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The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-12
OKLAHOMA FIRST
 WITH INVITATION

Although Washington, D. C., and Mem- phis, Tenn, have made unofficial bids for the 1917 Confederate veterans reunion, Oklahoma has made the first formal re- quest, according to a letter received Thursday by W. C. Radcliffe, general manager of the Chamber of Commerce, from A. N. Leecraft, secretary to Gov. D. E. Williams of Oklahoma
 Mr. Leecraft informed MT. Radcliffe that a formal invitation had been extend ed Bennett H. Young. commander-in- chief of the Confederate veterans, by Governor Williams. inviting the veterans to next meet in Tulsa.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-12
.FRATERNAL NIGHT THIS EVENING AT EAST LAKE SHOW Great Interest Shown By Visitors to Automobile Show At East Lake
 Park
ToNIGHT's PROGRAMME

Fraternal night All persons wear ing fraternal pin on this night will be admitted free. This includes Masons, Odd Fellows, ElEs, Moose, Rotarians, Eagles, Woodmen of the World, Knights of Pythias, c. of P, T. P. A., U. c. T., K. of C., Red Men and all other organizations of a fraternal character. Cadillac, Oakland, Winton, Mitchell night All persons attending the~automo- bile show in one of these cars will be admitted free.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-12
OIIdII lIIdII pPeCIdI OUIIlIIIIll llet1 REPORT OF COMMITTEE

The report of the special committee of the business council follows J. D. Moore, Chairman Business Council Chamber of Commerce, Birminham Your committee appointed April l. 1916, to report on the formation of a traffic bureau for the city of Birmingham begs to submit the following:
 Q) We would recommend that this traf- ,fic bureau as early as consistent, believing that it is essential to the general welfare of Birmingham and it's citizens. CD We would recommend that this traf- fic bureau be an independent organiza- tion, but affiliated with the Chamber of Commerce
 (3 We would recommend that the active operation of this traffic bureau be under the control of a competent manager to be assisted in the beginning by a rate clerk and stenographer, and the force en- larged as the work develops and results justify.
 tD We would recommend that this traf- no bureau be controlled and manaed by a board of seven directors. the president or the Chamber of Commerce to be of the seven. the city commissioners of Birming- nam to name one, the board of revenue of Jefferson county to name another pro- vided they contribute satisfactory amount to the maintenance of the traffic bureau ana the remaining four directors to be elected by the shippers
 (S) We would recommend that a budget or sl5,oOo per annum be provided for the maintenance of this traffic bureau, as our investigations reveal that it will require this amount to run a bureau commens,l- rate With the needs of Birmingham Real izing that the income from the Chamber Of Commerce is not sufficient to maintain this traffic bureau in it's entirety we would recommend that they make an ap- propriation for the traffic bureau. and that the city of Birmingham and the county of Jefferson also contribute to thls fund and the remainder of the bud get to be raised among the shippers Re speotfully submitted,
 M P. NORTHINGTON
 Chairman
 ". THORNTON ESTES,
 HARRY W. COFFIN.
 SAMUEL l.. EARLE,
 R. I. INGALLS,,
 Committee
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-12
Had Daughters With Him

Berlin May u.-(By Wireless 1.-The Frankfurter zeitung publishes report that General Townshend, the British gen eral who recently surrendered at Kut-el- Amara, had with him in the fortress his two daughters. They have been sent to Constantlnople, the report states. The commander-in-chief of the Turkish forces several times offered them free passage through the lines during the siege of Kut-el-A Amara, the newspaper says, but they refused to accept the offer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-12
At the Lyric

Mime. Adelaide Hermann, Queen oi Magic" entertained a large audience at the Lyric Thursday and ed one of the most interesting entertai ,nts of the season. Hermann. the mas of magic, was always one of the thet ical treats of the season, and when 'ne died his widow assumed the place made vacant by his passing and for many year snow has been one of the features of vaudeville.
 Adelaide Hermann presents many won- derful feats of illusion. Perhapy the best of them IS The Sleeping Beauty. Il mystifies in the extreme.
 The new bill at the Lyric is an interest ing one. The Veldo troupe offer an at tractive pantomime entertainment and one member of the troupe is exceptions ally clever in his makeup and take-offs on Charlie Chaplin The Coattas appear in musical number and are very pleas ing. Reno and Return" is the vehicle of Wilcox Co and the slSit is interest ing and it's rendition good. Edwin George is a genuine treat, and furnishes good clean comedy juggling and rounds out a very entertaining bill
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-12
CLOSE RACES ARE STILL IN DOUBT AS COUNT PROGRESSES Henry Leads Rogers for Treasurer In First AZ
 Boxes Completed
BENNERS RUNNING
 AHEAD OF LOCKE
Biyens and FOwlkes Shifting Ere auently In the Race for Fifth Place On Board of
 Revenue

All last night and up to an early hour this morning the tide of ballots eboed and flowed in the official canvass Of the returns of Jefferson county in the primary election held Tuesday. In the three close races which were in doubt when the official canvass began, the lead CTS shifted from time to time, one lead ing earlier in the night and then being displaced by his opponent The race for judge of the first division of the circuit court for treasurer and for the fifth place on the board of revenue, will not be definitely settled until the official canvass is ended sometime today
 At an early hour this morning the com mittee had completed the count on 4 boxes of the 119 in the county. This in cluded all the voting places in the first 25 precincts. Indications at that time were that Henry would win for county treasurer over Rogers, due largely to the second choice vote. The race for judge of the first division was in doubt, although Benners was running consider ably ahead of Locke at that hour. The ss me is true of the race for the fifth place on the board of revenue, although Fowlkes was ahead of Bivens. Indica- tions, however indicated that Bivens W. U.ir
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-12
Both Warrior Roads Are Important But Strongest Arguments Favor the Northern Route
SETTLE 12 MONTHS
 BEFORE PUTTING ON HARD PAVEMENT
Says Investigation Shows Freight Can Be Handled Cheaper Than By Rail Routes

1 The Warrior river highway Is en-
 standpoint, according to ". A. Cross land, United States senior highway en-
 gineer. who submitted his report on
 the project to the board of revenue and l the Chamber of Commerce yesterday l afternoon.
 | Both the TayIors Ferry route and the road to Nichols Fish Trap can be built. but for reasons which are adequately set forth in his report En- gineer Crossland recommends the Nichols Fish Trap route.
 In order that Bessemer might have the full advantages of the highway, he rec | ommends the reconstruction of four miles
 of existing road between the present Bes- | semer highway and Edgewater.
 The report of Engineer Crossland is an exhaustive treatise on the highway prop | osition, and is made only after the most careful investigation. Not only does it deal with the engineering features con- nected with the project but discusses the
 prcba bility of the use of the road both iOi OutSOiuS dllQ iuCOu1lHS freight. ne
 report also deals with the relation of the two proposed routes to other highways in this section now being built and pro- jected.
 Engineer Crossland expresses the opin-
 ion, after full investigation, that with
 the highway to the river reality. freight
 can be hauled by truck and river at a i<.l, al I rail haul. That the merchants will make
 enough use of the road to justify it's con- struction from a commercial standpoint is predicted. But aside from that there are other reasons which would justify the
 expenditure for the roac
 WOULD CHANGE GRADES The report advises that the grade on the road be changed from a maximum of 2 per cent to a maximum of per sent, and cites reasons why that would be just as satisfactory. The immediate surfa cing of the highway with some permanent
 material such as brick or concrete is declared to be inadvisable. The report states that at least F months should elapse before the road is paved. Mr. Crossland declared that the esti- mates and figures made by Engineer Clark were exceptionally accurate. and that the engineering data already com piled under the direction of the county engineer met with his hearty approval. A copy of the report of the govern ment engineer was given to pr. K. F. Lovelady, president of the board of reve- nue. and John w. Sibley, chairman of the special Warrior highway committee of the Chamber of Commerce yesterday (Continued on Page Tenl
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-12
At the PhotopIay Houses

Strand-"The Innocent Lie,'' with Val entine Grant -- Colonial-"The Saleslady," with Haze Dawn.
 Princess-"A Return to Youth" witt Edwin Arnold. - Triano-"The Rack,'' with Alice Brady.
 Alcazar-"The Gay Lord Warng,' witf Lois Wilson. Rialto-"Playing with Fire" with Olga Petrova
 Odeon Two-"Sin's Penalty" with Mary Anderson.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-12
Marriage Licenses

The following marriage licenses were issued yesterday from the probate court: fife Bivens.
 FL. Thompson, Birmin gham. to Miss Sallie l.. Hudson.
 Charles W. Jones, Birming ham, to Miss Mary Fletcher.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-12

2 Lyric-Vaudeville, matinee at 2;9o p. m.
 Evenings at 7;30 and 9. g Hippodrome-Roller skating. Matinee at 2:30 D. m. Evenings at S.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-12
LIABILITIES.
13,106,447.50 317,443,S01.s1
TODAY'S EVENTS
At the Theatres

Teen-age conference opens at the Y. M. D. A. at 7:30 p. m.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-12

cities, where successful traffic bureaus are being operated
 The information we secured considering traffic bureaus in other cities show that they are working in harmony with the railroads. There is spirit of co-opera- tion existing, and the railroads find it preferable to deal with an intellient or ganization, instead of with the shippers separately, Very truly yours. M. P. NORTHINGTON,
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The meeting of the committee was called at noon yesterday and after a
Evening journal., 1916-12-21
GOVERNOR AND SENATOR
ELECT With CIVlCS CLASS

Cards have been issued BY the
members Of the Senior Civics Glass OF
the Wilmington High School for their
seml-annual reception TO be given in
the rose room Of the Hotel DUPONT on
Thursday evening. January IL. Sena-
tor-elect J. o. Wolcott. who will be
the guest OF honor, VIII deliver an adj
dress. Governor Charles r. Miller.
who IS IA honorary member Of the
class, and the Rev. Charles L. Can
dee. Will also make addresses. Other
proniaenr state and city officials have
been invited and the reception Is ex-
pected to be one of the most delight
fui ever held 10y any clvics class OF
he High School. Miss elisabeth Car
Isle is instructor of the class and
the officers are. President, J. faul
Wmtrup; vice-pres.dent, Miss Edith
Macintosh Dandy; secretary, Miss
Cora Emma Sanderson, and treasurer,
Robert Vaughn VIII te. The member
OF the class are: Mss Yetta Darevsi
Margaret Groves, Helen c. Guyer, Nei-
Ito A. Hayman. Beatrice NJ. HOugh
Katie NJ. Hufnal, Anna NJ n. N lanO
Pauline Rau, Cora T. Sandorson, 10
sephine c. Sharploss, Mary @. Shaw
Kathryn r.. Coward. Mary y. DOno-
van, 4. Blanche King. Marian J.
Kyle, N. Gertrude Melcho'r. Mary T
Nipple, Mary n. Jones. f. Mavlr
Lynch. Charles A. Bamberger. ". G
Percy Comegys, Stephen A. Downey
G. Dudley Gray, G. Warden Gass
Israel Handelman, Fred c. Roemer
Gerald c. Schmitt. Howard G. SNIP
kins. A. Pencil Stetser, Robert
Vaughn White, Aaron Allison, Albert
n Chandler. Leon Edward Comegys
George NJ. Dorsey, Paul r. Ward, Jo-
seph Paul Wintrup Harry f. thinner.
man and William Brady.
Evening journal., 1916-12-21
Wilson Asks Warning Nations TO Outline Peace Terms

tions as well as those al war are ready
to play their full respons BILE part.
III the contest must continue 70
proceed toward underlined ends by
slow attrition until the one group OF
belligerents OF the other is exhausted,
II million after million OF human lives
must continue TO be offered up until
on the one side OF the other there
are no more 10 offer. II resentments
must be kindled that can never cool
and despairs engendered from which
there can be no recovery. hopes OF
peace and OF the willing concert of
free peoples will be rendered vain and
idle
The life OF the entire world has
been profoundly affected Every part
OF the great family OF mankind has
felt the burden and terror OF this un.
precedented contest of arms. No ma.
ton In the civilized world can be said
In truth TO stand outside its influence
or to be safe against It's disturbing ef-
feots. And yet the concrete objects
for which It IS being waged have
never been definitely stated.
1.-THE leaders OF the several beiliger.
ents have. as has been said. stated
those objects in general terms. But,
stated in general terms, they seem
tho same on both sides. Never vet
have the authoritative spokesman =.
either side evowed the precise OBJ
leots which would, II attained, sat.
iefy them and their people that the
war had been fought out. The world
has been left to conjecture what defini.
tive results, what actual exchange of
guarantees. what political or territor.
ial changes or readjustments, what
stage OF military success even, would
bring the war to an end.
1T may be that peace is nearer than
we know; that the terms which the
belligerents on the one side and on the
other would deem It necessary 20 in
sist upon are not so irrecOncllable az
same have feared; that an interchange
OF views would clear the way az least
for conference and make the perma-
nent concord Of the nations hope Of
the immediate future. a concert OF ma
lions Immediately practicable.
1.-THE President Is not proposing
peace; he Is not even offering media
ton. He ia merely proposing thai
HOundings DO taken In order that We
may learn, the neutral nations with
the belligerent. how near the .haveT
OF peace may be for which all man.
kind longs with an intense and in
creasing longing. He believes tina
the spirit in which he speaks and th'
objects which no seeks will be under.
stood by all concerned, and no conf
IDENTIFY hopes for a response which
viii bring a new light into the affairs
Of the world"
! The note 20 the Entente group vii
be delivered 70 Great Britain, France
Italy. Japan, Russia, Belgium. Mon
tenegro, Portugal. Rumsnia and Ser
: hia
That 70 the Central allies viii be de
! livcred TO Germany. Austris-Hungary
/ Turkey and Bulgaria.
II is being delivered 20 all neutra
governments for their information.
Evening journal., 1916-12-21
aJoHH DOE AGAIN WANTED.

Assistant City Solicitor john F. Lynn
is on the lookout for "John Doe" who
is wanted in City Court as prosecuting
is charged with larceny Of an automo-
bile shawl and some underwear. Burns
was arrested yesterday by Officer Vir-
den trying to dispose Of The articles at
a Front street pawn shop after he failed
20 give satisfactory explanation of
how the things came into his possession.
In City Court this morning, Burns
WAS arraigned and then had his case
continued until Saturday pending the
finding Of the witness.
Evening journal., 1916-12-21
FATHER KRIS" At The
HIGH School Tomorrow

Students Of the Wilmington High
School will present their Christmas
program in the auditorium OF the
High School at ! o'clock tomorrow az
ternoon. Members of the senior class
will have the program in charge. ow-
ing to the scarcity OF funds this year,
announcement is made that the Board
Of Education will be unable to fur
nish printed programs which has
heretofore been customary.
The program will contain the usual
features. The stage VIII be set with
a Christmas tree, which will be pre-
sided over by Father KRIS (Holton
Aikens), and a chimney corner, which
will be in charge OF Mother Kris
EDNA Anderson). Small gifts, at
tached TO each OF which will be an
appropriate rhyme. will be placed
around the tree and under the Chin
ney corner and these will be presented
TO each member OF the senior class
According to custom. members Of
The senior class will march into tbs
auditor UNI after the other students
have assembled. Each senior will
wear q spr'g Of mistletoe, while mem
hers of the other classes will veal
holly.
The program will include singing
of Christmas carols by the school, spe
cial selections by the orchestra. sing
ing by the senior class recitat'ons BY
Miss Mary Shaw. Miss Helen Guyei
end William Broughall, greetings by
Howard Simpkins, president OF the
senior class; responsive reading anC
the presentation of the gifts.
Evening journal., 1916-12-21
Return SWEETHEART"
SCORES. Saves $3.50

Unless the musical scenes and parts
Of the opera "Sweethearts" are re-
turned TO the publishers the Hope
Farm managers will have to forfeit a
guarantee of $3.50 and TO prevent los
ing this amount OF money which
means so much to Hope Farm. the
managers Of the Hope Farm Com
pany are making an earnest request
to the cast and chorus of Sweet
hearts" that they return parts and
scores TO the Willard f. Davis store,
corner Tenth and Market streets,
where they can be collected and re-
turned to the publishers.
Evening journal., 1916-12-21
'DRYS" IN CONGRESS
Receive A setback
Misplay Sends District Bill
Over Till After the
Holidays
SENATE WILL VOTE
ON JANUARY 9

n WASHINGTON, Dec. PA parlia-
l: mentary misplay By one of its friends
yesterday upset plans for an immedi-
!, ate vote on Senator Sheppard's Dis
F trict Of Columbia prohibition bill. and
/ advocates Of the measure were Obliged
70 agree that II go over until after the
5 Christmas holidays-for final action.
j. The Senate agreed 10 a final vote
on the measure on January-9 after its
n opponents had been sustained by the
.tChair in contending that it lost its
nee on the Senate calendar by the
on OF Senator Ashurst In secur-
unanimous consent 20 consider a
bill
ends OF the Prohibition bill have
ted a fear that postponement OF
vote until after the Christmas re-
'es would impcril It's chances of pas
sage
When senator Ashurst, who iavors the
dry bill and had no intention % inn
peril n vote. saw that he had inodvert-
4 en,lv played into the hands Of the op.
2 poncnts he sought 20 withdraw tho land
q Jill and did 81 physically by stepping e
{ the desk and putting the document IN
} his pocket.
q If men are permitted TO dispose OF
} legislation by physically applying
strong arm methods and grabbing bills
out Of the possession Of the S nate,
!, said Senator Reed. Legislative business
I then will resolve itself 30 grabbing and
running. Under those circumstances the
I mnu who could grab the most and nun
@ho fastest would he thc greatest states
man II we are proceeding under Mar.
J cuts Of Queensberry rules Il Is time We
4 knew il. We may even descend Ia
\ packinp.houe rules, which under.
stand. permit using the thumbs and
/, even the feline method Of scratching
with the fneer-nails.7
f, Senator Ashurst declared he was not
dir'nrbed hv Mr. Reeds attack.
/, 'rho Senator from Missouri" he
h eaid "is incapable OF carrying out
I. here or elsewhere any threat against
{ me or against ANYONE else. He Is fond
OF a Joke against anyone else, but
! when II Is on himself he Gances around
Z tihe a rat on a sriddle trying TO get
on
u lie declared that II Senator Reed
were fair about the Prohibition bill he
r would allow &c TO come to a vote
Z The saloon lost out in Arizona and
elsewhere. he continued "by such
/, tactics as these. II committed suicide
Z when n spewed the slime Of politics
4 like this on itself lt III becomes the
/. senator from Missouri TO rely on tech
I. meal ideas and notions against this
{. biIl and n IN becomes him 70 insinr'
ate heye purloned this bill"
i. AZ ne concluded the Arizoua Sens
!, tor walked slowly through the aisle
y wav.ne the bill over his head and re-
stored II 70 the clerks desk
y "The indians In Okiahoma may sur
Ter. but whisky will still reign IN the
q Rational capital" said he.
Evening journal., 1916-12-21
| CITY JUDGE JUST
IN This Particular
continued from First Pagel

ne oficer Y he wanted the snow re-
moved he could do II himself
Judge Churchman said that while the
defendant appeared to be guilty under
che ordinance and the offence appear
ed to be exaggerated by his alleged
actions and words. 4. nevertheless.
seemed scarcely fair 20 make Sanzone
an example when people all over the
city were violating the ordinance and
nothing had apparently been done
about the matter.
The matter became the subject or a
conference between Judge Churchman
and Assistant City Solicitor Lynn, the
result OF which was that Sanzone was
warned that he must be more care
ful IN the future. and not only DO as
directed by the officer of the district
but must refrain from impertnence.
- shall have 10 find YOU guilty said
the Judge. But under the cirsum-
stances / shall suspend sentence
Evening journal., 1916-12-21
MRS. ENGLISH. Wife
OF POSTMASTER. dies

Mrs. Emma L. English, wife Of
Postmaster James J. English, died at
10 o'clock this morning At her home,
No. 211 North Broome street Mrs,
English has been i'll for some time.
IN addition 10 her husband, Mrs. Eng
lish is survived by sister, Miss Sarah
d. Prochnow and a brother William
F. Prochnow. The deceased was a
member Of the First Presbyterian
Church and took an active part in
church work The funeral will be
held at 1 o'clock Saturday after
noon and interment will be made IN
Riverview Cemetery.
Evening journal., 1916-12-21
CHRISTMAS TRADE
DELAYS TRAFFIC

Passengers laden with Christmas
bundles are delaying traffic on the
Delaware Division Of the Pennoyl-
yania railroad il being difficult for
the trainmen TO maintain the sched-
ule on account Of people getting on
ara OF with their Christmas pur-
clases. The express traffic has show
Cd a decided increase and many pack
ares resembling "wet goods" are be-
Ing shipped down the Peninsula each
day.
Evening journal., 1916-12-21
KNIVES FOR COUNCnMEN.

Members OF the City Council are
carrying handsome pearl-handled
pen knives. the gift OF Homer c. Sim
mems. clerk Of the city Council. Zach
knife is enclosed IN n well-fnished
chamois case. The presentation was
made last night and the Councilmen
we're greatly pleased With the gifts.
There was no meeting OF the COM
mittees last night as most of the
Council members had other business
% attend 10.
Evening journal., 1916-12-21
$40 FINE on LOFLANp.

This is your sixteenth appearance
on different charges" Judge Church
msn told William LOhand I'm City
Court this morning when William was
arra'gned on a charge Of being drunk.
"NOu also have been here a number
Of times this year. You will have TO
stop drinking" continued the judge.
and fined Lofand SO and costs.
Evening journal., 1916-12-21
BROWN WINS AcoUITrAL.

Jacob W. Brown, colored, charged with
assault and battery on a Orekeepei
some time ago. and who had his case
continued for further investigation by
Officer Mcdaniel in City Court this
morning, was dismissed when the Offices
reported he could not find any evidence
that there had been much trouble and
Brown was gwen an excellent reputo'
tion by his employer.
Evening journal., 1916-12-21
DEATHS.


TIITUH IL NIWWWs
cIDUD-On December p. 1916, Hiram
n Cloud. In his S3rd year.
Relatives, friends. members OF
Brsndyvine Lodge. I. o. o. F.; Excel
zior Lodge. K Of p. and dupont
1.odgc. A. r. q A. H.. are invited TO
attend the funeral services at HIS late
ft1.dcrcc. Hillcrest, Brandywine hun
1fef on Saturday afternoon, Deem
Der %, al 2.3o O'Clock. Intermcnt al
nj Sslen cemetery.