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The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-23
CLASSES
 FOR BUSINESS MEN
Der of Commerce Will Be Organized

The courses in Spanish which have been arranged for the business men of Birmingham under the direction of the educational committe of the Chamber of Commerce will be organized this after noon at o'clock at meeting at the chamber. The courses will be similar to those offered last year, and the ex- penses for the course are paid by the Carnegie foundation.
 In addition to the study of Spanish especial attention will be given to n- struction in the history, geography and life of the people of Central and South America with a view to fitting business men for availing themselves of the op- portunities for trade extension in those countries.
 The classes held at the Chamber of Commerce last year were largely at- tended and 8 number of the people who attended have since made use of the knowledge gained and have gone into the southern countries on business get ting trips.
 It is stated that in addition to the courses named above, there will be ar ranged classes in Portugese and other subjects.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-23
EX-0FF|CERS FORM
 A NEW COMP ANY
 FOR ACTIVE SERVICE
Business Men Plan Military Organization and Will Seek Enrolment With
 National Guard

Plans were formulated yesterday fol the organization of new military com. pany here with S. w. Burbage as cap. tain. At least 25 men have already en. listed in the proposed organization anc officers have been chosen. In addition to MT. Burbage, who is to command the company, the other officers are H Whetstone, first lieutenant; Guy Yates second lieutenant, and J. l.. Johnson first sergeant.
 It is planned to begin drilling within the next few days and it is hoped tc recruit the company up to the peace strength at once. Application is to be made to the governor and the adjutant general for enrolment of the organiza tion as a part of the Alabama National Guard, and it is expected that if Pres ident Wilson sends out a call for volun- teers, this company will offer it's serv- ices.
 All the officers of the new company are well known business men of Bir- mingham. MT. Burbage Is connected with the Wofford Oil company, MT Whetstone is the head of the Whetstone Produce company, MT. Yates is with the Solon Jacobs Tire company and Mr. Johnson is connected with the Capitol Park Motor company. Each of them has had experience as a member of the Ma tional guard, in military schools and in the Spanish-American war;
 We should be very glad to receive recruits for our company said Mr. Bur- bage yesterday. We have already en- rolled 25 men, and we hope to have at least 65 before the end of the week. We will apply for enrolment as company in the National Guard and expect to of fer our services just as soon as the President issues a call for volunteers All the officers of the company are ex- perienced in military affairs, and we will begin drilling at once. We hope to be- come part of the state guard at once and then we will receive our equipment. Anyone desiring to join is urged to send his name to the Capitol Park Motor com pany or to any of the officers"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-23
LOCAL BATTERY IS
 GUEST AT LUNCHEON
Associate Members Enter tain Soldiers Boys and
 Bid Them Godspeed

The Jefferson Field artillery Battery c, were the guests at luncheon at the Tutwiler hotel at 1 o'clock yesterday of the associate membership of the Jefferson artillery. J. T. Stokely presided and in- troduced a number of speakers. who bade the boys Godspeed in their work on the Mexican border. Gen. E. w. Fucker was a guest of honor, and his address, in which he outlined some of the scenes and excitement in the days of 6l.
 Senator Frank s. White, another speak, CT, also talked reminiscently of the civil war days. Other addresses were distinct ly favored with preparedness, and the idea of patriotism found, vent in the addresses of George Gordon Crawford Walker Percy, w. H. Kettg, Oscar Wells Forney Johnston, and others
 The luncheon began promptly at l o'clock, when the battery, neat in olive drab and khaki. marched into the Tut wiler hotel in military formation at the command of Capt. c. Powell Noland The lunch was held in the ballroom of the Tutwiler and something like 15O were present. Col. T. O. Smith, president of the battery association, could not be present, as he is attending the com- mencement exercises of the Virginia Milf. tary institute.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-23
WILL
 OFFER RESOLUTION
 ID BUILD HIGHWAY
Resolution Provides for the Issuance of Warrant to Build Warrior Road Via
 Nichols Fish Trap

A resolution providing for the issu- ance of county warrants and the immed- fate construction of the Warrior river highway, over the proposed Nichols fish trap route, will be introduced before the board of revenue by Lawrence H. Pen nington this morning. MT. Pennington thinks the resolution will pass the board with a majority vote and is convinced that public sentiment favors the issu- auce of warrants and the building of the Warrior river highway
 Following is the resolution that will be introduced by MT. Pennington:
 Whereas, public sentiment is over whelmingly in favor of constructing highways to the Warrior river:
 Now, therefore, be it resolved by the board of revenue of Jefferson county in regular session assembled:
 First, that the construction of a high way to Nichols fish trap be, and the same is hereby authorized over and along the route as heretofore located by the county engineer and approved by the United States government engineer; and for the purpose of paying the cost of such highway warrants of Jefferson county, in sufficient amount, are hereby authorized to be issued.
 Second, that said warrants be issued in convenient amounts to bear interest at a rate not exceeding "A percentum per annum, and made payable yearly in equal amounts, as nearly as may be con- venient. payment to begin five years after issue and not extending for more than 10 years after date of issue.
 Third. and that the contract for the construction of said road be let to the lowest or best responsible bidder after advertisement as required by law: said contract to be let and the construction of said road commenced at the earliest date possible.
 Fourth, be it further resolved, that the construction of a highway to Tay- lor's ferry be, and the same is hereby authorized to begin at the terminus of the present macadam road, and that the force of convicts. known as near Johns, be put to work constructing the Taylor S road not later than present job is com pleted (about August D and that the force of convicts, known as Evans camp be put to work on said road not later than August l. and that other forces of convicts be placed to work on said road at the earliest possible time to the end that said road may be completed at an early date.
 Fifth, that both of said roads shall be constructed according to the surveys and plans of the county engineer. which have been approved by the United States gov- ernment engineer, subject to the improve ments and economies necessary to the preliminary surveys"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-23
HORNADY ID MAKE
 WELCOME ADDRESS
 ID TRAVELLING MEN
State Convention of Ala bama Travellers AssOcia- tiOn Will Meet at the
 Hotel Hillman

Commissioner John R. Hornady will de- liver an address of welcome to the Ala bama Travellers association, which con- venes this morning at 1O:9O o'clock at the Hillman hotel, with President Louis J. Adler of Mobile in the chair
 It is expected there will be upwards of POO travelling men from all sections of Alabama in attendance at the convention and the travelling mems organizations of Arkansas, Mississippi and Tennessee are expected to have representation at the meeting.
 There are number of prominent speakers on the programme, chief of whom are Judge Henry D. Clayton. Dr. William c. Oates, Morris Bush, Judge W. w. Brandon, Emmet A. Jones, Will liam F. Feagin and others
 Tkis afternoon at 2:30 o'clock the dele gates will be taken over the Birming- ham district in automobiles
 The convention gets down to work in earnest tomorrow and will transact all the routine business to come before it to make room for the banquet, which is scheduled to be held at the Hotel Hillman, beginning at S:3O o'clock tomorrow nigiL An informal smoker will be held in the palm room of the Hillman might. The local entertainment committee has plan- ned several surprises for the delegates.
 The reception committee, which will meet the incoming travellers this morn ing, is composed of:
 George NJ Plaisance, general chairman Charles E. Abrams, vice chairman; H. B. Kennedy, E. R. Avery, E. P. Kirkpat- rick A. W. Smith, R. H. Gibson, c. M. Tardy, M. l.. Beck Eugene Ware, B. F. Wilkerson, W. F. Bridgers, B. D. Heck, Harry Jones, Clint Reese, Jim Robinson, A. w. Beck. c. M Campbell, Tom Ep- person and R. K. Kennedy.
 Every travelling man in Birmingham lis invited to attend the sessions.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-23
MOTION PICTURE DEMONSTRAT|0NOF
 KNIGHT ENGINE
Commissioner Hornady Will Introduce Henry Hover, Who Will Lecture on
 Automobile Motor

Commissioner J. R. Hornady is to in- troduce Henry H. Hover to the audience at the Jefferson theatre next Tuesday night, where MT. flower will lecture on the Knight sleeve valve motor. This was announced yesterday by H. M. Bai- ley, under whose auspices Birmingham motor car owners are to witness the mo- ton picture demonstra tion of the Knight engine.
 Tn every city throughout the country where the lecture has been given.' said Mr. Bailey, the speaker has been in- troduced by prominent public official, and Mr. Hornady has consented to rep resent Birmingham in this respect.
 Elaborate arrangements are being made for the entertainment of out-of- town visitors who will come here to at tend the lecture. Every dealer in the ter rtory controlled by the Overland- -Br- mingham company has accepted our invi- tation to participate in the gathering and most of them will bring friends. In ali there will be probably 250 or 300 visitors here next Tuesday in addition to many automobile owners who will motor to Bir. mingham to attend the lecture in the evening.
 T received a telegram from MT. flower yesterday, in which he said that he had made some novel additions to the film he uses in his lecture. He added that he is very anxious to secure judg- ment of Alabama motorists. I really be- lieve that this lecture makes clear more about the automobile motor than the average owner understands. MT. flower oy nlai pSta " 0ro ignition from carbon, a subject that the average man discusses every day. but does not really understand.
 This one feature alone will. I believe. prompt many motor car owners to at- tend.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-23
JUDGE GREENE ONLY STATING HIS VIEWS

Judge Dan A. rGeene, in reply to a card by T. c. Mcdonald in yesterdays Age Herald, said:
 Any discussion of the matter con- tained in Captain McDonald's card could only result in a question of veracity be- tween us, and the question at issue not only does not justify such a course, but my personal regard for the captain for bids it.
 q was only stating my views on question vital to the welfare of our city, without intending in any way to reflect upon Captain Mcdonald.
 q think the captain knows from my long acquaintance with and friendship for him. that however much 1 might question his judgment, I would never doubt the sincerity of his motives or tho courage of his convictions.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-23
MUSCLE SHOALS
Radcliffe Leaves for Nashville to At
 tend Meeting

W. c. Radcliffe, general manager of the Chamber of Commerce left last night for Nashville to attend the meeting ot the committees from several southern cities which are arranging for the big gathering there, July IA. in the interests of the Muscle Shoals development Paschal G. Shook and ex-Gov. Emmett O'Neal, the other members of the com. mittee from Birmingham, were unable to go.
 At the meeting in Nashville today, rep. resentatives from Nashville, Memphis, Chattanooga and Birmingham will be present It is planned to have several hundred delegates at the July meeting and strong effort is being made to in. terest people all over the south in the fight to get for Muscle Shoals the s2O,- 100000 government nitrate plant which it is proposed to build
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-23

tice, Captain Jordan yesterday issued challenge to Captain Evans for a test between the two companies. Cap tain Jordan agreed to have ths cor - test between all the officers ard men in the two companies or With any nurc = Der which Captain Evans might sus gest. He agreed to leave all details to the pleasure of the commanding of ficer of Company B.
 Mai. Carl Seals left lass night fer Montgomery to report in resopse to orders received by him yesterday Capt. W. T. Wingo, another local staff ofii- cer, accompanied Major Seals Lieut.. Julien Smith. who is attached 70 tae staff of Major Seals. is at present on a leave of absence. but will report 70 Montgomery later.
 FULL PAY FOR EMPLOYEES
 Many local business firms and cor porations are joining in the moveme len t to aid the men who are called into service. The Barrett Manufacturin 2 company yesterday announced that full pay would be given their employees who were members of the National Guard during the time they were in servlce and that their positions would be held open for them. A similar anrounce- ment was sent out by Armour & Co.
 John T. Kemp. local manager of the F. Goodrich company. received no- tice from the general offices of taat company that all employees who were enlisted at midnight June 19 would receive two-thirds of their compenst- = tions less government pay n the case Cf married men. and those with de- pendents. while single mer wo'4ld re- ceive one-half the difference in their salaries and the government pay.
 Miss Lima H. Denny, American Red Cross chairman for Alabama. announced yesterday that the Birmingha n Red Cross nurses were ready to go to the border at a moments notice. No nurses have been called from this city up to the present time. but about 33 are equipped and ready to respond Miss Margaret Patterson. one of the local members. has served in the present war in Europe, having been foc sometime in northern France.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-23
Birminehdn1's Contingent
 of Alabama National Guard
 Is Now Ready For Service
Major Seals Left Last Night for Montgomery With Staff Of tcers-Captan Jordan of Company Issues Challenge to Captain Evans of Company B-Business Firms and Corporations Will Give Pay to Elm
 poyes While in Service

Birmingham's contingent of the Ala bama National Guard is ready for serv- ice. Only the orders to entrain are at midnight that the troops would leave for the concentration camp at Mont gomery Monday. Definite information to this effect created considerable en thusiasm among the few officers and men who received the official word.
 The work of recruiting was cor, tinued yesterday and a nUni, CT of new men were secured by all the orgari- cations. All the infantry companies and the members of the two batteries If field artillery have undergone tie physical examination. A considerabl percentage of the local members and the recruits were rejected. but the en- listments were heavy enough to keep every organization here above the re- Quired minimum strength
 While no formal parade was e,d yesterday afternoon, as had been planned. several of the companies marched around the streets. despite the rain. which was falling at tine time. The drilling of the recruits is continuing at all hours of tire day and it is expected that the cor, panies will present a fine appearance by the time they are called to Montgomery
 DISCIPLINE ENFORCED
 Discipline is being more strictly en- forced each day and the men are OF duty at all hours of the day or night now. Ihey are allowed to leave their srmories for only short periods Of time and then only when there is q raa- son
 Considerably friendly rivalry has de- veloped between Company R, con mand- ed by Capt J. Towles Evans, and Con- pany K, commanded by Capt M. H. Jordan, in regard to marksmanship Tn view of the claims of the form CT or- garization to superiority in rifle prac-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-23

advocated the building of the road to Nichols fish trap. and incorporated all the suggestions made by Government Engineer Crossland with the exception of the matter of grade The cnamoer com mittee urged per cent grade. where the government engineer had held that a per cent maximum would be satisfac- tory. The report of the Chamber of Com merce committee was largely based on the findings of County Engineer Clark who worked on the proposition for some time.
 The chamber committee announced that an offer had been made by responsible financial interests to handle county war rants at a low rate of interest for period of five, 10 or 20 years for s275,OOo which was the estimated cost of the highway.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-23
Still Shipping Sisal

New York. June 22.-Shipments of sisal from Yucatan have coatinued steadily, notwithstanding the tenseness of the Mexican situation. but local i'm porters of the hemp declared today that American manufacturers of bind CT twine, as well as the farmers who use the twine to bind their orors, will be seriously injured in event of war unless the American government ar- ranges to permit uninterrupted ex- portations of sisal from Mexico
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-23
Boys Club to Receive
 County Appropriation

At the regular meeting of the board of revenue yesterday morning, it was de- cided to appropriate $10O a month to the Boys club, beginning July 1. and running to January 1, 1917
 Only routine matters were handled by the board, with the exception of the Boys club appropriation and the accept ance of the offer of $200 from the South ern Railroad company for killing mula near Lovick sometime ago, which wal the property of the county.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-23
TAX COLLECTOR
 TO SELL PROPERTY

Several hundred pieces of property will be sold before the courthouse for taxes. according to Tax Collector Bow CTS yesterday. The work started yes- teiday and will continue until all Sd cs are made. The owners of sh:s property will have two years in which to redeem the property by paying small rate of interest.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-23
Marriage Licenses

The following marriage iicons as were issued from the probate court vester- day:
 Walter A. Illicit. Danville Ky, ard Miss Rhe Crowley.
 William J. Alexander and Hiss Sarah Elizabeth Parceley.
 Attress Schwantes and Miss Audry Lightfoot.
 Tom l. Dennis and Miss Sarah Esta Curran
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-23
Must Pay Fees

A decision in favor of the plaintiffs fore Judge H. A. Sharpe yesterday, filed by the clerk of the criminal court and the sheriff. The suit was directed against the board of revenue for fees ir. cases where convictions have been made in the criminal court and prisoners sent to work on the county roads. Sid- ney Bowie and H. Ellis Brown argued the case for the plaintiffs, while the county was represented by w. K. Terry.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-23
Abram Wolf at Y. M. c. A.

Rev. Abram Wolf will speak at the Young Mems Christian association next Sunday afternoon at 3:30 o'clock. Mir. Wolf is member of the Jewish Christian alliance and prominent in it's work. Many will want to hear him. His subject will be "rhe Long Promised Messiah
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-23
Want Troops Withdrawn

Washington. June PA petiti m with l1S0 signatures forwarded by the Greater New York division ot the Anti War League of America. calling upon the President and Congress immeui- ately to withdraw the troops from Mexico was filed with the House to- day by Representative London, social- ist
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-23
WARRIOR RIVER COMMITTEE,
 TO HOLD CONFERENCE WITH,
 THE BOARD OF REVENUE

The Warrior river committee of the Chamber of Commerce will go before the board of revenue this morning and in- quire just what the members of the board intend doing in regard to the construc- tion of the proposed highway to the river. John W. Sibley, chairman of the committee, has called a meeting for 9:S0 o'clock this morning at the Chamber of Commerce. The members will then go before the board of revenue
 The Chamber of Commerce committee presented to the board of revenue some- time ago the report favoring the con- struction of the highway which had the indorsement of the chamber. The report
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-23
Drawing Room Recital

The ladies of the Handley Memorial church will give a drawing room recital at the home of Mrs. H. G. Barclay, 1904 Thirty-first street. north. tonight at g, o'clock. Those taking part are as fol- lows: Mrs. Ellein Turrentine, Miss Mar guerite Travers, Miss Inez Smith, Mrs.. Sidney J. Vann, Mrs. H. A. Douglas,/ Hugh Duncan, William Ivey, H. A. Douk- las and Mrs. Earl G. McLin.
 Thousands are sick every year with. some form of Bowel Complaint Thou sands are cured by taking Dr. SETH AR- NOLD's BALSAM. Warranted by Eugene Jacobs Drug Store.-Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-23
Camp Wilcox

The regular meeting of Camp Will COX No 17S2. U. c. w.. will be held this evening at Clark & Jones hall at 5 o'clock. Business of interest will come hcfcre the camp and a large attend 1nce is expected.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-23

Birmingham to successfully put through propositions"
 President Mitchell stated that the mu- milton factory at Anniston would prob- ably be called upon by the government in the present Mexican crisis if the sit uation there resulted in war. The An niston plant has already been called to the attention of the government and would not be surprised if it was not used in the present crisis" he said It is the closest intuition factory to the seat of trouble and for that reason en- joys certain advantages over all others .,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-23
WALMSLEY IS NEW GENERAL MANAGER ALABAMA POWER CO. President Mitchell's Views on ''What Is Matter With
 Birmingham" MOST SOCIALISTIC
 CITY IN AMERICA Why Corporation Batting Does Not Pay-ToO Much Real Estate
 Speculation Has Hurt
 the City

Walter Newbold Walmsley, who has been named as general manager of the Alabama Power company to succeed F. H. Chamberlain, resigned, is in the city and is familiarizng himself with the details of the office which he will take up July 1. The appointment of MT. Walmsley was announced yesterday by James Mitchell, president of the com pany, when he arrived from New York.
 Mir. Walmsley has had much experience in handling large construction and devel- opment work in both the United States and in South America
 For 10 years he has been engaged in handling a big proposition in South Amer ica, and about 15 years ago, he spent two years in Alabama in railroad con struction work, when he acquired a splendid knowledge of the state. He is a graduate of Rose Polytechnic institute and was a collegemate of President Mitchell at that institution. President Mitchell stated that MT. Walmsley re- gently returned from South America with the intention of retiring from active affairs but he had been induced to be- come general manager of the Alabama Power company following the resignation of MT Cha m berIaip
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-23

At the Photoplay Houses Majestic-"Sh Shoes" with Miss Lois Webber.
 Trianon-"The Aryan,' with William S. Hart
 Strand-"Destiny's Toy with Miss Louise Huff.
 Rialto-"The Scarlet Woman" with Madame Olga Petrova.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-23
$17.443,SO1.S1
T0DAY'S EVENTS
At the Theatres

Lyric-Vaudeville Matinee at p m. Evening at 7:30 and 6.