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The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-31
SLATER ID APPEAR BEFORE COMMISSION APPEARING ONRATES
Oppose Allowing Railroads to Make Permanent Tenn porary Increase Granted
 by Old Commission

To strike a blow at the railroads J. T.. Slstter, manager of the freight bureau of the Merchants and Manufacturers as- sociation, left yesterday afternoon for Montgomery Along with other citizens of Birminghamhe will protest before the public utilities commission Monday against granting the petition of the rail- roads that the temporary 10 per cent in crease in rates allowed by the old rail- road commission be made permanent.
 The 10 per cent increase was permitted. as Is remembered. during the last guber- material campaign in Alabama, and was hailed by the followers of Governor Hen derson, then president of the commission, as the settlement of the long railroad rate feud. and by the followers of ex-Governor the surrender ol the state to the rail- roeds for political preferment
 When the increase was granted the con dition was made that the old figures would be restored in June. 1915. When June came the railroads asked that the temporary increase be continued until December The members of the commission conclud- ed that 1t would be uuwise to strike the railroads in the midst of the general de- pression, which then prevailed, and grant ed the petition that the period of in- creased rates be extended.
 Last month the railroads petitioned the commission to make the temporary rates permanent. This petition will be argued Monday. The Birmingham contingent will charge the railroads with being in- consistent in that they asked for the in- crease because of depression and ash now that the increase be continued de- spite the fact that prosperity has been rosforad
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-31
COUNTY TEACHERS
 TO MEET SATURDAY
McNeill, Tidwell, Hanchey and Miss Long to Address Meeting at the
 Central High School

The Jefferson County Teachers as- sociation will hold meeting next Sat- urday at the Central High school and will be addressed by P. NJ McNeii, county superintendent of education, on the subject, "The Work from the Standpoint of the Superintendent" R. E. Tidwell is scheduled to speak on "The Work from the Standpoint of the Supervisor" and a three minute discus sion of the two topics will be led by E. B. Erwin.
 "The Work from the Standpoint of the Principal" will be the subject Of J. w. Hanchey, which will be followed by three minute discussion.
 Miss Ruth Long will discuss "The Work from the Standpoint of the As sistantp which will be followed by three e-minlte talks from assistant teachers
 D. J. Moore. president of the asso- citation, will preside over the meeting
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-31
w. E. MURPHY RESIGNS
Street Railway Y. M. c. A. Secretary
 to Do Campaign Work

w. F. Murphy, who for the past three years has been general secretary of the Street Railway Young Mems Christian association of this city, has rendered his resignation to take effect December l. He is resigning to take up the work of spe- .cial membership and financial campaign secretary and his field win include the Young Mems Christian association of the entire south.
 Mr. Murphy was transferred from Lynchburg. Va. to Birmingham in July. 1912 During the six years he was iden- titled with Young Mons Christian asso- citation work In Virginia, he conducted with success a number of whirlwind rnem- |bership campaigns, which no doubt indi- cate successful career for him in his new field of endeavor Mir. Murphy has built mp a. strong work In the Street Railway Young Men's Christian associa- tion here, to which he has succeeded in adding many new privileges for the men. He has made many friends here who will regret to sae hlm leave Birming- ham. but will wish hin, much success in hin new work. s-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-31
UNITY SERWCESAT CHRISTIAN CHURCH
Dr. Atkins Announces Dates for Appearance of Pastors
 of Other Denominations

pr. Henry Pearce Atkins, pastor of the First Christian church, announces that. beginning next Sunday, series of ser mons on Christian Unity will be deliv- cred from his pulpit by prominent minis ters of different denominations. The first will be preached by the Rev. Middleton c. Barnwell, pastor of the Church of the Advent, at the vesper service at o'clock in the afternoon, at which time all the sermons will be preached
 Sunday. November IA, Dr. J. M Broadly, pastor of the Fifth Avenue Presbyterian church. will preach; Sunday, November 21, Dr. J. w. Johnson, pastor of the First Methodist church. will preach; Suday. November 2S pr. Preston Blake, pastor of the Southside Baptist church, will preach.
 pr. Atkins personally mailed invitations to a great number of people to attend these services, enclosing with his personal note the announcement His card fol- lows:
 My Dear Friend I call your atten- tion to the announcement enclosed-the announcement of series of sermons on the subject of Christian unity.
 The pastors who have graciously con scented to speak on this subject are all well known to us. and the First Christian church extends to you a cordial invita- tion to hear their special messages.
 Trusting that you can be with us at the 5 o'clock service. at which these sermons will be relivered, I am, yours fraternally HENRY PEARCE ATKINS"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-31
FORT BUSY WITH
 CAPITAL DOCKETS
Prisoners Are Arraigned Before Him for the Weeks of November 8
 and December 6

Judge William E. Fort was kept busy yesterday morning having prisoners ar rsigned before him for the capital dockets of the week of November and of De- cember 6. In the other divisions of the criminal court few of the convictions of the past week were sentenced but the call of the Alabama-sewanee football game got nearly everyone out of the courthouse by o'clock.
 The following were arraigned before Judge Fort yesterday: Julius Jordan, rob- bery; Frank Phifer, rape; Henry Will soil. robbery; Edward Crosby. murder: Norman Buttram. robbery; Henry Garret, murder; Frank Taylor. robbery; sam Gun nells, murder; Lee Jackson, murder; Warren Irwin, murder; Robert Herndon murder; John Thomas. murder: Richard Hallis murder; James Jannokis. mur- der; Albert Lumlkin, murder Mary Lu- cinda Osborn, murder; Sallie Sanford, murder: Henry Sheffield. murder.
 sOn the docket for the week of Decem- her are the following cases: Lester Car ter, murder; George Ellard. murder; Claude Ellard, murder; Mary Hall. mur- der; Perry Lasby. rape; Andrew Thomas. robbery; Shelby Wilson. rape; John Daly, murder; L. A. Grimes. murder; Joe Fow- Ter, murder: Jim Scott, robbery; Jeffrey smith. murder.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-31
Wire Company Officials
 Come to City Unherdlded
Party Headed by President Palmer Drops Into City Inspec Plant Fairfield and Departs Unostentatousy It
 Came-Slent Report of Additions at Fairfield {

A party of officials of the American Steel and Wire company. subsidiary of the United States Steel corporation. vis- ited the big works and plants at Fair field on an inspection tour yesterday morning. The following composed the party: William c. Palmer of Chicago. president E. s. Chisholm. assistant to the president; J. F. Keefe, vice president c. l.. Miller. general superintendent and vice president; s. Baackus, general sales manager; C. A. voght, auditor: E. E. Stone, general purchasing agent: Il. G. Baldwin, manager of order department; l.. F. Boley, assistant general superin- tendent; o. Davis. traffic manager of the Chicago district
 No intimation that the officials would be visitors in the Birmingham district had been given out. None of the officials would make any statement Numerous ru- inors to the effect that the company con
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-31
JUDGE ALSTON TO BE
 BACK THIS WEEK
Judge Blackwo0d Returns to His Home After Making Favorable Impression
 in Criminal Court Here

Judge James E. Blackwood of Gadsden. who presided over the third division of the criminal court last week, returned to his home yesterday Judge A. H. Aiston will return from his home at Clay ton to preside in the third division to- morrow morning.
 While in the city Judge Blackwood made very favorable impression by his insistence that no delays be allowed, On one of the trials. that of Dave Caplan. he held night session in order to com plete the case.
 Judge A. H.. Alston is a circuit judge who is well known in this district as he has acted as superpumerary judge in the criminal divisions 0f Jefferson county on several occasions
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-31
PRICE OF PIG IRON l WILL REACH $13.5O ]
 DURING THIS WEEK
Enormous Sales During Oc- tober Made at $13-One
 Company Disposed of |
 Over 75,OOO Tons q

Pig iron producers of the Birminghani district who, during tho period of depres- sion, piled ton after ton of So pig, ara now enjoying a brisk demand at SIS with prospects of the price during the ouri rent week reaching $13.5o.
 Judge Gary, in an optimistic interview printed in The Age-Herald Friday, ds1 clared that after the long slump" nd product was stored in America. October found the largest companies of the Bir- mingham district with considerable stocl<s November 1. will find all of the yar0u practically emptied.
 The October sales at SIS were enormounA One company disposed of 60.O00. and ans other between 75.000 and 100000 tons
 During the period of depression when iron was rated at go, the Sloss-SheRieid company piled up 150,000 tons. This conn pany shared handsomely in the big sells ings of October.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-31
OVER 300 WOMEN PRESENT AT FIRST
 CONFERENCE HELD
First Meeting of Its Kind Held at First Methodist Church Y esterday-Miss
 Strickland Speaks

The first woman's conference ever held was that of yesterday afternoon at the First Methodist church. which was pre- sided over by Miss Lema Easley. More than 300 women were present and nu- merous addresses of an inspirational na- ture were made The idea of a woman's conference first was broached by Miss Easley. and she developed it in connec- ton with her work in the older girls con ference in Birmingham, in which work she has been greatly interested. The gath ering yesterday was the first of its kind in the world.
 Miss Rosa Strickland was the principal speaker of the day. and was introduced by Miss Paisley as the best loved wom- an in Birmingham and Alabama among the girls" Miss Stricklands address was along the lines of what one can give to the work among the older girls, and she cited instances of how the work could best be carried forward
 Miss Freda Bose delivered an address on 'The Fourfold Challenge of Teen-Age Girls" and was followed by four shorter talks. delivered by Miss Miriam Hostet- tier. Mrs. P. A. Eubank. Mrs J. NJ. Broadly and Mrs S. P. Moore. Mrs. Moore in her address paid a warm tribute to the work of Miss Easley. saying the wom- en of Birmingham owed to her the con ference then in session. As she closed her remarks Miss Annie Bess Crawford moved down the aisle bearing a huge bouquet of large chrysanthemums, a present for Miss Paisley from the Wom- ans Advisory board of the Older Girls council
 Mrs Claude O'Rear sang a solo of the twenty-third Psalm, set to beautiful mu- sic. The musical numbers were under the direction of Mrs. E. B. vankerun.
 Following the completion of the printed programme the ladies repaired to the basebement of the church. which was dec orated in Halloween colors. autumn leaves predominatng. Two ghosts stood at the entrance and greeted all visitors. lees and cake were served. In the basement greetings were delivered from the Br- mingham Sunday School association, the Older Boys council. the Older Girls council and the Mems council. tele- gram of congratulations from Leon Pal mer. state secretary of the Alabama Sun day School association at Montgomery. and from Burr Blackburn, Teen-Age su- perintendent of Chicago. were read MT. and Mrs. w.. l.. Cantrell of Wil- mington. Del were visitors, MT. Cam t-ell coming to Birmingham especially for the purpose of observing the first meet ing of a woman's conference anywhere. This afternoon at O'clock the woman's conference will sit as a body in the audi torium of the First Methodist church and will take part in the Sunday school mass meeting. which will be held at this time as part of the Bible Training school, which begin tomorrow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-31
4 TEN-FOOT CHANNEL FOR WARRIOR RIVER Al SMALL EXPENSE Could Be Done by Raising | Dams at Each of Seven teen Locks Four Feet |M'QUEEN TALKS OF
 TRIP FROM MOBILE Tells of Interview With Government Engineer-Alabama Congressman
 Have Done Wonders for
 the Stream

JW Mcqueen. vice president of the
 Sloss-Sheffield company, while making
 the Warrior river trip from Mobile to
 Tuscaloosa. discovered that the govern-
 ment by raising at a small cost the con
 crete walls of the 1T dams four feet. can,
 when deemed necessary. make a 1O-foot
 channel from source to mouth of the
 stream.
 This fact" said Mir Mcqueen, Ifs not generally known. While making the trip up the river the other day, I mo- ticed that a boat with drag of six and one-half feet was getting through lock with considerable difficulty. I asked an engineer if conditions could not be rem edied. He replied that while it was not generally known. each of the dams in the Warrior was built In such manner that 1t can be raised four feet at com paratively little cost The elevation of the dams would not cause additional work on the expensive locks. Some of these days the dams will be elevated. and the Warrior river will be possessed of a chan nel 10 feet deep running from mouth to source.
 The Warrior river is a wonderful river. The trip up is delightful. We made about 100 miles per day in a launch ahd cdIupcQ dl HiSHl we idQ liStl III dOuu- dance, and duck in abundance It was one round of pleasure from Mobile to Tuscaloosa. and one revelation after an- other. Alabamians little know what they possess in that stream which runs across the state and through the state But when one. having come up from Mobile | stands at Demopolis and notes the sweep of the stream in the direction of Missis- sippi and Is made to realize that the river in the direction of the sister state and running through the sister state. is practically without Improvement he begins to think. In a comparative sense, our members of Congress have performed
 wonders and Mississippis have done noth- i ing.
 l "ln the long run. the value of the War
 iior to the Birmingham district will be demonstrated. It is q certainty that in years to come the manufactured products
 of this district will be going down the
 Neiiinr to the gulf--ai a chtan freight
 rate to all the ports of the world. And
 the time will come when Ei-r,'ngham,
 to all practical purposes, will be on
 water. For the ingenuity of man is bound
 to remedy the palpable error of nature"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-31

templated vast amount of improvements and the possible addition of a large buildi ing to the plant have been heard. No tn- formation as to the truth of these rumord could be obtained from any of the offf- cials either locally or in the visitina party
 It has been known for sometime that the American Steel and Wire company at Fairfield has been extremely busy with large orders. It has been working full time and recently increased it's offica force. owing to the rush of business. it has been stated this concern found it impossible to make prompt shipments even though it Is working at full ca4 pacity. The fact that it was doing such a big business gave grounds for a rumor to the effect that the capacity of tho Fairfield plant would be doubled.
 All of the officials in the party yester- day are familiar with the Birmingham district, they having been here several times before. They left for the east yesl terday afternoon. their departure being as quiet as their entrance to the city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-31
Marriage Licenses

Tine following marriage licenses were is- sued in the clerks office of the probate court yesterday:
 Marion Bruce. Siluria. and Miss Eula Smith.
 John T. Burnes and Miss Ada May Will son.
 W. R. owens and Mrs. Annabell Patter- son.
 Morris Dorn. Toledo, O., and Miss Tina ISnglander.
 Lem Thomas Warrior and Miss In- diana Gayle.
 pr II. c. Roskind, Nashville. and Miss Srliie Allen
 J. A. Clements and Miss Annie Laurie S.ubnger.
 A. G. Wilson, Bessemer. and Miss Isa- bela Curry.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-31
TWO-YEAR SENTENCE
 FOR NEGRO DENTIST

James E. Boykin. negro dentist. was sentenced to serve two years in the fed erar penitentiary at Atlanta yesterday morning by Judge William l. Grubb and to pay fine of $l0o. The sentence fol- lowed conviction in the early part of the week on ln indictment charging the passing O. counterfeit coins.
 J. c. Brown. another negro dentist, who plead guilty tc the charge Of counterfeit ing, was givcr X months at Atlanta.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-31
PEOPLE AMAZED TO SEE KNOX AND
 BARBER COMPRISING AMICABLY

The people of Birmingham who were surprised and well pleased last week when Arlie Barber and Judge A. o. Lane late bitter political opponents, were seen walking and laughing together on the streets. were shocked yesterday morn Ing when Mir. Barber and George Knox. manager of the Southern Bell Telephone and Telegraph company. were seen in amicable conversation.
 For, as is remembered. Mir Barber has been lon the neck of the telephone com pany since the Bell absorbed the- Peo- ple's And ! in criticising the terms of that deal. assailing the policy of the re- maining company as concerns it's rates and service, and in discussion regarding
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-31

the securing of a franchise by that conn pany MT, Barber made his successful campaign for d seat on the city eommis- son
 But apparently none of the campaign dope perturbed either of the gentlemen in their conversation yesterday. Out wardly they were as happy as two chill dren en route to q picnic. And when later they appeared at the city hall, they were still smiling.
 James Weatherly. commissioner. on opening the door to his office and per ceiving his two visitors, hesitated. He remembered their differences"
 "Is 1t possible he asked, flor me to invite both of you in Ut the same time and still observe the proprietles?"
 The two nodded in assent. And the two went in together.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-31
NEW CHURCH WILL
 OPEN ITS OFFICES

Offices of the Independent Presbyterian church of Birmingham will be opened Monday morning at 1310-11 American Trust building. and Miss 2. W. Pittman. church secretary. will be in charge. It is announced that all communications to the church relating to financial matters. to joining the church. or any other mat ters. should be addressed to Miss Pitt man at the above address.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-31
ALL SAINTS DAY
Especial Services to Be Held TomOr'
 row and Friday

In the iitturgical churches tomorrow will be observed as the feast of All Saints. In the Catholic church it is a day of obligation when all the faith full are required to attend mass. At St. Faults masses will be celebrated at 6, ', 8 and 9 o'clock.
 There will be special services in the Episcopal churches
 Tuesday is All Souls Day and is es- pecially observed by the Catholic church.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-31
Conductor Falls From Trailer

c. l.. Edmondson, a conductor in the employ of the Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company fell from the trailer of an outbound Redwood car yesterday afternoon at 2:45 o'clock and was pain fully though not seriously injured. He was picked up by an automobile and car rfed to his home. where 1t Is reported he Ia not seriously injured. The accident occurred on Third avenue near Sixth street and was caused by the injured man losing his balance as the car turiied q curve.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-31
TODAY'S EVENTS

Sunday school mass meeting at the First Methodist church at O clock.
 The Rev. Carl Gregory will speak at the Young Mems Christian association at s:sO o'clock.
 Announcemerit of church services will be found in another column of today's Age Herald.
 The zoo at Avondale Is an attractive place for the pleasure seeker.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-31
Real Estate Transfers

The following real estate transfers were recorded in the clerks office of the pro, bate court yesterday.
 s200o--Pear c. Malony to J. T. Dostexs part of let in block 636.
 sisOO-Mrs. Carrie Ackenhausen to Miss Carrie Ackenhausen. lot in block 1.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-31

Plodding
 It's easy to plod along-to spend you go without thought of the future but it means everlasting pod ding The savings department of this institution pays per csnt interest compounded semi annually, say ings deposits. By systematic saving you will gradually eliminate the wasteful careless habits that keep 80 many men down A.. w CAIN Cashier TOM SMITH v-rrs Ass W [. MANLY cashier. V. FINCH cashisr Per Cent Paid On Savings Deposits
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-11-12
ERNEST RoHDE DEAD.
Pioneer Merchant of State Center Dies
After lona Sickness.

After Long Sickness
Ernest c. Rohde, one of the Oldest
merchants of State Center, died at his
home there at $3.50 this morning Of
hemorrhage OF the stomach, caused by
q long sickness with ulcers of the stom-
ach. Mr.. Rohde was taken sick in De-
cember. 1914. He continued to fail
steadily and in April and again IL June
he suffered severe attacks which left
him bedfast.
AS tailor and merchant Mr.. Rohde
had been in business in State Center
since 1869. He held major interest in
the retail clothing firm of Rohde & Son
at the time Of his death.
Mr.. Rohde was native of Germany.
He was born ut Lemmie. near Hanover
Germany. Jan. s, 1887. He came to
America and settled in Chicago in 1865
where he worked at his trade Of a tailor
for four years. In 1869 he came to
State Center. He entered the employ
Of Shipman & Lander. for whom he
worked for ten years, and later for
Lander for three years. In 1882 he
bought Of Daniel Zwilling the clothing
stock he has since owned In recent
years Lawrence T. Rohde. a son, who
became interested with his father in
the business. has managed the store.
Mr.. Rohde married Miss Barbara
Diener Dec. s, 1872, at French Grove.
Five of tho six children born to the
couple survive their father. They are
Lawrence T. Rohde, Lizzie and Franz,
of State Center: and Mrs. r. T. Fisk,
of Boone. and Ernest Rohde. of Atlanta,
Ga Two brothers. Frederick, of Ever
lob, Germany, and August. of Lemmie,
Germany. and one sister. Mrs. Louise
Beisner. of Hebron. Neb.. also survive
him.
The funeral will be held at st. Paul's
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-11-12

Members OF the aid society Of the
State Street United Evangelical church
met Thursday in the church parlors. A
business session was held. at the close
of which the time was occupied with
sewing.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-11-12

snappy models that give ''pnncA -
your personality. nike around "a 4ep-
kins' where many OF the best styleA -
young mems clothes originate HoDAlner
suit and overcoat prices range from 49,
to $40 Hopkins q Son.
READ THE T..R WANT ADA
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-11-12

Get cedar oil mop, three cornered.
with eight ounce can of oil, for So cents.
Saturday only. Temple Of Economy
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-11-12

Matches, 400 to box, special Satur-
day night, 1880 o'clock, cent box
One Cent to 80 Cent Variety Store.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-11-12

No better satisfied audience ever
saw moving picture than those who
saw the masterpiece 'Infatuation"
last evening. Same picture today.
Colonial
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-11-12

Mr.. and Mrs. 8. w. Ansell, of Eldora,
visited friends in the city Thursday.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-11-12

DR.. E. S. Burroughs, office with DR..
w. S. Devine. over East Main street;
telephone 1875. Residence, lis North
Second street; telephone 1712.-Adver-
tisement