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The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-09-02

the petition which was filed yesterday.
 It has been contended that the Tidewater line which was about 13 miles in length and which charged a 5-cent fare, was a losing proposition, since the plans pre-
 viously in view of securing a number of
 feeders had never been successfully car ried out.
 In statement given out on a recent visit to Birmingham Fred s. Morris of
 Philadelphia, one of the largest bond holders in the enterprise, stated that the lines were losing money constant ly and that something had to be done
 or they must soon cease to operate.
 He declared that it was impossible un-
 der present conditions to run lines of this length through the territory trav-
 ersed by the Tidewater without any feeders. Furthermore, it has been stated from time to time that it was only a question of time until the source
 of current would be shut off due to the increase in the needs of the Ten
 nessee company. which at present fur nishes the supply.
 When the question came up for con- sideration some months ago it was announced that the price which the Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company offered was far under the ac- tual cost of the construction but that the bondholders were willing to lose about half their money to get out. The fact that no transfers were issued between the two system has been one of the reasons advanced for their union.
 Just what attitude the members of the public service commission will take in regard to the proposal remains to be seen. It is considered certain, however, that their approval will be given only when they are convinced
 that none of the rights of the citizens of Birmingham will be interfered with. It is considered possible that the com
 mission may force the Birmingham
 Railway, Light and Power company to agree to certain concessions before giving the stamp of it's approval to the proposed transaction.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-09-02
LATADY EXPECTED
 ID BE CANDIDATE
 0F REPUBLICANS
Regulars and Progressives to Nominate Young Attor- ney for Congress-Will
 Name County Ticket

Republicans of the regular and the
 "bull moose" variety have finally effected
 a reunion of forces in this district and
 at 12 o'clock today full county ticket
 will be named to oppose the democratic
 nominees at the election on November [.
 The republicans will also present united
 front on the congressional nomination and Representative George Huddleston will be
 opposed, it is stated by Francis Latady. a well-known young attorney.
 Several of the republican leaders of the state were in the city yesterday and held informal caucuses in which the local
 situation was reviewed at length. Keen regret was expressed that Erskine Ram
 say had declined the honor of the re- publican nomination for Congress. If MT. Ramsay had accepted" said Oliver D. Street of Guntersville, the re- publican national committeeman from
 Alabama, The would have given MT. Hud- dieston a mighty close race, as in my opinion the sympathies of Jefferson coun- ty are with the protective tariff policies of the republican party"
 MT. Street was queried as to the im- pending railroad strike and said: If President Wilson succeeds in having Congress pass an eight-hour law and a strike is avoided, it will be big feather in his political cap. It looks now as if the Presidents plans will be successful" Other prominent republicans in the city were Charles B. Kennamer, former assistant federal district attorney. MT. Kennamer said:
 II am in Birmingham strictly on legal business. came over to settle some of the Whitehead cases. Of course while in the city I naturally took an interest in what was going on and will in all probability attend the meeting of the re- united party tomorrow. I understand that a full county ticket will be nominated, as well as an opponent for MT. Huddleston. I also desire to express my regrets tl.nS MT. Ramsay saw fit to refuse the repub- lican congressional nomination. He would have proven formidable candidate" Francis Latady, to whom the congress
 sional republican nomination wil. prob ably be rendered at todays gathering, ac- cording to the plans of the leaders, is one of the most popular young attorneys in Birmingham. He is the son of A. Latady, a prominent attorney of years
 standing in the community, and grad
 uate of the University of Alabama and the University of Virginia. He is about 30 years of age and is married According to republican leaders the fu- sion of the various factions of the party and the bringing forth of the issue of a protective tariff is bound to make Mir Latady a very strong candidate against | gramme being in effect already an ac- complished fact"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-09-02
At the Lyric

There is much on the bill at the Lyric to entertain today's matineegoers and the usual large Saturday after noon crowd will no doubt be on hand. Felix Adler is an inimitable comedian and he is sure to make everyone in sound of his voice laugh and laugh heartily. He is very clever comedian and has win ming personality. The Five Mowatts are jugglers in class by themselves and their act Is one of the best of it's kind that has appeared at the Lyric.
 "The Minstrel Miss" Bertie Heron. is a clever performer and Is ably as- sisted by Milt Arnsman in "Koon Ka- pers." a very entertaining skit. When 1t comes to being wire artist Josie O'Meers Is O. k., and she has been win ming many admirers by her clever work. Adelide Boothby and company present a whistling and comedy act which is very pleasing. The curtain at the matinee goes up promptly at , o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-09-02
E|GHT-HOUR SPECIAL
 UNIQUE FEATURE OF
 LABOR DAY PARADE
Full Train Manned by Train Crew Will Run Through City Under Order
 No. 31

Probably one of the most unique fea- lures of the Labor Day parade next Mon-
 day will be the special floats of the four
 divisions of the railroad brotherhoods.
 These floats will be made up to repre-
 sent a full train manned by regular train crew from the several brotherhoo5s. It will consist of a well made locomotive engine, one box car and one caboose.
 The train will be known as the Flight Hour Day Special" and will be run un- der a regular trainmens order, form No. 31.
 The engine will be in charge of Engineer Barnard, while Conductor KaminsKy will be in charge of the rear. In addition to the engineer and conductor, there will be fireman, two brakesmen and flag man. The two trainmen will sit on top
 O, the box car, while the others will be in their respective positions. A number of banners, flags and signs painted for the eight-hour day system will string the floats.
 The train which will be known as train No. 1, pulled by engine No. 5, has regu- lar set schedule and will leave all the following places at the set time: Capitol park at 10:30. Twentieth street and Fourth avenue at 1:45, Fourth avenue and Nine teenth street at 10:51, Nineteenth street and First avenue at Il :15, First avenue and Twenty-fourth street at 1140 Twen- ty-fourth street and Second avenue at 11:45, Second avenue and Nineteenth street at 11:50, Nineteenth street and Third ave-
 nue at 11:55, Third avenue and Twenty fifth street at 12:05, Third avenue and Twentieth street at 1915. The train will
 arrive at Capitol park at 12:30 when the
 parade will disband.
 One of the miniature engines from East
 Lake park will be carried on a float fol-
 lowing the train and the sponsors to the
 train will ride here. They will be com
 posed of four little girls, dressed to rep
 resent the four crafts.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-09-02
GASOLINE PRICES
 TOBEINVESTIGATED

High prices of gasoline in Birming- ham are to be investigated by rep resentative of the federal trade com mission, according to information re- ceived by the Chamber of Commerce This representative will arrive in Bir- mingham next week and conduct a special investigation into the reasons for the high price of gasoline here and the differences in conditions here and in other cities. The federal trade commission was requested to send a man to Birmingham by the Chamber of Commerce.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-09-02
HOWARD CO-EDS ARE
 GUESTS AT LUNCHEON
Prospects for New Department at
 Local College Are Bright

Former and representative young women students of Howard college were entertained with luncheon at the Tutwiler hotel yesterday at l o'clock by officials of the college. About 50 young women were present, including the only three women who have received diplomas from the insti- tuition.
 pr. James M. Shelburne, president of the college, acted as toastmaster and made splendid address to the young women on the plans of the college in behalf of the co-eds. "The coming or the co-eds with us at Howard has been a great event in the life of the col lege," said pr. Shelburne. "It has meant new life to us in many ways It has broadened us and had a tendency to develop the college and we feel benefited from having you with us.'
 Short informal talks were made by a number of the young women and by the three former students Mrs. graduated from the institution, made a splendid talk, outlining the possi- bilities for coeducation at Howard
 Robert Lawrence, head of the school of music, and director of the glee club, was among the attendants and spoke on the musical development or the college He stated that considerable att tention would be given to the music department the coming session and that prospects were good for one Of the best glee clubs in the south. The club this year will make an extensive tour of the state and probably VIII be increased to 40 or 50 members.
 Miss Mamie M. Hidden, dean of wom- en, who has Just returned from course of study at Columbia univer- sity, made a brief talk. She said that she expected to enroll at least 7b girls when the college opens next Wednes- day
 Others who responded were pr. AL len J. Moon, dean; John Caffey, piano instructor, and Dr. P. w. James of Selma; Misses Olivia Massey, Hazel Newman. Lula Mchaffey and Mary
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-09-02
ADJUSTMENTS
At the Biiou

There is such demand for tickets to the opening of the Bijou, which will take place at special matinee Labor Day, that the theatre and uptown ticket offices are kept busy and it has been decided to keep the theatre box office open tomorrow.
 "The Natural Law" the elaborate pro- duction that will usher the new season in at the Bijou. is one of the best shows now on the road, and one filled with heart interest and tense situations. It is the story of the love of youth, the indiscretions and the temptations of life It is a gripping story of the life of a young girl thrown out early into the world of which she knows noth- ing
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-09-02
At the Photoplay Houses

Strand: Sessue Hayakawa, in The Honorable Friend
 Belle Theatre, Ensley: "The Mys- terics of Myra,' with Howard Eastar- brook, Jean Sothern t
 Rialto Mable Taliaferro. in Gods Half Acre.
 Trianon "The River of Romance, with Harold Lockwood and Mae Ali son.
 Alcazar: Lois Wilson, in "The Silent Battle"
 Majestic: Race Suicide with ormi Hawley.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-09-02
Marriage Licenses

The following marriage licenses were |isssued yesterday in the office of the clerk of probate: Marcus Cartwright and Miss Pearl Sides. Gus Morrison and Miss Orphelia Parkinson.
 zemie Oscar Riddle and Miss Lucy Leishman. J. c. Thompson and Miss Brende Elizabeth Lott.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-09-02
CAMP HARDEE
Meeting This Afternoon at Cable Hall | at 3 O'Clock

Camp Hardee, United Confederate Vet- erans, will hold their regular semi- monthly meeting this afternoon at o'clock at the Cable hall. On account of the absence of Dr. Albert Sidney John- son from the city, the address scheduled for the afternoon will be postponed for the next meeting two weeks hence. pr. Johnson is Son of Veteran and is known as a gifted speaker. All veterans and friends are invited to the meeting.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-09-02
TODAY'S EVENTS
At the Theatres

Lyric: Vaudeville. Matinee p. m. Night performances 7:3o and o'clock. Colonial Vaudeville. Performances 2:45, 4:00, 700 and g o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-09-02
ANoTHER TROOP READY

The second company of cavalry TOT BIT mingham will be inspected early next week. This troop will be headed by Matt H. Murphy as captain, and it is reported that it. too will be ready with the neces- sary quota of men when the officers make the inspection. Similar reports have been received from Jasper, Tusca- loosa, and about a dozen other Alabama cities and towns where men have been busy recruiting the troops for the past several weeks.
 Major Steiner has just returned from New York, where he spent sometime with Gen. Leonard Wood, and Washington, where he conferred with Gen. Albert l.. Mills regarding the proposed regiment Major Steiner and General Wood are close personal friends and have been for some years Major Steiner announced last night that General Wood was com ing to Alabama within two weeks to make an inspection of the state troops and the new cavalry regiment and that he would be in Birmingham at least for short time.
 T was highly pleased, as were Ad- jutant General Hubbard and Captain Roberts, with the showing of the troop organized by Captain Anderson here" said Major Steiner last night. we will inspect the troop being organized by Matt Murphy early next week, and we have been assured that it will make a splendid showing. I am absolutely cer- tain that we will have enough troops and they will be fully recruited to meet the government requirements within 10 days.
 COSTS $5Oo,OO0
 "The organization of an entire regi- ment of cavalry within the state of Ala bama is a big thing for the state. 1t will cost at least $50o.000 to equip this regiment and even after the war is over the government will maintain six men and 36 horses at all times in each of the 15 cities where the troops are located. In addition to this under the new army bill. the members of the militia and the officers are paid regularly in time of pea ce the amounts running into quite q few thousand dollars more for each city.
 T have been assured by the war de- partment that immediately upon report from Captain Roberts that troop is satisfactory, they will wire General Hu5 hard to muster them in and place them on the federal pay roll. The first troop inspected here yesterday will begin draw ing pay early next week. The co-opera- ton I have received from General Hub hard and others in the militia and over the state has enabled us to get these troops in the shape they are. in the brief space of time we have been at work Cap tain Roberts is convinced now by the reports he received here and over the state. that the regiment will be organized as we had hoped and that there will be no delay in getting them ready for actual eervicet
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-09-02
LOCAL TROOP FOUND
 ACCEPTABLE BY
 CAPTAIN ROBERTS
First Troop of New Cavalry Regiment Formed in Bir- mingham and Will Be
 Sworn In

The first troop of cavalry in the new regiment being organized in this state by Mai R. E. Steiner comes from the city of Birmingham Capt Thomas A. Roberts U. S. A., who has been detailed by Gen. Albert L. Mills. head of the militia affairs of the war department, yesterday pronounced the local troop, headed by Capt. Ed l.. Anderson, as ac- ceptable to the government. Captain Roberts is clothed with absolute author ity in this matter and his report, which was wired to Washington last night. means that within AS hours the troop Will be sworn in and their names will appear on the pay rolls of the United States army.
 The local troop was the first inspected and it proved revelation to the army officer. Captain Roberts was much 1m- pressed with the fact that more than the necessary number of eligible men had been recruited in advance of the in spection, and he was pleased With the class of men found in the troop
 During the day, Major Steiner and Captain Roberts received reports from all over the state indicating that in every city where troops have been recruited the same conditions prevail and the men are ready and anxious for enrolment. Captain Roberts, while not making any statements for publication let 1t be known that he was positive that the cavalry regiment of full war strength would be recruited within the next week and that Alabama would have the honor of being one of the very few states in the nation with such an organization. Gen. G. J. Hubbard, adjutant general, who has CO., operated in this work from the beginning was highly delighted with the showing of the local troop.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-09-02
TELEGRAM RECEIVED

The following telegram was received by Chief of Police Martin Eagan last night from T. c. Powell, vice president of the Alabama Great Southern Railroad company:
 Cincinnati, Sept. l. 1916. "Chief of Police, Birmingham, Ala.
 The public press announces that rather than agree to the arbitration of questions which has arisen, employees in engine and train service, and a portion of the em- ployes in yard service, will go out on strike effective 6 o'clock Monday morning, September A. This is to advise that it is the desire of the Alabama Great Southern Railroad company to pur- sue it's legitimate business of transporta- tion peaceably, and to protect its prop erty and the property of others Tn US custody, and the passengers seeking transportation over its lines. As citizen and the large taxpayer this company re- spectfully requests that you. within your jurisdiction, shall cooperate Tn mann taining law and order.
 "T. c. POWELL, Vice President. Alabama Great Southern Railroad com pany."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-09-02
Time for Peaches and Creaml To get

full palate-joy with maxi mum of nutrinent for the days work eat them on shredded wheat biscuit "a complete. perfect meal, easy to prepare, appetizing and satisfying. In Shredded Wheat all the body-build- ing material in the whole wheat grain Is retained. in- cluding the bran coat, which promotes bowel exercise.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-09-02
When considering open ing up new territories, enlarging your plants, increasing your work
Guessing Or Knowing

ing force or buying quantities of materials, it is not wise to do much guessing. The careful business man knows and such men will find much to supplement their present general in formation in the pages of our. Month ly Trade Reports which are compiled for business men who want to know actual conditions, whether the knowl- edge is pleasant or unpleasant.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-17
Elks Are Planning Entertainment For
 Big, Charity Ball

The general committee of arrange ments in charge of the third annual charity ball of Bridgeport Lodge of Elks, to be held at the Casino on Eas- ter Monday night, will hold meeting at the lodge rooms tomorrow evening. At that time, further details in regard to the ball. which promises to be one of the most brilliant Easter events, will be completed.
 According to an announcement of the general committee, an entertain 1nent program of unusual merit will precede the general dancing. The proA gram will include several artists, among them Miss Alberta Masters, soloist, late of the Red Widow conn pany; J. A. Myers, 'celist; and T. Arthur Baker, in songs and stories.
 The Casino will be taken over by the decorators, this week, and trans formed into a brilliant scene Special lighting devices will be prominent in the artistic decorative scheme.
 The floor committee for the ball has been named as follows: William Lee, chairman; Paul J. Hassett, John J. Myers, D. D. S., Lester Burdick. Will liam Melia, pr. w. c. Sullivan, John Lynch George Paul, Gurdon P. Will Hams, William o'Donnell, Frank c. Buck1niller, M. D., George Jackson M. Wesson, John F. McDonough, James Cahill. Herbert H. Loewith, Albert A. Mclaughlin, William P. Farmer. James Dunn, J. A. H. Robin son, John A. Rus1ing, .Jr., Arthur Wren, William H. Erwin, James " Bahan Ernest P. Colby, Frank x. Mills, John L.. Hickey.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-17
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BANANA PUDDING

After cutting a number of stals pieces of bread into slices and butter ing them slightly. take g, few bananas mot over-ripe-peeI and slice them. and put them with the slices of bread in alternate layers in a greased pic dish so as to well i'll it. Beat up ir a basin one egg with a. little water sweeten it with two tabIespoonfuls ol powdered or moist sugar, and pouI into it whilst stirring half a pint q boiling milk; then pour this into the pie dish. Crate a little nutmeg on top, and bake for about 20 minutes n a moderately heated oven Sprinkle q little powdered sugar over the puds ding before it is served
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-17
LITTLE BENNY'S
 NOTEBOOK
By Lee Pape)
Our Letter Carrier.-

Our Letter Carrier. Letter carriers are dressed in bloc And are also known as postmen Ours has. 10 brass Ebuttons And bigger feet than most men. He wares a helmet on his he'd And 9 brown mushtash on his face. And hes got a key to the mail box And beIawngs to the Caucasian race. He kicks slippery things off the pave
 mint, Espeshilly orange rine, And no matter wen you ask him wat
 time it is, He ansers, Quarter to g. He has to werk in weather Wen I woodent go out, but I cood, And also in uther weather Wen if I cood go out wood. People fxpecting bewtihll love let
 ters. Leen on thare window silIs To see if he is coming, And wat does he do but hand them
 bills! He is always pullite to people. But everybody knows this mdtch, That he gets pulitzer and pulitzer The last few days before Krissmus.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-17
( TODAY's POEM EO~O~~O~~
AFTER ALL.

What is it all. after all, with it's might If it hasn't been honest, it hasn't beeT
 right! What is it worth to us. what does il Unless we have come to it out of the
 gleam Of tenderness. beauty. and kindnese With the trust Of our soul in thai
 heaven that's love! After all, after alI-how bitter it The gold and the glamour and dros.
 of mere dreams
 life, Through all that is right and is right.
 eous, the strife Counts less every moment in picture
 and song That we meet with the shadow of Ii.
 cense and wrong! An, the wealth-what of that2 Ana
 the farne-what again They, are naught by the side of 5lsl
 being true men, Brave men and strong men, and men
 who will fight Not alone for the lure of the, prize, but
 the right, For the true thing. the high thing, tho
 best after all, Though in fighting to win them wo
 fail and we fail? ,i v as99oT What is it all. after all. with it's cheer Unless we have won it through service
 and tear, Through sorrow and sacrifice, giving
 our best For the right, for the right, as h
 burns in our breast, Ts it lifts us and fires us, and turns
 us again E3O be To men in this warfare of men among
 menl Then splendid days are full of cheer. The burning hours are bright wit1
 dream; An, take the chance and make the
 year
 A record of undying gleam. Bard in Florida Times. Union.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-17
Spring Curtains.

NothnagIe's drapery department offers countless suggestions and a pleasant half hour of interest for all lovers of the home beautiful. If you intend adding the charm of draperies to your home this spring you will make a serious mistake if you buy without seeing their splendid display. This department is replete with things new, novel and artistic and selecting is only a question of which to take of hundreds of desirable ones. The pres ent time is also a, good time to buy floor covering as all prices will ad- vance soon owing to conditions within no one's control. Remember Noth- nagle'sl location, 1149 Main street corner Elm street and step in next time you are that way.-Adv.