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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-11-15
COLD WEATHER NO
HINDRANCE TO THE
GOLF ENTHUSIAST
Thomas Sims Says Whole
State Is Becoming Inter-
ested in Birmingham's
Public Course

Work on the municipal golf course at
Green Springs is progressing despite the
cold weather. According to Golf Expert
Hall, who is laying off the course, cold
weather is the kind that is dear to the
hearts of golf players.
The cold weather will not hinder us
in the work of plating out the different
points for the nine holes of the golf
course" he said. II expect to finish
by the end of this week and then the
real work of getting the ground in shape
win go forward
Interest in the new public golf links
continues to grow each day. Thousands
of citizens are daily watching the prog
ress of this course, which is bound to
mean much to Birmingham.
II think the municipal golf course idea
is an excellent one said Thomas Sims.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-11-15
MAY IRWIN TO OFFER SPECIAL
NUMBERS FOR THE CHIEF
EXECUTIVES AND FOOTBALL
PLAYERS

Aside from having May Irwin as an
attraction on Saturday night follow
ing the Auburn-Vanderbilt game al
Fleetwood Field in the afternoon, Gov
errors Tom Rye of Tennessee and
Charles Henderson of Alabama, in ad-
dition to the football teams of both
institutions, viii attend the perform
ance at the Jefferson theatre Brown
Parks, secretary, announced yesterday
that he had received letters of ac-
ceptance from officials of botn foot
ball teams, as well as the governors,
to attend the performance.
The fact that the governors of the
two states will be on hand to wit
ness the struggle in the afternoon
adds much interest to the game. Last
year Governor Henderson attended the
game but Governor Rye was prevented
on account of illness in his family.
Mr.. Parks announced that Miss Ir-
win would offer some special num-
bcrs for the football players and the
fans. wire was received yesterday
from Miss Irwin in which she stated
that she was disappointed in that she
would not be able to witness the
game.
Football is a red-blooded game and
regret that I will not see the game.
was part of Miss Twins message. A
matinee performance will prevent Miss
Irwin from witnessing the game.
The Jefferson will be gayly decor
ated for the occasion. The right-hand
side of the theatre will be Auburn (:
side while Vanderbilt will occupy the
opposite side.
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BESSEMER NEWS

Bessemer, November 14-(Special )--Ac-
cording to rumors on the streets of Bes-
semer today improvements on a large
scale are to be under way In Bessemer
soon
1t is stated taht 100000 will be ex-
pended in the erection of several fur
naces OF a special design for the purpose
making high grade manganese iron.
which is SO much in demand and is very
necessary in the making of steel. AL
though no official announcements have
been made as to the work contemplated,
It is known that men have been at work
for sometime on estimates and plans and
1t is believed that the whole will be
made known between now and the first
of the year.
1t is unofficially stated that the pro-
posed improvements will be made at the
Robertstown furnaces, which are just
outside the city limits of Bessemer
While driving down Berkeley avenue the
automobile driven by DR.. o. r. Troje
collided with a buggy In which two ne
groes were riding, throwing the occu-
pants to the ground. bruising them and
badly injuring the horse, while the buggy
was badly damaged.
A number of cases appeared before
Judge Jones in recorders court this
morning and Fannie Lewis, a negress,
was fined $50 and costs and sentenced to
80 days extra on charge of violating
the prohibition law, while Ed Keyton.
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charge and was fined $1o2.5o, including
costs. and given 100 days extra.
A number of Bessemer women, inter
ested in the Elizabeth Duncan hospital,
met this morning at the home of Mrs.
Gardner f. GOODWIN on Fifth avenue to
make arrangements for the linen shower
which will lie given for the institution on
Friday, December 1 at the Elks hall on
Nineteenth street. The Elizabeth Dun
can hospital is owned and controlled by
the United Charities The committee on
arrangements was appointed this morn
ing as follows: Mrs. Gardner f. Good
wyn chairman; Mrs. W. l.. Rush, vice
chairman; Mrs Henry Brown, Mrs. M.
K. Thornton, Mrs. A. c. Mitchell, Mrs.
w. r. Warlick, Mrs George Woodrow,
Mrs. L. w. Allen. Mrs. D. o. Teasley.
Mrs. w d. Taylor, Mrs. A. S. Fitzpat-
rick, Mrs J. S. Winters, Mrs. r. t.
Smith, Mrs. George Ross, Mrs Sam LET
kovits, Mrs. Jim Sullivan, Mrs. G.. r.
Lewis, Mrs. T. T. Huey, Mrs. Cora
Handy, Mrs. Ed yeitch. Mrs. G. G. Hous-
ton, Mrs. E. P. Brown, Mrs. It. Z. Con-
nell, Mrs. S. j. Campbell
c. H. Weinstein announced the en-
gagement of his daughter, Pearl, to Mr..
Alex Guss, the wedding to take place
in January. Miss Weinstein was reared
in this city and Is very popular. She
will receive in honor of her engagement
Sunday afternoon from to o'clock at
her home on Seventeenth street
NJ. 0. Ellis and Miss Mamie Klassen
of Birmingham were married this AFTER
noon al the home of Judge Sam T. Huey
Of the inferior court in the presence of a
large gathering Of friends and interested
spectators After the ceremony Mr.. and
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of the state tax equalization board, who
is here on the tax cases now being tried
in the courts. There has been great
deal of interest aroused throughout the
state in regard to the golf course here.
It is a great plan and the people are
evidently heartily in accord with the
movement. II
TT seems as if the game of golf will
soon rival any other American sport
There are few civilized countries on the
globe that cannot boast of a golf course.
One of the requisites of most resorts in
America as we'll as in Europe is good
golf course. Florida has them scattered
throughout the state. The tourist trade
expects the links and when Birmingham
can say it has a course as good as any
it will be an asset that will bring divi-
dends.'
George Knox, manager of the Southern
Bell Telephone company, says he has
heard people talk of the golf course
daily .,They are all enthusiastic over
the Green Springs course he said. 1T
would be hard to find a citizen in this
community who does not believe in this
proposition. I notice the children talk
ing about it. When the youngsters take
UP a thing it spreads like wildfire. /
hope it will be completed withou min
ute's delay From what 1 can hear this
will be the case"
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GREAT SECRECY is
BEING MAINTAINED
AS TO REMOVAL OF
DAVID 3. OVERTON
Continued from Page Ono,


in the newspapers about that than in our
conferences. AS to the reasons for the
converting of a special grand jury know
nothing about it, which accounts for the
policy of 'watchful waiting This is a
pleasant city, isn't it?" and Judge Allan
hurried into the elevator to go up to his
rooms in the Twickenham
PEOPLE DEEPLY INTERESTED
That the people of Madison county ara
intensely interested in the Overton case
is shown by the fact that nearly every
one in Huntsville is either talking or
hearing someone else talking of the APP
preaching trial. Many of the people are
wary in their conversation as it is stated
that private detectives are everywhere
about seeking information regarding the
plans of the states counsel. Court of =
ficials and well known citizens of Hunts
vile scott at this idea, and attribute the
bug-a-boo of private -sleuths to the I'M
usually tense atmosphere created by the
converting of the Madison county circuit
court for the purpose of bringing to trial
one of it's former political leaders.
In the circuit court today Judge B. Nj.
mention was made of the Overton case
and the statement was made that the
states counsel and his assistants were
marking time.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-11-15
NEWS Of ENSLEY

News was received in Ensley yester-
day announcing the death of jack Wells.
who died in an infrmary at Canton, o..
following a breif illness of pneumonia.
The deceased was one of the best known
citizens of Ensley, having worked for
many years at the steel mill. He left
for Ohio about four months ago. The re-
mains will Cd brought to Alabama for in
terment. Funeral arrangements will be
announced later. The deceased who was
about IS years of age, is survived by his
mother. Mrs. N j. Wells, two sisters,
Miss Jessie Wells and Mrs. jamie Fon-
vile and other relatives. Much sympa-
thy is expressed for the family in their
sad bereavement.
Groom dwelling, the property of
James Donnelly, is being built on Tenth
avenue and Forty-fourth street. Wylam,
by the Tucker Contracting company, at
cost of $4,000.
Contractors Vines and Reeves have
charge of the construction of an eight
room dwelling belonging to David Kelso
on the corner of Tenth and Forty sec
ond street. The estimated cost of the
Kelso home Is $1,000. Both dwellings will
be occupied Dy december !.
Work in the rank of page was pre-
scented by the members of Mount Pleas
ant lodge, No. IA, knights of Pythias. OF
WyIam, at their weekly meeting held last
night In the lodge hail. ]. r. Reagan.
chancellor commander. gave an address
on the general work of the lodge
FAv. Thomas Lennox, pastor of the
First Christian church of Ensley, left yes
terday for Montgomery, where he will be
president of the Christian church conven-
ton held at that place during the rest of
the week, beginning today.
The funeral services of Mrs. Henry
Tuech, who died yesterday at local in
Urinary in birmingham. will be held
from the family residence. 33 Third
street. Pratt City, this afternoon at 2
o'clock. Burial will be made in FOLEY
cemetery. Mrs. Tuech is srvived by her
husband, one daughter, Mrs. William
Afonjot of Hopewell, Va, and a son.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-11-15
COTTON EXCHANGE
RECORD BROKEN
IN NEW ORLEANS
On Very Bullish Govern
ment Consumption Report
Prices Go to Highest
Levels in History

New Orleans. November 14.-LocaA
cotton exchange records were shattered
today when closing prices above the
20-cent mark were registered. May
and July passed 20 cents early in the
days trading. and although the market
sagged slightly shortly after the 20
cent price was posted because of
rush to realize by holders Of long con-
tracts, those options weathered the
rush and continued TO advance on late
reports of high prices for spots. final
ly closing at the highest quotation
ever registered on this exchange. The
highest quotation for May was 2o.05c
and the closing price was 20.04c. The
July option closed at 20.15c, or within
a point of the high price of the day.
Four reasons were ascribed for the
record quotations-cold weather in tho
western belt; the census bureaus bull
ish report on American mill consump
ton; good opening cables and high
prices for spots, particularly at CAL
weston and Houston. where 20-cent
quotations were reached.
Spots rose here 10 points to 1s.ssc
for middling.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-11-15
NOVEMBER WEATHER

Early cold snaps. storms and sleet.
snow land slush. cause coughs and
colds Every family should have a bot
tie of Toley's Honey and Tar In the
house. for neglected colds lead often
to serious sickness. This family med
icine is used in every state in the union
for Group and whooping cough as well
as ordinary coughs and colds. 1t acts
quickly. cuts the phlegm. opens air
passages. allays irritation. heals in
Illumination and enables the sufferer
to breathe easily. Sold everywhere.
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Notice

In the district court OF the United
States for the western district or
South Carolina. In the matter OF Maui
rice Klein. in bankruptcy:
Rock quarry for sale, near Easley,
S. c.. 10 miles from Greenville, s. c..
on main line, double track Southern
railroad, consisting of outfit. buildings
and lease to an exhaustless supply or
stone. Terms, cash. Sale at public
auction, Greenville. S. c.. November
16, 1915, at IL o'clock. midday.
Inspection may be had upon appiica-
ton to N. o. Fansler. trustee in above
case, at Liberty, S. c., r. +. D.
Correspondence solicited with said
N .. Fansler, or his attorneys. Ansel
G. Harris, Greenville. S. c.. or j. J. Nc
Swain, referee IN bankruptcy, at
Greenville. S. c. N. o. FANSLEY,
Trustee In Bankruptcy, Liberty. s. C..
Il. F. d.
1o-14-1s-2S-1i-2-s-l2
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Shipping Graphite

Mountain Creek. November 14.-(Spe-
eial.)-The Flaketown Graphite company
with mines in the hills three miles from
Mountain Creek station, are shipping -four
cars Of graphite every month to eastern
ia ctores This graphite, owing to the
war. is bringing from 20 to 20 cents pei
pound.
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Mrs. Ellis left for their home in BIZ
mingham. This was the first time since
Judge Huey's administration that he
has been called upon to perform a cere-
mony for white couple.
Funeral services over the remains
of Augusta Hutson, the 15-year- old
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. J. II. Hutson,
who died yesterday morning at the home
of her parents at Bucksville. following
a long illness were held this morning
at 1890 o'clock from the Bucksville
Baptist church, the services being con-
Quoted by the Rev. V. S. Gable. In
terment followed at the Bucksville GEM
etery with Jacobs in charge. The de-
ceased was a young girl of charmin g
personality and her many friends re-
greet to learn OF her demise.
A large number of ladies of this city
presented Mrs. j. F. Sturdivant, wife of
the Rev. j. f. Sturdivant, presiding
elder of the Bessemer district for the
past four years, handsome sterling
silver vase. In reference to the gift.
Mrs Sturdivant said: The ladies who
sent me the beautiful sterling silver
vase on the eve of my departure from
Bessemer will never know how much
I appreciate their fond remembrance.
My eight years stay among them has
enabled me to know these dear people
and love them sincerely. My assoc
citation with them has been sweet and
/ leave them with deep regret. The
beautiful vase will ever be one of my
treasured possessions. For it and every
kindness l thank them and bid them
an affectionate goodby."
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-11-15

NOTICE
OF Called Meeting of the StockhoId-
ers of the Kilby Frog & Switch Co.

A special meeting of the stockholders
of the Kilby Frog and Swith company
Is hereby called to be held at the office
of the company in the city of Birming
ham at o'clock p. m. on the first day
OF December. 1916, for the purpose of con-
sidering and voting upon a proposition
to increase the capital stock of the said
corporation to 100000. of which $4,000
shall be preferred stock. entitled to an
nual dividends OF per cent. and for the
transaction of such other business as may
come before the meeting.
w, w. STRINGFELLOW, President.
WHITFIELD CLARK, Secretary.
l1-J-4t-wed
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the Danube of Rumanians, victory
which probably means a lessening OF the
impediments the Rumanians have placed
upon the navigation of the river in this
region.
Again the Rumanians in the Alt valley
of Pennsylvania have been pushed back
by the Austro- German forces. who also
have captured in the jul valley the viii
lage of Bumbeshti and forced the Ruman-
ian left wing near Dragosiavele to give
way. Up in the north the Russians have
been compelled to retire from the
Gyergyo mountains to SIC Rumanlan
frontier.
The situation in Dobr'dja still remains
to be clarified. Just what the Russo
Rumanian troops and the forces of the
central powers are doing there is not
known. Berlin, Petrograd and Bucharest
say merely that the situation is un-
changed.
On the Monastir plain of Servia and
north of the Cerna river troops of the
entente allies are attacking the German
Bulgarian lines. The battles have not
reached decision, according to Berlin
Aside from artillery duels in the Tren-
tino region and desultory artillery ac-
tivity along the remainder of the line
quiet prevails in the Austro-Italian
theatre.
The artillery duel between the Russians
and Austro-Germans along the Nara
yuvka river in Galicia continues Other
wise, only unirnportant engagements
have taken place on the eastern front
from the Baltic to the Carpathians.
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r. G.. Chase OF West Medford, Mass.
has the most comprehensive collection in
existence OF pewterware, consisting Of
1900 pieces.
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The largest hen eggs are produced in
Manchuria, those weighing one-sixth of a
pound being common.
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PRESIDENT WILSON
TO HURRY FORWARD
PARTY PROGRAMME
Continued from Page one)

dents' do overshadow, the big fen-
f"re viii reyolve around capital and
labor.
a special joint committee of Con-
gress beginning November 20 will for
Two months study The gigantic rail-
read problem. This study will involve
government control and government
ownership. The indications are that
as a result of this investigation the
interstate commerce commission will
supplant in authority the o. railroad
commissions of the several states.
That, judging from appearance, is
what the railroads want. The commits.
slons' however, are preparing to fight
senator Newlands of Nevada will pre-.
side over the hearing. A member OF
the Joint committee is Senator Under.
wood
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THE STRIKE LEGISLATION

THE STRIKE LEGISLATION
But what seems to be even more
interesting centers in the completior
or the Presidents strike prevention
or control" legislation.
MT. Wilson will insist on the en-.
actment of his several propositions
ana labor which now appears friend.
~. VIII, 1t is generally predicted ir
washington, show it's fangs
The President would provide by Law
that no strike or lockout shall he
legally precipitated prior to an inves
legation by constituted body of tho
government
Labor regards proposed IegisIatior
OF that character as an attempt to
prevent the freedom of it's expression
and action. Labor, it is already made
plain in the east, will struggle furious
~ to the end that the Presiden,
might suffer defeat in his plan.
Ihe other proposals provide an in
crease in the membership of the in.
lefstate commerce commission and au.
thority for an investigation into the
justice contingent oh action by rail.
roads instituting higher rates
~ THREE BIG MEASURES
With the exception of bills putting
into effect the proposed strike legis.
lation the House will begin the SEES
sion with decks practically clear. 1t i:
true that it still must dispose of tn,
shields dam bill, a measure enacted
by the Senate last winter which woul,
authorize the government to cooper.
ate with an individual corporation il
developing water power and securins
navigation.
On the Senate side much unfinished
work demands attention. The two bill.
~ arU~r
are the Owens corrupt practice act
limiting expenditure Of money in pres
identfal campaigns, and the Burnett
Immigration bill.
The indications are that both bill!
will be rapidly passed. The latter
however, will probably be vetoed b,
the President. There would then fol
low an interesting situation featured
by Mr. Burnett's attempt to secure it.
passage despite the veto.
SENATE TO ORGANIZE
AS a result of the death of former
Senator Clarke of Arkansas the Sen.
ate, Immediately after converting, will
proceed with the election of presi.
dent pro tempore.
Senator Bankhead of Alabama has
announced for that honor. AS far a.
known, he has no opposition. 1t i.
thought probable, however, that al
"unalterable administration candi
date" will present himself. In this
connection Senators Stone of Missouri
James of Kentucky and Hughes of New
Jersey are mentioned.
The succeeding session will be fea
t.ired by the election of new demo.
cratic leader to take the place of Sen
ator Kern, recently defeated for re
election, The House will propably bC
organized by republicans. If that prob
ability materializes Alabama will lose
the chairmanships of the immigration
and military committees.
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NJ. 0. Ellis and Miss Mamie Klassen
Of Birmingham were married this after
noon al the home of Judge Sam T. Huey
Of the inferior court in the presence of a
large gathering Of friends and interested
spectators. After the ceremony MI and
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OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-06-22
SOME ODD MARRIAGES.
Son Nnrries Daughter of Woman An
swering Fathers Adj for Wife.

William Parker, whose father advertised
for n wife five wears ago, was married
in Occur d'Alene recently to MIS-. Ada
Marley, whose mother answered tho ad
vertiscmeut and became the elder Park
ers bride. The younger Parker Is a mem
hcr of the Spokane merchants police and
has the daring capture of AZ least two
burglars to his credit His bride is de-
Clared to he worth $1,000 in her own
right. The father. IIeZeliah G. Parker,
2O3 sun street, owns considerable prop
erty. Five years ago he advertised for a
wife with S35,crD to $4,000, the amount he
said he was worth. Mrs. Allen, n widow
of Wilbur. with property valued at $4,000
to $500 answered the nd and their mar
raGe followed Mrs. Parker's daughter
became q widow about year ago and
came to spokane TO live with her mother.
Young Parker meanwhile returned to
Spokane from Mexico. Mrs. Parker, Jr.,
owns a farm of 100 acres near Wilbur
and extensive city property left her by her
father and her first husband
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-06-22
ARGUES FOR NEW TRIAL.
Counsel for the Rev. 1. L. Wilson
Gives Reasons.

That the jury which awarded Miss
Laura Louise johnson of MINNEAPOLIS So
625 in her breach of promise suit against
the Rev. Charles Chase Wilson rector of
the Church of our Saviour ,EpiscopaD
Of Roslindale, predicated its verdict on an
implied promise OF marriage which did
not exist was the contention of Walter
\. Dane, counsel for the rector. I'm his
argument for new trial before Judge
Morton in the United States district
court at Boston Friday.
Attorney Dane declared that the YER
diet was against the evidence in the
case against the weight of the evidence
and against the law. The claim of the
plaintiffs counsel, Mr.. Dane said, was
that there was an implied engagement
and also an expressed promise to marry.
although the plaintiff in her testimony
rested her case wholly on an expressed
promise, which she said was made to
her July g. when, she said, the rector
asked her to marry him,
Mr.. Dane then referred to Miss John
sons testimony on the episode of July
3, when she testified that the rector
whispered in her ear "You will he my
little wife, won't you?" He laid special
stress on her answer to this question
declaring that she testified she told
him she would he his wife, of course
meant and that holding the position
he did he could not have meant any
thing else by his attentions to hAr