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The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-31

A strong effort has been made in the state of Tennessee to establish a cam paign against preventable blindness and is being pushed enthusiastically by sev- eral forces that inaugurated and fostered the movement in Nashville.
 That sister state should have been able to effect excellent legislation on this subject, makes us bestir ourselves to make the visit next Sunday of the na- tional field secretary. MT. Gordon L. Berry, and the Alabama campaign a real success.
 A request has come from the committee in Nashville asking that publicity be given their work, especially the pam eommitteeship.
 Mrs. Katherine P. WrighDof Nashville compiled the pamphlet from publications of the New York committee for preven- tion of blindness, and the pamphlet may be obtained without cost from Mrs. John P. Frank, chairman.
 The pamphlet is as follows, and will give some idea of the work proposed by the local association.
 FEAT OF PAMPHLET
 "Ophthalmia, or inflammation of the eyes at birth, should have no place on health reports-but stands there now, a shameful record of somebody's ignorance or neglect at the birth of the child. Tn accordance with the provisions of chapter 52, public acts of 1915, the state board of health of Tennessee designates an ait of ho lutions as a standard prophylactic against infant blindness: Silver nitrate 1 per cent solution, or argyrol, 15 per cent solution ''The Tennessee law on the subject em- braces the following provisions:
 '' It shall be the duty of any physi- clan, nurse or midwife, who shall as- sist and be in charge at the birth of any infant, or have the care of the same after birth, to treat the eyes of the infant with a prophylaxis approved by the state board of health; and such a treatment shall be given as soon as prac- tieable after the birth of the infant, and always within an hour; and if any red- ness swelling, inflammation or gather ing of pus shall appear in the eyes of such infant c~ lpon the lid or about the eyes within to weeks after birth then any nurse. m d Wdee or other person hav- ing care of [, infant shall report the sa1ne to the To, health officer or some competent prac ' physician within six hours aft2 it's 5Asec cry.
 2. Any faliQre tp imply with the pro- visions of seCtou 2 this act shall be a misd Hleanor, pun able upon indict- ment and conviction D. fine of not less than s5 TOT more tha loO or imprison- ment in the coanty 1s It to exceed six months o. bott in ti scretion of the court
 SSLlENT FACCS
 ''The living exaial og upidity and neglect that l apulate the Nd asylums should make yal ditigeut ip e enforce ment of this lag
 Advocate the aflve Sal aQ 7tion of preventive legiss on.
 "The cost of ed tstng me h child would prevent all plndnSs r this cause in this state r years a ca e.
 "One-auarter of a. the lll 1ren in all the blind schC s of U e e1a try are needlessly blind M
 Realize that for ye; s the sane o- portion has continued, ard is COT nu <. with no diminution, year after yes
 This unnecessary crue. v must lJp.
 Infant opthalmia is danaesous catching disease, fatal to sight. Tess
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-31
CRUM NEW PRESIDENT OF MONTGOMERY BANK

Montgomery. December 30. - (Spe- cial.)-Louis B. Farley one of the best known bankers in the state has re- signed the presidency of the New Far ley National bank here, and Ben F. Crum, one of the leading lawyers of the city, has been elected as his suc- cessor MT. Farley retired from the presidency in order that he might de- vote his time to private business He will remain as one of the directors of the bank.
 Other changes made in the bank were the election of J. Morris Bald win, formerly connected with the Ala hama Bank and Trust company as cashier of the New Farley National bank; Michel Vincetelli, formerly cash fer of the bank, as vice president, and Isadore Veil and Brooks Flowers -as directors of the bank
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-31
CHECKER CONTEST AT
 Y. M. c. A. TOMORROW

An all-comers checker tournament will
 be staged by the Young Mems Christianl association New Years afternoon and
 evening. The Birmingham Arms com
 rany has given fine checker board antI set of men as a prize for the winnerl of the tournament. All the checker players of the city are invited to partic. pate. The tournament will be absolutely free and open to all who desire to play, Those desiring to enter are requested tel hand in their names to IT. R. Howell of
 the Y. M. c. A. by noon tomorrow. Play will begin at p. m.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-31
BOARD OF REVENUE DOES NOT HANDLE
 SCHOOL FUNDS|

Mai. W. J. Cameron. member of the board of revenue, desires to correct the impression that seems prevalent that the board of revenue has control of the coun- ty school funds and their distribution. He states these funds are handled en- tirely by the county board of education, who receive the school appropriation from the state and who made the division of the funds between the city and county. He states the board of revenue has not the slightest Jurisdiction over the county board of education, nor how it shall distribute the appropriation, as the law of the state places this matter entirely in the hands of the county superintendent of education and the county board of education.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-31
COMMISSION AND TAX
 BOARD TO CONFER

conference between the tax equaIi- Eation board of the county and the city commissioners will be held to- morrow at 1 o'clock in the council chamber of the city hail. when the matter of the citys interest in the tax equalization will be discussed. In this regard it is stated that in order to bring financial relief to the city the property assessments will have to be greatly increased. The meeting will be open to the public.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-31
ROAD COMMISSION
 MEETS IN CAPITAL

Montgomery, December 30. - tSpe- cial With barely a quorum present, the state highway commission met here tonight in its final session for the year 1915. The meeting was for the purpose of approving contracts recently let for state aid work in the counties of Lee, Monroe and Baldwin, and authorizing the payment of 1915 appropriation to those counties.
 Those present at the meeting to- night were J. B. Rylance of Dadeville, Capt. John Craft of Mobile. Prof. G.. N. Mitcham of Auburn, and w. s. Kel- Ter, state highway engineer.
 The contract in Lee county calls for the construction of road from Au- burn in the direction of Opelika, and the Baldwin county contract is for a road from Fairhope to Daphne. The contract for Monroe county is for the construction of 60 miles of good road way, stretching across the county from the Butler county line to the Baldwin county line.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-31
Marriage Licenses

TlN following marriage licenses were issued at the clerks office of the pro- bate court yesterday:
 William Arthur Hamilton and Miss Mary Lillian Williams.
 Charles Jarvis, Brookside, and Miss Daisy Parsons.
 Pete Birdie, Vivian, and Miss Mary Young.
 J. c. Lambert and Miss Annie Ham, 1lton.
 H. c. Pottsc, Corinth, Miss, and Miss Margaret Clark. ran.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-31
THE WEATHER
Weather Forecast

Washington, December Forecast for Alabama: Cloudy Friday; probably rain on the coast; Saturday rain.
 Mississippi Cloudy, Friday, probably followed by rain by night Saturday rain.
 Tennessee: Cloudy Friday, probably followed by rain in west portions; Satur- day rain.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-31
NO FREIGHT CAR SHORTAGE

While hundreds of thousands of freight cars are tied up in the freight yards of eastern terminals along the seaboard, the car shortage has not yet made itself felt in Anniston, according to statements made today by local merchants and manufacturers as well as railroad men.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-31
BIRMINGHAM ASSOCIATION
 FOR THE BLIND TO LAUNCH
 CAMPAIGN OF PREVENTION
Social Service Department By MRS. SIDNEY M. ULLMAN

checked at birth. It destroys the eye-l ball. It is easily preventable
 Inform parents of the dangers which threaten the sight of their children at. birth.
 Everyone should know the danger of catching this disease, by getting the, least particle of matter in their own eye.
 Don't use the same towels basins, orl get the germs in your eyes from dirty fingers.
 METHOD OF PREVENTION
 Prevention costs 3 cents; time, 2 mn-a utes will save lifetime of darkness
 See that your doctor or an experi-G enced person, uses this solution in every| case. If not used, ask why. Then calI the board of health.
 Each time the baby is bathed the eyesl should first be cleaned with boric acid solution. Everything that is brought near the child's eyes should be spotlessly, clean.
 "Supposing the disease has developed. by not using the silver nitrate-medicai. treatment should at once be sought with \ out an hours deIay-each hours delay3 adds to the danger-none but reputablel physician should ever attempt to treatI this disease.
 Only through the most sllillful treat-1 ment of an oculist, and very careful nurs-s ing, can the sight be saved in even the. first few days.
 Do not listen to those who say the| disease will amount to nothing, or toI those who say bathe the eyes of the| baby in mothers milk. Such advice is badI and will cause the loss of the child's sight.
 Help us save the babies eyes,
 On Sunday the Birmingham Association for the Aid and Recreation of the BfindI will hold meeting to perfect plans foIl the entertainment of this guest so that his visit will be stimulus to the com munity to assist with the work.
 It is to be hoped the attendance wilj be large. Reports from several commit7 7l tees will be discussed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-31
Local Data
Weather Conditions

Summary of observations made at United States weather bureau stations during the 24 hours ending p. m., 18th meridian time, December 30, 1915
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-31

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 D. c. HORTON, Local Forecast
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-31

'7fD'7ty IlNlIJCtIEN dCItU IN pany. A number of witnesst 1ty Of whom were real esta summoned to testify as to the property. Mayor Lewis mission of several incidents i the great need for stree place, both for the benefit o son Fertilizer company and t Fire Brick company, as people who are compelled to detour to get to their homes of business.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-31

The store of Frank Cerevalo on Twen- ty-fourth street and Twelfth avenue was entered last night by thieves and a large amount of coffee, sugar, soap and to-
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1915-08-03
INTERESTING CASE IN
JUSTICE COURT

Before Justice Castle today the
case of Saml Mcintyre was called up.
The defendant failed to appear in per.
son but was represented by his at
torncy e. e. Caine. District Attor-
ney Carville represented the state.
Under stipulation statement of
facts was given in order that the
justice might render judgment.
The case is one of criminal prose
cution for the fencing of public
highway. 1t appears that the defend
ant owns the ground over which the
road passes, and that he fenced the
same and made a new road without
the knowledge or consent of the coun.
ty commissioners. The new road is
unsatisfactory TO the commissioners
and to the travelling public
At two o'clock this afternoon JUS
tice Castle found the defendant gull
ty. Mr.. Mcintyre will now probably
be brought here and sentence pro-
nounced upon him.
1t Is understood that Mcintyre. who
is one of the biggest land and stock
holders in the county, will carry the
case to the higher courts and that the
conshtutionality of the law will be
tested in the supreme court.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1915-08-03
De LAY STRIKE SAID
TO Be WONDERFUL

County Clerk Hunter and Sewer In
sector Van Volkenberg motored out
to Lone Mountain yesterday where
they inspected the recent strike made
in the c. Y. De Lay property. They
are most enthusiastic in their re-
ports and say that the discovery is
far more important than has been re-
ported.
They say that an open cut has been
made on the property and that a vein
five feet wide is revealed lying in a
perfect contact.
The cut is in but about twelve
feet, yet face of ore eight feet high
is revealed. The ore is steel galena
and is found at the grass roots.
The ore will net about fifty dollars
in lead values, and one hundred dol
lars silver. The property lies on the
south side of the mountain, just di.
rectly across from the Yore property
which Mr.. De Lay recently acquired.
All who have looked at this new
find pronounce 1t the most promising
strike made in Elko County in many
years.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1915-08-03
SoN.IE-lAW SENATOR JONES
AND THE BLACK HANC

SANTA MONICA, Cal. July 30
Representations of black hands cut
from black paper and pasted upon
the windows of the residences occu-
pied by Dolphin NJ. Delmas, the at
torncy, Robert Farquihar, an archi-
test, and son-in.law of the late
United States Senator John p. Jones,
of Nevada, and a prominent banker,
whose name was withheld, started
the police here today to search for
men believed to be engaged in a plot
against the three men. The black
hands were on the windows when
the three men awoke this morning.
Little attention was paid to them un.
til it was learned that the banker, a
friend. had received letters, the con.
tents of which were not revealed.
and about which nothing was said
except that they contained threats.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1915-08-03
Germany's Condition

perishabie rolls as a new inspiration
for the empire. When the present war
broke the German navy was an I'M
tried instrument. II had learned all
ii knew of sea-fighting by maneuvers
and study.
rhe war has demonstrated con-
clusiN ely to Germany that man for
man the English, with all their CEN
turies of sea training. are not the
equals OF the Germans. One of the
major surprises of the war Is the
comparative inefliciency of England's
naval commanders. The manner in
which Admiral Gradock allowed him.
SELF TO be ut-maneuvered in the Chi
liam coast battle by Admiral Won Spec.
the futility of the English ATTEMPT to
force the Dardanelles: and the disput-
os OF the admiralty in London, culmi-
mating in the open mutiny of Baron
Fisher. are all believed by the Ger
mans as representative incidents,
showing British naval prestige has
been permanently injured The actiy-
tiles OF the German submarines are
among the most potent causes of Ger
man optimism as n new year of war
fare begins. The Germans don't ex-
pect their undersea boats to destroy
the English navy or so to reduce it as
to permit the German high seas fleet
to venture forth to battle. This be-
lief did prevail for a short time af-
ter Admiral Won Weddigen's exploits
in the North Sea. but it is no longer
beld. Nevertheless the operations
against England's merchant feet are
considered TO be second only in i'm
poTtance to under sea attacks against
warshiDs themselves.
The Germans are convinced that the
submarines have demoralized BrItain's
confidence. That is why the govern.
ment will not abandon its submarine
policy, no matter how long the war
may go on.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1915-08-03
NEVADA MINES PAY 1915
DIVIDENDS OF MILLIONS

Since January !, 1915, Nevada mines
have declared dividends amounting TO
the enormous sum of s4,734,389.SO
and this amount probably will be in.
creased to over s6,O00,00O before the
dawn OF another year. Itemized, the
dividends declared by Nevada mining
companies to August l are as fol.
lows:
Goldfeld Consolidated, $1,245, ,701 80 :
Nevada Consolidated, $1,25O,0 To.
nopah Mining, S750,00O; Tonopah
Belmont, 100000; Tonopah Exten.
sion, $1S6,600; Jim Butler, S171, 900 ::
West End Consolidated. S9,423; Ne.
vada Wonder. S7O.425: Jumbo Elk.
tension, s17S,75O; Seven Troughs Goa.
lition, s72,5OO; Prince Consolidated
Plochc, $4,000: Yellow Pine, 10000.
This represents net production Of
$500 per capita. which makes Ne.
vada the leader OF divldend.makers
as 1t is the richest state In the union.
according to the United States census
bureau.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1915-08-03
WILL BRING
SALGADO HOME

Judge Taber today issued an order
for the return of Salgado from the
state prison at Carson City TO the
county jail at Elko.
1t will be remembered that SaIgado
murdered Bessie Andy on the street
near the Bakery Saloon on Tbanksgiv.
ing evening, 1913. for which crime he
was convicted and sentenced to be
shot. His case was later appealed to
the supreme court and reversed on
an instruction of the district court
which was held to be prejudiciaI.
Sheriff Harris who went to Carson
today with Dick Gregg will bring
Salgado back with him when he re.
turns. H
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1915-08-03
FORMER ELKo GIRL MARRIED

Yesterday morning at the Justice
Court in Reno. Mrs. Lena Robinson
OF Sparks was united in marriage to
Mr.. Chris Thuesen, of Washoe City.
The ceremony was performed by
Judge James Devine of this city and
Mr.. and Mrs. C. Miltenberger, brother
In law and sister Of the bride were the
witnesses.
After the ceremony the wedding
party took an auto trip to Lake Ia
hoe, returning the same evening.
After spending a few days in
Sparks, Mr.. and Mrs. Theusen will
depart for Washoe, near which place
the groom has recently acquired
farming interests and where they
will reside for the present.-Sparks
Tribune
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1915-08-03
AS SEEN IN GERMANY By
CARL w. ACKERMAN


United Press Staff Correspondent
BERLIN. Aug 3.-Germanys assets
after years warfare can be sum
med up thus.
Possession of Russian Poland, Bel
gium and Northern France-territory
as large and rich as New England and
New York
The Fatherland entirely free of the
enemy, save for small strip of West
ern Alsace.
Powerful and active submarine and
Zeppelin fleets.
a tradition for the navy.
An army still capable of offensive
operations everywhere in the war the
aters. And hundreds of thousands of
men capable of bearing arms, not yet
called 10 the colors.
Finances unimpaired-the only bel
ligerent which has not borrowed heavi-
ly. openly or in secret, in foreign
lands, and which has neither declared
a moratorium or cancelled public
debts.
A million citizens in neutral lands
ready to return home and help Ger.
many recuperate after the war.
Territory practically undamaged by
the Tavages of war.
Germany's losses during the years
struggle are:
Over one-half of her colonial empire
captured. All her overseas commerce
temporarily destroyed. Two hundred
and fifty thousand soldiers killed. Elk.
penditure of about s2,5OO,O0O. 900.
The war has given Germany these
heroes:
The Kaiser. Field Marshal Won
Hindenberg, who won the battle of
the Mazurian Lakes, freed East Prus.
sia from the Slavs and pricked the
bubble of Russia's irresistible might.
Gen. Won Haeseler who led the Ger.
man rush into France. Lieut. Won der
Linden, who with 10 men captured
fort at Namar, Belgium, without FIR
ing n shot and permitted the Germans
to begin the rout of the allies. Com.
mandcr Otto Weddigen, of the sub.
marine U-2g, who sank four British
cruisers in the North Sea and who
finally met his death when his sub.
marine was sunk by a British shin
flying the Swedish flag.
Captain Won Muccke, lieutenant of
the famous sea-raider Emden". who
led the Cocos Island landing party
from the Emden safely back to Ber.
lin, after the Emden was sunk.
Admiral Won Spec, who sank one
British squadron and preferred to fight
with his own squadron off the Falk.
lands until ships and crews went to
the bottom, rather than surrender to
an overwhelmingly superior British
fleet.
The naval heroes equal those of the
army. Germany believes the tradition
established for her navy by the initia.
tive, courage and ability OF her sail.
ors during the past year one of the
most valuable benefits the war has
conferred on her The men who have
died at sea for the Fatherland will
have their names inscribed on i'm.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1915-08-03
Exporters Urge Extra Session Of Congress To Deal With England
Cotton and Meat Exporters Combine
10 Get UItimatum to Eneland
Or Extra Session
(By Charles p. Stewart. United Press
Staff CorrespondenD

tBy Charles p. Stewart. United Press
Staff Correspondent
WASHINGTON, Aug. 3.-An ulti-
matum or strong message amount
ing to an ultimatur = what the ex-
Dorters want the president to send to
England in answer to Great Britain's
refusal to modify the orde, in council.
Combined efforts are being made
TO force the presidents hand to ac-
complish the freedom of the seas. The
cotton men are the strongest element
The packers are next. They are con.
fident of forcing their program
through
The demand is made that the al
lies cease interference with ship
men,s of neutral nations. If they re-
fuse the program is to call an extra
session OF congress and place an en-
| barge on shipments to the allies.
The exporters want the president to
place time limit in his message.
Failing to get an extra session the
exporters will await the regular ses-
sion Of congress in December. A hard
fight will be made. Those interested
are already arranging for a publicity
committee.
Washington diplomats say the note
to England will be the most import
ant since the beginning of the Eu-
ropean war. On it will depend the
| relations of the United States to both
England and Germany.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1915-08-03
RABID COYOTES KILLED AT
TAYLOR & SHEEHAN RAMc

Rabid coyotes are becoming a Sc
rious menace to ranchers and other
residents Of Humboldt county. Last
night one entered the premises of the
Taylor & Sheehan ranch near Golcon.
da, attacked and bit four dogs, killed
a number Of chickens and started af.
ter the men employees. The coyote
got under the worlingmon's beds and
was finally killed at midnight. The
vicious animal showed every evidence
OF being rabid
The accommodating evidence OF the
danger from these poisoned and pois.
oning animals is a double caution to
state and county authorities to wage
Anal campaign of determination
Humboldt Star.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1915-08-03
ONLY ONE EXECUTION is
PROBABLE IN NEAR FuTuR

CARSON CITY, July 3O.-There is
but one execution that can take place
at the state prison in the near future,
that being TRAINER, under the death
sentence for the killing of the Outlets
a couple of years ago. AS his case is
now in the supreme court, It Is posi-.
BILE that determination will be reach.
ed this fall. Under a recent stipula.
tion between the attorneys in the case
new briefs are filed, as new authorities
are being dug UP. Tramner was con.
victed of murder while in the act Of
robbery, he would not escape as has
Salgado under the provisions of the
law enacted by the late legislature.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1915-08-03
MANY GOVERNORS TO ATTEND
BY United Press.

BOSTON, Aug. 3.-Acceptances are
pouring in from all corners of the
country for the governors conference
to be held here Aug. "a to 81. Gov.
Cole Blease in his letter of accept.
ance says he wishes to speak on the
treatment of convicts. Alabama, Ari-
zona, Colorado, Montana, New Hamp-
shire. Idaho, Illinois, Kentucky. Maine,
Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New
Jersey, New York, North Carolina,
North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Rhode
Island, South Carolina, South Dakota,
Texas, Vermont, Virginia, Washing.
ton, Wisconsin, and Indiana governors
are among those who have arranged
to attend or to send former governors
in their stead.