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The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-20
WaterWorks Agreement May Be Signed This Afternoon

shape by the time he desired to depart tonight that the signing of it would be largely a matter of formality. everybody having practically agreed, so that his presence would probably be needed no longer.
 The commissioners state they expect to be ready to accept the proposition this afternoon after one or two minor clauses are incorporated in the agreement, as suggested at a conference late yesterday afternoon, but they preferred to study over the whole contract as 1t would then stand and not make the final signatures thereto until Monday or Tuesday.
 No conferences was held yesterday morning, but yesterday evening the par ties conferred for an hour or more. Phraseology and minor details on differ ent clauses of the contract was the only thing discussed. It would now appear that practically everything which might have occurred to prevent an agreement has been passed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-20

Dr. Frederick R. Smith imperial poten- tate of the Mystic Shrine, of Rochester N. r., and five members of the imperial council with 15 members of the imperial potentate's party, will have luncheon to- day at the Newspaper club according to an announcement of the local committee yesterday.
 Dr. Smith will arrive from the south this morning at 10.5O o'clock and will be escorted to the Hotel Hillman. where his headquarters are to be while here' He will lunch with the 10 members of his party and local Shriners. The inn
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-20
IMPERIAL POTENTATE OF THE SHRINE AT PRESS CLUB TODAY

perial potentate is expected at the press club by 1 o'clock after an automoplle ride over the city. It was stated yes- terday that the press club would throw open it's doors today to Shriners rom all parts of the state and from neish- boring states who are expected here TOT the visit of the imperial potentate. It was announced that entrance to the club would be gained by Shriners with their own badges or cards, thus obviating the necessity of issuing 300 or more cards for the expected visitors. It is expect ed that at least 300 members Of the Shrine will visit the press club during the day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-20
A PERSONAL STATEMENT

There are so-called ''honey and tar'' preparations that cost the dealer half as much but sell at the same price as the original and genuine Foleys Honey and Tar Compound. We never offer these limitations and substitutes. We know you will buy Foley's whenever you need . cough syrup if you once use it. Peo- pie come long distances for the true FOLEY'S-over thirty years the lead ing remedy for coughs. colds. croup, whooping cough, bronchial and lagrippe coughs. For sale by all druggists.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-20
Dr. Cunningham to Speak

Dr. R, M. Cunningham, city health of ficer, will speak to men at Princess the atre tomorrow afternoon at 3 o'clock. pr. Cunningham's subject will be- ''The Cos pei of Health," and he will present many suggestions to the men of the city as to how to keep in good health and how to find health
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-14
BIRTH OF A NATION SETS NEW RECORDS FOR DRAWING POWER
Double Reason Why Film Should Attract in South.
 Local Engagement of ' |, Ii Performances

1 The engagement Of ''The Birth of a ! Nation" at the Jefferson theatre will begin December 27, and considering the feats of the Griffith spectacle in other
 cities, some interesting attendance sta
 tistics will probably be added to local
 amusement records In the 10 months
 that it has been before the public the film and music production has literally swept playgoers off their feet in New
 York, Chicago, Philadelphia, San Fran cisco, Boston and other large centers and it's coming to Birmingham has been the subject of more discussion than anything to be offered locally in the last 10 years If playgoers of the north enthused over "The Birth of a Nation," there is double
 reason why there should be rich profit in its presentation in the south. Founded upon Thomas DiXons stories of the re-
 construction. "rhe Clansman,' and ''rhe
 Leopard's s Spots" it is intensely southern in it's atmosphere, and it is not surpris- ing that dispatches from Richmond, Nor folk and other cities below the Mason and Dixon line have told of 'the rebel yell being heard in theatres where 1t was shown. Patriotism and sentiment give the spectacle place in the hearts of southerners rather than the dramatic strength and magnitude of Griffith s work. (which appealed so strongly to play
 goers of the north.
 While the local engagement is for one week only, matinees will be given every day after the opening and the eleven per- formances should afford Birmingham peo- pie good opportunity to witness the spectacle. In this connection the man agement desires to state that there has been much congestion and crowding at the final performances in other cities where the company has appeared Patrons can avoid this confusion and insure their comfort by attending in the week.
 It has been said that only the son of a Confederate soldier could do what David w. Griffith has done in reproducing the
 story of the reconstruction. As the por- trait and the song are the expression
 of the artists soul, so the film the medium of expression for the young Kentuckian whose art is that of making history live.
 The son of Jacob w. Griffith, comman- der of a blue grass regiment in the war between the states, David had absorbed the stories of his fathers experiences from early childhood and when he began the staging of "The Birth of Nation,' it was with confidence born of knowl- (Continued on Page sevenI
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-14
DELEGATES PREPARE THEMSELVES TO VOTE INTELLIGENTLY IN THE
 AGE-HERALD AID WRITERS CONTEST

based strictly upon one condition. That is, the would-be delegate must write and insert ht The Age-H Herald an advertise ment, which must be paid for at the pre- vailing rates 1t does not matter what manner of advertisement it is, so long as it is printed in The APe-Herald
 Incidentally. the hundreds of delegates are preparing themselves for intelligent voting by reading alt the ads in The Age Herald every day. As Christmas draws nearer. the advertising writers of Bir- mingham are using more and more space in The Age Herald, and the people of Bir- mingham and Alabama are reading the ads more and more, for most of them will be delegates to that convention, and they will want to know just which is the most attractive and most productive ad in The Age-tIerald.
 It will be a hard matter to determine which Is the most productive advertise ment printed. for all of them produce amazing results, and the advertisers themselves hardly know which ad brought the largest returns, when all of them are producing so largely.
 The delegates to the convention are as- sured barrels upon barrels of fun, and many old-line politicians of the state will be among those present
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-14
FRED FIFE SEEKS
 PAROLE AT CAPITOL
Pardon Board Will Consider Large Number of Applications for Clemency Today

Montgomery, December 13.-(Special) ) Representative Fred Fite of Tuscaloosa was a visitor at the capitol today MT. Fite came to Montgomery in the interest of securing a parole for man, and will appear before the state pardon board at it's regular monthly meeting tomorrow.
 At it's meeting tomorrow the board will consider more petitions for clemency than at any time during the present admin istration. This will be due to the fact tEat there are hundreds of persons con fined in the state penal institutions who desire to spend Christmas at their homes, and their friends and relatives will go be- fore the board in their behalf
 It is probable that Governor Tender son and the members of the pardon board will make a personal visit to Speigners and Wetumpka within the next few days for the purpose of Investigating the mer- its of many of the applications for parole. Heretofore, it has been the custom to issue a large number of Christmas pa roles, and 1t is unlikely that Governor Henderson will depart from the prece- dent,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-14
MEMBERSHIP CAMPAIGN OF
 MOTOR AND COUNTRY CLUB
 TO BEGIN WITH A VIM TODAY
Commanders of Active and Life Membership Forces Have Marshaled Their Teams -Blinn Summons "Lfers' to Meet at Chamber of Com merce at 9:30 This Morning

Active campaign for new members oi will begin this morning and the rival squadrons will commence hostilities by a general attack on the city. MaJ. Ieorge A. Blinn, Jr., is in command of the life membership teams, and has named his corps of assistants Maj. John E. Shelby is in command of the active membership teams and has already marshaled his forces Both commanders have outlined their plan of action and the firt gun will be fired this morning.
 Major Blinn requests the members of his command to meet this morning at the directors rooms of the Chamber of Com merce at 9:3O o'clock, when final instruc- tions will be given and ammunition and supplies given out. The following letter, which Is explanatory, has been sent out to the several company commanders.
 My Dear Captain: You were present at the meeting of the members of the Birmingham Motor and Country club to- day and you are familiar with the plan of campaigning for active members that will begin Tuesday morning.
 For your information, this is what you have to offer prospective members: Instead of an initiation fee of $50 and s250 per month dues, you can offer for $10 the initiation fee in full and paid dues until March 1, 1916, a saving of $47.50 to all members who come in now.
 q am enclosing you list of the mem- hers selected by you to work on your committee in this campaign.
 "Remember, we want to win because we need the members, we need the money, we need the boat and they need the club and It's many attractions; the large lake, the cozy clubhouse, boating, bathing, good fishing-soon, duck hunting now, golfing in the early future, and all the attractions appealing to healthy man or woman.
 Give this work as much time as you can spare as much effort as you put in your own business, cooperate with each other and the goal is won.
 Birmingham will have the greatest civic attraction-young men and women will have a place to go, where now only a few can indulge.
 Enclosed you will find blank applica- tions and blank cards on which to enroll new members and prospects.
 "We meet every day beginning Tues
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-14
"Stricter Enforcement of Laws Necessary" Says
 Commissioner
CONFERENCE TO BE
 HELD THIS MORNING
Barber Says He Will Decide on Action After Meeting With Associates Today-Time to Do Some
 thing, Says Weatherly

Jail sentences should be given to all chauffeurs convicted of speeding
 George B. Ward, president of the city commission, made the above state ment yesterday to reporter of The Age-Herald, when he was asked what he thought of the fact that three fatal ities had resulted from automobiles running over pedestrians in the past two weeks.
 There should be stricter enforce ment of the automobile laws said MT. Ward,'' and in my opinion it should not be fines, but a jail sentence for everyone convicted of reckless driv- ing"
 When Commissioner James Weath- erly was asked for an expression on the numerous fatalities from automo- bile accidents, he said:
 especially lamentable Something really should be done about such ac- cidents, and think the time has come to do it."
 As for Commissioner Arlie Barber, who issued such sensational state ment against the 'speeders" last week, he proved rather conservative yester- day, for he said
 T have no desire to prejudice a mans case before he is tried by the courts, and so will not talk directly of the accident which resulted in the death of Mir Stradford. However, three deaths from automobile accidents in the same number of weeks has brought about such a situation that | will consult with my associate commits sioners in the morning on what course to pursue. We should adopt very rigorous policy toward reckless drivers and the present situation as regards the enforcement of automobile laws will be thoroughly discussed at tomorrow's commission meeting"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-14
SON'SLEE SAVED Grateful Mother Makes
 Public Statement

Remarkable lottsr concerning Foley's Honey and Tar Compound as quick relief for coushs and colds.
 "It saved our sons life," says Mrs. Edna Cramer, in speaking of Foley's Honey and Tar Compound. "Of this I am sure. Of all cough remedies we ever used, Foley's Honey and Tar Compound is far ahead of them all. It has been our faithful friend for several years and we rely upon it for the quick relief of all our coughs and colds. It never fails and we re- commended it to all our friends. We thought he would surely die from strangulation. Foley's Honey and Tar Compound completely and absolutely cured him. We know 1t and will prove 1t to anyone interested
 Do you know the soothing, reliev- lng benefits of Foley's Honey and Tar Compound? You ought to. There is healing in every dose. It spreads . cool coating over the rough in- famed throat-stops the racking cough-does all this in a natural way. containing no opiates and nothing harmful.
 Good druggists are glad to sell Foley's Honey and Tar Compound be- cause they know 1t is reliable and successful. Refuse substitutes.
 Sold Everywhere.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-14

If the army of candidates who were defeated in the recent races for the city commissonership of Birmingham desire to enter the political arena any time in the near future, they will have to do it via The Age-Herald advertisers conven- ton route. which will convene on Decem- Der 23 for the purpose of determining who among the delegates is entitled to receive a $7o0 player piano. which The Age-Herald will give gratis.
 Of course, there's the state bond issue election on the 27th, but that pales into rothingness when compared to The Age- Herald Advertisers convention. At this convention. which will be held under the rules of the democratic national conven- ton, candidates for the player piano will be nominated by friends, who will point out the merits of the particular adver- tisement or advertisements on which Is based the canddat tes claim for the instru- ment. This advertisement must be pasted on a large cardboard that all may sec and the candidate himself, or herself, will be given time for making a speech.
 The admittance of delegates will be
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-14
OF
 | CITY DEPARTMENTS | ID BE MADE TODAY
Ward Is Expected to Retain Finances-TwO New Com missioners Will Confer
 With Old Board Today

What positions will John R. Hornady And James D. Truss occupy on the com mission board?
 Yesterday at the offices of the city com mission 1t was stated that one would take the office of commissioner of pub lie parks and civic works, while the other would be commissioner of educa- tion However the distribution of offices is slated for this morning at confer ence between the old commission board and the two newly elected members.
 Commissioners Hornady and Truss will |participate in the commission conference ) this morning and will take part in the regular board meeting this afternoon pro- Vided the election board completes the of fcial count in time. This is thought likely, and preparations have been made to receive the two new commissioners, as offices have been set aside for them. Commissioners Hornady and Truss will have the offices formerly occupied by the welfare and humane departments. on the same floor with the other commission offices.
 According to gossip yesterday, at the |conferenoe this morning the commission CTS will select which particular civic de- partment they desire to handle and then majority vote will make selection legal. However, George B. Ward, as 5president of the commission. has the veto power, and should any commissioner se- feet department that does not meet the approval of MT. Wrad his veto would then necessitate vote of four to one in order to override the oispleasure of the executive of the city commission.
 President Ward is at present in charge of the finance, fire and educational de- partments of the city. Commissioner Weatherly has the street and parks de- rartment and Commissioner Barber is head of the police. According to those familiar with the situation it is conceded
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-14
FUNERAL SERVICES FOR M. I. STRADFORD
 WILL BE HELD TODAY
Will Be From Masonic Tenn pie at 2:30 O'ClOck-Inter-
 ment Will Be in Elm wood Cemetery

Funeral services over the remains of Matt T. Stradford. aged az years. who died yesterday morning at o'clock at Me Adorys infirmary from injuries received when he was struck by an automobile owned and driven by J. w. Duke, Sum day afternoon at o'clock on the corner of Twelfth avenue and Twenty ninth street, north, will be held from the Ma sonic temple this afternoon at 2:S0 O clock. interment will follow in Elmwood ceme- tery. Masons will be in charge
 The deceased is survived by his widow. one son, Harry C. Stradford. one brother. h. C. Stradford. and two sisters Mrs. Mattie Oliver and Mrs Lula Hurston.
 The following will act as pallbearers: Active. Frank Sheppard. Jack Riddle, J. k. Vance, M. G. Hubbard. Arthur Bar ton, b. l.. Keiser. McLin J. Carter and Harry Myers. Honorary: Judge Dan A Green, Dr. George M. Morrow, Frank Hewitt, Robert II. Baugh, pr. R. N Cum ningham, Dr. w. w. Ransom. Dr. w. F. McAdory. Robert IT, Illlard. Charles I. Gohegan, and N l.. Mewhinney, The ac- tive pallbearers are requested to meet at the residence, HOO North 29th street, at 30 o'clock.
 J. W. Duke was brought before Judge Apefnetny yesterday morning after the death of Mir. Stradford and q warrant charging him with mansiaughter was sworn out at the instance of Officer Ed Foley. MT Dukes bond was fixed at 5000 and he was released shortly after ward.
 Matt T. Stradford was one of the most widely known and highly esteemed citi- zens of Birmingham. He had been q resi- dent of this city for more than 35 years and saw the town grow from village to a metropolis. In his younger days he served in the capacity of bookkeeper for several concerns In 1900 he engaged in the electric business under the name of Stradford Electric company. He was suc- cessful in this business. but sold out few year ago to buy over the Bert G. Coveli studio. Mir. Stradford had always been interested in photography and he suc- ceeded in making the Covel studio a suc- cess from the beginning. In manner the deceased was quiet and reserved. seldom talking, but always saving something worth listening to. He was one of the most enthusiastic members of the Masonic Fraternity having taken al, the degrees of Masonry up to the thirty-second. He had held practically every chair in tho local Masonic lodge
 l There was probably no better sports
 (COntinued on Page Seven)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-14
BRIEF STATEMENTS
 ISSUED BY THREE OF |. FOUR CANDIDATES
Truss and Hornady Thank Friends and Hogan Con- graduates VictOrs-Sha-
 pirO to Talk Later

Statements expressing their apprecia- ton of the support of their many friends were made last night by the two success ful candidates, Mr. Truss and MT. Hor- nady. in which they assured them that they will try to prove that their conf dence has not been misplaced and pledged themselves to serve the best interests ot the city. Dan Hogan extended congratu- lations to the successful candidates and thanked his friends for their loyal SUD- port. MT. Shapiro stated he would make a statement later.
 The statements follow:
 Dan A. Hogan: 'I desire to con- graduate most heartily Messrs. Truss and Hornady in their magnificent vic !, tory. They are excellent and able gen. tlemen and I know will make good commissioners. I wish for them every possible success in the administration of the city's affairs.
 T desire also to assure my friends of my deep appreciation for their loyal support. Not to be elected is a dis appointment to me- but my only re- gret is for my friends to be disap- pointed. I am sure they, as we'll as myself, will give the commissioners elect their loyal support
 J. D. Truss: '"To the friends who so generously and Loyalty supported me in my candidacy for city commission CT, words are inadequate to express my appreciation; and I feel that I can only thank them now and then prove my gratitude by not disappoint- ing them with an official record less of value than their estimate of me
 ITO the whole people of Birming ham: I do now reaffirm prediction promises made by my friends and by me and full assurance that this gen. erous public shall have the best serv- ice there is in me.
 With heart filled with gratitude. am your public servant and not mas ter''
 John R. Hornady: q am gratified beyond measure over the magnificent vote given me- both in the city and the suburbs. It is the result of the enthusiasm shown by my friends in all parts of the greater city, and II appreciate their unselfish interest more than words can tell. Solomon's plea, when facing increased responsibility was for wisdom to judge the people, My plea on entering office will be for wisdom to serve the people,
 When asked for statement last night MT. Shapiro said he was not prepared to make a statement at this time but that little later on he would make one that he believed would be of much interest to the public.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-14
Suit Filed

Miss Ethel D. Wallen filed suit in the city court yesterday for $10,0o0 against the Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company, alleging that on December plaintiff was a passenger on one of the defendants cars, when car operated and controlled by the agents of the de- fendant ran into and collided with the rear end of the car on which plaintiff was riding, and she was knocked out of her seat, and her right side near the hip bone struck either the seat in front of her or the side of the car, and she vas rendered sick and sore
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-14
Will You Read This Twice?
"A very important question

A very important question to-day which every housekeeper must decide for herself is whether she prefers pure, cream of tartar baking powder like Royal or whether she is willing to use baking powder made of inf fertor subst flutes which do not add laealthful qualities to the foods
 One kind is easily distin- rui shed from the other, since fhe lays of various States requ1re the ingredients to be printed upon the label. If anyone IS m doubt which kind is most health ful. it is worth while to ask the family doctor. Then decide.
 And when once a decision IS reached let no advertisement or dealer's argument or canvasser's solicitati ion change the decision. It is not question of a rev cents or of p1easin salesman.l It is a question of health.
 If this appeals to you as rea- sonab1e and sensible advice, Y is worth reading twice.. And It is worth rememberiug.,
 ROYAL BAKING PONDER co.
 New York
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-14
Italian Society Elects Officers

The Italian society. Principe Umberto Di Savoia. elected new officers Sunday for
 1916 as follows: G. A. Firpo. president; Joe Ferlise. vice president; R. Scalco, treasurer; Guido Bondi. corresponding
 Ar anc.ai secretary; Joe Buxzanca. A.
 Smeraglia. M. verre, John Brocato. board of trustees; Joe Schilleci. grand marshal; George Lobue, guardian.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-14
Real Estate Transfer

recorded in the probate court yesterday:
 s150o-L. E. Cook to J. P. Montgomery, lot 1S, L,ennox Realty company survey in the city of Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-14
PERSONAL

MT. Thomas L. Cannon has been called to Washington and New York on busi-
 ness.