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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-08-23

At a meeting of the savings depositors
of the Jefferson County bank, held at
the courthouse last night, it was an
nounced by John w. O'Neill that negotia-
lions were pending with local capitalists
for the sale of the assets of the defunct
bank for enough to pay off all the claims
of depositors, both checking and time
1t was stated that Alex E. Walker, state
superintendent of banks, had agreed to
sell the assets If such deal could be
made.
A resolution was introduced and passed
asking Mr.. Walker to give this assurance
in writing for the benefit of the capitalists
who were figuring upon acquiring the
entire list of assets, in case an audit war
ranted them in taking such a step. The
depositors present also went on record as
favoring the rerouting of the street cars,
so they would come by the Jefferson
County Bank building.
The audit of the books of the bank,
which is being made by a local account
ant, will not be ready until the latter
part of the week, it was stated, and then
the depositors' committee will be able
to learn whether or not the sale Of the
assets in accordance with the tentative
agreement made to pay off all depositors,
can be negotiated.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-08-23
NEGOTIATIONS PENDING
TO SELL ASSETS OF BANK
TO PAY OFF DEPOSITORS
Depoors Of Jefferson County Savings Bank Pass Resolutions
Asking Alex Walker Authorize Sale Of Assets-Caims
Against the Defunct Bank to Be Reduced to Judg-
ment and Purchase of Mortgaged Property
Among the Recommendations

The depositors adopted resolution re-
questing Superintendent Walker to have
the claim of the bank against the Jeffer-
son Building and Realty company re-
duced to a judgment at once. 1t was
announced that the claim had already
been secured by third mortgage bonds
and that legal steps were still pending
in the courts looking toward a judgment
in addition.
Another resolution was adopted asking
the state banking department to take
over the second mortgage on the property
of the Palace Livery company, on which
property the Jefferson County bank ac-
quired third mortgage of $4,000 through
the acquisition of the Merchants and Me-
chanics' bank. 1t was announced that
this property could be rented for $500
monthly If improvements amounting to
$1,000 were made at once.
The reports at the meeting last night
showed that the checking depositors still
had due them about $4,000, that the saw
ings depositors were still due about $780,
600 and other interest bearing deposits
bringing the total on time savings up
to 5000 on which nothing has been
paid. The next meeting was called for
September 49, H. NJ. Abercrombie, chair
man of the depositors committee, presid-
ed at the meeting last night, and Joseph
Gluck acted as secretary.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-08-23
PREPARING LISTS
OF FACTORY SITES
Real Estate Exchange Com
piling Book With Full
Information

Working in cooperation with the Biz
effort to locate more industries in Br-
mingham the Real Estate exchange has
started a movement to list all available
factory sites in the Birmingham district
in a factory site journal. The book as
planned by the exchange will be of a
simple nature, with drawing of the
sites on one side of the lear ana a de-
scription on the other, together with the
name of the owner
When the factory sites have been listed
"a copy of the book will be placed in
at the Real Estate exchange. 1t is
thought by real estate men that the book
will be of much benefit to any one in
terested in an industrial location In Biz
mingham
Letters were mailed out yesterday by
the exchange to members and real estate
agencies, requesting that they enter their
factory sites in this book, and each mem
Der of the exchange has been requested
to bring as many as one site to be
listed at the weekly luncheon to be held
at the Tutwiler tomorrow. AT the
luncheon the question of locating more
industries in Birmingham and the most
suitable sites for such locations will be
discussed
1t was stated yesterday by the Real
Estate exchange that all property own
ers who were not members of the ex-
change having property of this nature,
were invited to list in this book and
that no charge would be made. as the
proposition was being carried out in the
interest of the city.
The industrial property guide Is ex-
pected to be one of the most useful as
sets of the Chamber of Commerce and
other civic bodies in their campaign for
locating small industries here, as it will
save much time for the prospective
buyer in looking up the different real
estate owners and agencies for suitable
Sites
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-08-23

all infectious diseases, instructing the
people in regard to sanitation, assisting
in all cases of sickness possible. and in
looking after the general health condi-
tons in her district.
An addition of six men is provided for
in the sanitary department, this making
total of u men whose duties will be
to look after sanitation. Two inspectors
will be placed in charge of milk depots.
Two additional clerks will be employed
in the city laboratory. Four men will be
placed in charge of the cattle inspec-
ton.
Provisions will be made for tubercu-
losis patients in an adequately equipped
hospital An infant welfare station will
be installed. All milk, meat and foods
will be inspected regularly.
The report requires that more wagons
be provided by the city for the collection
of garbage and that the garbage be
collected at least twice weekly and if
possible oftener. Many other health pro-
visions are contained in the report.
Commissioner Hornady stated that
these recommendations would be put in
force as quickly as possible. Il con-
slider the spending of the money which
will be necessary to carry out DIR. Fox S
plans as the best investment this city
can make. A healthy community is the
best asset any city can have. This &C.
ton by the commissioners means that all
the people will be benefited thereby
THE work of prevention does not at
tract public attention. This is because
steps are taken in time to prevent the
primary causes of disease. The work
done in the recent typhoid epidemic was
apparent for the simple reason it was
upon us before anyone realized the grav-
ity of the situation. We fought good
battle and won by stamping out this dis
ease. With the adoption of Dr. Fox s
plan there will be no epidemics. The
whole community will be healthier and
happier.
There are no unreasonable stipula-
tons in this report. The adoption will
not work hardship upon the people but
instead will help the community from
a health standpoint and make Birming-
ham one of the most desirable cities in
the United States in which to live"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-08-23
ADJUSTMENTS
At the Lyric

The Breen family, high class entertain
ers, are proving extremely pleasing to
Lyric patrons this week, and all the
other acts are also being we'll received.
The bill is proving a highly entertaining
one.
The Breen family are clever dancers,
and some good dancing and comedy per-
va6es their offering. Bessie Rempel and
players are also proving very popular in
their interesting little playlet, You"
This is an allegorical playlet brimful
of comedy. Hamilton and Barnes in
Just Fun are riot, and are called on
to answer repeated curtain calls. The
Rails, boy and girl, do some clever
work with a few old hats and the fly
ing rings. Emil Subers is a good COM
edian, and is making the hit of the bill.
Pathe pictures are feature,
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-08-23
Charges Not Proven

More than 100 warrants for arrests
of persons have been issued by Judge
H. B. Abernethy of the municipal court
IN the last few days. The warrants
we're mostly issued at the instance of
deputies and constables and most of
the charges were of minor nature.
The principal charge of the majority
of the warrants is that of vagrancy
and disorderly conduct which, the
judge states. covers multitude Of
sins.
According to Judge Abernethy many
Of these charges were not proven In
court and a majority of the prison
ers were released
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-08-23
LUNCHEON FOR
TEXAS EMPLOYEES

A.luncheon will be rendered the
statesmen and representatives of the
Texas company who work in the Biz
mingham district at the Tutwiler no.
tel today The men were called in for
a conference yesterday to discuss trade
conditions. The special meeting of the
men who work Alabama for this COM
pany was called by the superintendent
of the Birmingham district, ]. S. Jones.
Other officers of the company present
are: D. A. Vann. Atlanta, assistant
manager; S. A. Monroe of Houston,
Tex, general salesman; ]. e. Taylor,
assistant superintendent, and ]. II.
Shook of Birmingham, general sales
man.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-08-23
DIR. ROSSER MAKES
HEALTH REPORT

The report made Monday night to
the Jefferson County Medical society
by Dr. H. N. Rosser, county health Of
ficer, covered the health conditions in
Jefferson county fully, according to
reports sent in to the health office
The report of this office is made once
month in detail. giving the number
of births deaths, accidents, homicides
and the various reports on disease in
the county. The report comes from the
press in printed pamphlet about the
Goth of each month following the
month of the report
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-08-23
Free Acts for State Fair

r. A. Brown, president of the Ala
bama State Fair association, left Bir-
mingham in company with B. B. Bur-
ton yesterday for Chicago to investi-
gate and book free acts for the State
Fair in October. Mr.. Brown stated
that he thought he would be able to
get something entirely new to Bir-
mingham owing to the fact that the
European war had driven a number
of novelties from Europe to America.
He probably will be gone for more
than a week.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-08-23
Fire Station Repairs

An ordinance will be drawn up by
of the Five Points fire station. the
North Birmingham station and the city
hall station. The repairs are estimated
to cost about $500. The actual work
will be done by the firemen.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-08-23
Playwright Dies

Mineola, N. Y, August 22.-Alvah F.
Holbroke. a playwright, died early today
few hours after he had been thrown
from the running board of an automobile
in which he was riding from Plandome to
his home at Port Washington.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-11-15
)EE FACES BENNY LEONARD TONIGHT
PITT ELEVEN STRONGEST, BUT IF BROWN TRIMS
HARVARD BULK OF THE GLORY WILL BE THEIRS

'T,rus crer thus from chNdh ood's hour,
I dhCoUs grob it IN me neck;
NV dtsp0sitjon'g 0roirirg sour.
Nv Spi1t soon tCiU Dc a rrcck
Lasf NIGHT drcir three luscious aces
And tiro lot Kings upon the side,
Then 7 prepared 10 run the bases
Not dreaming tCouid have TO slide.
thought ia found rich oasi9,
1Vrh gold and sUrcr al iaidid;
droi0 ttco kings and three fat occs--
And noe onohc, sucker stayed
The Best Eleven
II KNOW" writes IL. H. f.. there is no
L such thing rs a football championship.
But, in your opinion. regardless Of any out.
side. clements. which r. the hest football
team IN the United states? That Is, N YOU
had to bet on one team against any other
team, which eleven would you pick TO carry
your money!
Pittsburgh University. without any great
amount of ponderiug lf Pitt hasn't the
strongest machine In tho country the plastic
dope might as we'll ho tossed overheard to
n finish.
Tho Beaten
We can't recall % season before whero
50 many great olcycn3 all havo been beaten
before mid-November.
In the East the liat OF the conquered ON
braces Harvard. Yale. Princeton. Cornell
Navy, Syracuse. Colgate, Pennsylvania
Penn state, Dartmouth Rutgers, George
town. Tufts and Washington and jefferson.
In the West tho list includes Chicago
Minnesota, Illinois Michigan. Wisconsin,
Notro Dame, Indiana, Iowa and Purdue.
These two lists, in tho main, are fairly
rocking with class, hut at ono time or an.
Other the hoadsman's axe has landed on a
highly vulnerable spot
The Leaders
Among the leaders tho East now has hut
four unbeaten tcams-Army, Pittsburgh
Brown and Swarthmorc.
In the Western Conference Ohio stat,
| and Northwestern stin are unmarked. wher,
the old rulers have been dcthroned.
Ohio State and Northwestern soon will
| meet to settle their right to the peak Blu
| i'm tho East Pittsburgh and the Army ar,
| not likely To be stopped. Neither face
| the test that Brown meets on Saturday
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-11-15

MEDIA HIGHS football team desires to
arrange a game with one of the local or
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-11-15
DUNDEE MEETING
WITH LEONARD Is
FOURTH in RING
Clash Tonight at Olympia
in First Special Show of
Season Here
ROTH CLEVER ExPoNENTs
Epening Ledger Decisions
of Ring Bouts Last Night

r,sTwICK A. C--Tommy Carey aetess,tsd
,.tnny lincoln, Eddie Hart drew WIN Mhe Mhe
sgnn,h YounE LOwrey beat nOun6 rkui
HOWELL iTommy Burke and iounE !ohn-
an drew. Johnny Buck won from "in'o
Sheppard. 1919 rht,L
s,.nsinrW JssI Shnrkey shaded bobby Hnhon,
sSsmus O'Brieh and Harry fnrSs sn,,,v ch"se"
so,-TII RETEI. I.EuEM--Wlllie LauEhlin
drew % With TPlggTSy ,SIard GolemSdn' o1sti a H5SRe
kn0cWo v,tn,iuted stanley Shubert, Md
nuEt.n,,nan nuEs.n drew With Young Britt.
YORRIsTowSdlgiomsr ,.sIsT s%,th Won %e'eh1sn frcm
!ek GapyeIII Preston smith drew With
sGh"pT stsga H. cTSeTIand, Rough House SprigEs beat
black Dixie. -,
ant X. ~. PalitE, htth.
aosTON-Jack Brlttou drew with Ted
KID Lewis. ,
pnd Rnr1neister. seconds Leo RouN drew with
young Joe Cans.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-11-15

BROTHERS, and running under colors of
the same school. were the features OF two
dual cross-country races decided yester-
day The Dudley boys, oliver and H.,
twins helped Frankford High School to
keep its harrier slate clean for the season
by defeating Germantown High, % to 3S.
Oliver was first 10 finish, while his brother
was third. +. Bache and ID. Bache, fin
lshed first and second respectively, with
only a second difference for Episcopal
Academy, in the Churchmen's victory over
West Philadelphia High second.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-11-15

take no chance that he doesn't have to
take with Els condueror.
lacking the physical power upon attack,
with no backheld men of the Mahan, King
or Casey type Speedy Rush, of Princeton,
has been at n disadvantage In his annual
battles with Haughton.
But at that the Crimson margin hasn't
been large. Each time Haughton won by
less than five ponts--less than touch
downs margin. But considering the back
field material ho has had at hand Rush
has given the Harvard preceptor a good,
even fight.
Speaking Of versatile actors. how about
TUFTS? team that can beat Harvard
and lose TO Springfield may not be con-
sistent, but Il at least should enjoy that
variety often knowns as the spice of life.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-11-15

PENN CHARTER will not be weakened
for it's Interacademic League game Friday
with Episcopal by the loss of Halfback
Brown. He is out Of the game for the
season with an injured shoulder While
Brown was a good man in the little
Quakers' backfield, Coach Merritt announced
today that he had the choice Of several
worthy players to substitute.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-11-15
CHESTNUT HILL
PLAYS ST. LUKE'S
in BIG CONTEST
Fridays Fray Ends Foot
ball Season for Both
Elevens-Hillers Favorite
KICKING TO BE FEATURE

Barring Interscholastlc and InteracademIc
League games, the biggest gridron fracas
scheduled for Friday afternoon will bring
together st. Luke's Schools eleven with
that of Chestnut Hin Academy on the lat
ter's chalked-off battlefield. This contest
will be the final football fray Of the re-
spective teams for the season.
Inasmuch as Chestnut Hil had little diff
fculty defeating Franlford High School two
weeks ago. 81 TO o. and then the latter.
crossing the dope by winning, %, from
St LuSes, the Killers are being quoted
a favorite. However, doping football games
on the strength of historic scores, while 1t
may be good form, is bad for a criterion
basis St. Lukes may or may not spring
a surprise
The Wayne eleven has a dependable Kick
er in Anderson, right halfback. He Is only
seventeen years old, and this is his second
year on the team. yet Anderson has proved
his worth as a drop kicker. In the event
Of a close contest Anderson's toe may re-
suit in deciding the fray. He also is good
line plunger.
Chestnut Hill. too. has a brilliant man at
kicking. He is Graham, and during the
present week the youngster has been prac-
tlcing drop-kic<lng from the thirty-fve and
forty yard lines. If Graham's punting goes
bad, Coach Dickens can fall back on two
other fair klckers, Wharton and Captain
Elias.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-11-15
Scholastic Schedule for Today

FOOTBALL
st. Josephs College VS.. Nillanova Prepara-
tory School, ut NillanOva.
SOCCER
Northeast High School Germantown
High School (second teams), at Germantown.
Germantown Friends vs.. HayerfOrd School.
at Queen Lane.
school Of Pedagogy VS.. West Philadelphia
High School, at Sherwood Recreation Center.
BASKETBALL
Drexel Institute W. School OF PedaEoEy.
at DreNel Institute.
GIRLS FIELD HOCKEY
AEnee Irwin School vs.. Moorestown
Friends High School, Rt MOorestOwn.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-11-15
BY GRANTLAND RICE

with Harvard In the road. II Brown can
win this Crimson melee the Providence
lineup will he entitled TO the bulk Of glory
by having overthrown Yale and Harvard
on successive Saturdays.
Browns Chance
Brown this season has shown a wonder
fu bit of reserve power In her hard games.
Tho best eleven Harvard can put In the
field isn't going 20 have any easy canter
to win. Haughton, ordinarily, would be Up
against II with team Of Browns calbre
saudwichcd in between Princeton and Yale.
But Uaughton s fortunate this season in
having at least two fine sets OF backs. II
Casey, tIorween and Thatcher need rest.
Flower, Bond, Hitchcock and Minot are
almost as good
n Casey Is held out. Brown has a fair
chance Of winning But since Brown has
beaten Yale so decisvely Haughton will
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-11-15
Scraps About Scrappers

Jack Blackburn has a dlrncuIt Job on his
mttens for November 81. He is booked to
meet Jackie Clark In ten-rounder at Potts
E8wn Jackie has been boxing In great form.
marley Mccarthy is In the same show, Op-
posed to Tim Droney.
. Louisiana meets slouch In Barney Hahn at
ths Ronparel Club Friday night. Lousi viii
haxye 20 be In tp-top fettle as the Richmond
nttle battler is a rugged lad and a good puncheT r.,
HS2S HS2 Other bouts viii bring together Jimmy
ODonnell and Young Lawrence. Kid Dougherty
and Chick Myers, Tommy Cranston and Walter
Brown and Jack McClOskey and Buck Mallard.
:, Johnny Ttlman has returned. The MinneapO-
ns mauler likes Philadelphia, and after visiting
the West for match, which he won, he again
" In the Quaker City.
After weeks honeymoon Frankie White has
teen training for several days, and the sooner
he makes his Benedict Introduction in the ring
The better he will like Il; with Matt Brock,
et Cleveland, coming to Phily. match with
White probably would result in a real battle.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-11-15

FRIENDS SELECT did not play the
Germantown Friends School soccer team
yesterday, but will meet the Queen Lane
athletes in a game on the latters field
Friday afternoon. This afternoon Captain
Eddie Jones's team will meet alumni play
crs. on the alumni team will be such for
rner Friends stars as Elmer and Clinton
Thorpe and Rowland Snader while the
Friends team will be we'll represented with
Captain Jones, Morrison Mckinley, right
fullback George Raymond, center halfback.
and Charles Sattherthwaite In action.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-11-15

THE GAME between st. Josephs College
and lVillanova is on the scholastic roster
10 be played at Nlanova this afternoon
but final arrangements have not yet been
made and the contest may be crossed on
the list St Joe's next local game, which
viii have an important bearing on the
Catholic Schools football championship OF
the city, will be with the La Sale College
football team next Saturday afternoon a
week at Stenton Field
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-11-15

neIghboring high school elevens. owing TO
tn cancellation on the part OF the Darby
High School team. Phone or write to Man
ager Lemmo.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-06-30
lAMbERI GIRL
had CHANCE TO
! OBTAIN poison

Waukegan, ILL.,, June 29.-The three
days cross-examination Of Will H.
Orpet, charged with the murder of
Marian Lambert, was finished today
and the defense began it's efforts to
show that the Lake Forest high school
girl committed suicide by taking
potassium cyanide.
Two witnesses were heard before
adjournment on the availability Of the
poison to her. John B. Vergoe, spe-
cial student at the high school that
Marian attended, and E. J. Gragoe, in
structor in chemistry, testified that
cyanide in both forms, liquid and
crystal, was available in the school,
They testified that Marian entered
the laboratory on the morning Of Feb.
ruary 9, the day before her death. She
was not supposed to be there at the
time, and her actions aroused sus.
picion.
Each student was provided with +;
mortar and pestle. The witnesse!
said the dav after the finding of tn
girls body, hers was examined TO
traces dlcyanide, but only traces o
her last Experiment with other chemi
Gals were found.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-06-30
ROAb Will PAY
Death BENEFITS
FOR employees
Atchiso1, Topeka & 81 Saa A.
Fe Announces Fla a.. - "
Re Given Try-out.

Chicago, June 2s.-T a;1ua As's system
Topeka & Santa Fe raltwda essth bene. |
fits u fer the beneficiares OF a az e
ploves IS in the service Two tIov y bv E. P
Rin]ev " p me Of the road nanv will
Beginping July l: the e eem apery en-.
nav e. ' the beneficiary % Oh . e sum equal
p pic, diving in the service st a - sai months
sal aave M multiplied by the num With =
Years Of continuous sefVe ea5o and
MAXIMUM maximum payment OF one 81 600.
sa1 My Ripley eq stated the n plan axp m
tried out for two years, 1 9;t;ons wou
thee the opinion Ddp that conditions "0'
make axe It Radically impossible TO oo f3l
ost IL w Is viii be the ultimate f Rin
eaes plan" declared ID Nee heen one ne
sbut tie present year has f peIir e' t
: tha results attained are IN par =
: : to- to the efforts Of our ., emp'oy sssut ~
! ssnbstantial way"
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-06-30
sA\lfE REl\RES !
FROM BASEBALL,
\ SAYS BRll1QN
president Of st. Louis Ma
tional Club Hopes Pitcher
Changes His Mind.

ST Louis, June 2s.-Harry Sailee'
n;tcher for the ST. Louis Nationals;
has retired from the game, according
to a statement issued by Schuyler
Britton, president of the club, today
'sallee told me that he had qult
the game" the statement says. i
wanted to reinstate him because we
wanted him, but he told me he was
| tired of the game. Sallee did rot quit
because he had been suspended.
had an offer of $4,000 cash for him
and New York wanted to give me les
rean for him, but turned down cot
PROPOSITIONS. hope he changes hi
| mind" IL, .,
aso for leaving the club in New Yor
and falling to report at Cincinnati