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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-03
FOX HUNT MEET
 JUST CLOSED WAS
 SPLENDID SUCCESS
Some of Best Packs and Mounts in State Partici- pated-The Association
 Elects Officers

Gary Springs, November 2.-(specialJ The third annual meet of the Alabama Fox Hunters association came to an end yesterday
 For the past week, night and day, the hills of Bibb county have echoed tho mu- sic of hundreds of fox hounds and sports men from almost every section of the south rode to the chase.
 The meeting was the most largely at tended as well as the most enthusiastic yet held by the association. Some of the best packs and mounts in the entire coun- try participated in the meet.
 The speed and driving contest was won by W. II. Pattons Ben, with Howard 8 Ra4.der second and Kershaw's Highland third.
 In the Hunting and Trailing event Towards Raider was first; J. T. Wilders Tiger second, A. P Pattons Bob third, H. J. Bates Pete fourth, Dr. Fontain's Tony fifth, and j. M. Moore's Cloud sixth
 officers elected for the next year are; J. NJ. Moore, Marion, president; X. P. Patton. Ralph, vice president; H. C. Fon- taine, Burnt Corn, secretary treasurer.
 Directors: pr. NJ. D. Smith, Prattville; ]. H. Wilder, Vincent; St. John Wilson. Mobile; William Patton, Tuscaloosa; J. M. Brown, Centerville.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-03
MADE ID KIDNAP GRANDSON
 OF HENRY FORD
One Arrest Follows Sending Decoy Package Supposed to Contain S10,00O De-
 manded in Letter

Detroit, November 2.--No additional arrests have been made here tonight in the alleged plot to extort $1o,OOo from Edsel B. Ford. by threatening to ab- duet or kill his son. Henry Ford, II. Edsel Ford Is the son of Henry Ford. the millionaire manufacturer. Federal agents here are working on the theory that a band of men were behind the alleged plot and are pushing their in- vestigation thoroughly.
 That letter demanding $1o,00o aa the price of his baby's safety had been received by Edsel Ford became known today. when Jacob Yellin, 20 years old, was arraigned before United States Commissioner Hurd, charged with us- ing the mails to defraud He pleaded not, guilty and was held for examinaa tion November 13
 Yellin was arrested Thursday when decoy package, supposed to contain Sl0,000, was delivered to him by q messenger boy. who called for 1t at the general delivery window of the local postoffice where the letter to Mir Ford directed the money should be left
 Yelling admitted he had engaged the messenger, but declared he did so for an unknown third party. Federal agents accompanied Yellin to a street corner where he said he had an ap- pointment with the unknown man. When the latter failed to appear, Yel- lin was taken before Commissioner Hurd
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-03
"Ben- Hur" at Jefferson

The present engagement of "Ben-Hur' at the Jefferson Monday, Tuesday. No- vember 12, IS, with matinee Tuesday, promises to break all attendance records and receipts, judging from the interest aroused by the announcement of it's com ing to this city.
 Every reaaer of Gen. Lew Wallace's $ charming story is a patron of the theatre .o enjoy the stage rectal. The scenes and characters are brought before the eye with vividness of detail and truth that adds to the intense interest of the wou- derful romance of the day and the peo- pie of Christ. F<law and Erlanger have shown themselves the wisest of managers in the selection of Gen. Lew Wallace's s book for theatrical purposes and have proven themselves entirely worthy of the authors confidence and the public'S pat ronage by the splendid and reverentially careful way in which they have executed their work.
 By every standard by which 6 play may be measure, "Ben-H Hurt meets the most exacting details. As a spectacle it is be- yond comparison, and it's sentiment is of the kind that touches the depths of ones nature. Tragedy, comedy, romance are artfully blended in the story of the stage, and there is an embroidery of music and splendor of stage setting that gives a dig nity and grace to the production which separates it from all others. In short, it is feast for the mind, heart and eye, appealing particularly to religious and artistic senses.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-03

Mrs. J. E. Thomas, Sr., 53 years of age, died yesterday morning at local inftrmary following a recent illness. The deceased had lived at Dolomite for a number of years and was we'll known and highly esteemed by all who knew her. She is survived by her husband, four sons, J. E. Thomas, Will liam Thomas, Herbert Thomas and Cor don Thomas, all of Dolomite: five daughters, Mrs. N. R. Chamblee of Elm pire, Mrs. T. E. Hurst of Gordon Heights, Mrs. J. L. Boggs of Dolomite, Mrs. A. M. Deason of Mulga and Mrs. W. L. Evans of Dolomite; her mother, Mrs. Lovina Priest of Bedding, Penn.
 The funeral will be held Sunday aft : ernoon at o'clock from the Bethle- hem church, the Rev Aiken. assisted by the Rev. J. l.. James and Rev. A. c. Swindall, officiating. Interment will be made at the Bethlehem cemetery with Huey & Mcconnell in charge. The Dolo- mite chapter No. ITO, Order of Eastern Star, will have charge of the services at the grave. The following gentlemen will act as pallbearers: Active, B. F. Purser W. R. Wilson. w. J. Cowen. L.. R. Reeves, D. W. Brown and J. R. Will son. Honorary H. B. Purser Will Reed, Charles Reynolds, M. F. Sides, A. z. Strains, pr. John Bonds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-03
Justice COhalan Denies
 Charge of Disloyalty
 in Formal Statement

New York. November 2.-supreme Court Justice Daniel F. Cohalan, rep- resented as disloyal to this country In speeches made by fusion orators in the campaign for reelection of Mayor Mitchell, issued a statement today de- claring his patriotism and allegiance. In disclosures made public by the bu- reau of public information in Wash ington in September. Justice Cohalan n was quoted as representing to Count Won Bernstorff. then the German am hassador. that revolution in Ireland could be successful only if supported by Germany.
 The man, care not who he may be. who says l have ever had a disloyal thought, not to speak of having ut tered a disloyal word, or done a dis loyal act, says what is false" he said in part. The spirit and in fact every fiber of my being is thoroughly Amer ican and for its interests and welfare of my country. x. I have no con- nection, direct or indirect, with any plot to foment an instruction in Ire land, or to violate in any way any American law"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-03
LONDON PRESS IS
 FREE IN COMMENT . ON GEDDES' SPEECH
He Is Praised for His Frank Discussion of Naval Op- erations-Some Criti-
 cize Policy

London, November 2-The main effort of Sir Eric Geddes. the first lord of the admiraltysin the House of Commons yes- terday. Is not received wholly favorably by the newspapers in their editorial comment He is praised for his frank and business-lilze statement. which drew cheers from the commoneers-and it is admitted that he said much which is satisfactory and reassuring.
 Appreciation is expressed particularly Of the new, distribution of affairs of the admiralty tending toward decentraliza- ton, and also the introduction of younger men. This. 1t is contended, ought to be justified by results. all though the Times points out that suc- cess will depend on the choice of men. The Daily Mail, which has been op- posed to the present policies of the ad- miralty, says the speech on the whole dealt fairly and straightforwardly with criticisms, but it compsains that when all is said the fact remains that the Germans are forcing the fighting at sea
 The bulk of the comment accepts and
 
 British fleet did not try to enter the Baltic and also his statement on the convoy incident. Criticism is directed chiely against conduct of the submarine war and ship construction.
 The Times regards his statement con- corning submarine warfare as candid and encouraging, and says that his re- port of construction is reasonably sat- isfactoy. On the other hand, the Daily Telegraph, the Daily News, the Daily Chronicle and the Daily Express are dis satisfied on these points. The Telegraph complains that past ministerial optimis- tic estimates on production have not been realized and the shipping situation is becoming graver and graver. The News thinks that Sir Eric put a too rosy construction on submarine figures, and says the speech did not succeed in removing obstinate questions as to whether the utmost use is being made of the naval and intellectual resources at the navy's command
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-03
BOARD OF REVENUE MEETS IN BESSEMER Claims of Physicians for
 Fees Held Up NEGROES GO TODAY Two We'll Known Women Dead. New Battery of Woodward Ovens Will Soon Be Ready for
 Operation
NEGROES GO TODAY

Bessemer, November 2.-(Special.) )-The board of revenue of Jefferson county met in Bessemer this morning at ii o'clock at which time all members were pres ent with the exception of Dr. R, F. Lovelady.
 A number of important matters were passed upon and the members of the board stated that the delay in asking for bids for the erection of the new courthouse and jail in Bessemer had been occasioned by having the titles to the property recently purchased cleared and this has been completed, and within the next few days bids would be asked for.
 Harry B. Wheelock, their architect, will have charge of this matter. Sew eral citizens petitioned the board to re- pair about three miles of road beyond McCalla and on the Tuscaloosa road, which has never been macadamized and the board agreed to have it worked at once. Some interest was stirred when the board refused to pay the fees of several physicians at this time, who had visited patients here at the order of local officials The bills were passed over un- til next time by the board as they wish to consult their attorneys, they being of the opinion that they had no author ity to pay them, and that they should be charged to court costs and other ac- counts One bill was submitted for ex- animation of a patient at the order of Judge J. c. B. Gwin of the Bessemer df- vision of the circuit court to avoid delay in court proceedings. A bill for a post-mortem examination held at the order of the deputy coroner was sub rnitted by another physician.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-03
Men in Camp Pike Are
 Quarantined on Account
 of Measles Epidemic

Little Rock, November 2.-(special) As precautionary measure against the spread of measles several cases of which have developed at Camp Pike, General Sturgis yesterday issued quarantine order restricting to their areas all men in whose com panies the disease has been found. and prescribing passes from the command CTS from all enlisted men desiring to leave the reservation for Little Rock and North Little Rock. Civilians are permitted to come into the cam tonment freely, but are not allowed to enter barracks where the -disease has been discovered. These barracks are under guard to preserve the quar- antine regulations.
 Alabama selecemen whose discharge for physical disability was ordered to- day, are Ernest E. Waldrop of Besse- mer and Arthur Bryant and George F. A. Reece of Fort Payne.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-03
Accused Man Pleads MisnOmer When IS"
 Was Left Out Name

Montgomery, November 2.-(Special.) When Robert Owen, white, was Rr- raigned in the circuit court Friday on an indictment charging the murder of negro here last month, he pleaded mis- i homer on the ground that his name has an ''s" when the indictment says owen, clerk in a soft drink stand, shot ton submitted to a jury for decision November S.
 owen, clerk in q soft dring stand, shot a negro in a dispute which resulted from the refusal of the negro to pay the war tax of 1 cent on a package of cigarettes which he attempted to pur- chase from Owen.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-03
CONTINGENT OF NEGROES

A large crowd gathered in ythe office of the local exemption board this after noon at o'clock, when Il negroes who will leave Saturday morning for Camp Dodge, la, received their final in- structions.
 Leo Key in charge of the men, and he made them short talk being followed by the Rev. M. K. Thornton, pastor ot the First Baptist church. Mr. Thornton S talk was most impressive as was the talk made by Mrs. r. B. Hill May Reese U Johnson made an excellent talk, in which she implored the men not to do anything that would be a discredit to the negro race, and to do everything to make the people of Bessemer proud of them. Two little kindergarten chill dren gave several readings, and the benediction was pronounced by the Rev Thornton. This will be the second con-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-03
PRETTY HOSPITALITY

The home of Miss Lola Smith was the scene of pretty hospitality last night when she entertained number of friends. The interior of the house pre- sented lovely picture with it's decora- tions of witches, black cats, jack o..an- terms
 Various games and dancing were en- jeyed until late hour when delightful refreshments were served, the hostess berg assisted in her duties by Mrs. Holtam. Those enjoying this hospitality were: Miss Della Quinn. Miss Bertha Hopkins, Miss Maxine Goldberg, Miss Naomi Jaffe, Miss Bertha Quinn, Miss Blanche Collins, Miss Edna Kyzer, Miss lone Baicomb, Miss Margaret Deacy M ss Louise Beatty, Miss Lorraine Bailey, Miss Bessie Schwabacher, Miss Leverne Shook. Miss Jessie Laird and Morr.s Scott of Gadsden, Johnnie Henson Sapp. William Thomas. Harry Sapp, Albertus Beatty. Kawer Evans. Charles Evans, Bien Grigsby, Tony Delenardo, Jim No- ble, Fred Noble, Carl McLemore, Marvin Donahoo and Bud Wright
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-03
FRIEND PAYS TRIBUTE
 TO BERNEY B. LOVEMAN
By IRVING V. FROST

treated. He was operated on and was | laid up in the hospital for few weeks and at his request his room was dec- orated with the American flag and flowers representing the national col- ors. All of the time he was restless and anxious to get back into the serv- ice and go to France.
 Finally he returned to his regiment, but in an unfit condition. Soon word was given that his. regiment would leave for Mineola, and he came back once more to bid us good-by I sat with him in the cafe on that day and he said; Why don't you come with us in the army? It is the greatest feeling in the world to know that you are Uncle Sam's boy' You could see from his sparkling eyes and the look of enthusiasm on his face that 1t came from the bottom of his heart. He left us. Yes, left us to think that Berney LoVeman of Birmingham would rep resent our love, thoughts and patriot ism in France.
 He was camped at Mineola. and often came into New York and incidentally fell in love with a young girl who had visited his sister in Birmingham. Yes, he was to be married to her. He, Uncle Sam's boy. Sergeant Loveman, was to marry the girl he loved. He could picture himself a future soldier and living happy life He had the license, the rings. and all was set.
 Then came the climax. Due to his previous operation and his i'll health he was rejected from his division His dreams of France had vanished Dis couraged, downhearted and with a frenzied grief, he thought 1t was better to die than to be rejected from his company. Yes, a mother, a sister, q brother, even friend could have held him back
 If I could only have been near him to talk to him. I'm sure 1t would not have happened
 Poor Berney! It was not his fault. AL an instant he was overpowered by a gigantic impulse and the next in- stant he was dead Berney is dead, but with him go the love and thought of all or his acquaintances and compan tohs. lie was lovable boy, admired oy every one and boy whose memory mingham
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-03
AmnMseEan@mts
Tim Murphy-"PaIs First'

The presentation of the new American comedy, Pals First at the Jeqerson, Monday. Tuesday, Wednesday, matinee Wednesday, will no doubt prove one ot the pleasurable events of the local the atrical season, since it will serve to bring once agaIn to the local stage that splen- did actor, MT. I'm Murphy, who will be seen in the star role.
 Patrons of the theatre are quite fa- .l4illar with the splendid worK of MT. Mur- n number of characters, and his capacity as an exponent of the pest in dramatic art has been fully recognized and will always be pleasantly remen- oered, and consequently hIs appea. ance II new and important part IS JusqLled.
 Pals First has already been credited with being one of the real pays of the uay and gives every promise of enduring success. It is comedy with breadth, uepth and strength; a comedy into which multi-coiored strands of pathos and numor have been deftly woven by Lee Wilson Dodd, the adapter of the novel, written by Francis Perry Elliott.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-03
Violators of
 Liquor Laws Appeal

Montgomery, November 2-(special.l Contending that they were illegally con vjcted and sentenced because the court denied them trials by jury. attorneys for W. J. Toole, Henry Kruetner, Ed Ma honey and Tom Simpson, convicted of violating the prohibition laws, made mo- tions for new trials before Judge A. E. Foster, special judge of the circuit court. but the motions were promptly overruled. Appeals will be taken to the court Of ap- peals.
 Attorneys for the defendants claim tho law only required them to make demands for jury trials within 90 days, but the court held that they must make such de- mands within five days under the prohi- bition laws.
 The state was represented at the hear ing of the motion by William L. Martin. attorney general and Perry W. Turner. assistant attorney general
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-03
At LnaM's Riinu

Entertainment for the whole family is provided at Loew's Bijou for today as a strong combination of high grade vaude- vile acts and exclusive picture features in the offering. The vaudeville enter tainment includes some of the seasons s best novelties and Miss Alice Brady, Birmingham's favorite, is the movie star. She will be seen in her greatest success, "The Maid of Belgium" The story is laid around the German invasion of Bel gium and mother love as the outstanding theme
 Other acts include neat skating nov city by Brand and Audrey, Maidie De- Long, comedienne in character imperson- ations; Andrew Kelley, monologist and teller of Irish stories, and Alvin and Kenny, flying ring gymnasts. Loews 8 News Weekly and patriotic cartoons are on the bill.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-03

'Yes, even a friend could have held him back" to quote the words of MT. Barnett
 A boy, young in age, young in ways, but old in patriotism. With his coun- try's honor at heart and with mind frenzied by grief, due to the fact that his i'll health would keep him from accompanying his comrades to France, he jumped from an eight-story window to his death. I am sure that as he passed through space, speeding on to his death, his sole thought was that of his country. This is the story of the tragic death of Berney B. Love man.
 Berney was a rare character. He was more than human-h humane and kind to everybody. No one knew of his charity. He was always glad to help the other fellow.
 can remember as if it were vester- day the day that Berney sent me a letter while I was away at school en- closing s1 for spending money. He said; T have been away at school and know what a few cents like this means to boy" never will forget that as long as I live.
 l remember the day he came out of school and entered his fathers store. lie ie was proud boy and very ambi- elous' and aspired to follow his fathers footsteps 'i'ei ?
 Ihen came the Mexican trouble and ot ,. Souhe friend was the first to en- nst' He returned from the border in n me pest Of spirits and trusting that cfesldent Wilson would break with germany in order that he might see real service in France. The crisis came, troops were mobilized and he was as happy as a lark His company was encamped at Montgomery and sey efal times he came to visit us. and eden tune was more confident that he would soon go to France While in montgomery he was troubled with his appendix and hernia and came to blrmlngham on furlough to be
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-03
PRETTY HALLOWEEN PARTY

one of the prettiest Halloween parties was that given by Mrs. Annie C1enn Grove complimenting her older musio Pupiis. In the music room where witches brew was served, yellow candles gave a mellow glow and specimen chrysanthe
 nuns Of gold further emphasized the color note or yellow used in the decora- tlons. delicious buffet luncheoen of Irled oysters, cheese, crackers and olives was served while the girls told ghost stories seated on the floor. Hot eboco- late and cake were served in the dining room, where games and contests were played, the prizes being won by Miss Ma1orle Wood and Miss Florence Gray Patton Patriotic and glee songs were sung and 1t was late hour before the jolly crowd departed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-03
 CORONER MAKES MONTHLY REPORT

Coroner George A. Hogan has made the following report to the board of revenue. for the month of October:
 Deaths investigated white, 20; col ored, 49; total, 69; homicides. '; sui cides, ?; accidents, g; natural, 2S. Of this number one of the murders was committed in another county, and an- other in Mississippi, the victims dying in hospitals of this city. Seven of the accidents occurred in other counties, and victims died in hospitals of this city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-03
At the Lyric

A programme of unusual excellence will greet the Saturday afternoon matinee
 goer at the Lyric this afternoon. The bill will be featured with five acts of
 Keith vaudeville, and the last part of the last episode of the official war picture, "The Retreat of the Germans at Arras.' The last episode of these pictures is more thrilling than all previous episodes, and show the horrors of war in most vivid manner.
 The headline attraction is Rita Mario and Ter orchestra of 10 talented mu- Sicians.
 Other attractions on the bill include Lou Hall and Milda Thomas in She's a Traveling Man. Bert Kenney, black face comedian: the Four Casting Camp bells, sensational casters and aerialists, and Warfan and Frost in singing and comedy. ags4I Il
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-03
Typhoid in Madison Is
 to Be Investigated

Montgomery, November o.-(Special) Several cases of typhoid fever have de- veloped in Madison county and pr. S. w. Welch, state health officer. Friday re- quested Dr. Carl R. Grote. health officer of Walker county. to go to Huntsvil'e 'e and assist the county health officer of Madison county in an Investigation of the causes.
 No epidemic has been discovered but the health department thought it best to make complete investigation in order to ascertain the causes The number of cases has steadily increased during the past few days. but the health department emphasized that there is no need for alarm.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-03
NEW wOoDwA ARD OVENS

The new battery of by-product coke ovens at the Woodward Iron company, when blown in, will give to this com pany 200 by-product coke ovens that will furnish daily 4O0O tons of furnace coke. The new battery which consists of 60 ovens is of the Williputte pattern, said to be the most modern and up-to-date by-product ovens in existence. The coal for the ovens will be brought from the coal mines of the company at Dolomite, a mile distant from the ovens, from Mulga mines, and the new mines re- gently opened between Dolomite and Mulgau
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-03
PERS.ONALS'

Mrs. Harry Kartus has gone to Mem phis, where she will be the guest of relatives.
 pr. Perolio. who has been stationed at Fort Oglethorpe for the past two months. has returned home and will later go 70 Camp Wheeler at Macon, Ga.
 Mrs. Robert Powell has arrived in Bes- semer to join pr. Powell and they will make their home at Woodward ore mines.
 The Rev. Nj. K. Thornton. pastor of the. First Baptist church, has returned from Suligent. where he held a most sue cessful meeting