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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-10-20
Special Bargains
by Merchants in
Today's Age-Herald

Loveman, Joseph & Loeb puts on sale
today four special groups of millinery,
$3.50, So, s6.75 and sS75.
Louis Pizitz is going to sell women's
suits, $50 values, for 1865.
The Acme laundry suggests that you
try their odorless way of dry cleaning.
Porter Clothing company advertise
shirts and drawers SOC to So per garment,
also Munsing and other good union suits,
M.25 to s..
Louis Saks Clothing company advertise
the famous Bradley make sweater coats
and jerseys.
Ben M. Jacobs & Bros demonstration
ad sale of Leonard Hi-Oven ranges and
Vortex Hot Blast heaters.
d. & A. Rich advise men to pay at
least 81 to S. for their shoes.
M. We'll & Bro. point out the advanta ges
of Hart Schaffner & Marx clothes. $40 up.
Bromberg announces opening of the ex-
elusive Edison shop.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-10-20
Public Service Board
To Pass on Tidewater
Merger Case at Meeting

Montgomery, October 19.-(Special) "A
special meeting of the Alabama public
service commission has been called by
President Sam P. Kennedy to be held
tomorrow for the purpose of passing on
the Birmingham-Tide merger case,
which was submitted early this month
The commission is expected to determine
whether the application for the sale OF
the Tidewater line to the Birmingham
Railway, Light and Pc~<er company shall
be authorized. The proposed consolida-
ton is being fought by the city COM
mission of the Magic City.
Two voluminous sets of briefs have
been filed by opposing counsel. One set
has been submitted by James Weatherly.
city commissioner of Birmingham; M.
M, Ullman. city attorney and w. II.
Sadler, Jr., assistant city attorney; in
support of the contention that the con-
solicitation should not re permitted.
The other set of briefs have been
entered by E. d. Smith and William
A. Barber, attorneys for the Tidewater
bondholders; Forney Johnston, represent
ing ]. d. kirkpatrick, agent, and the
Birmingham Tidewater Railroad company
and Lee G. Bradley ana William B.
White, attorneys for the Birmingham
Railway, Light and Power company.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-10-20
CONTAGIOUS WARD
FOR CHILDREN NOW
OPEN IN HOSPITAL
Opening Exercises Held Yes
terday Afternoon-New
Department of Children's
Hospital Complete

TO he first time in its history Btr-
.gham has at its disposal ward
IN hospital where contagious diseases
of children may be treated in the most
approved and, from the medical stand
point, in the most scientific manner
With every facility and equipment for
the treatment of contagious diseases the
little ones of the city who are stricken
with dread disorders have at their dis
posal all that science and research can
provide in giving them chance to live
At the formal opening of the conta-
gious ward at the Children's hospital
held Yesterday afternoon nothing but
the highest praise and commentator
was expressed for the noble band of
women who, by their persistent and I'M
firing labors, have made the ward pos
sible. The opening exercises were brief
and were carried out as announced, and
the large crowd of visitors were then
shown over the ward. Everyone present
showed marked interest in all the de-
tails of the new ward it's location, con-
struction and equipment.
The ward is isolated from the main
hospital ana IS absolutely compete IN
itself, in instruments, utensils, prepar-
alton of diet, sleeping quarters for at
tending nurses and every other detail
1T is built in accordance with the most
approved hospital design with walls
ceiling and floor waterproof and can
be washed like a porcelain bathtub. Not
only is the ward perfect in equipment,
but has little touches here and there
that take away the hospital appearance
and render it homelike. 1t is safe to
say that every one OF the many moth
ers who inspected the ward yesterday
would be glad to avail themselves of
its facilities should any of their chill
dren be stricken.
The ward is open to every physician
in the city and the opinion was free
ly expressed yesterday that it would
prove one of the greatest blessings be-,
slowed on the community.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-10-20
.LUS|TAN|A AFFAIR
AGAIN SUBJECT OF
HUGHES ADDRESS
Candidate Reiterates What
He Would Have Done If
He Had Been President
When Ship Was Sunk

Youngstown, O., October 19.-Charles E.
Hughes, reterating that he meant what
he said in Louisville about the course
he would have followed with reference to
the Lusitania, tonight replied to a recent
utterance of Secretary McAdoo, with the
declaration that apparently it seemed i'm
possible to the administration that one
could mean what he said.
Now rises the Secretary of the Treas
ury to complain that this was not a
statement of what 1 would have done had
the sinking occurred" Mr.. Hughes said.
after reiterating that he would have
stated his position ''unequivocably" in
advance of the sinking. II was under
the impression that when 1 said what l
would have stated in advance as to what
would do, everyone would know that
stated what in fact would have dore
in the described event. The secretary s
remarks shows in an illuminating way
this administration conception of the
value of words.
1T apparently seems impossible to this
administration that one can mean what
he says. That is it's difficulty. With 1t
a threat of action does not seem to
is somewhat different.
II mean what 1 say and because this
would have been well known and we
should already have had a reputation
for firm and correct policies L repea
that the Iustania would not have been
sunk"
Mr.. Hughes spoke before an audience
in the theatre here. He also replied to
statement attributed to Secretary of
War Baker in a recent speech in which
WashingtonS soldiers in the march to
Valley Forge in the days of the Ameri-
can Revolution were said to be just as
bad characters as the Mexicans.
Il never supposed the day would come -
Mr.. Hughes said, when the representa-
tive of an American administration would
say that of thoSe who gave us our lib
critics.
After quoting the statement attributed
to Secretary Baker, Mr.. Hughes read
from Secretary Lansing's description in
June last of the atrocities in Mexico con-
tanned in a note to the de facto govern
ment of Mexico. Mr.. Lansing's recital
of the civil strife in Mexico, with it's
attendant loss of American life and de-
struction of American property, and that
portion of the note relating to the Santa
Ysabel massacre were read by Mr..
Hughes verbatim.
"An administration imbued with the
spirit of true Americanism," Mr.. Hughes
said, would be incapable of the state
n1ent attributed to the Secretary of War.
1t must bring the blush of shame to
the cheek of every American that apol-
ogies for the deplorable record in Mex-
leo should be made after this fashion,
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-10-20
RUMANIANS STILL WIN

Bucharest. October 19.-(Via London
Rumanian troops are pushing back the
invading Austro-Germa.t forces on the
Pennsylvania frontier At Preadeal. ac-
cording to the official Rumanian state
ment issued today. the Rumanians drove
back Teuton units beyond the border.
The Rumanians also claim to have gained
ground in the Bran defile.
In the Trotus valley, the statement
adds, the Rumanians forced the Austr.,
Germans to retire and took 800 prisoners
and ~ cannon
Another Rumanian detachment. attack
ing from Goicasa in the Trotus area,
surprised the Teuton troops and took 800
prisoners and some machine guns.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-10-20
SALONIKI FRONT

Sofia, Wednesday. October Is. VIVA
London, October 19.)-The repulse OF
heavy allied attacks with large losses
on various points of the Saloniki front
is reported in an official statement is
sued by the war office today The state
ment follows:
lake and the Gerna bend there was Wig
orous artillery firing. An attack by
two enemy companies in the neighbor-
hood of the village of Negochania was
easily repulsed, the enemy retiring after
suffering heavy losses Enemy attacks
after strong artillery preparation neal
the villages of Slivitsa, Tarnova and
Dobroupolje hill failed with great losses
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-10-20
For Indigestion, Sick
Headache, Biliousness

The moro one knows about the laws
Of health, the more attention he or she
pays to the keeping of the stomach and
bowels In good working condition. Only
the very ignorant scoff at the dangers
that result from sluggish bowels and
clogged up condition which retains
poisonous waste matter In the system.
Biliousness. sick headache, sour.
stomach, gas, bloating, constipation.
dyspepsia-all these distressing conse-
quences Of indigestion are avoided II
the bowels are kept open and regular.
Mr.. q. J. Hudson, merchant. Cross
Keys. Ga. says. For a thorough
without the slightest inconvenience or
s,cksning, ! believe Foley Cathartio
feet cathartic. with no bad effects"
Foley Cathartic Tablets are sold by
druggists everywhere. Distributed by
Foley & Co, Chicago, makers of tho
celebrated Foley's Honey and Tar Com
pound, for coughs and colds.
sI9uMAL9AT pIoS
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-10-20
Gray Line Is Thinning

Montgomery, October 19.-(Special.)
Gradual thinning out of the ranks of
the gray is manifest in the fact that
2114 pension warrants issued by the state
during the fiscal year ending September
80, 1916, have been returned to the state
auditor by the probate judges over the
state. The warrants represent $37, 866. AZ,
and they have been promptly Cancelled
and credited to the pension fund The
return of the warrants is due to several
causes, among them being deaths, re-
marriage removal from the state and
failure to locate the beneficiaries. 1t is
estimated from the warrants sent back
to the state that about 1000 pensioners
have died during the year. The warrants
returned were divided as follows: First
class, $751; second class, 4S4; third class.
1872
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-10-20
Thomas S. Griffiths

The funeral services of Thomas S. Grif-
flths aged 81 years. native of England,
and a well known citizen of Birmingham,
who died at his late residence, 1882 Four
teenth avenue, north early Wednesday
morning, were held from the residence
of his son-in-law, Harry Lyons, 1924
Fourteenth avenue, north, at 2;30 o'clcrk
yesterday afternoon. Interment followed,
in Elmwood cemetery. The Johns tJne
dertaking company was in charge of AZ
rangements.
The deceased is survived by his widow
three sons, A. A. Griffiths. e. w. Grif-
fiths; four daughters, Mrs. Harry Lyons,
Mrs. Fred Jones. Mrs. G. H. Grain and
Miss Alice Griffiths
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LACK OF COACHES
CAUSES DELAY IN
TROOP DEPARTURE
Continued from Page one)

NCOhuHucu from rage One)
2 o'clock in the morning all ceremonies
will be eliminated
1T is possible that the railroads will
also be unable to furnish the Fourth
regiment with the necessary rolling stock
and they may not depart until early Sat-
urday morning. The field hospital corps,
Maj. George O'Connell commanding, re-
ceived orders Thursday to depart with the
brigade headquarters Friday afternoon
for Nogales, Ariz. Previous orders re-
ceived regarding the movement of the
Alabama troops to the border had ordered
the field hospital corps to remain in Mont
gomery to care for the sick of the Ala
bama cavalry regiment. The few patients
in the wards of the field hospital will be
cared for by the regimental hospital
corps while en- route to Nogales. None
of the patients are too sick to make the
trip.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-10-20
Monthly Meeting of
Life Insurers Today

DR.. H. NJ Edmonds, pastor of the indie
pendent Presb yterian church and e. w.
Barrett. editor of The Age-Herald, will
be the principal speakers at the monthly
meeting of the Birmingham Association
of Life Insurers at the Tutwiler today.
Fifty members of the association have
reserved places for the luncheon at
/ O'clock
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-10-20
Earl Russell Jones

Earl Russell Jones, aged Is months,
the little son of Mr.. and Mrs Earl Jones,
1912 Fourth avenue, south, died Tuesday
morning in Chicago. The remains We're
received here yesterday afternoon Flu
neral services will be conducted from the
home of the ehilds grandparents, Mr.. ard
Mrs. S. A. Jones, 1914 Avenue f, this art
ernoon at 8 O'Clock. Interrnent will be
in Forest Hill cemetery and the services
will be conducted by the Rev. Claud
O'Rear.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-10-20
BRYAN Praises Wilson

Elzabethtown, KY. October 19-William
Jennings Bryan, in an address here this
afternoon and several other Kentucky
towns during the day liz behalf of Presi-
dent Wilson, praised his handling of
the countrys affairs, and urged his re-
election. Referring to the campaign
methods of the republican party. he at
tackled them as being those of futile
criticism.
AT Nashville this morning. Mr.. Bryan
made mistake and boarded the regular
passenger train for Bowling Green, KY,
instead of a special train, which would
have taken him to Guthrie, KY. Because
OF this, it was necessary to cancel an
engagement to speak at Russellvile.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-10-20
To Build Many Aeroplanes

Washington, October 19.-Orders for
more than 200 aerop:anes have been
placed by the war department as a first
step in expansion of the aviation service
under the army reorganization act and
contracts for about 100 additional ma
chimes of various types probably will
be awarded in the near future. In most
cases, delivery within short period is
STIMULATED
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-10-20
Mrs. w. f. Greenwood

Funeral services of Mrs. w. F. Green
wood, 221s Seventh avenue, north, who
died at local infirmary early Tuesday
morning from injuries she sustained when
her clothing caught on fire from an open
fireplace at her residence Monday after
noon, were held from the Woodlawn
Catholic church at 10 o'clock yesterday
morning. Interment was made in Forest
Hill cemetery She Is survived by her
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-10-20
Deaths and Funerals
r. p C;bbs

H. P. Gibbs, aged So years, died at 6
o. clock yesterday evening at his late res
idence. 1928 Twenty-sixth avenue, north.
Funeral services will be conducted from
the residence at 2:30 o'clock this after
noon, and interment will follow in For
est Hill cemetery. He is survived by two
sons J. L. Gibbs of Birmingham and
Amos Gibbs of Oneonta; one daughter,
Mrs. Hugh Addington or this city, and
his widow. The S. w. Woodin Undertake
ing company will have charge of ar
rangements.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-10-20
Noted Surgeon Dies

Richmond October 19.-Dr Charles ".
P. Brock, 81, one of the most widely
known surgeons of th- south, former
president of the National Association of
Railway Surgeons and surgeon of the
staff of the Confederate Maj. Gen. James
L. Kemper during the civil war, died
at his home here today.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-10-20
Andalusia Oil Mill Burns

Andalusia October 19.-The main plant
of the Southern Oil company at this place
was destroyed by fire last night, and it
is understood that it will not be rebuilt
because of the shortage Of the cotton
crop in this section, the farmers having
gone in for the raising of a different kind
of crop. The loss is estimated at $50 coo.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-10-20
RI. M. Vcitch

Fl. M. Veitch, aged 70 years, died in a
local infirmary at 1890 O'Clock yesterday
morning. The deceased is survived by
one son, Sam Veitch, and one Daughter,
Mrs. j. F. Knapp, both of this city.
Funeral services will be conducted from
the private chapel of Lige 10y at IL
O'Clock this morning, and interment will
be made in Elmwood cemetery. Farrar
lodge, No. s. A. F. and A. NJ, will have
charge of the funeral services.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-10-20
st. Paul Selected

New Orleans, October list. Paul
Mimi, was chosen as the 1917 convention
city of the American Railway Bridge and
Building association and c. E. Smith
of st. Louis was elected president of the
organization at the closing session of its
annual meeting here today. c. A. Lichty
of Chicago was reelected secretary
treasurer.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-10-20
Marine Insurance Reduced

New York, October 19-The abnormal
rates on war risks for marine insurance
which have prevailed since the sinking of
the transatlantic merchant ships off the
American coast by the German submarine
U-53 have gradually been reduced. and
today some New York underwriters
quoted / per cent on risks.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-10-20
Auto Stolen

The three-passenger Scripp-Booth au-
tomoble of w. C. Kilgore, TIA South Six
tenth street, was stolen last night while
standing in front of Temple EMANUEL.
The police department was notified OF
the theft, but at an early hour this morn
ing the car had not been recovered.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-10-20
Mrs. Ruby E. Word

The funeral services of Mrs. Ruby Il.
Word, aged %, who died early yesterday
morning at the family residence, 1l13
North Thirteenth street, were held from
the residence at $3.50 o'clock yesterday
afternoon and interment followed in
Forest Hill cemetery. The Shaw Under
taking company was in charge of arr
ARRANGEMENTS.
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BERLIN EASTERN REPORT

Berlin, October 19--(Via London)
German troops took the offensive yes
terday in Volhynia and captured Russian
trenches on the west bank of the Stokhod,
it was announced officially here today.
Russian attacks near Bubnow were re-
pulsed with heavy losses
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-10-20
VIOLENT BATTLES IN TRENCHES

Rome, October 19.-(Via London -Vio-
lent fighting is in progress on the Tren-
tino front, in the vicinity of Monte Pa
subio. Yesterday the Austrians gained
ground at the Tooth of Pasubo,' which
the Italians captured on the preceding
day, but subsequently were driven out
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-10-20
SERvIANS REPORT GAINS

Saloniki, October 19.-(Via London.)
Large Bulgarian reinforcements are being
sent to the Macedonian front, the Serv-
ian army headquarters announced today
Further gains for the Servians are re-
ported
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-10-20
FRENCH CLOSING
IN ON PERONNE;
VIOLENT BATTLE
TRENTINO FRONT
Continued from Page One)

and London. few members of her
crew are missing. The passengers of the
Alaunia had been landed previous at Fall
mouth.
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husband, w. F. Greenwood. The Johns
Undertaking company was in charge of
arrangements.
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Special stress has been given
this selection. Your choice of
fancy shapes or tailored shapes,
In colors and blacks.
There are hats in this group for
which you would willingly pay
from 200 to $50 more.
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At this price we will distribute
a group of large velvet straight
brim sailors, trimmed with rib
bon, wings or gold ornaments.
Some of these sailors have col
ored underbrims, and there isn't
one that doesn't offer distinct
saving.
The Lemmon herald. (Lemmon, Perkins County, S.D.) 1912-1917, 1916-06-14

UPPER PHOTO SHOWS Mis- PEARL WHITE
IN A CHARACTERISTIC POSE, LOWER IN
ONE OF HER sTEEPLEJACK STUNTS.
There they stood, hour after hOur,
waiting to get into line, and there
weren't six Of them that beat it for
home I'll make my guess.
Il like to see women who dare to do
things. There are hundreds of women
working for their living. and most Of
them don't dare say what they think
But those suffragettes, they've got
their courage right with them, all tn
time" went on the plucky, daredevi
movie star.
She it was who took up the dare when
some one said no girl could be Il
steepleiack, and on April IL. dressed
in the part of sign painter I'm overall
and cap on which "Votes For Women
cleaned across the visor, Miss Whit
let herself down an electric sign tweH
ty-two stories above Broadway.
Miss White il As 1.-the rs a panthrg
She can twist her plant figure in
more curves than most women. la#
Italian and half Irish, she comes from
Missouri. and SD she adds keenness to
her Celt and Latin traits. Il pa
taxes" said she thoughtfully. "Nh}
shouldn't | say something about what
is to be done with my tax money! J
pay income tax, too. just as If | were Il
man. | earn money too. In my pr
fession woman star earns more thaa
a man. yet have nothing to say about
the income tax law nor about ans
other law Why shouldn't | vote: W
men are doing every kind OF work mo-
do, and over In Europe they are suf1cg
ing as much RS men suffer If war
should come 10 America they weu.1
suffer here. ] want to vote for pres
dent of this country. for | know who !
think ought to govern Us. But ] shan
have anything to say about the pres
dent. I'll have to abide by the decist"4
of men. who may not care half as mHc1
as / care"
The Lemmon herald. (Lemmon, Perkins County, S.D.) 1912-1917, 1916-06-14
SHE WAITED IN VAIN.
Psthstic End Of a Romance Lasting
Over Thirty Years,

over lhirty years.
Many years ago while studying In
Boston lived for time in a private
boardlng house of the Back Bay. As
most Of the guests were wealthy wild
ows | named It the House of Wells
Among those coming In from the out
side 10 take their meals was Miss
Adams, descendant of the historical
Adams family and woman of about
sixty years.
She was engaged to be married and
had been engaged for more than thirty
years Her lover called, took her to
dinners and the theater, sent her flow
ers and sweets as In the days Of their
youth Those who knew her told me
this story:
While still young she had been left
al income sufficiently large to main,
tain herself In comfort, but not enough
for the upkeep Of a home such ms she
thought befitted her station In life. So
she lived In lodgings, while her tiance
cared for his widowed mother, who
lived to be very old.
At the time to which refer her lover
held a responsible position, and the
only obstacle In the way of their mar
rage was the aged mother.
They were devoted lovers at sixty
and had been devoted lovers for thirty
wears Being the longest engagement
Of which | had ever heard or read, !
was interested to know the ending of
a story so unusual In life.
Some years after. meeting a former
guest Of the House OF Wells, | asked
about Miss Abigail Adams. The
mother had outlived the son!
sad and lonely old woman was still
living In lodgings. looking back to the
pride and selfishness Of her youth,
which had cost her a home and all that
home might mean.-Chicago Tribune,