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The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-10-15
PROPOSAL ID PROVIDE POWER
 WILL BE REJECTED
Another Conference Re- garding Company's Offer to City Expected to Be
 Held This Week

The proposal of President Pevear of the Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company to furnish the city our rent for light and power at cents per klowatt, will be rejected by the city commissioners.
 Another conference will, It is said, be held sometime this week.
 At the city hall, 1t is intimated, that tho light question will have to be solved quickly. There are petitions for more than one hundred street lights in various and scattered sections of the city. and these lights are badly needed.
 The Birmingham Railway. Light and Power company's contract having ex- pired moro than year ago. 1t claims it should not be expected to install these lights, many of them at extraordinary expense, without some sort of a warranty that the city will pay for them for a period of time sufficient to justify the ex- pense of installation and maintainance. And the commissioners are not insisting that the lights be installed under these conditions.
 However, at the conference last week, President Pevear stated to the commits sion that he would turn the matter of lighting the highways of the city over to the board and would sell them current to light the streets and the public build ings for cents per kilowatt; that the city could take 1t under a contract for a period of time, or buy the current for an indeterminate period; that he inn posed no limitations on the operation Of the municipal plant at North Birming- ham; that the city could extend that plant whenever and wherever 1t saw fit and compete with the Birmingham Rail- way Light and Power company provided
 that its competition was with the cur rent produced by its own plant and not obtained from the Birmingham Railway. Light and Power company at the 2-cent per kilowatt rate. In short, President Peyear told the commission he would do anything In reason the commissioners re- quested him to do.
 It is claimed that the rate of 2 cents per lxilowatt offered the city for It's light and power will effect a saving of from s1o,0oo to s2o,ooo year under the price the city Is now paying.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-10-15
Y. M. c. A. Night School

The Young Mems Christian association night school has enjoyed one of the most prosperous opening weeks in its history. Considerably more than a hundred men and boys have enrolled in the various classes and the fourth floor of the Young Mems Christian association, which is de- voted to educational work, is crowded al- most to it's capacity.
 Some of the classes in the law school met last Friday for the first time, and the others will begin next week.
 The course in English for foreigners will begin this week, as well as the day classes for employed boys.
 The school is planned to meet the needs of working young men and boys. They do not have to be members of the Young Mems Christian association to enter it's classes. They are open to all who desire to enter them.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-10-15
MAP SHOWING LOCATION OF GREEN SPRINGS PARK

mittee from the club consisting of Yer non Badham, Evans Dunn, Jr, Webb Crawford, Jr., and J. P. Mudd came to The Age-Herald to give personal assur- ance of their desire to give any assistance possible and asking those sponsoring the movement to call upon them for what ever service they can render.
 One of the main aims of those who have been urging the golf course is to make it community matter-to arouse the interest of every man, woman and child in Birmingham and let them feel that this is their work and that they want to do their part to have it opened up so everybody can enjoy 1t. It is hoped this interest will extend from East Lake
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-10-15

Among the most enthusiastic advocates of municipal public golf course in Bir- mingham are the members of the Con- munity club. This organization is made up entirely of young men whose future is absolutely interwoven with the future of Birmingham.
 At their weekly luncheon yesterday the Green sphings course project was en- Enthusiastically indorsed following a talk by E. w. Barrett. who had been invited to explain to the members what was con- templated.
 Following the luncheon a special com
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-10-15
MRS. SMITHS TALK

The talk of Mrs. Ella May Smith at the luncheon yesterday was mostly confined to elucidating points of the club work. In answer to a query she gave some very interesting information or her "ork as nha,rman of the committee on American music. This committee Is pledged to help in establishing the American School Of Music and "how can we expect American music to be properly appreciated unless we the music clubs of America, lead the way?'' asked Mrs Smith.
 In following her explanation 1t was
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-10-15

to Vivian and that Ensley for instance will feel that this golf course Is hers just as much as anybody's else.
 The next step necessary is to get some of the young civil engineers of Blrming- ham to offer their services to MT. Ken drick and MT. Nicholson of the city en- gineering department to help make rough survey of the park to get the ele- vations. The city will furnish the neces- sary linemen from it's own force. With this data in hand the city engineers and MT. Hall the golf course expert can de- eide on the location of the trees and greens. A force from the cfy's street department will meanwhile ae put to work clearing up the grounds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-10-15
Painter Injured

s. J. Richardson, sos North Fourteenth street. was seriously injured at 5 o'clock yesterday afternoon when he fell off house on Thirteenth street and Four teenth avenue. north. while he was painting roof. MT. Richardson was carried to the Hilman hospital in an ambulance of Lige Loy, where it was stated last night that he was resting as we'll as could be expected, and he will recover.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-10-15
Motor Club Meeting

meeting of all the officers, directors and members of the Birmingham Motor and Country club is to be held at the Chamber of Commerce auditorium Tuesday night at o'clock. It is an- nounced that the meeting is one of inn pcrtance and every individual member is urged to attend. The call for the meeting is signed by Charles E. Rice, Solon Jacobs, George A. Blinn, dr. J. F.. Sibley, G. T. Brazelton. H. B. Wheelock and H. F. Wheelock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-10-15

found that the biennial gives a series of prizes for compositions by American conn posers, nine different prizes being of- fered.
 Miss Bessie Cunningham expressed the sentiment of the club most beautifully when she nominated Mrs. Smith lifo member of the Birmingham club. and a rising vote of thanks was given Mrs. Smith for the inspiration she has been to the members and the help she has 70 readily given.
 The luncheon was presided over by Mrs. Davis and was most enjoyable affair." About 30 members were present
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-10-15
TODAY'S EVENTS
At the Photoplay Houses

Triangle-"Diane of the Follies,' with Lillian Gish.
 'Witchcraft,'' with Fannie Ward.
 Trianon-' Romeo and Juliet" with Francis x Bushman and Beverly Bayne. Princess-"The Nuremberg Watch," with Earle Williams.
 Rialto-''The Wheel of the Law" with Emily Stevens.
 Trianon-"The Heart of Maryland with Mrs. Leslie Carter.
 Majestic-'M ysteries of Myra."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-10-15
Call of Charity Meeting

There will be no meeting of the Ladies of Charity tomorrow afternoon on ac- count of the death of Sister Martha at St. Vincents hospital. but all are re- orested to meet at St. Paul's tomorrow morning at o'clock to attend the serv- ices.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-10-15
YOUNG MEN TAKE KEEN INTEREST
 IN PUBLIC GOLF COURSE AND WILL
 AID PLAN IN EVERY POSSIBLE WAY

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-10-15
ONLY 84 MORE CAN GET MEMBERSHIP IN MUSIC STUDY CLUB Total Is Limited to 1000 and 916 Are Now
 Enrolled CAMPAIGN PROVES
 VERY SUCCESSFUL Mrs. Houston Davis, the President, Expresses Appreciation for
 Fine Spirit of Co-opera-
 ton Shown

Only 84 more can now join the Music Study club and enjoy the several musi- cal feasts in store for those who are members during the present season.
 With two days campaign and sew heard from the membership of the club now stands at grand total of 916 members, 579 new members having been reported by noon yesterday.
 Attention is called to the fact that the Birmingham Music Study club Is not a member of the Federation of Women's clubs, and when that body meets in Birmingham this club will not be taxed the federation fee.
 The membership campaign will con- tinue until the first open meeting of the club, which will be November 2. and all dues must be paid the treas urer, Mrs. Laura Jackson Davids, by that time. On November 2 the first evening concert, will be given. Every Dutch contralto, will be given. Every indication points to a waiting list Of several hundred.
 MRS. DAVIS PLEASED Mrs. Davis, president of the club. said: q am delighted, more than de- lighted, with the ready response made to our campaign, and 1t is indeed in spring for club to be able to count on so many loyal members as those who have so enthusiastically co-oper- ated in the work.
 Also in behalf of the club should like to express my appreciation of the splendid help the press has given the movement. It has been most willing and cheerful in giving us space and in reporting progress"
 NEW MEMBERS REPORTED
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-10-15

Dr. George Eaves, secretary of the Jeff ferson County Anti-Tuberculosis associa- ton, is amazed that anyone should sug- gest that golf course built by the city would come in conflict with the work ot
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-10-15
Get People Out Into the Open Air" Says Dr. Eaves

If brought to their attention I feel that our organization would pass resolutions indorsing these municipal golf links in the most enthusiastic and cordial way. The suggestion was stroke of genius. Let it come and come quickly"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-10-15

his organization. Tt is something that I approve most heartily said Dr. Eaves- "It is in direct line with the work we are trying to do. Get people out into the fresh air Anything that will accom-
 plish this Is desirable and commendable
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-10-15
EFFECT ON BUSINESS

And then it is suggested that more frequent legislatures would disturb busi- ness This suggestion is fallacious. In the great industrial states of Massachu- etts and New Jersey, and in the powerful financial state of New York, the legisla- lures meet annually. Manufacturing
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Corpus Christi caller and daily herald. [volume] (Corpus Christi, Tex.) 1911-1917, 1916-03-22

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Corpus Christi caller and daily herald. [volume] (Corpus Christi, Tex.) 1911-1917, 1916-03-22
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Corpus Christi caller and daily herald. [volume] (Corpus Christi, Tex.) 1911-1917, 1916-03-22

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Corpus Christi caller and daily herald. [volume] (Corpus Christi, Tex.) 1911-1917, 1916-03-22
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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-11-15
Wireless Safeguards
New York Herald.l !

Besides condemning in severe and
wholly unjustifiable terms the sending
out of wireless messages for the safe
guarding of human life threatened by
submarine pirates naval censors have
under pre-emptory instructions re-
fused to transmit private radio dis
patches carrying certain code sigma
lures without which millions of dollars
might be lost by fraud. That is, i'm
perilled human life and enormous
sums of money were to count for moth
ing against foolish interpretations of
neutrality and most vital interests
were to be left unprotected so that
inexperienced officials might save
their faces In the event of belligerent
blusterings. Every business code Of
the country has been at the service of
the government, but 1t was never eX-
pected that the sole proof of the au-
thenticity of a message-the code sig
nature-should be made public. For
such action would be equivalent to
furnishing the combination of a safe
and would have permitted fraudulent
messages to be sent to any part of the
world authorizing innocent recipients
to pay out funds designated Quick
and sharp protest was about to be
made by the associated bankers, when
the Navy Department rescinded the
order.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-11-15

ton the Stating of a candidate two
years in advance. which has always
been dreadful sin in the eyes of re-
organization Democrats. it is interest
ing to note that Palmer is being put
forward again. Palmer was trotted
out as the choice of the ambitious.
hopeful Democrats for Governor in
1914. suddenly the President decided.
after consultation with Palmer. that
he should run for senator. and McCor
mick was brought out as a candidate
for Governor. Some people think that
Cabinet, may seek u ''vindication" at
the next gubernatorial election in
Pennsylvania. Maybe Palmer is only
Il stalking horse again.
Palmer is playing his game of
welding together the Democratic ma
chine in clever manner. He has
made friends with Bremen in Alle-
gheny and Donnelly in Philadelphia,
both Old Guardsmen, and hopes to get
the Lackawanna and Luzerne kickers
in line. is thought that Donnelly has
received assurances from Palmer that
Philadelphia Democrats will receive
material recognition from Washing
ognition," it is said, will take shape
in the form of Federal patronage, and
general shake-up in the present
lineup of Federal employees is pre-
dicted, with Donnelly debating the way
the wind blows in Philadelphia. Such
help" it is asserted, will aid ma
terially the Democracy in building up
a minority organization of strength
that will give Republicans concern
until the Democrats get into new
row.
Samuel Crothers. former Wash
ington party chairman in Philadel-
phia, is out with a statement in which
he says that Philadelphia Progressives
will not get mixed up in any Repub-
lican row. Crothers is disposed to
await a move by the Colonel
William Finn is planning to take
a hand in what he considers an impor-
tant conference on Republican affairs
IN the State. The Wares are eager to
set Finn lined UP with them.
From all accounts, it will take
an official count to settle the Coleman
and Barchfeld fights in Allegheny.
Philadelphia Democratic and Re-
publican city committeeman favor a
Joint probe into alleged frauds.
-Lycoming's legislative contest will
get into tho courts.
Mayor Jones, OF Coatesville, is in
trouble again. He is now charged with
fraud and held under bail.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-11-15

when packed. If every household
looked after its own winter supply of
eggs Food Commissioner James Foust
would not have to be fighting con-
stantly with the cold storage people to
make them clear their eggs in accord
ance with law. The consumer would
then have the middle man by the
throat.
The trouble is that we are like the
grasshopper of the fable, which made
merry all summer long while the bee
gathered honey. The corner grocery
has put the cold cellar and the pre-
serve closet-those old-time essentials
of every well-ordered home, very
nearly out of business. 1t has been a
demoralizing influence in the econo-
mics of the household. We think In
half pecks instead OF in bushels. We
figure on provisions for the next meal
the winter.
Not so many years ago Ane family
that did not lay in it's eggs, it's pota-
toes, its apples, its canned goods and
its preserved meats each Fall in prep
aration for the winter period, was the
exception. Now nine-tenths of the
people live from hand to mouth-and
pay the price.
There is much virtue in the storage
plan. 1t is good housekeeping. It
teaches thrift and it cuts down provi-
sion bills. Potatoes. eggs or any one
of dozen commodities stored when
prices are low yield profit to some
body, whether it be the housekeeper,
the cold storage man or the grocer.
The well filed cold cellar is guaran-
teed insurance against exorbitant
prices, and source of much satisfac-
ton and contentment to it's possessor
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-11-15
MRS. FLAGLER WILL RENEW
ROMANCE OF EARLY YOUTH
BY BRIGGS

Mrs. j. X. Wise of Wilmington, n. c.
She is 20 years old and here is the
way Mrs. Flagler describes her: Miss
Louise Wise is a young woman who
is as capable as most men in making
wealth do the greatest amount of
good. She is one of the brightest,
sunniest young women you can
imagine. but she possesses, l am glad
to say, a wealth of common sense
Flagler Divorced First Wife
Judge Bingham is well-to-do. He
is former mayor of louisville and
has an extensive legal practice in that
city. He has two sons and a daugh-
ter Mrs. F'lagler has no children. She
was the second wife of Henry M.
Flagler, Standard Oil magnate and
railroad builder. Flagler divorced his
first wife after she had been sent to
an insane asylum. He took advantage
of Florida law making insanity a
ground for divorce. A short time
after the writ was granted him the
Legislature, the first Mrs. Flagler was
released from the asylum and given a
mansion in Riverside, n. Y, by her
former husband. Mr. F'lagler's sec
ond marriage took place very soon
after he had obtained the divorce.
Mrs. Flagler, the second, is a men,
Der of an aristocratic old Southern
family. She has been an entertainer
on a grand scale and has also been
lavish in her gifts to Eastern charities.
In fact, she is sometimes termed
"Floridas Lady Bountiful." 1t is re-
ported that her marriage to Judge
Bingham which will take place to-
day will be marked by gift of more
than s125,000 to the st. Augustine
Hospital at st. Augustine, Fla, an in
stitution that recently suffered heavily
from fire.
Judge Bingham is Al years old and
Mrs. Flagler few years younger.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-11-15
PROTECTING LIFE INSURANCE.

TIME cry of politics has gone up
! 1 in Commissioner J. Denny O'Neirs
investigation of the Pension Mu-
tual Life Insurance Company's tangled
affairs, but if half what Mr.. O'Neil
alleges. is true, and the examiners
report would seem fair basis for the
assumption that he knows whereof he
speaks, the Commissioner did only
what he had to do. He would have
stepped in to protect the interests of
the policyholders and the stockholders
of the several companies involved.
The man who buys an insurance
policy expects the State to stand back
of it. He is entitled to the fullest pro-
lection the law can give, and If there
is any question about the part the
State Insurance Department played in
this proceeding it is that it did not act
sooner.
Frequently. as Commissioner O'Neil
says, the life insurance policy is the
sole guarantee of the widow and the
orphan against want. The man who
5uggles with life insurance is no better
than the thief who steals the last loaf
from the cupboard of a starving
family. He deserves the severest pun
ishment the law provides.
The Insurance Department should
know no politics. 1t should be guided
only by the principles of right and
wrong and by the law designed to
protect the policyholders against crook
edness of all kinds. A life insurance
policy in solvent. reliable company
IFS very properly looked upon as good
as gold. 1t is accepted as collateral
by banks. It's integrity must be safe
guarded at all costs. No greater
calamity could befall the country than
that its life insurance should become
a doubtful asset or fall into ill repute.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-11-15
Cooking a Cornerstone

[St. Louis Globe Democrat.1
Cooking is a cornerstone of all that
mankind can hope to accomplish. AS
a man eats SO is he in q potential
working sense. The sky blue and
the world bright to the eupeptic.
Even armies travel on their stomachs.
Sound cooking is sublime sort of
chemistry. Shakespeare must
have been blessed with the
digestion that waits on appetite,
and been familiar with the best eating
houses in London when the Elizabeth
an age was in flower. The most quot
ed passage in the poems of the young
er Bulwer is one that declares books
and the fine arts to be all very well,
but to dine Alright is one of the highest
achievements for civilized man can
not live without cooks.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-11-15
Blest be the tongue that speaks no in,
Whose Words are dTtoays true,
That keeps the law of Kindness still
Whatever Others do. ANON.
BERLIN PROTESTS TOO MUCH

DERL1N asserts, in the face of a
- fresh British offensive in eastern
France. that the Allies can never
break through the lines of we'll or
uered and brilliantly defended trenches
that bar them from German soil. Ap-
parently there is very good reason for
this confident declaration. The Allies
have made progress wherever they
have struck in their attacks along the
Somme, but never have they been able
to attain their objective. which is to
pierce the German line to an extent
that would permit the hordes of
French and English in waiting to pour
through.
Perhaps Berlin is right. Maybe the
Somme attack is mot war. but butch
cry" On the other hand, there may
be purpose in this loud acclaim from
Berlin. The German general staff may
be whistling not alone to keep its own
courage up, but to impress the Allies
with it's own confidence in itself. If,
as Berlin asserts, it likes nothing bet
Aer than to have the British and French
smash themselves against the Somme
Zine, why protest that such tactics are
nseless?
1t would not be surprising to see
very marked success attained by the
allied forces in northeastern France in
the next few weeks.