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The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-14
CHANGE DATE OF
 COUNCIL MEETING
State Body of Episcopal Church Will Meet in AnnistOn on the First
 Wednesday in May

The Rev. Willis c. Clark, rector of ST. Andrews's Episcopal church, and secre- tary of the diocesan council. has received a communication from the Rt Rev Charles M. Beckwith, bishop of the dio- cese of Alabama, announcing change in the date of the annual meeting of the church council. In accordance with the instructions of the bishop, MT. Clark Is sending out a circular letter to every parish and mission in the diocese inform irg them of the change and inclosing a ccpv of the bishops letter, which fol- lows:
 'grhe Rev. w. G. Clark, Secretary of the
 Council:
 My Dear Mr. Carl<-The date fixed by the diocese for the next meeting of the in May 1915. My attention has been called to the fact that the day following is the ascension. I feel sure that we did not have this in mind when the sec- ond Wednesday was chosen.
 'I have letters and requests from a number of the clergy asking that the date be changed so as to allow them to be with their people on the ascension. l have also letters from the clergy in An niston. who are to be the hosts of the council. requesting that should the date be changed, the first Wednesday in May be substituted for the second.
 ''In answer to the prayer of my breth- ren, and in accordance with section 4 of article g. of our constitution. I hereby give notice that the date for the meet ing of the next annual council of the diocese is changed from the second Wednesday to the first Wednesday in May We will meet in the city of An piston as already determined.
 Kindly see that this notice reaches every parish and mission station in the diocese, and is published in the Record and secular papers of the state Sin cerely, C. NJ. BECK WITH.
 Bishop of Alabama.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-14
FIRST MEETING OF
 NEW CIVIC BOARD
Mrs. Thompson Is Elected President-T0Meet Again
 Wednesday Afternoon

At the first meeting of the womens s civic board yesterday Mrs. k. Dupont Thompson was elected president, Mrs Sydney Ullman, secretary; Mrs. Charles Sharp, vice president; Mrs. J. D. Kay, secretary Snd treasurer. and Mrs. J. Fl. Wallace. corresponding secretary. A committee on constitution and by-laws was named as follows: Mrs. l. H. Wal lace Mrs. J. II. Hard and Mrs. J. T. Doster.
 The board passed d resolution signi- flying complete indorsement of Clean Up Day, March 16, and expressing regret that the board was not sufficiently or ganized to lend to this movement the cooperation it desired. The next meet ing will be held at the city hall at , o'clock Wednesday afternoon.
 Considerable discussion was had at the first meeting yesterday over the duties and offices of the board. It was the sense of the meeting that the board was not an advisory board to the city commission, but was rather eo-opera- tive board. It was stated that it was the intention of the board to study con ditions and then make recommendations to the city commission
 Mrs. Thompson expressed appreciation of the willingness of other organiza- tions and individuals to cooperate witi, and assist the board in every way pos sible
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-14
ID SELL FLAGS ON
 ST. PATR|CK'S DAY
Will Raise Money to Operate Free Clinic at St. Yin
 cents Hospital

Next Wednesday-St. Patiicks Day will be las day in Birmingham.
 The ladies who raise money for main- taining the free clinic at St. Vincents VII sell little green flags to be worn as d badge on the day sacred to the memory of I,eland's patron saint. The proceeds are for the benefit Of the charity clinic Flag day was a gratifying success last year and their is promise of even greater success this year.
 These ladies will act as chairmen m charge of the sales committees; Mrs. liar ria and Mrs. Canadian. Five Points; Mrs IJundlcy. chairman. Parkers corner; Mrs Grubt, chairman, American Trust corner Miss Durant, chairman, Brown-Mar> corner. Mrs. Dunkerley, chairman, Elm pire corner: Mrs. George Harrington chairman. Drennen's corner; Mrs. Free man. chairman, and Mrs. Bush, flrs' National bank corner; Mrs. Monroe chairman. Odeon Two corner; Mrs. Mon roo chairman, Norton's corner; Mrs Railey. chairman, Hagan-Dunlap's corner Mrs. Chaifoux. chairman, courthouse corner. Mrs Nleighan, chairman, bron- berp's corner: Mrs. Dunne, chairman Terminal station; Mrs. Granville chair man. Florence hotel corner; Mrs. Ed wards. chairman Loveman, Joseph & Ioeb's corner
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-14
NEW PLAN ID SETTLE
 THE BILLS DISPUTED.
Result of Cabaniss' Refusal to Arbitrate Water
 Disputes

The plan by which an umpire was to decide the pending disputed consumers bills of the Birmingham Wdterworks company has been abandoned It is prob able another plan will be announced in the near future.
 The umpire plan. will be remem- bered was agreed to by the board of commissioners and the waterworlxs off cials at the time the recent water rate agreement was made. The proposal was that an umpire should be employed jointly by the city and the water com pany to secure written statements from the holders of all bills and then pass upon the case, after which the water works company and the consumer would attempt to reach an agreement. The umpire was to have no authority other than to make recommendations regard- ing the disputed bills.
 Following the refusal of Jelks Cabaniss to accept the position of umpire, the plan has been dropped, no efforts being made to secure anyone else. It Ls learned yesterday that a new plan is under dis cussion for the settlement of these bills, which, it is understood. involve consid- erable money in all.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-14
SAYS BIRMINGHAM MAY GET COTTON SEED CONVENTION Dumas Points Out Meeting Will Bring From 400 to
 600 Fine Fellows
 to City

D. G. Dumas of Atlanta, editor of the oil Miller. while visiting Birmingham yes terday stated that on March % the exec utive committee of the Interstate Cotton Seed Crushers association would meet in this city for the purpose of selecting a place for holding the convention of the members of the association at later date.
 He expressed the opinion that Birming- ham would be chosen even though in- formally Asheville had been indorsed.
 "I anne to Birmingham, said MT. Dumas, flor the purpose of finding out what accommodations this city could of- fer. find that you have here the great est hotel in the south. and half a dozen others which are modern and comfort able l find large number of accept able cafes, chief among which is that of the Birmingham Newspaper club a most artful and beautiful place. In short. there is every inducement The executive comm ittee of our association will meet here March 22 for the purpose of selecting place for the next annual convention. and I would not be surprised were Bir- mngfam to be awarded the honor of en- tertaining from 100 to 500 of the best fel- lows on earth.
 MT Dumas received courtesies ut the hands of many people during the day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-14
BOWLER VISITING HERE Worcester, Mass, Man Speaks Highly of Birmingham's Reputation

John Bowler of Worcester, Mass, ac- companied by Mrs. Bowler, is in Bir- mingham, guest of MT. and Mrs. Sam Adler and Mr and Mrs. NJ. " Joseph. Mrs. Bowler was Miss Symonds of Stanleigh Manor, Wales, before her marriage to Mir Bowler. a short time ago. They are European acquaintances of Mrs. Adler and Mrs Joseph.
 MT. Bowler has many investments in Birmingham and believes that it is one of the best cities in the United States.
 q have always been very fond of Birmingham said MT. Bowler. Tt is a city of unusual charm and interest to me. have been here before and am interested in Birmingham for other than material reasons. Birmingham is being discussed all over the country as one of the leading industrial cities of the nation and I am of the opinion that before many years BirminS ham will have so diversified her products and expanded her fields of sales that it will be ahead of Pittsburg.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-14
JUDGE SHARPE. HOLDS THAT ANTI-AD LAW NOW IN FORGE IN REGARD TO BILLBOARDS|

That the anti-liauor advertising law is valid and in full operation at the present time in reference to billboard advertis- ing was the substance of a decree handed down by Judge H. A. sharpe of the city court at the hearing yesterday of the application for writ of injunction to re- strain W. l.. Delheim from maintaining a liquor advertisement on his place of business. Tn rendering the decree Judge sharpe allowed the respondent five days to remove the liquor sign and in the event 1t is not removed i'll that time the clerk of the court is ordered to issue writ of injunction upon the application of Solicitor Hugo l.. Black It is understood the respondent will remove the sign with in the time specified. as he does not care to enter into further litigation, as he goes out of business on July 1.
 Judge s. n. WealSley assisted Solicitor
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-14
SECRETARY OF WAR AND OTHERS COMING
 ID MUSCLE SHOALS
Ashcraft Says Tennessee Valley Is Elated Over Favorable Recognition
 of Power Project

.. w. Ashcraft of Florence. who has just returned to Alabama from Washing ton where he aided in securing an ap- propriation for Muscle Shoals of Si5o.ooo. while in Birmingham yesterday. declared that the people of the Tennessee valley were about to see the beginning Of the realization of their lifelong dream.
 That Secretary of War Garrison, mem bers Of the Senate andsHouse committees of rivers and harbors, and certain im- portant engineers in the service of the government would be in Alabama for the purpose of inspecting Muscle Shoals in May, was another statement by. MT Ash craft
 The Secres-v- of War be added told Us that nothing save war with a foreign nation. which he did not antici- pate, oonld prevent his coming 10 Ala bama, And We are making preparations for the visitors. The big day will be May 1e To greet those wlo will come to inspect the greatest water power sole. ly within the United States there wlll be several thousand of those who live in the counties touched by the Tennessee. Nc eNpeet the committee to return tu Washington with full realization of what Muscle Shoals Is and could be-
 Tt Is very gratifying to us who live on the Tennessee and have worked for years and years to bring about it's ina- provement and the conquering of Muscle Shoals to know that at last the powers which be at Washington are apparently looking in our direction with favor our legislature was good enough to consider further before taking action in February which would have hurt the cause and h the members find out, as we believe they will, that We intend to build up all Ala bama-not the Tennessee valley alone all will be well The majority of the people of Alabama, certainly d majority of tn } white people of Alabama, will begin to rear the benefits as soon as the power which is now wasted at the shoals is har- messed. There IS enough power there to light the south, engineers believe,
 MT. Ashcraft, one of the most ardent workers for the Tennessee, was in Br- mingham on business.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-14

Birmingham will have an exceptionally brilliant music festival on the afternoon and night of April 1e. Walter Damrosch and his famous New York symphony or chestra said to be finer this season than ever. will appear at both performances and half of the night programme will be allotted to the large festival chorus, of which Rienzi Thomas is director.
 The afternoon programme will be made up chiefly of orchestral numbers and a symphony in addition to the chorus will be among the attractions at the evening concert.
 Damrosch will bring with him dis
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-14

Black in presenting the case before Judge Sharpe. The counsel for the respondent was Leo Oberdorfer By agreement. the arguments were confined to one hour on each side. Mir Oberdorfer presented q number of demurrers to the bill of com plaint and made his arguments on them. He did not enter into the constitutionality of the bill, Judge Weakley presented the complainant's side of the case and ar gued the law at length. Having pre- pared the bill previous to it's enactment he was very familiar with it's provi- sons and cited various authorities in support of the measure, and stated that the supreme court of the United States had passed on a similar law In reference to its becoming effective on it's passage.
 The petition for an injunction filed by Solicitor Black against W (. DeLayc was set for yesterday morning. but ow- ing to the pelheim case consuming the entire day. engaging Judge Weakley and Solicitor Black. the case went over until next Friday
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-14
Help the Stomach Digest Your Food

When the stomach fails to digest and distribute that which is eaten,
 the bowels become clogged with mass of waste and refuse that fer
 ments and generates poisons that are gradually forced into the blood, causing distress and often serious |-il1ness.
 Most people naturally object to the drastic cathartic and purgative agents that shock the system. mild, gentle laxative, positive in its effect and that will quickly relieve constipation is Dr. Caldwells Syrup Pepsin, sold by druggists at fifty cents and one dollar a bottle. It does not gripe or cramp, but acts easily and pleasantly and is there fore the most satisfactory remedy for children, women and elderly persons. For free trial bottle write to Dr.. ". E. Caldwell, 452 Washington St, Monticello. Ills.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-14
GOES TO CHICAGO
 AFTER CONVENTION

Secretary W. C. Radcliffe or tie Chamber of Commerce left yesterday for Chicago, where he will appear be fore the executive committee of na- tional association and attempt 10 se cure the next annual convention of the organization.
 The association holds one Of the largest conventions in the country. and it is stated that Birmingham stands strong chances of securing the next annual meeting, which will bring delc- gates from every state in the uuion
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-14
AMROSCH ORCHESTRA
 WILL BE HERE FOR MUSIC
 FESTIVAL NEXT MONTH

tinguished solo quartet. which will take part in the two chorus works-N on Felitz's The God and the Maid and Sullivans "Goldcn Legend. The artists are Grace kerns, soprano; Merle Tillotson Alcoek, contralto; John H. Campbell. tenor and Milo Picco, baritone
 Mrs. Houston Davis, president of the Birmingham Choral association, under whose auspices the festival Will be given. stated yesterday that the Bijou theatre had been secured for the occasion Last years festival was held there and the house was filled afternoon and night Mrs. Davis said that as it had been many years since MT. Damrosch was last here she felt sure all the seats would be sold in advance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-14
STEPHENS TO OPEN
 OFFICES TOMORROW

A. P. Stephens, the newly appointed representative of the secretary of state for the collection of automobile licenses in Birmingham, will open offices here tomorrow morning.
 He will be located at 2121h Third avenue in the offices of the Bell Print ing company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-14
PIZITZ GOES EAST TO
 BUY MORE GOODS
Business Is So Good, He Says, That Original Purchases for Spring
 Are Insufficient

Louis Pizitz, the clothing merchant left last night for New York, where he will make purchases for his firm. MT. Pizitz stated yesterday that his visit was for an indefinite period. He returned from New York about two weeks ago, and at that time had been making pur- chases for the firm. When he reached Birmingham and saw the upward trend in business, he decided to return and make more purchases in anticipation of more trade.
 Business has been unusually good" said MT. Pizitzs before leaving yester- day. 'In fact. it is so good that We must have more goods and l go to New York to purchase them
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-14
Capitalists Coming This Week

B. F. Yoakum, chairman of the board of directors of the St. Louis and San Francisco Railroad com pany,. accompanied by a large party of New York capitalists, includ- ing Percy Rockefeller, son of Will liam Rockefeller. will arrive in the city this week. It is understood the party has in view large invest ments in mineral lands in this dis trict.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-14
NEXT TUESDAY IS DAY SET ASIDE FOR CLEANING UP CITY Board of Trade Joins Con- mission in Urging the
 People to Clean
 Up Premises

Tuesday, March 16, will be Birmingham Cleanup Day.
 proclamation has been issued by the board of city commissioners setting aside Tuesday as the day for all citizens to cooperate in a giant movement to rid the city of trash, garbage, refuse and all old and unsightly things that can be found about almost any property and which are of no use to anyone.
 The street department of the city will cart away every pile of refuse and trash gathered by the people on this day and placed at the rear Of the premises on the alley. The department does not promise to reach all citizens Tuesday, but will endeaver to do so and asks that every person have his pile of trash ready as early as possible, as some places the wagons necessarily will have to pass in the morning
 Hauling Wednesday Also
 All places not reached the first day, however, will be visited the next day, so that it is important that all have their trash gathered up in | pile and placed in boxes or barrels or some receptacle so the garbage collectors can conven- iently load it.
 The Board of Trade which started the movement for a general cleanup day, yesterday issued the following through its president, J. D. Rosenber.ser:
 Your help is necessary in making eff fective and successful Cleanup Day next Tuesday, March 16. a4
 We ask that you personally see that all trash or undesira ble material is placed in receptacles, easy of access by the wagons of the city, which will come to gather it up. Please see .hat no ma terial remains on your premises which would increase the fire hazard, or which would place you in conflict with the city ordinances relating to this matter
 Remedy for Fire Situation
 '.There is one way to remedy this penalty and to save money for yourself and every other person who carries in surance. And there is only one way: That is to keep your property in satis- factory condition and to do all in your power by example and by talking with your neighbors and others to bring about better conditions throughout the city. When every man does this there will at once exist a condition satisfactory to the city authorities, to the property ownA CTS, and to the underwriters. The cure for the present situation is the realization by all of us of a sense of personal re- sponsibility and through this lies the rem edy for present conditions.
 .'The Board of Trade joins with the city commissioners, the Chamber of Commerce, the Rotary club and other bodies in asking your aid in securing better conditions. The remedy lies with you.
 BIRMINGHAM BOARD OF TRADE,
 By J. D. Rosenberger, President
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-14
Real Estate Transfers

The following real estate transfers were yesterday recorded in the office of the probate judge:
 $100O-Addison Lyman to Mary N Henley and Annie o. Henley, part oi lot 28, Welchs addition to City of Bir- mingham.
 $2250-Henry Holtrop and wife to Thomas s. Kemp, lot l, block 19, North Smithfield. j $1300--C. T. Hendrix and T. L. liar den to V. B. Gray, a lot in Faggards S Hill addition.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-14

Sucking a stick of candy may lubri- cate the throat and ease the cough for time
 Don't be satisfied with just tenn porary relief-take Dr. Humphreys "Seventy-seven," Cold remedy of merit that has stood the test of years, and is more popular today than ever before.
 Pleasant to take, handy to carry, fits the vest pocket.
 25c and $1.00 at all druggists or mailed. Humphrey's Homeo. Medicine Co, lsG William Street. New York.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-14
Negro Fairgrounds to Open

The colored playgrounds will have their annual opening sunday, March 21 There will be special programme and music by the Tuggle institute or chestra. The playground association has made new arrangements and many new plans have been outlined for lawn tennis, croquet and gymnasiu,n.
 The playground Is situated or the North Ensley car line at Thrash sta tion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-14
ATLANTA DIVINE TO PREACH Dr. Finn Will be Heard at South
 Highlands Presbyterian Church

The Rev. Richard Orme Finn D. D., pastor of the North Avenue and Peach tree Street church of Atlanta. will occupy the pulpit of the South Highlands Pres byterian church at Il o'clock this morning and at o'clock tonight. The topic for the morning will be .Frustrating the Grace of God.v and for the evening", The Time Is Short.''
 Dr. Film is recognized as one of the ablest preachers in the southern church. and will attract large congregations. A special musical programme has been ar the excellent quartet, among the numbers being solo by T. Owen Gillespy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-14
Marriage Licenses

The following marriage licenses were yesterday recorded in the office of the probate judge:
 Athur Shoemaker Bessemer. to Miss Roberta Littleton.
 Jackson stringfellow. Yolande. to Miss Lela Parson.
 Oscar l.. Rollins, Gate City. to Miss Minnie Rodda.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-14
|MR. BELL OF P|CK|NS SUCCEEDS PRIDE ON RECESS COMMITTEE Lieutenant Governor kilby Announces Change in the Finance Committee VIRTUES OF SOLONS
 OF NEGATIVE NATURE Says Lawmakers Scored Heavily When They Failed to Blunder on Impor-
 tant Legislation and Named
 Committees to Secure Data
BELL SUCCEEDS PRIDE

Iieutenant-Governor Kilby. while sNisiting Birmingham yesterday, announced the retirement of Sen ator Pride of Madison from the recess committee on finance and taxation and the appointment of Senator Bell of Pickens to succeed him.
 This committee, of which Rep resentative NealSley of Jefferson is chairman, will convene in Mont gomery this week. and will take up the preparation of a revenue bill and the revision of taxation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-14
Bull Bill Without Defense

The lieutenant governor was asked whether or not he thought the senate had acted wisely in passing the Bonenr bull t;ii, the Jones Barbour county court bill, the Brown political advertising bill and other measures which have been widely discussed
 He smiled denial very broadly.
 ''Oi course, l do not defend those bills, he firmly said. But every legislature does some things which funnigraphers' snap up and by repeated references make ridiculous. But no legislature should be judged by few laws which are self apparent. The present legislature is sub iect to criticism, either favorable or ad- verse, as the case might be, because of the prohibition laws, the primary elec- tivn laws the child labor bill. and the proposed amendment providing for local taxation for. educational purposes. All of tte above are important Other impor- tant measures await tAantment.
 And because they do await treatment is the reason why l contend the legisla- ttire has acted wisely. We have fine opportunity when next we convene of doDg something of constructive nature for the permanent good of the state of acting on vital subjects in nonpolitical nnnpartisan and wholly patriotic man ncr."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-14
Hotel HlIIman
 Birmingham Reduces Rates

"Heart of the Business District" Room without bath, $1 6 $1.50 Room with a bath, $1.50, $2.00
 and $2.50.
 Large sample room without
 bath, $1.50 and $2.0O. Sample room with bath, $2.00
 and $2.50.
 Hot and cold running water in every room. Every other modern convenience.
 Recently redecorated and furnished. Splendid cafe with remarkably low prices.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-14
PERSONAL

Mrs. Elizabeth Wilson is much im- p' owed after a recent illness and is ex- pected to be out by the last of the week.