davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-13
ANOTHER TENNESSEE COMPANY FURNACE ID BE PUT IN BLAST
No. 4 at Bessemer to Begin Work This Morning-Pig Iron Market Continues
 to Gain Strength

No. furnace of the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad company, which haa been drying out for the past week, Is to go Into blast at Bessemer this morning according to information given out yesterday. This will make nine of the twelve Tennessee com pany furnaces in active operation--six at Ensley Alice In Birmingham. one at oxmoor and one at Bessemers
 The pig iron market continues to gain strength. Good tonnages are be- ing booked, 1t is stated. at s12.5o fer first quarter delivery for 1sie Spot Iron Is strong at s11 for No foundry and at s11.25 for the rest of the year. The Tennessee company has re-entered tho pig iron market after week or two of inactivity and Is making good bookings. The report that the Ten nesscc company was buying Iron from other producers was an error The concern has been using about all the pig iron it has produced. but before. It would enter the outside market 1t still has three idle furnaces at Bes- semer which could be placed in blast on short notice.
 The finished market Is moro active and stronger Operations at the Ems Icy and Bessemer mills are at top notch on billets and rails and finished shapes at Bessemer. This is where the Tennessee company Ia using about all the pig iron its furnaces are mak- ing.
 In spite of renewed furnace activ- itx, ct. i, ,I reduce, 1t Is said. and expert estimate is that there are not over l25,0oo tons in stock in the whole district at the present time. with practically every maker sold over his make for the rest of this year
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-13
MAY NOW CHECK
 BAGGAGE THROUGH TO EAST


 The Southern. acting on its policy of doing everything possible for the benefit of it's patrons l.. Sevier, general agent said yesterday. ''has always re- fused to comply with this request of northern roads for split baggage and Pullman service. Travellers from Birming- ham to New York, for instance, were always checked through by us on the up trip, but when they returned the Pennsylvania and other lines would de- cline to check their baggage through and give them through Pullmans, each passenger being obliged to alight at Washington and recheck his baggage and reserve another Pullman.
 When the case was taken before the interstate commerce commission repre- sentattves of our line were summoned anL it Is reported that 1t was largely cue to their testimony that the commits sion ruled that the Pennsylvania and othe- lines would have to check through baggage and Pullmans."
 This through checking of baggage and Pullmans has been the practice between Birmingham and points north of Wash .ington for many years, it is said. but was stopped by the railroads named in the Baltimore chamber petition on De- cember IA, 1914. It caused great incon- venlence to Birmingham citizens and much complaint was made against the practice.
 The interstate commerce ruling Is that the old practice shall be placed in op- cration September 15, 1915. The contention of the Pennsylvania and other lines was that the practice of through checking on split ticket interferred with the through rates tetween the two given points in question. A split ticket between Bir- mingham and New York, for instance. would be Southern ticket to Washington and Pennsylvania ticket from Washing ton to New York. The ruling Is to be effective for two years.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-13
LOCAL EMP[0YES ID
 SHARE IN RAISE Salaries of Aetna Powder Co.'s Employees Here to Be
 Doubled in Year

About SO employees of the local branch of the Aetna Explosive company, until recently known here as the Jefferson Power company. are included in the 100 per cent increase in salaries inaugurated by that company this month. according to statement at the local offices yester- day.
 Every employe Of the company. office men as well as those in the plants, will receive an increase of 10 per cent in sal aries per month for 10 succeeding months. at the end of which time their presens salaries will have been doubled.
 The new policy of the big power com pany is along the line of giving to its employees share of the company's prof it's from the big war orders for explosive materials 1t has been receiving lately.
 A circular issued by General Manager Egbert Moxham, says in part:
 ''It is the desire of the company that all its employees should share in the profits which the company expects from its war orders. To accomplish this tho following plan is announced:
 From August 1 on there shall be made an advance of 10 per cent in the exist ing scalc of pay roll employees wages, payab ble at the end of each month as a bonus, and at the end of each month thereafter. f..r four additional months. making five months in all, the bonus will be further advanced 10 per cent ever month.
 "If the experiment gives us results ex- pected during the next five months, the company further intends that for an- other two months thereafter. provided the war lasts that long. 1t will continue the monthly increase of 10 per cent So that by tho first of June. 1s1s our em- ployes will be receiving 100 per cent in- crease over today's wages"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-13
NOT CONNECTED WITH L. & N.
Siple Says Pictures of Tourist Girl
 Are Not Made for Road

J. Law Siple, representing the Tourist Girls attractions, said yesterday that the Louisville and Nashville railroad had no connection with the moving picture now being produced here by his concern. The road is not to use the film for advertising purposes. he says.
 The film is being made in connection with a series of similar pictures. which will be made in as many different cities, featuring tourist girls of each locality.
 MT. Siple said that the picture now heinz produced here would be released to local photoplay houses as soon as it was completed. but that the series of 100 would not be started until all had been made. The series Will extend over . two-year period, one production be- ing released each week through . well known hlm releasing agency.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-13
TO HEAR ARGUMENTS
 IN REWARD CASE

Chancellor I. H. Benners will hear the arguments of the plaintir's attor- neys on exceptions to the decision of Registrar Henry Morscheimer on tho distribution of the s3000 reward of fered by the Southern Express company for the conviction of the robbers who held up the fast Alabama Great South ern train near Hattlesburg, Miss, In April. 1913.
 IL will be remembered that Referee Morscheimer rendered his decision about two weeks ago and granted 10 days for the claimants to file exceptions. Six of the 23 claimants filed protests and their arguments will be heard this morning.
 Those who filed exceptions are l. & Harbln, Luther Boyd, ]. A. Ballard T. A. Hayes. U. G. Wolfenberger, O. k. Oglesbee.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-13

garbage shall remain in force until the 18th day of October, 1915. unless otherwise ordered by this board
 The commissioners are also in com munication with other cities in which the collection of garbage Is contracted out to private concerns and all the plans adopted by these cities will be given consideration. Commissioner Weatherly also states that bids for this work will be accepted up to September 15 and that by October 1 the city would be ready to put into effect such system as they may adopt
 MT Weatherly states that there will be no let up in this proposition and that the collection of garbage will be strictly su- pervised and that the city will give its same service as at present until the change is made. He commended the housekeepers of the city who had ob- served "clean-up day, and urged the citi- zens to continue the campaign along the lines of the disposal of garbage that had been so successfully started.
 In regard to the collection and disposal of garbage MT Weatherly is inclined to favor the reduction or by-product plant as the most scientific method of handling this proposition, but Is not tied to this or any plan. He desires to go into the situa- ton thoroughly and with this end in view has invited bids from firms outside the state which make speciality of handling and disposing of garbage.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-13
ABEL ENTERTA|NS AT
 B. R. |. &P. CO. POOL
Y. M. c. A. Physical Director Shows Swimmers Some
 Fancy Dives

W. W. Abel, physical director of the Young Mems Christian association, de- lighted a large audience at the new pool of the Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company on Powell ave- nue and Eighteenth street yesterday afternoon at 6 o'clock. MT. Abel had been invited to give an exhibition of aquatic feats and number of spec tators were present in addition to the men In the water.
 Mir. Abel is probably the most ex- pert swimmer in Birmingham and is almost as much at home in the water as on land. He has perfected the art of diving to an unusual degree and when he crowned his exhibition yes- terday afternoon with a double somer- sault from the springboard, taking the water head first in regulation posi- tion, there was an involuntary burst 9f applause indicative of the admira- 'tion of those present
 MT. Abel did the flying dive, which was beautiful; the flying twist. somer- saults, standing and sitting, standing, sitting and standing. backward jack knife pinwheel and innumerable oth- CTS which were much too technical for tn6 lone newspaper man present. Tn au- dltion to diving Mir Abel illustrated swimm ming strokes, showing among others the English overland and the Australian crawl.
 When Mir. Abel finished he was heartily thanked and invited to come again. The performance of the Y M. c. A. director was remarkable in that he was suffering from a severe at tack of tonsilitis but did not wish to disappoint the crowd.
 The people of Birmingham who visit the Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company pool for the first time are amazed at its magnitude and the conveniences provided for the em- ployes There Is a springboard. a chute, a diving platform, ropes for those who cannot swim. cement piles at frequent intervals and a commodious bathhouse.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-13
Judge Stiles Taken Home

Judge J. P Stiles of the probate. court was removed from the Davis infirmary day. Judge Stiles is greatly improved and is expected to. return to his duties in a few days. About two weeks ago he was taken seriously i'll with an at tack of acute indigestion and was in dangerous condition for several days His many friends will be pleased to learn of his improved condition.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-13
Camp Wilcox Meets Today

Camp Wilcox. United Confederate Veterans. will meet this afternoon at 5 o'clock in Clark & Jones' music hall, 1874 Third avenue. magnificent photo of General Wilcox will De presented and accepted Comrade N. B. Teagin will deliver the address. The question of picnic will be up for discussion, also arrangements for the state reunion at Selma, october 21 and 22. All veterans and Sons of Veterans and daughters are cordially Invited to be present.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-13
Real Estate Transfers

The following transfers of real es- tate were yesterday recorded in the office of the probate judge:
 s100t--Clairmont Land company to J. F. Hendrix. lot 5. block g. Avondale survey.
 sf25C--5ettie H. Brizendine to J. D. Head. lot located between the Pratt road. known as Pratt street. and the w. l. Kelley property.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-13
7 Marriage Licenses

The following marriage licenses were yesterday recorded in the office of the probate judge:
 L. c. Presley, Birmingham, to Mrs. Ella Dyer.
 George W. Hutler, Birmingham. to Mrs. Lula Hall.
 George vining, Rush. Tex, to Mrs. Augusta Carter.
 J. B. Rigney, Birmingham. to Miss Josephine McGregor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-13

m . weeks time 1t would get scaly and rough. The akin was red and infiamed and l would scratch and irritate the eruption. My face would burn at times end I couldn't slssp woal My face loolEsd vGy bad end I was ashnnnoA ter enyone to sos mo.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-13
TODAY'S EVENTS

City commission meets this after noon at o'clock.
 Camp Wilcox, U. c. ", meets at Clark & Jones hall at 8 o'clock
 Alabama Farmers union meets at 10 o'clock a. m. at the Chamber of Com merce auditorium. The session will be executive
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-13
At Photoplay Houses

At PhOtOpIay Houses Odeon Two-"Sold," featuring Paul. inc Frederick
 Trianon-"Lady Aud1eys Secret" with Theda Bara.
 Princess-"Bold Emmet Ireland's Martyr" with Sydney Olcotte. Vaudette-"The Broken Coin," with Grace Cunard and Frances Ford. Odeon One--A big Selig feature will be presented today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-13
SUFFERED WITH
 TETTER ! YEARS
On Face and Hands. Would Itch and Burn. SCaly and Rou9h.
 In Two Weeks Gone.
HEALED BY CUTICURA
 SOAP AND OINTMENT

''I suffered seven years with tette. It broke out on my face and hands in rcd pimples and would itch and burn and then
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-13
At the Theafrea

Grand-"A Girls Way" burlesque; matinee at p. m.; night at 7:3o and p. m.
 Orpheum-'Knobs O Tennessee drama; no matinee today; night at S:S0 o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-13

Soap and Ointment spphed tho Cat1cuvn Ointment as night and the nsxt mcrnanr ! would sponge with tho Cuticurs soap. Tn two weeks 1t was gone and haven't bsen bothered since" tsigned) Mrs. !. L. Deal. K. D. No 2. Conover. N. O.. Feb. I. 1918. Sample Each Free by Mall
 With asp. Skin Book on rsquest. Ad- drsss postcard ''Cutieuza. Dept. T. De1. tan-" sold thzoashout the voraa
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1915-01-08
A Dig Turkey Dinner.

On Tues day Dec 20, Mrs. Leah
Reed, at her beautiful residence on
Pearl St., entertained large num-
Der oil relatives ard friends at dinner
at the hour of 2:30 p. m, Her daucb-
tiers, Mesdames Lottie Halleck, and
Mary Wright, made it pleasant fer
every one. Mrs. Halleck, favored
the guest with beautiful selections
on the instrument. Several rela-
tlves from st. Louis, East st. Louis,
and her sister, Mrs. Cora Burton,
and two children of Padreab, Ky,
wers present. Several from Bel
grade, and Metropolis, of course Old
Ramb bier, was there.
Every one had fine time and a
dinner "up to now" All expressed d
themselves ready to return again at
auy time. Mrs. Rosie Sims, who Is
sojoul ming in Rome, Ga, at her vim
tor home was greatly missed, ais o
Master James Reed, who is studying
at the State Institute, Jefferson City
No. God bless that hone is our
earnest prayer.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1915-01-08
Sunday Turkey Dinner.

Sunday Dec. 27, 1914 Mr. and Mrs.
Bon Maxwell, of Brookport, entes-
tanned their relatives and frie nds
with big turkey dinner on the date
mentioned. The Menu consisted of
four courses. This was their annual
affair and was elaborately spread.
Relatives from lincoln, st. Louis,
Mo, East Sa. Louis. Shady Grove,
Metropolis, Belgrade, and Brook
port, also N many friends. We all did
Justice to the meal with thanks to
God and t.e host ard hostess.
Mrs. Maxwell, indeed is well post
ed in culinary art and knows he W to
entertain visitors.
That dinner will be long remem-
bered as 1t was the last Sunday in the
old year 1914. We wish them a SUE
cessful voyage through life.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1915-01-08
Fifty-0ne and the Babies.

Thursday Dec. 81, 1914, Mr. and
Mrs. 6 w. Long, of Belgrade, enter
tain ed at their farm at their annual
dinner in honor OF his sister, Mrs.
Nancy Crippins, and. hersisters, Mrs.
Carrie Buchana an and Capitula Brown
fifty one relatives and friends from
afar and near besides the babies for
sumptuous three course dinner.
Mrs. Long, together with her several
daughters prepared a classy meal,
one which was enjoyed and spoke OF
in the highest terms-It was turkey
OF eourse.
After dinner the Rev. J. B. Mo-
Crary, gave some excellent remarks
concerning the old year, read the
scripture and offered prayer to God
for his goodness and mercy. Sew
eral others spoke of the New Year
and their intention OF doing more
for the Master. This was given up
10 be one OF the happlest days ever
spent In the country.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1915-01-08

lehem Association, but did mot know
that the Olivet Baptist was member
of the above named organizations. In
fact did not know regular Mission
airy Baptist Church could be member
of anything saving the body of Christ.
Brother Fishsr, since you seem to have
the word split on your lips as well as
your split tongue, tell rs who split the
Wood River Baptist Association, and
gave birth to the Bethlehem Associa-
ton? And is it not also a fact that
the Bethlehem Association of which you
gave birth voted to go back to the orig
inal body, last summer? We mean the
association of which DIR. J. F. Thomas
was moderator at the time. And is it
not also fact that you are the chair
man of the commottee appointed to
confer with the committee, of the as
soeiation of which DIR. Thomas, was
moderator, az terms of re-uniting, and
you have it now in mind to never call
your committee? Remember DIR. am
following your line of argument, that
is the rule in debate, as you know, tho
you failed to follow the line of argu-
ment in the circular letter, "but clat-
tered with abuse and misrepresentation
like pouring shot in a tin pam" but sir,
you have drawn the fire and must en-
dure the flames. You farther say you
have the Mt. Olive, you have the East
Mt Olive and you have a Land Mark
or did have, and still you are not pleas
ed with these splits. You are calling
for the state to gather around you, for
your support. Had you the proper re-
spect for the truth, you would not have
given out that erroneous statement, but
a drowning man will catch at a straw.
You are hard pressed for argument.
These associations are not splits, il yau
will take the time to search the records
you will be a little better informed.
He who gives out statement that he
knows nothing about Ia as guilty as the
one who knowingly tells falsehood
Dr. Fisher, when you assert that split
the State Convention. you tell what
you know is not true. The Baptist in
the state are not split, but they are
getting together. And as for the meat
and bread there is no body that appears
to be troubled but you 1t is you sir.
that watched the salary that has bean
given by the Home Board of Atlanta,
Ca. and the Illinois Baptist Associa-
ton to the State Missionary, II. Z. Nc
Williams and the supplement salary of
Bro. Phillips with ''the starving and
hungry eyes Of wolf. "
To be continued next week.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1915-01-08
WARMING.

A warning to all the Baptist
churches oil the East Mt. Olive
and Mt. Olive district Associ-
ations, and OF the State OF Illi-
nols as we'll. BY w +. Wash
ington. Moderator OF the East
Mt. Olive Association.
First OF all | desire TO begin
this warning by giving to you an
article published in the Illinois
Anchor under date OF December
"a. 1914 as clipped from the
Christian Advocate.
1t is as follows:
Now it is said that the Rev.
Joshua A. Brocket. former past
or oil the Massachusetts Avenue
Baptist church OF Cambridge
which is now closed. and presi-
dent OF that famous Lincoln Me-
mortal Society oil New England
which robbed many poor men
and women. including $500 .oc
which is due for opening OF the
mechanic Building on tue occas-
ion OF the proposed celebration
OF his fake society, is now in Du-
Quoin. Ill. abusing the Bishops
and Presiding Elders OF the Me-
thodist churches Tor reasons un-
known to US at present.
OF course we have an idea. II
is evident that Brockett moves
about swiftly and makes long
jumps.
Last September we located him
in New York City at the head OF
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1915-01-08

| ask the Baptist of the distric
will y.ou stand such conditi r of
affairs | hear the voice OF sixty
nine local churches saying no.
no never.
II Mr.. Brockett is a good nan
let him prove it TO Us then as
Baptist il he must die We will
die with him
But II he stands under all these
accusations and wi ho 1T one wo d
OF deferse for himself, h, is bad
man and should not be trusted
by an Individual.
Mr.. Brockett the war is tn,
you mu straiten up with God
aid the Bagtis.. or your name is
denist as Baptist in the State OF
Illinois.
More anon.
w. P. Washington.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1915-01-08

Mr. aud Mrs. and Mrs. Frank Osby
entertained the family Gunday jan
uary 3rd 1915, at their residence on
sth aud Pearl Sta Mrs. 0sby Is a
young woman, but understands how
well the. task OF good scook. A
very pleasant day was socially spent
and the meal was nicely prepai ed
aud every one complimented the
host and hostess for their splendid
feast. The editor of the Gazette
must dnally say that those dinners
heartily enjoyed by all and wish to
spend to spend many more holidays
with such entertainers mentioned.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1915-01-08
Xmas Dinner.

Mr.. and Mira. Henry Tinsley, en-
tcrtained the editor and family to-
gstber with many of their relatives
and friends Christmas day at 2-30
p. M, /, a. their beautiful residence in
Metropolis. at the hour mentioned
the guest out to four course dinner
in the spacious dining roc m. At
the hour of four all had been served
to most sumptuous meal to the ex ].
treme delight of all present.
Mrs. Tinsley, certainly understands 9
the art of cooking. She has crossed
the mighty wsters," went to Afri-
ca and other countries. She Is able
to keep any numbs in q coed mood
for any length OF time. Mr. Tinsley
Is an old soldier and is proud of his
war re ,ord, and takes deli hit in te
of the privations and hardships OF
war. He Is retired farmer and in a
good condition financially. They
know to entertain friends. At the
hour of six, all had departed their
homes, wishing the m in their feeble
years many more Xmas days.
- wstto~s " sn q - 49,. IN .ryTrKa A.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1915-01-08
New Year ReSOIu-
ions.
w. P. Washington.

One of the editors New Years
resolution is ro more lentl y " o
or three columns articles VI be
published in the Gazette at any
on issue without cash ;ccompa-
nies same to ply for setting type
and space.
We find ourselves handieappt d
from the fact. we have SO many
writers asking for space ard TO
deny any OF them Of the oppor-
tunity to be heard is not in keep
ing with running a newspaper az
all have right to be heard.
And too, our 20 years expert
ence as a news oaper writer ato
publisher places US in position
to know that short articles well
written will be readily read and
and will do bo h the writer and
the paper more good than long
drawn ont ones, often rot touch
ing the subject. Try it neigh
Dor.
am quite sure some will not
like this resolution but as we are
editor OF the Gazette, and use the
space as our stock in trade we
must protect ourselves and inter-
est while at the same time serving
the public.
The second resolution is. that
we will not allow any article to
appear in these columns that
deals in personalities. that is TO
say. abusive language.
We believe. that many things
are said in newspapers. could be
and should be unsaid at all and
have tendency to do evil instead
good and only weakens the cause
the Individual represents.
We ought to be broad-minded
enough to adjust our differences
with war OF words or implements
OF warfare. III thy brother tres
pass against thee, go and tell
him his fault between thee and
him alone, and il he hears thee
thou has gained thy brother.
Matt, iS:
II you want to follow the teach.
ings OF Christ you will do this.