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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-09-07
IS FILED
TO EXAMINE BELL
COMPANY'S BOOKS
Weatherly, Barber and I'LL
man Appear Before Public
Service Commission and
Argue Question

Montgomery, September 6.-(Special)
Books and records of the Southern
Bell Telephone and Telegraph COM
pany will be thrown open to the city
of Birmingham for inspection as a
guide to the city in prosecuting its
case against the corporation for re-
duced telephone rates if a supplemental
petition filed by the city of Birming-
ham this morning with the Alabama
public service commission is sustained
The petition was presented by Com
missioner James Weatherly, Commits
sioner Arlie Barber and City Attorney
Monte Ullman when the commission
called the long standing Birmingham
telephone rate case in which an effort
is being made to procure more rea-
soma BILE" charges for telephone service
in Birmingham.
Arguments were made to the COM
mission at length by Commissioners
Weatherly and Barber and Mr.. Ullman.
The attorneys for the telephone COM
pany made no replies, but owing to the
newness of the petition asked for fur
ther time. The commission early in the
to file briefs within Is days, and it
was announced that a decision would
he reached on the petition at the meet
ing October 2. The telephone COM
pany was represented by Hunt Chipley,
general counsel, Atlanta; Col. r. e.
Steiner, counsel for Alabama, Mont
gonery; and J. @. Smith, attorney for
the company at Birmingham.
In the course of the several ad-
dresses Mr.. Weatherly made the state
mont that at the expiration of his pres
ent term of office as city commissioner
no power on earth can again make
him run for office. Mr.. Barber de-
MED that he is an "anti-corporation
man." but declared that his motive in
the proceedings is prompted by de-
sire for fair and reasonable telephone
rates.
Mr.. Weatherly told the commission
that the production of the books VIII
put the city of Birmingham in posi-
ton to try the case and that the
whole purpose of this examination Is
to ascertain what reduction in rates
the public of Birmingham is entitled TO-.
The facts are all in possession of
tile defendant company he declared
1--WE can't prove them without an in
spection of the books We are entitled
to an inspection of the books as a
matter of right, justice and law"
at Is a reflection upon the city COM
mission and absolutely untrue that this
suit is brought in the interest of Mr.
Barber" he said. He declared that his
(Weatherly's) term of office will soon
expire and that when he gets out or
office at will take the Lord God to
get me back
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-09-07

A large delegation of Birmingham
men will leave Birmingham for WASH
ing next Tuesday morning to present
Birn.ingham's claims for the govern
ment armor plate plant.
Morris w. Bush is chairman of the
committee and among others who have
consented to go to Washington with him
are: l. C. Beatty, j. H. Doughty. Walter
Moore, James Bowron, W. M. COSBY, +.
p. Glass ]. Frank Rushton. E. W. Bar
rett and William Blanks Everett
Bueh is chairman of the committee
and eight other men have consented
to go to Washington with him. They
are: r. G. Beatty, ]. H Doughty, Wal
ter Moore, James Byron, w. M. COS
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-09-07
BUSY SESSION OF
CRIMINAL COURT
Judge Aston May Return to Birming-
ham and Assist in Clearing
| the Docket

Owing to the CONGESTION of the GRIM
inal court docket a request will be
sent to the chief justice of the SUI
preme court for supernumerary
Judge, according to the statement OF
Clerk Copeland of the criminal court
yesterday afternoon.
II the request is granted. as it un-
doubtedly WILL it means that Judge
Aston will return to Birmingham
Yesterday Judge Harrington p. Hef-
lin went rapidly through the docket
of the first division of the criminal
court and several cases were passed,
while in others forfeitures were taken.
The bond of Richard Wray. indicted
for assault with intent to murder, was
forfeited.
Robert Taylor, negro, was convicted
yesterday morning of burglary and
grand larceny before Judge Helm.
In the second division of the GRIM
inal court Judge William e. Fort dis
posed of his docket in quick time and
in the afternoon co-operated with
Judge Heflin in disposing of the jury
criminal cases.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-09-07
F|DD[ERS GATHER
TO PARTICIPATE IN
STATE CONVENTION
Alabama Merchants Regard
Convention as One Of the
Chief Entertainments
on Programme

The Alabama merchants are anticipat-
ing the fiddlers' convention tonight as
one of the chief entertainment features OF
their convention here.
The best fiddler" in Birmingham is to
receive prize of $780, The second best
"fiddler'' gets $40 and the third prize win
ner will come in for a SO prize.
Entries for the fiddlers' convention to
be held at the Jefferson theatre tonight
will be open until IL o'clock today, and
any person desiring to enter the contest
for the three prizes may do so by giving
his name at the Chamber of Commerce
Originally the entries for the contest
were to have closed August Is, but on ac-
count of the threatened railroad strike
preventing many contestants from enter.
ing, it was decided to give more time.
The executive committee decided yester-
day to have the entries close at noon to-
day, and meeting of the contestants
has been called for IL o'clock this morn
ing at the Chamber Of Commerce. At this
meeting the rules governing the contest
the number of selections to be given and
other details will be decided upon.
The "fddlers' have been arriving II
Birmingham all this week, and 1t is esti-
mated that as many as 80 are already
here, while more will come today.
Alabama merchants are expected to fill
the Jefferson theatre for the convention
tonight and several from among their
ranks will contest for the prizes. This
will be the last feature of the double
convention. The merchants having at
tended the double bill at Redwood park,
will go to the Jefferson for the conven-
ton and will leave for their homes Fri
day morning.
In addition to the programme composed
Of the different fiddle" selections, David
sons eight-piece orchestra will give
number of selections and popular young
vocalist will sing several selections.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-09-07

called on to list such lands as they
may have for sale with the Birming-
ham Real Estate exchanges special
committee for the purpose of assist
ing in the selection of a suitable site
for the state girls training school.
Tais special committee is making ev-
cry effort possible to keep this school
In the Birmingham district and desires
to have a number of choice locations
to consider. Not less than 100 acres
will serve this purpose.
While this is a state institution, JET
ferson county ladies have developed 1t
and local citizens have given literally
to it's support. Montgomery is very
anxious to have this school located
there and has made a very liberal prop
osition looking toward its removal 10
that section.
Of. B. FOWLKES.
JAMES B. DRAKE,
~ NJ CARTWRIGHT"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-09-07
Damage Suits

The following suits for damages were
filed yesterday in the office of the cir
cult clerk:
s1OO, loot. H. Dobbins, administrator
of estate of George w. Quarles. sues the
Louisville and Nashville railroad and the
South and North railroad, alleging that
Quarles was forced to alight from a
rapidly moving train, and was SO injured
that he died on March 4, 1916.
$3OO0-Ethel Bradford sues the Birming-
ham Railway, Light and Power company,
alleging personal injuries.
S50OO-Sam Adams sues w. NJ. Caps
alleging personal injuries.
s1OO0-Julia Garnett sues w. c. Nixon,
receiver for the Frisco railroad, alleging
personal injuries
$3000-Tom Billingsley sues the Birming-
ham Railway. Light ond Power company,
alleging personal injuries.
s10O0-John Abercrombie sues the Amer
lean Steel and Wire company, alleging
personal injuries.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-09-07
Fall Term of Federal
Court Set for Monday

The regular fall term Of the federal
court will be taken up next Monday
morning. In all there are 80 cases set
on the criminal docket.
The most important cases set for early
Home company. These cases are set for
trial next Monday. while the case against
Tom Collier. Jim Raper, Tom Hollis,
Simp Patterson and Oscar Linn, charged
with attempt at train wrecking is set
for Tuesday.
The federal grand jury empaneled by
Judge Grub Tuesday began work on
their Investigations yesterday, and mory
than 40 witnesses were examined. The
grand jury docket Is said to be COM
paratively light
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-09-07
DELEGATION TO PRESENT
BIRMINGHAM'S CLAIMS
FOR ARMOR PLATE PLANT

by, F. P. Glass. ]. Frank Rushton ana
William Blanks Everett.
1t is expected that at least six more
will go with this committee and all
the Birmingham representatives will
assist in presenting Birmingham
claims. Practically all data viii be
complete for the outlining OF the ao-
vantages of Birmingham. The indus
trial and natural advantages OF the
location will be the principal argu-
mcnt of the delegation
I'VE feel very much encouraged over
or prospects," said ]. Frank Rush
ton last night. with our natural ad-
vantages, being situated as we are In
the midst of a great iron and steel
section and at a reasonable distance
from probable attack from INVASION
tooetber with the various other ad-
yantages we are very hopeful"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-09-07
HE WAS WORRIED AND
HOPELESS

For ten or twelve years was both
cred with bad kidney trouble"
writes T. F. Hutchinson. Little Rock,
Ark. II tried many remedies and doc
tors. but grew worse all the time.
was worried and had almost given up
all hopes. I tried Foley Kidney Pills
and they helped me lot I have since
used Ave boxes and am now we'll
man" Foley Kidney Pills drive out
aches and pains due to kidney trouble;
also sleep disturbing bladder disorders.
Sold EverywherA
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-09-07
BIRMINGHAM ENDORSED

successes and failures that others may
profit thereby.
professor Duncan called myself and
others together in Birmingham to map
out plan covering every county In
tho state to inaugurate an educational
campaign in the interest of upbuilding
and adding members to our organiza-
ton and dealing with the marketing
proposition of future crops. This latter
phase of the campaign is the life and
death of farming, and the tiller of the
soil has got to have a square deal from
now on"
Mr.. Morris, accompanied by James HI.
Leath, a state organizer of the Farm
ers' union, left this morning to open
the statewide campaign in south Ala
bama. The national organization is rep
resented in 81 states with member
ship Of about 100000. and 1t is the
hope of Alabama officials to put the
membership back up to $4,000.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-09-07
Interpretations

The following Incorporation papers were
filed yesterday in the office of the pro-
bate clerk:
$1,000 independent Fish company. L.
Goodman. president; S. Balsom, vice
president: A. Balsom. secretary and ii-
rector.
$15,000-Brooklyn Realty company. ].
M. Bradley president and treasurer;
rotary. ssF
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-09-07

A vacant house at 736 Sixty-sixth
street. East Lake, owned by H. w.
Blakely, was destroyed by fire of UNI
known origin at $3.50 o'clock yester-
day morning. The damage was esti-
mated at about $1,000. The East Lake
and Woodlawn fire stations responded
10 the alarm.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-09-07

Whereas, the bankers, manufacturers
and merchants of Birmingham have
been most cordial in their reception to
members of the merchants association
OH the occasion of their fourth annual
convention. Now therefore, be 1t
Resolved, that we extend to Bir-
mingham our sincere appreciation of
their Inequalities and especially to the
executive committee of the association
of which ]. Chapline Hodges is chair
man"
BIRMINGHAM ENDORSED
In addition to this resolution the
merchants highly Endorsed Birming-
ham as the most practical and logical
site for the location of one of the fed
eral farm loan banks. A resolution was
presented indorsing and offering the
support of the convention to this end.
contending that Birmingham was the
financial center of Alabama. centrally
located and accessible to every sec
ton of the state by reason of it's I'M
equaled railroad facilities and that, in
asmuch as Birmingham had taken the
initis tive in stressing the Importance
of the statewide campaign for CO.
operative farming. it was the best To-
cation for this bank. The resolution
was passed amid cheering and with
out O. dissenting vote,
Almost simultaneous with the pass
age of the resolution indorsing Bir-
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-09-07
At the Photoplay Houses

Strand-"Jaffrey," with c. Aubrey
Smith and Eleanor Woodruff also
Diana, The Huntress," with Baroness
De Witt and Paul Swan.
Rialto-Barry Bernard in, Phantom
Fortunes
Trianon-H. B. Warner in. "Shell 49,
Belle theatre, Ensley-"The Iron Claw"
with Pearl White.
Odeon One--Charles Chaplin in, THE
Count
Odeon Two-Closed for repairs. opens
Saturday.
Alcazar-Charles Richman in. THE
Dawn of Freedom"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-09-07
T0DAY'S EVENTS

Ball game for visiting merchants at
Fleetwood, $50 p. m.
Fiddlers' convention at Jefferson the
atre at D. M
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-09-07
At the Theatres

.Lyric-avudeville, matinee at p. M,
night performance 1880 and 9.
Bijou-"The Natural Law Matinee
at 2:30; night at o'clock.
Majestic--'"The Isle of Chum Choo
Chez"
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1916-03-25
EVIDENCE OF THE PROPER SPIRIT

The Eagle Is this afternoon printing
list OF names OF the various bust
ness concerns OF Bryan who have
signed up TO close their respective
places OF business from 10 a. m. until
1880 a. m, during the progress Of
the forthcoming cooperative taber.
nacle revival TO be conducted by
Evangelist Geo c. Gates. The revival
begins tomorrow week. April 2. and
the caption preceding the list OF
names lueidly explains itself
II Is not improper to state that the
unanimity OF generous spirit evil
denced by the signers is something
for which the general citizenship
should be duly appreciatiye, and that
the mute signatures are an expression
20 the outside world that Bryan's
business men. while modern and pro-
gressiye. yet take due cognizance OF
the fact that after all. this world Is
a yestibule In which we pause for but
a while before entering the great am.
phitehater OF eternity; that they real.
lie the amassing OF the almighty dol
lar. as popular as present commercial
times have stamped II. is not and
should not be the whole nor the prin'
cipal aim for which man and his OPP
portunities were intended. The depth
and scope OF heart feeling and human.
itarianism which prompted this al
most universal cinsins for the revival
meeting Is in keeping with the heart
OF "Old Hickory" OF Tennessee, which
was said To have been "as big as the
world" II is forceful reminder Of
old Ben Athens reward who. when
the recording angel one night APP
peared and asked what should be writ
ten Of him. replied. Put me down as
one who loves his fellow men" When
the angel reappeared the second night
with list OF the most faithful
"Ben Adhem's name led all the rest.
The Bryan merchants, many of
whom are already church members.
and who are closing to enjoy the
meeting. and especially to give their
employees an opportunity to do the
same. viii no doubt find that they will
be rewarded not only from a stand
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1916-03-25
BRYAN MERCHANTS
AGREE To CLOSE
For Day Services During Coming
, Cooperative Revival Meeting.
Names Of slgners.

We, the undersigned business and
professional men OF our city hereby
agree to close our respective places
OF business from 10 a. m. to 1880
o'clock saturdays excepted) during
the general union revival to be con.
Quoted In our city by the pastors OF
our churches. assisted by Evangelist
Geo. G. Gates. from April to 20.
We do this because We understand
the work OF Mr.. Gates to be especially
that OF reaching and bringing a bless.
ing to man. and we wish to give our
selves and our employees a chance TO
receive the great blessing which Is be
ing given TO so many other cities
where he goes. We would not stand
In the way OF any great good coming
to the people OF our city. therefore.
we sign this agreement:
First State Bank and Trust Company
OF Bryan. by I'D Hall. president;
Sanders Bros. First National Bank
OF Bryan. Tex. ParkerAstin Hard.
ware Company. City National Bank.
A. NJ. Waldrop 4 Co. Webb Bros.
]. T. Hanway. Edge Dry Goods
Company. Cooper 4 Cole, Z. J. Jen-
kins, II. Block. Cole Hardware Com
pany. Holmes Bros. J. NJ. Caldwell,
Sam d. Wilson q Co., A. Mckenzie.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1916-03-25
CHICKENS PAID HIM WELL.

r. F. Mari was in the office Satur-
day and In an interview with him, we
learned that he had made a good
showing with his flock Of chickens
during the past year Mr.. Mari took
up the chicken business two years
ago as side line TO his farm work.
and at the beginning OF the past year,
he had ninety-six Leghorn hens. Dur
ing the year he sold eggs to the
amount OF 1914 and at the close OF the
year he had 265 hens left. He raises
most OF his feed on the farm and his
earnings we're practically all net This
Is a good showing for a beginner and
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1916-03-25

Read a Stewart. NJ. II. James.
Park. the Jeweler; NJ. G. Nall, Wal.
lace Printing Company, w. r.
James, A. J. Wagner, The Smith
Drug Company. by J. A. Mcqueen.
manager; j. II. Burden. w. r. Fair
man. 7. A. Adams, II. G. finland,
Alonzo Carter, W. +. Saunders,
Munday & Moehlman. Howell a Co.,
Myers Hardware Company. Johnson
Rohde. Wick Bros, Willie l.. Rogers,
Hardy Newton. Pat Patterson. Eu.
gene Edge. Bryan Dry Goods Com.
pany. w. J. Coulter Company. Me
Cullough & Num-. 4. F. Parks. ]. y.
Darlington. ]. L. Hensarling, Levy
Brothers. Bell Bros. Il. NJ. Wick, j.
ID. Ganter, J. G. MendlovitZ. Griffin
Bros. Cloud a Nicol. p. Hermer,
Hensarling Mercantile Company,
Reid Bros. Todara Bros. Eagle
Printing Company. Wichita Mil
and Elevator Company. Tyler Has.
well. Lawrence Grocery Company.
Central Garage. c. II. Moehlman, q.
s. Parker. Chas. q. wetter. l.. ID.
Palermo. Palermo Bros. NJ. p.
Scardino. |. Jacobson. f. J. Elbrecht,
Messana 4 Ventura, Max Taper,
Jno. A. Boriskie. Forest Jones Com.
pany. w. II. Hunter. \. Lobello, Ira
Gordon. s. w. Buchanan. X. l.,
Brogdon. J. NJ. Hanna, J. II. a X. 5.
Mawhinney. ID, Mike. J. NJ Saladi.
ner. T. G. woodward, NJ. Bonneville
Jr.. Frank Clarke Jr.. George w.
Higgs. Grant Lumber Company, by
W. ]. Fesperman; Hillyer Dutsch
Lumber Company. by w. $. How
ell L. II. Kern. d. ID. White. Z. ].
Palasota. G. A. Adams insurance or.
flee. Armstrong 4 Talliaferro. Met
ropolitan Barber shop. 5. l.. Boat
wright. Jno. A. Moore. Fountain
Bros. T. r. Bate, Commercial Club.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1916-03-25

proves that poultry as side line on
the farm helps out wonderfully In
reducing the high cost OF living. What
Mr.. MARI has done, nearly every 9th.
err farmer can do. and when II is done
the country will be in better shape
and the farmer will be better enabled
TO do business on a cash basis from
January to December.-Hubbard City
News.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1916-03-25

W. ID. Moody. tax assessor OF Har.
ris County. was buried Friday after.
noon. his death having been caused
from injuries received in an autumn.
bile accident The automobiles OF
Houston have levied high death toll
in that city during the past few years.
including Assessor Moody. District At
torney Maury. one OF the Leyys and
Hugh Hamilton. two of the city's rich
men. besides a number OF others In
humber walks. and many who were
more or less seriously injured
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1916-03-25
the road

the road
Where the race OF men go by,
The men that are good. and the men
that are bad
As good and as bad as l.
Why should sit in a scorner's seat,
Or hurl n cynic's banl
Let me live In house by the side OF
the road
And be friend TO man.
see from my house by he eide CT
the road.
BY the side OF tho highway OF life.
The men that press on with ;he ardor
of hope
And the men that arc faint with
strife
BIt ! turn not away from their
smiles nor the;r tears
Both parts of an infinite plan.
IH' ne live In h)usq by the side OF
the road.
Aud be a friend 10 man
| know there arc brook gladdened
meadows ahaai.
And mountains OF wcarisome
height.
And the road passes on through the
long afternoon.
And stretches away 10 the night;
But stlll rejoice when the travellers
rejoice.
And weep with the strangers that
moan,
Nor live In the house by the side OF
the road
Like a man that dwells alone.
Let me live in house by the side Of
the road.
Where the race OF men go by:
They are good. they are bad. they
they are weak. they are strong.
Wise. foolish. and no am
Then why should sit In a scorner's
seat.
Or hurl a cynic's BAN
Let me live in a house by the side
OF the road.
And be a friend TO mani
Sam Walter Foss
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1916-03-25

The sheriff OF III Paso County has
sent a message to Governor Ferguson
urging that the state militia be called
out and sent to the border at once.
Arizona Is also recruiting her militia
to the full strength. These reports
are said to be very irritating to the
federal officers.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1916-03-25
THE HOUSE BY THE SIDE or
THE ROAD.

There are hermit souls that live with
drawn
In the peace OF their selfcontent;
There are souls like stars. that shine
apart
In fellowless armament
There are pioneer souls that blaze
their paths
Where the highways never ran.
But let me live by the side OF the road
And be a friend TO man.
Let me live In a house by the side OF
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1916-03-25

Over six thousand people are SAL
to be addicted to the drug habit In
San Francisco. This. too. in face OF
the stringent laws recently passed BY
the various states and the feedral
government.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1916-03-25

point spiritual, but that their bust
ness interests will be conserved In
their absence by Him whose Cause
they will. in turn, promote by their
voluntary closing.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1916-03-25
WHAT TO DO TO MAKE YOUR
TOWN CLEAN.

Get busy.
Don't knock.
Bat the rat.
Use the hoe.
Swat the fly.
Rake the yard.
Plant flowers.
Kill the germs.
Plan for a garden.
Burn the rubbish.
Clean up everything.
Go after the garbage.
Paint up, inside and out.
Help make your town healthy
and happy.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1916-03-25
NOTICE, X. OF c.

Sunday. March 20. after high mass.
there will be a meeting OF the Knights
OF Columbus at the parochial school
house