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The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-23
ANCIENT ENEMIES RENEWING ATTACK
 ON UNDERWOOD
 FOR LATEST BILL
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It would be bad enough if our sem ator preferred to represent the 300 sa- looms in this district was all their hangers-on, rather than the great pro- hibition state 0f Alabama from which he halls, put that he values the con- sent of che negro population above the express wishes of the people of Ala bama as established in their laws on this purely moral question, is informa- tion worth your while.
 MT. Underwood frankly informs us that he is going to do all he can to pass his bill. That the whisky forces can command the earnest support of a senator from Alabama, for this bad last resort, is warning to you and us. Has MT. Underwood's bill the sup port of other southern senators and representatives?
 We write to urge that you get to work without delay by letter and tele- gram and personal appeal to your rep resentatives and senators. This bill is a mere whisky serpent in the grass. Let us smash its head before it strikes.
 Respectfully yours, H. s. D. Nal lory, Tom w. Vert, j. B. Wadsworth, W. P. AclSer, Clyde Hendrix. s. D. Weak1ey, w. A. Davis, Fred M. Jack son, w. H. Sanford, George H. Estes, Borden Burr, Walter L. Sessions, N. w. Scott, J. C. Wilson, J w. Green"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-23
MOVEMENT SPARED ID RAISE FUNDS FOR LOCAL AUDITORIUM
EmplOyes of Saks' Clothing. Store Start Nucleus of Fund to Build Needed
 Civic Structure

Realizing the pressing need of an audi torium for the city of Birmingham, the employees of the Saks Clothing company have started the nucleus of a fund to erect a building for this purpose.
 The question of building an auditorium in the city suitable for local, state and national conventions, big musical attrac- tions, public meetings and other pur- poses has been agitated for sometime. That the citizens of Birmingham realized the necessity for such building was evidenced by a bond issue election held recently for the purpose which was car ried by a good majority The courts decided later that an auditorium was not a public building under the then existing laws and that the city could not float bonds for this purpose and the matter dropped.
 The need of a large auditorium for Bir- mingham has been demonstrated by sev- eral big events held recently in the city and realizing the financial limitations of the city, the employees of the Saks Cloth ing store have taken the initiative in raising a fund to build suitable build ing and in 10-minute whirlwind cam
 
 paign raised S1S5 and pledged themselves te increase the amount to $500 imme diately.
 Ben M. Levy. manager of the ladies realy-to-wear department, is chairman of the committee having the matter in charge with T. J. Holberg and L. T. Stern mem bers of the advisory board.
 This is the first practical step taken toward securing an auditorium for the city and as "big oaks from little aeorns grow the contrib tutors to this fund hope to see the fund grow big enough to build such an auditorium as will meet the re- quirements of the city.
 Those in charge and those who con- tri5uted to the petition presented to the Saks' employees are as follows:
 We, the employees of the Louis Saks Clothing company, realizing the urgent need of an auditorium for the city of Birmingham, and believing in the uplift- ing of our community agree to contribute the amount opposite our names toward a fund to be set aside for this purpose:
 Committee-Ben N. Levy, chairman Louis T. Stern, Fred J. Holberg.
 Fen N Levy S5; Louis Stern, $5; Leroy Reeves. $5; Max Myerson, $5; F. J. Hol- berg $5; J. c. Arthur, $5; J. M. Griffin
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-23
LOCAL OPTIONISTS
 NOT IN CONFERENCE
Competition Is Expected for All Places As Dele
 gates to St. Louis

Despite published reports, there was no conference of local optionists or anti prohibitionsts in Birmingham yesterday.
 Neither was there any scheduled to take place then or at any future date. No meeting to fix a slate consisting of local optionists for places on the delega- tion to the democratic national conven- tion from the state at large nor from the several districts was held nor has any such meeting been called.
 Forney Johnston, who was reported as the head of the slate makers, and who was said to have presided at the meeting, stated last night that no meet ing had been held. Neither had any such meeting been called by him, and so far as he knew none had been called by anyone else nor would such a call be issued
 Among those who were declared to have attended the conference for the pur- pose of making the slates were: R. E.. Spragins of Huntsville, Lawrence Cooper of Huntsville, Thomas NJ. Stevens of Mo- bile and Ray Rushton of Montgomery. So far as anyone in Birmingham knows Messrs. Cooper and Spragins spent yes- terday in the city of Huntsville, which is their home. MT. Stevens was in Mobile. Mr Rushton was the only one of the state makers who was even in the city, and he was here on legal business, as was known to those who saw him while in Birmingham. ti
 It has been known in Birmingham for sometime that there would be a number of other candidates who would squalify for positions as delegates, both from the state at large and the several dis tricts. Just who these candidates will be is not known, although large num- her of prominent men from different parts of the state have been mentioned and are known to be considering the matter. New candidates are qualifying with the state committee daily. and it is believed that in none of the districts will men be allowed to go the national con vention without first going before the voters in a contest against a few op- ponents.
 There has always been a hard fight in Alabama for places on the delegations to national conventions, and it is not ex- pected that the present campaign will prove any exception to this rule. The positions are considered places of honor and are especially sought by those men high in party councils who do not com pete for the offices which carry remun- eratiOn
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-23
AGENT OF
 STATE DEPARTMENT
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CT, whose nomination has been held up in the Senate since December IA, still is at his post as ambassador to Chile and it probably will be several months before he can assume the new office even though confirmation is voted without much further delay Be- fore going to Mexico he probably will return to the United States for con ferences and to enjoy brief leave of absence.
 The foreign relations committee of the Senate meets tomorrow to consider the Fletcher nomination and there is every indication that the republican members while still dissatisfied with President Wilson's explanation of the recognition of Carranza, will not con tinue opposing confirmation.
 MT Rodgers is regarded by state de- partment officials as particularly well qualified to handle the troublesome questions which are constantly arisin g in the governments relations with Mexico. He is a native of Columbus, O., and has been in the consular service since 1905, when he was appointed con- sul general at Shanghai. He was sent to Havana in 1907.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-23
SPECIAL BARGAINS BY MERCHANTS IN TODAY'S AGE-HERALD

Loveman, Joseph & Loeb reminds you of the fact that the February furniture sale Is nearly over
 Louis Pizitz advertises women's beau tiful spring dresses and spring suits for S1495
 Birmingham Railway. Light and Power company offers big reductions on second- hand gas ranges.
 Tyler Grocery company talks about their many quality products.
 Alabama Grocery company suggests one bottle Buffalo Rock Ginger ale poured on cracked ice with dash of grape juice as delicious drink.
 Porter Clothing company's S22.5O and s25 suits now s1z5O.
 Ham, the Shoe Man, latest dancing pumps oxfords at s5.
 Louis saks' odd lots of mems $2 to sS.5O hats 95c.
 Richs advertise the castle dancing OK lords for men, 4.
 Jacobs Drug store win sell Durham Duplex razors for 10c.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-23
GUESTS IMPRESSED
 BY ROTARY SPIRIT.
Plans Launched Yesterday for Bringing More Small
 Industries to District

The Rotary club yesterday observed Washingtons birthday with the big gest lunch of the year at the Tutwiler as each member had invited several guests. All parts of the city were rep resented and the keynote of the meet ing was "get together on bringing small industries to the district"
 Speeches were first made by the Ro- tarians, followed by expressions from the visitors, who were much impressed by the spirit shown at this the initial meeting over which the new president, J. Frank Rushton, presided. w. D. Nes- bitt was the chairman for the day
 Resolutions were finally adopted em- towering the chairman to name com mittee of Is to include representative men from East Lake to Bessemer, who are to work out a definite plan of campaign to get more industries for the district
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-23
ANYTHING WITH
 MERIT WILL SELL


 M. V. Joseph is back from New York and says it is hard to realize the tre- mendous prosperity in that section of the country.
 The people of Birmingham ought to know and realize, said MT. Joseph, that a man nowadays who has anything man. ufactured to sell can sell it. It makes no difference what the article is, if it has merit there is market for it.
 We ought to heed the lesson. We ought to make more things to sell. It is all very well to talk about the Warrior and water transportation, but more inn portant than that is to have some finished products to sell The market of the world is wide open They are not asking whether articles come by rail or water, They simply want the goods-anything that has merit can be sold.
 Let's all get together on making things to sell them, That's our greatest present opportunity"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-23
BOYS CLUB HOME
 FORMALLY OPENED
Youngsters Come From All Parts of City to Take Advantage of
 New Facilities

The new home of the Boys club on Twenty y-ninth street was formally opened Monday afternoon and night, when the members-numbering 30 schoolboys in the afternoon and about 50 working boys at night-had a round in the gym and played a few games of basketball. The boys finished with a rub-down with soap, hot shower and Turkish towels.
 These boys come from all parts of the city and the club is opened to all boys alike, whether working or schoolboys.
 There are special nights when the boy can find the club open to suit his time of leisure Monday, Wednesday and Fri day afternoons are for schoolboys. Mon day. Wednesday and Friday nights are for the working boys and those who can not get to the afternoon meetings, while Saturday morning the newsboy will find everything ready for him to have happy time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-23
NEWS 0E ENSLEY

Funeral services over the remains of William l.. Dover, who was almost in- stantly killed Monday morning by being caught between two box cars on the Birmingham Southern railroad, were con ducted yesterday afternoon at 2:9O o'clock from the residence, All North Twenty second street, Birmingham. Interment followed at the Elmwood cemetery. The Rev Mir Hix officiated. He is survived by his widow and several children, be- sides his parents. The members of the Birmingham lodge No. Ss4, Order of Rail- way Conductors, attended the services in a body and the pallbearers were selected from the conductors on the Birmingham Southern road at Ensley, and are as fol- lows: R. A. Boswell, w. Holden, F. H. Simpson, Will Elliott, l.. D. Clardy and J. A. Honeycutt
 The deceased was killed Monday morn ing while attempting to couple up some box cars on a very sharpe curve in the Ensley steel plant He was on the inside of the curve and when the two cars came together his body was caught between them and he was crushed to death.
 The members of the Young Ladies' Mis- sionary society of the Ensley Methodist church have issued the following invita- tions for a Washington birthday party, which will be held Friday, February 9, at the home of Mrs. H. c. Russell, at 24iO Avenue E, from to Il D. m: This is Washington's birthday, you
 see;
 An entertainment is to be given xos
 me;
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-23
SEAT SALE BEGUN
 FOR FRITZ KREISLER

The seat sale for Fritz Kreisler the greatest living violinist, which began Monday, indicates a capacity house at the Jefferson March l.,
 Kreisler comes under the auspices of the Music Study club. It was first in tended to charge $3 for the best seats, but it was finally decided to ask only S2.50. The club could secure this great attraction only by signing a contract for large guarantee, and in order for the engagement to be financially successful with the present scale of prices the thea Ire must be entirely filled.
 Mrs. George Houston Davis president of the Music Study club, said yesterday that she felt confident all the tickets would be sold l
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-23
NEW REFRIGERATOR
 IS KEEPING BUSY

The new refrigerator at the postoffice to take care of parcel post packages that necessitate the presence of an ice box is being liberally patronized these days ac- cording to Assistant Postmaster Edward Norman.
 In the last three days over 1000 pounds of butter, SS6 dozens of eggs and several hundred pounds of dressed poultry were stored in the new federal refrigerator. Since the installation the produce han dled by the parcel post has increased fully 50 per cent
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-23

5, and the following s2 each; NJ s. Um- benhaure, B. H. Catoe, Harry B. Straus- berger A. A. Merritt, Katie Burke, Mrs. M. K. Jones, Mrs. M. H. Dyke, Ross B. Green, c. H. Parrish, E. P Montgomery, J. N. Adams, A. D. Donovan, E. Beh- rens, Joseph Halter, E. T. Farley, Jack Wilmington, Jonas Sundheimer Ed Ber- nard, U. Williamson, F. L. Richter, A. ]. Black. L. M Parker, J. H. Taulbert. Miss M. O'Brien, Joseph Bearman, M. J. Williams, Annie Miller. Sarah Golden. Lena Scholder, A. Kessler Mary Vigo, Mrs. L. Campbell. Mrs. Surginer, Mrs. Galliher, Mrs. E. Orr, o. $. Golson, John Mancin, N. J O'Donnell, Henry Warner, T. P. Thomas, Marguerite Antwine, R. M. Molton J. A. Pruitt Mrs. Clair s. Arnett, Will Montgomery, and the fol- lowing $1 each; Jaunita Weaver, Rose Murray, Mrs. Hayes, George Schwene- braten, Mrs. E. Perato, Mrs. A. F. Tug gle, Miss Mary Robinson Mrs. F. Ar nold Mrs A. Borders and Fred Rosen- baum.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-23
Fletcher Nomination Today

Washington, February 22.-Henry P F1etcher's nomination as ambassador. to Mexico will be considered tomorrow by the foreign relations committee of the Senate. Administration senators think a report recommending confirmation will be voted promptly. Although republicans of the committee are not satisfied with the Presidents recent report on the cir cumstances leading up to tre recogni- ton of the Carranza de facto government several of them believe it would be un- wise to delay longer sending a diplo- matic representative to Mexico to care for American interests.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-23
Suits Filed

Following are the suits filed in the circuit and city courts yesterday:
 Lee G. Marsh vs Becky. Gurley and Will Parker $5000 claimed for alleged personal injuries.
 Howard Donaldson, pro ami, Henry Donaldson vs. w. A. Cable in two cases for $10,00O and $5v00 for alleged per sonal injuries.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-23
Bandit Gets S7OO

Minneapolis, Minn., February PA rob- Der today locked the cashier and work man in the vault of the Camden Park state bank here. secured $700 and escaped. Several weeks ago the same bank was robbed by three bandits.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-23
Campaign Is Closed

Selma. February 22.-( Special )--The Chamber of Commerce tonight closed it's membership campaign with about s4O00 pledged and abont 100 new members. The campaign committee will be guests at a banquet Thursday night at a local cafe.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-23
sOLIDIFYING OWN LINES

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 Petrograd, February 22.-(Via Lon- don. )-Both in the center of the Err zerum district and on the widely ex- tended northern and southern Hanks, the Russians are everywhere continu- ing with energy pursuit of the routed Turkish armies. The Russian advance is having the effect of not only sever ing all ncighboring connections be- tween the now isolated Turkish army groups, but of constantly strengthen ing communications of their own forces from the Black sea district to the re- gently occupied town of Mush on the southern Russian wing.
 Thus the operations of the Russians are assuming the character of solid and unbroken advance along the en- tire front. On the Black sea coast the Russians have now driven the Turks 20 miles west of Vitzseu and the oc- cupation of Trebizond is believed to be imminent.
 RETREAT PRECIPITATE
 The Turks evidently impressed with the headway the Russian forces are making, appear to be inspired with the sole aim of extricating themselves from their difficult position before they are surrounded and are making no ef fort to hold endangered points.
 With a minimum of resistance con SlSting chiefly or perIunct0ry rear guard actions, the Turkish retreat is one of the most precipitate of the war
 With Mush and Achlat in their pos session, the Russian forces on the southern wing are now proceeding to- ward Bitlis Once their objective is obtained Lake Van, which has been the scene of important fighting since the beginning of the Caucasian cam paign, will rest securely in Russian hands. The successful Russian oper- ations near Knushkala officially re- corded are of importance in respect of the strengthening of the communica- tions between the center and the right flank
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-23

Leonard B. Griffis, one of the best known policeman on the Ensley police force, announced his candidacy for con- stable of Beat 29, yesterday morning, Mir. Griffis has been urged to run for this place by a, large number of friends,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-23

Early yesterday morning about 5:50 o'clock, the Ensley and Fairview fire departments were called to Eighteenth avenue and Thirtieth street. A spark on the roof of a dwelling was quickly extinguished and only small damages occurred.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-23
SENIISSI IN REVOLT.

"A semi-official report from Berlin says the Senussi tribesmen from west ern Egypt have captured several towns and are approaching the Nile river val ley.
 Again the Bulgarians and French have come in contact on the Greco Serb frontier. The Bulgarians were forced to retire after lively engage ment, leaving a half dozen prisoners in the hands of the French
 Japanese fleet, having with it a large number of aircraft is reported to have arrived in the Mediterranean sea, according to Italian dispatches printed in German newspapers.
 Lord Robert Cecil, British under sec- retary for foreign affairs. is consid cred as likely to be given the port folio of blockade minister, the govern ment having decided to create this new portfolio in the cabinet and place full responsibility for the blockade of Ger many and matters connected with the British orders in council in the hands of a single individual.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-23
GALLO HEIGHTS IN
 HANDS OF ITALIANS
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 also broke into the French trenches, but here again they were driven out and back to their original positions.
 The entire crew of about 22 men ot the Zeppelin airship, which was shot down by the French near Brabant-Le- Roi, perished in the flames which en- veloped the aircraft as it fell from a height of 5000 feet. Berlin admits the loss of this Zeppelin.
 There is no change in the situation along the front in Russia and Galieia.
 The Russians are still pressing the Turks hard in Armenia. Constantinople in it's first official statement concern ing the reverse to the Turkish arms at Erzerum, says the retirement to DO. sitions west of the fortress took place after the Turks had destroyed posi- tions to the east of Erzerum and also 50 old cannon, which they could not take with them. Denial is made that the Russians captured 1000 cannon and S0,00O prisoners.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-23

Then come along with your white
 powdered tresses; And old colonial dresses; So with your smiles and pennies, join in
 the fray, And help the young ladies on the
 memorable day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-23

Preparations is now being made By the young ladies of the Missionary Now go down in your purse with will
 profound And help the young ladies in the mission
 they are bound; The price is only a. nominal fee, Just penny for each year you be-
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1916-10-24
GERMANS REGAIN
LOST POSITIONS
ALLIES EFFORTS FAIL
Attacks on Two Sections of
Front Beaten Back-Three
Tanks DESTROYED.

Berlin. Oct. 20 (by Sayville). -
The greater part of the trenches on
the road between Aucourt L'Abbayer
and LeBarque which were captured
by the British on October 2S were
retaken yesterday by German
troops, according to the official state
ment issued today at the German ar
my headquarters.
Attempts made by British de-
teachments to advance last night
north OF Courcelete and east of Le-
Sars, the statement adds, failed.
I'm the last great attack against
the German positions in the Somme
region the British used several tanks
and three of them were destroyed by
the German artillery fire." the state
ment declares.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1916-10-24
SAPP TO RUN FOR CONGRESS.


Columbia. Oct. 23.-Claud N.
sapp. assistant attorney general, to-
night formally announced his candi-
dacy for congress from the Fifth
Congressional district two years
hence. Mr.. Sapp is a native of Lam
caster county. which he served in the
Legislature. Mr.. Sapp took a prom
inent part last week in the Graham
suit against the State, from which
he emerged with considerable ad-
ded prestige.
Mr.. Sapp has always been a loyal
Democrat and will vote the national
and State ticket in November. He
dubbed the talk Of boiling as abb
surd and said none of the Blease
leaders had ever entertained such an
idea. 1T is nothing but idle street
talk" said Mr.. Sapp in declaring as
his opinion that the Blease caucus
scheduled for tomorrow night would
not even consider anything like bolt
ing.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1916-10-24
OPTIMISM MARKS
WILSON'S VIEW
TO MAKE MORE TRIPS
Three Short TOus and Two
Speeches at Shawdow Lawn
Make up His Schedule.

Long Branch, N. j., Oct. o.
Optimism marks President Wilson's
attitude towards his campaign as it
reaches it's last stages. Men who
have discussed the situation with
him said today that he is confident
he will be reelected. The Presl-
dent has two more speeches here and
three trips on his schedule before
election day. He probably will re-
ceive the returns at Shadow Lawn.
He will leave Wednesday for Gin
cinnati where he will speak Thurs
day. Then he will deliver an ad-
dress here Saturday at a celebration
OF woodrow. Wilson day." Next
week he will go to Buffalo and New
York city, completing his speech
making with an address here Novem-
ber 4.
Alton b. Parker has accepted an
invitation to take lunch with tho
President tomorrow and James w.
Gerard, ambassador to Germany. Will
lunch with him TUESDAY.
Vance Mccormick, Democratic
national chairman, came here to-
night for conference with the
President on the general political
situation.