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Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-12-21

the national army. Authorities say
They suspect the plot is of German
origin.
The two, according to Assistant
United States Attorney Ben Moore,
agreed to perform an operation upon
the throat of Joseph Gottstein, a
Seattle registered man. They asked
Gottstein for $4,000 for their services
and guaranteed that the operation
would render him unfit for army ser
vice, Moore asserted, as it would re-
duce his voice to a whisper.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-12-21
TRAIN TELEPHONE SUCCESSFUL

Successful experiments with a tele-
phone apparatus installed on a rail
road car were carried out recently by
a representative of the signal depart
ment of the Canadif- government rail-
ways and the inventor of the device,
the former in the car itself and the
latter in the despatcher's office in the
Moncton yard. The transmission in
this system Of communication is made
through wheel and axle without the
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assistance Of any contributing me
dunn. Reports of the tests declare
that the communication established
was In every way satisfactory, al
though the train was in motion. Il Is
said there was no difficulty In hearing
distinctly every word of the message
misunderstanding American.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-12-21
CHARGED WITH VIOLATING
sELEcTiVE SERVICE ACT

SEATTLE, Wash.-4'Dr" NJ. Cor
don, and a Russian woman, Mrs. Les
helm, are under arrest here charged
with violating the selective service
act by plotting to- perform throat op-
erations upon registered men which
would render them unfit for service in
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Philadelphia bakers received zoos
barrels Of flour at prices from "a
cents to $1.25 under present market
Drices
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-18
COUNTY BOARD HAS NEW SCHOOLS UNDER
 CONSIDERATION

The county board of education has under consideration plans for 65 to 70 new schools to be built in Jefferson county this year and which will cost approximately $400,000.
 Plans for the schools were sub mitted by Superintendent P. M. Me Neil at the meeting of the board yes terday. The general plans were ap proved by the board and MT. McNeil will begin immediately work on the details, complying with request of the board of education.
 With the new schools constructed, Jefferson county will be able to care for hundreds of children now without school facilities. The building of the new schools is amade possible by the passage of the 3-mill tax
 From its present standard of edu- cation, Jefferson county will be lifted to model. according to Superintend- en, McNeil. "We will be able to ex- tend school terms. he said. land Jef- ferson county should become famous for her school system"
 Tn addition to approving the plans for the school. the board also appoint ed district trustees at the Friday meeting.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-18
TWO CLUBS PLEDGE
 PRESIDENT SUPPORT
Joint Meeting of the Community and Rotary Clubs Was Held at Lunch
 Hour Yesterday

Declaring that the citizenry of Jefferson county should, in an unmistakable way assure the President Of the United States that he has their stanch support. a joint meeting of the Rotary club and the Com munity club started the movement at a luncheon yesterday.
 It was urged that the declaration to the President of the United States, "As an American, faithful 50 American ideals of justice, liberty and humanity, and con fident that the government has exerted its most earnest efforts to keep us at peace with the world. | hereby declare my absolute and unconditional loyalty to the government of the Jnited States and pledge my support to you in protecting American rights against unlawful vio- lence upon land and sea, in guarding in upholding interna tional right be cir zens might have an opportunity by sign ing these declarations to assure the head of the nation that Jefferson county is solidly behind him.
 To put this movement into effect 1t was moved that the two presidents of the clubs assembled-Val J. Nesbitt and Jo- seph P. Mudd-appoint an executive com mittee of % prominent citizens, of all creeds and nationalities, to engineer the plans.
 By 8 rising vote, which was unanimous, the members of the t~ro clubs indorsed the declaration and gave their support to the plan to circulate copies of this declaration about the county that others might sign and likewise pledge their all legiance and support.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-18
JEWISH PUBLICIST
 TO MAKE ADDRESS
Reclamation of Palestine Will Be Sub- ject of Noted Authority on the
 Zionist Movement

Louis Lipsky, chairman of the Fedora ton of American Zionists, will speak on the possibilities for the reclamation of Palestine by the Jews at mass meeting of the Tikwath Zion society next Sun day evening at place to be announced later. The assembly will be for the pur- pose of obtaining money for the emer- gency fund of the federation, which is used for the relief of war sufferers in Europe and Asia
 MT. Iipsky is said to be one of the foremost Jewish publicists in America. He has made a brilliant reputation as a critic and dramatist As chief execu- tive officer of the American Federation of Zionists, MT. Lipsky presides over an organization having tens of thousands of members.
 Since the outbreak of the war, MT. Lipsky has been laboring to feed and protect the Jewish farmers and artisans now in the Zionist colonies of Palestine. As a result of his activities, thousands of American Jews have also been able to communicate with their relatives in Russia Poland and Austria.
 MT. Lipsky will explain the fundamen- tai propositions of Zionism, and will ex- plain why non-Jew as well as Jew should do his part for. the restoration of Palestine to the Jewish people.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-18
NELSON TO SPEAK
 TO DRAMA LEAGUE

Bertram Griffith Nelson is coming to Birmingham next week to give a read ing before the Drama league which it is stated Is going to be a very unusual and extraordinary thing; he is going to give the poetic, the dramatic and powerful story of Lohengrin. That this is de- parture from the general trend of read CTS is at once apparent, for Lohengrin Is known chiefly for its music, but MT. Nelson has pioneered notably and brought out from Wagnerian fastnesses the mar vicious stories of Morse mythology. Few people have realized the pure dramatic possibilities of these but MT. Nelson will develop them for the members of the Drama league on Tuesday, March 27, at the Temple Emanu-El.
 MT Nelson is assistant professor of public speaking at the University of Chi- cago and MT. Clark upon his recent visit here recommended him most highly. Press notices indicate that MT. Nelson's read ings are of the highest quality. and the officers of the Drama league are de- lighted to present so fine an artist in this impressive opera.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-18
FORMER LOCAL ARTISTS. TO APPEAR AT MUSICAL CLUBS COW VEN TON

and rich texture and great capacity. Sup plementing his natural gifts are a superb mode of expression and an extreme good taste. He is operatic timber from first to last and the eiaboracy of his reper- toire makes his every appearance an unusual offering.
 cert stage after several years of retire. ment Her tours have been successful from every standpoint and she is in de- mand the country over. Her attachment for Birmingham is fulfy as great as the music loving people of this city feel for her Her name on any programme had always been considered an assurance of an artistic performance.
 MT. Washburn, who now makes his home in Nashville, was for several years teacher and singer In Birmingham. Ills talents are quite well known to the peo- pie of Birmingham but the quality of his gifts are acknowledged to be such as to make him need no special commen- dation everywhere. MT. Washburn is also sedulous worker for musical better ment and has done no little in literary way to advance the arN.
 He Is now dean of Ward Belmont In Nashville.
 Madame Marie Stapeton Murray has made frequent appearances in Bfrmins- ham, with Victor Herbert and other nota- ble directors. Her voice is of the color atura quality but her success as singer is founded upon the best traditions of serious musical expression and not mere ly upon her ability to execute cadenzas.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-18
ST. PATRICK'S DAY
 TO BE CELEBRATED
Hibernians to Observe Day of Patron
 Saint With Suitable Exercises

St. Patrick's Day will be celebrated by the members of the Ancient Order of Hibernians and their friends by ap- propriate exercises at the Hotel Hill man on tomorrow night, which will include a banquet. music. speaking and dance. Dr. w. R. Ward will be toastmaster and a number of appro- priate addresses will be made. Among those on the programme are Miss J.. A. Kiernan and Miss Ellen O'Hare, who will render vocal selections and among the speakers will be ex-Gov. Emmet O'Neal. Frank P. Glass, Dr. Morris Newfield Rev. P. H. Turner, Rev. J. E. Coyle and others.
 After the banquet dance will be held in the ballroom and a large crowd is expected. Davidson's orchestra will be in attendance. The committee on arrangements is w. S. Pritchard, Hugh McPoland. John O'Hare. M. J. Butt, J. P. Harding. Thomas J. Grimes, T. J. O'Neill and the reception committees Robert P. Gill, Hugh O'Brien, pr. w, R. Ward. Hugh McGeever and T. A. McGough.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-18
GOODYEAR MEETING
 BROUGHT TO CLOSE
Representatives of Company Discuss
 Business Methods for Year

Representatives of the Goodyear Tire and Rubber company closed an in teresting meeting in Birmingham yes- terday. During the conference. which continued three days the business ac- tivities of the Goodyear were dis cussed and suggestions made for the best methods of conducting the years business.
 Included in the conference were c. w Martin. southern district manager, Atlanta; D. R. Burr. assistant man ager machine goods department. Ak ron; H. A. Price. auto tire depart lment, Akron: H. G. Palmer. assistant manager. auto fire department, Akron; II. D. Foster. manager machine goods department, Birmingham; H. E.. Wald- smith. bicycle and motorcycle depart ment, Akron; R. w. McCaughan, dis trict credit manager. Birmingham: Frank Gafford, city salesman. Bir- mingham: R. G. Hay. north Alabama salesman. Gadsden; A. R. Morrow, cen tral Alabama salesman; A. F. Wardle, south Alabama salesman. Montgom- cry: J S. Taylor local branch man ager
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-18
PRESIDENT RICH TO
 INSPECT PROPERTIES
Officials of Alabama Company to Look Over the Property
 Holdings

Edward N. Rich. the newly elected president of the Alabama company, ar- rived in Birmingham last night for the purpose of making an inspection of the properties of the company. He will re- main for about a week.
 In assuming the duties of the presi- dency of the Alabama company, Mr.
 Rich is thoroughly acquainted with con- ditions, inasmuch as he has served as
 chairman of the board and counsel for several years The Alabama company, in 1916 showed a profit of more then s1O0, ,000
 It was the first time since it's advent
 that a profit was made. For 1917, the outlook is very roseate,
 inasmuch as pig iron is quoted at S3O and the Alabama company has sold most of its make and is now withdrawn from
 the market.
 H. s. Perkins and flaming Jenkins, two directors. are expected to arrive for a brief visit this morning. Though it is pointed out that there is no significance attached to the visit of the three directors. it is regarded as probable that the Alabama company will
 make some new developments during 1917. At the last meeting of the Alabama company. no chairman of the board or chairman of the executive committee was elected. H. w. Coffin of Birmingham was elected second vice president and general manager
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-18

With less than a month intervening between the beginning of the five festival days that will be held here during the tenth biennial convention of the National Federation of Musical clubs, intellectual Birmingham finds herself looking for ward with especial keenness to the per formances of the Homecoming artists.
 These artists are those of the roster who at one time or another have claimed Birmingham as their home. They are Frederick Gunster, whose home is now in New York, who is enjoying that ac- claim which is always offered the suc- cessful concert artist Madame Carrie Bridewell, the internationally known con- tralto and Charles Washburn. bass. As sociated with these o- the programme of that day will be Madame Marie Sta pleton Murray.
 Though Birmingham will feel an espe- cial interest in their offerings, because of local connections, these artists will of themselves command the commendation and discriminating appreciation of all music lovers.
 years in Birmingham, his friends are legion and the number of those who are ready to proclaim his artistic worth from the housetops are even greater
 MT. Gunsters voice is tenor of rare
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-18
SACRED CANTATA AT CHURCH OF ADVENT

The Dubois Sacred Cantate, 'sT'he Seven Last Words of Christ for solo and chorus. will be rendered by the vested choir of the Church of the Advent. under the direction of Fred L. Grambs, choir master and organist, on Sunday next at 3:S0 to which the public Is cordially in- vited. This beautiful masterwork of Dubois will be accompanied by a select orchestra in keeping with the sombre character of the cantata and the peneten- tial season-c consisting of harp and strings. The order of service follows:
 Introduction: 70 all ye who travel upon the highway. hearken to me, and behold me: was e'er sorrow like unto my sor- row? For the Lord Almighty hath dealt bitterly with me. Call mo now no more Naomi, from today call me Mara"-So- prano solo, Mrs O. l.. Stephenson.
 First word: Father. forgive them. for they know not what they do"-Baritone and tenor solo, with chorus, John Thomas and I. Morris.
 Second word: 'verily, thou shalt be in Paradise today with Me Amen. so tell thee. Duet for tenor and bartine with chorus. John Thomas and T. Morris Third word: "See o woman: here be- hold thy Son beloved" Solo for soprano, tenor. baritone and chorus
 Fourth word !. God, My Father, why hast thou forsaken me-" Baritone solo, John Thomas.
 Fifth word; II am athirst.' Chorus and solo for tenor and baritone. I. Morris and John Thomas.
 Sixth word: Father, into Thy hands commend my soul Tenor solo and chorus. I. Morris.
 Seventh word: Tt h fnished'' Solo soprano, tenor and baritone with chorus Mrs. O. l.. Stephenson. I. Morris and John Thomas.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-18
WANT BOTH REPORTS
 ON WATER PLANTS
Weatherly Awaits Data From Com pany Before Making Public the
 Appraisal Figures

Y The preliminary appraisement of the properties of the Birmingham Water works company has been received by Commissioner James Weatherly.
 The waterworks company had assured the commission that it would submit, upon the receipt of this report, it's own valuation of the entire plant. A. M. Linn. president of the company, is i'll, and for that reason the company's ap- praisal has not been presented.
 It had been planned to make public the two reports at the same time. But, in consequence of MT. Linn's illness, it is regarded as doubtful whether any re- port will be made for a week or more. Tn the meantime MT. Weatherly has sent to Nicholas s. Hill, who was in charge of the appraisal for the city. for addi- tionaJ data.
 NJ further development is expected to follow within the next week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-18
DOCK ROLLER" DIES
 FROM ODD MALADY
Col. T. T. Ashford Loses Three Fine Bird Dogs From Peculiar
 Disease

The news comes from T. T. Ashford, who is at his farm, ''The Plantation" in Limestone county, that peculiar un- known disease has broken out in his ken mel and as result he has suffered the loss Of three fine bird dogs, one of these being Dock Roller," known from Cana da to Florida as field trial winner. and a young setter of great value and much promise.
 Of the IA dogs In MT. Ashford's kennel only four thus far have escaped symp- toms of this new disease, two handsome and promising derby sons of Dock Roll Ter being the last afflicted and now very sick.
 Major Whitestone," another well known field and bench winner in MT. Ashford's string. is one of the four not sick. A veterinary surgeon has been prescribing for these dogs, but the dis ease refuses to yield to treatment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-18
ASSAILANT BELIEVED
 TO BE HAMMER MAN"

Gus Constant negro, 45s1 Avenue B, was seriously wounded at s:9o o'clock last night when he was struck in the head with a blunt instrument by an un- Identified negro man at Twenty sixth street and Avenue H. Robbery appeared to be the motive of the crime, but Con- stant fled before his assailant could rob him.
 The wounded negro was removed to the Hillman hospital in the police emer- gency automobile. where he received medical attention. The hospital authori- ties stated at an early hour this morn ing that the negro was in a serious con dition.
 The negro that assaulted Constant fills the description of The Hammer Man, " who has assaulted and robbed over a score of people in the last six weeks, several having died from wounds n- flicted by this mysterious man.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-18
WOMAN'S SUFFRAGE
 SUBJECT OF DEBATE

Woman suffrage will be debated under the auspices of Birmingham lodge No 36S,. Independent Order of B'Nai BRith next Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock at the Temple Enanu-EL President Irving Engle of the lodge announces that the question of woman.s rights discussed by some of the best known people of the younger set in Birmingham will be the feature of the open meeting of the or gsnization.
 The following are announced as par ticipants in the debate: Affirmative, Miss Leona Loveman, Miss Bertha Engel and Miss Pearl Rosenfeld. Negative, Messers Morton Simpson, Lewis Der kowitz and Herbert Steiner
 The officers and members of the lodge extend cordial invitation to the public to attend the debate.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-18
INVITE TAFT TO SPEAK
May Take Part in Installation of Dr.
 Thomas P. Byrnes

An invitation has been extended to ex-President William H. Taft to deliver a short address at the installation of Dr. Thomas P. Byrnes as pastor of the First Unitarian church of this city on Sunday, March 25.
 As MT. Taft Is 10 be in Birmingham at that time and as he is the president of the national Unitarian conference. II ia hoped and expected that he will take part in this service.
 Dr. Jenkin Lloyd Jones of Chicago will preach the installation sermon. Rabbi Newfield and Dr. George Eaves and oth- CTS will take part in the service. Dr.. Jones is well known in Birmingham and an invitation is extended to all his old friends in the city to hear him on this oo oocasion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-18
MARKET INDICATES CONFIDENCE THAT PEACE WILL REIGN Two-Day Truce Causes Lit tie Change in Situation
 in Birmingham OVER 5000 MEN ARE
 AFFECTED LOCALLY Many Now Believe That Agreement Will Be Reached Which Will
 Avert Any Really Seri-
 ous Situation

Though only two days of truce in- tervene before a railroad strike goes into effect, the great divining inter- ests--Wall street. the cotton market and big business-evidently do not be- lieve there will be walkout.
 On Wall street the stocks of the various companies which would be af- fected by a tie-up of transportation facilities rose yesterday. There was no indication that there would be break It is regarded as patent that stocks would have tumbled had it been be- lieved that strike would go into eff feet Monday.
 The cotton market facing such an economic crisis. was firm The price of cotton advanced, although such q rise in a threatening situation was de- clared unprecedented
 The big packing companies in Chi cago and Kansas City have not made any effort to ship more than the nor nal amount of meat and provisions to the branch houses in Birmingham. Other decisions tend to strengthen the belief that the four brotherhoods will iCdGH dH agreement OT Idll tO put Iuto force their threat to tie up the traffic in the United States.
 The announcement that a two days truce had been declared--it was an- nounced at 3:45 yesterday afternoon in New York-caused no more than a mild ripple in Birmingham. The senti- ment of the people on the streets was that such was to be expected
 The truce will not change the sit nation in any manner, according to the Birmingham general agents for the railroads. Those railroads which have placed embargoes against certain commodities will retain these but will accept certain classes of freight sub ject to delay
 The Frisco railroad has not placed an embargo of any kind, according to J. H. Doughty, the general agent here. It VIII continue to accept freight as under normal conditions.
 More than 5000 Birmingham men would be affected by the strike order. according to a prominent official of the brotherhoods. It is estimated that there are $50 engineers, $50 conductors, 650 firemerf, 1900 brakemen, 450 switchmen and at least 50 hostlers. Thus at least 3100 employees of the railroads living in the Birmingham dis trict might withdraw from their posts when the freight and passenger trains stopped.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-18
Get Together Meeting of
 National Biscuit Company

The National Biscuit company had a get-together meeting of it's salesmen in tho south in Birmingham yesterday. eral superintendent of the southern sales forces. came l.. E.. Grardeau of Colum- bus, Ga, J. O.. Dunnell of Jackson, Miss. H. M Smoot of Memphis, John F. Trout of Mobile, ]. H. Hudson of Montgomery, H. B. Wilkerson of Nashville and c. H. Gonzales of Pensacola.
 The representatives of the great bis cult company conferred about trade con- ditions, methods and plans
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-18
Desk Sergeant Injured

Edgar A. Lyons. desk sergeant at police headquarters, had the misfor- tune to sprain his right arm at 3 o'clock yesterday afternoon while he was attempting to crank the police pa trof automobile In the city hall alley and the automobile backfired, throw ing the crank handle against Mir Lyons arm.
 Sergeant Lyons was removed to his home. where he received medical atten- tion
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-18
MAIL WILL NOT BE
 INTERFERED WITH

Mall in and out of Birmingham will not be interfered with, in case the railroad strike should materialize, according to L. Poole. chief of the railway service. MT. Poole says that arrangements have been made to care for all the mail in this dis trict, and that though there may be some delays, there will be a regular line of service to all sections in the state.
 He has written the head of the depart ment at Atlanta, that all mail in the Birmingham and Montgomery districts will be cared for
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-18
JOHN E. SHELBY TO
 SPEAK AT Y. M. c. A.

It is announced that John E. Shelby will speak at the Young Mems Christian association this afternoon at 3:30 o'clock. The meeting will be under the joint au- spices of the Gideons and the Young Mems Mems Christian association, and will he free to all men. large crowd is expected.
 MT Shelby was at one time president of the Board of Trade, and has been con- nected in some capacity with practically all movements for the good of the city. He is strong speaker and will attract many to hear him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-18
Peyear's Auto Stolen

A seven-passenger Buick automobile belonging to ]. s. Pevear, president of the Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company. was stolen last night while standing in front of the Ridgely apartments. Mir. Pevear notified the police department of the theft. but at a late hour last night no clue had been found as to the whereabouts of the automobile.