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The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-30

raw after having been cleansed only in cold water, as grapes, berries, plums, let tuce, celery, etc. Food purchased in fly ridden markets may be a serious source of contamination and. if eaten un- cooked, may lead directly to illness. Cooked food of whatever nature may be contaminated subsequent to cooking and constitute a menace to health.
 These facts are cited to bring to the attention of the public the importance of the pure food ordinance recently passed by the city commission of Birmingham. and which authorizes an inspector to visit personally every place handling food or drink for public consumption, urging cooperation on the part of the dealers to give cleaner, better service, and all ways adequate protection of exposed food from flies and dust The territory Is large, all of Greater Birmingham and the force of inspectors very small, but already the work has produced amaz- ingly good results, and new screens and general cleaning up show a step for ward.
 "The health department desires to do it's part, but the cooperation of the buy ing public is necessary to secure the re- suits hoped for. The critical condemna- tion of customer can bring about an improvement in conditions more readily than that of an inspector
 WATCH THEIR METHODS
 We beg that you notice the methods of your butcher and baker. Visit the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-30
TO GET FORMAL STATEMENT
 OF CARRANZA POLICY
tContinued from Page one)

draft to guardsmen by proclamation at his discretion. When he will take that step has not been decided.
 The war department had little definite information today as to the progress of the guardsmen toward the border, al though messages announcing the depar- ture of various units poured in from all sides. General Funston's headquarters now is the only place where accurate information is available as to when any substantial part of the state troops will arrive on the line.
 NOTHING FROM PERSHING
 There was no additional reports from General Pershing as to the Carrizal fight. Elisea Arredondo, Mexican ann bassador designate made public copy of the statement attributed to Lem Salisbury, interpreter for Captain Boyd, and one of the prisoners turned over to- day at Fl Paso to the American military authorities. It lays the blame for the clash upon the Americans.
 Final decision by Washington officials as to responsibility for the fighting can not be reached until complete report
 
 is gathering from survivors all informa- ton they have as to what happened and will submit a full report.
 It became known today that represen- tations were forwarded to General Car ranza several days ago in regard to the seizure by Mexican officials of vast quantity of American property in Mexico since the departure of many Americans for the north. The protest was similar to those submitted later to Secretary Lansing by MT. Arredondo in regard to the border embargo, alleged i'll treat ment of Mexicans in, the United States and other matters. No reply has come to the American representations and none has been made to Mir. Arredondo.
 One of MT. Arredondo's notes asked punishment of two soldiers and two civ> ilans who were reported to have beaten a Mexican boy on train near Hachita, N. M.
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market from which you buy fruits and vegetables, and see if these are protected from the pestilent fly and disease ridden dust. Use no straws at soda fountains that are not covered and notice if the glasses are properly washed.
 ''The patriotic women of the town are enthusiastically cooperating in the work to furnish comforts for our ab- sent soldier boysA These loyal women can do much toward averting 8 war at home with that most deadly enemy, ty- phoid fever, by urging preparedness against it's allies, flies and dust. Be careful what you buy and where you buy.
 Compliment your grocer if he Is care
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-30
Limited suffraee Proposed

Baton Rouge, La., June 2S.-The Louis- jana house today finally passed @ senate measure providing for submitting to the voters constitutional amendment which would make women eligible to service on education, eleemonsynary, penal and corrective boards of the state.
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NO DANGER FROM
 TYPHOID IF PROPER
 CARE IS EXERCISED
Continued from Page Five)

never yet hurt a good cause, and 1t IS necessary in public health work.
 "All Birmingham citizens should know, and feel proud of, the cityS general health record. It has the lowest death rate and has been freer from contagious diseases than any other city in the south. Birmingham's typhoid fever rec ord is, however, a disgrace to the city, and it is only when the good citizens un- derstand the situation that they can be expected to cooperate with the public
 health officials in getting rid of this ca silly preventable disease.
 "The state of Alabama has disgrace ful record in typhoid prevention, since statistics show that it has a higher death
 rate from typhoid fever than any other state of the union. There is probably
 less typhoid fever in Birmingham and Jefferson county in proportion to popula- ton than in any other county in the state except Tuscaloosa and Walker coun- ties, which have well organized and ade- quate health departments.
 "The fear of some of the merchants that publishing the facts regarding ty- phoid fever may keep few people away from the city is not well founded. LARGELY RURAL DISEASE "Typhoid fever is largely a rural dis ease and the average person in Birming- ham is safer in his own home than at most health resorts. It is not epidemic in Birmingham, yet. but it will be un- less the open closets are done away with and other measures like fly killing, thor ough inspection at dairies, restaurants, ice cream and soda places are carried out.
 .'Dr. Cunningham has made splendid health officer. He has been talking ty- phoid fever ever since I have been in Birmingham. His resignation because he | did not have the cooperation of the city officials and the physicians is an unusual
 manifestation of the altruistic spirit that
 should be the moving power of public
 official. pr. Cunningham stated that he did not have an adequate department
 and he felt that his salary had better be used by employing more inspectors. | ''The prevention of typhoid fever, like all other health problems, is business proposition. The Chamber of Commerce should interest itself in this effort to l get rid of typhoid fever, and the mer- 1 chants association should say to the health commissioner, publish, the facts, and let the people know what to do 1 to prevent typhoid, that as business men l they would cooperate in any movement | to eradicate typhoid fever. Anything ! less than that on the part of the mer- chants is shortsighted business policy and l is 25 years behind the times. With united efforts on the part of the citizens, the city commissioners. the health authorities will get rid of typhoid fever this sum mer and we will never have another ty- phoid fever epidemic in Birmingham AIDING FOOD INSPECTION | City Food Inspector Miss May H. Will 1 lis made the following suggestions: "The increase in the typhoid fever rate l in Birmingham calls attention to the fact l that one of the chief means through which contagon is spread Is infected food; food that has been exposed to flies. and most particularly that which is eaten
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-30
Louisiana Muster Completed

Alexandria, La, June 29.-Mustering of Louisiana militiamen into the fed eraI service was completed at Camp Stafford here today. There were 1885 national guardsmen in camp early to- night with additional recruits expected on later trains. Medical examinations are cutting down the companies about Is per cent, officers stated.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-30

full. and complain to him if he is care less.
 city hall, will be glad to give any in formation concerning this work to those interested, and urges attention to this very important work at this critical fine
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-02-12

= aS.l4sf \ tt..H VI ~ A.,
. Farmers living in the northern
towns of Bennington county, partic,
,ulariy tlairising generation. are to be
given, AZ, opportunity next week to at
tend an agricultural extension school
under the direction of the University
of Vermont. These extension schools
are planned to carry to persons en-.
gagged In agriculture some Of the prac.
teal ideas that have been worked out
at the university. A larger portion
of the inhabitants of the rural dis.
tricts are too busily engaged in max
, ing living to become regular attend
ants at either the agricultural college
or the state schools, but most of them
/ can spare the time to attend the ex-
tensions that are held In different
communities during the winter
months The instruction is made as
spIesical as possible and should be
OF interest to every person who fol
lows the good old method of digging
his 'hying out iof mother earth.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-02-12
Witty.

The Following epigram vas writer
on Dir Isaac Letsom. q once vel
known English physician:
When folks nressick and send for me
purgcs. bieeds and sweats en-.
II after that they choose to die
What's that to me? ! I-ctsom.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-02-12

A half century ago there were many
educational institutions. particularly
in New England, which We're semi.
denominational i'm charactHe..if the
course of study and management did
not actually attempt to further the
teachings Of some particular relig-
sious creed. Thereshas been "a steady
divergence from thise@.prineiple, ..,lin-
doubtedly due in a large measure. to
the Improvement in the public schools,
during the past twenty years. and
some OF the Unconstitutional institut
ions have either suspended or have
abandoned the purpose of attempting
to Influence the religious thought OF
their students. In the light of pre-
sent day conditions the recent action
OF, Leland and Gray seminary OF
Townsend in accepting bequest oil
$4,000, with the restriction that the
principals always be members
of certain denomination, is
somewhat remarkable. 1t Is in
direct opposition to the mod.
ern trend in educational matters
which decrys all effort or suspicion
OF effort to influence students In their
choice OF religious creeds. :
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-02-12
Saturday February IL, 1916.

Persons in Vermont and elsewhere
who have observed their fiftieth
birthday anniversaries may recall the
Samantha Allen" tales, series of
stories which were popular in the late
'70's. If so, they may likewise re-
member the surprise party which the
neighbors planned to inflict upon Sa-
mantha. When she opened the door
and saw the long row of people lined
up In front Of the house she indig-
'nantly ordered them to return to their
homes, declaring that she had made
vow never to be surprised. Sa-
mantha's neighbors must have been
as much chagrined as the parents OF
a young woman in Newbury who re-
Gently iearffing that their daughter
had become engaged planned secret
announcement party only to find out
that she had been married for more
THAN asweekoqad 81
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-02-12
Had Been higher and Lover.

The New York Giants were eScrcis-
Ing in Texas one night when Mike Don.
in crept into alie Pullman that was
sidetraeked at Waco long while after
hours, greatly 10 the rage Of John j.
McGraw Now according TO Donllni
there is supposed to be but one com
plete humiliation for a ball player who
goes against the winter training rules
The culprt is unassigned to- an upper
5erth in the sleeper.
AIcGraw was awakened when the be
lated Donlin climbed into the ear and
>aNs he, .iIust for that, Mike, you take
an upper2 ft
The !aanager had forgotten the plly-
ci's previous servitudes ana stealtls IN
Tie way OF personal transportation
across the country But Mike had not
forgotten. He said mcrrlly. All right,
John I've ridden 'em higher than up
pers and lower than Lowcrs Chicago
News.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-02-12

On rising on the first morning Of
tlelr ownership, one suggested they
shctild go into the, Bar, aha have a
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-02-12
Interviewina a Humoriat.

"Gcod morning Wasse WHAT'S on
the garnet today asked Rlngletqn.
dust, Saiq Wagge ,ts,st aaesr...
Clever boz But mean what Lave
you. on foat?" ...4.,- II $50.
Shoes. said Wage soleinnly.
"Oh. come or Wage. Whit are
you mp 70 these days'l' '''','. ''il'o =
"Date, sighei p'agge. 'i'.9'' ''' Il.
"I1l give YOU just one more chance,
you poor iiiyoI you. What are you
doing now ~
'Eypfybody. said Wagge.
AS usnnl. eh:' said Bingleton as he
showed the remains down the nearest
available cosiS hole.-New York Timcs-
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-02-12
ED WAS UNTRuTHFUL.
Mark Twain First Proved II and Then
Dragged About 1t.


sam Clemens read more than any one
guessed. AT night, propped up in bed
IA habit continued until his death-he
WAS likely TO read until Il late hour.
He enjoyed smoking at such times and
had made himself pipe with large
bowl which, stood on the floor and had
"a long rubber stem, something Ike the
Turkish hubble bubble. He liked to
III the big bowl and smoke at ease
through the entire evening. But some
times the pipe went out, which meant
that he must strike a match and lean
far over TO apply it, just when he was
most comfortable. Sam Clemens never
liked unnecessary exertion. One night
when the pipe had gone out for the
second time he happened to hear the
young book clerk, Brownell, passing
up 10 his room on the top floor Sam
called TO him,
ED, come here"'
Browneli polied his head in the door.
The two were great chums.
What will you have, SAM he
asked.
Come in. Ed Henry's asleep, and
I'm in trouble. want somebody TO
light my pipe"
why don't you light it yourself?
Browneil asked
II would, only knew you'd be along
in few minutes and would do it for
me-"
Browneil scratched match, stopped
down and applied 1t. e
."what are you reading, Samf' ~
"Oh, nothing mueh--a so called funny
book One OF these days I'll write a
fnnier book myself" 1ei f'7'e H'
sErowfiel laughed. fgah s21Ab q
mo. you WON'T Sam he said. '"Youl
are too lazy'evnr to write q bools.h -,
Years later, In the course of a lecture
which he delivered in Keokuk, Mark
Twain said that he supposed the most
nntruthful man in the world lived
right there In Keokuk and that his
name was Ed Brownell.-Albert Blge'
low Paine in St Nicholas.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-02-12
Lucky.

II hear Chat Jones is up to>his ears In
debt Eyes, but luckily he isn't very
tall Boston transcript a,-,-a,y arr
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-02-12
500 Reward. SI00

The readers or this paper will be
pleased to learn that there is at least one
dreaded disease that science has been
able to cure in all it's stages, and that Is
positive cure now known to the medical
fraternity. Catarrh being g constitutional
disease, requires a constitutional treat
ment. Halls Catarrh Cure is taken in,
and mucous surfaces of the system. there
by destroying the foundation OF the dis
ease. and giving the patient strength by
building up the constitution and assisting
nature In doing its work. The proprietors
have so much faith in its curative pow
ers that they offer One Hundred Dollars
for any case that II fails to cure. SEND
for list of testimonials. ..s.,..
Address: F. J. CHENEY 4 CO, Toledo. "
Sold by all Druggists. 75c.
Take Halle Family Pills for CONSTIPATION
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-02-12
Gut This Quilt is Worth Mooeyq

DON'T MISS iTH1s. Cut out this
slip, enclose with &c andalmail 1t TO
Foley & Colaan Chicago, llll,s writing
your name and address clearly. You
win receive In return a tr1al package
containing Foley's Honey and Tar
Compound, for lagrippe coughs, colds
and Group; Foley Kidney Pills, for
lame back, weak kidneys, rheuma-
tism, bladder troubles, and Foley Ca
thartic Tablets, a wholesome and
thoroughly cleansing cathartic, for
constipation, biliousness, headache
and sluggish bowels Sold every
where.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-02-12
Gail the Roll.

What has become of the women whr
used TO settle their quarrels by cutting
each others clothes lines on wash day
Where IS the boy who stretched a
line after dark across the path of the
man whom lie hated because the mass
told his father he caught him playing
hockey? Richmond Times Dispatch,
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-02-12
Tho ultimate service,

when old age has come and earning
capacity has gone, is annuity service
Secure old-age independence now by
the purpose Of o National Annuity
Consult us for full information. Ma
tional Life ms. Co., of VT. (Mutual)
Earle s. Kinsley, General Agent
Mead Building, Rutland, VT Adv.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-02-12
Vixen HE Concentrated.
ID The speaker, impress you as be

TDil dc speakefrj lmpreSssf you as be
ING ~ uss'ui ea Hiie,st'e .gI4sRsna 1n e
80 Only toHfe. or ctwice,s"te i6alrei ass
y "An lgl4I what We're, those pcccasionsf a1
y When he lost, his place and began
10 paw bis notes wildly ia an, effort 70
,and, i, ageeiiil,s6E Biiffninsaaam Age
Herhlui yad ,eraIss 4ac hfBow 40
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-02-12
A Wise Lie.

The great guiding marks OF a wise
life are indeed few and simple-to do
our duty. to avoid useless sorrow and
to acgulesce patiently in the inevitable.
w. Lccky
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-02-12
Why tho Price Was Low.

A shabby man entered small gen.
eral store in q Scotch village and asked
the owner, a genuine Scot who was
known far and wide for his "pawky''
humor. if he might have an empty soap
box.
"All right said the shopkeeper, "ye
can have one, but the price Is two
y Ylesacalated the applieanf,
That's too much money altogether
can get them for less than that"
|! "Iass than twopence? You're dream
ing. man." replied the other. who dis.
liked nothing so much as haggling
Where can ye get them for less?"
Down ut your neighbours. Tam.
sons" was the reioinder.
"Oh." replied the man behind the
counter. apparently much relieved. mo
doubt ye would get them for less there
but was never fool enough to leave
=ny boxes outside onsthe pavement all
,aiight-
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-02-12

drink This they did and cohtin,ied
TO do for the next hour or so 7ls t''h
Then they became aware FIAT for
some time there had beefa several peo
pie knocking urgently at the ddoro For
"a timer they ignored theinoise, But Che
Smoothing became SO iiisistent that at
ast they went TO see what t@as tic
matter. ii ta AeHe1lG oia
eayhun are We going to open9ths pulSu
he 'ouse?" demanded husky voices
from outside. !Qf
Open 1t: What for?' replied the
sailors. We've bought this ere place
for ourselves London answers.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-02-12
Reservsd.

Two sailors. retiring from the sea, in.
vested their joint savings in a country
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-01-18
HUNGER VICTIM FREED
FOR SMASHING WINDOW
Woods Defended by Deputy
Police Commissioner Lord.

Throwing a brick through a plate
glass window &C call the attention Of
the public 20 starving wife and chill
dren wa condoned yesterday by Jus
tees Russell. Herman and Froschi. Of
Specia Sessions. in the case Of Thomas
J. Woods Woods. OUT OF work and
with the cry Of his hungry children
ringing in his ears, sent brick
through the show window OF Lambert
Brothers. jewellers. at Third Avenue
and Fifty-eighth Street. last Monday
and WAS promptly arrested.
To the police Woods poured out his
tale Of woe They found his story
true and that he was an honest and
deserving fellow The story spread
through the East Side precincts. and
the men collected enough money 70 pay
the Young mans rent besides stOcL-n-
up the larder
When Woods was arraigned ou o
charge or malicious mischief yesterday
he was defended by Deputy Police
Commissioner Lord.
"Ordinarily. your honors. policemen
are not regarded rs very sympathetic
mortals." said the Commissioner. but
here's a case where they have SHOWN
much sympathy, and 1t hasn't been
wasted am convinced that fhls
Young mans plight was so grievous
ina. he was goaded into throwing that
brick through sheer desI Grafton. Our
men have not only helped him out of
his difficulties. but trey have also ar
ranged 20 find employment for him.
As the defendant has pleaded guilty 10
the charge. ask that the court be as
lenient as possible
Justice Russell Exchanged brief
glances with his confreres and sus-
pended sentence
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-01-18
PORTO RICANS ASK
CURB ON GOVERNOR
Bill in Congress Increases Ills
Powers Instead Of Peoples.
SAYS J. b. REYNOLDS.

Customs receipts in Porto Rico have
fallen from the usual Sll35,000 year
20 100000. according 10 jane p. Roy
Nolds. secretary Of the Republican Ma
tional Committee. who arrived In New
York yesterday after = weeks visit on
the island.
The chief political interes; Of the
Porto Ricsns.' continued the Repuo-
licsn committeeman. us citizenship.
The bill which Governor NesGer Is in-
Producing in Congress is not popular
with Porto Ricans. who oppose II on
the ground that u gives larger salary
and more power 20 the Governor iu-
stead Of increasing the powers Of the
people 4 delegation is 70 come up
neX, week 20 protest against the bin.
claiming that il IS better 20 take no ac-
ton now than 10 pass something tine.
do not need
The Governor docs not seem yer.
popular with the people. heard O. %
dinner which he gave. Inc guests wcr.
encouraged by the sight Of four shining
glasses. b.; they were sled thu-:
First. plain water. second. ApolluarIs;
third. iced tea. and fourth. grape
Juice. This does not appeal 20 aba,
Latin-Americau temperament. The rca
fault, ! have been told. : that the Coz
ernor IS not a good politician lie does
not get in touch with The people.
There are three parties in Porto
Rico the Republican. which IS strong
in the cities. and stands for pro
Americanism. citizenship and ultimate
statehood; the Unionist. standing 10Y
Porto Ricsu independence and the
Democratic. some 500 or 400 Office
seekers The last vote showed ;hc
Uaionists 20 be the strongest. POI ing
10000 votes 20 the Republican $1,000. 90
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-01-18
Do You Want Help in Your
DAYS Work?

You can get it in the Britannica just as many other
neople have done. For instance, North Carolina
cotton broker said that the article Cotton was worth
the price of the whole set. A New York lawyer got
inst the information he needed in lawsuit about iron
and steel He couldn't find it anywhere else or get 1t
from his client who manufactured car-coupers. a
manufacturer of havorng extracts learned from the
Britannica enough about his business to save the
cost of the whole set.
III. ard rreryone enioned his paragraph PAID a.
len e tb, tines much need pdy for the B'rn0)
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-01-18

that $4,000 in reccipts was realized and
$4,000 in gifts received
AT regular intervals instructors
from the training school visit the sta
tion houses ard instruct the men IN
boxing. wrestling. etc. and one patrol
man from each station in which gym
uaSium has been established has &c
ccivcd course Of instruction in sth-
lctics. so they may in turn instruct the
men of the precincts. ,hc report states.
Regarding the changed conditions m
stations. O'Brien states that lavatory
and bathing facilities have been i'm
proved wherever possible. and to furth-
or promote the health of the force two
baseball leagues. one for Manhattan
and The Bronx. the other for BROOKLYN
and Queens. have been formed. Each
team IN both leagues plays three games
week. The teams finishing first in
each league at the end Of the season
play for the championship Of the de
partmeut.