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The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-04
WILCOX CHAPTER ID
 ENTERTAIN VETS
Members of Local C0nfed- crate Camps to Attend
 Banquet at Tutwiler

This afternoon at 4 o'clock the ladies Of Wilcox chapter, Daughters of the Confectionery, will give banquet at the Tutwiler to the members of Camp Wilcox, United Confederate Veterans. and their invited guests. An appropri- ate programme has been arranged Among the speakers will be Mrs Chap pei Cory, Senator Frank S White and Judge N. B. Feagin Capt John G. smith will be toastmaster. Among the guests will be 25 members of Camp Hardee and Camp Pat Cleburn.
 The following order in reference to the affair has been issued by Com mander John G. Smith:
 Special Order No. 1.-All members of Camp Wilcox, United Confederate Veterans, and their invited guests of Camps Hardee and Pat Cleburn are requested to assemble at the court house in the board of education room on Tuesday, January 4. at 3 D. m The line will be formed at 3:20 and march to the Tutwiler hotel, when the ladies of Wilcox chapter will be waiting to receive them before the banquet is served JOHN G. SMITH
 "Commander Camp Wilcox"
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CHANGES MADE AT CITY HALL;
 WEATHERLY OFFERS SERVICES
City Attorney H. L. Anderton Becomes City Recorder; Melton Succeeds Gafford Street Commits
 sioner-Jenkins Appointed Assistant Attorney

should offer his legal services to the city. MT. Weatherly, who Is well known as one of the profound lawyers of this city, has always shown a distinct pref erence to cooperate with the city attor- reys office on all legal problems in the past Commissioner Weatherlys letter follows:
 Hon. George B. Ward, President City Commission, Birmingham, Ala.
 Dear Sir: In view of the contem- plated resignation of Mr. Boyd, as city attorney, L take the liberty of offering to the board my services in aid of the legal department, without cost in any manner, and to any extent that the board may deem wise and practicable.
 '"This is not intended to interfere with the present organization of the legal de- partment, nor do l think it desirable that the board make any formal appoint ment or order with reference to my serv- ices. My sole desire is to economize and save the salary of an additional ap- pointment in the legal department, pro- vided the board deems such an arrange ment compatible with the public interest. ''It may be proper for me to state in this connection. that no reflection is in- tended on MT. Ullman and MT. Jenkins, assistant city attorneys, who have given the city excellent service; and though take it for granted that upon the re- tirement of MT. Boyd, MT. Ullman and MT Jenkins will give practically their entire time to the work of the legal de- partment, there still might be some field of operation for additional service which T, as a lawyer, might fill, though I am sure I could not hope to fill the place of Mr oByd, whose work as city attorney is without dispute one of the most dis tinctive features of the record of the city commission.
 q wish to say also that I trust the members of the board will feel no delicacy or hesitation whatever in declining or failing to avail themselves of this offer in the event they should deem it mex pedient to make such arrangement, as it will be entirely satisfactory to me per- sonally whatever their decision may be. Yours very truly,
 JAMES WEATHERLY,
 Commissioner"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-04
MOVIES ON SUNDAY PR()VE: LIVE TOPIC AT PASTORS UNION Dr. Dickinson Insists That Campaign of Education
 Is Most Important
 Feature

Lets go about this openly and above board was pr. A. J. Dickinson's answer to George H. Estes at a meeting of the Pastors union yesterday morning, when MT. Estes asked that the public be not in formed as to proposed ordinance gov erning Sunday observance, which the pas- tors wil present to the city commission with a request for action.
 Mr Estes took the stand that if the moving picture men were informed as to the proposed ordinance, before February 1, they would immediately organize and urge many people to register who other wise might not have a vote. pr. Dickin- son replied that the registration books closed January 6, adding:
 ''It will take nearly month to draw this ordinance, and in the meantime these gentlemen can go ahead with their po- litical machinations. The Pastors union has been working with the city commis- sion for two years and has never been that body.
 T am not afraid of registration. This is d matter of education, and you'll get as SOou vote rom Avenue + on It as from Highland avenue; it may be better The elders and the deacons you have to watch ak the time. What do you want with laws? It's the sentiment back of the law that is needed, and if you haven't got the sentiment for the enforcement of the law it is worthless. I'd rather you would leave political tricks out of it, and let it stand upon it's merits"
 pr. Dickinson's resolution, which was prepared by a committee composed of himself as chairman, Dr. l.. r. Whit ten and Dr. Henry Pearce Atkins, called for. a conservative" enforce
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-04
UNITE FOR PROTEST
 ID COMMISSION ON
 LICENSE SCHEDULE
General Meeting of Business Men Will Be Held at the Chamber of Commerce
 This Afternoon

meeting of merchants, business and professional men to discuss plans for protest against the increased licenses as announced for 1916 by the ordinance adopted by the city commission last week will be held at the auditorium of the Chamber of Commerce at o'clock this afternoon. The meeting is called by the Business Mems league, the Board of Trade, the wholesale and retail grocers, the produce men and the butchers, and is receiving the cooperation of the Cham bel' of Commerce.
 At the meeting this afternoon the i'm creases will be discussed and plans will be pected that d conference with the city commission will be arranged and a com mttee named to confer with that body regarding the increases. The movement has widespread indorsement among those affected by the increases and the call for the gathering this afternoon was indorsed by organizations of representatives of all classes of businesses and professions.
 It is contended by some of the mer- chants and business men affected by the increases that the cost of doing business in Birmingham is already too high and that the merchants and business houses of all kinds are having to bear too high percentage of the taxes. They contend that in reality a license is a tax on mans right to make living and should not be further increased It is stated that the purpose of the meeting is to fully consider the situation and to map out plans by which it is hoped the increases may not be put on by the city commission.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-04
COMMITTEES TO BE
 NAMED FOR REUNION
Chamber of Commerce and Civic
 Bodies to Entertain Veterans

The committees which will have charge of the arrangements for the re union of the United Confederate Vet erans in Birmingham, May 16, IT and IS, will be announced within the next few days by Crawford Johnston, presi- dent of the Chamber of Commerce. Committees from the various other or ganizations which will cooperate with the Chamber of Commerce in enter taining the veterans will be made known at an early date. The dates for the reunion were only decided upon last week, and as soon as the selection was made, the Chamber of Commerce and other organizations here immedi- ately went to work in preparing for the reunion.
 It will be recalled that the reunion held in Birmingham eight years ago was considered the most successful Tn the history of the organization, and tic entertainment, in the opinion of the visitors, has never been surpassed. It is expected that the attendance at the coming reunion will be even greater than at the last held here, and on ac- count of the tremendous crowds which will be attracted, the civic bodies of Birmingham expect to spare no expense or trouble in providing~every arrange ment for the comfort and conveniencc of the veterans and the other visitors.
 In discussing the matter yesterdav. w. C. Radcliffe secretary of the Cham Der of Commerce, said: Birmingham established a reputation as an ideal va- union city when the veterans came here several years ago, and the officials of the Chamber of Commerce and the other civic organizations which will cooperate in making the reunion sGc- cess are determined to do even better next May. With the splendid increase in the hotel facilities which has taken place since the last meeting, and the growth in the city, Birmingham will be even better prepared to handle the crowds in a satisfactory way than on the previous occasion. President John son is working on the Chamber of Com merce reunion committees and they will be announced at an early date"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-04
LOCAL BOY SCOUTS
 ID START CAMPAIGN
Scouts to Lend Assistance at Confederate Reunion to
 Be Held in May

Birmingham is again showing itself the leader among southern cities in lines of social improvement The Bir- ningham council of the Boy Scouts of America is preparing to increase the activities among scouts during this winter and spring Next week they will launch financial campaign for the purpose of putting them in a position to do effective, constructive work for the next three years.
 Birmingham has the distinction of being the first southern city to realize the possibility of scouting and to ar range for the development of scout ing in an efficient and comprehensive fashion. After the campaign it is con- fidently expected that 1000 boys this year will receive the benefits of the scouting programme, and that with in the next two years the number will be increased to over 200O boys actively tied to the scout ideals of self-effi- ciency and service to the community,
 The local council already plans to be of material assistance at the time of the confederate reunion, which will be held in this city in May. It has be- fore it the example of Richmond, which last year, through the service of 1900 scouts, made possible an enthu- siastic reunion, despite the fact that rain fell necessarily in that city for 91 hours during the time the reunion was in progress The Boy Scouts act ed as aids to the veterans met them at the station and conducted them to their various camps and stations. At that time the press of Virginia was loud in it's praise of the scouts and stated editorially, that In their service to the Confederate veterans alone the Boy scouts had more than paid the principal of the money presented to than to further their activities a short time previous to the reunion. Birming- ham council will have an opportunity to measure the realization and appre- citation of Alabama toward the possible assistance at the coming reunion by the response of the community to the appeal to be made next week.
 Following the Birmingham campaign Memphis council will conduct a sim liar campaign. Nashville, Louisville and Atlanta, in consecutive months, will do the same thing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-04

Several notable changes in the person. nel of the legal department of the city were made yesterday at the weekly con- ference of the city commission A suc- ,cessor to Frank Gafford as street com missioner was also appointed and Com missioner James Weatherly offered his services as a legal advisor in cooperation with the city attorneys office. sum mary of the action the commission took and which will be ratified at the meet ing this afternoon follows.
 Henry Lafayette Anderton was ap- pointed recorder to succeed Judge David J. Davis who >retires on February l.
 Resignation of Romaine Boyd as city attorney accepted and M. M. Ullman designated as his successor. MT. Ullman is to move his office to the city hall.
 w A. Jenkins was reappointed assist ant to the city attorney.
 w. F. Melton was named street com missioner to succeed Frank Gafford.
 MT. Weathery offered his services as a legal advisor to the city.
 All of the above appointments were expected with the exception of that of Mr. Anderton whose name as candidate to succeed Judge Davis had never been mentioned in city hall circles, MT. Ander- ton secured the recordership on the ear nest recommendation of Commissioner or Public Justice Arlie Barber
 BORN IN TENNESSEE
 Henry Lafayette Anderton is young lawyer and member of the firm of An derton & Holmes whose offices are in the Jefferson County Bank building. He is 2S years of age and married He was born at Pulaski Tenn, and educated at public and private schools until the early twen- ties when he entered Cumberland uni versity. After graduation and attaining his law degree he came to Birmingham and began the practice of law. He resides in West End and has a host of friends. among whom he is known as an earnest and serious worker.
 All of the other legal appointees of the city are well known. Monte" Ull- man is favorably regarded as an excel- lent choice to succeed Captain Romaine Boyd, who retires from the legal service of the city to enter the political arena
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-04
IS ISSUED
 AGAINST MACHINISTS
Judge Sharpe Issues Temporary Order Against Certain Mem bers of Machiniss Union to Prevent Interference With Workmen at Plant of Birmingham Machine
 and Foundry Company

Judge II. A. Sharpe of the city court yesterday issued a temporary injunction against certain alleged members of the International Association of Machinists to prevent their interference with the opera tions of the Birmingham Machine and Foundry company, whose plant is located at East Birmingham.
 The injunction was in response to peti ton by pr. R. w. Roland, president of the company, through Counsel s. D. Weakey.
 The injunction is directed against G. s. Robinson, J. c. Gunter, F. 7Tillman, Char lie Ross, Gus Miller, B. w. King and A. F. Stark.
 The petition sets out that King is busi- ness manager of the Birmingham Machn- ists' union andJhat Stark is an organizer of the International association with headquarters in Washington. It is charged that the other respondents were formerly employed by Dr. Bolands company; that
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ment of the civil Sabbath, and, in the event the commission refuses to adopt it. calls for a referendum petition.
 In his talk which he made in pre- senting the resolution, Dr. Dickinson expressed the belief that Sunday nov ing pictures were but the beginning or a wide open town where theatres, pool rooms, and other businesses, gar ages, etc, would be permitted to oper- ate on Sunday, changing the color or that day in Birmingham from blue" to a "bright yellow"
 At this time MT. Estes came into the meeting and, after having heard the resolution read obtained unanimous consent to address the pastors. He told them that a committee of laymen had been working with. two members or the commission formulating an ordi- nance along the lines suggested by pr. Dickinson; that Commissioner Wealth. erly was drawing up such an ordi- nance, and that it would be presented to the people at the proper time. MT. Estes suggested that it would be un- wise to let the public know of the pro- posed referendum before February 1, as the moving picture people might or ganize and send many people to reg ister who might otherwise not be en- titled to vote.
 pr. Dickinsons reply to MT. Estes was in response to the last words in regard to keeping the resolution away from the public
 In his address Dr. Dickinson said that the movies had won the first bat tie, but that the war was just be- ginning. He expressed the belief that the commissioners would refuse to adopt the ordinance proposed and said 1t then would be up to the pastors to carry on a campaign of education be- fore the people.
 Dr. Dickinson finally poured oil on the waters which had been so violent ly agitated by consenting to the ann putation of the referendum clause Of his proposed ordinance. The revised resolution was passed and President S. T. Slaton was authorized to appoint a committee to draw up the ordinance and present it to the February meeting of the union.
 pr. Slaton appointed the following committed: Dr. A. J. Dickinson, Dr. l.. F. Whitten, Dr. Henry Pearce Atkins, Dr. Dwight S. Bayley, Dr. J. M Broadr pr. J. s. Foster, Dr. M. s. Barnwell and Captain Clark of the Salvation Army, thus giving each denomination representative on it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-04

they have declared a strike against the company, and that they have resorted to espionage intimidation, threats and other means of attempting to interfere with men now employed at the plant, and to hamper the plants operations
 It was asked that temporary injunction be issued to stop the practices of the respondents, which, it is claimed have continued since about November ,, and that upon hearing that the injunction be made permanent.
 Upon going over the petition Judge Sharpe entered the following order: "The foregoing bill of complaint having been presented to me for an order for an in- junction, therefore it is now ordered that upon the complainant entering into bond in the sum of $500, to be approved by the clerk and register of the city court of. Bir- mngham, payable and conditioned as the law requiring, the said clerk and register will issue the writ of injunction in ac- cordance with the prayer in said bill."
 The bond was approved and the writs issued yesterday afternoon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-04
WELL KNOWN NEGRO DIES Frank Durr of Titusville One of the
 Leaders Among His Race

Frank Durr, Q widely esteemed ne- gro, died last Friday at his home in Huntsville at the age of S4 and his re- mains were sent to Meridian, Miss Sunday for interment. Durr was a former slave but by industry and thrift he accumulated considerable property and was one of the recognized leaders among the race of this section. He was one of the original band which founded the c. M E. church.
 He leaves eight sons, all of whom are railroad men, and are hardworl<ing negroes. He was a democrat in poli- ties, and for many years had been a subscriber and careful reader of The Herald.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-04
Real Estate Tranfers

The following real estate transfers were recorded in the probate court yes terday:
 s53o0-Mrs. Annie R. Turner to Mrs Ida N. Dunn, lot 1 in block 95.
 s1425-Themas N. Crowder to S. N. crowder, part of section 16 in town ship IS.
 s15oo-J. D. Kirkpatrick to J. M Mid dlebrook, lots l and in block 1, North Birmingham.
 $1000--W. T. Morris to Mrs. NJ. F. Vinson, lot in block 19. Martins ad- dition to Birming gham- Ensley.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-04
Marriage Licenses

The following marriage licenses , issued at the clerks office of the pro- bate court yesterday:
 M. H. Bemmiss and Mrs. Hattie May Lawrence.
 N. s. Cryer, Bessemer. and Miss Clyde Jewell Bronson.
 R. H. Walls and Miss Myrtle Berry.
 Peter Andrew Meulendyk and Miss Sarah Reid Hansell
 Jesse J. Teasley and Miss Sudie E.. McClinton
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-04
Receive Registration Papers

The Valley City Milling company has just recently received registration papers on it's trade mark, 'Rowena,'' from sew eral foreign countries, including Germany and France.
 This trade mark covering all cereal products is now registered in the United States Patent Office and applications for registration have been made in all of the leading countries of the world
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-04

Strand-"Lydia Gilmore" with Pauline Frederick.
 Between Men," with W. S. Hart and House Peters, a -Bee-Tri- angle feature.
 Majestic-"From the Manager to the Cross" with Frank Daniels.
 Cdeon Two-"Y outh," with Antonio Mo reno.
 Princess-"The Buried Treasure of Co., bre,'' with Harry Mestayer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-04

The greater portion of both these routes is already macadamized
 In case a railroad should be built along either right of way connection could be made with practically every railroad en- tering Birmingham at either Ensley or Dolomite.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-04
Declaration Filed

Charles c. Ellis filed his declaration in the clerks office of the probate court yesterday as a candidate for member of the board of revenue.
 W. I, Cochran has filed his declaration of candidacy for constable in beat 45.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-04
TODAYS EVENTS

Regular meeting of board of city com missloners this afternoon at 8 o'clock
 Meeting of merchants at the Chamber or Commerce at o'clock to protest against license schedule for 1916.
 Banquet in honor of Camp Wilcox, Con- 1ederate Veterans, at Tutwiler at { clock.
 Annual meeting and election of off cers of Birmingham Humane society at headquarters Lyric building at 3:30
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-04

as 8 candidate for one of the circuit court Judgeships.
 W. A. Jenkins is young lawyer, who has been an assistant to Captain Boyd for the past several months. He will continue in that capacity to City Attorney Ullman.
 w. F. Melton has been the capable right hand man of Street Commissioner Frank Gafford for several years and is favor ably known as an efficient executive in regard to street matters. His ap- pointment to succeed MT. Gafford was conceded as soon as the resignation of the former street commissioner became known.
 WEATHERLY'S OFFER
 It also occasioned no surprise yester-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-04

cussed both for a highway and railroad line.
 The route to Fish Trap landing on the Locust Fork is approximately IS miles from the center of Ensley.
 The route to Taylors Ferry on the big Warrior is 241A miles from the center of EnSleV.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-04
MASONIC NOTICE

special communicatiOn of King Solomon lodge No. 4G0, A. F. and A. M., Is called for 7:3O D. m., Tuesday, Jam uary 4. 1916, to ballot on petitions and for work in the E. A. and F. c. de- grees. T. A. LAPPAGE, w. M.
 J. s. WHITE, Sec'y.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-04
At the Theatres
At the PhotopIay Houses

Lyric-Vaudeville Matinee at 2:30 p. m Evening at 80 and 9.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-04
The irst National Bank

OF BIRMINGHAM. ALA. Statement November 10. lO1b
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-04

It also occaslOned no surprlse yester- day that Commissioner James Wcatherly