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The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-10-28
GEORGIA "HOT AIR"
 GIVEN INNING AT
 MACON HEARING
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into fervent discussion of the mer- it's of the Wilson administration. When thoroughly wound up, he electrified the audience by a partisan declaration to the effect, That not only has the administration been incapable of mak- ing mistakes, but it has kept us out of war"
 Judge Felton, appreciating the fact that the speaker was touching on mat ters irrevalent and aware that Com missioner Smith, republican, could not be influenced through praise of the Wilson administration, judiciously called halt. Colonel Hunt thereupon apologised by stating that despite his utterances, he was not politician and had not spoken for political effect.
 BANKER MAKES BREAK
 But it was apparent that Georgia could not get off on the right foot. Lee Council. banker of Americus, in an- swering direct question, expressed the opinion that 1t would be impossible for farmers, as a result of their own initiative, to form associations, ap- praise their property, secure loans and wisely expend the money. Judge Felton again found it necessary to interpose. He asked the witness if the Georgia farmer was not intelligent enough to transact ordinary business, and MT. Council, thus prompted, rendered a sat isfactory answer.
 It Is safe to state that as a result of the days proceedings, Georgia did not better its opportunity to acquire one of the 12 banks which will be es- tablished. It's plea was that a district be created consisting of South Carolina, Georgia, Florida and Alabama. Macon, Augusta and Rome are its applicant cities.
 Oscar Wells, E. W. Barrett, Sterling A. Wood and Robert Jemison, Jr., rep Iresenting the Birmingham farm loan bank committee. joined the board in Macon and will escort 1t into Birming- ham, The arrival will be at o'clock tomorrow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-10-28
Woodrow Wilson Day Is
 Being Celebrated in
 Many Parts of Country

Long Branch, N. J., October 27.-Presi- dent Wilson returned here tonight from his trip to Cincinnati, which marked his last appearance in the middle west be- fore the election. He arrived here at 9:45 o'clock and motored directly to Shadow Lawn. At frequent intervals during the day he shook hands with crowds as he passed through West Vir- ginia, Maryland and Pennsylvania.
 "If you make one speech here you will carry Pennsylvania" said man in the crowd at Philadelphia.
 Maybe I'll carry it anyway re- sponded the President
 The Presidents speeches between now and the election will be devoted chiefly to efforts to carry New York and his home state of New Jersey. Tomorrow afternoon he will speak at Shadow Lawn to an audience made up mostly of New Workers, and next Wednesday and Thursday he will deliver addresses in Buffalo and New York He WI make his last speech of the campaign November 4 at New Jersey celebratio al Shadow Lawn.
 The democratic national committee has made arrangements for the observance of ''Woodrow Wilson Day" tomorrow in cities and towns and rural communities. For the first time since the campaign opened the President has prepared his speech in advance and it is planned to have it read at various meetings.
 Democratic leaders said tonight the meeting at Shadow Lawn will be the most largely attended of the campaign. Delegations of women and of working Children are to be in the audience
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-10-28
TODAY IS FINAL
 DAY AT THE BIG
 SYLACAUGA FAIR Races Are Especially Good and Attendance This Year Shows Big Increase
 Over Last Year

Reports from Sylacauga last night were to the effect that the big fair now in progress there is proving a great success. The attendance so far has averaged about 1900 day, which is fine increase over the attendance last year.
 Today is the final day of the fair and an exceptionally interesting pro- gramme has been arranged. The races are pronounced specially good and to- day one of the features will be the appearance of one of the greatest race horses in the south. The judges for the races are J. A. Lancaster, R. L.. Nolen Dr. M. Dean, pr. w. H. Brannon and Fred Prather.
 Thursdays racing events showed the following results:
 First race, free to all trotters: Ethel Ego dee Smith), first, time 2:2S; Fast Tramp (Mil Hodge), second; Mack Rady Dobbins), third.
 Second race, running: Appasionatta (Billy Smith, first; Baby Doll (Hughes), second.
 In the motorcycle race, McCullis oI Anniston, riding Harley Davidson defeated E. l.. Brown of Jacksonville,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-10-28
REPUBLICAN ERRED
 IN INTERVIEW ON
 UNDERWOOD'S TALK
Chicago Tribune Story Re- garding Senator's Speech on Adams0n Bill IncOr-
 rect in Several Details

The interview with Will H, Hays, chair man of the Indiana republican state com mittee in the Chicago Tribune, regarding the speech of Senator Oscar W. Under wood at Fort Wayne is incorrect in several details, declared Senator Under wood last night. The Tribune story states that the Alabama senator had caused consternation among the Indiana democrats by his references to the Adam son bill
 Among other things, the republican chairman of the Indiana committee stated that Senator Underwood declared ter of expediency, that 1t was not an eight-hour law, hut was merely a wage raising bill, and that It was passed un- der threats of a strike. The statement further averred that Senator Underwood was called on by a delegation the day he made his address in Fort Wayne and that he was urged to handle the Adam son bill with care, because of the fact that many railroad men resided in the city.
 'The statement given out by Chairman Hay of the Indiana republican state com mittee in the Chicago Tribune was incor- rect in several details" said Senator On- derwood last night Tn the first place no delegation called on me In regard to the speech 1 was to make in Fort Wayne. The chairman of the meeting at that point was former republican who had been a member of the railroad men s committee in Washington prior to the passage of the Atkinson bill. He declared himself as being well satisfied with what l said in regard to the bill
 T declared that the Adamson bill was not an eight-hour bill, but I explained in detail the reason which prompted the democrats to pass it. I told of the vast sum of money the railroads, the em- ployes and the public would have lost had the strike been declared. There was no chance for arbitration. The Adamson bill averted the strike, and if it is right, 1t will be upheld by the commission which has been appointed to make an investi- gation of Its effect. Neither the railroads, the public nor the railroad employees have anything to fear from the Adamson bill. It is merely effective for a certain num- Der of months until an investigation of the. results can be made. This Is well understood by all those familiar with it's provision.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-10-28
Parker Off

New Orleans, Aa. Parker, progressive nominee for vice president, announced tonight he will leave here tomorrow night for his sec. ond campaign trip. His itinerary has not been completed, but he said he would visit Indiana. Illinois and Mich igan. speaking in Indianapolis Monday night, in Chicago Tuesday night and in Detroit Wednesday night. He ex- poets to make number of speeches at factories and industrial plants among laboring people in those three cities in the daytime and may visit smaller cities near the cities men toned
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-10-28
Five l.. & N. Officials Retire

Louisville, Ky, october T.-Five em- Iloyes in the general office here of the Louisville and Nashville railroad, all widely known in the south, today were retired from active service under the age limit rule and on pensions. Charles Hay don, for 3S years with the system, and since 1887 its comptroller, will be suc- ceeded by Alexander J. Pharr, his as- sistant. Those retired with Mr. Haydon are: P. F. Houston, purchasing agent; G. W Proctor, assistant treasurer; Rob ert F. Sewell. auditor of disbursements. and his assistant, Daniel J. Duane. All have been with the Louisville and Nash vile from 37 to 53 years
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-10-28
NOUGLAS FAIRBANKS, one of JJ the most engaging of comed-

"
 the most engaging of comed-
 ians in the photoplay world, is featured in a serious role today at the Triangle theatre. The photoplay is called The Halfbreed," and 1t was directed by Allan Dwan, the man who directed Manhattan Madness"
 The Halfbreed" Is Limitation of story by Bret Harte, named Tn the Carquinez Woods" and it is the TO- nance of the early days in California. It tells of young halfbreed Indian who is robbed of all his possessions by his white neighbors and who falls in love with a young fllrt, the daugh- ter of the village pastor Later the halfbreed recognized the shallowness of the preachers daughter and he re- turns to the woods to the Spanish woman he had saved from the wrath of sheriff's posse. The sheriff who comes alone in the woods to Kill the halfbreed is mortally wounded by the Spanish girl when he tries to arrest her for stabbing gambler, but be- fore he dies 1t develops that he was the father of the halfbreed.
 'The Halfbreed" is the really first dramatic role enacted on the screen by Douglas Fairbanks and it Is also the greatest of his numerous film successes. "The Halfbreed' will more than please the patrons of the Tri- angle theatre.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-10-28
"RONEO AND ITrrJrT, J

Manager of Publicity B. H. Mooney of the Trianon and Rialto theatres an- nounced last night that Romeo and Juliet" Animation of Shakespeare's romantic tragedy, will be screened at the two theatres he represenes today The same picture will be used and it will be shown at both the Trianon and Rialto theatres by having mes sengers carry one reel as shown to the other theatre throughout the day No hitch Is expected in this pro- gramme, which will enable the pat rons of two theatres to see the pho- toplay made on Romeo and Juliet" one of the greatest of the Shake spearean plays.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-10-28

Fla, riding an Indian. The distance was five miles and the time was 7;40
 Fridays racing results were as fol lows:
 Trotting races: Campus (Thomas), first, time 2:30; Charles Dodge Dob- bins), second; George Doctor (Billy Smith), third.
 Green mixed race: Blind Tom (I1a- gan), first; Clay Buck (Houston), sec- ond; Bay Bird (Barnett), third.
 In the football game Sylacauga beat Talladega 48 to 0.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-10-28
Deaths and Funerals
Henry Carnes

Henry Carnes, aged r years died in a local infirmary at 12:4O o'clock yesterday afternoon of typhoid fever. He is sur~ vived by his mother, Mrs. Etta Carnes. Funeral services will be conducted at s o'clock tomorrow afternoon from Walk CTS chapel, and interment will be in Walkers cemetery The Shaw Undertake ing company will have charge of arrange
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-10-28
Mrs. Fannie Fies

The funeral services of Mrs. Fannie Flies, aged 70, widow of the late Jacob F'ies, who died at her late residence, 23l6 Highland avenue at 9:45 o'clock Wednes- day evening, were held from the residence at 10 o'clock yesterday morning. and in torment followed in Temple Emanu- Fl cemetery. The Johns Undertaking com pany was in charge of arrangements The deceased is the mother of Max Flies, Eugene Fies, Milton Fies, Ralph Ffes and Irving Fies, all of this city, and Mrs s. KlOtz of New York.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-10-28
THE WEATHER
Weather Forecast

Washington, October 27.-Forecast for Alabama: Fair Saturday, slightly warmer interior; Sunday fair.
 Georgia Fair Saturday and Sunday, except rain Saturday night or Sunday southeast portion.
 Mississippi: Fair Saturday and Sunday without decided temperature change.
 Tennessee: Fair Saturday; warmer east portion; Sunday fair.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-10-28
THE RETURN OF EVE

INE1 OIlAN OI LSN A1.
 Miss Edna Mayo and Eugene O'Brien as co-stars in The Return of Eve" a five-part Essanay photoplay at the Strand theatre yesterday, were more than acceptable In a film plot that left little room for exploitation of talent. Miss Mayo wore some beautiful gowns that were the envy of the sis terhood of feminine film patrons at the Strand theatre yesterday. In the woodland scenes where Miss Mayo represented Eve" the male contin- gent had their moments of admlra- ton.
 On the whole, ''The Return of Eve" is pleasing film satire and patrons of the Strand will be we'll entertained by viewing 1t today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-10-28
IN OTHER CITIES

Scott Chesnutt, an umpire in the In ternational league, and once an aspir- ant for lieutenant governor of the state, says he Is close observer. T ought to be a close observer" says MT. Chesnutt. T have been in every large city in the United States and lot of them that are not near large. Now there Is one thing I have observed in all the large cities and that is all of them have golf courses for the people. Most of these towns are good to live In. The people are happy and satisfied. This golf course at Green Springs is the thing Birming- ham should have had years ago. It is never tod late and going on this the ory Ned Brace took the bull by the horns and has started the ball rolling for golf course for the public The best bet in town is that 1t will go over without a tremor. There will be a home run knocked on this golf course idea"
 George Nassau of Wright's hat store, says he wants to learn the game of golf And will learn it as soon as the golf course Is built" said Mir. Nassau. T think nearly everybody In Birmingham has made up their minds that they will go out to Green Springs when the course ia completed and try their hand at the ancient pastime. I have never played the game, but that does not mean 1t is too late to learn. They tell me it Is one of the finest games in the world to play If most people who have tried it, like it. I know I shall. The best part about the whole proposition Is that the peo- pie who never would have had an op- portunity of playing golf will now be at liberty to play as much as they want on their own grounds. I am for it.''
 WANT THE LINKS
 Leo McDonough. captain Pratt City If oarf ha a nf h ia community are in favor of the golf course. "Why shouldn't they be for it?
 said Mir. McDonough. "All of them real ize that the city will not have to spend any money. They know that the land at Green Springs is idle and doing no one any good. They know that the when this course is completed they can go out and enjoy themselves to their heart $ content without the expenditure of a great deal of money. The people of Pratt City are alive and keen to grasp the meaning of any proposition that tends to benefit the city and it's citizens as a whole People in all walks of life are unanimous in their belief that the golf course means greater progress for Bir- ninghamtand q better time for it's cit izens."'
 Ike Adler, real estate man and large property holder, is another in favor of the proposition. Everyone you see is for the municipal golf course," he said. If you should meet a man that was against the proposition you are more than likely to stop and listen to his argu- ment if he could possibly find anything to base his argument against the propo- sition upon. There has been so much said about the golf course and so many people are in favor of 1t, until all that is necessary now Is for the good work to continue and have the big opening soon."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-10-28
Mrs. Jane Pilgreen

The remains of Mrs. Jane Pilgreen, who died at 1:45 o'clock Wednesday afternoon at the home of her daughter Mrs. J. E. Ferguson. 1880 Hillman avenue, East Lake, were sent to Calera at o'clock yesterday morning by the s. w. Woodin Undertaking company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-10-28
J. Herman Maxwell

Funeral services over the remains of J. Herman Maxwell aged A years, who died in a local infirmary Wednesday night private chapel of Lige Loys at 10 o'clock yesterday morning. The Rev. Mir. Milner officiated. Interment followed in Elm wood cemetery. He is survived by his widow and his mother. Mrs. Mollfe Rath- CTS of Fort Worth, Tex.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-10-28
Calhoun School Gets $5OO0

New York, October 27.-The general education board today announced appro- priations to colleges totalling $41o,0o0, of which the George Peabody college for teachers, Nashville, receives $2O0.0O0, and the Calhoun ~Colored school, Calhounl Ala, and Fisk university, Nashville, $50Od each FI
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-10-28
Mrs. Laura Leonard

The remains of Mrs. Laura Leonard, aged 5S. who died at the family resi- dence, 4o5 Sixty-seventh street. Woodlawn, Thursday morning, will be sent to Child ersburg at o'clock this morning by the $. w. Woodn Undertaking company. She is survived by four sons and four daugh- ters.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-10-28

Because of the reduced length of school term this year, county school officials are urging better school at- tendance in order that the work may be more efficient.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-10-28
By RICHARD F. LUssIER

A two-part Keystone comedy Is also booked today, which assures a cap ital programme.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-10-28

ward and appropriated this land at Green Springs to be converted into a fine playground and golf course. No city can be any better than It's inhabitants make 1t. The golf course will be a great builder of contentment and that means prosperity and plenty. I am heartily in favor of the proposition"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-10-28

Construction of a handsome new church will be started soon by Gun tersville Methodists, it is said.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-10-28

Summary of observations made at United States weather bureau stations during the 24 hours ending at D. m., 75th meridian time, October 27, 1916:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-10-28

J. IT. and c. T. Rothrock today filed suit against the Alabama Great South ern railroad for $500 for the loss of their automobile, which was wrecked
 in a collision with train at Cur tiston on November 8, 1915.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-10-28
1.-THE HlAILIFIBREIED"

Douglas Fairbanks Serious Role the Triangle Theatre Today-WiI Show Romeo and Juliet at Both the Trianon and the Rialto Theatres
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-10-28
Hughes Makes Reply to
 Presidents Ohio Speech

Rochester, N. T., October 2.-Charles E. Hughes tonight replied to statements in President Wilson's Cincinnati speech concerning preparations to meet con- mercial competition after the war.
 MT. Hughes told an audience here that the administrations views reminded him of it's views on preparedness in De- cember, 1914, which were afterward changed; that he considered the anti dumping provision of the revenue bill, intended to meet the situation as "farclcar' and ''worse than useless.'' to protect American workmen; and that even if the percentage of exports of com modities to supply armies was small. it required but very little "to contract or destroy the prosperity of the country.''
 The nominee
 that cheered h them that, as he e at of New York, he aaouit in the future: Fjf stand or fall by 0easNea
 right.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-10-28
GADsDEN

Gadsden, October 27.-(Special. )-An invitation to hold the 1917 meeting of the North Alabama conference will be extended by local Methodists who attend tLe conference in Bessemer next month. The conference has not met in Gadsden since 1906.
 The by-product plant of the Gulf States Steel company is expected to be ready for operation by January 31, according 10 statement from the con- tractors, H. Peppers & Co.,, of Pitts burg. The total amount of concrete work is 5000 yards. or about 90 per cent of that required. Main foundations for nearly all departments are com pleted and the oven brick work Is well under way. The boiler settings are completed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-10-28

I 1f0 2fOffIf1fOO that cheered h them that, as he of New York. he in the future; stand or fall by right.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-10-28
Local Data
Weather Conditions

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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-03-18
CADETS GET POINTERS
FOR RIFLE PRACTICE
Lieut. Steever, q. S. A., Instructs
Commissioned Officers of the
High School Regiments.

Preliminary instructions for spring
rife practice. as part of the work of
the High School Cadets for this year,
was given by Lieut.. f. Il. Steever, L.
S. A, at a meeting of the commission ed
officers of the cadet regiments at the
Franklin School yesterday afternoon.
Safety first" was the motto which
Lieut.. Steever and Mai Wallach A. Nc
Cathran, y. G. d. c.. commandant of
cadets, both urged. Lieut.. Steever is
in charge of the officers school, volun-
tarily cooperating with the school
authorities in extending the work and
scope of the cadets.
Remember, in all rife practice that
it is a mans game. not child's game,
which you are playing" said Lieut.
Steever. Ever bear in mind safety
first Never allow one of your men to
aim a rife at another. even in play.
II a man does this present him with a
small wooden gun. That is the only
kind such a man is fit to handle
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-03-18
JOHNSON BILL ENDORSED
BY WOMENS PRESS BODY
Resolution Adopted Calls for Paid
Secretaries of Forums-Miss
Wilson Commended.

The johnson bill for the use of the
local public schools as an open forum
received the Endorsement of the Won
ans National Press Association, follow.
ing an address by Prof. f. J. Ward OF
the bureau of education at a meeting
at the Raleigh Hotel last night.
The adopted resolution also calls for
paid secretaries for such centers. A
copy of the resolution will be sent to
Miss Margaret Wilson, with an amend
ment commencing her for her work in
behalf of the forum.
Mrs. Randolph d. Hopkins presided
The club appointed Mrs. Hopkins and
Miss Olive 3. Lee delegates. and Mrs
Lydia Adams Williams and Miss Grace
Pierce alternates to the thirteenth BIZ
annual meeting of the Federation of
Women's Clubs to be held in New York
May % to June 2.
The following new members were ad-
United to the club: Mrs Virginia White
sSpeel, Mrs. Jessie Porter Wood, Mrs.
l.. Sherwood. Miss NJ. B. Thompson, Mrs.
Theodore Tiller. Mrs. Ada McNiel of
Nova Scotia and Mrs. Amanda Miller of
California.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-03-18
OldSongs

Last night / heard an ancient
dame hum divers songs OF bygone
years, and tender recollections
came, which filled my old green
eyes with tears. ooh, Birdie, |
am tired now, I do not care to
hear you sing; thus warbled on
the. withered frau. while darning
socks, like everything. Beneath
the bright Canadian skies I used
to sing that simple lay; folks
heard my boyish treble rise, and
wished I'd quit, or go away.
Where are the men who cried
"Shut up!' and promptly sicked
their dogs on me, when |, before
their wickiup, turned loose that
song in ecstacy:: The beldame by
my flreside waits, and sings old
songs to you unknown, as wait
for me at heavens gates. sweet
Belle Malone, sweet Belle Ma
hone!~ I used to sing the same
sweet song, beneath the warm
Canadian sun, and neighbors rang
the chestnut gong, and put more
buckshot in the gun. Old songs.
Sweet songs! They blaze the
track to bygone days and van
ished scenes, before | had to
break my back to earn the beef
steak and the beans.
WALT MASON.