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The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-01
EMPIRE LIFE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR
 PREDECESSORS ACTS

Atlanta, August 31.-Superior Judge W. D. Ellis, in decision here today on a petition for direction involving the lia- bility of the Empire Life Insurance com- pany for matured policies, issued by it's predecessor, the Empire Mutual Annuity and Life Insurance company, held the former concern to be liable for all past due and future installments on policies issued by its predecessor. These install. ments. when all have matured, it was said during the pleadings. will approxi- mate $100,000.
 William A. Wright state insurance com- missioner, in whose hands the Empire Life Insurance company recently was placed on petition of certain stockholders. was ordered to make the payments from funds of this concern. According to Com missioner Wright, the Empire Life In- surance company itself hes approximate ly S10,000,00d of policies HOW in force. The policies are held chiefly in this and ad- Joining states.
 Counsel for the Empire Life Insurance company whose home office is here, an- nounced they expected to appeal today'e decision.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-01
GERMANS CONDEMN
 ROOSEVELTS MANNER
Attitude Termed 'Insensate Spite fulness" Against German
 People

St. Paul, August 31.-Resolutions condemning what Is termed Theodore Rosevelt's 'insensate spitefulness against the German people," were adopted today by the Federation of Associations of German Veterans, meet ing with the Kriegerbund of North America, an organization composed of former members of the German army now living In the United States
 The Kriegerbund voted to admit to membership certain veterans of the -Austro- Hungarian army. Many mem- Ders opposed the measure, arguing that no matter what the present state oe feeling was between the Germans and Austrans, it might change. Austrian membership was finally limited to vet crans who can read and write the Ger man language.
 Protest was made in resolutions adopted by the federation against the sale of arms and ammunition to bel ligerents and the United States gov ernment was asked to hold to strict accountability the pro English press, which the resolution charges is at tempting to arouse hatred in the Uni ted States
 Franz Erling of St. Paul told the delegates that whatever the outcome of present negotiations between Ger many and the United States, Germans here would stand by their adopted country.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-01
UNITED STATES NOTE
 WILL BE FORWARDED ID GREAT BRITAIN
Relaxation of the Order in Council Will Not Affect Attitude of United
 States

Washington. August 31.-State de- partment offfeials disclosed today that they do not expect modified practices under the British orders in council announced yesterday by the British em- bassy. will cover the general British policy toward neutral shipping against which the United States now is prepar- ing its new protest.
 No concrete propositions for relaxa- . ton of interference with the shipping has reached the state department, it Was stated, and such general discussion of the subject as has taken place. will not affect this governments note to Great Britain.
 Arrangements for assisting in the Identification of goods bought in Ger many. but not paid for before March l. which are designed to release quanti- tIes of American cargoes held up in neutral ports, are being carried on extra governmentally between the Brit ish embassy and the foreign trade ad- visers of the state department. These steps, however. affect special cases and are not considered by American officials as change In the attitude of the British government in regard to the representation by the United States respecting neutral shipment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-01
FIREMEN MEET
 IN CINCINNATI

Cincinnati. August 31.--Firemen not only are fire fighters but organized bodies to prevent conflagrations, speak CTS declared here today at the opening of the forty-third annual convention of the International Association of Fire Engineers.
 In discussion on the value of auto- matic sprinklers Chief w. H. Murph, of Philadelphia upheld the sprinlSlers as one of the greatest devices ever in- vented, but said that they would not prevent conflagration.
 Chief John Kenlon Of New York de- clared sprinklers act as both policeman and fireman. First they discover the fire and turn in the alarm and then fight it until the fire department ar fives
 ]. O. Mcdonnell of the bureau of fire prevention for public safety of Chi cago said he was in favor of the sprinkler as a life saver, but he was against it as a fire preventer.
 "A resolution adopted placed the asso- citation in favor of the sprinklers
 Chief A. A. Rosetta of Nashville de- llvered memorial address tonight for those chiefs who have died.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-01
HOUSE COMMITTEE
 P0STPONES ACTION
 ON BONNER BILL
Delegation From Birming. ham Makes Impression. Antitrust Bill Will Prob
 ably Be Defeated

montgomery, August 31.-(Special. ) When the delegation from Birming- ham concluded it's attack agaipst the Bonner antitrust bill, the members of ehe ways and means committee of the house were apparently determined to defeat the measure.
 On the insistence, however of one or more friends of the bill, final action was postponed until Thursday night.
 It is regarded as certain that the bill will then be adversed,
 Birmingham citizens spent today in Montgomery for the purpose of protest ing against the passage of the dra sti q Bonner antitrust bill. the provisions of which, in more or less detail have teen discussed in The Age-H Herald.
 Ihls Dill, as is known, was framed U IS said, to prevent the combination oI operators of cotton seed oil mills for the purpose of maintaining low prices on cotton seed. It is a significant fact. however, that such operators are not lighting the bill and business men, engaged in enterprises are coming to Montgomery from all over the state ar dently protesting
 The provision of the bill which seems to have upset business men throu ehout the state is that which authorizes tne circuit solicitor to demand an in- vestigation of the books of any cor poration without cause, and which au- tnorizes courts on the conviction of such corporation to annul the charters whether the offense committed was great or small, or intentional or unin- tcntional
 Senator Bonner declares that his bill contains provisions beneficient for the farmers and should be enacted into law. lt has teeth, I admit" added the sen ator. but its teeth will never be felt py any corporation which conducts a legitimate business
 The bill passed the senate, was fav- orably reported by the house committee and put on the calendar, and then. fol- lowing publications respecting the bill ill The Age-Herald, was recommitted.
 The Birmingham delegation was giv- en hearing tonight by the house com mittee on ways and means. Among the citizens who protested were J. D. Moore, w. J. and Frank Rushton, H. H. shell, J. H. Eddy, Thornton Estes, George Blinn, Clarence Mason, Murray Brown, Crawford Johnson, J. D. Rosen- berger and R. D. Burnett. The delega- ton represents no commercial body.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-01
TALKS ON THRIFT
Success Through Thrift

The finest thing that ever happened to me. the finest thing that ever hap pened to any young fellow Is to be poor There is no greater stimulant than pov- erty-not as condition in which tc Behind every story of success is a story of hard work and self-denial"- Edward Box. Editor of The Ladies Home Journal.
 Luther Bailey was small-town mer. chant in New York state many years ago. One of his customers went west leaving an unpaid account of several hundred dollars which he promised tc pay as soon as he could. Time went sn and still the debt was unpaid. Finally the debtor offered his creditor in pay ment a piece of vacant real estate he had acquired in the western city MT Bailey accepted it because he believed that half a loaf was better than none To make a long story short, this land increased in value with the growth of the city. MT. Bailey, in time. sold it at d good profit. Instead of blowing it in," as many men would have done under similar circumstances. he saved it and reinvested 1t from time to time, with the result that in his later years he was very rich and when he died his children were well provided for in his will.
 A young woman in Cedar Rapids, la. less than three years ago. was induced by her employers to lay aside in a sav- ings account at least g each week, and more as she could. Today, out of very modest salary. she has on deposit in one institution over $500 on which she receives interest semi-annually. She also has checking account in another bank. She has standing not only with her employers. but also with her as- sociates in the same office that the non savers do not have.
 Mrs. Harry Carson of Shelby yillc Ind, is said to have become a half mil lioaire with a start In the decidedly feminine business of millinery in that city Her name was Flora Joseph and at Is she lost her father. The orphan started at pressing and cleaning hats. But she quickly lost her job because she had too many ideas of her own about how her work should be done Then she borrowed $25 and at that early age, with little or no experience, she invested 1t in stock and started a mill linery shop In her room
 Ten years later. at the age of 20, she had saved enough to purchase the largest business block in Shelbyvilic. Fairly launched now in real estate, at 80 she was the richest woman. in her own right in the state. and few years ago, with $600,000 to her credit she Mir. Carson, wealthy broker What her fortune Is today is not known. but if any woman was ever self-made Mrs. Carson can claim that T. D. MacGREGOR.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-01
OFFICERS ELECTED AT MASONIC MEET Twelfth Triennial Conven- ti0n Holds Session at
 San Francisco

San Francisco, August S1.-Nationai officers were elected at today's session Of the twelfth triennial convention of the Masonict organization, the grand council. royal and select masters of the United States of America. off, cers chosen were:
 Edward W. Yelling. Ellingsworth, Kan, general grand master; George A. Newell, Medina, N. r., general grand deputy master; Thomas F. Shears. Dem yer, general grand principal conductor; Henry w. Mordhurst, Fort Wayne, Ind. grand treasurer; William F. Cleveland, Harlan. la, geenral grand recorder; Fay Hampstead. Little Rock, Ark. gen eral grand chaplain of the guard Jo- seph c. Greenfield. Atlanta, Ga.. gen. eral grand conductor of council; Bert $. Les, Springfield, Mo-, general grand marshal; O. Frank Hart, Columbia, $. C., grand steward.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-01
RUSSIANS MAKING
 STRONG RESISTANCE
Germans Strive to Cut Off Slavic TroOps-Ground Is
 Unfavorable for Advance

London, September 1.-(s:15 a. m)-Th, Russian rear guards are making a des perate resistance to Prince Leopold ol Bavaria and Field Marshal von linden. burg's southern wing. trying to cut of the Russian troops still clinging to Wilma and Grodno. says the Petrograd core spondent of the Times. The nature of the terrain facilitates the Russian task of regrouping in new positions.
 The new movement of General yon Mackenzen's army against the trunk line between Kovel and Kiev which might Isolate Russian troops in Galicia, is re- garded seriously in Petrograd but the broken and woody nature of the ground IS expected to retard the advance.
 It is persstently rumored that Presi- dent Rodzianko of the Duma will shortly be appointed premier with wide powers $ to the formation of cabinet''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-01
EPIDEMIC ABOARD '. PRESIDENT LINCOLN Fifteen Cases of Disease Discovered Aboard Ham,
 burg Line Vessel

New York. August S1.--After dis. oovery today of Is cases of disease believed to be epidemic aboard the steamship President Lincoln, of the Hamburg-American. line at her Hobo Ken dock, federal, state and. city au. thorities began Investigations to as- certain the nature of the sickness. A watch was placed on tho ship, which has been used to house German refu- gees.
 Health Commissioner J. F. Stack of Hoboken said tonight he believed il possible that the disease had been contracted through germs brought by German refugees from China.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-01
National Guard Officers Indicted

Denver, August 31.-A conspiracy to disrupt the Colorado National Guard on wholesale indictments of state off cers and coal mine operators was charged in partial report of the mill : tary court of inquiry made public to- night by order of Governor George A. Carlson. The alleged conspiracy, ac- cording to the report, was entered into by a party of detectives under direc- tion of A. M Belcher of West Virginia, general counsel for the United Mine Workers of America and C. D. Elliott, former adjutant general of West vir- ginia.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-01
Constitutional Convention Loses

New Orleans. August 31.-Returns avail able here late tonight indicated that the voters of Louisiana today in a statewide election by a large majority voted against calling a constitutional convention in New Orleans on September A. Outside the city of New Orleans less than a score of parishes voted in favor of the con vention and the majority in each of these was small The local vote was over whelmingly in favor of the convention, of the 22,2se votes cast only 1864 having been against 1t.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-01
Machinists Strike

Bristol. Conn.,. August H.-Between 150 and 200 grinders at the New Departure Manufacturing company's plant struck to- day because it is alleged the company had discharged an employe active in the preliminary work of organizing a ma chinists' union. The strikers claim the entire plant. employing about 2OoO hands, will be affected by a general walk-out, possibly tomorrow. The company manu- factures automobile accessories.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-01
Big Suffrage Parade

New York. August 31.--Plans were launched today for a suffrage parade here on October 23 which the promoters expect will be the greatest in point of numbers the world has known. The Emire state campaign committee hope to have 10000 men and women in line One division will represent the 26 coun- tries in which the Women's International Alliance is organized. Preliminary pa- rades called yellow rallies for suffrage will be held during September.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-01
ADJUSTMENTS
At the Princess

Dorothy Gish and Henry Walthall hppear at the popular Princess today in Her Mothers Oath,'' a Biograph reissue. one of the famous Griffith productions. E. H. Colley, owner and manager of the Princess, says the play is fully up to the standard he set for the patrons of the Princess and is sure to please.
 It Is filled with just enough action and Dorothy Gish in the leading role will give her many Birmingham ad- nirers another opportunity of seeing ner great emotionalism.
 Her Mothers Oath" is a screen clas- sic, and Mir. Colley is particularly for tunate to have been able to secure it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-01

Lewis c. Morris" who is competing In the champion class. Gordon Moug- hons fine setter. Jack Love-" in the all-age class and F. ]. Stokeley's noted pointer, Bessie Jemison." entered in the derby. Col. T. T. Ashford has one of his fine dogs at tho trials, but Is not yet entered
 It is stated that over 100 of the finest and best bred dogs in the UnIed States and Canada are entered in ih~ trials and on account of the excellence Of the entries, honors in this meet count high.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-01
Deputy Sheriff Killed

Selma. August s1.--<SpeciaL) )-Deputy Sheriff Joe Stevens was shot and killed this afternoon at Burpsville, nine miles east of Selma xAe circumstances sur rounding the killing have not been clear ly learned here tonigft. Mir. Stevens went to Burnsville Tuesday afternoon to ar rest negro for a minor offense and 1t is understood there was an argument in which several negroes took part. when the officer was shot. Mir Stevens is the second chief deputy under Sheriff Doherty to be shot to death since he took office.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-01
WINNIPEG MEN ARE
 RELEASED ON BAIL

Winnipeg. Man., August 31.--Sir Rod man Robin, J. A. Eowden, Dr. ". H Montague and G. R. Coldwell charged by the Mothers Royal commission with conspiracy to defraud the province, voluntarily appeared at the city police station today and later were released on bail of $50,000 cnch. They are ac- cused of fraud in connection with the erection of public buildings in Winni- beg.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-01
BIRMINGHAM DOGS IN
 ALL AMERICAN TRIALS

Birmingham dog fanciers are much interested in the all-American field trials, which commenced at Denbigh
 North Dakota, yesterday, and which Is said to be the biggest event Of it's Kind in the country. Three we'll known Birmingham dogs are entered In the trials, E. J. Rowe's famous
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-01
Locomotive Men Strike

Dunkirk, N. r., August 31.--The number, of machinists who went on strike yesterday at the Brooks plant of the American Locomotive company was increased late today. The com rany is making shells for the allies Eight hundred men are employed in the plants shell department and 1t is said tonight 500 are involved in the strike. The men demand a rate of $4 for eight hous' work.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-01
Heavy Tonnage at Norfolk

Norfolk, Va, August 31.--The arrival and departure of 40 foreign vessels from Sunday morning until today broke all records for this port. The tonnage tax collected by the customs authorities from vessels clearing here was s2100 for one day. Most of the ships leaving carried cargoes for Eng fish ports.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-01
Constitutional Convention Election

NeW OrIeans, August H.-VOters O1 Louisiana, in statewide election today
 were balloting in favor of or against call. ing constitutional convention in New Orleans on September IA. and at the same time electing delegates to the conven. tion. The principal object before the pro- of certain financial problems which the state has to solved. The election of dele
 gates merely was a ratification of the party nominations in all but four parishes where several candidates were contesting
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-01
Strike settled

Bridgeport, Conn.,, August 31.-The strike at the Bryant Electric company was set tied tonight when the 15oo empioyes were granted the eight-hour workday. time and one-half for overtime and other conces- sions. including recognition of the shop committees. The men will return to work
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-01
Russian Attacks Successful

Petrcgrad, August 31.--(Via London, September 1. 354 a. m.)--Successful Russian counter attacks on a wide front in the Stripa river districti East ern Galioia. are reported In a Russian official statement given out here to- night. The Russians olaim to have cap tured 5000 prisoners. 30 cannon and 34 machine guns.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-01
BOOklOvers Contest Will
 Close on September IS

good many people have gotten the Bookovefs Contest and the Movie Contest mixed although they separate and dis tincG The Bookovers Contest simply the writing of of the authors given the list of books for prizes of the characters these books The prizes complete set of Encyclopedias of books and they all well worth getting The requirements of the few and the work does not need experience but dssle to write the best you and your hest may win you the valuable encyclopedias or the books. You choose for your subject the works of Charles Dickens particular character book of hs you may essay the conditions that would produce such writer Tell why you prefer tine works of Kpng Stevenson or which of these you consider has the best philosophy.
 You must have the least 700 words long must be written on but one side of the paper.
 The Contest closes September the 18th.
 Many many people all parts of Alabama have already in to the essay contest but your effort be better than of tlesc send to If you not in line for the big prizes the four of set each of the books and the privilege choose any author you wish tainy worth the effort
 The authors included
 Shakespeare
 Kipling
 Hugo
 Stevenson
 Dumas The New York Times asking the opinion of the greatest M ing authors which the six greatest novels written and without exception they have all mentioned at least of the books of the authors included in this list. If have library these books will add to the complete ness of it. If want to collect library the books offered in this contest just the must have to start with The contest open for anybody 16 and will close until the 10th of September You still have plenty of me
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-01
Deaths and Funerals
Miss Frances A. Anderson

Miss Frances A. Anderson
 Funeral services over the remains of Miss Frances A Anderson. aged 24, were conducted yesterday morning in the pri- vate chapel of the Johns Undertaking company. The remains were then sent to Athens for interment. Miss Ander- son is survived by her father. mother and three sisters.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-01
5000 TON FOR COPPER

Berlin, August 20.-(Special) Over 5000 per ton is now being paid by the German government to householders and others who bring copper objects to the metal collecting depots. This compares with price of $360 per ton recently quoted on the Lon don market for copper in bulk. The prices fixed for the various metals which the government has asked citizens to contribute arc as follows Copper, sl per kilo @ 1-5 pounds); brass 75 cents; nickel, $3.75.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-01
NEW EMBLEM FOR SOUTHERN

The Southern railway arrow through a circle will be seen no more in the advertising of this railroad company Instead . monogram. drawn in . circle, the letters s and R forming q circle complete in themselves and surrounded by "The South- ern Railway Serves the South" will be used. The new mono grem Is very cleverly executed and will attract attention.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-01
James D. Shaw

Funeral services over the remains of James D. Shaw, aged 2s years. who was killed Sunday in an automobile accident. were conducted yesterday morning at Il o'clock from the private chapel of the Johns Undertaking company. 1nterment followed in Elmwood cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-01
Pershing Family Funeral

Cheyenne. Wyo., August 31-Funeral services for Mrs. John J. Pershing and her three daughters, who perished in a fro at San Francisco last week, were held here today. Officers from Fort Rus sell acted as pallbearers and two troops of the Twelfth cavalry formed a guard of honor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-01
Trade Balance Favorable

Washington. August 31.-The greatest favorable trade balance since March 1: was shown today by the statement oi weekly imports and exports for the week ending August 2S The favorable balance for the week was $33,2 .OS9. Exports were $60, 311. .764, and imports were S27,042, ,726
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-01
Rough Weather Target Practice

Norfolk. Va. August 31.--Most of the Atlantic fleet engaged in rough wealth CT target practice on the southern drill grounds today. The battleship Wyoming, with Admiral Fletcher, com mander of the fleet, left the port.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-01
Commit Foreery for Kaiser

Council Hlulfs. Ia. August M,--otto Werner, 4s. 3 German of winetha, H.. ! suburb, wae afrssted here today charged with foreeries amounting to approximatc- 1y e7B. .000 Police officials 6ald Werner told them he was yaising fund.- to ''hslp the Kaiser.s 4 "
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-01

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