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Evening star., 1915-11-30

ring the ONCE of public lands from
Sleeper, an expert who was rapidly
making certain the creation OF sink.
ing fund to meet the $7.o0o.o00 frlars
lands bonds, to a Filipino insurrecto
general named Tinto, who had no ex-
perience of any kind, and who in six
months had to be relieved after trial
for malpractice and acQuittal. TINS I'M
portant achievement is made very
doubtful. The arrearages In COLLECTIONS
from leases of friars lands are said to
have exceeded 100000 pesos. due to In
efficiency.
other Cases Of Inehiciency.
"similar cases of inefficiency occur
red in the bureau engaged in attempt
ing to suppress the dangerous rhinder-
pest, in conducting the hospital, In COL
iecting internal revnue. 1t usually
takes some time to show inefiiciency
due to changes because of original
momentum. but these were almost I'M
judiciary. entirely unnecessary, and
most wasteful, was effetced to give
more places for Filipinos. Ny author
ity for these results is IN statements
and Dan E. Williams. all OF whom are
in the islands. and know them WE'LL.
In addition, many others have con-
firmed these views, some OF whom, be
the islands, it would not be fair to
name.
II am utterly opposed to the Jones
bill, and have always been opposed to
it. Its promise OF independence Is GER
tain to mislead the Filipfnos into
thinking 1t is near at hand. It's cleo
tive senate will diminish the power of
the American executive most injurious
ly. It's requirement that appointments
be confirmed by the senate Will make
the governor general completely sub
servient to the Filipino politicians. and
will eliminate all American guidance IN
the bureaus and departments
"I was personally engaged in Philip
pine work for four years. and super
vised 1t for eight years more, and l
can, Of course, not rid myself OF per-
sonal relation to 1t. I am profoundly
anxious to avoid the disaster toward
which believe the present policy Is
tending.
Charges Declared Unjust.
But Mr.. Garrison charges that I am
partisan in the sense that this is part
of the republican campaign. This is
great injustice to me. l hope for re-
publican administration to reverse the
present policy, but I never would seek
a political issue in the Philippines II it
could be avoided. I had no party when
I was in the Philippines at tnar work.
We appointed as many democrats as
republicans We were working for the
Filipinos and the credit of our country,
and my deep interest in the Philippine
problem has never had the slightest
tinge of party feeling. l don't think /
am much of a partisan generally. l
think 1 have given fairly substantial
Evening star., 1915-11-30

was ordered held for the grand jury.
Patroiman Barmeier was kfied IN tlss
performance Of duty. He jumped from a
street car and ran into an alley into
which he saw Street dragging his wife.
A few minutes later both Mrs. Street and
Barmeier wero shot
Evening star., 1915-11-30

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-20
CATS ARE VICTIMS
 IN THE LATEST WAR Audubon Societies Claim Cats Kill at Least 5,OOO,-
 900 Birds a Year

New York, September 1s-(Special.) ) Things look dark for the cat. The charge is that prowling felines destroy 5,O000 0oO birds year. Whether this is true or not Is to be decided by an impartial in- vestigatioh of pussy's bird catching pro- clivities. conducted by the National As sociation of Audubon Societies of this city. The people of the United States are to be the jury. T. Gilbert Pearson, secretary of the Audubon societies, has just sent out an invita.,on to the gem eral public to forward to his office .'any evidence they may have bearing on the subject, either for or against cats as destroyers of birds. We want the truth" said Pearson.
 The town of Montclair, N. J., has just passed the first cat tagging ordinance in America. It provided that all untagged cats are to be regarded as ''vagrants' and are to be proceeded against accord ingly.'
 Spokane Wash, is on the point of pass ing cat license ordinance An unnamed man in New England is quietly collect ing evidence against bird killing cats for the Audubon societies. Secretary Pearson says the case against the cat is only In an investigative stage and that his association will not act until the evil dence is complete He intimates, how ever. the evidence against pussy is pil- Ing up tremendously.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-20
FUNERAL SERVICES
 0F MAJOR ATKINS
Well-knOwn Citizen of Sel. ma Was Laid to Rest
 Yesterday

Selma, September l9-fSpecial. )-Fu. neral services were conducted this aft. ernoor for Maj. Victor Boardman Atkins who died Saturday morning. The ser vices were conducted by the Rev. E. w Gamble, pastor of st. Paurs Episcopal church, of which Major Atkins had been member for many years. and the ft,- neral was one of the largest In the history of Selma.
 Maj. Victor Boardman Atkins was 6s years of age, and had been mayor of Sel- ma for four terms, one term state sen ator from Dallas county, at one time a member of the state highway commits sion and member of the Dallas county board of revenue. He was president of the V. B. Atkins Grocery and Commits sion company, and was one of Selma s lea ding spirits.
 native of Hale county, he came here early in life and entered the grocery business. Later he entered politics and was member of the Selma city council Tor a number of years, going from that position into the office of mayor
 Major Atkins was prominent in Ala pama military life and was instrumental in the organization of the famous old command, the Dallas Light Dragons, of which he was commander; later he was made major in the cavalry branch of the state troops
 He leaves a wife, who was Miss Mary Martin, four sons, one of them E. B. Atkins of Birmingham
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-20
MEN SHOW INTEREST
 IN NEW WATER SETS
Enthusiasm for Remarkable House. hold Offer Not Confined to
 Women

Extraordinary interest has been dis played in he uhehold affairs by men of iate-it shouldn't be called extraordinary, however because it is believed that men take great deal more interest in the purchase of home things than they are given credit for.
 very large number of the readers of this paper who have secured the vene- tian Gold-trimmed and initialed water sets now being distributed, have been men They show as much appreciation or the beauties and quality of the ware as the ladies express.
 The distribction of these sets has been rapid and attended with much enthusi- asm. Another shipment had to be secured to supply this weeks great demand Nearly every family that secures set with pitcher. save extra coupons to ob- tain more of the handsome tumblers.
 How to secure this set is fully ex- pinined in the Water Set Coupon appear ing in The Age-Herald daily and in the display announcements.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-20
POPULAR SALESMAN
 DIES AT INFIRMARY
John A. M0ncrief Passes Away Fol- lowing An Operation For
 Appendicitis

John H. Moncrief, one of the best known automobile salesmen in the Bir- minsham district, died yesterday morn ing at local inf1rmary following an operation for appendicitis. He was taken i'll last Wednesday and was removed to the inf1rmary where he was operated on Thursday. He stood the operation well but took a turn for the worse and died yesterday morning at 9:45. He is survived by his widow and two small sons, aged and 5, respectively; his father, J, P. Moncrief of Birmingham; a brother. William Moncrief, of Selma, and sister, Mrs. J. NJ Orr, of Birming- ham.
 MT. Moncrlef was born in Augusta, Ga, February 2S, 1875 He came to Bir- mingham about 15 years ago. Later he Blakesley company and was the first the city. He had the distinction of sell ing the first Cadillac and first Buick au- tomobfle sold in Birmingham
 At the time of his death he was chief salesman for the Drennen Motor company and was considered one of the best in the business. He enjoyed a wide popularity and numbered his friends by the score, who will learn of his death with cuh regret.
 The deceased was prominent in Ma sonic circles. being a member of Bir- mingham lodge, A. F. & A. M, Mineral City chapter, Sam Thompson council, Cyrene Commandary. Knights Templar, and Zamora Temple Mystic Shriners. The funeral arrangements will be an nounced later.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-20
NATIONAL BANK ID
 OPEN BRANCHES
Special Ruling By the Treas ury Authorities Will Fa-
 cilitate Banking

New York, September 1s-By a spe- cial ruling of the comptroller of the currency at Washington the Chatham and Phoenix National bank will open 1s branches in New York city tomorrow This marks radical departure from the fixed attitude of the federal banking authorities, only one national financial institution--the Bank of California having previously been granted a simi- lar privilege.
 The treasury authorities. 1t Is under stood, granted this unusual application to open branch banks in recognition of their belief that the new federal re- serve system makes such action ad- visable. These officials are of the opin- ion that this valuable privilege ought not to be withheld from national in- stitutions and that 1t Is part of the policy of the new reserve system to foster this system of expansion where such privilege can reasonably be granted
 Several of the largest national banks of the country already have availed themselves of the new federal banking laws to open branches in foreign coun- tries
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-20

cotton will begin to climb from it's pres- ent good figure to F cents in spite of everything that can be done.
 The allies want cotton in large quan- titles, and they must have a staple ex- change before 1t can be purchased with any certainty and security. Germany has been buying cotton In this country se- cretly. in my opinion, for sometime, and has been storing it We have had evil dence of this for six months The allies are evidently cognizant of this fact. and they have begun to meet the condition. That accounts for the efforts of the allies to secure safe exchange by which they can trade with this country on an estab- hshed basis Cotton growers and dealers will reap the greatest results from this loan because their product will be in the greatest demand. Whether secured by customs, first mortgages, or what not this loan will be safe and secure and will be judiciously handled by the great in- ternational bankers and with cotton the chief prize in view
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-20
COTTON WEEVIL MAKES BIG ADVANCE THIS YEAR
 AIDED BY WINDSTORMS
By w. E. HINDS EntomoloRist Auburn Experiment station

Washington, September 19-(Special) That the N.ooo000,0oo loan to the allies, which is being negotiated in New York. If consummated, will be great stimulent to the cotton market, Is the firm belief of fiscal officials In Washington.
 Twelve-cent cotton within 90 days is the view of those especially interested In the crop conditions of the south and west and they have been watching the progress of the plans to arrange the s1 GOO 0oo.0oo loan through the Anglo French commission now in New York. and there Is every reason to believe that 1t will be concluded within the next few days.
 No section of the United States will profit to the extent of the south by this loan" declared a high treasury official today. The loan would mean that the money would In turn be spent-every dol lar of 1t in this country. The price of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-20

l The following article has been issued by
 the United States public health service,
 and gives a positive statement of the con- 1 ditions existing at this season of the
 year relative to typhoid fever. The ty- phoid season Is at hand, and every citi-
 zen should be responsible for his prem
 ises and protect himself and his neigh Dor.
 During the year. probably 100000 peo- pie In the United States will contract ty- phoid fever. The average period of in- validism will be more than a month for every case developing, so that the | economic loss. even If recovery does en- sue can be reckoned upon this basis. in- cluding at the same time the care and attention required Of those who contract the disease. possibly ls,0o0 will succumb i; 50 per cent of these will be between the ages of lb and sS years. the very time of life when the loss Is most frightful. More over. this is an annual toll and repre- sents the minimum fatality which we have attained. No sooner Is the computation of the 1S,000 completed than another series Is begun and so on interminably. True, there is some diminution in the total num- ber. the death rate since 1900 having our cities showing a progressive reduce ton in the incidence of the disease, but 1t still remains much higher than that of countries which we are apt to consider less civilized than our own.
 Typhoid Time Coming
 pofhar tuphotd s-o.op oua4, hand With the presence of flies, contam- ination of food products and the increased liability of infection through changes of residence, 1t once more is necessary for health bodies to sound . warning note This is becoming an annual custom and doubtless will soon be considered one of the early prognostications of the onset of the summer season. but the health officer should not modify his tones on this account. He is indeed a prophet and the voice of the prophet should be heard.
 Fingers, Flies and Filth
 Typhoid fever is a disease of filth It can only be contracted by taking into the system the waste products of one previously i'll of the disease. These waste products are conveyed from one indi- vidual to another usually by means of a third object, such as water flies or milk. Even if disease itself were never contracted in this manner we should re- volt at the abhorrence of the idea of such uncieanliness. For every case of the in- lection developing, someone, either the or the individual has been careless, and public opinion will soon re- gard such carelessness as criminal. In the eyes of the health officer typhoid fever is strictly a preventable disease. in- originating from an antecedent case and contracted in a most loathsome manner. Fever a Fact, Not a Theory
 "Our scientific knowledge of the dis- ease Is most complete. For 30 years the organism has been known and studied. It's habitat has been surveyed, the associating organisms classified, and the many facts relating to the life of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-20
TYPHOID SEASON AT HAND
SOCIAL SERVICE DEPARTMrNT By MRS. SIDNEY Nj. ULLMAN

the bacillus fully recorded For nearly
 20 years we have been in possession of | most delicate blood tests for the recogni- . ton of the disease, tests which are not only of great diagnostic worth, but which should actually assist in the prevention of the infection. Our knowledge of the dissemination of the disease, in both its
 epidemic and endemic forms is conse- quent exact and definite. Not content | with accomplishments along these lines the medical profession, in view of the continued morbidity, has even devised 1 methods by which the public may continue to live under insanitary conditions with perfect impunity, so far as this partic-
 ular disease Is concerned. In other words persons may take into their systems the filth which produces disease and death and yet. if the preventive treatment has been received, apparently remain free from harmful effects.
 Eighteen Thousand Deaths Per Year
 Tn spite of these efforts and accom- plishments the frightful mortality con- tinues, and the disease this year will again usher 1S,000 victims to their graves
 Plainly the practical application of our Knowledge is far and away behind the scientific data in our possession, and a
 large proportion of the population Is ig- noring the very principles which have NScAt oo Voi CStdDibHcu. FOT InlS reason, health officers realize that further steps toward prevention must be the result of more general enlightenment and the bet ter education of the mass of the people
 Typhoid Abolition Community Matter
 The avoidance of the infection rests primarily upon community action The proper protection of water supplies, the eradication of filth and all its accom- panments the attainment of a decent standard in the disposal of excrementi- tious material. the regulation of dairies and the safeguarding of milk are all problems which only communities as a whole can settle. Nevertheless, this does not aosolve the individual citizen from responsibility. and he can do much for his own protection.
 Clean Up
 The eradication of filth is in part the outy of every citizen. and each should see that his own surroundings are in a satisfactory condition. He should guard against carelessness in the maintenance and preparation of food and withhold his patronage from those who disregard the rules of cleanliness. remembering that the iooos which are most subject to contam- ination are milk and its products, oysters and vegetables. The role of flies in the disseminatton of the infection Is now generally recognized. The elimination of such hy-breeding places as garbage, ma nure and filth Is most essential, but the proper screening of houses and the adop- ton of destructive measures are also of great prophyl6ctic value. If. in spite of these precautions. the disease develops. 1t then becomes the duty of every citizen to implicitly follow the instructions given iE order that the safety of others may not be tmperiled, bearing in mind the fact tnat every caHe of typhoid fever Is due to someone's ignorance or carelessness. No higher duty of citizenship than this can be conceived"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-20
MASS MEETING THIS
 MORNING TO PLAN THE NASHVILLE TRIP
tContinued from Page Five)

Real Estate exchange, HI D. 4Willia ms. Richard Randolph; publicity, Oliver Cox, John c. Hendley, John Sibley. All the committees will work to secure a big delegation for Nashville
 The present plans are that the au- tomobiles from Birmingham will leave for Nashville at 9:30 Tuesday morning from the Chamber of Commerce build ing, some of the party going via Hunts vile and some by way of Decatur
 The committee Is very desirous of large attendance at the meeting this morning when the final plans for the trip will be arranged
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-20

R. R. Wentworth of St. James, (Mo.) News, writes: Two months ago I took a severe cold which settled in my lungs and I had such ipahis in my lungs l feared pneumonia. I got a bottle of Foleys Honey and Tar and it straight ened me up immediately. 1 can recom- mend 1t to be a genuine cough and lung medicine" Many mothers write this reliable medicine cured their chil- dren of croup. Hay fever and asthma sufferers say it gives quick relief. Sold everywhere
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-20
To Erect MonLm ment

Washington. September 19.-A Confeder- ate naval monument to cost not more than $150,000 is proposed in the annual report of the Vicksburg National Military park commission just submitted to the Secretary of War. This is the only es- tlmate of any considerable amount n- cluded in the report.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-20

Gifts of Birmingham public spirited merchants, to be awarded to candidates who win parts in Essanay motion picture.
 Five young ladies and their chaperons.
 Long silk hose. by J. Biach A Sons, Third avenue
 White evening far. by Loveman. Joseph & Loeb. PIP Nineteenth street.
 Silk shirtwaists. by Caheen Bros, 1924 Second avenue.
 Hats, by Parisian company. 1908 Third avenue. Newest design pleated silk two piece kimono, with chiffon jacket, by Louis Pizitz. 11s Nineteenth street.
 silk hose to chaperon by Ideal Millinery store. 1923 Second avenue.
 Extra quality ostrich boa to the young lady having the highest total votes by Hirsch Dry Goods -Millin- cry company 2l6 North Nineteenth street.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-20
CYRENE CoMMANDARy

The members of Cyrene COmmandary v are requested to meet at the Masonic Temple Tuesday, September 21, at 3.15 P. m., for the purpose of attending the funeral of Sir Knight John H. MOncrief. Full uniform required.
 JOHN B. BETHEA, Commander.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-20
Steamer Is Heard From

London, September 19.-The British tank steamer San Zerefino. which was report . ed yesterday as torpedoed and sunk by a submarine. has been beached accord ing to Lloyds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-20

The previous dispatch did not give the location of the steamer She was Aas re- ported as having sailed in August from Puerto Mex
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-20
STANDING OF CANDIDATES The Age-Herald Motion Picture Campaign P M. SUNDAY
2 P. M. SUNDAY

Names candidates deposited ballot Herald in after this hour will ement
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-20
THE EAGE-HERALD AND
 ESSANAY MOVIE" CAMPAIGN

Is Creating Great Enthusiasm Every Friend is Working For Their Favorite Candidate Representative Business Men As Judges To Make Final Count-Saturday September 25th, 800 D. m.-Only
 Six Days Left In Age-Her-
 aid Campaign
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-20
OTHER FOUR DISTRICTS D, INTENDING TO HEIR LEAD
BIG DAY;
 LEADERS. WATCH OUT

saturday was away above that of any other three days during the campaign and yet all the candidates did not poll. Elizabeth Finder vigorously maintains her rirst place in District No. 2, although she Is hard pressed by several close competi- tors Tor the honor-Mss Nell Bond, Miss Alma Wood Perkins, Miss Joanna Bodeker and Miss Mary Lou Allison each hold the lead in their respective districts, other candidates are pressing all the leaders hard for first place.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-20
DOUBLE VOTES
 TOMORROW

Double the regular votes on all sub- ecriptions turned in or mailed before 6 o'clock Monday, September 20.
 Candidates who have obtained three months subscription will. if they can induce the party from whom they have secured the subscription to extend their subscription to six months or a year. be doing well. and it is an easy way Of adding large number of votes to your score. because those who only gave you three months subscription no doubt are wondering why you do not call again and get years sub- ocriptfon because they feel greatly tn- terested in your success in this cam paign and may feel slignted if you do not give them another chance to help you-Ask them.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-20
BUSINESS MEN AS JUDGES
 TO MAKE FINAL COUNT

Several representative business men from Birmingham will be selected to act as judges in this campaign and will make the final count at the close, September 26.
 The ballot box will be sealed the last day and the reserve votes that are boiled will not be seen by anyone until the judges open the ballot box at o'clock Saturday night and start making the count which will determine the winners. The names of the busi- ness men who will act as judges will be announced within a few days. No partiality of any kind will be shown in this campaign and candidates and their friends need not hesitate to turn In their subscriptions as soon as received and get the votes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-20
Fact, Not a TheOrY

Our scientific knowledge of the dls- ease is most complete. For 30 years the causative organism has been known and studied It's habitat has been surveyed. the associating organisms classified and the many facts relating to the life of
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1915-05-13
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