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The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-24
GOOD ROADS MEETING TO MAKE PLANS FOR
 LOVICK BARBECUE
Committees Will Make Report on the Arrangements at a Special Meeting Called for MOn-
 day at Noon

A special meeting has been called by the Jefferson County Good Roads asso- citation in the rooms of the board of revenue tomorrow at 12:30 o'clock. The meeting is called for the purpose of hear ing the reports of committees on the various phases of the preparation for the barbecue to be given at Lovick April 27.
 The committees to make reports are on arrangements, finance, barbecue and Every good roads en- thusiast who is interested in the meet ing is urged to be present. The reports from the committees will show the work of getting finances and arranging for the of the crowds to and from the picnic complete.
 There is much interest in the picnic and barbecue, and those in charge are plan ming to make it a banner day for the Jefferson County Good Roads associa- tion. The picnic is to be held in cele- bration of the first concrete bridge built by convict labor in Jefferson county. The bridge, a modern structure, was built entirely by convict labor and spans the Cahaba river near Itovick on the highway from Birmingham to Leeds.
 At the meeting Monday final action will be taken on all matters pertaining to the celebration.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-24
HOWARD COLLEGE GLEE CLUB PLACED
 ON PROGRAMME Local Club Under Direction of Robert Lawrence Will Take Part in Enter
 tainment Features

The Howard College Glee club will ap- pear twice on the official programme for the Confederate reunion, now being pub lished, according to an announcement of Thomas Dozier, who has charge of the publishing of the programme.
 Those in charge of the arrangements for entertainment for the reunion decided that the entertainment would not be con- plete without the appearance of a col lege chorus. They thought at first to in- vite an outside glee club, but Howard col lege club was suggested to MT. Dozier by Howard student, and after consid- ering the matter the local talent was de- cided upon.
 There are several reasons why the How ard boys were chosen, vne or which was because they were a part of Birmingham and the expenses would not be so great Another was because of the marked sue cess of the club. The Howard Glee club made a very successful tour of the north ern part of the state and brought back honors both for themselves and the in- Stitution.
 The Howard College Glee club is com posed of "A members and is directed by Robert Lawrence, dean of the Southern School Of Musical Art of Birmingham MT. Lawrence is well known in Birrning- ham as a baritone soloist, and his con certs and strong personality have won hlm many friends. He will appear on Work of selectinfg songs appropriate for the occasion and preparing the club for recital will be begun by MT Lawrence Iar once.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-24

CTS have repudiated the obligations of civilized nations and have raised issues which lift the present struggle from the sphere of European political disputes to a crisis involving all humanity.
 3. We believe that in the face of such a world crisis our people cannot remain neutral and our government should not remain silent
 A. We condemn the aims of the Teu- tonic powers and we denounce as bar barous their methods of warfare
 ,. We believe that the entente allies are engaged in a struggle to prevent the domination of the world by armed forces and are striving to guarantee to the smallest nation it's rights to an inde- pendent and peaceful existence.
 6. We believe that the progress of civilization and the free development of the principles of democratic government depend upon the success of the entente allies
 2. We believe that our duty to h-I- manity and respect for our national honor demand that our government take appropriate action to place the nation on record as unalterably opposed to the aims and methods of the Teutonic alliance, and as deeply in sympathy with the efforts of the entente allies to re- move the menace of Prussian militarism.
 JOHN Y. GRAHAM.
 JJniversity April 22, 1916.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-24
TRADES COUNCIL
 HOLDS BUSY SESSION

The regular semi-monthly meeting of the Birmingham Trades Council was held yesterday and was well attended al- most every trade affiliated with the council was represented. Delegates re- ported that business was improving. The industrial relations committee called the attention of the council to the Shields water power bill. which, it was con- tended, is designed to place the natural water power resources of the country in the hands of private interests. The council went on record as opposing the bill and will notify the Alabama delega- tion in Washington of their action.
 Quite a number of other matters Of interest to organized labor were dis cussed and much business was trans- acted. Attention was called to the mass meeting for union men only. to be held at the Manufacturers Exhibit hall Thursday evening, at which the labor records of candidates for public office will be discussed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-24
MILLIONS SPENT BY
 FLORIDA TOURISTS
Effort Being Made to Have Tourists Stop Over at Birmingham on Re- turn Journey to Northern
 and Eastern Homes

Florida reaped a harvest of $1OO, 1000, 900 from the tourists during the past few months" said E. w. Butts, manager of a big Jacksonville hotel. who was at the Tutwiler yesterday. That vast sum of cash, coming from other sections of the country. has proved big thing for Florida in a business way. To have that much money invested in a state would be a big thing, but that much spent in one season by people who made 1t in other parts of the country has wonder fully increased the prosperity of our state.
 T understand that Birmingham is mak- ing an effort to get these tourists to stop over here in the future. With your fine hotels, good climate and splendid golf links, you should be able to induce many of these people to come here and spend week or more on their way back to the north and east Aside from the money they would spend in your town, it would be a big boost to your district in an industrial way. Most of the tourists are wealthy business men, and many of them might become investors in your city and district. We people in Florida cer- tainly appreciate the importance of hav- ing the tourists and Birmingham could do much good along the same lines Once they begin to come there will be a rapid increase. If these tourists like a city and like it's hotels, they tell their friends and the number increases every season."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-24
STRONG SERMON BY
 DIR. HI. M. -EDMONDS
 ON SUBSTITUTION
Large Congregation at the Evening Service of the Independent Presby-
 terian Church at the Lyric

Dr. Henry M. Edmonds, pastor of the Independent Presbyterian, church, preached forceful sermon last night at the Lyric to a large congregation Dr. Edmonds had for the theme of his ser- mon, Substitution" stressing the fact that something good must be substituted for whatever is bad or unworthy in man; good thoughts must supplant evil thoughts. Instead of speaking ill of peo- pie, he urged his hearers to substitute a kind word or a little praise and pointed out the necessity of using the same en- ergy for good and healthfu1 living as was put into evil living, and that as a result the evil would naturally give way to the good.
 The speaker made an earnest and elo- quent plea for clean, honest living, and urged his hearers to begin at once on the good and the evil would oust itself. Owen Gillespie sang beautiful solo at the close of the service.
 An unusually large crowd attended the morning service at the Temple, at which Dr. Edmonds preached a strong sermon appropriate to the Eastertide.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-24
HIGH SCHOOL FIFE AND DRUM CORPS
 FOR VETS PARADE

The High School Fife and Drum corpa of Tampa, Fla, will be among the inter- esting attractions in the musical line to appear in the United Confederate Vet erans' parade in Birmingham. It is stated that the boys were particular favorites at the Richmond reunion, and that the veterans would be greatly pleased to see them in line during the Birmingham pa- rade. The boys are quipped with flies, drums and comets and it is stated that no musical organization in Florida is quite so popular. Their popularity is demonstrated by the fact that dance will be given Monday night at the Tampa Country club by the society element of that city, at which funds will be sub scribed to send the drum and fife corps to this city during the reunion
 The announcement was made yester- day that Grand Marshal F. l.. McCrossn and Frederick Gunster, chairman of the music committee, were both interested in the forthcoming visit of the youngsters and would see to it that they were given a place of prominence in the line of march.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-24
CAPT. GOODWIN
 VISITING IN CITY Feels Confident He Will Be Next Game and Fish
 Commissioner

Capt, A. T. Goodwin of Robinson Springs arrived in Birmingham last night and is visiting his daughter, Mrs. John D. McNeel, 916 South Twentieth street
 Captain Goodwin is a candidate for state game and fish commissioner and will be here for two or three days and will visit the county again before the primary, May 9. He Is the father of Gardner Goodwin of Bessemer and Tyler Goodwin of Montgomery and served four years in the Confederate army.
 T have received the most encourag- ing reports from all parts of the state regarding my candidacy" said Captain Goodwin. Wherever go I find there is much opposition to the manner in which the department of game and fish is being conducted. People seem to feel that change should be made. Their ex- pressions regarding me and my fitness are such as to give me the utmost con- fidence in the outcome of my candidacy"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-24
FORT WORTH GREYS WILL ENCAMP AT
 THEFA|R GROUNDS
Noted Texas Confederate Veterans Organization Will Attend Reunion
 in a Body

The Fort Worth Confederate Grays, a noted military organization composed ex- clusively of former Confederate soldiers, will attend the Birmingham reunion, &C., cording to c. F. Wood, representative of the Queen and Crescent route, who was in Birmingham yesterday arranging ac- commodations for the visitors The com pany Is commanded by Capt w. L. Arm strong, who enlisted in the Confederate army from Bellefonte but after the war removed to Texas where he has resided since. Captain Armstrong is widely known among the Confederate veterans, and his organization has won quite a little prominence at each successive re- union It was stated yesterday that the Fort Worth Confederate Grays were coming to Birmingham to shake hands all around and live over the war times with former comrades.
 The roster of the company follows: Captain, w. l., Armstrong; Company |. Fffty-ffth regiment, Alabama infantry; William Bair, first lieutenant, Company K, Twentythird Virginia cavalry; w. A. Kayler. second lieutenant, Company D, Fifty-ninth Tennessee cavalry; A. P. Jones, first sergeant, Company A, Thirty first Texas cavalry; chaplain, T. l.. Lum- mins, Company K, Twelfth regiment, Texas cavalry; surgeon. Dr. J. T. Fields, Company c, Fifteenth regiment, Texas cavalry; quartermaster, s. H. Chapman Qndian), Confederate States of America; T. B. Yates, Company K, Eighth regi- ment. Tennessee infantry; J. S. Lewis, Company F, Thirty-second regiment, Ala bama infantry; H. J. Bonner, Company E, Twelfth Texas cavalry; J. T. Castle berrey, Company D, Second Georgia in- fantry; w. R. Matthews, Company A. Fifth regiment. Texas cavalry; Thomas Reece, Company A, Twelfth regiment, cavalry; M. D. Sellers, Company G, Eff teenth regiment, Arkansas infantry; w. L. Thomas, Company c, Thirty-second Mississippi infantry; D. E. Wolffe Com pany K, Bowelry, Texas infantry; w. A. Williamson, Company c, Eighth Georgia battalion; T. E. Cross, Company F., Eighth Texas infantry; H. w. Donnell Company B, Eighth Texas infantry; l. N. Lucas, Company D, Eleventh Missouri cavalry; P. H, Goodloe, Company E. Thirteenth Texas cavalry; W. B. Towns end, Company c, Ninth Kentucky cav airy; J. K. l.. Terrell, Company C. Twenty-ffth North Carolina infantry: T. A. Vandiver, H. K. Miles, Hunts artil- lery; Rolly Watkins, Company I, Twenty first Alabama infantry; Leona Sisk, J. c. Jones and w. M. Bell.
 Thet veterans composing the Fort Worth Confederate Grays expect to meet a great many veterans in Birmingham during the reunion, of whom all trace had been lost up to the present time
 Arrangements for the quarters to be occupied by the company at the fair grounds have been perfected. The Fort Worth Grays will be among those com- ing to Birmingham on two special trains to be operated by the Queen and Cres- cent route.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-24

pint or more of their blood which was transfused into the veins of their sick brother at separate intervals. and soon he revived sufficiently to stand the opera tion-which was the removal of his spleen. It was successfully performed, and to- day the patient has left the hospital and has almost entirely recovered his ac- customed health.
 Needless to say, his gratitude to his lodge brothers and his physicians is un- bourdeG.
 The patient is Ed Billings, the we'll known master plumber of Ensley, who for the past year or more has been a sufferer from internal disorders Ed bore his sufferings for months without com plaint, and was at all times brave under his many afflictions. A prince of good fellows in health, he was model patient under affliction. His loyalty to the Elks order in general and the Ensley lodge in particular is proverbial, and it brought it's reward in the self-sacrifice and de- votion of his brethren of the antIered tribe.
 With characteristic modesty and with fine regard for the ethics of his pro- fession, Dr. Fonville requested no pub l1clty of the matter but the grateful heart of Ed Billings and the real pleasure of his brethren at his recovery calls for it's publication, not only as tribute to med lcal skill but as an example of true brotherly love and fraternal friendship
 In these days when we read so much of the wholesale shedding of blood by opposing military forces having for their purpose the taking of human life, it is refreshing to learn that blood was shed to save a life and to restore human being to health and happiness, who had been marked for the grave.
 So here's to the Elks of Ensley, who so nobly exemplified true brotherly love,
 And here's to Dr. F'onvlle and Dr. let ter. whose care and skill snatched a. brother from the brink of the grave; and to thee, Ed Billings, thou true and faith full friend and comrade, may lfe's glo- rious sunshine dispel forever the shadows and gloom that in Gods will darkened thy earthly journey; we rejoice in thy recov- cry; may thou live long and may thou prosper.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-24
Death of Negro Girl

Annie Darlington, age 5 years, negro girl. who was fatally injured Saturday at noon, when Alfred Mosley. aged p, shot her through the head with a 3s calibre revolver, at the home of her parents, Weaver station, on the Pratt Ensley car line, died at a local infirmary yesterday morning at $40 o'clock No cause is assigned fer the murder. Mosley escaped after the shooting and the de- tective department has not found any clue to locate the murderer.
 Coroner Charles l.. Spain was notified of the girls death and will hold an in- vestigation this morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-24
CROSSLAND'S REPORT
 DELAYED BY ILLNESS

W. W. Crossland, government engineer, has been delayed in making his report on the Warrior river highway route on ac- count of illness. MT Crossland was to have arrived in Birmingham the latter part of the week, but was detained by sickness, according to letter to Coun- ty Engineer George H. Clark.
 The question of building the Warrior highway is at a standstill awaiting the action of the engineers in making a choice of two routes, one known as the Nichols fishtrap route and the other as the Taylor's ferry route
 It is thought that MT. Crossland will come to Birmingham some time during this week, accompanied by State High way Engineer w. s. Keller and that a detailed report will be submitted to the board of rF--aue immediately upon his Srfvat oi as early as he can confer with local engineers on the matter.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-24
BROTHER ELKS GIVE BLOOD
 TO SAVE ONE FROM DEATH
Numerous Members of Eney Lodge Respond to Call and As
 Result One of Their Members Is Restored to Health
ny CHARLES M. HANDY

''Who will volunteer to give a pint or .so of his blood in the hope of saving the life of this brother?" asked pr. D. w. Fonville.
 q will," responded Hugh Hill.
 "And Ia said Harper Reems
 I'm ready" replied Lawrence Penning- ton.
 Count on me-" came from Shorty Minar.
 Me too, echoed J. W. Berry.
 "Ill give a quart, said Will Landrum.
 "So will r. called out c. c. O'Neal.
 ''E am willing to"
 That is enough" interrupted Dr. Fonville. q may call on you boys in a few days
 The above conversation took place at a meeting of Ensley lodge, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, and fol- lowed a report from Dr. Fonville of the serious condition of one of the members of the lcGge. Dr. Fonville stated the life of brother member hung in the bal anee; that his condition was extremely critical, and that his one change for life was an operation He also stated that the DIOlnef was III SuCD d weakened con- dition owing to "pernicious anemia" that it would be useless to operate unless the patient was strengthened by the trans fusion of blood.
 1t was then that pr. Fonville made his call for volunteers and to the credit of those mentioned at the beginning of the article and to the membership of the lodge in general the response was instan- taneous, and 10 times the amount of fife blood was offered that could be used.
 The next day the patient was taken to the Birmingham infirmary and as soon as the arrangements for the operation were completed, the volunteers were called upon and every one responded at the hos pital as promptly as they did at the lodge meeting.
 Previous to the operation five of the healthiest of the volunteers gave each
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-24
Grand Jury to Reconvene

The April term grand jury will take up the new docket set for investigation Monday morning. The docket is the lightest prepared for any grand jury in several years. according to the county solicitor.
 The matter that will require the most attention from the inquisitorial body will be the report of the subcommittee on con ditions prevailing in the county jail. Upon this subject specific charge was given the grand jury by Judge William E. Fort. Turn the light. on gentlemen" was the closing sentence of the court After the full report of the investigators has been made to the main body, the matter of preparing special report for the court will be undertaken.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-24
LABOR COMMITTEE
 TO HOLD MEETING

The labor cooperative citizenship and educational committee will hold mass meeting of all members of organized labor, including members of the Jeffer- son County Farmers union, on the sec ond floor of the Manufacturers Exhibit building, 1921 First avenue, on Thursday night, April 27, at o'clock.
 The meeting is for the purpose of the committee making it's report of the rec ords of the men offering for public of- flee in which labor is interested.
 All members of organized labor, includ- ing the members of the Farmers union of Jefferson county, are urged to be present.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-24
NEW YORK VISITOR

To the Editor of The Age-Herald:
 It takes courage and conscience to take issue with the popular view on any public question and I wish to congrat- ulate you on your editorial review of President Wilson's latest note to Ger many In my travels over the south l find that a large number of thoughtful, intelligent persons disagree with the President in his attitude toward Ger many not because they are pro-German, but because they believe in fair play and strict neutrality. When time has allayed the excitement incident to such an inn portant event you will find that your view will be accepted as being safe and sane. GEORGE w. JEFFORDS.
 24O Riverside Drive. N. Y.
 P. S.-In attendance at the hardware G. w. J.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-24
CRIMINAL COURT
Capital Cases Set for Trial This Week
 in First Division

Beginning Monday the criminal court will take up the capital docket for trial. The juries will be organized by Judge William K. Fort and courts are expected to be in full swing by noon.s
 The capital docket is comparatively light for this month. and nothing of great inn portance will come up. About the most notable case for the week will be the trial of s. E. Franklin for the murder of his father The young man will offer a plea of not guilty by reason of self defense, it is understood.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-24

pulsive' ultimatum sent her by the na- tion's chief executive.
 The President deserves due credit for all of his level-headedness displayed in the past. But that past record cannot shield him from the merited censure that must come to him when he deviates so far from the trend of popular will and desire. And. again, I wish to com mend you for coming out in such good form and taking issue with him in a course which the public in overwhelming majority will condemn as unwise. un- just and exceedingly dangerous Yours very truly, D. R. RIDENHOUR.
 Birmingham, April 20. 1916.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-24
Thorsby Girl Wins Cornell Prize

Miss Signe K. Toksvig. Cornell uni versity. whose parents reside at Thors- by, was awarded the Guilford essay prize by the university faculty last week. Her essay was a Danish theme, Children of Lilith." The prize was founded to promote "a high excellence in English prose composition" It con sists of about $150. and is considered the highest literary prize given in the university. Miss Toksvig was born in Denmark and came to this country in 1905. Her parents are MT. and Mrs. P. K. Toksvig of Thorsby.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-24
At the Photoplay Houses

Strand-"Molly Make-Believe," with Marguerite Clark.
 Colonial-"The Closed Road with House Peters.
 Rialto-"The Flames of Johannis." with Nance ONeil
 Trianon-"The Habit of Happiness,'' with Douglass Fairbanks.
 Odeon Two-"Carmen," with Charles Chaplin.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-24
TODAY'S EVENTS
At the Theatres

Lyric-Vaudeville Matinee at 2:30 p. m. Evenings at 7:30 and p. m.
 Hippodrome-Roller skating. Matinee at 2:S0 p. m. Evening at p. m.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-02-10
PURDUE EXPERT
TALKS ON HOGS
At CAMBRIDGE

CAMBRIDGE CITY. Feb. 10-Prof.
B. q. Thompson Of Purdue university,
was the principal speaker this morn
ing at the opening session OF the TIL.
county farmers institute which opened
in the opera house for two days. This
afternoons session consisted OF ao-
dresses by BENJAMIN DOddridge on
Hog Cholera" and w. O. Jones county
superintendent of roads who discuss
ed the problem Of good roads. Andrew
Kerber also delivered an address on
1.-The Home Strawberry Patch.
Prof. Thompson in speaking on the
subject, Raising Hogs for Profit on
the rm">recommended hogging the
corn fields as offering better results
and more profit than the feeding Of
dry gain. He illustrated his remarks
by using a representative farm as an
example. He compared the profits
derived through the feeding OF hogs
with corn and tankage. He believed
the latter was more profitable.
About $50 farmers from Wayne
Fayette and Henry counties were pres
ent at the opening session and even
greater number Is expected to attend
the institute tonight and Friday.
Prof Thompson will speak again to-
night and A. B. Hill, president OF the
Community League of Indianapolis.
will also deliver an address. An or
chestra will furnish music at the re-
naming sessions.
Exhibits of corn, domestic science
and feed corn are being held and
awards will be made before the close
of the institute.