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The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-21
Special Train Carrying 1900 People Leaves Terminal
 This Morning
GRAND BALL LAST
 NIGHT AT TUTWILER
Visitors Taken Over District Tester. day on Special Over Birmingham SOuthern-Brief Business Ses-
 sion by Orders Last Night

With a grand ball at the Tutwiler hotel last night preceded by short executive session, the joint meeting of the Brother
 hood of Locomotive Engineers Brother
 hood of Locomotive Bremen and Engine men, Order of Railway Conductors, and the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen,
 the four railroad organizations. was brought to a close so far as the local activities were concerned. This morning at 7:30 o'clock a special train will leave the Terminal station for Chattanooga over the Alabama Great Southern, which will be the closing event of the meet ing.
 The meeting has been big success throughout and commenced last Satur- day with an outing at the fairgrounos at which addresses were made by promi- nent speakers. big barbecue, games, contests of various kinds and dancing were among tho features of the occasion. On Sunday the business sessions wers held at which matters of vital interest to the railroad men were discussed. The feature of these sessions was a resou- ton against the appointment of Senator J. c. Miner as circuit judge
 Yesterday afternoon the oeiegates and their ladies were given a trip by the Chamber of Commerce over the industrial sections of the district. A special train on the Birmingham Southern carried the party. the trip including visit to the big dam of the Tennessee company at Bayview, the steel plant and wire mill and other plants at Fairfield. The party was in charge of Blankns Everett. assist ant secretary of the Chamber of Com merce. Over 800 people made the trip which proved both enjoyable and interesting.
 The ball given last night at the Tut wiler was attended by crowd that taxed the capacity of the spacious ball. led by MT and Mrs. Charles K Hall. over 30 couples taking part. The ball lasted until a late hour and was much enjoyed
 Everything is in readiness for the ex- curson today, arrangements having been made to carry 1500 people. The train is scheduled to arrive in Chattanooga at 80 and will be met by committee from the Chamber of Commerce of that city and by the members of the four railroad orders. The visitors will be carried to the hotels and will be given lunch after which they will be given special trips over Chattanooga. The programme includes a visit to Lookout and Signal mountains in the early noon and at 4:30 o'clock a spe- cial drill will be given by the Eleventh calvary, '. s. A., of Fort osiethorpe and a concert by Herdb cavalry band. Fol lowing the concert the visitors will be carried back to the city and will be given dinner. after which they will leave for their home. The special train will leave at o'clock to bring the party back to Birmingham.
 Arrangements have been made to carry all of the railroad employees and their families on the trip and return free with out transportation upon their proper iden. tification. A special rate has been made for all ex-railroad men and their families
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-21
EVERYBODY IN STATE AFFECTED BY NEW LAW
 ON TRADING STAMPS
Applies Not Only to Trading Stamps and Cigar cite and Tobacco Coupons, But to Soap Wrap pers and Coffee Coupons Copy of Sec tion Given in Response to the Many
 Requests for It

There Is not person In the state of Alabama who Is not affected by the pro- vision in the revenue law recently en- acted by the legislature and signed by the governor for the abolition of trading stamps and coupons.
 The people of the state have not. as yet. grasped the full import of the law and the wide scope of its effect.
 The clause not only applies to trading sts mps and cigarette and tobacco coupons but coupons of any kind No longer will the thrifty housewife purchase six bars of soap for quarter and carefully clip therefron the trade mark for the purpose of sending them back to the manufacture and setting premiums This practice must go
 Young husbands will no longer be Eiv- en the same brand of coffee and forced 10 drink huge cupsful owing to the anx- iety Of the wife to acquire enough cou- pons to get pair of silk hose. This, too has been prohibited and along with the cigarette coupons go into the discard.
 The exact wording of the two sections of the revenue law covering these points is here given because of many inquiries regarding the new law:
 I'll. Every person who engages in or carries on the business of issuing or sell ing to merchants trading stamps, or any devise or substitute thereof, or any stamps or certificates of like character which are to be given by merchants to pur- chasers of goods, wares or merchandise, and which said stamps, certificates or de- vises or substitutes therefor the person issuing or selling the same agrees to ac- cept in payment for gooos, wares or mer- chandise kept on hand for himself or another for redemption, or for distribution by the person issuing or selling such stamps or certificates, shall pay to the state of Alabama a privilege or license tax of per cent on the gross receipts from such business, and such license or privilege tax shall in no event be less than 5000. The said tax shall be paid in the following manner: Any person de-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-21
Traction Company Manager Taken by Surprise by
 Light Ordinance
NO OPPORTUNITY TO
 PRESENT HIS SIDE
Weatherly Gives Expediency as Reason for Voting for Measure, AL though He Didn't Think the Re-
 duction Was Drastic Enough

While voting for the amendment to ordinance No. 65-C reducing the light ing rates practically 10 per cent. Com missioner Weatherly stated yesterday that he had doubts as to the reduc- ton being sufficient, but that In view of the bill pending before the legis- lature vesting the right to regulate such rates in the railroad commission at Montgomery he thought 1t expedient to vote for the measure. He also stated that he was in favor of giving the mat ter to the press at the time the ordi- nance Was passed. General Manager l. H. P DeNindt Of the Birmin gham Railway, Light and Power company stated that the amend cd ordinance took him by surprise and that he was not given the opportunity to present his side of the case. He said he was given no intimation of the meet ting on Saturday or that an amend ment to ordinance No. 65-C was to be acted on at this time. He said he had no further statement to make at this time.
 President George Ward stated that the reduction of the light rates had had the earnest consideration of the city commissioners for several months. and that in view of the fact that the special interests were rushing a bill  prive municipalities of the right to regulate lighting rates. it was thought best tc pass the amendment to the ordinance at this time.
 He said that ever since the company has been using hydroelectric power reduction of the rates had been con- tempated and that the reduction was very conservative and fair. He stated that it was only a desire to serve the best interest of the city that the mat ter was not given full publicity on Saturday night.
 Commissioner Lane stated that the city commissioners had had the mat ter under consideration for sometime and that the charges in the amended ordinance were about the average of other cities where hydroe1ectric cur- rem was used and that the small re- duction was fair and reasonable.
 It is understood that the Birming- ham hallway. Light and Power conn pany vii take the matter up with the commissioners in the next few uays.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-21

siring to engage in such business shall pay on or before the 18th day of the fiscal year to the state treasurer the sum of $100O and shall also at the same time execute a bond, payable to the state of Alabama. to insure payment to the treas urer of the state of privilege or li- cense tax of per cent on the gross re- celpts of such business in this state for ono year, if at the end of such year, it should appear that such per cent of the gross receipts exceeds the sIm of $l000 Any person who takes out license and pays therefor the sum of slooO shall on the last day of the fiscal year make out sworn return to the state treasurer of all trading stamps, certife ates or similar de- vises issued or sold during the year, giv- ing the name and address of every mer- chant or merchantlle establishment which has sold or had issued trading stamps by the person making the return and if 1t ap- pears therefrom that 8 per cent of the amount received from the issue or sale of trading stamps during the year ex- ceeds the sum of t10oo such person shall pay to the state treasurer the excess of said amount, but if such per cent does not exceed the sum of 5000. then no further payment shall be made, and said bond shall thereafter be null and void It shall be misdemeanor punishable by fine of not exceeding t10Oo for any per son to issue trading stamps, or certificates or any devise of like character without having compiled with the terms of this subdivision. and the said license or any part thereof herein required to be paid may be collected by attachment in any court of the state.
 ''117 Sec. 2. There is also hereby levied for the use of each county in the state license or privilege tax upon each per. son. firm or corporation engaged in. or who shall carry on any of the occupa- tions, business, professions or callinGs, or shall exercise any privilege. or do any act for, which license is charged by the state, of 50 per cent of the state license or privilege tax except in such cases whero the amount of such county license Is fixed by this act. and except in cases whesn it is provided that no county li- censu be paid"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-21
OUR BIG DAY Everybody Came to See Us.

In response to recent notices wherein Professor Munyon guaran- teed to refund the money in every instance where his emedies fail to give satisfaction, people with all sorts of ailments called for all sorts of his remedies. The big demand. however. seems to bs for his Paw Paw Laxative Pills. They're csr- tainly giving satisfaction. one bsne- hted person tells another of their curative qualities. and 50 the de- mand increases. Professor Munyon wants us to continue to impress upon every person who suffers with stomach or liver ailments. and par ticuiarly all constipated people. to try Paw-Paw Laxative Pills. He says they correct indigestion and school tho bowels to act every day in . natural way. If your complex ion Is bad. if you have dizzy spells, if you are bilious and if you havo impure blood, get . bottle of these Pills. with tho understanding that if you are not satisfied your money will be returned. No eriping, no weakening effect. just g pleasant. natural movement every day. You ret we'll nlniost unconsciously. Pro- lessor Munyon warns tho public against the use of the old fashioned cathartics, which SCOUT and debili- tate. If you have an ache or pain of any kind. you better come in and try one of Munyon's Remedies Also don't forget that we arc carrying his Witch Hazel Soap, the best toilet soap ever sold at 10 cents cake.
 TOR GALE BY
 Eugene Jaeohs' Drug store
 1eo< 2ne Ave. 4
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-21

the local citizens for the next two weeks.
 It had been expected that the petition of Dr. w. D. Hankins would be filed yesterday, but the office of Judge Stiles closed without the necessary papers ap- bearing and incidently J. B. Wood, an- other citizen talked of as an asprant failed to qualify. No statements were made as to the reasons that actuated pr. Hankins and MT. Wood in withdrawing from the race.
 Dr. w. D. Hankins. whose petition to make the race for the city commission ship, was refused by Judge Stiles yester- day because the voters had failed to place opposite their names. their color, said last night that he appreciated greatly the Kindness of his many friends. Dr. Han kins said he was not worrying about the fact that his petition had been refused He is as strongly opposed to the five commissioner bill as ever
 "I want especially to express my ap- precation of the kindness of my neigh bors,' said Dr. Hankins. My petition was made up largely of East Lake peo- pie and 1t is them that desire to thank
 Dr. Hankins petition was signed with 1000 names, not one of whom. he asserted, was colored.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-21
BEDDOW PETITION FIJI LED:.
 TO BE FOUR CORNERED RACE

As the evenings shadows were gather ing and the hour drew up to close when it would be lawful to qualify as an aspi- rant in the election for city commissioner which will be held on October 1, c. P Beddow, well known attorney. filed his petition, signed by 1500 names, in the office of Probate Judge J. P. Stiles. The office of Judge Stiles closed with four entrants qualified-Judge Lane, Scudder Ryall, Arlie Barber and MT. Beddow
 It did not become known that c. P. Beddow was considering entering com missioners race until last Saturday. MT. Beddow for the past week had been busy in the first division of the criminal court, prosecuting Harry l.. Speaker in an em- bezzlement case, and it was not thought that he was contemplating a plunge into local politics. However. Saturday after noon the petitions of MT. Beddow ap- peared on the streets and by 4:30 o'clock yesterday 800 signatures had been secured The papers were filed in the probate of flee and quartet of well known cffl- zens will now battle for the suffrage of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-21
Athletic Club Gets
 s. A. A. U. Championship

New Orleans, September 20.--(Spe- cial.)-The 1916 track and field cham pionship of the Southern A. A. U was awarded to the Birmingham Athletic club at the annual meeting of the board tonight. Harry w. Fitzpatrick, president; Joseph Dresner, vice pres ident; L. D. Benedetto secretary; Tad Gormley. handicapper, were reelected by acclamation. The annual report Of the secretary showed much activity during the past year The record of the track team at San Francisco was declared excellent. William Streit Jr.. of the Birmingham Athletic club, was elected one of the three southern dele- gates 10 the A. A. U., Fitzpatrick and Benedetto being the other two. The southern decathlon, formerly the all. round athletic meet, will not be held during 1915. Gilbert Ritchie retains the title
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-21
DAILY AND GRIMES
 RELEASED ON BOND

James Rhodes Daily and Larry A. Grimes, were released from the county jail yesterday on bond following habeas corpus proceedings before Judge Pugh in the city court Bond for Daly was fixed at s3OOO and of Grimes at $2000. Daly, a former well known city detective, and Grimes were arrested Saturday by Deputy Chris Hartsfield on an indictment charg Ing murder In the first degree and placed in the county jail. The indictment was fin connection with the killing of Jim Galloway, negro, at Delta View park several weeks ago.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-21
Real Estate Transfers

The following real estate deals were recorded in the office of the probate clerk yesterday:
 $2275-R. w. and Mamie K Powell to J. Gregory Johnson. lot 8. in block 24, according to the map and survey of G. w. Wares property.
 $12S5-The Bessemer Coal, Iron and Land company to J. D. McCrory, lots 13, 14. 15 and 16, in block 414
 $1750-Mrs. Ruby M. and Daniel M Carmichael to Mrs. Jennie T. Kernoodle. lot 16, in block N of J. S. Woods sub division of Woodlawn.
 $17O0-A. E. and Cora Gammell to ". R. Browning. lot ?, block 19. accord ing to map of Ensley Land company's addition to Pratt City.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-21
Rid Not knosv He
 Had Kidney Trouble

writes Andrew O'Donhell. Birming- ham, Ala, T did not know that l had kidney trouble. but four phy- sieians who examined me for the com down on account of this insidious trouble. Later. was eeriously dis abled and used Foley Kidney Pills. and used them persistently, until now one of the same physicians sAys I'm all right and he will o. K. my appli- cation. l have caused many of my friends to buy Foley Kidney Pills"
 Overworked kidneys may become inflamed and seriously diseased while the sufferer ignores the warnings. Backache. rheumatism. uric acid in the blood, discolored urine, stifr joints, sore muscles, pufnncss under cycs-any and all of these conditions deserve instant attention. Foley Kid ney Pills help the kidneys to do their work, soothe and heal irritations and help throw. out poisonous waste mat. ter from the system.
 Sold Everywhere.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-21
RuildiuV Permits

The following building permits were granted in the office of the city build ing inspector yesterday:
 $f000--I. H. Norris. East Thirtieth street. block l. to erect one-story frame building
 31500--Vito Grafeo, Fifth street and Ida station. to erect one-story brick building
 t1000-Ben Daremata, Avenue H, be- tween Fifteenth and Sixteenth streets. to erect one-story frame building.
 s1700-s. K. Handles. Avenue c. be- tween Twenty-fifth and Twenty-sixth streets, to erect one story frame build ing.
 S2000--Mrs. Frank Andress, Fifth avenue and Forty third street south. to erect two-story frame building
 $4000--Birmingham Realty company. Twenty ninth street and Fifteenth ave- nue. to erect two-story frame building.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-21
BROWNSVILLE

Thonasville, September 20.-(Special) The Thomasville business men held a very enthusiastic highway meeting this afternoon and arranged to send three dele- gates to the meeting in Nashville on Sep tember g and "A. The following dele- gates were selected: A. B. Tucker, mem- Der county board of commissioners; J. w. Tucker. president Farmers Bank and Trust company; s. c. Dickinson, druggist. Jackson is making arrangements to send two delegates. Other delegations may go from Clarke county as interest in secur- Ing the highway through Ala bs ma Is very high throughout the county. The Clarke county delegation will leave on Wednes- day in time to connect with the Mont- gomery delegation at Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-21
Per cent

In a recent Issue of c local newspAper the idea is suggested that in order to put into effect or to carry the proposed amendment 1t will be necessary to wage vigorous campaign throughout the state; whereas the fact Is it's all up to the people of this city to adopt or reject the amendment for the constitution pro- vides that a majority of the votes cast upon the subject submitted shall deter mine the question. You will find that the people of the state will not interfere in this purely local question, but will allow Birmingham to exercise her own will in the premises.
 This Is the local option idea which was so strongly emphasized on the Birmipg- ham amendment submitted in 1898. Re- spectfully, FRANK V. EVANS.
 Birmingham, September 20, 1915.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-21
Marriage Licenses

The following marriage licenses were is- sued yesterday in the office of the probate clerk:
 o. L. Reaves. city, and Mrs. zemma G. Cason.
 j. NJ. Cox. Yolande. and Miss Edith Ed ward.
 Fred Cargile. Yolande. and Miss Minnie Parons.
 Grover cargile' Brooks!de, and Miss Nettie Bailey.
 Clyde Sutherland. city, and Miss Har- riet Ethel Gillett.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-21
BIRMINGHAM PARTY OFF FOR NASHVILLE. 9:3O THIS MORNING Will Leave From Chamber of Commerce for High
 way Meeting CAR OF CITY WILL
 PILOT DELEGATION In It Will Be George Ward and Frank Gafford--Mrs. Hundley, Mrs. Lane and Miss Rittenberry Chosen
 as Sponsors for the Party
ON TO NASHVILLE

Birmingham delegates in au- tomobiles will leave the Cham Der of Commerce building this morning at 9:30 a. m. for Nashville to attend the meeting of the >Jackson Highway asso- ciation and will "boost" the ~Alabama route for the famous highway.
 Mrs Oscar Hundley, Mrs. A. 0. Lane and Miss Alma Ritten- berry were named as sponsors to the party.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-21
Local Window Display
 Is a Prize Winner

The Office Outfitters company received notice yesterday that their window dis play of art metal office furniture had been awarded second prize, s15, in com petition with leaders of the Art Metal Construction company in the United States and Canada. The prize window was put in by J. E. Maura and F. s. Touart of the Office Outfitters company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-21
Officers Slightly Injured

Officer Strong and Sergeant Cole were slightly injured last night at 1o:30 o'clock at .Twenty-s sixth street and Twenty first avenue when a ma chine owned and driven by John Wad- ford struck the buggy in which Strong and Cole were riding. On account of the rain blurring the windshield of Wadford he did not see the buggy un- til he hit it. Cole and Strong were thrown to the ground and Cole sus- fained cut on the forehead. Strong was bruised slightly Wadford immedi- ately picked up Cole and brought him to his home where it Is reported he is zsstinY easily.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-21
Realty Exchange Meets Today

Hill Ferguson, president of the Bir- mingham Real Estate exchange, has called a special meeting for 11:30 this morning at which matters of unusal importance will be brought up for discussion. The meeting will be held in the directors room of the Chamber of Commerce.,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-21
TAX QUESTION IS UP ID BIRMINGHAM Doesn't Think People Out side Will Interfere With
 Local Matter
, the Editor of The Age-Herald.

To the Editor of The Age-Herald.
 The act of the legislature submitting the .question of amending the constitution go as to permit the city of Birmingham to levy tax rate of $1.50 per $1O0, in lieu of the present rate of q. renders inter- estng just now a statement of the rates of a number of cities in the United States.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-21
Interpretations

The following certificates of incorpor- ation was filed in the office of the probate clerk yesterday:
 $2000-Drabsins Dry Goods Co, with Edwin l.. Drabkins president and gem eral manager; R. A. Drabkfns, secre- tary and treasurer; Clara Mennassees, vice president
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-21
PERSONAL

Cobb Pauncey, for the past eight years connected with the general offices of the Republic Iron and Steel company. has re- signed his position and will leave Thurs day for New York city. where he will hold responsible position with the Texas Oil company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-21
MASTER MAsoNs

meet with Birminsham lodge, A. F and A. M., No. 757, at the Masonic tenn pie Tuesday, September Fl, at 2,8O D. m., for the purpose of atendihg the fm- neral of Br0. John H. Moncrief.
 H. c. GREELEY, w. M. w. c. CUNNINGHAM, Sec'y.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-21
CYRENn CoMMANDRY

The members of Cyrene Commandry are requested to meet at the Masonic Temple Tuesday. September 21, at 2sl5 ?. m., for the purpose of attending the funeral of Sir Knight John H. Mon- crief. Full uniform required.
 JOHN B. BETAEA, Commander.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-21

Every man, woman and child should see sLlttIe Nap" the wonderful mOn- key, at Lyric today and tomorrow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-21

Every man, woman and child should nee "Little Nap," the wonderful mOn- key, at Lyric today and tOmOrrOw.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-21
At Phot0play Houses

strand---"The Gallopers," with Fania Marinoff and Clifton Crawford.
 Odeon Two--Special feature.
 Odeon One--"Mutual special"
 Trianon--"Marrying Money" with Clara Kimba1l Young
 Alcazar-"The Imposter," with Jose Collins.
 Vaudette-"Hypocrite with Courte- nay Foote and Margaret Edwards. Princess-"The Diamond From the Sky with Lottie Pickford.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-21
T0DAY'S EVENTS

suecial train leaves Terminal at 7so o'clock to take railroad men to Chatta. nooga.
 Special meeting of Real Estate exchange at 11:SO o'clock this morning at Chamber of Commerce
 Funeral services for John H. 'Moncrief at o'clock from the residence, 11i5 Twelfth street, north.
 City commission meets at o'clock
 Regular weekly luncheon of the Ad club at o'clock at the Newspaper. club. Private dining room