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The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-15
PLANNING BRIDGE OVER TOMB|GbEE
 RIVER AT JACKSON
Keller Called There to Con- fer With the Citizens of Clarke and Washing
 ton Counties

Montgomery December 14.-(Special.) That citizens of Clark and Washington counties are interested in the movement to secure the Jackson highway for Ala bama is indicated by the fact that State Highway Engineer w. S. Keller has been called to Jackson to confer with officials of the two counties relative to the con- struction of a bridge across the Tombig- bee river at that place.
 The river at Jackson is now crossed by means of a ferry. This ferry in bad weather is almost impossible to reach, particularly by automobiles, the ap- breaches on each embankment being ex- tremely hazardous. It was believed that the crossing at Jackson offered the great est drawback to Alabama's s chances of securing the Jackson highway. It Is un- derstood that the citizens of Clark and Washington counties are making plans for the immediate construction of a bridge at Jackson. This bridge, it is an nounced, will be constructed by the time the Jackson highway commissioners make their next trip through Alabama.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-15
WRITING INSURANCE
 IS MUCH EASIER NOW
Epes Says Business of Georgia Mu- tual Has Increased 20 Per Cent in
 Birmingham in Last Year

Peter Epes, general agent of the Georgia Casualty company of Macon, was at the Florence yesterday. MT. Epes is one of the most widely known insurance men in the south and has been with the Georgia Casualty com- pany since its beginning eight years ago. He is well informed on condi- tions all over the country and spoke interestingly about the insurance busi- ness.
 "In my official capacity I have to visit every state in the south, a num- Der of states in the east and several in the west and middle west" said MT. Epes. q have recently been through all the middle western states in the interest of my company and less southern territory.
 Tt may be interesting to every man in any way connected with the south to know that the Georgia Casualty com- pany of Macon has risen in rank un- til it is at the present time one of the most powerful companies doing busi- ness in the southern field. This year our business all over the United States has increased 50 per cent. The busi- ness in Birmingham alone has 1n- creased 20 per cent. We have entered nearly every state in the union and from indications we will be all over the United States in less than six months.
 'The time has come when the south has awakened to her opportunities and her men are fast getting to the place where they let no opportunity slip them. The slogan today should be, Go south, young man. No other section of the country has any greater ad- vantages for the ambitious man than the southland. Every one of the cities is growing at a great rate and 1t will be a revelation to many to see what the census of the greater cities in the south will show in 1920. I am free to confess that l am strong for Blr- mingham, even if I am from Georgia and like Atlanta, and am one Of her boosters This town improves each time I visit it and that is very often
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-15
JUDGE: LANCASTER
 DEAD AT WETUMP PKA

V-etumpka, December H.-(Speelal) This entire countryside was shocked Tuesday morning to learn of the death of Judge Henry J. Lancaster, which oc- cured at midnight Monday.
 Judge Lancaster had been a victim of grip this fall but dauntless energy kept him going and all day Monday he was busy transacting affairs.
 Judge Lancaster is survived by his widow; th>ce daughters. Mrs. NJ. l.. Kim trough, Misses Mabel and Esther Lan- caster; a son, Charles; a brother, J. M. Lancaster, and very wide family con- nection. State Treasurer w. l.. Lancaster is a nephew.
 Judge Lancaster was known personally by almost every man, woman and child in Elmore county and today the home has been thronged by people who came on foot, in buggies and in cars to pay tribute to the dead
 Relatives from Jefferson, Montgomery and other parts of the state will attend the funeral services Wednesday morning at il o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-15
EREOOTLIGtTS@| @| [1 AnD 2SORHEN o|
By RICHARD +. LUSsIER

nightmare of motherhood. Of course, in Her Mothers Secret" there probably will be a few new wrinkles to this artistic dramatic theme, but it's a safe guess that the mother will either fall off a cliff or be forgiven on the last hundred feet of film. Still, it's best to see the picture-as that is the surest way to find out the secret.
 "The Strife Eternal" a Mutual masterpiece which will be shown at the Strand today, was made in England. It features the well known English actress, Blanche Forsythe. Many of the scenes of "The Eternal Strife" claim to have been photographed on the very To- Roses were fought. The story centers much about the tragic fate of Jane Winstead, of whom Edward " was enamored, and pursued even after her marriage with Matthew Shore. Some of the scenes of the production cover wide perspectives and are espec- ially effective This film is said to be entertaining and valuable as an historical feature.
 "A Question of Right and Wrong" Vitagraph two part drama. featuring Maurice Costel- To. will head the bill at the Odeon Two today, although "Shanghaied,' Charley Chaplin comedy will also be shown. The vitagraph drama purports to be really good picture and the beau tiful Leah Baird plays opposite MT. Costello.
 "A Reckoning Day" an Essanay drama featuring E. H. Calvert and Elizabeth Burbridge, will be shown at the Princess today. On the same programme. Almost King, with Bud Duncan and Ethel Teare will be seen. "A Reckoning Day is Calvert's latest picture.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-15
II. S. STEEL EMPLOYES TO HAVE OPPORTUNITY
 TO PURCHASE STOCK

New York, December 14.-Officers and employees of the United States Steel corporation, it was learned today, will be given another opportunity early in the coming year to subscribe to pre- ferred and common shares of the cor poration, pursuant to its partnership policy inaugurated some years ago. The price at which these shares are to be offered has not been determined.
 There was no offering Of these stocks to employees a year ago because of the unfavorable condition and general de- pression in the steel industry. Sub scribers are permitted to pay for the stock in monthly installments, the amount being regulated by the salaries or wages of the applicants.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-15

NE any person is under the i'm E pression that just because A "The Garden of Allah is to play four performances in Birming ham that there will be plenty of seats, they are due a slight disap- pointment, as tickets for "The Garden of AlIah," are selling like hot cakes at the Jefferson box office Already there has been an extraordinary large seat sale for tomorrow night, Friday night and Saturday matinee. Really, if you want seats for "The Garden of Allab,'' the idea is to reserve them immediately-if not a little sooner.
 "Oh, that fellow that writes the Foot1ights and Screen is a nut on moving pictures" said a charming miss, who is doing some stunt or other at the Lyric this week. It appears that inadvertently she had been reading this column and her art received a severe shock at the fact that only the movies" were being noticed. However, skinny" George, the waiter at Greenwood's, thinks, she's grand actress, which ought to help.
 From the sublime to the ridlcu- lous is the rule at the Colonial for today. "The Village Scandal" with Raymond Hitchcock Flora Zabelle and Roscoe Arbuckle and The Great Vacuum Robbery, with Charles Murray will be shown. These Triangle Keystone farces are every bit as artistic in their particular scope of interesting the public as the beautiful and esthetic Lily ana the Rose of Griffith, which was at the Colonial yester- day. Keystone comedies, despite the numerous bumps and thumps, have the "what-is-it" about them tha. makes people laugh, and laugh long and heartily
 Another dramatic offering of the Fox company will appear at the Trianon today, when Her Mothers Secret" with Dorothy Green and Ralph Kellard, will be shown. This is another of those trite affairs of the heart in which the slips of girlish youth serves as the mental
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-15

William F. Feagin, superintendent d education, left this afternoon for Doubi springs, where he will attend til Winston County Teachers institutl which IS in progress this week. Frol Double Springs, Superintendent Feagi Will go to Jasper to visit the Walke County Teachers institute. The nes Institutes for teachers will be held d Pike and Andalusia, during the wee beginning January g. The followin week institutes will be held at Eve green and Brewton.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-15
THE: WEATHER
Weather Forecast

Washington. December 14.-Forecast for Alabama and Mississippi Increa sing cloudiness and warmer Wednesday; prob ably rain by night; Thursday rain
 Georgia: Fair Wednesday; Thursday in creasing cloudiness and warmer. prob ably rain.
 Tennessee; Rain and warmer Wednes- day; Thursday rain, warmer east portion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-15
HOG KILLING AT THE
 SOLDIERS HOME

Mountain Creek. December 14.-Ten fine, fat home-raised Berkshires and Poland China porlzers were put to death out at the Soldiers Home this morning, and after being dressed and placed on the tables the old veterans at the home will have high living for a time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-15
EMERGENCY TAX LAW
 REPORTED FAVORABLY

Washington, December 14.-The House ways and means committee, by strict party vote, tonight reported favora bly, Majority Leader Kitchens resolution to extend the emergency tax law to Decem- Der 3l, 1916.
 The resolution will be reported to- morrow and voted on Thursday. MT. Kitchin said tonight he did not expect more than four democratic votes in op- position
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-15
Hard to Distinguish

From the Louisville Courier Journal
 Tough times on me" declared the proofreader.
 As to how, old top?"
 50 many of these war names look like line of pied type"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-15

c. HORTON, Local Forecaster.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-15

state organizer of the Alabama Good Reads association, last Thursday. when he was here soliciting members for the same The following officers were selected: T. A. Roberts, president; W. c. Curl. vice president Dr. M. c. Hollis secretary; pr. W. J. McCrary, Couch Bros, J. D. Mitchell. R. l.. Hill. M. D.; s. w. Bishop, F. c. Cunningham, Will A. Caddell, w.
 F. White, ". R., Beal, P. F. Lucas. G. R. Honey, w. R. TIaney. J. W. Couch.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-15
Winfield Boosters Organize

Winfield December 14-(Special )-The Winfield branch of the Lamar County Good Roads association was perfected by the Rev. J. w. Cary, field agent and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-15
Local Data h0llrS ending at I n
Weather Conditions

Summary of observations made at United States Weather bureau stations during the "A hours ending D. m, 75th meridian time, December 14, 1915:
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-03-26

Formal protest to Gov. Dunno has
been made. Labor feels that in the
past it has too readily pardoned the
knitting of supposed friends who were
with the federation when they want
ed support, but willing enough to
spool it when the time come for
profit-sharing.
The protest to the governor is not
an attack on Patterson nor an at
tempt to cast any reflection upon
him. It is directed solely against the
circuit court judges.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-03-26

FITZPATRICK. DENIES HE WAS
BACKED FOR PARK BOARD
John T. Fitzpatrick, pres. Chicago
Fed. Of Labor has emphatically de-
MED that his name had been recon-
mended by the federation for position
on the park board.
This places. Chief Justice John P.
McGoorty in a rather uncomfortable
position.
When the circuit court judges met
to select a park commissioner they
were presented with a resolution
from the G. F. of L., asking that the
judges avail themselves of this OPP
pOrtUnity to at last put just one union
labor man on the park board. The
federation recommended two names.
Neither of these names was mine"
says Fitzpatrick.
The judges disregarded the request
of the union men and appointed Lem
ueI B. Patterson to the vacancy. Pat
terson is a banking and stock yards
millionaire.
In explaining why one of the two
recommended by the federation was
not chosen, Judge McGoorty said:
1.-The names of the other two dele
gates were withdrawn by the feder-
alton, who endorsed him CFftzpat-
rick instead" Fitzpatrick, it was
announced, was next to Patterson in
votes, and for a while it looked like
Fitzpatrick would be chosen.
vorzov,
name before the judges as a candi-
date, said Fitzpatrick today. 81 don't
know of anyone putting my name I'D
to them. The very fact that my posi-
ton with the federation would pre-
vent me holding the position of park
commissioner is enough to prove that
neither the federation or myself were
instrumental in suggesting my name
as a candidate"
There iS hitter fne1iOoy in tho fo5o,
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-03-26
GRADUATE

Young Wife-YOur mother a fine
cook? I don't believe it. I've heard
that your father was a chronic dys-
peptic.
Husband-Wen, that's all right.
Mother learned by practicing on
fatheT.-Boston Transcript.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-03-26

well, hubby, let's plan our bunga-
low"
How do you wish it built, dear?"
''Why, want the living room, din
ing room, kitchen and three bed
rooms with a southern exposure.
The bathroom, however, can be on
the other side"
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-03-26

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The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1915-08-17

tive supply for Twin Falls. This re-
port is based on DR.. Laubaugh's BAG
THEOLOGICAL analysis, State Chemist
Jackson's analysis and on the inspec-
ton made by j. X. White, State San
itary Inspector, and by Dr. Laubaugh
This report is, believe, self-explan-
atory. l think that on the showing
made, you would do better to utilize
the waters of the Snake river. We
have numerous examinations on this
and know that this can be made en-
tirely safe by proper methods Of pux--
ification. These same methods wou3sI
have to be applied to any of the out
side sources of supply recently exam
ined. 1t would appear to me foolish
to bring water the distance from the
Blue Lakes, Devils Corral, or Rog-
erson's spring, when these waters
would have the same publication
treatment that the Snake river water
would require. This would not prove,
true, however, of the properly protect
ed city wells, as the majority OF thes&
showed up good upon examination.
Yours very truly,
RALPH F'ALK, NJ D.
Secretary
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1915-08-17
ARTESIAN CITY NEWS

Clarence Sullivan. who was STEP
ped on by bucking broncho on Ju-
ly "a, and sustained a broken ankle,
has Just returned from the Twin Falls
hospital. He is improving very nice
ly.
Guy Porter, who stepped on a naif
few days ago, is able to be out
again.
Mr. and Mrs. Orson Strong were Wig
itors at the county seat Friday.
Miss Therese Strong was visiting
with her cousin, Carrie Strong, Satur-
day.
Mr. and Mrs. John Papineau have
sold their farm here to Mr. and Mrs
Swanson, of Lewiston, Idaho. MI
and Mrs. Papineau are now living
In Hazelton.
Mr.. Lou Critchfield and DR.. Nelson
of Oakley, were visitors at the Strong
home Wednesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Spencer Haines, Of
Churchill, were home for a few days
this week.
Mrs. Roy Taylor and son. Guy, who
has been visiting with her brother,
Mr.. Jim Porter, at Shoshone, for the
past two weeks returned home Sat
urday
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1915-08-17

dividually packed lunches at the top
OF the car. Five hundred was later
enjoyed and Miss Vesta Thomas re-
ceived the first prize. Miss Combs
received the guest prize, crocheted
towel Present to enjoy this novel
train party were Misses Harriet War
ner, Margaret Conway, Beatrice Os-
trander, Margaret Wilson, Alma Be
mott, Vesta Thomas, Alice Sanderson,
Jolena Combs, Burd Wall and the
Misses Kautz.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. H. Burton presided
over very pretty dinner party last
Sunday evening in honor of Miss Jo-
lena Combs and w. Zenas Smith A
color scheme of pink and white was
artistically used in the table decora-
tons. The places were marked by
beautiful hand painted cards of pink
and white. The centerpiece was bas-
ket of pink and white sweet peas tied
with a huge bow of pink tulle mad
resting on cluny lace over pink. Pink
shaded lights added to the artis-
tic appearance of the pretty table.
Covers were laid for Misses AL
ma Benoit, Vesta Thomas, Mr..
and Mrs. c. H. Burton, T. Rey-
nolds, Chas. Macauley, w. Zenas
Smith and Miss Jolena Combs. Miss
Combs was presented with a beautiful
bouquet of pink roses and box of
candy
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1915-08-17

increase must necessarily or is in all
probability due to extensive irriga-
ton, and when source is selected in
which the supply more or less de-
ponds upon irrigation seepage, it is
only question Of time before it be-
comes highly contaminated. DEVILS
Corral and Rogerson's Spring have al
ready reached the stage in which they
show contamination, although both
springs come out from solid wall of
rock, varying from 100 to ITO feet
high, and there is no source from
which they can be contaminated, only
at great distance.
l understand that the city of Je-
rome, eight miles distant from the
above springs, has system of dispos-
ing of their sewage by drilling shafts
into the lava rock and permitting the
sewage to flow into them This coun-
try being composed largely of lava
rock is, in all probability honey
combed with assures, the extent of
which we have no. way of determining,
and in the event one of these assures
was long enough, it could very easily
carry practically pure sewage from
Jerome or any other surrounding town
VA OSCAy AAIO IHC WdIcI supply.
This being very great question and
one involving the expenditure of a
large amount of money, feel that the
lefty of Twin Falls, unless they make
provision for the publication of their
water in the next few years, would
be extremely unwise to select any one
OF these sources. It is true Blue
Lakes is at the present time an ideal
source, but there is no way of telling
how soon it will show serious con-
tamination.
l would respectfully requestion that
at least dozen analyses be made
throughout the summer before Twin
Falls spends one cent on the installa-
ton of supply from any one of
these three sources.
Very truly yours,
ERNEST E. LAUBAUGH, M. D.
State Bacteriologist
Chemical examination made by H.
Louis Jackson, state chemist
Boise, Idaho, Aug. 18th, 1915.
To the Mayor,
The City of Twin Fails,
Twin Falls, Idaho.
Dear Sir:
l am sending you, enclosed, report
of State Bacteriologist Laubaugh on
the analyses of water for the prospec-
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1915-08-17

Sheriff Frank Kendall and Deputy
W. q. Thompson made a trip to Bull
Sunday afternoon, bringing back with
them Bert Richardson and one Leon
ard, who had been convicted in the po-
lice court of the west end city of being
drunk and disorderly. They were fined
500 and costs, and not having the
money, will serve the time out in Jail.
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1915-08-17

Miss Harriet Cummins, sister of At
torney Taylor Cummins and her friend
Miss Eva Beasley, of Ohio, are in the
city visiting with MIR. Cummnis. The
young ladies are on their way to their
Ohio home after visiting the EXPOSE
tons in California.
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1915-08-17

Mr.. and Mrs. E. E. Heston and
daughter will leave Wednesday morn
ing for Des Moines, Iowa, where they
will attend the Golden wedding of Mr.
Heston's parents There are ten chill
dren OF the family living and they will
all be present for the occasion, which
falls on August 9th.
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1915-08-17
SUNDAY SCHOOL PICNIC
Pupils Of First Christian Church t.,
Meet in Waters Grove Thursday.

On Thursday of this week the Sun
day school of the First Christina
church will hold their annual picnic att
Waters grove on Blue Lakes BouIe-
ward. There will be plenty of rigs at
the church at $3.50 to take all who,
wish to go to the picnic grounds.
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1915-08-17

Mr.. and Mrs. H. NJ Brannin and
their two children arrived last even
ing from Boise in their own car and
after stopping in HALEY over night
resumed their trip home to Twin Fails
SHailey Times.
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1915-08-17

The Associated Bible class of the
Baptist church will hold cooked food
sale at Clos Book store, Saturday, af-
ternoon, August 81. The sale will be
given for the benefit of the Sunday
school class room.
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1915-08-17

S. c. Turnipseed transacted busi-
ness in the county seat for day the
last of the week. Mr.. Turnipseed has
taken up a homestead in the Bruneau
country and will move to his new
ranch soon.
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1915-08-17

Miss Mary Wahl, assistant in the Of
flee OF the county superintendent, re-
turned Friday from the exposition at
San Francisco, well pleased with her
trip to California.
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1915-08-17

Elmer and Arthur Hollingsworth
and Mr.. Patton departed Sunday
morning for the Wood river country.
where they will spend several days
hunting and fishing.
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1915-08-17

George Russell Reed, the ink man
was In the city Tuesday from his
headquarters In Seattle, Washington,
calling on the newspaper trade.
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1915-08-17

Postmaster NJ A. Stronk and Sheriff
Frank Kendall returned Saturday from
Boise, where they had been for sew
eral days looking after business mat
ters. They made the trip by auto
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1915-08-17
BERGER GETS ELEVATOR
TO be Completed in 90 Days. Forts
Men Employed.

Judging from present appearances,
Berger is to have grain elevator at
last. Work was begun last week and
some forty men are employed in the
construction of the building. The ma
terial for the structure to be- used Will
be principally concrete. The elevator
is to be completed within sixty days.
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1915-08-17

Rev. J. M. Anderson returned Tues
day from Boise, where he had been
for several weeks filling the pulpit
of the Presbyterian church in the
Capital City.
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1915-08-17
Skeels- Wiley Drug Co.
We Take Care

B. A. Hanks, the we'll known mining
man of the Contact copper camp, was
In the city Monday looking after bust
ness affairs.
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1915-08-17

John H. Ellis and family and Will
liam Anderson and son returned Sun
day from ten days camping trip
spent In the upper Goose creek coun-
try in Nevada.
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1915-08-17

Mr.. and Mrs. H. l.. Kali, of Madison
county, Iowa, are in the city visit
ing their son, E. E. Kali and family.
Mr.. and Mrs. Kali have been visiting
with relatives in Montana.
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1915-08-17

Mr.. and Mrs. J. w. Wheeler were in
the city for short time Thursday.
Mr.. Wheeler will have charge of the
convicts who will work on the Sho-
shone falls grade.
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1915-08-17

Rev. w. E. Hartman and son, left the
last of the week for the Wood river
country on camping trip Mr.. Har-
man will be joined by Mrs. Hartman
the middle of the week