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The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-19
WATER AGREEMENT ID BE SIGNED EITHER TODAY OR SATURDAY
To Strike Clause Regarding Municipal Ownership From Contract-Sprinkling Sys-
 tenn Rates Are Discussed

It seems probable the waterworks agreement between the city commission and the water company officials will be signed today or tomorrow It appears that the two parties have about reached a final agreement, but that the signing of the agreement may be held up until the return Of City Engineer kendriclS from New York city. where he went for waterworks data and from where he is expected to return this evening or to- rnorrow.
 Plans by which disputed water bills and those paid under protest would be settled was one of the main subjects un- der discussion at the conference at 1o:30 o'clock yesterday morning.
 Also q schedule of rates for sprinkling system such as are maintained in many of the large business houses for fire pro- lection was brought up There seems to he no existing rate agreement covering this class of service at present and the commissioners wish to insert one Into the agreement.
 A suggestion also was made by the commission yesterday to incorporate a clause stating that nothing in the agree meht shall be meant to effect in any way the duration of the 1888 contract of the waterworlSs company, which will ex- Ere in 1921, or other contracts by which suburban rates are to be tho same as old Birmingham after a certain date It also was practically agreed yester- day to strike from the contract the en- tire part of that section which relates | to. ,f,f, t,f. tempts to define what shall and what shall not be considered by the board of appraisers. It was stated the clause only complicated the contract and gave no advantage to either party.
 The city commission met yesterday aft ernoon at o'clock and recessed until tomorrow, the recessing from day to day being so that the contract can be off cially signed when agreed to,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-19
BOND SITUATION
 MUCH IMPROVED
Local Bankers Much Inter- ested in $2O0,O0O Etowah
 County Issue

That the financial situation is very by the interest manifested by bankers in a bond issue of Etowah county for good roads. It Is stated that local bank CTS and brokers are eager to buy the bonds and it is believed a premium will be received by Etowah county for tho securities.
 Judge l.. l.. Herzberg of the probate court was here yesterday in the inter- est of his county He said that there had been several bids for the bonds and although they had not been sold he was of the opinion that very flattering price would be paid. The amount of the issue is s20O0O0 for the construction of better roads. It was stated yesterday by Judge Herzberg that two roads would be pre- pared up for travel from this county One of the roads will be over the pres ent route while another one will be con structed, the exact route of which has not been definitely settled upon.
 Judge Herzberg conferred with Otto Marx of Otto Marx & Co.,. and other bankers while here yesterday and all OI inell llulcdIeu d very ueeD interest in the securities.
 "Our bond issue of $2oo0o0 will enable us to improve our roads and place them in excellent shape, I believe" said Judge Herzberg. We have made wonderful lrogress on our county roads during the rast few years and our experience has taught us the lesson thoroughly that there is no greater asset for the farm CTS than fine highways. On that account cur people have entered into the cam Taign for better roads with an interest which cannot be interpreted but in one way and that is they intend to have the best roads that can be secured for labor and money. Our latest bond issue for the sale of which we are now negotiat- ing will assist materially in getting two better roads leading to Birmingham. The people from this city will have greater occasion to visit us than before on &C., count of the improved roads. The fact that so many Birmingham people come to see us over the present roads leads us to believe that if We have two routes and both of them excellent that the trips will be more frequent
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-19
NOVEL FEATURES FOR TRAFFIC MEN AT.
 NEWSPAPER CLUB
Miss Kathryn Hutchinson Will Be Among Enter tainers at Affair Set
 for Tonight

Arrangements were completed yester- day by the entertainment committee of the Newspaper club for the appearance at the club tonight of Miss Kathryn Hutchinson to assist at the entertain ment of the Traffic club which will hold it's annual installation of officers in the club cafe. Miss Hutchinson will render several songs. She Is an actress of note, having played with Paul Gilmore for three yenrs and with Dorothy l<eane for several seasons. Miss Hutchinson has been in Birmingham before and has many friends acie. Temporarily she sfs here Naile Miss Seane, with gehe.a sine has an engagement in a new play. is in England assisting in the relief work there. Miss Hutchinson Is native of Knoxville, Tenn, and a most charming and interesting young woman. Her ap- pearance at the Traffic club entertain ment tonight will give added interest to that affair.
 ]. Frank Lutz. chairman of the News raper club entertainment committee, has arranged for five additional acts for the entertainment Of the members of the Tri fife club. During the evening Miss Kelly. the club soloist. will also render some numbers.
 The Newspaper club yesterday was eas- fly the most interesting place in Bir- nhngham. George Evans, the noted min streL was invited to the club and sey- eral Of the noted singers and comedians with him were there during the day. Last night during the early part Of the dinner hour Mir. Jutz and other members O. the entertainment committee with sev- eral members of the Honey Boy minstrela successfully entertained and made well come scores of the members of the club who happened in to meet Mir. Evans.
 The Newspaper club has decided to hold it's first anniversary celebration next Monday evening and it will take the form of a dinner dance. reception and nov city entertainment Some notable vaV deville acts will be produced in the cafd definite announcement of which will Il made d little later. The anniversary the clubs existence will be made iq most notable occasion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-19
CROP CAMPA PA|GNERS CLOSE THEIR WORK IN NORTH END OF STATE
Average Attendance 50 Per Cent Larger Than in Any Previous Campaign,
 Says Holden

Records show that the average at tendance at the meetings is about 5o per cent larger than in any previous cam paign we have conducted,' writes Prof r. G. Holden, chief of the agricultural experts, who are today closing their campaign in the northern half of Ala bama, in a letter to the Birmingham Chamber of Commerce yesterday
 Professor Holden states that the work should be continued by well organized follow-up campaign. His letter follows
 T regard this as being one of the most successful campaigns which we have ever helped to conduct in the Uni ted States. Our records show that the average attendance at the meetings is about 50 per cent larger than in any previous campaign. The interest manl- fested by the people everywhere has been a great surprise and a matter of gratifi- cation to us all, and this interest has not been in a nature of curiosity. but comes from a sincere desire to discover new and better ways.
 Personally, and on behalf of the In- ternational Harvester company, I want to thank the members of the Chamber of Commerce and particularly it's sec- retary, and the chairmen of various com nittees, who have had to carry the bur den of the work, for the many eourtesies extended to the members of our party on all occasions.
 When the Birmingham Chamber of Commerce started this great campa.gn for the diversification of agriculture in Alabama (and they are certainly respon- slble for the campaign), they started a most important movement for greater Alabama. I believe that it will result in great good for your state. I believe that the work already done should be con- tinued by means of a well organized fol- low-up campaign, helping the people ev- anywhere. with definite inform ation as to how to diversity and also aiding them in securing proper seed ana live stock for breeding purposes. There is really a great work to be done along this line.
 We leave today for Montgomery, to continue the work in the southeast DOT tion of the state.
 Again congratulating you upon the great work which you are doing for the state of Alabama, 1 remain. yours very truly, P. G. HOLDEN
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-19
PICTURE VERSION
 OF FAMOUS SONG

"Its d Long, Long Way to Tipper- ary," made famous by the allied army in the present European struggle, has been pieturized and will be shown at the Trianon tomorrow. The programme of the Trianon was left open for to- morrow. H. M. Newsome, owner Of the theatre, awaiting word as to whether or not he could get the picture. He has received the film and It will be shown
 The picturization of the song is in three reels and was produced by pathe. Inc. The first episode shows a modest Irish home In the Tipperary region. Two Irish youths are rivals for the hand of Molly Molloy. The next episode shows scenes in London. while the Irish regiments are awaiting orders to pro- oeed to the front. The third episode shows the fighting in the trenches and the final sceene tells how Mike Maloney. realizing that Paddy Rooney Is loved by Molly goes out to certain death at the hands of the Germans that his rival in love may be saved for the little girl back home.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-19
FINLEY UPHELD BY . ARBITRATION BOARD
Declares He Was Right in Not Accepting Work
 Done by Gayle

The report of the arbitration board of the master plumbers on the R. W. Gayle case was made yesterday and completely upheld the report of Inspector Finley, which latter was the cause of a shoot ing scrape last Monday when Inspector Finley declined to accept the work.
 The board of appraisers Is composed of Charles Eckerle. plumbing inspector; Glenn F. Presser and Hamilton Hines. It was stated that MT. Gayle had ac- cepted the findings of the board and would do the work over
 The case in question was at the resi- dence of J. B. Blake. 125 Tappin street, Cleveland and was the cause of Ipspec- tor Finley shooting in the arm plumber in the employ of MT. Gayle in a dispute which followed Mir Finley's inspection of the work and his refusal to accept 1t, as Is required by law. Mr. Gayle then appeared before the city commits sion and demanded a board of arbitra- ton pass on the work.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-19
HANNA STOPS OVER Cleveland Man Breaks Trip From Palm Beach to Ohio

L. C. Hanna of Cleveland stopper over here yesterday en route to his home from Palm Beach. MT. Hanna said that he had recently heard a great deal about Birmingham being a place to break a trip south and he stopped over to see the city and to rest up.
 Birmingham is an exceedingly inter- esting place." said MT. Hanna yesterday. The industrial operations here, the residential section and your excellent hotel facilities are enough to attract scores of persons here. l see no req son why this city should not interest many people that journey south every year."
 MT. Hanna made a trip over the city yesterday and will leave this morning for his home.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-19

and he told her to try Cuticura Soap and Ointment She washed with the Cuticura Soap and put the Cuticura Ointment on three times day. The first time it gave her relief and in one weeks time she was well. :" lSigned) Miss Jennie Scott. October 2S. 'll.
 Cuticurs Soap to cleanse and purify. Cu- ticura Ointment to soothe and heal quickly. remove itching skin troubles of Infants. children and adults as well as clear tho skin of lesser blemishes such as pimpieo. blackheads. redness and roughness.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-19
Approve Rediscount Rates\

Washington, February 18.-The federal reserve board tonight announced ap- proval of maximum and minimum rates of 4 and per cent for bankers acceptances discounted by the federal reserve banks of Boston, New York or Chicago. The board approved rediscount rates on com mercial paper for the Richmond bank of per cent on maturities up to 90 days, and per cent on longer maturities.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-19
Badham and Crawford
 Will Return Home Today

Henry l.. Badham and w. w. Crawford will return home this afternoon after 10 days in New York. They have been in the east on business connected with some recent purchases made by the Bes- semer Coal, Iron and Land company, of yhich MT. Badham is president
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-19
TO RESUME DAYTON
 HEARING MONDAY

Washington, February 1s.--Hearings in the investigation of charges against Fed eral Judge A. G. Dayton of West vir- ginia will be resumed nere Monday by the House judiciary subcommittee. which arrived today after hearings in West Vir- ginia. Judge Dayton himself is expected b appear Monday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-19
EWING ENTERTAINS
 AT NEWSPAPER CLUB

President R. w. Ewing of the Board of Trade yesterday, at the Birmingham Newspaper club, entertained at lunch con the retiring and incoming board of directors and officials of the Board of Trade.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-19

arms were one mass of watery blisters They itched and burned so she had to scratch and that irritated and made 1t worse. There was some on her face which was disfigured while it was broken out. She suffered for three months.
 "She called in the doctor
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-19
Letters Exchanged Steiner'S Letter tO Ward

MT. Steiner refers to a letter he wrote me which he claims was not answered Here is his letter and my reply thereto:
 January 6, 1915 "'George B. Ward, President Board of Commissioners, Birmingham, Ala.
 Dear Sir: The first part of November, 1914, our MT. Leo K. Steiner called on you in person, at your chambers in con- nection with the future sales of Birning- ham city public improvement bonds '" You then and there stated to our Mir Steiner that the city was under contract to R. M. Grant & Co, which contract you exhibited to him. By virtue of this contract, the city was obligated to de- liver certain amounts of bonds in 1914 and up to March 1, 1915, eo R. M. Grant & Co.,. and the city was further obligated to de- liver to the said firm any other bonds to be issued by the city to March 1, 1916; provided R. M. Grant & Co. sgnifed their intention to avail themselves of the option given them when the said contract was originally made.
 Our attention has been called to the renewal of this contract with K. M. Grant x Co.,, not only for 1915 and 1916, but up to 1s17 at the rate of 51s per cent. "'We think that no such contract should have been made with R. M. Grant & Co.,, especially in view of the fact that
 
 to notify him if R. M. Grant @ Co. should not avail themselves of the option, or if any other bonds were to be sold in the future by the city.
 "'Now, as large taxpayers and bank CTS of this city, who have always shown disposition to do our share for the public good, we think that We are en- titled: First, to be notified of the con- templation by the city in making a new contract; second, we think that rate of interest of 51a per cent contracted for to be paid, so far in the future. is ex- cessive and unwise, especially in view of the fact that Mobile and Montgom- cry only pay 5 per cent on similar se- curities.
 "'We will be thankful to you to con- slider this letter as a protest, which we now make. and will further ask that you bring the protest so made to the atten- tion. first of the other members of the commission, and. second, to submit the same to the committee which has been appointed to assist the city put Of it's financial difficulties, so they may devise ways and means to see if the money could be borrowed for less interest. and if necessary and possible, to take steps to annul the last contract made, which Tn our judgment was so unwise, with R. M. Grant & Go.
 Your kind, prompt and careful at tention to this letter will greatly oblige, yours very friendly
 STEINER BROS
 Wards Reply
 January z, 1915. Steiner Brothers, Birmingham, Ala: Gentlemen: I have yours of the 9th in which you make two requests: '1. That same be brought to the at tention of the other members of the com-
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-19
Sample Each Free by Mail

With 32-p. Skin Book on request. Ad. dress postcard 'Cuticura. Dept. T, Doe- son." Sold throughout the world.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-19
RETAILERS IF BREAD SHOULDPAY MORE ID MAKERS, SAYS HALL Confirms Report That Bir- mingham Bakers Making
 ShOrt-Weight L0aves WEATHERLY TO HEAR
 BAKERS SIDE TODAY Declare They Will Raise Prices by Monday of Next Week Unless Re-
 duction of Loaf Is Permitted
 by the Commissioners

Official report was maese last night to Commissioner James Weatherly by A. ]. Hall. inspector of weights and measures, that the bread bakers of Bir- mingham were selling short loaves as was published In yesterday morn- ing's Age-Herald.
 MT. Hall recommends. and it is prob able his recommendation will be con cured in by Commissioner Weatherly, that the bread retailers pay more to the bakeries. thus allowing them to make the 14ounce loaf as required by law and still permit il to retail for cents.
 The grocerymen. which in practically all cases are the retailers of bread, h. spector Hall states, make 9 per cent profit, about twice as much as on any other food commodity they handle. He therefore suggests that instead of the price being forced to cents for a 14- ounce loaf, that the bakers should de- mand 1 F cents per loaf from the re- taller, who still would be making as much profit on bread at , cents per loaf as on the other food staples. The retailer now pays the baker cents and retails for cents
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-19
SUFFERED 3 MONTHS
 WITH ECZEMA
On Hands and Arms. ltched and Burned. Face Disfgured. Used Cuticura Soap and Ointment. In One Weeks Time We'll.

Shryock. W. Va.-"My sister had the worst case of eczema ever saw. She could get no rest day or night. Her hands and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-19
No Wish to Regulate Price

ANO W ioh tO ItSS iNN
 However, Mr. Weatherly states the commissioners does not wish to attempt to regulate the price of bread. All he desires to do is to regulate the weight so that every consumer will know what he is paying for, making Il ounces a standard size and then leaving it up to the bakers and retailers to settle under the law of competition what they desire to charge for il. changing the price instead of the weight as the high or low prices of flour demands.
 A delegation of bakers headed by John Stone as their attorney. appeared at the city hall yesterday and made an engagement with Mir. Weatherly to pre- sent their arguments in the case this afternoon, Commissioner Ward de- clines to take any part in the nego- tiations because he is interested in a baking concern. while Judge Lane favors the prayer of the bakers for a repeal of the ordinance requiring a standard 1i-ounee loaf. Thus the com mission is in a deadlock.
 The bakers stated yesterday that they would raise the price of bread to 6 cents not later than Monday of next week unless the commissioners permitted them to reduce the size of the loaf
 Inspector Hall stated yesterday that following the publication in yesterday mornings Age-Herald, he spent the en- tire day Investigating, and every case he had examined he found short weights except one. He stated the shortage was from one to two ounces per loaf in every case.
 Complete Surprise, Says Hall
 Ut was a complete surprise to me-" stated the inspector last night, q have been trying to keep closely in touch with the bakeries and did not know there was any shortage in their loaves The last thorough investigation l made, was about two weeks ago, so that know the shortage has not been going on longer than that"
 MT Hall states that the bakers, in his belief, fear to take the responsibili- ty of increasing the price of bread for fear of competition with independent bakers who would still maintain a D. cent business. He readily admits, how ever, that as far as he is able to learn it Is impossible for the bakers to make 8 14-ounce loaf as required by law sell it wholesale at cents and make a reasonable profit
 For that reason he recommends al- lowing compromise between the baker and the retailer by which the baker will receive 4h cents per loa1 but the retailer will continue to sell 1t at 5 cents, thereby making, states MT. Hall. a reasonable profit and a profit which would be no less than on his other commodities.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-19
Wards Reply

JdHuuIy . IJIJ Steiner Brothers, Birmingham, Ala: Gentlemen: I have yours of the 9th in which you make two requests:
 '1. That same be brought to the at tention of the other members of the com-
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The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1915-08-20
HOUSTON VISITORS HERE.

Mr.. and Mrs Louis Fogle Of Hous
TER. .-s6s-lfi sS-; arET GUESTS or s. A. Wilson
and family, west of Chickasha They
made the trip here in their car, ac
companied by Mrs. DR.. Thorning and
little son. Mr.. Fogle is well known
Houston lawyer and his wife is sis
ter of Mrs Wilson. Mrs. Thorning left
for Houston this morning and the
receipt OF news that her home had
been damaged by the storm. The
Fogles will continue their overland
trip to Illinois.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1915-08-20
DIVORCE IS SOUGHT.

Steve Dunn would have a divorce
from Vergie Dunn and ''all the rights
OF single man." according to peti-
tion he filed in district cours this
morning. He says his wife has treated
him with gross neglect and has refus-
ed to live with him for long time.
The petition alleges that the defend
ant has no reason for treating him in
such cruel and neglectful manner
They were married in Grady county
about four years ago. the petition
states and lived tokether about ten
months: xs0ns 4 sfa n xlgAyKesg
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1915-08-20

If you sit In cold draft when you
are heated and get stiff neck or lame
back, you will be hooking for some-
thing that will ease the pain. Fix your
mind on Billiards. Snow Liniment and
don't be talked out of it because 1t is
the best pain relieving liniment you
can get anywhere. Price 25c, soc and
$1.0O per bottle. Sold by Owl drug
store.--Adv d&w
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1915-08-20
RAILROAD ITEMS.

Rock island.
r. l.. 10y, claim adjuster Of Ell
Reno, is in Chickasha today.
g. P. Varney, station supervisor OF
Ell Reno, was in the city yesterday.
G. A. Bacon, superintendent of the
refrigerator department. from Chica-
go, was here on business last night.
G. F. stith, travelling agent of the
Il. & N. railroad of Oklahoma City. Is
making Chickasha business visit to-
day
f. NJ. Higgins travelling freight
agent, and family, returned yesterday
from Lake City. colo, where they
have spent several weeks.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1915-08-20
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Sold by Druggists, price 75c.
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