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The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-12

otic, enthusiastic men and women, boy. and girls of our dear old southern tc had proudly marched to the soul-re ing strains of The Star Spangled bl. ner''-into the threshold of the darl awe-bound, storm-swept day that fol lowed, both days to be deathlessly mem5 orable in the annals of our city's his3 tory and each unique in its grandly im- pressive expression of all that is needed to linn a perfect picture, on the one hand of radiant sunshine, laughter and exalta@ tion, and on the other, stupefying preEension, fearful foreboding, glo suspense, helplessness-and uncontroll tears.
 And are there no lessons for eact of us in the happenings of this st man-defying eataclysm? God holds ever held in His own right hand roaring death-deaIng waves and " as also the life-giving sunlight, beautiful soul-cheering rainbow flowers. He does not need our M tude, our worship, nor the service OF our hands: but we need, vtally need, His reassuring smile, his gracious guid- ance and protection; and if we are truly wise, we will diligently and unceasingly seek to find, even in this terrible dis play of His awful power, the pregnant words of His benign counsel, and warn ing, and ever patient, insistent invita- ton, that have been writ large and luni- nous in the rushing, destructive storm cloud that has just reminded us of our own petty, abject weakness, and of Je- hovahs presence, and ruling in all the history and glory of the centuries.
 Mobile Ala, July 6. 1916.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-12

make conscientious study of the situa- ton.
 "A constitutional amendment to correct the defect which has been discovered by Judge Sharpe, if his opinion is affirmed by the supreme court, and to put into the hands of the people of Birmingham the right within reasonable limita ations to adjust their own tax rate to meet their own expenditures Is the only true way out of the difficulty.
 The city cannot make brick without straw. We cannot do impossibilities but if Birmingham is run efficiently it will help property values, it will help to build great city.
 If Birmingham is run inefficiently it will necessarily react upon property values and upon the city's future growth. We cannot eat our cake and have 1t too. We cannot grow without paying the price of growth We cannot withhold the price without paying the price of with holding. It is preposterous to suppose that Birmingham can run as efficiently as other cities with less than one- half the per capita revenues which those cities enjoy.
 Study the table and find the answer to the difficulty
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-12
SUIT SEEKS ID OPEN N|NETEENTHSTREET City Wants $10,000 Damages and Right to Open
 Street

Seeking to recover and open up Nine teenth street through the railroad right of way between Morris and Powell ave- nues, suit was filed by the city of Birmingham against the Louisville and Nashville Railroad company, and the At ianta, Birmingham and Atlantic Rail- road company, yesterday afternoon in the city court.
 The city holds that this strip of land belongs to it and is street. They claim that it has been wrongfully entered by the railroads and the suit seeks to re- cover possession and S10,0o0 as damages.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-12
BARBER AIRS SOME ' VIEWS ON TAXES Thinks When Equalizers Get Through There Will Be
 Little Left
The only features of yesterday

The only features of yesterday ing S commission meeting were Commissioner Barber had the floor. ever, the socialist commissioner was in very good form yesterday and h. not denounce anyone in particular thought he stated that the Alaf Power company was doing the act" by threatening to remove from city if compelled to pay a license.
 "They have not threatened to me interjected President Ward, they only received a few invitations neighboring cities"
 q think that the people of BirQ ham understand the situation very said Commissioner Barber. I
 Later on in the meeting Commission Barber made the statement that he unde stood that the "equalizers' were n' equalizing very well. and that in fa' it was proposed to lower tax appraisa in the downtown district and to rais property in the suburbs and the res dential sections.
 T doubt" said MT. Barber, If we W. get much from the equalizers @S county DOdrQ. Il ne original TdlSt about $30,O00.0O0 and these have been reduced to about $10,000,000, in my opinion we will be fortu our assessment of $9S, 900. 900 stal also understand that an order ha issued or will be issued for sv reduction of all downtown business erty valuations. The valuations suburbs and the residential section remain the same or higher. That fair
 Now, I do not know whether statement is based on the facts" MT. Ward, but I do think that by gi out to be published the information the downtown business sections ar receive preference is simply strrins more trouble through this communit do not thilll.. you should make such ments."
 T am perfectly, responsible for statements replied MT. Barber, and not trying to shift them on anye of this commission"
 Amongst other matters discussed VI the selection of an auditor to exam the books of the Southern Bell Telepho company by the state public service col mission All the commissioners with t exception of MT. Ward objected to Char H. Abbott, a former city comptroller, z auditor and voted not to pay half Of E expenses. MT. Weatherly also stae that he would conduct a legal fight, obtain the right to name the auditor desired to examine the books of the ts phone company. J
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-12
Two Negroes Killed

Coroner Charles L. Spain and Sheriff T. J. Batson went to Oxmoor late yes terday afternoon to investigate the kill ing of two negroes on Sand Ridge near Oxmoor Monday night. The incident was reported to Coroner Spain yesterday aft ernoon by Newt Curl. The report is that the two negroes, Demp Somln and Will Brown, shot each other to death after an attempted holdup on the part of one of the negroes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-12
Molinaro Case Nol Pressed

On motion from the solicitor, the case against Frank Molinaro. who Is charged with shooting and killing Charlie Bruno and his wife, Carrie Bruno at Ensley, July 4, was mol pressed by Judge An ernethy in the municipal court yester- day. It was shown that the defendant was bound over to await the action of the grand jury by Judge F. o. Harris. ef the inferior court of Bessemer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-12
Refunding Mortgage Filed

The Bessemer Coal, Iron and Land com pany filed in the probate court yesterday 20-year per cent first and refunding bond mortgage. The mortgage was made payable to the Mercantile Trust and De- posit company of Baltimore as trustee. The paper was fled originally in Bibb county and $127o in mortgage tax paid there.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-12
PERSONAL

Miss Cleo Masterson of Oklahoma City is the guest of Miss Thelma Adams at her home, 2501 Seventh avenue, north Miss Masterson formerly resided in Alabama.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-12
Carlisle Is Released

George Carlisle, who was arrested Mon day on charge of embezzlement, was re- leased yesterday by Judge H. B. Aber- cethy
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-12
Dr. Newfield Returns

Dr. Morris Newfield returned yester- day from Wildwood, N. J., where he has been attending the annual session of the Conference of American Rabbis.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-12

At The Photoplay Houses Strand-"The Weakness of Man. with Holbrook Blinn.
 Majestic-"The Sins of Men, with Stuart Holmes.
 Odeon One-"The Vagabond, with Charlie Chaplin.
 Trianon-"The Dividend" with Charles Ray.
 Rialto-"The Han Behind the Curtain.' .'' with Lillian Walker.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-12
RAIN IS E|VDED,S SAYS
 WEATHER OBSERVER
Train Schedules Resumed and Normal Conditions
 Generally Obtain

Old Sol and the weather man have at last made good their promise After covering Mother Earth with something like 15 inches of rainfall the sun again appeared on the job yesterday and shone as in the good old days of yore. The continued Rainfall is a thing of the past dry weather is now assured with the exception of occasional showers.
 After spilling nearly 15 inches of rain- fall in few days in Birmingham, tho weather is now ready to clear up" said F. c. Horton, United States gov ernment weather bureau observer, last night While there may be some inter mittent showers from time to time during tho next few days, there will be no more general rainfall. The heavy rains are over and the water in this section of the state will immediately recede. Of course. the rivers in the southern part of the state may continue to rise for d day or two, due to the water going down to them from this~section, but they will be- gin to fall as soon as the high waters from north Alabama have had time to get by.''
 Train schedules showed a considerable improvement yeserday. the Louisville and Nashville being able to operate trains all the way to Montgomery, Mobile and New Orleans. The Alabama Great Southern was able to run it's trains on time and the Southern was able to re- sume regular schedules. All other lines yesterday inaugurated practically regu- lar schedules.
 The Southern Bell Telephone company was busily engaged during the day re- pairing it's telephones, which had been put out of commission by the rains and there was masked improvement in the telephone service yesterday. It is an- nounced that all trouble will be cleared up within the next day or two If fair weather continues.
 The Western Union and the Postal have been busy repairing their lines and they announce that service will be nor nal within the next few days
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-12
City Hall Is Swamped by Seekers After Typhoid
 Preventive
WILL ADMINISTER
 SECOND DOSE TODAY
Armory of City Hall Will Be Used to Care for CrOwds-Dr. Lumsden Makes Several Recom-
 mendations

With the coming of fair weather the free vaccination bureau at the city hall was swamped yesterday with applica- tions for the preventive typhoid treat ment It was announced last night that about 1900 persons were vaccin- ated and more are expected today
 At least 10 more cases of typhoid fever were reported at the offices of the health department yesterday. While the epidemic is considered to be checked it is anticipated that large number of typhoid cases will be reported from day to day for the next week or two. The 10 cases yesterday brought the to- tai number for July to 243 cases, or, 100 more than the number reported for the entire month of June.
 The second dose of the free vaccina- tions is scheduled for today and to avoid endorsements Commissioner Hornady has placed the armory at the disposal of the attending physicians, The second shot will be given in the armory, while the new ones will con- tinue to be vaccinated in the council chamber of the city hall
 Following is the official ''commun ique" of the typhoid situation issued by Commissioner Hornady last night: LUMSDEN'S RECOMMENDATIONS
 "At a conference between the city commissioners. the local health officials and pr. c. c. Lumsden of the United States health service, the typhoid fever situation was discussed at length this afternoon and a number of recom- mendations were made by Dr. Lum sden. Most of the precautions suggested by Dr. Lumsden had been considered at the outset of the epidemic and put in operation, and the others will be acted upon forthwith. The recommendations included the following:
 ITO advise the public against the use of water from cisterns, springs and wells unless the same has been chemically treated or boiled.
 ITO employ two additional trained nurses to visit the homes of typhoid patients to see that the proper sani tary precautions are taken.
 ITO furnish covered cans and disin fectants where dry closets are in use at the homes where typhoid exists
 "To urge nurses and inspectors to encourage the disqualification of pa- tients wherever this is possible.
 ITO increase the scavenger service enough to visit all dry closets at least once week and to disinfect same. ITO encourage home pasturization of milk.
 "To request the water company to use a sufficient amount of chlorene' to give a liberal margin of safety. Provide netting for beds of patients in homes where the families are un- able to provide same.
 Prepare disinfectants for distribu- tion from health office.
 Prevent sale of foods where typhoid may exist.
 Rigid enforcement of stable ordi- nance
 Tn this connection it is proper to state that Dr. Lumsden heartily ap- proves of the work of vaccination, as we'll as the other steps that have bean taken by the health department to meet the situation"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-12
Volunteer Charity Workers

The Volunteer Charity association herc- tofore known as the Girls Military Re- lief association, will have a meeting this morning at 10:3O o'clock at the Church oi the Advent parish house.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-12
Suits Filed

 The following damage suits were filed in the city and circuit courts yesterday John c. Narramore vs. Peter Monte, S10.Oo0 claimed for alleged personal in juries received when an automobile driven by the defendant collided with a bicycle riden by the plaintiff.
 Alex Scarborough vs. Birmingham Rail- way, Light and Power company; s2OO0 claimed for alleged personal injuries. w. B. Pau, vs. Alabama, Great South ern Railroad company, $10o0 claimed for alleged personal injuries.
 w. s. Allen vs. Louisville and Nashville Railroad company, s3c0o claimed for al legged wrongful election from passen- ger train operated by the defendant. O. R. Dickson vs Louisville and Nash vile Railroad company, $S0O0, claiming that he was carried by his station and wrongfully elected from the train.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-12
TODAY'S EVENTS
At the Theatres
At The Photoplay Houses
Statement June 30. 1016

Lyric-Musical comedy at 3 D. m.. Even ings at 7:9O and g.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-12
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-12

Marriage License A marriage license was issued t. Pizer of Lewellen. Neb, and Miss Warner, in the probate court yesterday
The Hattiesburg news., 1916-01-15
LEGISLATURE TO BE INVITED
TO MAKE VISIT TO THE COAST
Large Delegation Of Citizens Goes To
JaehScn to Take Up Appropriation
With Legis!stors-Laurel and Tupe-
10 Each Want Charity Hospital
.oovernor May Use Part Of contin-
gent Fund For Expenses, If Bill Is
Passed.
Passed.

Jackson, Miss, Jan. ia large del
egation of Gulfpert citizens called on
Governor-elect Theo. G. Bilbo last
night to enlist his support in behalf
of the proposed appropriation of $780,
900 for the Mississippi Centennial Ex-
position to be held at Gulfport in 1917.
The goyernor-elect has promised to
submit the matter to the legislature
in special message, and it will then
be UP to the promoters of the exposi,
tion to get the measure through the
two houses.
The delegation was headed by R.
L. Simpson, leading promoter of the
exposition idea. who framed and se-
cured the passage of several statutes
at the 1912 session authorizing the
holding OF the exposition. giving Gulf.
port and the county of Harrison the
right to issue bonds therefor, and also
authorizing other counties and mu-
hiSiPoiitiCS " cAtCHu diu W Iuc tHlcl-
prise. No state aid was pledged at
that time, but the Gulfport citizens
feel confident that they will get the
measure through. in which event they
pledge to the people of Mississippi a
million dollar exposition next year.
Other members of the party were
George M. Foote. mayor of Gulfport;
J. R. Pratt, president of the Service
Club; Icham Reeves, president of the
Harrison county board of supervisors; !;
N. d. Goodwin, postmaster at Gulfport,
Walter Hunt, alderman at Biloxi; J.
T. Connell, of Gulfport and E. ].
Adam, postmaster at Pass Christian.
The city of Gulfport and Harrison
county have each authorized 100000
bond issues for the exposition, and
much enthusiasm is being manifested
in the event 1t is probable that the
entire legislative body will be invited
to visit Gulfport at an early date, max
ing the trip on a special train.
Two new charity hospitals are de
manded from the legislature, one a
Laurel and the other at Tupelo. In ad
dition the charity hospitals already es
tablished, being very much overcrowd
ed. and sadly lacking in facilities, arr
asking for new buildings and large
maintenance funds.
Continued on Page Six)
The Hattiesburg news., 1916-01-15
F. M. SHEPHERD DIES
AFTER OPERATION
FUNERAL OF NEWMAN COMPANY
eMPLoYe TO BE HELD TO-
roRRoW AFTERNOON.

Aftor an Illness of several days, and
following an operation for appendici-
lie last Friday, F. NJ. Shepherd, fore
man of the car department of the J. J..
Newman Lumber Company, and con-
naeted with that organization for sew
aral wears. died at the Hattiesburg
.1osnital this morning at $3.50 o'clock.
I,aath had been expected for the last
/ oonnle of DAYS. Mrs. Shepherd was
4 Al the bedside when the end came.
Mr. Shepherd, who was prominent
in fraternal circles, also was well
known to Forrest county business men
ana was one of the best liked and
t,,ost popular employees of the Newman
COMPANY. He was about AZ years Ole
and is survived by his wife and sew
eral children.
The funeral will be held from the
somiIv residence tomorrow Afternoon
a, . o'clock. It will be in charge o
the Woodmen, Mr.. Shepherd havini
neeu a member Of Leaf River CAM
M % woodmen Of the World. Th'
4 Rey Lewis A. Kelly, pastor of tn
christian church, will have charge o
the services.
The woodmen will meet atlthei
hal, on Main street at 2s30 o'cldtk {
morrow afternoon and will mafih j
body to the Columeia road resiJenc'
The Hattiesburg news., 1916-01-15
COMPANY
ANNOUNCES CHANGES
W. W. PlcFoRD is MADE PREsl-
DENT OF MERCHANTS; Il. /.
JACKSON RESIGNS.

Changes in the personnel OF the
management of the Merchants Gro
cery Company OF this city, made at
recent meeting of the officials, have
resulted in greatly strengthening that
organization, which already has taken
a prominent position among iiatties-
,burg's biggest business enterprises.
II. l.. Jackson, who for the last three
years has been active vice president
of the company, has resigned, and IS
going to Blytheville, Ark, to engage
in the drug business, of which. he is
an authority.
w. W. rigford, of Lumberton, one
of the best known business men in
South Mississippi, president of the
First National Bank Of that town. and
head of big mercantile establishment
there, has been elected president
T. S. Jackson has been made active
vice president and general manager OF
the company. Il. p. Cameron, asso-
ciated with the Merchants Grocery
Company for ten years as a salesman,
has been made head of the board oil
directors.
A dividend of per cent has been
declared. N
Mr.. Pigford, the new president will
take an active interest in the affairs
of the company in the future, and his
standing in the business and financial
world will greatly strengthen the or
ganization, which has had such pros
porous career during the ten years ol
its existence.
The Hattiesburg news., 1916-01-15
HALL FUNERAL TO
Be HELD SUNDAY
SERVICES WILL BE HELD FROM
RESIDENCE OF PARENTS ON
REBEccA AVENUE.

J.. @. Hall, eldest son of Mr., and
Mrs. d. S. Hall, of Rebecca avenue,
died at his home in Jackson at I
o'clock this morning, as a result OF
an attack of the grippe and accom-
panying diseases, with which he was
stricken only last Moncay.
The body win be brought to Hatties'
burg tonight, and will be buried from
the home of Mr. Halls parents tomor
row afternoon at 2;56 o-ciocK. The
Rev. T. w. Adams, pastor of the Court
Street Methodist Church, will have
charge of the services. The intermen'
will be in the City Cemetery.
| Mr.. Hall had lived in Jackson for
year. having left here about twelve
months ago to accept position in thu
capital Before that. however, he ha'
lspent much time there.
/ He Is survived by a wife, who wa
Miss Martha Welburne, of Laurel, ant
three children
The Hattiesburg news., 1916-01-15
M. c. WILL MAKE
CHANGES ON LINE
IMPROVEMENTS PLANNED ON
SECTION NINE NILES FROM
HATTIEseURc.

Plans for improving the line of the
Mississippi Central Railroad, nine
miles from Hattiesburg. near Clyde,
are being worked out by the officials
Of that organization today and bids
for the work are being received from
various contractors. The improves
ments will represent an expenditure
of something like $4,000.
The work will be a revision of the
main track. The curvature of the road
at the point in question will be re.
duced from maximum Of six degrees
to maximum of one degree, and the
grade will be reduced from maximum
Of one per cent to a maximum of ave
tenths of one per cent.
The work will cover'one mile Of the
lcompany's tracks.
The Hattiesburg news., 1916-01-15
Potato Gr0Uers and Buyers
TO Form Association Here
PROMINENT ORGANIZATION TO RESULT FROM MEETING OF PRO
puceRs AND HELD IN ROOMS OF COMMERCIAL
clue-K,LNpRIEp PRODUCT SOUTH MISSISSIPPI SAID TO
eE uNexcELLEp BY IN THE COUNTRY

of the most profitable industries in
this section. South Mississippi is es-
pecially adapted to the growing OF
sweet potatoes. not only from the
standpoint of quantity but also Of
quality. The method of kiln-dryins
used now does not detract from the ex-
cellent quality or effect the seeding
value.
Those in attendance at yesterdays
meeting were. II. Fl. Gust, Arbo Farm
& Fruit Co. Arbo; J. X. Davis. of J.
r. Davis & Co., Bond; ]. c. Calhoun
and NJ. McCullom, of Calhoun & Nc
Cullom, of Mt. Olive; A. A. Pigford
, of Lumberton; Mr.. Livingston, oi
Arbo; ]. ]. Taylor. industrial agent
Gulf & Ship Island Railroad Co., Nc
Henry: H. R. Wilson, general freight
and passenger agent, Mississippi Cen
trail Railroad; John F. Mckay, of tht
I A. & NJ. College. and W. E. Bobo, o
w. E. Bobo G Co.. of Hattiesburg.
The Hattiesburg news., 1916-01-15
AGED CITIZEN HAS
PARAtYT|c STROKE
HENRY W. kINeseERRY is IN
SERIOUS CONDITION Az WEST
FOURTH STREET HOME.

Suffering from stroke Of paralysis
suffered shortly after. 10:90 O'Clock
Yesterday morning, Henry w. Kings
berry, one of the Oldest and best
known residents of the city, is in
serious condition at his home on West
Fourth street this afternoon.
Mr.. Kingsberry was stricken while
paying visit to his farm miles from
Hattiesburg. He Immediately was re
turned home. This afternoon it was
stated that he was resting quietly, ant
is conscious, although he is in a dan
gerous condition.
The Hattiesburg news., 1916-01-15

The organizing of permanent asso-
citation of the producers and dealers
in Kindred sweet potatoes OF TINS
section of Mississippi will be brought
about within a couple of weeks as a
result of a meeting held in the rooms
Of the Hattiesburg Commercial Club,
here Yesterday afternoon, when ten
tative organization was formed.
The first thing the committees ap'
pointed will do will be to organize an
association or selling agency for kiln
dried potatoes. of which there are
thousands of bushels grown in South
Mississippi annually.
H. H. Gust of the Arbo Farm 4
Fruit Company, of Arbo, was, mads
temporary chairman. and W. Z. Bobo
OF Hattiesburg temporary secretary.
A committee was appointed to TAX
up the matter further with a view o
Interesting all growers and buyers il
this section in the movement, and t
work out plans for permanent organ
ization. This committee will repor
at the next meeting, called for JAM
ary 2s,
The prSrs& kiln-drying yello'
yam swea IS in South Missii
sippi is al be success. an
with the 4 of system Of ma
keting, tn y can be made on
The Hattiesburg news., 1916-01-15
MRS. PANKHURST IS
HELD IN NEW YORK

New York, Jan. 49, xrs Enmeline.
Pankhurst. the English 6ulEragette.
was held at Ellis Island Immigration
station today when she arrived on the
steamer St. Paul. The authorities
saiL she was detained because she had
served British prison term.
She was detained on her arrival here
more than two years ago but was
quickly released and permitted TO en-
ter the United States.