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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-13
BESSEMER NEWS

Bessemer, October 12.-(special)-Of- ilcefs of the Hatikwah club were in stalled last night at the regular meet ing of the club and following the cere- monies a banquet was served the club members. The affair proved one Of the nest celightful events of the season. The halloween idea was carried out in the decorations. A number of short ad- dresses added much pleasure to the e. casion The officers installed were N. K&rtus, president; Philip Ritka, vise president; Mrs Max King, secretary dnd William Lefkovits, treasurer.
 John Hurd, negro, was fined $l09 and cost in the police court this morning by Judge E. c. Jones on charge of vioiat- ing the prohibition law. It was alleged the negro received two packing cases from Cincinnati which were marked household goods" but in reality con tained large shipment of whisky. The arresting officers secured q small keg and two-galion jug of whisky at the defendant
 The local Boy Scouts have moved into their new headquarters in the Mcdonald building and have started a campaign 10 secure funds to equip the clubrooms ana gymnasium.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-13
Older Girls Conference Opens in Selma With
 400 Delegates Attending

Selma, october Especial )---The fourth annual Older Girls conference opened Tn Selma Friday evening at the First Baptist church, with 400 dele gates in attendance.
 The Birmingham train brought pig representation from the Magic City, composed of Misses Josephine Cosby, Roberta Livingston, president of the association; Zoe Black. Maud Buck. Mary McAnnally, Mary Malone Lula Holcombe, Elizabeth Pate, Elizabeth Jones, Nellie Beddow, Bernice Blalock, Virginia Kelso, Antoinette Walker, Velma Moore, Mae Belle Schwine, Mil dred Martin, Edith Smith, Lu=line Oli- yer, Gertrude Finch, Maggie Hayes, Lizzie Lee Alsop, Katherine Henry, Ruth Chappe1l, Annie Ralph, Opal Warneck, Ann Trainer. The party was chaperoned by Mrs. J. B. Mims.
 Miss Ann Branch Binford, in charge of the secondary division of the South. ern Presbyterian church, and worker of nationwide fame, is the principal worker in attendance. Miss Freda Bose, secondary superintendent for Alabama, Is also a prominent worker attending.
 The convention programme includes a big play meet Saturday afternoon di- rected by Miss Zoe Black of Birming- ham and middy blouse banquet Sat urday night
 The convention will come to a close with big mass meeting Sunday night.
 Gen. c. ". Hooper. with Adjt. Gen. and Chief of Staff D. M. Scott, with a number of Selma veterans, returned to their homes in the city Thursday night. after attending the reunion in Bir- mingham october 10-11.
 Major Scott was most enthusiastic over the reunion, which he designated as the most successful ever held in the state. It was one of the most success full in point of the standing of the camps, many camps in arrears paying up and being placed in good standing
 The hospitality of the people of Bir- mingham. in providing free accommo- dations for the veterans unable to meet their own expenses. was splen- did, according to all visitors, and meals served free of cost could not be dupli cated at restaurants for $1
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-13
MINISTER STOVAL
 THINKS GERMANY
 IS NEARING END
American Minister to Swift zerland Returning Says Economic Situation in
 Kaiser's Land Acute

An Atlantic Port, October 12.-After four years spent in the center of Eu- rope colossal struggle, Pleasant A. Sto- wall, United States minister to Switzer- land, declared on his arrivel here today that the economic situation in Germany IS acute and that he believed the back bone Of German resistance has been broken. Since the publication of Pres ident Wilson's reply to Pope Benedict s peace proposals, in which the President stated that the United States is warning upon the German government and not upon the German people, the revulsion against the war. MT Stovall said, has been spreading rapidly through Ger many.
 The effect of this statement was for long time not noticeable" he asserted, but slowly and surely it is sinking deeper and deeper into the German heart. IT left to themselves the German peo- pie would make peace tomorrow. As it is, forces are at work in Germany which will eventually-no man can safely pre- dict how soon-compel the German gov ernment to make peace with tie world.
 There Is no doubt about the economic straits in which Germany now finds her. self The situation is acute"
 In spite of German, French and Italian influences, Minister Stovall said, Swiss Hculidllty HdS been preserved ana d force of 250,000 men watches the borders constantly to prevent the passage of con- traband. He added that Switzerland's s exercise of broad sympathies for the wounded brought in from three fronts was notable chapter of history. In Swiss hospitals there are, he said, about 25,000 prisoners, mostly French, but Eng lish and Germans also. The Swiss people give entertainments constantly for them and extend aid wherever it IS needed.
 Mir. Stovall will go to Washington to consult with government officials and later to his home in Savannah
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-13
Local Data
Amlusemnemts
Mitzi Hajos-''Pom-Pom"

An announcement of the utmost im- portance to lovers of the best in en- tertainment Is the coming of Mitzi Hajos the little artist of irresistible charm, who shines equally as Q prima donna, actress or comedienne. She comes to the Jefferson Tuesday mat. inee and night in the new melodra- matic comic opera, Pom Pom" which ran for over 200 successive nights at the George M. Conan theatre in New York City. The music of this piece is by Hugo Felix, composer of Madame Sherry the most modern exponent of the melodious French school of today The book has a regular plot, so un. usual in comic opera. It Is the work of Anna Caldwell, who wrote Chin Chin" and The Lady of the Slipper for Montgomery and Stone.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-13

statement regarding the Lusitania charges can be had from Mir Bryan.
 The hearings probably will be public and probably will be confined to the statement of facts in the speech, partic- ulariy regarding MT. LaFollette's aver ment that former Secretary Bryan ap- pealed to President Wilson to keep pas- sengers off the Lusitania, because Of am intuition alleged to be in her cargo
 The committee advised the senator that its Investigating authority does not eN- tend to his right to make the Nonparti- san league speech, nor into the motives of his critics
 The letter sent to the committee yes terday by Senator LaE'ollette asking hearing and suggesting extension of the investigation, Chairman Pomerene today replied:
 Referring to the request contained in your letter the subcommittee begs to advise you that it does not concede that it's powers extend to an inquiry into your right to make the speech de- livered by you in St. Paul-that ques- tion being reserved by the full commit tee for it's consideration-nor does it be- lieve itself authorized to inquire into The motives or animus of those making at attacks on you.
 "The subcommittee desires, however, to afford you an opportunity to be heard and to inform the committee with ref erence to the accuracy of various state ments contained in the speech referred to, and to that end you are invited to attend at the ensuing session of ,he committee in the capitol next Tuesday
 Senator BaFollette is expected to be the first witness on Tuesday and to SUD- init much data toward substantiating his statements. Other witnesses may be called later, but the first and most im- portant question which the committee plans to investigate is the authority Of Senator LaFollette for his statements regarding the Lusitania. The committee is awaiting the statement from Mr. Bryan regarding the incident It has not been determined whether MT, Bryan will be asked to appear.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-13
BURGLAR REFUSES TO
 DISCLOSE IDENTITY

refused to give his name. was captured by Officer Buckalew early this morning in the store of the Winter Tailoring com pany, 4o6 North Twenty-sixth street. The young man had entered the store through the skylight and was making getaway with a quantity of goods when caught.
 The Winter Tailoring company, oper- ated by J. F. Winter. was broken into and robbed of a large quantity of goods sometime Friday morning or late Thurs day night. Officer Buckalew was on the watch last night and about :25 o'clock this morning the young man appeared and entered the store. He offered no resistance but refused to give his name. He was lodged in the city jail. war rant. charging him with burglary and grand larceny will be issued today
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-13
Taft Scores LaF0llette
 and His Kind in Speech

Rockford, Ill, October 12-Former President William H. Taft speaking here tonight asked if Senator LaFollette or any other pacifist had the right to set new standard of Americanism "a standard which says If the enemy is puny fight him. if he is strong acduiesce.'
 Had Venezuela sunk our ships we would have sent warships to her doors at once demanding repuration. Because Germany Is powerful should we allow ner to take actions which would cause war if taken by smaller country? LaFollette and other pacifists would not have ob- jected to fighting Venezuela--why should he object to fighting Germany?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-13
PUT ALL DISLOYAL CONGRESSMEN IN
 JAIL" SAYS HEFLIN
Antiwar Speakers in National Capi- tol No Better Than Soap
 Box" Ranters

Philadelphia october 12.-Representlas- tive J. Thomas Heflin of Alabama, speak ing at Columbus day celebration by the Knights of Columbus here tonisnt' declared that any man who is not now giving his whole-hearted support to the connander-in-chief of our armies and navy is traitor to his country.
 'sIf we arrest a man on street corner for haranguing crowd against this country's participation in the war. saio MT. Heflin, i've ought to arrest a mem Der of Congress who does the same thlns on a larger scale and causes the na-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-13

tons abroad to think there is dissension in the United States
 The speaker praised President Wilson who, he said, like Moses, was ordained by God to lead his people in trying crisjs. to make the world safe for civiliza- ton, liberty and democracy and to strike down the greatest disturber Of peace since the world began" He predicted that with the assistance of the United states the war would be over by this time next year. with the allies victo- .Tious."
 col1imbus to raise a $s,000,Ooo war camp fund to erect recreation buildings at army cantonments for the soldiers was inaugurated at the meeting.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-13
Card of Thanks

We, the husband and family, wish to thank those many friends who so kindly came to the assistance of our dear wife and daughter, Mrs. Estella Lee Suarez. when she was accidentally burned at her home on October 9, and administered to her in her last hours to make her as com fortable as was possible. Also for the many kindnesses and the beautiful floral designs after her sad death. MIR. M. A. SUAREZ,
 MIR. AND MRS. GEO. H. SCHWARTZ, MISS ELIZABETH SCHWARTZ
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-13
LAFOLLETTE WILL
 ATTEND MEETING
 OF INVESTIGATORS
Subcommittee Invites Wis cOnSin Man to Be Present on Tuesday-Waiting
 on Bryan

Washington, october 12.-Investigation of Senator LaFollettes alleged disloyal speech before the Nonpartisan league at St. Paul was continued by a special Sen ate committee. Receipt of an approved transcript of the address from the Wis consin senator, with a letter expressing willingness to testify, indicated a thor ough sitting of the charges. Senator LaFollette wrote that he was accurately quoted in his statement that former Sec retary Bryan knew of the existence oi ammunition in the cargo of the Lusi- tania.
 A temporary halt in the inquiry prob ably will be ordered until an official
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-13
Cleveland Business Man
 Named to Assist Hoover

Cleveland. October F. ~ Bird W. Housum, president of Cleveland mer- chandise brokerage house. has just been named assistant to Herbert Hoover, Unit ed States food admin .strator it was learned here today. Housum returned to- day from Washington, where he has been Fin conference with officials for several days It is not known yet whether his headquarters will be in Washington or in Cleveland
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-13
THE WEATHER
Weather Forecast

Washington. october 12.-Forecast for Alabama and Mississippi: Fair sat urday and Sunday cooler Sunday in ex- treme south portions.
 Georgia: Fair Saturday. colder in central and south portions; sunday fair.
 Florida; Fair Saturday, colder in northern and central portions; Sunday fair.
 Tennessee: Eair Saturday and Sunday; rising temperature Sunday
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-13

Richard. H. P.-Aged 42. died at the family residence at North Birming- ham yesterday afternoon. He Is sur. viyed by his widow; three sons. Henry, Frank and Julian; his moth. CT, Mrs. J. M Richard; and two brothers, F. M and D. s, Richard Funeral services will be held from Mount Vernon Methodist church this afternoon at 3 o'clock. Rev. p. M. Glenn and pr. W. N. claybrook will officiate. Pallbearers: Active, J. H Berry John Lewis, Thomas Jones. pr. w. W. Walker. Robers Jemison, Long Albritten; honorary, Prof. w F. Dixon, l.. l.. Newman, ]. F. Ross, J. F. Montgomery. Fred Underwood R. o. Launey. N. H. Hawkins, |. T Hury, Harry Strong, E. F. Berry.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-13
Brazilian Government
 to Utilize German Ships

Rio Janeiro. October 12.-The Brazilian government purposes to utilize seized German steamers for the organization of international steamship lines. The vessels will fly the Brazilian flag and will be used in the interest of Brazil and the allies. The crews of the vessels will be made up of Brazilians.
 The realization of this project now depends solely on an understanding be- tween Brazil and the allies, which Bra gil considers essential.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-13
Al G. Fields Minstrels

Billy Beard has one of those typical levee songs in Al G. Fields Greater Min strels this year that hits the audiences 5 fancy on the funny bone, and he gets so many encores that finally he is forced to close with a verse informing the crowd that he is not a human phono- graph Billy has prominent part with the blackface stars in Fields show, and his jokes with the interlocutor make big hit as his songs
 Fields minstrels will be here again tcday-ma tinee and night. The house again was sold out at last nights per- formance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-13
Special Bargains by Merchants in
 T0day's Age-Herald

M Well & Bro. offer Hart Schaffner & Marx suits at go. hats at $50.
 G. R. Kinney CO. tell how they keep shoe prices down.
 I.oveman, Joseph & Loeb print full page of store news.
 Porter Features clothes for men--1OO per cent wool-at sl7 to $25.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-13
Road Contract Let

Montgomery, October l2.-{Special.l Contract for tho construction of s.3 miles of road in Bount county between Blountsville and Guntersvile was let to sharp Brothers oe Gunteraville hy tho State highway department yesterday
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-13
ANALYSIS OF FIGURES

Analysis of the official figures an- nounced tonight indicates that no re- port was received in time for inclusion in the tabulation from New York and Atlanta, the total announced from these districts standing just where 1t was last night. The report is therefore far from complete. There Is no showing for Min neapolis, and Kansas City shows a change of only $500 for the day for the entire 6istrict-a situation which officials admit is almost inconceivable.
 Chicago Is credited with an increase of only $s55,ooo for the day and Cleye- land is given only s76,000 more than reported yesterday, both reports indi- eating that only small percentage of subscriptions actually made was re- ported to the reserve banks.
 "Cleveland reported tonight the statement continues, that its district shows an unofficial total of $s0,oOo,OOo. of which about s1s,ooo.ooo came from the city of Cleveland itself"
 CHICAGO WORKERS ACTIVE
 Although reported subscriptions at Chicago were only ss55,O00 for the en- tire district, the announcement adds that Chicago continued a steady drive and reports good sales in the various Illinois districts. Four thousand five hundred subscriptions were obtained by the Chicago flying squadron yester- day"
 New England, with an increase for the day of $6,800,000 showed the big gest advance, it's total of $4S, 500, 900 being approximately the figure report ed from Boston. San Francisco, accord. ing to the official report, added $6,- 044,200 to it's previous subscriptions Other additions were: Philadelphia, $1,129,S50; Richmond. s21s1.45 St. Louis. $1.3s4,o50: and Dallas, $309,o00.
 MINNEAPOLIS REPORT
 "A report from Minneapolis" the statement says, where the campaign has not gotten well under way, said the state deposit board had adopted a reso- lution directing that state funds be withdrawn from all banks falling to push the loan and subscribe for bonds with their own funds if their reserves warrant it. This action Is expected to stimulate the sale greatly.
 Iowa, another state in which the work has been slow in getting under way, was reported tonight to be show ing new enthusiasm. The states quota, it was said, would be met by hard and persistent efforts Country banks, farmers and wage earners particular ly, are lining up for the loan through. out the state.
 "Quickened interest was displayed in the south today. Atlanta reporting to- night that subscriptions were coming in steadily. Nashville got s2,50o.000 in subscriptions today and two Atlanta banks subscribed $1500,O00 each. As the situation stands tonight there remain IS working days in which to raise S4,654,s1 4,450 To accomplish this huge task it will be necessary to strike a daily average of $35S, o00 000, or ap- proximately s15,0oo,ooo every hour of ! the 24.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-13
OFFICIAL REPORTS
 ON BOND SALES
 NOT ENCOURAGING
Continued from Page One)

While the unofficial figures received from different sections indicate that subscriptfons are much larger than those shown by the official returns, progress made thus far is causing no optimism.
 "The particular need of the campaign. workers report, is an increased number of small subscribers to spread the mes- sage of the loan and with this end in view the rallying cry of 10,000,O00 liberty bond buyers will be sounded through out the land in the coming days of the iri1r
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-13
At Loew's Biiou

Five wonderful vaudeville acts, big feature picture, Loew's news weekly and fine comedy reels is the offering today gramme Qf entertainment that has never been equaled outside of a Loew theatre. Mystery and merriment commingle in the headline attraction. "The Electrical ve- nus presented by pretty girl assisted by volunteers from the audience. MT. and Mrs. Sidney Payne present de- lightul domestic comedy. Ben Smith, singing comedian. Hooper and Burkhart in comedy dances and song, and Will and Kemp in acrobatic stunt, complete the bill. The picture feature is June and Eldridge in Shall We Forgiven" Con- tinuous performance to Il O clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-13
"Fair and Warmer"

Avery Hopwood's tempest of laughter, Fair and Warmer Is booked at the Jefferson next week. and if the famous farce is greeted with the same enthus- iasm as it was last year-when re- turn engagement was necessary to sup ply the demand for seats-there will be standing room" signs out at the Jef- ferson.
 Fair and Warmer" has had the most successful road run of any farce pro- duced in years. It will be at the the Jefferson Wednesday and Thursday, next, with matinee Thursday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-13

Claiming that 1t holds fish moro se- curely than the usual type Of hook. Norwegian has patented a fish hook with side the point.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-13
For Nursing Mothers and Pale, SickIy
 Children

The Old Standard general strength ening tonic, GROVES TASTELESS chill TONIC. arouses the liver, drives out Malaria and builds up the system A sure Appetizer and aid to diges.- ton, soc.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-13

Raleigh. N. C., october 1e.--Repre- sentatives Of the department of agri- culture held here today the first of a series of conferences with warehouse men concerning rules and regulations proposed for cotton warehouses under the federal warehouse act. The law provides for permissive system of warehouses, licensed by the federal government and operating under fed eral supervision, and the department of agriculture is charged with the administration of the act. She con ferences which are to be held through out the south are for the purpose Of receiving suggestions from farmers. bankers and warehousemen and ex- blaming the law to them.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-13

McClendon. Mrs. shellie Edged 30. died at the family residence on Gold. wire avenue, Tuesday afternoon Fu- neral services will be held from the residence this afternoon at 3:So o'clock with interment in Elmwood cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-13
PUBLIC HEARING ON
 FEDERAL WAREHOUSE ACT HERE WEDNESDAY

To the Editor of The Age-Herald: Public hearings to consider rules and regulations to govern the administration of the United States warehouse act as 1t relates to cotton mills will be held by the United States department of agri- culture at the Tutwiler hotel, Birming- ham, October IT, at 9:30 a. m Desire your cooperation to secure attendance of bankers, underwriters, warehousemen, farmers and others interested persons.
 BRAND,
 Chief Bureau of Markets. Washington, October IF, 1917.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-13
DEATHS

Dial, Mrs. Laura-Aged 74. died at the family residence, s28 Huntsville ave- nue, north, Wednesday. Funeral services were held from residence Thursday morning.
 Hoehn, Mrs. Lula H.-Aged Al, died Thursday afternoon at the family residence. 63S Roe street. Avondale. Funeral services will be held from residence this afternoon at 2 o'clock. Lige Loy in charge.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-13
Battle of Arras

The Retreat of the Germans at the Battle of Arras,' official British war pic lures. will be presented at the Lyric, be- ginning Monday, in addition to the reg ular Keith vaudeville bill of five acts
 The pictures are actual scenes of actual war and bring vividly before the eye the atrocities committed by the Germans in their retreat after they were defeated at Arras. These pictures will be pre- scented at the Lyric in six episodes tha first to be presented beginning Monday
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-13
War Pictures at Lyric

The announcement that the Lyric thea tre management in addition to it's regular programme of vaudeville will, beginning next Monday, present The Retreat of the Germans at the Battle of the Aras," official war pictures, has been greeted with pleasure by the theatregoers of Bir- mingham. This production shows real scenes of real battles and the British war office vouches for the authenticity of these pictures. They will be presented in six episodes. the first episode to be pre- sented beginning Monday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-13
At the Lyric

Saturday afternoon matineegoers will be highly entertained at the Lyric this afternoon, as programme of unusual excellence will be presented, including Tony Hunting and Corinne Francis, two versatile entertainers, who will amuse Brenda Fowler and company in 'The Spirit of '76," stirring sketch with 9 strong patriotic and recruiting appeal. Pistel and Gushing, as the stranded min strels, are good comedians. The Three Chums are high-class singers and ver- satile entertainers. Alexander Brothers and Evelyn present a wonderful ball bouncing act. Mutual news pictures fea- ture all performances at the Lyric