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The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1916-11-07
|. W. W. BATTLE
WITH CITIZENS
Ship Loaded With Members
Driven From Everett.
SIX DEAD, FORTY INJURED

Asitators From Seattle Charter Vessel
and Attempt to Land at Hostile
Town, but Are Given Warm Recep.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1916-11-07

The Republican senators have been
conducting the senatorial campaign
from headquarters In the Manhattan
hotel, New York. For the past two
weeks they have been giving more at
tention to the presidential campaign
than anything else because 1t appeared
that their work was needed. They ap-
preciated what was called the drift
tQ Wilson" rather -keenly. although
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-04
PIG IRON FOR LAST
 HALF 1917 GOES UP
No. 2 Foundry for Last Half of Year at $21 Now-Steel Rails Are
 Sold for 1918

The upward movement of prices of pig iron has been less active during the past 10 days. However, No , foundry on, for delivery during the last half of 1917. has advanced from $20 to S21 a ton. Spot pig iron, which is very scarce, is bringing $25.
 The three Birmingham companies which virtually have been out of the market during November, have not re-enteTed. but are still abstaining from bidding for orders. No strenuous solicitation has been necessary for several months.
 It is generally talked in industrial cir cles that the Tennessee company has sold its entire output of rails for 1917 and thesfirst half of 1918. It is known that the steel statesmen have stopped solicita- ton of orders for rails.
 The coal situation is unchanged. For every ton of steam coal that the Bir- mingham companies can deliver there is an avid buyer who is willing to pay top prices. The free tonnage remains small The car situation is the same as has pre- vailed since August There have been short periods of temporary relief
 As yet, the decision of eastern and northern railroads to loan their equip ment to southern lines, the new demur- rage law and the per diem charges have not been materially felt These new fea- lures are going to relieve the tension soon, the railroad officials state.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-04
OPTIMISTS MAY FORM
 CLUB IN BIRMINGHAM
Information Sought About Birming- ham Business Men-Organization
 Is National

Information looking toward the estab- lishment of an Optimist's club In Birmng- ham has been asked by G. M. Hunt, managing director of the American Opti- mists' club, with national headquarters at Indianapolis. It is possible that such club will be formed in Birmingham at an early date. following the receipt of such information as is desired by Mr. Hunt
 The Optimists' club, according to Mr. Hunt, resembles the Rotary club. in that only one representative of each kind of business or profession is allowed mem bership in the club
 'The idea of the club movement is to have the leading business men of these diverse vacations gather around the luncheon board once week." says MT. Hunt. "At these luncheons short talks are made by each member in turn re- garding their respective lines of endeavor. This brings them in close and intimate touch and results not only in benefit from a commercial but also an educa- tional standpoint"
 Mir Hunt estimates that clubs will have been formed in 100 cities between now and April 30, and Birmingham is expected to be among the number
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-04
CHRISTMAS TURKEY
 WILL BE EXPENSIVE
May Exceed Price of Thanks giving Bird-Beef Is
 Cheaper Now

The Christmas turkey will cost as dearly as the Thanksgiving bird.
 This is the opinion of Birmingham pro- duce experts. The sales of turkeys on Thanksgiving fell below those of 1915 in volume and did not come up to the ex- pectations of the dealers. While the de- mand did not "clean up'' the imported birds, the number that were placed in cold storage will not reduce prices for Christmas.
 In fact, the belief is expressed that there will be fewer turkeys for Christmas than were available Thanksgiving. It is stated that the rains of June and July killed hundreds of young turkeys that would have been available for sale during the holidays. By virtue of this misfortune, the farmers are short-handed and can not offer the usual number to the market
 Though other meatstufTs have
 not been reduced in price, beef
 Is selling cents less per pound
 than was paid month ago. It at
 tained its high mark about the
 same time that flour reached its
 toD notch. Both have dropped ap-
 preciably since that time. Beef is
 considered to be the cheapest meat
 on the Birmingham market.
 Other meatstuffs continue high. Cheese butter and lard are selling at unusually large figures, and the creamery men state that they can see no lower prices inl- mediately.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-04
FIVE MEN HELD ON CHARGE OF KILLING
 GEORGIA PLANTER
Arrests Follow Investiga- ton of Death of Walter Wade of LeIie in the
 Month of August

Macon, Ga, December 3-Five men ara under arrest here, in Columbus. Ga. and Hot Springs, Ark, tonight in connection with the murder of Walter Wade. a I,elie Ga. planter. Wade disappeared from Americus, Ga, on the night of August IT. and his body was found in the Flint river Il days later, with bullet in the skull. Wade's automobile in which he had left Amercus was found covered with blood stains August IS, two miles north of that city.
 Those under arrest here are Warren I. Johnson, special agent for the Central of Georgia railroad, and Charles Chap man. According to the advices of the local police, c. K. Chapman a dentist, and Walter Johnson are here in Coum- bus, and John Etheridge, a former resi- dent of Americus, has been arrested in Hot Springs
 All except Special Agent Johnson are said to have lived in Americus when the killing took place. Johnson is for mer policeman, and at one time deputy sheriff here. Tonight he denied any com plicity in the killing and said he would prove he was not in Americus on Au- gust r.
 The warrants on which the five were arrested were issued on affidavits made by J. w. Clopton, father-in-law of Wade They charge that the men were in poker game in Amercus on the night of the killing and that Wade left the game and started for his home in his automo- bile with $500.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-04
ADJUSTMENTS
Al H. Wilson

Al Fl. Wilson, the celebrated singing dialect comedian, will present a new Irish song-play, My Killarney Rose" at the Jefferson theatre Friday and Sat urday, matinee Saturday. It is described as a comedy replete with romance, heart interest and rolliclling humor with musical setting embracing a number ot delightful song numbers written to suit the atmosphere of the story The most prominent are My Killarney Rose" The Love Give to You" Where the Shamrock Crows Mary Houllihan" and The Yodel That Stole My Girl Away"
 As the curtain rises on a scene near Killarney, a band of travelling mounte- banks are endeavoring to attract the vil- lagers to witness their show. In the midst of their despair Tom Carey (Mr Wilson, a rowing Irishman joins them, and by the display of his singing talent earns their gratitude-and assists them to gather 8 few pennies. While making himself agreeable he encounters a lady of high birth in great distress and by strange freak of fate he marries her which brings on him the wrath of her guardian.
 Tom and his new found wife find them selves in considerable trouble for their rash act. But Tom by his native shrewd- ness and wit manages to overcome the snares laid for them and wins in the end the right to be his wife's protector for life.
 thrilling sort interspersed with laughter of the hearty kind, which on the whole forms an entertainment of most enjoy able proportions.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-04
RUMANIAN REPORT

Bucharest, December 3.-Via Lon don. )-The main body of the German and Bulgarian forces southwest of Bucharest has been defeated and driven back toward the south, the war office announces. The Rumanians also were victorious in battle with the Turks. On the right wing of their vest ern front the Rumaniansi were com pelled to retire. The announcement fol- lows:
 On the western front. in Moldavia and northern Wallachia, there were lively artillery and infantry actions. We attacked the enemy at various points. taking 1S9 prisoners.
 ''In the valley of Dambovitza (north- west of Bucharest) the situation is un- changed.
 "On the right wing of our western front the enemy has compelled our troops to retire towards Titu by stubborn fighting. On Glavatziotzu and Niasloy our troops defeated a Turkish division in the re- zion of Dragenechu GA miles southwest of Bucharest) and the main body of Ger mano- Bulgarian forces in the region of Ghimpati and Mihalechti Q1 miles south west of Bucharest) driving them back to- ward the south We have taken prisoners and war materials not yet enumerated.
 "In Dobrudja artillery fighting oc- cured"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-04
MUSIC TONIGHT AT
 ELECTRICAL SHOW
GIee Club, Choir and Opera Association
 Added Attractions

The "Electrical Show" which opened Saturday morning, and will continue through next Saturday, in the Birmlng- ham Manufacturers Permanent Exhibit hall, will be featured by special mu- sical programme this evening, under the direction of Robert Lawrence. The Bir- mingham Opera association, the Howard Glee club and the Lawrence choir will take part in the programme.
 The electrical show, in which there are 1000 electrical devices, and which was arranged by local electrical men, is ex- pected to draw large crowds during the week. Visitors to the show Saturday were enthusiastic over the display. Part of the receipts from the show will go toward the support of the Children S hospital.
 Both the first and second floor of the building are used for the exhibit and special musical programme has been arranged for each evening. Erin Farley, baritone soloist. and Miss Minnie McNeil and John Cathey, accompanists, will take part in the programme for this evening, which is as follows
 l. (a) The Charge, Nevin; (b) Poor Ned, Koerner-Howard College Glee club
 g. (a) The Radiant Morn, Woodward; i; (b) Loving Saviour, Hawley-The Law renee choir.
 g. (a) Invictus, Huhn; (b) Far Across the Desert Sands Tinden-Ern Farley
 f. (a) Lo, It Is I, Faure; (b) Now the Day Is Over, Barnley-The Lawrence choir.
 5. (a) Just Girl, Smith; (b) Mammys Lullaby, Jemison-Howard College Glee club
 6. Choral selections from finales of first and second acts of the 'Mikado, D by Gilbert and Sullivan.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-04
CONFERENCE NEAR
 CLOSING SESSION
DOthan Is Selected as Next Meeting Place by Ala
 bama MethOdists

Selma, December 8.-(Special) )-With the selection of Dothan as the next meet ing place, that city having won over Demopols, and the clearing up of busi- ness of minor importance, the Methodist conference is expected to adjourn Mon day morning after a short session.
 The prominent ministers of the con- ference were honored with invitations to fill the pulpits of the city today, the Rev. J. P. Roberts leading Hove feast at the First Methodist church at 9:3O a. m and Bishop Denny preaching at Il o'clock This was followed by the ordi- nation of the deacons. Memorial service was held at 3.3O, conducted by the Rev. C. B. Pilley. The preaching at 7:3O was by the Rev. Andrew Sledd and was fol- lowed by the ordination of the elders.
 The Rev. c. K. Williams conducted services at Camden; the Rev. H. W. Rice at Valley Creek Mission the Rev. C. c. Daniels at the Alabama Street Methodist church, with the Rev. Carl Preer preaching in the evening.
 In the Baptist churches Dr. J M. Moore conducted services at the First Baptist in the morning and the Rev. J. O. Gro gan in the evening. The Rev. c. Bates preached at the Second Baptist in the morning. and the Rev. c. A. Williams in the evening
 At the Presbyterian church Dr. O. c. McGhee preached in the morning, and Dr. E. c. Moore in the evening. The Rev. J. A. Scale preached at the Alabama Street Presbyterian church in the morn- ing, and the Rev. M. E. Lazenby in the evening. The Rev. D. F. Ellisor preached at the Valley Creek church.
 At the Christian church the Rev. H. H. McNeil preached in the morning and the Rev. R. J. Haslew in the evening.
 Colored Churches The Rev. c. $. Tal- ley at the Zion church; the Rev, D. W. Haskew at the Browns chapel; the Rev. s. U. Turnipseed, at the Baptist taber- nacle; the Rev. J. w. Rhineheart at the Green Street Baptist; the Rev. W. Ban croft at the First Baptist, and the Rev. D. P. Slaughter at the Congregational.
 The annual Elks memorial was held by the Selma lodge this afternoon, Cham bliss Keith speaking in memory of Ed ward Walters and Mayor Louis Benish on the life and virtues of w l.. Quinn. The public had been invited and large was present.
 w. C. Billingslee, a prominent citizen of Browns station, and known through out the county for above 40 years, has been placed in the county jail for ex- animation by a jury Monday morning IS to his sanity. The report of his condi- tion occasioned considerable surprise among business interests in Selma.
 Considerable regret has been felt in Selma at the announcement that the Rev. J F. Tate of the Alabama Street Meth odst church will probably be appointed a student at Emory college by Bishop Denny, and in that case will leave Tues day or Wednesday to take up his new work,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-04
At the Lyric

The ChoyHeng-Wa troupe, direct from Pekin, and Richards and Kyle are the headline. attractions on the new bill which begins an engagement at today s matinee.
 The Chinese do some wonderful feats of skill and dexterity and are said have one of the best acts of the kind now in vaudeville.
 Richards and Kyle are the real fun makers of vaudeville and in their vehicle "Fifty-F Fifty are said to be at their fun niest. 'Who Owns the Flat is the sub ject of a slit that will be presented by Wilfred Clarke and company. This sketch is highly entertaining and is pre- sented by very talented company. Ethel Hopkins is singing comedienne, and a good entertainer. and Mantila and Cahill are clever dancers and singers. Pathe pictures will feature the programme.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-04
Deaths and Funerals
John Newcastle. ST.

John Newcastle, Sr., aged 53 years, died at 11:30 o'clock yesterday morning at the family residence. 225 North Seventy-third street, East Lake. He is survived by three sons, J. R. Newcastle, James Rev. castle of Birmingham and T. H. Rev. castle United States army; one daugh- ter. Miss Agnes Newcastle of this city; one sister, Mrs. A. A. Pratt of this city; his father and two brothers, who reside in Scotland.
 Funeral arrangements will be announced later by Lige Loy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-04
PERSONALS

MT and Mrs Howard Haun have returned from visit with relatives in Oneonta.
 w. D. Lanier will leave tonight for Montgomery to attend the grand lodge of Masons as a delegate from the Bes- semer lodge. He will be accompanied by Mrs. Lanier and their granddaugh- ter. Dorothy Lanier.
 Archie Persons has returned to the University of Alabama after spending the week end with his parents, MT and Mrs. A. A. Persons.
 ]. l. Green is i'll at the home Of his daughter Mrs. D. O. Worthy
 Miss Agnes Roberts has returned to her home in Columbus, Ga, after visit to Miss Irene Robbins
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-04
At the Bijou

The opening performance of ''The Old Homestead" Denman Thompson's in- mortal drama, will be at the Bijou the atre tonight. Matinees will be given daity during the rest of the week beginning tomorrow.
 ''The Old Homestead" is considered one of the greatest American plays ever written and it's excellence is attested by its universal popularity. It will be pre- sented here. all this week by an excellent company. The double male quartet and the famous Grace church choir will be features well worth the attendance of the public.
 No play on the American stage makes a stronger appeal to the average the atregoer than "The Old Homestead" There is pathos. wit humor and pres entation of American life which is not surpassed by any other drama.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-04
MONTGOMERYHEAD ALABAMA CHEMISTS
Section of American Chemi- cal Society Elects Officers
 and Outlines Work

pr. Jack P. Montgomery of Tus- caloosa, member of the university fac ulty, will direct the activities of the Alabama section of the American Chemical society for 1917. He was elected to the presidency Saturday night when 35 chemists from all sec tions of Alabama met at the Southern club and reviewed matters pertinent to the scientific profession in the state.
 Other officers elected were: Clarence N Wiley, Standard Portland Cement company first vice president; F. G.. Kelly, first assistant chemist Tennes- see Coal. Iron and Railroad company. second vice president; Dr. A. H. Olive. professor of chemistry Howard college councillor; William H. Beers, Jr.. chem ist and bacteriologist Birmingham Waterworks company, secretary-treas- urer.
 On the executive committee are: pr Stewart J. Lloyd, professor of chem istry University of Alabama: Harry W. Klinger, chemist with the Aetna Explosives company, Birmingham; Carlton c. Lutts, inspector for the British government, Birmingham.
 Dr. J. R. Harris, chief chemist of the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad company gave report of the meet ing of the board of directors of the Alabama Technical society. Dr. Harris and Dr. H. B. Battle of the Battle laboratory, Montgomery, are the two members elected to the board of di- rectors from the American Chemical society.
 Dr. A. H. Olive, the retiring presi- dent, made a very interesting address
 Methods were discussed for extend ing the work of the section and for interesting all the chemists in Ala bama.
 The chemical department of the Uni versity of Alabama extended an invi- tation to all chemists to use it's de- partmental library which is now one of the best in the south
 The year 1916 has been banner year for the American Chemical so- ciety,' said V. H. Beers, Jr., lover 1900 members have joined the society during the year and the total mem bership is now over S200. There has never been a year in the history of our country when there has been such great advancement in our chemical in- dustries and in the appreciation with which chemists are held by the com munity The European war has brought before the public in way that noth- ing else could do the influence which the chemist has upon the development of the worlds resources both in times of war and in times of peace.
 '"The entire membership are now working to reach the goal of 10000 members by 1920 and at the present rate of increase the membership will exceed that figure. The Alabama sec tion intends to do it's part in this work and expects to increase its mem bership to 100. All the chemists ot the state are taking a very active in terest in the meetings and at every meeting members of the faculty are present from the university Auburn, Birmingham and Howard colleges
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-04
ITALIANS ADVANCE

Rome, December 3.-(Via London.)--An advance of 300 metres on a front of one kilometre was made yesterday by Ital- ain troops on the Carso plateau, the war office announces.
 'On the Trentno front there were ar tilery duels in the Adige Astico and Brenta valleys the statement says. "On the northern slopes of the Dosso valley and on Monte seluggio small encounters took place
 "On the Julian front the enemy's arr tillery was particularly active in the Playa area and in the region from point east of Gorizia to the sea Our batteries replied effectively and hindered move Inents behind the enemy's lines.
 'On the Carso our troops strengthened
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-04
GERMAN MACEDONIAN REPORT

Berlin, December 3.-(By Wireless.) Entente forces which made an attack on the Macedonian front northwest of Monastir yesterday were repulsed with heavy losses, it is announced officially The statement follows:
 After drum fire the enemy attacked Hill 134S, northwest of Monastir, which is occupied by the Bulgarians, and suf- fered sanguinary losses. This height and the demolished mountain positions near Grunishte, which also were attacked, are firmly in the hands of the defenders
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-04
NEWS IF ENSlEY

Five hundred persons were present when the Elks held their annual me- morial services at their home on Ave nue D yesterday afternoon at 3 o'clock The Rev. Middleton s. Barnwell, rector of the Church of the Advent, delivered the oration. Owing to the unavoidable absence of J. Ellis Brown, the eulogy to the memory of the "absent brothers was not given.
 The club rooms were decorated in white roses and ferns, and the entire service was beautiful and impressive.
 Reports from the police department for the last month as submitted to the city show the arrest of S2 while men, no white women; 3S negro men and 33 negro women. The amount of fines collected during the month was $1127. Several arrests were made by the police yesterday, among the number were five men arrested on the charge of speeding. According to re- ports from the station this is the usual Sunday number
 The Ensley High School association will meet at the school building tomorrow afternoon at o'clock. Prof. L. F. Banks will address the meeting on The Rela- ton of the School and the Home" Miss Evelyn Going will sing. The school Glee club will render several numbers and re- treatments will be served.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-04
J. R. Brown

The funeral services for ]. R. Brown aged 55 years who died at 4:30 o'clock Friday afternoon in local infirmalv. after an illness of several years, will be conducted from the private chapel of the Johns Undertaking company at o'clock this afternoon. Interment will be in Elm wood cemetery.
 Mr. Brown is well known here. He was proprietor of the Brown Cigar store, which was located on Twentieth street and Second avenue, north, for numper of years. He leaves large circie or friends throughout the city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-04
George B. Monroe

George B. Monroe aged 66, died at $50 o'clock yesterday afternoon at the resi- dence of his daughter Mrs. B. Callahan, 4211a South Twentieth street. He is sur vived by two sons, George T. Monroe of Marvel, c. w. Monroe of Aldrich; two daughters, Mrs William O'Neal of AL drich and Mrs. Callahan; one sister, Mrs. J. w. Kilgore of Anniston; three broth ers Chriss Monroe and William Monroe of Annston and Dan Monroe of Pueblo, Col Funeral arrangements will be an- nounced later by Lige Loy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-04
Injured Racer Will Recover

Uniontown, Pa, December 3.-Phy sicians announced tonight that al- though still unconscious, Frank Gal win of Indianapolis, automobile racer, who was injured during race here yesterday, would recover. Calvin was hurt when his machine left the track and plunged against the press stand. killing Hughie Hughes. a well known driver. and Gaston Weigle of New York. Calvin's mechanician.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-04
ACTIVITY ON WEST FRONT

Paris, December 3-The bulletin from general headquarters, issued tonight, reads:
 '"The day was marked by considerable artillery activity south of the Somme. in the region of Belloy- y-En-Santerre, and on the right bank of the Mouse. in the sectors of Vaux and Douaumont.
 "In the Argonne there was mine nght- ing but no infantry action. On the rest or the front nothing occurred.
 Belgian: There is nothing to report
 The afternoon statement reads:
 South of the Somme the artillery ngnr- ing was intense in the region or ~Sar- leux. Otherwise the night was calm.
 Seven aviators last night threw down 72o kilograms of projectiles on the works at Thionvile and on the enemy hangars and aviation camps at Etan In the eve ming the Germans again discharged sheils of large calibrs in the district of Nancy
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-04
Heroic Treatment

From Brownings Magazine.
 'sThe doctor has prescribed physical exercise for Reggie"
 My word. old top! Has he joined a gym?"
 "No. He has discharged his valet and is learning to dress himself.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-04

The vacuum principle has been ap- rlied to an ice cream freezer that freezes its contents automatically in hours.