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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-11-16
FORMER PRESIDENT HERE

Seven ex-presidents of the Alabama
Federation of Women's Clubs are at
tending the convention in Birmingham,
and are being met quite cordially by
the 200 women attending the conven-
ton
One of the especially honored guests
is Mrs. ]. D. Wyker of Decatur. one Of
the pioneer workers in the federation
and one of the first presidents. Mrs.
Wyker continues to take an active part
in the meetings of the federation and
is usually to be found on the front row
at the various sessions. Mrs. Joseph
McLester and Mrs. James Going of Biz
mingham are two of the eX-presidents
who are being greeted with much in
terest. Mrs. Charles Henderson, wife
of the governor, is another ex-presi-
dent who is being welcomed after an
absence from the past few annual
meetings of the convention. Mrs Rhet-
ia Goode of Montgomery, Mrs. r. B.
Craighead of Mobile, and Mrs H. j..
Haley are other ex-presidents attend
ing the convention.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-11-16
PRAISES HOSPITALITY

This is wonderful convention" said
Mrs y, G. Harmon OF Dothan. I'm the
tirst place, it is delightful for all the
delegates to be entertained at your beau
titul new hotel, and in the second place,
the local committee has been most gra-
cious In the courtesies extended us. We
10 not Know where we will meet next
year, but am sure that any CITY which
may be chosen will feel that It has to be
very energetic and gracious to equal the
hospitality that has been extended by the
Birmingham people,
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-11-16
COUNTIES MAY HOLD
ELECTION ON SCHOOL
TAX LEVY AT ONCE
Moment Proclamation Issues on Pas
sage of Amendment Advantage
Can Be Taken Under Law

Montgomery, November 15-(Spe-
cial.)-The moment Governor Hender-
son publishes a proclamation showins
that the voters adopted the education
al amendment in the recent general
election any county in Alabama may
hold an election for the purpose OF
determining whether or not a special
tax of mills, mills or / mill shall
be levied for the use of the public
schools. Believing the amendment
would be ratified by the voters, the
legislature last year passed companion
measures which make the amendment
effective to all intents and purposes at
once
One of the companion measures pro-
vides the method for holding the cleo
ton and says the bill shall be effect
i've when the voters adopt the consti-
tutional amendment. Before any con-
stitutional amendment is effective the
governor must issue a proclamation
declaring the result
Any county may have an election by
submitting to the court of county COM
missioners or other governing body
a petition signed by 200 or more quail
fed electors. The election must be
held in the same manner as all other
elections.
After any county has levied a spe-
cial school tax of 8 mills any school
district in the county may levy an adj
ditional mills in the same manner as
prescribed for any county.
The tax collector of the county is re-
CURED to collect the special school
tax and is not given any fees for
such work. He must keep the &C
counts separate and pay the money
to the county treasurer of public
school funds or to the treasurer OF
public schools of the municipality
which levies the special tax. Every
penny collected as a special school tax
must be used in the county which
levies it or in the school district where
the levy is made by school districts,
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-11-16
HUNTSVILLE

Huntsville, November 15.-(Special.)-A
contract for the operation of Hotel
Monte Sano has been let to Harvey
tur The property is owned by w. F.
Garth of this city and the contract was
made through a birmingham realty firm.
Extensive improvements have been pro-
vided for and about $4,000 will be ex-
pended in refitting the rooms and max
ing the establishment up to date in every
respect. Water will be pumped up from
operation of the hotel next summer, and
he expects to make it an all the year
round resort. The hotel will be connected
with the city by an automobile line
A drop of about 40 degrees in the tenn
perature brought the first furry of snow
and the first touch of real winter to this
section Tuesday. Nipping north winds
made it uncomfortable to the people who
had become accustomed to the mild
weather.
Sheriff John Lowe stated today that
when Judge Miller of the circuit court
issued an order for the removal of David
u. ONcIlOl llOul TIC 4uoht5OiiiSAS JSsAA
to the Madison county Jail he will exc
cvte it himself. He expects to lay aside
other matters and make the trip to
Montgomery and back with the prisoner.
The suit of Roy Head against the
Southern railroad for the alleged negli-
gent killing of John Head. IA months
ago, is on trial in the circuit court. At
torneys for the railroad announced in
answer to the presentment of the plain
tiff that they expected not only to show
that no negligence was shown by the
railroad or Its employees, but that they
also expected to prove that John Head
is still alive. The supposed dead man
was from Dallas and he disappeared
short time before the body of man was
found fearfully mangled on the tracks OF
the Southern mile north of Dallas.
Clarendon Davis, president of the
Huntsville Bank and Trust company, and
one of the best known farmers in this
section, has accepted an invitation to
address the Middle Tennessee Agricultu-
raj institute at Nashville on December 8.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-11-16
Clanton Postmaster Named

Clanton. November 15.-(SpecfaL)
James e. Robinson, Jr., who has for six
years past acted as assistant post
master to the several former incum-
bents of the office, has been selected
to fill the vacancy caused by the res
ignation of Barney NJ. Roberts. who
will leave Clanton. There were no
less than seven applicants for the po-
sition. Fred L. Blackmon was de-
luSed with Endorsements and recon-
mendations made by the several parties
interested. but refused to name man
until after the November election In
naming Mr.. J. =. Robinson, Mr.. Black
mon has endeared himself to the peo-
ple who patronize the Clanton post
office in view of the fact that the
greater percentage of the patrons
heartily Endorsed Mr.. Robinson for
the place.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-11-16
THE BEAUTIFUL DELEGATE

While maybe she doesn't know 1t, Mrs,
J. H. Calvin of Decatur is generally rec
ognized among delegates to the conven-
ton and guests at the Tutwiler as the
beautiful woman of the convention"
Mrs. Calvin is one of the most active
workers in the federation, being at this
time treasurer. However, it is not alone
for her ability that she is one of the
most prominent figures at the meetings.
People in the lobby have come to look
for the tall, stately woman, who pre-
sides over the funds of the federation.
and those who have heard of her, but
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-11-16
ANTI-sUFFRAGE LEAGI1E

The Anti-Suffrage league, organized
IN Selma nearly year ago, does not
seem to have accomplished much" said
Mrs. Louis McVoy of Selma, although
the promoters of the association still
claim that 1t is very strong. Suffrage
activities in Selma, however have failed
to feel its existence to any very great
extent, and much excellent propaganda
work has been done In our section dur
ing the administration Of Mrs. Julian
Par1e, the state president
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Spanish Submarine Is Fast

Quincy Mass, November 15.-The
spanish submarine Isaac Peral, has at
tanned a higher speed than any sub
mersible in the United States navy. &C
cordlng to statement today by an
ottlcial of the Electricboat company,
%nlch constructed the craft. Her Of
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-11-16
Premier Borden Denies Report

of rumors that Premier Borden was
about to retire, an official statement
was issued at the premier's offices to-
day declaring that "All such rumors
are absolutely destitute of foundation"
and that they are purely imaginary"
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fetal trials off Provinceton, it was
stated, showed that the submarine at.
tanned high speed of 1886 knots an
hour. The best surface speed Of Amer
lean submersibles in commission is IA
knots, it was said although types pro-
iected are expected to attain 16 knots
The Isaac Peral will have cruising
radius of 5000 miles.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-11-16

nave nave not met her. may be heard to ask:
can you show me Mrs. Calvin. IN
derstand that she is the most beautiful
woman attending the convention" But,
Witnal, Mrs. Calvin Is very, very modest.
ana It may be that she hasn't even heard
about all this
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Burnett's Majority in 18th
District Broke Record

Gadsden, November 15-(SpeciaL Com
gresham John l.. Burnetts election In
the last election was 1853. This is nearly
100 larger than any previous majority In
20 years.
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Judge J. H. Dlsque in city court today
signed final DEGREES making permanent
the injunction against Hal Christopher
and Lish Little, restraining them from
maintaining liquor nuisances. Christie
pher has moved from the place mentioned
in the injunction against him, but Lit
tie will be compelled to observe the pro-
hibition law in his present quarters. 1t
is believed the injunction may be used
frequently by local officials in future to
enforce the prohibition law.
Coal dealers have been forced to limit
orders to one ton to the customer because
of the diminishing supply. Prices are 20
per cent above normal
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The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-01-18
TRY 1T ON GUIDE.

BY the United Press.
CLEVELAND, o., Jan. 19.-Although
most of the city officials and or Z
school board members failed to pass
;he Binet normal mentality test now
officially used on all Cleveland school
children, a majority of the insane pa
tients at Newburg state hospital passed
the test easily.
Clevelanders opposed to the Binet
test Gifted these facts today in their
fight to have the test abolished. The
test IS part of a system of examina
tion under which 1,647 school children
have been declared mentally defective.
A child of y, to be normal, according
10 the Binet test, must, after hearing
Il once. repeat: q saw in the street a
pretty little dog. He had curly brown
hair, short legs and long tail.7
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-01-18
MURDOCH WRITES HOME.


Victor Murdock is writing some very
intimate and interesting impressions Of
conditions in England and the Wichita
Eagle is publishing them under the
caption Of Letters from Victor il
the following extracts from the closing
sentences of his letter Mr.. Murdoch
writes:
Il talked to an American club the
other day at luncheon There were
probably two hundred American busi-
ness men there-representatives OF
American business houses on this
side. Just before | left the hotel
10 go TO luncheon | received an an.
anonymous telegram which bitterly
criticized the United states for lack
Of backbone in the present conflict,
and challenging me to take the lid
off and light into the situation. OF
course did nothing Of the kind. 1
may criticize conditions a lot at home
they certainly need criticizing bar
while | am abroad, | can find noth-
ing inside of me but praise for the
United States and pride in the re.
public. Your heart certainly leaps
over here at the sight of the stars
and stripes. And it can't be upheld
by pride and a featherduster. We
must back it with real love for it and
a club.
Il believe there are a lot of peo
pie in the United States who dc not
understand what a perpetual chal-
lenge our successful democracy is to
the rest Of the world. Prosperity or
The appearance Of it, Is perpetual
thorn If the war throws US into
first place in the world commercially.
as it has financially, and we try to
maintain ourselves by insisting upon
our whole-hearted amiability to all
governments, while at the same time
we are dragging the trade Of the
world to cur counters. we are book
ed for bitter experience. 1t is the
old story Of success bringing RESPONSE
bility For it seems that the coed
things Of this old world are not only
10 be gained by industry, but must
also be defended with fortitude.
VICTOR MURDOCH"
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-01-18

possible, whether ! was frightened and
whether or not the shaky feeling that
comes from knowing that death is
somewhere in the sky near by, is really
a pleasant one; whether the thrill of a
kiss or a drink compares with the thrill
OF being in danger of sudden death by
bullets or shells. had made the study
this time, and | found that / did not
like the thrill. In the presence of the
other war reporters, said that didn {
like it.
We'll" said Davis, I'm old enough
he's almost so and he's seen a score
OF wars-'I'm old enough to admit,
without being accused Of brayado. that
like it,"
Which | took to mean that all young
reporters are afraid to admit that
they like shellfire.
was to have more experiences with
ehellfire before the day was out.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-01-18
HAMMER-LOCK
PUTS DOTSON OUT
OF COMMISSION

Oscar Dotson, the Village Black
smith, lost to Kilmois, the Greek, in
the wrestling match of last night.
A fairly good house greeted the
wrestlers when they appeared on the
mat.
For one hour and fifteen minute
the wrestling continued without inter-
mission, as each contestant strove for
the honors and for victory Time was
called and the fun began at 8 o'clock
sharp, following some interesting pre-
liminaries between a number of local
lads.
At 1915 Kilnois secured the ham
mer-lock on the blacksmith and
wrenched Dotson's left shoulder out
OF the socket The referee and the
Greek assisted in reducing the disloca-
tion. but Dotson was, for the time, out
of the running and surrendered the
match to the Greek.
Following the wrestling match
wire was read from Texas Tate in
which he offered to meet Kilnois in a
boxing bout for points, Friday, jar
uary 81 Kilnois signified his ac-I
coptance Of the challenge.
G. c. Yoder, middleweight cham
pion of Nebraska, now at Apache, chal-
lenged the winner.
Dotson agres to meet Arthur Saxon,
strong man of RINGING Brothers cir
Gus, time to be set and placed agreed
upon just as soon as Dotson shall have
sufficiently recovered to re.enter the
ring.
kilnois announces that he will leave
for Louisiana in few days, follow
ing bout with Texas Tate. to meet
another mat hero,
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-01-18
BANKRUPTCY NOTICE.

In the District Court of the. United
States for the Eastern District of Okle-
homa:
In the matter of Edward S. Burney.
Bankrupt.
70 the Honorable Ralph E. Campbell,
Judge of the District Court of the
United States for the Eastern Dis
trict of Oklahoma:
Edward S. Burney Of Chickasha, in
the County of Grady, State of Okla
homa, in said district respectfully rep
resents that on the 4th day Of Noyem.
Der, last past, he was duly adjudged
bankrupt under the acts of congress
relating to bankruptcy; that he has
duly surrendered all his property, ana
rights of property, and has fully COM
Piled with all the requirements of said
acts, and of the orders of the court,
touching his bankruptcy.
Wherefore. he prays that he may be
decreed by the court to have full dis
charge from all debts provable against
his estate under said bankrupt acr,
except such debts as are excepted by
law from such discharge.
Dated this 18th day of January, A.
D., 1916.
EDWARD S. BURNEY
Bankrupt.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-01-18
Police Circles Quiet.

Whether or not the grand jury, now
IN session in Grady county, makes the
difference, it does not matter. but
the fact remains undisputad at the
hour Of convening the pouce court
yesterday not a delinquent answered
10 roll call Not a drunk. not a vag
not soiled dove caught in the drag
net during the time intervening from
Saturday mornings sitting of the po-
lice court up to yesterday.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-01-18
REPORTER UNDER
FIRE IN RETREAT
Continued from Page One.)

lance we saw narrow ravine running
behind a hill There were tents and
augouts on its sides. This was a Sc
cret | couldn't have told two weeks
ago. But it doesn't matter now. The
Frenchmen with their steel-blue cas-
1ues have all gone from the ravine
Hill No. SIC, which sheltered them, be-
longs to the Bulgars now, and the bat
tlefield Of the Valley of Costorino is
quite and peaceful again miles behind
the Bulgarian battle line
canons Roar.
But now it was a battlefield A can,
non on the top of the hill roared. An
other cannon further away roared. The
British cannon behind us roared They
were all ally cannons. And then came
4 different sound. 1t was a shrek of
seconds, but louder Look into the sky
above you: you can see nothing; You
feel helpless; all around You the air is
filled with the growing whine 1t
may end in burst near you: if that's
the case you won't hear the burst, in
all likelihood. In common parlance,
the light will go out and you won't
know what hit you You, have an in
finitely intense desire to hear the
noom; you want to have the thing over
with, as long as that whine is in the
sky over your head you may be killed
at any moment
A Terrific Roar
/ am not writing this in order to
boast that | have been under shellfire,
but in order to point out that being un-
der shell fire is an alarming thing and
that if the experience doesn't stir up
heavy thrill within you, then you
must be a dumb animal that can not
understand the things that are going
on around you. Some men say they
like this thrill; that the feeling is
pleasant Others say they don't like
it. and | am among them. It's too much
like being in terrific electrical storm
with harder lightning than human be-
ings ever saw in the sky, any bolt OF
which means death.
But here the shell is, in the sky
above you.
There is a terrific roar On the hill!
side above us a huge cloud, bigger than
six-story building, Of mud, stones
and earth, arises. The shell has burst
Let it be recorded that Richard Hard
ing Davis, John McCutcheon Of the
Chicago Tribune: John Bass of the Chi
cago Daily News end James Hare, the
war photographer, were not hit. Meth
er was l.
Didn't Like Thrill.
said didn't like it had been un
der shellfire in Russia, in Serbia, OF
the English front; had lodged botl
ally and anti-ally shells, and | hat
made up my mind months before, tina
the next time was near flying shells
| would try to study the working o
my mind and nerves and discover, i
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-01-18
Order for Hearing Upon Application
for Discharge.

Order for Hearing Upon Application
for Discharge.
The above styled proceeding having
been on the 14th day of January, 1915,
referred to me as special master to as
certain and report the facts upon the
application of Edward s. Burney, party
TO said proceeding. for discharge in
bankruptcy: Now on this 18th day Of
January, 1916, upon reading the fore
going petition; it is ordered that q
hearing be had upon the same ON the
2lst day Of February, 1916, at ~
a. n, before me as special master
aforesaid. at my office in the City o.
Ardmore, in said district; that notice o.
said hearing he mailed to all known
creditors and other persons in inter
est, and published in the designated
newspaper in the county Of Grady
the county of the hankrupt's residence,
and in said district; that creditors
and persons in interest appear az SAID
time and place and show cause, if any
they have. why the PRAYER of the
petitioner should not be granted.
In witness whereof, have hereunto
to set my hand as special master. this
18th day of January. 1916.
w. T. WARD.
Special Master. Ardmore, Okla.
w. T. WARD, Referee. 1-1Slt
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-01-18
Da. Carr IN.

Dir e. Carr, the optometrist, was
moved to the Chickasha hospital yes
terday afternoon, suffering with an az
gravated attack Of la grippe. State
ments issued at the hospital this morn
ing said that the doctor was resting
easily and would probably be fully re-
covered within week or ten days.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-01-18

Classified advertisements, such as
Wanted" '''For Rent" For Sale
etc. viii positively not be received fo'
the Express by phone. They must be
brought to the office. Please do not
phone them, 1t Is embarrassing to us
to refuse to receive them. 11-S-H
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-01-18
Grand Jury Busy.

Eyes, the grand jury is busy, at least
it is keeping the sheriff's officers on
the run getting Witnesses was the in
formation given out at the Jail this
morning. Up to date fully two score
witnesses have been subpoened before
the body of inquiry now in session in
the grand jury rooms at the Jail
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-01-18

The police department Of Chicka
sha and the office of the sheriff OF
Grady county, has received descriptive
circulars of Veto Cottone, the Italian
car tender charged with shooting and
killing Roy Thornton a Dallas police
officer, last Friday night.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-01-18
Western Union Officials Here.

A party Of high officials Of the West
ern Union Telegraph company, travel
ing on a special car on the Rock Island
visited the local office Of the company
here today. They are on genera
inspection tour.
Included in the party were S. N. Eng
lish. general manager; Z. p. Han
cock. traffic manager; ]. G Hilbert,
plant superintendent, and A. r. Linga-
felt, commercial superintendent.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-01-18
Erennentlv Renuested-

Don't you feel that you are called
On to do something for your fellow
nen?" asked the indefatigable philan-
.hropist. q dent know whether l am
.r not, answered the practical man,
but the unanimity with which my fell
ow men seem to expect it sometimes
makes me think that ! am"
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-01-18
Jack Marshall Improving.

JACK WaTshaII improving.
Police Officer Jack Marshall, who
recently underwent an operation for
appendicitis is convalescing nicely and
has so far recovered as to be able to
appear on the streets for a short time
each day. Officer Marshall will prob
ably be able to resume his beat within
week