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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-19
LETTERS TO EDITOR
Tired of Insurance SqueaI
the Editor of The Age-Herald.

To the Editor of The Age-Herald.
 Why is it. Birmingham property owners should be called upon by the insurance companies to put up the money to pay the fire losses of every few thousand dollars that occur?
 Do we not pay the insurance companies to care for these losses, when the pre- miums are paid for the fire risk; if the premiums are not paid for that purpose. what are they paid for?
 Have the insurance rates been in- creased in Salem. Mass, to cover the loss of the fire they have recently had?
 It is very tiresome to me and no doubt others, to hear the insurance squel every time a fire occurs in Birmingham; and at other times remain quite passive, through the many years we continue to pay insurance premiums when there are no fire losses to care for Other cities are forming mutual insur- ance companies for their protection, one of which the past year refunded to their policy holders 20 per cent of the premiums they had paid and carried 20 per cent to surplus account. Why cannot Bir- mingham do likewisef
 GEORGE C. KELLEY.
 Birmingham. July IS, 1914.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-19
100, 100000 ROBINS
 EAST OF MISSISSIPPI

Washington. July 1S.-ApproximAtely 6.000,000 native field birds, exclu- sive of sparrows. inhabit the United States east of great plains states, ac- cording to partial returns announced today of the first national bird cen sus, Apparently the most numerous of these birds Is the robin. of which, II is estimated, there are loo,000,000 east of the Mississippi river. They aver age DO pairs to the square mile while all field birds average 1000 pairs to the square mile
 Chevy Chase. Maryland. suburb oi Washington, reports the most num- erous bird life thus far with an aver age of about : pairs per acre. The arid lands of the southwest show the smallest bird population. Large stretches in Arizona and New Mexico do not contain more than one pair to seven acres.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-19
.ENSLEY AGENTSARE OPPOSING RAISE
Insurance Men Think Suburb
 Should Be Separated
WILL PREPARE DATA
Claim Loss in Ensley Is Much Smaller Than in Birmingham-First Serv- ice in New Catholic Church
 This Morning

The agents of all the fire insur- ance companies doing business in Ems ley held a luncheon at the Metropol- itan cafe yesterday and discussed the increase in the insurance rates an nounced Friday. The meeting was well attended and representatives from ev- cry firm which carries a fire insurance company were present. A committee composed of H. S. Meade. chairman Albert W. Smith and P. A. Eubank was appointed to get up the data of the loss during the last two years in Ensley. After this data Is secured the chairman of the committee will call a meeting and the report will be sub mitted and some action taken.
 All writers of fire insurance in Ems ley are opposed to the 5 per cent raise and stated that they feel that Ensley should not be thrown with Birming- ham as the Ensley fire loss is very small compared with that of Birming ham. B. R. Pegram was elected chair man of the meeting.
 The following letter was written to Joseph Baine secretary of the South eastern Underwriters association:
 
 in that part of Greater Birmingham known formerly as 'Ensley,' having re- ceived the notification of the 15 per cent increase In rates ordered in cir cular letter dated July 15, 1914, desire to hereby protest against said increase in so far as it applies to said territory for the following reasons:
 "Ensley has never shown a very heavy loss ratio. During the past year the losses have been unusually small. In making a ruling which covers Greater Birmingham we think it un- just to the Ensley section to include in it and make 1t suffer for old Bir- mingham's bad record. when Ensley s record is one that has been a matter of favorable comment among insur- ance men for long time. Ensley, on the whole has better construction and lacks congestion and is not subject to the conflagration hazard. The terri tory mentioned can be easily defined, so as not to create confusion.
 We are very desirous of an oppor- , tunity to present this matter to the 1 executive committee of the assoiction. ] and will send committee to Atlanta to place the matter before the commit tee at the earliest moment we can be assured our committee can get a hear ing.
 We will be prepared to give you record evidence to substantiate these claims whenever the committee is ad vised that it will be received and get a hearing.
 We will thank you to give us a reply at once, and oblige. yours truly "GNSLEY LOCAL INSURANCE AGENTS.
 By H. S. Meade, P. A. Eubank, A. W.. Smith, committee.~
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-19
stdkm Does Damage

Ensley and vicinity was visited by a severe rain and electrical storm yester- day afternoon. A heavy downpour con tinued nearly half an hour and did damage throughout the city At the steel plant the lightning struck an electric wire, which carried $500 volts, and knock ed it down at the crossing at Nineteenth street. where people were passing. It narrowly missed striking two white men. The street corner on Avenue D and Nine teenth street was completely under water and several signs were blown down, as well as a number of awnings and two windows broken. On the outskirts of the town several trees were blown down.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-19
ALL IN READINESS
 FOR ENCAMPMENT
More Than Three Thousand Troops Expected in Camp at
 Montgomery

Montgomery, July 1S.-- Special Everything is in readiness for the en- campment here next week of the troops Of the Alabama National Guard. It will be the first brigade encampment ever held in Montgomery and the first man euvers in which federal troops will have participated in this city. All in all the joint camp will be the greatest of it's kind ever held in this part of the Istate.
 More than 5000 troops will be In camp. Regimental drills and parades will be given every day and batal- lion rifle practice will be held every day.
 The troops will reach the City Mon day and Tuesday and will remain in camp until July 30.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-19


 and rose from the ranks until he be- came captain. He is considered one of the most efficient officers of the Ala bama National Guard and is very popu- lar with it's members. Captain Gregory resigned through stress of business. and in accepting the command of the battery Captain Anderson is making a sacrifice, but like many others he could not resist the "call of the wild and will re-enter the service
 Maj l.. s. Dorrance, commanding of ficer of the battalion of field artillery of the state. says that active prepara- tions are being made for the annual en- oampment which will be held in Mobile August to 13 and that all the batteries of the state will be fully represented.
 Lieut.. B. M. Bailey of the field artl- lery, United States army. has been de- tailed as instructor of the artillery, and was in Birmingham yesterday on a pre- liminary inspection of the local batteries.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-19
S15,OOO BROUGHT IN FROM SCHOOL. LANDS Money Placed in Treasury From Sales Made in Jef-
 ferson and Walker

Montgomery, July S.-(Special. )-More than s15.0O0 was placed in the state treas uhy this afternon from the sale of school lands in Jefferson and Walker counties. The sale was made through Superinten- cent of EduYtion William F. Feagin, and the transaction had been pending for sev erai months. The state sold to the Wood ward Iron company 16l1a acres in Jef- ferson county for $6400. The Walker county lands, $50 acres. were sold to the Tennessee Land company, the purchase price being S9669
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-19
ANDERSON ID BE
 HEAD OF BATTERY |
Election Today and He Has No OppositiOn-Prepar-
 ing for Encampment

Capt. Ed L. Anderson. retired com mander of Battery D. First field artillery, Alabama National Guard has been again called into service by his former com sdes and will assume command of Bat tery c of Birmingham, vice Capt. Waugh Gregory. resigned. The election will be held today and it is understood that Cup tain Anderson is the unanimous choice of the battery for the commanders of ficer.
 Captain Anderson has been connected with the local batteries for many years,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-19
MEMOLI TO PLAY AT
 AVONDALE TODAY

Memoli and his band will give a con cert at Avondale park this afternoon at 4:s0 o'clock, instead of Capitol park, as on previous Sundays. The band will play at Capitol park next Tuesday and Fri day nights.
 While todays programme contains only six numbers. Mir. Memoi will give many extras The regular programme Is as follows:
 March from Aida Verdi
 Overture, italian in Algiers," Rossni
 Selection, "Tannhauser,' Wagner.
 Cornet solo, 'Stabat Mater Onflamatust Rossini
 Invitation Ia Nalse." Weber
 Scenes from "Traviata," Verdi.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-19
May Operate Through Cars

It is rumored about this city that the Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company will start running the South Ensley cars through to Fairfield either on Monday or Tuesday It is stated that eight cars will be put on the lines and will run every 12ls minutes. It Will require 45 minutes to make the trip from Birmingham to Fairfield.
 As to the changing of the transefr place nothing definite has been announced, but it is thought that the company will let the matter stand as it is at present. The citizens protested vigorously against the company changing the Vivian transfer point from the business part of the city to Thirty-fourth street and Avenue c.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-19

eieties, St. Josephs society for the men which has about loo members. and which donated beautiful organ to tho church.; and the Sacred Heart society for the ladies. having about 100 mem hers.
 The bell which was blessed recent ly was a gift of Phillip Rouss a mem Der of the new parish. The church is located on the corner of Avenue K and Sixteenth street and is on a lot which covers half block. Two build. ings are on this lot besides the church and they will be used as a Sunday school building The members of the church are planning to erect a Cath ollie parochia1 school as soon as they finish paying for the church building
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-19
POISON SQUADS" TO
 FIGHT GRASSHOPPERa

Albany. N. Y. July 1s-"Poison squads aggregating more than loo men will be sent to fight the grass hopper and army worm invasion In different parts of this state, the dez partment of agriculture of the state announced today. The grasshopper pest appears to be spreading.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-19
Progressive Penelope

r IOIH J JuuBts
 Larry-Did understand you to say Percival and Penelope are estranged? :?
 Laura--Yes
 Larry-But saw her buying a ham, mock today.
 Laura--Lttle. schemer! I'll just wager she is planning t-together meeting.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-19
Marbury Masons Entertain

Ma'burry, July S-(Special) )-The Ma scnic fraternity of this place entertained their friends today. A basket picnic had been suggested and visitors from other towns and nearby farms came in to enjoy the day and meet friends.~~. Everybody was in fine spirits. owing to the fact that there had been plenty of rainfall.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-19
Chinese Arrested

Atlantic City. N. J.. July 1s.-Federa1 inspectors today arrested II Chinese to ascertain if they were involved in the smuggling of Chinese into the Uni- ted States. The arrests followed others made in Philadelphia, Saginaw, Mich. and other places in campaign to stop the illegal entry of Chinese.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-19
First Service at St. Joseph's

The initial service will be held at asSt. Joseph's Italian Catholic church of snsley at 10 o'clock today The Rev. Father Canepa of East Thomas pastor If the new church, will have charge of the service. Special exercises will be conducted and there will be fine mu- sical programme. The new church was organized last October with about 100 members and has steadily grown un- til at the present time it has nearly 250
 Work was begun on the new church during the early part of May and was rushed to completion. The church, which is of wood, cost over s10.0O0 and is one of the attractive churches of this district The church has two so-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-19
Car and Auto Collide

Yesterday afternoon about 3:l5 who was riding in a five-passenger Ford automobile, collided with Tide water car in charge of Motorman J. NJ Miller on the corner of Avenue D and Nineteenth street. The fender on the automobile was badly bent and one of the tires was damaged Mir. smith was unhurt
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-19
Personal and Genera


 As to the changing of the transfer place ranged by, the members of the Epworth League of the Methodist church ofs this city for the meeting, which will be held tomorrow night at 8 o'clock at the church. The members are preparing a literary programme, including several readings and a sketch of the life of Lord Tenny- son. Miss Bessie Stother of West End will give several readings from Tennyson and w. E. c. Coates will give sketch of his life. Miss Myrtle Shaddick will sing solo. Sweet and Low which will be followed by piano solo by Miss Mary Kyle.
 The regular meeting of the Ensley club will be held Tuesday night at the in ferior courtroom at 7:3O o'clock Several matters of importance will be taken up, including the proposed transfer system of the Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company, and the report from the different street committees. The com mittee which was appointed on the field day exercises at the Ensley park. which will be held the first Wednesday in Aug ust will make report Several other matters of importa lce will be taken up at this meeting. All members are re- quested to be present.
 The regular monthly meeting of the Women's Missionary society of the Meth Cdist church of this city will be held tomorrow afternoon at 3 o'clock at the church. Several matters of importance will be taken up and all members are requested to be present.
 The members of the Baraca classes of tie Methodist and Baptist churches of this cityNkill give tallyho ride to Bes- semer and return tomorrow night. The motor trucks will leave the corner of Avenue E and Nineteenth street at ' o'clocl, sharp.
 Prof. R. E. Tidwell has returned from a trip to Chicago.
 Miss Addie Faucett of Roanoke is the guest of Mrs O. l.. Beasley.
 MT. and Mrs. Frank Keller and MT. and Mrs. James Taylor of Fairview will leave today to visit relatives in Shelby county.
 Ms. W. F.. Turnipseed is the guest of her mother at Valley Head.
 MT. and Mrs. H. J. Cummings and chill dren are the guest of relatives in Ten nessee
 Miss Annie Anderson of Pulaska, Tenn, is visiting relatives in this city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-19
Bessen1eY News

Bessemer, July B.-(Special.) )-Walter Cain negro, was seriously injured this afternoon between and o'clock in the Woodward ore mines. It is said that after drilling hole in the rock and placing the powder, he failed to get out of the way after lighting the fuse. The explosion threw him against the timbers in the mines, and as a result his right side was badly mangled and lacerated.
 "A Trip Through the Holidays' will be given Thursday evening from to 10 clock, by the Pastors Helpers of the First Methodist church. Each holiday will be represented at different home, which will be decorated according to the day being celebrated. The trip will be mad9 in automobiles and the following schedule has been arranged: Station, First Methodist church: valentine" Mrs. J. c. Perry; ''Washngton's Birthday Mrs. R. w. Waldrop; Fourth of July" Mrs. T. F. Robinson; Halloween" Mrs William E. Cunningham; "Christmas |" Mrs l.. A. Spencer. A reception will be held and refreshments served at each place. The proceeds will go toward the new church.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-19

The Rev George Stoves, pastor of the First Methodist church, will deliver a sermon to the members of Company D, the military company of Bessemer, at Il o'clock tomorrow morning. They will at tend church in body in full uniform.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-19

The Rev I. F. Swallow will fill the pulpit of the First Presbyterian church tomorrow. He will take for his morning subject. First Things First and for the evening service "Whited Sepulchre. ,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-19

The Rev. J. w. Leomon will preach at the Brighton Presbyterian church to- morrow at both morning and evening serv- ices. Sunday school will be held at 10 o'clock.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1914-06-30
panies and his wfe's for ss7.ooO.ooo.
See Plot for Revenge.

London, June 30.-The tragedy that
has befallen the Inflated house of
Hapsburg. according to news reach
ing London. was the result of care
fully prepared Seryian Nationalist plot
in revenge for the annexation OF Bos-
MIA and Herzegovina. which defeated
the dreams and aspirations Of creating
q greater Servia-
The assassinations Of the Archdulke
Francis Ferdinand and his wife have
confessed that the plot was matured at
Belgrade. The terrible event Is only
another illustration of how well justi-
fled IL the anxiety always present in
the minds of European politicians and
diplomatists about the unstable con-
d.tions prevailing In the Balkans and
even In the dual monarchy itself
This anxiety ID considered likely to
increase during the short period be-
fore the aged emperor. who alone Is
believed able to hold together the heter-
ogeneous components OF the Austro-
Hungarian empire, finally disappears
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1914-06-30
c.arran.a Issues Statement.

Monterey. Mex, June 30.-Publica
ton in the United States of reports
that the constitutionalist movement
has been assisted by the United States
government with the idea of benefitting
certain business interests In Mexico,
particularly railway lines, yesterday
caused the following signed statement
to be issued by General Carranza:
TN the national lines of Mexico. the
Mexican government will conserve the
representation she already has In them
and this head of the constitutionalist
army will not recognize any operation
which may be verified in relation to the
said lines, unless in such an operation
or agreement the constitutional gov
eminent Is represented. I desire to
make known as result of articles
published in New York that the consti-
tutional government has no comprom-
Uses with that nation (meaning the
United States) or any other. I have
received no pecuniary assistance from
foreign governments or citizens and
from the beginning of the present rev.
olution it has been solely sustained by
national funds and will be until the
end.
(Signed)
"vENUSTIANo CARRANzA"
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1914-06-30
WEST VIRGINIA GOES
into DRY COLUMN

Charleston. w. Va, June So.-In
cities and towns throughout West Vir-
ginia the prohibition element has ar
ranged for parades, church services
and other demonstrations to take place
at midnight tonight In celebration of
the coming into operation of the state
prohibition law. Every city, town and
village of the state has planned for a
celebration Of some sort. In many
places the proprietors Of liquor estab-
lishments will voluntarily pour their
stocks OF wet" goods into the cutters.
The law which adds West Virginia
to the list of dry" states is probably
the most drastic that has ever been
passed by any of the commonwealth.
1t prohibits the importation as well as
the manufacture and sale of all intoxi-
eating liquors. The only exception to
be made is in the case of pure grain
alcohol for medicinal, pharmaceutical.
scientific and mechanical purposes and
wine for sacramento purposes by re-
ligious bodies" The law goes so far
as to prohibit all newspapers and other
periodicals containing liquor advertise
ments from being brought into the
state.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1914-06-30
constl.utionali.ts Are Satisfied.

Monterey. Mex. June 3o.-Reports
received here yesterday indicating that
suspension of the mediation conference
at Niagara Falls was contemplated,
was interpreted by constitutionalist
leaders as triumph for their cause
and the belief was expressed that the
United States would take steps in such
an event to organize a new conference
to consider the internal questions of
Mexico.
Such new conference 1t was assert
ed must start with the unconditional
surrender of Huerta as q basis and 1t
was contended that Huerta delegates
must now recognize that nothing could
be accomplished without representa-
ton of the revolutionary element.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1914-06-30
ONTARIO PAPER
CHANGES HANDS
Interest in Democrat Is Pur-
chased by G. G. Dodge
and A. +. Riddle.
(staff Correspondence

Ontario, June s0.-J. r. Gregg, the
well known publisher and editor of the
Ontario Democrat, has sold an interest
In this paper to c. G. Dodge and A. #.
Riddle. both. Of whom have had great
deal Of newspaper experience. Dodge
& Riddle will have charge Of the busi-
ness end and Mr.. Gregg retains the edi-
torial management Of the paper. Mr..
Riddle Is at present on the staff Of the
Capital News at Boise
The Ontario Democrat this week will
be moved into larger. better and more
convenient quarters In the Malheur
Mercantile building, in the room north
of and fronting the Moore hotel The
Democrat has bought almost an entire
equipment, consisting Of new type. new
two page two-revolution press, ETC., at
a cost of several thousand dollars.
New Bridges.
The Oregon Short Line Is hauling
material to the two bridges just below
Ontario and will commence the work
July l of putting in new double track
concrete piers. 1t will take about eight
months to build these piers. Then the
work of installing the new steel bridges
will be done 1t will require about six
months to install the steel work.
Wilson Bros. in New Room.
Wilson Bros. have moved their gro
Gerry store from their former location
in the Moore building to the corner be-
low, in the Garfield building, which
has been completely remodeled, re-
painted and otherwise improved. A
fine new plate glass front has been put
in. The partition inside was removed
thereby doubling the floor space of the
new store. New fixtures were put in
making this one of the most up-to- date
grocery stores in eastern Oregon
New Bank Building.
The Ontario National bank expects
to move into its handsome new quarters
within the next two weeks. When
completed this will be one of the hand
soonest banking rooms In this part Of
the country. 1t is being finished in
marble, and the fixtures are Of mahog-
any. Two new vaults were built, one
for the books, records, money, etc; the
other Is where the safety deposit boxes
are installed.
New Grotto In Hotel Moore.
w. y. Sanderson, proprietor of the
new Moore hotel OF Ontario, is having
the entire basement of this big hostelr,
transformed into a wonderfully unique
palm garden that is to be known as the
Grotto. which will resemble a famous
cave. Among palms and fountains
there will be scattered Dutch tables. A
fine orchestra will furnish music from
platform at the rear of the Grotto
which will be a delightfully."- cool and
pleasant place to spend the warm sum
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1914-06-30

10 passed q resolution making both the
army and the navy messes dry" This
he believes other nations will come to
the support of this theory that alco-
holic and military efficiency do not
mix. The German emperor has lately
been insistent upon temperance among
the mid-shipmen. and in Russia whose
naval losses in the Japanese war have
been charged largely to liquor. the
temperance movement has also gained
grounds.