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The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1914-09-24

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-21

done 1t in the past, and intend to con tinue to do it.
 As to the bond election. the natural time to hold any special election is on the same date as the nearest regular election. It has always been customary in the past. I see no reason why this custom should be departed from now.
 'The size of the vote on the bond cleo tion will carry much weight. When bond
 buyers come to the trading point they
 very carefully consider the majority in favor of the issue proposed and the size
 of the vote brought out.
 "A big vote at the municipal election
 which also passes on the bond election
 would add greatly to the selling ca
 pacity of the bonds.
 That is one of my reasons for vstng for September N. Another reason Is that
 the people know just as much about
 municipal waterworks question now as
 they would on October 19, or any other later day. Another is that the people would save the expense and disturbance of a second election.
 Another reason is that question of this magnitude and importance should purposely be thrown on the date of gen eral election so as to get the benefit of as large vote as possible. rather than leave 1t to some special day when 1t would be inconvenient for very large number of
 the voters to get out.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-21
PHI DELTA THETA
 FRAT WILL MEET
 HERE |NDECEMbER
Committee of Local Mem bers Already at Work on Entertainment
 Plans

The Phi Delta Theta fraternity will meet in Birmingham December 2S, 2s 20 and 31, and at least 1000 members of the announced yesterday that local members of the fraternity had made representations to the management of the Tutwiler hotel for reservations for the visitors, and as- suranees were given that the visitors would be taken care of
 The Phi Delta Theta is one of the most influential and prominent Greek letter fra ternties, and has among it's members some of the best known college men of this country. When Birmingham made an effort to get the meeting there was a ready response to appeals for funds with which to send delegation to Chicago to secure the meeting for Birmingham
 It is stated by local members of the fraternity that at least 1000 members of the fraternity will be present in addition to some visitors who will be attracted to this city by reason of the fact that the meeting k being held here. Of that number will be some of the most promi- nent college men in the country 1t is Stttttu that tHcTt VIII DC necessary a rather large sum of money with which to entertain tfe meeting, and com mittee of the fraternity. headed by Rob ert c. Thach. is working on the plans of entertainment at this time
 At the Tutwiler hotel yesterday it was announced by George w. Traylor. Jr, resident mana ger. that his staff was working on the convention and intended to see that every member was informed about the hotel facilities of the city so that none would hesitate to come here under the impression that there was in- adequate accommodations for them.
 This convention. added to the Amer fcan Steel and Iron institute. the South ern railway meeting, the Mobile and Ohio and the Alabama Great Southern, aside from any other meetings. will give Bir- mingham a host of visitors this fall to entertain all to the advancement and bet terment of this city
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-21
LOCAL GREETERS TO
 BOOST BIRMINGHAM
sMill Elect Hotel Men of State Hon. orary Members and Ask Them
 to Help the City

The Greeters of Birmingham propose to enlist every hotel clerk and assistant hotel manager in this state for the ad- vancement of Alabama and the improve ment of the hotel facilities and the at fractions of this section to visitors. This was agreed upon at meeting of the Greeters' association of Birmingham held yesterday at the Ridgely which was the fourth meeting held by the chapter since its organization. Realizing that hotel clerks exercise a weighty influence and wishing to enlist them in the advance ment of the interests of this city, the local body plans to elect all hotel clerks as honorary members of the Bir- mingham chapter and in this way interest them in the future of this city
 Leslie Fairchild. president of the local chapter of the association, said yesterday that at the meeting held at the Ridgely there had been determined plan to ade- ouately entertain the Southeastern Greet CTS association. which meets here next June and also to enlist every hotel clerk in the state in behalf of Birmingham.
 He said in addition that he believed there was at least 150o men in this state eligible to the honorary membership which is proposed and that an effort would be
 Ade to get all this number pulling for Birmingham.
 The meeting yesterday of the Greeters was one of the most enthusiastic and largely attended that has been held yet. The attendance was unusually large and the enthusiasm shown was most encour- aging. s.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-21
NOBLE BOYS SENT
 BACK ID MOTHER Recognized by Grubb With out Bond and Released
 from County Jail

Webster and Douglas Noble. the two young white boys who have been con- fined in the county jail for the past month on a charge of robbing a postoffice. were recognized yesterday without bond by Judge w. 1. Grubb, and were taken to their home in Sylacauga by United States Deputy Marshal Dick Bates. As has been previously stated the father of the two boys is serving a sentence for alleged violation of the prohibition law
 The mother who Is supporting herself and three small children by working in the cotton mills at Sylacausa, in a letter to Judge Grubb pleaded that the boys might be released from custody in order that they might be at work and help sup port the family Judge Grubb made some investigations as to whether the boys would be given employment if released. and the result being satisfactory, he or dered the boys to be given In custody of their mother pending their trial, which will be held sometime in November,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-21
Nearly 700 Acceptances to the
 Merchants Meeting Received

Literally by the dray load, $500 copies of "rhe Alabama Merchant were mailed out to the merchants of the state yester- day afternoon The little newspaper is- sued under the auspices of the Alabama Merchants association last night was scattering to the four points of the com pass and today win arrive probably at most of it's destinations.
 Secretary w. c. Radcliffe of the cham Der of Commerce stated last night that he had received nearly 100 acceptances to the invitations. Additional acceptances are expected in a big rush the last of this week. Fully 1900 or HOO merchants are expected to attend the convention.
 Arrangements for the convention are practically complete except for some minor details. The programme is being worked out in every detail by various committees. Harry Jones, chairman of the glad hand committee. will issue a proclamation within the next day or two to the travelling men of the state asking them to be sure and be in Birminsha during all of next week during the con- vention. MT. Jones plans to organize a great glad hand and acquaintance squad out of the travelling men.
 Much interest is being shown m the visit to the steel and rail mill of the United States Steel corporation at Ems ley and the great wire mill at Fairfied, which has been in operation but a short time. The merchants will ebe taken through the industrial section of the city on special train operated over tho Bir- mingham Southern railway. 1t will be a chance to see the great industries that Is seldom at hand. as visitors to these mills except on special occasion like this meet with many difficulties in get ting permission to go through.
 The coupon books for the theatre tick cts which will admit to every motion pie ture show in the city has gone to the printer as has also the coupon book which will contain official passes for the merchants to all the features of the pro- gramme. the street car tickets the bar becue, the baseball game and everything else. The baseball tickets will have to be secured at the regular box office at the ball grounds the tickets being given in exchange for the baseball coupon from the merchants book.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-21
PORTO RICAN CIGAR
 MAN VISITING HERE
Says War Will Not Affect Porto Ri. can Imports But Havana Fac
 tories Close

R. M Fallichet of San Juan, P. R., manager of a company manufacturing Porto Rican cigars, was here yesterday guest of R. D. Burnett He said that the war would not have any very marked influence on the importation of cigars from Porto Rico, but that, he had been advised that the factories in Havana had decided to suspend operations until the European war is ended. MT. Fallichet said that the importation of Havana goods was too costly for the makers, and that the situation must be cleared up before any marked action was taken toward getting Havana goods into this country from now on.
 He was enthusiastic over Birmingham. He visited the press club, the Tutwiler hotel and was shown about the city by MT. Burnett. The visitor had no words that could express his intense admira- tion for the beauties of this community.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-21
OSBORNE NEW HEAD . OF COUNTY N|AS0NS Conference AdjOurns After Selecting Farrer Lodge
 as Next Host

With the election of officers and the selection of the next place of meeting the sixteenth semi-annual Neetlng of the Masonic conference came to a close yes terday R. F. Osborne of Farrer lodge No. s, Elyton. was elected worshipful master and as is the custom at each recurring conference. his lodge was selected as the next host
 It is stated that the conference just closed was one of the most successful since the meetings were naugurated, both in attendance and in the instruction re- ceiyed. The daily programme was car ried out without hitch and at the night sessions addresses that were profitable Masons.
 M. M Ulman. worshipful master of King Solomon lodge, No. 460. the presid- ing officer, performed his duties well, while the above lodge acted as hosts for the conference. That the lodge did its duty was evidenced by rising vote of thanks from the delegates.
 The officers elected were: R. E. Os- borne. Farrar lodge No. B. Elyton. wor- shipful master T. Dewalt Craig. Fair view lodge No. GA. senior warden M. l.. Howton. Horace lodge No. 457 (south of Bessemer). junior warden; Sam M. Blake. North Birmingham lodge No. 59l. secre- tary-treasurer (re-eected): k. A. Card well. Demit lodge No. 654. senior deacon; Frank P. Downey. East Lake lodge No. 4sO. junior deacon Tom Moseley. Far rar lodge No. S. Elyton. chaplain; D. G.. Richards. Florida lodge No. 450. Pratt City. senicr steward w. Y. Prince. Rir- minaham lodge No. 757 junior steward; John Dupuy, Farrar lodge No. 8. tiler.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-21
LOCAL CORNER OF AN IMPORTED DRUG IS
 REPORTED ID EXIST.
Also Said That Corners in FOOdstuffs Have Also Been Effected-GOvernment
 Is Investigating

It is understood that combination has been framed in Birmingham to buy up certain drugs that are i'm ported from Germany and that one party has already bought up almost the entire stock of the city of a cer- tain specific remedy that is widely used by the medical profession It is also stated that corners on foodstuffs in home markets have been made. These matters will be thoroughly in- vestigated by the agents of the de- partment of justice and a prosecution will be- instituted in the federal court against those engaged in war specu- lation."<
 general investigation of the marked increase of foodstufis since been commented by the United States government and the department of jus E tice has requested Judge Robert N. Bell, United States district attorney, to cooperate with it in the effort to ascertain if the increases in prices is due to any combination in restraint of trade. The government has special agents at work in every section of the country securing data to be presented to the district attorney and it is un- derstood that in the event evidence of comb nations In restraint vigorous prosecutions will be made.
 Judge Bell stated yesterday that he had nothing to give out OH the situ- ation as he was waiting for the spe- cial agents to furnish any information that .might lead to an investigation by the federal grand jury and that be- ing the case nothing could be given out for publication until the grand jury might act Judge Bell stated, however. that he would assist the special agents of the government in every way in his power and carry out the instructions of the attorney general to the letter.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-21
LANE IS CONGRATULATED
 ON COURAGEOUS" STAND

John W. Sibley expresses hearty ap- proval of the interview published yester- day morning by The Age-Herald in which the views of Commissioner Lane on the agitation for municipal ownership Of a waterworks plant were set out.
 Judge Lane took the position that in the light of the financial embarrassment of the city, the assumption of new indebt- edness amounting to s5.oOo0Oo, with per annun interest of S25a,ooo was suicidal. MT. Sibley writes as follows:
 Hon. A, 0. Lane, City:
 My Dear Judge Lane: Permit me to thank you for your most timely in terview in this mornings paper and to commend most highly your cour- ageous and eminently correct position in the matter of the bond issue for waterworks.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-21

Your reasons are most eogent and irrefutable and l trust that all pa- triotic citizens will read carefully both your statement at the time the com missioners voted on this matter aud Your interview referred to above.
 As stated in my recent letter to tlle president of the board. it behooves us to make haste slowly in this most important matter. Notwithstanding the almost universal desire for munich pal ownership. in the light of the city's financial condition and the many probable obstacles cited by you. re- gret exceedingly to see the matter forced upon the public at this time. Yours very truly,
 JNo w. SHELBY. Birmingham, August % 1914.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-21


 these inferences must not gain circulation unchallenged
 Tt is my desire to keep out of the campaign for city commissioner.
 Both candidates are eminently quail fled and are my friends. l don't expect to take any part whatever in the contro- versies which generally arise in such cam paigns.
 Certain persons, however. have seen fit to impugn my motives. along with those of Commissioner Weatherly, fin vot- ing for holding the election for municipal waterworks on the same day as the gen eral election. Their differences must not gain circulation unchallenged.
 No Politics in Vote
 Tn the interviews which have been printed, the man interviewed has usually shown a disposition to beat around the bush. All have implied that the bond election was called on September 21 to help MT. weatherly, who is candidate before the people on that same oay. As far as l am concerned. this not fact. .It is serious thing to make the charge that the municipal government is being used for such a purpose. When any man states that the machinery oi the government is being used to per petuate itself. he is not giving out a casual interview on the weather
 T have made 1t a point to steadfastly keep politics out of the city hall. have
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-21
Visitors to Capital

Montgomery August 2o-(special) Among the well known A1abamians here today was J. $. Williams of Clayton. 8 member of the legislature from Barbour county. Mir Williams called on the gov ernor and other state officials MT. Wil- Hams declared that the people of Bar bour county and his section are very un- easy over the war situation. and that they are considerably discouraged at the pres- ent outlook for the cotton market. He said the crops in Barbour are good.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-21
Governor at Tate

Montgomery. August 20.-tSpecial.) ) The governor of Alabama and wife left tonight for Tate Springs, Tenn. where they will remain about 10 days. The chief executive mas been very busy with large number of official matters during the hot summer months. and has been compelled to delay his vacation from time to time. He in- tends to enjoy 10 days of complete re- creation at the famous Tennessee re- sort, and may visit the mountains of North Carolina for few days before returning to Alabama.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-21
SHELBY COUNTY s. s.
 CONVENTION MEETS

Longview. August 20 Special. )-The Shelby county Sunday school convention. representing Sunday schools of all de- nominations, was held at Camp Branch Sunday school. near Longview, August IS and 1s Six of the county officers were present and made reports. These officers present were the county presi- dent. secretary and four district presi- dents. These reported a total of 956 miles travelled, 59 speeches made and 467 letters written.
 The county president, Houston Nelson, attended Il district conventions and trav- eled 357 miles. Good work was also re- Horsley.
 The state work was represented by Miss Hester Avant mission superintendent of the Alabama Sunday School association, and Miss Myra Batchelder field secretary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-21
NATIONS AT WAR
 PRODUCE MUCH SIJCAR

V s. Gage of the Tyler Grocery Co; T think we are apt to see sugar stay around present prices, for the reason that Germany. France. Russia and Bel gium produce about half of the world S supply of raw sugar. don't look for any decline in the present price. Tho sugar Industry attained it's present pro- portions because of subsidies extended by the government to those who wou;d produce it. In the United States we produce very little sugar Louisiana is our largest sugar producing state and she does very little in this line.
 Flour is advancing from 75c to a 1ittlee more than a dollar, according to the grade. We can't get our flour over to Europe except at great risk-almosr |prohibitive risk-and the price, there fore will advance. The poor people of this country are fortunate in that there is now no outlet for the flour and oth- Ter commodities. If there was the prices would become so high that our own people would be unable to purchase the |necessaries of life. When the war ends I believe there will be a gradual hard ening of prices.
 Tt would be good business policy for merchants to lay in liberal stocks of merchandise in anticipation of rise in |prices. Most of our staples will advance. Evaporated apples produced in New York will sell cheaper, as also will
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-21
Declares His Motives Have Been Impugned and Issues
 Statement
NO POLITICS AT THE
 CITY HALL-HE SAYS
Wants Big Vote on Bond Issue and Thinks It Will Be Larger on That day Than on Any Date For
 Special Election

''I nave made it point to steadfastly keep politics out of the city hall and in tend to continue to do it. declares Pres ident George Ward of the city commission in bristling statement issued last night on the municipal waterworks bond cleo ton date
 Certain persons have seen fit to inn pugn my motives" he declares. ''and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-21
NOT HIGH ENOUGH
 SAYS THIS MERCHANT

G. w. Hopson, Jr., of G. w. Hop- son & Sons, wholesale grocers:
 The cause of the rise in sugar prices is this: Great Britain is paying cents for sugar from Gu ban points, which is equivalent to 7.01c here. It takes 90 points to to refine sugar. On today's market. the New Orleans ref1ners are selling sugar cheaper than they really ought to. The price to Birmingham jobbers is $7.6sA per hundred pounds. l expect to see it go even higher The refiners have not placed the price high enough. Sugar sells at Sc pound to the retailers
 Flour already has advanced abou $1.10 a barrel because of the situation in Europe. Navy beans have gone t $S.46 here,s which is an advance of $1.1 bushel- Canned meats also have ad vanced. Pink salmon that has been re tailing at 10 cents now costs tn wholesaler s1.02k Delivered, and ar scarce nx.io
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-21

Special features have been arans,d d for the programme of the business meeting at the Bilou theatre Wednesday night. There are to be some surprises worked into the regular business meeting that will make pleasing variety for the crowd. IL is not at all impossible that arrangements will be made by Chairman Murray Brown to flash news bulletins from fhe front, where the big European armies are combating during the war matinee" al the Tutwiler Thursday night. when general and expert discussion will be held as to the good and bad eff scts of the war on the Alabama merchant.