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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-10
Reliably Informe

Reliably Informed.
Ned-I was just introduced to Miss Pc
ute. There's woman for you!
Ted-Not for me-I've asked her!
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-10
Scottioiom.

Seotkiolsm.
McTavish and Macpherson are adrtft 1t
sea In an open boat.
McTavish ION his knees)-O Lord. I ken
I've broken mAist o. Thy commandments.
And I've been a hard dTinker ali my days.
But. o Lord, II we're spared this time.
promise never
Macpherson-I wtdna commit myssf
over far, Donald. I think I see land
Life.
Thought u What He Wanted.
This horn you sold me won't make any
noise" said the customer. returning.
well. I thought you wanted 1t for
your grandson" said the clerk.
80 ] did,
Gracious; but you're hard man 70
please.-Yonkers Statesman.
Wife-The paper says that nieratss AZ
higher. =
Hub-What do We care? We never esss-
graph anyway.-Boston Transcript.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-10


and coySfsa the 6as,n ~ 81 s miles i
good time stoppin< Just i've minutes fol
rest on the way. He enjoys the Ions
tramps and has newer shown the least q.
fects from the pleasure In which he In.
dulges. He has averaged four miles Del
hour on every walk he has taken and
has not fallen behind that record 30 far
His next walk will be over the road te
Boston.-Old York Transcript.
The old marine railway at what was
formerly the yard Of the New England
Co. at Bath, now the plant Of the Texas
Steamship Company, is rapidly being
demolished to make way for q new
wharf. For many years this railway
was the only one Of its kind between
Portland and Rockland, and was al
most in constant use until it was prac-
tically worn out. 1t had not been used
for six years. the last vessel upon
it being a two-masted schooner, which
got stuck ir such q way that the rail-
way was practically ruined in pulling
the vessel from it.
have an up-to-date building. The York
Harbor & Beach Railroad has given a
lot for the purpose and the building
will be of two stories. the first of brick.
for the fire-fighting apparatus and the
second of wood, the reception and
amusement hall and club room for
the f1remen. The department now has
an automobile chemical truck, a 40
gallon hand chemical, two hose wagons
and hook and ladder truck. The men
are also trying to secure the cash bal
ance left from the purchase Of the
chemical truck for the purchase of
hose, but the selectmen say they have
no right to grant such use of the
money.
The death of William Mason Law
renee of Castine marks the passing of
one of the last Of the old-time singing
school teachers who taught the boys
and girls Of the countryside nearly 80
years ago. He organized several coun-
try bands in his town and nearby
places, and for over 40 years was
chorister in the old Unitarian Church,
playing flute before the choir sang
to organ music. He was SO years old,
and one of the finest characters Of the
old town.
1t Is pleasing to know that some of
the farmers realize that they are not
suffering so keenly from the high cost
OF living as is the general public, says
the Bath Times. They have their own
butter, milk, eggs, fowl and beef in
many cases, besides potatoes and other
vegetables, and when coal is $1,000 a
ton they can go into their wood lots
and get their own fuel. A Times rep
resentative while talking with q farm
er regarding the, proposed increase in
the price Of milk drew out these facts,
and it is certainly true. One cent a
quart is not much, but in the course of
year II means good deal to poor
exist.
some or the woodsmen who have
contracted the habit of securing an adj
vance and part or all Of the equipment
from a numbering firm. work a while
and then skip out, have been given q
lesson over in Franklin county. where
several Of such chaps have been fined
and sent to jail. .,4.,..- -.
A very handsome rose. with several
buds. clinging to the same stem. all care
fully wrapped in tin foil and cotton, was
received yesterday by mail from Mrs. Me-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-10

And Some Are Neither.
Some people are popular, others are
content merely to be ehlcient.-PhiIadel-
phia Ledger.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-10
The Commsrci.l Mid

Inc Commercial Mind.
Tommy-My uncle matches chicken. IN
an indicator.
Willie-I guess you mean an Incubus
Boston Transcript.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-10
"floafinu Elatlrons.n

FIoating FIatIrono."
These poets always hit on some grace
full and engaging simile. To Alfred Noyes
British warships look like "a lot Of float
ing hatirons. London Globe.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-10

The Worm That Turned.
The latest in the line Of the worm that
turned Is the caterpillar tractor.-Indiana-
polls Star.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-11-03
Make Plans for State
 Good Roads Meeting

A joint meeting of the executive com mttee of the Alabama Good Roads asso- citation and the Jefferson County Good Roads association was held at the Tut wiler hotel yesterday. The purpose of the meeting was to discuss plans and a programme for the annual meeting of the Alabama Good Roads association to be held in Birmingham November 15 and 1e
 John w. O'Neill president of the Jeff ferson County Good Roads association, gave the details of what had been ac- complished in regard to entertaining and arranging for the meeting of the state association.
 Capt. John Craft, president of the state association, told of the work of the or ganization and what was expected when the meeting assembled in Birmingham
 The secretary of the Alabama Good Roads association reported what had been done to promote the meeting. Delegates had been appointed and reduced rates had been secured
 It was decided to extend an invitation to the two Alabama senators and the representatives to attend the meeting
 The presidents of the Jackson, Forrest Bankhead and Natchez highways will also be invited.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-11-03
ID HEAR FURTHER
 PAVING PROTESTS Most of Large Property Owners Want Avenue F
 Paved to ElmwOOd

Further protests on the proposed ord- nance providing for the paving of Ave nue F' from Eighteenth street to Elm wood cemetery will be heard before the commission this morning at 10 o'clock Final action on the ordinance will be taken at the regular meeting of the com- mission next Tuesday morning, accord ing to Commissioner James Weatherly
 Practically all the large property own- CTS on the street want the ordinance passed, according to city officials, Frank Smith, who has 1500 feet on the avenue is among those who are protesting, but the others are for the most part small property holders.
 Protests against the ordinance and short talks in it's favor were heard at the reg ular meeting of the commission last Tues day. but the number of property holders wishing to offer testimony was so large that the meeting was adjourned until today.
 The meeting this morning will be open also to persons wishing to appear ir favor of the amendment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-11-03
NEGRO EXODUS TO
 NORTH IS CHECKED
Estimated That Six Thousand Negroes Have Left Alabama for
 Other States

The exodus of the negro to the north has been checked
 Birmingham railroad men predict that within month the movement will reach normal state. inasmuch as the traffic has been reduced materially during the last two weeks
 J. Reese Murray. special agent of the department of justice. is finishing his report on the exodus of the laborer. Though not complete. it will show that fully 5000 negroes have gone from Alabama to northern states. and that the majority have been ,lured to West Virginia and Pennsylvania. Of this number. it is estimated that fewer than 5000 have forsaken Birmingham for a venture in the coal mines of the north.
 The carriers that have transported the greatest number of negroes to the north are unanimous in stating that a distinct Hull has been experienced in the traffic. In addition. they report that a number have returned from the north and that they say labor agents grossly misrepresented the conditions.
 In September the movement was at it's height Virtually every railroad in Birmingham reported the greatest outbound traffic since 1914. The reve- nue derived from fares from the out going negroes was large factor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-11-03
WOMEN VOLUNTEER
 ID GIVE FREE TAGS | ID AID AMENDMENT
Expect to Distribute 100000 Here to Boost Educational Measure-BOy Scouts
 Will Aid in Work

Approximately 300 women, representing more than 100 clubs and organizations in Birmingham. had volunteered for the tag day work next Saturday. up to o'clock Thursday night.
 The entire list of workers will be com pleted early this morning, and all sta- tons will have been assigned.
 Jefferson county campaign headquarters for the free school amendment was q busy place last night, with the numerous responses from women all over Greater Birmingham. Many women who had not been called upon through the clubs called up headquarters to offer their services in the unique plan to give pub licity to the educational amendment next Saturday.
 Every important downtown corner in Birmingham. as well as the business sec tions of all the suburbs will be manned by workers all day Saturday Approxi- mately 100000 tags will be given away free throughout the city, according to estimate.
 The tag day idea has been planned to the minutest detail by the special com mittee, which has been working since the idea originated in Birmingham last Saturday night. Every corner downtown will be worked throughout the day by team, working under the direction of captain. Thirty Boy Scouts, under Dr. Ballard, will distribute the tags to the ladies. Some of the most prominent women in Birmingham will give the tags to the people who appear on the streets Saturday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-11-03
FRIENDLY TEST PROBABLE
ALABAMA VISITORS
 AT LOCAL HOTELS

Tutwiler: P. B. Minor. Eutaw; T. IT.. Bates. Selma; l.. Renish, Selma w. F.. Collen, Selma; s. P. Smith, Selma Ralph Smith, University; w. D. Clay borne, Albertville; A. Y. Fite, Jasper; B. L.. Noojin, University; J. D. Slide, Jr., Eutaw; J. H. Bashett. Fayette; John Craft, Mobile; I. J. Snow, Tuscaloosa.
 Motion: Leon C.. Palmer, Montgomery; s. A. Moore, Gadsden; w. P. Acker, Anniston; w. C. Champlin, Montgomery John H. Peach Sheffield; w. H. Day, Albany; E. w. Whips Gadsden; H. S. Jackson, Gadsden; c. F. Cross, Gadsden; R. A. Reid, Montgomery; Charles Morris, Tuscaloosa; c. H. Boylstore, Parrish; w. M. Frank Taliadega; J. F. Knowlton, An niston; E. IT. Hawkins, Oxford; J. R. Burnett, Greenville; B. F. Broockholdt. Montgomery; John R. Mccain, Montgom- cry
 Hillman: H. A. Skeggs Decatur; Don Alexander Kennedy; J. B, Edwards, Gadsden; Cain ORear, Jasper. Morris: S. D. Winn, Montgomery; H. G. Brown. Montgomery Murray Cannon, Montgomery; E. l.. Clayton. Tuscaloosa; J. T. Jones, Decatur.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-11-03
PLAN WH|RL WIND
 FINISH IN FIGHT
 FOR AMENDMENT Details for Last Few Days of Campaign to Be Out lined at Meeting of
 Committee Today

Plans for a whirlwind finish of the tax amendment campaign will be made at the final meeting of the Jefferson county tax amendment committee at the Chamber of Commerce today at noon. Commissioner J. R. Hornady, who has been speaking each evening during the campaign, will make a report on what has been accom- plished. With the approach of election day, interest in the tax amendment grows more general and the speakers have been addressing large audiences during the past week.
 Last night Commissioner J. R. Horna- dy, Judge William E. Fort and 10. B. Err win spoke to a big crowd at Republic County Superintendent of Education F. M. McNeil spoke at Shadysde, and Syd ney J. Bowie and Roderick Beddow spoke to large crowd at Gate City, Tonight Ben Davis and Commissioner Hornady' will speak at Wylam, and Felix Black burn and others will speak at Elyton. Congressman Huddleston and MT. McNeil will speak at Shadyside.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-11-03
SUGGEST EMBARGO TO STOP CAR SHORTAGE
Committee of Coal Operators Off to Louisville for Interstate Commerce
 Commission Hearing

An embargo. as a means Of relieV- ing the car shortage. will be urged by shippers today in Louisville when an inquiry into the situation is conducted by Commissioner Charles c. McChord of the interstate commerce commission. This was the prediction of the com mittee that left last night for Louis vile to represent the Alabama Coal Operators association.
 Morris Bush. one of the members, will participate in the inquiry before Commissioner McChord. He has com piled much data. and. if the occasion demands it. can furnish many facts to show that southern railroads have suffered from practices of the north ern and eastern lines No railroad men from Birmingham will attend the hearing.
 Interest will be focused upon the statement of the car accountants of the southern railroads as to how many cars they had upon the respective lines on November l. This will show to what extent the southern freight cars have been stolen" by northern roads.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-11-03
APPRAISER HERE ID
 DRAW S100 DAY
Hill Here to Value Physical Properties of Water Com
 pany for the City

Nicholas Hill of New York, expert en- gagged in appraising the value of physical properties of the Birmingham Water works company, is in Birmingham.
 Inquiry yesterday at the city hall as to when MT. Hill would render his report, and thus make progress in the acquire ment by the city of the properties of the waterworks company possible, brought forth no positive information.
 Possibly two months in the future, v said President Ward
 It was added that MT Hill in this work has already consumed several months It was explained further that he is making a study of documents prepared by the company setting forth in details its every possession.
 MT. Hill is paid in the sum of $l00 per day for the time he is actually engaged in the work.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-11-03
WOMAN ACQUITTED ON
 PROHIBITION CHARGE
Jury Refused to Convict on Evidence
 of Alleged Paid InfOrmers

Mrs. T. J. Amrheim, who resides al 1614 Third avenue, north, was acquitted by a jury yesterday afternoon in the second division of the criminal court, presided over by Judge William E. Fort, of a violation of the prohsbition law. Mrs. Amrheim was defended by Attorney John Abbott and the prosecution was conduct ed by w. H. Sadler, an assistant city attorney
 The evidence against Mrs. Amrheim was given by so-called "snitches,'' who testi- fled that they had been given dollar to purchase whisky from the defendant
 In presenting his argument to the jury Attorney Abbott was dramatic in his ar raignment of the 'snItch' system The assistant city attorney simply asked of the jury that it do it's sworn duty with out regard to sentiment
 Another case that excited interest was before Judge Harrington P. Heflin, in the first division of the criminal court yesterday afternoon. Mary Hill negro woman, was the defendant. The case went to the jury late last night and it was agreed that a sealed verdict should be brought in.
 It was brought out in the Mary Hill case that two negro "snitches' came to her house and upon the plea of weari- ness secured two bottles of beer. When the negro woman went outside the house to secure some eggs to cook a meal for her visitors the police entered, seized the beer as evidence and arrested the de- fendant.
 In his argument to the jury Attorney Roderick Beddow was very severe OH the ''snitch" system. He thundered dra- matically and, turning, looked at Commits sioner Arlie Barber, who was seated nearby
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-11-03

The Semet-Solvay company has pur- chased from the Alabama company 'oeo acres of coal lands in Tuscaloosa county at cost of nearly $500,0o0. Harry w. Coffin, president of the Alabama com pany, announced that the sale had been made. confirmed by the directors of the Alabama company, and that. as soon as the titles were approved. the transfer would be consummated.
 The coal lands that the Semet-Sovay company will acquire are situated in a prolific coal section. This tract adjoins that of the Yolande Coal company in Tuscaloosa county and is regarded as a very rich coal field.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-11-03
Struck by Auto

E. D. Hall, 7700 Fourth avenue, north, East Lake was painfully injured at $40 o'clock yesterday afternoon when he was struck by an automobile driven by Mrs. Annie D. Andrews, 2321 Orange avenue. at First avenue and Twentieth street. Mr Hall was removed to the Hillman hos pital in Mrs. Andrews automobile, where his wounds were dressed. It was stated that the accident was unavoidable and no arrest was made.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-11-03
l HENDERSON SAYS
 NOPROVISION FOR
 SOLDIERS TO VOTE

Governor Henderson made the an- nouncement yesterday that no commits sion would be appointed to go to the Mexican border to allow the guardsmen from this state an opportunity to vote next Tuesday, owing to the fact that there was mo legal provision for such an action on his part.
 "Provisions of the Alabama election laws" said Governor Henderson, Ire quire that electors must vote in the precinct in which they reside. There is no provision to vote by proxy. No commission will be appointed to re- ceive the votes of the Ala abama sol- diers for lack of proper provision.''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-11-03
SEMET-SOLVAY co. BUYS
 1000 ACRES OF COAL LAND
Purchase Company Made for Consideration o Nearly $500 000-Sae Already Ratified by DrecorsDeal
 Announced by President Coffin of Alabama Company

The tract of land that has been sold to the Semet-Solvay company is undevel- oped There is no mine on the 1000 acres. but it is understood that the purchasers intend to develop the land soon.
 F. IT. Rich, president or rne board of directors of the Alabama company of Baltimore is in Birmingham Mir Coffin sand that there was no unusual signifi- canoe attached to his visit. inasmuch as MT. Rich has made it his practice to visit Birmingham at periods to inspect the work of the Alabama company and to discuss with the officers the garious matters pertinent to the company. He stated that there was no truth in the report that the Alabama comrapy was considering a sale or a consoida- tion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-11-03
PERSONAL

H. H. Hunt of the Rock Island sys- tenn, with headquarters in Atlanta. spent yesterday in Birmingham. He is the dis trict passenger agent for this line. and vas busy throughout the day in attend ing to business of the Rock Island.
 l.. J. Snow and Charles Morris, promi- nent Tuscaloosa men, are in the city.
 A. Fl. Dabbs of Carrollton was removed from a local infirmary to the Motion hotel yesterday morning. MT. Dabbs. who is the president of chain of banks in west Alabama, is recovering from an operation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-11-03
BARBER CARRIES HIS
 MESSAGE TO PEOPLE

Arlie Barber, in carrying his message to the people, spoke from the curb last night. He pleaded with his hearers who grouped themselves about him on Second avenue and Twentieth street to lift Ala bama from it's low rank in education by voting for the educational amendment
 He did not mention his personal aspira- tions to succeed George Ward but urged the death of illiteracy in the state by means of appropriating more money to fight it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-11-03
Robbery Reported

R. D. Vance, who resides at 290s Elev- enth avenue, north, reported to the po- lice last night that he was held up at the point of a pistol by two white men at about 9:30 o'clock and robbed of $2l in currency The robbery took place on Twenty-ninth street, north, between Eleventh and Twelfth avenues.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-11-03
Negro Stole Clothes

Henry Pugh, negro, was arrested yes- terday evening by Detectives Brannon and Macke on six charges of grand lar ceny. According to Detective Brannon, Pugh claimed that he was an agent for q local pressing shop and has been solicit ing clothes for several months. Instead Of the negro returning the clothes &C., cording to Brannon, he would sell them
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-11-03
NO DOUBT ABOUT THIs

There is no question about Foley Ca thartic Tablets. They are just plain honest, oldfashioned physic that acts promptly and effectively on the bowels without pain, griping or nausea. They keep the stomach sweet. the liver ac- tive, and bowels regular. They banish biliousness. sick headache. sour stom ach, gas on stomach, indigestion. Stout persons say the light. free, buoyant feeling they bring is a perfect delight Sold everywhere.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-11-03
FORNEY JOHNSTON'S
 BROTHER VERY ILL

Due to the sudden grave illness of his brother, w. H. Johnston of Huntsville, Attorney Forney Johnston left Birming- ham yesterday afternoon for that city.
 Mir. w. H. Johnston is suffering from abscess of the kidneys, and was removed to the city hospital of Huntsville on Tuesday. Following an operation his weakened condition resulted in the sum moning of relatives.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-11-03
Small Blaze

A fire of unknown origin was dis covered in the storage room of the M & Q. Produce company, 21O2 Morris avenue at 5:55 o'clock yesterday evening. The fire was extinguished within 10 minutes after the firemen were on the scene The damage was estimated at $1O0.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-11-03
WARD STATES CASE

President Ward. answering the ques- ton, declared that that point, irrespec- tive of individual opinion. must be decided by the supreme court
 Were that point to be decided and the possession by the Tide water of a perpetual franchise be declared unconstitutional: or were the Birmingham Railway. Light and Power company to vitiate vol untarily that perpetual franchise and ask for another of 30 years duration-why, great progress would be made towards an agree ment between the city and the company"
 That was his statement. The Bir- mingham Railway. Light and Power company has not made known it's po- sition thereto.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-11-03
Directors to Meet

Morris w Bush, president of the Chamber of Commerce. yesterday an nounced a meeting of the directors for next Monday afternoon at 3:3O o'clock. A financial report of the Chamber of Commerce will be read by the acting general manager.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-11-03
At the PhOtoplay Houses

Triangle: Bessie Barriscale in Plain Jane."
 Strand: Jack Pickford in seventeen" Trianon Warren Kerrigan in The So- eial Buccaneer.
 Riaito: Irene Howley in "Life's Shadow
 Alcazar: Jane Caprice in Little Miss Happiness.