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The Sentinel=record., 1914-01-13
QUEER MANDATES
 OF YUAN SHI KI
CHINESE PRESIDENT ISSUES OR. DERs IN THE FORM OF SER
 MONS OR LECTURES.
ArVIses Against Gambling and Orders Execution of Those Who Oppose the New Regime.

Peking, Jan, l1.-Since he Chin- csc parliment ceased to exist the pres
 ldenfial mandates are the only laws
 which are being pfomuleateed Ac- cording to Western ideas they are of- ten curious documents. The pictures
 que Oriental phraseology of former
 imperials edicts largely retained but they are generally more accurate in statement of facts, and they bear eyi- dence that the man behind them is a stronger character than the eX-Prince
 Regent, who two years ago gave up his sons throne with very little fight ing.
 The effect of Yuan Shih-ltai's man. dates extends only so far as his power reaches, and that is not yet sufficient to re-establish the system of annual payments from the provinces to the central government, such as existed under the Manchu regime. Many of the mandates like the former edicts, are still-born. Nevertheless the Presi- dents's expressions of the opinion, and his orders appear daily, his object evi- the difficulties of his position and of the nation, and to show that he is en- deavoring to right many evils and to rule for the great good of the country.
 Many of the mandates are eXhorta- tions to righteousness and, reform. Some of them deal with serious mat ters of state and international politics, while others read like sermons One which appeared recently says:
 Gambling is an extremely harm ful pursuit. By it time is wasted. bus mess is impeded. families are ruined and. what is worse still, the minds of weakened It's deeterious influence undermines all virtures and breeds corruption l am amazed to find that at present this baneful habit has foo.- ing in the official circles as well as amidst the people. This practice was started during the last years of the Ching Dynasty, when the Manchu aris- tocrats and high officials threw off all restraint The example set by those in high stations was followed by the people and today We find it hard to make the people break away from this pe9nicious pursuit.
 'T learn that many officials are still addicted to this evil habit. Are they not aware of the heavy responsibility devolving upon their shoulder? A new nation has just been founded and the vast amount of constructive work of this new nation requires all the ener- ev her officials can give. After office hours they can profitably employ their time studying good books and making researches. Pleasure may be found in the endeavoror to advonce ones knowledge and cultivate virture."
 Instructions are given the police for thearrest of all offenders, no mater what posts they hold, and to confis- cate the money with which they gam ble, to he used to reward the police and gendarmerie.
The Sentinel=record., 1914-01-13
JANUARY CLEARANCE SALE NOW ON. SIMON MENDEL.
FORMAL ASSEMBLY,.

The beautiful ballroom of the Arl ington Hotel will be the scene of the regular weekly formal assembly to night. Manager Corrington cordially invites all friends of the fashionable hostelry to join his guests in the danc ing and attending jollity Prof. Rich ard Bartons program will include sev eral of the seasons waltz hits. Dane ing at S:20 o'clock
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FOR SALE AT A GREAT BARGAIN.

One hundred and fifty feet on lower Central avenue, one of the most beau tiful sites for home in the city; light, water, gas and sewer connections in front of property. Will make sacrifice price if sold in the next month. Call owner, phone 161. 12-1e-tf
The Sentinel=record., 1914-01-13
MYERS & EDWARDS
Contractors.

Any parties desiring to let con- tracts in stone, concrete or brick, please submit your plans to us before awarding your contracts. Am now stopping at Townsend Hotel. Will leave in a few days for Davenport, Okla, where you may reach me by mail. or submit your plans in brief to w. E. Myers, Gushing, Okla.
 R. D. EDWARDS.
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Another mandate just published reads as follows: Since the inaugur- ation of the Republic the government has been busily engaged planning and adopting reconstruction meas ures, and there has been no time for the regulation and adjustment of tue official system and the pitiable re- suit has followed that there are no restrictions about the qualifications or suitability of candidates, and all sorts of incapable and vicious men have been given important posts in the provinces. The young officials are sadly lacking in knowledge of the customs and manners of the peo- pie under them. so that they cannot improve the administration. On the other hand officials of the old type
The Sentinel=record., 1914-01-13
REWARD.

We will pay $5o.oo reward for nfor- nation leading to the arrest and con viction of the party or parties who cut the Things in our carriage on the night of January 4; also S25.0o reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the party or parties who defaced the signs on our building a short time ago.
 1-6-tf COOPER BROS.
The Sentinel=record., 1914-01-13

tdNH IVII S'HfOUsIy III Wlthln wear after her nhrriage.
 Hopf gave various explanations for the presence of the poison in the bod ies of his victims His wives he said. had taken it as an ingredient in a beauty compound, and he had infect. ed the drug into the bodies of his children in order to embalm them.
 Among the germs found in posses. sion of the prisoner were those of typhoid, cholera, peurperal fever and tuberculosis.
The Sentinel=record., 1914-01-13
CITY NOMINEES.
 For Police Judge. VERNOL LEDGERWOOD. For TifN Af+nenau

For City Attorney.
 LEO P. MCLAUGHLIN
 For City Clerk.
 JAMES R. IFOUSLEY.
 For Alderman. First Ward-Wm. Borman. Second Ward-Will Mclaughlin. Third Ward-Robert Cartney. Fourth Ward-John Rigsbee. Fifth Ward-Chris Ledwidge. Sixth Ward - (Long Term) - Dl John s. Wood
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-15
CIVIC CHAMBER
 DIRECTORS MEET Oppose Rayburn Bill Now In COngress-Discuss Cot
 ton Situation

Because information Is that the Ray burn bill now pending in Congress will work a hardship on the railroads by giv- ing improper regulations in the hands of the interstate commerce commission, the board of directors of the Chamber of Commerce at called meeting yesterday authorized that resolution be drafted urging Congress to amend the bill so that it be less stringent. Communications will also be sent to the Alabama delegation. It is stated that the proposed bill will make it necessary. for any railroad to secure the consent of the interstate com merce commission before laying double track. a switch or similar Improvements lp state.
 The proposed raise in coal rates in the Birmingham district was also discussed bv the directors. The proposed raise is
 to be 10 cents a ton and the directors au- thorized the legislative committee to se- cure evidence on both sides of the ques- tion and report to the board at an early date. The board took no stand in the ,natter. so far merely desiring to investi- gate and see whether the raise is jus tifiable or not.
 discussion of the cotton situation re- suited in the legislative committee be in str,,cted to send a resolution to Congress recommending that the government assist the farmer as far as possible in holding his cotton for higher prices.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-15
CITY ENGINEER ID
 MAKE REPORT TODAY
No Hint As to Its Nature, But Thought to Be Fla
 vOrabiS

The report of City Engineer Julian Ken drick on the question of site and ad- visibility of municipal waterworks for the city of Birmingham is scheduled for submission to the city commission at 1o O clock this morning.
 Information as to what the report does or does not contain was not given out yesterday. although the report Is said to be practically ready for submission It is generally understood, however, that the report will be favorable and that either the Coosa or the Warrior river will be named by the engineer as his choice for the site of impounding dams, with the odds favoring the Coosa.
 Upon the report depends the fate of City Commissioner Weatherly's plan for a municipal bond election for the con struction of waterworks to compete with the present privately owned corporation If the report is favorable it is prob able both MT. Ward and Mir. Wealth. erly will vote for the bond issue and possibly Judge Lane will do likewise. If the report is unfavorable, the matter will probably be dropped
 MT. Kendrick has stated in the past, however. that he considered the scheme entirely practicable and feasible. But what has been the result of his investiga- tions of the past two or three weeks, during which he has visited the diff ferent water basins of the district, will only be known after his report is made today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-15
CUNNINGHAM COMMENTS
 ON HIS REPORT FOR JULY

Comments by Dr. R. M. Cunningham, city health officer. upon his health re- port for July, as published In yesterday mornings Age-Herald, contains some in Steresting statements to citizens of Bir- mingham. They are in part as follows;
 Honorable Board of Commissioners
 City
 .Gentlemen: l have the honor to sub init report of the health department for the month of July, 1914. I also en- close the reports to this department of Mir. W. C. Burson, chief sanitary inspec- tor, and of MT. E. NJ. Duncan, chief meat and milk inspector and bacteriologist
 Mortality There were los white anc 146 black deaths. of which F white and eight black were nonresident. The an- nual mortality rate for resident death was, white 1o.45, black 29.s6; total HOO. This Is an excellent record for whites, and not very bad total record There is some improvement in the black record. Violence. leads with 8 deaths eight white and 20 black. Tuberculosis of lungs next with 24 deaths. four white and 20 black, There were Is deaths from typhoid fever, Il white and five black.
 Births. White 1e5. of which nine were still born; black IT, of which g were still born. White birth rate HOO, black 1853; total 17.6a. These statistics show that the birth rate in this city is much below normal. the total mortality and birth rates being practically the same In this connection I call attention to the remarkable difference in the number of white and black still births. Of the white births 5.45 per cent were still born and of the black births 2S.42 per cent were still born or more than five to one among the black births. It appears that of 1Sl births reported by doctors there were 2i or 11.22 per cent still births and of 91 births reported by midwives there were 20 still births, 21.2 g per cent, nearly double that of the doctors. There is no inherent racial reason for this. The only explana. tion is difference in the attention given obstetrical cases among the whites, be-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-15
200 ACCEPTANCES FROMMERCHANTSTO
 MEETING RECEIVED
Invitations Only Sent Out Three Days Ago-Pro- gramme to Be Giver
 Out Today

Enthusiasm of the real Birmingham brand filled the atmosphere yesterday morning when the wholesale trade com n.ittee of the Chamber of Commerce met to make preliminary plans for the Ala hama Merchants convention to be held in Birmingham August 26 and 27. Secre- tary Radcliffe stated last evening that he had already received over 200 acceptances from the invitations which were sent out but three days ago.
 It was decided yesterday that the last night of the convention would be spent in war matinee" at the Tutwiler hotel The delegates will gather at the hotel and smoker will be held in the large banquet hall, during which the subject Of short. impromptu speeches and free for all discussions will be the European war, what effect it is going to have on the Alabama merchant and how that effect if good can be realized and if bad can be remedied. This will afford the delegates an opportunity to see the new Tutwiler. said to be the finest hotel in the south, ard the discussion at the smoker will bring out information and ideas that are expected to benefit every man who at tends.
 The full programme in all it's details will probably be made public today and printed in the Sunday mornings Age Herald One of the important addresses to be made by well known attorney will be on the subject of exemptions as now practiced under the laws of the state. It is well known that some mer- l., l.i of da then go into bankruptcy and declare their exemptions under the state laws, which enables them to get the goods at less than half what they would cost the honest merchant, after which they pro- ceed to sell the goods at a price which the honest merchant cannot meet in com petition, but which affords them good profit.
 The large exemption allowed bankrupts by the state laws, it is said, should there fore be amended, and the wholesale man and the honest merchants of the state would equally benefit by the change. Each merchant will probably be asked to bring the subject to the attention of the mean- Der of the legislature from his commufdty and thus secure an amendment to this law in the next legislature.
 Harry Jones, chairman of the glad hand committee, has announced that every travelling man in Birmingham has been appointed by him as a member of his committee and that the only notifica- ton said travelling man will receive will be through the public press. Mir Jones states that every drummer should talk convention from now on, make plans with his customers for their visit during the convention and by all means arrange to be in Birmingham the week of the con vention to help care for the delegates and make them feel at home.
 Indications are that the entire week of the convention will bring hundreds of Alabama merchants to the city. according to reports already being brought in by travelling men. Merchants are planning to come at the beginning of the week they state, attend the convention, and leave at the end of the week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-15
PROGRAMME FOR
 FAIRGROUNDS MEET
Ten Thousand Copies Delivered to Nespor-To Take Moving Pic
 lures of the Event

Ten thousand copies of the programme for the Playground Day to be observed at the State Fair grounds August IS were received from the printers yesterday by E. Nespor. city superintendent of recre- ation. The programmes will be sold for 10 cents by the children members of the playground associations, the fund to pay the expenses of the meet.
 The programme is very elaborate and attractive. Sixteen playground associa- tions will participate in every one of the % numbers on the programme. each association having court to itself in front of the grandstand at the fair grounds, so that there will be 16 games or dances or whatever the number may be. going on at the same time throughout the meet.
 Arrangements have been made with Alex A. Wall to take moving pictures of the events. and the pictures will be shown in all parts of the country.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-15
GOOD ROADS DAYS
 BEING OBSERVED Encouraging Reports Re ceived At Offices of As
 sOciatiOn Her e

Yesterday was observed as good roads day Throughout the state of Alabama, ac- cording to reports reaching the office of bama Good Roads association. here To- day will also be observed by the people by working the roads and having rallies at various points.
 In Jefferson county the day was ob- served in over 20 communities. The roads were worked during the morning and bar becues and dinner served in the after noon MT. McGeever, Dr. Lovelady. MT Pennington and MT. Bivins of the board of revenue, accompanied by Secretary Rountree, donned overalls yesterday and put in some work on Red mountain.
 Today big rally will be held at Jug town. Several thousand people are ex- pected to assemble in, the morning ano work the roads until noon. In the after noon a barbecue will be served ano speeches will be delivered by Dr. Love lady. Hugh McGeever, Secretary Roun- tree and others
 Among the reports from other sections of the state received yesterday showed en- couraging progress in Colbert Marshal and Morgan counties. In many towns the stores were closed. this being true of Car bon Hill and Goodwater. The employees o1 the Corona Coal company of Corona Walker county, volunteered their services and are giving two days to the work Mobile county telegraphed that over 5O' people are at work. A big barbecue wil be served today.
 Officials of the Alabama Good Roads association were much pleased last nigh at the showing made.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-15
CAMERON RESENTS WHITE STATEMENT Says Jefferson Should Not Be Chased With
 Marengo

Maj. W ]. Cameron, member of the
 board of revenue, issued a statement
 yesterday in which he takes issue with
 Harry P. White of the state tax com
 mission. He states that Jefferson coun-
 ty should not be classed with Marengo
 and other counties as the board of rev
 enue of Jefferson docketed 3200 cases
 at the instance of the tax commissioner
 while the boards in the other counties refused to docket any cases. The state
 ment is as follows:
 As member of the board of revenue for Jefferson county. l resent the con tinued assertions of MT. White of the state board that we should oe classcd with Marengo and other counties which absolutely refused to docket any raises MT. White knows we docketed 320t cases and have worked for more than a month at great personal discomfort to handle cases brought before us. ! Tn the meantime the state board was Investigating mineral land valuations and then proposed to dump their busi- ness on us. It is in their province to try such cases and their effort to put theiI work on us raises some curious ques- tions as to commissions" etc.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-15

fore, during and after the births. There Is remedy for this for people who are unable 10 employ competent professional attention, and that Is the Hillman hos pital. Dr. J. D. Bowling. assistant health officer. informs me that there is capacity Tor % to 10 cases per month at this hos pital. but only five or six go to this hospital per month. The city, of course. has no control over this matter but the people have this opportunity if they will use it.
 Typhoid fever: There were 1OS cases reported in the month of July--77 white and sl black, just about equal in pro- portion to white and black population. The following items are tabulated in 1O6 cases Northside. north of Railroad avenue, including Norwood, North Ha- ven and Fountain Heights, 26 cases southside. south of Railroad avenue from Seventh to Thirty second streets, 20 cases. Avondale, East Birmingham, Woodlawn, East Lake and Gate City. 22 cases; North Birmingham and Acip- co, cases; West End. Graymont, Tit usville and Elyton. Is cases; Ensley. Wylam, Fairview, Pratt City, Thomas and East Thomas. 12 cases. City water. s5 we'll 10; spring. l. Dry closets. S5 sanitary, n. Sweet milk. dairy. 2s, private COW, 30; drug store. 2: restau- rant. 8; store and milk depots, 20; none, 21: unknown. 2 Buttermilk dairy. ss. private COW. 42; restaurants, 3; store and milk depot. '; none. IA: un- known, 2. Butter, dairy, 21: private COW, %: restaurant, 8; store or milk depot, 30; none 26 unknown, {. Took meals away from home, 5e none. 49; unknown, l.
 For further details of mortuary and vital statistics, see report There were nine cases of smallpox.
 "The comments on typhoid fever made in the report for June are ap- plicable for the month of July It was predicted in June report that there would be considerable increase during the month of July. which has beer verified. There have been s1 cases re. ported in August up to the 18th.
 "rhe reports of Burson and Duncan show good work done by them ant their assistants. Very respectfully.
 s'R. M. CUNNINGHAM. M D..
 "City Health Officer"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-15
HasaCurefor Pellagra

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 This Is published at her request. If you suffer from Pellagra or know of anyone who suffers from Pellagra. 1t Is your duty to consult the resourceful Baughn. who has fought and conquered the dreaded malady right in the Pellagra Belt of Alabama
 The symptoms-hands red like sun- hurn skin peeling off. sore mouth. the ,,ns throat and tongue flaming red. with much mucuous and choking, indi- restion and nausea. either diarrhea or constipation.
 There is hope if you have Pallagra. Won can be cured by Baughns Pallagra t,emedy. Get big free book on Pallagra. Address American Compromising Co.,. Rox 2014. Jasper. Ala. remembering money is refunded in any case whers the remedy falls to cure.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-15
NEW FIRE ENGINES
 TO BE SHIPPED SOON
Motor Driven Apparatus for East Birmingham and Fairview
 Almost Ready

Announcement was made by the city commissioners yesterday that word had been received from the manufacturers to the effect that the new motor driven fire engines for the East Birmingham and Fairview stations would be shipped ir the near future.
 The stations are two new ones which have not yet received their equipment The engines have been ordered for some. time but the factory has been slow prob. ably on account of rush business The engines are expected soon. however. bs the city commissioners and just as soor as they do come they VIII bo installed in the new stations.