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The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-04
BROTHERHOOD MEM PRESENTING CASE
 ON TWELVE PO|NT'
Nashville, Chattanooga an, St. Louis Heads Agree on Mediation Plan to
 Avert Strike

Nashville, December 3.-At a cor ference here today with G. w. VI Hanger of the federal board of IT. diation and conciliation, President IT. Peyton of the Nashville, Chatta nooga and St. Louis Railway com pany agreed to the demand of tn brotherhoods of the enginemen. en eineers, conductors and trainmen tha the railway company recognize a join committee of the four brotherhood to discuss individual and joint griev ances. The brotherhood and railwa officials also agreed to submit l pending individual and joint griev ances to the government official fo mediation. Tonight the brotherhood representatives are presenting to hir their claims in regard to the 12 griev ances. The railroad company will sub init counter claims tomorrow.
 The railroad officials tonight issue the following statement:
 MT. Peyton wishes to say to tn public that in reaching this conclusio his mind was. influenced by geners conditions affecting the country; tn fact that the question of meeting tn four organizations jointly really is nc Of very material importance except fo It's bearing upon the general questio of the sanctity of contracts; the fac that a strike just now would caus a great deal of suffering along tn lines of the railroad, particularly i towns and communities entirely de pendent upon this system for thei supply of coal, the stock of which now at a minimum throughout tn country, and by the further fact tha Congress assemblies tomorrow and tn President of the United States in a address before a joint session of tn two houses of Congress on August 2 1916, gave the assurance that law would be passed that would, in futur' prevent such catastrophes overwhelm ing the country.
 "JOHN HOWE PETITION"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-04
Education Board Members
 to Meet in Montgomery

Montgomery December 3.-(Special) Members of the county boards of educa- ton elected in the recent general cleo ton will meet here Monday for con- ference with William F, Feagin, state superintendent of education about the operation of the new educational laws. Reports received by the state educational department indicate that practically all counties will be represented, although full attendance is not expected.
 The new county boards will be charged with the duty of selecting county su- perintendents of education at the expira- ton of terms of present superintendents, october 1, 1917. The qualification of per sens will be considered in order that each county may have a good superintendent to look after the educational work which win be done under the new laws.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-04
ORGANIZE BRANCHES
 TO BOOST HIGHWAY

Through the executive offices Of the Bankhead Highway association, located in Birmingham, an active campaign IS being made to organize branch associa- tons in all the counties in Tennessee, Mis- sissippi, Alabama and Georgia, through which the highway will traverse.
 Branches of the organization have been formed in Monroe, Union and Chlckasaw counties of Mississippi, according to Sec retary J. Asa Rountree, and in Hamilton Marion, Sulligent and Lamar counties on the Alabama route.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-04
Feagin Fund Grows

Montgomery, December 3.-William F.. reagin, state superintendent of educa- ton. has announced that citizens of Ala bama have donated $1474.75 toward the fund which will cover the deficit of S6S3l .51 in the campaign fund for the edu- cational amendment. During the last three days of the week more than $3OJ was subscribed. This is exclusive of the amount collected in Montgomery. which will not be delivered to MT. Feagin until Montgomery county has contributed $10Oo
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-04
FARMER IS KILLED
 BY TOWN MARSHAL

Hamilton, December 3.-(Special)-A g. telephone message reached Hamilton yes terday to the effect that Oscar Stidham, town marshal of Hodges, Franklin county, had shot and instantly killed Eel ton Cason, farmer, living near Hodges last Friday night. It is said that Stid- ham was collecting for c. M. Wood a merchant of Hodges, and became in- yolyed in a difficulty with Cason and claims that Cason was cutting at him with a knife when he fired to save him. self Hodges is in Franklin county and Stidham went to Russellville to give himself up to the proper authorities.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-04
Officers Condition Serious

Montgomery, December 3.-(Special) G. B. Johnson, police officer, who was wounded in a fight with negro Will be forced to remain off duty about two weeks, under the decision of surgeons who have found the wound in Johnson s thigh to be serious. Little thought was given to the fight at first, as 1t was thought that Johnson and Ernest Waugh, his partner, were not seriously hurt. The negro was killed. Johnson was sent home after his NieaNa s dressed. Waugh re- turned to hs dUrias The duel occurred Friday nieNt when officers attempted to arrest the nsEeo fn a charge of as- sault, whica Aeea preferred by ne- gro woman
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-04
REV. T. P. BYRNES TO
 DELIVER LECTURE

At the Tuesday evening meeting of King Solomon lodge No 460. A. F. and A. NJ, the Rev. T. P. Byrnes, who has recently moved to the city, will give lecture on The Democracy of F'reemasonry." Preceding the lecture the masters degree will be conferred with musical accompaniment. The floor team will put on the work in full dress and the degree will be con ferred in full form.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-04
WOODMEN OF THE WORLD MASOUERADE BALL.

On Thursday evening, December z, a grand masquerade ball will be given at the Maccabee hall on Fourth avenue, under the auspices of Company G. Uni form Rank Woodmen of the World. The committee on arrangements report every thing is in readiness for the occasion and a record-breaking crowd is expected to attend.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-04
Tank Steamer Ashore

Key West, Fla, December 3.-The c Standard Oil company's steamer Bay way, which arrived here today from Tampico is reported ashore tonight on the middle ground about mile from Fort Taylor The coast guard cutter Tampa has gone to her assistance. The Bayway is a tank steamer of 3052 tons, commanded by Captain Healy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-04
JUNIOR ORDER TO HOLD
 REGULAR MEETING

The meeting tonight of Birmingham council, Junior Order American Me- chanics, promises to be of unusual in- terest, and all members are requested to be present. Matters pertaining to im- migration bill will come up and other business transacted. There will also be an initiation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-04
Grease on Cooking Utensils

Having been bothered for many years with grease burning on the out side of siillets, kettles, griddles. etc., I was glad to hear that by placing such articles on the broiler, under the gas flame, while using a quick oven for baking, the grease would burn off, leav- ing the surface smooth and clean.
 "A. L. capital idea, provided always that the housewife attends to the matter herself, regulating the heat and the time requisite to do the work A ser want might overdo the burning off.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-04
HEAD OF KLU-KLUX KHAN
 TO MAKE AN ADDRESS

Col E. L. Grayson of the Imperial Palace of Atlanta will attend the regu- lar meeting of the local klan and make an address to the Knights. He will also assist in the naturalization of number of candidates. The interest in the local klan is growing, and it's membership in- creasingly rapidly. It bids fair to be- come one of the most popular of the secret organizations.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-04
Germans Sink Transport Loaded With Troops on
 Their Way to Saloniki

Berlin. December 3.-Cvia Wireless) The sinking by a German submarine of 6Go0-ton French transport filled with troops was announced today by the ad- miralty.
 The announcement follows:
 "A German submarine on November 2 near Malta sank the French transport steamer Karnak 5000 tons The Karnak was crowded with troops destined for Saloniki,"
 The Karnak was AT feet long, was built in 1S99 and was owned in Marseilles She was a passenger liner and was last reported on her arrival at Laciotat on August s, since which time she appar- ently has been in the service of the French admiralty.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-04
KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS
 TO CONFER RANKS

On Thursday night, December T. Bir- mingham lodge No. 85, Knights of Pythias, will confer the rank of page on several candidates. Other business of importance will come before he lodge, and all members and visiting knights are cordially invited.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-04
MACCABEES WILL
 ELECT OFFICERS

cabees, will hold their regular meeting on Tuesday night and much business is on hand. In addition to acting on a number of applications an election of officers for the ensuing term will be held. All members are urged to be present
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-04
Masons Are Gathering
 for Grand Lodge MeetinI

Montgomery, December S.-(Special.
 Representatives of subordinate lodge of Masons began to gather in Mont gomery Sunday night for the annua
 meeting of the grand lodge of Ancien
 Free and Accepted Masons, grand chap ter of Royal and Select Masters an grand lodge of Royal Arch Masons. Tn
 meetings will begin Monday and vii continue through Thursday. About 150 Masons will be in the city during tn week.
 The grand chapter of Royal Arch Ma sons will be held Monday afternoon be ginning at 2 o'clock with William W Ransom, grand high priest, of Birming ham as presiding officer. The gran council of Royal and Select Masters vii be held Tuesday afternoon at o'cloc with John Phillip Melvin of Tuscalooss grand master, as presiding officer. The grand lodge of Ancient Free an Accepted Masons will begin Wednesda morning and will continue throug Thursday. Officers of the grand lodg probably will be reelected as they hay served only one year and the custor
 has been to elect them for secon terms. Delegates to the lodges will pa
 an official visit to the state Masoni Widows and Orphans Home Wednes day afternoon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-04
POstOffice Robbed

Johnson City, Tenn, December 3. The postoffice here was robbed of about $100 in cash and $10,000 in stamps last night Doors to the vault and inside safe were blown open. A safe in Carr Brothers store here also was blown open and robbed sometime last night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-04
SOCIAL SESSION
 PROTECTED CIRCLE

Birmingham circle No, 66O, Protected Home Circle. will hold social session on Tuesday evening. To provide enter tainment, voealists and other talent throughout the district has been invited and indications point to a good time. The entire meeting will be of a social na- ture and a large attendance is expected
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-04
VOTE FOR GRAND OFFICERS COUNTED THIS MORNING

Grand Master George Stiefelmeyer of the Independent Order of Odd Eel lows, assisted by several other past grand masters will this morning can vass the vote for grand officers that was cast in the October election. Pal
 mer P. Daugette of Birmingham will be advanced to grand master The in- terest is in the result of the race for
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-04
HE WEATHER
Weat ther Forecast

Washington December 3.-Forecast for Alabama and Mississippi: Fair and con tinued warm Monday and Tuesday.
 Georgia: Fair Monday and Tuesday; somewhat warmer in interior.
 Florida: Fair Monday and Tuesday.
 Tennessee: Fair Monday; warmer in east portion; Tuesday fair, continued warm
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-04

there will be conducted continuous service of launches conveying the delet gates of the congress to these vesselss where the branches of the service vii be explained. This is the first mobiliza ton of the vessels of the department of commerce in the history of the countryl The vessels of the department will par ticipate in the marine review that will be composed of nine divisions under tn C command of Admiral Mclean, and will pass in review before the battleshir fleet in Hampton Roads, commanded by Admiral Mayo.
 Delegates to the congress will be the guests of Secretary Redfield and Sec- retary Daniels aboard the vessels of the government for the marine review.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-04
Local Data
Weather Conditions

Summary of observations made at United States Weather Bureau stations during the 24 hours ending at 8 p. m., seventy fifth meridian time, December 5, 1916:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-04

grand warden, several candidates b ing in the field.
The Detroit times., 1916-10-10
POLICE RENEW
GAMBLING WAR

Gloom settled over Detroit's gam
bling fraternity Monday night when
"joints" all over the city received
the order to close up. Free lance
Officers are said 10 have been busy
thruoui the early part OF the night
visiting the gambling houses and
delivering the orders. Nothing could
be learned AZ police headquarters
as 10 where the orders had their
source and police officials replied
with the time honored II don't know
anything about it," when asked for
Information Many second Moor
rooms on Monroe and Michigan-aves
that have been the scenes OF the
card shuffling and dice shaking that
has been going on at a merry pace
during the past months were all
dark Monday night.
The Detroit times., 1916-10-10
CONDUCTOR SHOT
BY PASSENGER
HE ATTACKED

Accepting an Invitation 10 step
from his car and fight William e
Trout OF No ~ Flizabeth-st east.
conductor on the Woodward Depot
line. was shot In the back Monday
az midnight, by Tony Collica, 40
2Sl Fort-st. east. who became en-
ragged when tho doors OF the rear
platform were closed before he
reached them ~ Michigan-svc and
Griswold at and he was obliged 10
ride block further
Collca who was accompanied by
his wife and baby. argued vche
mently with the conductor until the
car reached the next stop at Fort
and Wold-sts.. when he stepped
70 the pavement and invited Trout
10 get of and get whipped Trout,
angered by Coilcas tauuts. leaped
from the car and struck hts tormen
tor on the jaw As ne turned TO
board tho car again Collica fred.
The bullet struck Trout in the right
shoulder blade.
Collca fed thru Cadillac.sq into
Lsfayeue-sye. east pursued by Pc
ter Stanley and Walter Or,wine,
who had Witnessed the shooting
Detectives Kunath and Nbble.
standing a Brush-,t, Intercepted
the fleeing man and placed him un-
The Detroit times., 1916-10-10
Smith To Draw Bonus.

Altho the act OF bravery OF Pa
'rolmsn Asa y Smith. who shot
and fatally wounded James McIn-
tyre. confessed bandit, in a running
revolver duet last Saturday night
was performed before the installa.
uou of the bonus system which f.
no be instituted by James Couzens
the new commissioner OF police It Is
probable that the plucky patrolman
will participate IN the rewards The
monetary compensation 10 officers
who figure as efficient and faithful
members Of the department will
come from q fund Of $4,000. the com
mis-joners salary for the year. and
"A further personal contribution from
tho police head
The Detroit times., 1916-10-10
Nav Probe Veterans Death.

Friends OF Joun lock" Irvine. the
Windsor veteran Of the European
war, who died in the Detroit House
OF Correction, may ask an investt
cation OF his death irvine was
serving 3oday term for drunken
hess, and coroners jury pro.
nounced his death due 10 alcohol
ism. Serst Mai John Norris. vet.
eran. said he thought the Canadian
government should be asked TO In
vestigate because OF cut on Ir.
vines head. altho this is declared
to have been selfinnicted in his de
lirium
The Detroit times., 1916-10-10

gauge. 1895. 2s-Eaugo. sac per cwt
Carriage bolts. small. So. 10 and .
on large. 4Oc and 5 N machine
bolts. small 81. 20 aud on large
80. 10 aud 3 on list.
UIdes No. ] cured hides, 2lc. No.
I green hides. Ice, No. cured bulls.
ibc. No. green bulls. l2c, 40 ]
cured veal kip DE. No. I green veal
kin poe. No cured murrnin 100
SO 1 green murrain Tie. No. cured
calf soc, No. ! green calf 27C. No.
horse hides SO No ? horse hides
81 40 I tallow. Sc; No. 2 thliow, -
per no NJ ? hides. lc on No. kip
and calf i.c on sheepskin cas- 10
amount wooD. b0cdt2.
The Detroit times., 1916-10-10
Sugar Market

SsEars-Detroit Wholesale prices:
CRYSTAL dominoes. Alb. Sii; do. 6-lb:.
81. Eagle tablets. 1910. cut loaf.
1855 cubes. $3.50, xH1N powdered
t7gb. standard powdered, $3.50;
granulated. extra coarse tTsb do,
1ne. In bulk. $3.50, do. 25-lb. cottons.
s. 80 crystal domino gran, Alb. and
9Th cartons. In cases. $3.50, crystal
domino gran, HF cases $3.50. dia-
mond A. s. so, confectioners' a. t74S,
No. I. $3.50. No. s. s7tS; No. & 40:
No. :. s755. No. 8 $3.50 No. 9, 81 26
No 10. 1870. No. IL 1913. No. "a.
i7lO No. ~. sos, No. -, 81 No.
beet graduated. $40 per 100 lbs
housshold powd. Is 20 10 case. tz.lS;
do, IS 10 case 1870 per case.
The Detroit times., 1916-10-10
DIVINE SARAH
is BACK AGAIN
Famous French Actress In L.
:. For Still Another
Good Bye

NEW YORK. oct. 1o-The divine
Sarah Bernhard returned to Amer.
lea today for still another good bye
She arrived on the Espagnc and IA
usual monopolized so per cent Of
the attention.
She was just a little older look
ing Inside, she insisted, she's as
young as she was 40 years ago.
And from the fash OF her eyes. tx.
cept when her bleeding France"
was mentioned, tended 10 corrobo.
rate her claim
The Detroit times., 1916-10-10
Deaths

Adele Lehman. Detroit Tuberculosis
sonitarlum. p years. pulmonary tu-
berculosis. Benjamin Cooper 1913 10
mer. - Years Rrtor.o- sCl"roFls. VII
der T.. AicGvegor. 1853 Niuew5od. g.
years paralysis RoWulpd j. Roh-
reDit Grace hospital, . wears. otiiis
media Henry Sinvers lFt Cadillac n
years. vaiyular heart o,ses k"th-
crime NunEk 500 Joseph 'ampHu, -
years, ureulc coma Esther Iar"'s,
&c WIipple IS years. u'tral roEurg' p
taflou, Htr} Eastman. 1919 Townsend,
Sc years. diahetIs Potter Lokos. GJac"
hospital about g Years inquest
pcudirg Gust Pro'aWnt "a Ma'Hnh
u months. WaIasnus keta'r.n"
Baau. 1904 jefferson 49, month";.
hamilton. John Meksha. P.quettc and
Brush. about ~ years. c'"c'L pou'.on
John Nuresau. a. osborne, ; daN. pre-
maturity. Louis RarthaWI GO Gran
d.. months. dIsrrhoa and enterlt.s
Henry GrIUmItE. 40 N,lfZrI .ut. 5H
wears chronic nepnrit MorNl Par
yer 222G y Jefferson. wear etfrri-
It's Milton Nrsz. cFi Euclid "
months msrssmu. Ida VI Putnam
1876 r. Elizabeth - Years. m.ira.
stenozis. Rose A. Waterman. G2'
Hamilton. 28 yearsb s,rticenia john
pleNy. Eugene \oWak. i04S Dubois
years uifr0l r"EurE Itat|un Mar
Moon, Herman Kiefer hospital
wears scarlet fever. S'pftuIa Was.
-nteritis Nsrt Randall Eerc,y ms
hospital. &c Years. seupjic endomntri.
it's Bartholomew Bowling. 37s How
ard 30 wears hewprrHure ~ Stom
aCh. Theresa Nonschien. I'- ". Fort
about ~ wears exhaustion Emm"i
Wresh Herman E.ofnr hospital "a
wears. septic meningitis Teresa Ry.
fHlkl 81 Farnswortr. E day@. nom
closure forEmeu Oyalc. ID2ef Ad7'0-
,gyh 90 RiouolI.. ~ years puIwon
an tuberculosis Francis buralslJi
it' r.nlsy. 30 years septic c0durJr-
Gris Julia Kortvko 1920 Taru0w. 4
months. h.purGn pneumonia Ma ry
C1.vara. rs Eolliu. IS DAYS, cholera
- L. IL
The Detroit times., 1916-10-10
Produce

DETROIT Mich. oct DO The
huIt't iH -tIll taiilt wDIl supplied
with peaches. receipts being mostly
Noun h' east iuf iut~r,st in the d"al
If uuW waning Apples are attract
INK more attention Than formerly
Nt luW Ertdr stock Ia being cleared
out and the market is -tlutnIng
little Mrluut are done for the sea
som t1ttrr. rERe and potatoes are
nrm .n tome. tud any price changes
- tl air Zoo 'Hr upward direction.
are iu fairly t.tIto demand ana
bring premium over hens, tho lat
toi especially Tor $50. % stock. ruling
little heavy
Apples -,5caSl "a. nu. Ecr
hhl for ,ao.r, aud '3pa for
fancy
ncans = Dried LJmas. 6'sa7c H.
green. 800 per quart 1890
California; Fruits - rlums, 9 80
s. pears. $3.50 box grapes 't.'oWE
Gahbag--sc Ioue 70 per Dbl
Cheese-Michlgan nats, i?AgC. Ssw
York. IuL.c. domestic swiss 20 " SIC,
Imported swiss. 4yg 5oc.. trick cream.
&c long horns. @0h. daisies l9H.g
Crnnberries--s2 . bu. S71lSO per
ahestnuts -2sugf, a.
Dressed tslNr. - Fancy country
Fresh Vegetables -1iroel peppers.
i.atfl.4U Hu. rtdishcs D., duz
parslrs. % I3oe doE: cucunbers, hot
house. 81 l.r ~ TOM" }'.. ~ y
loc H.. sut house, loo ID. head Iet-
turc. s. 70 ptT ha green unlun- "a
lsc doz.. egg plant. > 70 30 PEI ou'
Grape Fruit s. .oH per rate.
bel IeulIy TO-, extracted. O.. 10.
Hu, H,trolt -hippcra are paying
The Detroit times., 1916-10-10
Births

BOY
Harry PiMe,. 22s Lawtou Ray
mond Hannah $40 LHSalle. Grant g.
Beardsley, Ninewoud John Hsrcourt,
81 Cartridge, Clarence G.. Eckler
Mari Maternity hospital. Albert Kas-
ciolsk. 1873 Leland, bclo~ Johnson, ~
Mays hospitsl Hugo Wingcrton.
1888 Hurlhut. otto haase. FAC Cart
ner; Edward lie Tartc. lsh Euglc,
William hunSt ESQ ST. Jean Stefan
ftefanski, 1928 Seldeu, Jay Tressler.
Sol Howard, Frederic ST Lauvier
Providence hospital Frank Nayes
1909 Ferry East, August ThorSon,
1888 Fourteenth; Julian Wienckow
ski sgs Dubois Joseph sikora. 1863
Chene. John =. Johnson. eli Allen
dale. Paul krupidlowski. 1904 Chcne.
Joseph Skoda. - Hebron, Frank Mi
chelsk. "a Faher. Tony Bus. 2lt
Eveline. Joseph klastovaki i12
east: Edward J. Swink. Sss 81 clair
Oren r Narcotic. $50 Seventeenth
Thomas v Lambert Harper hospital
west branch, Joe Makulski. los Add
SON Mark Hurley. 60 Eldred Michael
Tenpliu. 7S1 .Chene Anthony Excl
SIS seyburn Nathaniel = Hutchin-
son. i7s spruce Joseph PrERkowski
a23 Russell. simon Leimert ia Mon
roc. stephen ApEuetl ef7 Cameron
Charles Multy. a. yaham, StAnislaw
TokRrg. 81 oWulle r charles Molnsr,
Medina Philip Stefanowski. 827 lie
land Charles Boswell Pittsburgh and
MilitarN Peter kuskL G3f Lincoln
Acton EeNnaIt. - Ienerson-ct Jo-
seph Dream. tE6 Whitman, John Wal
ktewicy. 500 Lynan-pl John ! Frh.
20T Furest W John s. Van Loom
Machie tasrnIr kaivnsinski 1853
Tarnow Meyer y Freedman. rrovi-
dence hospital Gerard A ne VlteE.
Harper hospital, Peter Carroll. 81