He is understood to have discussed the cotton situation well as other subjects con nected with the war
 It Is learned that in a day or two some sort of an official statement will be forth coming. This, it is assumed, will set forth that animated by desire to avoid in- flicting injury on southern cotton plant CTS, measures are to be concerted be- tween the allied governments that will prevent the price of cotton from going below the point of profitable production. Just how this Is to be done has not been clearly indicated but it is known there IS Tn contemplation project to stand behind the market when necessary to prevent undue depression.
 The allied governments, under this plan would not appear openly in the trans acton, but would designate private in terests to undertake the task, which would involve perhaps the accumulation of stocks of cotton in warehouses in the United States, to be drawn on from Europe when prices ranged high here.
 According to the allies calculations the amount of cotton which might have to be cared for in this way would not be excessive. It Is believed that while the exclusion of Germany, Austria and Tur- Key from the American cotton market and the decreased production of cotton goods in the mills of the allied and neu- tral countries owing to the war might reduce the demand for American cotton, the vast amount of the product being turned into smokeless powder and the clothing of the armies and noncombat- ants will keep the demand high.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-18
Mrs. William w. Allen

The remains of Mrs. William w. AL len, aged 70 years, who died at Biloxi Monday night, were received in Bir- mingham yesterday by Shaw Funeral services over the remains of the de- ceased will be conducted from St An drew's church this morning at 10 o'clock. The Rev. Willis c. Clark will officiate. Interment will follow in Emwood cemetery.
 The deceased is survived by four sons: Captain John V. Allen. George B., William S, Charles P. and Marion Allen. two daughters: Mrs William Nezener of London, England and Mrs. J. R. Coleman of Sheffield. The follow ing will act as pallbearers: Joseph P. Lee. R. E. Meade, James Weatherly, Forney Johnson, John Rosenstihl and Dr. Paul R. Cooke.
 The deceased was the widow of the late General William w. Allen of Montgomery and previous to her mar riage was Miss Sue Pendleton Ball of that city. She was a woman of un- usual strength of character and mental development. which, combined with a vivaciCus temperament and brilliant conversational powers, rendered her i, carly life. one of the interesting and notable women of the state. She had Numerous friends and acquaintances throughout the south and was loved and admired by all with whom she came in contact.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-18
HUGE BRITISH LOAN MAY BE FLOATED BY
 AMERICAN BANKERS

New York, August 17.-Out of the disorder of the foreign exchange mar hets today plans began to assume form of floating a huge British loan in New York to check the downward trend of rates and protect money of the allies against further depreciation
 A group of Wall street bankers with international connection talked the matter over late today. The situation. 1t was said later, was still indefinite and the plans in embryo It was re- ported toward the end of the busi. ness that a syndicate of bankers might be formed to finance the loan and that the issue might consist of one. five and 10-year bonds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-18
BOY KILLED WHILE CLEANING SHOTGUN Robert Wood Anderson Ac- cidentally Killed at Home
 in KetOna

Robert Wood Anderson, aged s12 years, was accidentally shot at Ketona, yesterday morning at 11:3o o'clock when the double -barreled shotgun which he was cleaning went off The charge took effect in the boys abdo- men and proved fatal. Immediately after the accident the wounded boy was brought to Birmingham for medical at tention. The efforts of the physicians 10 save his life proved fruitless. He died at a local infirmary yesterday aft ernoon at 1880 clock
 The remains of the deceased will be sent to ketona by Johns for interment this morning at o'clock. He is sur vived by his parents. MT. and Mrs Frank l.. Anderson of Ketona
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-18

that this county use every means possi- ble to keep out of the European conflict. He declared that instead of improving conditions in this country the situation would be made far more deplorable, from q business and industrial point of view, if this country should become engaged In war.
 Senator White urged the inauguration of merchant marine by this country, and declared i've must find markets in the European countries for our manu- featuring products, and we must have our own ports in the foreign countries
 Another speaker at today's session of the association was J. w. Wade, commits sioner of agriculture Commissioner Wade spoke of the fine farming facilities in Alabama. and urged diversifying farm ing as one means of relieving the cotton situation in the south.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-18
License Measure Threatens
 BlozU To Mineral District

mittees dealing with matters of revenue. It was from Teasley, as is remembered, that the suggestion came providing for an increase of from 50 cents to sl on the franchise tax of foreign corporations.
 The session of the committee consider ing the license bill was executive and of course, nothing is reported in an authori- tative sense. The corporations have not as yet learned of this recently prepared poison, but will probably "get busy quick in an effort to secure it's elimination
 The Fite general manager bill was fav- orably reported this afternoon. It is pro- vided that before 1t can become eff fective, it will have to receive the in- dorsement of the voters of the several cities.
 It is indicated that this question will be referred to the people in October along with several others dealing with condi- tions in Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-18

Montgomery. August tSpeciaL)- finance and taxation committee of the senate, deep into the vitals of the license bill, the companion measure of the reve- nue bill, has prepared an amendment which contains another serious blow for the Birmingham district. If the amend- ment is enacted into law, the corpora tions of the Birmingham district will be compelled to pay 4 tax of cents per ton on every ton of coal mined.
 The legislature. is apparently proceed ing on the theory that rich Birmingham and environs should produce the revenue required by the state for operation pur poses. From what can be gathered. the idea of taxing the production of coal came from Charles B. Teasley of Mont gomery. a taxation expert, who has oc- cupied position of advisor to all com
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-18
Mrs. Mary Ann Brown

Funeral services over the remains of Mrs. Mary Ann Brown. aged 63 years, who died at the family residence at Pratt City Monday night will be con ducted from the residence this after noon at o'clock. Interment will fol- low in Fraternal cemetery. The de- ceased is survived by four sons, John, James and Dave of Pratt City and Hugh, of Huntington. Ark. also two daughters; Mrs. Victor Brown of Dur lam. Ga., and Miss Hanna Brown of fratt City.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-18

waters to assist the Turks have been very active.
 One of them, the U -51, under command of Capt. Otto Herzing, made the voyage from Wilhelmshafen to the Dardaneles and sank the British battleships Triumph, and Majestic.
 The Royal Edward had been enga ged in the transport service since early in the war. On August II, 1914 she sailed from Montreal with 800 French reservists on
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-18
TRANSPORT WITH 1870 ABOARD
 SUNK BY SUBMARINE:
 NEARLY 1000 KILLED
tContinued from Page one)

received, but it is known that about CeO have been saved.'
 So far as reported officially this is the first instance in which a British transport has been attacked successfully by a sub marine It had been matter of pride with the British admiralty that it had been transporting hundreds of thousands of troops without the loss of life.
 The British announcement shows that the Royal Edward was engaged in con- veying troops to the Dardanelles front. German submarines sent to stay in these
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-18
Deaths and Funerals
Jesse w. Lane

The remains of Jesse w. Lane. aged '59 years, who died at a local infirmary yesterday morning at 1 o'clock, will be sent to Eldridge by Johns this morn- ing for interment The deceased is survived by his widow and several small children.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-18

board The last report showed her arr rival on October IS at Avonmouth. Eng land, from Montreal.
 The Royal Edward was 11.117 tons gross and 526 feet long. She was owned by the Canadian Northern Steamship company of Toronto. She was built in Glasgow in, 1908. ssss.
 French pastries of all kinds-The Tutwiler. ssss 4
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-18
William Ross Trimble

William Ross Trimble, aged 40 years, died at the family residence, S42S Sloss avenue, East Lake. yesterday morn ing at : o'clock. The remains of the deceased will be sent to Camp Hill by Woodin this morning for interment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-18
Magee Resigns

Pittsburg, August 17.--Lee Magee man. ager of the Brooklyn Federals, admitted tonight that he had resigned but refused to discuss the reason. He said he would continue to play second base
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-18
William M. Caller

William M. Caller, aged 63 years, died suddenly last night at 10 o'clock at the family residence 4501 Avenue E. Mr. Caller retired in seemingly good health and expired a few minutes later from apoplexy. He is survived by four chill tiren: Miss Mary Caller. E. M Caller of Ecsscmer, G. D. Caller of Little Rock and William NJ. Caller. Jr., U, s. s. Yer mont. Funeral arrangements will be announced later.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-18
WALKER TO DIRECT
 RESERVE BANK

New Orleans, August 17.-Official announcement was made here to- day that Marcus J. Walker has been elected managing director of the New Orleans branch of the Atlanta federal reserve bank. Mr. Walker for 20 years has been promi- nently identified with banking business here.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-18
COTTON CONTRABAND
 ORDER IS EXPECTED
 TO BE ISSUED TODAY

tContinued from Page One) today calling upon the government to make cotton contraband
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-18
c. M. Morgan

Funeral servidfs over the remains of C. NJ. Morgan. aged 75 years, who died yesterday afternoon at the family res
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-18

idence in Gate City, will be conducted from the McElwain Baptist church this afternoon at o'clock. Interment will follow in McElwain cemetery. Car riages will leave the Woodin Under taking company at l o'clock The de- ceased is survived by his widow, two sons, A. J. and R. c. Morgan. four daughters, Mrs. K. A. Bastis, Mrs. c. B. Elrod, Mrs. R. A. Bastis, Mrs C.
 Lola Morgan. The deceased was a Confederate veteran, having fought throughout the four-year struggle He was widely known and highly esteemed oy all with whom he came in contact
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-18
NEWS OF ENSLEY

Ensleys great white way is to be relighted on Saturday night at 6:3o o'clock, according to the statement of Henry Keller chairman of the committee from the Ensley Merchants association, who had the matter in charge. The at tractive street lighting, which was in stalled and maintained by the merchants whose places of business are on the white way, was discontinued several months ago, owing largely to the business de- pression. With brighter outlook for business the merchants started a move ment to have 1t relighted and as stated above this has been accomplished.
 Joe Fowler, negro, fatally cut his wife, Cora Fowler, last night about 7:30 o'clock at house on Avenue l. and Twenty first street. They had been separated for about two months and last night Fowler insisted on his wife returning to him. On her refusal he became enraged and drawing a knife slashed her deeply in the right breast. inflicting injuries from which she died almost immediately. He made his escape and at late hour had not been arrested. The negro is about 9 years old and was employed on the Birmingham Southern railroad
 Tonight at the Franklin theatre the children of the Neighborhood playgrounds will give an entertainment. The performance will be under the direction of William Coates the proceeds to be used for the purchase of equipment for the playgrounds. A generous patronage is solicited. The pro- gramme follows:
 Song, Are You Coming Out Tonight, Mary Ann?" by the entire company
 Recitation. "Leetle Yawcob Strauss" Louise Caillot -p
 Song, Wait Till My Ship Comes h." Brooks Hunt. Louise Caillot, Herschal Bayne.
 Dialogue, "Everybody's Cake" Rounette Caillot, Nellie Bayne.
 Song Shame On You" entire com pany.
 Monologue, blackface, selected, Golman Oakley, Brooks Hunt
 Song, When You Wore Tulip and I Wore a Rose. entire company.
 Dialogue, 'The Rib of a Man. Rounette Caillot, Pearl Bryant.
 Song, kind Old MT. Doomererbeck' Brooks Hunt. Herschal Bayne.
 Song, Why Can't Girl Be Soldier?" Madge Bayne. Nellie Bayne, Rounette Caillot Louise Caillot, Pearl Bryant
 Finale. Good Night. Ladies'" entire company.
 Director, William Coates.
 Piano accompanst, Miss Irene Abele.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-18

The children of the primary department of the Ensley Methodist church and those who took part in the playlet, Every Day Fairies" given recently at the Ensley opera house. will be given picnic today at Avondale park They will leave on the Tidewater car for Avondale at 10 o'clock this morning
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-18
HOTELS AND SUMMER RESORTS
Park Inn
 Sunset Mountain, Asheville, N. c.
SPECIAL SUMMER RATES

The finest resort hotel in the world It is absolutely fireproof. Remains open all the year
 The finest golf links in the south hundred ane twenty in extent 6O00 yards and is covered with blue grass
 All water used at the Inn comes from the slopes o Mount Mitchell highest mountain east of the Rockies nearly 1000 feet altitude
 The milk and from the estate of the late George w. Vanderbilt
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-18

A watermelon cutting and ice cream festival will be held this afternoon by the ladies of the Ensley Highlands Meth odist church on the grounds adjacent to the church buildings. The affair will continue from until o'clock. Special entertainment has been provided for the children.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-18

It is the most sanitary hotel ever built.
 Every floor Is tile. The rugs were all made in France. The foods are the finest that money can buy.
 Kitchen walls are tiled to the roof with white tile; floors white Mosaic tile.
 The altitude makes it cool In summer, and blankets are necessary at.,night.
 Full inforVation may be had by nquiring at Southern. Railway of- fices.
The evening herald. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1906-1942, 1915-03-08

TWO batteries ana ,eaaing BY wirss up
along the moiding TO the picture where
the slightest touch would complete the
circuit
A startled cry from Elaine caused ~
to turn,
She was standing directly before her
shattered picture where II hung swry
Oh the wall. The heavy charge Of
buckshot had knocked away large
pieces Of paper and plaster under Il.
Craig" she casped.
1c was at her side In q second.
She laid one hand on his arm, 40 she
faced him with the other she trscod
an Ina aginary line In the air from The
level OF the buckshot to hts held ana
then straight to the Internal thing that
had lain In the fireplace.
And to think" she shuddered, that
II was through me that he tried to kill
you'll"
Never mind" laughed Craig easily,
as they sazsd into each others syes,
drawn together by their mutual peril,
"Clutching Hand will have 70 b
cleverer than this TO get either Of 10
-Elainei"
tTo BE cONTlNuED1
The evening herald. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1906-1942, 1915-03-08

OF our apartment ani s,ood c6a,,,,,
Tor moment
Some day J want TO show yon IN,
laboratory" Craig was snying
III must bc NO -interos,lp, =" ox
claimed Elaine very cnthus,as,i.,,,v
Th'nk OF NIL the bad men you mus,
have caught" "u''
Elaine hesitaicd. "W.uld On, u..
to see NJ" she whcedlcd of Aunt Jose
phine.
Aunt Josephine nodded ucquiesccnce.
nnd u moment later we all entered the
building.
fou--you nr very careful since
that last warniHg2" asked Elaine as
We approached our door
More than cyer---now," replied
win"
Z Kennedy had started 10. 1nloek tho
door. when he stopped short.
'see." he said. this Ia precaution
J have Just ins'cl'c3 I Utmost forgot
Ia the cxcltemcn.,"
He pressed panel and disclosed
the boxlike apparatus.
This 10 my kinograph. which tells
mo whether have had tiny visitors in
my absence II tho pen traces
straight line. II Ia all right. but IT,
hollo- Walter. the line Is wavy."
Wo exchanged a significant glance
would you mind, ,er-- standing
down the hall lust y bit while en-.
teri" asked cpig
"be careful" cautioned Elaine.
He unlocked tho door. standing on
to ono side. Then ho extended hts
hand across the doorway Still moth.
The evening herald. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1906-1942, 1915-03-08
KEEP URIC ACID
OUT OF JOINTS
TELLS RHEUMATISM SUFFERERS
TO EAT LESS MEAT AND TAKE
SALTS

Rheumatism Is easier to avoid thar
TO cure, states well known author
ity. We are advised to dress warmly;
keep the feet dry: avoid exposure;
eat less meat. but drink plenty ot
good water.
Rheumatism il direct result Of
eating too much meat and other rich
foods that produce uric acid which is
absorbed by the blood. It is the func-
tion Of the kidneys to filter this acid
from the blood aud cast 1t out In the
urine; the pores of the skin are also q
means of freeing the blood of this i'm
purity. In damp and chilly cold
weather the skin pores are closed.
thus forcing the kidneys to do double
work. they become weak and sluggish
and fail to eliminate the uric acid.
which keeps aacumulating and circu.
lating through the system. eventually
settling in the joints and muscles.
causing stiffness. soreness and pain
called rheumatism.
At the first twinge OF rheumatism
get from any pharmacy about iour
ounces OF Jad Salts; put Tablespoons
ful In glass of water and drink be-
fore breakfast each morning for =
week. This is said to eliminate uric
acid by stimulating the kidneys to
normal action. thus Kidding the blood
OF these Impurities.
Jad Salts is inexpensive. harmless.
and is made from the acid Of grapes
and lemon juice. combined with lithia
and is used with excellent results by
thousands of folks who are subject to
rheumatism, Here you have a pleas
ant. efferescent lithia-water drink
which helps overcome uric acid and 10
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