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The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-28

earth had sustained some seismic al turbance. Window glasses were .sha| tered plastering fell from tho wali] I recall that each of us placed h1 hands above his head instinctivel3 Women commenced screaming and se1 eral of the patients ran out into tl] hall. One woman ran toward me pan] stricken. None of us knew the cauA of the shock and all were bewiIderel picked the woman up and carried h9 down into the street
 Even as we reached the stree4] buildings up and down the main thoj oughfare were beginning to empd themselves. Everywhere plate glad fronts were shattered and the sidd walks were covered with broken glasl Great masses of dust clouds were rol' ing out of the buildings and soon tta lower end of the town. outside of ths| section to which flames had been conl municated. was under a dense cloud q dust
 "The excitement amounted to a pani, Many persons had been struck by tn
 falling glass. One woman came by u
 literally covered with blood. We placel her and the woman whom l hal brought from the sanitarium in an au tomobile and they were taken to an
 other hospital. further removed froH the danger zone.
 'T do not believe one plato glas window was standing in tho bushes district, and all along the street wire were down in a maze and tangle."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-28
DOWELL
 IS GIVEN PLACE
We'll Known Educator Be- comes Institute Conductor
 for Alabama

Montgomery September T.-(Special) Announcement was made by the state department of education today that the department has been appointed to the position of state institute conductor un- der the law recently enacted by the leg isiature. which provides for the helding of institutes throughout the entire year.
 MT Dowsl' was to have gone to the Alabama Polytechnic institute at Auburn as professor of secondary education, but r,szred that place today to accept the position under the department of educa- tor
 MT. Doveil has had experience in all phases of elementary school work from a teacher of q one-room school to principal of one of the largest grammar schools in the city of Birmingham. The fact that ne is graduate of Columbia university, his acquaintance with educational condi- tions throughout the state through the conduct of teachers institutes in 50 per cent of the counties, and his experience of two years in the state department of education. should enabl., him to meet the responsibilities and opportunities of the rew position with credit.
 He will be succeeded by c. M. Dan- rely, son of Dr. J. M. Dannelly, former presiding elder of the Montgclnery dis tr.ct, now of Selma. He is a graduate of tue State Normal school at .ri,y, and of the Southern university He has had successful teaching experience in the Seventh District Agricultural school, as superintendent of the city schools at Evergreen, and as principal of the Eto- wah County High school. For two years he has been engaged in active educational work with Rand McNally & Co. of Chi cago. This position has taken him to all parts of the United States and has given him first hand acquaintance with school conditions. He possesses a pleas ing personality. abundant common sense. careful training. and is well qualified for the responsible position to which he has been called
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-28
COLORADO WOMEN
 VISIT ROCKEFELLER

Denver, September 27.-The wom- en representing the Justice league of Colorado today called on John D.. Rockefeller. Jr., after his return from an inspection of mining properties in which he is interested. The women. Mrs. Lee Champion and Mrs. Sarah Ecanlan. quoted Rockefeller as saying that he was doing everything in his power to improve industrial conditions and prevent further combat in the min- ing field.
 Mrs. Champion said Rockefeller felt that he could not interfere with the work of the officers in regard to sew eral hundred indictments pending against former strikers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-28
FRENCH INF FANTRY VICTORY
 IN TWENTY MINUTES
Picturesque Description of Battle Comes From the
 Front-Attack at !
 Dawn

Paris. September 27.--Reports from the front say that only 20 minutes was required for the French infantry to complete the victory prepared for by 60 hours of violent smelling and over run. the first line of the German trenches north of Perthes, in Cham pagne. While awaiting the. moment for the attack the French soldiers rested behind their lines, joking and putting their arms in perfect order.
 The, bright glare from the slow-burn ing Illuminating rockets and the glow of exploding projectiles lighted up the entire zone of action during two nights.
 After a few hours of intense fire our hopes that our batteries were dominating the situation were trans formed to certain conviction" says a wounded officer who took part in the battle. M
 The moment for the attack was set for dawn. When the charge was sounded whole battalions, reinforced by reserves, bounded forward. The rush was so precipitate that the Germans still alive and unwounded in the bat tered works, seemed dazed and unable to resist. They were disarmed and pushed back for our reserves to pick up.. while the attacking line went. on. There was little or no musketry. The bayonet did most of the work.
 The proportion of dead to wounded and prisoners was large. What was left of entire companies threw up their hands at the sight of the. deadly execu- tion by the Zouaves'
 The general impression of wounded men brought from the field is that the affair of Perthes is only a beginning of the French effort.
 Parisians received news of the vic- tory soberly. The newspapers issued unusually large editions. Official bulle- tins were read from the stages of thea tres last night and the orchestras played the "Marseillaise." There vera no other public demonstrations.
 A report was spread that many trains carrying wounded soldiers were arriv- ing outside Paris. but later it was learned that these trains were filled with German prisoners
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L0pc1i6n cph5L0o MIR. BINGLE
 By
 GEORGE BARR McCUTCHEON Author Of "Crauefarky
Author of "Graustarkv

Mir. Bingle is something very difficult for an author to create-a real person. But he has been created, he exists, and he will be marked and re- m e m b CT ed. You will laugh at him and with him, and you will cry over him. And love hirn9 You will find him just as queer and dear and lovable as all his children did, and his wife, and the charm ing girl whose love affair with a gallant youngster runs like a thread through Mir. Bingle's adventures. With full page illustrations In color by James Montgomery
 FIagg; $1.35 net
 & (BoOks, Main F1oor)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-28
At the Majestic

At the MaJeStlc
 Boyle Woolfolk's offering of Lovers and Lunatics" at the Majestic theatre this week is by far the most stu pendous production that has been att tempted during their four weeks stay in Birmingham. The show is replete With good, clean comedy and musical numbers that are extremely pleasing. Lovers and Lunatics' is full of snap and go, and smacks of the type of production that pleases the public. Ev- cry line Is witty in the extreme and there is laugh from the time the curtain goes up until the last scene closes the show
 The show is not a musical tabloid. It can be judged only as a production or rare merit never seen before in this city at popular prices. The opening of the third scene Is undoubtedly the prettiest stage setting that has been offered in Birmin gham for sometime. As usual, Guy Vover as Leonard Clax- tcn," was all that could be desired by the most fastidious theatregoer. This popular comedian improves each week and his offering this week is as clever as can be expected from any comedian. Joseph Rolley as Steve Short was scream from the time he made his ap- pearance until the curtain went down. Harrie Lee "Millie Match" made a dainty daughter of Leonard Claxton's fiancee and her son "Jerico' was the hit of the evening. Lorraine Bernard as Mrs. Hatch" continued to demon strate to the audience that she was a finished actress and was capable in any part she might be cast. Minnie Pill lard as Jane Pennywise," the hostess, was a scream and put over some good comedy. Joseph T. Woods as Cuthbert Claxton was good.
 The show throughout is extremely clever and well acted. The costumes are entirely new and the chorus are hard workers. Miss Dolly Thathen, who sang a song and played the piano at the opening of the third act. was en- Enthusiastically received. F1annigan, Garrison, Gibbs and Johnson as a quar- tet proved to be one of the most well come features of the show and were repeatedly encored.
 There are more good numbers bet ter music and the best looking cos- tunes in Lovers and Lunatics" this week than has been shown in Birming- ham for a long time Those who at- tend the Majestic this week will be agreeably surprised to find the best show for the money that has ever been presented to the Birmingham public at popular prices.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-28
FAMOUS FILM IS
 SHOWN IN SOUTH

Norfolk, Va. September 27.-(Spe- cial. .)--Simultaneously with it's pre- sentation at the Scala theatre, Lon don. England. before King George and members of the royal household, D. W. Griffiths mighty spectacle, The Birth of Nation." made its entry into the south tonight at the Colonial theatre here
 An audience typical of the Old De- minion greeted the first presentation. Mayor Windham R. Mayo, with mem- bers of the council and board of al- dermen, Admiral Beattie, commandant of the Portsmouth navy yard; Colonel Haynes, in command at Fortress Mon roe; representatives of the Daughters of the Confectionery and others promi- nent in the official and social life of eastern Virginia were in the audience
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-28
MUNDAY ON TRIAL FOR CONSPIRACY

Morris, Ill. September 2T.-Charle B. Munday, charged with conspiracy i'd wreck the LaSalle Street Trust and Savings bank of Chicago. was put or trial here today. Attorneys Indicated that about week would be conenmed in selecting jury.
 The case was transferred from Cook county to this. Grundy. county as Nun day alleged that Chicag goans were pref udiced against him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-28
Much Building in Bessemer

At the present time much building is going on in this city and instead of build ing houses to rent the majority of the people are erecting them for their own use and a large number of handsome homes gre going up all over the city.
 The new home being erected ol Claren- don avs nue and Seventeenth street for Sam Erlick is nearing completion and will Ie ope of the handsom'.si homes in tic city. R. H. Umphries has purtna lc- .n Exter avenue aEJ Eighteenth street anu has started the building of a bungalow which he VII occupy upon it's c,inplei.Gn An apartment house on Berk- Icy svenuo between Nineteenth and Twen- heth streets is being erected by J. T.. Crofford. R. H. Skinner is building a bungalow on Clarendon avenue and Twen- ty-third street J. J. Jordan has pur- chased the McMahon property on Nine- teenth street between Ninth and Tenth avenues, while c. B. Bainbridge has pur- chased the Tendon home on Ninth avenue between Eighteenth and Nineteenth streets, and has completely remodeled the place and will reside there in the fu- ture.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-28
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-28
PRESIDENT WILSON
 WELCOMES THE G. A. R.

Washington, September 27-Presi- dent Wilson welcomed to Washington tonight the Grand Army of the Re- public. It was the first day of the forty y-ninth annual reunion of the unior army and they sent to the White House Lieut.. Col David J. Palmer. their commander in chief, and his staff The President gave a cordial greeting. Wednesday he will review the rem nant of the host that made Pennsyl- vania avenue historical in 1885.
 The veterans are here by the thou sands Tonight they fraternized in tllumined streets with survivors of the Confectionery, many of whom came by special invitation to join in the fiftieth anniversary of American peace
 Formal proceedings of the reunion will begin tomorrow. At night Pres ident Wilson will address the veterans at the first general session
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-28
DIR. STOUGH ELECTED
 WITHOUT OPPOSITION

Montgomery. September 27.-tspe- cial. )-More than HOO votes were cast in the city election today for pr. T. j.. Stough, who will serve as member of the city commission of Montgomery during the next four years. William T. Rohestson and John c. Tyson were elected commissioners. last Monday, each having received majority of the votes cast In the election. Dr. Slough was elected today without opposition.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-28
Bum Visiting Here

Marcus H. Bum. former chief clerk or the local railway mall service office put now an assistant superintendent at large in the same government depart ment, made visit of inspection to Bir- mingham yesterday.
 MT. Bunn was promoted to his position about two years ago and this is his first visit to Birmingham since that time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-28
At the Grand

"Beeson's Night Owls" pleased three large and enthusiastic audiences at the Grand yesterday in the presentation of "On the Fire" a burlesque programme with plenty of comedy and musical selections. J. T. Beeson as the cook, Al Bush as the waiter and Dan Bel mont as the proprietor of the restau- rant, were unusually well applauded for their efforts. The musical numbers were bright and catchy and Miss Gladys Goldman easily proved the most popular in Sahara Bell"
 Miss Isabella Drisdale in both of her musical features Pigeon Walk" ana When You Are in Love With Some one" was up to her usual winning style.
 Judging from the opening perform ances "On the Fire can be classed as one of the Brands best burlesque en- tertainments. There will be three shows each day this week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-28
LANSING TO LEAVE
 FOR WASHINGTON

Watertown, N. Y. September 27.-Sec- retary of State Robert Lansing, who has been spending his vacation at Henderon Harbor. will leave for Washington Friday 1t was said tonight He will arrive in New York Saturday and after stopping few hours will proceed to the capital.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-28
Five Prisoners Escape

Montgomery. September N.-AccordinG to warning issued from the state con vict department this morning, five pris- oners, members of the Speigner prison camp baseball team. jumped of . wagon which was bringing them back from ! diamond contest at Wetumpka Sunday| and escaped into the woods nearby Thel two guards on the wagon poured . hail1 of bullets after the fugitiveA but ths| shots were ineffective.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-28
THE KATY RAILWAY l
 SYSTEM GOES INTO RECEIVERS' HANDS
tCe.tin-ed fro. Pasl ons,

against the road in Texas on the al legation that the Katy sought d merge several of its Texas lines unde one management.
 The case was finally settled out oI court in 1914. the Missouri, Kansaa and Texas Railway of Texas agreeinf to separate from the Missouri. Kansa} and Texas of Kansas and te apend S6, l 100000 for improvements in Texas.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-28
TUSCALOOSA
cliff Atkinson Elected Commissioner by Slight Majority In Hard Fought Run-off Election

Tuscaloosa, September 27.-(Special.) After one of the hardest fought cam paigns in the history of Tuscaloosa, Cliff Atkinson today defeated R. E. Rodes for city commissioner, winning with a majority of 19 votes. The cleo tion today was a run-off between the two leading candidates in the election held last Monday. Great interest in the race was aroused during the past week ana the vote boiled today was the heaviest ever cast in local municipal election. MT. Atkinson is a successful and well known business man. Mr. nodes IS at present a member of the city commission and has been identi- ned With local politics for a number of years MT. Atkinson will take the oath Of office next Monday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-28
HIS REST WAS BRokrN

Q. D. Wright, Rosemont, Neb., writes: For about six months I was bothered with shooting and continual pains In the region of my kidneys. My rest was broken nearly every night by frequent action of my kidneys. was. advised by my doctor to try Foley Kidney Pills and one 5o-cent bottle made s6 we'll man of me. I can always recommend Foley Kidney Pills for know they are achc, rheumatism, sore muscles and swollen joints contains no habit fornl- Ing drugs. Sold everywhere.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-28
Penalty for Violation

In recorders court thls morning Van Robertson, a negro, was given q hearing before Judge I. A. Lewis on a charge of violating the prohibition law and was fined $75, including costs, and 90 days on the streets. Robertson lives in Ninth alley and Twenty street and was arrested Saturday afternoon by De- tectives Ross, Steel and Goodwin.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-28

and invitations will be issued to all mem- bers of the class in hopes of filling the church with interested men,
 There will be called meeting of the local chapter United Daughters of the Confectionery for Tuesday afternoon at 4 o'clock at the public library and all mem bers are urged to be present as there is much business to come before that body and at this time representatives will be selected to attend the United Daughters of the Confederacy convention at San Francisco.
 The Young Matron's club will not meet this week as announced but will meet Thursday afternoon, October 14,. with Mrs. s. w. Wright at the home of her mother, Mrs. Allen, on Eighth avenue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-28
Resinol Surely
 Heals Sick Skins

When you know physicians have pre- scribed Resinol for over 20 years In the treatment of eczema and other itching,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-28

during the investigation thinks they are shirking their duty, they want the pub lie to hold a mass meeting, appoint com mittee to represent the public and try the members of the present investigating committee
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-28

one of the worst cases of scsema-" etc. etc. doesn't 1t make you feel This is the treatment can rely on for MY skin trouble"
 The moment Resinol Ointment touches itching skins, the itching stops and healing begins. With the aid of Res- incl Soap, 1t almost always clears away every trace of eczema. ringworm, pim- ples or other distressing eruption quickly. leaving the skin clear and healthy Sold by all druggists. For trial free, write to Dept. CIR, Resinol. Baltimore. Na
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-28
TERRIFIC EXPLOSION
 WRECKS ARDMORE
(Continued from Page one,

(Continued from Page One) on Main street escaped damage and practically every pane Of glass in the city was shattered.
 All of the guests of the Wilmington hotel are believed to have escaped without serious injury. Scores of young women were employed by Madden & Co.,, and at a late hour tonight some still were unaccounted for.
 All public buildings were converted into temporary hospitals tonight and physicians and nurses hurried here from nearby towns in special trains aided in caring. for the wounded.
 Horrible Scenes
 Ardmore. Okla. September 27.-Ths city's electric light service was out off early tonight because of the danger from wires torn from their fastenings by the explosion and with rescue par ties making their way through the wreckage by the lights of pine torches and lanters the ruins of the business district presented a weird spectacle. The piteous appeals of hundreds of women, pleading to be allowed to search the debris for missing rela- tives added to the horror. A hundred special police were sworn in to aid in holding the crowds in check.
 The first news of the disaster was sent out by C. s. Nell, Santa Fe rail- road telegraph operator. who. although suffering from fractured leg and wrenched back, pieced together a broken wire and sent out a call for aid. His condition tonight was crit icaL
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-28
AT THE THEATRES

other numbers of the bill and proved acceptable
 Pathe service and animated cartoons open and close the bill
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-28

burning, nightly skin eruptio ons, and have written thousands or reports saying: Tt Is my regular prescription for itching" "Resinol has produced brilliant results" "The result 1t
 gave was marvellous In
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-28
General News


 The members of the Womans Chris tian Temperance union are urged to at tend the social to be held Tuesday after noon at o'clock in the basement of the First Methodist church. The men of this city are cordially invited. while every member Is requested to bring some one with them and aid in making the affair grand success
 The Mems Industrial Bible class of the First Presbyterian church held meet ing yesterday at which time it was de- cided to hold the fifth anniversary Of the organization of the class on Sunday, No- yember IA. The class will assemble in 8 body in the morning and will attend spe- cial services at il o'clock. At o'clock in the afternoon there will be special meeting at the church at which time a number of talks will be made as to what has been accomplished by the class since its organization five years ago The class will also attend the evening services
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Faiths at the T.twaIer ' liks stssa-
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In Ordering Goods PIease lEention
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-28
Hideous Inferno

Oklahoma City, Okla. September 27. w. J. Milburn, an oil operator who arrived here tonight from Ardmore, described that city, as "a hideous in- ferno of smoke and flames. of pun gent odors and blood and groans."
 T left Ardmore at 5 O'clock" MT. Milburn said. "The explosion occurred at 2:15 o'clock. In company with some friends was sitting In the St. Croix sanitarium. little more than a block distant from the explosion. The noise of the explosion was terrific and the shock jared the building as if the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-28
At the Lyric

The act of Bert Levy. the famous artist entertainer, stands out pre- eminent in the bill at tho Lyric for the first half of the week. The per formance Is entirely unique and along lines peculiar to itself. MT. Levy Is a wonderful cartoonist and by means of protecting machine the audience has the opportunity to see the artist at work and observe every line that is drawn. The difference a few lines make in depicting types is brought to the attention of the audience, as the swift ly moving pencil molds the charac- teristic features of world famous celeb rities. The performance is highly en- tertaining and the "bg time offer ing of the bill.
 A very pleasing number is that Of Miss Aileen Stanley, a clever comed- ienne of much personality, who sings character songs that permeate with She scored heavily with her song on the Ford runabout.
 Miss Adelaide Boothby and Charles Everdeen are a versatile couple of en- tertainers. Miss Boothbys limitations added much to the pleasure act. The singing numbers were very good.
 Lambs Manikins, in impersonations of well known stars, and McRea and Laporte in a comedy aerial act are the