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Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-09-19

Colonial Martha Washington Dining Room Suite, IN solid
ogany, ten pieces special at $3.50.
$50 Twin 'Four Post" Bedsteads panel head boards,
turned posts and rail foot ends # in size Special at
/ $35 pair.
sS5 "Four Post" Bedstead, high deliberately turned
posts and cross rails. Special at $22.5O each
Solid mahogany Priscilla sewing cabinet Sale price,
1915.
Gate-leg table C2sx4Oneh top when open), at $I2.
Mahogany gste-leg table (s4k42nch top when Open).
at SIS
Solid mahogany sewing table, drOp-leaf ends and
drawer at IS.
Colonial sewing table, pedestal base, drOp-leaf ends,
two drawers at $3.50.
Solid mahogany nest Of four tables, at $3.50
Mahogany wagon, rubber-Hred wheels, removable
tray, at $40.
Tea wagon in mahogany rubber-tired wheels, romOv-
able glass tray, at $3.50.
Tea wagon, mahogany shelves and top, removable
| glass tray, rubber-tred wheels, at SIS.
Library table in mahogany, feet long Special at $26.
Solid mahogany library table, 80 inches long, at $780,
Mahogany library table, Colonial design az inches
! long, at $50.
Mahogany library table, oval top, massive Colonial
vase at S35.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-09-19

Wonderful Chinese brocades-all dragons
and the like-at Sc to $14 a yard.
French brocades-as dainty as Vatican
painting or in the strong, old, dull colors that
echo palace hangings. At S6.75 to S14.50 a
yard.
French silk brocades-in eolorings that
are poems-at $40 TO $3.50.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-09-19

Rich silk figured velvets at So to $3.50 q
yard, ranging soft sea-greens and coronation
reds.
And strong dsmask at S., In Vatican red,
tells, in design, the old, old fable Of the old
man, the boy and the donkey.
Just hints, after ALL
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-09-19

William and Mary Suite, American walnut pieces, at
1915.
English Heppewhite Dining Room Suite, mahogany,
ten pieces, at $3.50.
s2s5. 'N SN"'' w. ''-U''
William and Mary Suite in mahogany ten pieces at $780,
Sheraton Suite solid mahogany four pieces, at s135
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-09-19

Sheraton Suite in quarered oak finish four pieces
$3.50
William Mary Suite, CHARTERED oak Butler finish, fOu
pieces, at $110
Heppewhite Suite solid mahogany ten pieces wOndef
reproduction special at 1925
Colonial Martha Washington Dining Room Suite in soil
mahogany ten pieces special at $3.50.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-05
WEATHERLY THINKS COMMISSION l. A w
 NEEDS IMPROVING

The bill under which the city commits sion of Birmingham was formed and ex- ists requires amendment making II nearer perfect. in the opinion of James Weatherly.
 In his swan song before the board yesterday afternoon the retiring commis- sioner reiterated his loyalty to the Idea of commission form of government. but added that in his opinion. it's more fla cile and effective operation in Birming- ham could only be secured by means of further legislative treatment.
 Asked to amplify that statement for The Age-Herald, MT. Weatherly said, ir effect:
 Under conditions as they presently exist, I think board of three commis sioners would be more effective than one to five.
 1t is my opinion, however. that when an amendment to the constitu- tion. giving Birmingham home rule.' 8 more elastic method of procuring returns from taxation, and the right to consolidate under one government with the county of Jefferson, is achieved the city manager idea
 should be inaugurated.
 "The city manager should be man
 worthy in every sense to receive a
 salary of from s1o,o00 to $12,000 per annum. He should be supported by
 an advisory council composed of men
 remunerated in only nominal sums.
 It was the city manager idea whicf was practically the last suggestion ol Mir Weatherly as a commissioner uf tht city of Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-05
SAYS THE SPIES ARE
 BEING DRIVEN OUT
Mrs. Mathis Thinks Birmingham Should Make It So Hot for Them
 They Can't Stay

That an exodus of at least 100 German sympathizers or spies occurred in Bir- ningham Monday following the publi- cation of the denunciation of spies by Mrs G. H. Mathis at Empire was the information brought to her in Birming- ham yesterday Mrs. Mathis accompanied by an officer of the United States army detailed to speak with her left yesterday afternoon on a speaking tour which will take her to many of the coal mine cities of the state. She intends to keep up her denunciation of the German spies in this state.
 q have been informed today" said Mrs. Mathis yesterday afternoon, "that at least 100 spies left Birmingham on various trains Monday night following the publication of my address at Elm pire by The Age-Herald Monday morn ing I cannot make it any more en- phatic than my Empire speech that a home guard should parade the streets of Birmingham every night and that the spies right here at home should be rooted out without a moments delay.
 "Time is precious and the spies are active I appeal most earnestly to our people to get in behind this most critical matter and don't let up for a second.''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-05
MRS. MATHIS ASKED ID VISIT RUSSIA Party of 100 Women Will Make Trip to Speak to
 Russian Women

Mrs G. H. Mathis, whose work in Alabama is so well known, has been re- quested to visit Russia and lecture to the women of that country and encour- age them in their fight for democracy. The invitation to Mrs. Mathis has been given at the suggestion of New Workers end through them transmitted by the of- ficials at Washington.
 The plan, as understood here, is for at least 100 women to be sent from this country to troubled Russia and tell the women of that country what liberties are extended them under a democracy and to interest them further in the tremen- dous work that must be done if Russia is to feel the full benefit of freedom.
 Mrs. Mathis said yesterday that she had written to Washington that she was ready and willing to go to Russia or any country if in doing so she served Amer ca. Mrs. Mathis said her information as to the plans was rather meager, but she was in readiness to depart whenever she was called.
 It is stated that the lecturers will cover all of Russia, accompanied by interpret- CTS who will assist in making known the message that the American women will give to the Russian women.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-05
BRANDON TO SPEAK
 TO THE VETERANS
Camp Hardee Will Also Make Plans for State Reunion at Meeting
 Friday Afternoon

Friday afternoon at Cable hall at 2:So o'clock Judge Brandon of Tuscaloosa will address the public, the Veterans, the United Daughters of the Confederacy and Sons of Veterans. Immediately after this address Camp Hardea will hold it's regular meeting and as Birmingham has secured the reunion of the State veter- ans association, there will be much inn portant business requiring the attention of the camp.
 sIt is the duty of every veteran to attend who can possibly do so," espe- cially the members of Camp Hardee
 "A very interesting programme has been arranged and besides the address of Judge Brandon there will be furnished good music and recitations. The people of Birmingham know Judge Brandon as one of the most attractive speakers In the state. He is original and has ideas with which he win interest those who at tend.
 t'It is earnestly desired that a large crowd will honor this distinguished citi- zen on this occasion"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-05
FORMER MEMBER OF BIRMINGHAM BAR
 IS WINNING FAME

Charles w. Collins. who is winning fame as q puhicist. viii be remembered as former member of the Birmingham bar, having practised law in the office of his uncle. E. NJ Allen. He later pur- sued graduate studies in economies and constitutional law at the University of Chicago and at Harvard for several years and then entered the government service in the library of Congress Here also he began his work as writer on questions of government and public finance MT. Collins first book. "The Fourteenth Amendment and the States ' published by Little. Brown & Co, of Boston, appeared about one year after he !eft Harvard. It met with great favor in academic and legal circles and is now used as a reference book in the foremost law schools in the country, His new book, The National Budget System, ; will. 1t is predicted, have large sale.
 MT Collins is now in charge of the legislative reference service or the libru- ry of Congress.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-05
Suits Filed Yesterday

Suits for damages amounting to a total of s25o,ooo were flied in the circuit court yesterday against the St. Louis and San Francisco railroad
 The suits are filed by M. A. Fayet and members of his family and are as re- suit of an automobile accident. The plaintiffs allege that their automobile was struck by a train owned and oper- ated by the defendant, and that they were Injured as result of the careless ness of the defendant M A. Fayet sued gor s50,000 for hicseif, s5O.0o0 for his au- tomobile and S50,C00 for his wife; Albert w. Fayet sued for S50,000 and Maggie Fayet sued for $650,000.
 Roger Tarver filed suit yesterday for s10.000 against the Stockham Pipe com pany. The plaintiff alleges that piece of iron fell on his leg. greatly injuring him,
 Suit for $S0o0 damages was filed yester- day by Joe Smith against the Birming- ham Machine and Foundry company. The plaintiff alleges that weight fell on his back. severely injuring him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-05
REVIVAL SERVICES
 AT WOODLAWN PARK

The Woodlawn community services.
 which were to close Sunday night, will
 be continued for two weeks as union
 revival with services every night. A
 large tent is being placed in the park to avoid any interference on account of weather The services will be held in the Fifty-sixth Street Baptist church should the weather prevent the use nt the park until the rent is erected. The first service was conducted last night by Rev. Omer of the Christian church. The music will be in charge of Mr. Waltermeyer who has been secigred for the entire time. The preaching will De done by the pastors of the i've churches participating.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-05
Marriage Licenses Issued

Marriage licenses were issued to the following yesterday in the probate court: Alvin J. Baum of Birmingham to Miss Mildred Fox.
 G. G. Rickerson of Birmingham to Miss Mary Viola Johnson
 Roy l.. Stewart of Birmingham to Miss Annie May Zimmerman.
 M. R. Cosby of springsille to Mrs. Icy Sweeney.
 James (. Stewart of Vivian to Miss Isabella Turnbull
 George D. Britain of Birmingham to Miss Vera Chambee.
 J. T. Barron of Crocker Junction to Miss Frances Walker. Margaret Berry.
 Ferndon Courtney of Birmingham to Miss Anna Hendricks.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-05
FIRST DETACHMENT OF MEN FOR
 NATIONAL ARMY LEAVE TODAY
LOCKWOOD DAM BREAKS
 AND LAKE AGAIN DRAINED

valley and across the county highway north of the bridge, which is just be- low the dam.
 No particular damage was done and it was stated by club officials that the break will probably be repaired at once.
 About two weeks ago a small spring was found in the dam near the gates and it was decided to drain the lake to make the necessary repairs Ap- parently. however, the repairs were not properly made, as it was the new section of the dam which gave way.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-05

The Edgewood lake dam of the Bir- mingham Motor and Country club broke again yesterday morning about o'clock and the entire lake was drained in a few minutes.
 The rain of last Saturday night had filled the lake entirely and Monday afternoon 1t was noticed that there was small leak just north of the gates where the dam was recently re. paired. The strain finally became so great that between 30 and 40 feet of the dam suddenly gave way about day light and the water rushed down the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-05

Labor Day and it's attendant cele' brations caused a slight falling off in the contributions to The Age Herald tobacco fund yesterday, but the list is expected to begin to climb steadily again today.
 The object and purposes of the fund are now pretty well understood. Every 25 cents contributed means the send ing of 45 cents worth of smoking to- bacco to an American soldier in France. Each package contains a stamped card addressed to the con
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-05
Touches on Issues That Promise to Figure in
 Barrett's Fight
B. R., Lg& & P. co. MAY BE IMPORTANT FACTOR
Board, However, Is Unanimous in It's Action on Public Service Questions Before It
 Yesterday
By HUGH ". ROBERTS

James Weatherly, who until last night was an associate commissioner of the city of Birmingham, is now, whether with or without his approval, considered the genius of the N. A. Barrett campaign.
 Because of that fact, his speech and action before the board of commissioners in session yesterday were regarded as in dices denoting the character of campaign which will be waged from this date until the date of the municipal election. He pitched the plan of battle, it was de- duced, which, as a Barrett lieutenant, he will be expected to put into operation.
 It was apparent from the activity of MT. Weatherly that it was his intention to precipitate an issue regarding the Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company. He discussed the corporation s alleged determination to free itself of 'jitney' competitions; the corporations alleged contempt of municipal mandate in declining when ordered to install new lights, and the corporations alleged greed in grabbing the franchise of the rrid axuo ta,. couDanv
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-05
IITNEY ORDINANCE COMES UP
Canital Stock Now $1OO, ,O00

| Notice was filed yesterday in the pro- bate court of the increase in capital stock of the Matthews Electrical Supply com
 pany from sS5,0o0 to $l0o.000-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-05
TODAY'S EVENTS
At the Theatres

Lyric: Keith vaudeville Matinee at 5 o'clock. Night performances 7:So and g o'clock.
 Bijou: Superior vaudeville and feature pictures. Continuous performances, to Il p. m.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-05
THE BOARD UNANIMOUS

If 1t was his intention to create differ ences of opinion regarding the foregoing issues he failed For the ordinance prejudicial to 'jitney' operation, even when it had no status before the board Lit had never been introduced-was re- jected by unanimous vote. By unani- nous vote the board declared intention by quo warranto proceedings to assail the franchise of the Birmingham Rail- way, Light and Power company because of it's alleged refusal to install new street lights. And by unanimous voice. the board instructed the city attorney to take action to the end that any right which might still be possessed by the city in the Tidewater franchise, be retained at all possible costs.
 As indicating another line on which the Barrett forces will move against the Ward forces, MT. Weatherly. in his fare we'll address to the board gave as chief reason for his voluntary retirement his conviction that he had 'outlived his use- fulness," that sometimes, one in public office becomes stale" MT. Weatherly served s;x years. MT. Ward, still at the helm, has seen 12 years of service.
 PRAISE FOR ASSOCIATES
 Mr. Weatherly in his conventional com pliments to the board, indicated that he would not suggest the defeat of it's mem bers because of disloyalty or lack of in tegrity.
 In this connection, he was singularly positive.
 T desire to say that the members of the board are absoluteiy honest and faith tul. I realize that that is a big compli- ment. say it publicly and mean it."
 He did not add, however. that together with honesty and faith, the members pos sessed the other cardinal virtue of com potency.
 Continuing. in compliment to employees of the city. Mr. Weatherly repeated the enconiuins he had just previously heaped on the heads of the commissioners. This would indicate that solely because of the retention of certain employees in the serv- ice of the city, MT. Weatherly would not advocate the defeat of either of the commissioners.
 THE WEATHERLY CHALLENGE
 In conclusion, Mr Weatherly permit ted another insight into his preparations. He indicated that he was retiring in or der to give the people, in the event they did not agree with him regarding pro gressive" municipal programmes. an op- portunity to elect some one opposed to such programmes.
 This was taken to mean that Mr. Weatherly would offer to the people and attempt to sustain the suggestion that Mir. Ward. respecting municipal owner ship, is not as forward and determined as he,
 MT Weatherly declared that he retired without i'll feeling, but gave notice that he intended to fight"
 T will continue to be a good scrap per- he added "even though I do have feathers on my legs. One must be a fighter to live in Birmingham"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-05
Every Man Ordered to Re port Answers Roll Call and Is Ready to Go to
 the Front
LADIES' COMMITTEE TO PRESENT EACH MAN
 WITH RECRUITERS KIT
Citizens Requested to Join in Parade and Escort Men to Station. Short Talks by Mayor Ward
 and Others at Depot

All Birmingham is expected to turn out today to do honor to the first men for the new army that go to Camp Pike, Lit tie Rock, this morning. The first detach- ment from this city will consist of s men, and they are all ready to go. The entertainment that will be given them is provided by all the organizations in the city.
 By sending out the pink cards yester- day, Secretary Peppernian of the exemp- ton board automatically made the men part of the military establishment of the United States. They have been ordered to report to headquarters in the Jeffer- son County Bank building today at Il O clock when they will receive final in structions.
 The men were all summoned to the of flee of the board yesterday, and when roll was called, it was found thai every man summoned was present. The men were divided into squads. and cor poral was appointed for each, as follows District 1, Virgil Tipton Roach; District ?, F. H. Jones; District 3, Lee s. Hooper District 4, J. G. Holmes; District 5, C. E. Griswold; District 6, William Lee Smith.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-05
PARADE DOWNTOWN

Tho parade will be headed by the Boys Industrial School band, and will pass through the downtown streets Mayor Ward and the city officials will march on foot the entire distance platoon or police will also be in the line of the march. The general committee of 50 will all march on foot The public is invited to join in the parade all along the route and swell the numbers as much as possi- bie.
 From the starting point Second avenue and Twenty first street, the men VIII march to First avenue, thence to TWen- tieth street, thence to Fifth avenue, and thence east to the Terminal station, where talks will be made by Mayor George Ward, Senator Frank S. White and Dr. George R. Stuart. There will be a recess in the programme at H.: for the men to have lunch. and at F O clock the men will board the train. As they enter the cars D committee Of ladies, headed by Mrs. Angus Taylor, will present each man with a recruiters kit. each containing tobacco, a mirror and stamped postcards. As the train pulls out of the station, all the whistles in town will blow a final salute to the men who are the first from their city to an- swer the call of the country.
 HONOR ROLE
 The next consignment of men will leave on September 19 Forty per cent of the quota from each district will then go. The same kind of entertainment that is rendered the men leaving today will be given them
 The men who leave today are:
 Division 1--Virgil Tipton Roach Earf Stone Martin, Howard L. Lind, Thomas Guin Porter, Frank Anderson Upchurch, John William Stewart, Jr., Henry Clay Counts, Clyde Pierce.
 Division 2-Felx Henry Jones, Grady Gordon Rickerson. LeRoy Franklin But Ter, Parker Alexander Taylor, Russell Newton Bean, Charles William Hall, Raymond Francis Smuthe, William Clan ton Vaughn, Ivory c. Pearson, Pass Butler Luther Steve Smith.
 Division 3-Lloyd Percy Guice, Emory Vincent Warren. Ezekiel Augustus Hud- son, Emory Roy Wilder, John Thomas Watts. Charles William Whit, Henry Calvin Lee Luker, George Lawrence Da- wis, Sam kerkowitz, Lee Sanford Hooper, George Carlton Bruner, John Oscar Gill.
 Division 4-John Graham Holmes. Starr Keilhoffer, George Cason Dungan, Colly Baugh, Ira Edward Johnson, Joe Antonia Giangrosso, John Young Miller.
 Division 5-Charles David Moon, James Ernest Ebbage, Lawrence Turney John ston, George T. Morton. Earl Cornelius, Lewis Henry Bush. Glenn Conner Culpep- per- Clarence Edward Griswold. Luther James Glover Philip Mullin. Robert Watts Hunt, James Andrew Bangus.
 Division 6--William Leo Smith, Jr. James Samuel Tumlin. Childe Harold Chiidress, Henry Fred Forshee, Prank Rietta. John Thomas Hall.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-05
COIJNTY DIVISION

The first three men that will be sent from the Jefferson county district were called yesterday, and were the following: Joseph Mason Dorrough; Lester Log gins and L. T. Dyer, the latter having had previous military experience and was placed In command of the others.
 Transportation and meal tickets were received yesterday by the boards ana turned over to the corporals from each district. The men will be we'll cared for throughout their trip. The board officers stated that there was no difficulty Ill getting men for the first call, and that many drafted men had come in and asked to be included in the first batch. On September 19 a large allotment wiil be sent to Camp Pike, consisting of about 475 men.
 All plans have been completed Tor the entertainment that will be given the men by the various organizations in town. Jacob Burger is general chairman of the affair, and has arranged good pro gramme for the men, to show the regard that they are held in by the entire elty' The general committee will assemble in the rooms of the Civic association al 9:45 sharp this morning to complete flnal ara rlgementS.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-05
STAGE IS SET FOR A. GENERAL FIGHT ON THE B. R.,L. & P. CO. Commission Session Taken Up With Various Fea-
 lures of Contest MUCH TALK ABOUT VOID FRANCHISES Dr. Dickinson Contends Tidewater Matter Was Never Taken Into
 Court of Proper
 Jurisdiction

There is nothing in stage settings II the scenery at theA city hall yesteroay did not depict a little playlet entitled The Common People" vs. the Blrming- ham Railway. Light and Power com pany," to continue until after election
 Commissioner weatherly was spending his last day under the municipal spire, and he made it birthday party, to which Dr. Dickinson was the guest Of honor.
 MT Weatherly reported on the "1itney ordinance, so-called, then started on the "conspirators," for he stated that the street railway company had deliberately planned to put the jitneys and busses cut of business when they had che ern- ployes of the railroad company ask for the passage of the ordinance, telling them that when they secured It's pas sage they would meet their demands for an increaseds wage.
 Get rid of the competition" shouted MT. Weatherly, Ifs what they were told, "compel every person to patronize the street cars"