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The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-21
LETTERS TO EDITOR
Suggestions on Police Cut

To the Editor of The Age-H Herald.
 read in your morning issue the budgets and ? as given by the head of the po- lice department. As the article states the section on First avenue Twenty-sec- ond to Twenty-fourth streets, also Avenue A, Fourteenth to Sixteenth streets, and a large section of the residence portion f the city, will be unprotected It states the scouts and motorcycle men make the ar- rests and are almost self sustaining, and the patrol men prevent crime but few ar- rests. So far so good. Now, why so many officers and so few men of the class who prevent crime? Why not give us more or the ounce Of prevention and not so much of the pound of cure?
 Why so many detectives and plain clothes men? Tn esherin has the blind tigers well in hand and let him and his assistants do something, as the county receives over $200,000 yearly from the city and gets no return. Now. let's see how this would do for old Birmingham:
 One ispector for general supervision of the entire police.
 One assistant inspector for day duty.
 One captain for night duty. looking after men in the business section
 One sergant for day, looking after men outside of business section.
 One sergeant for night, looking after men outside of business section.
 Two desk sergeants.
 Three patrol drivers.
 Ninety-six patrolmen. instead of 75 patrolmen as set forth in Budget No. l. By having eight detectives or plain clothes men, there should be enough, as crime is greatly decreased, as shown by the records of our police court. Now, the additional patromen, 21 in number, by this plan could be used at night from p. m. to a. m., covering the territory that would be unprotected as herein set forth, and provide motor- cycle and bicycle men enough to cover a vast territory and place patrolmen in a large section of the residence portion of the city. We need a lot of common sense in these times, and if we must cut to the line, let the chips fall where they will.
 The best men we have who have the welfare of Birmingham at heart have ad- vised these measures and Ye should all | try, as the future of our city depends on drastic measures right now.
 WILLIAM REID.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-21
ADMIT STEALING
 TEAM AT TUSCALOOSA
GouvenOr and Will Johnson, Negroes, Arrested Yesterday by Detectives
 GOldstein and Brown

Governor Johnson and Will Johnson negroes, were arrested by Detectives Goldstein and Brown last night and lodged in jail on the charge of grand larceny it being alleged that the ne- groes had stolen a horse and buggy from the Taylor Livery company of Tus- caloosa last Tuesday night.
 The negroes were arrested at Second avenue and Twenty-fifth street about , o'clock yesterday afternoon. They ad- mitted they had stolen the horse and buggy and said that they were hired by a travelling man in Tuscaloosa to take the horse and buggy back to the stable and instead decided to drive through the country and sell it in Birmingham
 The police department was notified of the theft by the Tuscaloosa authorities and Goldstein and Brown were detailed on the case. Accordingly, when they heard of two negroes who were trying to sell a horse and buggy they arrested the men. warrant will be sworn out for them this morning, and they will be returned to Tuscaloosa for trial
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-21
CONTRIBUTION ID
 CONSCIENCE FUND Sender Pays Back $1O,OOO Stolen From Federal
 Government

Washington, July 20-Ten thousand dollars in currency, the second largest contribution to the conscience, fund ever received by the government, arrived at the treasury department today in a plain envelope mailed yesterday at New York accompanied by an unsigned letter say ing:
 'The sender has paid double to the United States the amount he stole, and still conscience is not satisfied Here is another payment"
 The package contained three 5000 gold certificates; eight $500 certificates and S3l00 silver and gold notes
 Treasury officials found nothing in the letter the amounts to indicate a con- nection with any of the government s losses by fraud or theft, so they placed it with S500,000 more which has accu- mulated in the treasury vaults from con- science stricken persons who have sent sums ranging from 1 cent to $1S,669. The largest sum ever received came in 1909, probably, from someone who had perpc- trated a customs fraud.
 Tho $l0,000 package today came ad- dressed to Secretary McAdoo and WAS marked personal.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-21

also very good and some fast and ex- citing points was brought up by the ambitious rivals. Lange finally win ming out. A new star was brought forth yesterday. McMillan, visiting youth. set down two opponents and will now have an opportunity to get into the semi-finals. Tn both of his matches he put up a fine game and was steady throughout. Today he will meet Carroll Blake, which should prove a fas. match.
 As a result of yesterdays play the entire third round of singles was fin ished. Two matches in the fourth round was also completed. this being the Smith Mcconnell match and the Bartlett-Lanier affair. The progress in the doubles is not so good. One match scheduled for the first round is yet to be played, although some of the teams will start the semi-finals today. The delayed match will probably take place this morning and the comple- tion of the second round of the match will likely take place this afternoon. The following are scheduled to play sin gles today: Harris will play Hannah; Brooks will play Peterson; Crawford will play Roberts: Warren will play P. Smith i; Blake will play MeMillan; Lange will play Benedict. Doubtless: Brooks and Bartlett vs. l.ange and Townsend Clay and Bailey
 
 lone vs. Warren and Roberts
 Results Yesterday
 The results of yesterday are as follows: Lange defeated Wills 6-3, 6-2: Bartlett de- feated Lanier 6-O. 6-1; McMillan defeated Simpson, 6-2. 60; McMillan defeated Rogers 6-0, 6-4; Peterson defeated Lamp kin. 6-1, 6-2; Crawford defeated Wyman, 6-2. 6-2; Roberts defeated Alvord, 6-2, s-3; Warren defeated Johnston, 6-1, 6-4; Blake defeated Malone, 2-6, 6-3 10-s; Long de- feated Robertson. 7-5, 7-5 C. Smith de- feated Mcconnell 6-0, 6-3: Hannah de- feated Sanford. 4-6, 6-3, 6-1 Brooks de- feated White. 6-1, 6-1. Doubles: Lange- Townsend defeated Bell-Smith, 6-1 2-6 6-3, S-6; Brooks Bartlett defeated Fowlkes- Comfort. 6-1, 6-3 6-2; Smith McMilan de- feated Blake-Johnston, 6-3, 6-4, 6-4: Clay Bailey defeated Wills Peterson, 6-3, 5-7, 6-1, 3-6. 6-2.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-21
ADVENT OF COYLE
 MEANS RELEASE OF
 EDISON HEMINGWAY
Magee Goes Back in Center While MOleswOrth Goes on the Bench-COOmbs
 to Play Left

With the arrival of Mickey Coyic today, the BaroDiaI Hne-up will see an other change as the placing of the new conner in the game will mean the re- tircment of Carleton MiIeswortb to the shadows of the bench.
 Coyle was with the Lookouts through out last season and is considered d dan gerous hitter and more than fair first baseman. This season Coyle signed with the Pelicans and played such an ex eellent game that he was sold to the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-21

week by the death of his father. A. J. illness 1nterment was made at Griffin, Ga. the old home of the decea sed.
 The members of the Baptist Young Peoples union held an enjoyable social last evening in the junior Sunday school rooms of the church, at which there was an attendance of about 50 guests Various games were enjoyed, while splendid musical programme was rendered. Dur ing the evening ice course was served.
 MT. and Mrs. Claude Batson enter tained at box party at the ball game this afternoon in compliment to Miss Marjorie Williams and her house guests, Miss Verna and Miss Iva Duke, Miss Thelma Davis and Miss Zenett Jones. all of Gadsden.
 Thursday evening MT. and Mrs Henry Brown will entertain at dance at their home in Birmingham in honor of Miss Minnie Jackson and her house guest. Miss Doris Brown of Gulfport, Miss, and Miss Marjorie Williams and her house guests.
 Norman Lefkovits will leave Saturday for Lebanon and other points in Ten nessee. where he will spend several days with friends.
 Dr. and Mrs. R. P McTyiere and fam fly have returned from a motor trip through south Alabama and Georgia
 Mrs. Archie Smith and little son, Archie, Jr.. have gone to Florida, where they will reside in future.
 Miss Maxine Goldberg has returned from a delightful visit to friends in Gads- den
 Mrs M M. Argo has returned to her home in Acmar after spending several days with her parents Mir and Mrs. J. M. Barrett.
 of M,,lu xrfci tod fro ds in Bessemer yesterday.
 J. H. Bush will leave in a few days for Chicago. where he will spend his vacation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-21
LARRY MILAN
 GIVEN RELEASE

New York, July 20.-Larry Mclean, the New York Nationals veteran catch er who was serving 60-day suspen- sion for misconduct, was released un conditionally today by President Hemp stead.
 It was said that Mclean was released so Manager McGraw could play Bab- bington, the Brown university out fielder, who has been unable to get in the game because of the player limit. Babbington it was announced, will re- place Snodgrass in conterfeld.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-21
SOUTH ATLANTIC
 CLOSES SEASON

Savannah, Ga, July 20.-The 1915 season of the South Atlantic league ended today with Columbus winner of the pennant for the second half and Macon for the first half. The two clubs will meet in post-season series be- ginning tomorrow at Macon to decide the seasons championship.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-21

Cleveland Americans a few weeks ago. However the Indians could not use Coyle and the negotiations for the play CT by the Baron management met with success and the former Pelican will re- port today and play at first base this afternoon.
 As Coyle cannot be signed without one of the Barons being released or placed on the ineligible list, it is understood that Edson Hemingway secured from the St Louis Browns. will be turned adrift this morning to make room for the latest ad- dition to the Barons. The release of Hemingway will come as surprise. Moley to Bench Himself
 "I believe that with the addition of coyle,' said Manager Molesworth last night, that we have a fairly good team and one that will weather the hard fight for the remainder of the season in ex- cellent fashion. With the advent of Coyle will go back on the bench. Jimmie Ma gee will take my place in center and Cecil Coombs will go back in left field.
 "The coming of Coyle means that one of the infielders must go and it is my present intentions to keep Lindsay, he is a good, conscientious player Dan nie Clark is young and will develop. so will keep him. As Roy Elam is play ing the best game of his career we can not get rid of him, and that means some other infielder must go
 Edson Hemingway is the other infielder referred to by Molesworth.
 Hemingway started the season as if he was going to burn up the league How ever, an attack of humps placed him out of the game for a few weeks and on his return he showed a bad falling off in his hitting and speed on the paths. Hemingway is out of the game at the present time with broken thumb.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-21
Some Exciting Matches
 At Tennis Tourndnent
Carlton Smith, the Southern Champion Easily Dsposes Op ponens-Brooks and Bartlett Win in Doubles-Start
 the Semi Finals This Afternoon
Fly FRED BODEkER

the tennis played local wit by large gathering of tennis fans the second and
 third rounds of the cotton states tournament played off yester day afternoon the courts of the Country club
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-21
|BONDELLA WINS AT
 CLEVELAND RACES|
Fast Time on Grand Circuit. Judge OrmOnde Wins
 the 2:12 Race

Cleveland, July 2O.-BondeIla. the trim little daughter of Walnut Shell. was the sensation of today's Grand by Tommy Murphy, she won the North Randall sweepstakes for 3-year-old trotters, without effort, outclassing her field and stepping a mile in 2:o7a
 In the 2:12 race, Judge Ormonde and Peter Farren fought every heat. the former winning two of the three great sprints to the wire.
 Leila Patchen, thanks in large part to the driving of Will Snow paced Del Ray into the ground in the 2:O5 race, carrying him to breaks in three terrific drives Mare and driver turned the weakest event of the day into a real feature by their work.
 Bud Murphy had good thing in thc 2:l9 trot in Al Mack. Al won in straight heats. beating the crack western mare Loe Blossom.
 z:19 class trotting, purse s12OO: Al Mack. b. h. (Murray) ~ i Loe Blossom (Childs) .2 3 9 Todd McGreggor (Rodney) ..6 3
 Time, 2:10A, 2:o9A, 2;1O%
 2:12 class pacing, purse $1200 Judge Ormonde, blk. h. (val-
 entine) 1 2 Peter Farren (Murphy) .. ? 1 Clara Walker (Cox) ....7 3
 Time, 2:05 A. 2:05A. 2:07A
 North Randall sweepstakes, 2:1S. 9-year-olds. total values $1570. Bondella, b. f. (Murphy) ... { Colorado Range tMcDonald) ... 2 2 General French (Murray) ~ , 4
 Time. 1:09, 2:07S
 2:05 class pacing, purse s1200. Leila Patchen, blk. m. tSnow). 1 | Tel Key (Cox) .... 3 ? 2 Nutmoor (Majors) .. 4
 Time, 2:o6A. 2:04h, 2:06%
The Washington herald., 1915-11-15
Three MILLION JEWS
HOMELESS IN POLAND
Bodies of Children. Dying During Pill
grimage from Country. Thrown by
Wayside, Says Russian Author.

Sufferings of Jews in Russian Po-
land and other countries were graph
cally told by Sholom Asche. a Jewish
author of Russia and New York. at a
meeting in behalf OF Jewish war suf-
ferers at Adas Israel Temple. Sixth and
] streets northwest, last night.
Mr.. Asche said that 100000 Jewish
fugitivcs in Russia are without shell
ter. During the summer. he said. the
sufferers. particularly in Poland. slept
in tents This will not be possible. he
said. during the terrible Russian win
tor.
Stories of cruelty to Polish Jews
were told by Mr.. Asche. Belgian suf-
ferers, he said. at least have a nation
which they can call home. The Jewish
eXiles from Poland. he said. have no
homes and no country. He told of the
forcing of Jews in Poland from their
homes-pa rticularly in the Kovno dis
trict-at the time of the German in
vasion. Russian officers forced the
citizens to leave their homes. he said.
in front of the German armies.
Many children died during the pill
grimagc from the beleaguered cities of
Poland. Mr.. AsChe said. and their moth
ers were forced by soldiers to throw
their bodies from windows of coaches.
OF aged men and women taken from
charitable institutions and hospitals,
he said, one-third died and another
third were driven insane.
DR.. benjamin Grossman and Joseph
Topper also addressed the congrega-
ton. D. Alpher. chairman of the gen.
eraI relief committee for Jewish suf-
ferers. who presided. introduced the
speakers.
The Washington herald., 1915-11-15
u. S. PROTEST DEPENDS
ON REPORT OF CONSUL
Agent at Prosreso Ordered to Send
Full Facts Concerning Over
hauling Of Zealandia.

Whether the United States will pro-
test to Great Britain on the searching
Of the American steamer ZealandIa by n
crew from a British warship will de-
pend upon the report of Consul J. W.
Germon, at Progreso. Yucatan. The
State Department last night ordered
Germon to learn definitely whether the
Zealandia was overhauled within or out
side Of the three-miIe limit Of Progreso
harbor
II the consurs report says that the
search took place within the three-mile
limit. State Department officials indi-
Gated that a vigorous protest will be
made to Great Britain at once. II was
considered likely that an apology will
be demanded. with a pledge that the Of
Tense will not be repeated. officials de-
clared that overhauling an American
vessel within Mexican territory consti-
tuted a fragrant violation OF the neu-
trality law.
The British commander informed the
British Embassy here that the search
took place in the open sea. The en-
bassy communicated the information to
the State Department Yesterday the
State Department received copies of the
Zealandla captains afidavits. sent to
the owners OF the vessel In New York.
which declared that the ship was over
hauled while in PrOgreso harbor.
The Washington herald., 1915-11-15
TWELVE. MIXERS BRAVE
RAIN In SMILE WALK
One Party of Wanderlusters Visits
Cabin John and Another Goes
to Hampers Ferry.

Twelve wanderlusters braved the
drizzling rain of yesterday afternoon
and hiked. five miles from Cabin John
to Chain bridge. The hike was led by
James p. Greene and was begun from
the cabin at 3 o'clock. The mixers fol-
lowed the Conduit road and Chesapeake
and Ohio Canal tow path to the bridge.
returning to Washington by rail.
Another band of mixers, led by G.
A. Cans. and described as ''unofficiar'
by the regulars" of the wanderlust-
ers' organization. made a trip to Har-
pers Ferry, out OF which town they
hiked. There were about forty in the
party which went to the town.
The Wanderlusters will take a moon
light hike Wednesday night from Du-
pont Circle TO the Naval Observatory.
trip of some three miles. The hike
will be led by w. w. Cooke. John
RossOn will command the mixers next
Sunday. the course being laid out in
the Patterson estate. The pedestrians
will start from Third street and
Florida avenue northeast at 3 o'clock
The Washington herald., 1915-11-15
LONDON'S STORY
CALLED TREASON
Capt. Finke Commends Rul-
ing Barring "A Good Sol
der" from the Mails.
AGAINST 1T
Writer Capitalized Red Blood and
Primal Instincts But Calls Defend
ers Worse Than Brutes."

! Postmast er General Burleson's order by
which envelopes which bear Jack London's
attack on soldiers were barred from the
mails was warmly commended by Capt
William ID. Finke adjutant' OF the Thir-
teenth Coast defense Command. n. G. y.
| Y. of Brooklyn. in a letter to the Ma
tional Security League. OF New York.
Mr.. LOndon-who. IL will be remember
ed. capitalized red blood and primal IN
stincts at about twenty-five cents a
word-wrote an article called "a Good
Soldier" In which he declared a soldier
to be the lowest being In existence. One
paragraph said:
"a. good soldier is a blind. heartless,
murderous machine. He is not man.
He Is not even a brute. for brutes only
kill IN self-defense. No man can fall
lower than a soldier-it is depth be-
meath which we cannot 60
Capt. Finke Charges Treason.
Capt. Finke. a member Of the National
Guard for many years, said:
III this does not constitute treason.
then I do not know the meaning Of that
word II would be bad enough II these
were being distributed nv hand PERSONAL
lIy. but when the machinery of the gov
eminent is being used for its distribution
in an endeavor to hinder or destroy the
building up and maintaining Of a defense
for that very government. IL would ap-
pear to be not only treason. but treason
compounded
Il am submitting this protest as a citi-
zen. who believes IL is a citizens duty to
take prompt and vigorous action against
that which he considers to be not for the
best interests OF his country"
The article by Mr.. London was circu-
lated by means of envelopes. on which
the article was printed in red ink. II was
distributed by a Kansas printer. and was
offered for sale.
The Washington herald., 1915-11-15
BOARD OF TRADE HOLDS
ANNUAL MEET TONIGHT
Ten New Directors Will Be Named
and Glee Club Give Concert
at Willard Hotel.

The Washington Board OF Trade will
hold its annual meeting in the Willard
MOTEL tonight. at which annual reports
of officers and committee reports will be
read and ten directors eletced.
An innovation for the boards fiscal
meeting will be the appearance of the or
ganization's glee club. organized a few
weeks ago by Charles r. Bartlett. The
chorus has been training in the board S
offices. where piano had been installed
for them.
Ten vacancies in the board of director,
are to be filled. The directors, thirty in
number. will meet within the week fol-
lowing the annual meeting to appoint Of
ficers OF the organization. Candidates for
,directorates are J. Harry Cunningham,
Theodore w. Noyes. Frank p. Reside.
Odell S. Smith. Samuel J. Prescott. John
Poole. Edward H. Droop. Lewis Holmes.
James F. Oyster. George E. Hebbard
John Joy Edison, William H Saunders
and Louis A Dent
The Washington herald., 1915-11-15
congress MAY PLACE
STAMP TAX ON CHECKS
Many Leaders Believe This Revenue
Would Amount to $10.OOO,OO0.
Proposal Would Be Fought.

The levy of a stamp tax on checks
has been suggested to the administra-
considerable revenue for the Treasury
1t has been estimated that a tax of 2
cents on checks would raise about SO, 900, :
900 a year. Officials say that about
100000 checks are written in the United
States every day. And that persons
who issue checks are. as rule. we'll
able to pay a small tax.
II is known that the proposal to levy
a tax on checks has been brought to
the attention of Secretary McAdoo. II
The Washington herald., 1915-11-15
Home Club MAY
erect BUILDING
Present Four-story House Is
Far Too Small for Organi-
zation's Needs.
CROWDS ATTEND AFFAIRS
Small Living Suites for Members May
Prove Means of Escaping In
usually Heavy Fees.
CROWDS ATTEND AFFAIRS

Oficials Of the Home Club OF the In .
terror Department are considering a plan
to build commodious clubhouse to
meet the rapidly growing needs Of the
organization.
When the club was launched by
Franklin X. Lane. Secretary Of the In
terror. about two years ago Il was
thought that the large four-story build
ing at u jackson place would answer all
the needs OF the club for years to come
Time has proved the fallacy OF this
theory. however. for the club has grown
so fast and proved so popular that Of
late II has become a serious problem to
comfortably handle the crowds which
attend the musicales. dances. and othe-
entertainments held several times each
week.
The proposed plans for a new building
cmhOdy structure in 4 convenient To-
cation with a possible frontage on two
or three streets.
To Include Many Features.
gymnasium. swimming pool. bowling
alleys. an auditorium for lectures and
concerts n ballroom for dances and
other entertainments. rooms for educa-
tionaI classes. reading. card playing.
billiards. smoking. lounEing. receptions.
and teas. n restaurant and a solarium are
features OF the proposed clubhouse.
How to finance such an improvement
without levyinc dues equal to those
charged by wealthy. well-housed clubs
might be considered out Of the ques-
tion were it not that the possibility OF
making an me-paying property OF
the building by adding floors for living
a Accommodations for members suggests
solution for the problem.
The Y. NJ. c. A. in Washington de-
rives n considerable amount by supply
ing rooms for Its members. several OF
the upper floors OF the club building be-
ing used for living purposes. The fur
nished room, however. is not as attrac-
tive and homelike as the small apart
ment and II Is suggested that moder-
ately-priced small suites. affordinG con-
genial companionship. would prove a
popular renting Involvement to single
members.
The Washington herald., 1915-11-15

the plan is adopted. the proposed tax
will be made a part of the war revenue
emergency act when that law is re-
enacted at the coming session.
1t is recalled that a tax on checks
was collected during the civil war, and
that 1t was collected also under the
authority of the emergency act passed
at the time of the Spanish war
There will be opposition to such a tax
In fact. Democratic leaders, notably
Representative Garner. of Texas. are
favorable to the repeal of the provision
of the emergency act levying a tax on
various forms OF commercial pa per. This
particular form Of taxation is regard
cd as vexatious and harassing, and its
re-enactment or enlargement by Con-
Gress this winter will be opposed by
number OF leaders.
The Washington herald., 1915-11-15
United After Thirty Years.

Horton. Kan. Nov. 1+-Mrs. A. A.
Pugh and her infant son has arrived here
from a visit to the womans brother.
James Herndon. II was the first time
they had met in thirty years. during
which neither knew the whereabouts of
the other. John Herndon. of Atchison,
Kan, also came into the reunion. He
had been ignorant of his brothers where
abouts for sew, <cen Years. The meeting
followed the publication in a newspaper
Of a communication from John Herndon
James Herndon saw il and after getting
in touch with each other eventually
found their sister.