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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-10-25
DEEP INTEREST IN
REVIVAL SERVICES
Indian Evangelist at South
Highlands Church Reach
ing Hearts of People

Few religious REVEALS in Birnlingha m
have ever been distinctly without SEN
sational excitement. and so calm and
sdspassionate as is that now being held
by the Rev. Frank Hall Wright at the
South Highlands Presbyterian church. He
is drawing crowds each morning and
night and there is daily evidence of spirit
ual uplift.
Last Sunday Dr. Albert Sidney johnson,
the pastor announced several acquisi-
tions to the membership of the church.
without ostentation or pride; and that
calm, dispassionate spirit which pervades
Presbyterianism was strongly in evidence
In his announcement.
The doors of the church are opened
daily and nightly to all people. but those
that there is any odd excitement, nor an
invitation to those who are carried away
by personal oratory or catching sensa-
tionalism. 1t is the "old-time religion"
taught by DR.. Wright, the Indian evan
gelist. He is filled with ardor for his
Master, strong and convincing in his ar
gument, which is without sensational
tone. He urges his hearers to obey the
BILE. to follow the precepts, to be guided
I'll g example, and to eschew all evil
zee. which is rendered in baritone
s7sp 1T the close Of each sermon, proves
sl aspiration to the people, and should
~ heard by all whose hearts can be
touched by music.
DR.. Wright will preach all during this
week, morning and night, except on Sat-
urday, and on Sunday his services close
at the South Highlands Presbyterian
church and he will leave Birmingham
with the benediction Of well done, good
and faithful servant"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-10-25
JEFFERSON COUNTY
AUTOMOBILE GUIDE
Map of All Roads of the County
Prepared by Board of
Revenue

AT last a genuine accurate guide TOR
the automobiles of the roads in Jeffer-
son county.
This became known yesterday when
County Engineer George II. Clarke an
nounced that pamphlet containing much
useful information about all the roads
of the county and map We're being
printed in anticipation of being placed
on sale by the board of revenue. AL
ready many requests have been received
for copies of the map which will be sold
at nominal sum. The map is one of
the most important that has been got
ten up in late years, and not only gives
a correct and verified line or eacn pre-
cinct, but gives a detailed report Of each
road, whether macadamized, dirt road,
incompleted or private road. Included on
the map is state map showing roads,
while the distance of each community
from Birmingham Is given on the sheet,
and will be the legal distance to be
used in the payment of mileage to wit
nesses in the courts in the future. This
will have the effect of great savings for
the county as unintentionally distances
are either increased or exaggerated.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-10-25
THREE ROBDER|ES
REPORTED TO POLICE
Highwaymen Busy Last
Night and Stage Trio
of RObberies

Three highway robberies were reported
to the police and detective departments
in two hours time last night. Two of the
robberies were considered very bold by
the police, being two blocks from police
headquarters. One of the highwaymen
was captured by Detectives Cartwright
and Newly and the others made their
escape, and at an early hour this morn
ing they had not been captured,
The following were the victims OF the
highwaymen:
II. J. Thompson, an employe of the
Birmingham Railway, Light and Power
company was held up at the point of a
revolver at 11:20 o'clock last night by a
white man and robbed Of 81 in currency
and FL Jewel Hamilton watch in Fifth
alley, between Eighteenth and Nineteenth
streets, north. Mr.. Thompson reported
the robbery to police headquarters, but al
an early hour this morning no clue had
been found as to the whereabouts OF
the highwayman. Thompson stated that
he will be able to identify the robber II
he is apprehended.
Ernest Edwards, negro, was arrested in
Tenth alley and Twentieth street
last night by Detectives Cartwright
and Newly on a charge of highway rob-
berry 1t is alleged by the detectives that
Edwards held up and robbed John Jones,
negro of 81 in currency last night at
Sixth avenue and Nineteenth street, north
Jones identified Edwards as the negro
that robbed him. The arresting Officers
will swear out a warrant for Edwards
today.
A resident of Norwood, who refused to
give his name for publication, was as
saulted with stick by two negro men
at Twenty-eighth street and Seventh ave-
nue., north, and robbed of 81 at 10 O'Clock
last night He stated that he could not
identify his assailants.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-10-25
Deaths and Funerals
Mrs. John Steele Jemison

The remains of Mrs. John Steele
Jemison, age 55 years. who died in
Baltimore Monday morning, were re-
ceived here at 1920 o'clock last night.
Funeral services will be conducted
from the family residence, 1905 South
Twentieth street. at 1890 o'clock this
morning. The Rev. Mr.. Claybrook will
officiate. Interment will be in Elmwood
cemetery.
The deceased is survived by four
sons. DR.. Bryce Jemison of Macon. Ga,
Lieut. Keller Jemison of Gordon insti-
tute. GAINESVILLE. Ca; Richard Jemison
OF Lafayette and Alan Jemison of this
city; three daughters. Mrs. Edward
Holmes of GAINESVILLE. Ca. Mrs. Hos
1sins Of Fort Barancas, Fla, and Miss
VIII Jemison of this city.
The following are requested to serve
as pallkearers: L. Y. Clarke, Syden-
ham Moore, J. NJ P. Otis, w. N. Ma
lone. James Weatherly, DR.. Mclean and
j. Fl. McCary.
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Mrs. Saphronia McElrox

Mrs. Saphronia McElroy, aged SO,
the wife of Hamp McElroy, died yes
terday afternoon at o'clock at the
residence of her daughter, Mrs. C.
Grove, 1917 Hillman avenue. East Lake
She is survived by three daughters,
Mrs. Grove. Mrs Fred Sharp and Miss
Ada McElroy. Mrs. McElroy has been
in declining health for a long time.
having been i'll for more than a year.
The funeral services will be conduct
ed tomorrow morning at III o'clock
from the Protestant Methodist chutch
by the pastor, the Rev. T. P. Cassidy
officiating. Interment will be in the
East Lake cemetery. The 8. w. WOOD
in Undertaking company will haze
charge of arrangements
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William Reeves

The funeral of William Reeves, age,
90 years, who died in a local infirin-'
airy early Monday morning from IN
juries he sustained when he and j. L.
Wright were engaged in pistol duel
in New Merlsle last Thursday evening,
will be conducted from the New
Bethel Baptist church at 1880 O'Clock
this afternoon. Interment will follow
in the Bethel cemetery. The deceased
is survived by his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. James Reeves; one sister and enc
brother. all of Waddell. The Shaw Tin =
dertaking company will have cha 'ge
of arrangements.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-10-25
AMERICAN TROOPS
FIGHT REBEL BAND
IN SANTO DOMINGO


of rebels who recently revolted from
the Dominican army and did not pres
age any general attempt at disorder.
Last reports from the island told of
comparative quiet throughout the re-
public where the American marine
forces are busy organizing the ma
tional army, which is to police the
lean officials.
Santo Domingo with his company from
the marine barracks at Philadelphia
He was a native of New Hampshire,
appointed to the marine corps from
Connecticut in 1899 and was AT years
old. Officers at marine corps headquar :
ters tonight were unable to identify
the name Atwood
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-10-25
Escaped Convicts Captured

Montgomery, October 24.-(Special)
Tom Winters and Willie James of Mont
gomery and Frank Grey of Dale county.
negro juvenile convicts, who escaped
from Speigners early Monday morning
were surrounded and captured at Noun
tain Creek early today. while they were
burglarizing store. They had secured
$40 and some merchandise when some
seven or eight citizens located them The
negro boys were taken back to Speigner's
late today to resume their sentences.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-10-25

Montgomery, October 24.-(Special.)
The states syrup plant at speigner's will
be put in operation Thursday and it is
expected to produce almost enough syrup
to supply the prison, according to the
announcement Of the convict department
today. Warden ]. o. Benton has prac-
tically completed the erection of the
plant. Cane from 40 acres of land will
be used and the greater part of It al
ready has been cut and Is ready for
grinding.
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Mrs. Susan A. Branham

Mrs Susan A. Braham, aged 60 years,
died at o'clock yesterday morning
at the family residence at Huffman
Funeral services will be conducted
from the Prospect church at 2 o'clock
this afternoon and interment will fol-
low in the Prospect cemetery She is
survived by her husband, c. c. Bran
ham: two sons. J. r. Turner and T. w.
Branham: and one daughter Mrs.
Ophelia Scale of Calera. Tho S. w.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-10-25
Wounded Negro Asks
for Medical Attention

An unidentified negro man, who had
been cut in the abdomen with a knife
and fatally injured, came on the front
porch of J. D. Collins, Fairview
Circle, at 11:45 o'clock last night and
asked for medical attention. The po-
lice department was notified of the
cutting, but the negro was SO weak
from the loss OF blood that he could
not tell anything about the assault. He
was removed to the Hillman hospital
in the police emergency automobile by
Officers Patterson and Crump. The po-
lice are OF the opinion that the negro
was being held up when the cutting
occurred.
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GERARD DISCUSSES
GERMAN SITUATION
WITH PRESIDENT
CONTINUED from Page One,

marine problem and peace and would
reply to each direct question:
I'VE discussed the entire situation"
He did say, however, that it could be
taken for granted that he would not be
away from his post if ne believed any
immediate emergency was threatening
Mr.. Gerard said he expected to see the
President again before leaving for Ber-
lin. He mentioned one boat sailing the
middle of November and another Decem-
Der l, as one he might take If conditions
were favorable.
The German Emperor, he said, was sell
dom in Berlin. but spent most of his time
on either the western or eastern front.
Capt Karl Boy-Ed, former naval at
tache to the United States, was in the
admiralty office when the amba ssador
left for the United States.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-10-25
Special Bargains
by Merchants in
Today's Age-Herald

Loveman, Joseph & Loeb are showing
swell line of Town Talk Ties at 5Oc
Dewberry & Montgomery feature Bibles
and Testaments.
Jacobs Drug Store offers Louisiana
pecan pralines, &c package.
Herbert Baum talks about the mortali-
ty record above 35 years Of age.
Perfection Mattress Co. emphasizes the
quality of Perfection mattresses.
D. & A. Rich say Quality is specfi-
cation No. u in their shoes, 81 and S..
Ponton & Orr advertise tailored over
coats $50 and s35.
Saks-Announce sale today of ladies'
silk hose SLIPS values for 79c
Ben M. Jacobs & Bro.-Demonstratio
this week of Leonard Hi-oven Ranges
and Vortex Hot Blast Heaters.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-10-25
Elnor BIanch Sims

Funeral services over the remains of
Elnor Blanch. the 3-year-old daughter
of Mr. and Mrs. e. B. Sims, who died
at 10 o'clock Monday night at the fam
lily residence, IA Cedar street, West
End, were conducted from the resi-
dence at 3 o'clock yesterday after
noon. Interment followed in Elmwood
cemetery. The Johns Undertaking COM
pany was in charge of arrangements. y
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Woodin Undertaking company will
have charge of arrangements.


The body of William B. Freeman,
who was killed Sunday afternoon in
the mine explosion at Marvel, was sent
to Sulphur Springs at 5 o'clock yes
terday morning by Lige 10y, where
funeral services were held yesterday
afternoon. The deceased is survived by
his mother. six brothers and one sis
ter
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Mother and Son KiIled

Knoxville, Tenn, October 24.-George
stokeley. 81. and his mother Mrs. Anna
r. stokeley. s5. were instantly killed to-
night at Newport. Tenn, when an auto
mobile in which they were riding was
struck by q Southern switch engine. Two
daughters Of Mrs. Stokeley In the car
escaped injury.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-10-25
Daniel George

Funeral services over the remains of
Daniel. the infant son of Mr.. and Mrs
NJ. George, who died Monday night
at the family residence, 6412 Second
avenue, Woodlawn, We're held from the
residence at o'clock yesterday att
ernoon and interment was made in
Elmwood cemetery. Woodin was in
charge of arrangements.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-10-25
INSTALLATION OF
HERMAN NJ. BECK AS
MASTER-AT-
Many Noted Pythians At
tend Banquet and Installa-
ton Ceremony Local
Man Highly HOnored

With simple but impressive ceremony
Herman NJ. Beck was installed supreme
master-at-arms of the supreme lodge,
Knights of Pythias, at special meet
ing held last night at the Fraternal hall
Many distinguished members of the or
der assisted in the installation and at
tended the banquet preceding the cere-
monies, among them John ]. Brown, SUI
preme chancellor; Senator Oscar W. I'm
derwood, Thomas j. CARING, past SUI
preme chancellor; B. A. Taylor, grand
chancellor of Alabama, and many other
grand and local officers of the order.
Thomas j. CARING was the installing Of
ficer.
Congressman George Huddleston was
toastmaster at the banquet given at the
Tutwiler hotel, which was attended by a
large number of visiting and local men,
bers of the order. Senator Underwood
bade the guests welcome in a very hap
ply speech, which was fittingly responded
to by Past Supreme Chancellor CARING
Alex M CARRIER gave the toast, THE
Supreme Chancellor" and in responding
Mr.. Brown made the hit of the occa-
sion by a very witty and appropriate
speech. The toast, The Grand Chancel-
lor," was given by Chester G. Band
man and was responded to by the grand
chancellor, B. A. Taylor.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-10-25
Mrs. L. v. StabIer

GreenvlIIe, October 24.-(Specia5)
Mrs. L. " Stabler died at her home
Sunday afternoon shortly before 8
o'clock from an attack of heart trou-
BILE. For several days the deceased has
been III, but her sudden death was a
great shock to her friends and rela-
tives. The deceased was the wife of
DR.. L. v. Stabler. one Of Greenvilles
most prominent physicians.
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PAPERS MUST NOT
PRINT TESTIMONY
IN TRIAL COUNTY

Continued From Page One)
his order would apply only to papers in
Galveston county or to editions of papers
sent into Galveston county.
The jury was completed at the morn
ing session of court. Ten of the jurors
are Protestants and two are Jews
HALLS DEFENSE
Hall declared that on the afternoon
Black was killed several men, including
Copeland, Rryan, Tier and John Rogers,
called on Blacks apartments and in the
course of a conversation one of the men
told Black that he must leave town
and not deliver lecture which had been
advertised for that night. Black, accord
ing to the witness, replied that he would
deliver the lecture and refused to leave
the city.
Then Rogers said, It'll be damned e
you do and seized Black" Hall testi-
fled
BLACK tried to get up and get his gun,
but was pinioned and failed. A scuffle
followed
Hall said that he saw every man maxi
ing motion toward his right hip pocket
A shot was fired from behind Black, he
testified. He sprang back to the bath
room for safety. pulling his pistol as he
jumped. He fired at Rogers head, above
Blacks shoulder, he said. Then Black,
Rogers and Copeland. who were together
separated. Rogers fell and Black stag
gered. The girl, Sadie Black, caught the
lecturer, who rallied and ran toward Hail.
IJ,n @aYr IL
and then fell across Rogers body
SAW COPELAND DRAW GUN
Then Copeland drew his gun and
snapped it twice at me- continued Hall
1t missed fire. The girl ran in front
of me. I pointed up to miss her and
my gun damned. When got it fixed
the room was cleared"
Hall said he went out into the corri-
dor but did not fire any more shots.
Rogers also was killed during the shoot
ing and Copeland wounded.
The witness testified that both he and
Black were armed all the time and iden-
titled a circular which he said he caused
to be distributed and which he named:
1.-THE rottenness of Romanism in Amer
Black was advertised as an ex-priest,
who would lecture on successive nights,
beginning February ., 1915, on these sub
jects:
Effects of the Confession Box
Convent Life"
''Is the Oath of the Knights of Column
bus True?"
On the back of the circular was printed
matter which was alleged to be repro
duction from the fourth degree oath of
the Knights of Columbus. 1t declared the
intention of the person taking the oath
to wage relentless warfare against all
heretics. especially Protestants and Ma
sons, and extirpate them, hanging
strangling and burning them alive" as
directed.
do you know if this matter which
you distributed, is the real obligation Of
the Knights of Columbus?' Hall was
asked on cross-examination
IT do not" said Hall.
A number of statements purported to
have been made by Black in his first
lecture In Marshall rejecting on the con-
fessional. convent life and other Catho-
lie institutions also were read by coun-
sci for the defense.
Hall will conclude his testimony to-
morrow.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-10-25
Hubbard Issues Commissions

Montgomery October 24-(Special.) -Ad-
1utant General Hubbard today issued
commissions to Schuyler H. Richardson
: William M. Rogers as first lieuten-
Of Battery c, Birmingham. They sue
esS John NJ. Fray, promoted to captain
aa1 Ndjutant Of the cavalry regiment,
and senry Porter, resigned. The ap-
Yn ssfients were announced several days
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-10-25

Funeral services for Lucille Seller
the 2-year-old daughter OF Mfr. and
Mrs. B. NJ. Sellers, who died at the
family residence at Edgewood Monday
night. will be conducted from the resi-
dence at 10 o'clock this morning. The
Shaw Undertaking company will be in
charge.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-10-25
First Georgia Entrains

Macon. Ga, October 24.-The First
regiment. Georgia National Guard. left
here today in four sections for Ell Paso,
Tex. The cavalry and field hospital
corps. the last units left at Camp Har-
ris. are scheduled to leave tomorrow.
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APPROPRIATE HONOR

! The Pythians of this district appreciate
the honor bestowed on one of their mem
bers, but feel that it is an honor justly
deserved, for there is no more loyal or
devoted Pythian in the length and breadth
Of the land than the man who was the
recipient of the favor last night Hon
ored by the membership of his state with
the highest honor in their gift posi-
ton he filled with distinction, Mr.. Beck
also proved his worth to the order at
large by his untiring work as a member
of the educational committee of the SUI
preme lodge This committee spread the
gospel of Pythianism broadcast and much
good resulted from its efficient and I'M
selfish efforts in that behalf. Mr.. Beck
has been an untiring worker for the or
der for many years and his brethren
hope to see him elevated in the near fu-
ture to the highest honor in the gift of
the order.
Among the prominent out-of-town Pyth-
ians in addition to those mentioned were
Douglas Wright, supreme representative
of Mississippi; Harry Wade of Indiana,
president of the insurance department of
the order; L. G. Waldrop of Sheffield,
T. r. Rylance of Dadeville, Jake Bloch
of Mobile and Lee Holloway of Mont
gomery.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-10-25
INSTALLATION CEREMONIES

A4NO Io4N OEIbLN1oAN1LLC
The installation ceremonies at the Fra
ternal hall were presided over by Past
Grand Chancellor Graham Perdue. An
appropriate musical programme was rem
dered by the Jefferson Valley quartet
and orchestra, under the direction of
Fred l.. Grambs.
Following the installation of Supreme
Master-at- Arms Herman M. Beck a num-
Der of short addresses were made, in
Guiding New Fields of Endeavor" by
Thomas j. CARING with a response by
Herman M. Beck; This Order of Ours, =
by John J. Brown; What of Alabama ?"
by B. A. Taylor, and wherein Our
Strength by ]. Lee Holloway.
The installation of Herman Beck at
his home lodge marks an epoch in the
history of Pythianism, as it is the first
time that supreme lodge officer has
been installed other than at the meeting
of the supreme lodge. In addition to this
distinction Mr.. Beck was accorded the
unusual honor of being elected to office
in the supreme lodge when unavoidably
absent from the meeting of that body.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-10-25
AUSTRALIA IS IN
THROES OF FIGHT
FOR CONSUMPTION
Campaign for and Against
on Island Continent Very
Bitter-Government Is
Being Fought

Melbourne, September 2S.-(Correr
The Australian commonwealth Is in the
throes of campaign for an against
compulsory military service which was
brought on a few weeks ago by the
decision of the Hughes government to
submit the question to a referendum
October %. The enlistment situation
shows that 10000 achievements have
been voluntarily enrolled, additional
|reinforcements needed up to July next
lyear are 100000 and $4,000 men are
available, according to the war census,
who are "ft, single and without de-
pendents"
The governments plan is that volun-
tary recruitment is to be continued;
the deficiency to be made up by con-
scription; men to be called UP month
by month as required; no compulsory
calling up of men under p years of
age; absolute exemptions otherwise:
CD only sons CD single men who are
the sole support of dependents; (3) in
families which have already volun-
teered all but one of the available men,
on appeals for exemption.
The referendum question which will
be submitted to the electors on Octo-
Der % and which the men and women
voters Of the commonwealth at home
and on active service abroad will an
swer simply with the words yes" or
mo" and will read as follows
Are you in favor of the government
ha v,o In ~.
same compulsory powers over citizens
in regard to requiring their military
service for the term of this war out
side the commonwealth as 1t now has
In regard to service within the COM
monwealth?"