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The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-14
WAL TER MOORE ON l C|1Y'S FINANCES
Former Alderman Tells of Period When City Was on
 Self-Sustaining Basis

T see it stated" said Walter Moore, who was for long time an alderman of this city. that the city of BIrmins- ham is to be placed on a self sustaining basis, i: e.. to live within its income and 1t is also stated that this will be the first time in the history of the city that it has been self-sustaining. On this latter point I beg to differ. During the administration of Frank " Evans ana the aldermanic board of 1ss7-9S. the city paid in cash every demand made upon It. We cut no departments, no school term, no sarbage-removal force, but added lights and fire plugs and made progress in all Hines.
 Not only that" added MT. Moore, but we redeemed the city's credit by having the legislature permit the peo- pie to vote upon and adopt the 'Blrming- ham amendment, thus providing for the preservation of the good faith and credit of the city, the construction of the city hall, many school buildings and other improvements. We issued no bonds and left no legacy in the shape of debts made by us for our successors to pay
 Let's see if the commission form of government can now or any time in the future do as we'll"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-14
One Soldier Is Killed in
 First Deliberate Blow at
 the American Army
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 cupied by Americans State peace officers conducted the search. aided by detach- ments of troops.
 The attack on the troops at the irri-
 gation plant was made shortly after day.
 break and before the soldiers were astir.
 The attacking party was first sighted
 by the trooper assigned the duty of pre-
 pairing breakfast, but before he could
 give the alarm the Mexicans opened fire from the shelter of strawstacks The Americans quickly returned the fire from the shed in a ranch corral, in which they were quartered. During fhe fight the soldiers caught only occasional glimpses of the arm or hat of Mex ican and directed their fire largely by the flashes from the guns of the raid- CTS. Craft was lying on the ground in front of the shed under fire from three df- rections when a bullet struck him ni the head. Another trooper who was ly- ing beside him carried him to shelter. He died within few minutes After about 30 minutes the Mexicnns stopped firing and escaped. When news of the fight was brought to Fort Brown here. Colone, Blocksom went to the scene with endorsements but no trace Of the men could bc found.
 Early tonight troop of cavalry was sent to river crossing abort distance below Brownsville to investigate reports
 that Mexicans were crossing the border.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-14
RULES COMMITTEE
 REWSES CALENDAR
Eighty or Ninety of Most Important Measures Are
 Given Preference

Montgomery, September 13-(Special) ]
 Chairmen of the various house commit tees met this afternoon and made over the calendar-that is they selected from
 the thousand or more bills that are on
 the calendar some 80 or 90 measures
 whose passage is deemed the most impor-
 tant. These selected bills will be made special orders, and they will be given preference over all other measures. Most of the bills assigned to special places on the calendar are local meas ures though not few of them are gen. oral measures and have statewide interest ettached to them These are the court bills which. as Is known, have not yet pa ssed the house.
 The most important of the court bills are
 the solicitors bill, the recruiting bill and the measure cutting down the number of Judges. These bills, since passing the senate, have been variously amended by the house committee on the judiciary, and it is likely that a conference committee will have to be appointed to adjust the difference between the two houses with reference to them.
 In addition to the court bills, only a few of which have yet passed the house, there are several other general measures of importance to come up for the consideration of that body. One of these is bill recommended by the insur- ance department, making it felony for person to burn his own property for
 the purpose of collecting insurance. An other of these is a bill which seeks to
 give the bank superintendent authority to
 employ special counsel.
 But the large majority of the bills se-
 lected this afternoon are local measures,
 and it is probable that most of them will
 pass The other nine-tenths of the bills
 which burden the calendar will be allowed
 peacefully to sumber.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-14
ASK AUTOMOB|L|STS
 ID GO ID NASHVILLE
Alabamians Eager to Have Jackson Highway Route
 Extended This Way

Montgomery. September 13.-(Spe. cial. )-That Alabama motorists arc deeply desirous of securing the south. ern portion of the Jackson highway route from Nashville to New Orleans through this state, is indicated by the fact that nearly 200 automobiles will go from Alabama to Nashville Sep. tember 23, to boost the claims of this state for the final iCca ton of the high. way.
 The Jackson highway, as is known will be constructed between Chicago and New Orleans Two branches of the road will be constructed north o1 Louisville, one to extend northwest to Chicago and the other to run northeast through Ohio to Buffalo, N Y. The route from Louisville to Nashville has been settled and the remainder of the route is to be determined at Nashville on September 23 and 24.
 From Nashville south through Ten nessee there are four possible routes and citizens along these routes have manifested great interest in the high. way.
 Several routes are also proposed through Alabama. one extending souti from Nashville to Huntsville, Decatur Cullman and Birmingham, and anothe, extending from Nashville to Florence and thence to Jasper and Birmingham From Birmingham the proposed rout, would, of course, take in Montgomery and Mobile.
 Another route from Nashville to New Orleans is proposed through Mississippi and at the Nashville convention on Sep. tember 2S the real contest will take place between the citizens of these two states
 According to information received by State Highway Engineer W. S. Keller more than 100 automobiles will go iron Huntsville to Nashville on the 23d, ant other motor parties will go from Mo. bile, Selma. Montgomery, Birmingham and all the larger cities and towns o north Alabama.
 Engineer Keller is, particularly desirou. that large number of Alabama citi. zens attend the Nashville convention and is hopeful that all persons who car do so will go in their cars. Indica tions are that at least a dozen or nor, automobiles will go from Montgomery and it is expected that three times that number will go from Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-14
Chorus Girls Night at Majestic

Who is the most popular chorus girl in the Woolfolk LaSalle Musical Com edy company. appearing this week at the Majestic theatre in '"The Girl Question" This question will be answered next Fri day night because that night will be known as chorus girls night at the Ma jestic.
 The audience is to choose the girl an6 here is the plan: Each chorus girl in turn will do some little stunt" and the one receiving the most applause will be declared the most popular by the pres- entation of flowers
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-14
Escaped Convict Is Captured

Montgomery. September 13.-(Spe- cial)-The convict department today announced the recapture at Birming- halA on last Saturday of Jim Bradley a negro, who escaped from the minei sometime ago. He was serving a sen. tence of eight years for grand lar. ceny. The department also announced that R. l.. Corbett, transfer agent, had been sent to Chattanooga, with requi- sition papers for Ira Burnett9 white man. who escaped from Speigners last June
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-14
RoUMANIANs MOBILIZE

Athens, September 13.-It is re- ported in diplomatic circles here that there has been a heavy mobil- ization of Roumanian troops, in- cluding several regiments of cav airy. to face an unexpected concen- tration of Austrians. which is di- rected presumably against Rou- mania. Railroad traffic in north western Roumania is declared to have been suspended in favor of the troops movement. All horses have been requisitioned. The sec ond series of reserves are now with the colors.
 It is asserted that the Austro- German explanation is that the con- centration is directed toward the suppression of espionage in Tran sylvania. but that this statement Is not taken seriously.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-14
Lopez Going to Chattanooga

W. s. Lopez of The Age-Herald com posing room, accompanied by Mrs. Lopez, will leave this morning for Chattanooga. to attend the, Southern Labor Congress, which will be in session September 15. 16 and 17. MT. Lopez is sergeant-at- arms of the congress and a delegate from Birmingham local Mo- 1A, Information Typographical union.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-14
New York Team Wind

Sea Girt, N. J.. September 13.-The New York team won the McAlpin trophy shoot ing match here today with lead of l2 points over the team from the United States Marine corps. New Jersey was Paul Raymond of Connecticut won the Keller all-round match. Tho Rogers match went to shooters from the Marine corps.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-14
Knights Templar ConcIave Friday

Cyrene comrnandery No. 10. Knights Templar. will hold regular conclave Friday night at 8 o'clock. Several ap- pltcations for membership will be re- ceived and number of petitions bal loted on. John B. Bethea, eminent com mander. requests that all members be present. as the drill corps work for the future will be outlined and preparation made for the drill which will be held in Birmingham at the meeting of the
 grand commandry in Birmingham next spring.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-14
Meeting of Odd Fellows

Birmingham encampment No. 21, Inde- pendent Order of Odd Fellows, will meet in Fraternal hall tomorrow. numbcr of very important matters are to come before the camp and all members are urged to be present. At the meeting of Mineral City lodge No. Y. to be held tonight. there will be work in the first degree W. T; Parker. noble grand. in- vites all Odd Fellows to be present
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-14
Ad Club Lunch Today

At the regular luncheon of the Ad club to be held today President F. J. Holberg will present before the club a plan for guaranteeing local advertising. The prop- osition of Mir. Holberg, 1t Is said. will be along the lines adopted by the Asso- ciated Advertising Clubs of the World. that of using a truth seal"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-14
UNDERWOOD THINKS MORE MONEY MUST
 BE RAISED EARLY BY
 THE NEXT CONGRESS
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 roads to grow and develop and ann plify. Unless we do so in the compar- atively near future our railroads will break down and the government will be forced to take them over. And that, in my opinion, would be most unfortunate
 Praises the President Senator Underwood has his opinion as to what course Congress should pur- sue in raising revenue in a sum equiv alent to that which will be lost through the expiration of the time limit of statutes. However, he declines to ex- press those views because, as he states, another has succeeded me at the helm"
 The political situation, he considers unusual inasmuch as while only year precedes the date of the next presi- dentfal election, no man, in either party, has announced himself a candi- date. He believes, however, that if his prediction regarding prosperous times materializes, President Wilson will be nominated without opposition for an- other term and will be reelected.
 He was full of praise for the Pres ident and declared that Mir. Wilson for his able manner In handling the foreign situation deserves the commendation of all the people, especially in view of the Tact. as he added, that the European conflict will rage for another year and more. and the United States Is now so fortunately situated that it is in no danger of being involved.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-14
Harvard Starts Practice

Cambridge, Mass. September i3--Seven-
 weight candidates for the Harvard .oot- ball team reported today for practice. Twelve coaches directed light drill. Be- ginning tomorrow. there will be two ses- sions daily for two weeks until college opens. By that time Captain Mahan ex- pects moro than 100 men to come out.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-14
NEW ORLEANS FIRM
 IS INDICTED FOR
 WHOLESALE FRAUDS
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ords indicated that the concern even attached insurance slips to the drafts, claiming that insurance on the cargoes had been effected to Europe. the trus- tees said
 The trustees now are trying to as- certain the disposition of approximate ly $1.400,000 of assets which, 1t is al- legged, were concealed about the time the company went into bankruptcy. With the recovery of this amount 1t was said, they estimated the firms creditors might receive 10 per cent of their claims.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-14
Bulgarian Reserves CalIed

Rome, September 12.-(via Paris, Sep- tember 1s 5:10. a. p)-All Bulgarian re- servists in Italy have been recalled to the colors. Transportation expenses are being defrayed through the legation here ss I. .s,s.-s
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-14
At the Lyric

A good bill with several strong nov cities is the first offering of this week s programme at the Lyric theatre which went good with the audience last night. The bill Is a little shy on the comedy features but all the acts are pleasing and were well received. Notwithstanding the hot weather the theatre was cool and comfortable as Manager Semon had the refrigerator plant in operation and waves of cool air were forced in every part of the house.
 The bill is varied and original and opens with Albert Donnely. shadow graphist. who is very clever in throw ing shadows on a screen by the medium of his hands, Abbott and White in a singing and pianologue number get by good considering the fact that this class of act haA been done to death, and the bows follow the same old lines.
 Miss Martha Russell and Calhoun Pat
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-14

AND CANADA Represents 5000 power exclusive of those in hotels and institutions. Employ nearly l3O, 900 people. Have annual payroll of $6o ,ooo ,ooo. $l25 900, 900 n work annually. Have nearly $50, 900 900 invested in plants and property. Birmingham has good laundrtes, we'll equipped 1aundries. The White Swan good laundry employs 100 people Twelve beautiful wagons and automobiles used to handle their Now all laundrtes do not the process The White Swan Is especially proud of the they adopted some lew years ago-EaSieSt Linens . We keep clothes eautifully white, sweet and clean with the least possible under any process
 TRY THE WHITE SERVICE
 This Is the
 3l5 5. Twentieth St. 39o
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-14
At the Majestic


 company in "The Girl Question" played to three crowded houses at the Majestic yesterday. The show this week is un- doubtly the best ever seen in Birming- ham at popular prices "The Girl Ques- ton" is amply supplied with girls, there being about 20 in the cast, all of them extremely attractive, well drilled and beautifully costumed.
 The show at the Majestic this week has plenty of vim and there isn't a dull moment. Every principal in the cast Is a finished actor or actress. Tho chorus is winsome and is continually doing it's best to please with wholeheartedness that is unusual.
 Guy Voyer. as Con Ryan, the head waiter, is a scream and his droll phil 'osophy on the doings of life in bright light cafe inimitably delivered is con- vulsing. Charles Emrigh as T. P. c. Sears, a wealthy broker, is acceptable. Frederick Dunham as his son is clever. Lorraine Barnard as Jo. the head wait ress pleased everyone and made the part a hit. Harrie Lee, as Elsie Davis, cash fer, made the most of her part She is very dainty and has fine stage appar- ance. Joseph d. Woods, Jerome Flan- nigan, Joseph Rolley and Minnie Pill lard were all good in their parts.
 The Boyle Woolfo!k Musical Comedy company has demonstrated that it has a fine selection of actors and actresses as well as suitable vehicles for them. The offering at the Majestic this week is excellent and it deserves a fine pat ronage. Manager Carl Rettick announces that on Friday night there will be a chorus girls contest. He promises a real treat to all who come on that night in addition to the excellent bill he Is giv- ing to theatrgoers this week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-14
At the Orpheum

In their presentation of Tennessee s Pardner at the Orpheumg last night the Orpheum players reached the climax of their work here The melodrama this week is little better than anything they work has been excellent.
 w. R. Chagnon, as Caleb Swan, the gambler, had ample opportunity to exer- else his fine dramatic talent and his nice sense of values and proportions. His work is smooth and finished and he de- flyers his lines with feeling which inn presses his hearers.
 Miss Mildred Austin, as Tennessee Kent the girl,' was all that could be expected and fully up to her previous characteri- zations. The part is difficult one and one which might easily be overdone. This Miss Austin avoids nicely.
 Among others whose work this week deserves especial mention are Miss Edith kurtz as Kettle Bice, the adventuress: Ira Martin as Gee Whitaker Hay; Lottie Gilmore as Mrs. Hay; Monte Wilks as Barlow and D. F. Marion as Asa Bice.
 Tennessee's Farther Is laid in the Nevada gold fields in the early days and tells of the adventures of a young girl who comes to Nevada to take charge of valuable claim left by her father She selects gambler as her partner and he reforms and they are married. Their is a side plot, telling of an adventures who marries man for his money, which is cleverly interwoven into the main theme and which adds considerable interest to the play.
 "Tennessees Pardner'' Is an old-fash- toned melodrama of the kind which has never lost favor with theatregoers. It won enthusiastic applause last night and is one of the most pleasing plays pre- sented at the Orpheum this season
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-14
At The Grand

'Zorinne" and her Turkish maids' presented very enjoyable burlesque at the Grand yesterday and last night to large and appreciative audiences. The costuming was carried out in excellent taste and the song numbers were chosen with an eye to the preferences of the audiences
 Of course the feature of the. offering Is the dancing of "Zorinne." who com pares very favorably with other dancers who have been at the Grand. Her num- bers yesterday were enthusiastically ap- plauded and she responded to several en- cores
 Other favorites of Grand audiences were in evidence, among them being Miss Esther Roberts, Mss Isabella Drisdale and Miss Violet Grant. A new leading lady, Miss Laverne Griffen, made her appearance and won instant favor from tha audience.
 There were a number of unusually good song numbers last night, among them being When Left the World Behind" by Miss Drisdale; Sooner or Later" by Miss Roberts," and Under the Arabian Moon." by Miss Grant. Miss Kennis sang "Piccolc Band"
 J. T. Beeson continued to win applause as owen McGinnis," while he was ably supported by Al Bush. Other members of the cast were very acceptable in their parts.
 The Grand has very enjoyable show and ono which. for lovers of burlesauc. Is we'll worth seeing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-14
AT THE THEATRES

TICK present a scenic novelty in Types or stage'and.' giving an insight into the conditions on and off the stage. Miss Russell Is well known in the city and nas siven number of recitals at the cable hall. She Is very talented.
 For once the press agents dope" was verified for. as the advance notices had 1t, Miss Marie Fitzgibbons was "weighry and witty and furnished the only coni- edy of the bill. She gave some really clever limitations and told her jokes, old and new. in a sprightly manner that brought the laughs.
 The Leach Wallen trio, three shapely and muscular young ladies' present a novelty that is thrilling. The young ladies work with vim and go that adds much to their very excellent performance It truly proved to be as billed, an orig inal iron jaw wire sensation"
 Pathe's weekly and animated cartocns open and close the bill.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1915-06-18
Live STOCK DEVELOPMENT CARNEW FIRE TRUCK IS ACCEPTED
WILL BE HERE TOMORROW AZ
TERN00N-A NUMBER OF
GOOD SPEAKERS

Tomorrow afternoon at 1:45 the
Northern Pacific livestock develop
ment special car will arrive in this
city for demonstration. The car will
remain here until 7:47 p. m. a staff
Of speakers including A. j. Mcclure,
T. O.. Paterson and r. G. Ashby of the
Minnesota State Agricultural college,
F. w. Merrill, dairy development agent
of the De Laval Separator company,
H. r. Smith, livestock specialist with
the First National bank Of St. Paul
and D. E. Willard, development agent
for the Northern Pacific, accompanies
the car.
No exhibits are carried on the car
but livestock in actual use on the
farms in this vicinity will be used in
the demonstrations. It is requested
that dairy and beef cows of different
ages and breeds and beef bulls from
farms in this vicinity be brought to
the meeting for demonstration and
judging. This will be done providing
sufficient number of animals are
brought to the meeting. It is also the
wish of the speakers to visit some
farmer in this vicinity for the purpose
Of studying conditions.
/ The demonstration car comes here
from Burtrum, where a demonstration
was held this morning. The car was
at Swanville Monday, and from there
went to other places on the L. F. &
D. branch.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1915-06-18
FIRE APPARATUS BOUGHT BY
RELIEF ASSOCIATION Is PRE-
SENTED TO THE CITY

Wednesday morning the new White
fire truck, which the Little Falls Fire
men g Relief association purchased and
gave to the city, was put into service,
the associations g committee having
accepted it at meeting held Tuesday
evening. The acceptance was made
provisional, that certain accessories
called for in the contract, which did
not accompany the car, be put on.
The expert who accompanied the truck
is to remain here until the parts are
received. The council had already &C.
cepted it.
William Batters, who is to be first
driver of the truck, is taking lessons
daily and is fast becoming acquainted
with it's operation. Ben Billstein re-
signed the position Of assistant driver
On the 24-hour a day basis and as yet
no other person has been engaged.
The chemical tank was filled, and
1850 feet of regulation size hose was
put on the truck Wednesday morning
so as to have the truck in readiness
for fire. There are also two B~".
cock fire extinguishers on the truck.
It will be used at all fires hereafter.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1915-06-18
SEWER Contract IS LET
GRAND FORKS FIRM GETS CON-
TRACT FOR SECOND STREET
SEWER AT $3,773.5O

At meeting of the board Of public
works, held at tho city hall Monday
evening, the Grand Forks Concrete
company Of Grand Forks, N. D., was
awarded the contract to construct the
Second street southeast sewer, their
bid, $3,773.50, being the lowest.
The Adams Hardware company had
the next lowest bid, $4,39O.0O. Other
bids were as follows: Hageart Con-
struction company, Fargo, $4,5S7.O0
w. H. Ryan, city, $6,680.50; Axel Set
terstrom, city, $5,275.00; Tanner Bros,
St. Paul, $4,4O0.O0 and F. A. Glass,
Brainerd, $4,47O.0O. The highest bid, ,
that of w. H. Ryan of this city for
$6,680.50, was nearly $4,000 more than
the bid which was awarded the con-
tract. Citv Attorney Cameron was in
structed to draw up the contract. The
company guarantees to have the job
completed within 80 days.
It is interesting to note that the bid
Of the Grand Forks Concrete company
was more than $500 less than the esti-
mate of City Engineer Phil. 8. Ran
dali. He estimated the cost at $4,-
1884. :
The board also took up the matter
Of the Third street northeast sewer
and fixed June 80 O'Clock p. M,
as the time for hearing on the petit
tion for the construction of this sew
er. The hearing will be at the city
hall. IS