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Morris tribune., 1916-02-18

The Alberta State Bank is pre-
pared to loan money on farms
at very reasonable rates and
terms. We have the connections,
the backing and the money.
Just inquire at our bank and be
convinced.
The Alberta State Bank,
Alberta, MINI.
Morris tribune., 1916-02-18

HAVEN'T YOU anything you want
to sell? Something you think is
worthless is just the thing some per-
son may want. Advertise it in the
Tribune and make little extra money
out of what is now only good enough
to take up valuable space in your
home.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-22
Many County Exhibits
 For Alabama State Fair

Sam H. Fowlkes, secretary of the Alabama State Fair, leaves today to attend a meeting of the farrcers of that county. He will make an attempt to interest the people of Talladega in the matter of having fine county ex- hibit at the Alabama State Fair Tal- iadega is also considerably interested in the question of live stock and Mr. Fowlkes will work for an exhibit of the cattle and hogs of that county.
 we have already signed up for as many county exhibits at the fair this fall as we have ever had in the past,' said MT. Fowlkes. We have made room for some additional ones and I will try to get Talladega county to have an exhibit.
 "The indications now are that our cattle show will be much larger than ever before. It will be recalled ths t last year we had live stock exhibit which taxed our buildings ard we have already filled up all the space we have. Now we are making arrangements for additional space to take care of the in- crease which is certain in this depart ment."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-22
ANIMATED SOND IS FEATURE OF LECTURE
 AT THE JEFFERSON
Fine Points of Valve Motor Will Be Depected on Screen and Explained
 By Experts

Coincident with the lecture on the Knight sleeve valve motor to be given by Henry H. flower, s. A. E., tonight at the Jefferson theatre Birmingham will be entertained with an animated song This was announced yesterday by H. M Bailey, of the Overland Birmingham com pany, who said that arrangements had been made by MT. flower for the exhibi- ton of a motion picture, the scenario of which was written around catchy rag time air.
 A vocalist will. bring out the story told in the picture, the music and the film being in perfect synchronism.
 Motion pictures, including number of interesting close-ups, are used by MT flower in the course of his lecture to bring out many points concerning the Knight sleeve valve motor that have here tofore been more or less of mystery tc the man behind the wheel.
 Altogether" says MT. Bailey ''the mo ton picture screen has come to be looked upon as wonderful aid to the advance nent of mechanical science. Without the pictures which MT. flower uses in his lecture it would be extremely difficult to bring out sharply, concisely and plainly many of the points concerning the Knight motor in which the average. automobile owner is interested"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-22
COMPANY | FAMOUS FOR THE NUMBER OF
 ITS RIFLE EXPERTS
Capt. J. TOWleS Evans Ranks Among Best Rifle Shots
 in United States

Company c, Second infantry, which is
 ranked as one of the most efficient or
 ganizations in the state militia, is espe-
 cially strong in the matter of marksmen.
 which will be an important factor should the men see actual service.
 In this regard. Capt. J. Towles Evans,
 the company commander, has set the pace and he has required that his men follow him in becoming efficient in the ] use of the rifle. He has been a member of the Alabama Rifle team since 1911. and 1 has participated in the national and inter- national rifle matches since that time. In
 1914 he was a member of the United States team which competed with the
 English team. In the season of 1913-1914.
 he was the seventeenth highest man m
 the United States shooting a .22-calibre
 rifle, ana the same year was member of
 the prize winning rifle team at Camp Perry. He holds the record for the long
 est string of perfect shots on the local range.
 First Lieut.. Virgil F. Roach of the same company, is also an expert rifleman. having been a member of the state team twice, and winner of several individual
 prizes for his shooting. He was formerly
 a member of Company B, but was trans ferred to Company c when 1t was or ganized in 1914 He served as first ser geant, second lieutenant and was recently elected first lieutenant.
 A. Sid Cowan who was elected second lieutenant of the company yesterday, has had IS years experience in the National Guard, and served in the Spanish -Ameri- can war. He was formerly an officer in Company H, Third infantry
 Captain Evans has held every position in the militia from private to captain. He was formerly second lieutenant at Lafayette, and later held that position
 and the first lieutenancy of Company B. In September, 1914 he organized Company c, and has been the commander of that organization since that time Company is the youngest infantry organization in Birmingham, but at the last inspection by United States army officer only two companies in the entire state received better grade.
 An interesting feature in connection with Company is the fact that First Lieut.. Virgil T. Roach, who has been mar ried just 10 days, is to be accompanied by his bride to the concentration camp at Montgomery. Mrs. Roach, like the wives of number of the other officers. will go with the soldiers to Mexico. and will be located at the town nearest where the men are stationed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-22
|HORNADY OPPOSED RECOMMENDATIONS
 0F CITY PHYSICIAN
Takes Issue With Dr. Gun. ningham on Proposed Consolidation of City
 Medical Department

The resignation of pr. R. M. Cunning
 ham from the position of city health of ficer Tuesday was the subject of much
 comment yesterday. The Jefferson County Medical society will elect suc- their meeting next Wednesday night, and many possible candidates for the office are being discussed.
 The recommendation of pr. Cunning ham that the offices of city health of ficer, city physician and medical director of public schools be combined in one of flee will meet with considerable oppo- sition. Commissioner John R. Hornady, in charge of the department of educa- tion and health, stated yesterday that he was opposed to the idea of combining director of public schools, and would fight any attempt to combine the of fees.
 The duties of these two positions are widely divergent" said Commissioner Hornady, and require men of entirely different temperament and training. The city physician treats the city prisoners and in his work he deals largely with lG- adults. It is his duty to cure diseases in adults.
 'The duties of the medical director of the public schools are to prevent disease in children. He deals entirely with chill dren and must have temperament suited for this work, in addition to an adequate knowledge of diseases of chil- dren. He does not cure disease, but
 merely observes the 2S,0OO school children of Birmingham and when he sees symp- toms of any trouble whatsoever, he makes a report to the childs parents. telling them what steps to take to cor rect it.
 "Dr Lester, who handles this situation for the city. is an ideal man for the place. He visits all the schools, and the children are glad to see him come, for he has a personality which appeals to
 them, and they enjoy his visits.
 "Dr. Cecil Gaston who occupies the position of city physician, is ideal for
 this place. He is skilled in treating dis
 eases of adults, and is enthusiastic about
 his work. He Is the man for the place,
 and don't think thee ity could do bet
 ter These two positions could not be
 and I shall fight any attempt to com
 bine them. Both are very important
 places, and are being handled in the
 right manner"
 MT. Hornady said he did not know
 whom the Jefferson County Medical so-
 ciety had in mind for pr. Cunningham S place. He said, however, that the suS-
 gestion of a 5000 a year salary was err
 roneous: that, as matter of fact. the
 salary of the next city health officer
 might be reduced.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-22

Up to the time of his affliction Dr. Clisb; was strong and active, however. He had been retired from business a number of years before his death.
 Dr. Clisby was born in Coosa county September 29, 1S4S. He received his edu- After leaving school in South Carolina where he studied pharmacy, he located in Edgefeld. He went into the drug busi- ness there and remained there until 1882 when he removed to Birmingham. He was married in Edgefeld in 1875 to Miss Fannie T. Glover
 After coming to Birmingham Dr. CIis- by went into the drug business for one year, after which he became very active in the real estate business. Having fol- lowed this line successfully and after ac- cumulating considera ble property he re- tired He built the building now occu- pied by the Birmignham News, and was one of the organizers and promoters of the East Lake Land company and at one time vice president of the company.
 Before coming to Birmingham he was mayor of Edgefeld several times an6 w eao pl ploilillitlll III IeilSlouS dIu CIVIC WOrK In 1892 he was married to Miss Daisy Irwin of Mobile.
 Dr. Clisby is survived by the following children: w. c. Clisby, A. A. Clisby, J. H. Clisby, Mrs. J. Murray Norment o1 Birmingham, and Mrs. H. l.. Fitts of Au- gusta, Ga. K. I. Clisby of New York and Charles K. Clisby of Birmingham
 The funeral services will be held from the residence of Mrs. Norment at s o'clock this afternoon and burial will take place in the Oak Hill cemetery, fol- lowing the funeral services. The funeral will be in charge of Lige Loy.
 The following pallbearers have been named: Active, w. V. M. Robertson, Au- gustus Benners, D. Maddox, E. M. Nor ment, Ray Calen, w. T. Marlin. Hon. orary: Robert Jemison, Sr., T. H. Mol ton, Capt. w. H. Graves, Dr. George M. Morrow, Judge Alfred Benners, F. G Sheppard, A. W. Lynch. w. M Ma lone, H. M Robertson.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-22
WILCOX APPOINTED
 FREIGHT AGENT

The Seaboard Air Line has official ly announced the appointment of E. F. Wilcox. assistant general freight agent of the road here. to inc position of general freight agent y, ith head quarters at Norfolk. J. $. Rains. for merly general freight agent, becomes freight traffic manager with head quarters at Norfolk. R. W. Daniel, wiio as formerly commercial freight agent at Memphis. succeeds MT. Wilcox as as- histant general freight agent here. J. H. Toomer. chief clerk or the general freight office at Norfolk, becomes as- sistant general freight agent at Nor folk. L. D. Chandler. who has been the freight traffic manager of the Sea board. and who is to be succeeded by MT. Rains, goes to Atlanta as char man of the Southeastern Freight assc- citation. All these changes become ef- fective July l. according to the offl- cial statement.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-22
BARNEY WHATLEY
 KILLS SH|SFATHER ON
 COLORADO RANCH
Claims Shooting Was Un- avOidable and Done to Protect Sister With
 Baby in Arms

In response to telegrams stating that Barney L. whatley had shot and killed his fathe7 Ccaaty Solicitor Hugo L. Black. accompanied by J. w. Whatley, left Birmingham at 12.3O o'clock yester- day for Breckenridge, Col. MT. Whatley was former law partner of Judge Blacks and a brother to J. w. Whatley of Birmingham. According to informa- ton received in Birmingham, Whatley shot and killed his father sometime Tues day night on the latters ranch near Breckenridge. Mr. Whatley, who is dis trict attorney there, made statement to the effect that he was forced to kill his father to protect his and his sister s life
 The Whatleys are well-known in Bir- mingham, having lived and practiced law here for a number of years. He was a law partner with Hugo I. Black Prior to that time he was in business, but gave that up to take up the study of law in Judge Blacks office, and finally became his partner. About five years ago he left Birmingham account of i'll health and settled in Breckenridge, Col, where he soon became popular and was later elect ed district attorney.
 MT. Whatley returned to Birmingham three years ago when Solicitor Black opened his campaign for county solicitor. He came to Birmingham to assist his old law partner in his race and did good work in the campaign.
 The following account of the tragedy was received last night from Colorad {:
 Denver, June 21.-(Special )-Barney l.. Whatley, formerly of Birmingham, dis trict attorney of the Fifth judicial dis trict and one of the most prominent law years in Colorado, shot and killed his father, M. W. Whatley. aged 61 at the Whatley ranch near Breckenridge, last night. He immediately surrendered to Sheriff Detwier and today telephoned his vile
 All accounts of the shooting indicate that the elder Whatley was derangcd and that in a fierce rage he attacked young Whatley and his sister, Mrs A. B. Cornwell, who was holding her s-year-old baby in her arms. Whatiey was killed by two revolver bullets. which struck him in the heart and the chest
 q acted under the most urgent ne- cessity to protect my sister with her child in her arms. and nryself," said Barney Whatley in statement today.
 Last night" he said my father fell into the worst fit of anger I have ever seen. l was absolutely compelled to do what I did to save my sister,
 Young Whatley is of slight build and not strong. while his father was a powerful man. Public sentiment gen. orally upholds the action of the son.
 Mrs. Conrwell her baby and ths father and son were alone at the time of the shooting. The brother and sis ter have withheld details of the trag- edy. but 1t is reported that he father, whose mind has beenN affected for sometime. was in violent rage and trying to reach a shotgun when the son got revolver and fired
 MT. Whatley has sumE,oned his broth CTS. J. w.. and Pierce D. Vhatley. of Birmingham, and D. ". Vhasley of Seattle. for consultation. Another ridge. and a sister. Miss Adele What ley. lives in Seattle Ali of the far- fly formerly lived in Alabama.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-22
CITY COMMISSIONERS DENY
 THEY HAVE SURRENDERED

The city commissioners yesterday expressed themselves as we'll pleased with the interview of Judge Dan A. Greene, published in yesterday morn ing's Age-Herald and having to do with the suit filed by T. c. McDon- aid asking an injunction against the city of Birmingham issuing $3,000,000 voted by the people of the city May g. The only discordant note in the in terview, they stated, was its apparent view that the city had surrendered" and would not make a vigorous fight against the plea for an injunction.
 Commissioner John R Hornaiy, speaking of Judge Greene's interview, said:
 Judge Greene's interview on the Mcdonald case is a clear ard forecful
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-22
ANNUAL BARBECUE
 AND PICNIC AT THE
 BEAM M. & |. CLUB
Record Breaking Crowd Ex- pected at the Affair. Aquatic Exhibition
 and Contest

Great preparations have been made to take care of the record breaking at tendance at the annual barbecue and pie nic of the Birmingham Motor and Coun- try club this afternoon and this evening at the club grounds.
 The following programme will furnish entertainment for the guests from p. m. until midnight
 p. m.-Motorboat race; prize, one set Long Distance spark plugs, given by Solon Jacobs Tire company
 2:30 p. m-Canvas canoe races: boys, one paddle, three-quarter mile, four boats. Prize, one canoe paddle. by Bir- mingham Arms and Cycle company
 p. mold Town canoe race; two pad dles, one and one-half miles Prize, one bathing suit, by Yeatman & Baugh; sec ond prize, paddle, by Birmingham Arms and Cycle company.
 3:30 p. m.-Tub race; free for all 800 feet. Prize, pair cuff buttons, by Brom- berg.
 p. m.-Tilting tournament in canoes. Prize, one hat, by Odum, Bowers & White. Second prize, pair motor glasses, by Traylor Optical company.
 4:30 p. m.-Swimming races, 50 yards, free for all Prize, bathing suit, by Loveman, Joseph & Loeb.
 Plunge for distance from spring board; prize, one tie, by Motor club
 Fancy diving.
 Underwater swim for distance.
 Relay race, free for all.
 Candle race.
 Hand Balancing-Spencer & Heinze
 Ladies' exhibition of swimming and diving.
 The judges will present:
 Parasol given by Caheen Bros.
 Ladies caps given by Patton-Pope Drug company
 Fathers suit line given by w. O. Broyles Furniture company.
 5:30 D. m.-Barbecue.
 D. m.-Dark mystery. Watch for it at the lake house.
 S:30 p. m.-Dancing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-22

presentation of the issue as seen by the city His construction Of the law IS the construction that has been ast- ed upon by successive administrations for years and it is the construction we believe the framers of the constitution intended should be placed uron it.
 The only error in his admirable statement is in his conclusion that the commissioners have 'surrendered.' The commissioners are fighting this case as hard as it can be fought and are cor fident of winning. This they have stated time and again. Yet while feeling this confidence and while engaging the best legal talent to aid in bringing about the vindicetion of their position they have felt it their duty to let tho pee . pie know what the loss of the case would mean so that they would not be taken unawares should the unexpected happen"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-22

Birmingham took on a martial appear
 ance late yesterday afternoon as GOO
 national guardsmen, headed by the Boys Industrial School band, paraded the prin- cpal streets and avenues of the busi-
 ness section of the city The parade demonstrated the splendid state of pre- organizations and the two batteries of artillery of Birmingham were. Each of the five organization were ready for ac- tual service yesterday afternoon, the minimum number of men having been en- listed and the necessary medical and other examinations having been passed. So successful was the parade yesterday afternoon, and so apparent was the en- tEusiasm which the spectacle called forth, that plans are under way for a repetition of the spectacle about the same time this afternoon. It was announced last night by Maj. Carl Seals that the officers of the various companies and batteries felt that the work of enlisting their or ganizations up to the full war footing would be greatly enhanced by another parade. Due to the cost of providing the necessary number of horses for the pa rade, the two batteries of field artillery, marched on foot and their splendid
  estimated that at least S20O,0O0 of equip ment is in the possession of these two organization and an effort is to be made today to get the assistance of patriotic citizens so that these two batteries can come out mounted and with full equip ment.
 SEALS IN COMMAND
 The parade was headed by Maj. Carl Seals, the ranking officer of Birming- l.- xtl; xr-.tL F, ,,zx Cntlf M T. Wingo, staff officer. The Boys In- dustral School band came ne1lt. Com pany was commanded by Capt. J. Towles Evans, Company B by Capt. H. F. Halstead, and Company k by Capt. M H. Jordan. The batteries of field artillery and the medical corps concluded the parade. Battery was commanded by Captain L. s. Dorrance and Battery c. by Capt c. P. Noland The medica corps was under command of Maj. G. A. O'Gonnor.
 Each of the organizations represented in the parade was properly uniformed and equipped and each was recruited to the necessary number required for mobi- lization, although a number are yet lack ing for war footing. While some of the men had never drilled until the parade
 most creditable, and the citizens who lined the streets along the line of march expressed great pride in the showing made by the Birmingham militia after three days of preparation.
 | The details of the parade were ar ranged yesterday by W. Blanks Everett, assistant general manager of the Cham , Der of Commerce, following consulta- tion with the commanding officers of the different military organ nizations. It was through the efforts of the Chamber of Commerce that the services of the Boys Industrial School band was se-
 cured. The fact that there was such a large crowd to witness the parade
 and the universally favorable comments
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-22
FURNITURE DEALERS
 ANNUAL MEETING

The annual meeting of the Birming- ham Furniture Dealers association will be held Friday at 12:30 o'clock at the Chamber of Commerce. at which time officers for the ensuing year will be elected. It will be the last meeting ovei which President C. w. Green will pre- side and he urges that all raemc CTS be present.
 The nominating committee which will present a slate to the associa tiOn Fri day is composed of M. Hood J. A Carroll, E. D. Brown. F. o. Harvey and J. M Wallace
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-22
Released for Duty

Julius D. Higdon, who was in the county jail on charge of grand lar ceny, was recognized yesterday by Judge H. B. Abernethy and released from the jail by Sheriff Batson. His release was secured through a tele gram from Captain Collier of the state militia at Tuscaloosa requesting that he be allowed to report to his regiment for duty.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-22
AID CLUB DELEGATES
 OFF FOR CONVENTION

c. P. Loranz left last night for Phil adelphia, where he will be cne of the delegation of the Birmingham Ad club. Mir. Loranz goes via Cincinnati and Washington and will make some busi- ness calls on his way up to Philadei- phia.
 The delegation is leaving in d strung out manner. President F. J. Holberg of the club having left on the 18th, taking his family to Michigan. where they will spend the simmer, and coming back to Philadelphia via New York. H. D. Cullen, Herbert J Baum and Phil Painter. other members of the delegation. expect to leave either Friday or Saturday morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-22
PIONEER BUSINESS MAN DIES AT HOME
 AT TER BRIEF ILLNESS
Well Known Citizen Dies From Stroke of Paralysis at Home of Daughter.
 Services Today

Dr. A. A. Clisby, pioneer citizen and business man of Birmingham, died at the home of his daughter Mrs. J. Murray Norment, 15O1 South Tenth avenue, at 1 o'clock yesterday morning. Dr. Clisby has been i'll for more than a month, hav- ing suffered a stroke of paralysis in April, from which he never recovered.