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The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-11-10

The first preliminary work on the construction of the Green Springs golf course was started yesterday. c. w, Hall, golf expert, under whose super vision the work of laying off the course is in charge, spent part of tho day on the ground
 A corps of engineers in charge of John Meyer, engineer in MT. Meade's office. will go out to Green Springs this morning.
 "The map of the golf links is thorough in every respect" said Mir. Hall last night. "I have had the pleas ure of mapping out numerous courses in different sections of the United States, but I enter into this work with q feeling that 1 am about to build a course that will be equal to most links in this country.
 "The work has started In earnest and 1t will be only a matter of few weeks before we will be ready for the planting of the grass seed and the clearing of such land as is necessary.
 Engineer Nicholson stated last night that the progress thus far on the golf course was all that could be expect ed. Tt will not be great while be- fure the golf course is a reality. From this day on every effort will be bent toward the completion of this course. he said. "The splendid cooperation we have had thus far shows that many patriotic citizens are enthusiastic over
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-11-10
VIC. T.U. WORKERS CELEBRATE GAINS
 ID DRY COLUMN
Local Unions Surprised and Gratified That Six States
 Should Join Dry Ranks

Special service in celebration of the victory prohibition gained in six states was conducted at the quarterly institute of the Jefferson County Woman's Chris tian Temperance union yesterday aIter- noon. The meeting was held in the W. C. T. U. headquarters.
 The institute was in session all day, and Woodlawn was selected as the next meeting place. More than 100 women were in attendance.
 Members of the union were enthusiastic over the spread of prohibition, and the tire meeting singing Praise God, From Whom All Blessings Flow" The victory in six states was a surprise to local temperance workers, according to mem- bers of the union. They had expected several of the states to go dry" but were surprised and gratified at the num- Der.
 Features of the afternoon session were talks by Mrs. J. R. McWane on 'Tem- perance in South America" Mrs. R. DuPont Thompson on "Woman's Civic Work" and Mrs. B. F. Hill on Mem bership."
 The morning session was devoted to re- ports from the members of the Jeffer- son County union as follows: Central. Stephens, Francis Willard, Fairview, West End. North Highlands, Woodlawn, Bessemer, East Lake, Pratt City and Ensley.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-11-10
TIDEWATER CASE IS
 BEFORE JUDGE GRUBB

Petition of the bondholders of the old Birmingham Ensley and Bessemer Rall- road company to have the name of J. D. Kirkpatrick substituted for that of the Tidewater Railroad company. filed in the federal court last week will be heard to- day. The petition was to have beer heard last Friday, but on account ot Judge Grubb being delayed in Gadsden. was passed until today at o'clock
 Considerable interest Is being taken in this hearing. It is considered the first step toward turning the property over to the Birmingham Railway. Light and Power company. and the petition vii, be opposed by the city of Birmingham
 Following the filing of the petition by the bondho'ders, the city by their at- torney, M. N. Ullman, filed a petition op- posing the granting of the substitution of name, and praying the court to withhold a decision until the supreme court hac ruled on the matter. This petition will be heard this afternoon as well as other opposition if there be any.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-11-10
TENTATIVE PLANS FOR GOOD ROADS MEETING
 MADE BY COMMITTEE
Entertainment of Delegates to Meet. ing of Alabama Good Roads Asso-
 citation Discussed By Committee

The Alabama Good Roads association will be reorganized as 8 corporation at the annual meeting of the asso- citation in Birmingham November 15 and 16. Announcement to this effect was made by J. Asa Reuntree, sec retary of the Jefferson County Good Roads association, following the meet ins of the executive committee at the Iutwiler Thursday afternoon.
 Corporation papers have been pre- pared by a special committee, con- ssting of Frank s. White, Judge Dan- Tel Greene. John w. Overton of We dowee. John W. O'Neill and J. Asa Rountree The report of the commit tee will be submitted to tho conven- tion, and the organization plans will be passed upon by the delegates pres ent.
 At the meeting Thursday afternoon tentative plans for tho entertainment of the good roads men while in Bir- mingham were made. Among the so- cial features will be a smoker or q luncheon and an automobile ride over the city.
 P. D. Burks, John W. Sibley and oth- CT good roads enthusiasts prominent in state circles will be on the programme for the business sessions. Delegates from all parts of the state will be present, according to reports being re- ceived by the Jefferson County Good Roads association, who will be hosts at the convention.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-11-10
FORMER RESIDENT GIVEN IRON CROSS Gunther Hensel Is Reward ed By Kaiser for Bray
 cry on the Field

The German colony in Birmingham is elated. Gunther Hensel, who was for merly a resident of this city, has been awarded an iron cross by Kaiser Wilhelm for distinguished bravery
 Hensel is we'll known in Birmingham. He was employed at the American Trust and Savings bank for several months. At the outbreak of war he was in, Der lin, his home. and when the crisis came, offered his services as a volunteer in the automobile division.
 , Since the beginning of the conflict he has served in this division. which has as it's object the supplying Of the troops with food supplies and other provisions. In serving as a volunteer, Hensel was wounded but in receiving this injury dis tinguished himself. He has been pro- noted to the rank of an officer and is the possessor of the coveted iron cross.
 Though decorated for bravery, Hensel is just 9 years old.
 Though the iron cross is regarded as a great honor. Kaiser Wilhelm has be- slowed over 300,000 since the outbreak of the war.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-11-10
WINTER TOURISTS
 WILL VISIT CITY

Birmingham as stopover for will-
 ter tourists on their way to and from
 Florida is becoming widely recognized.
 according to E. R. Baker of Colorado
 Springs, in letter to r. L. Jenkins
 of the Southern railway.
 Mir. Baker. who met William Blanks Everett, general manager of the Cham Der of Commerce, while he was on q trip to Florida last year, urging tour ists there to stop over in Birmingham, has written asking that special liter ature on Birmingham, her golfing and other resort facilities be sent to peo- rle in that section.
 He will be through Birmingham In December on his way to Florida, &C., companied by 10 prominent men of Col orado, and will stop over in Birming- ham to inspect conditions here with a view to giving people from the mid 1 dle west section the advantage of per- sonal information about this district q have passed through Birmingham l several times. but have never stopped l over." writes MT. Baker. "However in December I shall be in your city with | a party of 10 and we shall take great pleasure in inspecting a district of which we have heard so much favor | aEle comment"
 | For many months Birmingham has been conducting through her Chamber l of Commerce men and hotel men Il campaign to get Florida tourists to
 stop over here. Her climate, her golf | ing facilities and general conditions l arc urged as assets and are being rec 1 ognized throughout the country, ac- l cording to information being received i by the local railroad men and the | Chamber of Commerce.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-11-10

this project which means a great deal to this community.
 A. L. Fulenwider, a member of the golf committee of the Roebuck Coun- | try club, stated last night that the l coming of William J. Bell, one of the | best known golf professionals in Can | ada, to the Roebuck Country club gave some idea of the interest taken in golf | by Birmingham citizens. "Br. Bell will arrive here on December l to take 1 charge as professional instructor or l the Roebuclx links" said MT. Fulen- wider. T am sure he will be glad to | cooperate with those who have put 1 their services at the command of the | pl omoters of the municipal golf course. | There are many such courses through - 1 out Canada and the movement for I 1 public course here is worthy of great praise. I am glad to know work has started on the Green Springs course | and am firm in my belief that the peo-
 ple of this community will take a pride
 in it's advantages offered for game of golf"
 | Citizens too numerous to mention continue to indorse the Green Springs 1 course.
 The grass on the Green Springs | course will be burned off today. After 1 the first few holes of the golf course i are decided on by Mir. Hall a gang l of men will be put to work clearing l up the 115 acres and placing every thing in shape.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-11-10

plant for Muscle Shoals will be the topio of discussion. This meeting comes as a result of resolutions passed by the board of trade at meeting of it's execu- tive committee recently, inviting the Chamber of Commerce to join with them in working up interest in the subject.
 Interest in this meeting and in tho Muscle Shoals is growing daily, from :n- dications and letters coming in on the matter. The meeting will be held prt- marily for the purpose of arousing the get-together spirit among the local cit- izens.
 Prominent speakers have been invited to attend the meeting, and 1t is thought that the subject will be ably presented. No definite decision has been made as to where the meeting will be held, but 1t is quite probable that 1t will be held in the Chamber of Commerce auditorium.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-11-10
GOOD ELECTION NEWS CELEBRATED
 IN ANN|STON
Enthusiastic Democrats Do Not Wait for Absolute Certainty for Staging
 Torchlight Parade

Anniston, November e.-(Special) Not since the days of ,Grover Cleveland has there been such intense enthusiasm over a presidential election in Anniston as there has been in Anniston over the contest between Woodrow Wilson and Charles Evans Hughes, and on the assur- ances given in the last extra of the An niston Star Wednesday night indicating success for Wilson, some of his red-hot supporters held an old-time torchlight parade the first of the kind seen here since 1892.
 The parade was headed by L. F. Greer, former associate state convict inspector, now a member of the tax equalization board for Calhoun county, the blowing of horns, ringing of bells, etc.. MT. Greer made a speech to the members of the party in front of Scarbroughs drug store on Noble street. His predictions of four more years of democratic rule in the United States were loudly cheered,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-11-10
ALONG MOVIE ROW
The Son of Erin at the Colonial with Dustin Farnum ''The Quitter, with Robert Wilson at the Odeon One
 Other Movie Notes
By RICHARD F. LussIER

7N booking 'The Fall of Nation. -
 the spectacular preparedness fum = which is making such a tremend- o,ls impression on the public of Bir- mingham, as it is daily presented at the Strand theatre, Manager T. s. Alp ernethy picked a picture that had been superbly acted. There are four roles of capital importance and they are h. trusted to Arthur Shirley, Lorahe Huling. Percy Standing and Flora Me- Donald.
 MT. Shirley, who plays the heroic part of John Vassar, is flne actor of Australian antecedents and great American success at the motion pic- ture colony of Los Angeles. Opposite him in the equally important part ol Virginia Holland, the heroine, is MISS Lorraine IIuling. Miss Huling IS golden haired beauty who made her New York debut in "Prunella, uhocf Winthrop An1es. Her subsequent suc- cess on the screen in "'The Fall of Nation has caused lively scramble for her services on the part of leading motion picture companies
 Percy Standing is a scion of the well known theatrical family of Standings. His sinister style lends itself admir- ably to the dark plottings of Karl von Waldron, the enemy of American lib- critics.
 As for Miss Flora Macdonald, she is undoubtedly the greatest emotlonal actress that the silent drama has disclosed in many a day. Her depict- ment of Angela Benda, the Italian girl-mother and cavalry messenger Of the Daughters of Jael, was praised to the skies by the New York, Chlca- go and Los Angeles critics.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-11-10
ION DIPLOMATIC sERvIcE.''
FIRST PATIENT FOR
 CONTAGIOUS WARD

Edna Jones, little seven-year-old girl of Ensley who has scarlet fever. is being treated as the first patient in the contagious ward of the Children's hos- pital, which was opened about a month ago.
 The little girl was carried to the hos pital yesterday afternoon, and there is being given the care of a trained nurse. skilled doctor. and other attention, which, officials of the hospital say. 1t would have been impossible for her to get at home.
 The contagious ward Is separated en- tirely from the main building of the Chill dren's hospital. It was formally opened about a month ago. having been fur nished by the members of the Volunteer Relief association.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-11-10
SNYDER IS INDORSED

Anniston, November 9.-(Special) At the meeting of the voters of the Second ward in the firemen's hall in West Annis- ton Wednesday evening M. F, Snider was indorsed by those present for election by the city council to represent the Second ward.
 The meeting was the result of the res ignation of c. A. Hamilton, chairman of the police committee, who has tendered his resignation on account of the stress of business obligations and his removal from the Second ward
 MT. Snider was recently 8 candidate for election, but was defeated after a contest by W. F. Parker. He is now op- posed by Leo Fruit, former member Of the city council
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-11-10
TIE WEATHER
Weather Forecast

Washington, November 9.-Forecast for Alabama: Fair and cooler Friday; Sat urday probably fair.
 Georgia: Local showers and cooler Friday; Saturday probably fair.
 Florida: Local showers Friday; cooler in central portions.
 Mississippi Fair and cooler Friday south portion; Saturday probably far.
 Tennessee: Fair Friday; cooler in east portion; Saturday partly cloudy and colder.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-11-10
MI DOURr ABOUT THIS

There Is no question about Foley Ca fhartic Tablets. They are just plain, honest, old-fashioned physic that acts promptly and effectively on the bowels without pain, griping or nausea. They keep the stomach sweet the liver ac- tive, and bowels regular. They banish biliousness. sick headache, sour stom- ach, gas on stomach, indigestion Stout persons say the light, free, buoyant feeling they bring is perfect delight Sold everywhere.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-11-10
Henry Upton Sims to
 Address Camp Wilcox

Henry Upton Sims will address Camp Wilson No. 17s2 tomorrow at 2:3o o'clock at their regular meeting to be held at Cable hall. Mrs. Robert Furman and Miss Helen March will also entertain the veterans with music and songs.
 Business and other matters of interest will also be features of the meeting. All veterans of other camps and United Daughters of the Confectionery are cor dially invited to meet with the camp.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-11-10
MAYOR APPOINTS DELEGATES

Anniston, November 9.-(SpeciaI.) )-May- or L. l.. Scarbrough today announced that he had appointed 10 citizens to rep resent Anniston at the Alabama good roads convention to be held in Birnling ham next week. The following gentle men were appointed: J. c. Sproull Thomas E. Kilhy, A. J. Goodwin, w. P. Agee, J. H. Edmondson, D. c. Blackwell. W. F. Parker. J. W. Mallory and l.. w. Plrlett
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-11-10
COMMISSIONERS INSPECT ROADS

Anniston, November c.-(Special.)-The members of the Calhoun county road and revenue board, who convened at the courthouse Wednesday, will take an auto mobile trip over the county the latter part of the week for the purpose of in- specting the county rsads. The county highways have been considerably worn by rains recently and in several parts of the county new roads and bridges are being built, as we'll as the worn places repaired,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-11-10
.PRESb' # . VISIT I
 flO1t IIais~EsV IvhTNt Synod Has Been in Session Several Days-Gregory
 in Serious Condition

Athens was chosen for the next meet ing place for the 1917 synod of the Pres byterian church, U. S. A., on the invita- ton of the Rev. G. l.. Hamilton, pastor of the church at that place. Owing to the absence of Rev. James H. Nicel, 8 returned missionary from Syria. it was decided to adjourn the synod with the afternoon session yesterday. His address was to have been a special feature oc the closing meeting.
 Rev. r. l.. Wear of Huntsville was called home. owing to tthe serious illness of a member of his family Wednesday. Rev G. L. Hamilton presided in his place the remaining sessions of the synod.
 The report on Ministerial Relief and Sustentation' given by Rev. R. P Taylor of Leeds yesterday afternoon sh"Ied that $5,Q000 900 of the fund of S10,OOS0O0 for a pension for aged ministers has been secured and $1,5O0,0O0 of the amount con tribu-el within the last year. Seven years was the time given for the colec- tion of the whole amount
 Some very interesting descriptions Of the present work done in Hiroshila, Ja- pan, were read by Rev G. L. Hamilton from writings sent the synod by w. F. Hereford, present missionary to that dis trict.
 Rev. w. l.. Darby of Albany was ap- pointed superintendent of the enlistment campaign which endeavors to push the work of the church forward by enlisting workers. As Alabama was the last state to adopt this means to promotion she is reported behind the other states in her work among church members. MT. Darby plans to remedy this. An inter- esting event of the closing session was the reception given in the church base ment> by the church ladies. Many con- gratulations upon the arrangements of the church were made by visiting min isters.
 Neil Gregory. the 19-year-old son of V. V. Gregory, who was seriously in jured when the automobile which he was driving ran over the curbing and into a telephone post above the intersection Of Twenty eighth street and Avenue F last night, is reported to be in serious con dition. He was removed to the Davis in- firmary yesterday. Young Greeory's ac- cident Is the fifth which has occurred in that particular vicinity during the last two years, according to reports from the Ensley police station.
 Annette Cochran, a negro woman of about middle age, was run down and perhaps fatally injured by motorcycle whose driver gave his name as J. Woods late yesterday afternoon. She was given medical attention immediately, but her recovery is reported doubtful.
 The funeral services of Joseph Sisk B years old, who was killed in an auto mobile accident Wednesday night at o'clock will be held from the family resi- dence, 501 Fifth avenue, this afternoon at 2:30 Rev. R. l.. Durant, pastor of the Baptist church, officiating. Burial will be made In the Pratt City ceme tery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-11-10
amendment.
HALF A MILE OF FENCE BURNED

Annston, November 9.-(Spec1al) "A fire in the woods on the northeastern edge of the town late last night for awhile threatened the destruction of several dwellings in the neighborhood of Chris tine and Twenty streets and kept the fremen busy with rakes instead of hose, as there was no water available. The fire burned flercely for awhile as n higl wind was blowing at the time No damage, other than the destruction of about half mile Of fence, was reported.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-11-10
SCHOOL AMENDMENT CARRIES

t7m'ztNt overnber s-(Speclal.) s.eraN osss13as rejoiced today in the s sa .s made by Calhoun coun-
 n gnt. gsts 5r the school amendment .n tlsa staS itution. With only three Freesse.s gs4 heard from. there is a
 4cs4zy e. 4zi votes in favor of the amendment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-11-10
JOINT MEETING
Civic Bodies to Work for Muscle
 Shoals Nitrate Plant

Plans for joint meeting of the Bir- mingham Chamber of Commerce and the Birmingham board of trade are beng worked out by both organizations. This meeting Is planned for the latter part of this month, at which time the nitrate
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-11-10
FEDERAL COURT SESSION ENDS

Anniston, November 9.-(Special. l.o-The two days session of the federal district court hearings in this city closed yester- day About twenty cases of violations of the federal distilling law were tried, the last being that of Jack Cole who was sentenced to 60 days imprisonment and a fine of s100. Will Hightower, also con- victed of Illicit distilling, was given similar sentence. Judge w I. Grubb and the court attendants returned last night to Montgomery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-11-10
THE GUTTER"

At the Odeon One theatre today, The Quitter," Universal produc- tion, in which Miss Roberta Wilson is featured will be shown in Bir- :. mingham. Miss Wilson is former local girl. She left Birmingham far the Los Angeles studios soon after her sister, Lois Wilson, had been chosen as the Alabama beauty, and since that time has achieved an ur- deniable success as motion picture actress.
 THE RETURN OF DRAW EGAN" From the la-ge attendance at the Triangle theatre the patrons of the movies are very forIt. of William $. Hart and his virile western roles. In 'The Return of 'Dra- Egan," which will be shown at the Triangle theatre, MT. Hart is at his best, which should be an inspiration to his admirers to flock to see in his latest production.
 THE SON OF ERIN"
 Dusty Farnum, as the genial Cooper" on traffic duty presents an amicable character m "The Son of Erin," five-part Pallas-P Paramount feature at the Colonial theatre today "The Son of Erin" is a fine. clean story of the struggles of young Irish immigrant to ''get by in this land of the free and oppressed.
 "ONE DAY"
 At the Trianon theatre a B. s. Moss production under the title of One Day" will be screened today. "One Day" is stated in the advanced criti- cisms to be a filimization of Elinor Glynns novel to Three Weeks" the first of that exotic writer's efforts to attract public attention.
 ION DIPLOMATIC SERVICE"
 At the Rialto theatre today Francis K. Eastman and Miss Beverly Bayne are co-starred in "On Diplomatic Service" five-part Metro production. Both MT. Bushman and Miss Bayne have hundreds of followers in Birm- ingham so that it is hardly necessary to comment on the picture they ap- pear in to attract large audiences for this pair of players-but simply the fact that they are to appear in pro- duction. The last picture of Bush- man and Bayne was Romeo and Julet,' which was accredited suc- cess
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-11-10
TncaI Data
Weather Conditions

Summary of observations made at Uni ted States weather bureau stations dur ing the 24 hours ending at p. m., 75tf meridian time, November g, 1916