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The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1914-04-13

Who delivers opening address at National
Drainage congress, Savannah, April -
eminent engineers and sanitarians on
the program for important addresses
and with an asSemblage of United
States senators and representatives
governors and other state officials such
as has never before graced such a
gathering. the National Drainage con
greSs will hol,. its fourth annual SEES
sions at Savannah. Ga April 22-2J.
Several hundred delegates are ex-
pected, including many of the leading
men of affairs of the south and west.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1914-04-13

two or three members Of President
Wilson's cabinet in attendance and
participating in its discussions. with
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1914-04-13

TORPEDO BOAT DESTROYER AT SAVANNAH,
APRIL 20-25.
the most brilliantly Illuminated in the
country, will be given up to Il masquer-
ade carnival, with prizes for the most
beautiful and most groteSQue costumes
worn by masqCeraders. The night will
be surrendered to general jollitication.
q veritable Mardi GraS event without
limitation to innocent fun.
The following day. Friday, April "a
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1914-04-13

FOR RENT-Up-stairs, consisting of
three rooms and bath; furnished
for light housekeeping; cistern
and city water. Mrs. P. H. Gillen,
No. ! s 9TH St. 3-24-?
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1914-04-13

FOR RENT-A fat OF four rooms
with every modern convenience;
good location. Apply to 603 East
Second St, or phone 81. 4-11-6t
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1914-04-13
COAST LINES TINE CARD

The winter schedule OF the At
lantic Coast Line is now N effect II
is as follows:
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1914-04-13

WANTED-Traveler; age - to so;
experience unnecessary. Salary,
commission and expense allow
ance to right man. j. E. Nc
Brady, Chicago. 4-11-1t*
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1914-04-13

am a candidate for reelection TO
the Office Of state attorney for the
fifth judicial circuit. and solicit
your vote at the June primary.
Respectfully,
George ". ScOfield.
Inverness. Florida.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1914-04-13

TATITH the vice president Of the
HMI United States delivering the
w opening address on Wednes-
day morning. \ pril % with
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1914-04-13

SHOWCASES FOR SALE-In four.
six and eight-foot lengths. Apply
to Chalres Peyser's cigar fac
tory. 4-13-6t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-16
Most Contagious of All Dis eases With Possible Ex-
 ception of Smallpox
COMPLICATIONS ARE
 FREQUENTLY FATAL
Persons Recovering From Measles Especially Subject to Pneumonia
 and Tuberculosis-Qua ab Should Be Maintained

After an interval of absence from. of ficial duties, owing to illness, Dr. R. NJ. Cunningham, city health officer. yester- day resumed the writing of his health bulletins. The subject under discussion in bulletin No. 1S, made public yesterday, is Measles the common children's dis ease.
 pr. Cunningham issues the articles in the hope of educating the public to the prevention of disease as well as it's cure. He endeavors to write them in plain lan- guage, free of technical medical terfns. Bulletin IS is as follows:
 Measles-Types:
 l. Cases with simply a catarrh of the nasal mucous membrane and upper air passages without the eruption, usually mistaken for ordinary colds.
 2. The ordinary type characterized by catarrh of the upper air passages and an eruption of the skin.
 3. The malignant type characterized by hemorrhage in the skin and mucous mem- brane and usually fatal.
 Measles Is disease confined to the human race so far as ordinary commu- nicaton is concerned Experimentally 1t >has been communicated to monkeys. Of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-16
GOOD ROADS DAYS VERY SUCCESSF LII Barbecue and Speaking At Jugtown Attended By
 1900 People

It is estimated that over 1500 persons were at work on the public roads of Jeff ferson county yesterday and that the roads of the county are much improved thereby. In several communities spe- cial work was laid out and after the work was performed there was speaking and barbecue In all the precincts of the county where the voters liable to pay road tax and who have elected to work the roads in lieu of the payment of the same, the workers tuvned out in full force and pick and shovel rang steadily dur ing the day.
 At Gardensdale, formerly known as Jugtown, was the most notable gathering of the day. The people of that com munity have decided to build school house located about mile from the public road, the site containing about two acres The people decided to clear the two acres and cut a new road from the site to the public thoroughfare. A big barbecue and speaking was advertised and in response there assembled about 1500 persons. After a few prelminaries the 'volunteers'' were divided into squads and the work was commenced. In short time the work was accomplished and the road builders laid aside their tools and enjoyed the feast and festivities pros vided
 Prof. r. NJ. McNeil, county snperintend- ent of education, was the first speaker and entertained the people with fine ad- dress on the schools of the county Prof. F. L. Erwin spoke on the same sub- ject Hugh Locke made an address on the value of education Hugh McGeever spoke on the work of the board of reve- nue on the county roads and J. Asa Rountree on Good Roads, outlining the work that had been accomplished since the movement started.
 MT Rountree stated last night that fine reports of the work done during the two Good Road days from all sections of Jefferson county and adjoining counties.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-16
INDIVIDUAL OFFER
 ID FINANCE LOCK
 r ON THE WARRIOR
Alabama Citizens Working On Plans to Prevent Sus- pension of Impor-
 tant Work

Authority from the government for an individual to complete at his own expense lock r in the Warrior river is being sought by number of prominent Ala bamans, who are in Washington at the present time.
 These gentlemen. among whom are W. w. Brandon of Tuscaloosa, C. W Ash craft of Florence and Thomas M. Ste- vens of Mobile. will represent that if au- thority is given an individual citizen of this state will furnish capital sufficient to complete the work on lock IT, which the government, for lack of appropria- ton. has temporarily abandoned. The in- dividual, whose name will be divulged later, will complete the work which is considered of such great importance to industrial development in Alabama, and depened on a future appropriation by Congress to reimburse him. He is, of course. positive that the rivers and har- bors bill, which is at present sidetracked, will ultimately be enacted into law.
 The Alabamians who have gone to Washington for the purpose of bringing about a resumption of government work which has been ordered estopped in this state. are confident that their idea will be considered good, sand that the work towards the early realization of ean open Warrior the year round' will be resumed immediately.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-16
URGE MEMBERS ID PUSH CAMP PA|GN
Chamber of ofCommerceMem- bership Committee Mail
 ing Out Letters

letter was issued yesterday by the membership committee of the Cham Der of Commerce calling upon every member to get to work and produce that new member which each present member has promised The membership committee has been at work steadily throughout the year and has produced some wonderful results. No brass band campaigns have been conducted, just quiet work being done, but the re- suits are highly pleasing to the cham Der officials.
 The letter issued yesterday follows, 1t being mailed to every member who so f'/ has not secure a new member:
 August 14. 1914
 An obligation due now: Get that new member.
 You are a live one and we recog- nize the fact. but: We have not received that new member which you were asked to get sometime since. We are asking every member of the Chamber of Commerce to get at least one new member this year and we feel that this is as little cooperation as we can dSA Ol sOt. nhdHs nave Te- sponded, telling us how easy it was to get their man, but we have failed to hear from you. A new member just now means much to the work of the chamber in keeping it~at it's highest efficiency.
 Please get the name on the dotted line of the enclosed application card and return it promptly to the Chamber Of Commerce. If possible secure a check for $5 for admission fee. Your man will become a member at once, but will not be billed for dues until Oc- tober 1. Get the application anyhow
 We believe you are proud of the work being done by the Chamber of Commerce and We have assured the board of directors that you will re- spond to this request, which is so easy of fulfillment
 If you wish the name of a 'pros- pect, telephone to General Secretary Radcliffe (Main 25). and it will be furnished at once. Prompt action on your part will be keenly appreciated by every member of this committed Cordially yours, J. D. Rosenberger. chairman; John T. Yeatman, Willard J. Wheeler, Solon Jacobs. M. J. Dill lard, Dan A. Hogan, Charles w. Hall G. T. Sibley, H. ]. Baum. B. H. Harts- field, L. B. Graham. membership com mittee."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-16
ELROD ROBBED BY TWO H|GHWAYMEN Negroes Relieve Him of S7 and Watch-Throat Is
 Slashed

J. N. E1rod, huckster who lives just over the brow of Red mountain, on the Twenty seventh road, was held up, cut and robbed of S in money and gold watch last night. Both the sheriff's of ice and the police department answered the call
 According to the statement of MT. home when attacked by the negroes. He says he was driving his wagon rather slowly when the negroes hove in sight As he passed one of them jumped upon the wagon, placed long bladed knife against his throat and demanded that he surrender his valuables. He resisted the attack and the negro cut his throat rather badly, just missing the jugular vein. The other negro then came to the assistance of his accomplicc and between the two they relieved Mi Elrod of $7 in currency. During the scuffle MT. Elrod states his watch was either lost or taken by the negroes
 Deputies Thomas P Williamson, T. P. Patterson and Jack Brown of the seriff's office immediately went to the scene of the hold up upon being noti- fled. They were joined by Sergeant of Detectives S. H. Darnell, Officers Propst, Jones and several others of the police department. These officers now are working on the case and hope to land the highwaymen. j, The hold up occurred near the Ellen Bess ore mine, just over Red noun tain on the Tewnyt- street road It was within the city limits.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-16
SUGGESTIONS BY
 CHIEF MIDDLETON
Makes Three Recommenda- tions to City Commission
 CTS About Conditions

Chief s. A. Middleton of the fire depart ment has made three recommendations to the city commissioners in regard to fire conditions in the city. His offer to fur nish firemen to inspect the suburbs has been accepted. and the men ordered to go ahead. His recommendatio regarding soot in flues suggests job for chimney sweep.
 His third suggestion is that an inspector employed by the Southeastern Under Writers association inspect all risks be- fore an insurance policy is written. The commissioners have taken the recommen- dations under advisement. They are as follows:
 Confirming our conversation of even date relative to members of the fire sta tons doing inspection in the business sec tion of the city, beg to advise that the number of men with each company is so small, owing to the fact that from one to three men are off each day, that l don't think it would be advisable to take any of them off fire duty and put them on inspection work because it would leave the crew so short that they would be unable to render efficient service at fires.
 We can furnish firemen to inspect the suburbs and outlying sections, as 1t will not require so much of their time"
 
 Owing to the fact that from 40 to DO per cent of the fires that occur in the city originate from sparks and shingle roofs, many of which are caused by soot accum- ulating in chimneys and fiues, l would respectfully recommend that the city de- wise some plan by which all chimneys and f1ues could be cleaned"
 As an aid to reducing fires and fire losses, l would respectfully recommend that an insurance inspector or inspectors be appointed by the Southeastern Under writers association to inspect all risks where application for insurance is made as regards the moral and physical hazard and make a report of the result of this to the agent to whom applca- tion for insurance has been made. and specify the amount of insurance that should be carried.
 T feel confident that if this plan is car ried out it will materially reduce the num- Der of fires as well as the loss ratio."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-16
TO VISIT BIRMINGHAM
 DURING OCTOBER
Party of Officers and Directors of United States Chamber of Com
 merce Coming Soon

Secretary w. c. Radcliffe of the Cham Der of Commerce announced yesterday that he had received notification of the visit to the city October 27 of the direc- tors of the United States Chamber of Commerce. The party will include five officers and 20 directors of the organ ization, it is said.
 With the Iron and Steel institute meet ing in Birmingham about the same time, many of the leading business men of the country are expected to be in Birming- ham within a few days The entertain ment committee of the chamber will meet soon and expects to outline elaborate plans for the entertainment of the vis- itors.\
 The directors will make tour of the southerp states, visiting the principal cities. On the tour the regular fall meet ing of the directors will be held at New Orleans.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-16
NAMES COMMITTEE
 TO REPRESENT CITY
Local Men Will Attend Conference of Municipal Utilities to Be Held
 At Philadelphia

President George Ward of the city com- mission yesterday named a committee to represent Birmingham at a confer- ence in Philadelphia November 12-14 on municipal utilities questions
 Mayor Blankenship of Philadelphia has written to the mayors of all of the larger cities of the country, stating that he has found that the big corporations con- trolling the public utilities of many cities have combination through which they aid each other. He wishes to form the same kind of a combination among the city governments in order to combat the utility corporations which are demand ing unfair prices and conditions The committee appointed to represent Bir- mingham is as follows:
 Commissioner A. O. Lane, Isadore Sha- piro, William Ryan, H. U. Sims, H. K. Milner, James J. Smith. William M. Clem- ems and Walter o. Kirkpatrick
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-16
MUSICAL COMEDIES ONLY AT TIE bDOU Will Replace Dramatic Offer ings of Past-Opens
 August 31

Brand new theatrical entertainment will be furnished Birmingham his winter, ac- cording to a statement of Manager Semon of the Bijou theatre made yesterday. The highest class of musical comedies will be presented at the popular playhouse for a season of approximately S6 weeks, com mencing on Monday. August 31, the last day of this month
 The musical comedies will carry com panies of from 30 to 40 people each, in- cluding a chorus of 15 to 20 girls. Usually there will be two or three acts, with in termissions.
 The very latest musical numbers, the newest song hits, stunning costumes and brilliant electrical effects will be among the features of the offerings. This va riety of entertainment will take the place of the dramatic offerings which have been shown at the Bijou for the past few seasons
 Among the features Of the Bijou sea son will be a special ladies' matinee every Thursday afternoon, at which a free ticket will be given to every lady accompanying the holder of a paid ticket. This feature will insure the house being packed with the fair sex on every Thursday. There will be matinees Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday afternoons.
 The Bijou is being completely renovated and put in first-class condition. All the carpets have been removed and are being cleaned and renovated, and every feature for the comfort and convenience of the patrons is geing given careful attention.
 The Columbia circuit, on which the Bijou will be operated, is one of the largest and strongest amusement organi- cations in the country. There are 4S houses included in the circuit, of which seven are what were formerly known as the Wells theatres in Norfolk Atlanta, Richmond, Birmingham, Nashville. Mem phis and New Orleans. The circuit in the past throughout the north and east was one of the most successful in every way of any theatrical organization, both as regards patronage and finances Owing to the class and quality of the entertain ments offered the circuit was one of the few that did not show slump in the past few years which were so damaging to the theatrical world
 The opening on Monday night. August 3l, will be made a big social feature of the season. and reservations are already in demand for the event. The house will carry an orchestra of six pieces, and this will be augmented each week by the leader of the musical comedy in the house.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-16
FOREST FIRES RAGE;
 SITUATION IS GRAVE.

Washington, August 15.-With 1000 forest fire fighters battling in the na- tional forests of Montana and northern Idaho, 90 uncontrolled fires burning and weather conditions in the north west more threatening than at any time since the great fires of 1910, for est service officials here today said the situation was grave
 Freedom from high winds alone could prevent widespread losses of public and private property, they said If winds of relatively high velocity become generally prevalent it is feared many small fires will be swept togeth- CT into large ones while those now taxing the resources of the fire fight CTS may press beyond control
 Near Glacier park fire has been menacing a billion feet of green tim Der. In Oregon fire is threatening the national forest watershed, on which the city of Portland depends for its water supply.
 Loss of life has been reported from several points,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-16
GEW|N SUGGESTED FOR EXCISE BOARD ROsenstihl and G. w, Pratt Also Said to Be Under
 Consideration

It was learned yesterday that the name of w. c. Gewin of West End, the well known physician, had been presented to the governor as that of a worthy man to be named as chairmamn of the excise commission to succeed w. C. Agee, whose term will expire September 9.
 In addition to that of pr. Gewin it is understood that the governor is seriously considering the names of John B. Rosen- stihl and George W. Pratt. It is report ed that that it is very doubtful that MT. Agee will be reappointed.
 Spontaneously with the term of Mr. Agee the term of F. Wilkinson. associate commissioner expires. It is understood that MT. Wilkinson will be renamed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-16
UNIQUE PROGRAMME
 FOR AD CLUB LUNCH

''Why Is the Birmingham Ad Club will be the title of sketch in one act" to be given at the weekly Ad club luncheon to be held at the Newspaper club Tuesday at oclock, according to the programmes issued yesterday. The following charac- ters will appear: There Is a Reason, ' Jerome Sterne; "The New Dominion" :" William Wheeler; My Own Idea" Harry Jones; Business Man. Phillip Oster.
 The plot" of the sketch is the ses curing of new member for the Ad club. Phil Oster will be the business man who knows all the reasons why he should not join and the other characters will be a committee from the club to show why he should join.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-16
HEALS
 WORST ECZEMA
 WEEPING OR DRY

Poslam has freed thousands from the awful handicap of torturing. disfigur- ing eczema. Many had tried all other remedies without success. and thought that they were doomed to endure their trouble until Poslam brought lasting relief. Itching stops when 1t is applied. Angry skin is soothed The disease is soon controlled and banished. All itch ing affections yield to Poslam as to nothing else.
 Your druggist sells Poslam. For free sample write to Emergency Laborato- ries. 32 West 18th Street, New York.
 Poslam Soap Is the only toilet soap inedicated with Poslam and able to ex- ert It's beneficial effects upon the skin. 25 cents and 16 cents
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-16
Methodist Women Entertain

Clanton, August 15.--tSpecial. .)-The Methodist ladies of this place entertained in honor of their husbands. and elected semi-annual officers of the society as fol- lows: Mrs. Samuel Johnson, president, Mrs J. H. Middleton, vice president: Mrs. F. A. Mathews, secretary; Mrs. w. w. Fox treasurer. There were present large number to partake of the excellent supper
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-16
Charged With Passing Bad Checks

Charles E. Sullivan was yesterday ar rested by Detectives Goldstein and Will Hams, charged with passing worthless checks. He was removed to the county jail, where he now rests under a $3OO bond. It Is alleged that Sullivan vic timzed several people in Ensley. among the business firms being the Bank of Ensey and Keller the tailor. From the bank he secured s4S on a worthless check, 1t is alleged, and got $2O from the tailor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-16
Articles of Incorporation

Dotudhs AUS uSl io.-tNpctitti.J-1nC ation papers have been filed here for the Columbia Power company of Columbia R. D. Crawford of Dothan is president of the company. Demot Shemwell vice president and J. F. Foy of Eufaula sec retary-treasurer. The authorized capital stock is given at $16.000.
 follows that person beginning to sneeze with watering of the eyes, and some cought is regarded as having a cold. When there is an epidemic of measles these early symptoms should be regarded as possibly measles. and a physician called, who may be able to make an early diagnosis from certain signs then pres ent A case or suspected case of measles should be at once quarantined in room, and all other children kept out. As a rule, however, the other children have been already exposed, sometimes all the children in school. All things used by the patient should be disnfected by boiling. The virus of measles particularly Is not very resistant, and soon dies. A person with measles should be kept in quarantine for from 10 days to two weeks There is no need of dsinfection in the room, but children should be kept out of the room for at least two weeks. There is a popular idea that children should have measles and thus establish immu- nifty. This is a serious mistake, and ev- erything should be done to prevent It.
 While older children and even adults are liable to the disease. 1t is probable that they are not equally so, and undoubt- edly they bear the disease much better, there being fewer pneumonia complica-
 tions and, therefore, less deaths. During convalescence. great care should be ex- ercised to prevent pneumonia complica- tions and diarrhoeas.
 In next bulletin whooping cough will be discussed
 R. M. CUNNINGHAM. M. D., City Health Officer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-16
BRIDGE CONTRACTS
 ARE LET IN HOUSTON

Dothan, August 15.-(Special.) )--Con- tracts for two steel bridges have been awarded by the Houston county highway commission. One will span the Choctaw- hatchie river between Dale and Houston counties and will cost $26o0. The other will be across Boggy creek. near Cotton- wood and will cost $370.
 The contracts were awarded to a Mem phis firm. Work on the bridges will com mence at onc1.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-16
Negro Held for Murder

George Johnson, alias George Durkey, a negro, was arrested yesterday by Ofi- cers Pittman and Taylor and is being held in the city jail for Ketona authorities. where, 1t Is alleged he murdered negro woman a few weeks ago