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The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-25
PRATTvILLE

Prattville. September 2f-tSpecial) The Montgomery Baptist association closed three-day convention at this place today. The meetings were all we'll attended and good discussions lis- tened to.
 On the last day the following speak CTS addressed the convention and made reports:
 J. r. Gable, T. J. Baker and A. Winte- vath spoke on missions. and Rev. R. J. Wallace delivered missionary sermon.
 In the afternoon F. G. Salter Dr. R. P. Hapgood, J. w. Dickson and w. J. Elliott made reports.
 Mrs. McQueen Smith and Mrs. W. J. Elliott reported on "Woman's Work" :" and w. J. Seymour lectured on "Educa- tional Life"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-25
BULGARIAN OFFICERS
 ARE CALLED HOME

Toledo, O., September 24-one hundred Bulgarian army officers here were called to the colors today by Minister Pana- retoff at Washington, according to an nouncement in the Bulgarian colony to- night Nearly all of the officers said they would go. Many of them saw serv- ice in the Balkan war.
 Some 2OOO privates living here are not involved in the call.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-25
Dan 6. Bandham

News of the death of Dan S. Band man, aged 62 years. who died in St. Louis yesterday morning, has been received in Birmingham. The deceased formerly re- sided in Birmingham, having lived here for % years. He is survived by his widow. three daughters Miss Fannie Sandman, Mrs. I. P. Singer and Mrs. Edward Tanzer, all of St. Louis; also one brother, J. Sandman, of Birming
 ham. Interment will be In St. Louis today The deceased was well known in the city and was a member of King Solomon lodge, A. F. and A. M
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-25
Useless Mills

New York. September 24-Testimony that the Corn Products Refining company sold p useless mills after 1t had ab- sorbed them was given today. in the hear ing here of the governments sherman lawsuit to dissolve the corporation. This was brought out while Frederick T. Fish CT, secretary and treasurer of the com pany, was on the stand. Fisher also said that he; examined many of the plants taken in by the corporation and said that some were turned over without being given any depreciation value. He said that he found that many of the build ings deteriorated rapidly and became worthless He told of the sale of va-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-25
X-Ray Treatment Discussed

Atlantic City. N. J.. September 24-The 7Roentgen ray therapy is superior to the radium treatment for cancer, according to speakers at todays session of the Amer jean Roentgen Ray society Dr. Rus sel H. Boges of Pittsburg declared the X-ray is the most advanced remedy for malignant growths. Dr. A. F. Holding of New York told of $50 cases of malignancy under treatment that are showing great improvement
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-25
Eskimo Was Too Warm

From the New Torn Sun.
 Steve Natuck is an Eskimo, four feet tall, halls from Point Barrow, Alaska, and does not know his age He joined the Carnival Circus com pany in Seattle for tour of the east and got as far as Rutherford. N. J. From there he came to New York on Monday night last to see the sights. Alighting from the train at the Penn sylvania station he saw some great white lights. The lights and cheer caused him to shed his thick sealskin coat and later his fur brooches Then he ran along Seventh avenue until Po- him to the West Thirtieth street stA- tion.
 In the Yorkville court yesterday Magistrate Koenig told Natuek to re- join his company ii Rutherford 4pd keep away from the 5biG city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-25
Trouble Over Norwegian Prisoner

Honolulu, September 24.-The state de- partment has cabled Governor Pinkham concerning the case of Alfred Henrickson, born here of Norwegian parents, who is interned with German prisoners in Eng land.
 Henrickson is believed to have been captured while serving as a fireman on a German vessel. In view of the fact that Hawaii has changed it's status from a monarchy to territory of the United States since Henrickson' birth, lawyers here said that the case would raise some unusual points.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-25

rious unused plants at a price below their valuation. Some of the plants had not been operated in 10 years before their sale between 1906 and 1911. Counsel for the company contended that the testimony proved that the company never had closed or dismantled mill that was in opera ton when purcha sed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-25
Charged With Manslaughter

Manaimo, B. C., September 24.-Thomas Graham, provincial government inspector of mines, and J. H. Tonkin, manager of the'Pacific Coast collery. were committed here today for trial on charges of man. slaughter in connection with the loss of life in the explosion February last at the reserve mine near Nanaimo. when 20 men were killed The officials were held because improper maps of the mine workings were used.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-25
WANTS WILSON TO
 STOP FOREIGN LOAN

St. Louis. September 24.-President Will son was appealed to in telegram from the St. Louis branch of the American Neutrality league tonight to use the in- fiuence of the administration to prevent banks and insurance companies lending money to any of the European bellig- erents.
 The society drafted resolutions urging the public to demand of their banks and trust companies that they do not accep. negotiable paper from the belligerents.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-25
Noble Duncan

Greenville September 2-(Specalo Robe the 4-year-old daughter of Mir. and Mrs Willie Duncan. died at her home near Greenville last night. The child died of tonsoltis. after an illness of short duration. Funeral services were held this afternoon at the residence and interment was made at the family cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-25
AUDITOR INDICTED
 FOR GRAND LARCEN

Chattanooga. Tenn, September 24.-tsl cial.) 1.-The grand jury today present two indictments against former City Aul tor Charles o. Beaver, charging lace in both true bills. In indictlng for Id ceny rather than embezzlement, the gra jury makes possible conviction whett or not restitution Is made.
 Beaver confessed to the misapproprl tion of $2600 of the citys finance and te dered his resignation two weeks ago.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-25
Sailor Held in Nichols Case

Cleveland. O., September 24.-A man giv- ing his name as Walter Norman. sailor. is being held here by the police pend ing an investigation as to his alleged con- nection with the murder in New York of Mrs. Elizabeth Nichols recently. New York detectives have gone to Chicago in search of companions of Norman, who, the police declare. know something of the murder
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-25
Search for Murderer Continues

Memphis, Tenn, September M.-on | theory that jealousy prompted the killi of Marguerite Favar. actress. and J.
 Crowell, of Greenwood, Miss. busine man in the woman's apartment here ca, Tuesday, detectives tonight renew their search for former associates of | actress, Joe Cue and Louis Raber, dar ing instructors, were questioned brief tonight and remained at police headqua ters for further examination tOinorro Instructions were received today from L Angeles for the shipment of. the. woman body to that city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-25
OF GERMAN
 VESSEL MAY BE SOLD

Honolulu September 24.-The cargo of the German steamer Setos. which took refuge here at the outbreak of war, may be sold here Permission for the sale was received from Wash ington today by customs officials. The Setos put in here while on the way from Tacoma for Melbourne with a $75,000 cargo of lumber
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-25
COTTON PRODUCTION
 LIGHT IN AUTAUGA

Marbury, September 24.-fSpeciaL) The ginners' report for Autauga coun- ty shows that for the year 1914. up to September 24, there were 1926 bales of cotton ginned, while for the same period for 1915 there has been only 621 bales ginned. This is a decrease of 6T5 bales for the year 1915 up to date.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-25
Charged With Counterfeiting

1COVlnBtUn, ky., SeptemDef z4.--A man giving his name as Douglass Wright and a woman, who registered as Mrs. Sadie Wright, were arrested here today on counterfeiting charge. The police claim to have conflscated for making money. Wright said he was a laborer and that the woman was his sister. He said he formerly lived in the west.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-25
Smoke Bill Signed

Montgomery, September 24--(Special) Governor Henderson today signed the Copeland anti-smoke bill. The measure prevents city from condemning any property as a nuisance when such prop erty was not declared to be a nuisance during the first year of it's existence.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-25
Iohnson Wins

Indianapolis, September 24.-In an ex- hibiton match here today William M. Johnston, national tennis champion, de- feated M. E. Mclaughlin in the first set 6-4 and Mclaughlin took the second 7-5.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-25
Forest Fires Extinpuished

Grand Junction. Col, September "A. Forest rangers, aided by B heavy reain, extinguished today forset fires burning of three sides of Grand Junction yes terday. A force worked all night ex- tingushing 8 six acre fire on the head waters of Hannah creek.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-25
Schooner Towed Into Port

Norfolk, September 24.-The schooner Edwin R. Hunt, reported in need of as- sistance off the Carolina coast, was lowed into Hampton Roads today by the coast guard cutter Apache. The vessels rudder became disabled Tuesday and she was forced to anchor until assistance came.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-25
Returns From Siam

Cambridge. Mass, September 24.--J. T. Westengard, who has just returned from Siam, where he was general ad- wiser to the king, has Joined the faculty of the Harvard law school. it was an- nounced tonight. Professor Westen- gard left Harvard in 1903 to go to Siam.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-25
SLAMS RECAPTURE LUTsk

London. September 25.-"The bat tie north of Lutsk was a great sue cess for the Russians, who took 40Q0 prisoners and recaptured the town of Lutsk," says Reuters Petrograd correspondent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-25
Deaths and Funerals
Fred Walton

Fred Walton, the 31a-year-olo son of Assistant Fire Chief w. P. Walton, died yesterday afternoon at 5:o0 O clock at the residence of his parents, 1921 Avenue D. Funeral arrangements will be announced later.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-25
RULES COMMITTEE SELECTS BILLS TO
 BE PASSED ON FINAL
 DAY OF THE SESSION
lContinued from Page One)

pointments by the state board of equal ization will be announced within the next week or 10 days.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-08-21
LIST OF GOLFERS
UP TO THREE MILLIONS

Vi Z y
How many golfers are there within
1.-The. confines of the United States:
Perhaps the question may be answer
ed with another: What is golfer?
According to those who know not
golf, golfer is a bug pure and
simple; but laying aside the alleged
humor, it is safe, for the question at
hand, to define one as anybody who
attempts the game, even occasionally.
There are thousands of players not
connected with private clubs who use
the public links. or play occasionally
at some private club as the guest Of
a friend. They may not play every
day or even every week, but ought to
be considered when taking census.
Now, then, how many golfers are
there?
Some two or three years ago dope.
ster started in to compile list of
clubs in the country of which he had
read or heard At present the list
contains upward of 5000 names. Av.
ieraging 200 a club. it means a million.
but this is not all of the clubs, nor
does it include the thousands who play
over public courses
There are 500 clubs in the United
States Golf Association, but they are
the larger clubs. One writer has the
temerity to assert that there are be-
ween 100000 and 100000 players
here in these United States. and he
declares that as soon az the large
cities build more public courses the
army viii be increased twofold. One
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-08-21
HOUSTON'S TAXATION IS
SAID TO PROMOTE PROSPERITY

Houston Plan Of Taxation. After It
had been in operation for four years
the people approved of 1t by .re-elect Tine
me for a third term as Tax Cnwnlis.
sioner Of the city Of Houston. that be.
ing the platform upon which ran.
Ny opponent camraiened the civ VI
gorpnsly. stating that II elected he
would abolish the Houston Plan OF
Taxation, and return to constitutional
taxation which provides for the lara
ton Of all forms Of property made
no campaign, defeated him. GETTING
three votes to his cne This would
indicate that the people liked the
Houston Plan Of Taxation after 1t had
been in operation for fou- years.
The fact that out of a population
OF 10000 people, only two hundred
entered q verbal protest against the
values placed upon their property and
out OF these two hundred only fifteen
finally refused to accept their assess.
ment, would indicate that the people
thought that the Houston Plan of Tax
alton was nearly perfect.
The result after four years of oper.H
alton was:
First, an increase Of $4,000 in its
population.
Second, money not being taxed. It
came out OF hiding and orr bank de-.
posts increased $4,000. 900. The va
lue OF new buildings Increased 50 ;ner'
cent. per year notwithstanding all the
exemptions from taxation. Our land
vn 1tfoo crrour e., 20 f,f61v that ,s,y- fo4a
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-08-21
FLEEING AMERICANS
WERE PICTURE MEN

BERLIN, Germany.-The Weekly
Bulletin of the American Association
OF Commerce and Trade Of Berlin has
published statement from J. g. Lay,
American CONSUL General here, rela-
tive to a recent report from Paris
saying Americans were fleeing Ger
many and that there were less than
100 In the capital and not more than
500 through the empire, according
to announcement made by the Over
seas News Agency.
Mr. Lay says there are at present
800 Americans in Berlin and 1000 in
the empire. The Bulletin then ex-
plains that "the fleeing Americans
were moving picture men, who were
Fastening to the United States to
deliver their goods, and that they
were expected to return. American
business men, the Bulletin says, tray-
Ell back and forth in Germany.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-08-21
China IN GREAT need OF WORK OF
WEIGH, FlEXNER And BlTTRICK

OF particular interest to Honolulu
friends Of Rev. Wallace Buttrick, DR..
Simon Flexner and Dr. W. H. WEIGH,
who were visitors in this city August
IL. en- route to China for the Rookie.
Teller foundation, is statement made
this week by DIR. j. G. Cormack. prin-
ciDal OF the Union Medical College,
Picking. telling what the China Medi.
cal Board, a branch Of the Bookseller
foundation. VIII do for medical educa-
ton IN China.
In an interview with an Associated
Press correspondent, DR.. Cormack
states that the China Medical Board
win be established at very oppor-
tune moment. as mcst of the stan of
doctors who have been working at
this mission college are British sub
jects. and the stan has been serious
~ affected by several of the most
important men going home to Eng
land 70 volunteer for medical work
with the army DR.. Cormack states,
also, that while the war lasts: we
cannot expect much further help from
England"
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-08-21

He made these statements at the an
nual graduation of Chinese students,
at which there were 16 who received
their diplomas this year bringing the
total number of graduates from this
college up to 90 DR.. Cormack added: :.
Truly this Is very small number
when we think Of the great need
there Is in China for trained doctors.
Fortunately there is likelihood of a
large Increase OF our staff in the near
future because the Rockefeller foun-
dalton has instituted the China Medi-
cal Beard which proposes to spend
a large sum of money on medical
education IN China. This board has
decided that they will first thorough.
ly equip this college in every depart
ment. and make 1t possible for every
Chinese student to obtain medical
education of the very highest stand
ard. The facilities that will be offer
ed to the young men Of China to.
become highly trained physicians and
surgeons will be made equal to any
thing In Europe or America"
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-08-21

With the charter convention but o
few. days off and the governor en-
powered by the last Legislature to ap-
point commission to Investigate and
recommend taxation Improvement. the
following from the San Francisco Star
should prove particularly interesting.
II might be noted that ]. J. Pastoriza.
is one of the foremost taxation experts
in the United States today.
The Star says:
At the weekly Home Rule In Tax
alton luncheon held In San Francisco
July %, Tax Assessor J. j. Past0riza
of Houston, Texas, explained the Hous.
ton Tax System, In part as follows
The Houston plan Of taxation is
more q plan OF exemptions from taxa
ton than II is q plan OF taxation. It
was adopted by the city of Houston
because the people had been TAUGHT
and believed that the best way to de-
velop the city. to increase its wealth.
its prosperity and the happiness Of its
people was to exempt from taxation
AZ nearly as possible an forms OF prop
erty which were the results OF the ap-
plication OF labor to land and to tax
the full value Of land.
THE constitution Of Texas provides
that everything In sight and ont OF
sight should be taxed. The city OF
Houston realized that no city adhered
strictly to the letter Of the constitu-
tio1 80 Il proposed to violate It as
much as possiblel without getting into
trouble. II therefore. provided:
Il To tax ne value Of land and
the franchises Of public service cor
porations using the streets and lands
of the city at their full value.
- To tx al improvements upon
land Of whateyer nature including ma
chinery. merchandise and buildings at
Is per cent Of their reproductive cost
TO exempt from taxation the
following items which the constitution
said should be taxed: Cash, credits,
notes whether secured by mortgage or
not. household furniture and other per
sonai effects owned by the individual
which Is usually kept in and about
ones premises.
by common consent after the adop.
ton Of this plan II was called the
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-08-21
DR.. WADMAa 70 SPEAK.

You Cannot Make Men and Women
Moral by Law win be the subject of
Rev. ]. W.. Wadman's address in the
Christian church Sunday morning at
IL o'clock, The text win be Lead us
not into temptation" and the speaker
will endeavor to show how it's teach.
ing may have a modern goth century
application in reply to the saying,
You cannot make men moral by
law" H.. :-s-t
The Christian church is located on
kewalo street. and its auditorium Is
one of the coolest and most attractive
in the city.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-08-21
ORDERSOF THE
HAWAIIAN DEpT.
August IA. 1913.

August II, 1915.
Pvt. Thomas L, Honaker, Troop B,
4th Cav. JSchofield Barracks, T. H.,
wifi be discharged from the army by
the commanding general of that post
by purchase.
The leave of absence grated I'd
Lieut.. Lester. d. Baker, Infantry, A.
d. c., Schofield Barracks, T. H., is
further extended four days
August Is, 1915.
Sgt. James E. Riley, Headquarters
Company Go. Co.. I'd Infantry, Fort
Shafter, T. H., viii be discharged from
the army by the commanding officer
of that post by purchase
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-08-21
wATcHFuL WAITING.

We are watching. we are waiting
q For a chance to 90 TO work,
Where we can earn higher wages
Than are paid the chink and Turk
lis dreaFy task, this watching,
And the Waiting's dreary, too.
At the doors Of mills and workshops,
Where there's not a thing to do.
We are watching, we are waiting,
With no money in our elothhes,
For the music Of industry
When the faet,ry whistle blows.
You may talk about your Mozart
And "Symphopy in 6"
But the whistle that means wages
Is a sWeeter melody.
We are watching, we are waiting,
For that grand and happy day
When we once more have Protection
IN the good old v. 8. A..
And we'll get it, with our ballots;
That's the surest thing you know;
II means wife and kids asmilin'
And envelopes fat with dough"
Jack Wiley
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-08-21

thing is certain, there's lot OF 'em.
II golf is such an uninteresting game
as some would make out, what is
there about 1t to increase the number
from a few thousand ten years ago to
the present horde, and why Is 1t that
golf is Increasing more rapidly as the
years go by? Just try 1t once. That
is the answer.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-08-21

A Lithuanian, thought to be Joseph
Shagenis or Shergolis, was instantly
killed at Waterbury when he was
struck by passenger train on the
Jackson street trestle. =
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-08-21
COMMERCIAL NOTES

Koloa and Kekaha mills on Kauai,
Eva on Oahu. and KipahuIu on Maui,
will finish the seasons grinding this
week. Unusually large outputs are
expected from all of them.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-08-21

A small shortage in the water sup
ply at Olaa has been noticed in the
last two weeks, the main fune run
ming slightly below normal Enough
water for fiuming is on hand, however,
and the dry weather IS proving valu.
able help to growing crops.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-08-21

More than 1000 men at the Eagle
Oil Works at Caven Point, n. j went
on strike. Two hundred policemen
are guarding the plant.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-08-21

Paul Friedrichsen, agent of a Ger.
man potash company in San Fran
cisco, has gone to Kona, Hawaii, with
Jared Smith, to inspect that district
as region for tobacco growing.
Friedrichsen was engaged in tobacco
culture for Is years in Sumatra and
is considered an authority on the
subject. -. ~. ..--'s
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-08-21

Up to the present time 321,7S9 Of
Ulcers and men OF the British armies
in all the theaters of the war have
been killed, wounded or are missing.