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The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-05
REGULAR MEETING OF
 THE HUMANE SOCIETY

The regular monthly meeting of the Bir- mingham Humane society was held yes- terday afternoon at the headquarters. Lyric building. The feature of the meet ing was the discussion of the needs of a humane officer for the city. It was charged that many unit horses where brought into the city by interruptions horse traders and that the city is over- run with stray dogs and cats. It was also stated that the ordinance in reference to the overcrowding oi chickens in coops was being ignored. Mrs. W. U. Wood, president of the society. stated the so- ciety was grateful to the patrolmen of the city for their ready response to com plaints, but there was urgent need for a special officer trained to this particular
 The report of the humane officers for the past month showed much activity on the part of the society and its agents.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-05
US. MARSHAL, COL.
 [. [. GEW|N, GIVES
 HIS ENDORSEMENT
Prominent Official and Leading Citizen Comes < Out With Strong
 Statement

Col c. c. Gewin, United States marshal for the southern district of Alabama, With headquarters at Mobile, one of the best known men in the "canebrake' sec tion of Alabama, and a large property holder there, enthusiastically recommends Tanlac.
 Colonel Gewin needs no introduction to the people of south Alabama, as the high position he holds is one of great honor and large responsibility. He is not only a prominent citizen and property holder. but is known throughout the state as a man of few words and strong convic- tions-he calls a spade a spade and says what he thinks
 When seen at his offices in the customs house Friday afternoon, Colonel Gewin stated in the presence of three persons that his niece, Mrs. w. M. Wedgeworth, of Wedgeworth, Ala, who had been ill for q long time suffering from stomach disorders and other ail- ments, was induced by 8 relative in Birmingham to try Tanlac. This was but a short time ago. and Colonel Gewin stated that he knows 1t to be a fact that she is now perfectly sound and well, feeling no inconvenience whatsoever He also further stated that H. M. Harden burg, his son-in-law, who lives at Greens boro, Ala, and who recently paid a Br- n!ingham specialist $50 for treatment with out benefit, said that after taking Tanlac three days he could eat almost anything without suffering any inconvenience or pain.
 Commenting upon the above statement Mr. G. F. Willis southern distributor of Tanlac, said:
 ''The list is a long one but I distinctly recall the names of 8 number of other prominent men of the south who have irdorsed Tanac for the specific benefit they have derived from its use. Among the number are c. w. Mangum, sheriff of Fulton county, Atlanta, Ga.; the Rev. A. H. Sykes, pastor of Watkins Park Pres byterian church, Nashville, Tenn; Rev. w. T. Roby, pastor of Lonsdale Method ist church, Knoxville, Tenn; Dr. J. T. Edwards, prominent physician. Fayette- vile, Ga; Chief of Police Samuel Riley. Macon, Ga.; Hon. Mckenzie Moss judge of the Eighth Kentucky judicial district; Hon. Moses R. Glenn, Kentucky state superintendent of printing; Col. John B, Gaines, editor and publisher of the Bowl ing Green Daily News; George w. Hinton, former secretary of the Warren County EQuity League; President Pegg of the Newport Business college, and others
 Among those prominent in commercial life, who have more recently indorsed Tanlac, and many of whom are we'll known in this section, are c. c. Cooper president of the Georgia Cotton Oil com pany, Lawrenceville, Ga.; H. w. Hill, bank president, of South Pittsburg, Tenn. {; J. r. Carroll, cotton mill superintendent, of Chattahoochee, Ga.; c. M Conover. manager of the office furniture depart ment of Foote & Davies, Atlanta, Ga.; and S. s. Shepard, ex-city councilman, Atlanta, Ga
 Tanlac is sold in Birmingham exclusively by the Eugene Jacobs Drug Store and Patton-Pope Drug Co.,; in Ensley by D. w. Morris & Co.,; in Bessemer by Pegram- Patton Co.-Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-05

must be real kick to that little Sheffield place-but is well known in Birmingham, where he has spent much time, and is, in fact, known all over the state. Of course, this isn't sure thing, but the dope sheet if you know what I mean-indicates it very strongly.
 Harlem is in the midst of another cele- bration. Harlem is almost always cele- brating, and seems to enjoy it immensely This time it is new surface car line that has caused the celebrative activities. One hundred and twenty street looks like down town Birmingham did in the days when the system of lighting by overhead arches of incandescents was in vogue there-when Roosevelt thought it was all done for his benefit.
 One hundred and twenty-fifth street, you know, is called Little Broadway, and, in realty, in the matter of amuse- nents and general activity, the white light section down town has little on it. Theatres crowd each other, and movies are wedged in everywhere. The throngs are as great, apparently, and the only real difference between Broadway and Little Broadway seems to be matter of dollars and cents.
 Upon the block in which live are a public school, a library, a Methodist church, cabaret restaurant, cafe (sa- loon), a Home for Indigent Old Women, 6 movie theatre, a great mass of apart ment buildings and regular girl.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-05
A Simple Aid
 to Good Health

W. A. Reese, De Queen, Ark. writes: "Tor the past year constipation has bothered me very much.. but I find Foley Cathartic Tablets are better than anything I have ever used and their action is perfect. Not gripe in bottle and will never be with out them"
 Constipation is becoming one of the curses of our present day civilization, and is especially hard on those not physically active. With Foley Cath artic Tablets on hand you can keep your stomach sweet, liver active and bowels regular. You can avoid the congested condition that causes sick headache. biliousness, nausea, torpid liver and bloating gases. They cleanse thoroughly and are pild in action, with no nausea and no costive after effects that make so many cathar- tics undesirable to take. They are source of comfort to stout people who enjoy the light free feeling resulting from their use.
 Sold Everywhere.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-05

would each make affidavit that they have never charged a prisoner for de- lIvering message, and that much Of their time is taken up with telephone messages for prisoners. The sheriffs of flee pays rent on box at the postoffice, from which all incoming mail addressed to prisoners is taken twice daily and immediately delivered to them, and all outgoing mail is delivered by the war dens as soon as delivered to them for mailing. Of course, sometimes prisoners call special messengers for which they pay just as the sheriff or anyone else pays for like service.
 We regret that apparent unfamiliarity with the restriction necessary for the keeping of prisoners charged with and convicted of, crime, prompted the report. that makes the above explanation neces- sary, T. J. BATSON, Sheriff By B. B. KNIGHT, Chief Deputy"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-05
Indorse Brandeis

Monroe, La, April A resolution in- dorsing President Wilson's nomination of Louis D. Brandeis for justice of the supreme court was passed this afternoon by the Louisiana State Federation of Labor in session here. The resolution in- cluded requests to Senators Ransdell and Broussard of Louisiana to vote for con- hrmation of the nomination.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-05

Troy, April 4-(SpeciaI.)-The pea nut oil mills at Brundidge have just about finished their season, having used up all the peanuts available and have not been running the mill for sometime. MT. Hightower stated that when they could buy enough peanuts to keep the mill busy all the year they would have the season last all the year round. The firm intends putting in two additional oil mills and will be able to press 1500 bushels of peanuts a day thereafter, instead of 800 as hereto fore.
 Decatur, April 4.-(Special.) )-That this section of the state is one of the most important poultry producing sec tions is evidenced by the fact that during the past eight weeks the Sher- Till Produce company of Hartselle has purchased for shipment 10,4oO cases of eggs, averaging more than $5 per case, or a total of $52,2O0 and also 142000 pounds of hens averaging more than IA cents per pound, or a total of $19,SSO, making a total of $720S0 paid for hens and eggs during the past eight weeks.
 This company has also shipped a large quantity of hides, furs, wool, but ter, etc, during the same time.
 These eggs and hens were bought at Decatur, Athens, Cullman, Hartselle and Falkville. This company will shin carload of poultry from Cullman to- morrow, carload from Hartselle Fri day and a carload from Decatur Satur- day.
 Besides this company there are a number of other companies in Decatur, New Decatur, Hartselle and other places shipping eggs and poultry all the time. It is estimated that over $100,000 worth of poultry and eggs are shipped each month from this sec tion of the state.
 Selma, April 4.-(SpeciaI.)-A. N. Spence of Washington. equipment in- spector for the Southern railway, died at local hospital today following an illness of a few days. The body will be shipped to Washington for inter ment. He leaves a widow and seven children.
 Gadsden, April 4.-(Special.)-Jud I. H. Disque, for quarter of a cen , tury head of the city board of edu- cation, was reelected by the council last night for another six years term. He has been president of the board since it's organization and devotes much time to the schools. The street committee was given authority to in- vestigate and purchase an auto truck to replace the mules and wagons, which will be sold
 Selma. April 4.-(Special.)-"Don' grieve so or blame yourselves; just thank the good God that the baby was not hurt
 These were the dying words of Mrs. H. c. Thompson. 72 years old, and to- tally blind. who died Sunday at Burns vile from the effects of burns re-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-05
Deny Submarines Were Near

Berlin, April 4.-(By Wireless )-The Austrian minister at The Hague has in- formed the Dutch government that no Austrian submarines were near the Dutch steamer Tubantia when she was sunk. Germany has disclaimed responsibility for the sinking of the Tubantia off North Hinder lightship last month. Officers of the steamer stated that she was tor pedoed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-05
HeptasOphs to Meet

The meeting of the Improved Order of Heptasophs will be held on the evening of April Il. instead of last night. as was announced. The meeting will be held at the Conclave hall, 50S First avenue and will be open to all members of the order and their ladies. Refreshments will be served.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-05
DAY IN CONGRESS
SENATE.

SENATE. Met at noon. Continued consideration army reor- ganization bill. Recessed at 5:45 D. m. to noon today.
 HOUSE. Met at Il a. m. Debate on rivers and harbors bill re- sumed. Voted down all amendments to the rivers and harbors bill, consideration of which will be resumed next Thurs day. Recessed at p. m. until 8 p. m. for night session on unopposed private bills.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-05
Kappa Sigmas Meet Saturday

The following cards have been sent out to members of the Phi Kappa Sigma fra ternity: "The Birmingham alumni chap ter of the Phi Kappa Sigma fraternity will hold business meeting Saturday night April 8, at p. m.. at the Birming- ham Young Mems Christian association.
 All resident as well as visiting Phi Kap- pa Sigma are invited to attend.
 J. D. CHICHESTER, JR., Sec'y.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-05
Republicans Win

Hartford Conn.,, April 1.-The repub- licans regained control of the city gov ernment at the biennial mayoralty cleo tioE today. Frank A. Hagarty, former postmaster. was elected mayor over Rich; ard J. Kinsella, democrat. by an unof- ficial plurality of 869
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-05
Nuns Arrive

New York, April fifty nuns, deport- ed from Mexico by the de facto govern ment because they are of foreign birth, arrived here today on the Spanish steam CT Manuel Calvo from Vera Cruz on their way to Spain.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-05
INVESTIGATION OF~ COUNTY JAIL BEGUN l. BY THE GRAND JURY Trips Are Made in Sections
 by Members of Inquisi- torial Body
STATEMENT ISSUED
 BY SHERIFF BATSON
Denies That Prisoners Are Forced to Work, But Are Paid Extra for Their Seryices-Food Approved
 by Dr. ROsser

As instructed by Judge w. E. Fort, the April term grand jury began it's investi- gation of conditions in the Jefferson coun- ty' jail yesterday afternoon before going into the investigation of cases docketed. The body made an extended trip through the jail yesterday afternoon The trip was made in sections following each other and each making an investigation in or der to miss nothing. After the trip through the jail the body was dismissed until this morning.
 Claiming that the two recent reports of county and federal grand juries were influenced, in the opinion of the sher- ifs office, by the statement of a con- victed blackmailer, to a certain extent, and that those in charge of the county jail have been done an injustice, are the features of a statement issued by Sheriff Thomas J. Batson, through Chief Deputy I| Nifrlx4
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-05
ROSSER INSPECTS FOOD

unfit food; when the food supply is ex- amined regularly by Dr. Rosser the county health officer, whose duty it is to pass on both the quality and quantity The kitchen, where the food is prepared Is kept scrupulously clean, and the food prepared under conditions which we be- lieve are more cleanly than that of the average hotel or boarding house. The food Is purchased by the sheriff in per- son and the strictest care is taken that everything must be of the soundest and most wholesome quality. The black, thick syrup which would not run in the pan' referred to in the report was as good country sorghum as the market af- lords, and has been commented upon by persons who eat it from choice, as sthc best sorghum they ever tasted The statement that they do not believe that the feeding costs more than 10 or 12 cents day is too absurd to come from men who themselves eat, and who must know something of the present prices of meat, lard, flour, meal, rice syrup, vegetables, beef, etc., all of which are regularly furnished, and besides the grand jury was furnished with the in- formation that our last estimate showed an average cost of over 23 cents per day for each prisoner and this estimate was made for the first half of last year. when more prisoners were fed and the relative average cost was, therefore. lower than since that time, and in this connection 1t might be interesting to note that 1t costs the state to feed the Jeffer- son county prisoners sSs75. 40 less during the last six months of last year than during the corresponding period of the preceding year, or reduction of S1495 90 per month
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-05
VISITORS RECEIVED

'The reports charge that visitors are not allowed to see the prisoners and that they cannot get messages delivered without being forced to pay for the serv- ice. While it is obvious that care must be exercised in allowing everyone free access to the jail, we are more frequently criticized by those whose experience teaches them that prisoners have been frequently helped to escape from the outside, than otherwise Attorneys and relatives of prisoners are shown every courtesy and we believe this fact would be attested by every reputable attorney of Birmingham who had had casion to visit the jail MT. Gilbert. MT. Hig- don and MT. Burleson, inside wardens,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-05
SHERIFF'S STATEMENT
The statement follows in part:


 "The reports charge that prisoners are not allowed sufficient liberty and oppor- tun1ty for exercise, when as a matter Of fact, all prisoners, except those con- demned for capital offenses are allowed free access to the corridors during the entire day. and all are allowed to exer- else in the jail yard except those who are so desperate that to allow this liberty would constitute criminal negligence on the part of the sheriff. It must be remem- bered that the law imposes due care on the part of the sheriff, for the protection of the public, including the gentlemen who composed the grand jury, and should he allow liberties resulting in the escape of criminals, he is criminally liable there for.
 The reports charge uncleanly and filthy conditions in the cells when, as a mat ter of fact, every prisoner is required to bathe upon entering the jail and regu- larly thereafter (although this is one of the 'hardships' to which many of them strenuously objecD ,and the blankets and bedclothes are regularly washed by some Of the prisoners who are glad to earn the money that is paid them for doing it. The floors are scrubbed every day and this was being done on the occa- sion of the one-hour visit of the federal grand jury, and was the cause of the dirty water standing on the floor and not the negligent causes which the reports indicate.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-05
THE WEATHER
Weather Forecast

Washington, April 4.-Forecast for Ala bama and Mississippi: Clear Wednesday and Thursday.
 Georgia and Florida: Fair "Wednesday and probably Thursday.
 Tennessee: Partly cloudy and cooler Wednesday, Thu>sday unsettled.
 The southern storm Is now off the mid dle Atlantic states, moving northeast ward, the weather bureau announced to- night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-05
RUSSIAN IS SUMMONED

After it was determined to abandon the superficial diplomatic customs and to act in accordance with common sense, the Russian minister of finance, Count Bark, was invited to a conference in Paris He acted on the instant and in little while he was in conference with the French
 minister of finance, M. Ribot, and the
 British chancellor of the exchequer, Lloyd George. This first meeting was of utmost consequence. An understanding was then cached respecting the necessity of perfct cooperation and complete coordination. In order, however, to esta blish this there was need of other conferences, and in July of last year there occurred at Paris
 conference the details of which the pub lie knew little about, but the results of which soon became apparent. Among
 ether things that were demonstrated after that conference was the fact that England
 would undertake to finance the needs of her allies. It was, also, then agreed that if Russia were in need of anything she could make her needs known in London, or if it were more expedient, in Paris. So, also, France would carry on transac-
 tiosn, if it were the wiser way, through London. or, if it seemed better, in Paris.
 EFFECT IN AMERICA
 The meeting in July, 1915, at Paris of the second of the important conferences led to such perfect understanding and cordial agreement as made it possible for the joint commission which represented England and France to visit the United States in the autumn of 1915 and negotiate the establishment of credit or loan of $500, 900 O00 on the joint account of England and France.
 The world did ont realize-although the great financiers did-that the successful I egotiation of this loan fully demonstrated ' the fact that the allies were cooperating in perfect harmony and were acting as though they constituted a single family.
 Now. the allies have again met at Paris and are regarded as having at this con ference completed the work of co-opera- ton and coordination, although there is to be supplementary conference the
 members of which are to consider certain economic problems.
 As much as a year and half was re- quired in order to perfect such co-opera- tion and co ordination as would establish the military movements of the allies upon
 common basis controlled by great and
 comprehensive war directing. machinery so to speak, as perfect in all it's parts and responding as thoroughly and immediately to a central authority as does a great piece of machinery.
 So far as the United States is concerned, this latest and very likely last conference reflects the capacity and disposition oi the allies to continue to make large pur- chases of various materials in the United States, all of these purchases being financed as though through one centra authority. The eight allied nations are
 now acting as though they were a single
 unit, so far as the European war is con- cerned. And this will be regarded by those who write the history of this wal | as an achievement which two years age | would have been regarded as impossible and also as the first achievement of that kind ever recorded.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-05
Local Data
Weather Conditions

Summary of observations made at Uni ted States weather bureau stations during the 24 hours ending at D. m., 10th me- ridian time April 4, 1916:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-05
Developments of Past Year Demonstrate Allies Are
 in Perfect Harmony
COMMON SENSE BASIS
 INSTEAD OF RED TAPE
Meeting in Paris Will Probably Be Last as Agreements Have Been Perfected-StillP Prepared to
 Make Large Purchases
By HOLLAND

| New York April 4.-(Special. )-With the leaders in the international movements | that have been in progress for year and a half the conference at Paris last week of the representatives of the eight na- tions that constitute the allies is regarded | as the continuation of somewhat prolonged efforts to secure perfect cooperation and complete co-ordina tion.
 The initiative was taken in the late au- tumn of 1915. At that time, England was just beginning to realize the magnitude of her undertaking and was feeling her way, so to speak, so that she could dis cover the best means for thoroughly pre- pairing for the stupendous conflict her leaders at last realized would be main- tained before peace was secured.
 In the past, wars carried on by allies have usually created friction, jealousy and a tendency toward individual action. But it was apparent about the time that Sir George Paish returned from his visit to the United States, in the fall of 1914, that if Germany were to be defeated it was essential that such cooperation be established between the allies as would
 
 gle nation or single family among na- tions.
 There had been prior to the first step taken by England in the direction of CO., operation the usual embarrassments oc- casoned by diplomatic etiquette or red tape methods. In November, 1914, the British leaders made up their mind that there should be an abandonment of the or dinary diplomatic etiquette or those func- tional accessories which are usually a part of negotiations between nations. It was determined to be guided by ordinary good common sense. That involved a cordial invitation to Russia and France, which then, with England, constituted the allies, to establish a common understand ing with respect to financing the purchase of munitions and materials of war and the distribution of these purchases, as well as good understanding respecting military operations. as, for instance, whether there should be offensive or de- fensive warfare.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-05

Selma, April 4.-(Special.)-"Don grieve so or blame yourselves; just thank the good God that the baby was not hurt
 These were the dying words of Mrs. H. G. Thompson, 72 years old, and to- tally blind who died Sunday at Burns vile from the effects of burns re- ceived several days ago in saving her
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-05

There will be a meeting of the Play ground association Friday afternoon at 4 o'clock at the public library at which time all officers and everyone interest ed in the opening of a playground in Bessemer is urged to be present.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-05

Much interest is being manifested in the silver tea. which will be given Wednesday afternoon at the home of Mrs Dave Kennedy, 1514 Sixth avenue, from to 6 o'clock by Circle No. of the Pastors Helpers of the First Meth odist church.