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The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-27
MANAGERS GIVEN PERMISSION TO OPERATE SEVEN HOURS AND DONATE PROCEEDS TO TRADES COUNCIL RELIEF FUND

The motion picture shows of Birmlng- ham will operate Sunday between the hours of F and o'clock D. m, by au- thorization of the city commission, given yesterday afternoon at the request of the Birmingham Trades council.
 Jack Woods and President King of the Trades council appeared before the com mission yesterday and stated that the managers of the motion picture theatres had agreed to operate Sunday, if per mitted by the city authorities, and give every cent of the nes proceeds to the Birmingham Trades council for its relief work among the unemployed of the city.
 Jack Woods stated that due to exhaus- tion of the funds of the Trades counci.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-27
SHOULD NOT OPERATE
 WITHOUT RESTRICTIONS

s. Y. James, West End: "The 5000 bond and special license proposed by the city would pretty near put the jitney taxicabs out of business right at this time. believe that the proposed license Is too high. It would be a pretty heavy expense to have to make S20O0 bond on every car in service. At the same time, don't believe 1t would be fair to the street car company to let them operate entirely without restriction, although 1t should be, taken into consideration that these automobiles already pay tax to the state. It cannot be denied that these taxis are at present somewhat irrespon- sihle and I think this coalition should be remedied, but the tax proposed by the city is, am inclined to think, little exorbitant."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-27
FRISCO RECEIVERS
 ARE COMING HERE
Bibble, Nixon and Lusk Expected to Reach City Tomorrow or Next Day

w. B. Bibble, w. c. Nixon and J. W LuslS, receivers for the Frisco lines, are expected in Birmingham tomorrow or the day after on a tour of inspection They will be accompanied by E. D. Levy general manager. The officials have many personal friends here and they will be entertained extensively while in the city. It was stated yesterday by a director of the Frisco that the trip was merely for an inspection and was of no special interest.
 The officials will be here through Friday, it is believed, although the de finite time has not been set
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-27
Candy Company's Annual Meeting

Al the annual stockholders meeting of the Birmingham Candy company, held Monday. a dividend of per cent was declared and per cent was added to the surplus. Officers elected were l.. H. Dent. president and manager; NJ. A. Bumstead secretary and treasurer and George IT, Dent. vice president.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-27
AUTOS IMPROVE THE
 STREET CAR SERVICE

l.. R. Perkins. Fountain Heights: T am strong for the jitney taxicabs and would like to see them prosper. I do not think that either the tax or the bond proposed by the city is too heavy, although just at this time 1t would be a severe strain on the companies. It certainly improves the street car service to have these auto mobile lines, and I would like to see as many more of them as possible"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-27
Road Tax Receivers Postponed

The appointment of receivers of road tax for the several precincts of the county, which was scheduled to take place yes terday morning by the board of revenue. was postponed owing to the absence of President R. r. Lovelady and Maj. W. J. Cameron. Hugh McGeever was selected as president pro tenn. Dr. Loveady is in Montgomery on business.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-27
At The Majestic

well balanced motion picture of. fering of six reels. four of strong and exciting drama and two of splendid comedy, is presented at the Majestic today from noon to 10 p m. Commencing tomorrow, The Price He Paid" will be seen in five reels The picture is the story of Ella Wheeler Wilcox's famous poem.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-27
WILL PUT AUTOS
 OUT OF BUSINESS

Gus Rotholz Five Points: q think the proposed bond and tax are wrong. all wrong. It is done to protect the corpora tions and put the 5-cent auto lines out of business. I think it would be a great mistake to take any such step because it is undeniably true that the line to Five Points has vastly bettered the service of the Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company.
 "Formerly between the hours of ' and S:30 o'clock in the morning and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-27
ADJUSTMENTS
At The Lyric

vaudeville bill that pleases from end to end is offered at the Lyric this week. and the headline honors are divid- ed between Bessie Wynn, the lady dainty, and Florence Tempest, tour American boy" Both combine wonder ful bersonality, remarkable ability to sing and to obtain the most out of their songs. Britt Wood is the comedy hit of the bill. with Flanagan and Edwards. another big laugh
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-27
Letter to Legislature

In compliance with the request of Judge Fort the following letter has been Tor warded by w. B. Copeland. clerk of the criminal court, to the senator and legis- lature from this county
 "I1on. F. l. Tarrant, House of Represen'
 tatives, Montgomery:
 Dear Sir-Complying with the request of Hon. William E. Fort, senior judge or this court, we respectfully hand you here with certified copy of the recommenda- tion of the present grand jury of the crim- inal court with reference to abolishing the offices of justice of the peace in Greater Birmingham and other municipalities or Jefferson county, and the appointment Of an additional judge for the criminal court of Jefferson county; also relief for the so~ licitor's office. Yours very truly,
 "W B COPELAND. Clerk
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-27
LICENSE ALRIGHT BUT
 BOND PRETTY STEEP

w. A. Abrams, North Highlands: T do not think the license proposed by the city for the 5-cent auto lines is unrea- sonable, but I believe that the bond is pretty steep. I believe that these lines are good thing and the competition between them and the street car com panies will be good thing for the peo- pie. I wish we had a line to Fountain Heights as I would certainly patronize
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-27
Seek Damages from Auto Accidents

H. C. Maynard has fileo suit in the city court against Ira J. Sellers, in which he claims $so,ooO damages for alleged per sonal injuries received in a- automobile accident that occurred December 30, 1914.
 Alfred Waits had sued w. Barns Nor gan for 5000 damages. alleging personal injuries received in an automobile acci- dent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-27
CHATTANOOGANS INSIST
 THERE IS NO EPIDEMIC OF
 SMALLPOX IN THAT CITY

this morning respectfully submit your paper or your city officials should m justice to Chattanooga, institute such in- vestigation MILTON R. OCHS,
 Managing Editor Chattanooga Times
 Chattanooga, January 26 1915.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-27
Members Also Recommend That Fund Be Provided For Employment of De-
 tectives by Solicitor
16S INDICTMENTS RETURNED IN THE
 PARTIAL REPORT
Several Sensational Indictmen. Said tc Be in List But Names Are Withheld Because Arrests
 Have Not Been Made

Departing from the usual custom, the grand jury for the January term made a number of recommendations in their par tial report made yesterday before Judge w. E. Fort of the criminal court. Here tofore the grand jury has waited until final adjournment before making reeom- mendations, but as several of the sug- gestions have reference to legislative ac- ton, the grand jury saw fit to make the recommendations at this time.
 The abolishment of the office of justice of the peace throughout the county, the appointment of an additional judge for the criminal court and a provision for funds for the solicitors office to employ detectives are the recommendations made. Previous to filing the recommendation the grand jury reported 16S indictments cov- ering every crime in the category from murder to assault and battery.
 At the request of Judge t'ort a. copy of the partial report of the grand jury has been sent to Thomas J. Judge, senator from Jefferson county, ard to each mem- Der of the Jefferson county delegation.
 The recommendations of the grand jury follow:
 We, the grand jury of the criminal court of Jefferson county empanelled for the January term 1915. find, after diligent investigation, that tee office of justice of the peace. in many cases, has been and is greatly msused and does not further the ends of justice, and, moreover, is of no source of revenue to the county.
 The Formal Recommendation
 We therefore, earnestly recommend that the office of justice of the peace be abolished in Greater Birmingham. and in all municipalities of over 25Oo inhabitants, and the establishment. of a sufficient number of municipal courts for the con venience of the public.
 Tn the above recommendation as to the abolishment of said office, it Is tho intention of the grand jury to further pe- tition and recommend the governor against future appointments of notaries public, ex-officio, justices of the peace "We further recommend that in view of the fact that there are now about 3OoI cases pending on the dockets of the crim- inal courts of Jefferson county, that the present legislature authorize the appoint ment of an additional criminal judge, whose term of office shall continue until the cases now pending in the criminal court are disposed of, and that the so- licitors office be supplied with sufficient funds to employ detectives in order to properly prosecute criminals.
 w. J. YIELDING, Foreman" "The State of Alabama, Jefferson County.
 q, w. B. Copeland, clerk of the crimi- nal court of Jefferson county, in and for said county and state, do hereby certify that the above is a true, complete and correct copy of the recommendation of the grand jury to the court
 "Witness my hand and the seal of this court this the 26th day of January, 1915.
 w. B. COPELAND,
 "Clerk Criminal Court
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-27

5:30 and in the evening it was i'm possible to get a seat on the cars and sometimes one could hardly squeeze in at all. Now this is changed and one can get a seat. At the same time the attitude of the employees of the street car company has changed. Now when they see you coming they wait for you and are courteous, which was not the case before the establishment of the S. cent auto lines.
 'I do not think that the taxi lines should not be taxed to some extent, but 1t does seem to me that a 5000 bond for each car and special Incense tax is entirely too heavy and is imposed to prevent competition"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-27
AyONDALE BROTHERHOOD
Entertainment Will Be Given at Grif-
 fins Hail Tomorrow Night

The Avondale Builders Brotherhood Sunday school class will give good fel- lowship social tomorrow evening. in Grif- fins hall, Avondale. Prof. Henry w. Naylor and the Apollo orchestra, of which he is director, will furnish the music. Miss Marjorie Ezell, MT. Erie Stapleton and Professor Naylor will sing solos. Prof B. T. Waites of Owenton college will deliver an address and the Rev. c. O'Rear of the Avondale Methodist church, will give a short lecture on "Humor Among Preachers" The enter tainment has been arranged by John c. O'Dell, captain of the Reds, which lost the last attendance contest. cordial in vitetion is extended to the public. No admission charged
 The Avondale Builders Brotherhood Sunday school class is one of the largest Brotherhood classes in the city. having an enrolment of over 300 men. They have started a campaign to bring the average attendance up to 200
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1915-12-15
GIANT MOBILE GUNS
FOR COAST DEFENSE
War Department Experiment.
ing With New Type of
Portable Cannon.

Washington. Dec. 13.-Gisantic guns,
mounted on motor trucks or railway
cars, probably win ne added to the
country's defense system. as a
result of experiments; now being made
by army ordnance experts. 1t was
learned today that a scheme is being
worked out contemplating the estab-
!ishment of mobile batteries to protect
stretches of coast line not commanded
by the permanent Qualifications built
or to be recommended. Part of the
$4,000, 900 expenditure for coast de-
lenses included in the administration
program may be devoted to this work.
The European wal has demonstrated
that high power guns can be used as
mobile weapons. such guns as the Ger
mans use having revolutionized land
warfare by the easy reduction of forts
believed i,npregnable. 1t is proposed
to adapt this lesson to American coast
defense by linking permanent works
with well ballasted wagon roads or
railways. ~parallcling the coast line, so
that the heavy guns could be rushed
to any threatened points not protected
by the present harbor d%efenses.
The experiments in progress are be-
ing made to determine how big a gun
can be effectively transported and
transferred from it's carriage to q con-
crete foundation. Consideration is be-
ing given to 12-inch, 14-inch, 16-inch,
and even larger weapons.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1915-12-15
ANGlo-FRENcA PROPOSE TO
HOLD THEIR SAloNIkI nAsr

Paris, Dec: ll.-France and Great
brltaln decided today to continue the
eampaign in the Balkans and agreed
or ,a mtlitaly measures designed to as
s sor,ea .ne security of the expeditionary
Aorces which landed at Saloniki.
A semi special announcement is
sued this afternoon indicates that the
french and British troops are being
Withdrawn from Serbia.
The agreement which has -efererce
to concerted military action in other
n as well as in the Balkans. was
reached by Premier BRAND and Wan.
Minister Gallieni. the French represen-
tatives; and Foreign Secretary Grey
n War Secretary Kitchener, acting
Tor Great Britain. who have been in
conference in Paris during the last two
days. WV
The announcement. issued after, to-
days conference. says the principle of
maintenance of French and British
troops at Saloniki, was approved b. all
the participants, and that military
measures have heen taken to assure
the security of the expeditionary
corps. which is retreating methoaically
towards it's base.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1915-12-15
BRYAN IGNORES COURT:
HE MUST SHOW CAUSE

New York. Dec. 11.-Wiuiam Jen-
nings Bryan. former secretary Of state,
in an order signed by Supreme Court
Justice Whitaker todav. was declared
mons to appear as a witness In the
suit for alleged libel brought by Petros
z. Tatanis against d. ]. vlastO and s..
j. Vlasto.
The court also issued an order re-
quiring MT. Bryan to show u why
he should not be adjudged in CON-
tempt Of court. This was made g.
turnable December 3.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1915-12-15
ANGLo-rRENGH NOT EQUAL
TO POWERFUL oPpONENr<

London. Dec. 1.-THE latest news
from the Balkans indicates thai. the
allies are still falling back, but with
out suffering the losses endured on the
first days of the retreat. when he
pursuing ~Bulgarians attacked rear
guards repeatedly. Paris reports that
IN these actions the French inflicted
heavy losses on the pursuers by their
artillery fire.
The British pablic received; Il shock
IN the form OF a Saloniki dispatch stat
ing that Cievgeli had Deer occupied
by two divisions of German troops.
Later reports, however. state that this
important position is not yet within
the ranse of the invaders guns Giey-
geli is OH the Greek frontier, near the
vardar river. and commands the rail-
o north from Saloniki. The town
first came into prominence during the
present war as headquarters of tho
typhus hospital of Dr.. James f. Don
nelly. of New York, who died in Nish
in February.
It is generally conceded the pres
ent forces of the allies are Inadequate
to cope with Bulgaria and the centra;
powers. whose armies, according to a
statement credited to Premier RADIO.
slavoff. of Bulgaria. now number
1000. 900 men.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1915-12-15
RETIRING ALLIED ARMIES
FIGHTING AT EvERv SrEs

Berlin. Dec. 10. (via London, Dec.
11.)-The retreat of the British and
French expedition iii Serbia is being
conducted with great difficulty. Their
main force has been unable to disen-
leaving only rear guards behind to de-
lay their p%ursuers. Instead Of permit
ting them to do this the Bulgars and
Teuton troops are maintaining the
closest touch with their retiring foe.
who is. therefore, forced to retire fight
Ing at every step.
This. it is reported here, explaina
the loss of six British guns south OF
S&runftsa.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1915-12-15
REPORTED GREEKS
MAY. DEMOB|L|zE:
ALLIES FALL BACK
Decree Authorizing DemobiIiz.
alton Expected to Be ISSUED.
Shortly BY KIM Of
Hellenic Nation.
ALLIES ARE HARD PRESSED
Small Force Of Defenders No
Equal 80 Enormous Bat.
talions CT Teutons and
Bulgarians.
ALLIES ARE HARD PRESSED


Asiieils. Dec. IL, (via Paris, Dec. 10.
arrangements for demobilization al
the army. 1t is expected a decree to
1hls effect will be- issued shortly.
The French minister had his con-
ference OF this week with King Con-
ssentlns his morning. Subsequently,
called on Premier S%kouloudis. Il is
learned an good authority that ener-
getic representations were made FOR
me purpose oe inducing Greece to
hasten action in regard 10 tho facili-
yes demanded for the allied troops at
Saiohlsl A decisive move on the parr
VI inc 'ireeS government is expected
monentarily.
The Interview given by King Con /.
startlne to the Associated PRESS has
eeen repnblishcd here and has created
a sensation. ~
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1915-12-15
SAYS ALLIES ARE RETIRING
TO GREECE IN GOOD ORDER

The horn Of the rhinoceros II not
Joined Tn the bone Of the head. but
grows on the skin.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1915-12-15
RUSSIANS AND AUsrRlANs
CONCENTRATING ARMIES

Berlin. Thy wireless to Sayville).
Dec. 11.--Advices received here today
indicate that the Russians are hurried
ly concentrating troops along the Ru-
manian border. The Austrian forces
in Bukowina also are being reinforced
heavily.
a Bucharest dispatch. forwarded by
way of Budapest. say that the harbor
at REM. the Russian Danube port at
which troops have been concentrated
for some time, has been closed to pas
senger and freight traffic since Mon
day, because of the forthcoming ar.
rival Of additional transport ships.
SAYS ALLIES ARE RETIRING
TO GREECE IN GOOD ORDER
London, Dec. ia dispatch, to Rue
ter's Telegram from Saloniki. dated
Friday. says:
Complete calm prevailed yesterday
and throughout the night on the front
Of the entente forces. The retirement
Of the entente allies is progressing in
good order.
sThe political situation ensrosses the
public"
mho h>,~ ~ tho rhannrnroa Il not
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1915-12-15

They contemplate an Increase OF the
standing force Of he regular army from
tts present strength Of 5.023 officers and
strength Of 7.l3s officers and 15l,7O7 enlist
ed men, or l4l.643. all told, ali services.
rank and fle. by the addition Of Sc com.
panies OF coast artillery. Is companies Of
engineers. 10 regiments OF Infantry. four
regiments Of field artillery. and four AERO
squadfons. besides TO officers required for
q great variety OF extra service, especially
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-12-21
HOLIDAY TRADE
HEAVY; MERCHANTS
ARE BUSY

Ideal Christmas weather for Flor.
lda prevails today, the temnaraturo
oeihs ." at midday and tho su,
s"inias brightly. Everybody is M,
buying. the stores being tbronaos
ana merchants doing an excellent
business. Those who made the mos,
eior's TO attract trade are natural
~ doins better business than 9TH
ers. The Telegram is happy 10 no,a
'nat the stores which used the ad
Vert'sing columns OF this paper most
iioeraliy are the busiest. Advert;s-
IN IN the Evening Telegram fius av
cry necessity Of publicity in This
community, as there is scarce,v .
nom in Lakeland or the country
surrounding into which this paper
uoes not go. Eve rybody-excent
those = IL persons heretofore 70.
ierret to-takes the Evening Tele.
gram, and even the 8 II read il
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-12-21
CONTRACTS LET BY
BOND TRUSTEES FOR
EQUIPMENT l.&W. PLANT

The Board of Bond Trustees this
afternoon will complete a most la
oorious session extending over sew
eral days, during which they have
opened and considered bids from
hrms all over the country for equip
ment and supplies necessary to the
public Improvements for which the
last bond issue provided.
On some items no bid was wholly
satisfactory, as in the case of the air
lift and feed pumps, and bids for
these will be readvertised. Some 9TH
er items will not be purchased until
the work has advanced to a point
where these can be bought more in
tellisently. However, most of the
machinery, etc, has been purchased,
and in addition to the fire equip
ment, the disposition of which mat
ter has already been published in
this paper, contracts have been let
as follows:
Mains for water extension, Amer
lean Cast Iron Pipe Co, of Birming-
ham
! Laying mains. y. S Perham
Jacksonville
Valves. hydrants etc, p. f.
Wood & Co.
Switchboard, General Electric Co
Engine, Norberg Mfg. Co.. o
Milw aukee This engine is known al
the "Unafiow," and is coo II. p.
Boilers, The Babcr,h Co., New
York There are two boilers, 25'
II. F. each, superheaters, %
pounds pressure
Condensers, G.. II Wheeler Co.
Philadelphia
Feed Water Heater, purifier. an
meter. Harrison Safety Boile
Works
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-12-21
FLA. REPUBLICANS TO NOM
MATE FULL STATE TICKET

~ksonyillc, Dec. > .--Palatka
viii b the place for the holding of
the Republican State convention,
and +, i . will be the date. The Sc
lcctioaS were made at the meeting
o, the state central committee at
PalarNa yesterday
III" Republicans will put com
plptr ticket into tn" field next year,
according to an announcement made
aftei tho meeting OF the commute"
Candidates from governor on down
tor every State office will be put in
the field as well as one candidate
for senator and four candidates for
Congress.
The candidates for the various OF
fees will be nominated at the state
conve ntiOn early in February. This
convention will also nominate dele.
gates representing Florida at the
National Republican convention tt
be held in CHICAGO early in April
Five dc legatcs at large and one from
each Congressional district will be
elected to represent the state.
A. the Palatka meeting yesterday
every county in the state was repre-
srntcd either in poison or by proxy
Thr meeting was called to order b!
Henry $. Chubb. of Gainesville wh'
vas formerly registrar of the Florida
land office at Gainesville
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-12-21
REV. |. D. LOWE,
liKElAND'S NEW
METHODIST MINISTER
Continued from Page u

Continued from Page -
Volusia and Dupont. R. Walk
er, supply.
Ocala District
F. r. Bridges, Presiding Elder
Bushnell-M NJ. Lord.
Brooksville-A. NJ. Dagger.
Clesrwater-R. II. Barnett.
Coleman. d. Major.
Crystal River-ITo be supplied.
Dade City,. w. Moore.
Dunedin-A. NJ. Mann.
Dnrnellon-C. A. Saunders.
Gulfport-G. E. Summers.
Inverness-R. E. Mood.
Kevstone-W. A. Holloway, sup
ply.
argo-W. r. Evans.
Otala-J. NJ. Gross.
Plant City-R. F. Hodnett.
Safety Harbor-J. E. Lewis.
Spring Lakes. j. Young, sup
ply.
sutherland Lawton Moon.
st. Petersburg F. Dunkle.
Tarpon Springs-S. F. Stephens.
Trilby-J. w. Windham, supply
WILDWOOD. w. Taylor.
Conference Sunday school field
secretary, A. IL Cole.
President Southern College, R. II
Alderman.