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The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-27


 Another vast. throng witnessed the wonderful educational film. "The March oe Empire" in Capitol park last night. enjoying meanwhile a splendid concert by the Boys Industrial School band, which organization volunteered its serv- ices for the occasion. George Ward. president of the city commission, was master of ceremonies and Boy Scouts passed through the crowd distributing literature bearing upon the school bond issue.
 While this big event was in progress in Birmingham a highly enthusiastic mass meeting was being held in Elks' hall at Ensley, where the school needs were dis cUssed by Commissioner Hornady. who gave his graphic Tour of Birmingham Schools by means of stereopticon views. Other speakers were J. W. Minor, presi- dent of the county board of education; Rev. l.. F. Brubeker, Rev. J. w. Full ford, s. J. Bowie, Mrs. D. A. Echols. City Attorney Ullman and the principals of the five Ensley schools. The latter made three-minute talks, emphasizing the needs of their schools.
  M. Lewis. who in common with the other speakers, strongly indorsed the proposed bond issue and predicted an almost unan- imous vote in it's favor by the citizens of Ensley. Great enthusiasm was mani- fested and interest in the subject was so pronounced that it was determined to have another meeting Sunday night. This will take the form of a great union edu- cation service in the auditorium of the Ensley High school, when the Tour of Birmingham Schools will be presented by Commissioner Hornady and addresses will be made by number of other speakers. Special music will be provided.
 Ensley citizens are intensely interested in the bond issue because of the acute need of better facilities and an effort Is being made to line the voters up solidly for the bond issue.
 Music for the meeting last night was furnished by the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad company band whose mem- bers are enthusiastically in favor of odernizing the school facilities of Bir- mingham.
 The meetings for this week will close with third presentation of the great educational film in Capitol park tonight at o'clock. and with a rally at Avon- dale. This rally had been called for Thursday night but was moved up at the request of citizens, who are anxious to hear the subject discussed and to wit ness the stereopticon views of Birning- ham schools, showing conditions through out the entire city.
 Next week there will be a meeting every night concluding with another rally at Vivian Saturday night June 3, Commissioner Hornady having been re- quested by large number of citizens II, of tlo xynxx Of Birmingham schools in that com munity.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-27
A Tasty Summer Snack" for the warm

days when the appetite craves something differ ent"- luncheon, for pic nics, or any kind of outdoor excursion is Triscuit, the Shredded Whole Wheat Wafer. It is made of the whole wheat steamed ooked, shredded and baked. Toast it in the oven to restore its crispness and spread over it butter, soft cheese or mar malade. Its snappy, tasty aroma is a delight to the palate, supplying the great est amount of nutrinent in smallest bulk. A deliciously wholesome toast. It is ready cooked, easily carried, is strengthening and satis- lying. Made at Niagara Falls, N. Y.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-27
O'bEAR WILL NOT BECOME CANDIDATE Thinks J. o. Thompson Will Be Reflected by Progress
 sives at Chicago

George S. O'Bear a prominent local member of the progressive party, an- nounced yesterday that he was not a the bull moose organization in opposi- non to J. o. Thompson, who has held that position for the past four years, Mr. O Bear went further and stated that under no circumstances would be accept the place.
 T am not a candidate Tor national committeeman of the progressive party from the state of Alabama in opposition to MT. Thompson said MT. OBear yes- terday. T am of the opinion that Mr. Thompson will be reelected, although it is reported that there is some opposi- ton to him. do not know who will be the candidate of the opposition. nor do I even know that they VIII have can didate.'
 MT. O'Bear declared that he was a pro- gressive, who was opposed to any amal- gamation with the republicans. He wanted the bull moose party to put out ticket, as was done four years ago, and continue the fight.
 II am opposed to joining in with the so-called regular republicans" he said. T am a progressive and I think our party stands for principles which we cannot afford to sacrifice. The state pro- gressives have gone on record as ravor- ing the nomination of Roosevelt by the republicans, and for one want that done by our party without any regard to what the other convention at Chicago may do'
 Mr. O'Bear declined to state who would receive his support for national commit teeman at Chicago when the progressives gather, adding that he had not yet given the matter his attention. A report had ' been current in local political circles for several days that an effort was to pe made to displace J. O. Thompson and that MT. O'Bear would receive the support of the anti i-Thompson faction for the posi- tion of national committeeman.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-27
FIRST AID CONTEST AT R|CKWOODF|ELD
 BY CRACK TEAMS
Demonstration of Methods of First Aid to Injured Will Be Shown at the
 Ball Park Today

A large crowd is expected to attend the second statewide first aid contest that will be held this afternoon at Redwood Field under the auspices of the Alabama Safety association. The contests will be by teams selected from the mine workers of every coal com pany of the state, and will consist of demonstrations in first aid to the in- jured methods. Many valuable prizes have been offered and the contests promise to be of unusual interest.
 The exhibition is free and the safety asoscia tion cordially invites the public to attend,
 In speaking of the efficiency of the first aid work F. V. Evans said:
 LIFE SAVER
 "As an illustration of the beneficial work of the Alabama Safety associa- tion, just few days ago a colored man working in the mines at Brilliant, in the western part of the Warrior coal field, was resuscitated from the effects of an electric shock by first aid team" said MT. Evans. "A life was thus saved by quick and intelligent work. (This team will participate in the first aid contest at Redwood Field Satur- day).
 This is only one of many instances of this kind, all due to this efficient organization, which is to give a public demonstration of it's work at Redwood Field on Saturday next, and to which the people are all invited and thou sands will attend.
 Among the organizers and trainers for this great work is the United States bureau of mines. represented here by Messrs. w. T. Burgess, J. M. Webb and E. B. Sutton, who have schooled 1000 men in the art of life saving, and who will be present Saturday to exhibit a demonstration of their good work.
 "The mining of coal and other haz- ardous industries constitute the very backbone of Birmingham's progress and sustenance. Therefore, every life en- gagged therein is of interest and value to all our people. The public's presence at Redwood Field on Saturday will be the best evidence of appreciation Of the good offices of these first aid men who have qualified themselves to save lives and to relieve the pain of in- jured workmen."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-27
MITCHELL TELLS ROTARIANS
 OF POWER COMPANY'S IDEALS
ON UNIQUE
 TRIP TO POWER PL ANT
By ELLIS c. HoLLUMs

and not fly was to be found-except on the hooks of the fishermen.
 The dinner, served shortly after noon provided the members of the club with bounteous material for poking fun at Fred Shireman, for it was fully up to the standard of the best hotes-everything well cooked, the service well nigh fault less, and at least one dish that was a revelation to the Rotary club. The man. ner in which the sweet potatoes were prepared caused Mir Shireman to break away from the tables and institute a still hunt for the chef, his intention being to get the recipe.
 The tables were set about the piazza with electric fans playing above the diners, and from the celery to the ice cream the menu was great.
 Matches were at a premium early in the morning, and it developed that in the whole party not more than 300 matches were to be found. This meant about three matches for each member of the party, and as all of them are de- voices of the weed, the situation threat ened to become serious for a time. George Blinn, aided and abetted by Sol Jacobs Bob Ewing, Joe Rosenberger and others proceeded to find a way out of the dilemma. Someone in the crowd pro- duced a pair of dice, and Sol Jacobs still insists that they came from George 8 pocket A game of craps, with matches for stakes. was instituted, and soon the entire party was engaged
 Sid Lazarus is still wondering what 'fiend in huming form dropped some water through a crack in the great house floor at the lock and dampened his ardor. just as he was drawing to a bob-tailed flush It was lucky for him, however for the other fellow stood pat with a whale of a hand and Sid would have lost had he stayed in for another whirl.
 The Rotary club voted on a resolution of thanks to the Alabama Power company for its entertainment, the motion coming from Bert Jacobs. The vote not only was unanimous. It was spontaneously so with all the enthusiasm the live members of a live club could put into vote Everyone of them enjoyed the day im- mensely.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-27

This is the end of perfect day." sighed George Blinn, as he gathered up his loot and prepared to detrain from the Alabama Power company's special which carried the Rotary club down to Ida, where they transferred to Alabama Power company boats, thence to Lock F, where they were the guests of the company for the day.
 Me too" chimed in Sol Jacobs to Georges soliloquy
 And it was perfect day, for the special left promptly at o'clock, as per schedule, yesterday morning; the boats comfortably seated the entire party; the fishing was great; the air fine; the dinner excellent; the hosts princes of good fellows; the power house and locks a marvel of con- struction, and the spirit of good fellow ship that prevailed was all pervading.
 Now, I'm going home and sleep like log,'' said Sol Jacobs as the crowd dropped off the train, about o'clock last night.
 Me, too," chimed in George Blinn, and the me too'' was heartily the sentiment of the entire party of something like 100.
 As soon as the party reached the lock, the fishermen members of the club pro- ceeded to dig up fishing tackle in various sorts of condition, and lines soon were cast all about the power house. Sid Lazarus was first to pull fish from the water, and he was kept busy for two hours hauling them up. His string totaled a goodly number, and was second only to Ed Barrett's, who used a seine, how ever. Many others of the party returned to Birmingham with enough fish to sup ply Morris avenue for a day-if the de- mand was not too heavy.
 The party was surprised at the conn., pleteness of the plant of the Alabama Power company. Everything was in ship shape condition, and the guest house was a marvel of comfort. Ice water in abund- ance was to be had. and electric fans kept every one cool. Every house about the place was screened from top to bottom,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-27
SHE TOLD HER NEIGHBoR

'I told neighbor whose very young child had croup about Foley's Honey and Tar" writes Mrs. Rehkamp, 2404 Herman st.. Covington, Ky. 'She thought that the child surely would die 1t was so bad. When she gave it couple doses of Foleys Honey and Tar she was so pleased with the change she did not know what to say." This old reliable cough syrup Immediately helps coughs, colds and whcoping cough. Just as good for old as it is for young folks. Sold everywhere.-Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-27
NEGRO BURGLARS
 CHLOROFORM COUPLE

MT. and Mrs. B. R. Mcclellan, SIS Col lege street Owenton, were chloroformed by two negro men who burglarized their residence early yesterday morning and made their escape with a suit of clothes and 70 cents in cash. The police de- partment were notified of the occurrence at 2 o'clock and Officers Brown and Ogles were dispatched to the scene, but the burglars had gone. At late hour last night no clue had been found of the robbers.
 The negroes entered the residence by cutting out screen window. MT. Smith, who rooms with the McClellans, heard the negroes while in the house, and notified police headquarters.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-27
Violate Price Schedules

Mexico City, May 26.-Sixty merchants swept the streets and public squares to- day in punishment for their violation of the price schedules put in force by the military authorities. At a mass meeting of the business men the military com- mandant informed them that complete inventory and stock valuation must be submitted to the authorities within five days. Noncompliance was to entail inl- prisonment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-27
ENSLEY ALERT ID URGENT NEEDS OF THE CITY SCHOOLS Big Meeting There Last Night-Pictures Repeated to Crowd at Capi-
 tOl Park
SCHEDULE OF MEETINGS
 IN SCHOOL BOND CAMPAIGN

Tonight-Rally at Avondale.
 Tonight-Third presentation of great seven-reel educational film in Capitol park.
 Sunday night-Union service of all Ensley churches in auditorium of Ensley High school.
 Monday night-Mass meeting at North Birmingham in old Country club building.
 Tuesday night-Mass meeting in library building, West End.
 Wednesday night-Mass meeting in auditorium of Martin school. Fountain Heights.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-27
Summer Closing

The Birmingham Furniture Dealers association yesterday decided upon the policy as to summer closing, which they have pursued in the past They will close at D m. on Saturday and at p. m. on Thursdays during July and August.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-27
ROsENsTIHL COMMENTS

T think the exchange is doing very unwise thing" said John B. Rosenstihl, member of the board, yesterday after noon, ito set up this great uproar be- fore, they have given us a chance to straighten things out. We do not claim to be infal1able. We are almost sure some mistakes have been made-in fact quite great many mistakes have been made. It would be physical impossi- bility for us to have done the amount of work we have done in so short period of time and not made mistakes We have done our best, but this matter had to be in in 8 certain time and it was up to us to get it in. Now, the question that should satisfy, is will we make these mistakes right? Our an- swer to this is that we surely will, or at least indeayor to do so.
 "The thing that has injured Birming- ham and Jefferson county, in my opin- ion, is the statement issued by the Real Estate exchange, and the controversy they have attempted to raise Sujh things as that have tendency to in- jure, rather than to do good. If the matter should be kept securely within the bounds of Jefferson county the in- jury would not be so great, but the newspapers are publishing these things, and circulating the outside world with the statement of a band of real estate men who say Birmingham and Jeffer-' son county are being raided by a seu of interruptions tax equalizers The fact that this. Is untrue, does not bring real estate interests to Birmingham, but prevents those who might invest here from spending their money for Bir- mingham real estate.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-27
Marriage Licenses

The following marriage licenses were issued from the probate court yesterday: James Taylor and Miss Marie Renes. A. F. Minor and Miss Mittie Burton. J. w Jones and Miss Vezella Ward.
 C. R. Sexton and Miss Isabelle G. Moser.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-27
PRESBYTERIANS TO ENJOY OUTING AT
 COOKS SPRINGS

Practically the entire congregation and Sunday school of the Independent Presbyterian church are expected to leave the Terminal station at o'clock this morning on special train for Cooks springs, where the picnic and out ing will be held. A number of com mittees have been named to look after the pleasure of those making the trip.
 There will be swimming, all kinds of athletic contests and many other fea- lures to add to the interest of the day. And, of course, there will be an excep- tionally fine dinner served Prizes will be given to the winners of the diff ferent athletic contests and games. Dr. H. M Edmonds, the pastor, will make the trip, together with most of the mem bers of the congregation and Sunday school. It is announced that all mem bers of the congregation, whether affi- Hated with the church and Sunday school or not are invited to go on the trip. The train will leave promptly at o'clock
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-27
SUBJECT OF CRITICISM

'T am public officer, receiving a salary for my services and being paid by the citizens of Jefferson county, therefore am subject to and appreciate the criticisms of all who see fit to criticise. As long as they leave person. ality out of the criticisms. it suits me for them to go their limits, but when I am endeavoring to discharge my duty to the best of my ability. and as I see it, I do not care for any person to ring personality in on their criticism As for the Real Esetate exchange I can only say they are doing Birming- ham more damage than the board of equalization is doing in raising taxes" In the office of the tax assessor hun dreds of persons are calling each day. The same courtesy is being shown all by the corps of assistants employed there. They are as busy as can be show ing this one and that one the records where the assessments are recorded and offering their assistance in any matter desired. .i
 As a matter of news The Age Herald will run some of these assessments by blocks each day The figures prepared and given in these columns show the difference between the old assessments and the new assessments.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-27

harness the immense power going to waste in the states streams. Mr. Mar tin told the members of the Rotary club how the former stockholders sold out their holdings to the present own CTS in 1912. receiving other securities of the company as part payment which securities now are held by citizens of Alabama.
 He called attention to - fact that the company served more than $50, 900 people in something like 30 coinmuni- ties in Alabama, and that the watch word of the company was "service"
 Our fundamental idea is to serve the public in the highest degree pos- sible of attainment" said MT Mar tin.
 OTHERS CALLED UPON
 President J. Frank Ryhton of the Rotary club presided over the meet ing and introduced the speakers, F.. w. Barrett following Mir. Mitchell in the order of the programme. MT. Bar rett congratulated MT Mitchell upon his frank, straightforward address.
 More than 50 per cent of the peo- pie of the state have no conception of what he has done in Alabama and why he has done it." he said, referring 2 plshed. "I daresay more than 50 per cent of those present today did not understand the situation until he ex- plained it. There has been too much reticence on the part of the big cor porations in, Alabama in that they have not taken the public fully into sAair confidence. Mir, MitchelPs talk is along the right lints."
 F. L. Brown was called upon and expressed himself as owning the sen timents expressed by MT. Mitchell But I have never been able to put it in those words he said.
 Others called upon were J. W. Don nelly and several others.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-27
At the Theatres

Lyric-Vaudeville Matinee at 2:30; eve- ming at 7:3O and g.
 Hippodrome--Roller skating. Matinee at 2:S0 p. m; evening at s.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-27
At Photoplay Houses

"Pasquale," with George Beban. kolker
 Rialto-'The Snow Bird" with Mabel Taliaferro.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-27
T0DAY'S EVENTS

Massachusetts Institute of Technol- ogy Alumni association dinner at the Tutwiler tonight.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-27
SOME COMPARISONS

The following figures gt the com parison between the old and new as- l sessments in one of the most prominent blocks of the business section of the l city, viz: Block S4, Birmingham. bound-
 ed by Second and Third avenues and Twenty first and Twenty second ofS
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-27

Block 20-H, Ensley. bounded by Twen- tieth and Twenty-first streets and Ave-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-27
AROUsEs WIDE INTEREST

The statement of these two important factors have had much to do with the arousing of public interest, and the eyes of the citizenship of the entire city and county are directed toward these two sources of information.
 The Real Estate exchange is of the opinion that they will be able to show thing or two after an early meeting of the committee appointed to handle the matter. The board of equalization is contending that they will make things right in the instances where they have erred, at the proper time.
 The dominating feature of the fight, if it is to be fight, is the absence of hard feelings and mudslinging. The persons opposed to the increase claim they have proper grounds to base their actions upon, while the board denies that they have, until they have presented claims after the third Monday in June. The Real Estate exchange has no comeback as yet. but promises some live discussion after the meeting The members of the county board of equaliza- tion say they have nothing to say in the matter, more than they are doing their duty, as they see it. and do not care to discuss the matter. They are taking the kicks good-naturedly, trying to make things clear to those who come to them, giving assurance that any mis- takes will be corrected when the board sits fer a hearing
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-27
ANOTHER BLOCK

S4zb,IU0 S5bl ,b6U OF a3 her cent. -..
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-27
Equalization Boards Raises Cause More Interest Than Any Subject in Many Months
ROSENSTIHL SAYS
 BOARD WILL MAKE
 ANY ERRORS RIGHT
Thinks the Real Estate Exchange Does Harm to City by Airing Its Tax Grievances

There has been no recent subject that has more thoroughly aroused the public interest of Birmingham and Jefferson county than the tax increases as made by the county board of equalization, and the fight the Real Estate exchange is beginning.
 The tax assessors office is being thronged from early morning to late in the afternoon by anxious property own CTS. While the visitors to the county s books have mostly been of downtown property owners, the residence and coun- ty property owners are beginning to show up in good-szed crowds.
 Simultaneously with the announcement of the board of equalization that the books were open for the public to ex- anime, things began to pick up in the way of dissa tisfaction. As early as was expedent the Birmingham Real Estate exchange issued a formal statement branding the equalizers as tax raiders, :" and offering their protection to the smaller property owners, while the board made short and to the point statement, denying that they were out on any tax raiding expedition, and would give every property owner a Souare deal
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-27
EXAMPLE IN ENSLEY

This block shows an increase of slss5, or 8 per cent.