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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-09-19

NICELY furnished front room In
private family, board IL desired
reasonable, walking distance. Al.
So. 4th st. Main S199.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-09-19
WANTED TO TRADE

WILL TRADE s225 equity in lIud-
son 20 roadster for Ford. Bal
ance of $3.50 on Hudson payable
S25 per month. Phone mornings.
Mr.. Smith. Main IL.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-09-19
FURNITURE DEALER

SAVE from 10 to 20 per cent on
furniture and camping outfits at
Raymond's. 1913 Broadway.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-09-19
WANT TO BORROW

MONEY WANTED-$125O at s per
cent on residence, West End.
Main 1881. Money to be used for
improvement and old mortgage.
WANTED TO BORROW, $4,000 or
$500 improved business proper
ty. Main 1858 or 1858.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-09-19
RENT-HOUSES.
DTT,Z. Dop@o1c 523 Calf.
III LIZ INClIdlS Bid, M. 1853.

HOUSE, 5 rooms, bath, electric
Main 1852.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-04
LINEN SHOWER FOR
 TUBERCULOSIS AID
Ladies of Fairfield Adopt Unique Method of Contributing Some
 Greatly Needed Articles

The Anti-Tubercu1osis association has action of the ladies of Fairfield, who in- vited the matron of the sanatorium and Secretary Eaves of the association to a function Wednesday at the home of Mrs Buck. The attraction was a linen shower. An enjoyable luncheon was served at which the following ladies were guests, with the above-named represen- tatiyes of the association: Mrs. Morris Mrs. Agnew. Mrs. Berryman and Mrs. Buck.
 Mrs Buck, who had been calling at the sanatorium to see one of the pa- tients, was impressed with the work going on there and the difficulties with which 1t has to cope. All of the people of Fairfield seemed to have had some hand in the generous response to Mrs. Bucks appeal, and before o'clock large numbers of packages of linen were pour Ing in. Short addresses were made by the secretary and Miss Malone, and it was decided to form in Fairfield a per manent circle representing the interest and work of the i-Tuberculoss asso- citation for that area.
 The plan has been awaiting completion Tn other parts of the Birmingham dis trict. and the secretary will be glad to hear from other ladies who are willing to undertake a similar organization for their districts. The plan looks toward the very great relief of the financial need besetting the tuberculosis work at the present time.
 The following is list of donations made: 105 pillow cases, 160 hand towels, 24 bath towels, 2 sheets, l blanket 1 quilt, 12 napkins 1 kimona, IA books. 2 hens, pounds cake 3 handkerchiefs, $9 in cash.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-04
SEEK ADMISSION OF
 LACKING FRANCHISE
If Company Admits It Has no Right to Operate Freight Cars
 City Will Negotiate

City Attorney NJ. M. Ullman was in structed by the city commissioners yes terday morning to draw up document in which the Birmingham Railway, Light and over company admits that it has no right to operate freight cars on the city streets.
 This document, according to Commits sioner Ward, will be submitted to the company officials for signature, and If this is refused the city will at once stop all freight traffic on the lines. If the e Inpany signs the paper the com mission will then proceed to consider what is proper freight rate to be charged the shippers.
 The matter came up yesterday morning when Commissioner Weatherly sought an opinion of his colleagues on the hearing set fer next Monday when the Birming- ham Railway, Light and Power company will ask the public service commission of the state for an increase in freight rates. Commissioner " eatherly stated that he would keep in touch with the situation and would report from time to time to the commission on the progress of the negotiations.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-04
REPUBLICANS MAY BECOME ACTIVE IN THE TENTH DISTRICT Claimed Effort Is Being Made to Induce Pope
 Long to Run for
 Congress

A new phase to the Hobson- Bankhead race for Congress in the Tenth district was added yesterday when it became known that the republicans might hold a primary on the same day the democratic primary is held. The effect such pro- cedure would have on the race between Hobson and Bankhead, is a matter of speculation
 It is reported in Birmingham that an effort is being made to induce Pope M. Long to run for Congress from the Tenth district on the republican ticket, and it is stated that another strong re- publican. would be brought out to oppose him. It is argued that this would create sufficient interest in the district to keep the republican voters from taking part in the democratic primary. It is known that in the past, it has been the custom of many republicans and other anti-dem- ocrats in the Tenth district to partici- pate in the primary.
 Should two strong candidates run for Congress on the republican ticket, it is expected that the republican voters would forego their usual habit and fail to take part III the democratic primary. It will be recalled that the recent election law passed by the legislature calls for the holding of primaries of all parties on the same day. Those who are desirous of defeating Hobson are said to be especial ly anxious to have the republicans pre- sent at least two strong candidates in the primary in an effort to keep the non democratic voters from participating Tn the Hobson- Bankhead primary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-04
COMMISSION HAS
 VERY QUIET DAY

The conference of the city commission yesterday morning and the official meet ing in the afternoon were very quiet affair and only a fraction of the usual routine matters came up for considera- ton Following is the summary:
 Appropriated an additional sum of not exceeding $50 per month to the public library.
 Instructed the city attorney to draw up document safeguarding the rights of the city as regards tne practice of the Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company in hauling freight in the city.
 Denied petition of c. R. Morefield for reduction in assessment for street inn provements.
 Cancelled assessment of Eula B. Enslen. ordinance No. SIC; Pro. No. C-s20O for sanitary sewers
 The following matters were referred:
 To Commissioner Barber-Petition of L.. Caste for refund of fine
 To Commissioner Truss-Petition of cit- 1zens of West Third avenue to have road to ball park sprinkled
 Ali other matters went over
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-04
LIQUOR TAX CASE ID BE HEARD TODAY If City Loses It Is Thought Street Tax Will Be
 the Outcome

Upon an agreement with the city at torney the test case on the constitu- tionality of the liquor inspection ordi- nance was postponed yesterday for hear ing this morning in the city court be- fore Judge F. A. Sharpe
 The injunction proceedings are in the name of D. H. Markstein of this city, who alleges that the liquor ordinance providing for an inspection fee of 50 cents upon receipt of liquors in Bir- mingham 1nterferes with interstate com merce. Further that it is inconsistent with the state prohibition law, and that the city commission in passing the or dinance assumed powers not given to it by the legislature, and also that it vio- lates the fourth amendment to the con- stltution of the United States which se- ,ures the effects of citizens against un- reasonable searches and seizures. The law firm of Percy, Benners & Burr is representing Mir Markstein. and City At tnrney M. M. Ullman will argue the case for the city.
 The petition for injunction further sets forth that the city commission passed the liquor inspection ordinance through a desire for revenue, as the city has for years been in financial straits.
 At the city hall yesterday it was stated that much depended on the decision of Judge Sharpe.
 Already several hundred dollars have been collected in inspection fees, and if the law is declared unconstitutional this money vii have to be returned at fur ther expense to the impoverished coffers of the city. However, if the law is de- clared unconstitutional. it probably means that a street tax will at once be adopted in order that the city may have sufficient revenue to operate.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-04
MAJ. I. A. HAMILTON, PIONEER CITIZEN. DIES AT HIS HOME
Was Prominent Confederate Veteran and Was Engi- neer Who Laid Out
 Highland Avenue

Maj. T. A. Hamilton, one of Bir1ning- hams pioneer citizens. and one of the most widely known Confederate veterans in the city, died yesterday morning at o'clock at his residence, 1127 Thirtieth street. south.
 Funeral services over the remains will be held today at noon at the residence They will be conducted by the chaplain of the Confederate Veterans, assisted by the Rev. MT Cookery of the HandIey Memorial church. The remains will be sent to Washington, Ga, by Shaw & Son, and will be inferred by the side of those of his wife, who died about a year ago.
 The deceased is survived by three daughters Mrs. Hugh Loxey of Atlanta, Miss Mamie B. Hamilton and Miss Ma rianne Hamilton, and a son. Thomas A. Hamilton, of this city
 Major Hamilton had been a resident of Birmingham for over 90 years. For number of years he was a prominent civil engineer in Birmingham and had charge of laying out Highland avenue recognized as probably the finest resi- dence street in the south
 He was born in Columbia county. Geor- gia. in 1927 and attended the Georgia Mill itary school at Marietta as a young man He entered the Confederate army in 1863 and made fine record as a soldier. be- Ing seriously wounded in battle at Oconee Bridge, Ga. He took deep in- terest in all affairs O. the Confederate veterans. After the Civil war was over he entered Cornell university and grad uated four years later
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-04
New Recommendations

Papers incorporating the Barbette Real ty company were filed in the probate court yesterday. The authorized capital stock of the new company is $10,ooo, and is devided into 100 shares at the par value of SlO0 per share The company will begin business with s2500 cash paid in stock divided into 9 shares valued at S25 per share.
 The incorporators are: M. D. Fried man, president: Florence Friedman, sec retary and treasurer, and G. Sterne The purpose of corporation is to deal in real estate, land and mortgage business
 The New Monarch Stable company filed corporation papers yesterday in the pro bate court showing a capital paid in stock of $2500. The stockholders and of ficers for the present year are: W. H. Irwin, president; F.. D. Taylor, vice presi. dent; w. c. Remedy, secretary and treas urer and J. B. Garber.
 Walmore Coal company is the name of the new incorporation filed in the pro- bate court yesterday by ]. M. Donaldson. Mrs. Kate Donaldson and Fred G. Moore The purpose of the company is to buy, own and operate coal and ore mines in the state, and has an authorized capital stock of 5000.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-04
JUDGE KNIGHT IS
 GOING OVER STATE
Receiving Great Encourage ment in His Race for Place
 on Court of Appeals

T have been in number of counties dn north and central Alabama" said Judge Thomas k. Knight, who was at the Tutwiler last night, land I am well pleased with the situation. Judge Knight is a candidate for judge of the court oi appeals and his friends say he will win. Since the retirement of E. Perry Thomas from the bench, they are doubly confi- dent and the prediction is made that Judge Knight will be not lower than second in the race wheresthree are to be chosen.
 T have been in number of coun- ties through the state,'' said Judge Knight, land am confident of success have made a close canvass and my friends are very active in my behalf While I have not been in the habit of making state campaigns for office, find that the service I have rendered as chairman of the board of examiners of the State Bar association has stood me in good stead, and I have warm SUD- porters in every county in Alabama. ''
 Judge Knight is we'll known in Bir- mingham, and he was given a cordial re- ception here yesterday by a number of prominent local men. He has large circle of friends among the men in pub lie life in Jefferson county and he is hopeful of carrying this county by a good majority.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-04
WOMEN OF THE BIBLE
 THEME OF SERMONS
 BY DIR. J. w. JOHNSON
Pastor of First Methodist Church to
 Commence Series of Sermons on Practical Character Studies

Dr. J. w Johnson, pastor of the First Methodist church. announces a series of Sunday night sermons to begin next Sun
 day evening. His general theme IS
 'Women of the Bible and the Women of
 Today His specific themes are: Eve.
 the Tempted; Sarah, the Frivolous; Lot
 Wife the Worldly Minded; Rebekah, the
 Romantic Rachel. the Charming; Miriam,
 the Unmarried; Achsah, the Discomfort
 ed; Deborah, the Public Spirited; Ruth,
 the Decided Mchal, the Divorced; Abi-
 gail the Tactful; Jephtha's Daughter the Heroic; Mizpah, the Broken-hearted' Queen of Sheba, the Talented; Jezebei, the Heartless; Martha, the Domestic; Dorcas the Charitable; Mary, the Per fect.'
 Dr. Johnson has preached a number of sermons in series and always deYotes
 much time and thought to their prepara- tion, but it has been long time since
 he has announced as attractive pro- sramme as the above. His aim IS to make them popular and practical char- acter studies, helpful to both men and women.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-04
CONTRACT ALREADY .LETFOR NEW POWER
 UNIT ON THE COOSA
Alabama Power Co. Engi- neers Leave for New York to Prepare Specified
 tions for Development

The contract for the construction or the new power unit at Lock P on the Coosa river has already been let, ac- cording to an announcement of F. Il. Chamberlain, general manager of the Alabama Power company, yesterday. The plans for the other improvements provided for in the development plans announced yesterday will be made with out delay, and work is expected to be- gin at an early date.
 AIr Chamberlain announced yesterday that O. G. Thurlow, designing engineer for the company; W. E. Mitchell, oper- ating manager, and J. H. Sirnitt, cleo trical engineer, have gone to New York to prepare specifications for the pro posed developments in this state.
 The location of the new steam plant is still matter of doubt but it is stated that it will be somewhere on the War rior river not far distant from Birming- ham, It is announced that the new power unit on Lock 12 will cost about s7O5, 900, and the other developments pro- jeeted for the year will reach total of about S3,00O, ,0G1.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-04
Says She FavOrs Woman Suffrage and When Asked About Socialism Says It Is "Fine"
QUESTIONS ASKED
 FROM A U DIENCE
 QUICKLY ANSWERED
Mrs. Macy, Her Teacher, Gives Extended Talk on Methods Employed in Pupils Education

''Get busy about what you can do and was the advice Helen Keller, the wonder ful deaf-bind girl, gave a large audience at the Bijou theatre last night "Give the world the best you have and the best shall come back to you,'' she con tnued. You can't realize how great your opportunity is for doing something for the betterment of mankind" Miss Keller was enthusiastically re- ceived by her audience, after an intro duction by Mrs. Macy, her teacher, who explained in detail how Miss Keller had been taught to understand the sign lan- guage-the language of the hand-and finally had been taught to speak with the tongue. Mrs. Macy related many in- cidents of an interesting nature in the teaching of Miss Keller in her early life and told how she secured a degree from Radcliffe and Harvard university after four years gruelling study.
 Miss Keller herself answered questions from the audience which were repeated to her through lip reading by Mrs, Macy. In answer to a question, she said she was a woman suffragist. A mans voice inquired if she thought the women were capable of voting properly. The question was repeated by Mrs Macy and Miss Keller's reply was:
 q don't know whether they are or not, for God made some of them fools, but they could match the men,
 Miss Keller was asked if she liked Bir- mingham and replied that she liked the people here very much.
 A man from the balcony wanted to know if she thought socialism was good thing for the world. Her reply was that it was fine 'Tt is only through socialism that all the people can nave a share of the good things of the world she said.
 In response to a question, Miss Keller said, II am dead against military pre- paredness. It ultimately means war. Spend the money for more schools. bet ter wages for workingmen, old age pen sions, cleaner cities and more parks and playgrounds.'
 Miss Keller was asked if she thought President Wilson would be reelected. "Well'' she replied, "He is fighting for it, and he jumped on the preparedness bandwagon at an opportune moment"
 Another query was replied to thus: q would rather see MT. Dooley President than MT. Roosevelt"
 Miss Keller was accompanied the stage by Mrs. Macy, her teacher, who asked her several questions. In response to them, Miss Keller said that she knew when the audience applauded by the vibration of the air, and that she could ''hear'' laughter by the same method.
 She was enthusiastically applaude6 throughout her address and as she left the stage. accompanied by Mrs. Macy, she received an ovation
 The proceeds of the lecture will be used by the Birmingham Association for the Blind to purchase books for the bind for the public library.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-04
REUNION BALL TO BE
 ELABORATE AFFAIR

Plans to make the ball during the Confederate veterans reunion in May the most elaborate affair ever held in the south have been outlined by the committee in charge. John T. Yeat- man was appointed to look after the decorations. Jesse Atkins to arrange for the music. Robert Thach and Val Kolb to select the place for the ball and handle the invitation lists. Other members of the committee assigned to special work in connection with the ball were Robert Badham, Jr., and w. V. M. Robertson. Jr. MT. Yeatman was authorized to select 20 prominent men to serve as members of the floor com mittee. Another meeting of the com mittee, at which time reports will be received, Is to be held at an early date H. G. Seibels Is chairman of the ball committee.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-04
COMMISSION HEARTILY
 APPROVES OF BABY WEEK"

Baby Week" will be fittingIy opened today with a proclamation from the city commission indorsing the movement. The proclamation, which was written by Commissioner Hornady, follows:
 Whereas, no more sacred obligation rests upon society than to protect the young by throwing about them all the safeguards that enlightenment can suggest: and,
 whereas, among the young there is none who has stronger claim upon the sympathetic consideration of all the people than the baby, who knows nothing of the peri1s that turk in impure foods and unhealthy surround ings; and,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-04
WANTS TO PROPHESY
 ON CITY'S STREETS

George B. Ward, president of the city commission, received visit yesterday afternoon from gentleman who had just returned from a pilgrimage to the lower regions "You have?' asked MT. Ward, alter the fiery gentleman With bristling mus ts.chios had announced his return from his dramatic trip to the land of brim- stone
 It appeared that he was an itinerant preacher and prophet He was seeking permission of Commissioner Ward to prophecy little bit on the downtown streets.
 ..Go out to Wylam. Bessemer or Iron dale" said Commissioner Ward. and prophecy all you please. You see there is such a congestion of traffic downtown that we could not allow you to speak there.'
 we will then put you in jail where you can reform the prisoners, said MT. Ward. It was then that Sir Mustachios Che is called that because he forgot to leave his name) started to tell of his pilgrim age.
 T remember four years ago l was about as ignorant 'hll-billie as ever licked a plate of lasses and then I made a trip to hell. It was grand trip. I couldn't read or write when I started but I re- turned with a college education-and started preaching"
 "what was in hell?" questioned MT. Ward, sidling for the nearest exit and leaving the reporter all alone with the hungry looking explorer of hades, who was about as lantern-jawed a knight of the road as one could meet in primi- tive community.
 Ut was hell,' replied Mustachios, that is all. There were the eternal fires. There were the devils and the souls in tor ment and, after seeing all that, I decided to come back and tell the folks about it. That's why I want to speak on the streets and prophecy
 Can't let you" said Mir. Ward. from the outer room. Well, must eat' In the corridor Sir Mustachios met Com missssner Arlie Barber and sought more sympathy.
 "That feller with the funny hat who is boss around here says I can't preach on hell in the streets"
 That's right said Mir Barber. ..I can't have any competitors" But what if I preach anyway?' .I will put you in jail 'Will you feed me?'' Three times a day-and make you work for what you eat' 'Oh!'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-04

TODAY IS TAG DAY TO RAISE FUNDS
 TO HELP LADIES MAINTAIN BOYS CLUB

As you pass the principal street corners tms morning on your way to the office you will be asked by numerous pretty maidens to purchase g. tag, for this is Tag Day, and all money secured through the purchase of tags will be turned over to the Boys club for the furtherance of it's work.
 The Rotary club will have 80 teams in the field, assisting the lady solicitors, and Rotarian and friend of the Ro- tarian who is not a Rotarian will occupy each of the prominent corners in the city. There will be a matron and two misses,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-04
TRUE BILLS RETURNED BY THE GRAND JURY

Following are the indictments returned by the grand jury and made public yes terday:
 Murder-Sam Franklin, alleged to have ahot and killed Jeff Franklin.
 Robbery-Sam Caubell, Frank Nelson, Ed Gordon.
 Arson-Robert Kelly.
 Assault With Intent to Murder-Jap Henderson, Sam Cantrell, Alonzo Hunter, Robert Johnson, Percy Wilson.
 Burglary and Grand Larceny and Buy ing, Receiving or Concealing Stolen Property-William J. Bentley, Austin Carlisle, Joe Mulligan, Ben White (eight cases). Robert Porter, John Henry Jeff fries, George A. Morris, Alonzo Hunter, Willie Griffin, Al J. Wright. George Brown, Oscar Moore, Jim Cunning, Clar- ence Bates, Will Simpson.
 Violating Prohibition Law-Payton Hickman Hambright (three cases).
 Grand Larceny-Ellis Hollis, Percy Will son, Dallas Dennis.
 Obtaining Goods Under False Pretense George Hudson.
 Forgery-Clyde w. Murchinson
 Burglary-Dave Hammond Louis Datcher.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-04
INCREASE ORDER
 TO 30,O0O TONS
Sevier Says Bids Are Being Received This Week for Double
 Tracking in DeKalh

''The order for rails placed by the Southern railway some time ago with the Tennessee company has been increased from 25000 to 30,000 tons,' said L. Sevier general agent of the Southern yesterday These rails are for delivery the last quarter of this year It has not yet been decided where these rails will be used. that being a matter which will depend upcn where they are most needed when delivered.
 The bids for the double tracking ot 21 miles of the Alabama Great Southern line in DeKalb county are being received this week. and the contract for this i'm provement work will be let at an early dare."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-04

Whereas, a nationwide campaign has been set in motion looking to the safeguarding of these little ones, and this movement has been joined in by the noble women of this community, who are planning a Baby Week, dur ing which the welfare of the tot will be emphasized, therefore,
 Be it resolved, that the commission or Birmingham place it's cordial in- dorsement upon the movement, and call upon all thoughtful and patriotic citi- zens to join in the observance of Baby Week, beginning March and end- Ing March II.
 GEORGE B. WARD
 JAMES WEATHERLY,
 "ARLIE BARBER,
 "J. R. HORNADY,
 "J. D. TRUSS,
 Commissioners