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The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-09
Splendid Meeting Is
 Held By the Highway
 Boosters In Columbus

J. M. McBeath of Meridian, vice president of the association.
 MT. McBeath pledged the support and cooperation of Meridian and Lauderdale county and the route south. Other speak CTS were Thomas J. Locke, Jr, Colum- bus; Percy W. Maer, Columbus; J. C.. Milner, Vernon. Ala; State Senator from Lamar County Walter Nesmith Lamar, and William ogden, Guin, Ala. The sec- ond of the series of three monster meet 1ngs will be held in Meridian tomorrow, and the third in Hattiesburg Friday.
 Governor Bnlbo was scheduled to ad- dress the meeting but illness prevented his attending. The report from the leader of the delegation from Marion county took the convention by storm. Every mile in Marion county, Alabama, Is complete. and we are ready for the naming of the high way" was the report from that county. It fired the convention with enthusiasm which amounted almost to pandemonium.
 The report from Lamar county, in Ala bama, was presented by Walter Nesmith. He stated that he brought the promise of the county court that every cent neces- sary for the building of the road through Lamar county would be appropriated, and that Lamar county would be ready for the roll call October 1. Lowndes coun- tvs report showed rock roads completed through the county with the exception Of seven miles leading from the Alabama line and about 10 miles in the southern end of the county.
 Noxubee county reported through G. T. Heard of Brooksville the completion of 20 miles of fine road with only eight to construct.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-09

Columbus, Miss, December S.-(Special.) The movement for the completion of the Jackson memorial highway through Ala bama and Mississippi was given a splen- did impetus today at one of the most en- thusiastic meetings ever seen in Colum- bus. The meeting which was overfowing with enthusiasm, was attended by 500 del
 egat6s from the counties of Lowndes, Noxubee in Mississippi and Lamar and Marion in Alabama, composing the Co., lumbus zone of the Mississippi route.
 Reports from the counties represented in the convention reflected a tremendous public spirit in favor of the route, and a determination to complete 1t by October l. 1916, the time specified by the resolu- tion adopted by the Nashville meeting of the executive committee. The delegation from NoXubee county was especially strong, more than 100 men having com- posed the party They came to Colum- bus in 2S autos, making an imposing and impressive entrance to the city. Alabama delegations came in 15 automobiles. The convention was presided over by w. H. Carter, secretary of the Chamber of Con- merce and V. B. lines of the Columbus Dispatch officiated as secretary.
 Ex-Lieut. Gov. James T. Harrison de- livered the address of welcome, which was responded to by I. l.. Dorroh of Macon k. T. Simpson of Florence, Ala, president of the Jackson Memorial Highway asso- citation, was the principal speaker, He told of the work being done on the route in north Alabama and through Tennes- see to Nashville. He was followed by
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-09
GIGANTIC ELECTRIC
 SIGN STIRS PRIDE
 IN RIVER PROJECT
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very vigorous His friends contend that he will die in harness.
 Another notable comeback" is James T. McDermott of Chicago, unseated by his colleagues of the last House be- cause of his alleged connection with the Mulhall lobby His friends assert that his reelection was an entire vindica- ton. Nicholas Longsworth, son-in-law of Theodore Roosevelt, after a hiatus in Ohio, is back again. Other well known men of the comeback" class are w. s. Bennett of New York, Thomas S. Crago of Pennsylvania, l.. c. Dyer of Missouri, George E. Foss of Illinois, Ebenezer Hill of Connecticut, tariff ex- pert; David Hollingsworth of Ohio, Adam Littlepage of West Virginia, John A. Sterling of Illinois, Cyrus Subway of New Hampshire and w. w. Wilson of Illinois.
 The most notable losses by the House were in the persons of Senators Under- wood and Broussard, promoted since the last session. There are nine new members of the Senate-Oscar w. Un- derwood of Alabama, Robert L. Brous sard of Louisiana, James D. Phelan of California, Charles Curtis of Kansas, J. c. w. Beckham of Kentucky, War ren G. Harding of Ohio, James w.. Wadsworth, Jr,, of New York, Edwin S Johnson of South Dakota and Paul o. I1uSllHS Ol w lSCOHSlll.
 From republican sources, lamentation is heard because of the "deterioratioH of the Senate in respect to leadership and mental capacity" From these sources, walls are to the effect that Root and Burton, good republicans and presidential possibilities, are gone walls which recall the cries of women when Hector was killed and dragged 30 times around the walls of Troy. However, democrats are not disturbed, and in this connection, the following excerpt from Washington special to the Pittsburg Dispatch, written by Louis W. Strayer, holds out hope, at any rate:
 'In Oscar w Underwood the Senate has acquired the strongest of it's new democratic members. MT. Underwood will mmediately take his place as a factor in majority affairs, although the nominal Senate leader will be Senator Kern of Indiana. As member of the House for nearly 20 years, he is en- tirely familiar with legislation and an authority on taxation, being credited with knowing how to deYise laws that will not be a heavy burden on the peo- pie, but will still raise enough revenue for preparedness. He has already been consulted by the President and by Rep resentative Claude Kitchin, chairman of the ways and means committee. MT. Underwood will see his tariff law slightly altered to the extent of keep l ing the duty on sugar and a modifica- tion of the wool schedule.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-09
MONTGOMERY JURY NO ATTENTION ID TIE EVIDENCE
Abraham Acquitted In Pro- hibition Case In Spite of Affirmative Charge
 of the Court

Montgomery, December S--(Special) Joseph w. Abraham of Montgomery was acquitted today of the charge of violat- ing the prohibition laws, although the jury hearing his case had been given the affirmative charge by Judge M. H. Screws of the court of common pleas. In giving his charge, Judge Screws said the jury should convict if it believed the evil dence, and that all the evidence in the case was iN~no way conflicting.
 Abraham was arrested shortly after the prohibition laws became effective. A squad of policemen raided his home and discovered large quantities of whisky, beer and wine. The value of the liquor was estimated at about $500.
 Abraham was the first to be tried by jury on the charge of violating the prohibition laws since the enactment of the new statutes. It is declared that never before has Montgomery county jury been known to disregard the charge of the judge as has the jury trying Abra- ham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-09
OWNER OF SAPELO
 GOES ON RECORD Noted Georgia Stockman in Statement Tells What
 He Knows

Joseph II. Randy, owner of the famous Sapelo Islands and a stock raiser known throughout the south, while in Savannah onA November 26 was interviewed regarding the personal test he had made with the Vitalitas treatment.
 ''I am willing to go on record as one who cannot say enough" said MT Ban- dy, regarding natural Vitalitas. In the statement he says that his arms would become paralyzed at times as the re- suit of IA of Is years of rheumatism and kidney disorders. At times I would sit up all night, thinking I would go crazy from pain" Then upon informa- ton furnished by neighbor Mr Randy decided to test the Vitalitas treatment Tt is fixing me up in fine shape" he said. "It is a blessing to suffering hu- manity and wonderful remedy I will go on record as one who cannot say enough in it's praise"
 Vitalitas is extracted from a vol canic deposit fonud at only one place In the world and Is the most remarka- ble combination of chemical minerals and natural forces. It is unequalled as tonic and general corrective and cures regarded as remarkable are constantly being reported from it's use It is not unpleasant to take. A teaspoonful in a half glass of hot or cold water is the normal dose.
 Tor sale by Averyt's drug store, 109 II goth st. Also Pegram- Patton Drug 10, Ressemer, and all other druggists- H~,.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-09
KFOOTzIlGYT5@ a
 1 AnD 2S6REHN v
By RICHARD F. LUssIER

all dressed in the yegular Santa Claus attire. This scene will probably delight the youngsters more than their elders. The six little Santas will dance around the little sleeping girl, but disappear up the big chimney before she awakes and catches them at their play.
 Mrs. Wilson Searight, the retir- ing head of the welfare depart- ment is delighted at the interest being displayed by the public in the Christmas festival.
 Double Trouble" a Triangle Fine Arts feature with Douglass Fairbanks in the stellar role, will be shown at the Strand theatre to- day. Double Trouble" was shown last Sunday to crowded houses and it pleased immensely. It Is a pie ture concerning a dual personality and is full of thrills and delicious moments of genuine humor.
 "One of the best films the Fox company has released in months" said H. M. Newsome yesterday in speaking of "The Unfaithful Wife" being shown at the Trianon and which will be repeated today. "Yes, The Unfaithful Wife is strong drama and Robert B. Mantell and his charming wife Genevieve Ham per, are T received by the Fri anon patrons in this picture of do- mestic infelicity,"
 Roses of Memory will head the bill at the Princess today. The Web of Hate." with l.. c. Shum- way and Helen Eddy, and sun ny .Jim's First Love Affair" With Bobby Connolly will make up the rest of the programme.
 "A Woman Without Soul" two-part Biograph, will head the bill at the Odeon Two, today and Mary" an Edison feature with Margaret Prussing and Carton King, will also be shown as VIII Dreamy Bud in Town" an Es- sanay cartoon comedy.
 "Old Doc Yak" hangs out at ens Alcazar theatre.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-09

~ Saturday the manasement
 of the Strand theatre will O open the doors to another beautiful theatre-the Colonial-on Second avenue, few doors to the east of the Strand. The Colonial will open with The Golden Claw" with Bessie Barriscale.
 According to President T. s. Abernethy of the Strand company, the Colonial theatre was built for the distinct purpose of showing Triangle films in Birmingham. In the future all the output of the Triangle company will be shown on the Colonial screen.
 Speaking of music" said one of Birmingham's prominent musicians recently, "the music which large ly makes up the beautiful Christ mas festival, which will be pre- sented at the Jefferson tomorrow night, and at matinee on Satur- day, is of the highest standard from a musicians point of view, and is fascinatingly catchy from the lay mans point of view, which proves conclusively that the. composer. Miss Daisy Rowley, is truly mu- sician of no ordinary ability.'
 If the beautiful story of the lit tie Christ child did not make sufficiently strong appeal to the people of Birmingham the music lovers of the city should fill the Jefferson. The old story is so clev- erly retold that indications are that there will be full house at each performance.
 One of the unique features Of the play is the dream of the Little Girl Who Could Not Sleep. An open fireplace has been built es- pecially for this scene While the little girl sits before the fire asleep in big cozy chair. she dreams of Santa Claus, and out from the fireplace comes her dream Santa Claus and his little children
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-09
Today'S Best Offerings
REHEARINGS IN THE
 COURT OF APPEALS

Montgomery, December S.-(Special) The list of rulings on applications for re- hearing in the court of appeals of Ala bama today was as follows:
 Parker-Blake company, limited, vs. Er- nest F. Ladd, from Mobile law and equity court; application overruled.
 E. K. Porter company vs. E. J. God frey and R. l.. Hunter, from Houston cir cult court; opinion extended and apph- cation overruled.
 Town of Dadeville ct al. vs. W. H. Wynn ct al from Talapoosa circuit court; application overru1ed.
 Pink Cornelius vs, S. M. Lowery, from Bessemer city court; application over ruled.
 Birmingham Candy company vs. Miss E. M. Sheppard, from Birmingham city court; opinion corrected and application overruled.
 American National Insurance company vs. Josie Moore, from Bessemer city court; opinion extended and application overruled.
 Charles M. Allen vs. Nathan B. Camp, from Jefferson circuit court; application overruled.
 John w. Sibley vs Dr. J. W. Barclay, from Birmingham city court; application overruled.
 John M Morrison, doing business, etc. ct al. vs Sarah F. Clark, from Birming- ham city court; application overruled.
 Sloss-Sheffield Steel and Iron company vs. Henry Edwards, from Birmingham city court; opinion extended and appl- cation overruled.
 Bowdon Lime Works and W. P. Bow don vs. Walter H. Moss, from Shelby county court; application stricken.
 Loui Hart ct al. vs. w. N. Jones, from Gadsden city court; application overruled. Cox Hat company vs. w. N. Adams ct al, from Marshall circuit court; opin- ion corrected and application overruled.
 J. B. Brown & Co. ct al. vs. k. E. Mathews, from Marshall circuit court; application overruled.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-09
WHAT IS THE MATTER?

If there had come from the federal re- serve district in which the Pacific coast states are included a report which was not in line with the reports received from all the other districts except New Eng land and which was similar to the New England report, that fact would not have occasioned much comment in the finan- cial district. For during the summer and early fall reports in this city which in- timated that the Pacific slope states and those of the Rocky mountain section had not begun to feel the impulses occasoned by the European war which had so greatly stimulated industry and com merce in the east. Recently however, encouraging reports have come from the Pacific slope. The reports from the fed eral reserve districts, With the exception of the one from New England, have been read with much qualification in this city. They are spoken of as confirming the opinion that prosperity has begun in all other parts of the country than New England. This is notably true of the northwest and strikingly true of the south. New England. however, does not appear to respond as yet to these new
 impulses. A New England banker un-
 derstood to have no hostile feeling to-
 ward American bankers for what has
 been done here in the way of financing
 the allies. All bankers who are not nar- | loW dHu PItJuoiScti lully IcSOSuiHc LHc propriety of financial transactions of this
 kind. So far as Germany has appealed to the United States for financial assis-
 tance her appeals have been fully met, and there is no doubt that perfect inn partiality would characterize our inter- national financial relations if these were extended beyond the allied nations.
 It seems. also, to be the opinion of those who are leaders in the financial situation that transactions of the kind will con tinue well into the year 1916 It may be, therefore, that before another year has passed the United States will have SC completely absorbed the American securi- ties hitherto held abroad that. aside from indebtedness due to merchandise
 accounts, we shall at last be able to pro- claim to the world that we have within two years changed from a debtor to a | creditor nation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-09
M'BURNETT IS SHOT
 BY ALEX STEVENS

Roanoke. December S.-(Special.)-J. M. McBurnett, a prominent citizen of this county, was shot and killed this morn- ing at his home near Wedowee, this coun- ty. by Alex Stevens. who lived on Me- Burnett's place.
 Stevens was lodged in the county jail shortly after the tragedy occurred. It is said that the trouble arose over a busi- ness matter.
 The deceased was we'll known and liked in this and other counties of the state. He had for several years been inter- ested in developing mineral lands in Ran dolph and Clay counties and had met with partial success in his ventureA
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-09
D. A. R. EXTENSION WORK

Extension work which was proposed by the state organization of United Daugh- ters of the Confederacy has been taken up by Virginia Clay-C -Clopton chapter and at Scottsboro, Gurley, Guntersville and other towns in this section. Mrs. A. w. Newson has been appointed as chairman of a committee to take charge of this work. This chapter has also decided to do it's part in the eradication of illiteracy and committee composed of Mrs Roy O'Neal, Mrs. Archie Mcdonnell, Miss Clare Miller and Miss Margaret Watt has been appointed. At the monthly meeting of the chapter, Dr. J. c. Steger made an address on the proposed Confederate monument at Stone Mountain, Ga.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-09
R. B. SMYER LEAVES
 CAPITAL EOR HOME Name of Birmingham's New Postmaster Expected to
 Go to Senate Tomorrow

Washington, December S-(Special.) ) master for Birmingham was forwarded this afternoon with the approval of the Postmaster General to the White House. Senator Underwood expects the appoint ment to be sent to the Senate Friday
 MT. Smyer, after spending several days m Washington, left this afternoon for Birmingham. This morning. however, he visited the Postmaster General and dis cpssed with him the details of the office which he will be called upon to fill De- cember H.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-09
Taft and Wilson Meet

Washington, December S.-President Wilson and former President Taft sat on the same platform together here today at the annual meeting of the American Red Cross. The President and former Pres ident greeted each other warmly. In a brief address President Wilson praised the humanitarian work being done by the American Red Cross in the European war, saying it was the greatest agency the United States had for good. President Wilson presided at the afternoon session of the Red Cross and introduced Dr. Richard Strong, who recently returned from Servia, where he had charge of the typhus fight
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-09
STRONG AND WELL As EVER

Fred Smith, 325 Main St, Green Bay, Wis, says: 'I suffered long time with a very weak back Foley Kidney Pills completely relieved me of all sore ness and pain and I now am strong and well as ever" Winter aggravates symptoms of kidney trouble; cold weather makes aching joints, sore mus cles, and irregular bladder action more unbearable. Foley Kidney Pills help the kidneys eliminate pain causing poll sons. Sold everywhere
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-09
MRS. SARAH BROWN DIES

Mrs. Sarah A. Brown, aged 72 years, was fatally burned when her clothing was ignited by an open fireplace at the home of her son, at Lowe Village, yes- terday afternoon. She died last night. Mrs. Brown was formerly resident of Guntersville. She is survived by two sons, Jchn s. Brown, Amaster mechanic in the Lowe mill; Ben Brown of Guntersville. Mrs. F. w. Bullock of Birmingham and J. |. Jolly of Jacksonville.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-09
Against Change In Insurance Law

New York, December s.-The National Association of Insurance Commissioners and Superintendents adopted today re- port advising that no change be made in laws which require insurance companies in some states to make special deposits, which cannot be figured as assets, to pro- vide safeguards for creditors in case of insolvency. The companies want the de- posits included as assets in their an- nual reports.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-09
Reports From All Others Is Highly Gratifying to
 Leading Financiers
VANDERBILT POINTS
 TO SERIOUS DANGER
Thinks All Business Suffers Too Heavily in Effort to Punish Small Fraction of Law
 ViOlators
By HOLLAND

New York December S-(Special)-ln the address delivered by the president Of the National City bank, Frank A. Van- derlip, a few days ago, to representa- lives of the woolen and worsted indus try of the United States, he made one comment which has been spoken of as of much more importance than some of the other thoughts which he brought to the attention of this association. That proo- ably was due to the fact that there is
 something about war orders and the
 profits which are presumed to accrue from them of which he spoke, which ap- peals strongly to the imagination There seems also to be hint in what MT. Van derlip said that the time may come when the allied nations will have so exhausted their financial resources that they will be unable to make any more purchases Yet some of those who heard MT. Van derlip and others who read the published report of his address, say that too much attention was given to this statement be- cause it is self-evident. It is said that although England, France and Russia cannot go on buying for an indefinite time, yet the day is distant when these nations will have exhausted their finan- cial strength and the presumption IS strong that their opponents, Germany and Austria will have come to the end of their resources of this kind long before England, France and Russia do.
 The comment which was made by MT. Vanderlip which has gradually but stead fly fixed attention upon his address was this: The efforts that have been made to enforce competition have been without any care for the economic effect result ing, and without any regard to the in creased cost. Lawmakers in seeking to cure unfair practices which form but fraction of a per cent of the total busi- ness have hampered all business in most costly manner The people of the United States have paid an indirect tax to this theory of enforced competition that may be compared to the cost to some of the belligerent nations of the war, and that tax has been made upon all of us
 MT. Vanderlip is not alone in this view. It is observed that of late some of the honorable leaders in American industries have ventured to say that 1f We are to be thoroughly prepared to meet the in tense and world-encircling trade competl- ton which is sure to follow the c->se or the war. we must abandon the erroneous view of those who try to enforce com petition by means of legislation. The chief problem to be solved by those who are now earnestly endeavoring to prepare the United States to maintain Its share in the opportunities for world trade is "How we can secure the maximum of production al the minimum of cost?' and these men all believe this cannot be done if the laws enforce competition.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-09
CIVIC CHAMBER CAMPAIGN

The first two hours campaign by the 20 committees appointed to canvass the city for new members for the Chamber of Commerce resulted in the enlistment of So charter members for three years. The canvassers will spend three days on this work and they expect to get 250 members.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-09
5000 NEW SP|NDLES0 FOR ABINGDON MILL To Spend S25,000 on Hunts
 vile Cotton Plant BEGIN CIVIC CAMPAIGN Canvassing Committees of Huntsville Civic Chamber Enlist 88 Ad-
 ditiOnal Charter Members
 in Two Hours Time
BEGIN CIVIC CAMPAIGN

Huntsville, December S-(Special. .)-The Abingdon cotton mills of this city has begun the erection of s25,000 addition to the plant. About 5000 new spindles will be added.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-09
Foreign Colonies Escape

Laredo, Tex, December S.-The for eign colonies in the City of Mexico have been little affected by the scourge of typhus fever with which the health au- thorities are battling, according to the reports of passengers who arrived to- day from the capital.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-09
SEE "Old Doc Yak" In Moving Pictures Every Saturday st
 the AlcaZar and Vaudette Theatres
TRIANON
 TO-DAY RObt. B. Mantell "The Unfaithful Wife"
New Arms Corporation

Albany, N. Y., December x-The Marlin Arms corporation, to manufacture fire arms, explosives, projectiles and military and naval supplies. was incorporated to- day with the secretary or state. The canital stock was given as e3S00,000. The ircorporators named were R. L.. Bacon. New York; Edward Park, Larchmont. N. N, and L. E. Stoddard, New Haven.