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The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-17
EDITOR BROOKLYN
 EAGLE IS DEAD

New York July 16.-St Clair Mex elway, editor of the Brooklyn Eagle. died today at his home in Brooklyn. He had been ill for long time. Dr. McKeIwa was 70 years of age.
 Journalist. lawyer, orator educator, Dr. McKeway's activities extended oyer a wide field, the latter years of life being devoted to his duties as editor in chief of the Brooklyn Eagle, a position he as- stunned in 1885 after serving as editorial writer on that paper, as assistant editor and Washington correspondent of the New York World, and as chief editor of the Albany Argus.
 In the campaigns in which Grover Cleve- land was elected governor of New York and twice President, MT. McKelway's s writings were accredited by democratic leaders as influential in Mir Cleveland s behalf
 Dr. McKelway was born in Columbia, Mo. At IS he became city editor of a Trenton newspaper. In 1866 he was admit ted to the New York bar. In 1883 the legis- lature elected him a regent of the Univer- sity of the State of New York. In 1900 he became vice chancellor, in 1905 acting chancellor and in 1913 he became chancel- Tor of the university, and he retained this office until failing health forced him to retire.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-17
BUSY MEETING OF
 PRESS CLUB BOARD
Members Secured in Recent Member. ship Campaign Elected-Other
 Matters Disposed Of

At special called meeting of the
 board of governors at the Birmingham
 Newspaper club last night, some rather
 important matters were taken up
 A great number of new members were fled o ftheir nomination. Conferences
 were held with club members and com
 mittees and routine matters disposed of
 in short order.
 Reports on the organizations financial condition which were read and approved showed the clubs business was in ex-
 cellent shape, and the outlook for the im-
 mediate future to be highly satisfac- tory.
 The regular meeting of the board of governors is scheduled for Tuesday next, when other matters of moment will be discussed and passed upon. Since the recent membership campaign new impetus has been given to the activ- ities of tine club and it's lobby is filled at all hours of the day. Each day numbers of new members and visitors who come as guests are shown through the quarters, and express sioHs of surprise and pleasure are heard on every hand.
 With the increased patronage of the club incident to this activity. q marked improvement in the volume of business has been noted
 Secretary Dameron stated last night that his force would be kept extremely | busy for the next few weeks in adjust l ing tke clubs affairs in preparation for | anticipated eXpansion. All new men;- | bers are invited to visit the club as I soon as they are notified of election
 tc become acquainted and to make them selves at home.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-17
CONCERT MONDAY EVENING
Salvation Army Band to Play on
 South Highlands

The second of series of summer open air music festivals by the s. A, brass band in different sections of the city will be given on the South High lands at Fourteenth avenue and Nine teenth street. south Monday evening from to o'clock.
 Following is the programme:
 Opening, Majesty" B. M 7S.
 Full band selection, How Goes the War;" B. J. 2S4.
 Brass trio and chorus, q Can, Will"
 Full band march, "Victory for Me- B. M. 2S4.
 Vocal quartet. "Hark, Hear the Say. ior," ladies' voices.
 Selection, External Christ of Love, B. J. 294
 Trombone solo and chorus, Jesus My Heart Is Keeping" bandmaster.
 Full band, Medley" B. J. PSI.
 Band song, Will You Quit tht Field?" full band
 Final selection "Sandon." B. M 270
 Benediction.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-17
MEET AND DISCUSS
 COTTON SITUATION

Greenville, July 16.-(Special.)-A mass meeting of the citizens of Greenville was called by the Greenville Commercial club for yesterday afternoon to discuss the cotton situation.
 One of the most important actions of the meeting was wiring the following telegram to President Woodrow Wilson:
 'The Commercial club of Greenville. at its meeting this day held, unanimously passed the following resolution: Re- solved, that this club telegraph the Presi- dent of the United States that we as citi- zens thereof expect, and most respectful ly request, that he use his great office to the fullest extent for the purpose of de- manding of Great Britain and her allies that they recognize the fact that cotton has been declared noncontraband of war. The moving of the coming crop is near at hand, and it's magnitude is of such importance to the entire south that i'm mediate action is necessary.
 R. A. IRELAND, President"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-17
BILL FOR DIVIDING . JEFFERSON COUNTY VIEWED FAVORAbLY
Judiciary Committee to Re port on Measure Today. Would Create County
 of Birmingham
By HUGH W. ROBERTS


 Montgomery, July 16.-(Special.)- )-The judiciary committee this morning agreed to report favorably tomorrow the bill of Representative Shapiro of Jefferson which in dividing Jefferson county into three parts, would create the county of Bir- mingham.
 In its effect on the political life of Birmingham and Jefferson county this is the most important bill now pending before the legislature. Not only would 1t create out of Jefferson county the counties of Birmingham and Jeff Davis, but it would combine in Birmingham county the governments of that county and the city of Birmingham. The bill pro- vides, too. that Birmingham county and city shall have local home government D that is. shall be given the right to make its own charter. In this respect, Birming- ham would be able to fix it's own rate of taxation.
 Several members of the delegation are in favor of the bill Practically all of them favor one or more of the provisions of the bill. A neat percentage of the members hold that in the provisions of the bill is to be found the sole possible solution of the problem now confronting the city of Birmingham. Two of them MT. Copeland and MT. Scott. are heartily opposed to the idea of dividing Jefferson county, the imperial county of the south, pointed to with pride by all residents of the state.
 So important is the bill and so radical and revolutionary-even if beneficent-are its provisions that much time will be consumed in its consideration. It is doubtful that it will ever be enacted into law. At the same time it is generally believed that in future years Birmingham will openly espouse and fight for the scheme which its provisions would inn mediately make effective.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-17
TWO ARE INJURED
 BY NEGRO J|TNEY
MT. and Mrs. w. J. Stone Struck at Fifth and
 Twenty-First

l MT and Mrs. w. ]. Stone 22l3 Fourtf avenue. north, were knocked down ant painfully injured last night at 9:15 O clock. on the corner of Fifth avenue and Twenty-first street by an automo. bile driven and owned by Willard Booth negro. Booth was placed under arrest by Officer s. W. Darnell immediately after the accident
 MT. and Mrs. Stone were rushed to St Vincent's hospital in Shaw's ambu- lance. Mrs. Stone is suffering from a broken collar bone. a sprained ankle and internal injuries MT Stone sustained | sprained back, several scalp wounds and internal injuries
 The automobile was going east on Fifth avenue at rapid rate accord ing to witnesses. A Tidewaler car was going in the same direction and it is thought that Booth was trying to cross Twenty-first street before the car stopped MT. and Mrs. Stone were com ing across the street and did not see the machine on account of the approac ching street car Just as they crossed the tracks of the car line. the machine struck Ni'N''' 'Os Ntit hilbChtd dDOuI Zb IeeT, the car coming to a stop after running about 30 feet. The machine is used in the jitney service between Birmingham m and the negro park, Delta View, and was loaded down with negroes at the time of the accident
 $. Y. Hampton, 42O North Twenty first street, was a witness to the accident. and made the following statement to an Age-Herald reporter:
 'l was standing on the corner of Fifth avenue and Twenty-first street about 9:15 o'clock, when I saw a Tidewater car coming down the street In a minute I saw the machine that ran down Mr. and Mrs Stone coming down the street at rapid rate. l should judge it was going about 20 miles an hour. As I watched the speeding auto some down the street. I looked across the street and saw a couple about to cross. l put out my hand and tried to wave down the approaching ma chine. I saw that the driver paid no attention to me and I screamed to the people coming across the street to look out. Before they could heed my warn ing, the machine had struck them. knock ing them fully 15 feet. The automobile was going at such a rapid rate that it was impossible to stop it until it had gone about 20 or 30 feet. It appeared to me as if the negro was trying to pass the corner before the street car could stop. l have noticed these negro jitneys loaded to their capacity. speeding down Fifth avenue for long time. I have always thought that someone would be injured. seriously sooner or later. The accident tonight is SIrpriSa to mo
 A large crowd congregated shortly after the atc cident. Traffic was blocked for several minutes and numerous threats against the negro driver were uttered.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-17
Unusual Suit Filed

Alleging breach of contract John Han serd filed suit in the city court yester- day against the Southern Railway com- pany. in which he claims $12000 dam ages. The plaintiff alleges that in 1907 while in the employ of the company, he lost an arm and leg in an accident, and that his claim for damages was com promised by the payment of s25OO and q. contract with the company for life time job s watchman at railroad cross ing. He alleges that he was laid off in Many and hence the breach of contra ct for which he claims the above dama ges
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-17

l commission take to preserve order and safeguard human life and property?
 Anybody can answer that question, Judging by all precedents. Whether the city faced a deficit. or whether it had been struggling for years with a deficit. the emergency would be met by the usual course of swearing in extra police at whatever cost became necessary possibly doubling up the regular force to meet any contingency
 A great many people of this city will ask the question: Is a strike more disastrous or more menacing to human life than the summer months in this section are to the infant without municipal supervision of milk and dairies?
 It would seem that whatever exigency arose in this citys affairs almost anything could be sacrificed, temporarily. except milk inspection during the summer months. In fact, it would seem more necessary for the preservation of life to double the force, for the proper inspection of foods. and the collection of garbage in the summer, than to double the police force during strike
 Is the city of Birmingham going to com init the terrible mistake of abandoning the good work of the last decade, built up by slow and arduous agitation to place this city on a par with other modern cities in the way of scientific checks against epidemics?
 Again suppose epidemics or various epi- denies should develop In consequence of lax or no inspection. what will the com mission do in the face of deficit or bank ruptcy even? Everyone knows they would meet such an emergency as they would meet a strike or any sort of catastrophe.
 Plainly then. is not an ounce of preven- tion better than a pound of cure?
 The sheer responsibility that the com missioners are taking by reducing or abandoning inspection of milk and collect ing of garbage is a close approach to the responsibility that attaches to letting down the bars to pestilence and it's dread ful consequences
 It seems altogether probable that the citizens of this city are not only not sat isfied with such a state of affairs, but will demand that the commissioners do not allow a reduction in the forces for the inspection of food and collection of at least until the fall.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-17
BILL WOULD REQUIRE
 RAILROADS TO PUT SCREENS ON WINDOWS

montgomery, July 16.-(Special) )-Sena- tor Kline tomorrow will introduce in the senate a bill requiring railroads to put screens in the windows of all their pas senger coaches. law similar to the one proposed by Senator Kline is in oper- ation in the state of Mississippi and in other southern states, and the Calhoun senator thinks the enactment of such statute in Alabama would be step in the right direction toward progressive and constructive legislation.
 Senator Kline also will introduce to- morrow bill requiring cities and coun- ties to employ auditors. He thinks there is no more reason for the employment o1 a state auditor than there is for the re- tention of an auditor by municipalities and counties. and he will make vigorous fight in behalf of his bill
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-17
HENDERSON WILL VETO THE GRIFFIN
 ANTI-TIPPING BILL

Montgomery July 16.--(SpeeiaI.) The Griffin anti tipping bill. passed by the legislature at it's last session, will be returned to the house tomorrow without Governor Hendersons ap- proval. The governor today announced his decision to-.yeto the bill, declaring that he did not think the law would be enforced even if passed and fur ther expressing his belief that the law would be unconstitutional.
 Ills veto message will set out his be- lief that the law would be violative ol the constitution in that it is designcd to take from individuals their right tu make gifts
 The governor will further state in his message that he does not see any usc lul purpose the law may serve, in that tipping is optional and that, further more, its enforcement will brina other laws into disrepute.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-17
May Settle Strike

New York, July 16.-Satisfactory progress to an amicable settlement of the strike here of 21.000 tailors was made today at a meeting of represen- tatives of the Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America and of the New York Clothing Manufacturers associa ton by members of the committee an nounced today. Tlsey felt hopeful. they said, of reaching a settlement tomor- row or Monday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-17
Denies Habeas Corpus Writ

Judge Charles w. Ferguson of the city court denied a writ of habeas corpus in the case of J. L. Stephens, charged with carrying concealed weapons and assault with weapon. The question raised was whether preliminary hearing could be had on warrant issued by a justice of the peace in a misdemeanor case over which he had no Jurisdiction or whether the warrant should be made direct to the criminal court Judge Ferguson held that a warrant issued direct to the crim- inal court, as in the case at bar. was valid. Notice of appeal was given.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-17
Montgomery Market

Montgomery, July 16-(Special.) )-Spot cotton was quoted here today as fol- lows:
 Middling fair. 9.25c; strict good mid ding Sc; good middling, S.75c; strict middling. S.50c; middling. s.25c; strict low middling, 7.25c; low middling, 7c; strict good ordinary. 675c; good ordinary. 6.S7c; market quiet
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-17
WOMEN HELPING TO MAKE
 BIRMINGHAM CLEAN CITY
SOCIAL SERVICE DEPARTMENT Fly MRS. SIDNEY NJ. ULLMAN

"A yellow streak. a man who knows and the women from the civic board'' are rare combination, and probably need explanation.
 "A yellow streak is what is commonly known as a city of Birmingham automo- bile. "A man who knows" knows what Knows the city of Birmingham from end to end is Mr. Frank Gafford. And three specially designated women. three women bent on pol1ing their noses into all sorts | of unexpected places-these are a commit tee from the civic board.
 The civic board Is getting busy these days. the hotter the day the harder the work, says Mrs. J. H. Wallace, a member of the committee of three. Even in their dreams. Birmingham is being swept and dream a present..
 This committee, realizing the necessity of survey of the city before any work can be done. are starting to put their shoulder to the wheel.
 On Thursday, July 15, the committee composed of Mrs. Dupont Thompson chairman of the Birmingham civic board ; Mrs w. F. Motion and Mrs J. H. Wal lace made general inspection of the sanitary conditions in this city. Special attention was paid to the packing houses and bakeries. A visit to the packing houses was in the nature of an education for these women had never before seen the slaughtering of beef Some of the places were found to be remarkably well kept, and some could stand a number of improvements.
 Very little consideration was shown for the employed. not one of the packing house men had provided even place for the hands to eat and rest. It was ap- parent woman food inspector was a ne- eessity in this city. If this is true of the meat, it is vastly more important to have the proper inspection for milk and bread.
 In the bakeries were found unspeak- abel conditions: in one bakery a sweaty negro man was asleep on a pile of flour sacks and flies were in evidence on all sides. Even the fertilizer plant had less flies than the average bakery. In all places the committee was we'll received and shown every courtesy. Their suggestions for more comforts for the men and women employed were received with a consider able show of appreciation and interest
 The civic board has adopted a resolution ealing on the city commission in the name of the mothers of the city to recon slider their decision to cut out the appro- priation for proper milk and dairy inspec- tion.
 PLEA FOR CONSIDERATION OF THE
 HEALTH OF CITY.
 The following article has been con- tributed to the Social Service Department by well known resident of this city, who has on all occasions had the welfare of the city at heart:
 Suppose the city of Birmignham was in the throes of a widespread strike. which in the judgment of the city commission CTS seemed to threaten disorder endanger life and property. What steps would the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-17
AVONDALE OFFICE
 WILL BE CONTINUED
Substation Will Not Be Merged With WOOdlawn POstOffice-HuddlestOn
 Notified by Department

The Avondale substation of the Bir- mingham postoffice is not to be merged with the Woodlawn station, according to the statement of Congressman George Huddleston, who is in receipt of a let- ter from the postoffice department at
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-17
Mems $2 straw
 hats $1

Our Straw Hat clearance makes it possible for you men to purchase exception ally good hats in the latest blocks for half price.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-17
Odds and ends
 of straw hats 75c

A group of Mems Straw Hats which originally sold up to 2.50, in broken size as- sortments, offer choice for 75c.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-17
PERSONAL

John Bray, who has been confined to his bed with sickness, has 4evel- oped typhoid fever and his conditseA is critical
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-17

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-17
Soc athletic underwear 39c

That good underwear for men-RoXford.
 Choice of garments made of plaid madras or checked nainsook, in knee length drawers, no sleeves, coat shirts. Ideal underwear for summer comfort.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-17
ECIAL TO WOMEN

lost economical. cleansing gao nlicidai of aii antlseptics
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-17
Children s Sl pajamas SC
Children's Soc night robes 39c

Fancy trimmed camba;ic with middy neck, others plain white of nainsook. All sizes 4 to 16.
 (Men's Wear, Main FIoor)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-17

Henry Porter, negro, living al Pratt City, was arrested last night al o'clock by officers Pope, Long and Wiggins on a charge of violating the prohibition law The officers dug ur five gallons of whisky which the negro had buried under his coal house. He will be given a hearing this morning before Judge J. T. Lowery.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-12-04
BLIND ENTERTAINERS HERE
John and Mary Mccay to Appear in
Forester's hail Thursday EVENING.

The first appearance in Bennington
OF the remarkable brother and sister.
john and Mary McCay of New York,
both of whom have been blind from
early childhood, who win come to
Foresters' hall next Thursday even
ing in vocal and instrumental repe.
toire. will be a novel and interesting
event.
Both are highly praised by the
press Of New England and New York
state. The brother and sister earn
their living by travelling from place
TO place with program of vocal and
instrumental music, humorous stories
and monolgue recitals Both play
the piano with skill and fine effect.
Miss McCay is a possessor of pure
mezzo-soprano voice and her brother
has rich baritone. He is a clever
impersonator and story teller which
is extraordinary since he has never
been able to look upon the facial eX-
preston and conduct of others.
The pair gave an entertainment in
Adams last Thursday evening which
was well attended They only charge
Csc for admission and their program
is said to be on par with any high
class lyceum feature on the road
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-12-04
PoWNAL


Mrs. c. N. Aldricl of Bennington
was recent guest of her daughter
Mrs. Green Brimmer of Lincoln Ave.
DR.. B. o. Barber has beeA called on
the Grand Jury which meets at Ben.
nington Tuesday. This session may
last several days
AT the Baptist church Sunday
morning the subject will be THE
Setting and the Solitaire" The eve.
ming service is in charge of the young
peoples society
The section gang of the trolley road
commenced Tuesday to replace the
sewer which extends from the catch
basin at the corner of Church and
Main streets to the B. & NJ. tracks
The new sewer is Is inch galvanized
pipe which will end all trouble OF
the sewer choking
Work on the new Pownal station
has commenced and the building will
be completed in about six weeks
The building will be a combination
passenger depot and freight house
All under the same roof. This will
make it more convenient for those
who get freight as well as for agent
Thomas
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-12-04
EAST ARLINGTON

Mrs. Charles Demorest, who has
been i'll is gaining.
Jesse Hayden and Will Andrew
each shot doe Friday.
Mrs. Robert Bonn, who has been
quite ill, is improving.
Mr.. and Mrs. f. E. Ward were at
Herman Niles Thanksgiving day.
P. f. Dechenes was called to St.
Adams this week on account of the
illness of his father
We are glad to have Mr.. Foster
able to be out again after being laid
up for some time
Arthur Park, who has been visiting
his aunt, Mrs. Eastman at South
SALISBURY, has returned home.
Clark Loomis and bride, who were
married Thanksgiving eve, and are
having a honeymoon auto trip. were
over Sunday guests of their cousins,
Mr. and Mrs E. E Ward.
Mr. and Mrs Clark LOOMS, and
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Ward took an
auto ride to Lake Emerald at Dorset,
Sunday. The weather was very mild
we have had a good Indian summer
here this fall
Mrs. Lucy Dean went to South
SALISBURY Thanksgiving 10 take din
ner with her sister Mrs. Peter Buck,
who was at her daughters, Mrs. Dou-
glas Eastman's. Mrs. Dean, "a years
old and Mrs. Buck 72 years old, rode
with Edward Ward in his auto 1t
was the first time the sisters ever
rode together in an auto and was
Mrs. Bucks second ride in one. They
are both remarkable women of their
age, doing their own work and much
more than many younger ones. ~