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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1915-04-17
Tariff Association Is Arbi.
trary and Arrogant
Trust, Says Hard
SLOGAN APPEARS TO
BE SOAK EN- AGAIN"
Might Well Be Termed Southeastern
Undertakers' Association'-lt Is
Great Bluffer-Controllin Senti-
ment Is Public Be ID"

To the Editor of The Age-Herald.
In his testimony before the legisla-
tive committee last week. United states
Senator White expressed the opinion
that the Southeastern Tariff associa-
ton ought to be run out of the state.
l heartily concur in the opinion ex-
pressed. which opinion l have consist
emily held for about % years, for the
following, among other reasons:
First, l am a democrat l believe in
those things which tend to benefit the
people as a whole rather than those
which benefit a favored few at the ex-
pense of the many. l believe in a tariff
for revenue only. sufficient to properly
conduct the business of the country.
and not in a tariff which Is burdensome
to the great majority of the people and
which Will serve mainly to increase the
profits of limited class. Holding those
views. l am naturally opposed to all
trusts.
The Southeastern Tariff association is
a trust, and one of the most arbitrary
and arrogant of any of which l have
any knowledge
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1915-04-17
Charged With Forging Prescriptions

Charged with the forgery OF several
physicians prescriptions Miss Bessie
Travis, said to be trained nurse. was
arrested yesterday by the federal au-
thorities for alleged violation of the
federal law in reference TO narcotics.
The young woman, it is claimed, Sc
cured a quantity of morphine on the
forged prescriptions. She will be given
a hearing this morning before Judge
r. B. Watts. United states commits
sioner.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1915-04-17

A conference was held yesterday aft.
ernoon by the city commissioners on the
jitney problem. and while nothing was
given out 1t is understood that a ttney
ordinance will be drawn up and adopted
within the next week or two.
Following the appearance of a large
delegation of prominent business men
and officials of civic organizations be-
fore the commission yesterday morning
in behalf of regulation of the jitneys.
the commissioners stated that they
W ould take the matter under considera-
ton and adopt an ordinance which they
considered proper as soon as they could
come to an agreement
Speeches were made by ]. p. II. De-
Windt manager of the Birmingham
Railway, Light and Power company; J..
D. Moore, president of the Rotary club;
Crawford Johnson, president of the
Chamber of Commerce; J. ID. Rosen-
berger. president of the Board OF Trade;
Hill Ferguson, president of the Real
Estate exchange; Robert Jemison. ST.,
Frank Glass, w. II. Kettig, Lee Brad
ley and others. Harry Coffin. Sid Lee, L..
Sewer, r. w. Ewing, j. II. Barr and
others were present.
Mr. DeWindt and Mr. Bradley stated
that something would have to be done
or the street car company was threat
ened with bankruptcy, claiming that
the jitnies were taking $500 per day
or about 100000 a year away from the
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1915-04-17
Musicians Ball Wednesday

A grand ball will be given by the
Birmingham Musicians association
next Wednesday night at Musicians
hall, 1s09ls Fourth avenue. Previous
affairs given by the musicians have
been very enjoyable and large at
tendance is anticipated next Wednes-
day.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1915-04-17
Real Estate Transfers

The following real estate transfers were
recorded yesterday in the office of <he
probate judge
$20O0-L. p. Hendricks to Mrs. Annie l..
Smith, lots % and 26 in block 266, North
Birmingham Land companys survey.
$50, O00-Annie C. Ingram, r. Miller In
gram and Sadie b. Ingram to Davis c..
Cooper. undivided half interest in the east
half of lot T. block 100.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1915-04-17
Our "JITNEYv Offcr-TIi. and &c

Our "JITNEY' Offcr-TIis and &c
DON'T MISS THIS Cut out this slip,
enclose with SC to Foley & Co., Chi
cago, ILL.,, writing your name and adj
dress clearly. You will receive in re-
turn a trial package containing Foley's
Honey and Tar Compound. for coughs,
colds and Group; Foley Kidney Pills.
for pain in sides and back, rheuma-
tism, backache, kidney and bladder all
ments; and Foley Cathartic Tablets, a
wholesome and thoroughly cleansing
cathartic. especially comforting to
stout persons. Sold everywhere.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1915-04-17

Birmingham, now paying S34 and
$40 for exactly. the same fire insur-
ance which three years ago cost s2s,
has one OF the largest per capita fire
losses of any city in the world.
There's the insurance mans side of
the argument.
Statistics for 1911, 1912 and 1913 (the
last three years availabIe) show that
the average per capita fire loss of the
United States has been s2d7
Statistics for the last three Years
available on Birmingham, 1912. 1913
and 1914 (the latter being not Officially.
loss for those three years in this city
was $5.30-nearly twice as much as the
average for the United States.
That's why the insurance agents or
the underwriters association claim
justification in increasing fire insur-
ance rates in Birmingham in the past
three years from so to rs per cent as
was shown in the story published in
yesterday mornings Herald.
But here is a phase of the situation
that has never before been brought
cut.
The fire loss in the suburban dis
tricts of Greater Birmingham is prac-
tically normal; it is in old Brming
ham and in the congested business
districts that the greatly abnormal an
nual fire losses occur, according to
data contained in the last report of
board of engineers of the Southeastern
Underwriters association. which is the
organization which controls the fire
insurance rates here.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1915-04-17
RECALLS OLD DAYS
AT THE AGE-HERALD

That the world is not so
large and that the arm of The
Age-Herald reaches far was
shown last night.
Among the news dispatches
received by wire during the
evening was one from st. Paul,
MINI. Attached to the telegram
was the following note by
wire:
Telegraph Editor: The oper-
ator who sent the attached was
one of your carriers 20 years
ago.
"HIGHPOCKETS HARRISON"
No one at the office last night
could recall him, but he bears
out the adage, "Age-Herald
carrier boys make good in life
whatever they undertake"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1915-04-17
Marriage License

The following marriage license was re-
corded yesterday in the office of the pro-
be tie judge
Thomas Anniss. Jasper, TO Miss Annie
Koran.
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Worse With Age


To get some democratic votes and to
escape some opproblum the associa-
| ton referred to, sometime ago changed
it's name from the Southeastern Tariff
association to the Southeastern Under
writer's association, but it has not
changed its methods nor its manners
| which have grown steadily worse as il
grew older, until ii has become almost
UNDESIRABLE, and some other wise men
| out of the state.
Except that II might possibly he con-
strued into reflection on n reputable
business 1t might properly be called the
southeastern undertakers' associate
| for 1t has apparently undertaken to Gnd
out just how much the people will stand,
and it's slogan appears to he "SoaIs 'cm
| again."
1t has conspired against the interest
of whole communities, it has lobbied
against the mass of the people, sought
TO influence the trustees of the public
men who were elected and paid by the
| taxpayers to safeguard their interests
! has directed legislation, dictated laws
| trucl1led to other trusts, been dicated
| to by the rich. has oppressed the poor
placed burden on industry, an excess
sive tax on labor and on those least
| able to bear 1t.
When appealed to for relief, its ides
of the rctort courteous has been. swell
what arc you going to do about its'' and
Its controlling sentiment seems to be
"The people be id.
| 1t is a great buffer. When it wants
to increase rates of insurance on a
community it coerces the agents of the
various companies into an organization
pledged to maintain the rates it makes
and then frightens the public with
threats that unless they accept the rates
| made and submit to the increase the in
| surance companies will leave the state,
and then the people can get no more in
surance.
An Inconsistent Attitude
There can of course be no possible
objection on the part of anyone to the
cessation of business by anyone else
who finds their business Improbable.
but some of the leading tariff associa
ltion companies, instead of Withdrawing
from the state and thus escaping the
dire disasters they predict, not only re-
main, but increase their chances of
loss by fn effect, ORIGINATING new
companies. by way of annexes or under
writer's agencies. or by reinsuring less
their rislxs of - ~ uiiiih 5
In 1900 tbera u'a,. d., q,
Gre, doing hnstnas =, "a ooiilpanies
1914 there w. $3.50. e an ma IN
annexas "a a,,r,.'e ~, w. no' .ouhtihs
there hos -, .,, ms ne en'i,e ~ years
TO withdraw on the part of some of the
tariff companies.
=, ~ opahies ooihs business
dro,u, 500 ~ Years ago nave with :
Viz, ,., so,no nave peeh consolidated
o'ne.s D. some nave died and been
ars pu' 'nere nave always been 9th
ane 'heir places and there al /.
VII De SO long as the picking is
s9uu' LOT Where the carcass is there
w." 'ie easles De gathered together"
"" tne subject OF discrimination II
wen known fact that the ASSOC
c" mas made rates which are alb
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1915-10-22
For Miss DooIey.

Mrs. Justice Ewing Knox was the
hostess of most delightfully."- plan
ned novelty shower Tuesday evenins
to compliment Miss Gladys Dooley, a
charming bride-elect for this month.
The home was prettily decorated
throughout with ferns, gift flowers
and other potted plants. The hostess
was assisted in receiving by the hon
Gree, who was attired in lovely
gown of green crepe de chine, while
the hostess wore an elegant gown Of
yellow crepe meteor The numerous
gifts were presented in an umbrella
in a very unique fashion During the
evening several vocal selections we're
given, adding much to the enjoyment
Of the occasion. The color scheme
pink and white, was carried out in a
delicious ice course, which was served
at late hour.
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Redman. The entertainment was for
the wedding party and was given aft
er the rehearsal, about twenty-five
present. Mrs. Evans was assisted by
Miss Louise Watkins, Mrs. w. J.
Dale, Jr., and Mrs. Henry Osgood Full
ton. The Evans home was made
beautiful in its decorations of pink,
hundreds and hundreds of gift bou'
quets being used in the decorations.
The wedding party spent one hour
after the rehearsal at the home of the
bride on North Garden street admir-
ing the hundreds of handsome and
valuable presents, which is fitting
attest of the popularity and love that
is accorded the pretty bride. The
wedding will be solemnized this aft
ernoon at $50 o'clock at the church.
by DR.. J. c. Molloy, Immediately after
which Mr.. and Mrs. Redman will
leave for bridal tour through the
east and middle west. They will visit
Chicago and other large cities, be-
fore returning to Columbia, when they
will be at home with the brides
mother, Mrs. H. G.. Evans.
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Meeting Of Music Study Club.


The Music Study Club held a mos
interesting and enjoyable meeting or
Wednesday afternoon with Mrs
Woodall and Miss Mary Ashton
at the Columbia Institute. After tn,
business session a most delightful
program was given. Program:
Current Topics-Mrs. Henry Por
ter.
Song, Mcdowell; Will-o-the- Wisp-
Miss Mamie Littlefield.
Suite No 5, CHARACTERISTICS Dor
thy Fulton.
National Hymn, Hawaiian; Aloha
Hawaiian; Waltz, Hawaiian-Miss
Mary Ashton.
| Hear You Calling Me, Marshall
Miss Elizabeth Whitthorne.
Melody in E Flat, Bancock-Miss
Mary Rainey.
Musical Reading, THE Bells" Ed.
gar Allen Poe-Miss Woodall.
Sons Bors, Victor Staub-Miss Min.
ME Fry.
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that of Miss Sue Willie Martin and
F. C. Reynolds, solemnized at s
o'clock Wednesday afternoon at the
, home of the brides parents on South
Main street. The ceremony was i'm
ried out, minis and bon bons were
also served.
The bridal party motored to Frank
lin, their future home.
Mrs Reynolds is young lady Of
unusual beauty and possessed Of a
winning personality and a sweet dis.
pressively said by DR.. w. T. Haggard,
of Nashville.
The home was artistically decorat-
ed in ferns, vines and cut flowers, the
parlor being in white and the dining
room in pink, the reception hall, din
ing room and the parlor we're all
thrown into one and were lighted by
candles and electric lights.
A musical program OF rare sweet
ness preceded the ceremony. Miss
Mary Cooper Boyd sweetly rendered
the following songs: 1.-THE Hour
That Gave Me You," and AT Dawn
ing Mrs. Charles Sharp accompa
nying. The bridal party entered to
the strains of the wedding march,
rendered by Mrs. Sharp.
]. Shelby Coffey ana Reba VIII,
son, the ribbon bearers, were the first
to enter, then entered the groom with
his best man, John Prowl, followed by
the maid Of honor, Miss Bessie Mar
tin, the BRIDES sister, the bride enter
ed alone. The bride wore her beauti-
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1915-10-22

full travelling suit, a brown tailored
suit with hat to match, and carried
American beauty roses. The maid OF
honor wore a beautiful gown of pink
crepe de chine and carried pink roses
Following the ceremony, a deli
cious ice course was served, the color
scheme Of pink and white being car
position, holding the very highest re.
spect Of all who know her. Mr.. Rey,
nolds Is young business man Of
Franklin, holding a responsible posi-
ton with Campbell and Bennett,
The out Of town guests were;
Misses Florence Parks, Mabel Rey
nolds, Annelle Reynolds and Mr. and
Mrs. Holt, Mrs. Lena Reynolds and
John, Richard and ]. T. Reynolds and
Mr.. and Mrs. Prowl, of Franklin.
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Craiq-Andress.

Friends will be glad to learn of the
wedding which took place in Chatta-
nooga when Miss Alleyne Craig was
united in marriage to Paul Address,
of Helena, Ark.
Miss Craig spent her childhood
days here but for the past five years
has lived with her mother in Chatta-
nooga. She is charming and attrac-
tive young lady, possessed of an un-
usual personality, and holds the in
terest at heart of all who know her
Mr.. Address is a progressive young
man of Helena, Ark, being golf in
structor at that place The happy
couple left for their future home in
Helena
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Mckibb on-Huckaby.


A very pretty home wedding OF the
tall season was that of Miss Annie
Mae Huckaby to Ike Hill McKibbon,
Jr., which was solemnized at the
brides home Wednesday afternoon
at o'clock.
The home was simply but effective
ly decorated with palms, ferns and cut
flowers. White wax tapers were
grouped around, shedding beautiful
tableau. AS the bridal music of Lo.
hengrin was played the couple enter
ed the parlors, standing beneath an
arch for the ceremony that was i'm
pressively performed by DR.. G.P. Free
man, of Lewisburg. 1t was a quiet
affair with only few friends !.
members of the family to witness the
nuptials.
The bride was handsomely attired
in blue cloth tailored suit with cor
responding accessories.
Immediately after the ceremony
Mr.. and Mrs. McKibbon motored to
the home of the grooms parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Richard McKibbon, near
Lewisburg, where an elegant recep-
ton was rendered them.
The bride is a daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. P. A. Huckaby and is known not
only for hep beauty, but for her win.
ming and magnetic personality which
has endeared her to large circle of
friends. While the groom is a sue
cessful business man, and a member
of very prominent family.
Reynolds-Martin.
waddiuU nf uuucuol haoukv MO,
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1915-10-22
Auction and Carnival.

The ladies of the Students Club
will hold an auction and advertising
carnival in the vacant store house on
West Seventh street next to Knebel
Jewelry Co., known as the Cant store
Friday night, beginning at o'clock.
r. F. Moore, the genial auctioneer
will be in charge of the crying, and
no one else is allowed to cry even if
the articles go at a sacrifice. The
proceeds of the auction will go to-
ward buying new books for the libra
ry.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1915-10-22
To Commitment Sister.

Miss Rebecca Erwin was the grace
full hostess Sunday Of a beautifully
appointed dinner at "Fairview" ii
compliment to her sister, Mrs. Felix
NJ. Elicit, of Mt. Pleasant The din
ing room was very attractive in pink
roses and white chrysanthemums
the center piece of the table being an
excellent white cake adorned with
perfect daisies and date, Oct. 18th.
This creation of artistic beauty was
the work of Mrs. G. w. Nichols and
in honor of Mrs. Elletts birthday A
dozen guests enjoyed delightful
three course dinner.
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Rader--Williamson.

/
! The wedding of Miss Lucie William
son and William Crawford RAIDER was
solemnized at nine o'clock this morn
ing at the Garden street Presbyterian
church in the presence of relatives
and close friends, DR.. S. D. Logan Of
flciating ...
The church was simply but effec-
! lively decorated with palms and
ferns Miss Camille Herndon, who
presided at the organ, rendered an at
tractiye musical program before the
ceremony.
The ushers were Meade Frierson,
r. G. Sparrow, Judge Sam Holding
and DR.. James Williamson. Mr.. Raider
was attended by Paul Hullfish, Of Ra-
leigh, n c., as his best man. The
bride entered the church with her ia
Their, who gave her in marriage. She
looked unusually lovely, wearing
blue cloth tailored suit and a black
velvet hat trimmed with paradise
feathers. She carried a corsage Dou-
quet of orchids and valley lilies.
Nj. and Mrs. RAIDER left on the
morning train for a stay of several
weeks in New Orleans, after which
they will be at home in Birmingham.
The bride, who is the daughter Of
Major John T. Williamson, is known
nor only for her beauty, but for her
winning and magnetic personality
which has endeared her to a wide cir
Gle of friends who regret that her
marriage takes her, to another state
to live. Mr.. RAIDER, formerly OF Vir-
sinia, is now living in Birmingham,
where he is prominent in business cir
cles.
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Redman-Evan

Redman-Evans.
A wedding around which centeret
much affectionate interest was tina
of Miss Annie Evans and Ernest Red
man, solemnized at $3.50 o'clock a
the First Presbyterian church OF
Tuesday afternoon. The ceremony
was impressively said by DR.. ]. G
Molloy, pastor of the church.
The church had been beautifully
decorated for the occasion, the altar
before which the words were spoken
that united the couple being lovely
! in its floral embellishments.
A musical program of rare sweet
ness and beauty, lasting for thirty
minutes, preceding the ceremony
Mrs. Henry o. Fulton at the organ
rendered the following beautiful pro
gram: Song Without Words by
Pshaikowski; Minuet by ScharWenka,
Bridal Song, by Jensen. Mrs,
Chas. A. Forgey sang with exquisite
voice, Mrs. Fulton accompanying,
God Made You Mine" and BE
cause" The bridal party entered to
the strains of Mendelssohn's grand
wedding march, and during the cere
mony Mrs. Fulton played "Salut de
Amour" As the party left the
church Lohengrin's march was rem.
dered.
The bride, looking more beautiful
than ever, entered upon the arm OF
her brother, Fred w. Evans, by whom
she was given in marriage. She was
Joined at the altar by the groom with
his best man, James w. Thomas. Mrs
Chas S. Jackson, sister of the bride,
was matron of honor, and the ushers
we're James Williamson, William
Dale, ]. Shelton Robinson and Ernest
Dickson.
The bride wore her going away
gown, a brown tailored cloth suit,
trimmed with beaver and with hat to
match. She wore a corsage bouquet
of yellow roses. Immediately after
the ceremony the happy couple left
for Chicago and other points
Mrs. Redman is one of Columbia
loveliest and sweetest young women
who has endeared herself to every
one by her sweetness of disposition,
her nobility of character and her
charming personality. She is rarely
gifted with the charms both Of person
and character, possessing every trait
of the true woman. Mr.. Redman Ii a
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young business man of splendid char
acter, Industrious habits and a genial
manner that have won for him a
high place in the esteem and conf.
dence of the people of the community.
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SOCIETY.
Fristoe-WiIliams.

At the residence of DR.. A. G. Din
widdie, the venerable Methodist di-
vine, who performed the ceremony,
Miss Frances Louise Williams, of
Spring Hill, and Wilt B. Fristoe, of
Chicago, were united in marriage.
Mrs. Fristoe is charming young lady
while the groom is prominent young
business man of Chicago.
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For Bridal Party.

Mrs. W. w. Evans was the charm
ing hostess Monday evening at her
home on North High street at beau
tifully appointed boufet luncheon to
compliment her sister, Miss Annie
Evans, whose wedding takes place
this afternoon at $3.50 o'clock at the
First Presbyterian church, to Ernest
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1915-10-22
Birthday Party.

Miss Lucille Webb entertained
about fifteen of her young friends at a
birthday party at her home on East
Ninth street Saturday afternoon from
2 until o'clock. This being her
eighth anniversary. She received
many useful and beautiful gifts. Out
door games were enjoyed after
which an ice course was enjoyed
which an ice course was served.
Those who enjoyed little Miss Webb's
hospitality were: Misses Erma, Ruth
and Desda Bryant. Annie Lee Jeter,
Margaret Rittenberry, Frances Doc
ley, Verena Pennington, Helen Eos
ter, Margaret Holt, Frences and Jean
Loftin, Thelma Dean, Jewel Harris,
Virginia Clark Wilkes and Addie
Chumley
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REV. ]. M. robson
breaches SUNDAY
PASTOR OF CULLEokA CENTRAL
CHURCH WILL FILL DR.. 10.
CAMS PULPIT.

Rev. j. NJ. Robson, pastor OF Gen
trail church Of Culleoka, will fill Dr'
Logan's pulpit at he Garden street
Presbyterian church Sunday morning
and evening. DR.. Logan Ia conduct
ing a protracted meeting at Central
Presbyterian church at Culleoka for
Mr.. Dobison.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1915-10-22
New Books for Library.

The Students Club Library has
just received a lot of new books,
which are now being catalogued and
will be ready for the patrons by Sat
urday afternoon. A full and complete
list of the new books will be publish
ed Friday afternoon in The Herald.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1915-10-22
Entertained in honor of S. S. Glass.

Entertained in honor of S. S. Class.
Misses Catherine and Gladys Ste
phens entertained in honor of the
members of Mrs. Elmer Martins
Sunday school class at their beauti-
full home in Riverside Friday night
from $3.50 to IL. Music was render
ed on the piano by Howard Williams,
of C. NJ. A. Several vocal solos were
given by Miss Vivian Curtis and Miss
Margaret Page gave reading
Frappe was served, after which fol-
lowed a delightful ice course. The
house was decorated in cut flowers.
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ReYnoIds.Martin.


A wedding of unusual beauty was