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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-08-26
GASOLINE PRICES
STILL UNCHANGED
Dealers Quote Same Prices.
Government Investigator
Expected This Week

The price of gasoline in Birmingham
yesterday was still "a cents per gallon.
1t is not probable that the investigator
of the federal trade commission at WASH
ington will announce his arrival in Bir-
mingham, although it is known that one
of the government men will be here this
week.
The persistent query in the minds of
gasoline users in Birmingham is why
gasoline rises and drops at the same time
with all five concerns handling that COM
modify. If the price of gasoline is "A
cents today and it drops to 90 cents to-
morrow the consumer will find the same
price at all filling stations.
In addition to the Standard Oil COM
pany, the Texas Oil company, the Indian
Refining company the Wofford Oil COM
pany, and the Gulf Refining company,
operate filling stations and sell gasoline
wholesale in Birmingham. Thus far in
the history of gasoline in Birmingham the
price has never been cheaper at one
place than another
1t seebs as though some magic inflI-
ence of the most mysterious sort actu-
ates the rising falling price of gaso-
line at the same instant with all five con-
Germs operating in Birmingham The sign
over the signature of some of the oil
companies bears this inscription in bold
lettering: Independent"
The autoists of Birmingham are MUIR
muring among themselves and it is
thought probable that some action of a
concerted nature will be taken by them
in very short while. In the event an
organization of this kind is started, it is
known they will affiliate with the Ma
tional Automobile Association of WASH
ington, the Birmingham Chamber of Com
merce and other civic organizations
which are trying to find out the real rea-
son for discrimination of prices on gaso-
line in Birmingham, which are the high
est in the country.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-08-26
ADJUSTMENTS
At the Lyric

Lyric matinee goer for today's matinee
and capacity house is anticipated. The
Saturday matinee is the feature perform
ance of the week and with the good
entertainment on the programme there is
little doubt that local theatregoers will
flock to the Lyric today.
The programme includes those clever
performers who have proven so entertain
ing during the week: The Breen family,
dancers and jugglers. par excellence; the
Rails. boy and girl. in clever flying
ring act; Emil Subers, comedian; Bessie
Rempel and company in a slkit entitled,
YOU" and Hamilton and Barnes in
Just Fun"
Pathe pictures will be a feature. The
curtain at todays matinee. will go up
promptly at O'Clock.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-08-26
Birmingham Agency Is
Presented With Flag

The Birmingham district agency of the
Commonwealth Life Insurance company
was presented with a flag offered by the
home office for the first agency in Ala
bama which completed it's allotment of
business for the year. The presenta ton
was made at the outing of agents, man
ayers and officials of the company which
was held at Queenstown yesterday. H.
I. Marsherger of Louisville made the
presentation speech and the flag was ac-
cepted by j. c. Reilly, local manager.
More than IS of the local representa-
tives and visitors went to Queenstown to
the picnic and barbecue yesterday. The
three days meeting will come to a close
here today. The men will make a tour
of the points of interest in the city and
district and will be entertained at a thea
ire party at the Lyric tonight.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-08-26
Pell City Denies Case
Infantile Paralysis There

Pell City, August 25.-(Special.)-A re-
port from Montgomery purporting to be
official and published in the daily pa
pers states that DIR. d. e. Cason of Oden-
Vile. who is the county health officer
for st. Clair county, has reported case
of infantile paralysis at Pell City.
A representative of the Progress there
upon interviewed DR.. G. B. Scott and
DR.. J. o. Gray. Dr. r. A. Martin was
not in his office at the time, but Dr.
Scott as DIR. Martins assistant had full
authority to speak for both.
The report of infantile paralysis at
Pell City was emphatically denied by all
the physicians, and all seem indignant
that such a statement should get in the
public press
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-08-26
BILLBOARD CAMPAIGN
FOR NEW MEMBERS

In addition to the various other cam
|paigns being conducted by the Chamber
of Commerce. they will inaugurate a
| ca mpaign for more new members. The
first step along this line will be the
placing of billboards in all parts of the
lefty with the advertisement calling for
members on them. Following will be the
wording of the signs:
| Men wanted to join the Chamber Ut
|Commerce 1t needs you. You need it.
Help build Birmingham, Ask the secre-
I tary why you should be a member.
These boards will be put up through
the courtesy of Thiess, Douglas Ribble
advertising agency. The boards will be
gratis to the chamber.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-08-26
MANY SETTLEMENTS
OF ASSESSMENTS MADE
Property Owners Reach Agreement
With Board of Equalization

In the rooms of Judge Crow, now oc-
cupied by the board of equalization,
crowds of property owners passed in and
out throughout yesterday. August 30 is
the date set for the closing of the public
hearings on the property valuations set
|by the equalizers and the realty owners
are anxious to arrive at a settlement be-
fore closing time.
4 1t was reiterated yesterday that numer-
Gus appeals, which had been taken
Iagainst the final decisions of the board
of equalization had been withdrawn and
settlements arranged. The property own
| ers, according to members of the county
board of equalizers, are beginning to real
+ ize that they are being accorded fair
| and impartial treatment
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-08-26
PERMIT ISSUED FOR
LABOR DAY PARADE
Plans Being Made for Big Celebration
by Various Crafts

A permit was issued by Commissioner
Ward yesterday to allow the labor or
CARNATIONS to hold their annual Labor
Day parade on September 4.
The parade this year promises to be
one Of the largest and most interesting
ever held in the city. Scores of floats
decoro ted ard carrying representatives of
the various crafts in Birmingham will be
seen. Several bands of music have been
engaged t. take part in the parade. Each
of the labor unions will have a bevy of
young women to act as sponsors and
maids.
The entire board of commissioners re-
ceived an invita- ton to take part in the
parade and programme of the day. 1t
is probable that all of them will join in
the festivities
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-08-26
GulfpOrt, Miss, Fair to
Have Special Stamp

Washington, August 25-The House to-
day passed bill which will permit the
postmaster at Gulfport, Miss, to use a
special stamp cancelling die in connec-
ton with the Mississippi centennial ex-
position to be held there from October
l, 1917, to April l, 1915 The bill, which
was introduced by Representative Harri-
son, authorizes the postmaster geneiaf TO
prepare and deliver the special die to
the Gulfport postmaster, the design to be
agreed upon by the postmaster general
and the Mississippi centennial. exposition
commission. The bill now goes to the
Senate
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-08-26
Clanton Teachers Examined

Clanton, August 25.-The examination
for those applying for teachers certifi-
Gates in Chiffon county resulted in the
success of the following persons: George
e. kirkpatrick, L. j. Howell, Claude NJ
Baker, Eloise Honeycutt Bertha Little
ton, J. T. Minis, Bessie DAVIS, Louise
Mullins, j. T. Hughen, Telston Mullins.
Gertrude Powell, Phala B. c. Roper,
Margaret c. Graves, Amy Hand, G. r..
Lewis, Mrs. Oliver Littlejohn, G. E. Gull
yer, ]. C. Dennis I. NJ. Hammond, Eta
l.. Headiey Mrs. E. w. Mahon and E.
C. Powell.
The number making application was
43, 10 of whom failed and "a passed.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-08-26
St. Clair Teachers Meet

Pell City, August 25.-(Special)
The ST Clair county teachers institute
opened Thursday with a full attend
ance. Prof j. o. Sturdivant called the
institute to order and introduced Prof.
Roy Dimmett as conductor and Miss
GRAY as assistant. Mr.. Dimmett ex-
planned very tactfully the new school
law, after which the teachers were en-
rolled.
The principal feature of the after
noon session was a round table dis
cussion of the experiences of the
teachers
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-08-26
"Meat Takes An.
other jump ia

nilar headline in your daily
newspaper. But why worry
about the cost of something
you don't need? The most
expensive foods are gener-
ally the least nutritious. In
Summer health and strength
come from a meatless diet.
Oneor two Shredded Wheat
Biscuits, heated in the oven,
covered with berries or other
fruits and served with milk
or creams make a complete,
satisfying, nourishing meal
at a cost of FIVE or six cents.
All the meat of the whole
wheat made digestible by
steam cooking, shredding
and baking. M ade at
Niagara Fails, N. Y.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-08-26
Birmingham Magazine

A full page of the Birmingham Maya
zine, an industrial magazine published
in Birmingham, will be given over to
the Chamber of Commerce to advertise
Birmingham as an educational center.
Birmingham school and college facilities
will be played up on this page more than
ever before The Birmingham Magazine
has a large out of the city circulation,
and the advertisement will go into every
principal city and to the civic chambers
of all principal cities of the country.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-08-26
BODY OF BABY GIRL
FOUND IN SEWER

The body Of white girl baby was
found in a storm sewer at Twenty
eighth street and Sixteenth avenue,
north, on the Norwood boulevard, yes
terday morning by some children. 1t
was stated that the head of the newly
born baby had been crushed in The
body was wrapped in newspaper
dated August Is. Coroner Charles L.
Spain was notified of the finding OF
the body and held an investigation, but
at a late hour last night no clues had
been found which might lead to the
discovery of the party who placed the
baby in the sewer.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-08-26
Deserter Caught

Holmon Whitfield Kenny, a deserter
from the United States navy, was cap
tured last night at Rising station by
Sergeant of Police Simmons and Officer
Mullins. Kenny confessed to the officers
that he was a reserter, and was willing
to go back to the navy He deserted
May 4.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-08-26
Real Estate Exchange

A special meeting of the Birmingham
Real Estate exchange has been called
for IL o'clock today in the directors
room of the Chamber of Commerce by
Gus Pope, president. The meeting Is
called to protest against the proposed
removal of the Girls Industrial school
from Birmingham to Montgomery. The
exchange will vigorously protest the
removal and send their objections to
the governor
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-08-26
Ice Strike Ends

Memphis, August 25.-Ice wagon
drivers who went on strike here last
Sunday in an effort to compel recog-
milton of their union and secure a
shorter working day, tonight voted to
abandon the strike and return to work
tomorrow. Managers of the ice manu-
featuring and distributing companies
agreed to re-employ the men but re-
jected all of their demands. Several
compromise proposals also failed.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-08-26
Board of Revenue to
Maintain Highways

Only routine matters occupied the at
tention of the board of revenue yester-
day. Several bills were ordered paid and
then the board adjourned for the day.
1t was reported to the board of revenue
that Robert Calhoun, a negro, who es-
capped with several others from the county
roads a few days ago, had been recap
tured yesterday morning in the city by
deputy sheriffs.
The resolution for the board of revenue
to go on record to maintain an east and
west and north and south highways
through Birmingham was ratified yester-
day.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-08-26
Breach of Contract

Suit claiming $4,000 was filed against
the Interstate Casualty company by ID.
l.. Green, receiver of the Panama City
bank of Panama City, Fla, in the fed
eral court yesterday. The suit alleges
that the Interstate Casualty company
was security for Oscar Paul McKen-
zie, cashier of the bank, and that the
company preached their contract in re-
fusing to pay the said $4,000 when al
legged einbezzlements were reported.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-08-26
Industrial Dinner

Large numbers of reservations are COM
ing into Acting General Manager w.
Blanks Everett of the Chamber of Com
merce. from members for plates at the
industrial dinner to be given sometime
in September for the members of the
Chamber of Commerce. The dinner will
be given as a get-together industrial
meeting. The subject for the evening
will be the location of industries for the
Birmingham district
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-08-26
Mules for the Allies

A special train carrying 600 mules
from Fort Worth, Tex, was operated
through Birmingham late yesterday
ern railroad. The mules were con-
signed to an eastern port, the exact
destination not being divulged. 1t was
learned authoritatively that the ami
mails are en- route to Europe to be used
by the allies.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-08-26
Pershinp Reviews Troops

Temporary Field Headquarters
American Punitive Expedition, Mexico,
August 25.-At the mouth of the beau
tiful San Joaquin canyon. General Per-
shing, between transforms today, re-
viewed the American troops stationed
at San Joaquin. Inspection followed
the review. The general and his staff
left early this afternoon for Eel Vale
and San Buena Ventura.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-08-26
Large Delegation
to Attend Convention

One of the largest number of persons
ever to attend the Equitable Life Insur-
ance convention will leave Birmingham
today for the convention in New York
city. The delegation will be headed by
Manager G. 7. Sibley. The Equitable
society will tender reception to the del
egates at the Bankers club on top of the
Equitable building.
According to Manager Sibley, the Ala
bama agency has made remarkable rec
ord during the year. the 1916 recoA show
ing the best results in 10 years
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-08-26
High Wind at Miami

Miami, Fla, August 25.-The tail of the
West Indian hurricane, recently reported
off the Florida coast, struck this section
late today accompanied by a 4S-mile gale
Six inches of rain fell in a short time
and the streets in the business district
were flooded The damage here was
slight and no reports of extensive dam
age on the lower coast have been re-
ceiuAd
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-08-26
ThOrsby Elects Officers

Thorsby, August 2o.-(Special)-A mass
meeting of the citizens of Thorsby re-
suited in the selection of Mr. E. F. Mead
for mayor, and R. M. Scott, L. C. Robin
son, Felix Eiland, George Freeman and
p. K Villadden as councilmen
Mr.. w. C. Elder was chairman of the
meeting and E. w. Butler secretary.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-08-26

AT the Photoplay Houses
Belle Theatre, Ensley-"Getting the
Goods On Gertile," and The Mysteries
of Myra."
Strand-Blanche Sweet ''In Public
Opinion
ton
Rialto-"The Devil AT His Elbow" with
Clifford Bruce and Dorothy Green.
Odeon One-Charles Chaplin in one
A. NJ"
Alcazar-"S Shoes" featuring Mary Nc
laren.
Odeon Two-"A Fools Paradise fea-
turing Chrystine Mayo.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-08-26
DEUTSCHLAND WILDLY
GREETED WHEN SHE
REACHES HOME PORT

Berlin, August 25.-(Via London)
The German submarine merchantmen
Deutschland, which reached the Weser
Wednesday from the United States, ar
rived at Bremen, her home port, at
noon today A wild demonstration
greeted the vessel and her crew. Many
visitors and government officials have
arrived at Bremen for the reception to
be rendered Captain Koenig and his
crew.
The trip up the Weser was marked
by the cheering of crowds on the
shores and by the sounding of the
whistles of beflagged river craft.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-08-26
KOenig HonOred

Amsterdam, August 26.-(Via Lon
don 1.-The medical faculty OF the Uni
versity of Halle has conferred an non
orary degree on Captain Koenig of the
German submarine Deutschland for
having broken the enemys blockade,
thereby enabling the German medico-
chemical industry to recapture It's
worlds position in a severe time
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-08-26
TODAY'S EVENTS
At the Theatres
At the Photoplay Houses

Lyric-Keith vaudeville. Matinee
O o'clock; night performances 7:30 and 8.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-08-26

Bremen, August 25.-Via London)
Nearly 100000 marks has been contributed
by a number of wealthy men of this
city for presentation to Captain KoeniS
of the commercial submarine Deutsch-
land end his crew.
A book is being written by Captain
Kcenig describing his voyage to the
United States and return.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-08-25
CITY STATEMENT
SHOWS SHORTAGE
ovERDRAFr THIS YEAR IS ALMOST
HALF LESS THAN LAST
YEARS.
Cour cilman Butts Asks Installation 81
Freight Depot-other Routne
Matters Considered.

Thu, recessed regular session Of cnun-
~ last night Developed mt" Il hrccEE
un" rh" CITY auditor submitted the IL
nancial statement Of the city. showing
inai there Is at present an nNtrdrait OF
$50. 6hn. this being nroui "n"-h"li thaL
ii last year. rh" statement was rrhd
and ordered printed IN the newspapers
\ levy 0rlintn'" fixing III" city levy
It, 80 cents. the icvying limit. was pre-
>'ntcd in thu SECOND branch and adopt
3D. The report of the ordinance COM
mite" recommending tho granting vi an
nrcawuy permit to Morton {. Stout com
p;Inr was approved and the request
granted Oftscrr Henry Scanlpn's trans
Ter from p;ttruiman Ia patrol driver was
approved. \ property owners petition
asking improvements IT,. Alley u was
referred To- the streets. alleys and grades
, committee.
Chairman Butts introduced rCSnlu-
ZION in which h. asked that an ordl-
nance be adopted making II compulsory
for the traction companies TO cSiahliSi
Il freight depot al som" central point
III the city instead of the freight cnrS
stopping in front Of each shipping
house. 1t was referred TO the ordinance
committee.
city Solicitor !. n. Brennan submit
ted Il cummunlcai in which he stated
that the recessed session OF council
I, could not legally consider the question
of flltrratinn at this meeting: Or. Jtp-
sons communicate recommending the
installation of II ChlnrinntinE plant WAS
read and referred to the light ana water
committee However. this Will not be
considered us the plant installation has
Lrrn cured for.
Councilman Butts introduced rcSo-
lution calling for the probing Of troubles
that have apparently arisen IN the po-
lice department. the latest being the al
legged trouble brought to light by tn"
,natron yesterday morning. II was re-
frrrcd to the police committee. Council
voted 10 hear the ease of Fireman tlar'
rucr Reed ut Il special meeting of "oun-
ell next Thursday evening. August 81.
Council then adjourned
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-08-25
UNHAPPY AFFAIR IN
POLICE CIRCLES
Family Ouarrei Between Rtchner
Causes Mild Sensation at the
City Building.

\ family quarrel starting between MI
aud Mrs. G.. ::ichncr Of this city. in
which the Nicely f0tcl. beer. and a sec
ond man figured according to hlchnGr's $
statement last night almost caused a
sensation at the city hall y, stcrdhy
morning. An argument in which Mrs.
Mary CSsclton and members of the pu-
lice frrrc fiCurrI. grew 10 such an. en-
tent that an official invests a'i"n was
ordered by council last night E"w-
ever il IL believed that when nil par
lies have calr1cd down the Whole ma
ter VIII drop.
It ~ slated j., tic evening paper )
last night rha, Mrs. l,ssclton accused
Ih,. police of allowing RirhncT 10 go :"
his wifr's cell and there beat her. This
Mrs lSscltun and Eichncr both deny
However. Eichnrr admits that he drank
II bottle Of be-" while in the lockIr.
To mrmicrs Of tn" police and TWO nov -
papcrm"n last Light. Richncr told Il
long story Of home troubles. IL which
he made his vito out In be- th: aEEr,s-
sur IN every instance. claiming that sh"
too; nir money, anG disportcd with an
her mar.
The police deny that they allowed
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-08-25
100000 Hay Fever Victims
In the United States
Season Of Sneezes at Hand - How
to Obtain Relief

) August is hay fever time. From the
number OF its victims. asthma and hay
fever is fashionable. for ii "cllpSeS ap-
! pendicitiS as an ariSlOcratiC ailmeni.
! Everybody who possibly can hieS away
10 an atmosphere that Will not cause
! red noses and red eyes. but there are
| MANY who are unable, financially. 10
ioin their ranks. To all such. War
| ncr'S Safe Asthma Remedy proves 4
boon, for il has been prompt relief
from this Spasmodic bronchial aHec'
! ton during the past forty years. Hay
! fever and asthma sufferers who nave
| tried numbcrIcSs other remedies with
| Oul success are loud in their praise or
The sure and prompt relief Warmers
Safe Asthma Remedy invariably al
fords. Simply the fumes from Il half
! teas poonful burned in A saucer when
drawn through the mouth and throat,
and held there as long as possible.
! then let out through the nostrilS gives
! prompt relief.
Witness what This man says. and
| hundreds of others have been equally
benefited: 81 had asthma very bad
and had TO sit up night after night.
Could gel no relief until ] took War.
: ner's Safe Asthma Remedy. In five
minutes | was breathing easy and
went right 10 bed and slept | would
I not be without it."-Mr. W. J. Hans
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| A free sample TO. prove its effective
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The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-08-25
CITY FlREMEN THREATEN TO
To STRIKE UNLESS CON-
rEhE,S-. - OWED.
Celebrating Plant to Be Installed at
s. Water Works-Many Streets
to Be Improved.

1 The annual appropriation ordinance
s. for the city OF Wheeling. carrying
with it provisions for total eXpendl'
ture Of S4S4.696.50. and revenues
amounting to the same. in which sal
arv increases TO the firemen. police.
water works men and other department
tai men are granted: the establish
ment Of q chlorinating plant at the
water workS--iS provided for. and
numerous minor street Improvement
work taken care OF. passed both
branches of council last night in re-
cessed regular session with little de-
hate.
~ However, it was necessary for The
firemen. members OF the City Fire
mems Protective Association. 70 in
form council that unless some pro-
vision for an increase in salary was
made: or conference leading 10 an
increase in salary was provided for
S.they would strike at the expiration
Of fifteen dayS--before any real ser
ious attention was paid 70 their re-
s quest for an increase.
~ The ordinance was brought up in
the first branch for first reading.
Clerk Thompson read il through, and
( then read the. following Self-eXplan'
atory letter from the firemen:
Wheeling. August %. 1916.
The Honorable Council City of
Wheeling.
Gentlemen:
We, the undersigned members
~l~>of the City FiremenS Union. No.