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The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-28
INTEREST STUDENTS
 IN MILITARY CAMP Dr. Denny Signer of State ment Sent Out by Uni
 versity Presidents

Students and alumni of the University of Alabama and other educational insti- tutions in Alabama and the south are in receipt Of information sent out by Gen. Leonard Wood, commander of the Depart ment of the East of the United States army, regarding the military training camps to be conducted at Fort Ogle- thorpe, Ga, and at other places during the next few months. It is announced that special camps are being arranged for college graduates and students and an extra effort is being made to secure large attendance from these men in Ala bama
 In his letter General Wood sets forth the purposes of the camp and the details of its organization and conduct It is an. nounced that the camp at Fort Ogle- thorpe will be held from April to Au- gust 8, and it is recommended that men in this section attend that camp.
 General Wood announces that attend. ance at one of these camps neither in- creases nor diminishes the existing obliga- tion for military service in case of need
 The following statement regarding these camps -ss issued by the advisory commit. tee of university presidents, and is signed by pr. George H. Denny, president of the University of Alabama and other vel known educators:
 These camps have now been in opera. tion for three successive summers. IT their growth and admirable management during the past two summers of 1914 anC 1915, they have more than fulfilled the expectations of those indorsing them based on the first years experience in tn, summer of 1913. The camps of 1913 an( 1914 were held before the breaking out O the great war abroad, which has brough into greater prominence than before thei value to the nation.
 We repeat the hearty indorsemen given in our reports on the camps helC in 1913 and 1914. This year they wer, visited by number of the members O. our committee, and the committee as g whole has given attention and thought to their educational usefulness in tht summer season.
 "The students attending are under care full oversight. The excellence of food sanitation, and medical care, has beer vel! maintained. The students have ar ideal five weeks outing, pleasurable an6 beneficial to them, and the instruction drill, cavalry exercises, field maneuvres field surveying and fled work generally give them in the continuous five weeks training an insight into military matters They are, in addition to this regular work, given ample time for recreation and rest.
 I've commend the camps to the au thorities and students of the universities and colleges of the country. We believe that the training and instruction which the students attending receive not only emphasize the dangers and losses of war. lightly and unpreparedly entered into, bu1 we also believe that the training giver is excellent, and a great benefit, menta and physical, to the students attending'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-28
CASE BEFORE GRAND JURY
No Action Taken on Charges Against
 NJ. l.. Pointer

The alleged shortage in the accounts of Marion l.. Pointer, teller in the sav- ings department of the Traders National bank, was investigated by the federal grand jury yesterday. number of wit nesses were called before the grand jury regarding the matter, but it was an- nounced at the office of the district at torney yesterday afternoon that no in formation could be given out. It is un- derstood that some action will be taken by the grand jury today.
 The alleged shortage, which officers of the bank state has been admitted by Pointer. amounts to s9SS2.5o. It was off cially announced at the bank that the surety bond of Pointer was for s20,000, being ample to cover the alleged short age.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-28
HORNADY TO SPEAK
 IN KINSTON, N. c.
Commissioner Invited to Make Ad- dress on Commission Form of
 Government, May

On May Commissioner John T,. Hornady will address the citizens of Kinston, N. C., on Commission Form of Government" MT. Hornady will be away from the city several days.
 Commissioner Hornady is one of the pioneers of commission form of gov ernment in the south. as he sponsored the idea. from the first, and his writ ings and addresses on the subject have been published and heard throughout the cities of the southern states.
 q still get many requests to speak on commission form of government said Commissioner Hornady yesterday, "and when possible I accept the invi. tation I have been invited to speak at Kinston, N C., on May 5. and will enjoy that trip as a short vacation from my official duties
 By May 5 it is expected that Com missioner Hornady will need a vaca- tion, as he is working night and day on the enforcement of sanitary laws and in cooperation with Commission CT Ward on planning a greater and better school system.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-28

entertainments that could be provided for the veterans. It deals with a. period of American history which the men who will gather in Birmingham in May helped to make and with which they are thor oughly familiar.
 The Birth of Nation has already been offered to Birmingham audiences 27 times and has never failed to draw full house. On the occasion of its first appearance in Birmingham over 20o00 peo- pie attended and the figures for the sec ond engagement were slightly over 1900. As indicative of its drawing power iB the fact that on the final day of its second appearance in Birmingham 1000 people were turned away from the box office.
 Manager Douglas has received so many inquiries as to whether the film would be here for the reunion and so many requests that 1t return that he makes the above, announcement with much gratifi- cation and urges all those who wish to sec the film to make their reservations early.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-28

committee met with President Bush al the Chamber of Commerce yesterday and made reports on the work done ln raising funds for the entertainment of the veterans. Several large subscriptions from individuals and from corporations were reported at the meeting, and the members of the committees and the teams working for the funds were en- couraged over the outlook
 It was reported, however, that the amount is still far short of the sum to be raised and it was announced that the work of soliciting funds is to be continued throughout the week. The committees are extremely anxious to close the matter up by April 1, as the subcommittee are being forced to hold up all contracts and arrangements pending the completion of the work of the finance committee.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-28
PROMINENT MEN OF
 POSTAL CO. HERE
Reynolds and SkirrOw in the South for Inspection of
 Company's Properties

Among visitors to Birmingham yester- day were Edward Reynolds, vice presi- dent and general manager, and John F. Skirrow, associate electrical engineer of the Postal Telegraph company of New York.
 MT. Reynolds is making general trip of inspection. q find conditions very satisfactory he said, "and the condi- tions in the telegraph business may be regarded as a fairly good barometer as showing improvement in business gener- ally"
 MT. Skirrow is giving particular attention to the Postal's long distance telephone service.
 The visitors were accompanied over the southern territory by W. c. Lloyd, the company's superintendent at Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-28
War Department to Send
 5000 Cots For the Reunion
Finance Committee Making Further Effort Secure Funds But Amount Secured is Far Short of Requirements.
 Housing Committee to Meet

F. w. Dixon, chairman of the reunion housing committee, yesterday received from Senator Underwood a letter stat ing that he had secured from the war department 5000 cots for the reunion as requested by the committee recently instead of the 1000 originally asked for. Senator Underwood also stated that the reunion committee need feel no un- easiness about the matter, as the war department officials had positively stated that the cots, together with 1000 tents, would be on hand in ample time.
 A meeting of the housing committee is to be held this afternoon at o'clock, at which time they will confer with J. P. Phillips, chairman of the com- missary committee.
 The reunion finance and executive
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-28
At the Photoplay Houses

strand-"The Lost Bridegroom" with John Barrymore, from 10:30 a.. m. to 6 D. m. At S:15 D. m, "The Ne'er-Do-Well y with Wheeler Oakrnan and Kathlyn Will liams
 Trianon-"Daphne and the Pirate" with Lillian Gish and Elliott Dexter, and The Judge" with Charles Murray and Louise Fazenda
 Princess-"The Strange Case of Mary Page" with Henry B. Walthall.
 Odeon Two-"rhe Raven,' with H. B.. Walthall.
 Colonial-' Madame La Presidente,' with Anna Held.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-28
WEATHERLY BACK TOMORROW Only Routine Matters Scheduled for
 Commission Today

Commissioner James Weatherly will arrive from his vacation in the coun- try tomorrow morning.
 matters, such as the submission of a bond issue to the people to erect a municipal electric light plant, the pur- chase of the Southern Bell Telephone company, the "jitney ordinance, the plumbing ordinance and various other suggestions of Commissioner Barber will be laid over until MT. Weatheriy can join actively in the debate at the commission conferences.
 For today's meeting only routine matters will prevail
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-28
Automobile Accidents

II. c. Person. 3O06 Twenty-seventh street. north, was painfully injured about the face and hands early yesterday morn ing when the automobile in which he was riding collided with street car at Eight eenth street and Third avenue, north. MT. Pierson refused to be sent to an infirm- ary, but called physician to dress his wounds.
 Mathew Taylor, negro, 400 Second ave- nue. north, was seriously injured yester- day afternoon at 1 o'clock when he was struck by an automobile owned by Sheriff Thomas J. Batson, and driven by Deputy Sheriff J. A. Hilliard, at Forty-third street and First avenue, Avondale. The injured negro was carried to the Hillman hospital, where it was announced that he was in a serious condition. Deputy Hill Hard was placed under arrest by Officer Eddie Burgess on charge of reckless driving
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-28
WELL KNOWN FIGURE LEAVES H. A. Draper, Night Watchman at
 Federal Building IF Years

H. A. Draper, night watchlnan and fireman at the federal building, has rendered his resignation to Custodian John D. McNeel, effective April 1. Draper has been night watchman at the government building for IT years, and for long time has been regarded as one of the landmarks. but he re- gently began to feel touch of rheuma- tism in one of his legs and decided to give up the work. He says that during his entire service as night watchman and fireman he has never had an acci- dent of any kind.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-28
AID CLUES LUNCH
 AT HILLMAN TODAY
Further Plans for General Observ- ance of Dress-Up Week Will
 Be Discussed

The regular weekly luncheon of the Birmingham Ad club will be held at the Hotel Hillman today and further details of spring ''Dress-up Week" will be discussed.
 It was stated last night that the club is greatly pleased by the manner in which .Dress-up Week" has been re- ceived and it is hoped to make it sue cess that it will become an annual event.
 Vice President R. T. Daniel will pre- side today in the absence of President Holberg. who is doing jury duty this WE aaly
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-28
Automobile Recovered

The five-passenger Ford automobile of J. Ellis Brown. which was stolen Sunday night, while standing in front of the Jeff ferson County bank building, was recov- cred yesterday afternoon by Detectives Moser and Garner. Three small boys were arrested by the detectives on charge of larceny of the automobile and they were turned over to the juvenile court. The boys confessed to the theft.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-28
Calls Fire Prevention Meeting

IT. c. Seibels, Chairman of the Birming ham Fire Prevention committee has called a meeting of the committee for to- morrow morning at 10 o'clock in the office of City Commissioner George Ward. Plans will be outlined at the meeting for renewal of the fire prevention campaign and an effort will be made to drive home to the people of Birmingham the lessons to be learned from the recent big confla- grations in southern cities.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-28
MASS MEETING CALLED
Fairfield to Protest Against Sale of
 Tidewater Lines

Announcement was made yesterday that a mass meeting has been called for to- night at Fairfield to protest against the proposed sale of the Tidewater properties to the Birmingham Railway Light and Power company.
 The meeting will be under the auspices of the Fairfield Chamber of Commerce.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-28
TODAY'S EVENTS

Weekly lunch of Ad club at Hotel Hill- man at D. m
 Mass meeting at Fairfield to discuss proposed sale of Tidewater lines.
 Zueblin lecture on Equal Suffrage at Cable Hall at S:30.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-28
Suits Filed

The following suits were filed in the circuit court yesterday:
 Lizzie Lamar. administratrix for the estate of w. J. Lamar. vs. Birming- ham Railway. Light and Power com pany. $3o.o0o claimed for the death of plaintiffs intestate by street car Of the defendant company.
 w. w. Irwin vs. American Bolt com pany. $500 in two cases claimed for the alleged loss of two fingers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-28
Which Do You Prefer?

It is important for reasons of health and practical economy for every housekeeper to ask herself this question:
 Do prefer pure baking powder like Royal, made of cream of tartar derived from grapes. or am I willing to use baking powder made of alum or phosphate, both derived from mineral sources?'
 The names of the ingredients printed on the label show whether the kind you are now using or any brand, new or old, that may be offered is genuine cream of tartar powder, or merely phosphate or alum compound.
 Royal Baking Powder contains no alum nor phosphate.
 ROYAL BAKING POWDER co.
 New York
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-28
Marriage Licenses

The following marriage licenses were issued from the probate court Monday: H. c. Gorla and Miss Mabel Alice Lewis.
 Paul J. Melazzo, Pratt City. and Miss Maggie M Morris.
 J. A. Calame and Mrs. Sara Beck.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-28
At the Theaters

Lyric-Vaudeville Matinee at 2:3Osp. m. i; evening at 7:30 and 9.
 Bijou-"In the Bishops Carriage. Mat inee at 2:30 p. m.; evening at S:30.
Connecticut western news., 1916-03-30
WEST CORNWALL

Report says there are to be several changes very soon. MT. and Mrs. Jay Rowe are to live at Rogers Farm. Clarence Bailey has left there and is working at the foundry in Lime Rock.
 Ward Miller is to leave the farm on Dibble Hill and move to the house across the bridge, recently occupied by MT. and Mrs. Stevens and to work for R. N. Cochrane.
 H. M. Pratt has rented his farm to Edward Dean, who will occupy the tenant house.
 Mr. and Mrs. F. A. Yutzler have a little son named Carl Wolpurt. MT. and Mrs. Edward Cartwright also have a little son.
 MT. and Mrs. Luke Richmond have a Mrs. Ruth Davis.
 Schools closed Friday for the spring vacation.
 Joe Cole is gradually regaining his strength and Miss Hattie Cole is again able to attend school. A. W. Bailey is now able to attend to his daily duties at the station
 Miss Ellen Cochrane is at her home in the village.
 Miss Minnie Cochrane and George Smith have been visiting Mrs. George | Oldfield.
 Here is an egg record. W. l.. Rogers has flock of 26 hens. In January they laid 426 eggs and in February 395 or an average of 13 2-33 eggs day for the two months of cold weather One day he gathered 21 eggs and often he found from fifteen to seventeen eggs a day. Another record is reported. Six late bullets matched July 21, 1915, six months old the last of January, 1916, in February laid 69 eggs. A fairly good record for such late bullets and such cold weather.
 The ladies are to meet with Mrs. Southwick, Friday afternoon to work for soldiers.
 Miss Florence Yutzler is at home from her school in South Norwalk for the spring vacation.
 Miss Bertha Cole is in Canaan for a time with Mrs. Ruth Davis.
 Mrs. James Clark has returned from visit to relatives and friends.
 Miss Gertrude Sturges is at home from college.
 The stone crusher, which the town last fall voted to purchase, has arrived and wassunloaded last week s-T as ;.s,,,, ,,.-,,
Connecticut western news., 1916-03-30
For G, A. R. Commander,

John l.. Sachs, of Waterbury, is to have opposition in his candidacy for department commander of the G. A. R. Circulars have been received announce ing the candidacy of Henry J. Seeley, of Bridgeport. MT. Seeley is a mem- Der of Elias Howe, Jr., Post No. 8, which has indorsed him. MT. Sachs is a member of Wadhams Post, No. 49, of Waterbury, and holds the depart ment office of patriotic instructor. Both MT. Seeley and MT. Sachs are un- derstood to be making active campaigns in behalf of their respective candi- dacies. The department encampment at which the election will take place, is to be held in Guilford. the home town of Department Commander Gris. wold, on April I2 and 13. ..ss<-,,~y ys ,..z...
Connecticut western news., 1916-03-30
EAST CANAAN

Miss Catherine Morris is home from Danbury Model schools for the Easter vacation.
 Mrs. Fred Homan's mother, Mrs. Murray, is very i'll at the home of Mrs. Homan's daughter, Mrs. s. E. Kimball in Millerton, N. Y.
 Miss Addie Kimball has been with Mrs. A. E. Benton in Canaan Valley for the past week.
 Miss Laura Goodwin is home for the Easter vacation also Miss Lucretia Rix and her roommate Miss Annie Dow, who will spend the vacation with her.
 MT. and Mrs. H. H. Beardsley are i'll at their home here. Mrs. Dings and Miss Bessie Shores are caring for them.
 Mrs. c. H. Sage and E. $. Roberts are the latest victims of the grip.
 Mrs. Ella Garfield is out again after a two weeks illnesss.
 N. s. Stevens has purchased fine pair of horses for farm work, They arrived Monday.
Connecticut western news., 1916-03-30
Con-.

The activities of the State Associa. tion Opposed to Woman Suffrage dur ing the past winter in the registration of new members, the arranging of ad- dresses and meetings, and the conse- quent increase in membership aud the spread of the doctrines of those opposed to the granting of votes to women is but part of countrywide campaign which is being carried on under the direction of the board of directors of the national association, which now has branches in twenty-four states of the Union. Here in Connecticut the campaign was carried on actively dur ing the first two months of the year, but in March the indictment weather and the difficulties of travel about the state have caused a change in method, which has necessitated the abandon ment of the public meetings and the substitution of the personal campaign by the l 5, 900 members of the Connecti- cut branch among the women of the state.
 There was instituted earlier in the month the plan of making the members of the Anti-suffrage association famil- jar with the facts and figures concern ing the rise of the anti-suffrage seDti- ment in all parts of the country, and this knowledge has been employed to advantage in the discussions taking place in neighborhood clubs. Lenten discussion clubs, and smaller social gatherings. Equipped with the argu- ments against suffrage many of the members of the state branch have been able to expose faIlacious statements and claims made by the advocates of "votes for women," and to materially increase the membership of the local branches. Press Chairman.
 Hartford, Conn.
Connecticut western news., 1916-03-30
SUFFRAGE-PRO AND CON
Pro-.

Pro.
 Now that spring time has really ar rived tat any rate according to the the Connecticut Woman Suf- frage Association is making plans for the spring conference which it was voted to hold at the last State Annual Convention. It will be necessary to make sure first that the country roads have recovered form their long inter ment in snow, and that communica- tion is fully opened up with even the more remote parts of the state; for this conference is designed especially to bring together the women of the small towns and of the country districts. 1t is therefore probable that the confer ence will not be held quite so early as was at first intended. Instead of the first week in May it is more likely that the date finally agreed upon will be towards the end of May, but the con- venience Of the women has to be con- suited and until this has been done the exact date cannot be announced.
 The purpose of the conference is to learn just exactly what policy is being followed out by the various leagues and by collating the plans of work to gain hints and encouragement for all. The ingenuity of the suffragists is limitless. One league strikes out one line of work and another adopts some thing quite different. Most of the plans are good, but every league needs variety of method, and by thus swap ,ls Al. loor may become more efficient. The con ference will also have many social features; for it is always one object ot the 0. W. s. A. to bring suffragists to gether. They do this in the belief that we cannot have solidarity without union, nor union without friendliness and confidence. Press Sec. Hartford, Conn.