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The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-22
MOSQUITO PROBLEM IS DISCUSSED IN
 HEALTH REPORT
Dr. Rosser Points Out the Necessity of Destroying Breeding Places of
 the Pest

A lenthy article entitled, Mosquito Catechism, by pr. H. N. Rosser, county health officer, features the health report of Jefferson county for the month of March The report was made public yesterday.
 Dr. Rosser discusses the mosquito prob lem fully and gives number of ques tions and answers to help the citizens eliminate the worst of all germ carriers.
 pr. Rosser's report in part says: Mos quito time is fast approaching; in fact, few are already here, and you should be reminded that now is the time to de- stroy their nesting place as far as poSsi- be
 .'The nesting place of this pest and dis ease carrier is anywhere there is still water, such as sluggish streams, mar gins, ponds, water barrels, empty cans and even the baptismal founts are not exempt. In fact, in place that retains water any length of time is a guarantee for a bountiful supply of mosquitoes.
 "There are several hundred varieties of the pest, but only three kinds that transmit diseases-malaria (Anopheles), yellow fever (Stegomya Calopsis), filar- iasis (Culex fatigans), dengue (Culex fatigans)."
 According to the article by Dr. Rosser the malaria carriers can be eliminated to a certain extent by taking the proper I,recaution early in the season. He stresses the fact that now is the time to prevent an epidemic of diseases by rid ring the premises of every possible breeding place.
 There was total of S26 deaths, of which 1S6 were white, against AGA births, of which 316 are white.
 The county jail, the almshouse and con vict camps of the county were inspected and conditions reported to the proper au- thorities There were F schools inspected and lectures on sanitation and hygiene given Out of 400 premises inspected clean-up notices were left at 73.
 There were 696S head of cattle inspected, 47 of which were rejected as unfit for slaughter Thirty-five thousand three hundred and seventy-three pounds of meat was inspected and 33S7 pounds con demned as diseased, spoiled and unwhole- some Inspections were made of l3z dairies and 1856 samples of milk analysed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-22
White Man Assaulted

Frank Ramsay, aged 22 was painfully injured yesterday afternoon at 5 o'clock at Thirty-first street and Railroad ave man struck him in the head with the butt end of a revolver. The negro es- caped. The police department was no- titied of the assault Officers Wagner, Drake and Vaughn answered the call and investigated. Ramsay told the officers that he walked up to the negro man and asked him for 8 match, and when he did so the negro drew the revolver out of his pocket and struck him. At an early hour this morning the negro had not been apprehended,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-22
WeatherfOrd at Y. M. c. A.

The management of the Young Mems S Christian association is expecting a big crowd out next Sunday afternoon to hear Dr, w. D. Weatherford Ph. D., of Nashville. pr. Weatherford is one of the biggest men engaged in association work He is man who has made his mark as student and writer as well as speaker. His book on the negro and the negro question is considered the best ever writ ten. He is member of the international committee of the Young Mems Christian and student secretary for the entire south. His subject Sunday afteonoon will be "The Supreme Question: All men are invited to attend.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-22

Owing to the prominence of Judge Greene, his citation for contempt of court" large number of persons will probably attend the hearing this morn ing. Many friends of Judge Greene tele-' phoned him last night that they would be on hand this morning to go his bond provided Recorder Anderton inflicted severe sentence. Others stated that they would accompany him to the civic bastie for hour two and supply him with the necessities of life
 Recorder Anderton is an appointee of Commissioner Arlie Barber, the socialist member of the city commission. | e is a young man.
 Judge Greene was for many years judge of the criminal court of Jefferson county.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-22
CITY COMMISSION ID
 TAKE STEPS ID OPEN
 NINETEENTH STREET.
Commissioners Hear Many Requests at Meeting Yes terday-Ladies Protest
 Against Dust Evil

Before the city commission Nester- day request came to enforce the segregation ordinance from delega- tion representing the residents of Twen- ty first street. north between Eleventh and Twelfth avenues. No action was taken. It was explained to the delegation that the city commission was waiting upon decision of the United States supreme court before enacting any or- dinances to segregate the whites from the negroes.
 Another request was from the Bir- mingham Realty company which wants a subway built for a crossing under the Southern railway tracks at the crossing of Fifteenth avenue and Twen- ty-seventh street. Norwood The city attorney was instructed by the city commission to proceed Immediately to begin action toward having the sub way built.
 The city commission has also de- cided to take immediate steps toward opening up Nineteenth street and will confer shortly with G. R. Harsh, a local attorney. who has offered his services to the city on the matter. report was also brought in that the plans for the Twenty first street via duct will be ready for incorporation into an ordinance within the next week.
 DUST EVIL" PETITION
 Mrs Samuel K. Greene read peti ton to the city commissioners yester- day requesting relief from the dust. |evil'' on Third avenue. Mrs Greene and her committee of ladies were intro fn a hoo l,ru
 Mrs. Greene read the following pa- per:
 The much used thoroughfare to the ball park. the fairgrounds, Ensley. Bessemer and Fairfield An average of looo vehicles day pass this street.
 As taxpayers we get nothing from the city, our lights have been discon- tion se,
 From health standpoint we are losing our best citizens, for the best of lungs will succumb to breathing dust day and night.
 As lovers of the city beautiful we are utterly discouraged, Our beautiful trees are dying. our flowers refuse to bloom, our fruits are poisoned by the dust of a city street
 Last year Is houses were painted. now they all look old and gray with dust
 We have to keep our doors and win dows closed and our children cannot play in the yards. the community has the appearance of Goldsmith's Deserted Village. Save traffic only 'Every visitor to Birmin gham takes ride out Third avenue and goes home shaking the dust of this city from bis feet"
 Among those who presented the peti- ton were: Mrs. G. E. Greene Mrs. B. T. Dusenberry. Mrs. H. D Keith, Mrs Paul Greene, Mrs W. R. Goudeloclx Mrs. A. H. French, Mrs Harold Me- Dermott, Miss Hattie Reid, Miss Kate Dabney, Mrs J. M. Lee. Mrs. l.. Neahl. Mrs. J. P. Butler, Mrs. C. F. .Meahl, Mrs. J. R. Dewberry.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-22
New Corporations

Articles of incorporation were filed by Empire Security company in the probate court yesterday The total au- thorized capital stock was placed at $2000 divided into 20 shares at the par value of $100. The incorporators and officers are as follows: E. F. Enslen, Jr., president and treasurer; J. V. Kidd, vice president G. E. Lutz. secretary.
 Malone Investment company filed papers of incorporation in the probate court yesterday. The total capital stock was placed at $15,000 divided into 150 shares at the par value of $100. The incorporators are Robert J. Malone, president; Frank H. Morrow. vice presi- dent, and l.. C. Cartwright. secretary and treasurer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-22
To Remove Enemy Sailors

Washington. April 2l.-Cleveland off cers of the Lake Carriers association have notified officials of the government here, it was learned today, that they Fave informa ton that Canada intends in future to remove sailors of enemy na- tions from American ships on the Great Lakes touching at Canadian ports. The state department is investigating
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-22
MRS. MATHIS IN
 CITY YESTERDAY
After Speaking in Morgan County Today She Will Deliver Ad-
 dresses in Pittsburg

Mrs. J. H. Mathis, Alabama's famous woman farm lecturer. was in Birmingham for a short time Friday en route to the north where she will remain for d week or 10 days.
 Last Tuesday Mrs. Mathis spoke in New Orleans before the Southern Conference for Education and Industries on what Alabama farmers are doing to improve their opportunities. After speaking in Morgan county today Mrs. Mathis goes direct to Pittsburg, where she will de- liver several addresses.
 This engagement will make it impossi- ble for her to attend the Alabama Bank CTS association convention in Pensacola this week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-22
COMPLETED LIST OF QUALIFIED VOTERS
 TO BE PUBLISHED
Number of Qualified Voters Is 1S,O17, According to Completed List-More Voters Than in Any Three
 Counties of State

Jefferson county has more voters than any three counties in the state, accord ing to the figures compiled by the pro- bate office. The total number of voters in the county is 1s,O17. These are the official figures and were taken from the names of those listed by the county
 The additional list of something like 2O0o names will be published in the Ledger this afternoon. The lists were completed g few days ago and turned over to the printers Thursday, but the list were not added until yesterday afternoon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-22

A fine start has been made by the Payne Bend Warrior Coal company, which is now shipping it's coal by the Warrior river barges of the Alabama and New Orleans Transportation company. The first barge load, containing 700 tons. started down the river last Sunday. It was sold to the Tennessee company and was consigned to the Zimmerman Coal of Mobile.
 The Payne Bend company's mine is the first strictly river mine to be opened for
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-22
TAKEN WITH GROUP

"A few nights ago one of my pat. rons had child taken with croup,' writes M. IT. Davis, merchant, Bears vile, w. Va. About midnight he came to my store and bought bottle of Foley.s Honey and Tar. Before morn ing the child was entirely recovered The parents say they would rather have it for croup and colds than any other medicine" Many such letters have been written about Foley's Honey and Tar, for coughs. colds, croup and whooping cough. Sold everywhere. Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-22
Mobile Reunion Appointments

Mobile, April 21.-(Special)- )--Judge O. J. Semmes, commanding the Second bri- gade, Alabama Confederate Veterans, to- day announced the following appoint ments for the Birmingham reunion, May 26-29: Mrs. E. D. Bondurant, chaperone; Miss Mabel Goode. sponsor; Miss Ethel Gaines, maid or honor. The second maid of honor will be selected from another part of the state.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-22
Marriage Licenses

The following marriage licneses were issued from the probate court yester- day:
 w. c Gothard, Route 4. and Mrs. Ellen Lang
 Frank F'radenburg, Bessemer. and Miss Bessie Pitts.
 Ernest K. Brooks and Miss Maurine S. Hunter.
 Willard Pridmore and Miss Mozelle Reid.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-22

loading of the first barge J. w. Whatley, coal sales agent, and A. w. Carey, traf- fic manager of the Tennessee company; Warner Shook, general manager of the inspector
 An interesting feature in connection with this mine is the fact that it is di- rectly across the river from the site of the $1,5O00O0 steam power plant of the Alabama Power company, work upon which has already begun The power plant site is located at the junction of Bakers creek and the Warrior river.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-22

it is located directly on the river op- posite the mouth of Bakers creek, IS miles below Cordova It is about 10 miles from the nearest railroad. The mines capacity is now 200 tons a day, and this will be gradually increased to 800 tons.
 Officers of the Payne Bend Warrior Coal company are Dr. w. c. Head, presi- dent; c. c. Huckabee, vice president and general manager, and D. M. Lewis. sec retary-treasurer. In addition to these officers there were present to see the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-22
TODAY'S EVENTS
At fhe Theatres

Lyric Vaudeville. Matinee at 2:3O p m. Evening at 7:3O and 9 p. m
 Rijou--Animal pictures. Matinee at D. m. Evenings at p. m.
 Hippodrome-Roller skating. Matinee at 2;So p. m. Evening at D. m.
 At the Photoplay Houses Strand-"The Love Mask" with Cleo Rdgeley.
 Colonial--'D Diplomacy" with Marie Doro.
 Prfncess-''When Might is Right, with Henry King.
 Odeon Two-"Alias Jimmy Barton, with Jose Ruben.
 Rialto-"The Wall Between" with Francis x. Bushman.
 Alcazar-"The Serpent" with Theda Bara.
 .Trianon-"The Devils Tea with Adele Blood
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1916-03-01
JAPAN TO MAINTAIN
PEACE IN ORIENT

Toxic, March Count Okuma, Jap
anese premier, told a delegation of
Japanese who are avowedly hostile to
Yuan Shi Kai, the Chinese president,
that while he cannot disclose the gov
ernment's policy with regard to China
they may rest assured that Japan will
take proper measures to maintain
peace in the Orient
He added that relations between ia
pan and Great Britain, as far as Chi
nese questions are concerned, have
improved and that Great Britain
shows confidence in Japan's good
faith
The delegation which visited Count
Okuma was from a meeting of 300
Japanese politicians, including a doz-
en- members of parliament. One of
the resolutions passed by the meeting
demanded that Yuan Shi Kai resign
and denounced him as responsible for
the revolution in Southern China.
which the resolution declared to be
justifiable in view of Yuan's attempts
to make himself a monarch.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1916-03-01
CANADA WELL FIXED
FOR READY MONEY

Ottawa, Ont, March 1.-Canada is
well fixed for ready money, the treas
ury having funds for both Dominion
and imperial needs, it was said at the
office of the ministry of finance.
Besides meeting all of Canada's
war expenses in March it is expected
that the treasury also will place $685.
100000 to the credit of the imperial
munitions board for shells and other
munitions of war orders by the Brit
ish war office from Canadian manufac-
turers.
Canada already has advanced $751;
100000 to the British government on
this account, so that after the close of
March the Dominion will have to ad-
vance only S1O,000,00O more to meet
her promise of 50,000.000 for Britain
out of the $100, 100000 war loan.
II is stated that the advances to the
British government will not stop with
the $50, 100000 mark.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1916-03-01
TEUTONS TO STRIKE
CLOSER TO PARIS

London, March 1.-Advices from
Swiss sources insist the Verdun attack
Is a mere diversion.
The Germans, these advices say,
are about to break out with a great
blow between Noyon and st. Quentin,
where the battle front is barely more
than sixty miles northeast of Paris.
Swiss newspapers estimate the Ger
man dead in the early days of the Ver-
dun offensive at about 10000, but
make no estimate on the number of
wounded
Three-quarters of million Germans
are now taking part in the onslaught
on Verdun, the Nails Paris CORE
spondent wired, confirming also the
report that the Pepper heights posi-.
tion and the district around Douau-
mont are now the scenes OF the heav-
lest fighting.
THE greatest majority of the Ger.
man troops is massed on the bottle
necked loop of the Meuse heights" the
dispatch said. "On this narrow ledge
is concentrated the fire of / 100 guns
and In the last two days this has been
the theater OF the bloodiest fighting
of the war"
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1916-03-01
Continue to Push Their Drive
Toward Verdun.
ARTILLERY VERY ACTIVE
Berlin Official Report Says Teutons
Have Passed Dippe, Abacourt and
heuiies and Champion.

Berlin, March Progress of the
Germans in their drive toward Yer
dun, in the Woevre district, was an
bounced by the war Office. The Ger
man troops have passed Dieppe, Aba
court and Blanzee and also have TAX
en- Manheulles and Champion.
The text of the official statement
on military operations follows:
Western theater: Very strong ar.
tillery activity has continued at sew
eral points.
East of the Meuse we stormed a
small armored work directed northwest
of the village of Douaumont Re
peated enemy attacks in this region
were stopped at the very outset.
"In the Woevre our troops have
passed Dieppe. Abacourt and Blanzee
They have cleared the extensive wood
ed region northeast of Watronville
and HaudiGmont and taken in their
heroic advance Manheulles and also
Champion.
"At the forester's house at Thia
vile, northeast of Babonviller, the
projecting portion of a French posi-
tion was attacked and taken. Many
prisoners remained in our hands,
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1916-03-01
UNCLE JOE LOSES FIGHT
House Passes Postoffice Bill Appro.
priating $321 ,oCo,o 900.

Washington, March Winning in
a fight led by Representative Cannon
of Illinois the house majority passed
the postoffice appropriation bill.
The provision which Representa-
tive Cannon opposed most bitterly is
that substituting a space basis for the
present weight system of paying rail
reads for carrying mails and prohib-
iting any increase in the present limit
of fifty pounds on parcels post pack.
ages. The space payment plan has
long been opposed by the railroads.
The bin appropriates 1921 900 600.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1916-03-01
FLOOD OF PARIS GOWNS
Customs Officials Surprised at Mum.
ber Arriving.

New York. March 1.-American
dressmakers and manufacturers of
women's dresses have been buying
models Of gowns in Paris to such an
extent that the room devoted TO model
gowns in the United States appraisers
stores is assuming the proportions of
wholesale establishment Heavy
shipments of spring gowns, coats,
tailored frocks and hats for the retail
stores also are arriving from Paris.
Customs officials who had accepted
earlier reports that the spring impor-
tations from Paris would be smaller
than usual owing to the war are sur
prised at the amount of women's wear
coming from that city. They are MAX
ing preparations to handle as much
of this class of imports as before the
beginning of the war.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1916-03-01
WAITING CAME IS
PLAN OF WILSON
Intends to Make No Further
Protest to Germany.
ANXIOUS TO AVOID BREAK

Administration Desires to Recognize
Sentiment in This Country Against
Rupture With Central Powers and
Is Watching Events.
Washington, March 1.-Americans
are in little immediate danger from
the new Teutonic submarine cam
paign, which went into effect at mid
night, official Washington is agreed.
There is small likelihood of any Amer
leans being killed or injured.
The administration policy, how
ever is to await receipt of German re-
ports that England has given all mer-
chantmen commanders secret orders
to attack submarines.
Ambassador Bernstorff's note to Sec
retary Lansing repeating assurances
that no unwarned attack will be made
against passenger liners was laid be-
fore the cabinet
The administration will find a way
to keep Americans out of the danger
zone, it is thought, without abridg-
ing any legal rights of Americans to
travel on armed ships.
The administration desires to recog-
nize the tremendous sentiment in con
gress and the country to avoid a break
with the central powers, while main
tanning every American right under
international law.
If the state department decides that
Germany's case is proved by the al
legged secret admiralty orders the ad-
ministration is prepared 10 make
known to all Americans the danger of
travelling on British ships with such
orders.
Unless this alleged German proof
arrives the administration is not pre-
pairing to make any further move with
either the allies or central govern
ments until some Americans should be
jeopardized, killed or injured
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1916-03-01
PERISH
IN MINE BLAST
Dust Explosion Probable
Cause of Disaster.
MANY SAVED BY RESCUERS

Crews From Other CoIIieries In the
Vicinity Quickly Enter Shaft and
Bring Out Fifty-two Men Who Had
Escaped Injury.
Kempton, w. Va, March six
men are known to be dead, nine are
missing and fifty-two have been
brought safely from mine No. AZ of
the Davis Coal and Coke company
near here, where an explosion occur
red soon after the miners had gone to
work. The missing men had penetrat-
ed far into the workings and rescuers
who reached the surface express the
opinion they have perished
The mine, which is shaft 427 feet
deep, was not seriously wrecked, ac-
cording to mine officials. The explo-
sion probably was caused by dust
Fortunately rescue crews quickly
were recruited from other mines in
the vicinity and under the direction
of the mine foremen entered the work
ings. They brought out the men who
had not been injured and recovered
the dead not far from the main en-
try.
The entombed men are said to be
much farther from the opening and
while hopes are entertained for their
safety, as they all have been drilled
in mine rescue work, nothing is being
left undone to reach them with the
least possible delay
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1916-03-01
BRYAN TO SUPPORT WILSOS
Nebraska State Democratic Chairman
Makes Authoritative Statement.

Washington, March Former Sec
retary OF State Bryan is for President
Wilson's denomination.
Bryan probably will be one of a
solid Wilson delegation from Nebras-
ka to the St Louis convention.
In the st. Louis platform he will not
attempt to inject planks either on
preparedness or on the administra-
tion's diplomatic policy which would
repudiate President Wilson's policy.
These authoritative statements were
made by Judge w. III. Thompson,
Democratic state chairman of Nebras-
ka. He has just come from Miami,
Fla, where he had an extended visit
with Bryan.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1916-03-01
UNUSUAL ACTIVITY NOTED
Great Teuton Drive in East is Fore
shadowed.

Petrograd, March Announce
ment was made semi-ofiicially that
tremendous activity has been observ
ed over the whole length of the Ger
man front In the east Various indi
cations are that spring will see an
other great effort by the Germans on
the Russian front
Enormous quantities of incendiary
and explosive bombs have been col
lected by the Germans. Another fea
ture OF these preparations is the
bringing up of apparatus for aerial
warfare on an increasing scale. Aero
dromes are being enlarged and great
numbers of aeroplanes forwarded from
Germany.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1916-03-01
VOTES TO RETAIN SALOONS
Red Lake County, Mimi. Remains In
Wet Column

Red Lake Falls, Mimi, March l.
Red Lake county, the only remaining
wet district in Northern Minnesota,
remains SO by a majority of 279 out
of 1885 votes cast in the special op-
tion election here, according to final
official returns.
There are seven saloons in the coun-
ty, five at Red Lake Falls and two at
Plummer. Red Lake Falls went al.
most seven to one in favor of the vets
and Plummer was carried five to two.
Twelve of the eighteen precincts voted
to keep saloons.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1916-03-01
LADD BECOMES PRESIDENT
Succeeds n. Worst as Agricultural
College Head.

Fargo, n. d., March DIR. E. F..
Ladd, for more than quarter of a
century connected with the North Da.
kota Agricultural college, was chosen
head of the institution by the state
board of regents to succeed President
John III. Worst, deposed.
The appointment comes as a climax
to two years of wrangling regarding
a conflict of administrative authority
at the school.