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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-08-18
RUSSIANS RESISTING
COUNTER ATTACK
Petrograd Claims that Efforts of Teutons
in Galicia Have Had No Success and
Resulted in Great Losses
to the Attackers
to the Attackers.

Petrograd, Aug ls.--The Austro Ger
man effort to throw back the Russians
in Galca has resulted in great losses
and met with no success, the war office
announces. The Russians have pressed
forward in several sectors
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-08-18
TO REGAIN POLAND
Is Ssis to Be the Purpose Of re Rus.
STARS

With the Russian Armies on the Cea
trsl Rassssn front. Tuesday. Aug. Is. via
Petrograi to London, Aug. ls.-Ths coz
tinued success q General Brusillof's twc
powerful movements which gradually
s-e snvsloping Kovel &ae Lsmberg. hsv,
b-gua - savs 3 n.y4s5 eject on TIE sis-
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-08-18
DECLARES PORTUGAL
WILL SOON JOIN
Portuguese Minister of War Asserts
That His Country VIII Fight on
Side of Entente Allies.

Lisbon, Aug. ls.-Major Mattos, por-
tuguese minister of war, announces that
Portugal soon will participate in the war.
fighting on the side of the entente allies.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-08-18
STRUCK BY PLANK.
Louis Carrier Injured at St. Johnsbury-
No Bones Broken.

= Iohnsbury. Aug. ls.--Louis Carrier
was injured in Fairbanks shops Thurs
was running through a planer few hack
and struck him on the hip. He was tax
en- 70 his home on Railroad street. where
an examination showed that no bones
were broken. He was suffering mostly
IRON shock and bruises.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-11
Practical Economy

Baking powders made from alum or phosphate may be bought for a uife less than Royal Baking Powder, which is made from cream of tartar, derived from grapes. Alum powders are not only cheap. but they differ greatly in leavening power. If cheap baking powder is used for fine cake and the cake turns out failure there is waste of costly materials worth more than whole can of the cheap bak- ing powder.
 Royal Baking Powder produces the finest food and its use therefore, results in an actual saving.
 ROYAL BAKING POWDER co.
 New York
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-11
ACTUAL TESTS BEGIN

Following the address of MT. Kingsbury, came the motion pictures of the trans continental line. The pictures first showed views of New York; where the general offices of the American Bell Tel ephone and Telegraph company are To- cated. The pictures then stopped and the actual test began.
 'IIello-Birmingham,'' said MT. Kings bury. and the 600 listeners heard the clear answer: 'sIIello, MT. Kinsbury, this is Birmingham, MT Crosby talking :, Hello. Pittsburg,' said MT. Kingsbury. moment later.
 "Hello, MT. Kingsbury," came the an swer.
 Hello, Chicago
 Hello, MT Kingsbury"
 Hello, Omaha
 Hello, MT Kingsbury.'
 "How's the weather out there?'
 "Oh, quite warm, thank you.
 Hello. Denver.'' M Hello, MT Kingsbury
 Hello, Salt Lake City"
 Hello, MT Kingsbury."
 How are all the bishops out there?'
 Quite well. thank you.'
 Hello, Winnemucca."
 Hello. Mr. Kingsbury"
 ''Hello, San Francisco" ~
 Hello, MT Kingsbury"
 'Is that you, Bates?
 Yes, MT. Kingsbury."
 Well, Bates, I am in Birmingham with 500 of the prominent citizens of the city. We would like to talk to several of your folks. Can you fix it up?''
 Yes, MT. Kingsbury, in moment"
 And thus within the space of less than two minutes a connection between Bir- mingham and San Francisco had been ar- ranged and the human voice was being transferred a distance of 4019 miles at will in ordinary by the speakers at both ends of the line, It was epochal. B. Fl. Cooper. member of the public service commission, was the first to talk across the continent of the local contin- gent. He spoke to Chief Engineer Bur kett of the Frisco Bell company.
 Attorney General w. l.. Martin then talked with General w. l.. Seibert Gen eral Seibert. who is native Alabamian, exchanged p,easantries and sent his re- gards to all his friends. Mayor Bellin- ger of Gadsden also talked with General Seibert.
 MAYORS EXCHANGE GREETINGS Mayor-Commissioner George B. Ward followed with a short talk to Mayor Rolph's secretary, Mir. Rainey and J. R. T. Rives. the Mayor of Inglenooks also
 (Continued on Page Twelve)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-11
MEASURE 10 CLOSE CITY POOL ROOMS
 MAY BE POSTPONED
Weatherly to Submit Spbsti- tute Measure-Predicted That Barber Will Ap-
 peal to Electorate

- .I
 According to reliable information the scheduled fight on the closing of pool rooms will not be staged this morning, as Commissioner James Weatherly will sub init a substitute measure which will call for the indefinite postponement o1 all action on the poolroom question. MT. Weatherly will be supported by Commis- sioners Ward, Truss and Hornady.
 But although this vote will preclude action at the commission meeting tomor- row morning it is predicted by observers at the city hall that Commissioner Arlie Barber will not take his defeat With good grace and that he will appeal to the people from the decision of his col leagues. He has already threatened to do so at previous commission meetings.
 In fact, it is confidently predicted that as soon as the vote is announced this morning. which will show that his favor- ite ordinance has been rejected by every one of his colleagues, Commissioner Bar Der will then serve notice that he will have petition of 1500 names requesting a referendum election on the question of closing the bedrooms. Under the five commissioner law such a petition would make it mandatory upon the city com missioners to call such an election unless they decided to test the constitutionality of the initiative in the courts. It is likely that whatever course of action MI. Barber elects to take. he will have the solid opposition of his colleagues on the poolroom and other rabid reforms.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-11

strenuous effort to carry this work into every section of the state. The commits sion has been handicapped from the be- ginning by a lack of funds, the legisla- ture having provided no appropriation for the work. Up to this time we have been able to collect sum equal to our most modest requirements from public spirited end interested citizens of the state The commission is living, however, and carry- ing on it's work from hand to mouth.
 Recently vigorous campaigns were or ganized in the cities of Montgomery, Mo- bile, Huntsville, Eufaula, Anniston, Gads- den and Selma. In these campaigns illit- eracy buttons on which is inserted. Hit eracy in Alabama-Let's Remove It. were generously purchased.
 We are now seeking to put into effect a similar campaign in Birmingham. Dur irg this week representatives of the Ala bama llliteracy commission will be in this city for the purpose of inaugurating a campaign, which will be conducted on Saturday, April 15.
 ''In behalf of myself and my unsalaried
 Continued on Page Seven)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-11
GRAN.o h07ERS AvD ATTEND TIVE Jlzz6
 >1c A,ooL. EcA0 SIhI00L DHLE co

Commissioner John R. Hornady urges that all who can should put their shou- ders to the wheel to get up a large sum of money next Saturday for the eradca- .tion of illiteracy in Alabama.
 Saturday will be Button Day. as but tons will be sold to the public and the money realized from the sale will go in the fund to fight illiteracy.
 We should do all we can to fight iilit- eracy," said Commissioner Horfady yes- terday, "and personally urge all to put their shoulders to the wheel in this move ment which means better men and women in Alabama
 JELKS' STATEMENT
 Former Governor William D. Jelks.. who is chairman of the Alabama illiteracy commission. issued the following state ment on "Illiteracy Day. last night: Birmingham, April 10, 1916. ITO the Citizens of Birmingham:
 .'The legislature during the 1915 session authorized the governor to appoint d commission known as the Alabama illit- cracy commission. whose duty it is to de- wise ways and means for removing illit- eracy in the state of Alabama. I have the honor to be chairman of that commit tee. My associates are Mrs w. K Lns- colt of Mobile, Miss Mary Moore of Ath- ems, Hon. J. B. Ellis of Selma. and Su- perintendent William F. F'eagin, depart ment of education Montgomery. For year we have been engaged ir
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-11
ALABAMA POWER CO. |F|LES BIG MORTGAGE
Hundred Millions Author ized, But Only $4,000,0OO
 Will Be Issued Now

The mortgage recently authorized by the Alabama Power company to secure a bond issue for extensions and improve ments in Alabama was filed yesterday in Jefferson and the other counties in which the company has property. The mortgage was for the full amount of $100, 100000 as authorized at the recent meeting, al though bonds to the extent of only $4,- 00OO00 are to be issued immediately.
 It was officially announced that part of this money is to be used for refunding certain underlying mortgages, and the balance will be expended for the con struction of a s1,0000O0 steam power plant on the Warrior river, the enlargement of the Anniston substation to more than double it's capacity, and the construction of an additional power unit at Lock 12. 1t is reported, although, it has not yet been officially announced, that the $1.- OO0,OOO steam plant will be on the War rior river about Sanders Ferry, which is about six miles from Jasper and about three miles from Cordova.
 The following official statement was issued yesterday by Thomas w. Martin, vice president and general manager of the Alabama Power company:
 ''The Alabama Power company filed to- day in the probate office of Jefferson county, and other counties in the state where it's properties are located. its mort gage to United States Mortgage and Trust company, dated March 1, 1916. to secure new series of first mortgage bonds. It is the purpose of the com pany to issue at once $4,O00.OO0 of bonds secured by this mortgage. the proceeds of which will be used in the payment of certain underlying mortgages on the properties of the company and in the ex- tension of It's present hydro-electric sys- tenn in several places. including the building of its auxiliary steam plant in the Warrior coal field, the enlargement of its Anniston substation to more than double its original capacity, and one additional unit at the Lock F plant
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-11
At the Photoplay Houses

AI LIIt IOLUPIdy IIUuStS Strdnd-From 10 a. m to p. m.. 'The Heart of Paula,'' with Lenore Ulrich. At 8:15 p. m., The Alien,'' with George Be ban.
 Alcazar-"F F odbidden Fruit Colonial-"The Old Homestead Trianon-'' 'Marthas Vindication," with Norma Talmadge.
 Princess-'"The Strange Case of Mary Page" with H. B. Waltha1.
 Odeon Two" "Joyce's Strategy with Darwin Karr
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-11

This afternoon at 3 o'clock the cor nerstone of the new Science hall at Bir- mingham college will be laid with appro- priate ceremony. The hall is located on the colleges 65-acre campus at Oweton and is the initial unit in the recently adopted landscape and quadrangle plan for the institution. the consummation of which will ultimately make Birmingham college one of the nations great institu- tions of learning.
 The laying of the cornerstone will be performed by Dr. R. M. Cunnignham, deputy grand master for Alabama, as sisted by Rabbi M. Newfield, and Miss Margaret Mccoy, Miss Elizabeth Brans- comb and Miss Evelyn Price.
 Work on the new building is well ad- vanced and the building is typical of the style of architecture that will character ize future buildings. The cost of this unit will be approximately $35,O0O.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-11
JURIES ORGANIZED BY
 JUDGE H. P. HEFLIN

Juries for the week in the criminal court were organized yesterday morning by Judge H. P. Heflin, who is presiding in the first division. Judge w. E. Fort ia in the second division, and Judge A. IF. Alston in the nonjury division. The courts began work early in order to clear the dockets for the week as quickly as possible
 The criminal court will adjourn at the close of the present week, as the Morrow hill provides that they close one week d,ring the session of the supreme court. Both the city and circuit courts have ad- iorrned as they are required to adjourn two weeks during the session.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-11

The committee on arrangements for to- days exercises consists of J. J. Rogers, Dr. l.. c. Branscomb, and J. B. Cum ming, and they extend cordial invita- tion to the public to be present. The formal programme to be carried out is as follows:
 Dr. R. M. Cunningham, deputy grand master, presiding.
 Prayer-Dr. l.. c. Branscomb. Song-College Glee club.
 Five minutes address by Grand Master Cunningham, he turning the meeting over to R. S. Munger. president board of trus- tees, who will preside. Five Minutes address by President Mun- ger.
 Five minutes address by President Simpson. Song-College Glee club. THREE MINUTE ADDRESSES. Representing
 The Pastors's union-Rev. H. P At kins DID.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-11
'At the Theatres

Lyric-Vaudeville Matinee at 80 p. m. ; evenings at 7:30 and p. m.
 Hippodrome-Roller skating. Matinee at 2S0 p, m; evenings at 8, p. m.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-11
Suits Filed

The following damage suits were filed in the circuit court yesterday:
 Mrs. Joella Dodson vs. Birmingham Railway Light and Power company; $5OOO damages claimed for alleged personal in- juries.
 George w. Dodson vs. Birmingham Rail- way, Light and Power company, $5000 damages claimed for alleged personal in juries of his wife.
 James Wilson vs. N D. Martin, 5000 damages claimed for alleged breech of contract
 Mrs. Inrons Burr, as administrative for the estate of Zack Burr, vs. Donaldson & Rutledge, s20.000 damages claimed for the death of plaintiffs intestate,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-11
INSPIRING DEMONSTRATION
 OF LONG DISTANCE PHONES
 PRESENTED AT THE TUTWILER
Pacific Coast and Dixieland Brought Together by Wonder-W Working Wires and Conversation Between Parties Over 1000 Miles Apart Car ried on With Ease-Vice President Kingsbury Gives History of Remarkable Development of Telephone

two men, Alexander. Graham Bell and Thomas A. Watson, again conversed to each other over the telephone, but this time over a distance of 3400 miles over wire stretched across the continent and part of system that includes 5000, 900 telephones, connected by 21,000.0U0 miles of wire.
 DRAMATIC MOMENT
 "There have been few more dramatic moments in the history of science that when the venerable. Professor Bell lifted the receiver from it's hook in New York clay and called to his friend Watson, the fellow workman of his youth, in far away San Francisco. There was a won derfu story in that first "hello' It rep resented marvellous tale of wonder working, a brave struggle and sublime achievement. Few men have seen so great a dream come true. Probably no two men before in all the history of the worlds discoveries and inventions, ever lived to see such magnificent results from work in which they had been pio- neers."
 MT. Kingsbury then plunged into more statistics of the transcontinental test that was about to open.
 Tn spite of the fact said MT. Kings bury, that compared with the electrical problems, the mere engineering task of constructing the tranScOntlnental Hnd may appear simple to the scientist, no one can run his finger over the route of the new line on the map without be- ing impressed with the magnitude of the undertaking. The data and figures are tremendous. The line crosses 13 states; 1t is carried on 130,00O poles.
 The Panama canal was started nine years ago and the government has spent $31O, O0OO on it's construction. It is hailed as the greatest achievement of the worlds workers-yet the Bell company has spent twice that sum in that space of time in it's engineering construction o1o
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-11

A tale of a miracle-working was un- folded last night in the ballroom of the Tutwiler hotel before 600 of the prominent citizens of the district, their wives and daughters on the occasion of the opening of transcontinental telephony between Birmingham and San Francisco.
 It was there from S:3O o'clock to 1O15 O clock that numerous citizens of Bir- mingham exchanged pleasantries with prominent men in San Francisco. The roar of the waves near the Cliff House were heard distinctly. Then the anthem, Dixie was sung followed by the Star Spangled Banner which all heard stand ing. However, N. c. Kingsbury, vice president of the American Bell Telephone and Telegraph company, was not satis- fled with the clarity of the singing and he called for another number This was My Little Gray Home in the West" and it's strains were swept over the in tervening distance of 4O19 miles without losing particle of its tonal sweetness. This closed what was probably the most remarkable and inspiring demonstration the citizens of Birmingham. have ever been given. It was an event for Bir- mingham, as we'll as for the persons in attendance who could hear the human voice transported clearly distinctly from across the continent. It baffled somewhat the imagination of the ordi- nary man.
 DEMONSTRATION BEGINS
 The demonstration began shortly after Q lno1Ir of VI1tx liar was filled to capacity and the balconies were crowded with smartly dressed wom- en. All were provided with watchcase telephone receivers and a programme of the proceedings The room buzzed with conversation until Judge H. E. w. Pal mer, general attorney of the southern Bell Telephone and Telegraph company, rapped for order and. then began mas terful oratorical effort which served to introduce N. C.. Kingsbury, vice presi- dent of the parent corporation of Ameri- can telephony.
 Vice President KingsburX, a gentleman with a pleasing voice, who appeared very much at ease with his subject, then ex- plained in detail the various workings to the recent telephone wireless test between the Eiffel tower of Paris and Honolulu, Hawaii.
 Mr. Kingsbury had before him an ex- act replica of the first telephone instru- ment invented by Alexander Graham Fell and Thomas A. Watson in 1876.
 Less than 40 years ago, said Vice President Kingsbury. "Alexander Graham Bell, standing in a little attic at 5 Exeter street, in Boston, said into his instrument: MT. Watson,. come over here,' and in a moment or two MT. Wat son came running in and said: My God it speaks heard it." He had heard Alexander Graham Bell from distance of about 100 feet.
 Nov, on January 25. 1915, these same
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-11

City Commission n-Commssion J. R Hornady.
 City Schoos-Dr J. H. Phillips.
 Chamber of Commerce-President Mor- ris Bush.
 Birmingham Rotary club-President J F. Rushton.
 Business Mems Leaugue-Presdent R A. Brown.
 Board of Trade-Presiden J. 1T. Finder Howard College-President J. H. .Shel' burne.
 Louie Compton eminary-Principal Miss Hattie Morton.
 FIFTEEN ADDRESSES.
 s. J. Bowie.
 Bishop Mccoy.
 Song-ColIege Glee club.
 Adjournment to new building, Deputy Grand Master Cunningham in charge. Song-College Glee club. Laying of Cornerstone by Deputy Grand Master Cunningham, assisted by Rabb Newfield and Misses Margaret Mccoy, Elizabeth Branscomb and Evelyn Price,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-11
TODAY,'S EVENTS

Judge George D. Alden lectures at High school auditorium at S15 p. rn.
 Laying of cornerstone new Science hall, Birmingham college 3 D. m. club. 1 p. m
 Scottish Rite reunion convenes at Ma sonic temple, 9:3O a. m.
 Dr. Rudulph Coffee lecture at Young Mems Hebrew association entertainment at P. m. at Exhibit hall.
Bogalusa enterprise. [volume] (Bogalusa, La.) 1914-1918, 1916-12-07
TIE NAN WHO THRIVES ON
DOWNFALL OF COMMUNITIES
| am the Mail Order Kine.

am the Mail Order King.
Thrive on the downfall Of com
munities.
! have built up a colossal fortune
from customers whom | have never
seen.
Never have | done nor will ever
be knOwnto do anything for the
benefit Of the communities that
support me. My customers are not
my neishbors; they are personally
unknown 10 me.
! care not for their veal Or woe
| have no interest IN their schools
or churches. | pay not one 1.-THE of
their taxes.
When they are sick | comfort
them not, nor do | extend credit to
them during bad crop seasons,
Good roads do not interest me,
nor churches nor schools. Nor do
any of the activities that 60 to make
life more worth living for the farm.
er or the dweller in the country
concern me.
Cash! Great. golden streams Of
cash!
This is the spirit Of my dreams.
Unless they have cash my custom.
ers need not apply.
Let them 90 to the merchants in
their own home town when they
want credit. That's what the
country merchant is there for--.to
accommodate his neighbors.
MeY Oh, | occupy another plane
altogether.
| live in the City.
| own many automobiles, and
servants come at my beck and call.
| support the opera and pay fancy
prices for tickets to the Charity Ball.
My name heads the list Of all
contributions to any cause that ap.
peals to newspapers. ! know the
value Of printers ink. | maintain
a corps Of experts in watch for
charities that have in them the ele-
ments Of newspaper publicity for
me.
Then | Oct aboard with a bundle.
And the next day the papers
print my picture on their front
pages and tell what a Wonderful
Man | really am.
What's that, James? A gentle
man to see me? Have him search
ed and show him in. But wait!
What does he look like? A farmer
you say? How do you know what
a farmer looks like, James? Some.
times think you almost forget
your place. Tell the farmer to 60
to thee
Bogalusa enterprise. [volume] (Bogalusa, La.) 1914-1918, 1916-12-07
Will Get Permission

Hon. Lewis L. Morgan. member
Of Congress from this district, will
introduce a bill in CONGRESS early in
December granting permission 10
the people Of Washington parish
and the people Of Pearl River county
to build a bridge over Pearl River
at Bogalusa.
Bogalusa enterprise. [volume] (Bogalusa, La.) 1914-1918, 1916-12-07
Or MINT ASK
COINAGE VI I lgt

Washington, Nov. 30..~A tefo aad
one.half cent piece IS demaadged py
the country, according 70 the garec-
tors of the mint. whose. alaiiail re-
port made public today recon-
mends passage Of ! laW author tS
coins Of that denomination Sold
copper and nickel
when you consider that we
no coin between the 0ne.cent 8
and the tiye.cent piece and
many an article worth more shlia Il
cent and less than five cent sels
for the latter price because I'd tfe
Il d c k Of intermediate linit
Of value says the director, the
economic importance Of it VIII be
| readily seen. Articles which nov
sell for is cents each or two So
quarter would sell for u IL cen,o.
Popular shops, such as the five and
ten cent stores, would undoubtedly
place articles now selling two for
five cents, on sale at two and one
half cents
Bogalusa enterprise. [volume] (Bogalusa, La.) 1914-1918, 1916-12-07

Mrs. S. W. Wrenfrow spent the
week end in Columbia
n.~...s rrre y Wood, Of Tai
isheek, spent Thursday IN nusSa.,-H..
Bogalusa enterprise. [volume] (Bogalusa, La.) 1914-1918, 1916-12-07

Misses Gladys SDrins, Irene
Smith and Mrs. Tom Juznan Of
Folsom spent Thursday with Mrs.
George PresTadee.