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The Washington times., 1915-11-15

-. Great public works carried on by
we National Government
20. The development Of a model city.
Justice. Democracy. Beauty. Efficiency
WHICH are the b four corner stones on
OF these Ia Justice.
From comments made before this
committee and In the public press, II
would appear that the single takers are
resaroed by many as a menace. Moth
ing ing could be farther from the truth.
The single takers. OF whom I am proud
70 be one. are -eally a little bunch Of
,aeahsts who have the wrongs and sor-
and whose insight Into economic contli.
tions enables them to see how we could
abolish poverty and usher In universal
prosperity by the observance Of natural
iaW IN the economic world.
30 far as city building In concerned,
the Introduction OF the single tax may
cause temporary depression In land
va'ues. val, but IN the long run the results
VIII be very beneficial.
Justice Necessary.
In city building. Just taxation Ia a
matter Of great Importance, and this 10
the special interest Of the Tax Reform
Association In this city. It Is neces-
sary, In the first place. to have equi-
table assessments. II Is a strange fact
mat In the past there have been dis
=. .L .caily eNeTyWnere IN favOr
OF the wealthy and against those least
able to pay taxes.
In the second place, all taxes should
be removed, not only from improve
ments. but from occupations. We have
lot of pitiful little licenses which
much be paid by merchants and pedd-
cost Of living higher. After the single
tax has knocked out the specula i've
element from land values, tho people
will have an opportunity to obtain
homes at a lower cost. because land
cheaper.
I'm the third place. tax reformers
are Interested in public ownership.
Congressman Robert Crosser, of Cleve-
land. has introduced an excellent bill
for public ownership In this city,
The Washington times., 1915-11-15
Obligation Is On u, s.

half Of the appropriations after tn
nj o made.
The Washington times., 1915-11-15

ID. 4. Accounts Separate.
Much has been made. in support OF
the legislative fiction theory. OF the
fact that there is no general account
In the Treasury Department between
the United States and the District
OF Columbia as to the revenues of
the District OF Columbia, and that the
Comptroller OF the Treasury in 1908
decided that no such account should
be opened. 1t is admitted. however,
that there is what is called a person.
al account between the United States
and the District of Columbia. It is
certain that the revenues of the Dis
trict Of Columbia. when deposited as
required by the organic act of 1873
In the Treasury Department, physi-
oaily mixed with the general funds
OF the United States. are kept sep!
arately under the general head Of
miscellaneous receipts, and with the
disbursements from them accounted
for and reported to Congress annual
" by the Secretary Of the Treasury.
They are not and can not be used for
national purposes. being raised. and,
RS the Comptroller of the Treasury
says in his opinion. held for purposes s
OF the District Of Columbia under
| appropriations by Congress.
Treasury System.
Whatever thc bookkeeping of the
Treasury Department may be, there, Is
The Washington times., 1915-11-15
The Advantage.

Money will not take . man to the
top. Henderson"
II know: but It will give him q lot
more room at the bottom."-Puck
The Washington times., 1915-11-15
Treasury System.

Whatever the bookkeeping of the
Treasury Department may be. there, is
no doubt of the view taken by Congress,
which is supreme. In every appropria-
ton act for the District of Columbia
made since 1878. the moneys raised by
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-17
F. E. Whitehead On Stand
 Tn Standard Home Case
Explains Details of Operation of the Company and Denies That Agents Were Ever Authorized to Offer Any Inducements Other Than Those In Contracts s-Agents For Company Testify

The other witnesses yesterday were all agents of the company, who testified that the Standard Home company had given them instruction not to vary the condi- tions of the contract by verbal agreement and that in no instance had the instruc- tons of the company been changed, or ttat inducements other than those speci- fled in the contract had been offered
 Among the agents was R. D. White head brother of the president and vice president of the company, who was one of their agents in selling the contracts He stated that he had been largely em- ployed in employing agents to represent the company in the various states in which the company had operated. He stated that in every instance the agent had been instructed to make no promises that Were not borne out by the contract.
 Among the other witnesses who testified were w. l.. Hill of Arkansas, NJ. NJ. John son of California, and J. W. Ponder of Redwood, Va. all agents of the com had been made except those laid down in the contract.
 The corridors of the federal building were packed yesterday with witnesses in the case. The majority are witnesses for the defendant, which include from 40 to 50 agents who have been operating in almost every state in the union. The gov ernment also has a number of witnesses en hand who are expected to be used in rebuttal when the evidence for the de- fense is concluded.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-17
SEQUEL ID SHOOTING OF STEELE ENACTED
 BEFORE COMMISSION
Gayle Charges Plumbing Inspectors Office With Discrimination Against
 N0nunion Shops

sequel to the shooting of k. N. Steele, a plumber. was enacted at the | city commission meeting yesterday after noon when R. N. Gayle appeared be- fore the board and demanded that the board of arbitration of the Master Plum bers be sent to West End to inspect the jobwhich had been turned down by Plumb ing Inspector W. A. Finley the day be- fore, thereby causing the shooting of Mir Steele by Mir. Finley short while after
 The issue of unlonism, ac4rding to Mr. Gayle. was the main factor in the trouble He charged that the city plumbing in- spectors office favored union men, and that because he operated nonunion shop he was dlscrmlnated against He chal- lenged tho board to send a board of ar- bitration to pass upon the work turned down by Inspector Finley
 Mir. Gayle charged that he had been ap- pioa ched by two union men yesterday and told that he had better leave town or change his shop to a union shop. Plumb ing Inspector Eckerle denied before the board that any of his inspectors were union men.
 Mr. Gayle, of whom Mir, Steele was an employe, stated that the shooting of MT. Steele in the ann was utterly with out provocatou, and was the most cow ardly thing 1 haze ever witnessed.' He declared that he had been put in a bad light by the whole affair and he demanded justice.
 After the board of arbitration had been ordered to pass upon the case, q repre- sentative of the union apepared before the commission and attempted to severely criticize the board for it's action in .re- pudiating it's own appointed plumbing in- spector.' demanding that the board should either discharge Mr. llekerle or abide by his recommendation in the Gayle case The remarks drew d sharp answer from George Ward, who said the board did not care for the criticism.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-17

The examination of r E. Whitehead, president of the Standard Home company who took the stand yesterday in behalf of the company, was the feature of the trial that has been in progress in the federal court since Monday week before Judge W. l. Grubb. Mir Whitehead ex- plained at length the methods and plan plained at length the methods and plan the transactions of the company regard ing the sale of contracts and loans made up to December, 1914. He went into the proposition made by the company to its contract holders and denied absolutely that the company had authorized the sev- eral agents soliciting business to offer any Inducements that were not borne out by the conditions of the contract. He identified advertising matter and litera- ture sent through the mails as having been authorized by the company. He de- nied, however, that any agent or subagent had the right to distribute literature or advertising other than that provided by the company. He submitted financial sta tatement regarding the reserve fund of the company and the loans and disburse- ments made.
 l.. r. Harris, secretary and treasurer of the company, was also placed on the stand. He testified as to the methods of receiving the contracts through the mail and the manner in which they were filed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-17
Home and Foreign Missions

Mopile, Ala, February 6, 1915 To the Clergy and Laity of the Diocese
 of Mobile
 Dearly Beloved: The first Sunday in Lent is the day appointed by the third plenary council of Baltimore for tho annual collection for the home and for eign missions.
 The amount given last year for this worthy purpose was $1017.81. We hone that an even larger amount will be con tributed this year; for although there Is general complaint of hard times. because of the European war, a greater responsibility has fallen upon us to provide forpthe priests and sisters toil- ing in the mission fields.
 ''The needs of our home missions and those among the Indians and colored people are everywhere pressing upon us. We cannot be too generous toward them. especially as we see the most gratifying returns for the efforts made
 This year, however. the foreign mis. sions nave special claim on our char ny. heretofore, supported chiefly by European nations. they are now, in con : sequence of this awful war. deprived Of help, and unless we come to their assistance, many missions will have to De abandoned. Shall we, who can give them substantial help. allow this mis- fortune to befall them? Shall we, through indifference. permit millions of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-17
FRED DIMMTCK HERE
 VISITING FRIENDS
Here-Is Now in Brokerage Busi- ness in Philadelphia

Fred Dimmiek of Philadelphia, formerly connected with several industries here is in Birmingham visiting friends He has quite a number of friends in Bir- mrgham and visits here from time to time. Mir Diminicl is engaged in the brokerage business in Philadelphia. and is intimately in touch With the industrial situation. He said yesterday that con dltions were improving very steadily in the east and indications pointed to a speedy resumption of that volume of bus mess which was enjoyed before the Euro pean war. MT Dmmck said thut ex- port business was getting better every day and that the indications pointed to an increase of that character of business which would be greater than that en- joyed before the war
 Birmingham Is growing from all in- dicatlons. and l am pleased to be able to say that" said MT. Dimmiok. q have been away about IS. months and 1 am able to see that a great deal of progress has been made here. 1t Is apparent that Birmingham has been less affected by the general business de- piessior than most cities. Birmingham seems to be getting along rather well. This cannot be said about most indus trial centers for the reason that ma-, jority of them have been very seriously affected by the European war and are struggling to get back the losses sus- stained in the situation which developed after the war"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-17
Rules for Lent

All the faithful who have completed their 21st year and who have not begun their 60th year, and who are not ex- empted from the obligation of fasting by sickness hard work or other well known reasons. are obliged to fast on all the days of Lent, except Sundays.
 On those days but one full meal is allowed. which should not be taken be- fore noon.
 Custom allows a cup of coffee, tea or thin chocolate, and small piece Of bread or a cracker. to be taken in the morning; and in the evening col lation, not exceeding the fourth part of an ordinary meal, Is allowed When the principal meal cannot without grave inconvenience be taken at noon 1t is permissible to take the collation. in the morning and the dinner in the evening.
 Abstinence from the use of flesh meat is enjoined on all the Wednesdays and Fridays of Lent and on the Saturday of Ember week and on Holy Saturday,
 The use of lard is allowed in cook ing.
 Fish and flesh are not allowed at the same meal, even on Sundays.
 Persons exempted from the obliga- ton Of fasting are not bound oy the restriction of using meat but once a day On the days in which the use of meat Is permitted by dispensation.
 Children over 2 years of age are bound by the law of abstinence, unless excused by sickness or other causes
 The paschal time. in which all Cath Dr hn haxf discretion, are bound to receive holy communion worthily, extends from the first sunday of Lent till Trinity Sun day, inclusive. Children over ' years of age are bound by the precept of annual confession and communion. Pas tors and parents should see that the children comply with this duty.
 The holy season of Lent is time Of prayer, of sorrow for sin, of se- clusion from the world and It's amuse- ments and of generous almsgiving.
 By special indult granted to the bishops of the United States and re- newed in 1906, working people who cannot easily observe the common law Of the church, are dispensed from the obligation of abstinence on all days of the year, except Fridays, Ash Wednes- day Holy Week and Christmas Eeva This dispensation does not exempt froH the additional obligation of fasting where such exists, nor does it author. ize the use of fish and flesh at the same meal. It includes however, not only the individual workmen to whose favor It Is granted, but all the members of their families as well. In return it is expected that those who avail them. selves of this indult will endeavor to enter into the spirit of the holy season Of Lent by voluntary acts of morti fication. penance and almseiying most praisworthy custom is in that of sustaining during Let from stimulants. Tn honor of the sacred thirst of our Divine Saviour.
 Those who entertain any reasonable ooupt about their obligation to fast or abstain, ought to apply to their pastor or confessor for advice
 EDWARD P. ALLEN.
 Bishop of Mobile.
 Mobile, February 1915
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-17
HOLZER'S WILL IS
 FILED FOR PROBATE

The last will and testament of the late B. Holzer was probated yesterday by Judge J. P. Stiles of the probate court of Jefferson county. By the provisions of the will his widow, Mrs. Matilda Holzer, is given a life interest in his entire estate and Leo K. Steiner is named as executor without bond. Mrs. Hozer is to have entire charge of the estate and in the event an advantageous sale of any part of the property can be made she Is em- powered to sell with the consent of the executor. At the death of Mrs. Holzer the estate is to be divided between his three children, share and share alike, namely, Dian H. Steiner. Arnold Holzer and Mena Holzer. The will is dated Feb- lSary g, 191a
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-17
NOACT|ON| IN REGARD
 ID J|TNEY TAX|CAbS BY THE COMMISSION
Will Await Developments, They Tell DeWindt and Beatty-Ward Author
 ized to Renew Loan

]. P. H. DeWindt. manager of the Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company, and I, c. Beatty of the Bir- mingham Realty company both ap- peared before the city commission yes- terday and discussed the proposition of licensing the jitney taxicabs. Tho com missioners indicated their policy of let ting the matter take care of itself ar present and until some development oc- .curred showing what, if any, liceuse or bond should be imposed.
 A committee representing certain ho- tels asked yesterday that the comms- sioners repeal the ordinance prohibiting soliciting at the railway stations by hotel porters, but the commissioners declined the request, Another delega- ton, representing the retail liquor dealers, asked that half their cigar li censes be refunded on account of their being forced out of business July 1 by legislation, and the commissioners in- cicated that this would be allowed.
 At the meeting yesterday afternoon the discharge of Policeman $. II Brown by Commissioner Lane was con- firmed.
 President Ward was empowered to renew a $300,0OO loan for the city which had expired.
 Other action taken by the board was as follows:
 Authorized payment to c. R Harsh, special attorney, the sum of s375.
 Approved cost bill in case of city vs. J. L. Sandefur, ct als, $391 75
 Repealed improvement ordinanca No. S66-C, providing for construction of sanitary sewers in North Birmingham. Confirmed action of Commissioner Lane in suspending Capt A. II Ram mage from the police force for pe- riod of 10 days.
 Confirmed action of Commissioner Lane in suspending Patrolman J. M Thompson for a period of two days from police force.
 Approved bills of Stallings & Bvazel ton, s25, for reporting certain cases for the ~ty.
 Authorized president of board to re- new loan on behalf of the city, the sum of $300.000, at not exceeding per cent discount, payable on June TO, 1915.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-17
LENTEN DEvOT|ONS ST. PAUL'S CHURCH Services Begin Today and Continue Until Easter RULES ANNOUNCED Circular From Bishop Allen Made Public by Father Coyle-Appeal
 Made for Contributions
 to Missions

The Rev. Father Coyle has announced that Lenten devotions at St. Paufs will be as follows: Ash Wednesday, 6;S0. low mass; s o'clock blessing and dis tribution of ashes. followed by low mass. Noon, low mass, with reading of epistle and gospel in English; D. n., first communion classes 7:S0Arosary of the Blessed Virgin, litany and Holy Name hymn; sermon by the Rev. Father Gowns of St Vincent's hospital ben ediction, distribution of blessed ashes.
 On all days of Lent, with the excep- tion of Sundays, three masses will be mass-the noon mass-the epistle and gospel will be read in English. The Sunday services will be the same as usual; that is, two low masses for adults at 6:30 and 7:30, with brief in structions; Sunday school, S:45; chill dren's mass and brief instruction at 9:30 and high mass and sermon at 10:S0. Baptisms at p. m. devotions, rosary and litany of the Blessed Virgin. aues- benediction at 7:30
 On Wednesdays p. m, first com- munion classes. 7:3o; rosary of the Blessed Virgin. litany of the Holy Name, hymn, sermon and benediction of the blessed sacrament.
 On Thursdays. 7:30 D. m., the holy hour of adoration.
 On Fridays, D. m, the way of the cross and benediction for school children and for adults who cannot attend the night services At 7.s0 p. m., the way of the cross, hymn and hencdiction.
 Holy week special services to 2e an nounced in due time i
 The right reverend bishop has issued the following Lenten rules and has also in special letter announcing the reg ular annual collection for home and foreign missions urged the faithful to an exact observance of the penitential season:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-17
Marriage Licenses

The following marriage licenses were yesterday recorded in the office of the probate judge:
 II P. Mccoy, Newcastle, to Miss Frances c. Wideman
 R. P. Lineberger, Woodlawn, to Miss Marie Louise Reagan.
 H. A. Daniel, Dolomite, to Miss Myrtle Johnson.
 J. Franklin Pittman, Birmingham, to Mrs. Carrie IIllzey.
 c. A. Redmon, Birmingham, to Miss Nellie Lincoln.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-17
Knights of Columbus Give Dance

About 70 couples enjoyed the hospital ity of Birmingham Council Knights of Columbus at the dance given Monday night in honor of the candidates who were initiated into the order on Sunday and to the out-of-town guests who attended the imitation. The affair was held fin the spacious and elegant quarters of the local council, situated on Third avenue. and a most delightful time was had by the Columbian Knights and their ladies.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-17
Real Estate Transfer

The following transfer of real estate was yesterday recorded in the office of the probate judge:
 s30l7-East Lake Land company to Mrs. Cecilia L. Blake, blocks 133 and 1855. in Roebuck Springs first addition.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-17
Incorporation

Papers were yesterday filed in the of- fee of the probate judge authorizing the Ma lone- e-McConnel Real Estate company to change it's name to McConnell-Anglin- White Realty and Insurance company. R. M. Mcconnell, president, and r. A. White, secretary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-17
souls to be deprived of all spiritual aid and comfort? God fOrbidi


 The Lenten. season calls for generous almsgiving. By contributing accord ing to our means to this collection we become sharers in the merits and re- wards of apostolic missionaries at home and in foreign lands.
 The Lenten season Is a, time of prayer, fasting and almsgiving in which we should consider well our duties to God, to our neighbor and to our own souls. It is time when. listening more frequently to the word of God, we should give up amusements and pleas ures which at other seasons of the year may be freely enjoyed. Christ our Lord, by His fast in the desert as well as by His instructions. has shown us that the way to heaven is through penance and modification If any man will come after Me. let him deny himself, take up his cross and follow Me. Matt xvi 24. Unless you do penance. you shall all likewise perish' Luke xvi. 24.
 By penance sin can be plotted out and strength and courage restored to the soul. Sometimes. when men are un- faithful to God and His law and neglect penance, God permits them to be scourged by wars. pestlence and other afflictions. If He chastises His children in His anger, we should not forget that His mercy can be obtained by prayer and modification.
 "It Is onr duty therefore to humble ourselves before Him during the Lenten season and turn away His wrath by true contrition and penance.
 This letter should be read on Quin- quagesima Sunday and on the day of the collection itself.
 "Commending myself to your prayers, am, very sincerely your in Christ, EDWARD P. ALLEN, Bishop of Mobile" 'R. 0. GEROW. Secretary
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-17
Sarah Berrhardt III

Bordeaux, France, February 16.-(Via Paris, 345 D. m.)-Sarah Bernhardt. who is in a hospital here on account of an injury to her knee, passed q good night and her condition today is described by her doctors as stationary. She faces the possibility of having her leg amputated.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-17
Rescuers Increase in Number

The fourth and fifth days of the dog S Imprisonment saw the workers increase manyfold, as rumors of the dog saving stunt had gone throughout the county and many volunteered to risk thef lives, If necessary, to get at the hound. Dyna- mite was used freely and the whole side Of the mountain was slowly blown away. At the end of the fifth day with the means of the dog still being heard weaker it was felt that the canine must be re- leased the next day or he would die.
 The sixth day began with heroic efforts and gigantic blasts. The last blast was successful as it had brought the men within two feet of the imprisoned dog and one man with a particularly long arm reached out and catching the hound S taif pulled him out.
 The dog was still alive. He had gone on his chase for the rabbit quite fat, but he emerged from the mountain a mere "bag O bones." As matter of curiosity a light was flashed within the hole to see what remained of the rabbit after the dos was rescued and then it was dis covered that B'rer Rabbit had not been as hardy as the hound for he lad died.
 Fireman Sanders asserts that he saw the mountain and the evidences of blast ing.