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The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-18
Cites Three Alternatives Confronting City Which Must Be Met in Heroic Mood
S246,35O NEEDED TO MEET THE INTEREST
 WITHIN 12 MONTHS
License Tax Increase, Street Tax or School Fees Must Raise the Neces- sary Sum

President George B. Ward of the city commission has addressed a communities tion to his colleagues the situation confronting Birmingham in case the pending njunctons against bond issues are allowed.
 In case the city loses here is a summary of what may be expected.
 ''The immediate effect of a decision adverse to the city in the injunction pro- ceedings instituted by T. c. Mcdonald would be to create an additional drain of s246,35O upon the general fund, now burdened to the limit.
 ITO raise this amount and thus avoid bankruptcy through failure to meet in terest on outstanding bonds, the follow- ing steps would have to be resorted to-:
 "1 Increase all licenses approximately 40 per cent.
 "2 Impose a street tax of $5 upon the male population.
 "3 Increase the incidental fee in the public schools from 25 cents to 70 cents per month."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-18
WARDS LETTER

 City Commission, Birmingham, Ala.
 "Gentlemen: A grave crisis is now con fronting the municipal government, and the people of Birmingham.
 AS you are aware. a bill has been filed by MT. T. c. Mcdonald against this commission, the main purpose of which is to enjoin the commission from paying the interest on the bonds issued since 1901 out of the special tax levy of one half of one per cent authorized by an act of the legislature of Alabama pursuant to constitutional provisions.
 'The faith and credit of the city of Birmingham is pledged to the payment of the interest on these bonds.
 "The payment of interest on these bonds is of supreme importance, and no greater calamity could befall this com munity than to default in the payment thereof.
 Aside from the moral obligation and the legal duty to pay the interest on these bonds results so far-reachng. so disas s. trous and fraught with such great danger to the future development of the city would follow a default, that it behooves us to prepare against such an eventu- ality.
 While we do not expect an unfavorable decision from the supreme court, or from the city court. still if a temporary in junction is granted, we should have set our house in order and be prepared for the shock that must inevitably follow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-18

field force of the committee organized to find out for the government the real industrial resources of the nation iI time of war
 HIGHLY SYSTEMATIZED
 For this sweeping canvass, which is headed by Howard E. Coffin. chair man, and w. S. Clifford supervising director, the whole country has been highly systematized with directing boards of the leading engineers in ev- cry state. the District of Columbia and Alaska. Hawaii has not yet been organized but prominent business men and engineers of that distant possess sion are writing the committee that Hawaii too. has industrial resources available for Uncle Sam and would like to play her part. Many CT the states have been split up into counties, with chief aids in charge. This mar vicious smooth working organization of unpaid experts has already accom- plished definite results and the great inventory as shown by the reports or state chairmen now being received, Is moving swiftly and satisfactorily to it's end.
 The manufacturers of the nation, recognizing the highly qualified and nonpartisan personnel of this move ment, which has the strong support Of the President. the military heads and the Chamber of Commerce of the Unf- ted States, have almost without ex- ception responded with the most in- telligent patriotism and the deepest interest in this close knit movement for a thoroughgoing industrial pre- paredness. They were called upon to give very comprehensive information o1 the adaptability of their factories. mills and mines to federal uses from the hour of military mobilization, the data to be held in the strictest confi- dence for the sole scrutiny and bene- fit of the war and navy departments of the United States. The business men have met the committee on industrial preparedness, whose chairman, IS Vice president of the Hudson Motor Car company, is himself a business man, and the engineers at least half way in this far-flung effort to establish backbone for the national defense.
 "A few manufacturers, have coubled the ability of their plants to aid the government in war time. They have almost invariably changed their views when shown how little doubt there is that on the outbreak of war practi- cally all concerns not engaged il lines of work essential to the nationa, needs would be stripped of their labor. either for the army or for manning other in dustrial plants vital for the supply Of such needs. and that in the event of he cstilities probably so per cent of the industries of America would of neces- sity be concentrated on producing the myriad clements of twentieth century warfare It has been made very clear to such business men that in the last equation it will be to the material in terest of every American manufac- tUrer to have determined now, in time oI peace and plenty. just what he car du for the republic in time of emer- g.ncy. Finally there has been made equally plain the necessity for having the least possible shock to ecanoGic and labor conditions on the advent Gf war and the advantage therefore of having the greatest possible number of plants kept at work.
 GIVE TRIAL ORDERS
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-18

Birmingham. June r, 1916.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1916-05-23
FOR CITY TAXES
WITH NO VOTE"
FARM ONT WOMAN ISSUES
CHECK BEARING SUCH NO.
TATloN AS A PROTEST

All sorts of money. checks and
drafts have been received in times
past by the city collector of Fair
mont in payment of taxes, but the
most unique bit of bankable paper
came to hand last week. To fully
appreciate the story it must be re-
membered that Fairmont is the home
of the first Equal Suffrage society in
the State of West Virginia and 1t has
long waged winning fight for the
political emancipation of women. Also
in the Mountain City there are a
considerable number of single women
and widows who are large taxpayers
and who have never yet had any say
in the amount or disposition of q
single cent of the large taxes which
they pay with unfailing regularity.
In this good year of grace, when
electorate Of the State shall be given
the chance to extend equal rights to
all women, these women taxpayers
are especially active in making known
their wishes to have a say in the dis
position of the money which they
have heretofore paid without repre-
sentation. 1t is the same principle
for which their Revolutionary fathers
successfully fought, and the blood and
spirit of the descendants retain the
fighting strain
The other day check for nearly
5000 was received by City Treasurer
Miller at the city hall from one of
the most prominent women of Fair
mont. The taxpayer is former pres
ident of the State Equal Suffrage AS
ISOLATION. It was in payment Of the
city taxes which had been levied
against this woman's property. It
was common. ordinary. every day
check at first glance, but it carried
protest on it which viii bear fruit
In the coming election On the line
below the written figures were the
words: "For city taxes with no vote. .
The taxes paid by this Fairmont
widow are greater than those paid
by fully 30 per cent OF the male tax
payers in Marion county. yet hun
dreds of the male persuasion vote
without even the formality of paying
poll tax. Yes. they even vote upon
the question Of bonding this excel
lent woman's real estate while she
must remain silent and pay the as
sessments and taxes.
1t is needless to say that the city
building in Fairmont is full of men
voters who have seen great light
and realize the injustice of present
conditions.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1916-05-23
SECRETARY BAKER IS
FOR EQUAL SUFFRAGE
NEW MEMBER OF CABINET BORN
IN WEST vlRGiNlA-WAS ONE
OF TOM JoHNsoN's BRIGHT
YOUNG MEN.

1t is not every secretary of wal
who is sworn In one day and has a
full-fedged war on his hands the next
Such is the distinction of Newton d
Baker, native West virginian. who
was born in Martinsyille a years ago
He was selected by President Wilson
to succeed Lindley NJ. Garrison, who
recently resigned
Since leaving the state OF his birth
the new secretary has been a leader
of the Democracy of Ohio. He was
chosen by the late Mayor Tom John
son of Cleveland as one of his CHIEF
campaigners in his several fights for
the chief magistracy of the Ohio me-
tropolis. His work on the stump and
in the councils of the Johnson forces
was so brilliant that when his chief
laid down the scepter Baker was his
natural successor He was elected
twice as mayor of his adopted city
and served with distinction.
But in the eyes of fully half of his
fellow citizens Secretary Bakers chief
distinction is not his proven ability
as leader of men and as a con.
structiye force in the nation. Ali
these are fine qualities and anyone
possessed of them is to be envied. To
the new cabinet members credit be
it said that he has long been an ad
yocate of equal suffrage for all Amer,
lean citizens. He has not failed to
let his voice be heard whenever the
opportunity offered in behalf of votes
for women He is natural born
fighter and when he advocates any
movement for the betterment of con.
ditions that movement has a sincere
and strong ally.
Newspaper readers already know
that Mr. Baker was born in West Vir.
ginia and that he was educated at
Johns Hopkins and Washington and
Lee Universities. His grandfather
was Lutheran minister and his faith.
er was a physician. DR.. Baker and
II of his cousins were in the same
company under Gen. James E. B. Stu
art, the Confederate cavalry leader.
After the war the father became
thoroughly reconstructed man. He
had always thought the war a mis-
take.
When the late William L. Wilson
of this state became a member OF
President Cleveland's cabinet he ap.
pointed young Baker his private sec
rotary. He made good in this posi-.
ton and there got that taste for poll
tics which has served him in good
stead ever since. 1t is the champion
ship of such forward looking men as
Secretary Baker which makes it GER
tain that the cause of equal suffrage
will be triumphant in every state and
territory.
Mr.. Baker is a member of the Mems
League for Woman Suffrage of Cleve-
land, and speaks for suffrage when
ever q chance occurs. Mrs. Baker
ia staunch suffragist and has taken
rart in number Of pageants for the
cause.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1916-05-23
Fok COUNTY COMMISSIONER.

Al the solicitation fmy friend- hereby
nnouuce myself as candidate for County
Commissioner from the MiddIeway District
subject 70 the decision ef the Democratic
voters at the Primary Election Juue 9Th !.
1916 Having been a resident of jefferson
County for % years and q loyal supporter
Of the Democratic party and It's priDcibles,
solicit your supp IT ard il elected will
serve the Office to he best Of my bi tsy.
Respectfully.
d. z. ROYER,
Kearneysviile, West Virginia
Democratic County papers please copy,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1916-05-23
FOR CONGRESS.
To the Voters of the Second Con gression,
District of West Virginia.

TO the Voters of the Second Con gressioaal
District of West Virginia.
respectfully announce myself candi.
Date Tor seat in the Sixty fifth Cor ere 81
Of the United States. subject to the Primary
to be held on lie 9Th of June next. II
nominated promise to redeem the Dis.
trict from George NJ. Bowers, aud If elected
as will be in November, / pledge you 10
'evote the best efforts of my life 10 the
interest of all the people of the District, g
za-dless Of politics.
1 have campaignsd every County in the
district and my platform is known by all
men. can't possibly see any appreciable
number OF the voters. but / solicit he aid
support and assistance of every one who
believes in Government by the great COM
mon people. Respectfully,
BEN II HiNER
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1916-05-23
FOR SHERIFF.

hereby snnounes myself as candidate
for sheriff of } sfferson County subject to
the action Of the democratic voters at the
coming primary election. Mr., Robt. N .
Everheart, of Middleway District will be
appointed one of my deduties in the event
of my election, and Mr.. Rosser l.. Daley
will be appointed Jaiior. Another deputy
will be announced later. l D omiee. II
elected, q fair and impartial administration
of all the duties of the office.
OLIVER NJ. HARRIS.
Charles Town Dietrict.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1916-05-23
FOR SHFRIFFI'-

We are a thorizei to announce Mr.
THOMAS J. WEST OF KabIetown district
as a candidate for She if Of jefferson
County, subject to the action of the Demo
cratic voters at the coming primary
Election Mr.. George w. Moore, OF
Charles Town District, and Mr. K. T. Lick
ider. of spepherdstown District, are
announced as Deputies in the event OF
his election, aud Mr.. w s. Bell TOR Jailor
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1916-05-23
FoR PEosEcuITING ATToRNEY,

hereby make formal announcement of
my candidacy Tor the Democratic nomina-
ton for Prosecuting Attorney OF Jsdereon
;ounty at the Primary Election 10 be held
on June 8, 1916. If nominated and elected,
pledge myself to devote to the duties of
the office the most careful attention and
determined effort of which I am capable.
o NJ CAM PBEII
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1916-05-23
FOR PRosECuTISG ATTORNEY.

hereby announce myself as candidate
toI the Democratic nomination fo- Prose-
cutting Attorney of Jefferson County at
the Primary Election to be held on June o,
1916. II ominated and elected | shall dis
charge the duties of the office impartiaily
and faithfully to the best of my ability.
JOINT. PORTERFIELD.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1916-05-23
FOR SHERIFF.

The Spirit of Jefferson is authorized to
announce Charles T. Gugle as candidate
for Sheriff. with George Link, of Shepherds
town d strict, and T. Grove Henkle, of
Harpers Ferry Diftrict, ss his deputies and
w. b. Alder for Tailor, subject to the action
OF the Democratic Primary Election, June
a 1914
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1916-05-23
FOR STATE tENATF

Tothe voters of the Fifteenth Senatorial
district / am candidate for the Demo
ratio nomination for the state senate
inject 10 the action of the voters at til,
primary election to be held June 6. You
support is res pectfully solicited.
A. l.. CRUDE, 81 d.
Der ely Strings ". Va.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1916-05-23
Fer CONGRESS-.

Nr. Editor.
Please announce Hon. Samuel v Woods.
OF Barbour county as a candidate Tor the
democratic nomlr alton 70 Congress from
this district His splendid run in the last
election entities hsm TO another nomins.
ton. He viii be supportel hy
MANY VOTERS
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1916-05-23
FOR SHERIFF.

/ hereby announce my self candidate fol
the Democratic nomin alton for Sheriff 0
Jefferson County with Nelson I. Synder
If shepherdstown Dis, let, as Que Of my
deputies, and Mr.. q. e 81 Grantham, of Mic
dleway, and Mr.. d. w Ramey. of Charles
Town. .as Jailor. ~
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1916-05-23
ADMINISTRATIVE Notice.

The undersigned. having qualified as
Administrative Of the late John T. Trnssell,
deceased, all persoEs having claims agsiDst
this estate will present them 70 me duly
sworn TO. and all persons owing this estate
viii please settle promptly.
MRS. MARY E. RUHL,
Adminiftratrx ofthe ate John T. Trussel.
Mas - Il.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1916-05-23
FOR COUNTY COMNIssIONHK

We are authorized to announce N. r.
ROBERTS as candidate for res-fection az
County Commissioner from Middlewag
Disfrict, subject 10 The action Of the
democratic voters at the coming Prim AIRY
Election.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1916-05-23
FOR GoyERsoR

We are authorized 10 announce Hon. d,
{. French. of Mercer County. a. a
candidate for the Democratic nomination
for Governor Of West Virginia. subject "a
the acfion of the voters st the coming
Primary Election
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1916-05-23
FOR AssEssOR,

/ hereby announce myself candidate
for assessor Of Jefferson County. If elected
Mr.. T. o. Link, OF Dufields. and Mr.
Charles Langdop, of Kabietowu District
will be my deputies.
r. L, WATSON.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1916-05-23
Announcements.

FOR UNITED STATES SENATOR.
We are authorized to announce WILLIAM
<. Chiffon as cand date for the Demo.
cratic nomination for United States Senator
from West Virginia.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1916-05-23
FOR ASSESSOR.

We hereby announce ourselves as
candidates for assessor and deputy assessor
for Jefferson county, subject TO the Demo
cratic primary election, June 9th.
WIN. A. DANIEL,
ARNISTEAD s LUCAS
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1916-05-23
FOR GOVERNOR.

We are authorised 10 announce HON.
CORY HOGG, of Fa cite County, "a 1
c ndidate for the Democratic nomination
for Governor of West Virginia.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1916-05-23
FOR THE STATE sENATOR.

hereby announce myself cand idate for
the State Senate TO represent the 18th
Senatorial District. subject to the Demo-
cratic Primary election June 9th. 1916.
@. X KUMP,
Romney, West Va
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1916-05-23
FOR The HOUSE OF DELEGATES

l hereby announce myself candidate for
election 10 the House OF Dele gates, subject
to the action of the Democratic Primaries,
June 9th,
NJ. w. BURR,
Bardaue. w Va.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1916-05-23

World take anything these world-re
.rced style artists recommended. OF
..n,se YOU know they would not only
..Isct correct styles, but they would
,.lsct STYLES becoming to you.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1916-03-17

No ice il hereby given that at 10
o'clo k = vi on the 9Th day OF April.
1916, the Board OF Commissioners OF
Dubois County, In lana. will receive
sealed proposals for the improvement of
certain highways In Columbia Town.
ship, Dubois County, Indiana, by grad.
ing, draining and paving said highways
AZ set out in the plans, profies and spec.
itications now on file in the office of the
County Auditor of said Dubois County
The said highways prop sed to be i'm.
proved are located in Columbia Town.
ship OF said county, and are known as
the w >. HAYS ct al extension OF the
in sail township.
Each bid must be accompanied by a
bond in penal Gum double the amount Of
the proposal with surety 10 the approval
ot said Board of Commissioners and con-
ditoned n 10y Law required.
Said improvements shall be lei 10 the
lowest RESPONSIBLE bidder or bidders.
and an affidavit, OF non. COLLISION VII be
required; upon failure OF anv bidder 10
furnish such nome inclusion affidavit his
nr posa or bid VII - rejected boy the
Board.
The Board reserves the rieh,to reject
any OF all bids
BY order Of the Board Of Commission.
ers of Dubois County Indiana, this 9th,
day OF March 1915
JAcon H. SING.
Auditor OF Dubois County Ind.
Sv eeaey X Betz 4 Leo II Fisher
Attys for Petitioners.
Mar. I'D, 1875 wk.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1916-03-17
School Notes.
eUDt. NGlChOip Talks 10 Teachers
Who Would Sf,7k.

In Juvenile Court. Msuday. be.
fore Judge John l.. Bretz. in
Chambers. Deforest Chum bly,
aped 10 years from Hurungburg
was convicted as a confirmed
truant and end sentenced TO The
reform school at PLANNED.
Sheriff David Able sent HIM
away Wednesday
Tho e teachers who were con-
6idioned in one or two subjects
At the Jan, examination must
pass IN tho { subjects 1t the next
examination or forfeit then
chances.
Al he close of school, quite q
few teachers are undecided whet-
her 10 continue the work assign
ed teachers in some aecredltod
Morn school. or just let well
enoupl aione. Az the last session
Of :, State Board of education
til passed resolution favor
i he amending of the present
on. idcafion lew to have 1t read
IS eeks 81 Normal training II.
stead q Il voeks for beginning
teach ~. lhis Is no doubt due to
Il L that q many teachers
c, -, th.ir pormal w9orF' an
50 nsA teg.aers are willing
o. ,heit oars, satisfied with beng
a class -" tescher. This from
the point Of view of the children
is ali wrong. They are entitled 10
have the best teachers serve
them. for DO teacher is ever TOO
good. Since the schools are Tor
the children. their welfare must
decide this question. Why a
teacher should hesitate about
better qualifications seems a
mystery. Teachers if any thing
should not be lac CARDS,
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1916-03-17
Senator Benz Shive|Q
Died al Washington Mar. A
Thomas TaqqaPt 10 Succeed.

Indiana S senior senator Ben
iamin f. Shively died at Provi
dence hospital in Washington
last Tuesday, of cancer, aged %
wears. He was an old time coun.
try printer and editor for time,
And in 1854 he was elected to
congress in a strong republican
district and hell the office for
three terms In 1900 he was
elected to the u. S Senate over
John w Kern and reelected
twice. if he had lived his term
would have expired in 1921.
1t is supposed that Gov Rails.
ton will appoint Thos Taggart OF
French Lick to serve until after
next Nov election, and Tom
Taggart ought to have the APP
pointment and nomination for
the unexp.red term. if ceaseless
toll for a party is ever to be re-
warded. The Democratic party
owes it to him.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1916-03-17

aan $50 PR YetF
mflel regularly to Il
.,beer.fe,s ri. iefinite ororr 70 It's
e,utf- ereivei aud AL arrears pad
IN folf. aaIess in the discretion OF the
cnbE-he, p fuerent course should be
deema4 visible.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1916-03-17

A. y yeois. > months and S
DAYS II I IT lis Eane in Ireland
Marsb l. 1910 and was buried at
Len : church graveyard Mon
dav March, d lie is survived by
his vifa and ~ sons. Oliver i.
ar hn \. and several grand.
chlI..,h
l. Il probability he was the
olde nan That was born and
mi in Dubois County
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1916-03-17
Vermont Wants No More
Of Prohibition

On Tuesday March the of Vermont elected prohibit
ton by majority of l3,l64. There 1893 votes for
the amendment and 81 OCT aGains; ia almost
The result in Vermont significant because the decision of the
people vas based upon actual experience with prohibition
in their safe and upon frsthand information from
their dry ncithbor, Maine.
Vermont adopted prohibition in 1850 during the of IL
natcsn which swept the Then
rural state Vermont gave tie dry falacy ample oppor
tuny to prove its merit. 1t not until 1903 that tie
people of Vermont pronounced the final verdict against
prohibition Tie license system restored by majoy
of 729 in That year.
Prohibition failed in Vermont just has failed in other
called dry states. The memory oil that failure still
fresh in the minds ofhe people when they overwhelmingly
refused to submit again a reign OF fsnatcal terrorism
This advertisement authorized 6y
the Indiana BrcwerS Association
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1916-03-17
The Nature Of the Beast.

Mrs. Gunson was entertaining .
visitor when Nora appeared at ths
door Of the drawing room.
"Plaise, mum, will yea tell me
plat yez want done wild tn oyster
shells yez left from lunch ?" she in
CURED.
81 want them thrown away, of
course" replied Mrs. Gunson.
"Yis, mum. But Oh didn't know
phere TO throw thim," replied Nora.
"Do they b ashes or jarbridge r-
JudgA