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The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-16
CHURCH NOTES

The Rev. William E. Locker pastor, will occupy the pulpit of the Packer Me morial Baptist church this morning at Il o'clock and this evening at 7:3O o'clock. In the morning he will preach on the subject, "A Familiar Story" and in the evening, Twentieth Century Problems Sunday school will begin at 9:3O a. m B. Y. P. [. meets at 6:30 D. m. prayer meeting Wednesday evening at 7:9O.
 Dr. Preston Blake, pastor, will occupy the pulpit of the Southside Baptist church this morning at Il o'clock and this even ing at 1:45. His morning subject will
 be- Waiting for the Promise of the
 Father. and that for the evening,
 frightening the Burden" Sunday school begins at 9:30 a. m.; B, Y. P. U. meets at 6:45 D. m.
 There will be an early celebration of holy communion at 7:30 o'clock this morn ing at St. Andrews Episcopal church. The morning prayer and sermon will be delivered at Il o'clock by the Rev. Will mer s. Poyner, rector, who also will of- ficiate at the evening prayer and sermon this evening at 7:30 o'clock. Sunday school will begin at 9:30 a. m.
 Dr. J. w. Johnson, pastor, will preach at il clock this morning and 7:45 this evening at the First Methodist church. His subject for the morning will be- The Desert Transformed into Garden and that for the evening, "Balaam, Type of
 the Self-Willed Life.''
 Dr. Henry M. Edmonds, pastor. will
 preach to the congregation of the Inde- pendent Presbyterian church of Birming-
 ham at Il o'clock this morning at Temple
  vening Hands, The subject for his junior sermon this morning will be, Ice. D 1 This evening at 8 o'clock Dr. Edmonds will preach at the Lyric theatre, on the
 subject Walking Together" Sunday
 school will be held this morning at 9:3O
 o'clock at Temple EmanuEl. The Rev. L. Fletcher Parrish pastor,
 will preach at the Eleventh Avenue Methodist. church this morning at Il o'clock and this evening at 7:30 o'clock. ] His subject in the morning will be, "En- 1 vironment and Maximum Achievement of | a Mans Life," and that for the evening. "Travelers on the Highway and the End | of the Way Special musical numbers | have been arranged for each service. | Services will be held at the First Church 1 of Christ. Scientist, this morning at IL
 o'clock and this evening at s o'clock. john Sparrow IS first reader, and the
 subject for today is Life" Sunday school begins at 930 a. m; testimonial meeting Wednesday evening a o'clock. 1 Reading rooms at Ill American Trust building and are open daily from 10 a. m. | to p. m, Sundays excepted.
 , The Rev. Dwight s. Bayley, pastor will occupy the pulpit of the Pilgrim Congre- gational church this morning at Il o'clock l and this afternoon at o'clock. His
 subject in the morning will be, Our l Place in the Sun.' and that for the even | ing. '"The Origin of Jesus Lover of My ; Soul and Rock of Ages Sunday school
 begins at 9:30 a. m.
 Religious services will be held at 5 l O clock this afternoon at Pisgah Home, Germania park, on the South Bessemer car line.
 | The Rev. Martin W. Robison, pastor, will occupy the pulpit of the Edgewood Presbyterian church this morning at Il
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-16
Hard Labor Sentence
 Given Frank MOragne

Frank Moragne, who was convicted Friday afternoon in the criminal court and fined $500 in three cases of violat- ing the prohibition law, was given an additional sentence of six months hard labor on the county roads by Judge H. P. Heflin in the criminal court yester- day.
 Moragne was arrested while driving an automobile through the country which was carrying about 50 gallons of whisky. He claimed he was transport ing the whisky through the state and was not violating the law.
 He was indicted, however, and on his trial Friday was convicted on three separate counts of the indictment and fined $500 op each count making the total fine $500 To the finding of the Jury Judge Heflin added an additional pen atty as provided by law and sentenced him to the county roads.
 Notice of appeal was given and the bond fixed at S2OQ0 At at late hour last night the bond had not been made
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revenue was called on for few remarks, and was enthusiastically received by the travelling men, He expressed his appre- ciation of the opportunity to be with them and said: The retail man has not a better friend on earth than the trav- cling salesman.
 l.. J. Adler of Mobile. president of the Alabama Travellers association, was the next speaker on the programme. and gave it as his opinion that the travelling man of today is the best type of American manhood in the country. "The more you know of a travelling man the better you like him." said MT. Adler. "I know that every gentleman is not a salesman, but | have yet to encounter a salesman who is not a gentleman
 Mir. Adler announced the appointment of George NJ Plaisance to the first vice presidency of the Alabama Travellers as sociation, to supply the vacancy caused by the resignation of W. Frank Bridgers and Mir. Plaisance expressed his gratitude for the honor amid applause.
 J. M. Bowman, prominent in United Commercial Travellers circles of Annis- ton was the next speaker. MT. Bow man was followed by II. L. Bailey, man. ager of the Hotel Hillman.
 A, c. Smith of Montgomery, secre- tary of the Alabama Travellers assoc1a- tion. was requested to read the names of the state committees of that asso- citation. The reading showed that on prac tically all of the committees Birmingham was well represented.
 The evening closed with the buffet luncheon in the palm room of the Hillman and the travellers mingled freely, meeting visitors and greeting old friends. There were visitors from St. Louis Louisville, Philadelphia and practically every town of any importance in Alabama. The even ing was characterized by the' travellers as one of the most enjoyable they had ;ncnt for months
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-16
Dr. R. l.. Stephenson

New Decatur January 15.-(SpecialD Funeral services for the late Dr. R. L.. Stephenson, for 40 years a praticng physician here. and a gallant ex-Con- federate soldier were conducted here yesterday afternoon from the Central Methodist church, with the Rev Ira F. Hawkins. presiding elder of the De- catur district, officiating. The Masons were in charge. Dr. Stephenson died Thursday afternoon at his farm 10 miles from here, where he had resided since retiring from active work, about four years ago. The deceased was a mem Der of General Forests command dur ing the civil war, and at the conclusion of that contest returned home and took an active part in freeing Morgan coun- ty from carpetbag rule. Because of his activities as a member of the Ku KluX Klan he was forced to leave the coun- ty for few years. Dr. Stephenson had held a number of offices in the coun- ty, and few years ago was county physician. He is survived by two sons, Robert L. Stephenson of the Decatur Cornice and Roofing company, and Frank P. Stephenson of California.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-16
32,000 MACHINE
 GUNS FOR RUSSIA

New York. January 15.-Announce ment that the Russian buying commis- sion in the United States has approved contracts for $32,OOO,0OO worth of ma chine guns with four American com panies, was made today after the de- parture for Russia of General Ger monius, head of the commission. The contracts call for 32,000 machine guns and is said to be the largest order of it's kind placed here by any of the belligerents since the beginning of the war.
 It was stated that Russia is endeav- bring to place contracts in this coun- try for ten million high explosive and shrapnel shells
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-16
ADJUSTMENTS
Neil O'Brien's Minstrels

Burnt cork minstrelsy of the good, old-fashioned sort was the offering at the Jefferson theatre yesterday after noon and last night when Neil O'Brien and his company gave two perform ances.
 Mir O'Brien has been delineating ne- gro character on the stage for many years and is justly popular. His forte is the 'Darktown" burlesque He writes all of his pieces and does most of the funmaking in the sketches himself This year he presents a humorous skit called "Darktowns Bravest Fighting the Flames" It is written and acted in his best vein and his comical imper- sonation of fireman evokes all the laughter a hard working comedian could possibly desire. Mir. O'Brien is assisted by Leslie Berry. Dave Nor ris, Charles Strong, Eddie McMullen and Major Nowak in the fire depart ment travesty.
 Starting with the usual minstrel first part, a number of pleasing song num- bers are rendered by a company whose vocal strength is above the average, including David Morris, James Barardi and youthful Joe Kelly. The comed ians entertain with songs and jokes, Eddie Mazier. 'Lasses White, Eddie Ross, Mr. O'Brien and others taking part. 'Play Me That Banjo Rag," by Eddie Ross and company proved to be quite a hit
 A capital monologue was delivered by MT. Ross, whose droll personality kept everybody in a good humor, while his skill as a banjo player would have won him the applause he received, even had his monologue been less en- tertaining.
 ''The Penny Arcade" proved mildly amusing, chiefly through the efforts of Eddie Mazier Some well dressed and gracefully executed dance numbers or- fered pleasing variety and Pete Det- gel created much hilarity as "The Man With the Intoxicated Feet"
 All in all, Mr O'Brien has a very good minstrel show this season. There is plenty of entertainment provided
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-16
TRAVE.LERS ENJOY
 BUFFET LUNCHEON
Local Travelling Men Meet for Promotion of Good Fellowship and Were
 Highly Entertained

The travelling men of Birmingham en- tertained themselves at the Hotel Hill man last night at a buffet luncheon and smoker, the object being the promotion of the spirit of fellowship and cooper tion among the fraternity George M. Plaisance was chairman of the meeting.
 Among the speakers, H. M. Beck of the Beck Candy and Grocery company, made a deep impression on the travellers and was accorded much applause. MT. Beck told something of the good the trav- cling men of Alabama had done for the state, and in a reminiscent vein told of his first experiences on the road many years ago.
 Secretary William c. Radcliffe of the Chamber of Commerce was the next speaker and told the travellers something of the work the local chamber is doing in cooperation with the travelling men, He said that it was the object of the civic body to make friends for Birming- ham wherever possible, and to that end the travellers out of this city were mighty factor
 pr. R. r. Lovelady of the board of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-16

With worn spirit seeking for loved books and last messages from friends, l wandered here, there. in and out of rooms old trunks and boxes when hid away l found an old-fashioned portfolio with deep full pockets on each side filled with clip pings of long ago.
 Down into these pockets my hand went, to bring out, first, a large business en- velope. yellowed from age, on which was printed Room 4, Office Building, Birming- ham, Ala It was empty, but soon mem- ory filled it to overfowins
 Well | remember I once said, bring me some large envelopes, I want to send a line or two to The Age-Herald. That was years agone, when my pulse beat quicker my hair was all brown, no wrin- kes on my brow nor shadows in my eyes; but now, dear old faded envelope I love and tenderly lift you for the life I used to know, a deep, red life as the heart of the pomegranate
 Another treasure, priceless from exalted thought and lovely poetic fancy, a poem by the late Margaret o Brien Davis, the brilliant wife of Birminghams beloved physician-Dr. John D. S. Davis. Gifted with a rare and appreciative mind, an understanding heart, her pen painted heart scenes so real that each emotion was felt by her readers. It seems she was called away too early to lend her gifts to another world.
 Who could not see her over the "cedar chest untieing leach tape and canvass band, finding the treasures that appeal only to the deep, loving heartI
 Farther on l find her exquisite little poem, Coming of The King" Lives there
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-16
Programme For Today

The following programme will be rem dered this afternoon by the orchestra at the clubhouse of the Birmingham Motor and Country club from 3:30 to 5:30 o'clock:
 Overture, La Burlesgue" (Suppe) Love Waltz (Schutt); Pulcinelli (Alet- teo; selection from "Chin Chin'' (CarylD; "Humoreske" (Dvorak) American sketch, By the Swanee River" CMyddleton); "Eleanor," cello solo Deppen); 'Danse OrientaIe" (BizeD; Meditation" from "Thais" (Massenet); selection from "The Only GirI' (Herbert).
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-16
Boosters to Visit City

Between 125 and 150 representatives of the Southeastern Association of Commercial clubs, the Kansas Boost CTS" will visit Birmingham Monday, January A. They will arrive on q special train operated over the South ern railway, and will come here from Atlanta. The visitors will spend the night here, leaving for Montgomery Tuesday, January 25, at 5:30 a. m
 They are making tour of a numbe of the southern states for the purpose of getting first-hand information in regard to business conditions and op- portunities in this section. While in Birmingham the visitors will be enter tained by the local civic organizations
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-16
SOME REFLECTIONS
Fly ROSA CLIsBY JOHN

a maiden who does not hold "a king" oi her dreams?
 So straight and tall should his man.
 hood seem
 That all shall read life's earnest dream
 In the wondrous light of his eyes,
 Life's earnest battles have little to dc with dreams, but without dreams the world would soon perish; it so needs the spirit of vision. Often after the years arc spent one loves to sit alone in dream land. Those are the sacred moments that seem to bear the holy touch of God that lift us far out of the material world to visions of what we would be.
 Mrs Davis had the vision to find "The Blue Bird" of happiness right at her door, and so pictures it in these three lines:  But one sweet day near the summer g I looked in the eyes of an old-time friend And found the King of my dreams
 The Poetry of Wagner a lecture de- l1vered in Atlanta several years ago by another brilliant woman of Alabama Mrs. Susie E. Cunningham-whose home was once in Birmingham. All of us who know Mrs. Cunningham realize her love ly face is but a picture of her glorious life of love, which is an inspiration to all life she touches. To be like her is-iust to love.
 Then I find poems of beauty from that versatile and handsome woman-Juia Nicely Finch-whose now-crowned head has caught the sunsets glow and lovingly wooed it to finger. Her charm makes hungry where most she satisfies
 So, l find at the close of this dreary day 1 have sat worshpping some of the south's great spirits, and the deep calm of contentment enriches my soul.
 Edgefield S. c.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-16
Point for Western Union

Nashville, January 15.-In a case from Carroll county the supreme court today passed on the legal right of the Western Union Telegraph company to an easement along the line of the Louisville and Nashville and the Nash vile, Chattanooga and St. Louis rail- roads. The court held that the tele- graph company had the right but that the railroads could collect actual dam ages and not merely nominal damages as held in the court below. The ques- tion figures in a large amount of liti- gation in the Tennessee courts.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-16
Roach Enters Race

J. T. Roach, a well known attorney, has announced his candidacy for the judgeship of the eighth division of the circuit court, which corresponds to the second division of the city court, pre- sided over by Judge Charles w. Fergu- son. MT. Roach has been located here for many years and has been success ful as a practitioner. His friends predict he will win. Other contestants for the eighth judgeship are: Judge Charles w. Ferguson, the incumbent; Willard Drake, Roger Snyder, D. J. Hummer and John D. Strange
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-16
LOCAL DEBATERS
 LOSE TO NEW ORLEANS

New Orleans January 15.-CSpecial) New Orleans team, defending the neg ative, consisting of Roger William Brady, Frank Noise and Thomas Re gan tonight won from the Birmingham team, composed of c. E. Holcombe, M. H. Sterne and Alan J. Daly in the American Institute of Banking debate on the question: Resolved, That the Establishment of a System of Branch Banking Would Be to the Best Inter- ests of the United States" The Bir- mingham men fought for the system, while New Orleans showed that fail ures which had occurred in branch banks had been tremendous They showed that such failures involved millions, whereas a single banks fail ure did not hit the general public so hard. The judges were Dr. Robert sharp and Dr. A. l.. Bride of Tulane university and Abraham Goldberg, To- cal attorney.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-16
Mrs. Susan A. Donaldson

Funeral service sover the remains of
 Mrs. Susan A. Donaldson, aged 65, who died Friday night at her late home 201S Arlington avenue, Bessemer, were held from the residence yesterday after noon at 3 o'clock. The Rev. J. F. Sturdi want and Rev. George Stoves officiated The deceased is survived by three sons J. F. Donaldson of Chattanooga J. w. Donaldson and James c. Donaldson of Bessemer; four daughters, Mrs. R. l..
 Barnes of Nashville Mrs. F. l.. Bartlett of Atlanta, Mrs. Mary F. McGriff and Mrs. Ellis Houston of Bessemer The following were pallbearers: J. K. Trot- ter, H. H. Melton, George B. Woodrow, F. P. Buck, B. c. Jones and H. D. Evans.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-16
Extension of Time Granted

Washington, January 15.-An exten- slon of time until February 29 has been granted by the Mexican de facto government for the revalidation of concessions granted during the Huerta administration. December 31 had been fixed by decree as the date on which such concessions would become null unless revalidated but advisers to the state department in a communication advised that opportunity was not taken by any holders.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-16
Deaths and Funerals
Moses l.. Satterfield

Funeral services over the remains oi Moses L. Satterfield, aged 56, who died Thursday morning at his late home, 72: South Twenty seventh street, were con- ducted from the residence yesterday afternoon at o'clock. Interment fol lowed in Elmwood cemetery. The Rev Dr. Preston Blake officiated. He is sur vived by his widow, son, Harry Sat terfield, and three daughters, Mrs. Car Parkes, Miss Elizabeth Satterfield ant Miss Annie Satterfield. The followins were pallbearers: Sam Hogan, M H | Proctor, H. D. Taylor, W. E. Oldham, J 1 lSchulhoefer and pr. c. H. Reid.
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o clock and this evening at o'clock. Sunday school will begin at 9:30 a. m. Christian Endeavor will meet at p. m.
 The Missionary society of the Eleventh Avenue Methodist church will serve din ner all this week at the Manufacturers Permanent Exhibit building on First ave- nue. A good patronage is expected, as the ladies will devote the proceeds to the parsonage.
 The Rev. Joseph Dunglinson, D. D., of the First Presbyterian church of Selma, will occupy the pulpit of the South High lands Presbyterian church this morning and this evening. pr. Dunglinson has occupied the pulpit at this church before and has many friends here.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-16
Alex Johnson

Troy, January 15.-(Special )--Alex John- son, aged IS years, died Thursday night al his home. about seven miles from here MT. Johnson was Confederate vetera n and wel-known farmer. He is survived by several grown children. Funeral serv- ices were conducted today at Harmony church.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-16
REWARD

The city of Birmingham herewith of fers reward of $25 for the arrest and conviction of any person breaking or attempting to break or mutiIate any of it's globes. lamps wiring on or adjacent to any of its property.
 GEORGE B. WARD.
 President Board of Commissioners,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-16
Elizabeth Jones

Funeral services over the remains of
 Elizabeth Jones, the two-year- old
 daughter of MT. and Mrs. J. F. Jones' who died Friday afternoon at o'clock at the family residence, 3411 Twelfth avenue, north, were conducted from the residence yesterday afternoon at 2:3O o'clock. Interment followed in Elm
 wood cemetery
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-16
DUEL FATAL TO JONES
MAnt 0lnl nnN

Montgomery, January 15. (Special.)-An ancient quarrel came to fatal ending near Goodwater early today when G. w. Jones was killed by H. B. Dunn. According to the Tal- lapoosa county authorities the men met in an open field, each armed and determined to settle matters for good. Each fired six shots and Jones dropped with six wounds, dying soon afterS ward. Dunn was uninjured.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-16
Henry Huey Seals

The remains of Henry Huey Seals, the 12-monthsold son of MT. and Mrs.
 Henry Seals, who died Friday in a local infirmary, were sent to Gurnee June tion yesterday morning by the E. T. Shaw & Son Undertaking company for in terment
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ties, he should be commented for giv- ing a performance that is free from vulgarity.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1916-03-17
DEGNON COMPANY LOSES.
Officers NW~t lie ESamiUcd In
TIt,'s Test Tax suit.

TIL" city has begun a ,,~t suit against
IN" D"gnpu Contracting Company TO de-
erniu It's right 10 collect n tax on the
personal property of foreign corpora
tons doiur business here and has oh
tanned an order to examine the officers
of he company TO determine whether or
not the company X liable to a TAX on
$1l.0O0 worth of personal property.
Will" the amount in the ease il small, II
~ estimated that II the city IL upheld
additional taxes amounting 10 several
millions a year will he collected 10y
the city.
The case came before Justice fave
gan yesterday on an application by the
company to set aside tho order on the
ground that II has already been held
that the city cannot obtain Judgments
against persons who are non-residents
for a personal tax. 'ounscl for tho com-
pauy argued that as a New Jersey cor.
polation II had tho same right AS n
resident of New Jersey.
ON the contention of Assistant Cor
poration counsel o'T'rieu that "A corpora
ton does not occupy tho same position
with reSper to esct ping a tax az q non
resident person. Justic" tavegan refused
to va"a'" the order for the company's
examination.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1916-03-17
TO WORK OLD R E
New Com pRny tn Pump ont Mine
ElOOLcL Simce 1880.

Announcement was made In the tinan-
cial district yesterday that the Old Eure-
ka Mining COMPANY has been incorpor-
ated in Delaware with a capital of 3d.
0"o. 600 divided into shares OF $40 each.
TINS property Was formerly known as
The "Old Eureka and the 'Hettv Greer"
mine It has not been operated since
1856 and IL flooded.
II IL the purpose of the new ROM
panv to pump out the workings. which
are 1000 feet in depth. and follow the
lead which the miners We're forced 10
abandon This property waS purchased
recently by a syndicate headed by Iohn
u. RYAN. ouly o.o00 shares Of the
new company stock will he issued imme-
diatelv.
Vie following have been elected di-
r%ectors: William -. Thornton. William
y. Dickson. Charles l.. Fraser y
Franklin r.. Searle oi New York; Charles
Briggs Of calumet. Mich: Chester \.
Cougdor nj Duluth and George r.. Irener
OF Plttshuig.
\ balance sheet OF The new company
as Of January : last shows. Assets.
1881 shares of Consolidated Amador
Mining Company sto"k. SIJI.iot cash,
s2i2.594; total. $1,000. 0ou. Liabilities,
authorized capital stock 400. 00o shares.
$4,000. Qua. les zoo. Qua shares in treHs-
ury. s.. o0o, o00; total. sl.00o. 0VU.
II j. said tina before the water began
10 food the mine more than $50. 900. 600
had been taken from 1t.