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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1915-04-19
DOMESTIC BUYING
ACTIVE LAST WEEK
Many Orders For Shipment
TO Italy and England
Received

New York April 1S.-Aside from addition
contracts for war material placed and
prospective that VIII eventually bring or
ders for 10000 tons more round steel bars
to the American mills. export contracts
were placed during the week for hillets.
wire, sheets. plates. pig iron and niscel-
laneous products. mainly for shipment TO
Great Britain and Italy, amounting to
fully $4,000 tons. such orders are still ths
life of the trade. Domestic buying was
less active In nearly all lines. and smaller
specifications against current orders
brought about reaction in plant opera
lions Of the largest interests.
Railroad equipment orders continued in
significant, The Algoma mill again drew
orders for about so0o tons of standard rails
from United States roads Orders for 1000
tons of girder rails and light sections
were placed with Pittsburg and steelton
mills The car shops reported orders for
lis freight cars. The Chicago and North
western put out inquiries for sooo freight
cars and 10 passenger coaches. The Vr-
ginian railway, PENNSYLVANIA lines west
and Western Maryland are to buy steel
under frames.
It was generally understood late In tho
soon To expend a large sum OF money in
the purchase OF new equipment which
would include about $50 locomotives and
10000 freight cars. 1t Is reported that
other railroads are to adopt nav pol
icy whereby the prospective purchase OF
new equipment will be publicly announces
before contracts have been closed
Domestic orders for wire products were
not encouraging but there was no decline
in price. no contracts being written or
current business taken under $3.50 base
Plttsburg by the largest interests. Prices
on wire fencing with fall dating were put
out I'm the south and larger orders are
anticipated. Steel bars were we'll main
tained largely because of foreign or
ders. but sheets were lower and plates
and shapes not well sustained Shaftng
WAS up 81 per ton.
Steel building work was unsatisfactory.
fabricating shop orders being less than
10000 tons. but there were more now In
auiries late in the week Bids We're sub
mtted on l2o00 tons additional Railroad
bridge orders called for 1000 tons includ-
ing those placed by the Pan Handle.
Pennsylvania. Philadelphia and Reading.
Nickel Plate and New York Central.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1915-04-19
HUNTSVILLE

Huntsville April 1S--(special) -T,ocal
revenue men made a raid 10 miles 90 e..
OF New Market yesterday and found
three large fermenters and several hoxas
and barrels that had been in use around
an Illicit distillery. The still and all sun
phes mad been moved, the operators hay-
ing got wind of the approaching raid
Inc heavy boiler had been pulled off
with block and tackle.
Inc new schedule ON the Memphis d.
vision of the Southern railroad went into
effect today. AS it affects Huntsville.
two morning outgoing trains are elimi-
mated and one forenoon train to the ca ST
is ADDED to the schedule, the run of No. 6
being extended to Chattanooga instead
of stepping here.
Reports from many sections of Madison
county indicate that measles is prevalent
In almost epidemic form. Several country
schools have been suspended and will re-
main closed until all danger is past
Miss Willie Coleman and John r. Ed
munds were married yesterday afternoon
q. Ing oAAiNe VI the PROBATE judge. county
Clerk Thomas w. Jones performed the
ceremony.
The farmers of north Alabama have
made rapid progress with their work dur
ing the last week with six beautiful days
of sunshine. All the farmers were at
work and few had time to come to the
city even on Saturday. They are still a
few days behind with their work and are
working as fast as possible to catch up.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1915-04-19
Army Required to Keep Mine Safe

II TUnl inc NEW 7 Ork sun.
There are nearly 10000 employees in the
collieries of the anthracite coal fields Of
Pennsylvania who mine no coal. The
exact number in 1913. the latest figures
available, was 96,99f The men who mine
and load the coal are the miners with
state certificates who drill holes and
blow down the coal with explosives and
the miners laborers who assist the
miners in drilling the holes and load the
loose coal into mine cars. There were
1876 miners in 1918 and 1893 miners la
borers. Thus the army of men who are
employed at ventilation, transportation
maintenance and the preparation of the
coal for the market outnumbers by more
than 1900 the men who are actually min
ing and loading coal In other words. it
takes more men to keep the mines safe
and in condition to be operated than 1t
does to mine the total output of coal
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1915-04-19
New Secretary for U. c. It's

T. r. Epperson has been appointed sec
rotary of the local organization of the
United Commercial Travellers, succeeding
A. Jax Davis, who recently changed his
lines. When he took on his new line it
became necessary for Mr.. Davis to be
way from Birmingham so much that he
gave up the position. which he has held
fo- several years. Mr.. Epperson is Civ
ing satisfaction In the position, and Is
adding to his already numerous friends.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1915-04-19

The annual memorial services Of the
local body. of United Commercial TRAY
elers were held last week at the Fifty
sixth Street Baptist church in Wood
lawn DIR. c. Ross Baker, pastor of the
church. delivered an address. which was
characterized by those present one of the
greatest they had ever heard. The at
tendance was larger than it ever has been,
many of the local men having visiting
brothers as their guests.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1915-04-19
A Rather Cheap Art

From the New York Times.
Alice was very enthusiastic regarding
the new minister, and young Winston was
inclined to be rather jealous.
ooh. he is superbly eloquent cried
Alice HE can move his hearers to
tears
"'Well, that is but a paltry accomplish
ment Alice replied the Young man.
sarcastically. Il would scorn proficiency
in an art in which every sneeze is my
equal and every peeled onion my supe-
rior."
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1915-04-19
u c. rs INITIATE CANDIDATES AT MEETING SATURDAY NIGHT
SUBMITS LETTER
ON TRADING IN BIRMINGHAM

Jack Jesse. local travelling salesman,
writes letter to the editor Of The Age
Herald in which he indorses the trade
of Trade several years ago, and which
is constantly being agitated by that body.
Mr.. Jessel, however. takes exception to
some of the local merchants who advo-
cate trading at home yet purchase goods
from statesmen from other cities, instead
OF from local travelling men. These mer-
chants are in a minority and Mr.. Jessel
points out that his remarks are meant
only for those who have been guilty. The
letter follows:
To the Editor of The Age Herald:
The trade in Birmingham movement is
without doubt the best thing the civic
organization of this city ever started
In theory it is a good thing for the city
In practice, however,, some of the local
merchants seem to think that it applies
only to the ultimate consumer of goods,
anu not to the merchants
I am one of hundreds of statesmen who
represent manufacturers in other cities
birmingham is my home, as 1t is the
homo of many other statesmen like my
self. We represent manufacturers of mer-
chandise in cities other than Birmingham
We get commission on the goods we sell
here. and this commission comes back to
the merchant who buys from us
believe that local merchants should
buy, as far as possible goods made in
Biz bingham. l think they should do this,
even though 1t was necessary to stretch
point But it is impossible for them
TO purchase all they sell in Birmingham
for Birmingham does not manufacture
shoes, certain classes Of clothing. hats
etc
The merchants to certain extent do
their buying here. but those goods they
cannot buy here are bought from sales
men who have headquarters in other
cities. These statesmen get commission
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1915-04-19

pear war has to some extent affected the
Canadian lumber industry, but there is
eXrectation the part of the Canadian
luir bermen that unless the American
tariff on lumber be changed so as to be-
come protective tariff they will be
able to place their lumber in the American
markets on a successful competitive basis
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1915-11-05
TALK OF THE TOWN

You should visit Abbott's bargain base
ment.
Tonight, "The Man from Virginia"
adv.
Sale children's coats on Saturday at
Vaughan's.
Parties desiring Kenyon's auto bus,
phone W.-adv.
D. j. Morse of fremont street left for
New York last night in the interests of
the Daylight store.
Charles Marchesi of Railroad street
went to Burlington yesterday to visit his
wife at the Mary Fletcher hospital.
Notice The Swedish Order of Mont
tor will hold a basket party after the
meeting Saturday night, Nov. 6, All
ladies please bring baskets. Refresh
ments free. Everybody welcome. Meet
ing starts at o'clock.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1915-11-05
TALK OF THE TOWN
See Abbott'g bargain basement.

See Abbott's bargain basement.
See flreproof granite shed ad., page. Z
1 Tonight, "The Man from Virginia. =
adv.
See the new gray kid gloves at the
Vaughan Store.
| The Perry Automobile Co. unloaded a
carload Of 1915 Fords yesterday.
| j. G. Carhart OF Albany, n. y, arrived
in the city last evening for few days
! business visit.
| Red Dot cigar free Saturday to every
gentleman making a purchase at Red
Cross Pharmacy.
| A lot OF new pianos just arrived for
/ Bailey's Music Rooms. Call and see them
at IA Elm street.-adv.
Bridge sets, stamped to embroider, So.
inch cloth and six napkins. AT Miss
RowelPs, l6l North Main street.
An exceptionally large shipment of
hides was made from the city recently
when II. j. Smith & Co. shipped full
carload TO S. p Spafford Of Sutton, Que.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. G. LaPoint spent
Thursday in Williamstown. Mr. LaPoint
spent the day with his eomrade, George
Savery, and his wife Inspected William
Wells Relief corps. Mrs. LaPoint expects
to inspect Ezra Stetson Relief corps at
Waterbury Center Saturday.
A foretaste of winters advent came
late last night and this morning in the
form of a snow storm that left new
on the landscape for several
hours. Snow in volume enough to dis
play in sunken relief the tracks of wild
animals was the signal for the departure |
OF numerous rabbit hunters to the woods
to-day.
The better babies contest is to be held
nc Rowland hall Nov. . and 10, under the
auspices Of the Barre Womsn's club. 1t
will be necessary for all who wish TO en-
roll their babies for the contest 10 bring
the baby TO the school commissioner
room. city building, Saturday afternoon
from TO 5 o'clock. The ages Of children
should not be- under six months or over
.wo years.
The reason for the failure Of the whis
lie on the gas company's plant 20 blow
he morning Of the Reynolds block fire
vas the fact that the big boiler. the only
me capable Of carrying the load, was
Undergoing one Of It's periodical repairs.
{ il necessary, about once every six
months, 20 clean and repair the boiler,
md this process. which usually takes
rom two to four days, was started sun
lay.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1915-11-05
St. Monica's Church Notes.

Benediction and holy hour at st. Mon
ica's church this evening at 1880 o'clock.
Promoters OF the League of the Sacred
Heart are requested to meet in the vestry
at 7:l5.
Members of the Sodality Of the Blessed
Virgin will receive holy communion in a
body at the o'clock mass Sunday, Nov. 7.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1915-11-05
Card of Thanks.

We wish to thank the friends and
neighbors for their kindness during the
sickness and after the death of our be-
loved baby.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Watson and
family.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1915-11-05
TALK OF THE TOWN

Grand Juror William Wishart of Camp
street is passing few days in Boston
on legal business.
!. John Bresaw left this morning for
Montreal, P. O., where he is to spend a
few days with relatives.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1915-11-05
81
are going up, but our prices
remain the same!

Burlap-the foundation of linoleum--is advancing
steadily in price, and higher prices for material COM
pei higher prices for the manufactured product De-
spite this fact we have not advanced retail val
uatons but after our present stock is gone we shall
have to- because our next purchase will entail heav
Ter cost
Crackess chpless No joints to collect dirt. Noise
less elastic. Easily cleaned with water and soap.
Enduring. The inlaid and tile effects we show-and
the colorings-are most attractive If you delay that
intended purchase you'll certainly have to pay full
third more.
Printed Linoeums, soc and Csc per square yard
very special for few days in dozen more pat
terms at 45c per square yard
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-10-21
PRESIDENT NAY
attend FAIRS

WASHINGTON. Oct. el.-Presiden,
Wilson 10 being urged to conbins
business with enjoyment and visit
Panama ON his wedding trip. He has
not been ON tho canal strip since his
election and there are many maAtars
that might be easier solved through
personal acquaintance. Canal off.
Gals are urging that such Q trip cas-
lily might be undertaken and would
not consume much time n made by
land to Key West and then by vessel
to the isthmus. The chief obstacle is
said to be the fact that sea voyaees
do not appeal either to the president
or to Mrs. Gait.
Many men and women who were In
the audience At q local theatre last
night where the president gave a
theatre party In honor Of his fiancee.
today were wondering what II was
that Mrs. Gait whispered In the pres!.
dents ear that caused him much sp-
parent pleasure.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-10-21
HASEME|ER TEST|FIES

that all the mail was brought to him.
Mr.. Shiveley then questioned the
.witness regarding signing Of checks.
Q-Did you always sign the checks?
Ayes sir.
ON payment Of bills for goods,
does it run on an average, the same
every month.
Alt varies.
Q-Where would bills 60 when re-
ceived.
A-To bill file.
Q-Would your brothers have &C.
cess to them.
Ayes sir.
Q-Who accepted bills.
A-Department heads.
Odd every department head have
access to bills.
Ayes sir.
Q.-When goods came in, who re-
ceived it?
A.-Different department heads.
Odd you ever have accurate In.
formation regarding what you owed.
A.-No. sir.
Odd you pay close account Of
department.
Odd you have a book of bills
paid.
A.-No, sir
Odd you have a record Of bills
unpaid.
A.-No. sir.
Q.-As manager. did you look over
these records.
A.-No, sir.
.Q.-Was 1t the duty of the secre.
tary and treasurer to see these rec
ords.
A.-No, sir.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-10-21
JURORS VIEWS
Of LAST NOTE
PROVES PUZZLE

How vii; the Jury consider the let
ter of Lizzie Bentlass?" IL the question
that is puzzlipg the lawyers in the
Hasemeier-Ben trial.
The letter was presented as evidence
Wednesday morning. and the attorneys
for the Hasemeier company contend
that the letter II Z confession of the
guilt OF Miss BentlaSs In embezEling
the money which her records ~ CASH
Ter OF the company show TO be short.
The reference made to my dear
children" is taken BY the attorneys for
the plaintiff to mean that Miss Louisa
Bentlage's brothers and sisters. who
are defendants In the case, were aided
financially. Testimony will be produc-
ed later In the trial. which will indi-
cate that this is true. It has not been
alleged by the plaintiff that the money
was used by Miss Bentlage tor her
personal account Has been alleged
however, that the money alleged to
have been absconded by the cashier
was used to assist her brothers and
sisters.
Say Letter States Fact.
The attorneys for Henry Bsntlage,
administrator of the estate. believe
that the letter Is far from confession
OF her guilt, and is a true statement
of facts They believe that the bills,
alleged to have been unpaid, we're held
lack by Miss Bentlage In order TO AID
II. C. Hasemeier personally. This,
they allege. started ten years ago ana
because Of the inability OF the COM
pany to nay dividends compared with
the dividends paid under the former
partnership with Henry Siekman. Miss
Bentlage was unable to pay the short
age and consequently was forced from
year to year, to hold back bills.
"In spite Of the fact that the letter
was produced by the plaintiff, We will
probably use 1t as the backbone Of our
contention" said Charles E. Shiveley.
atterncv fer tho Be-tlages. There Is
=" s--'~-i~- ~1,1tever of her guilt
=; o-~l~t possibly construe
4 "fsssion.
... T The spectators in
Il Tho were chiefly
VIZ, ~.a ~, ct the reading of
tha ID ZIG c.-arly with the de-
Tense. - n .ettor was read Wed
needay, several women broke down in
tears.
Attic ush there was no demonstra-
ticn whatever among the friends and
relatives of the deceased woman. two
of her sisters broke into tears and left
tho court room before the reading OF
the letter was completed.
It was the general impression of the
spectators in the court room that the
letter vii! react on the case of the
plaintiff since it will probably be prov
en- to be the dying statement of Miss
Eentlage consequently will have great
weight with the jurymen.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-10-21
CURED HIS RUPTURE

! was badly ruptured while lifting
a trunk several years ago. Doctors
said my only hope of cure was an op-
Grafton. Trusses did me no good. FL
nally | got hold of something that
quickly and completely cure. me.
Years have passed and the rupture
has never returned. although / am
doing hard work as carpenter There
was no operation. no lost time, no
trouble have ac:hing t" sell, but
viii give full information about h.w
you may find complete cure witE,at
operation, II you write to nc, Eugene
NJ P,.!cn. Carpenter n B Msrccll.s
Avenue. M,iasq.aa. N. j. ns.Ier ca:
gu. this notice and show /. to AM
others who are ruptarad-..ol RAY
save life or a. least stop the misery
q! yupture md the war;. End danger
o. AZ. c-craticn.-Adv.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-10-21
MORE OFFICERS
NEEDED IN U. s.

WASHINGTON. Oct. 2l.-The or
ganized militia Of the states and the
naval reserves are expected to be de.
nuded OF their youngest officers when
the Administrations preparedness"
plan fs made effective. To make up
the shortage in officers, 1t In planned
to make appointments from civil life
following drastic technical examina.
tons. Preferences will be given, it is
said. to young men who already have
mastered the technicalities of their
profession rs citiIen-soldiers. a. well
rs to graduates of military academies.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-10-21
PAIN GONE! RUB
SORE, RHEUMATIC
ACHING JOINTS
Rub pain away with Q small trial
bottle Of old, nsnetratins
est. Jacobs OIL"

Stop dosing" Rheuma4ism.
It's pain only: not one case In dfty
requires internal treatment. Rub
soothing, penetrating st Jacobs Oil"
right on the tender spot" and BY the
time you say Jack Robinoon-out
comes the rheumatic pain and distress.
st. Jacobs Oil" II Q harmless rheuma-
tism Imminent which never aisappolnta
and doesn't burn the slin. Il takes
pain. soreness and stiffness ffom Sch
ing joints. muscles and bones: stops
sciatica. lumbago. baekache ana nor.
ralgia.
Timber up. Get q small trial Nottle
Of old-ttme. honest ~6t. JAoooa or"
from any drug store end u ! No.
ment. yoa1l b free frea pains. ooaea
end stiffness, Doat oufteel Huh
rh0NAAeainN Q1Nx-AhA
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-10-21
ROBERTS CASE
UP IN COURT

CHICAGO, Oct. 21.-Before Judges
Kohlsaat. Mack and Alschuler sitting
as the United States court Of appeals
today arguments were begun on the
appeal of Dom NJ. Roberts former
mayor of Terre Haufe and ten others
who were convicted and sent to
Leavenworth prison by the federal
court in Indianapolis on charges of
fraud in connection with the election
Of last fall.
Frank S. Robey and Elliott Sails
bury representing the convicted men
argued that Judge A. B. Anderson. the
trial judge. erred In overruling motions
for separate demurrers to each count
Of the indictment and in overruling the
motions in arrest OF judgment upon
each count.
The government was represented in
opposing the appeal by Milton W.
Mangus, assistant United State dis
trict attorney.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-10-21

Before the jury was brought in this
afternoon, Charles e. Shiveley, coun-
sci for the defense. objected to a
large blackboard that had been er-
ected by the plaintiff for the purpose
of making tabulations. The objection
was overruled by Judge Sparks.
Attorney Shiveley then proceeded to
question H. G. Hasemeier in cross ex-
animation relative to the organization
of the company.
What is the capitalization of the
Boston Store" asked Mr.. Shiveley.
$50, Coo" answered Mr.. Hasemeier.
What per cent did you own? he
asked.
."About $4,000" replied the wit
ness.
In answer to questions relative to
receiving mail, Mr.. Hasemeier said
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-10-21
SERB CITIZENS
DESERT TOWNS

ATHENS, Oct 21.-Uskub and Ku-
manovia, two important Servian towns
on the Salonika-Nish railway, have
been evacuated by their inhabitants
as a result of the rapid advance of the
Bulgarians, according to reports re-
ceived here today.
1t Is believed King Ferdinand's
troops will occupy both cities within
a few hours.
A great battle between the Servians
and the Anglo-French allies on one
hand the Bulgarians on the other. has
developed on the heights Of Vlassona.
and Kotchana
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-10-21
RUSSIAN ARMY
MAKES ATTACK

PETROGRAD, Oct 21-An import
ant offensive movement has been COM
menced by the Russians, north OF
Pinsk
Several German positions have been
captured by the Russians in the re-
gion of Baranovitch, it was announced
today by the war office, along with
1852 prisoners, 10 machine guns and
piece of artillery.
Baranovitch is an important rail.
road junction, 65 miles north OF Pinsk,
and 1O5 miles south OF Wilma.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-10-21
FOG CHECKS TRAFFIC

NEW YORK. Oct. 2l.-Railroad,
street car and water traffic around
New York was tied up today by
dense fog. Fifteen persons were in
jured and dozens OF others were bad.
ly shaken up when CHRISTOPHER
street ferry boat crashed into the
pier at Barrow street. The pilot lost
his way while crossing Hudson River
In the dense fog. In the harbor traf.
fic was nearly at q complete stand
still.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-10-21
BISURATED
MAGNESIA

An absolutely harmless antacid In nj!
cases Of fermentation and souring and
belching Of food, gas. Indigestion. etc.
A teaspoonful in . fourth Of q glass
OF hot water usually gives INSTANT
RELIEF. Sold by all druggists In
either powder or tablet form at so
cents per bottle-Adv.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-10-21
LONDON OFFERS
GREECE CYPRUS

) LONDON. Oct 3l.-While the brit
lab censor permitted transnisoioa o.
press dispatches state that ENGLAND
had offered the Island Of Cyprus TO
Greece 70 win it, support for the en-
tente powora. no Official comment or
confirmation vas forthcoming today.
It 10 apparent. however, that the Bal
kan situation - involves Greece and
Roumania. n approaching . show.
down. These countries must declare
their position.