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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-31
BIRMINGHAM TO AID IN
 SAVING SOLDIERS LIVES
Drama League Committee Perfect Plans Today For Present ing Ambulance For Use in France in Treating Allies Burned in Battle-Age- Herald Will Receive
 Subscriptions

dying from burns of the conflict along the front. And through the discovery of "anbrine" by noted French sci- enlist wonders are now being accom- plished. The hitherto uncurable burns from the acids and liquid fire can be cured and instantly relieved. New flesh can be grown and the men made whole again. And even the sum of $1000s which it was suggested that Birming- ham contribute, will save for France many men so badly needed now.
 When MT. Maude, the honor guest at a luncheon rendered him by the Drama league Monday, told of the wonders accomplished by the new dis covery, philanthropic members and friends of the league immediately an- ncunced that an ambulance for pro- viding this treatment should be given for the work. MT. Maude, although a1- ready heavy contributor to such wor- thy causes for the allies, joined in with local citizens in starting the work. He. together with Erskine Ram say, Mrs. John P. Tillman, Mrs. David Roberts, J. w. Donnelly, E. W. Barrett and Morris W. Bush, gave $50 each and contributions were made by Mrs. l.. T. Beecher and others.
 To complete the plans for securing the 5000 the committee named at the iuHShSOlis coHSiSllHB ol MT DUHHeliy. Mir. Exum and MT. Bush, will meet this afternoon. It is intended to have the entire amount in hand within the next few days so that there may be no de- lay in getting the ambulance to the front.
 The Age-Herald will receive sub scriptions to aid in this movement and the money will be forwarded to Miss Elsie De Wolfe at New York, who is the chairman of the American commit- tee for providing these ambulances.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-31
DR. J.W. RICHARDS ID TEST ALABAMA ORE
Will Make Report to Armor Plate Plant Committee of
 Chamber of Commerce

Dr. Joseph William Richards, one of the foremost metallurgical experts of the world. is expected to arrive in Bir days to make an examination of Ala bama ore, preliminary to the report to be made to the naval board as to the qualities of ore from this district for making armor plate.
 Dr. Richards has been employed by the armor plate committee of the Chamber of Commerce. He wired the committee Tuesday morning that he would accept the offer and make the analysis of the Alabama ore that he might report to the naval board, which will have in charge the selecting of a site for the armor plate plant
 After making a careful study of the ores here, pr. Richards will gos to Washington to report to the naval board, it is understood. He has studied metallurgy and mineralogy in prac- |tically every country, and the Cham Der of Commerce feels very much grati- fled to have secured his services, ac- cording to members of the committee. "In employing an expert of this kind to analyze for the information of the country Alabama ores, we hope not only to aid in the campaign for the Alabama location of the armor plate plant" said Chairman Morris w. Bush of the local committee. but we expect to prove to the world that Alabama ores are as good for steel and armOr plate as any ores in the country" With the appointment of Dr. Rich ards the local committee has every thing ready for the visit of the naval
 board to Birmingham, according to Mir Bush.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-31
SUNDAY SCHOOL
 CONFERENCE TO COME TO A CLOSE
Presbyterian Missionary Sunday School Workers Hold Interesting and Profitable Session
 in the City

The conference of the Presbyterian Sunday School Missionary workers, which has been in session in Birming ham since Saturday, will come to a close today. Last night the conference was |held at the Ensley Highlands Presby- terian church, and was well attended Tuesday afternoon members of the conference were taken for an automo- bile ride over Birmingham and Ems ley. Following the ride meeting was held at the Ensley Highlands church, juvenile Sunday school work being the subject of discussion. Addresses were made by Rev. A. S. Johnson, pastor of the South Highlands Presbyterian church: Rev. P. R. Green and Rev. w. A. Provine of Nashville.
 pr. Provine, who is one of the lead CTS of the conference, is superintend- ent of Sunday school work of the Presbyterian church. U. s. A., of tn south and southwest.
 He has 30 men under his direction who are establishing Sunday schools in the needy and neglected places.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-31
COMMISSION PUTS
 BAN ON HUMAN FLY''
Permission for Jack Gardiner to Climb Another Skyscraper Is
 Recinded

Jack Gardiner, the human fly, will be prevented from risking his life and giving thousands thrill again in Birming- ham.
 The commission, following the initial spectacle yesterday, was beseiged with complaints from citizens who protested against having the traffic blocked for such a stunt Although the commission had previously given it's verbal permis- sion for the fly to mock the laws of gravity. twice it rescinded its action aft CT the climb.
 President Ward was a leader in the movement. He avowed that he could see no good to be accomplished by another climb; that it was an imposition upon the public that he did not approve of it. Arlie Barber after viewing the perilous feat stated that he felt once was enough. Commissioner Hornady echoed the sentiment.
 The two commissioners, who are usual ly inclined to be reticent in discussion- Weatherly and Truss-did not seem to be concerned deeply whether Jack climbed or not, but when the final vote was taken, the commission was virtually unanimous
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-31
tending to keep many away from the polls

In the rural boxes the vote was also light, although 1t was slightly larger in proportion than that of the city. Less than 4000 votes were cast in Birmingham, Bessemer, Ensley, Wy lam, East Lake, Avondale, Woodlawn, Brighton, West End, Elyton, North Birmingham and some 20 or more rural boxes. That the vote would go much over 5000 seemed unlikely late last night.
 Within the original city limits of Birmingham the measure carried about three to one and this ratio was kept up practically in the other boxes.
 This is the greatest victory the schools of Birmingham and Jefferson county have ever won, said John R. Hornady, commissioner of education, who was chairman of the campaign committee favoring the meaure. Every dollar of the money derived from tn. special levy will go to school purposes. The result will be that within a short time, Birmingham and the entire coun- ty will have a system Of schools which will compare favorably with those anywhere. It means good school build ings which are not overcrowded, am- pie equipment and long school term" P. M. McNei, county superintendent of education, was highly elated over the large majority for the school measure. We were facing a crisis in this county, but now we can go ahead and give the people the right kind of educational facilities, and there will be no one hurt by the special levy. This has been a great day for educa- tion, not only in Jefferson county but throughout the state. Tine effect of the large majority here will be felt all over Alabama and will tend to cause other counties to adopt the special levy"
 VOTE BY PRECINCTS
 For. Against. Courthouse (Iast End) .... 54 b Courthouse (West End) 76 B
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-31
GAMBLED LIBERTY
 AGAINST DEATH
Negro Arrested for Burglary At tempts' Escape by Jumping Out
 of Window

Ebert Taylor, negro, aged 20. gambled liberty against death, and lost.
 The negro fell from the second story of the city hall yesterday morning. to the Nineteenth street pavement. He was dead with the impact
 Detectives Brannon and Macke had ar rested Taylor for burglarizing the Stubbs automobile shop He was being ques- toned by Detective Brannon in the pri- vate office of the detective department. As the officer turned his back the negro sprang into the open window, intending. no doubt, to swing down to a ladder which was being used by workmen just below the window. But the impetus of his body as he sprang upon the window coping was too great for him to retain his balance. and he plunged headfirst to the sidewalk below.
 The negro lived at 1921 Thirty first ave- nue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-31
School Tax Levy Wins By
 Overwhelming Majority
City Suburban and Rural Boxes Join in Filing Heavy Lead For Educational Advancement-Vote in All Sections of County Showed Heavy Lead For Measure
 Hornady and McNeill Highly Pleased

Jefferson county yesterday by overwhelming majority voted ln favor of levying special 3mll school tax
 The returns from 60 boxes complete comprising the large boxes of the city of Birmingham the suburbs and Bessemer and representative boxes from every section of the rural cncts of the county showed that nearly reeourhs of the vote cast had been favorable to the special tax.
 The vote Tn Birmingham Bessemer and the suburbs of the ghtes cast The old city of Bn gham only about 1900 oe while Besemer and onesboro boiled less than 30O similar situation existed in the suburbs of Greater Br- mngham the apparent certainty of the of the levy tending to keen from the polls.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-31
TIME LIMIT FOR PAYMENT OF
 POLL TAX DRAWING NEAR

insure the voting franchise for the coming year falls far short, and unless several thousand additional applications are made today and tomorrow the voting strength of Jefferson county will be much be- low eormal next year.
 are to be held during the year, one of which is that for city conn missf0ners, and also owing to the great number of voters who have evidently overlooked the matter of the payment of poll tax, an excep- tiOnaI rush Is anticipated by the tax collectors force during today and tomorrow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-31

Hut two more days remain in which poll tax may be paid, and due to the great number of delin- quents, it is announced that the office of the tax collector will be kept open tonight and tomorrow night until there is evidence that no further prospective votes may be expected.
 With Tuesdays returns receipts of poll tax have passed the 1000 mark by light margin; but com pared with the number of pay ments made up to this time 1t Is stated by the tax collector, P. B. Bowers, that the number of re- ceipts which have been issued to
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-31
DEMANDS BROKERS
 BE HEAVILY TAXED
Barber Insists That Licenses of Deal
 CTS in Futures Are Too Low

Arlie Barber will persist in his de- mand that brokers, dealing in futures be taxed heavily, and that if possible the practice be stopped
 In response to his request. Comp troller Levy submitted list of names of the cotton brokers and buyers iI Birmingham, and the license charged them. The license of $100 seemed te be low to him, so he voiced this opin- ion.
 The outcome of the discussion was
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-31
LEARN TO CLIMB
 OFFICE BUILDINGS

All those persons who saw Harry Gardiner climb the Empire building yesterday and desire to emulate his example can get a few pointers from the human fly himself, for he will re- veal the secret of his climbing between the acts at the Bijou theatre. He will also show 1000-foot film showing many of his wonderful exploits and explain them in detail, so the amateur climber can see how it is done.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-31
GASOLINE GOES UP

The cost of automobiling was raised Monday when the Standard oil company and other gasoline producers advanced the prics cesst a gallon to 25 cents.
 Thie Ads Anee was caused by the recent ilxkeases J, crude oil, according to the loIaa iefSssentatives of the oil com p;sgies ~ NA probability, the price of s seline qf,li ascend again within the liAsxf rex Ne ks unless crude oil halts ifs AS.enuf{E advances
 I is f:sc }ond time within month thAe s1So'i1se has gone up.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-31
At the Photoplay Houses

Triangle: Dorothy Dalton, in Chick en Casey"
 Strand Marie Dressler, in "Tillie Wakes Up"
 Trianon: Dorothy Phillips, in "The Piper's Price"
 Rialto: William Courtney. in kick in''
 Colonial: Mary Pickford, in Such a Little Queen"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-31

the passing of motion to have these brokers appear before the commission they should not be compelled to pay a higher license. or why the present was equitable.
 In this way, it is believed that the brokers will be able to show that their business is within the law and that bucket shops are no longed operated
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-31
Breaches Here Tonight

The Rev. c. o. Woodward of Tampa, Fla, will preach at the First Christian church this evening at o'clock. The Rev. Mir Woodward is said to be one of the most eloquent men in the south and the visit to Birmingham is in the interest of his church and it's work.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-31
TODAY'S EVENTS
At the Theatres

Lyric: Keith vaudeville. Matinee at 3 o'clock; night performances at 1880 and 3 o'clock.
 Bijou: Comedy success, Peg O My Heart" Matinee at 2:3o; night per formance S:30.
 Majestic: Musical comedy and feature pictures.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-31
Fish of One and" :"

The pool rooms at North Birmingham did not share the fate dealt to the recreation halls in Pratt City.
 tCommissioner Barber declared before the board that he had made an inves- tigation of the conditions in North Birmingham. This, linked with the statements from businness men in that suburb, convinced him that they were run upon a high plane, and therefore he recommended that licenses be granted to them for 1917.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-31
Marriage Licenes

G. w. Reichard and Miss Emma C.. Butler.
 B. T. Fugatt and Miss Ruth Stovall L. T. Marshall and Mrs. Sadie Klick- ley.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-31
THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK

Statement December 27. 1916
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-06-21

one and one half miles below the hamlet
of Waits River. Less than a quarter of
a mile separates the Paine place from
the Fetch driveway and perhaps rough
| ly beaten track stretches away from the
| farm house to the sugar house scant
half mile. 1t was over this road, toward
the sugar orchard, that the sheriff and
his deputies, accompanied by the attor-
neys, made their way after careful in
spection of the buildings. Threequar
| tiers OF the way to the sugar house the
party paused to reconnoiter the country
that lay behind them. There. from a
somewhat commanding eminence, they
were able SO take in with their eyes a
widely expanding vista which permitted
view of the farm buildings, OF the
winding roadway toward the woods and
of the Paine place.
Proceeding cautiously with their d.
rections and explana tions, the attorneys
picked their way to the sugar house,
followed by the jury and attendants. In
the little structure where sugar was
made for the last time as Felch lived
the closing scenes of his life the jury
saw the spot where the farmer is alleged
to have met his death. Except for OBJ
jects taken away as exhibits by the
state, the appearance of the sugar house
remained practically unchanged, although
it has fallen into disuse and may never
be occupied by sugar makers again. The
jurors remained discreetly quiet during
the visit to the sugar house and its sur
roundings, and after few references to
locations, ETC., by counsel for the state
and for the woman, the party FASTENED
back to the farm yard. Mrs. Fetch had
spent much of the time about her old
home. Waiting automobiles took the
jury back to Chelsea and at o'clock
they were given their dinner, after an
ordeal that offered a good test of their
staying qualities in the days of listening,
examining, weighing and sitting that are
to follow.
Around $50 o'clock the jurymen were
led into the court room. The prisoner,
accompanied by an officer, went to her
seat beside her counsel. 1t might well
have been called a day and when the
court came in, brief conference with
counsel on both sides was followed by
the announcement that a recess would
be taken until o'clock to-day.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-06-21
TALK OF THE TOWN

A son was born June 10 to Mr.. and
Mrs. William Glennie of 81 Brook street,
Specials for Friday and Saturday; but
ter SO cents pound, eggs 81 cents doz-
en-; other bargains also. Fritz w. Jack
son Co.
Victor Quadri, who has been passing
nected with the Presbrey -Coykendall
Co., returned last evening to his home
in Brooklyn, n. Y.
William Robertson of Boston, formerly
well known in local musical circles, is
passing a few days with his sister, Miss
Anna Robertson Of jefferson street, and
with other relatives in the city.
The current issue of the National Geo.
graphic Magazine, monthly published
in Washington, d. c., contains an attrac.
tive half-page advertisement of Barre
granite, the insertion being part of the
national advertising campaign under
taken by the quarters and msnufactur-
ers. The advertisement reproduces ia
nous photograph of hundreds of quarry
men posing for the picture man in one
of the big holes in Milestone hill.
Scarcely had he quilted the county Jail
yesterday, after serving intoxication SEN
fences sggregating nearly two years ex-
eept for brief intervals of liberty, than
Edmund FREEDOM, a Montpelier notable,
was back in Barre and wooing one of
his first loves, the hoydenish Bacchus,
and not two hours elapsed before he was
sleeping amid familiar scenes at police
headquarters. When arraigned before
Magistrate H. w. Scott in city court
this forenoon FREEDOM pleaded guilty to
being an habitual drunkard and gave the
conventional stranger disclosure. Judge
Scott sentenced him to serve 30 days in
the county jail and to pay fine of SIS
and costs.
When the regimental band of the LIST
Vermont infantry, which is to play for
the C company benefit in the opera house
this evening. arrived in the city to-day,
it found a qualified musician waiting to
Join its ranks. Kenneth II. Gale. son
of Mr.. and Mrs W. II. Gale of yelling
ton street, recently returned from the
post, where he enlisted in the
band unit. For some years he has been
with CAROLS orchestra and
longer ago he was with the orchestra
which accompanied "The Birth OF Ma
ton" film about the country. He has
been assigned position in the band and
will also act as one Of the color bearers.
Private Gale will accompany the band
back TO the fort.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-06-21
WILLIAMS PUT
ON THE STAND
Continued from first page)

that the pair approached the little build
ing together around $3.50 o'clock in the
evening. Continuing he repeated CONVEX
sations alleged to have taken place be-
tween him and Mrs Felch and told in
detail his version of the shooting. Will
liams said that Mrs. Felch, against his
continued remonstrance, poked the muz-
zle of the gun-his rifle, he said-through
crack in the sugar house. Felch, he
believed, was at that moment sitting on
a bench beside the evaporation. Clouds
of steam were emanating from the pan
and while the sap boiled the farmer sat
there, reading in the lamp light.
Witness testified that Mrs. Fetch got
down on her knee and pointed the gun.
He swore' that he was standing some
distance apart and was not looking when
the fatal shot was fired. Next he heard
the report of the gun, he wert on, and
the woman, he declared, said, Il have
shot him" At that time, the witness
said he was from three to four feet from
the woman.
There was deep silence in the court
room as Williams told of going around
the sugar house and through a hole in
y
Witness said the farmer was lying over
a sap bucket or can and that when he
pushed the can the body fell over onto
the rifle which the witness had already
laid on the ground. He and Mrs. Felch
returned to the farm house, where they
remained together for time, at the re-
quest OF the accused, according to the re-
spondent.
Shortly before noon the direct exam
nation ended and Attorney Hoar for the
defense began the cross examination.
His questions were being fired in volleys
when court took a recess at IL o'clock
and Williams was called back to the
stand at o'clock this afternoon.
Once Judge Butler had granted the
joint request of counsel on both sides
for permission to take the jury to the
Felch farm, there came one of the most
dramatic moments OF the trial, the mo-
ment in which the accused woman sur
veyed for the first time since her arrest
her old home just outside the little viii
lage of Waits River. Jurors, attorneys,
the principal and court attaches alike
put in hard day, but the sum total of
its results was to give the jury an OPP
portunity to inspect first-hand the scenes
which witnesses are to describe in days
to come and for the woman to furnish
an opportunity for going over each ia
miliar foot of the ground which she came
to know so well in the years that she
lived with Joseph Felch and called the
Felch farm home.
Twenty miles of rough country roads
are not conducive to rest and freedom !
from aching muscles, but the jury en- |
ioyed as comfortable a ride as the un-
certain travelling would permit. Sheriff |
A. A. Reed saw to it that automobile |
accommodations were provided for the
entire party. Judge Butler. accompanied |
by the court stenographer, drove his own