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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-08-24
INCREASED DEMAND
FOR OFFICE SPACE
Rental Manager for Build
ings and Apartments Tells
of Improved Conditions

Increased prosperity for Birmingham as
the annual fall moving season approaches
is reflected in the statements of c. Mer-
Ger McCrum, manager OF rentals Tor tne
Empire building, the Chamber of Com
merce and the Ridgely apartments. The
number of removals will be greatly ex-
ceeded by the addition of new tenants In
each of these three structures.
/, From our observation, the influx OF
tenants for the Empire building, the
Chamber of Commerce and the Ridgely
apartments will greatly exceed the gen
| eral exodus when the annual fall moving
l season comes" said Mr.. McCrum yester-
+ day. II believe that these conditions Will
prevail in other quarters and l regard
this as a very healthy sign. In the resi-
,dential sections, the number of vacant
dwellings has decreased appreciably with
jim the past few months.
4 October l will find the Empire build
ling in splendid condition. This building
will have never been in healthier state
4, occupancy, for there will be virtually
mo removals and we have leased offices
ito many new firms and persons, many
lof whom are moving from other cities.
While quarters have been leased to no
A big firms, those secured will prove
WELCOME additions to the Birmingham
business circle. There will be scarcely
Aany intramural changes in the two Of
Il flee buildings.
tails is pronounced, judging from the
number of persons for whom We have
reserved quarters in the Ridgely apart
mentS."
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-08-24
OFFICERS CLAIM
NEW BATTERY Up
TO j. S. STANDARD
Telegram Sent to Washing
ton in Behalf of New Out
fit That Will Complete
Local Battalion

Efforts in behalf of the new Bir-
mingham Battery B. field artillery.
which has been recruited in Birming-
ham by Capt. Ed Anderson, are being
made by the Chamber of Commerce.
kilograms were sent to Newton D. Ba-
ker, Secretary of War; Senator Oscar
Underwood and Congressman George
Huddleston in an effort to get the bat
terry into the United States service.
At the time of the examination OF
the men 1t is said that the battery
was not up to the standard, but has
since been raised to mastering
strength. 1t is claimed that they have
1872 men aside from the detachments
in Montgomery and Selma. Officers OF
the battery claim that the men they
have enlisted will measure up to the
standards set for the government
troops. Out Of rs men standing med
ical examination last Monday morn
ing "a passed, it is stated.
Following Is a copy of the three
kilograms sent to Washington by the
Chamber of Commerce.:
Birmingham offers third battery
b service United States. One hundred
thirty-two men have given up posi-
tions are without means Seventy adj
ditional men have enlisted throughout
state subject to call. Birmingham
wants complete battalion Prompt ac-
ton by war department earnestly re-
quested. Full details in hands Alabama
| adjutant general Answer.
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE.
by William Blanks Everett, Acting
General Manager"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-08-24
CAPT J. ROGERS TO
RESUME CHARGE Of
THE CONVICT BUREAU
President Brooks Flowers
Resigns and VIII Be Sue
ceeded by Former
President

Capt. P. j. Rogers, general manager of
mines of the Tennessee Coal, Iron and
Railroad company, will again resume
charge of the Alabama convict bureau to
succeed President Brooks Flowers, who
will leave the service of the state on
September l, according to advinces re-
ceived last night from Montgomery. The
following letter is explanatory:
Montgomery, August 23.-(Special)
Brooks Flowers. president of the Ala
bama convict bureau, will leave the serv-
ice of the state on September /. He will
be succeeded by P. ]. Rogers of Bir-
mingham, former head of the convict de-
partment. The announcement was made
by Governor Henderson this afternoon.
The executive accepted the resignation
Of Mr.. Flowers with deep regret. put at
the same time expressed qualification at
being able to procure such an efficient
man as Mr.. Rogers to fill the place.
Mr.. Rogers served as president of the
convict bureau from the beginning Of
the Henderson administration until last
spring when he resigned because his
family was residing in Birmingham and
he did not care to be separated from
them. 1t is understood now. the gov
ernor indicated, that Mr.. Rogers family
will remove to Montgomery with him.
When Mr.. Rogers relinquished the Of
flee last spring, the governor prevailed
upon Mr.. Flowers. who Is one of the
leading lumbermen of this city, to accept
the appointment. At that time Mr..
Flowers told the executive that he would
accept the post. but did not know how
long he could remain in the service of
the state, because of his many outside
business cares. OF late he has found
that his business requires more of his
personal attention. His business necessi-
tates his making frequent lengthy trips
into various sections of the country and
he decided that he had best relinquish
his connection with the state so as to do
justice to his personal affairs His resig-
nation was accepted reluctantly
Mr.. Rogers comes originally from FL
more county, but has resided for many
years in Jefferson county and for a long
period was associated with the Tonnes
see Coal, Iron and Railroad company.
He has had wide experience in handling
convicts and the governor regards him
as being especially adapted Tor the place
which he will fill with the state.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-08-24
EXPECT MITCHELL TO
MAKE ANNOUNCEMENT
Interest Attaches to Visit of President
of the Alabama Power
Company

Some important announcements are ex-
pected when James Mitchell, president
of the Alabama Power company, reaches
Birmingham probably not later than
Monday. 1t is considered certain in in
dustrial circles that President Mitchell
will enlighten the public further in re-
gard to the recent reports concerning
the relations existing between the power
company the Muscle Shoals development
and the connections of Col. J. w. Worth
ngton and Frank H. Washburn with
the latter enterprise.
President Mitchell also is expected to
make some announcements regarding
war orders and the future operations of
the munitions plant of the Admission
Ordnance company, in which the power
company holds the majority interest.
Theodore E. Swami, who is in charge of
the operations of that plant, Is now In
New York comforting with President
Mitchell and will return to Birmingham
with him. Recent reports have been to
the effect that the output of shells at
the Admission plant had greatly increased
and that it's operation was now entirely
satisfactory. 1t has been authoritatively
reported that sufficient orders for shells
had been secured to keep the plant busy
at full capacity for at least six months
more.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-08-24

Shelby county was made the object
of two more petitions for Injunction
proceedings in the federal court yes
terday. A petition was filed against
the county, it's treasurer and the board
of revenue yesterday by Gordon Refs
of Cincinnati. o., through his attor-
ney, John S. Stone. The petitioner
claims that he holds county road war
rants issued to A. T. Newell in the
sum of 100000 and that the county
treasurer refused payment of interest
on same when it fell due.
The other Injunction was filed by
Wayne County and Home Savings bank
of Detroit, Mich, through their at
torney, G.. w. L. Smith of Brewton.
The petitioner in this case claims to
have upward of $4,000 in Shelby coun-
ty courthouse warrants issued in pay
ment of a contract calling for S114,-
$50 for the building of the county
courthouse. These bonds were issued
in 1906, 1906 and 1907 by the board OF
county commissioners with the probate
Judge presiding. These warrants were
made payable annually with interest
from 1907 to 1880.
The petitioner claims that until and
through 1915 the warrants and the ac-
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-08-24

Gasoline continues to be higher in Biz
| mingham than elsewhere
When gasoline dropped 1. cent in Bir-
mingham it dropped in every other city
accordingly.
If gasoline costs II cents per gallon
in New Orleans and "a cents in Bir-
mingham, and if gasoline bought in New
Orleans at IT cents per gallon can be
shipped to Birmingham at freight rate
of 1-6 cents per gallon, why can't some
enterprising citizen go to New Orleans,
buy a million gallons of gasoline at the
above price, ship it into Birmingham and
sell it below the present price here
and get rich?
Railroad men who are thoroughly IA
miliar with freight rates from New Or
leans to Birmingham, stated yesterday
that the freight rate on the automobile
necessity was a trifle more than cents
per gallon.
A conservative estimate of the amount
Of the gasoline sold in Jefferson county
to the 5000 and more automobile owners
would be 100000 gallons per month. For
example, we will say a man bent on
making neat investment that would pay
DiS ASSNiho, COuld 81 " view OTl6dHS,
buy 100000 gallons of gasoline at II cents
per gallon at cost of 1000; add cents
freight rate per gallon, which would
amount to SS000 10000 gallons, II cents
per gallon. s6S,oOO; 100000 gallons at a 2
cent per gallon freight rate, $1,000; total
cost, $4,000.
The cost of $4,000 would include the
gasoline bought in New Orleans at the
retail price plus the freight rate of 2 cents
gallon q lyir bot IL,
Birmingham 10 cents per gallon.
Retail price of gasoline in Birmingham
"a cents; price of gasoline bought in New
| Orleans, delivered in Birmingham, is
cents
| If the man who bought the New Or
| leans gasoline sold it at the present price
| in Birmingham, his profit would be {
| per gallon for handling, overhead and
other expenses and net profit of cents
| per gallon could be made, or a total o.
$4,000 profit on the deal.
| Suppose he sold this gasoline at 2 cents
per gallon lower than the present price
his profit would then be $4,000.
| rather good profit for 30-day In
vestment, isn't it?
| 1t could be done. Maybe 1t will be
DONE If man doesn't want to invest
! in 100000 gallons he could make it 100000
or less and still make a killing" One
hundred thousand gallons at 10 cents de-
livered in Birmingham would cost $4,000
His profit on 100000 gallons selling 8
cents lower than the regular price would
be $4,000, after allowing 1 cent for handling
| it. One hundred thousand gallons would
be enough to supply the city for one
week, thus making the investment pay
more than 10 per cent in one week.
All the above is not the result of an
ephemeral vision. 1t is based on sound
business principles, in the opinion OF some
of Birmingham's most prominent COM
mercial leaders.
Please don't rush, gentlemen. There's
! an opportunity to make money every once
in a while and here is a real chance.
Remember that "Blackie Daw' and
et-Rich- Quick Wallingford'' still roam
the highways and byways looking for the
soft" things 1t would be so much bet
ter for some home product to pluck the
grapes.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-08-24
Would Rend Asunder
Many Marital Bonds

AS home-smasher. August threatens
to establish a record. In the chancery
court since August 1 applications have
been filed seeking 81 divorces.
Yesterday brought relief in that no
additional divorce DEGREES were sought,
but unless the separation epidemic sub
sides, August records may set a new
mark Ordinarily not more than 25 d.
vorce applications are recorded. In
July only 20 announced the desire to
rend asunder the bonds of MARRIAGE
Voluntary abandonment is the cause
generally assigned for requesting d.
vorce, although infidelity and cruelty
are often cited.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-08-24
BIJOU THEATRE TO
OPEN ON LABOR DAY
Many High Class Attractions Have
Been Booked for the Com
ing Season

A. E. Schiller, president of the Schil-
Ter Amusement company, who will OPP
crate circuit of theatres in the south
for the coming season. is in the city.
II came to Birmingham to complete all
arrangements for the opening of the
Bijou theatre in Birmingham on Labor
Day." said Mr.. Schiller. H. ]. Cassidey,
who will manage the Bijou. and myself
have been quite busy in New York
completing the routing of the different
ATTRACTIONS.
1.-THE Bijou is being renovated and re-
decorated and when finished will be
very attractive. The class of shows
which will be shown here this winter
are of a high order. Dramas musical
comedies, and vaudeville will be inter-
spersed from week to week during the
season. Birmingham, in my opinion, is
one of the most progressive cities in
the south. I feel that the class Of en-
ltertainment which will be offered at
the Bijou will find favor with the res
idents Of this city,"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-08-24
Bad Money Passed

Will Hood, negro, was arrested yes
terday by Detectives Fuller. Propst and
Garner on a charge of passing counter
felt money. The negro was turned over
to the federal authorities yesterday
afternoon and examined by Judge r. B,
Watts, United States commissioner. He
is alleged to have passed three coun-
terfeit 81 bills on negro woman, who
paid her furniture dealer one of them
The counterfeits were rather crude i'm.
itations of the genuine article.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-08-24
Suits Filed

Mrs. R. Buckner, for $4,000, VS.. E. D.
Lewis Furniture company and c. D.
Lewis; personal injuries alleged; circuit
court.
Matte Phillips, Administrative for $1,000,
VS.. Montevallo Mining company, death OF
Nathan Phillips alleged; circuit court.
Charles Blythe, for $1,000, VS.. Imperial
Coal and Coke company, personal injuries
alleged; circuit court.
Horton Williams, for $1,000, VS.. Central
Foundry company, personal injuries al
legged; circuit court.
Horton Williams, for $1,000, VS.. Central
Foundry company, personal injuries al
legged; circuit court.
Horton Williams, for $1,000, VS.. Central
Foundry company, personal injuries al
legged; circuit court.
J. E. Fuqua. for $500, VS.. Southern Rail-
way company, killing of certain cows
alleged circuit court.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-08-24
Announce Meeting on
Jackson Highway Here

A letter was received yesterday by
the Chamber of Commerce stating the
Alabama Jackson Highway association
will meet here next Tuesday for the
purpose of discussing means of locating
the highway through Alabama.
In addition to business session of
the advisory board, John Craft of Mo-
bile, president of the association, urges
all officers and members of the board
of directors to attend the meeting. The
co operation of the Chamber of Com
merce in making the meeting a success
has been promised the association.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-08-24
Street Carmen Get Recogni-
ton of Union and In
crease in Wages
CLOSED SHOP POLICY
FINALLY AGREED TO
Fairness and Courtesy of Company
Officials in Dealing With
Men Appreciated by
Committee

The agreement reached yester-
day morning between j. S. Pevear,
president of the Birmingham Rail-
way, Light and Power company,
and the officers and grievance COM
mittee representing the street car
organization. was unanimously rat
flied by the members last night. The
contract was read and explained
to the men at a meeting held in
the Majestic theatre last night and
the ratification put to rising vote
There was not a dissenting vote.
Another meeting will be held at
1920 o'clock this morning at the
same place to allow the night shift
men to vote on the contract. The
president and recording secretary
of the local organization were duly
authorized to sign the agreement.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-08-24
Singing Convention

Prof. A. A. Jackson, president of the
county Singing convention, announces
that the Jefferson County Sacred Harp
singing convention will meet at the
Wylam Mission church next Saturday
and Sunday This being the regular an
nual session of the county singing con-
vention, lovers of sacred music and the
general public are cordially invited TO
attend and take part in the service. The
convention will meet at 10 o'clock next
Saturday morning.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-08-24
COnvicts Still at Large

The search Of the sheriff's force for the
five convicts who escaped from Camp No.
IA yesterday morning about IL 80 has been
futile up to late hour last night How
ever, the 10 men who are hunting the
fugitives are of the opinion that the con-
victs will be ultimately apprehended.
The convicts are supposed to have hid
den themselves in the mountains about
Leeds and Irondale.
The convicts made good their coup
without violence, merely eluding their
guard.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-08-24

At the PhOt0play houses
Strand-Blanche Sweet in pubic opin-
lon"
Trianon-Besse Bariscale in THE Fay
ment."
Rialto-"The Footlights of Fate 1ea-
turing Marc McDermott.
Belle Theatre, Ensley-"The Iron Claw
with Pearl White and Creighton Hale
Odeon One-"The Secret Submarine
second episode.
Alcazar-Lois Wilson and Warren her-
riean in "A Son of the lmmortals'
Princess-"The Oil Field Plot, with
Marion Lois and True Boardman.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-08-24
Can Import Commodity
From New Orleans and
Sell Here at Big Profit
FREIGHT RATE ONLY
TWO CENTS GALLON
Difference in Birmingham and New
Orleans Prices Yesterday Was
Seven Cents Per
Gallon
BY ALLEN j. KREBs, JR.

New Orleans, II cents per gallon.
Nashville, 20 cents per gallon.
Chicago, 171a cents per gallon.
indianapolis, 171k cents per gallon
Kansas City, 171a cents per gallon.
Chattanooga, q cents per gallon.
Savannah, 20 cents per gallon.
Mobile, 81 cents per gallon.
Knoxville, 1914 cents per gallon.
Jacksonville, q cents per gallon.
BIRMINGHAM, "a cents per gall
Ion.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-08-24

Following series of three days
conferences, final agreement between
the Birmingham Railway, Light and
Power company was made and signed
by President Pevear at ii o'clock yes
terday morning. The contract, which
is made for period of three years
and recognizes the union with a right
to a CLOSED shop" is expected to be
ratified by the organization at a
called meeting this morning.
In signing the contract President
Pevear practically granted every re-
quest of the men except the section
calling for a Accent increase in wages.
A compromise was agreed to on this
upon, which Is as follows:
The wages of motormen and con-
ductors shall be as follows for the
first year of the contract beginning
September l, 1916: During the first
year in the service, 20 cents an hour:
second year, 81 cents; third year, 22
cents; fourth year. 23 cents; fifth year.
"a cents; sixth year, 20 cents; seventh
year, rs cents; and the. eighth year
and thereafter. 81 cents an hour.
For the second and third year of
the contract: During first year in the
service, Fl cents; second year, % cents
third year. 23 cents; fourth year, "a
cents; fifth year, 25 cents; sixth year,
rs cents; seventh year 81 cents; and
the eighth year and thereafter, 20
cents"
This makes an increase for the first
year of the contract of cents on
the hour and will amount to approx
mately $4,000 in the run of year.
while the second and third year of
the contract will show an increase of
3 cents for the beginner and cents
70 ho old
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-08-24
TODAY'S EVENTS
At. the Theatres
At the Photoplay Houses

Lyric-Vaudeville. Matinee at p III
nd night o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-08-24
REGULAR RUNS REMAIN


1t was agreed that the regular runs
should remain as at present except
for such minor changes as may be
found necessary whenever service is
increased and new time cards are re-
quired.
By terms of the agreement all work
in excess of 10 hours and 80 minutes
shall be paid for at the rate of time
and one-half with the executions NJ
baseball trains, for which such excess
shall be paid for at a rate Of time and
one-third. Heretofore men have only
been paid time and one-third for all
overWork. 1t was also agreed that
where only one man was employed on
car he should receive 2k cents an
hour additional to his regular rate.
The contract as signed by Mr.. Pc
wear provides that on September 1 the
wages then in existence for repairmen
shall be increased " cents an hour and
on September l, 1917. they will re-
ceive an additional increase of 1 cent
an hour. Ten hours shall constitute a
days work for the repairmen and all
time in excess of this amount will be
paid for at rate of time and one
half time.
Free transportation is to be granted
all employees to the same extent and
under the same conditions as at pres
ent, except that repairmen shall receive
double supply of tickets on Satur-
days
CLOSED SHOP POLICY
The following sections of the con-
tract covers specifically the CLOSED
shop" policy of the company: 1t was
stated that the company would not
recognize the CLOSED shop" and on
this section is where one of the
bitches came in settling with the COM
pany. However, the CLOSED shop" was
finally agreed to as will be seen In
the following section:
Section 9. All employees who are or
who may become members of this as
ISOLATION shall remain members in good
of the association during the life OF
this agreement and any member or
members who fail to comply with this
section shall be dismissed from the
srvices of the company"
In signing the agreement both the
company and the organization agree
to emphasize and recognize the safe
ty first organization and movement
OF the company and recommend that
all employees give their earnest CO.
operation in the movement to prevent
personal injury, the loss of life and
damage to property.
In speaking of the settlement YES
terday, Mr.. Commons said: las to j.
S. Pevear, president of the company,
1 would like to say that have never
dealt with a more fair-minded man.
He has been very considerate of the
men and pleasant to deal with in
bringing their grievances to a settle
ment. Every courtesy within his
power has been demonstrated to us
and the committee as well as myself
appreciated it,"
Mr.. Commons was very much graft
fled over the outcome Of the confer
ences with President Pevear and
thinks that the settlement is fair and
just to the men. Mr.. Commons prob
ably will leave Birmingham today for
Chattanooga to assist in settling the
controversy there.
The Twin City star., 1916-04-15
THE FORUM MEETING
Sunday, April 1850 p. M.
Bethesda Baptist Church.

Mr.. T. E. Cason of Cason Bros. Or
chestra has moved to 725 9th Ave.
No. where he will receive orders for
dates, etc.
Mr.. Geo. Adams is very i'll with
rheumatism at his residence, 507 18th
Ave. So, where he has been confined
several weeks.
Among the young girls who took
prominent part in the Open Day
Exercises, at the Vocational High
School, on Friday evening were the
Misses Ellen Lucas, Lillian Thomas,
and Odett Johnson.
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Miss Matte Lucas, entertained the
Y. G. B. C.'s at her home, 100 East
25th St., on "Wednesday evening. Club
business discussed, excellent pro-
gram enjoyed, and very delightful
luncheon served.
The Wednesday Afternoon Whist
Club, will be entertained by Mrs.
Florence Stewart, on April 10Th, at
her home on Columbus Ave.
Mrs. Chas. Dwyer is in Duluth to
consult a specialist. She has been
sick since Christmas. Her daughter,
Miss Edith Dwyer, has charge of her
home during her absence.