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The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-14
FORBES PIANO CO.
 SAFE IS CRACKED
Yeggmen Get About $36. Door of Safe Completely,
 Shattered by Explosion

When tho store of F. IF. Forbes Plano Co.,, 1909 Third avenue, was opened yes- terday morning at 7:30 o'clock, by J. H. Holoomb. general manager, 1t was found that the safe on the balcony floor, where the offices are. had been blown to atoms. The yeggmen got about s3e for their trouble.
 Police headquarters were notified and Detectives Moser and Garner were put to work on the case. Tho detectives are of the opinion that the safe was blown by novice An unusually large amount of nitroglycerin must have been used by tho robber or robbers. The exact time of the robbery Is not known. although 1t Is thought 1t happened sometime between 1 and o'clock yesterday morning. This theory is borne out by the statement of F. c. Lee. an employe of the company. who rooms in the simon building. Leo stated he heard a noise about that time. and was under the impression it was the backtire of an automobile.
 The safecracker gained entrancs through a window in the rear of the store by prizing 1t up. No effort was made to mufflo the explosion and tho detonation must have been loud ono The door of the safe was blown into . thousand pieces. Parts of 1t pierced the ceiling of tho store and tore a big rent ir the plaster and superstructure No, arrests have been made as yet.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-14
MASS MEETING FOR
 TUGG[E INSTITUTE Speakers to Make Plea in Behalf of We'll Known
 Negro Institution

White and colored people of Birming- ham, interested alike in the elevation of the negro, and the desire of certain agen- cies to make him a better citizen by fit ting him for usefulness and freeing the youth of the race from any excess in criminal inclinations, are joining In the big platform mass meeting to be held at Tuggle institute in the interest of negro education this afternoon at 330 o'clock. Besides addresses from several well known white and colored men who will appeal to the audience for support and interest in the work of Tuggle institute, music by the brass band of Tuggle insti- ute and the singing of negro melodies by the Glee club will be feature of the programme.
 Arlie Barber, commissioner of public justice; Isadore Shapiro, representative in the Alabama legislature and candidate for commissioner. and Dr. B. F. Riley, publicist have consented to speak to the audience representing the white people, while the we'll known Bishop N. C.. Cleaves of Memphis, Tenn, who is pre- siding over the North Alabama confer ence of his church In this city, and Dr. T. w. Walker, pastor of Shiloh Baptist church. and w. B. Driver, leading Dusi- ness man and head of the laymen's mis- sionary movement of the Colored Baptist church, will represent the colored people.
 The meeting is being held primarily for negro education as represented in the work of Tuggle Normal and Industrial in- stitute.
 This institution, which more than any other institution among negroes in the state, reaches class of negro boys and girls that would not otherwise see the in side of school, has been carried on for several years by the colored women of the state They have done the best they could, and until this day no direct ap- peal has been made to the general public for funds.
 The institution is hampered by mort gage debt and several running accounts that bid fair to become embarrassing in the near future, and Oscar W. Adams, who recently has been called to the as- sistance of the board of trustees, as prin- cipal of the school, is making a vigorous effort to raise 5000 needed to immediately relieve urgent obligations. The people of Birmingham have helped, according, to their means, as they have been reached by his appeal, but 1t is the desire of the management to more generally interest the people of Birmingham in the real work of Tuggle institute and to get them acquainted with it's needs Tugsle insti- tute can be reached either by Fountain Heights or Pratt Ensley car lines
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-14
ALABAMA SYNOD ID MEET TUESDAY Unlikely That Case of Dr. EdmOnds Will Be Re-
 ferred To

The Alabama synod of the Southern Presbyterian church will be called to order next Tuesday evening at 7;3o o'clock at Centreville, in Bibb county. by pr. J. A.. Bryan, retiring moderator, who will deliver the opening sermon. Only routine business is on the docket for the three days meeting of the synod, and it is considered extremely unlikely that the case of Dr. Henry M. Edmonds. who was adjudged out of harmony with the doctrine of the church by the North Alabama presbytery will be brought be- fore the synod.
 According to the rules of the church, Dr. Edmonds was given 10 days time in which to appeal from the decision of the presbytery. He did not do so. and, there fore, according to information given The Age-Herald last night by an oqicial Of the synod, the matter will not come be- fore the meeting unless brought before it by the presbytery, which will hold an adjourned meeting at Centreville during the sessions of the synod
 The synodical conference will be held the second day of the session at Il O clock. and immediately thereafter the memorials of deceased members will be read. At II o'clock on the morning of the third day a popular meeting Will be held in the interest of the orphans home at Talladega and on the third day in the evening a popular meeting in the interest of family worship and family religion will be held. These are stand ing orders on the docket.
 Aside from the matters mentioned there will be reports from the mission boards, the educational board and evan gelical workers of the synod, and other routine business
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-14
DR. WHALING TO BE
 AT SOUTH HIGHLAND
Former Pastor Will Seak on "The Atonement of the Modern Mind" and "What Presbyterianism
 Stands FOrs

Dr. Thornton Whaling, president of the Columbia Theological seminary of the Southern Presbyterian church, will occupy the pulpit of the South Highlands Pres byterian church this morning at Il o'clock and this evening at o'clock. Dr. Whal- ing formerly was pastor of the South Highlands church, and in addition to his work as president of the Columbia semi nary. is an author of note, and bears the reputation of being one of the best inn promptu speakers in the country.
 Dr. Whaling's morning sermon topic will be- '"The Atonement and the Modern Mind" and that for the evening, What Presbyterianism Stands For'
 pr. Whaling has many friends in Bir- mingham and the pulpit supply committed of the South Highlands church confidently expects a large gathering to hear him al both services.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-14
Civic Chamber Campaign
 By No Means Oyer As Yet

sons who have not yet been approached by the campaign committees.
 Secretary Radcliffe was much grati- fled yesterday morning as was Chair man J. Frank Rushton when the morn ing mail brought in a large number of new members, one prominent firm of attorneys mailing in 10 memberships and many others pledged from two to four memberships. Quite number of prom inent business men had not been seen by the teams as they were absent from the city while the campaign was on. and there is little doubt but that their memberships win be secured.
 At headquarters yesterday it was stated that complete list of the new members will be sent out on Tues day.
 President Crawford Johnson an nounces that the chamber and cam paign committee have designated Thursday and Friday, November IS and 19. respectively. as "clean-up days, and states that he believes that at the final close at least 500 additional members will be added.
 minimum of $95.000 yearly is aimed at by the directors of the chamber. and they feel that this amount will be secured in order that the Chamber of Commerce can do its work commen surate with the need of the city.
 Favorable comment has been made by many on the enthusiasm and CO., operative spirit shown by the several teams during, the campaign and the cheerful manner in which they gave their services.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-14
ROGERS WILL SPEAK
 HERE ON THEOSOPHY
National Lecturer of Theosophical So.
 ciety to Be Here for Five Days Beginning Friday

on Friday evening. November 19, L.. w Rogers of New York and Los An geles, national lecturer of the Theo sophical society. will commence course of five free lectures on the- osophy and occult science at the Clarke & Jones recital hall, 1874 Third ave- nue. commencing at s:15 o'clock.
 The lecturer will speak on "the need of a reasonable explanation of the origin of the soul. the meaning of life. the destiny of man. on latent soul tac- ulties and the power to control cir- cumstances and shape fate He Will also speak on some of the natural laws and facts of life that show rem . carnation to be q logical and neces- sary part of human evolution
 Mr. Rogers is national lecturer Tor the Theosophical society and lectures here under the auspices or the ioca' branch of the society.
 The lectures to be given are:
 Friday, November 19, at s:16 p. m. Do We Survive Death?' On some or the scientific and historic facts indi eating the existance of an unseen world and future life.
 Saturday, November 20. at s:15 D. m, The Invisible World" On unseen regions of the universe and the con ditions of life after bodily death.
 Sunday, November 21, at S:15 p. in. "Reincarnation." The purpose of this lecture is to show that the mental, moral and physical inequalities of peo- pie cannot be harmonized with De- lief in divine justice except by the hypothesis of reincarnation.
 Monday. November 22, at S:l5 D. m.' "Thought, Power and Fate On the occult power of thought, and the law of cause and effect as operating in the affairs of daily life.
 Tuesday. November 23, at SIS ?. m, sThe Evolution of the Soul
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-14
NO CAUCUS AMONG PROHIb|T|0N|SIS
Will Not Attempt to Send Dry Delegation to Next
 Democratic Convention
probibitionists are not caucusing.

Prohibitionists are not caucusng.
 This statement is based on the deciara- ton of several local ieaoers interviewed yesterday. Instead of attempting to send 4 solid dry delegation to the next dem ocratic convention. the prohibitionists are said to be inclined to send mixed dele gation, with the strongest representatives of each camp in the lineup.
 From the outlook at tine present time the prohibition question will not be an issue in the campaign. President Wilson is not a prohibitionist, and the prohiDl- tionists of Alabama arc for Wilson Lead ing prohibitionists, interviewed yester- day, declared that there is no reason for attempting to stir up antagonism, for there is no danger Of William Jennings Bryan or Captain Hobson capturing the Alabama delegation.
 The prohibitionists. asked for opinions yesterday, were inclined to believe that the fight over the delegation would be one not of faction but of individuals desirous of obtaining place in the favor of the President.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-14
Fifteen Hundred Members Will Be Secured Before It Is Ended-C Chamber Now Has Yearly Income of Over $23,0O0

That the campaign for membership is just well under way was the state ment made yesterday by the officers of the Chamber of Commerce, and that al the final close of the campaign be. tween 1900 and 200o new members will be added. There are quite a number of firms and corporations who have signified their intention of joining the chamber just as soon as their direct ors meet, and a large increase is ex pected when those make report.
 As result of the four days cam paign over 300 members have been en- rolled, which gives an income to the chamber of about s23,5 year, or practically $6S,000 for the three years for which the new members are signed up. The enthusiasm of the closing meeting indicated that the campaign was just beginning, as the report showed that there were over 700 per
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-14
MUST PAY LICENSE ID SERVE MEALS Commission to Adopt Ordi- nance Affecting Churches
 Tuesday

Hereafter church restaurants may be conducted in Birmingham-but not free of license.
 Tuesday. the commission will adopt an ordinance requiring all persons serving lunches in the downtown district to take out quarterly license. tine cost of which will be 8. When equipped with the li- cense. the improvised restaurant may op- crate for one day. one week or three months.
 This action will be taken by the com mission as result of the agreement of Commissioners Ward and Weatherly with the opinion of Commissioner Barber that 1 the church people shouid not be allowed i to compete free of charge with the reg ularly licensed restaurants. For many years the restaurants have complained, but never before have they received flaw
 orable attention from the municipal fat1z | CTS.
 | The ordinance to be adopted Tuesday is
 being prepared by City Attorney Romalne Boyd
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-14
TODAY'S EVENTS
OF BIRMINGHAM. ALA. btstement scptember 2. 1DIk
 RESOURCES

pr. H. M. Edmonds speaks at the Lyric theatre at o'clock. Dr. Holmes will speak at Temple Emanu-El at the same. Dr. Thornton Whaling, president of Co., lumbia seminary, will preach both morn ing and afternoon at the South Highland Presbyterian church.
 Mass meeting at Tuggle institute at S:3o o'clock p. m.
 J. Thomas Heflin speaks at o'clock at the Lyric to Sons of Confederate Vet eranS.
 Dr. J. M. Broadly speaks at o'clock at the First Christian church. This is one of a series of harmony meetings.
 At The Photoplay Houses
 Strand" Charles Cherry
 Trianon-"The Family Cupboard PrincesSr"The Broken Word, and ''The Investment"
 Odeon Two-'In the Affairs of Three Nations
 Odeon One-Two Mutual specials.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-14
Marriage Licenses

The following marriage licenses were issued at the clerks office of the pro- bate court yesterday;
 Harry M. Ross, New orleans. and Miss Lucille Yelverton.
 Ernest Greer. Watson. and Miss Pearl Jones.
 J. M. Jordan and Miss Tina Ander- son. Homer wooten and Miss Lydia She'll mutt Farmer.
 Oscar Gothard and Miss Elizabeth McDanniel
 H. C. Hutchison, Decatur. and Miss Elizabeth Brock.
 Athur Waine. sayreton. and Miss Ozella Barnett.
 John E. Davidson and Miss Lillian Sue Zeigler.
 Jeff Jackson. Bessemer. and Miss Lil- lie Wells.
 T. c. Harris and Miss Amanda Hutchins
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-14

Preparations are under way for The Age-Herald Home Product and Pure Food exhibit, that will be held in the Birming- ham Manufacturers Permanent Exhibit hall, commencing November 22 Mrs. J. B. Reid is in charge of the exhibit which will consist of products and pure food stuffs for the housewife that are manu- factured in Birmingham. Mrs. Reid states tbat the booths will be classified and attractively arranged and that they are being rapidly taken by the local man ufacturers of food products as we'll as these who handle them.
 The pure food exhibit will open on the day of the formal opening of the Bir- mingbam Manufacturers Permanent Ex-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-14
ALL IN READINESS FOR THE FOOD SHOW TO BE GIVEN BY THE NEXTWEEK

Libit building, which is one of the most attractive and complete of it's kind in the south, There will be hundreds of people attending the opening who will also attend the pure food exhibit
 Those who desire booth space are re- quested to communicate with Mrs. Reid who has entire charge of the home prod uct show. Mrs. Reid states that it will prove of unusual interest to the house keepers of the city as they can have the opportunity to learn of true conditions under which the foodstuffs are prepared She also states that the Birmingham public will be surprised to learn of the high class food commodities that are manufactured in Birmingham and vicin- jty
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-14
Suits Filed

Forest Stalling pro ami Mike Sailing. filled suit in the city court yesterday for $10.000 against tho Standard Port land Cement company, alleging that on September 10, while plaintiff was in the service of the defendant at Leeds. plain- tiff fell into an elevator shaft and his foot was caught in the elevator car riage. and plaintiffs foot was broken.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-14
Real Estate Transfer

The following real estate transfer was recorded in the probate court yes terday:
 S19I5-Ensley Land company to Ben Daremto, lots 13 and 20. In block 15-G
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-14
Firm Name Changed

Traylor & stanton. inc. filed articles lin the probate court yesterday to change the name of the firm to TrayIor
 Optical company. inc.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-14
All Depends

So much depends on the proper use of remedy, that we never tire of re- mindng our customers that
 To get the best results, take Sev- enty-seven' at the very beginning of Cold. If you wait until you begin to cough and sneeze, 1t may take longer
 A small vial of pleasant pellets, fits the vest pocket.
 25c and s1,Oo. at all druggists or mailed.
 Humphreys Homeo Medicine Co. l5s Nilliala Street. New York
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-07-29
MARKING Of Sheep.

Means prevailing at present for
marking sheep for the purpose Of iden-
tification is unsatisfactory for the rea-
son that the coal tar or pitch solu-
ton which is made use of has q seri-
GUS effect on the wool, not only where
the mark has been made on the hair
but all that which is being put through
the cleansing process at that time.
Such wool brings a decreased price.
The National Society Of Agriculture
Of France has been investigating the
matter, and the report Of those ap-
pointed to do the work contains the
following: It has been proposed to use
aniline colors, but this 10 even worse,
since the colors do not merely soil
the fleece, but actually dye 1t. Other
means are not lacking, notably that
Of tattooing the ear of the sheep. Also,
q small metallic plate can be fastened
in the ear. as il done with African
sheep to prove that they have been
''clavelized," 1. e., inoculated with the
special serum which combats their
dangerous eruptive malady. rot or
scab. The syndical chamber of com.
merce and industry advises the en-
ployment of q color composed Of lin
seed oil, essence of turpentine and
Prussion blue or similar color. It rec
ommends marking on nose. forehead
or nape of neck.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-07-29
CALIFORNIAN DESERTS
HIS STATE FOR FLORIDA

Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. B. Duncan, of
Manicopa, CAL, who arrived in Or
lando several days ago from the Pa
cific Slope, left Yesterday morning
over the Atlantic Coast Line on their
return to the Golden West
While here Mr.. and Mrs. Duncan
spent great deal of their time MAX
ing automobile trips to nearby
places and were so favorably i'm
pressed with the country and its
general surroundings that they de-
cided to invest in Orange county
realty, and purchased from Mr.. e.
B. Morey, the local reprenesta-
tive of the Munger Land Company
very desirable tract of land in the
vicinity of Orange Center, which
possesses all the qua411ns for horti-
culture and successful trucking.
is their intention to return to
Florida at some future time and
make their home in this county.
A representative of the Sentinel
had lengthy chat with Mr.. Dun.
can while he was at the depo,
awaiting the arrival of his train
He thinks California a great state
but that Florida is truly pool
mans country.
In California the man who ha.
accumulated enough money to in
vest in any amount of Land can wei
afford to place it in something tina
will give quicker and better results
than fruit growing. Not only is tn,
land much higher than here, but tn
question of irrigation is anothe
problem of great concern.
In Florida you can get goo,
land for about half what you woul,
have to pay for it in California,
said Mr.. Duncan, land the waite
question, since l have been here
does not seem to be so much as L
how to get it, as how to dispose o
it.
I'VE certainly like your state an
your county. Orlando is one of tn
prettisst places we were ever in
and we contemplate returning a
soon as we can perfect arrange
ments. to reside permanently."-
Orlando Sentinel.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-07-29
MOST TIMELY HELP
How a NyctaIops Repaid a Favor
Shown Him by a Young
Bank Clerk.
BY FLORENCE LILLIAN HENDER.
SON.

By FLORENCE LILLIAN HENDER-
SON.
With the magic Of smile Walter
Davis ruled all the little world OF
Millville. He had started in at the
bank as messenger, and at twenty-five.
bright, intelligent, energetic, had
worked his way into the favor Of ev-
cry person connected with that insti-
tuition from the president down to the
1anitor-save one.
The exception was Bruce Lowell.
He seemed always to have envied Wal
ter his rapid advancement and popu-
larity. He was q dark-featured, sin1s-
ter-appearing man, secretive and surly.
II the light.hearted Walter had more
closely scanned the surface Of affairs,
he would have noticed that Lowell
scowled at him most particularly when
he was in the company Of Viola Mer-
ton, the daughter Of the president Of
the bank and the belle of the town.
Walter was always doing kind
things and making other people happy.
1t was no marvel to anybody. there
fore, when one day. going home to sup
per from the bank, he stopped to
speak to q blind man slowly making
his way along the street.
Can l help you, friend?" inquired
Walter, in his warm-hearted, impulsive
way.
why, yes" replied the beggar. Il
want to be set right on the road to
Clyde"
why, that is fully ten miles away,
and darkness will overtake you before
you reach your destination" observed
Walter.
"Oh, I'm all right in the dark. "
rather enigmatically explained the
blind man.
why don't you take the train"
asked Walter
Because have no money" was the
blunt response.
But I have, and there you are!"
cried Walter. handing the mendicant
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-07-29

. two-dollar bill. Keep right ON -
you are headed. and you'll reach the
depot"
Hold on" spoke the blind man.
with q queer grateful catch In his
voice. "A little silver will do"
mo, no-you are welcome to what
I have given you," declared Walter.
Il can spare It."
Il want to know your name. any
how" persisted the mendicant.
walter Davis"
I'll remember it. This il the most
timely help have ever received"
GLAD of It," said Walter heartily,
and went on his way. Immediately for
getting his kind deed. but followed by
the ardently-expressed wishes Of his
pensioner that "he would have all
kinds of good luck"
The parting benson of the blind
man. however, did not follow out. In
stead, bad luck, indeed, came to the
young bank clerk. The following day
the manager Of the bank called him
into his private ONCE, serious-faced
and somewhat distant In his manner.
Davis" he said, Il am sorry to tell
you that you will have to take leave
of absence until the return Of the
president Of the bank. Mr.. Morton"
"Why, what does this mean?" ex'
! claimed Walter, staring vaguely.
"Just this: Only yourself and Mr.
Merton have keys to the bank. Com
ing from another town late in the
morning, have found no use for one
Last night some one entered the bank
and removed the money and notes We
keep in the cashiers box. It 10 moi
usually locked up In the vault, a. the
sum 1t holds 10 generally small. How.
ever. the notes and some two hundred
dollars are missing"
DO you dare" began Walter
naring up instantly, but the manager
silenced him with the words:
mo one suspects you, but the banl
directors hold you responsible ~ thu
possessor of q key to the institution
They demand an investigation, AMI
your temporary resignation until Mr.
Merton returns"
The matter was plainly put anS
Walter could not rebel. The story go
about town. No one accused hin
openly. but there were limited suspi
cions. and to say the least he felt un
comfortable.
Old Mr.. Merton was q grabbed. sua
picious man, and Walter wondered
how Viola would take 1t. He went II
lawyer, but the latter advised hin
not to stir things up.