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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-03-06
T|ONAL CENSORSHIP
OF MOVIES ADVOCATED
DR.. Wilbur i. Crafts lectures M
y. ~. &. \. Against Immoral
Pictures.
LOCAL. CONDITIONS DlrrE,
Says New York Standards Would
Not he Tolerated in Richmond.
Emphatic In Statement That
Mayor Has Power to Act.

New York standards of morals. h,
cause OF d.ffcren; living conditions. are
uhHNe the standards of Richmond so
tNat motion pictur. PASSED br the
voluntary board OF censorship i'm In,
nations metropolis i often unit for
the people Of Virginia" said Or. Will
bur L. crafts OF washiur,ou. i'm ,
lecture before the Young Mems Chris
t'an Association Yesterday afternoon on
saving the Movies"
New York IS one Of the mos, nm
American OF cities. ana tn, public
opinion there will tolerate acts ON the
stage and scenes in the movin.. uictu,es
which other cities are unable TO con-
done. y member Of the National Board
o' te0sors, body which has no
poWcr by law to compel producers To
summit their films nor after they are
submitted prohibit their being exhibit
Cd, Will tolerate acts from a New York
standard OF morals
y picture is shown az e questions
AMY dressed woman. oh. that is all
right will he the verdict 4 SAW 3,
woman dressed similarly at dinner
party thc other evening. and she was
of u respectable family Or You will
sec the same act on the stage OF any
Ola theaie: so do not cut that section
"H'- II tHe rrDiN to another object ion.
NATIONAL CENSORSHIP
Is ANSWER. Ill: SAYS
The answer 10 tn" question j. the
esta bi!shment or i national Federal
motion picture commission. such AZ the
smith Hughes bill, which is pending
before Congress. such :. censorship *
Welcomed by the better class OF mo-
ton picture producers. by I'll" Mayors
Of cities. by the churchmcu and by
social workers all over the United
states.
II, is our only hope to save the
Movies Just as John Wesley said
-" years ago in protest against thc
heavy Greeorian chants OF the churches
tncr liz vogue The dcyi! shall not
have all tn" GOOD music Young pco-
pie. The rrcI r"vjvaliSt said. would
nave lively music. which mauy sought
:0r IN the dane" halls ana other places
- amusement where danger lurkcG.
30 u = to-day. The forces OF good
must save tho movies
Tie eve j. uighticr IMAM iii. cay.
That which : sung OF spoken j. not
retained by the senses Ike that which
is seen. The motion picture theatcrs
arc crowded by immature plastic
children ~ ;he formative period ~
their lives Are thes" children TO be
shown pictures OF scenes OF crime?
Nhy should "" permit pictures which
show the actual robb!nt- OF ., train. or
The bandit who move. earned an honest
dollar ~ his lite. mad. hero. for the
youth OF this country
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-03-06
From the
Artists
Viewpoint

As sure as there is light there MUST
be shadow. The shadows in ones face
bring out the lines of beauty or the
lines OF ugliness. We're there no
shadows all faces would look alike.
|, is much the same in this business OF
ours the object OF which is 10 bring out and
supply just what is wanted in the way OF
correct wearing apparel and accessories for
women. misses and children. together with
items that bring comfort and attractiveness
into the home.
From the light OF your experience you
learn the value OF MILLER & RHOADS
SERVICE! Before you Try it. without ever
experiencing its advantages il looks the
same as any other. Turn the light of
YOUR OWN personal experience on it and
you SEE the finer lines OF service, You
appreciate its full VALUE.
RIGHT NOW is a good time 10 turn on
the light" We're making department
store history. We're doing some things
never done before. We are creating new
building that will forge NEW LINKS no,
only in the chain of our own progress but
in the progress of the Dry Goods Business
of the South
MILLER & RIIOADS T
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-09-16
WALTER MOORE SUED BY CITY JUNK MAN
Goldstein Seeks $10,0O0 From Prominent Coal
 Operator as Balm

Walter Moore, the well known coal op- orator is the defendant in suit for s1O.- 900 filed in the circuit court.
 Samuel Goldstein. the superintendent of junk and garbage for the city of Bir- mingham is the complainant who seeks $1O,0OO of MT. Moore as balm and com fort for alleged statements against his character
 In the allegations filed by MT. Gold stein through his attorney. Sam B.. Stern, it is alleged that Walter Moore said that That Goldsten was a brass thief" In various counts of the suit. the above allegation is repeated some times preceded by an oath, and also coupled with the statement that MT. Moore said that "Goldstein had been con- victed in court of stealing brass"
 It is further averred by Goldstein that through the statements of Walter Moore, he was greatly humiliated; was subject to hatred, contempt and ridicule; his reputation was greatly defamed and in jured and he suffered much mental anguish
 Attorney Sterne when asked about the suit last night stated:
 ''Yes I filed suit against Walter Moore, among other witnesses, we will summon Commissioner J. D. Truss. Further than this I have nothing to say"
 When Walter Moore was called upon the telephone last night he said
 'T have nothing to say about this suit at this time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-09-16
MEHAFFEY TRIAL IS
 STILL IN PROGRESS

The trial of John c. Mehaffey, former agent of the Metropolitan Life Insurance company, and also a former member of the Birmingham police force. continues in the second division of the criminal court. It is considered doubtful if the case can be given over to the jury today.
 Mehaffey was indicted on charge of embezzlement of a sum under S100 from the Metropolitan Life Insurance company while acting as collector and agent.
 All other cases in both the first and second divisions of the criminal court were passed yesterday.
 The only business of the courts sche- duled for today is the sentencing of con yicted persons.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-09-16
ASK QUESTIONS OF
 BOARD OF REVENUE
Interrogatories in Warrior Highway Case Filed by At
 torneys for Hyche

Attorneys for and against the Nichols Fishtrap highway to the Warrior river are keeping the matter in the public eye by their various moves from day to day. Yesterday, the attorneys for E. D. Hyche, who was granted a temporary injunction last Saturday by Judge E. C.. Crow, which prevented the awarding of the Nichols Fishtrap highway contract, filed interroga tories to each member of the board of revenue. A number of wit nesses were also ordered subpoenated for the hearing next Thursday morning at 10 o'clock before either Judge Smith or Judge Crow.
 ., Among the witnesses ordered sub Npoenaed by the attorneys for Hyche who is a baiIiff in the Bessemer city court, are John w. Sibey. chairman of the Warrior river committee of the Chamber of Commerce. County Engineer George H. Clarke, the members of the board of revenue and several other citizens who have taken an interest in the Nichols Fishtrap project.
 In the interrogatories filed yesterday the questions asked of the board of revenue are practically repettions of the allegations contained in the original com plaint.
 Members of the board of revenue said yesterday that they did not care to make any statements regarding the latest move of the opposition.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-09-16
Defendant Charged With Conspiracy to Rob United
 States Mail Train
MEN CONVICTED ON
 EVIDENCE OF PALS
Notice of Motion for New Trial Filed by Defendants Attorney. Will Be Sentenced
 Today

Tom Collier, Simp Patterson and Tom Hollis. charged with conspiracy to rob the United States mail train No. I on October 8, 1915, near Trafford. were found guilty a s charged in the indict- ment by jury in the federal court, The verdict was returned at 7:3O o'clock last night. The matter of fixing pun ishment was passed over until this morning by Judge Grubb.
 Attorneys for the defendants gave notice that they would make applica tion for a new trial. The defendants they were being held pending the hear ing for new trial
 The case against the three men went to trial before Judge Grubb late Thurs day afternoon. It is alleged that the defendants. together with Oscar Linn and Jim Raper, conspired to hold up Louisville and Nashville mail train No near Trafford. in the northern part of the county, on the morning of Oc- tobei s. Linn, 1t is alleged, "squeal ed' on the gang to Detective George Bod ekcr and Postoffice Inspector T. w Naylor, who with a posse went to the scene. and arrested Collier and Raper following a gun battle in which Col Her was badly wounded and Raper shot through the hand. The other three men were arrested later.
 The case took an unsual turn short ly after the jury had been struck Thursday when Jim Raper pleaded guilty and turned states evidence. Ra- per and Linn were the principal wit nesses for the government, the case against Linn being mol pressed before the trial started. Raper told the story of the plot to rob the mail when on tho stand Thursday. Linn was the first man put on the stand yesterday morn- ing and told a story similar to that of Raper.
 The case went to the jury at $50 o'clock yesterday afternoon following charge from Judge Grubb. By agree ment of attorneys the case was given to the jury without argument
 The government finished it's case about noon yesterday and the defense rested at clock. Each of the three defend ants was on the stand, and denied any knowledge of the alleged conspiracy, or that they were connected with it in any manner. Tom Collier admitted being on the scene, where he was captured. but said he had gone there to get some whis- ky. Patterson said that he went to Traf- ford early the next morning claiming that he went to get a job at coal mine but came back to Birmingham that night Tom Hollis claimed that he was no, connected with the alleged conspiracy and introduced witnesses to prove an alib. who stated that he was at the Palace pool room until F o'clock, and then went home and to bed.
 A number of witnesses were introduced by the defense. who testified regardine the character of Oscar Linn, who had turned states evidence. The case against Linn was mol pressed at the beginning of the trial Several witnesses testified that they would not believe Linn on oath and that his character was bad.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-09-16
COUNTY INSTITUTE CLOSING YESTERDAY
 WAS b|G SUCCESS
Principal Address of Final Day Delivered by Prof.
 Judd of Auburn

Jefferson countys most successful teachers institute came to close yes terday at 1 o'clock. The teachers left the Central High school building yester- day afternoon for their homes, prepara- tory to taking up their work in the vari- ous schools of the county Monday.
 The five days institute vas pro- nounced by Prof. Spright Dowell, who conducted the course. the most success full yet conducted in this county. Begin ming last Monday morning the institute has been live one, the teachers doing hard work, and many lectures being given.
 Tn my opinion," said pr. Charles A. Brown, principal of the Central High school, who has been in charge of the high school department of the institute this has been the most successful in stitute ever held in Jefferson county. am speaking both from the standpoint of attendance and the actual work accom- plished The teachers have shown a great willingness to be instructed, and It has been pleasure to work with them
 Prof Spright DoweIl stated that he had never seen teachers more enthused over their work, and that all departments or the institute reported fine progress. We have had good lecturers and speakers, while the classes have been in charge of highly efficient instructors. The teach CTS in all departments have availed them selves of every opportunity to receive help and instructions that they may be able to utilize to a good advantage in the classroom"
 The principal talk to the high school department yesterday was made by Prof. Zebulon Judd, head of the department of education at the Alabama Polytechnic Institute at Auburn. Professor Judd spoke on the American Ideals and High School Training" His talk was one of the most interesting made during the in- stitute to the high school department He was to have spoken to the institute Wednesday, but was prevented from get ting here at that time.
 Following his speech there was an animated discussion of the topics of his speech, showing with what interest the teachers received his discussion.
 All teachers met with their principals prior to assembly hour yesterday morn ing to get final instructions before the opening of school Monday morning. The assembly hour yesterday morning was held at II 40 instead of the regular time. All periods were shortened in order to allow all divisions to finish their work by noon.
 Following adjournment yesterday, the teachers formed parties for the movies, theatres and shopping districts. They have only today and tomorrow left of their long vacation, and many of them took advantage of a part of the short time. by pleasure seeking trips yesterday afternoon
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-09-16
DEAD BODY OF NEGRO
 FOUND NEAR TRACKS

The body of an unidentified negro man was found at noon yesterday few miles south of Woodlawn, close to the Seaboard Air Line Railroad com pany's tracks by Milburn Pitts and Leon Holcombe, two white boys of Woodlawn. who notified the detective department.
 Officers Moser. Garner. Schweikert, Ellis and Kicks were sent to the scene to investigate. The body was nude and decayed, the head having rolled away from it. The body appeared to have been there for about four months.
 The body is thought to be that of negro man who held up and robbed anoter negro about four months ago. who shot at his assailant while he was fleeing. Some think that the negro committed suicide. These are the only two clues that the detectives have as to how the negro met his death.
 Coroner Charles L. Spain was noti- fled of the finding of the dead negro and will hold an investigation today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-09-16
M'DONALD FINDS FLAW IN PLAN ID
 USE SINKING FUND
Thinks Trustee Has no Right to Lend Funds in His
 Custody to Himself

To the Editor of The Age-Herald:
 In regard to MT. Barbers remarkable proposition reported in The Age-Herald of Thursday. last. suggesting that the city can itself borrow the sinking fund, wish to say:
 The question is whether or not the city of Bir1n,-sfham may issue it's bonds and sell them to itself, using the sinking fund accumulated out of the special tax of one-half of per cent for the purpose ot buying the bonds so issued. It is plain enough that there Is no warrant of law for any such course. The language of the constitution with reference to this sinking fund Is as follows: (Section 2ls):
 Such special tax to be applied exclu- slvely to the payment of interest on bends of said cities of Birmingham. Huntsville and Bessemer, and the town of Andalusia, respectively, heretofore is- sued in pursuance of law and now au- thorized by law to be issued, and for 8 sinking fund to pay off said bonds at the maturity thereof"
 The object of the sinking fund is to provide money to pay off certain bonds at their maturity These bonds are pay
  off with other bonds of the city into which the sinking fund might be con- verted by the proposed arrangement. The city is a trustee of the sinking fund and has no more right to borrow tha sinking fund than any trustee has ths right himself to borrow the funds in his possession. Such an act, whatever form it may be given, is not an act of borrowing, but simply an act of misap- propriation. There is no provision di- recting an investment of the sinking fund contained in the constitution. though there was an attempt in a later legisla- tive act to provide for such investment. just as there was in a later legislative act to provide for the use of this sink ing fund for other purposes than the constitution directed it might be used for, but this latter act was in both re- spects unconstitutional
 Under the law, the city has no right to do anything with this sinking fund ex- cept to preserve it intact and in cash for the purposes provided for in the constitution. Respectfully.
 T. c. M'DONALD.
 Birmingham, September 15, 1916.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-09-16
EXAMINA NATIONS ON
 AT CENTRAL HIGH

More than 100 pupils registered at the Central high school yesterday morning to take examinations for high school en- trance, and to remove certain conditions These pupils are taking examinations under the heads of the various depart ments of the high school, preparatory to entering school Monday morning.
 Examinations were given yesterday Tn English. Latin, German. French and Spanish. From to Il o'clock this. morn ing examinations will be given in mathe- matics and history, and from II to 1 o'clock in science. For those entering high school from other places for the first time, examinations will be given in arithmetic and algebra from to Il o'clock A number of students who did not get off their summer work are talk ing these examinations also.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-09-16
To Lay Corner Stone

The corner stone of the Village Springs Methodist church will be laid Sunday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. Dr. J. F. Stur- divant will be in charge of the cere- monies and an interesting and impress sive programme has been arranged for the occasion.
 The new house of worship is rapidly nearing completion, but the laying of the corner stone was postponed. The Rev. Charles L. Ellis is the pastor of the church.
 Immediately after the exercises inci- dent to the laying of the corner stone are concluded, the quarterly conference os the church will be held.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-09-16
Finance Committee
 to Begin Campaign

The finance committee of the Bir- mngham traffic bureau will begin their campaign to raise s1O.00O for the traffic bureau to be run by the Chamber of Commerce and the mer- chants and shippers Tuesday afternoon A meeting of this committee was called by I. Groom Beatty. chairman, upon his arrival in Birmingham from Wash 1ngton, where he went with the ar nor plate plant committee
 Facing the problem of raising $10,- 900 from the local merchants. jobbers and shippers to be used in connec- tion with $5000 to be added by the Chamber of Commerce, the committee will begin actual work on the prof ect at 3:30 Tuesday afternoon. stiff campaign will be conducted and the money raised as early as possible
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-09-16
To Members Only

Another blow has been aimed at self invited guests.
 To prevent the presumptuous from making themselves at home and enjoying the luxurles of club life. the Birming- ham Athletic club installed yesterday morning a new system. At the entrance of the club the secretary has an inquisi- tive agent to demand of each entrant whether he has a memb ership card. Be- clad in martial adornment the agent gives a north pole glance at those who cannot produce the credentials and in- vites them-out.
 The persistence of some individuals. who, though not members. participated in every privilege accorded members except the payment of dues caused the officials of the Athletic club to take this mildly drastic step. It will be continued indea- nitely.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-09-16
OUTLOOK PROMISING
 FOR NIGHT SCHOOL

The Y. M c. A. night school will open its fall session October 2. There is promise of large enrolment. This vo- cational school is maintained for the benefit of the young men and boys ambitious to get ahead-the working man and working boy who can't go to college or to school It affords them the opportunity to overcome this han dicap in a measure and to prepare them selves for greater usefulness and increased pay.
 The technical department offers ex- tension courses of the Alabama Poly technic institute. These courses are planned for the benefit of young men who are doing apprentice work in the industrial plants of the city and those contemplating a technical education.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-09-16
POLICE NOTES

Emma Chase, negro woman. 3l5 North Fifteenth street. was seriously injured yesterday morning when she was cut about her face with razor by Nellie Hamilton. another negro woman, at the above address. The negro's nose was almost severed by the razor. She was removed to the Hillman hospital in the police emergency automobile. Nellie Ham, ilton was arrested yesterday afternoon by Officer Fred Schweikert on charge of assault with intent to murder.
 Annie Perry and Fannie Wicks, negro women, were arrested last night by De- tectives Alexander and Newby on charges of assault with intent to murder. Ac- cording to the detectives the women stabbed Leslie Sherch. negro, last Sat- urday night at Ninth alley and Thirty second street, north, who is in the Hill man hospital in serious condition. They will be transferred to the county Jail to- day.
 John Watson and Sam Kirkpatrick, ne- gro, were arrested yesterday afternoon by Detectives Brown, Cartwright, Moscr and Garner on charges of grand larceny. They will be transferred to the county jail today. It is alleged that the two men had stolen COW in Irondale and brought it to Birmingham.
 Motorcycle Scouts Foley and Mullins arrested four persons yesterday for cx- ceeding the speed limit. and four for operating an automobile with the muffler opeD
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-09-16
SCHENBERGER BACK
 TO MAKE HOME HERE

Warren S. Schenberger has returned to Birmingham to make his home after an absence of two years. Since leaving here, he has been in Indianapolis where he made splendid success as department manager of one of the large department stores.
 MT. Schenberger returns to his home here to become manager and buyer for the mems furnishings department at J. Black & Sons.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-09-16
At the Photoplay Houses

Trianon: "A Woman's Fight" with Geraldine OBrien.
 Iialto; The Pretenders," with Emmy Wehlen.
 Strand: The Big Sister" with Mae Murray.
 Belle theatre, Ensley: Mysteries of Wysa," with Jean Sothern and How ard Easterbrook.
 Triangle: Douglas Fairbanks in Double Trouble"
 Alcazar: Annette Kellermann in 'Neptunes Daughter"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-09-16
Suits Filed

The following suits were filed yes- terday in the office of the clerk of the circuit court:
 $10,000-Samuel Goldstein sues Wal ter Moore, alleging defamitation of character.
 s3000-Sanders Myrick, as administra- tor for Dock Barnes, sues the Tennes- see Coal, Iron and Railroad company, alleging death from injuries.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-09-16
Marriage Licenses

issued yesterday in the office of the pro- bate clerk
 Arlie Self and Miss Dora McCombs J. A. vinson and Mrs. Eula Williams. Carl F. Leibold and Miss Adeline Lovett FindleY.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-09-16
TODAY'S EVENTS
At the Theatres

Lyric: Vaudeville; matinee D. m. :; night performances 7:30 and o'clock. Bijou: Bringing Up Father in Poli- tics," matinee 2:30 night performance s o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-09-16

worth of battleships that will probably never fire hostile shot I was not Tor the proposition of spending good American dollars for soldiers to buy gold-decorated uniforms to be used on
 dress parade and in target practice. I uo not think there is any need of all this. do not believe there will be any war as long as a democrat holds the highest office in the land but I re- reat, that no republican regime could have done one-tenth as we'll as the democrats have in the past four years.