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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-10-02
THIRTEEN KILLED
AS FREIGHT CARS
STRIKE TROLLEY
Several More Are Probably
Injured in Terrible Cross
ing Accident in Detroit
Late Sunday Night

Detroit, October Thirteen persons
were killed and more than 25 injured,
several probably fatally, late tonight
when switch engine pushing two
freight crashed into crowded trolley
car at Forest avenue and Dequinder
street, on the east side. There were
more than 90 persons in the street car,
many of them returning from the the
aires.
The street car was struck almost in
the center the impact pushing it from
the tracks and sliding it alongside of
the freight cars
Panic-stricken passengers began jump
ing from both the front and rear doors
and climbing through windows
Most of the dead were killed by jump
ing from the car and falling under the
wheels of the still moving freight cars.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-10-02
MANY ALABAMIANS
WILL APPEAR IN
STATE PHOTOPLAY
Henry WalthalI, Selected for the Lead,
Is Busy With Superproduction
in Chicago

Ii the services of Henry 3. Walthall.
the noted Albanian in the moving pic
ture world, are expected soon for the
production that has been planned to ex-
plot the state, there will be some dis
appointment For, according to Hugh F.
Walthall. a brother of the star. Henry
B. will be engaged in work on a SUPER
production for the Essanay company in
Chicago for the next three weeks.
The title of this play is 1.-THE Truant
Soul" 1t is being produced in seven
reels. In a letter to his brother Henry
B. Walthall said that it was to be one
OF the greatest roles that he has ever
acted.
From Montgomery comes the report
that the author of the travelogue Miss
Helen Mcknight, and the director, Wal
ter J. Ware, both from the Essanay
company of Chicago. will arrive in the
capital this morning. Professionals will
take the leading parts, but there will
be large number of native Alabamians
in the picture. Mrs. W. D. Nesbit has
been asked to appear in the picture as
Miss Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-10-02

ciprocal Smelling at different points
along the. front especially violent
south of the Somme.
I'm Champagne, in the region south
of Butte de Mesnil, the enemy at
tempted two sudden attacks after live
ly bombardments Our curtain of fire
Immediately checked one attempt and
the other east of Tahure, also failed.
Everywhere else there was the
usual cannonade. ,ss
Aviation: A captive balloon was
brought down in flames in the region
of Longavesnes northeast of Peronne)
on the Somme front.
Army of the east: On the left bank
of the Struma the British, after strong
artillery preparation, captured by a
brilliant assault two fortified villages
near the Sores road. Several hundred
prisoners, including 200 unwounded,
fell into their hands.
Patrol encounters occurred at the
foot of Mount Beles From Lake Doir-
an to the Vardar the cannonading was
intermittent.
I'm the region of Kaimakcalan the
Servians attacked the heights which
were strongly held by the Bulgarians.
Calamity our allies mastered the re-
sistance of the enemy. who was forced
to abandon the position. leaving num-
erous dead. The Servians captured a
Bulgarian battery.
ION our wing a spirited artillery
duel continues"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-10-02
ITALIAN THEATRE

Rome, october 1.--(Via London.)-In the
Travenanzes valley of the Upper Bottle,
Italian Alpine troops attacked and drove
out enemy detachments which had en-
trenched themselves on the southea stern
slopes of Monte Lagazuoi and of Pozzo di
FANS" says today's official announce
ment. In this flight, the enemy left a
large amount of war material and some
prisoners in our hands On the Julian
front. there were only intermittent ar
Ellery actions.
Enemy batteries bonbarded Merna
and Verterba. A few shells also fell on
Gorilla"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-10-02
THE WAR SITUATION

Brody-hransne railway, the Russians are
forcing their way forward despite the
stubborn resistance of the Tentonic al
lies and have captured 1881 officers and
men, Also south of Brezezany, 20 miles
southwest of Lemberg and along the
right bank of the Zlota Lpa, Austro-
German positions reported to have been
taken and 112 officers and 2269 men made
prisoners.
Berlin asserts that the Russian forces
along the Brody- Lemberg railway were
stopped by the artillery of the Teutons.
But on the southern wing Berlin ad-
nits the Russians gained a foothold and
also advanced in the angle between the
Tseniuvka and Zlota Lipa rivers.
In the Carpathians, in the Ludwa sec
tor, the Austrians have turned to the Of
fensive and, according to Vienna, in an
attack, captured four Russian officers
and 532 men and eight machine guns.
The Rumanian theatre is witnessing
only local engagements. The number of
prisoners taken by the army of General
Non Falkenhayn in the Hermannstadt
region exceeded 5000. Thirteen guns and
large quantities of supplies also were
captured, including 300 railroad cars
Ia den with munitions
In Macedonia the Servians after days
of bitter fighting, have at last captured
the Kaimakoalan height on the Creek
Servian, border from the Bulgarians
The British on the Struma have taken
portion of the Bulgarian line near
the OrjaH bridge
Another air raid by Zeppelins over
eastern England has taken place. One
Zeppelin is reported to have been brought
down in flames
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-10-02
Forage Crop Campaign

Dothan, october 1.--(Special)-A forage
crop and live stock campaign will be
conducted in Houston county Monday
and Tuesday October 2 and 8 by the
Alabama extension service in co-opera-
tor with the United States department
of agriculture and agricultural agents of
the Atlantic Coast line. Central of Geor-
gia and Atlanta and st. Andrews Bay
railroads and County Farm Demonstra-
ton Agent l.. J. Thompson. Ten meet
ings throughout the county have been
arranged for the two days campaign
when experts in various lines of agri-
culture will deliver addresses.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-10-02
BIRMINGHAM'S NEW
POSTOFFICE WILL
BE AN ADAPTATION
OF CLASSIC STYLE
CONTINUED from page One,

ceiling In addition to that the natural
light in the working space is increased
by a series of slSylights so arranged
as to reflect the maximum amount of
light without permitting the rays of
the sun to penetrate into the room.
1.-THE enclosed platform for the re-
ceipt and dispatch of the mails is at
the rear of the main workroom and
is served by a wide teaming space ex-
tending back to the alley in the rear
of the lot.
1.-THE front portion of the basement
is sufficiently out of ground to fur
nish well lighted spaces for minor Of
fices while the rear of the basement
is given up to storage room and space
for mechanical eQuipm
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Villa m N. Smith

Funeral services OF William N si4sith,
ased GO years, who died at his late
nome in Fountain Hill, Ark, were con-
Quoted from the residence of his brotn,r.
T. S. Smith. South Broad street, Elytcii,
at o'clock yesterday afternon, and In
terment followed in Eipwood cemetery.
He is survived by his Wid1w, one
brother, one sister, four sons and oie
daughter. The Shaw Undertaking COM
pany was in charge
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-10-02
SERVING THIRD TERM
SUCCEEDED FRYE

Washington, October 1.-Senator Clarke
had been president pro tempore of the
Senate since the democratic party gained
control in 1918. He was chosen by the
party caucus to succeed the late Senator
Frye of Maine, after a spirited contest.
and was reelected to the place in the
Sixtyfourth Congress despite determined
opposition based on his sensational revolt
against the administration ship purchase
bill in the previous Congress.
Senator Clarke left Washington a few
weeks ago apparently in good health. In
the closing days of the last session he
presided over the Senate, owing to the
absence Of Vice President Marshall. The
railroad eight-hour bill, which prevented
the nationwide strike, was passed with
Senator Clarke in the chair, but he was
one of two democratic senators TO vote
against the measure and he refused to
sign it. He appointed Senator Hughes
as acting president pro tempore when the
bill was presented at the presiding Of
ficer's chair for signature
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-10-02
RUSSIANS RENEWING
DRIVE ON LEMBERG
AND TEUTONIC LINE
is BEING PIERCED
Continued From Page One,

of Caineni, were repulsed. In the Hat
Zeger mountains, the enemy made a
fruitless attack west of StrelI Aztrigy
valley.
IAN Austro Hungary Danube flotilla
forced an entry into the .harbor of Cor
abba, destroyed nine vessels and captured
seven partly loaded ships.
Bucharest has been bombarded by our
aeroplanes with visibly good results"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-10-02
l. C. Earninps Show increase

New York, October 1.-The annual re-
port of the Illinois Central Railro: Il
company for the fiscal year ended June
so, last, shows an increase of $6965, 100. or
11.2l per cent in total operating revenues,
and an increase of $3.19s530 in net oper-
ating revenue Net income of $11S07, sos
shows a gain of $493S. 403 over the pre-
vious year. Traffic expenses were in
creased liz per cent.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-10-02
SENATOR CLARKE
OF ARKANSAS DIES
AT LITTLE ROCK


1873 graduated from the law department
of the University of Virginia. He began
the practice of law in Helena, Ark, In
1879. In 1886 he was elected to the lower
house of the Arkansas legislature served
through the session of 1887 and in 1888
was elected to the state senate, where
he served until 1892. He was elected presi-
dent of the senate in 1891. He was elected
attorney general of the state in 1892
and governor in 1894.
SERVING THIRD TERM
He declined denomination for governor
for second term and resumed the prac-
eice of law in Little Rock. In 1903 he
was elected United States senator and re-
elected last year for his third term. He
was elected president pro tenn of the SEN
ate in 1913 and reelected in 1915. His
present term as United States senator
would not have expired until March 4,
1921
Senator Clarke was married in Helena
November TO- 1888, to Miss Sallie Moore,
who, with son and two daughters, sur
yiYe,
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-10-02
Humane Society

The Birmingham Humane society
will meet at the city hall Tuesday aft
ernoon, October 3. at 3 o'clock, and
not on next Thursday as previously
reported. The, president, Mrs. w. N
Wood, is especially DESTROYS of a good
attendance as matters of vital import
ance will come before the meeting
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-10-02
Pastor Accepts Call

Dothan. October 1.--(speciaL)-Rev. D.
w. Hodges of Lanett has accepted a
call to the Headland Avenue Baptist
church at Dothan. Mr.. Hodges assumed
charge of his new duties today, preach
ing to a large congregation at the morn
ing service. The Headland Avenue church
has been without pastor for several
months since Rev. j. A.1Tew resigned
to accept Acall to the first Baptist
church at AbbeYille -
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-10-02
Mrs. Nora Boggan

Funeral services over the remains of
Mrs. Nora Bogga1, aged SO years, who
died at a local infrlnary at O'Clock
Saturday morning, were held from the
residence of her son. J. ]. Boggan,s 1908
North Thirty-first street, ct 8 o'clock
yesterday afternoon and from st. raurs
Catholic church at $50 clock We Ster-
day afternoon in the Catholic cemetery.
The deceased is survived by two sons. ].
j. Boggan of this city, and Peter Fog
gan of Springfield. O.; three daughters,
Mrs. J. L. Dillon of Birmingham, Mis-
E. f. Riley of Oklahoma City, and MIS-
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-10-02

Columbus, Miss, October 1.-(Special)
The newly elected board of directors of
the Chamber of Commerce of Columbus
and Lowndes county will meet at an
early date for the purpose of naming a
secretary to succeed J. G, Weatherly,
who rendered his resignation more than
a month ago The members of the or
ganization held their annual meeting last
Tuesday night, at which time all Off
Gals for the ensuing year, except sec
reatry, were named. The constitution
provides that the secretary be named
by the directors and Mr.. s. B. Street,
Jr., the newly elected president, an
nounced Saturday that he would at an
early date, call a meeting for that pur-
pose.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-10-02
FIGHTING IN CARPATHIANs

Vienna, October 1-"Fighting in the
Ludowa region (Carpathians) continues, ;"
says today's official account of opera
tons on the Russian front I'm an at
tack, we captured four Russian officers,
532 men and eight machine guns.
"On the front of Prince Leopold, there
have been no events of Importance ex-
cept the repulse Of a Russian attack near
Wytonice and successful advance guard
gains in Poland.
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AUSTRIAN. REPORT

Vienna, October 1.-The following Off
cial report of the progress of the Ital-
ian oa.npaie ign was given out here today:
Hostile artillery and bomb throwers
were more active on the Carso plateau
f'Scven more Italians, who were still
alive, including a cadet, were rescued
on Monte Cimone.
There is nothing to report from the
southwestern (Albanian) 'front.'
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-10-02
Several Are Injured in
Collision on Coast Line

Waycross, Ga, October 1.-Several per-
sons were injured in a rear-end collision
between the Dixie flyer and the South
land, both northbound on the Atlantic
Coast Line railroad at Folkston, Ga, late
tonight, according to reports reaching
here. Details of the wreck were not
available The Dixie Flyer was bound
for Chicago and the Southland for Gin
cinnati A wrecking train and train
with physicians were sent from here. 1t
was said no one was killed.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-10-02
RUMANIAN REPORT

Bucharest, October 1-(Via London. }
The Rumanan official communication
issued today, says:
ION the north and northwestern fronts
local actions occurred. On the front in
South Dobrudja, there has been an artil-
lery duel along the whole line
Enemy aeroplanes dropped bombs on
Bucharest, killing two women and five
children on Tchernovoda where bombs
struck a hospital, and on Budesti"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-10-02
Interned Cruiser Reported

Delaware Breakwater, Del, October l.
The German cruiser Prinz Eitel
Friedrich, one of the two German ships
interned at Norfolk, arrived off the Della
ware capes early this morning on her
way to the Philadelphia navy yard. The
cruiser Is being conveyed by the battle
ship Minnesota. The Kronprinz Wilhelm
the other interned cruiser on her way
to Philadelphia, has not yet passed In
tho capeS
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-10-02
Hosiery Workers Get Increase

Durham, n. c., September 3o.--It was
announced here today that 5000 employees
of eight hosiery mills in Durham. High
Point and other nearby North Carolina
cities have been given an increase in
wages amounting to ~ per cent, the in
CT ease being effective next Monday. The
mills operate 10000 spindles.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-10-02
GERARD BRINGING
IMPORTANT NEWS
TO WASHINGTON


as soon as Ambassador Gerard completes
his visit to America and returns TO Ber-
lin, the submarine issue, entailing grave
danger of a break in diplomatic rela-
tons between the United States and Ger
many. will again be more prominent than
any other disturbing irternarionai condi-
lions.
1t is regarded as probable that the am
bassador will bring news as to the prog
gress of negotiations, the objects OF which
are to acquire indemnity for relatives OF
those Americans who lost their lives in
the Lusitania, Sussex and other inter-
oceanic horrors
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-10-02
Independent Voters Day

New York, October 7-President Wilson
has designated Saturday as Independent
Voters Day at Shadow Lawn. the ma
tioral democratic committee announced
tonight The pilgrimage to Long Branch
will be under the auspices of the Wood
row Wilson Independent league, OF
which Representative Kent of California
Is chairman
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-10-02
Deaths and Funerals
Mrs. Emily NJ. Weaver.

Mrs. Emily M. Weaver, aged 6S years,
died at her late residence, 1922 Avenue
C, Avondale, at o'clock yesterday
morning. Funeral services will be held
from the residence at II O'Clock this
morning, and interment will be made in
Forest Hill cemetery. She is survived
by three sons, f. c. Weaver, w A.
weaver and E. ]. Weaver, all of Biz
n;ngham. Lige 10y will have Charge
Or arrangements.
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ULTIMATE truth
THEME OF SERMON
BY DR.. EDMONDS
Large Congregations Hear
Popular Preacher-Junior
Sermon Proved Pleas
ing to Grown-Ups

A large and attentive audience listened
10 a splendid sermon by DR.. H. M. Ed
monds, pastor of the Independent Presby-
-terian church. at the service at the Lyric
last night The 18th chapter of Ecolesi-
astes formed the Scripture reading, using
the 18th verse as the text, THE conclu-
sion of the whole matter"
THE question of the supreme good; the
question is life worth living, and kindred
things of which the writer speaks sale
DR.. Edmonds, are answered in the re
, vealed truth of the progressive relation
of God After all is said, the conclusion
of the whole matter is to obey God. Their
is the quest for happiness ended, th{
desire for pleasure fulfilled and ambition
gratified"
Citing the story of Anthony and his
pitiful end after a life given solely tc
4 pleasure; Solomon, and his seeking after
power; Woolseys plant after ambition
had left him beaten and spent in his vain
effort, DIR. Edmorls drew a vivid picture
of the fate of these characters, leaving
a profound impression on his hearers
Owen Gillespys solo at the conclusion
of the sermon ended an unusually beau
tiful service
land We shall know the truth and the
truth shall make you free" formed the
subject for a most inspiring sermon at the
morning service at Temple Emanuel.
SEEKING AFTER TRUTH
'eThe seeking after ultimate truth has
been the pursuit of scientists and think
ers of all ages" said DIR. Edmonds.
r what is the actual. definite and perma-
nent truth. occupied mems minds of all
ages and times. different conclusions be-
ing arrived at more or less satisfactory.
Mems opinions change with the year
new discoveries in the realms of science
turn accepted truth to doubt and uncer-
tainty Only the great and fundamental
truth God and his relation to man, is
permanent and unehanging.
knowing the truth makes for free
DOM" said the speaker the walking OF
Jesus through the centuries has stricken
the shackles from the slave. Youth longs
for freedom, to be answerable to no one
for ones acts; to be bound by no letters
of convention. seems intensely to be de-
sired, and yet that freedom becomes the
most abject slavery and makes havoc of
life; slave to sin is the CALLING slavery.
On the other hand, the service of Christ
becomes a slavery of the highest free
DOM he concluded.
The Junior sermon impressed the grown
ups as we'll as the children, for whom
it was intended, the value of yeast leav-
ening the whole lump forming the text.
DIR. Edmonds showed how a knowledge
of God and right living was without value
unless it was taken in the life and made
part of it.
The announcement was made that the
annual dinner of the men of the congre-
cation would be given at the Temple
October IS. New members and men
friends invited.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-10-02
FRENCH MAKE GAINS

Paris, October French troops
have captured some element of the
trenches on the Rancourt and south
east of Morval on the Somme' front
according to the official communica-
ton issued tonight.
The text reads: ae F.
"On the Somme front we carried out
during the day some small operations
which enabled us to capture trench
settlements north of Rancourt and
southeast of Morval. There was re-
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-10-02
William F. Byrd

The remains of WiiLtm Franklin Eyre
aged So years, VINO d.ed Friday mighty
at his late residence, at Acmar. were
sent to Coalfed. Tenn, al clock yes
terday afternoon by the Shaw t-nter-
taking company for interment He Is
survived by his wilew.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-10-02
Former Editor Dies

Phoenix, Ariz. October Thomas
r. Weedin, registrar of the United
States land office and formerly city
editor of the Kansas City Times and
Omaha World Herald, died here today.
He also was founder of the Browns
VILE, Tex. Democrat
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-10-02
POLICE NOTES


The five-passenger Ford automobile OF
F. F. Turner, 1909 Third avenue. north,
which was stolen Friday afternoon while
standing on Third avenue and Nine
teenth street, north, was recovered al
Fairfield yesterday afternoon by Detec-
tives Street and Lyons.
The twopassenger Ford automobile of
DR.. ]. c. Mcdaniel, 1900 Avenue G, was
stolen last night while standing in front
of the First Methodist church, Sixth
avenue and Nineteenth street. north The
license number of the automobile is 5S73
The police department was notified o.
the theft.
Henry Hardy, negro, was arrested
early this morning by Sergeant of Police
p. c. Simmons. Officers Crump anc
Brown, on charge of passing a counter
felt dollar. He will be turned over t.
the federal authorities today.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-10-02
DEMOCRATS CONFIDENT

Washington, October l. = Especial.
Maine. New York and New Jersey have,
as result of elections within their bor-
ders, given indications as to how, in q
national sense, the wind is blowing
In Maine, democrats were beaten In ev-
cry point by republicans. In New York
a republican as against democrat re-
ceived the nomination for governor at the
hands of progressives. In New Jersey
Senator MARITIME won the democratic nom
ination over John Wescott, a candidate
who bore the favor of the President. 1t
is also significant feature that where
as in the Jersey primaries, the combined
democratic vote was 66,00O the combined
republican vote was $4,000.
And yet. there are certain bits of evil
dence as a result OF which the democrats
feel better From reports received
from the big western centers, the repub-
leans are evidently hard pressed by en-
thusiastic democrats. Especially is this
true in Indiana, Michigan, Colorado. Ohio
and California. In regard to the latter
state, Tom Fox. leading business man
of Sacramento, tells local newspaper
correspondents the following story:
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-10-02
OHIO IS DEMOCRATIC

THE wish is oftentimes father to the
thought" said Mr.. Whitacre, "but l am
here to tell you that Ohio is going, to
cast it's electoral vote for Woodrow
Wilson. l would not say it if ] did not
believe it. 1t was not many years ago
that Ohio was counted upon as invariably
republican. The old order Of things has
passed away, party lines have been shot
to pieces and the intelligent and patriotic
voters of our state cast their ballots un-
hampered by traditional influences and
with discriminating Judgment Not only
will we give Wilson a rousng indorse-
ment, but we will elect in addition to
those we have already three members OF
the House, of Representatives. -4 y.
Senator Pomerene will be reelected.
Cox will be put back in the guberna-
torial chair, and to state it briefly, we
will capture the whole shooting match .