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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-02
Police Work Injustice by Handicapping Them With
 Petty Arrests
NEGROES HAVE BEEN
 "HARSHLY" TREATED
James Bowron, J. C. Maben, Jr., Wal ter Moore and Others Say Police Should Stop Making Arrests
 for Petty Offenses

The activities of the police and the sheriff's forces in making wholesale ar rests for crapshooting and other petty offenses are adding largely to the un- rest of labor in the Birmingham dis trict. Prominent industrial men of Bir' mingham are emphatic in decrying the penchant of the forces of the law to swoop down upon the negro and arrest him for gambling or other petty offenses The marsh treatment that the negroes have received from the forces of the law was a large factor, they claim. ip the great exodus of the negro to the north during the past few months.
 With the passing of the fee system in Jefferson county, these leaders believe that this harassing condition will pass. Conditions have improved during the past few months, although the police de- pertinent set new high record for ar rests Sunday, and the chief charge was Sunday gaming"
 "The attitude that the police and depu- ties have taken against the negro em- ployed by the industries in Birmingham is an outrage" said J. Campbell Maben, Jr., vice president of the Sloss-Sheffield Steel and Iron company. Conditions have been slightly improved during the past few weeks, but the way the forces of the law employ a negro to start a crap game that they may swoop down upon it and make a great number of ar rncte ,Y,arits o0ntaTDnt
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-02
JURY HOLDS NEGRO
 GUILTY OF MURDER
Coroner Wiley Investigates First Big Case-Verdict That Spinks Killed
 Miss Worthy

After brief deliberation, the coro- ner's jury in the investigation of the death of Miss Camille Worthy re- turned a verdict yesterday afternoon, to the effect that the deceased came to her death by being run over by an au- ltomoble driven by Henry Spinks. ne- gro chauffeur, and that the. said Henry Spinks was recklessly, carelessly and lunlawfully running the same when the accident occurred
 This was the first important inves- litigation made by the new coroner, pr. lC. c. Wiley, and he handled the case like a veteran. He was assisted by Deputy Coroner Rives. Quite a number of Witnesses were examined and the coroner proved an adept in bringing out the testimony. Joe Moss, who was 1 in the car at the time the accident occurred, was one of the chief wit nesses.
 Almost every witness testified that l the negro was running at a high rate l of speed when he struck Miss Worthy and that he never slacked up after running down the lady. Coroner Wiley lheld the defendant on charge of mur-
 der and he Will be given a preliminary
 trial in the municipal court.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-02
FEWER THAN 10000 PAY THEIR POLL TAX Jefferson County Voters Do Not Qualify-NO Pending
 Campaign Is Reason
 Assigned

While the exact figures of the pay ment of poll tax could not be ascertained last night it is the opinion of Tax Col lector Phil Bowers that fewer than 10000 persons liable to poll tax in the county have qualified. While there was Hast hour rush last night it was nothing out of the ordinary, and those who ap- peared to pay their tax had not long to wait for at,no time was the line lengthy. The office was kept open as long as any one appeared for the purpose of paying taxes.
 While no official figures could be as certained last night as the amounts col lected in Ensley. Pratt City and Besse- mer were not turned in. it is the opinion that the final figures will show falling off of nearly 5000 in the number of per sons who formerly qualified. No ex- planation of the decrease was suggested except that there being no immediate cam paign on, the citizens were more or less careless and the shortage was due to neglect
 The books will be checked up this morning and the actual figures given.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-02
CALL MASS MEETING TO GET RELIEF FOR
 JEWISH WAR VICTIMS
Funds Will Be Asked at Mass Meet ing Sunday at Knesseth Israel Synagogue-Need Press
 ing in Europe

Plans for raising funds for aiding in the alleviation of suffering among the Jewish men, women and children of Europe will be made at mass meet ing of Birmingham Jews to- be held at Knesseth Israel synagogue Sunday afternoon.
 The following call has been sent out by J. J. Goldberg, secretary of the war suffers campaign committee:
 From across the ocean, from the wsr-stricken countries, where our brothers and sisters suffer the agonies of despair and hunger, comes the cry for help. for relief from starvation and from the grip of death. Funds are needed for the alleviation of the sur fering of our people, men, women and children in the war zones. Great IS the calamity that befell them- Birmingham is appealed to; Birmingham must re- spond, must do its part i'll affording aid to the multitudes of our people whom misfortune has overtaken and whose existence is at stake.
 'The Jews of Birmingham and the surrounding country are urgently asked to attend a mass meeting to be held Sunday afternoon at 2:3o oclocl February 4, at Knesseth Israel synagogue, to raise as large fund as possible for this great and sacred work of mercy and benevolence.
 '"rhe Jews of this favored country must prove equal to the emergency. The Jews of Birmingham must face the problem and discharge their duties at this solemn hour. Let all come to this mass meeting"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-02
SCENIC EFFECTS
 ARRIVE FOR SHOW
Site of Automobile Show Will be New Postoffice
 Lot, It Is Thought

With the arrival of two carloads of scenic effects and decorations shipped from Chicago, automobile show head quarters at the old Permanent Exhibit building began to take on life yesterday. This will be only a starter, H. B. Marks, the manager, stated and steady stream of paraphernalia of this kind will come until March 5, when the show is to be started
 The site for the automobile show will be in all probability at Fifth avenue and Nineteenth street, where Birmingham s new postoffice is to be constructed. For nal application has been filed with the proper authorities and Washington Is ex- pected to give its consent
 The effects arriving Thursday consisted of hundreds of decorative and specially built lights and artificial flowers, which will be used in the decorative scheme.
 The promoters of the Birmingham show declare that the southern show at Att lanta will be eclipsed. A statewide ad- vertising campaign has been started, and it is hoped that every town in the state will be represented in March.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-02
MINERS RESUME WORK
 AT THE PALOS MINE
Republic Operation, After Being Idle Since Summer, Produces Coal.
 Working on New Opening

The Palos mine of the Republic Iron and Steel company resumed operations yesterday after being idle since the floods of last summer. About 40 miners began to dig coal in the old opening that was flooded yesterday. and the force will be increased until the normal num- Der is again at work
 In the meantime, work Is being con- tinued on the new opening of the Palos mine, but the new shaft has not been completed. Within the next few months, coal will be obtained from the new mine. At Thomas the continued bad weather during January interfered with the con- struction there of the power plant, which will supply the power for the various mines of the company which are being electrified&a4
 The Palos mine is regarded as large producing operation. and in the past has placed thousands of tons at the disposal of the Republic company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-02
SUPREME COURT TO
 HEAR APPEAL TODAY
Appeal in Quo Warranto Proceedings Against Black-Mandamus Pro-
 ceedings Against Fort Also

Appeal in the quo warranto proceedings against County Solicitor Hugo L. Black will be argued in the supreme court to- day, also the mandamus proceedings di- rected against Judge w. F. Fort to com pei him to recognize Circuit Solicitor Joseph R. Tate as the chief prosecuting officer of the county.
 Solicitor Black will argue both cases before the supreme court, while Felix Blackburn, c. B. Powell and Morris Loveman will present the argument in the quo warranto proceedings, and Judge R. " Evans and Attorney Forney John ston will make the argument for the mandamus.
 It is expected that an early decision will be made in these cases as County Treasurer M V. Henry has stated that he will hold up all salaries of the solici- tors and their assistants until the su- preme court reaches a decision.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-02
DATA COMPILED SHOWS CRIME CONDITIONS IN
 WET AND DRY PERIODS
Statistics For 1913 and 1916 Are Assembled By Age-Herald in Response to Numerous Re quests For Information on Effects of
 Prohibition in Birmingham

The Age Herald receiving daily inquiries from all parts of the United States about conditions in Birmingham under hibiton compared with those under saloons. No careful effort has heretofore been made city and county offices assemble actual and complete data Representatives of The Ageeald for several days have been rummagng through the records with the assistance of city and county authorities and interesting figures have been compiled
  inhabitants
 
 with prohibition
  i
 probably considered conditions arch here matter of public information:
 CITY
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-02
WIRR REFUSE TO FIRE
 WARDEN AT BANNER MINE

Advices from the Banner mine at 2 o'clock this morning were that the convict board had determined not to accede to the request of the striking convicts. Warden Hall will not be re- moved unless the investigation. which will be made, disclOses new facts.
 Dr. Smith. the third member of the board, has not arrived.
 The convicts are quiet in the mine and threaten no violence. It is be- lieved that they will surrender this morning.
 This is the fourth strike of this na- ture the convict board has had in the past few years, similar ones having occurred at Flat Top Aldrich and Relic Ellen.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-02
OSCAR WELLS NAMED
 AS THE RECEIVER

/ Oscar Wells has been appointed re- ceiver for the Sibley Brick company, against which company bankruptcy pro- ceedings have been petitioned by credi- tors. The appointment was made by Judge E. H. Dryer, in the absence of Judge w. I. Grubb.
 Petition denying insolvency and asking for inry trial had been filed in the United States court by the Sibley Brick com pany by Forney Johnston. attorney.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-02
LETTERS TO EDITOR
Not Connected With Company

To the Editor of The Age-Herald:
 Tn response to inquiry of number of my friends and without in the least disparaging the management. which am confident did the very best pos sible under the circumstances, I de- sire to say that I do not and have never owned $1 of stock in nor have I been employed by or held any office in the Sibley Brick company, which had the misfortune to be put into bankruptcy yesterday. Respectfully, JOHN w. SHELBY,
 Secretary Southern Paving
 Brick Manufacturers Association.
 Birmingham, February l, 1917
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-02
JANUARY RECEIPTS
 ATPOSTOFFICE LARGE
Increase of Two Thousand Dollars Shown Over Corresponding
 Month of 1916

An increase of practically 5000 is noted in the receipts of the local post office for January this year, as com pared with the first month of last year WI
 Although the definite figures have not been compiled. the receipts for last month are estimated at $50,5o0.
 The receipts for January last year were $4S.399.91.
 January is usually a dull month at the local postoffice, according to Post master R. B. Smyer. and $50,500 Is considered an excellent total for this month
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-02
FINDS FAVOR
 IN PUBLIC MIND

To the Editor. of The Age Herald.
 Dear Sir: Permit me to express my appreciation of young Reuben A. Lewis article in the morning paper regarding the performance of the Human Fly yesterday.
 The unselfish way in which your pa per has written up this entertainment of the Ledger's will, I am sure. find favor in the public mind. Keep it up and you will soon find your liberality retroactive. Very truly yours,
 ROBERT P. MDAVID. Birmingham, January 31. 1917
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-02
Camp Hardee to Meet

There will be meeting of Camp Hardee, United Confederate Veterans, this afternoon at 2:so o'clock at the Cable hall. Business of importance is expected to be brought up, and every member of the camp is urged to at tend. An invitation Is extended to all veterans, Daughters of the Confeder- acy, Sons of Veterans and to the public generally to attend this meeting.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-02
At the Photoplay Houses

Triangle: Dorothy Dalton in Chick en Casey"
 Strand: Wallace Reid in The Gold en Fetters.''
 Rialto: Mrs Vernon Castle in Pat ria"
 Colonial: Ethel Clayton in "The Bondage of Fear"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-02
Reception Called Off

Announcement has been made by Harry Jones, chairman of the committee ar ranging the reception for the grand opera stars at the Southern club Satur- day night, that the reception has been called off
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-02
SOUTHERN EXPORT TRADE WILL SWELL Birmingham Man Received Splendid Suggestions at Meeting of Foreign
 Trade Council

Birmingham men ys> have returned from the national foreign trade council at Pittsburg declare that the southern export trade will be increased vastly, if the suggestions advanced by national leaders in industrial circles are followed. Birmingham had the largest delegation present of any southern city. Represent ing this city were R. I. Ingalls of the born Smith, vice president of the Gulf States Steel company; D. B. Dimick of the American Castings company: Julius Goslin of the Jubert & Goslin Machine and Foundry company, and w. D. Tynes, president of Hardie-Tynes Manufacturing company.
 Birmingham was honored by having H. Sanborn Smith placed upon one of the most important committees.
 "The meeting was wonderful one said R. L Ingalls,. There were l5O0 dele gates present, representing all countries that import American goods There was a galaxy of notable men. The chairman of the council, James Farrell. made a magnificent address about the opportuni- ties of American manufacturers.
 Perhaps the most striking point raised by the speakers was anent the condition that would grip America after the close of the European war. It was estimated that the demands for home consumption would keep the industries busy only seven months a. year. Thus. the industries will be faced with a fiye-month period of idle ness unless they can swell the volume | of the export trade. This being the prob | lem, the meeting discussed the expori situation from all phases. We were addressed by men max u A corporations that export millions of SRS lars worth of commodities. and they toS Us how we should proceed if we are t. get results It is believed in foreiE countries that American firms export only what they can't consume at home. This belief must be offset by manufacturing high-grade articles, represent them hon. estIy and living up to every agreement
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-02
PROMINENT MEN SPEAK

''The most prominent ment in America) addressed the delegates. James A. Far7 rell, Robert Dollar of San Francisco, MT. Wade of St. Louis, the president of the Fore River Shipbuilding company and & number of others were heard The speeches were not extemporaneous, by any means, and the men had spent much time and thought upon them.
 "The Birmingham delegation was the largest from the south, and I am sure that the information that we obtained there will have a splendid effect upon our future relations with the foreign trade. The national foreign trade coun- cil was organized in 1914 when the in- dustries of the United States were ex- periencing dull times. Finding foreign market was then regarded as the only means by which the industries might be saved. n
 q feel sure that America will become greater exporter than ever. for the firms in the United States are going after the business in systematic man ner"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-02
TODAY'S EVENTS
At the Theatres

 Lyric Keith vaudeville. Matinee at o'clock; night performances at 7;S9 and o'clock.
 Bijou: Comedy success, Peg O My Heart" Matinee at 2:3o; night per formance S:30.
 Majestic Musical comedy and fea- ture pictures.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-02
HANDICAP TO INDUSTRY

''As the result of these practices, the larger industries are handicapped often for help. As the negroes are needed for coking the furnaces and other important operations, we must bail them out. Thus the jailer gets his turnkey fee, and all the others share in the costs.
 'sThe negroes are not only arrested for gaming, but for various other petty offenses. I think that the police should go after the real law violators instead of few helpless negroes, who have done nothing to be locked up in jail.'''
 James Bowron. president of the Gulf States Steel company, states that the ne groes have been treated "harshly,' and is of the opinion that this was a large factor in the recent flood of emigration to the north.
 HI am not acquainted with the details of the situation in Birmingham, but in a general way I know that the ne groes have been treated harshly,' said Mr Bowron By virtue of the activi- ties of the local officers in making ar rests for petty charges, the industries have been materially handicapped a, times Not only have some of the 1e- partments been short of labor, but white nen, who employ negro helpers, have
 lost days of work on account of petty arrests of their helpers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-02
Jeffersonian League

The Jeffersonian Democratic league heli a meeting last night In Judge Pugh's courtroom at the courthouse. No off cers were elected and only routine busi ness was discussed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-02
YEARS WORK OF GRAND JURIEs
BANK DEPOSITS

BANK DEPOSITS
 As a matter of information hank de- posits are also given. The 1913 figures were compiled by the Chamber sof Com merce. The 1916 figures were compiled by The Age-Herald October "A, 1916. The comparison shows:
 1913 ....................... .$26. .SS3 o0O 1916 ...................... $3O, ,129 7S6. .29
 POSTOFFICE RECEIPTS
 Postoffice receipts in Birmingham dur ing the two years under consideration show the following:
 1913 ...................... .s516 040 42 1916 57S, ,231 62
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-02
WORKS GREAT INJUSTICE

ssThe exodus of the negroes to- the north was partially caused by this atti- tude of the officers. It is great in justice to the negro, to his employer and to Birmingham to persistentlv harass the laborers by arresting them for petty offenses."
 The Woodward Iron company polices it's own camps Before this system was iuaugurated, there was a general com plaint. but this has been remedied under the new system, according to A. IL Woodward vice president.
 Since we started to police our own camps, we have not had any trouble :" Mr. Woodward said. But before that time. the raids on dice shooters and ar rests for petty offenses added much to the unrest of labor, and handicapped our operations" ..,
 One prominent industrial man, who did not care to have his name mentioned, stated that the officers would employ a negro to start crap games and when the game was at it's height would de- scend upon the participants. This, he added. was a common practice
 There are others who feel that the police should halt their war on petty offenders and direct their fire against the gross violators of the law.
 SHOULD STOP JUNK DEALERS
 T, c. Mcdonald believes that the junk dealers should be stopped from their business.
 "The city instead of licensing junk dealers should declare this an illegal brsiness,'' said T. c. Mcdonald. They are a continual temptation to negroes and others to steal brass, plumbing and other material because the thieves Know there is an immediate and cash market for every bit of this metal they can get hold of.
 "Of course they melt the lead and other material so the junk man will not know where it came from, but ii there was no place for the thief to sell his metal he would not steal it. It is such things as this that should be at tended to instead of making so many arrests for petty offenses.''
 Walter Moore says the police ought to go after the real lawbreakers.
 Tt looks as though the only offend CTS the city police can catch are un- fortunate women. automobile drivers and poor helpless negroes" said Wal. ter Moore
 q don't want to talk about it though, for they say I criticize the city government too much anyway do wish. however, that the police would go after real lawbreakers fol awhile"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-02
THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK

OF BINMINGHAM Statement December 27. 1916
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-02
CoRONER's RECORDS
ths in Jefferson county investigated
BATHS IN BIRMINGHAM

Health department. Record of deaths
La prensa. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1913-1962, 1917-01-22
Animada junta de los
ti96grafos

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La prensa. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1913-1962, 1917-01-22
Sc dpuolUerdn todGs las
propiedades confiscadas
Solamentc las de los que tuvieron
c~onexion con los sucesos de re-
brero seguiran intervenidas.

DOUGLAS. Arizona. EHerO III
EI gobierno carranciSta anuncio con
fecha Is del actual que todas Us pro-
piedades cOnfiscadas por las autorl-
dades civileS y militares. de personals
relacionadas con facciones 0 partidos
cnemigos del actual gohicrno de fac
to. scran dcvucltas por aQucl!as auto
ridades. con exception de las que per
tcnecen 4 &qucllos que tuvieron CO.
nccci6n alguna con los acontecimlcn-
tos de Febrero de 1913 y el asesina-
to de los senorcs Francisco |. Madero
Y Jose Ma. Pine Suarez. segun infor-
mes rccibidos hoy en- este ciudad.
Las pr~opiedades que SO a a de-
vo!ver compremden varios millonaS
de pesos. pues Ia mayor parte de
elias consisten en- bienes r%aices, tano
urbanos como rusticos, que tlenen
valorcs muy regulares.
La prensa. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1913-1962, 1917-01-22
DOS CONATOS DE lNCENDIO.

Ell sabado en- la tarde entire 3 VI
hubo dos conatos de ~incendiO, en- esta
ciudad, ell primero en- las oficinas
de la Fest Gin Company, 1871 Noga-
litos St, Y ell segundo en- una casa
de la esquiaa de las GALES San Fer
nando Y Sur Frio.
En- ell pr.mcro una paca de algod3n
nerteneciente al Sr. VI. Shcel fue~la
que Sc quem6, sicndo la pGrdida eau
sada de 25 pesos; en- cl segundo no
resultaron perjuicios ningunos, pues
el fuego Sc produjo en- Il chimenea
V fue extinguido rapidameEte.
La prensa. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1913-1962, 1917-01-22
Ell BALE DEL CLUB RECREATl-
VO DE OBREROS.

Como oportunamerNe 10 aruncia-
mos. anoche Sc cfectuo el bale orga-
nizado por el Club Recreativo de
Obrcros en- cl Redman Hall. ubicado
en- la casa numcro l12 y medic de la
Gale de Soledad.
La fiesta Sc VIC sumamente con-
currida. habicrNo durado el bale
hasta dcSpuas de Ia media nOche. e.
ST.. Benjamin Reyes. socio del Circulo
Mercantil M~utualista de Monterrey,
que Sc haIlaba en- el salon, cant6 Ia
delicada canci6n napciitana Mari
Mari" que le fuG muy aplaudida por
Ia cO~ncurrpncia.
La prensa. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1913-1962, 1917-01-22
La manufactura del alcohol
serd reguIada en- Mexico
Ell C~ongreso Constituyente aProbo ua
decreta relative a la fabrication
de esa substantial quimica.

QUERETARO, Enero 21.- En- Ia
session que el Congreso Constituycn-
te tuvo el sabado en- Ia Moche, Sc dis
quito Y aprob6 IN proyecto de ley
por el cual Sc regula ia fabrication
del Alcohol en- Mexico. Esta indus
tria que es una de las mis- eXtendidas
en- ell pals consume no menos de una
cuarta parte de todas las eXistencias
de maiz de la %republica, por 10 Qua!
ell Congreso Constituyente acord6 re-
cortar la manufacture de csa subs
rtancia quimica, imponiendo ciertas
rea:ricciones Y fucrtes impuestos. Q
fin de que c~onseguir su p]roposito.