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The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-11-20
ALABAMA VISITORS
 AT LOCAL HOTELS

Hilman: C. B. Parrish, Epes; G. L. Denton, Russellville; John P. Bell, Mo. bile; George T. Parrish, Epes; T. w. Weaver, Montgomery.
 Burt: J. w. Journey, Gadsden; c. C. Floyd, Opelika; B. A. Eldred Collenville Morris: w. M. Cousins, Equality; J E. Blackwood, Gadsden; Roy Blalock Montgomery; F. w. Wilson and wife Montgomery; Tom Jackson, Mobile; w. c Griggs, Gadsden; H. W. Hanahan, Key. stone.
 Metropolitan: William H. Cooper, Mo bile; J. N. Swift Lineville; A. P. Hughes Trussville; Thomas Duncan, Russellville J. Majors, Russellville; R. F. Hall, Mar. vel; J. R.. Cary, Jasper; H. E. Hudson Monroeviile; M. c. Flowers, McDowell M. J. Daley, Maroe; J. P. Phillips, Flo rala; George l.. Austin, Stevenson; J O. Woodall, Stevenson.
 Tutwiler: R. B. Evans, Gadsden; Claude Williford, Sheffield; N. F. Turner Vine. gar Bend; l.. w. Statler, Montgomery R. Burk and family, Springville.
 Motion: w. J. Cottynham and wife, Cullman; Melton Elliott, Gadsden; Mrs F. Gluck, Tuscaloosa; E. D. Kimbell and wife, Ragland; w. Willy, Selma; H. c Barber. Springville; J. G. Simpson, Cleveland; F. H. Hubbard, Talladega; J. T. Tendon, Montgomery.
 Empire: Ed Marshall, Cardova; w. w. Merkel. Sylacauga.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-11-20
Caught by Constable

Columbus, Miss, November 19.-(Spe- cial.)- w. Dorgan, detective from Columbus, O., arrived here this aft ernoon and positively identified Wal ter Richardson and George Shiflet, who were arrested near Pickensville. Ala on November 10, by Constables W. H. Forman and J. T. Robertson of this city, as men who are wanted in the Ohio metropolis for highway rob known to have been one of a gang that committed a number of highway robberies in Columbus last February While Shiflet acknowledges that he embedded $50 from Morgan Brothers saloon keepers of that city, Detec- tive Dorgan believes that Shiflet also worked with thieves who stole copper wire valued at several thousand dol lars from interurban lines centerins in Columbus.
 The two men were at first believed to have been the ones who entered the home of J. T. Sanford in this city on November and stole jewelry val ued at $2000, but local officers have been unable to fasten this crime upor them.
 Shiflet first gave his name as Fred Boyer and has been identified by a, instructress at the Mississippi indus trial Industrial Institute and College as the man found hiding in her apart ment on the night of October II. He will not, however. be prosecuted here and both men will probably be taker back to Columbus, O., by Detective Dorgan, who has acquisitions for them
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-11-20
UNION LEADERS ID
 AID BROTHERHOODS
Congressional Investigation of Railroad Problems to
 Begin Today

Washington. November 19.-On the eve of the opening of the congressional in- vestigation of railroad problems, the heads of three great railroad employees brotherhoods held a conference here to- day with officials of the railway depart mes1t of the American Federation of Labor. The brotherhood leaders said later they had discussed a legislative programme for the coming session of Congress and that it had not been deter mined whether they would appear before the joint congressional committee.
 Conferences with the federation rep resentatives will be resumed tomorrow and they may be followed by an an. nounoement of the attitude of the broth erhoods toward the legislation proposed by President Wilson to supplement the Adamson S-hour law The brotherhood officials here are Warren S. Stone of the engineers, w. S Carter of the fire men and W. G. Lee of the trainmen.
 Representative Adamson has an en- gagement to see the President tomorrow and Major General Goethals, head of the 8-hour commission, expects to be called to the White House in a day or two. The President hopes to see his programme enacted early in the session of Congress, so as to have the measures on the statute books before the S-hour law becomes effective.
 The joint committee hearings beginning tomorrow will continue indefinitely and deal with every clause of the country $ railroad problems. First to be heard will be the state railroad commissioners, who held their annual meeting here dur ing the past week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-11-20
FELT IN LONDON

London, November 19.-A renewal of the heavy gales which have visited the British coast recently caused a heavy loss to shipping Saturday and Sunday. Four large outward bound steamers were compelled to return to Queenstown, in cluding the Gisla, which lost her pro- peller, and was laboring in the tremen- dous seas and only with the greatest difficulty was able to make port. The other steamers were badly battered, hav- ing lost boats and being otherwise dam aged. Sunday morning many steamers and sailing vessels were driven ashore at different points.
 The British schooner Kenneth c, Is ashore at Clogerhead, County Louth, Ire land, 8 total wreck. Her crew was saved. The British steamer Muriston was driven ashore and broken in two south of Blyth It is believed that the II members of her crew perished. A Norwegian steamer is ashore in Blyth Bay. The crew was saved.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-11-20
ADJUSTMENTS
Common Clay''

Common Clay the first drama ot the season, with a brilliant company, in- cluding Catherine Tower, w. A. White car, George Hilton, Raymond Bromley, James J. Cassedy Edward Leahy J. Irwin Southland, Tessie Lawrence, Pearl Ford, Charlotte Burkett, Frederic Go ing, and others, comes to the Jefferson theatre Thursday and Friday with a special Friday matinee.
 Common Clay'' has just completed a phenomenal run of one year at the Re- public theatre, New York city. No play of recent years has created so great a stir among press and public alike. Writ ten by Gloves Kinkead young HarvarG student, 1t won the Harvard prize and was originally produced at the Castle Square theatre, Boston, where it achieved an unprecedented run of 22 weeks. Its remarkable success made it the goal of every theatrical manager in New York before Mir Woods secured it and Justified his high hopes by one of the longest and most phenomenal successes accorded any play in recent years.
 Common Clay" is in three acts and an epilogue. Its heroine is servant girl, who, after an unfortunate career, finds employment in the home of a wealthy family. The son of the house falls in love with her--and the play be- gins. Poignantly human, of absorbing interest, it deals with the vital prob lens of sex, class and property with the vigor and intensity of masterpiece and moves to a climax as startling and dramatic as any ever witnessed in ar American theatre.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-11-20
TIDAL WAVE ON THE
 MEDITERRANEAN SEA. WRECKS MANY SHIPS
Extraordinary Weather Conditions Experienced in France-AlsO Felt in
 England

Paris. November 10.-Extraordinary weather conditions prevailing in France in the last 4s hours culminated yesterday in a tidal wave in the Gulf of MarseilIes, on the Mediterranean coast, in which many vessels found- cred and disastrous gales on the southwest coast of the Atlantic ocean.
 According to M. Angot, director of the weather bureau, the fluctuations of the barometer yesterday beat all the recol d $ of 60 years for quick changes. From 721 milimetres, which already was 8 below normal, 1t dropped four milimetres in s6 hours. Snow fell heavily along the Brit ish battle front and there were heavy rains and high winds in Paris and in other parts of France. At Marseilles the cabins on Catlan beach were carried away as the high waves inundated Carlnch road, stopping the street cars.
 The storm beat all records for 20 years on the Mediterranean coast.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-11-20

scretary and treasurer. There are five teachers and the school was organized with an enrolment of about 40 pupils The teachers are Mrs. John Butler Mrs. A w. Harrell. Mrs. Frank War burn, Mrs c. A. Harris and Robert Phelps.
 Tn following letter which was sent by the Rev. M. K. Thornton pastor of the First Baptist church, will be of interest to the people of this city:
 Both the Elizabeth Duncan hospital and I wish to thank you for the space you so kindly gave me to ask for the books for the hospital few days ago. l am sure that you will kindly let me say through your columns that quite a num- Der are being sent in answer to that request Let me urge all others who propose sending copies to send them at an early date. We are trying to get a bookcase. A lady has given us a top and one section of a Globe Wernicke in oak. We need base and three other sections Who will give one each of these? It will be a small cost to anyone to give a section or the base. Thanking you again in the name of the hospital, I am
 M. K. THORNTON,
 Pastor First Baptist Church.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-11-20
RAILROAD WRECK IN MEXICO KILLS MANY

Laredo, Tex, November 1s.-One hun dred and fifty-nine persons were Eille, and many injured in a railroad wfecl on the Inter-Ocean line to Vera Cruz between Dehesa and San Miguel, Novem Der r, according to reports reaching her tonight. The train was said to have beel running at high rate of speed wher it left the rails.
 Four of the five cars of the train ar said to have left the tracks, and rolle; over a cliff. The passengers were literall ground to pieces. No American wa among the dead, according to the repor received here. s-.-is---SA
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-11-20
PERSONALS

Mir. and Mrs. Sidney Marks of Chat tanooga are the guests of relatives in Bessemer.
 MT, and Mrs, Ike Marks of Chatta- nooga are visiting relatives in this city for few days.
 Jacob Green will leave in few days for El Paso, Tex, where he will reside in future. His family will follow later,
 Miss Eugenia Stevens, who is attending school in LaGrange, is the guest of her parents on Fifth avenue
 MT. and Mrs. Robert Williams and son, Campbell. have returned from Pyriton, where they were the guests of rela- tives.
 Mrs. Israel J. White and son, Melvin. have gone to Macon, Ga, where they will be the guests of Dr. and Mrs. Samuel N. Rubin for several weeks.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-11-20
BESSEMER ID HAVE NEW MASONIC LODGE RumOrs Current of a Bonus to Employees of T. c. I. Co. LETTER OF THANKS Sunday School Organized at SlOss Mines With Robert Phelps as
 Superintendent - Forty
 Pupils Enrolled
LETTER OF THANKS

Bessemer, November 19.-(SpeciaL) A rumor has been current on the streets of Bessemer that the Tennes- see Coal, Iron and Railroad company will give it's men in this district a bonus of 20 per cent of their earn ings for the past year, or at least for the past several months. It is believed by a number of men who keep in close touch with the industrial world that the bonus for the entire year will be given One rumor has it that this will be paid before Christmas, the an rouncement to be made probably the first of December while another ru- mor has it that the announcement will not be made until January l.
 The new Masonic lodge will be in stituted in this city on Wednesday night at the Masonic hall on Twen- tieth street and much interest is be- ing manifested in the event The Ma sons of Bessemer are getting together to make this occasion an suspicious one and every effort will be made to have a large gathering of the fra ternity on hand to welcome the new lodge. Grand Master Walter Smith will have charge of the ceremonies and will be assisted by a number of prominent Masons of the state. The Bessemer lodge No. 45S. Ancient Free and Accepted Masons. has large membership and is one of the most progressive lodges in this district
 The home of Mr. and Mrs. T. Bryan Waller was the scene of pretty hospitality today when they enter tained at family reunion in honor of the eighty birthday of their mother, Mrs. T. P. Waller. At noon a splendid four-course dinner was served. The table was artistically ar ranged for the occasion, a huge crys- tai vase of specimen chrysanthemums being the center decoration. Those en- toying this hospitality were: MT. and Mrs. T. P. Waller, Miss Ella Owen, MT and Mrs. o. c. Owens, MT. and Mrs. Roy Owens, Dr. and Mrs. George D Waller, MT. and Mrs. Joe Little, Mrs Kate Waller Fred owen, Nal colm Owens, Adelaide Owens George Waller. Jr,, Miss Florence Waller. Meredith Waller, little Miss Margaret Waller and MT and Mrs. T. Bryan Waller MT. and Mrs. T. P Waller are among the pioneer citizens of Besse- mer and are well known and loved by all. They were among the very few charter members of the First Baptist church and are the oldest members living in Bessemer Several months ago they celebrated their fif- tieth wedding anniversary and were the recipients of many handsome as we'll as useful gifts.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-11-20
Hillquit to Fight

New York, November 19.-Morris Hill quit, socialist candidate for representa- tive from the Twentieth congressional district, announced tonight that he would contest the election of his republican opponent, Isaac Siegel who received a plurality of 459 over Hillquit, according to the unofficial report. Bernard Rosen- blatt. democratic candidate, who received 631 votes less than Siegel also will con test, according to MT. Hillquit. Siegel was the candidate of the progressives and the independence league, as we'll as the republican party.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-11-20
In Touch With Villa

Chihuahua City, November 19.-The vanguard of infantry, commanded by General Ozuna, which left here for the south, came into contact with Villa band near Santa Rosalia and captured several prisoners after skirmsh, accord ing to an official dispatch received here today. Important documents are said to have been taken from the prisoners. The departure of General Trevno for the field has been delayed for military reasons, 1t is announced here.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-11-20
Delegates Meet

Laredo. Tex. November 19.-Nearly POO delegates or deputies to the constitutional congress assembled at Queretaro today, according to telegraphic advices reach ing here tonight The congress is ex- pected to be formally called to order to- morrow The first two days will be de- voted to examination of credentials of the delegates Every state in Mexico is said to be represented by 20 or more delegates.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-11-20
No Change Noted

Los Angeles, November 19.-No chan5 was noted tonight in the condition
 Mrs. Inez Milholland Boissevain, suffrat leader of New York, who has been ser ously i'll here for the last month H condition was reported to be about u
 same as yesterday" after she had railie slightly from sinking spells caused by h' anemic condition.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-11-20
TOOK THE HURT OUT OF HER BACK

Physicians report more cases of kidney trouble among women than men. Mrs. Anna Byrd of Tuscumbia, Ala, writes T was down with my back so I could not stand up more than half of the time. Foley Kidney Pills took all of the hurt out. They are the best kidney pills ever took" Rheumatic pains, swollen ankles, backache, stiff joints, sore muscles and sleep disturbing bladder ailments indi- cate disordered kidneys. Foley Kidney Pills act promptly. Sold everywhere.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-11-20
COX CITES REASONS

Gov.-Elect James M Cox of Ohio is another prominent visitor to Washing ton.
 'Tn Ohio cities suffer IS they do in Alabama and other states he said. "In Ohio we have the limitation of a 1 per cent taxation law, on the one hand and limited incomes on the oth- CT. Our cities cannot provide for nat ural development An inheritance tax has been suggested. It has also been suggested that the state turn back to the cities taxation from the excise law. We are going to enact real corrupt practice law one which will guar antee the people in the possession of their rights and prevent moneyed in- terests from purchasing government
 Regarding the presidential campaign he said; "The democratic party has convinced honest business that there is nothing in our policies injurious to the best interests of the country. Dis honest business han been taught that the public has a concept of govern mental morals which suggests some what radical departures from the ways of old"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-11-20
At the Bijou

''The Woman He Married thrilling story of adventure, love and romance, is the offering at the Bijou this week. It is big play and presented by capable and talented company. The play is the one in which Virginia Harmed, one of Americas greatest actresses. scored her greatest success in the portrayal of the woman" in this successful drama.
 The plot is excellent, moving and beau tiful throughout. The hidden truths lin- folded by the action of this gripping play come out in the end and give the spec tators something to think about that is worth while.
 Rosamund Revoir, an emotional actress of great talent and ability, takes the same role as did Miss Harmed in the original Broadway production. In her career she has played opposite Dustin Farnum Guy Bates Post, Mary Shaw and many other stars
 The play will be presented all week, with matinees Tuesday Thusday and Sat urday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-11-20
At the Lyric

The new bill of Keith vaudeville which will be presented at today's mat inee for the first half weeks run will he of a high class and the entertainment will compare with any probably of the season.
 As the premier attraction there will be Pietro, worlds greatest piano -accor- deonist and Birmingham favorite. This entertainer has thousands of ad- mirers fin Birmingham and his presence on the bill assures capacity houses.
 Another big feature is "The Producer, grand opera number, in which are featured many noted singers and a Metropolitan chorus. This is one of the most pretentious numbers in vaudeville and is said to be one of the best singing acts.
 The Ishikawa brothers, noted Jal equilibrists, are also on the bill and the entertainment offered by these perform CTS has been the subject of much praise in many cities.
 Hallen and Hunter will present "Just for Fun" which is highly amusing and Mccormick and Wallace are novelty ven triloquists and will appear in "The The atrical Agent"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-11-20

The residents at Sloss Mines organ ized Sunday school today which will be held at the pavilion in the play ground. Robert Phelps was elected su- perintendent, and Mrs c, A. Harris is
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-11-20
STATISTICS PUBLISHED

In response to instructions contained in the Heflin bill, the bureau of the census publishes this morning statistics United States since January 1, 1915, in the manufacture of explosives.
 During the calendar year 1915, 244,003 hales were consumed. During the first three quarters of 1916, 144,9SS 142.725 and 133982 bales, respectively, were con- stunned.
 Inasmuch as approximately 35 per cent of cotton is lost in transforming the staple from an unbleached to a bleached state. the estimated number of bales con- stunned in the United States in the seven quarters in the manufacture of explosives was 9S7, ,654
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-11-20
OFFICE HOLDERS TO
 SUFFER A SHAKE-UP
 AT HANDS OF WILSON
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prohibition issue, the next democratic nomination. Others mentioned are Speaker Clark, Senator Underwood and Senator James of Kentucky.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-11-20

IN OUR great-great- t-grandfathers' time many New England families had cask of rum in the cellar
 It was freely offered to guests lex cept children) and freely partaken of, even as coffee is today
 This old-time custom gradually passed out of existence, for our fore fathers recognized it was harmful
 Another old-time custom-coffee drinking is slowly passing in the same fashion and for the same reason
 The abandonment of coffee drink ing is made easy nowadays by the use of Instant Postuf1, the pure cereal bever- age with the coffee-like taste
 Unlike coffee, this purely American table drink contains no caffeine' or other harmful substance
 Postum is now used daily in tens of thousands of the best of American homes where reason rules and health is valued
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-11-20
VIEWS OF THINKERS

MT. Darwin says: The question whether there exists creator and ruler of the universe, has been answered in the affirmative by the highest intellects that have ever lived. An omniscient creator must have foreseen every conse- quence which results from the law inn posed by Him. An omnipotent and om- niscient creator ordains everything and foresees everything.
 "The great thinker upon theism. John Stuart Mill, says; T think it must be allowed that in the present state of our knowledge the adaptation in nature af- lords a large balance of probability in favor of creation by intellgence'
 MT. Spencer says the power which the universe manifests is utterly incompat- ible without the existence of a first cause. Appearance without reality is unthinkable.
 "Tyndal, in his Belfast address, after speking of the wonders and mysteries surrounding us, says: Can it be that there is no being or thing in nature that knows more about these matters than I do? Do l, in my ignorance, represent the highest knowledge of these things ex- isting in this universe?
 '"Gentlemen, the man who puts that question to himself, if he be not a shall low man, if he be man capable Of being penetrated by profound thought. will never answer the question by pro- fessing the creed of atheism. which has been so generally attributed to me-"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-11-20
H0PELESS FOR c. o. P.

Former Gov. James B. McCreary, re- turning to his home in Kentucky after a visit to New York, stopped in Washington to enthuse with other prominent democrats.
 Kentucky gave a rousing majority for the President" he said. Many prominent republicans had high hopes that Kentucky would go for Hughes. They based their hopes on the small majority by which Governor Stanley was elected over his republican op- ponent. The closeness of that race, however, was due to local issues and did not reflect the states regard for the President.
 Kentucky will remain democratic Senator James will be renominated without opposition. Republicans will endeavor to bring about his defeat They have no chance under the sun Ed Morrow, who ran close race against Stanley, is said to be groom ing himself.
 But James will be returned by an