The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-27
Company D, Fourth Infan- try, Leaves for Mobiliza-
 tiOn Camp
JOE SPISHAK FIRES
 SALUTES FROM GUN
Big Cannon Awakens All Bessemer and Populace Hurries to Louisville and Nashville Station-Other
 News of Bessemer

Bessemer, June 26-(Special.)-A large crowd of relatives and friends gathered at the depot of the Louisville and Nash vile Railroad company this morning at 6:15 o'clock and amid tears and cheers Company D, Fourth infantry, Alabama National Guard, left Bessemer on a spe- cial train for the mobilization camp in Montgomery, about 100 strong. Notwith- standing the early hours interested spec tators were present to bid farewell to the boys who were giving themselves to their country. Several of the men be- longing to Company D were not present and they will be sent for sometime within the next few days.
 The officers of the company are: Lacey Edmundson, captain; Bruce Q. Nabers, first lieutenant; Roy D. Ling, second lieu tenant; Jesse Kicks, Ernest Bell and Frank Powell, sergeants. Other officers will be named later.
 The roster of the company as enlisted is as follows: Jesse Kicks, Ed Glenn, Fred Mcclure, William L. Kennedy Will liam Mcdaniel, DeLoach Fitzpatrick, Ben Salters, Lide Hatcher, Will Stone, Wilfred Nyals, Osro Craig, Curry Jackson, Wal ter Batson, Tom Donohue, Robert Rogers, Leroy Sellers, John Morrison, Lewis liar din, Owen Page, Pink Herring, Ted HeW- itt, Henry May, Henry Cordell, Carle Lovelace, Frank Gilmore, Edgar Wesson, Fred Rogers, John Douglass, Andrew Bailey, Berney Speaks, Pruitt Miles, Carl Jones, Homer Whited, Wallace Reynolds, Dr. l.. M. Barnett, Austin Ruff, w. o. Clark, J. H. Bullard, Joe Romano, Ross Deaks, Frank Allinder, Clyde Gaston, Wlll Anderson, Harvey Honeycutt, M. D. rid well, Frank Powell John Bearcroft, Will Hill, Jim Oglesby, Hugh Bidding, w. D. Taylor, J. H. Hughiey Matt Sapp, Glenn M. Naples, Ernest Bell, John Satterfield, C. S. Price, c. A. Dunn, E. A. Eoster, Ben Lundy, Frank Sullivan, E. A. Laney, Sam Barr, F. M. Hall, Paul Williams, J. l.. Cross, Lawrence Hall, James Foley, Rufie Albright, J. w. McLain, R. w. Lloyd, c. Parsons, Usury Burnett, Cal Lovelace, J. l.. York, Chested Whited, Frank D. Hurst, Jesse Grimes, Bill B. Batson, Horace Green, Sam Lee, Clarence High, Raymond Dean, B. Ross Boyd, 1ren Howton, Warnie Foouchee, J. J. Kelso, H. M. Jackson, Will Costner, Joe Johnson, Lucian Spencer, J. w. McLane' Hugh Mulligan, Tom Granger, Lige Smith, Lon Scott, Wiley Bonham, Joe Burgin, Joe Capps, Henry Gum, w. Honeycutt, F. K. Coins, Warren Hall, Will Pruitt, Will Roy, Ben Roundsley, Fred Spencer, Frank Williams and J. F. Taylor.
 At o'clock this morning Joe Spishak, of the local fire department, who is Standardization war veteran, fired three salutes from a cannon for the boys leaving for the front. The shooting of the cannon at that early hour awakened the entire city, and at first some excite ment was manifested, but 1t soon be- came known that MT. Spishak was only +I.o hAry 1Dnxy xyif1C a khaki uniforms which have become so familiar on the street the past week are being missed today.
 It has been announced by Postmaster Daniel w. Houston for the benefit of the postal savings patrons that the amount any person can carry during one calendar month has been raised from $l00 to SlOOO per month. This restriction which was removed by the act of Congress approved May 18 1916 also provides for a probable increase of this amount later to S2OO0, suo- ject to the discretion of the board or trustees. He is at present authorized to accept applications from those desiring to deposit over $1000, and hold same pend ing the decision of the board.
 The county board of equalization will sit at the city court room in the Realty building from July IT to 22 for the purpose of giving the property owners of this city an opportunity to discuss the matter Of the raise in assessment of their property. The coming of the board to this city will be a great help to the people of this end of the county, as it will save them much time.
 Work on the cutting down of Hamaker hill, about five miles from Bessemer on the Blue Creek road, was started this morning and already convict camp No 4 has been established at this point and the work will be pushed by the board of revenue until it is completed This hill is a very steep one, with a deep cliff on one side and is considered very dangerous. The present grade will be reduced to 5 per cent and it is probable that several months will be required to complete the work.
 Mrs. J. R. Green of Virginia Mines was injured last night about o'clock by an automobile alleged to have been driven by former Detective Crenshaw, who now operates a taxi business. The accident occurred a few miles from Bessemer on the Virginia Miles road, and Mrs. Green was immediately removed to her home, where she was given medical attention. When seen this morning MT. Green stated that the extent of the injuries received by Mrs. Green had not yet been ascer- tained, although she was resting as well as could be expected. He could give no particulars as to the accident.
 John Cox, a negro, was shot through the abodmen this morning about o'c clock at Raimund mines by Bessie Macafee, another negro, who was placed in the city jail on a warrant charging assault