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The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-24

Well, I knew that wall was dangeps ous,
 T never walked down that side of thA street''
 Fire always leaves a wall nothing buo a pile of sand and brick. ready to toppla at the slightest wind" T often advised my friends to keen away from that place. T have shuddered many times to think of the lives endangered every day in that death trap.''
 "Mr. so-and-so Is responsible for this.,s As matter of fact, there is every reax son to believe that there wasn't soul in Birmingham up until 5:21 o'clock Wednes> day afternoon (the time at which the wall is said to have fallen) who thought the wall was dangerous or was afraid 1t would fall Every man. woman and child in Birmingham including the whola
 corps of city officials, undoubtedly have committed a simple act of carelessness In the rush and run and rumpus afteD dollars and pleasure, in the controversies over this and that and dozen other things which were considered important and which held public attention for weeks
 at a time one of the really important things has been overlooked, and now, bN
 the laws of nature, it has been paid for. True enough, somebody may be respon> sible. and the indications would seem to
 be that somebody is. That's the real
 problem now and what, may it be askei, Is the "I-told-you-sC man doing to help
 solve it. He's doing nothing but sblockng the game" He is arousing passion and prejudice and sentiment. and where these three are there is not reason. He's sim- ply exercising his human prerogative and
 proving the theory of the Wise Man that the 'I-told-you-so" habit has more influ- ence on human life than any other Where is the man who has ever ap4 peared in the public newspapers or tried to do so with statement that the walls
 were unsafe?
 Where is the man who ever went to .ha
 city commission or any other duly cons
 stituted authority and said that the walls were unsafe? Where Is the man who knew the walls
 were unsafe and can prove and will prova that he knew the walls were unsafe?
 At the city hall this morning at s:SO o'clock an investigation will be started and there he should appear or forever after hold his peace. l, He will not be there. The ''I-told-you. so" man will.
 The man who saw the lightning strike
 the wall and crush it and the man whd
 saw the wind push it over with not a sigr1 of lightning will both be there.
 But where's the man who knows what happened and why it happened? If he'd to be found. it's safe to say he has rot vet said: t.*t
 "I told you so''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-24
BANKERS INDORSE
 STATE BOND ISSUE

Montgomery. April Especial )--State Treasurer w l.. Lancaster has received notice that the bankers of Group 4. repre- seisting about 10 counties in east Alabama in session at Opelika Wednesday adopted resolutions indorsing a bond issue for the purpose of relieving the states indebted ness
 .According to the Information received by MT. Lancaster. there was a large repre- sentation present of the bankers of Group 1, and the action on the bond issue waa taken with little opposition.
 A number of leading bankers of tho state were present at the meeting, in- cludipg President Wells of the First Ma .tional bank of Birmingham and Webb Crawford of Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-24

ibiiiPdiiIto Hdue iHtHt9
 Heavy Losses This Year
 The record of losses in the state since January 1 last shows that the losses ex- ceed those of the corresponding period for last year of approx imately % per cent, Or loss ratio to premiums received of l50 per cent.
 Insurance agents located in Mont gor,. cry and in this section of the state are greatly alarmed over the heavy losse s sustained by their companies since the first of the year. and are earnestly hoping that the legislature at it's next session will enact laws that will better protect the interest of their companies.
 Owing to the enormous fire loss eaen year in Alabama, the premiums are per- haps higher in Alabama than in neigh boring states, where the companies are better safeguarded from incendiarism and where there are statutes in opera ton prohibiting fire waste.
 It is pointed out by insurance repre- sentatives in the state and was recom- mended by the former secretary of state. Cyrus B. Brown, who was the insurance commissioner, that the state fire marshal should have sufficient statuatory author ity to enable him to use all possible power in the suppression of incendiarism the erection and equipment of properly constructed buildings, fire escapes and regulations as to storage ana keeping or inf1amma bles "A reduction in fire waste" said MT. Brown in his report to Governor O'Neal, means 8 reduction of premium charge and a saving of a con- siderable amount to the insuring pub lic"
 New Legislation Wanted
 As indicated above, the fire insurance companies operating In Alabama are hopeful that the legislature will enact laws that will better protect their in terests, and 1t is expected that the lead ing representatives of fire companies in the state will appear personally before legislative committees and urge the en- actment of such laws.
 Otherwise. in view of the heavy losses sustained by the fire companies, 1t is probable that the companies will exert considerably more discretion than here tofore before accepting risks. It is known that the central offices of all the lead ing companies have their eyes turned on Alabama and that they regard Alabama as one of the worst states in the union in which to do business. In fact, sev- eral of the larger companies are refus- ing to issue insurance on dwelling houses and are unusually wary in accepting business risks, where fire protection is the best.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-24

A few of the thousands who formerly lived in. the place are still there wander ing about aimlessly.
 In all the city there is not trace of gun-fire or of damage by smelling. The Russians, so the inhabitants tell, came in occupied the place for awhile. destroyed it bit by bit and then set fire to it when the Germans. who drove them out. ap- peared. In all of East Prussia, it has only one parallel--Goldap. Its gaping fire-singed walls, its handful of inhabi- tants, it's moclxing signs idicating former prosperity, tell the story of de- struction more strikingly even that de- serted villages and isolated buildings from which the owners have fled. The very presence of few people serves to enhance the spectacle of desolation
 Even Pill1allen, twice the stronghold of the Russians since the beginning of the war did not oppress one as the city nearest to it-Schirwindt directly on the Russian border, appropriately named 'City of the Dead" by an otherwise unemotional German lieutenant Schir- windt shows the effect of 8 battle. The towns only living inhabitants are flocks of carrion crows that were devouring the carcasses of horses.
 Only Fountain Left
 "In all Schirwindt, there remains only one object that has not been partly or entirely destroyed-a little public fountain. The last inhabitant has fled for no house is habitable.
 Farther south lies Goldap. The way led across the battlefields of Gumbin- nen again-row after row of deserted trenches with their barbed wire entan- elements and countless graves.
 Goldap is second Pikallen. The first troops to occupy Goldap were possessed tnr; ln. kI..k k1,. ating an extensive and effective spying system, and believed that it was being operated through the electric light plant in the city Therefore, they demolished the plant.
 Eventually the troops were driven out, but were followed by others who quar- tered themselves in such buildings as they had not burned down, or had not been destroyed by their predecessors.
 From Goldap southward the popula- ton changes rapidly in character and at Marggrabova, 1t is largely Polish. The city itself has suffered far less than many places near it, but shows the signs of invasion. Business has virtually ceased and seven out of 10 persons on the streets are soldiers.
 Stagnation rather than destruction marks the road onward toward I.yck, whence the way led directly to thesRus- sian; border and to Grajewo. It is the claim of the Germans that not one build- ing was left intact by the Russians be- tween Lyck and the frontier.
 At the boundary line between Grajewc and Lyck, the Russian destruction had been with a nice exactitude at the from tier, but on the line between Schtschut- schin and Bialli, the Russians seemed to have been less careful. for about half a mile from the distinguishing posts the burning and wrecking set in, then stopped as if the mistake had been rec organized. and then began at the first house on the German side.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-24

Mortgomery. April 23- Especial. .)-Ree. ords on file in the office of the secretary Of state, which has supervision over the insurance department, show ts-- there were 74 fire insurance companies doing business in Alabama in 1914. Of this num- Der, 59 companies did strictly fire in- surance business and 15 companies were engaged in a fire and marine business.
 The total fire premiums received dur ing the year, less cancellations, were E., 495,0l5; the total loses sustained were s. 564 S3l. The loss ratio to premiums re- ceived was 102 per cent. The total fire and marine premiums, less cancellations, were s1.S5S.S2S; losses, $145S. 439. The loss ratio to premiums for this latter class of insurance was 105 per cent.
 Stating it more briefly, the total pre- miums, less cancellations, of all the 7d con panies operating in Alabama were s. S59,S43; the total losses were $4,0ls, 270 the loss ratio being 104 per cent.
 These figures, which are based on the sworn statements of the insurance com pa nies, show that the losses exceeded the premiums by $164.427.
 But this is not an estimate of the actual losses incurred by the fire insurance com panies in Alabama for the year 1914, be- cause they do not take into account the cost and operating expenses of the com panies The cost of doing business, which takes into account agents commits sions, salaries of employees, rent, license and other operating expenses, is estimated at 40 per cent
 Few Companies Made Money
 The records of the insurance depart ment show that few companies made money in Alabama in 1914. In most ca ses the larger companies were heavy sufferers. The following statement of some of the larger cobpanies will give some idea of the years results:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-24

Mrs. Callahan of New York and Mrs Thomas B. Wade Of Tennessee The spacious home was attractively ar ranged in ferns and spring flowers, huge vases of jonauils, dogwood, honeysuckle and other flowers being placed in every available nook. The guests were received in the hall by Mrs. Taylor, wearing handsome black lace gown with touches of blue vel vet. Mrs Callahan in a pretty toilette Of White crepe de chine and Mrs. Wade in blue crepe meteor with trimmings of gold embroidered lace. Punch was dispensed from bowl half buried in
 ferns and flowers by Miss Margaret Berry and Miss Isabel Curry. The first prize, crepe de chine lin- gerie, was won by Mrs. W. T. War lick. while the second prize, a box of handkerchiefs, was captured by Mrs A. c. Mitchell and the guests prize fell to Mrs. c. T. Jackson of Birmingham
 Mrs. Callahan and Mrs. Wade were both
 presented with lovely presents. At the conclusion of the games plate llinch-
 con was served. A lovely musical pro- sramme was rendered, several piano selections being given by Mrs. G. R. IIollingsworth. while Mrs. Ike Marks played a number of violin solos and Mrs. Callahan, who possesses a beau- tiful voice, rendered several selections as did Lewis Milton. Among those pres ent were Mrs Wade and Mrs. Callahan, the guests of honor; Mrs. J. S. Winters,
 Mrs. J. c. Berry, Mrs. J. w. Carter, Mrs. $. E. Grout, Mrs. James Houston. Mrs. Lawrence Gardner, Mrs. L. D. Me Cullom. Mrs. J. B. Moss Mrs w. T. Warlick, Mrs. Ike Marks Mrs. Wal ter Unzicker, Mrs. A. c. Mitchell, Mrs Robert Conner, Mrs. Gardner F. Good wyn. Mrs Lacey Edmundson, Mrs. w. P. Golson, Mrs. G. P Hollingsworth, Mrs. R. T. Smith, Mrs. c. E. Roden- burg, Mrs. F. H. Huff, Mrs C. T. Jack son, Mrs. A. c. Birch. Mrs. Charles Nice, Mrs. Joseph Walker Mrs Cora Handy, Mrs. Ed Bankle, Miss Virginia Mitchell Lacey Edmundson and Thomas B. Wade
 Prof. J. D. Patton. Prof. K. c. Robert son. w. R. Parker and others will con- duct a singing service a tthe Jones' boro Baptist church Sunday afternoon
 at which the public is invited to be present.
 J. H. Bush of the local postoffice force has returned from Childersburg, where he was called several days ago by the death of his father. MT. Bush was 60 years of age and had suffered ! for sometime from heart disease Miss Julia Murray of Sardis. Miss is the guest of her cousin, Mrs. John NJ Martin on Berkley avenue.
 Tom Howell, who has been seriously i'll at his home on Arlington avenue. is improving.
 Miss Nell Kirkpatrick, who under went an operation at the Elizabeth Duncan hospital several days ago, has been removed to her home on Fourth avenue
 The many friends of H. M York, who has been seriously Ill for the past two months. will be pleased to learr that he is able to be out.
 Dr. and Mrs. A. D. Wallace of Plan tersville and Mrs. c. w. Overstreet of Pratt City are the guests of MT. and Mrs. w. B. Phillips.
 Reeve Woods continues quite i'll at the home of his uncle and aunt, MT. and Mrs. T. B. Wallace y f Miss Lena Barnett is doing nicely after an operation at the Elizabeth Duncan hOeDital
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-24
Making Good Work Possible

As long as one is on his feet he can work after fashion. no matter how badly he feels: But you cannot do good work have ambition and energy, feel that life .is wPrth living-with sluggish bowAls or Torpid liver. Foley cathartic Tablkts Fdo away with thau droysy. dull. tired feeling. They nevet gfine or cause nAusea. They're wnoleS some. cieansing and healthful. Most satisfactorily for stout persons. Sold everywhere.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-24
Bank Clearings Increase

Chattanooga. April 3.-tSpecial.)- )-For the first time in local bank clearings this week show substantial increase over clearings for the corresponding week. 1914 Clearings this week were g. 476,- Ss2ss' against s2si7.asea ths same week last year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-24
DESIGNATION AND, RUIN FOLLOW IN WAKE OF RUSSIANS
 IN EAST PRUSSIA
tCeatinuea from Page o.s,

disconcertfng, but deliver me from the machine guns. It's awful"
 The correspondent continued towards Pilkallen. which used to bear very lively reputation because of its rum shops, but all that is left of them now is wrecked interiors and smashed glass.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-24

The pi cture man might have stepped out of our stocks ujth this fine ne,O model uith its long rolling lapel, patch pockets. the tapering cut they are all as smart as that
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-24
FEW FIRE INSURANCE COS.
 MAKING MONEY IN STATE
Total Fire Premiums Received in Alabama in 1914 Were S2,495015, While Losses Sustained Totaed S2,5648 831
 New Legislation is Urged
Heavy Losses This Year
H, l.. $. BETTY

premiums received for cost of operating, fl will probably be shown that none of the companies made money.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-24
Few Companies Made Money

The above figures show that few com panies made money last year, but that the majority of them operated at a heavy loss. Deducting 40 per cent from the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-24

One of the prettiest of the spring parties was that given this afternoon by Mrs. w. D. Taylor when she en- tertained a number of friends at bridge in compliment te her house guests,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-24

In Ordering Good. Please Mention THE AGE-HERA ALD
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-04-10
Johnson as he entered the ring last Monday Other
picture shows Johnson rushing into clnch early in the
60

Directors of Chi. Athletic assn to
present Mayor-elect Thompson with
life membership at banquet.
In proportion to population Japan
has more suicides than any other
civilized nation.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-04-10

Mrs. Isabel Schroeder, 1919 caIu-
met ay., suing for divorce. Does not
want alimony.
Women employees of Western
Union Telegraph Co. to have hour
less at work.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-02
AUTOMOBILES

USED CARS FOR SALE Sometimes when you are not ready to put out the money for a new car you can buy a used car and run it until you are ready and trade it in on new one for not much less than you paid Tor 1t. The cars listed below were traded in at the right price, have been thoroughly gone over by our mechanics and offer good values at the prices we hold them:
 One Stanley steamer, $50 One 7-passenger Studebaker, electric lighted and started, $75O One Oakland, has seat covers, S425
 SAUNDERS MOTOR CAR CO.,,
 202l Ave. D. Phone Main 3745. PERFECTION FORD STARTERS-For Ford cars; $500 sold; guaranteed to start any Ford car that is in run ming condition; splendid proposition and inducement for state and county agents; only s15 send $l0 for sam pie. The Perfection Auto Starter Co.,, 21S 18th st. Denver Col.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-02
NOTICE

YOUR expensive hail clock. or fine watch has been running too long with out attention. Better see me at once. C. s. Cummings. 4 Woolworth Bldg. Formerly with H. c. Abbott & Bro
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-02
OLD COINS

WHNTEDCN25 each paid for r. S. Eagle cents dated 1856; keep all money dated before 1895, and send 10c at once for new illustrated coin value book; it may mean your fortune. w. German, West End P. O., Atlanta, Ga
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-02

ARE you lonely or dissatisfied? Would you marry? Particulars of my strictly private plan sent for stamp. Western Social Circle, Box Fl, Deer Park, Wash.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-02

LADIES-When delayed or irregular, use Triumph pills; always dependable. Re lief and particulars free. Write Ma tional Medical Institute, Milwaukee,
 Wis. 5-2-11t-su
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-02

delayed or irregular use Triumph pills; always dependa-
 ble. Relief" and particulars free. Write National Medical Institute, Milwaukee, Wis 2-14-11t-su
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-02

tain near Bessemer for 1914 or 1915 or 7-passenger automobile, in good condi- ton: no Fords: state make. Address z. E., care Age Herald 4-27-7t WANTED-To swap Overland runabout in good condition for 5-passenger Ford. W. P. Wyatt, 231 South 24th st. 4-ao-3t WILL swap, irst-ciass tailoring for most reasonable prices; we give you an indi- vidual fit, style and pattern. No. Wool worth Bldg. Everett Carter Tailoring c. 4-28-7t WILL swap you fine old violin, 1sS years old good condition. for motorcycle, not later than 1913. Excelsior preferred. See violin at 26S01a Ave. E.
 TO SWAP-First-class piano; No. shape, for cash or horse, wagon and harness: value, S125. Address W. H. w., care Age-Herald.
 FOR SALE OR TRADE-Best little cash grocery in Brmingham;. owner wants to go on place of his own, price only s455 for stock, 25 show cases, computing scales, ? counter scales, paper cutters, 1000-lb. See box and other fixtures; would con- slider second hand automobile in trade;. this store can net anyone S100 per month; hundreds of people pass store every day; store and 20 rooms only $15 per month rent. This Is a money maker; mostly colored cash trade. Address L-45, care Age-Htr- aid.
 SWAP OR SELL-One pianola with 25 rolls of music, plays any make of piano: one nicke-plated Tribune bi- cycle, almost new. What have you9 Address Q-45, care Age-Herald WILL sell for less than half value three practically new ice boxes; cost respec- lively, milk and butter refrigerator sS2.50, pork loin box s22 50, fish box 90. Johnson Grocery Co.,, 230l Ave. G, Ems ley, Ala. Phone 423 Ensey. 5-1-3t WANTED TO SWAP-Lots on Shades mountain for moving picture machine, or outfit: player piano, or for anything big or little. Write what you have, giv- ing full particulars. Address M45, care Age-Herald
 OWNER will sell or swap 40 acres. prac- tically all cleared. running water. good well, broom house and barn; one and a half miles from Ohatche Can give immediate possession. Phone Ensley 553, or write Box 5lS, Fairfield. Ala
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-02

happiness; thousands attractive, con- genial, willing to marry: many rich; de- scriptions and photos free; either sex
 Standard Cor Club. Box s07. Grays Lake, III. l0-1S-su-tf
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-02
WANTED-MALE HELP

cent a word day; no nd
 taken for less than Poe for first inser- fIon. Cnsh must accOmpany order.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-02

MARRY if you are lonely; the reliable
 confidential, successful club has large numbers of wealthy. eligible members
 both sexes. wishing early marriage; de- scription free. Mrs. Wrubel, Box 26
 Oakland, Cal 5-2-2t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-02

Florence Hotel Cigar John L. Parker goth St. BcwnMarx Cigar Sore Ave 20h md German Gammin Go, Ave Kissen Pharmacy, HOO N. 18th Miner Ave Pharmacy, Ave N. Walker Drug Go, 2707 29th N Quinn 300 Tuscaloosa West End Drug Co.,, 1122 Tuscaloosa Vest Cheek Drug Go, 2200 Ave S. counter East End 500 27th s, Reds Pharmacy, 2720 Ave. c, &, Maurice Leaw, 1430 11th Ave, Five Points S.,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-02

MORPHINE. liquor and other drug habits successfully treated at home or sanita- rum without injury to nervous system. Write for information and references. Prices moderate. Box IS, Atlanta, Ga.
 4-12-30t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-02

DON'T take calomel, take vega-Cai (Veg- etable CalomeD; tastes good. acts bet ter. Guaranteed for constipation; 25 and
 50 cents at your druggist 4-16-3ot
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-02

LADIES' SHOES IN ALL FEATHERS, WITH FANCY TOPS, THE $2.s5 KIND MONDAY, s1.SS. MONDAY RUSH TO THE REMNANT STORE, 2O17 I'd AVE. AND 18th ST, EMS LEY.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-02

AGENTS-We have fast selling household speciality with which you can make big money; write now for free particulars. The Barrett Supply Co.,, DeSoto, Mo.
 6-2-2t-su
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-02

AGENTS make 300 per cent profit selling Novelty Sign Cards;' merchants buy 10 to 100 on sight; 800 varieties; catalogue free. Sullivan Co.,, 1234 Van Buren st., Chicago, III,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-02

w ILL swap for cash, 5-passenger Hup- mobile, 32-horse power; first-class con dition. Call 2300 2d ave. Perks Place.
 4-30-3t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-02

WANTED-By well established glass manufacturer energetic man to sell high grade line of soda and water bot ties in southern territory; one experf- enced in selling bottlers' supplies pre- ferred Give age, experience, references and salary expected. A. Willard, 106 Schiller Bldg, Chicago. 6-2-lt
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-02

WILL swap Rassell truck for a Ford automobile diamond or for cash. Can De used as transfer or truck. w. W. Eliis, Ensley, Ala. Phone Ensley 36l.
 4-2q-4t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-02

wANTED-s0 electricians lineman on in- side electrical work; only first-class men with tools need aply; written apPii- cations not considered; rates from 3oc to 40c per hour: several months work. Also need 50 helpers; only men with tools will be employed; rate for helpers 25c per hour. Apply E. I. Dupont-De- Nemours Powder Co.,, City Point Va.
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-02

PREPARE for success by attending Wheeler Business College. Oldest largest, best Only s3750 now pays for complete course.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-02
WANTED-SALESMEN
TRAVELING SALESMEN.

TRAY BLING SALESMEN.
 WE REQUIRE IN SOUTHERN TERRI TORY TWO Al ALUMINIUM WARE SALESMEN, THE NEWEST AND BIGGEST SPECIALITY LINE IN THE UNITED STATES. WE TRAVEL LARGE TOWNS AND CITIES. EARN ING POSSIBILITIES VERY GREAT FOR STRONG SALESMEN. APPLI- GIANTS MUST BE MORE THAN 25 YEARS OF AGE AND HAVE SUC- CESSFUL RECORD AS SALESMEN. THIS IS A STRAIGHT TRAVELLING POSITION, NO CANVASSING. EX- CLUSIvE TERRITORY. TRAVELLING EXPENSES ADVANCED. REFER ENCE REQUIRED AND PERSONAL INTERVIEW. E. F. WHITE, TUT WILER HOTEL, BIRMINGHAM.
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