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The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-22

Seven automobiles loaded with boost CTS of the Jackson highway left Bir- mingham at 10 o'clock yesterday morn
 ing for Nashville It is planned to arrive in the Tennessee city in time for the meetings of the Jackson high way commission. which convenes to- morrow for two days hearing on the merits of several delegations who will present their arguments in the se- lection of the route of the proposed highway.
 The Birmingham party was split in two sections. A party of four automo- piles went by the Huntsville route and three cars took the Decatur road. At both of these cities large delegations of Jackson highway adherents will join the Birmingham units and proceed i, to Nashville. The pilot car of the party that went by the Nashville route was the large yellow city automobile of the street department, and 1t was driven by Frank Gafford, ST.. the street commissioner. Others in the car were George B. Ward, president of the city commission, and pr. J. E. Dedman. The pilot car of the Decatur party was driven by Herman Beck chairman of the Chamber of Commerce good roads committee With MT Beck were Sec retary William c. Radcliffe of the Chamber of Commerce, and Fred B. Shireman.
 Another machine that went by the Decatur route was the one that held the members of the board of revenue. In this ear rode Hugh McGeever, Law renee Pennington and R. R. Bivens. Among others who were in the Bir- mingham delegation were: Harry New Judge E. c. Crow, c. H. Wiley, Ed ward Pattilo. Thomas Devereaux, MT. and Mrs. F. B. Thomas, Miss Alma Rit- tenberry. Charles B. Lloyd, C.. L. York, c. F. Thompson, Harry Parker. o. B. Biesol and Wallace Johns.
 It is anticipated that the Birmingham party will reach Nashville in time to have it's first meeting today The Her. mitage hotel has been selected as the headquarters of the enthusiasts from the Magic City.
 At the meeting of all the Alabama ldherents of the Jackson highway a 'aucus will be held and the differences of opinion between the Decatur and delegations will be smoothed over in order. that a solid front be presented in favor of Alabama ,t the hearings of the Jackson high way commission tomorrow and Fri lay.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-22

Who would oppose such a move? Certainly any possible opposition would not come from anyone who wants to see a greater Birmingham do that which is step forward along every progressive line. Who would oppose? Certainly no one who wants to see the people build a building for the peo- ple's use. Who would oppose? Ger tainly no one who wants to see a build- ing of beauty, with revenue producing power to give space for great meetings of all kinds and restore an abandoned and neglected park to beauty spot
 Build an auditorium and exposition of beauty. comfort, excellence, situated in a park restored to beauty; gather there, men and women of culture and importance in convention assembled, furnish every comfort and convenience in excess of comforts and conveniences furnished by competing cities; let the cool breezes and shade of the park add pleasure in sghtliness of surroundings, comforts of environments during heated summers; give to winter visit ors. glass enclosed verandas, sunlit promenades to snap the bite of icy winds; present the sunkiss of the southland to the northern cheek and the comparison will be unaswerable ar guments for more and greater conven- tions, for increasing investments, for added citizenship.
 Who will oppose? Why expect any real opposition? Why not anticipate the cooperation and support of Bir- mingham citizenship as unit in this move and greater moves to follow? In the beginning and the end, why not unite for the good of all; work to- gether? In team work lies success.
 THOMAS L. CANNON.
 Birmingham, September IS, 1915.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-22
HUNTSVILLE
CTS Leave for Nashville Today-Au- tOmobile Club Organized

Huntsville, September 2.-(Special.) ) Thirty-four automobiles have been en- tered for the trip to Nashville Wednes- day morning when something over 100 good roads boosters of Madison county commission meeting and ask that the Jackson highway be built through Lewis burg, Petersburg, Fayetteville. Hunts vile, Guntersville and on to Birmingham over practically the same trail that Gen eral Jackson used in moving his army against the Creek Indians to fight the battle of Horseshoe Bend
 The Huntsville cars, which will be aug mented by several cars from Birming- ham. Oneonta and Guntersville, will leave here at 6:30 o'clock Wednesday morning. They will be joined by many others at Fayetteville. Petersburg and -Lewisburg and expect to be in Nashville by 4 o'clock in the afternoon
 The Madison county commissioners, at special meeting yesterday afternoon, adopted resolution pledging themselves to. construct and maintain the Jackson highway. from the northern border of Madison county to- the southern border in the event the Jackson highway is routed through this county. This will prove to be from S5 to 3S miles of, the highway, most of which Is already model state roads of macadam completed or now being constructed. One section of the road southeast of Huntsville climbs Big Cove mountain with a grade that nowhere exceeds 5 per cent and is one of the most beautiful scenic highways in the. south
 Hon. R. B. Spragins, chairman of the Alabama Highway commission. will pre- sent Madison county's claims to the high way at the Nashville meeting of the Jackson highway commission.
 The Huntsville Automobile club was re- organized last night with membership
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-22
Do Small Things Count?

To the Editor of The Age Herald:
 On the wave of progress and In the mad rush to cover space, time and ground, I wonder if we are not losing much that would be valuable to our children, in that we are inclined to overlook many small points that count much toward refinement and culture, as well as health; small things to be taught young children that in later years have developed in character. If we are going so fast, suppose We slacken our pace somewhat, so that we can do these little things more thor oughly.
 l was so impressed recently by lit- tie thing. There were five of us col lected on corner, waiting for a car to take us to the city. One of the party. a mana splendid looking man, too, a representative citizen, with his linen and his white suit immaculate joined In the pleasant conversation, but his attention was mostly given to cleaning and pairing his finger nails. During the entire wait for the car. he continued his toilet; even after he was seated in the car. he kept up tho clean ing process. The last that I saw of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-22
ARE DOING FINE

To the Editor of The Age Herald: Birmingham has a total of 10 cars making the run to Nashville. Six cars are here tonight, also two from Montgomery. All came through in good shape. Mrs. Thomas M. Owen is in the Mont gomery party
 w. c. RADCLIFFE. Decatur. September q, 1915.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-22
RYALL MEETING
 HELD LAST NIGHT

Adherents of Scudder Ryall. csnaio
 for city. commissioner. held an eassss iastic meeting last night at MT. xa
 headquarters in the Lyon & Terry hagiGl ing. About 100 were present. re seiss ing all sections of the greater city. sai reports made on the progress of t-s aa 2 J paign were regarded as highly sae5aTs sE tory in every way. E
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-22
Violent Strike in Jersey City

New York. September 21.-Police re serves in Jersey City were called out to night after striking freight handlers a the Pennsylvania railroad yards and sym patfizers had attacked police officer detailed for special duty near the com pany 8 property. Two arrests were made No one was hurt.
 Some 2000' freight handlers are ol strike. The terminals of all roads en tering Jersey City except the Centre
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-22
Raising Third German War Loan

Berlin. September 21.-Subscriptions to the third German war loan were received today at a number of places in Berlin. In the old city hall alone. says the Overseas agency clerks were taking the subscrp- lions at 24 desks, but the subscribers were % numerous that the city administration hurriedly established 14 more desks. The list will be closed Wednesday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-22
Two Slightly Injured

New Decatur, September 21.-(Special.)
 Fifteen automobiles from Birmingham,
 Cullman and other points in Alabama. loaded to the guards with good roads en- tEusiasts en route to Nashville to att tend the Jackson highway meeting, ar rived here late this afternoon The wis., itors were met at the county line by a local delegation, and escorted to the city. They were registered at the Hotel Lyons and tonight were entertained with brass band serenade and other features. While coming down the Hartselle hill one of the automobiles went over an embankment when wheel gave way. The machine vas occupied by four persons, two of whom were painfully injured. Tonight they are at Benevolent Society hospital here for treatment. At the hospital 1t was stated that the two injured men, MT. McAnally and Mir Tanning, were from Garden City. Mir. McAnallys collar bone was broken. Twelve stitches were taken on Mr. Earnings head. They will not con tinue the trip but will be able to return home tomorrow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-22
THE WEATHER
Weather Forerast

Washington, September 21.-Forecast for Alabama and Mississippi: Fair Wednes- day; cooler in south. Thursday fair.
 Georgia: Fair and cooler Wednesday; i; Thursday fair.
 Tennessee: Fair Wednesday and Thurs day; rising temperature Thursday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-22
TOO LATE ID CLASSIFY

night in front of Ca. heen's store 5-passenger Dodge car license tag No. 117o1. Reward for in formation leading to recovery. H. Fl K. Jefferson. American Trustsand Saw ings bank. lOST-Purse with check, raiiroad pas and $2.50. Finder please cell phons Main 7223 and receive reward. Qra Fannie J. Daily.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-22
Four Cars in Huntsville

Huntsville September 21- -(Special)-Up to o'clock tonight four Birmingham cars filled with good roads delegates, en route to the Jackson highway conven- tion at Nashville, had arrived here.
 The party is spending the night in Huntsville and will join the Huntsville delegation on the trip, which starts here tomorrow morning at o'clock, going through Fayetteville, Lewisburg and Pe- tersburg.
 The roads between Jefferson county and Madison county were found to be fair with the exception of few gaps and the whole party came through tonight in fine shape The trip to Huntsville was through Oneonta on the Boaz-A -Albertville and Guntersville road and several cars joined the Birmingham party and accom- panied them to Huntsville.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-22
Local Data
Weather Conditions

Summary of observations made at United States Weather Bureau stations during the "A hours ending at D. m., 10th meridian time, September 21, 1915:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-22
TALLADEGA
H. c. Mcconnell Elected Commission
 er-To Reduce Power Rates

Talladega. September 21.-(Special.)-Ib the municipal election for commissioned in Tailadega Monday J. F. Hanks, tht present commissioner, received 94 votea H. c. Mcconnell received 3O2 votes. Thers were but two candidates, two nominee{ not having qaalifed in time. The surI prise of the election was the strength developed by Mcconnell.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-22

Miss Ethel May Cousing, formerly q Huntsville, now of Trinity, and Mir. Joh1 L. Walden of Morgan county were mar ried Sunday night in Decatur.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-22

The Alabama Power company ia ask ing the city commission at this after noon's meeting to amend the present orl dinances so as to permit the power conn pany to reduce the price of electricltj
 from 15 cents to 12 cents per kilowatt.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-22

w T. Harmon, we'll known travelinI salesman of this city. was badly injure' in Atlanta in a boiler explosion. His in juries will keep him confined to hospita several weeks. according to informatio1 received by relatives.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-22

of about 40. Edward c. Belts was electe president and Shelby White was electe secretary and treasurer It was state that every man, woman or child wh owned an automobile, wheelbarrow, pal of skates or baby buggy Is eligible t join.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-22

him when finally left the car, he was still scraping and polishing his nails
 Now. I'm sure this man did not mean to be rude. It was either carelessness or thoughtlesspe ess, q would not dare to say 1t was ignorance). I could not help but recall the training given by the faithful sisters of mercy during my school days spent under their careful teaching in the convent. We were taught that anyone who would clean his nails or pick his teeth in the pres ence of another had given just cause for feeling of insult, and that it was Tar better to leave those matters un- attended to until privacy could be found than to be guilty of such & breach of refinement. When a girl was seen during school or recreation paring her nails she was sent to punishing class and there she was reprimanded and made to feel that she had com mitted crime against refinement. She was taught that even in the pri- vacy of her boudoir, when sharing 1t with another, she should turn her back to her roommate while attending to those small matters.
 In the face of so much talk about germs, etc, and the fact that germs can be and are often carried under the nails, it is not bad plan for us, in rearing our children, to impress on them while they are young many of the little things that really mean big things, so that in later years they might not, by carelessness or thought. lessness, offend even the most sensi- tive. MRS. F. NELSON ANDREWS.
 Birmingham. September 1S 1915.
 In MemOrian
 To the Editor of The Age Herald:
 The death of William J. Lee. who passed away last Sunday at Roberts vile, Baldwin county. Alabama, leaves large circle of mourners who knew him in social and business life. An im- pressive service was conducted on Tuesday at the Congregational church. where testimony was borne to the sin cere manhood and quiet Christian he- roism of MT. Lee. For 10 years, he has been In Birmingham carrying on a business of the highest value to the health Of the community trusted and beloved by his business associates alike in the city and contiguous counties But it is in the church and especially in his home that the irremediable loss falls most acutely; for there the sim pie loyalty self-repression. tenderness, fidelity and high intelligence which he displayed. reached their zenith
 MT. Lee was born in Wisconsin 4O years ago He was married to Miss Bessie Gridley some five years before ms removal to Alabama residing in Milwaukee. He leaves her with three young children. Katherine, aged 13, John aged 10, and Elizabeth, aged $, to cherish a splendid memory.
 The largely attended services were conducted by the pastor of his church, the Rev. D. s. Bayley and pr. George Eaves and were closed at the grave side at Elmwood by local representa- tives of the Masonic order
 GEORGE EAVES.
 Birmingham, September 1S,. 1915.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-22
Condition of Our yails

To the Editor of The Age-Herald:
 notice that you had quite lengthy ed- itorial in Mondays Age-Herald in refer- ence to the condition of Chicago's Jails.
 Why jump on your far away neighbor when conditions are as bad or worse in our own jails?
 Wouldn't 1t be wise to clean up our own premises before pointing out Chi- cago's?
 Suppose you come down to ''big rock'' and see if you cannot lind a little food for your Oliver" It's there in abundance. Very truly J. T. HOWLE. {
 Birmingham. September x. 1915.
 Somewhat Efficient Ourselves To the Editor of The Age-Herald;
 Germany has nothing on (us) U. g.
 lh your issue of September 1T. under headline "HammerIns the Heroes." copied from the Cleveland Plain Dealer. an arr ticle read as follows:
 From time to time . wooden effigy Qf some military or naval hero ts rot up bt the government In German city. Near
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-22

The Huntsville Automobile club was re- organized last night with a membership
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-05-06
FAMILY AVOIDS
SERIOUS SICKNESS
By Being Constantly Supplied With
Thedford's Black-Draught.

McDuff, Va.-"I suffered for several
ears" says Mrs. J. B. Whitaker, OF
This place, with sick headache. and
stomach trouble.
Ten years ago friend told me TO try
Thedford's Black-Draught, which | did,
and found it to De the best family medi-
cine for young and old.
keep Black-Draught on hand all the
time now, and when my children feel a
little bad, they ask me for a dose, and il
does them more good than any medicine
they ever tried.
We never have a long spell of sick
less in our family, since we commenced
Using Black-Draught."
+ Thedford's Black-Draught is purely
vegetable, and has been found TO regu-
ate weak stomachs, aid digestion, re-
ieve indigestion, collie, wind, nausea,
headache, sick. stomach, and Similar
symptoms.
1t has been in constant use for more
ttlan 70 years, and has benefited more
Than million people.
Your druggist sells and recommends
3Iack-Draught. Price only 25c. Get a
package to-dGy. NC ia
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SOLE OBJECT Of
SOCIETY To CARE
FOR A SNUFF BOX

LONDON, May "a society whose
sole objecs is to act as custodian for
a snuff box, has just been incorporated
and registered at Somerset House.
The Past Overseers' Society of St.
Margaret and st. John, Westminster,
although not incorporated until this
late date, was founded just two
centuries and two years ago. The or
iginal snuffbox now rests in a series of
boxes, one fitting into the other, which
have been added at various times.
Some of these cases are beautifully
engraved, and one bears a silver plate
said to have been engraved by Hog
arth, representing the Duke of Cum
berland's victory at Culloden in 1746.
The society consists of thirty mem
bers among them Sir Henry Craik,
NJ. P.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-05-06
BANK SHY WIDOW LOSES
HER SAVINGS PINNED
ON DRESS
WOMAN SELLS OLD GARMENT
WITH $14O IN IT TO CLOTHES
DEALER.

ST. LOUIS, May 6.-Mrs. Nellie Red
mon, a widow, of 1890 Laclede avenue,
lost confidence in banks when she lost
several hundred dollars in failure.
Also, she became dubious OF rea.
estate investments as a result of dea!
in Kansas City which cost her a con
siderable sum of money.
So she kept her savings in a tobacco
sack, which she wore pinned inside of
her dress. Then
Tuesday she sold the dress to a
secondhand dealer for $1.50, forgetting
that the sack containing $140 was pin
ned to it.
After the secondhand man had de-
parted Mrs. Redmon recalled the mon
ey and reported the matter to the po-
lice, who have been unable to find him.
Mrs. Redmon said that the sack con-
tanned all the money that she had saw
ed up during the last five years from
the allowance which her married
daughter gave her.
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Teacher-''What can you say 60
Cain?" Young America-"He was en@
leader of the young set In the G@zdam
of Eden"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-05-06
TERR|TOR|ALS FURNISH
BEST SOLDIERS IN
THE ALLIED RANKS
(By Associated Press.)

LONDON, May 6.-The more he has
seen Of the territorials, says Sir john
French in his Neuve Chapelle dispatch,
the more he has been impressed with
their value. Sir Johns words, They
acquitted themselves with the utmost
credit have taken all of the wind out
of the campaign to CONSUMPTION on
Great Britain.
The British territorial system is prac-
tically the same as the national guard
of the United States, without the polit-
ical weaknesses of the American. So
far as organization, service and equip
ment go, the systems of the two coun-
tries are identical. The men enlist for
the same period and in peace times
drill for about the same number of
hours weekly and spend the same
length of time in annual manoeuvres
They wear almost the same uniform.
But instead of suffering from state pol
itics, as in America, the British service
is directly urder the war department,
which appoints the colonel in COM
mand. The colonel. in turn, passes on
the qualification of the officers, who
receive commissions from the war
Office. This method of differing the
territorials is much more effective both
as to discipline and efficiency than the
American method of letting the men
elect their own officers on the basis of
personal popularity instead of profess
sional fitness.
Territorials in time of peace enlist
for home service only. But by the sim
pie process of volunteering for foreign
service, they become volunteers with
out the elaborate process of transfer
ring accounts from state to federal
government as in vogue in the United
States, which involves a vast amount
of clerical work and red tape.
In the present war, over so per cent
of the territcrials are known to have
volunteered and of these the larger
part are already serving in France or
Egypt. They enlist under the general
VOLUNTEER act for three years or the end
of the year. S@Fw
One advantage of the territorial
army over the regulars lies in the
various kinds of skilled men in the
ranks, who with little training can
turn their trades or professions to the
use of war The territorial supply of
doctors has been a needed help.
When a foreign service battalion IS
sent away home battalion takes its
place. 1t is curious to know that the
territorial force has proved more az
tractive to recruits than Kitchener's
army.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-05-06

Many measures which in ordinary
times would appear to possess tbs
quality of merit, it is believed. wcuiS
be hurtful just now, as the state anaE
country at large are emerging from u
great industrial depression. 1t is EaEs-.
this reason that a policy of exfreREsa
conservatism is hoped Off by the hHsf-
ness men of the state.
1t is generally conceded among taa
more conservative that in recent years.
there have been too many laws passeG
and too many subjects considered. &E1z
hat the tendency of legislative bodies
toward ENGRAVING industrial legisFss.
ion upon the statute books has be-
ONE a recognized and growing evil SE
pronounced has this feeling beeonaas
that it has taken form in state or
ganization among the manufacturing
interests, numbering in it's membership
many of the largest and most import
ant industries of the state.
NOW 2 CUM
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-05-06
GEORGIA LAW MAKERS
WILL Do WELL To
LET LAWS REST
Especial to Times-Recorder.)

ATLANTA, Ca, May 6.--The 1916
session of the Georgia legislature will
conbene at the state capitol in June
goth next. If the records of recent pre-
vious sessions are to be taken as cri,
terions for proposed action, many
measures will be introduced in the
form of so-called remedial legislation.
Business interests generally are ex-
pressing the hope, however that the
legislature will be imbued with the
necessity for an absolute rest from leg
islative agitation regulatory of vested
capital and that they will recognize
how important it is, in the light OF
presen conditions, that no acton of a
drastic nature be taken which would
further aggravate already unfavorable
conditions.
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