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Evening star., 1916-07-25

TRUSTEES SALE OF VALUABLE REAL Es-
TATE, BEING A HOUSE AND LOT NUM-
BERED 1411 BUCHANAN STREET NORTH
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-01
LIVELY SCRAMBLE
 FOR COUNTY PLACES
Eleven Candidates Have Registered in Past Two Days and Final Rush
 Is Expected Today

''The more the merrier,' seems to be the slogan of Jefferson county politicians and candidates. Almost every day one or more candidates have been filing their announcements in the probate court, and as today is the final day there will prob- ably be big rush. Monday and Tuesday were near record-breakers, when Il would-be officeholders made known their desire to serve the people of the county, by formally announcing themselves can didates for nomination, subject to the action of the democratic primary.
 Records show the office of coroner, county treasurer. justice of the peace and constable to be the most desired for the last two days, while there is one aspir- ant to the board of education.
 Following are the men who have an- nounced this week:
 James w. Gillespie, coroner; R. L. Mar tin, constable Beat g; M. V. Henry, coun- ty treasurer; Cary l.. Fulton, county treasurer: I. M. Engel. board of educa- tion; D. w. Brown, justice of the peace, Precinct z; James McCreel, justice of the peace, Precinct 16; F. w. Beall, justice of the peace, Precinct i; J. T. Abernethy, constable Edward Patillo, coroner, and Robert J. Greet, constable for Precinct 16.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-01
FRITZ KRE|SLER
 IS HERE TONIGHT Worlds Greatest ViOlinist Receives $500 for Every
 Concert He Gives

Fritz kreiSler the worlds most re- nowned violinist, will appear in recital at the Jefferson theatre tonight under the auspices of the Music Study club The performance is announced to begin at S:15 o'clock. There has been a large advance sale of seats and a full house is assured The range of prices is from 75 cents to $2.50.
 No violinist or other instrumentalist, ever commanded the pay that Kreisler does Paderewski struck the highest price level when he received 5000 for every performance, but Kreisler's con- tracts this season call for $500 for every concert.
 kreisler has already appeared in New Orleans and Birmingham will be the only other city in this section that will have the opportunity of hearfn g him. Tonight's programme follows:
 l. (a) Sonata in A major, Handel (b) Fugue in A major, Tartini.
 2. Concerto in E minor, Mendelssohn. l. Allegro motto appassionato; 2. An dante 3. Allegretto non troppo: Alle- gro motto vivace.
 sky; (b) Rondino Con a theme by Bee thoven), Kreisler; song without words, Mendelssohn; Co Moment musical, Schubert; (d) Mazurka. Chopin; (e) Spanish serenade, Chaminade-Kreis1er.
 4. (a) Indian Lament, Dvorak-Kreis Ter; (b) Viennese popular song, Arr. by Kreisler. (The old refrain); (c) Spanish dance -Kreisler; (d) Caprice Viennois. Kreisler.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-01
FINE PROGRESS IS
 MADE IN EDUCATION Brown Greatly Pleased by School Conditions Found
 in Seventh District

"The Seventh district is undergoing a wonderful development in matters of education" said Watt T. Brown of the Seventh district. who was at the Tutwiler last night. q have just been on tour in a number of counties in that district and I was most agree ably surprised at the splendid progress which is being made in educational lines. I find that in almost every community there is a fine school, located in a modern building and con- ducted by able teachers. I delivered an address in most of the schools and colleges in towns that I visited and based my speeches largely on edu- cational matters.
 TT am well pleased with the prog ress of my campaign for Congress. have already been over St. Clair, Gull man, Marshall and Blount counties and I intend soon to visit the other coun- ties of the district. I am making the trip In a Ford car and I find that the ideal way to make 8 campaign. I am able by this means to meet every appointment on time and to waste no time in waiting for trains. I have been making three addresses daily in addi- ton to spending much time in person. ally meeting the voters"
 Mr. Brown stated that he would spend the next few days in St. Clair county and would then go to Gull man, where he delivers an address Monday at the opening of court Later he will make a tour of DeKalb and the other counties which he has not covered MT. Brown stated that he would continue an active campaign until the day of the primary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-01
CH|NAMAN'S BODY FREE ON PAYMENT Joe Jung Must Pay $75 and Costs Before It Can
 Be Moved

The body of Charlie Fain Ben. the Chinaman who was murdered in his laundry on Fifth avenue 10 days ago. will be delivered to Joe Jung, acting as special administrator to the estate of the deceased upon the payment of S75 and costs to Warner & Smith Undertake ing company, according to the decision of Judge Thomas R. Lea of the third di- vision of the municipal court yesterday afternoon.
 Attachment of the body was served last Saturday by Constable George Howle at the instance of Warner & Smith. and bond made by the undertaking company to produce the body in the municipal court Tuesday.
 Immediately upon the attachment o> the body a writ of detinue was gottes out before Judge Lea by Joe Jung. ana the case set for Tuesday. The body of the dead Chinaman will be sent to China where he will be buried beneath his na- tive sod. according to his request, when the sum required for the embalming is paid over to the undertaking establish ment.
 The case was one of unusual interest Almost every undertaken and embalmer in the city was summoned as a witness iE the case. The original charge for the embalming was s1o0. but the court de- cided that .his was somewhat too high and reduced the fee to SD.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-01
LYNN TO TAKE UP
 WATER INVENTORY
Weatherly Will Also Take Up With Pevear Electric Rates Now Be-
 ing Charged City

According to Commissioner James Weatherly definite assurances will soon be given by A. M. Lynn, president of the Birmingham Waterworks company, that this corporati ton is ready to proceed with the appraisement of it's properties. Pres- dent Lynn will arrive in the city this week.
 The inventory of the water company s properties, according to Commissioner Weatherly, is virtually completed and if the city rejects the proposition of the water company board of appraisers will be named to fix a price for the proper ties in question.
 As commissioner of public utilities, MT. Weatherly also stated that the time had arrived for a conference With J. 5. Pevear president of the Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company, con- cerning the alleged discrimination in electric charges as between large con- lsumers and the city government. The commission decided that with the CO., operation of City Engineer Julian Ken drick it could investigate the alleged dis criminations without the employment of outside experts and will now proceed to cooperate with officials of the Birming- ham Railway, Light and Power company in adjusting any differences that exist with the city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-01
FINDER OUTLINES WORK OF YEAR BY
 BOARD OF TRADE
ROsenberger at the Annual Meeting Tells of Boards Activities During Re-
 cent Months

James H. Finder, who was chosen president of the Board of Trade, at the annual meeting and smoker of that organization last night, outlined in his address the work which was to be attempted during the coming year. He spoke in optimistic manner of the outlook for the future and showed the wonderful latent possibili ties of Birmingham and the district
 J. D. Rosenberger, the retiring pres ident, in his report, spoke of the CO., operation among the members of the organization which had probably been more marked during the past year than formerly. Among the accomplish ments of the Board of Trade during the past 12 months mentioned by MT. Rosenberger were the reduction in the fire losses of Birmingham, the elim- ination by legislative act of most of the trading stamp concerns, the de- velopment of the trade at home idea, the elimination of the itinerant mer- chant and the reduction in the licenses of the merchants and the various busi- ness concerns of the city.
 The meeting and smoker last night was held in the Chamber of Commerce and was attended by large number of the members. In addition to Presi- dent Finder, officers elected were: George McCleery. vice president; E. B. Crawford. treasurer; Richard V. Evans, attorney; executive board, D. F. Nor gan, Colman Blach, J. Frank Rushton, J. T. Yeatman, H. J. Porter, R. W. Ewing and J. D. Rosenberger.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-01
CONVENTION SEAT AT ST. LOUIS |S SOUGHT BY ALLEN Is for President Wilson and His Policies in 1916
 and Underwood
 in 1920

Judge B. M. Allen, who has been urged by friends over the state to make the race for national committeeman, an- nounced last night his candidacy for dele gate to the St. Louis convention from the state-at-large.
 In reaching this decision, he explained that while the position of national com mitteeman appealed to him, he felt that it would require more time than he could afford to devote to the duties of the of flee.
 Judge Allen declared himself as flaw bring President Wilson and his policies for 1916 and oscar Underwood in 1920.
 His statement follows;
 While the position of democratic na- tonal committeeman for Alabama, for which my friends had asked me to of, fer, had a distinct appeal, I found that service on the committee might require a good deal more time than I would have to give, and as I wish to keep in touch with the national democracy I decided to announce as a candidate for delegate from the state-at-large to the St. Louis convention.
 My platform is simply this: I am for Woodrow Wilson and his policies for 1916 and for Oscar Underwod for President in 1920''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-01
CITY WILL CONTEST
 FREIGHT INCREASE
Weatherly Says Local Company Has No Franchise to Operate Freight
 Cars on Streets

Commissioner James Weatherly was authorized by the commission yesterday to notify City Attorney M. M. Ullman to go before the Alabama public utilities board and contest the proposal of the Birmingham Railway. Light and Power company to increase it's freight charges.
 Commissioner Weatherly advised the city commission that the company had no franchise to operate freight cars within the city limits.
 ''The city, said Mir. Weatherly. fought not to acquesce when they go before the public utility commission and ask to raise their rates. They haven't even got franchise to operate within the city,
 By action of the commissioners yester- day it was also decided to turn over all revenue from the liquor inspection ordi- nance to the police department.
 That is a police measure" said Con- missioner Barber, ''and I am rightfully entitled to what it produces"
 The moneys now given to support the police department will be diverted to the general fund for other civic uses.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-01
AUTOMOBILE MEN
 TO MEET TONIGHT
Representatives of More Than Fifty Dealers Expected to Attend for
 Permanent Organization

The temporary organization of the au- tomobile dealers and accessory dealers of Birmingham will meet at banquet at the Hillman hotel tonight and com plete the permanent organization Tenn porary Chairman A. l.. Boorse will pre- side over the meeting.
 It is expected there will be representa- lives of more than 50 automobile and accessory dealers present at tonight S meeting, as Chairman Boorse reports that applications for membership in the new organization have been coming in rapidly. Temporary Secretary w. c. Rad cliffe has received copies of the consti- tution and bylaws of similar organiza- lions, and it is expected that the com mittee headed by Charles Denegre on constitution and bylaws will be ready to report tonight.
 We want to have just as large a meeting as possible" stated Chairman Boorse last night. An organization of the automobile interests of Birmingham is thing much to be desired, and from all indications judge the permanent as- sociation will be on strong footing"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-01
"DRESS-UP WEEK" IS .|NDORSEDBY AD MEN
Burall Tells Members Some thing About Movement Ma
 tiOnal in Its Scope

The retail division of the Birmingham Ad club, following the suggestion of J. F. Bural, yesterday indorsed unquali- fiedly the spring dress-up campaign, and decided to have spring dress-up in Bir- mingham from March 2 to April s.
 Burall in an address before the Ad club pointed out the value of neat ap- pearance.
 Clothes nowadays tell much of the man, said MT. Burall. "In our hurrying life of today we are forced to accept most of the people we meet for what they seem, and for what they seem their clothes are chiefly responsible. Clothes even influence the mental attitude of a man toward himself, and it is a we'll known fact that a well dressed man us- ually has far more confidence in his ability than has a man who is poorly dressed.
 ''The idea of spring 'dress-up' is to appeal to the man who is slouchy, to the man who doesn't care Unlike Fashion Week, the spring dress-up advertising of merchants will not invite man to come into the stores and see what he should wear. It will tell him to come into the stores to buy what he must wear
 Every clothier in the country will ad- vertise spring dress-up from March 2 to April S. The spring dress-up idea is na- tion-wde in it's scope, and it is an at tempt to bring men to realization of the value of a good appearance.'
 A lively discussion followed MT. BuralP S talk, and President Holberg asked for a motion as to what the club should do about spring dress-up. Mir Burall made the motion that the dates given be made spring dress-up in Birmingham. and 1t was carried unanimously.
 President Holberg of the club read two telegrams to the club yesterday, asking it's support for the 1917 convention for St. Louis and for Cincinnati.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-01
NEGO TRIES FORGERY
Signs the Name of John B. Leedy to
 Two Checks

Ben Richardson, negro, was arrested yesterday afternoon on Eighth avenue and Twenty-ninth street, north, by De- tectives Moser, Lyons and Street on a charge of forgery. M
 It is alleged that the negro forged the name of John B. Leedy on two $25 checks and tried to pass them on the Webber Iron company, who thought that the checks were worthless and called up the detective department. Detectives chased the negro over six blocks before he was captured.
 Richardson was sentenced in 1913 for forging the name of Judge McCrossn to a large check. which he cashed. A warrant will be sworn out for him this morning, and he will be transferred to the county jail
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-01
Y. M. c. A. MINISTRIES
 ON FRIDAY NIGHT
Over Sixty People Will Take Part in Performance at Majestic
 Theatre

The Y M. c. A. minstrel show at the Majestic theatre Friday night will begin at o'clock.
 Over half the house has already been sold out. Tickets are on sale at the Y. NJ. c. A. office, or Newsome's.
 There are over 60 people taking part and in the minstrels 30 male voices com pose the chorus. Six men are taking end parts. while there are over 15 in the orchestra.
 A new and unique idea will contribute to the minstrel giving the entertainment a great deal of dignity. Five of Birming- hams most popular girls are to act in the capacity as ushers: Miss Rose Owen McDavid, Miss Carrie Gates, Miss Mar garet Munger. Miss Lilea Smith, Miss Mary Munger.
 Hugh Craig is directing the chorus and specials, while Charles Vanderhoff is said to be producing the six best end men yet seen in Birmingham. The minstrel is given for the Y. M. c. A. boys camp benefit for their summer camp at Mentone on Lookout mountain.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-01
ROTARIANS TO PUT EIGHTY TEAMS TO WORK SATURDAY
 TO HELP BOYS ON TAG DAY

Rotarian and his friend will work from to Il 30 o'clock in the morning, when they will be relieved by another Rotarian with a friend. who will work until o'clock.
 J. Frank Rushton presided over yester- days lunch and called upon Dr. Finder. chairman of the Boys club committee, his report, which was adopted as above. Dr. Finder was followed by C. F. Tillery, secretary of the Boys club,s who ex- plained to the Rotarians that Tag Day was the only source of income the club had, and told them something of the scope and work of the club.
 "The Rotary club has gone pretty far into the details of Tag Day" stated Sec retary Oliver Cox of the club last night, because something like 5000 a year is necessary for the maintenance of the club, and Tag Day is its only source of income. The several teams will be made up as soon as possible, and may be ready for publication Thursday"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-01
DEPUTY KNIGHT TALKS

In his statement to reporter last night Chief Deputy Knight as the of ficial representative of Sheriff Batson said:
 This is not a campaign on the part of the sheriff to close the city up tight on Sundays. We are not unduly anxious to aggravate the public mind. o course, l am not prepared to make the statement that we would have continued to allow violations of the Sunday laws if we had not been requested to enforce them, as it Is possible that despite the action of the Retail Grocers and Butchers asso- c;ation the sheriff might have gone ahead and enforced the Sunday statutes re- gardless.
 But in the present caes there has been vigorous complaint. Several delegations of the Retail Grocers and Butchers as- sociation have appeared before Sheriff Batson with petitions and verbal argu- n1ents demanding that the Sunday laws be enforced in closing up the small gro cers and butcher shops and the soft drink stands In fact. the demands of the Retail Grocers and Butchers asso- citation was so insistent that there was no other recourse for the sheriff but to start an active campaign of raw enforcement at once.
 ''As for next Sunday, the campaign will continue with renewed vigur All persons V plating any of the Sunday statutes will hereafter be placed under bond. There will be no exceptions. We will close SverYthinx.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-01

The Rotary club at it's lunch at the Tutwiler at 1 o'clock yesterday, decided to put out 80 teams of Rotarians to work in the interest of the Boys club on Tag Day, next Saturday, on 40 street corners in Birmingham. The Boys club is the special beneficiary of the Rotary club, and the Rotarians adopted this means of assisting the club in it's work, the plan being submitted by the Boys club com mittee. which is headed by pr. J. Fl. Finder.
 According to the plan, there will be two teams for each corner in the down. town district. Each team will be headed by matron, who will appoint two young ladies to assist her. Her team will be augmented by a Rotarian and friend of the Rotarians who is not a Rotarian, and the five will work the corner. The
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-01
Hears Governors Message

Judge J. P. Stiles, probate judge of Jefferson county. was called and put on the long distance connection with Gov ernor Henderson at 10:30 o'clock. along with other probate judges in the state. 4 number of citizens were present, together with the employees of the probate office and other courthouse officials. The cor- versation lasted for b minutes or more while Governor Henderson read his speech urging cooperation in the Ala cama land book
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-01
Suits Filed

J. T. Shinn sues the Atlas Life 1nsur- ance company for $50O0 in the city court, alleging that the defendant caused the arrest of the claimant falsely on a charge of embezzement.
 Robert P. Ward, $l0,0O0 vs. F. I. Du- Pont DeNemours Powder company. Per- sonal injuries alleged; in the circuit court.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-01
COLLEGE BELL IS
 STOLEN FROM RENFROE HALL

Who has the bell,' were the most common words heard on the Howard college campus yesterday morning, when it was discovered that the large college bell had been stolen. This bell has hung for many years at the back of Renfroe hall and has tolled off the class periods for so many years that no one seems to remember when the old cracked bell came into the life of the Baptist institution.
 In all probability the bell was remove ved by some mischievous college boys who
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-01

were tempted to lift and spirit away a relic of perhaps half a hundred years, as joke. But at that the old bell lives in the memory of hundreds of men as part of their college life for with it's dinglins has brought the tiding of class time with it's pleasures and sorrows to the hundreds of students. 1t has also always sounded the first call to dinner in the dining hall
 Some of the students say it was a joke played upon them by a rival college, while others believe someone connected with Howard or East Lake lads removed the relic.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-01
SOCIAL WORKERS TO MEET
Session Will Be Held at Y. M. c. A.
 Tomorrow Afternoon

''How Birmingham Can Best Take Care of the Delinquent Mothers will be the subject of discussion at the Social Work ers' luncheon tomorrow afternoon at 2:30 o'clock, Mrs. w. l.. Murdoch will be the chairman, assisted by several others di. rectly interested in this line of work.
 Heretofore the Social Workers lunch. cons have been held at the Hillman hote, but it has been decided to accept the in vitation extended by the Young Woman's Christian association and hold the meet ing there.
 A large attendance is urged.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-01
Injured by Motorcycle

Jap Bryant of Bessemer, while riding motorcycle side car yesterday afternoon. at 8 o'clock, was painfully injured at Eighth avenue and West Twentieth street when the car turned over while making 9 sharp curve. Bryant was carried to Me- Adory's nfirmary in F.. T. Shaw & Sons ambulance for treatment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-01
QUALIFYING MEDAL
 WON BY CARTER

Pinehurst, N. C., February 29.-Philip Carter of New York, with card of 156 for the 36 holes, won the gold medal for low qualifying score in the annual spring golf tournament here today/
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-01
At the Photoplay Houses

Alcazar--"The Pool of Flame" with Lois Wilson. guerite Clark.
 Colonial-"Mistell Nell" with Mary Pickford
 Odeon Two-"The Strange Case of Mary Page,'' with H. B. Walthall.
 Princess-"What Happened to Peggy with Viola Smith.
 Trianon-"The Witch,'' with Nance ONeil.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-01
T0DAY'S EVENTS

Automobile and accessory dealers at Hotel Hillman at D. m.
 American life convention begins at Tut wiler at 9:30 a. m.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-01
WIN CAMPBELL TO
 ST. LOUIS BROWNS

St. Louis, February 29.-Vin Campbell, outfielder with the Newark Federals last Year, today signed with the St. Louis Americans
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-01
At the Theatres

Jefferson-Fritz Kreisler, s:15 p. m. Lyric-vaudevilie. Matinee at 2:3O p. m. Evenings at 7:30 and g.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-01
Increase for Wage Farmers

Paterson, N. J., February 29.-yolun- tary wage increases of approximately 10 per cent have been made in the. dye ing establishments of Paterson and vii cinity. to take effect tomorrow. Thou sands of employees are affected
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-01

it will be up to Sheriff Batson to close these places up. for certainly will not.
 But even at that the sheriff is not enforcing all the laws. For instances. he is allowing the garages to keep open, and that is a clear discrimination. as garages have no more legal right to keep open on Sundays than grocery stores or soda fountains If Sheriff Bat son intends to enorce the blue laws let him tnforce them all. Let him get after everybody.
 This entire matter also shows what a mistake dual government is. If Bir- mingham were separate county with only one government, there would not be such vexatious aggravation of the pub lie mind as this discriminatory enorce- ment of ancient statutes. All of these things should make the people think of what blessing separate county for the city of Rirminghan m ,xauld he ,,