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The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-12
REUNION OF PROMINENT
 FAMILY OF THE SOUTH

At the home of MT. and Mrs. L.. P. Giddens on. Fountain Heights, on last Thursday, the members of the Taylor family, one of the most prominent and well known families of the south, re- united for the day The old family home of the Taylor's is in Waynesboro. Miss. but Alabama claims many of them as her own, having been residents in the state for many years and holding prominent positions.
 Among those who were present at tho reunion were MT. John s. Taylor of Hat tiesburg, Miss, Mayor s. J. Taylor of Jackson, Miss, Mayor and Mrs. H. A. Taylor of Greensboro, MT w. F. w. Yerby, editor of the Greensboro Watch- man; MT. J. E. Taylor of Birmingham. MT. and Mrs. F. N. Taylor of Birming- ham and daughter, Miss Elizabeth Tay- Tor, MT. Clarence Taylor. MT. and Mrs. l.. P. Giddens and children, Lucia Mac and l.. P. Giddens, Jr., all of Birmins- ham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-12
ABERNATH Y-BURNS
 WEDDING PLANS

The marriage of Miss Kathleen Burns and MT. John F. Abernathy will be solemnized on April 5 at s:sO. o'clock in the morning at the Eleventh Avenue Methodist church, the Rev. Lee Aber- nathy of Alexander City officiating.
 Miss Burns has asked her sister. Miss Desiree Burns. to be her maid of honor, and the bridesmaids will be Miss Susie Perry and Miss Se1ina Robinson.
 Mir Abernathy will be attended by MT. Earl Martin as best man, and the groomsinen will be MT. Frank Ridout and MT. J. B. Gilbert. and MT. Clarence Darby and MT. Marion Hogan will act as usherS.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-12
FASHION WEEK BEGINS
 AT NEWSPAPER CLIIR


 Tonight at the regular table d'hote din- esting dinner parties will start the enter tainments of Fashion Week Following this a dinner-dance will be given each evening" the club keeping poen house dur ing Fashion Week. The following mu- sical programme will be heard this even ing
 1. 'The Periscope' (Allen). 2. "Valse Celestia" (Smith)
 3. Tn the Limelight (med,ey of popular airs).
 4. "Liebesfrend' (violin solo) (Kriesler) 5. Love Is Best of All, (Princess Pat (Herbert).
 6. Love Episode in Birdland'' (Bendix) ii. The broken hearted sparrow. : ii; The gentle dove.
 iii. Merry lark '. "The Glad Girl Qdyl) Gampe) M 8. Commander March (HalD. TABLE D'HOTE SUNDAY DINNER. <
 Fruit Cocktail
 Cream of Asparagus Celery Olives Sweet Mixed Pickles Filet Chateaubriand Sau,ed la Jardinere
 Au Gratin Potatoes Individual Asparagus Tips Drawn Butter .
 Stuffed Tomatoes Suenprise ', [
 Coupe Frou F'rou 4
 Orange Layer Cake Cream Cheese Toasted Crackers
 Demi Tasse i
 Served From 6 to 9 D. m.
  The following ladies are asked to serve on the evenings designated below as chaperones at the dances at the News paper club during Fashion Week: Monday Night-Mrs. Frank Glass, Mrs. Scudder Ryall, Mrs. c. M. Stanley, Mrs R. H. Pearson, Mrs. Oscar Hundley, Mrs. c. J. Sharpe, Mrs. H. H. Shell, Mrs. Nat Bradford, Mrs J. c. Henley, Mrs. Z C.. Penny, Mrs. Asa Rountree.
 Tuesday Night-Mrs. c. P. Orr, Mrs. Richard Johnston, Mrs. R. c. Lewis, Mrs. H. S. Fullwood, Mrs. Felix Blackburn, Mrs. R. M. Jenkins, Mrs. Oscar Turner, Mrs. James Bowron, Mrs. J. T. Slater, Mrs. Sumter Bethea.
 Wednesday Night-Mrs. F. J. Holberg, Mrs. Will Lathrop, Mrs. Will Warren, Mrs. Eugene Fies, Mrs. Alex Birch, Mrs. F. w.. Bromberg, Mrs. J. F. Evans, Mrs. T. ". Boardman, Mrs. Wilbur Lewis, Mrs. Jack Bowron, Mrs. Earl Pettus, Mrs. w l.. Roneche, Mrs. Solon Jacobs, Friday night a tackey party will be given and all of the former chaperons are invited to be among the evening chaperons. This party will be partici- pated in by club members, their guests and out-of-town visitors to the city. Prizes will be given for the "tackiest' lady and gentleman. each. 1
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-12
MRS. ZINSZER HOSTESS AT BRIDGE PARTY

Mrs, Joe Zinszer entertained informally at bridge Friday afternoon in honor of Mrs. c. M. Kidd of Jacksonville, Fla.
 The apartments were prettily decorated with Easter lilies and pink carnations. and at the close of the series of bridge the guests enjoyed a delicious salad and ice course.
 Among those included in Mrs. Zinszer's hospitality were Mrs. Kidd, Mrs. J. g. Brooks. Mrs. w. H. Wilder, Mrs. F. F. Ford. Mrs. F. s. White. Mrs. H. c. Hayes. Mrs. o. T. Dozier Mrs E. l.. Martin. Mrs. c. s. Clarke. Miss Elizabeth White. Miss Virginia White and Mrs. H. Adams.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-12
MIR. LIEBING LECTURES
 TO MIJSIC STJIDY CHR

The Music Study club will meet Friday at Il o'clock, instead of Thursday. on ac- count of the arrival of MT. Emil Liebing. editor of the Musical Courier, who will give an illustrated lecture at the meet ing. MT. Reme Devries, representative of the Courier will also be guest of the club and all interested in music are invited to be present to hear Mir. Liebing. Following the lecture there will be a luncheon given at he Tutwiler, to which the members of the club and their friends are invited. The luncheon will be served at so much plate as this means is of fered the members to meet MT. Liebing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-12
MRS. JOY HOSTESS AT LOVELY LUNCHEON

A pretty compliment paid Mrs Col quit Cole of Atlanta, the guest of Mrs. Horace Adams, was the lovely lunch con given yesterday by Mrs. Lige Loy in the private dining room at the Tut wiler.
 The table was centered with a plaque of jonquils about which stood burning tapers hooded with yellow tulle. Bon bons of yellow jonquils and hand painted cards held the names of Mrs. Cole. Mrs. Horace Adams Mrs. Hal J. Copeland. Mrs. J. B. Adams. Mrs. Dan Hogan, Mrs. J. T. Doster, Mrs. Everett, Mrs. Preston Blake, Mrs. Beattie Ing lis, Mrs. T. o. Herren. Mrs. Charles Sharp and Mrs. Loy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-12
MUSIC CLUBS TO GIVE
 ATTRACTIVE CONCERT

It is announced that the joint choruses of the Music Study and Treble Clef clubs will give a concert in the ballroom of the Tutwiler Thursday night. March 2S.
 This concert will be complimentary to the friends of the two clubs who have supported them so Loyalty during the present season in their efforts to present high class music to the people of Bir- n,ingham. An attractive programme has been arranged and will be announced later.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-12
AGLAIA LITERARY
 SOCIETY MEETS

The Aglaia Literary society held it's regular meetin gon Friday, March 10. The programme was in the form of a debate, Resolved, That Bringing Up Father Is Funnier Than Mutt and Jeff.'' The affirmative was upheld by Miss Gladys Cox and Miss Mary Coe; the negative, by Miss Mary Dugger and Miss Eileen Croy. The quotations were taken from both cartoons. The judges negative.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-12
ASTRAEA LITERARY
 SOCIETY MEETS

The Astraea Literary society held its regular meeting Friday, March 10. After the regular order of business, the following programme was rem sdered: Astraea and Her Parentage," by Miss Margaret Gideon.
 "A Humorous Poem," by Miss Emily Gordy.
 "A Humorous Story by Miss Alma Smith.
 The quotations were jokes and lime Ticks.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-12
BIRTHDAY TENDANCE FOR MISS ARNOLD

Miss Annie Catherine Arnold enter tained about 40 of. her little friends at a tea dance yesterday afternon at the home
 of her parents, MT. and Mrs. J. V. Ar
 mold, celebrating her twelfth birthday.
 Mrs, s. M. Thomas, Mrs Higgins, Mrs. Miller Miss Burnside and Miss Gather inc McCarty assisted Mrs. Arnold in the tearoom
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-12
MISS HAYES, BRIDE-ELECT,
 TO BE ENTERTAINED

In compliment to Miss Kathleen Hayes. whose marriage to MT. Jesse Wyatt will take place April 5, Mrs. uAle shelton and Mrs. R. F. Beck will entertain at a bridge party and rosette shower on Tuesday afternoon. March 21. at the home of Mrs. shelton in Glen Iris.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-12
SUNDAY MUSICAL
 ENGAGEMENT CANCELLED

Mrs. J. F. Frazier, who has presented Sunday musical attractions at the Tut wiler, announces that the engagement of lilly Koenen for this afternoon has been cancelled, but the management expects to secure another high-class artist shortly.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-12
MISS DOWNING HOSTESS AT THEATRE PARTY

Miss MalIie Downing will entertain at theatre party at the Lyric Sat- urday, March 25, in honor of Miss Elise Robinson. whose marriage to MT. John Howard McEniry will be an event of Monday, March 21
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-12
MRS. HENDERSON HOSTESS
 TO FRIDAY CLUB

Mrs. H. M. Henderson will be hostess to the members of the Friday Luncheon
 Bridge club and a few additional guests 1T. honor of her mother, Mrs. J. F. Briggs of Franklin Tenn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-12
| MRS. HOSKINS HOSTESS
 AT LUNCHEON

Mrs. J. s. Hoskins will entertain at luncheone Tuesday in compliment to Mr. T. H. Briggs of Franklin. Tenn, and Mrs. Colquitt Cole of Atlanta
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-12
MRS. DAVIDS' PUPILS
 GIVE PIANO RECITAL

The pupils of Mrs. Laura Jackson Davids will give recital Saturday, March IS. at 330 p. m. Mrs. James Wallace Dean will assist with group of songs. The public is cordially in- Yited
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-12
MISS MIILAR TO GIVE
 INTERESTING TALK

Miss Elinor Stafford Millar will talk or Flow To Make Success of Life" this this afternoon at o'clock at the First Methodist church.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-12
MISS BOWERS TO
 COMPLIMENT MISS BURNS

Miss Mary Bowers will entertain on March 25 at linen shower in com pliment to Miss Kathleen Burns, a bride elect. tsf
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-12
MRS. ,M',NEEL HOSTESS ! AT. NOVELTY SHOWER

Mrs. E.4 W. McNeels will be hostess on Friday March 24. in compliment
 to Miss Elise Robinson, a bride-elect.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-12
MRS. SNOW HOSTESS
 FOR MISS RIJRNS

Mrs. Nelson Snow Will compliment Miss Kathleen Burns, bride-elect at a linen shove ron Thursday. March 50.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-12
MIR. AND MRS. BEASLEY HOSTS AT LUNCHEON

tain today at their home in West End at luncheon, in compliment to their aunt Mrs. S. H. Allen of Lexington, Ky.
 The table will be centered with bowl of palmer violets tied with green t,llle. tCostis.ea sA rass I've,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-12
MRS. ABERNATHY HOSTESS
 AT LINEN SHOWER

Mrs. G. s. Abernathy will compliment Miss Kathleen Burns, bride-efect at a linen shower on Wednesday, March P.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-12
FORTY-TWO CLUB MEETS WITH MRS. SOWER

The West End Forty-two club will meet Wednesday afternon at 2:3O o'clock with Mrs. S. B. Sower. Mrs. Sower will also en- certain the Thursday club on that day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-12
MISS DUGGAR TO
 COMPLIMENT BRIDE-ELECT

Miss Louise Duggar will entertain the members of the McEniry Robin son wedding party, after the rehearsal on Monday, March 27.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-12
MRS. INDUCTION HOSTESS
 TO FRIDAY SOCIAL CLUB
Mrs. Go.

Mrs. Gordon Moughon will entertain the members of the Friday Social club at her home on Friday afternoon, March 17.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-12
MRS. CLAY TO COMPLIMENT BRIDE-ELECT

Mrs. Mack Clay will entertain Sat urday at her home in honor of Miss Elise Robinson, a bride-elect
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-12

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-12

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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-04-20
Naval Orders.

t"mm@nder {. NJ To2er. from com
r.Jt; South Dakota to command Colo
=. .i.,-
t'Yl.rra nder ALe!be"t Althousc. from
general board. Navy Department, TO
command Cleveland.
commander q. ". Williams. from
command Cleveland to command ore
.-oT-
Commander J. NJ. Reeves, from COM
nnard oregon t. ma, 4A4i, Ma,rc lsianu,
ca.
Commander F.. II. Erumby. from Del
aware to Asiatic station.
Tdtut. Commander W. :. Miller, from
Helal'are to command Ericsson.
i.ieut. Commander u; l.. ADAMS, from
Florida TO works OF Carnegie Steel
Company. MunhaN. Pa.
Lieu. Commander q. ". :. Castle.
from Utah. to bureau steam engineer
ing. Navy Department.
Lieut.. l.. T.. Morgan. placed on the re
'i~ed list of the nav.
Lieut. logan cresap, from works
Carnegie Steel Company to Delaware.
Lieut. T.. J.. M"Sh r-tr-- from Texas
90 receiving ship at Boston.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-04-20

| Lieut.. Il. NJ. Era;nard. from Navy De-
partment to Utah.
Lieut.. Russell Wilson. from New
Yori. to staff of the commander, second
/ in command. Atlantic fleet
/ Lieut.. =. q. Kirk. from Utah I" naval
/ proving ground. Indian Head, Md.
! Lieut.. tjunior grade> &. II. Bieri.
! from Virginia to Texas.
! Lieut.. tjunlor grade T. l.. Catch, to
I Chattanooga
I Lieut.. ,iunior gradc) u. c. Goodwin.
| from Rhode Island to oklahoma.
! Lieut.. tjuuior grade) g. +. Brandt. to
! OK lahonla.
! Lieut.. tiuuior grade) Luther Welsh.
i from Virginia to naval proving ground,
! Indian HeSd, Md.
! Lieut.. Gunior Srade) Rufus King.
: from office of naval intelligence. Navy
/ Department. to Pennsylvania.
! Ensign :. T.. Rose. from Prone theus
20 Maine.
Ensign II. =. !'a-malce. from Louis
! Jana to Milwaukee.
| Ensign j. X. Eet!nan, from Prone
{; tlcus tc Maine.
Ensign A. :. Merricl,. from Nj, hiaan
! to radi" censor at Sayvilie. L. l., y. Y.
E,nsi@u !. e. jones. fron, Louisiana to
oklahoma.
Ensign l.. = M..rawl.y, from New
Jersey to l'cnus, Iyauia.
Surgeon Z. \. Eachman. from, Della
ware t" home and wait orders.
Pay Inspector \. F. Huntington. from
. fleet ra ymaSter. Alta mite fleet.
FaNNaSter T.. :. Stalnaker, from ac-
counting officer. navy yard. Phlladei-
phi:i. IA. to purchasing pay officer. ma
Val station. Guantanamo. Cuba
FaymaSter !. s Eeecher. from navy
yard New York, to .NSiatic station.
Assistant PaymaS;er J. +. Huddle-
StoH commissioned.
Assistant Naval Constructor +. s.
EuIlard. from Massachusetts Institute
Of Technology l" navy yard. Norfolk.
Va.
chief G;.nrer q. W. Irwin. from the
North Dakota 10 naval proving ground.
, Indian Head. Md.
Gunner y l. Eentiield. from the
South Carolina to home ami wait or
ders.
t;uracr I.orny Eodd. frrg:l naval
proving ground. Indian Head, Md, to
the Nnilt&:'l..
Gunner Z, e. Wu,ster. from nay!
yard Charleston. 5. c.. to the North
Dakota.
chief Machuis: \. \. Smith. from the
Nebraska to works OF General Electric
Company. Schenectady. y. Y.
chief MacEjniSt !. N. oher. from the
Kansas I" the North Dakota.
Machinist p. K. Abrams. from the
Patul at 10 I;aNE EarC:. New York.
Machilist L. + Ranger. from the
North Dakota to the Kansas.
Machiaist G.. $. Dean, to the Rain
bow.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-04-20
ARMY-NAVY.
Army Orders.

Mai Edwin r. Wolfe, Medical Corps
is assigned TO duty u: the base hospta
at Fort Bliss. Tex.
Leave OF absence for three months OF
surgeons certificate of disability Is
granted First Lieut.. Joseph e. Morrow
IT.. aviation officer. Signal Corps.
Second Lieut.. Leigh Z. j. Zerbcc
Coast AriilIery Corps. will proceed t.
tac Walter Reed General Hospital fol
.-sservation and treatment.
.pt. Guy V Henry. 18th cavalry
y proceed to West FONT. y. Y. fol
Ia. John ~ Rice ordnance depart
m"nt. will proceed 10 F"rt LcaNen-
worth. kan. for the pt.r"ose Of f"li'-
criaS lectures before tac students ~
,ae Army Service schools upcn IN" du-
.4ee of division ordnance officers III me
.~l, and kindred sub cEts.
Second Lieut.. John T. kahie. coast
-trtiiler.' Corps. is renewed from uhiN
in ,thc coast defense Of the#aprHh'
bay. ana nill proceed to Honolulu. Ha-
Nai;.
CAPT. charles 7. Richardson. ordnance
department. viii proceed To Manila, T.
l.. for duty.
..art. James L Wilson. Coast Artil,,
lcry Corps is transferred from the "a
to the 18th Company.
Col John W. Euckman. Coast Nrtli-
Ter. Corps. is relieved from duty as
fort commander. Fort Ndams. X /. and
will report at the Naval War college.
Newport u. T.. for the purpose of com
pieting the course at t;,c college.
Mai. John {. GilIno-e. i. Coast Ar
ti!Icry Corps. is assigned /" duty as
fo~t commander. Fort -.uamS. L. l.
Leave of absence Tor tw" months IS
Granted First Lieut.. Burton .. Lewis,
ordnance department
Leave cot absence for two months Is
granted First Lieut.. pw eht N. Shurt
left ordnance dcpart:iI, NJ.
second Lieut.. stiles NJ. Becker. toasl
Artillery Corps. is fe.ieNed from dut%
g.; Fort Monroe. Va. ana viii proceed
20 Honolulu. Hawai-.
L.ch OF tic foiicn 5nS named officers
a. Tie roaS: Artillery Corps Is renewed
from his presen, assignment and Will
proceed to Manila. J.. l.. for duty:
First Lieut.. Joh! Il. irtc 2"d Second
Iaouts. Edward Montgomery. Francis j.
Tnofey aud Frances !. Torney
Zach Of the following named officers
of the coast Artillery Corps is relieved
from du;- NJ the coast defense& OF
oahu :ud will proceed to the United
States:
Firs: Lieut.. Daniel y Swan. in. to
t. co. ST oefenscs of Sandy Hook.
second Lieut.. Hermann Il. i.orniG. to
the co; ;. dcfcu&cs Of san Francisco.
'.a>h g. the following named officers
T.. she coast Artillery 'o:ns. 1T the
":tc, states Military academy. viii
.'Jo eed 10 Manila. =. l., for duty:
First Lieuts Edward w. Putney and
James II. Cunningham.
Leave of absence for two months is
granted First Lieut.. James H. Van
Iioru. SiELal Corps.
Leave OF absence for twenty days is
g~antcd Capt. Arthur Poillou. Ist Cav
airy. military ;,ttache.
Tbs following named aviation stu
darts win report FOR examination to
determine their qualification for rating
Is junior military SH iators in the aFia-
ton section of the Signal Corps:
First Lieut.. john T.. Curry. 5th In
fs.Ifr:, and :;ccoEd Licuts. Roy s.
Brown. LIST cavalry. and Ralph Royce.
18th Infantry.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-04-20
GERMANY TO CELEBRATE.
Shakespeare Will Be Honored or
2o0th Anniversary,

Germany Will celebrate generally next
week the three hundredth anniversary
of the birth OF Shakespeare, say ad-
vices reaching hero today from the
american Association of Commerce and
Trade in Berlin. The Englishma n s
plays will be presented in many cities
throughout tine empire.
Max Ecinhardt. the producer. will
stag" several Shakespearean dramas
during the week at the Deutsch eS
Theater IN Berlin. The Nolk sbuhne in
Berlin and the ROYAL Theater in Ores
den also will present Shakespeare S
works.
Shakespeare for many years has been
considered almost national poet in
Germany and trausia tons are almost
countcrparts OF the English originals.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-04-20
MIR. PRYAN UNABLE TO SPEAK
Tells Southern Conference Presence
Is Needed in Washin pton

NEW ORLEANS. April sG.---The South
ana pan AmericaniSm was one of the
principal themes for discussion at the
closing sessions of the southern con-
ference 70" education and industry here
todaE. Early today no speaker had
been procured to take the place of
William i. Bryan, on the program for
an address at the mass meeting
tonight. but who wired the confer
ercc last night he would be I'M
able TO attend because his presence was
needed in Washington. The mass meet :
ing viii bring the conference to an end.
The various organizations allied with
the southern conference elect officers
during the day and adopt plans for
carry ing out the work decided upon for
next year which developed from the
four days sessions
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-04-20
Girls White Dresses,
S10&

Girls White Dresses. of null
and lawn. waists with bOlero
jackets and dainty designs of val
lace and tucks: skirts made panel
effect, others trimmed with en-
broidery edgines and finished
with satin sashes; sizes 6 to IA
years.
Third FIOOr-Juvenile Section.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-04-19
WHITMAN MEN DENY
TANNER PRISON DEAL
No Trickery in State Chairman's
Election, They Say.

From a stat Correspondent % Tho Tfoune.l
Albany. April 1S.-If the Legislature
passes a bin providing for the erection
of new prison and does not leave
the selection Of the site as well as the
entire control &C the plans 20 q COM
mission appointed by Governor Whit
man, prompt veto rs awaiting it. This
can be said on authority tonight and
it serves TO clarity a situation which
for the last few weeks has been the
cause Of considerable gossip around
the State House.
Friends of Governor Whitman de-
clared to-day. he had never told Sena-
tor Towner he favored his Wingdale
site bill This disposes Of the story Of
the Governors part in an alleged deal
whereby Senator Towner lined up three
Of the four committeeman from Dutch
ess and Putnam counties behind State
Chairman Tanner at the recent meet
ing of the Republican State Committee
Frederick c. Tanner, chairman of
the State Committee, was here to-day.
and talked 10 both Governor Whitman
and Senator Towner. He later issued a
formal denial of any alleged political
lOg-rOlllng.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-04-19
CRIMES AND ACCIDENTS
on DECREASE IN CITY
Police Report 5000 Fewer Com
plants than in 1915.

The police are making New York a
better and safer place to live in. ac-
cording TO the quarterly report of the
Police Department, issued yesterday
Crimes and serious accidents on the
streets are decreasing.
Compared with the first three months
of 1915 the arrests FOR January, Feb
ruary and March Of this wear showed
an increase of l2l for total Of 1927,
but there has been a continuous i'm
provement in crime conditions There
were 5000 fewer complaints Of seri-
Gus offences presented 10 the Detective
Bureau than for the first quarter Of
1915.
Fifty-two homicides. fifteen less than
last year. were recorded, and the mum
Der of burglares was 80 per cent less.
The principal offences tabulated were:
Homicides. 50; assaults. 1893; robber-
les, III; burgiaries, 2,522; grand and
petty larcenies, 6,i95; miscellaneous
felonies, OF.
Accidents on the streets were largely
decreased by an increase of the traffic
force and instruction Of other patrol
men in traffic duties. Street accidents
have been reduced from 1864 to 1927,
and fatalities from 1l9 10 lO5. There
has been a decrease Of almost 80 per
cent in accidents to school children IN
the streets. There were IS fewer IA
tal.ties &c children .hsE - ;he first
quarter of 1915.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-04-19

state tax, and AZ the expense Of NJ.
York City.
With the exception OF the automob9.
bill. all the Brown measures eivin, H.
city share IN the funds OF the s..,s
are dead. Republican leaders doe,
that they had 10 take this course "a
prevent direct tax. but this exeus,
is not taken seriously by persons /,
touch with the situation here. who saw
that a little economy would have On.
abled carrying out the programm,
Under the conditions that now ob,ai,
the state will have 20 levy a direct "a,
of approximately Sl5,000.000 next ye,,
In the conference on the excise IA
tonight II was decided 70 keep the on.
tire increase for the state this year
but that next year the city should \,
allowed TO participate IN o. This is 70.
garded as bunco, pure and simple. AZ
with conditions worse next year n,
state again will insist on the who,
amount.
The action Of the Republican confer.
ence so Disguised several New Yor.
City representatives that they walked
out and announced that the would no..
abide by the decision Among ,hsr
were Assemblymen Ellenbogen, Fla-
man, Brennan and Milligan.