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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-06-11

feed so many lives in making it; but the
military advantage Of a success that takes
the Germans to the Meuse at Verdun,
takes them into the city itself. is just nil.
To believe that the Germans are wasting
their men on an idle and foolish military
venture is absurd. 1t is the fact that no
profit worth the price has been disclosed
in the Verdun operation itself that has
puzzled not merely ordinary observers but
soldiers and military critics alike. Verdun
has come to have value in the minds Of
the world that no fortress has had for
generation; but this is mere illusion, for
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-06-11

munition, for Archangel was not yet open
also the weather conditions made opera
tons in the East almost impossible.
Since that time we have had two more
violent phases. That in May was with
out any real value, but in the recent days
there has been what the French describe
as the most violent of all the attacks, and
there has been an imnraterial but notice
able recession on the part Of the French
lines west of the Meuse, followed by new
assaults in the Vaux district.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-06-11

Of the front as to provoke. the Allies at
other points into premature attack,
which shall not be general, but local, and
can be defeated in detail.
For example, suppose that the conse::
quence of the first and very successful
drive of the Germans in the Verdun sector
had resulted in demonstration, coun-
ter-offensive, by the British in Artois and
Flanders, such an attack would have used
up much of the accumulation of ammuni-
ton, it would have resulted in great cas-
ualties, and it would very probably have
removed Britain from the line for the rest
of the year-that is, for offensive purposes.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-06-11

some weeks. it is certainty that she has
not yet been able to receive and bring up
TO the front most of the munitions which
she needs and which her allies have sent
her.
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No British Reply.

Apparently, moreover, this is exactly
what the Germans expected TO do, because
we have the very complete statement made
by British observers that at the moment
when the Verdun attack began the Ger
mans had concentrated huge reserves OPP
posite the British lines, reserves out of all
relation to the situation as it existed, if
no Allied attack was to be expected. The
Germans were ready for British offensive
when they attacked Verdun, but they be-
gan their attack on Verdun at precisely
the time when Russia could not move be-
cause Archangel was closed, the supply Of
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-06-11
The Verdun Illusion.

1t cannot too frequently be said that
Verdun itself Is an illusion. The Germans
may get Verdun a month hence, though
at their present rate Of progress year
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-08-05
RELATIVE CLAIMS OF THREE ALA. CITIES.
 WILL BE DISCUSSED
Federal Farm Loan Bank Committee Will Be Host to Montgomery and
 Mobile Delegation

The farm loan committee of the Cham Der of Commerce will be hosts at lunch con at 1 o'clock today at the Tutwiler to delegation from Montgomery and Mo- bile. Discussion as to the relative claims of the three cities for a federal farm loan bank will be entered into with a view to deciding definitely upon one city in the state for all three of them to work for as location of one of the banks The conference today is the outcome of all three cities entering applications for one of the banks. It vas feared that with all three Alabama cities fighting for the bank it might endanger the state S chances of locating one of the banks here, and it is hoped that out of to- days conference will come an indorse- ment of one of the three contending cities.
 Chairman Oscar Wells of the local com mittee will preside at todays luncheon Clayton Tullis will head the Montgomery delegation and George Fearn will lead that from Mobile.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-08-05
LADIES ID INSPECT
 EVERY HOME AND
 VACANT LOT IN CITY
Homes and Premises Will Be Inspected and Report of Findings Made to the
 Health Department

The ladies of Birmingham will begin an inspection of the premises of every home in the city and of every vacant lot at once.
 This was decided yesterday afternoon at o'clock at the Tutwiler. when conn mittee of ladies met with the citizens sanitation committee, and formed plans for the inspection. Mrs. J. F. Graham is chairman of the ladies' committee of five, and has called meeting of her committee for this morning to assign the territory and appoint inspectors. The volunteer inspectors will be armed with the report blanks of the city of Birming- ham and will make every report in du- plicate, leaving one with the householder and forwarding one to the city health department.
 The city is to be blocked off into dis tricts and the ladies of each district will organize for the inspection work, which will be done as soon as practicable The lady inspectors will make 1t their duty to explain to householders how they can inn prove conditions, where they are found to be bad. and, when householders re- fuse to comply with their directions, the matter VIII be taken up with the health department and a sanitary inspection of- ficer will be detailed for the work of see- ing to it that the premises are made sanitary. The homes and premises will be in spected for insanitary closets, and for wells on the grounds from which drink ing water is obtained; breeding places of mosquitoes, such as stagnant water in old cans, bottles, etc, proper screening Keeping of cows or hogs or horses on premises, cutting of weeds, and, in fact, everything that could be in any way in- sanitary.
 The ladies will be given a printed slip containing questions to be asked house. holders, and will submit duplicates Of their reports on the inspection. They will go over these reports with the house. holders and endeavor to show how the condition can be remedied.
 second inspection will be made within about 10 days from the date of the first, and if it be deemed necessary other in-s spections will be made until the entire city is in as sanitary condition as could be desired.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-08-05
DEATH OF POPULAR
 FURNITURE DEALER.
J. M. Wallace Named by Local Asso- ciation to Accompany Remains of
 Secretary to Virginia

c. P. McClintic. treasurer of the Bir- mingham Furniture Dealers association. died yesterday morning at 9.30 o'clock at St. Vincent's hospital of typhoid fever
 MT. McClntic was one of the board of directors of the furniture mems associa- tion and was one of the most popular members of the board. A meeting of the association, which had been called for 12:3o o'clock yesterday. was post poned on account of his death, and at a specially called meeting J. M. Wallace was named representative of the associa- tion to accompany the remains to Staun-. ton, Va, where the body will be shipped this morning. MT. Wallace will go with Emmet McClintic, brother of,~t.e de- cea sed
 MT. McClintic was pr dent of thes Southwestern Special company, and a member of sever .iubs.
 The following wlll serve as active pals bearers: c. c. Lewis, E. D. Brown, J. M. Wallace, F. o. Harvey J. E. Caine and W. M. Tidwell. Honorary pallbearers:~ Philip Oster, w. O. Broyles. Bertram Ja- cobs, James Rood, R. L. Sparkman, w. R. Rawson, Louie Reese and J. A. Car- roll. The body will be inferred at Staun- ton, Va.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-08-05
CABLE NOT BLAMED
 FOR AUTO ACCIDENT

It developed yesterday that Ruby Scharg, daughter of MT. and Mrs. Joseph H. Scharg, 407 North Forty-first street. Avondale, who was struck by an auto mobile and slightly injured late Thurs day afternoon, stepped off the sidewalk just as the car was passing. Although her injuries were slight, she was picked up and carried to the Hillman hospital by w. A. Cable, 120 North Fiftyfifth street, who owned and was driving the automobile which struck her. Eyewit- nesses declared yesterday that the acci- dent was entirely unavoidable, and that MT. Cable stopped his car immediately after the girl stepped in front of the machine After being attended at the hospital, she was able to return to her home. At the time of the accident, MT. Cable was accompanied by three lady friends of Woodlawn who he was taking to an infirmary to visit a friend. MT. Cable was held blameless.
 It had been incorrectly reported that the child was struck by an automobile driven by an unknown man, but this was proved to be untrue, as MT. Cable inn mediately stopped and picked up the girl, and one of the ladies in the car held the child in her lap while the run to the hospital was being made.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-08-05
INCREASE SHOWN
 IN NEW TYPHOID
 CASES YESTERDAY
Dr. Gaston Stresses Import ance of Every Citizen Be- ing Vaccinated Without
 Further Delay

Just as the health department begins to congratulate itself that day Is about to pass without single typhoid case, a bunch of reports come in and the tense- ness of the situation remains unchanged. Yesterday it was thought no cases would be reported, but at the closing hour last night 1t was discovered that 10 cases had been reported within "A hours. This brought the total number of typhoid cases in the city at the present, excluding the 40 or more who have died, to about 425 cases which is considered by the health officials as very grave situation.
 City Health Officer Dr. Cecil D. Cas- ton stated again yesterday that all the people must be vaccinated if any prog ress is to be made in stamping out ty- phoid fever Dr. Gaston also states that every citizen in the city should cooperate with Commissioner of Health Hornady in eradicating the dry closet.
 Get vaccinated,' said Dr. Gaston. That is the only way we can stem the tide of typhoid fever in Birmingham.
 And the citizens living in the dry closet districts should cooperate and put in sanitary dry closets. If we clean up the city we not only rid Birmingham of typhoid but also make frontal at- tack on tuberculosis"
 The office of Commissioner Hornady Is crowded from morning until night with citizens who desire a demonstration of the new dry closet. which has been adopt ed by the city commission. As Mir Hor- nady is kept busy with the financial de- tails of the proposition. the demonstra- ton of the new devices has been placed in charge of Clarence Lloyd, secretary of the commission.
 "In less than three months" said Com missioner Hornady, T hope the city will be cleared of the dry closet problem and then you will notice steady falling off in typhoid fever and tuberculosis. What Is needed in Birmingham is a sanitary city,
 It was also announced at the offices of the city commission yesterday that ar rests will now be made for all violations of the ''weed' ordinance This ordinance orders that all weeds should be cut on street curbings. It is announced that the police have been ordered to make arrests for violations
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-08-05
RATL|FF ARRESTED; BURGLARY CHARGED Defendant Accused of Being Implicated in. Burglary
 of West End Store

Charles Ratliff who was indicted by the last grand jury on charge of bur- glary, was arrested in Cullman yester- day morning on advices from Detectives Moser and Lyons. Detective Lyons re- turned to Birmingham last night with the prisoner He will be transferred to the county jail today.
 It is alleged that Ratliff was inn plicated in the attempt to burglarize the McKelvey Grovery company, Charles street and Tuscaloosa avenue, West End, last November, when Bob Alexander and w. G. Phillips were arrested at the scene of the burglary by Detectives Smith, Will Hams, Crenshaw and Eubanks, who were discharged from the service of the city by Commissioner Arlie Barber flor cause"
 It was alleged that the detectives framed up'' with Ratliff to get Alex ahder and Phillips to go into the grocery store for the purpose of blowing the safe. The detectives captured the two above mentioned men in the grocery store.
 Alexander and Phillips were given a sentence of two years each several months ago on a charge of burglary. The grand jury that indicted Alexander and Phillips passed the case of Ratliff up to the next grand jury, which indicted him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-08-05
More Cases Reported to
 the County Officer

Up to date there has been three cases of infantile paralysis reported to the county health officer for the month of August. One case came in yesterday from the vicinity of Sumpter. Both the other cases are in the. Short Creek set clement.
 The three additional cases swell the number in the county to 19, 16 of which were reported during the month of July. Out of the 19 cases reported to date. IA are from Short Creek and Maxine while the others are scattered in other sections. At Short Creek, where the disease has struck hardest, many pre- cautions are being taken to prevent a general spread Children are being kept close at home, schools have closed and revival meetings put off. The health of ficers are doing all they can, and are receiving excellent cooperation from the physicians.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-08-05
Auto Strikes Girl

Edna Hazel Robinson, the 10-year-old daughter of Ben Robinson, who resides in North Birmingham, was seriously in jured yesterday afternoon at 1 o'clock when she was struck by an automobile owned by J. B. Savage and driven by Jim Pearson. at Twentieth avenue and Twen- ty-sixth street. North Birmingham. The injured child was removed to the home of her father, where 1t was discovered that she had sustained a broken leg and a broken arm. The father of the child requested that no arrest be made
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-08-05
ADJUSTMENTS
At the Lyric

A large matinee crowd is expected to flock to the Lyric this afternoon to enjoy 8 vaudeville bill that has been declared to be most highly entertaining. The mati- nee-goer need nct fear the heat because the theatre is one of the coolest places in the city, being cooled by iced air and electric fans.
 The chief entertainer on the entertain ing bill is Mercedes, the psychic wonder, who has proven an enigma all week, and who has scored triumph with Birming- ham theatre-goers. His assistant, Mlle Stantone, has been of wonderful assist ance, too, as she has proven herself most accomplished musician.
 The other numbers on the programme are all highly pleasing Marguerite Cal vert is a talented violin player and is a clever dancer. Val and Ernie Stanton have kept the audiences laughing all week and the two skits, Little Bits of Old New York;" with John Sparks and '"The Theatrical Agency with Schrode and Mulvey have proven highly entertaining. The Pathe pictures, as usual, have fea- tured all performances. The curtain at today's matinee will go up at o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-08-05
SPECIAL MEETING
 OF CAMP HARDEE
 AT CABLE HALL
Dr. Stoves of Bessemer to Make Ad- dress-Splendid Musical Pro- gramme Arranged-Public
 Is Invited

Much interest is being taken in the special meetig Of Camp Hardee. United Confederate Veterans. which will be held this afternoon at o'clock at the Cable hall. The officers of the camp have arranged most attractive programme for the occasion which includes an ad- dress by pr. George Stoves, pastor of the First Methodist church, Bessemer; recitation by Miss Green of Birming- ham and musical selection by Mrs. w. G. Patterson.
 pr. Stoves is known as one of the most attractive speakers of the Birmingham district, and has acquired a reputation as an orator of unusual briliance and power. A cordial invitation is extended to all veterans, Daughters of the Confederacy Sons of Veterans and the public generally to attend this special meeting of Camp Hardee.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-08-05
FAVORABLE ACTION ON
 TRAFFIC BUREAU PLANS
 TAKEN BY DIRECTORS
Chamber of Commerce Board Names Committees Establish Bureau at Once-Annual Budget of S15000 to Be Pro- vided by Chamber and Shippers of City-In-
 dorse Request of Birmingham College

Steps will be taken immediately for the formation of an independent traffic bu- reau for Birmingham, with an annual budget of $15,00o year, $5000 of which will be contributed by the Chamber of Com merce. the remainder to be made up by shippers. This was decided upon at meeting of the directors of the Chamber of Commerce held yesterday afternoon.
 Monday afternoon at 3:3O o'clock the joint committees of the board of direc- tors and of the business council of the chamber will meet for the purpose of perfecting the details of the organization immediate operation.
 The committee of the directors is com posed of J. Frank Rushton, J. B. Gibson, H. M. Beck, R. A. Porter, J. H. Finder, J. D. Moore, and I. c. Beatty while the committee of the business council is made up of M P. Northington. W. Thornton Estes, H. w. Coffin, Samuel Earle and R. l. Ingalls,. These men will form the bureau and probably will select perma- the organization, so far as the working force is concerned, will be for the pres ent the manager, a clerk and stenog- rapher.
 The traffic bureau will be governmeds by seven directors, two to be named by thu board of directors of the Chamber of Commerce, and five of whom are to be elected by the shippers and contributing members of the bureau.
 $15,O00 ANNUAL BUDGET
 The, recommendations of the special committee named to investigate the ad- visa bility of forming the traffic bureau
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-08-05
MESSER BADLY HURT BY AN ELECTRIC CAR
Youth Fell Under Wheels of Street Car and Sustained
 Severe Injuries

Robert G. Messer, aged 19, of 402S Fifth terday afternoon about o'clock at Ninth street and Third avenue, north, while en route from Redwood baseball park to the city. He was riding on the running board of a baseball special street car and at the above point either fell Or jumped off the car and rolled under the wheels, with the result that he sustained a badly fractured left leg and other serious in juries.
 The young man bled profusely pending the arrival of an amblance. Walter Brit tian of the Johns ambulance corps rem dered first aid to the injured youth and succeeded in stopping the flow of blood. He was rushed to St. Vincent's hospital, where he was operated on by Dr. Lester and Dr. Mason, and though weakened from loss of blood and shock he stood the operation we'll It was feared his leg would have to be amputated, but hopes are entertained that this will not be necessary. His chances are excellent to recover from his injuries.
 T was riding on the same car with Robert Messer and saw him when he fell under the wheels of the car. I am not positive that he fell off of the car or jumped off. The car was going at low rate of speed. The car stopped imme- diately after running over Messer." said City Detective Jack Newby.
 The young man is a son of the late J. B. Messer and a nephew of M. P. Messer of this city. He lives with his mother at the above address. MT. Mes ser is a young man of fine attainments and splendid character, graduating with honors from the Birmingham High school and Birmingham college, winning the oratorical prize at the latter institution. He had planned to enter the University of Alabama this fall and take up course of law. He has a wide circle of friends and acquaintances who will read of his a ccident with much regret
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-08-05
ElkOurie Ind0rsed

pr. H. A. Elkourie received notice from Washington yesterday that he had been nominated for appointment by President Wilson as a member of the national Sy- rian relief committee. According to ad- vices received. Dr. Elkourie has been in dorsed for the appointment by Senators Bankhead and Underwood and Congress- man Huddleston. Dr. Elkourie, who is a native of Syria. has been active in this district in behalf of the people of that country who have suffered so severely from the war. It is understood that Dr. Elkourie stands an excellent chance of being named on the commission, which is soon to conduct a nationwide cam paisn in behalf of the Syrian sufferers
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-08-05
INGLENOOK MADE NEW PRECINCT YESTERDAY

Another precinct was established yes terday in Jefferson county when the board of revenue passed a resolution pro- viding for precinct 54 at Inglenook. The new division was formed of part of Pre- cinct Il, which is one of the largest pre- cincts in the county. with the exception possibly of those in Birmingham, Besse- mer, Ensley and Pratt City.
 The city officials of Inglenook were in- terested in the organization of a new pre- cinct and believe that much good will come from the change.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-08-05
POLICE NOTES

Motorcycle Scout Edward Foley sus- tained a sprained ankle last night at 10 o'clock when he failed to turn Q curve on the Mount Pinson road near Vanderbilt. Officer Foley stated that the headlight of Boyles street car, which was going in the opposite di- rection. blinded him, and he did not turn his machine far enough to make the curve. MT. Foley and the motor cycle ran off the road into ditch. He was removed to the Hillman hospital in private automobile, where his ankle was dressed.
 Frank Wilkes, negro, was arrested yesterday morning by Detectives Full Ter and Propst as a suspect in connec- tion with the assault of Nancy Baird, the 9-year-old girl, was given his free dom yesterday afternoon. The child failed to identify the negro as her as- sailant.
 J. T. Doster complained to the police department last night about his seven passenger Cadillac automobile, which was stolen while standing on Four teenth street and St. Charles avenue. south. The police are on the look out for the stolen automobile.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-08-05
FOOD INSPECTOR
 MAKES REPORT ID
 CITY COMMISSION
Lower Ratings Given Res- taurants, Meat Markets and Stores Than in the
 First Report

Another report of the scores made by restaurants, bakeries, soft drink stands and lunch rooms under the workings of the pure food law, was made yesterday by the assistant food inspector to Commissioner John R. Hornady.
 In this report much lower scores were reported than on the first made public month ago, and it was stated that the present report had been com piled after repeated warnings to the restaurant and hotel operators where they showed an evident desire to evade the law.
 The report of the scores was com- piled under the most favorable condi- tions for the various places inspected. as wherever a man complained that he had been caught off his guard the as- sfstant inspector always kindly obliged with return visit after a few days in which the place was supposed 10 be cleaned up. Incidentally the in- spections were all made In day time when the eating and drinking places or the city are supposed to be cleanest
 None of the city officials would com- ment on the scores in the pure food report, although the majority of them were keenly disappointed at the poor showing of the local restaurants under the workings of the new law.
 The report showed that there had been 127 arrests and $332 in fines col lected for violations of the pure food law. It was also stated that eight carloads of watermelons had been de- stroyed because they were spoiled and that 100 sandwiches had been destroyed through being prepared in a house where there was typhoid fever.
 Following is the list of scores: