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The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-23
NO AGREEMENT ON
 RATE QUESTION
Raise on Raw Materials Probably Will Go Before
 State Commission

While no official announcement was made yesterday after the conference between railroad and industrial men over the proposition of the railroads to increase rates on raw materials in the Birmingham district about 30 per cent. 1t Is understood that no agree ment was reached and that the mat ter In all probability will be taken before the state railroad commission.
 The railroads desire a 30 per cent increase in rates and reduction of the size of ton in rate computation from 2240 pounds to 2000 pounds, making in all about 40 per cent increase, it is said. The industrial operators are opposed. Iron ore, limestone and coal shipments en route from mines to fur naces in the district will be the chief articles affected by the new rate if 1t goes into effect
 l.. Sevier. general agent of the South ern railway, went to Montgomery yes tcrday and 1t Is generally understood will file with the commission the pro posed increase in rates, as Is required by law. It will then rest with the in dustrial men opposed to the increase to file their objections with the rail road commisso
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-23
SCREWS SPEAKS TO
 LOCAL OFFICERS
Urges Efficiency of Noncommissioned Officers in National Guard-He and Hubbard Going to Washington

Capt. William P. Screws. U. S. A., in structor- inspector of the Alabama Ma tional Guard, was in the city last night and made an address before a meeting of the local commissioned and non commissioned officers held at the armory at the city hall. The meeting was well attended, practically every officer of the local companies was present Captain Screws spoke on mil itnry efficiency The major part of his address was on the importance of ef- ficient noncommissioned officers.
 In regard to the reinstatement of tho appropriation from the government for the National Guard of Alabama. which was withheld by the war department on a reported loss of military equip ment, Captain Screws and Colonel Hub bard, acting adjutant general. expect to go to Washington as soon as Colonel Hubbard gets through with his duties as legislator to present to the de- partment the fact that much of the missing property had been recovered and accounted for. On the showing of the two officers, the appropriation is expected to be reinstated.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-23
B|C DELEGAT|ON
 GOES ID CAPITAL
 ID SUPPORT BILLS
Will Appear Before COm- mittee on Municipal Af- fairs Today and Urge
 Relief Measures

Headed by Crawford Johnson, presi : Sidney J. Bowie. chairman of the gen. eral committee of 100. large dele gation of public spirited citizens left for Montgomery yesterday afternoon in the interest of the legislative bills for the financial relief of Birmingham. The delegation will be joined at Mont gomery by Ed Smith. the special leg islation adviser of the city, and Com missioner James Weatherly who has been in the Capital City several days looking after the bills. At o'clock this morning they will appear before the committee on municipal affairs of which N. w. Scott is chairman, be- fore whom the bills will be discussed
 They will urge the passage of the bill which provides for a constitution al amendment giving the people of Birmingham the opportunity to vote on the question of a raise in taxes and other bills having the permanent and temporary relief of the city in view. The bill to refund to the city s200, ,O00 of its taxes by the county will be urged for immediate passage as from this source the only relief to the city can come for two or three years.
 Members of the delegation stated yesterday they were confident that the bills suggested would be favorably reported by the committee after the claims of the city had been presented npfnra them and ifs cial relief through legislative enactment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-23
FINE PROGRESS ON PLANS FOR OUTING Last Meeting of General Committee on Orphanage
 Picnic July 29

The last meeting of the general com mittee in charge of the picnic to be given July 29 for the benefit of the East Lake orphanage. was held last night at the Knights of Columbus hall. In addition to the report of the general committed. the several chairmen of the subcommittees made reports and all were highly satisfactory. The meeting was enthusiastic throughout, and the prospects for a successful outing are very promising.
 George B. Rattermann, president of the Jefferson County Orphans associa- ton. was in the chair and reported the general progress. Reports of the sub committees from the several sections of the county were heard and each re- ported on the special work they had undertaken and all showed active in- terest in making the affair a success The ladies In charge of the baby show requested that Harry Jones be added to the list of judges to award prizes and Mir. Jones' appointment followed
 Hugh Lynch of Pratt City announced that a big championship quoting tour nament had been arranged and that regular quoits and horseshoes would be used The quoting contests will be in charge of Capt Andy Ramage, Will Grant and Hugh Lynch and the horse shoe contests in charge of Borden Burr and Scudder Ryall. It is expected that these matches will prove a great draw ing card as there are many expert "uuoiters" in the district.
 The judges for the prize dancing wil be Harry Jones. George B. Ward, Judge Il. F. Hefln. Judge II. B. AbernethS and J. J. Boggan.
 Mrs, Granville who has charge oi the button sale, has made fine report and asks for volunteers to assist IT the sale which will be held tomorrow She requests that all women and girls who will assist in the work to meet with her at the Florence hotel tomor- row morning at o'clock when the as- signments will be completed.
 Following the business meeting a number of short talks were made by members of the committee and several visitors and all spoke of the splendid work that was being done by the ladies and of the excellent prospects for the picnic and outing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-23
Y. M. c. A. BOYS WILL
 HAVE FUN OUTDOORS

The second of a series of outdoor outings will be given at the Young Hens Christian association this after noon under the direction of J. T. Hof- fer. physical didector. About 30 o fthe members of the association will go to Smiths park and enjoy series of games
 The boys will be taken out to the park in the automobile truck of c. W. Hopson x Sons leaving the asso- citation building at 6;15 o'clock. A bar hccue lunch will be taken along and served after the athletic contests at the park. Among the games to be played will be: baseball. quoits, volley ball and similar sports The boys will re- turn about dark,
 Mir. Hoffer extends an invitation tt any young man to accompany the party whether they are members of the asso. ciation or not.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-23
ASKS PEOPLE TO
 VISIT PICTURES
Moving Pictures of Playground Meet at 2009 Third Avenue-Proceeds
 to Fairgrounds

President Crawford Johnson yesterday mado an appeal to the members of the Chamber of Commerce and the citizens motion picture show at 2OO9 Third ave- nue, where the films of the recent play ground festival and boys and girls ath- letic meet at the state fairgrounds are being shown.
 While there were many of us who grounds meet Itself a week or two ago, T said President Johnson, there are very few of us who cannot drop in the show for a moment at sometime during the day and see these films. The man whc goes into see them will not only be ben- along the city recreation department. tc which the proceeds go and from which all city appropriations have been cut by the city commissioners.
 "The film itself is an excellent one and well worth seng. It is an inspiring site to see that hundreds of Birming- hams boys and girls. our future men and women, on the screen there engaging in physical exercises. dances and athletic games.
 No one can see the film without be. ing impressed with the wonderful work being done by the recreation department under Superintendent Nespor. No wor, being done by the city is of more i'm portance and we should all make it a point to inform ourselves when 1t car be done so easily. Drop down to the show and help the kids along
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-23
AGAINST
 UNIVERSITY ACTION
J. M. Starke While Here Gives Out Open Letter to
 Governor Henderson

J. M. Starke, principal of the Starke university school at Montgomery, was in Birmingham yesterday and while here gave out an open letter addressed tc Governor Henderson, protesting against the action of the University of Alabama in emitting Starke's school from its accredited list He writes:
 July 22. 1915. ''To His Excellency, Charles Hender-
 son, Governor of Alabama. Presi-
 dent Ex Officio Board of Trustees
 University of Alabama, Montgom-
 cry:
 "Sir-After 27 years of recognition by the University of Alabama, Starke S school of Montgomery has been omit ted from the published list of accred- tied schools. whose pupils are entitled to entrance to the University of Ala bama without examination.
 T solmenly warn you that this whole scheme of accrediting certain schools in last analysis is but an effort to avoid the necessity of testing d boy seriously the work of private schools and that. in effect. it tends to force ali boys, at the same pace, like brick through molding machine.
 Advocating entrance examination for all boys, I protest against this dis crlmnation, not through doubt of the preparedness of my boys, but on ac- count of the effect on prospective pat rons and pupils.
 "As a taxpayer, challenge the right of the University to discriminate against my school and my patrons.
 q challenge the authority of the university to put my school at the mercy of the Alabama Association ot Colleges, whose legal status is open tc question and whose technical require ments are unwise; whose examination into the work of accredited and of dis credited schools is most superficial and some of whose members themselves own, control or foster preparatory schools competing with Starke's school "This association of colleges is com posed of the University of Alabama and six denominational colleges, three oi which are for women only.
 "The discrediting of Starke's schoo IS que, DelleNe, to lHc Scfooi Ol tuu- cation of the University of Alabama This school of education, as you know Is largely supported by funds supplied by the general education board of New York and by the Peabody fund. "The lure of Carnegie gold robbed southern Methodism of Vanderbilt uni vcrsity. Shall foreign money rob Ala bama of her faithful and long-honoret private schools, and of the services ol many of her most successful private school teachers?
 Trusting that you will give the is. sues herein raised the careful consid eration demanded by their importance to the general educational interests O. Ala bama and to the private schools 1T particular, I am, with great respect yours very truly
 "J. M. STARKE, ''Principal University School, Mont gomery, Ala
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-23
LOSES FIGHT BEFORE
 THE SUPREME COURT

Portland, Me, July 22.-John II
 Grondin, druggist, lost his fight to.
 day to avoid punishment for the at
 tempted murder of his wife. Zelia,
 when exceptions in his case was over
 ruled by the supreme court. Grondir was sentenced to serve 10 years ir prison.
 The crime of which Grondin was con- victed was committed here in January 1913. His wife was found unconscious in her room with the gas turned on Later the couple moved to Los Angeles where Mrs. Grondin died. Her death was investigated by grand jury there but no indictment was found.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-23
THE EFFICACY OF PRAYER
By CHARLES H. HANDY

fused to be fired and insisted on filling his pulpit as usual. But the deaeons ss i'd Nay. nay. Pauline, you have been weighed in the balance and found wanting" or words to that effect. and forthwith called new preacher.
 The deposed pastor buckled on his ar tillery and went to the church. With a show of arms he ordered the new preacher toe depawrt,' and he prompt . ly departed; so did most of the congre- gation. He mounted the pulpit and told the few that remained he was still go- ing to minister to their spiritual wants regardless of the action of the deaeons.
 The result was that he was arrested Tor disturbing public worship and car lying concealed weapons. and was taken before the descendant of the ancient Druids, who presides over the police court He was fined s10 on the first charge and $50 for toting the howitzsr. He filed notice of appeal but the appeal bond not forthcoming he was earr d to the city jail on the southside.
 The moment he hit the jail he com. menced his lamentations-Job had nothing on him when it came to "la Q ments." Then he commenced to pray, and his prayer was loud and long He asked forgiveness for his prosecutors in one breath and in the next asked that they be visited with the plaques of Egypt. He asked for the wings of Gabriel to wait him from his dungeon or if the wings were not available then Elijah's chariot would do. After numer- ous petitions and repetitions he closed as follows:
 70 Lawd. huh. yo' did 'membered Daniel in de lions den. huh; an O I.awd. huh yo' 'membered Shadrach Mesharb and Abednego in de fiery furness. huh: an now O Lawd, ah ak yo' toe mem OCT Brudder Johnsing, in dis concen- trated jail.'
 The next day he was released on bond.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-23

No matter what the skeptic and un- believer may say there Is a wonderful power In prayer. that Is. prayers that when they say. Our Father" and recognize Him as the all-powerful. In other words. those who have steadfasr and abiding faith. It is often said that many prayers are unanswered. This is undoubtedly true, but generally they are prayers that should not have been prayed. We have heard prayers seat up to high heaven from some of our prominent pulpits that were almost a reflection on the intelligence of the Al- mighty. and some tinged with such dogmatic hate that could only have brought sorrow to God of love
 On the other hand we have heard prayers that have brought to stricken and sorrowing hearts that peace the world cannot give" prayers that have brought light and hope to those whom life has seemed like a never ending night" and prayers that have frightened the burdens of those who were heavy laden"
 It IS very short step from the sub lime to the ridiculous. not that the foregoing is in any way sublime. but the following true incident to some ex- tent bears out the truth of the above assertions:
 pastor of a certain colored church of the city got at "outs'' with his con. eregation. The usual charge was made that of paying too much attention to the female members of his congregation to the neglect of his other minister ial duties. The deasons held a meeting and fired" their shepherd But he re-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-23
LIBRARY TO HAVE
 EXHIBIT IN HALL

Librarian Carl Milan of the public H- brary has accepted the space donated by the officials of the Birmingham Manu- lecturers permanent exhibit in the ex- position building and will install li- brary exhibit. It will consist of maps and charts and literature pertaining to public library work. and it is said will prove both an attractive and instruc- tive exhibit. J. II. Edmundson, man ager in charge of the exhibits, states that space was donated to the public H. brary, the Young Mems Christian asso- citation and the Sunday School association and all have accepted and will install their exhibits at once. The exposition building is located next to the Chamber of Commerce building on First avenue and will be opened to the public on July 30, with appropriate exercises.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-23
ITALIAN ARMY
 HOLDS POSITIONS
Austrians Bringing Up Reinforce ments to Replace Great Losses,
 Says Report From Rome

Rome. July 22-An Italian war office statement tonight says:
 The situation in the Tyrol, Trentlno our offensive continues to develop along the whole front from Monte Nero to the Carso plateau.
 Despite the enemys attempts to sever our left from the Isonzo bridges, we everywhere have maintained our origi- nal positions and have made noteworthy advance at several points, capturing an additional 300 prisoners and a quantity of material.
 Aerial reconnaisances show that the enemy Is hurriedly bringing up reinforce ments to replace the great losses he has suffered"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-23
Safety First in Russia

w. B. Spaulding, Chairman of the central safety committee, St. Louis and San Francisco railroad, is in receipt of a postal card, sent by registered mail from M. Sheremetewsky. 25 Old Bas- manow street. Moscow, Russia, who states that he desired detailed informa- a- tiOli and methods on the Frisco and that the railroad section of the I'm perial Russian Technical society has commissioned him to write an article dealing with the safety first movement on the American railways.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-23
Camp Wilcox Meets Today

Camp Wilcox, United Confederate Veterans, will meet this afternoon at Clark x Jones hall on Third avenue, commencing at 3 o'clock. All veter- ans, Daughters of the Confederacy, Sons of Veterans and friends are in- vited to attend. Capt. John c. Smith requests all to attend who can as a number of important announcements will be made.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-23
National Laundrymen Meet

Portland Ore, July 22-William F. Long of Pittsburg was elected president of the Laundrymens National association here. Cincinnati was chosen for the 1916 convention. Resolution were adopted em- towering the executive committee to raise funds for a. Chinese exclusion enforce ment campaign.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-23
Real Estate Transfer

The following transfer of real estate was yesterday recorded In the office of the probate judge:
 s2250--Peter H. Lallande to Della w. Ensien. the east 35 feet of south 100 feet, lot 5. block 774.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-23
Marriage Licenses

The following marriage licenses were recorded yesterday in the office of the probate judge:
 Walter R. Acton. sayreton. to Mrs. Oda Weaver.
 D. B. Bennett. Vivian. to Mrs. Cleo Hooks.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-23
Culn Here Yesterday

Vice President J. M. Culp of the Southern railway with headquarters at Washington. D. C., was in Birmingham yesterday. He stated he was here on a regular routine visit and had no aa- uouncements to make
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-23
PERSONAL

| Col James c. Hardy, principal of tho Gulf Coast Military Institute. Gulfport Miss. is in the city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-23

large card party has been planned for this afternoon under the auspices of the Ensley committee named to raise funds for the East Lake orphanage. The affair will he held at the home of Mrs. A. r. Hileke at Shadyside. Five hum dred and forty-two will be played and the games will begin at 3:3O o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-23

The moving pictures taken at the recent playground demonstration at the fair grounds will be shown at the city hall on next Monday and Tuesday evening. beginning at 6 o'clock. Two other reels will be shown including views of Miss Lois Wilson, Alabama's most beautiful young lady and the opening of Lock IT. of the Warrior river.
The Prescott daily news., 1915-12-22

the departures in the direction of Dol. ran and the Bulgarian frontier. is still populous, the men still training keeping the beggars fit," for compa. nies. regiments and divisions have to be reformed, brought up to strength by the injection of new blood
 Between the French and the British there is the completest working coop eration. The French have the pre-. dominant force. and they have taken the major burden of the expedition General Sarrail is beyond question the ablest officer in the Balkan field. on the side of the entente at least While the British and French armies are wholly independent one of the other. the practical method of procedure Is for General Sarrail to suggest to Gen eral Sir Bryan Mahon a certain move ment in cooperation with his own movements. The suggestion is prompt ly taken in the best of part. and both armies move together like well regu- lated clockwork.
The Prescott daily news., 1915-12-22
BRITISH BIRTH RATE FALLS.
Forty Thousand Fewer Babies a Year
 In Ninety six English Towns.

The tremendous influence of the war in checking the normal growth of the population is shown conclusively by the statistics which have just been compiled for ninety-six of the largest towns in the United Kingdom. says the New York World
 The total decrease in the number of births Tn these places is at the rate of 10000 annually. while the increase in deaths is 50.00O n year. the comparison being made with the year 1913.
 In the county of London the decrease in births during the last thirteen weeks. compared with the correspond ing period of 1913, is over 5000 while the increase in deaths is 1,270 Great CT London. including what the registrar general calls the "outer ring" shows Il total decrease of 33,000 births and an increase in the number of deaths of 10000, making a net decrease in the population of 53,OoO compared with the year 1913.
 These figures are counted on to stimulate more than ever the public and private effort now being concen- trated on the problem of infantile mor- tality.
 There has been marked increase in the deaths among persons over fifty years old. Many deaths among these elderly people are caused by their inability to go to warmer climates. as they usually have done. during the cold weather
 Tuberculosis. heart disease and cere- bral hemorrhage. augmented by worry and excitement. caused 400 deaths in London during the week ending Nov 20-an increase of more than 100 com pared with the same week of last year.
The Prescott daily news., 1915-12-22
Turks No Longer Masters.

Finally the way to the camp leaves the town between the high walls of thin burial grounds, one Jewish, the other Greek. A little farther on is the old Turkish cemetery. But the Turks are no longer masters of Macedonia The headstones of their graves are scattered and broken, the graves them selves no longer marked The ceme tery has become the corral of hun dreds of Greek army mules. The dusty. unwatered expresses shade the mule drivers rather than the tombs of the Mussulman dead, their faces toward the east. Close by long series of barracks built of brick shelters tens of thousands of refugees from Macedonia and Thrace and from Servia. the dere- licts of war.
 The road fin the open country be- comes 2n incredible succession of mud
The Prescott daily news., 1915-12-22

ho'cs, along which swing columns of broad shouldered. blue clad French men making their way to their own camp. lying to the south of the British compound. Trains of supply wagons officers automobiles. motor trucks. or "lorries." as the English call them. torce Tommies and ''poilus'' alike into inc soggy fields Two huge tractors draw each q gray painted French four inch long range gun, on whose mug Eles are painted their names. One is German chaser;' the other is death splitter"
 Along the road hundreds of itinerant vendors of everything portable set uI improvised stands in the fields. Neck ties, hot cbeStnuts. suspenders, writing paper, raw shrimpS. socks. sweetmeats fortunes told, photographs taken-and bang goes Tommy's pay, Enterpris. ing native merchants have even in stalled barrels of beer in the fields as stations of refuge for the thirsty sol diers too long on the way; beggars of course-clipples, little girls in tat tered, hollow checked misery the old of every race and kind