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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-09-14
SMITH DISCOUNTS
MAINE RESULTS
The National C Committeeman
Sends Out Calls for Cam
paign Funds

The victory of the republicans in Maine
Is no indication that the democratic adj
ministration will not be returned to favor
in November, in the opinion of E. D.
Smith, national committeeman from Ala
bama. However. the democrats. in an
ticipation of close and bitterly con-
tested fight for the nomination, are MAX
ing every effort to battle on even terms
with the republicans.
Maine is normally a republican state"
Mr.. Smith said yesterday afternoon, land
I was not surprised that the voters
elected the G. o. P. candidates only
once since 1872 has its electoral vote been
cast for democrat for President AL
though in 1912, Wilson led the state by
a plurality of 1920 it was the first time
tory
I'm 1888 the plurality of Harrison was
% 252; in 1896 Mckinley had a plurality of
45, III; in 1900 it amounted to 28,613. Roose-
Welt carried Maine by 36SO7, and in 1898
Taft won by 3O,5S4. In views of these
figures the democrats were not routed.
was never Of the opinion that Maine
would accord the administration a vic
tory at the polls this year.
President Wilson is a man who may
be regarded as being even stronger than
his party. His policies have not only
won to his support the solid backing of
the democratic party, but will cause many
progressive and independent voters to
come to his aid in November. A close
fight is in view for November, but if
the republicans had failed Of victory in
Maine it would have served as a killer
to the party.
"In view of the existing conditions, the
leaders of the democratic party have ap-
pealed for financial backing. In Ala
bama, he will raise $3.50 Some sub
scriptions have been reported, but the
general campaign Is about to get under
way. Thus far the followers OF the
party have been generous In response to
appeals and we are confident OF really
ing fully the amount announced
Letters to over Thousand democrats
are now under preparation and will be
sent out within the next few days The
party must depend more largely than
ever upon the support of the individual
for it is known that some of the larger
interests are giving generously to enable
fight for Hughes.
the leaders, for it is not regarded as
real Indicator of the trend Of public
opinion.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-09-14
A NEAR TRAGEDY

While traffic was greatest on Second
avenue, between Nineteenth and Twen-
tieth street yesterday and the usual lunch
hour crowd was on the streets mingling
with shoppers and street pedestrians a
scream pierced the air.
The hurrying crowd stopped and list
ened. 1t was a woman's voice, and it
came again, shriller and louder, followed
by a third muffled scream which died
in gurgle, then all was silent. The
anxious pedestrians looked at each other
surely there was foul play, for the
scream was that of pain almost to tor
ture. big man with SLOUGH hat was
the first to find voice. ''Whered that
noise come from" he asked. Across the
street." someone said.
Just at that moment a man and a
young woman's head appeared through
a second story window to see what the
excitement was about The man wore a
white jacket while the woman had a
towel wound about her neck The man
held a murderous looking pair of for
cops in which was clutched tooth--he
was a dentist. and the woman. author
Of the screams. a patient.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-09-14
BANK PRESIDENTS
TO ADDRESS MEETING
Birmingham Chapter of American
Institute of Banking to Meet
at Southern Club

Among those who will be present at the
meeting of the American Institute OIL
Banking, to be held at the Southern CLUB
tonight. will be Oscar Wells, president
First National bank; Col. T. Q. Smith
vice president Birmingham Trust and
Savings company, W. w. Crawford, presi-
dent American Trust and Savings bank
and John H. Frye, president Trad
ers National bank They Will
make short talks on various phases
of banking, and will encourage those who
undertake to work this year in their ef-
forts
T. M. Engel, local attorney, who will
conduct the study course this year, has
lust returned from New York, where ne
he has been in conference with George E.
Allen. educational director with the in
stitute. Mr. Engel is very enthusiastic
about the work, and expects large results
this wear. 1t is desired that those who
have not already enrolled should do SO
at once in order that the textbooks may
be secured.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-09-14
c. v. AUSTIN SHES
HAT IN THE RING
Well Known Deputy An
nounces for Sheriff Will
Wage Active Campaign

Conrad w. Austin has announced for
sheriff!
Mr.. Austin is now deputy sheriff.
and he has been particularly active in
the enforcement of the state prohibition
laws since his appointment by Sheriff
Thomas J. Batson, over a year ago.
Connie Austin as he Is known through
out Jefferson county, is former chief
of police of the city of Birmingham, and
thoroughout his official career 1t has
been his unceasng efforts in the enforce
ment of prohibition laws and anti-gam-
bling laws that has made his name a
household word as terror to lawbreak-
ers. His announcement carries with 1t
the Endorsement of the prohibition ele-
ment of the Jefferson county democracy.
Mr. Austin recently conducted
crusade within the walls of the county
iail and uncovered matters which Judge
William e. Fort. stated on the bench,
should necesstate the closer investiga-
ton
At the present time Mr.. Austin mas
been investigating the shipments Of the
express companies and the records OF
persons who have received packages OF
LIQUORS oftener than the law allows. Yes
terday Mr.. Austin stated that within the
next day or two he would swear out
about 70 warrants for violations of the
prohibition law TeBdruiHs iAo6di hquor
shipments.
In his statement in announcing for
sheriff, Deputy Austin said:
II realize that it is trifle early to
make a political announcement, but i
have been advised by my friends to come
out, so it can be stated that my hat
is in the ring. My platform will be
simply law enforcement. l believe that
my official record on that score means
that such platform If l am elected
will be carried out to the letter. l be-
lieve that l will be elected as the moral
element amongst the voters of Jefferson
county have gotten together and realize
their strength at the polls. They will
never again allow themselves to be dis
organized"
With the announcement Of Mr.. Austin.
the next sheriff's race has two active
candidates already at the assiduous task
of securing promises of support. The
other lively candidate is Coroner Charles
L. Spain. who announced several weeks
ago.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-09-14
At the Photoplay Houses

Triangle: Lieut.. Denny, U. 5. A.
with william Desmond and Enid Mar
key.
Rialto. Lucille Stewart in His Wife's
Good Name"
Trianon: Violet Messereau in Broken
Fetters.
Belle theatre, Ensley: 1.-THE Iron
Claw" with Pearl White and Sheldon
Lewis.
strand: House Peters and Gail kare
in THE Velvet Paw"
Alcazar: Theda Bara in Under TWO
Flags
odeon One: Grove Wilbur in The
Spite Husband"
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pay in advance an incidental fee of
rs cents per month; every pupil en-
rolled in the high schools OF the city
will be required to pay an incidental
fee of so cents per month. Provided.
that the nonresident tuition fee, or
homage fee. paid by any pupil shall
be construed as including the required
incidental fee.
r. Principals of schools are charged
by the board of education with the
duty of collecting the monthly in
cidental and other fees. Parents VINO
may be unable to meet this require
ment are requested to communicate
with the superintendent before de-
priving their children of the bene-
fits of school attendance. All prin-
cipals are required by the board of
education to keep record of all re-
ceipts and expenditures of funds in
their respective schools, whether such
funds are collected by the principals
and teachers, or by and under the
authority of the several school inn
provement associations. The prin-
cipal of each school shall submit a
summary report of receipts and ex7
pendtures to the superintendent at
the close of each semester. and at
the same time shall submit his books
to be audited as other public ac-
counts.
On account of the extraordinary con-
ditions affecting the public schools of the
city at this time. the superintendent and
members of the board of education beg
the cooperation of school patrons ant
the general public. The duties required
of principals and teachers this year are
exceptionally difficult and embarrassing
BY sympathetic cooperation it is to bs
hoped that the schools may be main
tanned for the full term of nine months
and that no child shall be deprived OF
the benefits of the schools because Of
inability to meet the requirements
Every effort will be made to maintain the
school organization intact, and to pro-
vide efficient service The superintend-
ent win be glad to meet patrons OF the
schools at any time and to receive their
suggestions.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-09-14
TRAFFIC BUREAU
PLANS COMPLETED

M. P. Northington, chairman of the
committee on organization of the traffic
bureau, statedsyesterday- that the plans
had been completed and that other COM
mittees would begin activities imme-
diately.
The finance committee, of which I. c.
Beatty is chairman, will launch a cam
paign to raise funds as soon as Mr..
Beatty returns from Washington. where
he has gone With the committee to pre-
sent claims for the armor plate plant.
The committee will endeavor to provide
$4,000 annually for maintenance OF the
bureau.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-09-14
Suit Filed

The following suits were filed yester-
day in the office of the circuit court
clerk:
$3OO0-Lonnie Tucker sues the Frisco
railway alleging personal injuries.
So, 0OO--M Mrs. Minnie Spencer sues her
former husband, DR.. L. A. Spencer of
Bessemer, alleging SANDER of character.
$1,000 Henry Jackson sues Farmers and
Ginners' Cotton Oil company. alleging
personal injuries.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-09-14
school Days are
Joy.DayS to the boy

or girl whose body is prop
erly nourished with foods
that are rich in muscle :
making, brain : building ele-
ments that are easily digest
gested. Youngsters fed on
Shredded Wheat Biscuit
are full of the bounce and
buoyancy that belong to
youth. The ideal food for
growing children because it
contains all the material
needed for building muscle,
bone and brain, prepared in
a digestible form. One or
two Biscuits for breakfast
with milk give a boy or girl
q good start for the day.
Ready cooked and ready
to-serve. Made at Niagara
Falls. N. Y.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-09-14
BARBER HAS PLAN
TO PROVIDE FUNDS
FOR CITY SCHOOLS
Resolution Authorizing Issu-
ance of 100000 for School
Purposes Will Be Pre-
scented to Commission

| Commissioner Barber has prepared a
resolution of Importance to the school
| situation to be placed before the com
missoners for their approval at the
next meeting. The resolution calls on
| City Attorney Ullman to prepare an
ordinance for the issuance of $500, 900
| in bonds to be used for the construct
| ing of school buildings and repairing
| them.
The issuance of the bonds for $780,
600 is only part of the bonds author
lied by the vote of the people on June
3 this year. The bonds voted upon
were for 100000 These bonds could
not be sold on account of the Mcdonald
injunction restraining the city from
paying the interest out of the sinking
fund. The proposed bonds will be is
sued to the extent of 100000 will be
sold to the sinking fund. This step will.
it is said, relieve the present situation
and provide the city with money for
the schools.
Mr.. Barber. in explaining the purpose
of his resolution, said: THE sinking
fund has been created and accumu
lated sine 1899. At the present time it
amounts. in cash. to 34,492.2S, and
represents the net amount of cash on
hand after paying interest up to the
present time. This money in the sink
ing fund is derived from a special tax
of so cents on each 800 of property in
the city of Birmingham This tax was
authorized by a constitutional amend
ment in 1899 and carried into the con-
stitution in 1901 as section 216.
SINKING FUND
The purpose of the resolution is to
issue 100000 of bonds authorized by
the people on June 5, 1916, and to sell
these bonds as an Investment to the
sinking fund. The sinking fund will
then hold the bonds and will pay to
the school fund the purchase price,
which cannot be less than par and ac-
quired the city and board of education
can devote 1t to the purpose specified
in the ordinance under which the bonds
will be issued"
The budget for the coming year will
be made up by the commission some
time this week. probably today. With
a decrease in revenue for the coming
year and with the expediture just as
great as last year serious problem is
facing the board.
The fiscal year ends September 81.
Among other things of Importance that
require the immediate expenditure of
money is the repairing and in some in
stances the charging of the schools.
The total amount of cash on hand on
September l this year amounted to
81, 069,0 S1.48.
This amount of cash is derived from
three funds. The sinking fund, the i'm
provement fund and the general fund.
| The general fund has a cash balance
| of $300,467.15. The Improvement fund
has a balance OF 1895, 122.05. The sink
| ing fund balance is $532,492.2s.
The passing of the Barber resolution
and the adoption of the subsequent or
dinance by the commission will alleyi-
ate the condition of the school depart
ment City Attorney Ullman told Mr.
Barber yesterday that he thought there
would be no trouble in applying his idea
and accomplishing that which the COM
missioners desire.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-09-14
SEEMS INCONSISTENT

"Considering these facts, it would seem
inconsistent for these sections to vote the
amendment They are being taken care
of better now than if this amendment
was passed and each county allowed TO
tax their own school funds.
1.-THE trouble with our state education
ally has been since the civil war funda-
mental I will not discuss the 10 years
that Immediately followed the war. We
will lay that unhappy period to one side.
Let us forget it if we can. We will deal
only with a period since the responsible
white people of the state took charge of
their own affair in 1874, a charge which
they have ever since maintained.
''The constitution of 1875, by it's drastic
limitations upon the power of taxation
made progress virtually impossible. I am
persuaded however, that our own people
have not yet adequately comprehended
what other people and other states have
done and thought should be done in the
matter of the education of their chill
dren."
Mr. Bowie quoted from the census bu-
reau of the United States comparative
figures for the year of 1928. calling at
tenton to some of the pregnant facts In
connection with the fiscal figures OF these
years. He stated that Alabamas per cap
ita expenditures for the year was Sl.S2
This was less than any state except
North Carolina, South Carolina and Mis-
sissippf
North and South Dakota, with but lit
tie more than one-fourth of our popuIa-
ton, each spends more for educational
purposes than we do, the state of North
Dakota expending almost twice as much.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-09-14

Lyric: Vaudeville; matinee p M !;
night performances 1880 and o'clock.
Biiou: bringing Up Father in Poll
t,cs., matinee 2:30; night performance
o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-09-14
EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES

THE state of Montana with less than
one-fifth of our population expended
more money for educational purposes
by 100000 than we did, and her per
capita was nearly six times the great
est.
Il will not weary you with more.
although the whole exhibit is illum-
mated except to call attention of some
southern states. Arkansas. with 100000
less population, with smaller cities,
with population entirely engaged in
agricultural pursuits. expended over
100000 more than we did, and her per
capita was nearly one and a half times
as great. The same thing is true in
Tennessee. Kentucky, Georgia and
Florida" said Mr. Bowie.
My friends, / believe the consti-
tutional amendment will be adopted,
and | know that it ought to be. No
higher duty rests upon us than to pre-
sent this question to the people this
fall and then, if the amendment is
adopted to follow it up by campaigns
in the counties which need to exercise
it in order that the funds may be avail
able at the earliest practical moment.
The appalling degree of illiteracy which
we find in many counties OF our state
is but a drop in the bucket to the
vastly large number of bare literates
and those imperfectly and inadequate
ly educated who constitute the main
bulk of our rural population. If we
would see Alabama grow as she should;
il we would see Alabama take her
rightful place in the galaxy of states,
we must do more. and yet more still,
for our sons and daughters. our states
greatest asset"
The teachers institute will last
through Friday with number of
splendid speakers giving lectures,
There will be other lectures given
at the assembly hour, while other at
tractive features have been planned for
these occasions.
Yesterday the entertainment commit
tee was in charge of a Virginia reel
dance in the high school gymnasium,
while at the entertainment period to-
day the county teachers will play the
city teachers a game of indoor base
ball A part of Fridays programme
was transferred to yesterdays work.
Vocational training and guidance
through High School English" was
discussed by Miss Bessie Merrill while
Home Economics" was discussed by
Miss May Hansis.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-09-14
However, General Agents of
Lines Here Fail to Regard
Outlook as Critical
MANY CONDITIONS
CAUSE SHORTAGE
Abnormal Business After Two Year,
Depression Held Partly Re-
ponsible-Difficult to Get
Cars Returned

While admitting that the shortage of
cars is seriously affecting the movement
of coal. pig iron and the other CONNER
c!al products of the Birmingham dis
trict, the general agents of the railroads
operating in this district do not regard
the situation as critical However. not
one among the local chiefs views the
situation with any degree of optimism
The outlook is conceded to be dark.
In view of the prospective movements
of grain in the west and cotton in the
south, the demand for cars will increase,
rather than experience a slump. To mset
these more exacting needs. the railroads
eoncede the fact that adequate equip
ment will not be available.
The shortage is the result of abnor-
NAL business, after a season of two
years duration of dull business. One
prominent railroad official asserted that
it was the greatest shortage that he
had ever known.
The shipper, who is suffering from the
acute lack of equipment, is being urged
to aid the railroads, which are doing
their utmost to relieve the situation. BY
loading to capacity and unloading with
promptness the shippers can, by their
own efforts, materially better conditions.
MANY CAUSES ASSIGNED
The explanation offered to account for
the shortening shows that a multitude
OF conditions are entering into the short
age One of the most generally assigned
causes is that each railroad is having
difficulty in getting connecting lines 20
q RI ha f1,lf
times of 1914 and 1915 the roads did not
build, to any great extent, new equip
ment, for there was at that time a sur
plus number of cars with which to haul
the freightage of the country and par
ticuarly this district.
The Louisville and Nashville railroad
one of the largest haulers of coal from
the Birmingham district. is admittedly
short of cars with which to handle the
entire volume of business.
The car shortage may be explained as
satisfactorily as any other way by mere
ly stating that we haven't cars to meet
the demands" said Lee Clary, gen
eral agent for the Louisville and Nash
Vile railroad I'VE have been able to
handle most of the business on our lines
but, at times there have been no avail
able cars. 1t was the first time in many
years that our road was unable to move
the proffered coal orders.
when the cars go to connecting lines
it is with difficulty that we can get them
returned promptly. Boxcars, carrying
shipments to connecting lines in the north
and middle west, are being held in some
instances by foreign railroads in antici-
patton of the grain movement.
'.As regards the future, 1t is largely
matter of conjecture. A man would have
to be seer or a prophet to answer
whether the situation will be relieved or
grow worse
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-09-14
TODAY'S EVENTS
At the Theatres

County teachers institute meets at .
a, m. at Central High school.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-09-14
BOOKS FURNISHED

BOOKS FURNISHED
4. Pupils of the first four grades in
all the schools will be furnished with
the necessary books but will be re-
quired to purchase their supplies; any
parent preferring to purchase books
for his children will be furnished with
a book list upon request.
5. Pupils in grades above the fourth
will be provided with the authorized
book list Immediately after their
classification. Parents are requested
to secure the books as early as pos
sible. To avoid congestion in the
book stores, pupils who have secured
their promotions should obtain their
books and supplies Friday or Satur-
day, in advance of the opening on
Monday.
6. Pupils in the eastern and central
divisions of the city who hold certifi-
Gates of admission to the first semes-
ter of the Central High school will
report to the Paul Hayne building, on
South Twentieth street, Monday morn
ing, September IS. New applicants for
admission to the High schools may
report for classification at the Central
or Ensley High schools Friday aft
ernoon or Saturday morning.
the western division of the city. exclu-
sive of the Graymont and Elyton dis
tricts, will report to the Ensley High
school, Pupils entering High school
from the Hemphill West End dis
trict, are requested to enter the Ems
ley High school on account Of the
congestion in the Central.
8. Applicants for admission to the
Normal Training school will report to
Miss Rosa Strickland, director of the
normal training department at the
Powell school, on Monday morning.
An applicant must be IS years of age,
with an academic preparation equiva-
lent to that of graduate of one OF
the City High schools. and must pre-
sent a certified record, signed by the
principal of the High school attended,
showing an average academic stand
ing of not less than 80 per cent dur
ing the last year of the course. APP
plicants must be in good health and
free from any physical defect.
g. All nonresident children, or those
living with relatives or having par
ents or guardians residing elsewhere,
will be required to pay nonresident
tuition fees, provided they may be
accommodated without discommoding
resident pupils. For information re-
garding the admission of a nonresident
pupil application should be made to
the principal of the nearest school.
TRANSFER OF PUPILS
TO- Transfers of pupils from one
school to another outside of their own
district, may be made only by the
superintendent. and then only when
exceptional conditions render the
transfer a benefit to the child or the
school. Parents are requested to OBJ
serve their district boundary lines,
and to send their children to the
school within the district in which
they reside. Observance of this reg
ulation will save annoyance to all
concerned.
IL. Every pupil enrolled in the ele-
mentary schools will be required to