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The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-30
MIGHTY UNEMPLOYMENT

With scarcely a ripple to mar the out ward calm of the surface of the political stream of Alabama, the past few weeks have been time when a mighty under current was raging. The situation was almost without precedent
 With every political leader and every factional partisan crying aloud that he and his were heartily for the Wilson administration and for the President him. self, there still existed strong under- current of antagonism between the sev- eral factions. Each one claimed that the ''other crowd was trying to put over something on the President. And yet all were ready and willing to pledge them selves through the press and in writing II necessary to back the President to the limit That all this interest and scramble could not have been caused by the mere desire to enjoy the empty honor of serv- ing as delegates goes without saying. There was something behind it all
 Just what that something was the polit- ical leaders cannot agree among them selves. The prohibitionists will say that come of the men on the other side were national convention. The local option leaders will probably explain the situation by saying that their opponents were will Ing to embarrass the administration and nJure the party chances in order to gain a temporary political advantage
 Each crowd was apparently under the impression that the opposition was heav- fly armed with guns loaded, cooked and primed. But calmer and more mature deliberation has resulted in smoothing over the distrust which threatened a se- rlous split and indications now are that harmony will reign undsturbed during
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-30
OF COMMERCE COMMITTEE
 MEETS MONDAY MORNING TO CONSIDER HIGHWAY TO THE WARRIOR
Will Have Roadway With Concrete BaseThompsOn Thinks Road Would Make Bmng ham Built Santia]

Further impetus to the proposal to construct a highway from the city limits to the Warrior river will be given by the meeting of the special committee of the Chamber of Com merce to be held Monday morning at 10 o'clock when the matter will be thoroughly discussed. John w. Sibley is chairman of this committee which was appointed for the purpose of fur thering the building of the Warrior highway. At this meeting arrange ments will be made for a conference with the board of revenue on this sub Ject and such other matters discussed as will tend to the construction of the highway as soon as possible. Other members of the committee are Erskine Ramsay, Murray Brown, M. F. North ington and c. H. Ohme.
 It is expected that George II. Clark, county highway engineer, will make report to the board of revenue of his survey of the four proposed routes from the city to the river and the com mittee will have this report on hand at the meeting for consideration. MT. Sibley states the committee will CO., operate with the board of revenue in
 
 the early construction of the high way.
 WORKING ON REPORT
 The county engineer is working on the report which. it is stated, will be exhaustive, containing much data as to the costs of materials, excavating g, the life of roads built of different ma terial and other matters connected with the road. He expects to have it completed by Saturday of this week.
 The construction of a gateway to the Warrior river meets with popular approval and much enthusiasm over the proposed highway is manifest, es- pecially from the fact that the report of the engineer is about ready. The board of revenue could take no defi- rite action until it was presented. The board of revenue has had the matter under consideration for sometime and all its members are in favor of the building of the highway. Now that they will have a detailed statement from the county engineer in few days, they will be able to take defi- mite action.
 Among the many citizens who eX- pressed their views on this subject yesterday were the following well known business men:
 MERCHANTS STATEMENTS
 J. Ii. ftolcoHpe, HldiaSei VI i>' 'H- Forbes Piano company: T am like all the rest of the citizens in my attitude toward the proposed highway from Birmingham to the Warrior river. am in favor of the project and hope work on the highway will start inn mediately I likewise indorse the plan of one of the merchants in regard to the preparation of the road for an electric railway in the event one Is ever built.
 T also am in favor of the 50-foot road and concrete base. The h1shway should be capable of standing up un- der heavy traffic It would be foolish for us to build a road that was nol
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-30

moner' on the question of prohibition, Hobson wrote Bryan letter in which he suggested a coalition to bring about situation at the national convention which would result in the party going on record for national prohibition. In his reply. so it is stated, Mir. Bryan all most bluntly refused to become party to the proposed action and strongly ad- vised against it. Bryan declared himself strong prohibitionist, but at the same time reiterated his loyalty to the demo- cratic party. He counselled his younger but more enthusiastic friend that such a movement would result in lasting harm to the democratic party. and at the same time greatly injure the cause of prohibi- ton.
 Some surprise was expressed in Ala bama recently when it became known that the administration leaders were anxious over the Alabama situation. It is now believed that the foregoing in formation. known to the President and his friends, had caused them to suspect that certain Alabamians, acting under the guse of aiding prohibition. might send a delegation to the convention which would seriously embarrass the ad- ministration. It is known that the ad- ministration and it's leaders feel that any declaration of any kind the liquor question at the coming convention would greatly endanger the chances of the party's success.
 The only point which seems possible of causing friction at the committee meeting is the wording of the indorse- ment of the Wilson administration. It is understood that a resolution will be presented indorsing fully the record so far made and pIedging the support of the Alabama delegation to any action which may be desired by the President at St. Louis. It is believed that the Presidents closest friends in Alabama will favor this action as sure preven- ton of any possible friction at St. Louis, and for the moral effect it will have in other sections of the country.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-30
Marriage Licenses

The following marriage licenses were issued at the clerks office of the probate court yesterday:
 w. O. Taylor, Trussvle. and Miss Eula May Self.
 A, w. Duncan and Miss Esther Strither
 R. A. Beaver, East Lake, and Miss Virginia Taylor c. L. owen. Leeds. and Miss Ernie L. Jones.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-30

is. l cannot imagine a man who has the interest of Birmingham at heart be- ing against the project. It would cer- tainly be good thing for the merchants in particular.
 Good roads bring good times. This may be seen daily in the states that have fine roads. The people go from one place to another by road without any discomfort. Many of the larger concerns have their statesmen to canvass a state in a machine. The salesman spends money on the road for food. lodging, oil, gasoline and other necessaries. He may buy a pair of shoes at one of the points This salesman and thousands of others going over a state or county contribute to the wealth of every one who lives on that highway.
 "l want to see lots of good roads built in Birmingham and Jefferson, and l be- lieve everyone else does. We can do it, we should do it, what is going to stop ,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-30
Interpretations

The Eufaula Land and Orchard com papy filed declaration of incorporation in the probate court yesterday with capi- tai stock at s750O. Officers: Henry De- lany. president and general manager; J. B. Russell, vice president. and H. c. Russell, secretary y-treasurer
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-30
Mighty Struggle Has Been Going on Under Surface
 for Several Weeks
BRYAN REFUSED TO
 ADOPT ROBSON PLAN
Committee Expected to Decide on Primary for Delegates and h. dorse Wilson in the Most
 Whole Hearted Manner

The dark clouds of turmoil and strife which have hung ominously over the DO litical horizon of Alabama recently have apparently cleared away, and the origin sunshine of harmony and peace is agair beaming forth it's ray of cheerfulness and hope.
 The threatened if not expected, struggle at the meeting of the state democratic executive committee here tomorrow vii not materialize, unless all signs fail. Int situation has been clarified and one o1 the most unusual political situations 1T the history of Alabama has probably righted itself.
 Indications now are that when the members of the committee convene at the Tutwiler hotel here tomorrow pri- mary will be called for the selection of delegates from the state at large and from the several districts to go to the national convention at St. Louis in June.
 The administration of President Will son will be indorsed unanimously, and it is considered highly probable that the present state administration will receive the commendation of the com mittee. There will be no outward show of dissension in the ranks. and all the delegates will vie with one another in declaring their undying loyalty to Will son. There will doubtless be the usual amount of maneuvering for posi- tions in future campaigns, but so far as the meeting of the committee is concerned, it is generally believed that it will not vary materially from the programme announced above.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-30
At the Photoplay Honses

Strand-'The Mill on the Floss'' with Mignon Anderson.
 Trianon-"D Destruction" with Theda Bara.
 Colonial-"The Submarine Prate,'' with Syd Chaplin.
 Odean Two-"The Net of Deceit, a three-reel Kalem featuring Ruth Bottm- ly, Broadway favorite.
 Princess-"Saved From a Harem at Lubin special dramatic feature and a George Ade comedy, The Heir and the Heiress''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-30
NO DECISION ABOUT
 CLOSING SATURDAY
Merchants Are Not Yet Fully De- cided Upon Their Plans for
 New Years Day

Merchants of Birmingham have not yet fully decided upon closing hours Tor next Saturday, which falls upon New Year g Day. It is expected a definite decision will be reached today. Some of them wish to remain open until o'clock in the evening because they think it unjust to the public to close two Saturdays in succession, while others think it would be more satisfactory all round to remain closed all day.
 Announcement of their plans will be made when a decision is reached.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-30
Meeting on Bank Today

A mass meeting. of cOIOred people will be held this morning at Il o'clock at Shi- loh Baptist church for the purpose of discussing plans for the reorganization of the Alabama Penny-Prudential Savings bank, which recently closed it's doors. The meeting will be addressed by leading white citizens and q number of negro business men
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-30
Real Estate Transfers

The following real estate transfers were recorded in the probate court yes terday:
 s10. Birmingham Securities company to South Land company. part of sec tion F. in township IS.
 s2100-L. T. Wimberly to Joe Bondi and Sam Monte. lot 8, in the survey of the Peoples Realty company.
 s1200- Elizabeth Wagner to Mrs. Sallie Belle McGavock, a plot of land located in section 1S of township IA
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-30
WEST END PROPERTY
 IS SOLD FOR $18,OOO
Bought in by City-Sold at Auction for Failure to Pay Improve
 ment Assessments

Property sold for delinquent street improvement assessments yesterday ak noon in front of the courthouse do0P was bought in by the city at cost of SlS,00o. The property was sold at pub lie outcry and consisted of parcel of property located in West End.
 The buying in of this property was decided upon at the meeting of the city commissioners held Tuesday when President George E. Ward was authors zed to borrow sSo,0Uo for the purpose of buying in theA '~ which were ad- vertsed for sale.h wing the ac- tion of the commiss, many of, tha delinquent property h, Is paid un their assessments yesterday morning. {. The number of adjustments made the amount necessary only $1S.00O
 Property owners wishing to redeem, their property can do so by payinp inc amount of assessment with accrue q interest and penalty of 15 per cent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-30
FOOD ORDINANCE IS ].
 SUBMITTED BOARD.
Amendments Suggested to Ladies by Commissioners.
 T0BePresented Tuesday

A pure food ordinance having for it's purpose the regulation of the manu- facture, handling or dispensing of food products and other matters in tho preparation and serving of food was presented to the city commissioners yesterday afternoon by a committee from the womans civic board.
 All the city commissioners were present at the conference as was Dr. R. NJ. Cunningham, city health off oer. There were about dozen ladies present and several leading business men who handle food products.
 Mrs. Dupont Thompson read the or dinance by sections and each was commented upon by the commissioners and in some instances amendments were suggested which were acceptable to the ladies. Dr.. Cunningham ad- dressed the commissioners and gave his indorsement to the ordinance and commended the ladies for their inter- est in the public health.
 The ordinance proposed embraces all the sections of the city code dealing with the regulation of food products and some new sections that include grocery stores, ice cream parlors, hotel kitchens and similar places. The ordi nance will be amended as suggested at the conference yesterday and will be presented to the regular meeting of the commission for adoption.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-30
CONCERN AT WASHINGTON

It IS known that the administration leaders at Washington were deeply con cerned over the situation in Alabama. And their anxiety was not without ground upon which to rest itself While the steering committee of the National Antl-Saloon league had voiced it's opposi- ton to any effort to have either of the great parties take any stand in it's plat form on the liquor question, it is known that there Were some ambitious political leaders within the ranks of that organi- Zation who disagreed. They thought the advantage rested with the prohibitionsts who favored making the nation dry at one stroke and they were ready to use this advantage, despite the warnings of the Anti-Saloon league leaders.
 The name of Bryan was connected with this movement to force the national pro- hibition issue as the democratic issue but the use Of his name. Ill that connec- tion was unwarranted. But the connec- ton of Hobson with the plan, which was to begin in Alabama, is said to have been strictly in accord with the facts. Apparently reliable information has it that Hobson caucussed with some of his closest political friends and decided to capture the Alabama delegation for him self. Aside from the interest he might have had in forcing the national prohibit tion issue at the convention, it is re- ported that Hobson has but little love for the nations chief executive And accrue from control of the delegation for the United States Senate two years
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-30
Lanier a Candidate

w. D. Lanier of Bessemer filed his declaration as a candidate in the probate court yesterday for the board of revenue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-30
TOIlAY'S EVENTS

Annual newsboys dinner at 12 o'clock at the Manufacturers Permanent Ex- hibit building
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-30
At the Theatres

Jefferson-"The Birth of a Nation, 2:s0 and SIS o'clock
 Lyric-Vaudeville 2:so, 7;SO and o'clock p. m
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-30
ROBSON LETTER TO BRYAN

According to this information, which apparently is authentic. IIobson assumed, like many others throughout the na- tion, that Bryan entertained no love for Wilson. following his retirement from the cabinet. Acting on this belief, and knowing the stand of the Great Com
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-30

Homecoming among Royal Arch chapters at Masonic temple tonight
 Vanderbilt vs. B. A. c. basket thS1k at the Athletic club at S;So o,clooks s
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-30
The First National Bank

OF BIRMINGHAM. ALA. Statement ember 10. 1915
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-07-03
W0RKMEN'S C0MPEN.
 SAT|0N IN 0H|0.

equally satisfactory. The amount of the insurance depends upon the amount of the wage the employee ra- cei> cd during his life s3 70 le the m&> num- Hundreds of Wage .eari.era 20 down to deatl each yea. often without moments warnmg Some are caught in the fly wheels ard belts: others are crushed under huge ,3ei;Eta or struck by flying missels; still others are stricken by infection.
 The man who works at il dangerous occupation has the satisfaction of
 knowing that in the event of his death
 the state will provide swiftly and silently aud without a cent of charges
 to pay the amount of his wages to
 those that have been dependent upon him. The white haired old mother is given continuance of her sons sup
 port. The aged widow is assured of the fruits of her lost companions years of toil. The young mother is years in which her baby will grow out of a helpless infancy needing her constant care. kind old aunt who kept house for a generous nephew, is provided for. A little mother in n for eign land, whose husband came to this country to try his fortune, is taken care of All these are actual examples among the 50,000 cases already passed
 upon by the Industrial Commission Eagle Magazine
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-07-03
ARTIFICIAL WOOL.

Wool which never saw the back of a sheep is being largely used in Eu- rope for making mems clothes. II is known by the name of limestone wool and Is made in an electric furnace. Powdered limestone mixed with co = tain chemical Is thrown into the fur ious blast of air is tossed out as huffy wool After coming from the furnace the wool is dyed and finally made into lengths of cloth.
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-07-03
AT THE NEW EAGLE.

Old Lewis Hunter Rye and the Fs. nous Atherton Bourbon whiskeys, Dis titled spring 1904 1905, bought in bond and oaduced to 90 per cont by U. 8. government by the bots's ar gallon.
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-07-03

Instructions in Driving-Nome Gar age.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1915-08-13

tuberculosis Is more prevalent in
some industries than In others. Gar
ment workers are particularly subject
to this disease. Since 1910 Or. George
NJ. Price OF New York has examined
nearly 5000 garment workers EN-
ployed In that city and has found thai
about 2 per cent of them have con
sumption. An investigation OF the con
ditions under which $4,000 garment
workers are employed shows that the
causes for the prevalence OF tubercu
losis are lnsanitary home surround
ings. lack of ventilation In workshops
STOPPING position of workers while ai
work, and the low standard OF living
Doctor Price claims that the ordinary
methods OF controlling tuberculosis are
not sufficient to check # under thess
conditions. Cooperation between the
employers and the labor unions has
been undertaken IN several instances
notably by the international Cigar
makers union, the international Ty
biographical union and the cloak, suit
dress and waist industries. Doctor
Price urges the establishment OF stats
invalidity and sickness insurance.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1915-08-13
Observation-Disclosures NN\\N\NNNNNNNNNNNN
Aunsino Trouble.

When a man Just naturally wants
trouble II is mighty easy to dnd an
excuse for making u. According 20
Mike Hogan, Casey and o'llrien we're
having an argument of their own at
Breckinridgc street and Harriet ave
nue. 1t had progressed to the extent
that each had forgotten what Il Waa
about originally, and they were
wholly oblivious OF the gathcrin.
crowd until an urhano and genteel
person In q frock coat put In.
Come. come, my man" he said.
gently plucking Casey by the sleeve
You don't want 20 fisht. can tell
Il by your looks Your face II too
benign"
Two be nine! Two be nine. IL ut,
ye scut7" beloved Casey Me face
IL two be nine. IL ut7''
And there waR where the real trun'
BILE began, Louisville Times.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1915-08-13

they didn't need an ambulance and a
hospital surgeon to help them make
up.
In the old days Simpson Green
would draw the stove brush cheerful
ly across his dogskin shoes and rush
with eager feet to see Lena Jones,
the girl he wished to make the vito Of
his bosom.
Darling" Simpson Wonld say, =
am sure to the bad for love of YOU
Pipe the downcast droop In this eye of
mine and notice the way my heart Ii
bubbling over like a. bottle of sarspar-
lila on a hot day Be mine, Lena!
Be minel"
Then Lena would giggle. Not once.
but seven giggles, something like
those used In a spasm.
Then she would reply: No. sImp-
son; 1t cannot be. Fate wills it ether.
wise
Then Simpson would bite his finger
nails, pick his hat up out OF the coal.
scuttle and say to Lena: False one,
You Love Conrad. the foorwalksr in
the butcher shop. Curses on Conrad.
and see what you have missed, Lena.
| have tickets for a swell chcwder
party next Tuesday All. Farewell
forever"
Then Simpson would walk OFT and
hunt up one of those places that cant
get an all-night license and there. with
one arm glued around the bar rail.
he swould fasten bis system 70 q Jag
which would last . week
Despair would grab him and. like
Dix, he'd be Simpson with the souse
thing for sure.
When he would recover strength
enough to walk downtown without at.
tracing the attention Of the other side
OF the street. be would call on Lena
and say. Lena. forgive me for what
done but lose is blinA-and, besides.
mixed drinks. Lena. WAS o. ne
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1915-08-13
NOT MUCH OF A PROBLEM
lawyers Statement Of Case That Wen
Immediate AequIttal for His
Fortunate Client.

A famous lawyer had a client named
Murphy who had been arrested for Il.
legal sale OF liquor. The police had
no evidence but one pint OF whisky,
which they found in his house when
they searched H. In court this evi,
dence was produced. and a somewhat
vivid claim OF prima facie evidence OF
guilt was made by the prosecuting at
torney.
During all this. counsel for the pris.
oner was silent When his turn came
for the defense. he rose arid said Pat.
rick Murphy. stand up" And Murphy,
with big red nose. unshasen face,
bleared eyes and a general appearance
OF dilapidation. rose.
Patrick Murphy. look upon the
jury; gentlemen OF the jury, look on
Patrick Murphy"
Jury and prisoner mutually com
piled.
The counsel gazed At Patrick for a
moment. then solemnly turned to the
Jury.
DO you mean to say to this court
and me you honorably and truly be.
lieve that Patrick Murphy. II he had
q pint OF whisky, would sell ltG'
Murphy was acquitted.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1915-08-13

be mine and l will be taine without
money and without the price?"
Gonsalvo pauses to let this idea get
noised about a little.
Then he goes on: BE mine, limo
genet You will be minus the money
while will have the price!"
Gonsalvo trembles with the passion
which is consuming his pocketbook,
and then Imogene turns languidly from
a right angle triangle into more OF a
straight front and hands Gonsalvo
bitter look Of scorn.
Then Gonsalvo grabs his revolver
and aiming II at her marble brow, en-
claims, Marry me this minute or |
viii shoot you in the topknot. because
love you"
Then papa rushes into the room and
Gonsalvo politely requests the old gen.
tleman to hold two or three bullets
for him for a few moments.
Gonsalvo then bites deeply into bot.
tie Of carbolic acid and just as the
coroner climbs into the house the pic.
lures of the modern lover and lover.
ess appear In the newspapers and fash
ionable society receives JOLT
This is the new up-to-date way OF
making love.
However, think the old style OF
counting is the best. because you can
generally stop a jag before II gets TO
the undertaken.
What do you think2