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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-21
JUDGE H. I. STOKELY
 AND BARBER CLASH
We'll Known Men Exchange Blows in Commissioners
 Office at City Hall

Commissioner of Public Justice Arlie gagged in an altercation followed y an exchange of blows and clinch late yes terday afternoon.
 The affair was staged in the off. 0 If tho commissioner of public justice in che city hall.
 The only observer was Judge David J. Davis, former recorder of Birmingham and attorney for Commissioner Barber. Judge Davis participated to the extent of breaking the clinch and projecting his athletic form between the combatants
 Neither Judge Stokely nor Commis- sioner Barber sustained fractures, bruises or scratches
 Neither of the participants in the af- fray nor Judge Davis would discuss the affair.
 Information about the city hall is that Judge Stokely, accompanied by Judge Davis, went to Commissioner Barber office at 4 o'clock by appointment. Dis cussion of the telephone case was the object of their visit. Some two or three years ago, prior to Commissioner Bar per elecuon as clty commissioner, ne brought suit against the Southern Bell Telephone company for damages by req son of trespass, and for the discontin- uance, of his telephone service. He later charged that representatives of the tele- phone company had made improper offers for the withdrawal of the suits. It is understood that Commissioner Barber in the last few days has repeated his charges and the conjecture is that Judge Stokely, as attorney for the telephone company, sought a modification, quali- ficstion or retraction of the remarks.
 It is understood that discussion of the telephone matter was immediately re- sumed after the fisticuff intermission.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-21
Dropped the Pigeon"

A Tuscaloosa negro has been have seen strange sights in Bir- mfnghams sights that resulted from mixing and mfnsling with the city negroes. It is only nat ural that the "sights' would cost more than was anticipated.
 About $1O jingled in the pocket of the Tuscaloosa darkey when he left the train. He had n nice, new $35 watch. too. Believing 1t best to mix with the city negroes, walked and walked, finding him. self at Avenue H and Twentieth street.
 At Avenue H and Twentieth street the Tuscaloosa negro maid to see the sights of Birmingham. He paid $lO and the watch.
 The old scheme of .'drOppinx the pigeon," as old as the world, was played successfully on this ne- gro.
 The negro met "supposed friend' at H and Twentieth. Across the street there was another ne- gro, who stopped and picked up n nice purse filled with "phOny, $1OO bills. The supposed friend saw the negro pick up the purse. Turning to the Tuscaloosa negro the "friend" said;
 "Let's make him divide the money or we will tell"
 They both walked across the the purse.
 "If you don't come across, nig- ger.i with some of that money we will tell the owner,, said the friend to the man with the money.
 At this point 1t was found the bills could not be changed for the proper division. The TuscaIoosa negro gladly handed over his SIO and watch and stood until the two negroes could return with the change.
 They didn't return-and a report was made to the police and de- tectives.
 Charles Henry King, negro, of Atlanta, Ga., is being held on a grand larceny charge by Detec- tives BrannOn and PrOpst, it being alleged he was one of the ne- groes who "dropped the pigeon" thus setting the trap for the Tus- calO0sa darkey.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-21
Home Guard Organized

200 citizens of Oneonta and other sec- tions of the county responded to the sheriffs call at the courthouse last night for the purpose of organizing on enrolling a company of home guards. Sheriff Buckner was elected chairman of the meeting and Robert Kelton. secretary. J. B. Stone in a brief, patriotic way announced the purpose of the meeting and the pur- poses for which the men would be or ganized. He was followed hy ex-Judge Davidson, w. NJ Hagood, James Kay and A. A. Findfey. who made short. patriotic speeches
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-21
Special Bargains by Merchants in
 Today's Age-Herald

Richs offer entire stock Stetson pat ent oxfords, worth to s9, for $6.25.
 Loveman, Jospeh & Loeb print full page of store news.
 Office Outf1tters company offers 200 slightly used box files, 20c.
 Guarantee Shoe company offers Stacy-Adams and Nettleton oxfords at $4s5.
 Parkers will fill orders for flowers anywhere in the United States.
 Porters feature boys Palm Beach suits at s5.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-21
NEW CLASS FORMED
 FOR Fl. PATTERSON
Will Take Preliminary Course of Training Before
 Formally Entering Camp

Young men, middle-aged men and some elderly men were present last night at a meeting to organize class for preparatory training for the second officers camp at Fort McPherson next August. Over a half hundred men were present, all of whom rep resented d successful career in some phase of civil life and the officers of the class felt highly complimented al the attendance and interest shown.
 Virgil Evans. well known news paper man, and G. Lewis Bailes, for mer assistant city attorney of Blr- mingham, who yesterday returned from Fort McPherson, were the speak CTS at the meeting last night. MT, Bailes explained in detail much of the work that will be necessary to be done in order to pass a successful examination at Fort McPherson and ited his talk to the details of organ izing the training class.
 Following the conclusion of the talks and question by those present it was decided to organize and have drills on Monday, Wednesday and Fri day nights with hikes on Sunday aft ernoons. It was also announced that the members of the class would bs provided with rifles and that if 1t were thought practicable uniforms could be purchased. The meeting hour of the class will be 7:3O o'clock in the evening.
 A description of life at Fort Me- Pherson was gleaned from the talk of MT. Bailes.
 "To the Inexperienced man." he said "the life at Fort McPherson has many phases that will seem hard It will ruffle at first but in a few weeks as you get hardened the work be- comes more pleasant and a fellow hates to leave 1t.
 Not all the men that go to Fort McPherson will get commissions, but all who get the full benefit of three months of intensive military training being a private in the ranks
 Most of you. I daresay, know noth- ing of military training and the ma jority are subject to draft so that it is highly important that all of you get familiar with the fundamentals of the training of a soldier. 1t will come in mighty handy when you are con scripted.
 The last class for the officers training camp in Birmingham was in charge of Crampton Harris. Ther. were about 46 men in the Harris class and AZ of them were successful in en- tering Fort McPherson. ,Ahe majority of them also were appointed to minor officers, such as corporals and ser geants, on their entrance at the fort, due to their instruction under Mir Harris.
 And so it is with this purpose in view to train you men so that you will enter Fort McPherson fit and ready for arduous work that we meet here tonight. Our purpose has the full appreciation and hearty cooperation of the military officers in command at Fort McPherson and we can assure you that if you follow the course of training prescribed by us for the next two months. when you do enter the training grounds you will be hard ened to all possible hardships and the way will be easier for real study for the examinations upon which commits sions will be awarded"
 The first drill night of the class is on Friday and additional recruits are
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-21
Department
 Created in France

Paris, June 2O.-A special submarine department was created at the ministry of marine by a decree signed by Pres ident Poincare tonight. Rear Admiral M. B. c. J. Merveilleux du Vignaux has been placed at it's head.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-21
DIFFERENr-BUT SATISFACTORY

Indigestion causes worry, nervous ness, sick headaches biljousness coat ed tongue, bad breath. bloating, gas, constipation and constant distress. w. A. McRae, Raleigh, Ga., writes: Foley Cathartic Tablets cleansed my system thoroughly and do not gripe or hurt at all. I recommend them to others and all find them entirely satisfactory and wonderfully different and moro pleasant than anything ever seen.' They cleanse the bowels, sweeten tho stomach. invigorate the liver. Sold everywhe here.-Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-21
M|LNER BACK FROM
 CAMP SITE TRIP
Birmingham's Offer Greatly Superior to That of Co.,
 lumbia or Atlanta

H. Key Miner, member of the mobili- zation camp committee, who returned to Birmingham yesterday afternoon from Atlanta, Columbia, Charleston and Wash ington, stated last night that he had made a thorough investigation of the camp sites at Atlanta and Columbia, and that in his judgment, after taking into consideration every advantage and dis advantage, Birmingham has submitted a much better proposition to the war de- partment than the department had ac- cepted from either of the cities named
 "At Atlanta I inspected the camp site, J said MT. Milner, which is 12 miles from the city and about eight miles from city water. Water mains will have to be laid It is about five miles from the nearest car line, which I understand is to be extended to the camp, and the general lay of the ground and surroundings are not nearly so good as Birmingham has offered. At Columbia I found conditions equally favorable to Birmingham by com parison. In view of these findings, I cannot see why we will not be allotted a camp"
 Further than this MT. Milner would make no statement, as he deemed it ad- visable to make his report to the full committee before any statement was made from him that would be construed as official. MT. Miner was very reti- cent regarding the report sent out from Montgomery, following General Wood S visit to the capital city of Alabama, that Montgomery is sure of camp.
 Gen. Louis V. Clark and I. Groom Beat ty, who are away on a like mission, have not returned to the city, though MT. Beatty is expected back today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-21
BULGARIA UNEASY

Geneva, Tuesday, June 19.--(Via Paris, June 20)-The semi official Balkan News agency says that King Ferdinand of Bulgaria has been im- pressed deeply by the abdication of King Constantine and considers it cer- tain former Premier Venizelos will
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-21
31 PRO-GERMANS
 EXPELLED FROM ] GREEK CAPITAL
Deposed King Constantine Arrives in Switzerland. Bulgaria Is Uneasy Fol-
 lowing Developments

Athens, Monday, June 1S.-Delayed.] ] A list of persons to be expelled from Greece following the abdication of King Constantine has been forwarded to the Greek minister of the interior It in- cludes the names of Demetrios Gounaris former premier; Prof Georgios Streit former foreign minister; General Dous- maniS, chief of the Greek general staff Colonel Metaxas, chief assistant to the general staff; M. Mercouris, M. Esslin M. Sayies, chief of the reservists, and M. Livieratos, who figured prominently in the disturbances at Athens last De- cember when French troops were at- tackled by Greek reservists.
 Professor Streit already has left Greece accompanying Constantine as his secre- tary.
 Thirty one persons will be expelled from the country. Those in Athens will be allowed three days and must report themselves to Regnault.
 Those placed under surveillance include ex-Premlers Dragoumis, Skouloudis and Lambros. Alexander Tselos, minister of interior in the Lambros cabinet; Loucas Roufas, minister of interior in the Kalo- geropouas ministry; M. Kanaris, ex- minister of public instruction; Colonel Stratigos and several other officers of the Greek general staff; General Sazzo- poulos, minister of war in the Lambros cabinet; Dr. Anastassopoulos and Dr.. Eroulanos, both palace physicians, and the latters wife, a German; two bishops ana number of officers of all ranks totalling 103 persons. They will be re- moved from Athens or wherever they reside to places whence escape is inn possible.
 Those on the list whose names have been mentioned previously in cable dis patches have been active supporters of the Germans. It was reported last week that M Gounaris and other o-German Greeks would be interned at Malta.
 KING IN SWITZERLAND
 Lugano, Switzerland, June 20.-(Via Paris. )-Former King Constantine of Greece arrived here today Officers and delegates of the Swiss government met him at the frontier and welcomed him in the name of Switzerland. A large number of German personages waited for the King at the depot, including Princess Won Buelow and Dr. Won Muehlberg, German minister to the vatican. The Greek minister to Berne was also present. Constantine and his suite drove directly to the hotel where rooms had been reserved for them.
 A number of German diplomats ar rived here in anticipation of the com ing of the former King, who was de- layed by the illness of his wife, A long telegram from the German Emperor was handed to Constantine as soon as he left the train. The immediate future movements of the former monarch are unknown, but it is believed he will shortly go to Germany to visit the Em- peror.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-21
Does This Letter Voice Your Sentiments?


 
 C,Jun organization practically extraordinary accurately of concerning beverage liquor traffic Based carefully in desires but also expects Congress do things:
 Prohibition 
 
 EVERY DEPARTMENT OF OUR NATIONAL
 No Exemption of Beer For Revenue
  RA1sE WAR % @ M VcTls % TRAFFIC m proposition liquors demands the The people absolute NATIONAL WAR @ Far % B7 M a M % @sp % % pEAGR % THOSE L9uoRs FROM a TAX OR FOOD CONSERVATION BILL?
 Prompt Action Desired of the o hon will meet the wishes of the people this regard the believe the heartily legislation thai Legislation will be
 Congress ItselfS Should Act PROHIBITION both and distilled liquors regardless follow tefm They Congress promptly faby individual They will be greatly disappointed should Congress fail They will tlushit itinth ebackgr sending and the other members of Congress CANNON Legisatv Super
 Legilat i've eComnltt the WAR PROHIBITION the sale well as of of
 BROOKS LAWRENCE
 Supt AntiSaloon League of Alabama.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-21

take office at the head of the gov ernment and Greece will enter the war against Bulgaria. King Ferdinand therefore intends to go shortly to Ger man great headquarters to demand as sstance. Consternation has been caused in Sofia by Constantine's abdication
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-21

Those on the list whose names have been mentioned previously in cable dis patches have been active supporters of the Germans. It was reported last week that M. Gounaris and other ro-German Greeks would be interned at Malta
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-15
Judge Posters Endorsement of Brandon

To the People of Alabama
 In presenting Judge w. w. Brandon to the people of the state as a candi- date for the high office of governor, we feel that we are offering to the people for their consideration a can didate who probably is nearer to the great masses of our people than any other man in Alabama. and who is as we'll known to the people of Alabama as any citizen of our great state
 We feel also that Judge Brandon knows the people and understands their needs and aspirations as we'll as any man in Alabama. His life and his career have peculiarly fitted him for giving to the people the best pos sible service-service which will re- dound to the best interests of all the people of Alabama without distinction as to class or condition.
 Judge Brandon began life as boy in the city of Tuscaloosa in the hum- ble capacity of a conductor on the street railway. He served in that ca- pacity for some time, and learned to sympathize with ana to know the needs of the working men of Alabama.
 Even while serving in this capacity, Judge Brandon's character for up- riEhtness, loyalty to the people and fidelity to every trust reposed In him. as we'll as his native ability. focused the attention of the people of Tusca- loosa county upon him, and he was soon called to serve the county as member of the legislature of Alabama. Shortly after the termination of his service in the legislature at that time ina limited States becante Involved in war with Spain. and Judge Brandon promptly volunteered his services, which were accepted. and he soon rose
 tPaid politics
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-15

Alabama regiment in the volunteer army of the United States While out of this state and serving in the army of the United States. the people of Tuscaloosa county again elected him by an overwhelming majority to the legislature, and al the end of the war and upon his return to the county he again served the people of the county and state in the legislature of ,Ala- bama
 He was afterwards made adjutant general of the military forces of the state and served in that capacity until he was elected to the office of state auditor. His service as state auditor was marked by thorou:shness and Il keen insight into the financial affairs of the state.
 At the end of his service as state auditor he was elected Probate Judge of Tuscaloosa county, and is now serving his second term as probate judge of the county-havins won his second election by decisive majority over all opposition.
 Under his management of the finan- clal affairs of Tuscaloosa county ne mas been able to secure d reduction oI the county rare of taxation. and at the same time has so managed that the county now has no floating denL, never .has to borrow any money, al ways has an ample supply for all county neeus. and besides is able to devote q large part of the revenue arising from the general county taxes to the construction and Improvement of the public roads of the county.
 While Judge Brandon has devoted practically all his life to the service of the people of the county of Tusca loosa and the state of Alabama. he has in all his public positions exhibit ed marked business ability, and both by the business acumen and the good
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-15
DIsTLNGUISHED GUESTS

Among the many distinguished guests nresert fnr the occasion were the follow ing: Rt. Rev E. P Allen, D. D., bishop ol MoDle; Rt Rev. Haid, D. D., O. S B, abbot, bishop, vicar-apostolie of North Carolina; Rt. Rev. Ernest Helmstetter, O. s. B., abbot of St Benedict's abbey, Newark, \. J.. Rt Rev. Vincent Huber, O. $. B., abbot of St. Bere's abbey Peru, Ill.,; Rt. Rev. Charles Mohr, o. s. B.. abbot of St. Leos abbey St. Leo. Fla.
 nev Monsg. D. Savage, D. D., Montgomery; very Rev r. J. Cummings, $. j., president of Spring Hill college, ident of St. Joseph's college, Montgom- cry; very Rev Gerhard Haas, Q. s. B.; president of St. Benedicts college, Sa- vannah, S. C.; very Rev. James F. Coyle. dean of northern Alabama, Bir- mingham; very Rev. Idephonse, Q. s. B., prior St. Vincent's archabbey, Beatty, Pa; Rev. Dr. Gerow, D. D., Mobile Rev. Dr. E. Sands, l.. D., Tuscaloosa; 1; "elv Rev. Ulrish o. s, B., prior, Gov ington, Ky; and the Revs. Joseph Mall
 t., City; Fred J. Haarth, Hub bard Woods, Ill.,; Thomas Cassidy, Mo- biie; J. T. Early, Anniston: John Brtt ton, Birmingham; M. ia Kittrick Bes- semer: D. O'Gallagher, Huntsville; Phil ip English, Montgomery; Philip Sheri- dan. Albany; Charles O'Reilly, s. s. J., Birmingham: Bernard Gerstle, O. s. B., Newark, N J.; James Downs, Birming- ham; Robert McQuillan Ensey: James Dunne, Mobile; John O'Kelly, Birming- ham; Celestine, 0. S. B.. Stonega, Va. i. Anthony, o. s. B., Pocahontas, w. Va ; Ambrose Roger, o. $. B., Corbin, Ky. ; Theodose, Q. s. B., Ripley, O., and many others.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-15

In the evening the Dramatic and Glee eiub of the college presented a drama
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-15
AMOUNT OF FEED BILLS FOR PRISONERS GREATLY DECREASED
Inspector DinsmOre Reports That Sanitary Condition of Jails Is Much
 Improved

Montgomery. November IA. (spe- cial. .)-sheriffs' feed bills for the fis- cal year ending September 30 de- creased s2IOs3.65 over the previous 12 months and the total number of prisoners placed in the county tails during the same period decreased s93s, according to the annual report of pr. w. W. Dinsmore. state prison and fac tory inspector, filed with Governor Henderson this week. Total feed bills last year were s1H.420.55, while total prisoners were 20,226.
 When the year ended the county jails contained only 765 prisoners. The ag- gregate time of incarceration of all the prisoners in the jails of this state during the fiscal year totals 327,624 days, the equivalent of S79 years ' months and days continued the re- port. "A comparison of these figures with those of the previous year shows a decrease in the average time of in- carceration of 7470S days
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-15
Tons of Shipping Will Be Added to Transatlantic
 Transport Service at Once

Washington, November 1.-The United States is about to add several hundred thousand tons of shipping to the stream of ships carrying American troops and supplies to the aid of the allies. Nego- tiations with the northern European neu- tral nations and with Japan for ton mage have reached a final stage and the vessels obtained either will go directly into transatlantic routes or will release American ships for this ser vice.
 The European neutrals. it was learned last night, finally have agreed to turn over to the United States and the allies ships
 in exchange for foodstuffs that only America can supply. The quantities of food to be furnished will be determined later. but the neutrals have the assurance of the American government that they will be given enough to meet their neces- sary requirements.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-15

management which he has exercised in every public position with which the people have trusted him.
 No man who knows Judge Brandon doubts in the least his unswerving loyalty to the people, his unselfish in- sterest in them or his fidelity to duty. On the contrary, all who know him es- teem him for his upright character, his devotion to duty, his patriotism, his charity and his loyalty to all the interests of the people.
 We feel that in Judge Brandon we are presenting to the people as can didate for governor man. who by virtue of his qualities and of his experience, is peculiarly fitted at this critical time in the states affairs to put the state upon sound financial basis, and to best serve all the inter- ests of the state anu of it's people.
 Upon the declaration Of state of war between the United States and uermany. Judge Brandon promptly of- tered his services to the United States as volunteer, but because the United states was not accepting volunteers for the army. his offer was declined, nd being, beyond the military age he was nor able to take ser> .ces Yin the army of the United States for this war
 We bespeak the support of Judge interested in clean government, en- forccment of the laws and in the working out of sound financial policy which will enable the state to " meet all it's obliga tions to teachers old soldiers, officers and servants of the state, ana in restoring the former nigh credit Of Alabama. Very respect fully.
 HENRY E. FOSTER. Chairman Brandon Campaign Com
 mittee.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-15

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