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The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-05

raid into the treasury. The club is thus afforded a firm financial backing and i; not dependent in any manner. It's atti- tude toward the public is a desire to serve the musical interests of Birming- ham.
 The Arion club appeared last season in concert at the Jefferson theatre, at Bes- semer and at Howard college. It rem dered an entire choral service one Sun day afternoon at St. Mary s-on-the- High lands and sang at the annual meeting, or the Chamber of Commerce. of which organization it is a member. In addi ton to these strictly club appearances the Arion club furnished the male diyi- sion of the mixed chorus which sang the Creation at the First Methodist church and "The Golden Legend" in the music festival. Both of these latter performances were given under the aus pices of the Birmingham Choral asso- ciation, of which organization the Arion club Is a member and large factor.
 The Arion club will be directed this season by Rienzi Thomas The accom- panist Is J. T. Mackenzie. Linden r. Smith is president; R. D. Coffman, vice president; NJ. M. Bellah, secretary, and F. L. Muchmore, treasurer. The executive board is composed of J. D. McGill, A C. Cooper H. l.. Culver, G. II. Grain and w. F. Franklin.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-05
INGOT MOULDING APPARATUS
Patent Has Been Issued to John B.
 Walker of Ensley

United States letters patent No 1151 229 have just been issued to John B. Wal. ker of Ensley, pattern shop foreman oi the Tennessee companys for an apparatus for moldng ngot molds. This apparatus has given splendid service in the plant of
 the Tennessee company for several years.
 The patent was obtained for Mir Walker by R. D. Johnston, Jr., and covers an ap- paratus for use on jarring table. This feature is of greatest importance. as 1t provides for the mechanical ramming of the flasks and cores at the same time. thus providing a marked reduction in the cost of production and the number of op- erations required.
 In connection with this invention there IS some interesting gossip about the plant to the effect that Wheeling concern en- gagged Tn the manufacture of ingot molds sent their representative and their ap- paratus to the Ensley plant to show the local company how to make ingot mods cheaply. When this Wheeling company's $ representative got on the ground and saw Walkers apparatus in operation they realized their task was hopeless one and instead of trying to show the local com pany how to make ingot mods they opened negotiations for acquiring riehts under Walkers patents to make their nlolds with his apparatus This was con sidered quite a tribute to the thoroughly up-to-date methods in the plants of the Tennessee company and was incidentally quite feather in the cap of the nven- tor
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-05
THREE WEEKS MORE |SLATEST ESTIMATE
 FOR LEGISLATURE
Hundreds of Bills on Calen- dars Will Never Again See the Light
 of Day
By l.. s. BETTY

Montgomery, September 4-tSpecal.) Members of the legislature are looking forward with keen interest to the day of adjournment, and were it possible would crowd the remaining nine days into the
 next two weeks Needless to say the solons are getting impatient; they are tired, and they want to go home.
 But 1t is regarded as highly improbable that they will reach the end of their la : bors before three weeks more shall have elapsed, There are only nine days more. but these days will be the busiest of the session. The calendars are burdened with the weight of hundreds of bills, the large majority of which will never be called up for passage. The various committees have 1nnumerable other bills in their posses sion but few of these will see the light Of day, for they will be allowed uninter- ruptedly to continue their slumber
 Regarding the bills on the calendars none but the most important will be passed and even if one-tenth of them should be regarded as sufficiently meritorious to reach the governor, the passage of this nuinoer Will engage the members of the two legislative bodies day and night dur ing the remainder of the session.
 Bills not yet introduced need not be, for the members have little time to consider new measures There may be few more bills not yet heard of, which will he passed at this session. but they must be or so much consequence and so necessary as to win the immediate approval of the lawmakers.
 As indicated by the passage by the house yesterday of the Weakley bill, ex- tending the time for the holding of the pond issue election, it is exceedingly in- probable that the legislature will adjourn by September 20, the day originally agreed upon for the final day of the session. h. stead of adjourning on that day, the leg islature will continue, it is thought, until the 24th or 18th of the month. In this event, the legislature will work three days next week, three days the following week and three days the third week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-05
ALABAMA POWER CO. BEG|NN|NG ID SHOW EARNING POWER Controlling Company Will Show This Year at Rate
 of $1,152,6SO a Year RECENT FINANCING
 SAVED SITUATION Company Now Has Available 2O5.- 000,0O0 Kilowatt Hours Year
 for Sale-Assisted by New
 York Bankers

New York, September 4.-(Special.) .)-The Wall Street Journal publishes the follow ing interesting information regarding an Alabama corporation:
 Alabama Traction, Light and Power company seems now to be getting into it's earning stride and to be securing the business 10 which its extensive develop ment of It's territory entities it.
 For July there was a gain of $40, 366 In gross and of BPS 4S4 in net over July, 1914, While for the 12 months ended July 31 there wac an increase of si44, 43O in gross and of sS54695 In net. The report for the year ended December st, 1914, did not con- vey proper idea of the earning power or me corporation. It was almost the end of the year before some of the larger power customers were being supplied from the Coosa river hydro-electric sta tion and the operation of the steam sta- tien at Gaosden discontinued
 For tiiis reason the statement for 1914 failed to show the low ratio on which the company is now operating, but in the current year the company will be ab' to indicate to it's security holders it's
 
 net earnings As the company has been almost entirely financed in London. the outbreak Of the war put 1t in an un- favorable position. Financing arrange ments had been almost completed at the outbreak of the war which would have given the company all capital required over 3. long period.
 under the circumstances, this fInapc. Ing plan could not be carried out and the company found itself in a position where IL was without funds to carry out it's construction programme or to pay in- terest on it's bonds. A plan was finally by which holders of the first mortgage bonds agreed to defer their for three years, to cancel the sinklng fund requirements and to au- shorize any of the subsidiary companies to issue prior lien securities for certain purposes and under certain restrictions the issue and sale to New York Bankers of S2.000,o00 bonds of the Ala bama Power company, the management was enabled to iiquidate all obligations to manufacturers and others and com plete the construction work necessary to serve power customers already under con- tract
 Alabama Traction, Light and Power has H5,OOo,oo0 kilowatt hours a year of power available for sale and contracts have been signed for the sale of IF, 800 900 kilowatt hours a year, with 102, ,7500 0O0 lNilowatt hours now being served annuaI- ly. It is expected that all power under contract will be taken by the close of 1915. and 1t is estimated that earnings should then be at the rate of S1,152, ,6SO a. year.
 Alabama Traction, Light and Power company has S17,o00,0o0 common, $1 900 900 preferred and sl3,13S 400 bonds outstand- Ing, of which 800 is held in London and S3,O12, 800 in New York. The company controls 15 subsidiaries, of which Ala oama Power company is the principal senerating, transmission and distributing owning all the stocks of the other subsidiary companies"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-05
THE VATICAN ISSUES
 FORMAL STATEMENT
Cardinal Gibbons Interview Most Im- portant Event in Campaign
 for Peace

Rome September 4.-(Via Paris. 9:3, with President Wilson is considered by the Vatican as the most important event in the campaign for peace. but the holy see wishes to have the at titude of the pope plainly set forth to avoid misunderstanding and, there lore, has issued formal statement that the pope did not send a special message by the cardinal to the Pres ident. The statement follows:
 Reports from America concerninr the visit of Cardinal Gibbons to Wash ington might give the impression that the cardinal was the bearer of a sne- cial message from Pope Benedict to fresident Wilson, which is not the fact. It Is considered important by the Vat ican authorities that the facts be stated With careful exactness to avoid mis- understandings which might hinder the supreme object of peace.
 cardinal Gibbons did not need any special written message from the pope, as he thoroughly knows the ideas and aims of the pontiff and undoubtedlv expounded them to President Wilson in the conversation that was had with him.
 The situation at the present moment. It is pointed out. does not seem favor able for the pope to take the initiative for peace. but the pontiff Is ready to heip In any effort in that direction, from whatever quarter it comes.
 The opinion is expressed in Vatican circles here that the United States is in the best position to undertake such d mission.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-05
.Ifa thing is worth
 doing Do it we'll

If. a, prescription needs to be filled, it should be filled right. An incom- petent workman can spoil the best ma terial. The most competent workman cannot make good thing out of old or an inferior grade of material. So in prescription filling, quality of ma terial and correct compromising are the two things to be considered Ev cry intelligent person knows that every line of business must net a legitimate profit or it is failure Sometimes unscrupulous methods are resorted to and the business plods on. Those who have prescriptions filled are at the mercy of the store and the man who fills them. Don't argue abont prices, insist upon quality and be willing to pay for it. Select your drug store as you would your bank. Select one with clean business meth ods and where these principles are en- forced-where the prescription de- partment is clean and orderly and not a loafing place. Nortons prescription department is strictly private. No one not connected with the store is per mitted to enter. The prescription men are not allowed to talk or be in- terrupted while compromising medi- cine. Norton'ss Drug Store is the old est drug store in Birmingham that has never changed name, location or ownership. Corner Second avenue and TweAtieth street.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-05

He immediately ran to the assistance Of the men and found l.. J. Cox caught under the machine with his head below the water. He succeeded in extricating him and with assistance carried him to his home, where medical assistance was summoned. Dr. H. A. Elkourie responded and after treatment sent MT. Cox home in the Johns ambulance. He was badly bruised but no bones were broken. Tom Cox escaped with few minor injuries.
 It is stated the bridge at this point is very narrow and without protection on the sides. The supposition is that owing to the rain that was falling at the time of the accident the driver of the auto ran too close to the edge of the bridge with the above result. It Is said that a num- Der of accidents have happened at this point.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-05
|L! J. Cox and His Brother. Tom, Hdve Narrow Escape
 When Auto Turns OUer
Runs Off Bridge At Forty fifth Street and Fourth Avenue Into Stream-L. J. Cox Pinned Under Machine With Head Below Water-Prompt Action By Witnesses Prevents Death

What might have been serious acci- dent occurred last night about s:90 o'clock when an automobile containing L. J. Cox, the well known attorney, and Tom Cox, ms brother, ran off the bridge at Forty nith street and Fourth avenue The auto Tell about 12 feet and turned completely over. pinning the two men underneath it. The bridge crosses a small branch at this point and owing to the recent iains there was about two feet of water in the branch and had it not been for the prompt assistance of James Crawford, president of the Crawford Boiler and Lo- comotive works 1t is probable that one of the men would have been drowned. MT. Crawford lives close by and witnessed the accident
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-05
AARON CLUB WILL
 RESUME ITS WORK
Local Male Choral Organization to Hold First Rehearsal of Season
 Tuesday Evening

Birminghams only male choral organ ixation begins it's fourth season Tuesday night. The first rehearsal will be held in the Church of the Advent parish house and it is- confidently expected that the attendance will break all previous records.
 Last season the Arion club made a splendid record. and with an enrolment of b7 members boasted of an average at Sendance at rehearsals of nearly 4U Through the untiring efforts of a mem- bership committee headed by Linden P. Smith and E. l.. Muchmore, the member ship has been Increased to no, and the annual dues of s5 per member has been
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-05
PAPERS OF LONDON
 COMMENT ON PEACE

London, September 4.-d:53 D. m.)-Re- ports from Washington that efforts in the direction of peace negotiations are receiy- ing impetus from German sources are commented on generally by London news papers which take the view that if such movement has been launched it is with the object of procuring diplomatic and financial support from neutrals.
 There is no doubt," says the Pail Mall Gazette, "that~a mockery of peace is to form the theme for a widespread press campaign in neutral countries"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-05
STANDING OF CANDIDATES The Age-Herald Motion Picture Campaign
 P. M. SATURDAY Q
2 P. M. SATURDAY

Names picture deposited department of The Age  In after this hour will appear in next announcement
 (one young lady will be elected from each dstricp
 
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 croadock. .. M M SEQ Marie Marie Eeho ,G Gadsssn nn,den a,a" Ala Myrtle @ % Chapman % coiunbsns Ala . " @ @ @ @ M -. @ =. ias Ansus,a Bryant Ann.'on Ala
 DISTRICT No ~ % " M Margaret Grove Selma ... .... . . ss Lsmsrt @ % .. ] or,se w ocn1eef reensboro Ala % Thelna Porter Ala : | % . - -: s Riie Moneomery Tuscaloosa % '.. Tressis ouaries Ala .'..'. @ socon Ala e.. % - ] @ ] @ IT =. 's s s the . %
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-05
GADSDEN
Serious Damage to Cotton Crop.
 Grand Jury to Convene


 Gadsden, September 4-(special. )--Much damage is being done in some parts of Etowah county to the cotton crop as a re- suit of blight. The bolls turn black and do not mature. In some fields it Is esti- mated that half the expected yield will be lost. For time farmers feared 1t was the boil weevil, but later it was deter mined that it was only blight.
 The grand jury will convene on Mon day morning It is expected the jury will jury docket will be taken up also Monda y by Judge Bilbro and there are several criminal bases pending.
 The new building of the First Presby- terian church. which has just been com pleted at a cost of $5O00 will be dedi- cated on Sunday. Special services will be held at Il a. m. and at 7:30 ?. m. Con gregations of the other churches of the city will join with the First Presbyterian
 R. NJ Wilbanks, secretary and treas urer of the Etowah County Sunday School association, submitted his annual report today. It shows total of 1900 pupils enrolled compared with 7100 last year. The receipts of the Sunday schools .lis year amounted to $2s0. There are 12 dis tricts and T schools in the county.
 Teachers of the schools of Gadsden held a meeting Saturday afternoon when they were assigned to their rooms by Superin- tendent of Education w. c. Griggs. The schools will open on Monday morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-05
To the People of Greater B,rm,nxham

l hereby announce myself as can didate for city commissioner at the election to he held the second Monday In October, 1915
 l have always stood for, and I favor strict economy in municipal govern ment
 l stand for just and impartial ad . ministration of the law. tempered with mercy to the poor and friendless
 l favor municipal ownership of pub lie utilities.
 l favor free public libraries for the people.
 l am for progress and development as far as consistent with the revenues of the city
 l favor parks and playgrounds for the people.
 l am for free public schools and free textbooks for pupils
 Fidelity and strict attention to duty nave been, and they will continue to De, at all times, my guiding stars.
 So far ss my official duties will per- init. I will visit and speak to the peo- pie In all the towns of Greatr Bir- mingham upon subjects touching the election X. O. LANE,
 City Hall, Birmingham. Ala. September 1. 1915.
 Paid advertisement.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-05
ON THE LOOKOUT
 FOR CHOLERA

Washington, September 4-Surgeon Genesal Blue of the public health service has instructed quarantine officers at im- migrant ports to watch travel from Greece, Italy and Holland for cholera. A review of the world distribution of cholera, yellow fever, plague and typhus fever, issued today by the public health service, stated that during the year eno- ing June 30, there was cholera in Austria Hungary, Ceylon, China, Egypt, Dutch East Indies, India, the Philippine Islands. Russia, Straits Settlement, Balkan terri tory, Germany and 1ndo-Chna. Cholera was reported in the prison camps of Ger many in 23 localities, all of which was traceable, it is believed, to the eastern war area.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-05
Rich Alaskan Farm Lands

Washington, September 1.-The az rtcultural department in a report to- oay called attention to the possible de- velopment of successful agriculture throughout great area in Alaska
 There are millions of acres of rel atively low. smooth land and gentle slopes Geographically and climatical- ly suited to farming," says the report Agricultural development, however must be gradual, growing with high. way and railway construction, mining development and population increase Exportation of agricultural products must wait cheaper transportation"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-05
Bay Minette Wins

Bay Minette September 4-(Special. stockton was defeated at this place to. day in an interesting game by the score of to l. The only score Stockton coulj make was in the first inning, when errors paved the way The game was far more than the score would indicate and number of excellent plays were made by both teams Batteries: Stockton Eryars and Hall; Bay Minette, White and Ertzinger.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-05
THE WEATHER
Weather Forecast

Washington. September 4.-Forecast Tor Alabama; Clearing Sunday, warmer north portion; Monday fair
 Georgia: Showers followed by clear Ing Sunday; Monday probably fair.
 Mississippi Fair Sunday and Mon day
 Tennessee: Fair in west, probably rain in east portoins Sunday; Monday prob ably fair.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-05
HIS REST WAS ppoxux

o D. Wright, Rosemont. Neb., writcs
 or aoout SIX months l was bothered with shooting and continual mains in the region of my kidneys. My rest was broken nearly every night by freoucnt action of my kidneys. I was advised by my doctor to try Foley Kidney Pills and ono 50-cent bottle made a well man of me. I can always recommend Foley Kidney Pills for I know they are good. This splendid remedy for back. achc. rheumatism, sore muscles and sw ollen joints contains no habit form- ing drugs. Sold everywhere.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-05
PERSONAL

Mrs. Grace Dunlap of The Style Shop has just returned from the eastern mar kets, where she spent two weeks making her fall and winter purchases. Mrs DuN lap stated that New York has never be- fore offered such attractive womcn's wear as this season. and that she bought lav- ishly of all the new modes shown
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-05

Opportunity days in the big motion picture campaign are here. Note fol- lowing offer by which you can obtain an extra ballot for 5000 votes.
 If you send in five (six months') subscriptions to The Age-Herald, or if they are sent in for you, on or be- fore Saturday, September IS, you will be entitled to an extra coupon for 5000 votes.
 All subscriptions must be paid in ad- vance.
 This offer holds good until the 18th only and will not be repeated.
 In this offer years subscription will count the same as two for six months and a two years subscription the same as four for six months. You can send in as many subscriptions as you like. and for every set of five for six months (yearly subscriptions to count the same as two for six months and two years subscription the same Us four for six months) you will be given an extra ballot for 5000 votes.
 If you are little behind in the race you can easily acquire first place with in the next few days if you try.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-05

Gifts of Birmingham public spirited merchants, to be awarded to candidates who win parts in Essanay motion picture.
 Long silk hose, by J. Blach .S Sons, Third avenue
 White evening fan, by Loveman, Z Joseph & Loeb, PIP Nineteenth street.
 Silk shirtwaists. by Caheen Bros, 1924 Second avenue.
 Hats, by Parisian company, 1908 Third avenue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-05
SATURDAY SURELY WAS BAD
 WEATHER FOR CANDIDATES

But just the same, the vote polling was large; some of the candidates boiled more than 10000 votes; some others saw the (weather joke) and sent friends and mes- senger boys to the Motion Picture De- partment with bundles of one-vote cou- pons; some wrote notes to me drawing my attention to the indictment weather, and thought I would enjoy counting their votes. which did. Send or bring them in. girls. I have got all my counting done and ready for more.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-05
Local Data
Weather Conditions

Summary of observations made at United States weather bureau stations during the 24 hours ending 8 D. m., 18th meridian time, September 4, 1915:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-05
DRINKING MEN
 DON'T LIE

booze alone" Try the Neal Way" at Neal Institute. Nd. 815 South 20th street. phone Main 4516 AT OUR EXPENSE IF. NOT sATlsFIED AT END OF .NEAL
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-05
ACTIVE WORK
 NEEDED NOW

If you are candidate and have not enlisted into the campaign with the de- termination of winning one of the parts in the Eassany motion picture, it would be wise policy to start securing the subscriptions and votes at once. If you have not entered this campaign, now is the time-today. Send in your name and photograph, and I will at once forward your subscription receipt books, letters of instruction. etc. You stand just as good a chance to win as though you had en- tered last week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-05

Write, phone or call on the manager of the Motion Picture Department, Age Her aid. He will be glad to give you any in- formation desired relative to the cam paign and assist you in any way within his power.