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The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-09
LANE AND WARD AGREE ON J|TNEYS As a Result Ordinance Will Probably Be Passed
 Tuesday

A jitney ordinance, 1t Is generally be- lieved. will be adopted by the board of city commissioners at the weekly meeting Tuesday Commissioner A. o. Lane has come to an agreement with President George Ward on certain regulations for the jitney busses of Birmingham, and these two by their majority votes will put the proposed ordinance on the statute books.
 Commissioner James weatherly, as far as can be learned, will fight all kinds of regulation of the jitney to the limit and will vote against any ordinance proposed. "Sitney Jim has previously stated that he does not believe any 1itney ordinance whatever should be adopted, but that op- erations unrestricted by city legislation should be permitted.
 No bond is proposed. The ordinance places a registration fee of g on chauf- feurs so that their competency and the safety unsafety of their machines can be passed upon by a city examiner ap- pointed for this purpose. The downtown terminals of the different jitney routes are to be regulated. but the route itself will be in no way restricted nor is there to be any attempt to regulate the sched- ules of the cars.
 The whole purpose of the ordinance is to give as much protection from accidents and injury to the public which uses the jitney as Is possible without hurting the jitney business. The indemnity bond was at first proposed. but 1t was found that this would place such burden on the cars that they probably would be forced out of business and the step has been abandoned for that reason.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-09

end the remainder to power development
 period of its lease, the company will re-
 turn to the government with compound
 interest at 8 per cent.
 The company estimates that its plan
 will entail an expenditure of SIS, ,395, 900.
 This estimate in detail follows:
 Lock and dam No. 1, 752,600.
 Lock and dam No. 2. s9,9S1 800. Lock and dam No. 3. s65S7, 100. Contingencies, $1,124.OO0
 The additional estimate of the com
 pany for the completion of it's plan, in cluding the construction of power houses and lines of transportation, is s35, ,205, 900, the estimate for the initial installation of 210,000 horsepower being $25, ,42S,000 It is the purpose of the company, by combining power to be developed at Mus cle shoals with that developed in the Coosa, Tallapoosa and Little rivers, to measure at Muscle shoals 6S0.00O horse power, and it is interesting and signif- cant in this connection to note that the special board. in favorably recommending 1 the project to the government. declared that it was decidedly to the advantage of the people, ultimate consumers, that this power be combined under the direction of one company of transmission rather than its transmission and distribution be prorated among several companies. The existing commerce along the Ten nessee river. along with the promise of it's fullest development through the crea- tion of new industries, is generally con- sidered important enough for the expendi- ture by the government for purposes of navigation of the sum of $1S000.00O. The project, the special board .of engineers agreed, Is entirely mertorious. when. in addition to the above results 1t Is q foregone conclusion that the utilization of power now wasted will create new business in Alabama which will mean much to the general prosperity. of the state-the country.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-09

We'll, well, a great line of us had been
 laying away on counter for ever so long
 finally an old lady came by and packed
 us in a bag. We heard her ask for some pins, and so I guess that Is what ana pin. We Jostled around town and then
 boarded a street car. I reckon, for the bells kept ringing at every little dis tance.
 After awhile were in a house-great carpets and draperies and lights. cases and
 flowers. We wondered if we were going to
 lie around there, just as we had done in the shop? Not long, however before 1 knew my destiny dainty hand slightly shaky picked me out of the package, and the first time in my life I saw myself. was before the mirror about to catch hold of beautiful ribbon that the lady was twisting into bow at her throat thought poor, wiry little thing, that is aw- full heavy for you to hold and what if you should let go and 1t should lose then you'd be no good! But worse' fate awaited. I am viper. I pricked the blood from the dear old finger and fell hopelessy to the floor. out of service. to meet the fate of heels and a broom. could not wiggle; I only had to bide my Baby Is choking. Her tiny fingers picked me up; what could I do but go right in her mouth? Soon a scream, a cough and choking. Baby had something in her throat Such fright; and doctor came and peeped at me and pulled me out and buried me in the trash basket. l was glad I was there. How much better to ha nf of | aArfof f,.1tr 40 no harm there, and I seemed ill-fated. wonder if all of my friends have given pain, or perhaps been cast aside because they are dangerous? Finally the bell rang, and this old can with me In it was turned upside down in q wagon, and there landed and drove on to I don't know where. The stop came; over we all went cans, pans. ashes and me. I don't know if l was the only one of my kind. Dark ness came on. and the dewdrops fell. felt packing to my side and knew was wet, and the ashes almost covered me- Then the rain came batter batter and was buried. Oh, the fate of being pin ! wish was something bigger or that old lady had never found me. I began to feel ugly.
 There lay perfectly contented to rush away in the trash dumped by the city in neglected and isolated field
 But alas, here comes gang, rattling of tongues and hands among the rub bish-and before long the rays of the sun began to peep in on me, and the next thing I knew dear old negro nanny, who was out of service like myself, and made this hand every day from the garbage, had picked me up and pinned me in a bandanna handker- chief tied across her head. From this position could see the myriads of little things wasted that might serve some purpose among them many small scraps that afterward went into man. my's quilt. This pile of things that were
 outcasts from hundreds of homes were gathered by folks of the skims and l carried back into the city's allies to be- come a part of a new life. l was among the articles myself and being bit sharp l often pryed into many things My owner was washerwoman, and one day after she had ironed dainty
 shirt waist, she pinned together the l neck band with me, and layed us away
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-09
MISS LYNN ID SING AT THE PRESS CLUB Interesting Musical Pro- gramme Prepared for
 This Evening

An interesting musical programme has been arranged by the Birmingham News paper club for the Sunday evening table d'hote dinner. Miss Eva Lynn. tbe non ular singer at the club, will give a num- per or songs including popular requests. The Sunday evening dinners at the club are constantly growing in popularity. and indlcatlons are that every table will be taken for the dinner this evening. The menu and musical programme for the dinner follow:
 frogramme. Newspaper Club orchestra MISS Lenore Robinson, director Mefry Wives of Windsor ~ Nicolat Down by the Erie Canal from Hello broadway) ...................... Conan My Heart at Thy Sweet Voice - '''''''.................. Saint-Saens
 MISS LYNN A rransesa ......................... Costa Good-bye, Girls, I'm Through (Chin Cnln) ..................... CaryIl MISS LYNN Anthony and Cleopatra (Suite de Bal ie' ',.....,'....,... Grunewald oerenade tselection) ......... Herbert The Midnight Girl ................ Lampe Popular requests.
 MISS LYNN
 MENU
 Fruit Cocktail
 Cream of Rice Celery Olives p,d,sh Broiled Shad, Maitre D'Hotel, Julienne
 Potatoes Roast Young Turkey Cranberry Jelly New Asparagus, Drawn Butter
 Special Baked Potatoes
 Press Club Nut Salad Fresh Strawberry Ice Cream
 Cocoanut Layer Cake Neuichatei Cheese Toasted Crackers
 Demi Tasse
 served from 6:3o to 9:SO D. m.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-09
LOCAL CITIZENS SEE NO CAUSE FOR WAR
 IN SINKING OF LINER
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denied that the American government was called upon to take up arms against the Germans for the sinking of the Lusi- tania- Dr. Earle Drennen, who served in France, was of practically the same opin- ion, as was E. G. Chandler, W. A. Dam- eron, M. V. Joseph. Richard Wilkes and scores of citizens who discussed the sink ing of the liner.
 It was the feeling here yesterday that despite the yelping of agitators and others the President would not be rushed into any blunder by the heat of the mo- ment There was felt in Birmingham the greatest confidence in the coolness and boise of President Wilson in the present crisis.
 The sinking of the liner to Birmingham people was the cause of wide interest. Since her launching several years ago the Lusitana has been used on many occa sions by Birmingham travellers and many of them were acquainted with the officers of the ship, as well familiar with the elegance of the vessel and her many in- teresting points.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-09
ficers and selection of the next place O, meeting.
 Officers of Assori.t;or


 The various officers and standing committees of the association are as follows: onicers of the Association-Presi dent, c. l. Conner. president of tne Sank of Eufauln. Eufaula vice presi- cent, James Keith, Jr.. vice president or the Anniston-City National bank ;rnniston' ;,, secretary treasurer. McIane i1iton, Jr, president of the First Ma tional bank. Pell City.
 Group Vice Presider ts-First. F. A. Hioodworth New Decatu second. M Ii. Sterne. Birmingham third LaFav- ette Cooke, Odenville; fourth, Roy L. Nolen, Alexander City; fifth, C. M. Howard, Selma; sixth. Y M Bashinsky. Iroy; seventh. A. (. Tonsmeire, Mobile eighth, I. c. Powell. Enterprise.
 American Bankers tAssocftion-A1c- i-aer Hilton, Jr., Pell City, member ex- ecutive council: s. McGaughy, vice president for Alabama S. s. Broadus. tee.
 Standing Committee-Resolutio to be appointed by the president; nomin- ating to be appointed by the president. auditing to be appointed by inc prasi, cent; agriculture, c. E. Thomas Pratt Vile, chairman; Val Taylor, Unton- town w. L. Lancaster, Wetumpka: R. c. Williams, Dothan; M l.. Robertson. Culiman. Legislation, ]. Kirk Jackson, Montgomery. chairinan: c. E. Melvin. Selma; N P. Nenfro. Opelika.
 convention Committees-Progra C. M Williamson, chairman: Otto Mooney. Carl Steiner Entertainmens. Thomas Hopkins, chairman; Edwin E. Crawford, John w. Sparkman Recep- ion, Col. I. O. Smith, chairman: " W Crawford. John IL Barr. John H. Eye Leo Steiner. w. A. Porter. Oscar Wells.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-09
BRING MANY NEW
 INDUSTRIES TO STATE

It is not, therefore, for the generation of electricity for lighting purposes alone that the company is prompted to make its speculation. It is no secret that the company plans to bring into northern Ala bama new industries from every section facture of fertilizer in such quantities that the southern farmer can double his production and divide in half his ex- penditure industries for the manufacture, by the fixation of atmospheric nitrogen, of gun powder and high explosives; and other industries which will be attracted to Alabama by abundance of cheap cur rent by means of which to turn their wheels and double their earnings
 The project of the company, too, when developed, contemplates the ultimate abandonment of present processes of steel manufacture, and promises the trans formation of ore into finished products by electricity which will net greater profits result of it's greater speed and intensity of application.
 Therefore. If the result of the visit of distinguished servants of the government is the undertaking by congress of the project which it's engineers have recom- amended. after lapse of five years, period of renaissance in Alabama will have daMned, and man will have trans- formed from what is now and for many years has been natural hindrance, into that which the Creator, in the beginning, intended as a boon to mankind and a perpetual blessing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-09
BANKERS OF STATE
 HERE TOMORROW IN
 ANNUAL CONVENTION
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will be called to order by President G. l.. Conner of Eufaula and will be given over largely to the reports of committees and discussion and the reports of the of ficials of the association.
 The entertainment features of the con vention will include a theatre party at the Lyric theatre tomorrow night. Tues day evening an informal banquet will be served at 7:30 clock to the delegates at the Country club. No formal entertain ment has been provided for the delegates for Wednesday evening
 Agricultural Session Tuesday The first session Tuesday morning g will come to order at 9:3O o'clock ard will be in\ the nature of an agricul- | tural session. Agricultural displays will
 be made and the addresses of this ses- son will be by agricultural and farm
 Ing experts. including Mrs. G. II. | Mathis. president of the Alabama Di- versified Farming association; Judge
 E. c. Chamberlain of the International Harvester educational bureau; H. b. Blakeslee, commissioner of agriculture
 of Mississippi, and others.
 | The afternoon session Tuesday will
 include the addresses of Mir. Wellbcrn
 of the Atlanta regional reserve bank. Governor Henderson, pr. Denny and | others.
 The fourth and last session of the
 invention will be held Wednesday y l morning at 9:30, at which time the { hief addresses will be made by Ser- stor Underwood and Mir. Harding. Tie business of the convention will then
 | closed with reports of various com
 mittecs, election and Installation of of-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-09

arriving at thio one. We built N models of this S-V type be- fore VI attainsd this perfss- tion.
 We give you h It, q com pared with osAers. 20 per cent nors available tread rubber. Tho shspsends bulging. break hg or sxcessivs grind. The compound ninimises friction.
 Tho tire can't creep, as ws
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-09
Never Such a Warrant

Never be&ers has such . war- rant been given on any class of tire. If wsdsiy accepted. 1t means with us . mili3oa-doliar staks. It b given without rsssr- vation against suy tirs h the held. It covers aeeidsnas e well e wear.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-09

In addition, the cost to the government of increasing the six foot navigation to foot navigation, will amount to s41O, ,0O0.
 Of the above expenditure. the special board figures that the sum of $S,575, GOO would be properly charged to navigation
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-09

yeaf S-V. Lot us stop arguing in print and in person. Let us compare them
 on opp site Nhanla WehaM
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-09

press 1t on at . minimum of 30, 900 pounds. It can't sspa- rate, for the tread. tho back in0 and thA HM
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-09

that the officials of the power company are not reluctant to admit that were they to secure a contract for the generation of electricity sufficient to light the entire commonwealth that contract alone would not net worthy return on their enor- nous investment
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-09

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-09
NORTH ALABAMA IS COUNTING GREATLY
 ON THE INSPECTION
 OF MUSCLE SHOALS
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7o1 ,o00; accept the proposition of the Muscle Shoals Hydro-Electrio Power company. which agrees in return for a lease of 100 years, to refund by first installment of s3,00O,0Oo and 99 subsequent annual payments, the part of the expenditure of the government chargeable to power development GS,- 260,O6O) with compound interest at 3 per cent, and which agrees also to pay the government 35 cents per horse power as soon as the installed capacity exceeds 100000 horse power, or not later, under any circumstances, than 20 years.
 In the event that Congress approve. he recommendation of this special board work will begin immediately, and be com oleted within a period of five years.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-09

done that already. under every condition. Over 5000 S-v tires were tested out on trucks before we made this offer. We know to . certainty the results you'll get, barring accidents.
 Ne have worked for eight years on this Truck Tire prob lem. We built 2s types before
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-09
Every Penny Back

Mark thst-ne partial rshate mileage adjustment replacement The tlro that fails is kxs Get this guarantee in writing when you buy the tires.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-09

are welded Into lasting union. Go to . Goodyear Distributor or ask our local branch where you can get this warrant on the latest S-V tire. Accept it while the offer lasts. I2,al 1As Css1yaAr Tfs | kubber Cempasy
 De~k 3e0. Aluon. Ohio
 nshGs q cssarssr Astsasbiie fisss Ws msbs Dspssnn.kis, nlsek, cushi>u. P,ss-
 nsfie sa1 0elss Typss sf frssk Ifss
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-09

HOW COMPANY WOULD
 MAKE EXPENDITURES
 Tho estimates of cost, including flow age damages, which are to be borne by the government are as follows:
 Lock and dam No. 1 ..... $ $50, 600 Lock and dam No. 2 .......... 5.62S, ,000 Lock and dam No. 3 .......... 4,70O. 600 Lock and dam No. ........ 5,657 ,O0O
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1915-06-24
MAsoNs OBSERVE ANNIVERSARY

Sunday marked the 50th anniversary
of the founding Of Boise lodge No. 2,
A. F. & A. NJ, which received its
character in 1865. The anniversary
was fittingly celebrated by the lodge
and members of the Masonic order at
the Mosque, at $3.50 o'clock in the even
ing. Several charter members Of the
lodge are still in Boise and they gave
something of the history of Masonic
doings in Idaho in the early days. The
program rendered for the celebration
was as follows:
Prayer .................Chaplin Davis Erett
=" Some Early History of the Grand
LODGE ............Jonas w. Brown
early "reminiscences of Boise
Lodge" Frank r. Coffin
g History of Boise Lodge ...-...-........
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. Frank G. Houser
Some Later "Reminiscences of Boise
Lodge Frank 7. Wyman
"Man and Mason John T. Morrison
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1915-06-24
CLEANUP! CLEANUP!
Here is Way to Get the Ditch Banks
Cleaned Without Expense to You.

An act Of 1911 Chapter 120 of the
1911 session laws of Idaho), makes il
possible to compel the irrigation and
railroad companies and individuals to
exterminate noxious weeds. Twenty
five (25) per cent. of the resident free
holders living in regularly organized
road district may petition the county
commissioners for the determination of
noxious weeds within their road dis.
trict The county commissioners then
issue an order which the road sup
ervisor of this district posts in three
conspicuous places. He serves this
order on the owners and superinten-
dents or managers of property within
this district. The notice requires these
parties to exterminate all weeds named
therein On or before the date fixed in
the order.
The road Overseer then proceeds to
destroy all such weeds on the highways
OF his district before the date fixed in
the order. After the expiration of this
date he must destroy all weeds as desig-
mated in the order, outside of highways,
employing the necessary help to pre-
vent these weeds from maturing and
going to seed.
Upon the completion of the work re-
CURED of him, the road overseer rem
ders an itemized statement to the
county auditor showing in detail, cost
on any piece of land, railroad right of
way, and irrigation canal, in his dis
trict, outside of the public highways.
on which noxious weeds have been de-
stroyed by him or under his direction.
This charge is assessed against such
property as general taxes and is col
lectible in the same manner.
The cost of destroying noxious weeds
on public lands or from land of exceed.
ingly poor quality, is paid from the
general fund of the county as are the
expenses of the road supervisor.
Any person, company or corporation
owning or operating canal, railroad.
or irrigating system failing to destroy
the weeds designated in the order, with
in the time specified, is guilty of a
misdemeaaor and upon the conviction
may be fined one hundred $4,000
dollars and costs.
The amount of any charge is sub
ject to correction by action for that
purpose, brought by any person inter.
ested in the district court of that
county, wherein the property is situated
within six months from the time of the
filing of the road overseer's itemized
statement.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1915-06-24
TWILIGHT SLEEP RAPED

SAN FRANCISCO, June ga score
OF physicians, delegates to the Nation
al Eclectic Medical association, in an
nual convention here, condemned the
twilight Sleep method of childbirth
today and declared it to be generally
impracticable if not dangerous.
1T does not produce the insensibility
to pain claimed for it, said DR.. w. N.
Mundy of Forest, Ohio. CIT merely
induces loss of memory and generally
renders the subject so unmanageable as
to seriously hamper birth.''
He said that IS per cent. of infants
born under twilight sleep" were born
in state of partial asphyxiation.
One physician, experienced with the
drug employed, said he had used it
successfully only with brunette women,
OF sanguine disposition. Blond women,
ne said. could take only = very little
OF the drug without danger.
DR.. A. J. Atkins Of San Francisco
said the twilight sleep" drug was
composed Of scopolamin, morphine and
stryehnia.