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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-11
NEWSPAPER CLUB TO
 HAVE DINNER-MEET
Plan to Make Monthly Meetings a Get-Together Affair Decided
 Upon

Ehe Newspaper club of Birmingham deld a very interesting meeting at the looms of the Civic association yester- day afternoon. at which meeting Wal ter Blackman of The Age-Herald was elected vice president, and c. L. Harold, treasurer, to succeed J. B. Babb. who held both offices until his departure for Canton. O.. following his resignation as secretary-manager of the Civic associa- ton.
 At the meeting yesterday 1t was de- cided to have dinner at an early date at which all of the members would enjoy the get-together spirit. and as the din- ner progressed the transaction of busi- ness would proceed. It is the consensus of opinion that this will be the best manner of holding meetings monthly, and this plan will most likely be adopted as permanent.
 Routine matters were disposed of. The date of the dinner meeting will be made public as soon as the committee, Messrs Thomson, Req and Hollums, report to the president the final arrangements.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-11
PENALTY ADDED ID
 INSURANCE RATES
Noncompliance With Anti Shingle Ordinance Given
 as Reason for Increase

Fire insurance, unpopular as 1t
 is when there is no fire gnawing
 Its way through your property, nb-
 solutely necessary that it is when
 flames devastate your possessions.
 has taken another ascension in Bir-
 mingham, according to the Un-
 derwriters' association, which will
 increase their receipts from s75,OOO
 to $1OO,OOO on premiums collected
 in the Magic City.
 Claiming the nonenforcement of the anti-shingle ordinance as cause for this Is per cent increase in rates, the companies met on July 2 and agreed that such action should become ef- fective immediately. It is now in ef- feet.
 This increase in rates applies to frame dwellings. mercantile buildings, hospitals. churches. school buildings and all other frame structures with shingle roofs. The companies claim that the city has not enforced the anti-shingle ordinance. based upon which the 15 per cent penalty former ly assessed was removed in June, 1916. and that the anti -shingle ordi- nance passed by the city has been so crippled by amendments that 1t is worthless as fire preventive.
 According to President Ward of the city commission there has been no plan formulated by the commission to combat this action. though the mer- bers of the commission have discussed it frequently during the past few months. He could not state Just what action would be taken.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-11
BARBER IN RACE
 ID HAVE GOOD TIME
Former Methods Pursued in Campaigning Plan in the
 Race for Presidency

Arlie Barber-no matter what one may think about him as Arlie Barber. commissioner of public safety, for mer druggist-is a powerful cam paigner. Arlie Barper just eats cam- paigning up. He likes 1t, and says so.
 When MT. Barber was asked what he had to say before the campaign started in reality he answered in these words:
 Why, l am going to have big time. I am going into this campaign for president of the commission with an idea of having more fun than ever had in my life, and I expect to enjoy every minute of it. I am go- ing to ask the people to elect me president of the city commission If they want me. and if they don't it will be all right. I will tell them how l have tried to serve them and if they will elect me president I will strive to serve them to a greater ex- tent and with more power. I believe can do so."
 The campaign at present is very tame,'' salad The Age Herald reporter and it-looks like little pep is need ed and the public wants to know if paign from the street corners, as you did in your first campaign"
 "Oh. yes, l am going to take my message direct to the people and make speeches everywhere I can, getting out where they can all get at me when- ever they want to. You won't be able to make that statement about pep being lacking when I get into action. will warm things up. all right"
 So there you are, and Birmingham has Arlie Barber to thank for the old pepperino, the tabasco of politics, while everything Is hot and everybody is lazy and there is really not much to excite one going on.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-11

According to the plans that have been made thus far for "old newsboys' day, big feature of the entertainment Will be the theatrical stunts that will be given on one prominent downtown corner. At a general meeting of the theater commit tee, it was decided to have as much am ateur talent appear as could be found. A call has been sent out for all who are, or think they are, vaudeville artists or ability, to send their pictures and de- scription of their particular stunt to Brown Parks at the Jefferson as soon as possible A rehearsal will be held sometime next week.
 In addition to the amateur talent, reg ular acts from all the vaudeville houses will be shown, as was at first planned. About dozen pianists will also be need ed. Anyone who will volunteer to serve Is requested to send his name to the en- tertainment committee
 A general meeting of all who are to sell papers has been called for this afternoon at 4 o'clock in the rooms of the Civic association, and more volunteers are called for. Some very important pre-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-11
OFFICERS ELECTED BY GREAT SOUTHERN
 LIFE INSURANCE co.
Home Institution Reports Prosperity. Officers and Directors Chosen
 at Meeting Yesterday

The annual meeting of the stockholders of the Great Southern Life Insurance company was held at the offices of the company in the First National Bank building yesterday at noon, the following out-of-tow directors being present: J. A. Arnold of Goodwater, w J. Bridges of Notasulga. pr. J. B. Hatchett of Marion. s. D. McGee of Tuscaloosa, G. L. Sallas of Fort Mitchell, J. T. Sterling of Clinton, Dr. N. T. Underwood of Russellvile Sam V. Woodfin of Marion.
 The report of the officers showed the company to be enjoying prosperity, the earnings for the first half-year exceed ing the earnings of any other first half year since the organization of the com pany The company's assets within the past five years have considerably more than doubled. amounting now to $697 6S6
 The Great Southern Life Insurance company is owned entirely by citizens of Alabama and operates in this state and Georgia.
 Officers were elected as follows:
 E. R. McDavid, president
 J. T. Palmer vice president.
 Sam " Woodfin. third vice president.
 Charles E. Burris, third vice president.
 A. l.. Fairley, secretary treasurer,
 Dr. J. D. Heacock, medical director.
 Dr. w. P. McAdory, assistant medical director.
 Frank s. White & Sons. general counsel.
 Board of Directors: L. B. shelton. chairman, Birmingham; J. R. Allgood, Dadeville; J. A. Arnold. Goodwater; Dr. George w. Bains, Birmingham; w. J. Bridges Notasulga; J. c. Britain Sum init; Charles K. Burris, Birmingham; A. M. Coley, Local; w. E. Coxe, Birming ham; Dr. S. E. Deal, Buhl; Dr. T. c. Donald, Bessemer; T. J. Dusenberry, Bir- mingham; J. K Cannon. Bessefner: Dr. John S. Gillespy, Birmingham; Judge Dan A. Greene Birmingham; R. l.. Grif- fin, Moundville; Dr. J. B. Hachette, Ma iron: Dr. J. D. Heacock. Birmingham J: A. Kernodle, Camp Hill; Dr. w. P. Me- Adory, Birmingham; E. R. McDavid. Bir- mingham; s. D. McGee, Tuscaloosa; J. T, Palmer, Birmingham:, Dr. Thomas o. Ray, Andalusia; G. +. Salas Fort Mitchell; H. w. Savage, Anniston; J. N. Stephens, Clio J. T. Sterling, Clinton; A. M. Thompson, Bay Minette; Dr. N. T. Underwood, Russellville Sam V Wood fin, Marion; J. l.. Yancey, Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-11
BARBER sPEECHLEss

Commissioner Barber refused to make a speech yesterday at the meeting of the city commissioners. That is regular speech, full of gimp and pep and snap and ginger and tabasco and such. He unincorporated several remarks-just brevities.
 The commission was about to run out of gas.
 Commissioner Ward asked if any member had anything in his system that hurt bad enough to preclude all possibilities of retention, where upon Commissioner Barber remarked:
 ''Mr President, I had speech I wanted to make. but am going to let 1t cool until next meeting. won't make it now
 Commissioner Hornady arose, and in formal manner made motion that the commissioner of public safety be allowed to retain his speech until such time as he felt that blood poison would not result. The motion pre- vailed. each member acquiescing by his silence.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-11
GQte Admission dt East
 Lake Park Abolished
Manager Brenig Announces July 26 Gala Day in Ap proval of Commissions Acton-In Happy Mood
 Barber kids Bachelor President

affair from early dawn to the wee sma' hours of the evening.
 The question was debated before the commission yesterday by members as to whether the gate admission should con tirue in vogue or not, and as result of the unanimous opinion of the commis- sion it was relegated to the retrogressVe heap and the 5-cent tax removed to all ecnyers. The idea of the commission IS to increase the popularity of this delight ful place to spend a day, afternoon and evening" and encourage Birmingham cltl- bens to frequent it at will without toll a. the gate.
 Commissioner Barber stated that he was in favor of anything that would meet with public approval at this time, and that he believed that the rest of the commissioners would concur with him. President Ward stated that he did not believe it fair to take the peoples money and buy a park and then charge them to get into it.
 Il believe in the people having a good time" stated MT. Barber, the older 1 get the better time 1 have, and l want everybody to have a good time all the time if it can be so arranged; how about you, MT. President, don't you have better time every day of your life as you grow older?"
 T don't know about that Arlie," re- piled MT. Ward.
 The trouble with you. MT. President, is that you ought to get married, then you would begin to enjoy life"
 T don't know about that either; l might make matters worse retorted MT. Ward.
 Well, I believe that is an engineering question, and as MT. Kendrick is city engineer and bachelor, too, think we lad better refer the solution of the ques- tion to him." stated the commissioner of public safety.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-11
Vaudeville Stunts Feature
 of "OZd NeWsboys' Day.
Call For Embryo Theatrical Stars Made and Pansts Needed Underwriters to Sell on Special Corner in
 Farme' Garb
Farne... Garb

paratory work will be disposed of at this meeting, and 1t is desirable that all bs present who have promised to help on the big day.
 The Birmingham Life Underwriters as- sociation met yesterday and asked for g. special corner, and were granted their request. They will appear in the cos tunes of farmers, Mrs. II. W. Stansbury and Mrs. George Reynolds of the La- dies Guild connected with the Mercy Home have promised to have crowd of young and charming girls out to help the insurers They will be garbed in sum- bonnets. gingham aprons and other ap- parel worn by farmer maids.
 Chairman Miller will appear before the Rotary club today at it's weekly meeting at the Tutwiler, and try to stimulate the interest of that body in the occasion. Efforts are being made to have this and other organizations interested in civic work take separate corners for the day.
 The list of prizes that will be offered has been completed, and Is very hand some collection of loving cups, medals, and valuable souvenirs of all kinds. Prizes will probably be offered to the team that makes the best record, as well as to the individual 'boys'' that excel in sales.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-11

1t is generally believed that for
 enc time in the life of the com
 mission form of government that
 an act of that august body Is go-
 ing to ring the bell of general
 approval. At any rate, these pub
 lie servants, now craving bit of
 approval to place on the credit
 side of the old political ledger,
 soon to be taken into public
 hands for trial balance, have
 approved the suggestion of George
 J. Breinig, manager of East Lake
 park, now owned by the city, to
 make Thursday, July 26. day of
 celebration, following the adop-
 ton yesterday morning of the pol
 icy of charging no gate admission
 whatever at East Lake by the city
 mission.
 Last night this policy became effective ana the gates that formally held you uy Tor a nickel are now as open arms tt the dear public, and entrance into East Lake park is as free as the ozone or top of Red Mountain. Manager Breinie Will immediately take charge of the cele oration, and the city at large will be put on notice that great big day is await Ing those who would come out and be his guests, while Miss Birmingham" cele. brates her municipal ownership supre. macy in one thing at least-a free amuse. ment park for her citizens.
 The Chamber of Commerce the Civic associatiol and other organizations Of the city will be asked to participate In the celebration and to make it gala
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-11
TRIPLE LINK ID BE
 CONVENTION HOST Odd Fellows Meet in Semi Annual Session With the
 Sandusky Lodge

North Birmingham was chosen as the next place of meeting for Jeffer- son county district convention of Odd Fellows at the semi-annual meeting held yesterday at Sandusky and off cers for the next session were elected.
 The convention yesterday was very profitable and attended by delegates from practically every lodge in the county. Among the features was an address by Grand Master Palmer P. Daugette and the exemplificatton of the several degrees. Other grand of ficers in attendance was Grand Secre- tary H. c. Pollard and Grand War den M. L. Buell.. An interesting report of the general condition of the or der In the state was made by Grand Secretary Pollard. which showed decided increase in membership throughout the state.
 At the morning session the grand lodge degree was conferred on all delegates entitled to receive it by Grand Master Daugette. assisted by Grand Officers Pollard and Buell..
 There was much business of a gen. eral nature transacted and the selec- tion of a place of meeting and the election of officers brought the con- vention to a close.
 Triple Link lodge No. 15o of North Birmingham will be the host for the next convention. which will be held on the second Tuesday in next Febru ary The officers elected were: Presi- dent, George w. Edwards. Magnolia lodge No. 121; first vice president, J w. Pike, Triple Link. No. 15O; second vice president. J. H. Majors, Union No. 101; secretary and treasurer. F. .. Baker, Sandusky No. 421; warden, l.. A Reed, Ensley No 156 chaplain, J.. B. McComb. Indio No. 516; conductor. Norman F. Scharff Fidelia No. 125; inside guardian. William Whitworth. Avondale No. 10S; outside guardian. K. T. Wildsmith. Magnolia No. 121
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-11
HERZL MEMORIAL
 TO BE OBSERVED
Status of Zionist Movement Will Be
 Discussed at Meeting

The thirteenth anniversary of the death of Dr. Theodore Herzl, the founder of modern Zionism, will be commemorated under the auspices of Tikwath Zion so- ciety at Knesseth Israel synagogue on Sunday, July 15, S:30 p. m.
 "A Eulogy on Herzl" will be delivered by Mrs. Harry Winter of Chattanooga, Tenn. Mrs. Charles A. Lass will speak on Jewish Women and Zionism." Messrs. Herman and Michlin will discuss Zionist progress and the realization of Herds s dream. The memorial service will be read by +. A. Abelson At the concluston 0 the meeting small pictures of Dr. Herzl will be distributed to the audience.
 The public Is requested to attend the meeting in recognition of the noble ser vice in behalf of noble cause rendered by the unforgetable leader
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-11
Ex-Slaves' Dinner

The ex-slaves of Jefferson county will give a big dinner followed by flag rais- ing at Tidewater park on Sunday. July 29, to their white friends. There is an organization, known as the Ex-Slaves' assication. under whose auspices the af- fair will be given. Ten old darkies who were cooks before the war will prepare the dinner for the white guests who will be invited. and promise something espe- cially delicious. The flag WI n su raised was donated by Charles c. Chapin, and will be raised in honor of the young negroes who registered on June 5 last. An extensive programme will be carried out which will be an- nounced later.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-11
NEW LEGISLATION
 NEEDED FOR HOTELS
Entertainment for Hotel Men Is Planned on Big Scale at
 State Meeting

Harry B. New, president of the Ala bama Hotel Mems association, is ad- vised that Montgomery hotel men are ar ranging for the entertainment of the members of the association on big scale when the convention is called to order in that city on July 25-
 Practically every hotel man In the state will attend this meeting, in view of the need for some new legislation in the interest of the hotel men, as matters Of importance have transpired since the last session of the legislature that make this step advisable. The election of of- flcers will be a feature also.
 Many Birmingham hotel men will motor down to Montgomery on the afternoon of June A, arriving in time for the opening session on the 2oth.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-11
Troop Number One

A committee was appointed yesterday by the Civic association to see to the formation at once of Model Boy Scout troop No. l. This will be selected group under the direction of H. w. Wester and will be limited to boys over 16 The plan Is to have these boys always ready to be called on for help in any under taking of the association. The committee, which will see to the organization of the troop consists of Nat Barker, c. H. Greene, Rob ert McDavid. M. w. Cans ter and A. R. Dearborn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-11
PIZITZ EMPLOYEES
 ANNUAL PICNIC

The employees of Louis Pizitz will have their big annual picnic and barbecue tomorrow at East lake. The store will close at noon. and all the employees will at once be transported out to the park A barbecue dinner will be sersed at the lake. The celebration will last all the afternoon and evening. A band will be taken along and will furnish music throughout the day There will be danc- ing late in the afternoon and in the evening. Games and contests of various kinds are planned for the occasion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-11
CONNIE AUSTIN TO
 RUN FOR SHERIFF

was filed yesterday with Judge Stiles of the probate court that he would run for sheriff of Jefferson county at the next election, which will be on the second Tuesday in August, Tn 1918. MT. Austin is at present connected with the sheriff's office and will base his campaign on his record as a public officer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-11
BONE-DRY LAW IS
 PROVING EFFECTIVE

Commissioner Barber believes that the federal bone-dry law will facilitate the enforcement of the local prohibition laws. When this federal law becomes actively enforced everywhere. he believes that it will be very noticeable, the aid it will give to the local laws.
 Commissioner Barber and Chief Eagan believe that conditions have already im- proved greatly in Birmingham from a prohibition standpoint since the federal law went into effect.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-11
Women of Montgomery
 to Work for School Tax

Montgomery. July 1o.-( (Special.) Women of Montgomery have called mass meeting for Thursday afternoon when campaign will be launched in support of the 3-mill school tax, which will be voted on August 16. The vom- en will make a general campaign in support of the levy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-11
JUNK ORDINANCE
 HUNG ON THE RACK

The junk ordinance, introduced at the
 tmmission meeting yesterday, was hung yh the rack until next week. on motion If Commissioner Barber. The intention of the commissioner of public safety is to get the junk dealers before the com mission for discussion of the ordinance, prior to its passage.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-11
Suits Filed

Suits were filed yesterday by c. M. Higgins, and c. M. Higgins for his minor son. Elmer Harland Higgins. against the Birmingham Railway. Light and Power company, for $loo,ooo each for alleged per- sonal injuries. The plaintiffs allege that they were riding III a vehicle arI were struck by street car, receiving injuries for which the above damages are claimed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-11
Marriage Licenses

Marriage licenses were issued to the following yesterday in the probate court: Matthew Heldman of Spartanburg to Miss Annie Mae Odell.
 J. NJ. Platter of Pratt City to Miss Jewel Coker.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-11
At the PhotoplaY Houses

Rialto: John Mason in "The Libertine." Trianon: Ala Axiom, mind reader. Strand: Pauline Frederick in "The Love That Lasts"
 odeon Two-Mae Murray in "on Rec ord"
 Colonial: Mollie King in Blind Mans I,ovep
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-11
Will Probated

The will of William C. Shackleford was probated yesterday The deceased left his entire estate to his wife. Julia F. Shackleford, until she marries or dies. and then to his children, Augustus, Julia and William, Jr. The value of the estate was not shown.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-11
TODAY'S EVENTS
At the Theatres
STATEMENT JUNE 20. 1917

Lyric: Keith vaudeville. Matinee at 5 0 clock Night performances at 7:So and g o'clock.
 Loew's Bijou: Superior vaudeville and feature pictures. Continuous perform ar1ce to Il p. m.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-11
DR. GEWIN'S STATEMENT


 Following the commission meeting Dr. Gewin made the following statement with reference to the Tuscaloosa avenue paving:
 For four years we have labored un- der this condition, and as each year va porized into cold inactive history, we have started the new year with a grave promise, which never matured. but was renewed by another with the same in dorsement. Finally, the street car com pary, which we believe is acting in per fectly good faith, placed the rails along the car line to be put into the new track, preparatory to the paving of the street, which is now practically impossible, un- less one eliminates his personal comfort. :" said Dr. Gewin.
 Now, the rails are on the ground, the contract has been let for a year, and we have appealed to the city. time and again to go ahead with the work. which the property owners are paying for have gone to the personal ex pense of employing two men to get signatures to petition that would authorize the city to do the work, but there is absolutely nothing doing. I do not wish to put the commission in the attitude of laying down. but I do want the public to know that West End Is getting a raw deal and that we feel that something could be done to relieve the miserable street con dition that now exists in our sec tion.'
 '.The trouble as explained to us now is that the fish plates to be used by the street railway company cannot be se- cured, and that the work cannot proceed until these plates arrive. so that the car tracks can be laid with an idea to per- msnency and with the best immediate results in view"
 "This may or may not be possible, but I believe that the city of Birmingham. located in the heart of the steel industry of the south, can certainly get an order
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