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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-21
SOUGHT AN ADJUSTMENT

In hopes that an amicable settlement might be made, George B. Ward asked MT Pevear twice to refrain from put ting into execution his decision. The city attorney was advised to investigate the matter and yesterday morning he rem dered his report
 I! was that the city of Birmingham was within it's rights in so ordering the lights to be installed. This was based upon a clause in an act of the legislature in 1899, which endowed the city with the right
 Ito require the tracks of railroads and street railways to be lighted Further more he advised that the Birmingham Railway Light and Power company had engaged in this practice since 1899.
 Believing that the city should stand by its rights Commissioner Weatherly moved that the city frame a resolution informing MT. Pevear that a friendly suit would be arranged. It was:
 Resolved. That the report of the city attorney covering the matter of the 76 lights maintained by the Birmingham Railway. Light and Power company be and the same is hereby concurred in by this commission, and that the city take such steps as may be necessary to en- force the right in the premises, including the adoption of the necessary ordinance to cover Il lights in Pratt City and 34 of said lights which have been maintained by the Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company heretofore without any ordinance covering the subject, and that the president be and hereby is authorized to notify the Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company of this action and to arrange for a friendly suit to test the rights of both parties on the subject in controversy, neither party to waive any rights pending of the suit, and a status quo to be maintained pending the outcome of the suit, with the understanding and agreement by the parties that if the city shall be unsuccessful in such test suit that the said lights if maintained shall be paid for by the city on and after February
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-21
AUTAUGA HEALTH OFFICER

Announcement has been made by the state board of health that Dr. E. M. Thomas of Prattville has been elected health officer of Autauga county as the successor of Dr. Dr. James Tankersley, who has moved to West Point Ga
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-21

At the regular meeting last night of the Steel City lodge No 190, Knights of Pythias. the rank of knight was conferred on a number of candidates. The meeting was held in the Knights of Pythias hall. A large attendance was recorded.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-21
At the Lyric

The bill at the Lyric the first half of this week is one that is seemingly equal to the best witnessed at this popular playhouse.
 'The Four Husbands,' the unques- toned headline act, is one that has made a marked hit with Birmingham S vaudeville patrons.
 Thirty people are in "rhe Four Illus bands" act and music and real comedy are prevalent throughout.
 William Ebs billed as something new in vaudeville, is really a treat and when the little fellow makes him self known it is a surprise to see those who think the said William Ebs is a ventriloqust.
 The lariat performers are above the usual amateurs who appear from time to time in vaudeville.
 With new Pathe's weekly which is as good as ever, the programme at the Lyric the first half of this week is unusually good
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-21

Mrs. J. c. Bryant will be the hostess for the Sesame Literary club this aft ernoon at the home of Mrs w. W. Bryant, 2310 Avenue p.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-21

A committee consisting of E. T. Schuler, w. H. Portner and Otto Agrcola has been named to attend the almor board hearing at Chattanooga.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-21
At the Biiou

Among the many attractive features of Bringing Up Father in Politics, , the musical comedy success of the season appearing at the Bijou this week, is the excellence of the singing mum bers, Not only have all the prin- cipals good voices. but every member of the large and attractive chorus as we'll It is easily the best singing chorus that has appeared on the local stage this season and 1t might be added one of the best looking. Danny Simmons as "Jiggs" and Tony Mur- phy as Jerry keep the house in an uproar every minute they are on the stage. The play fairly abounds with fun and music and laughable situa- tions. Two large audiences witnessed the performance yesterday and showed their enjoyment and appreciation by much laughter and applause. Perform ance tonight at the usual hour.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-21

A number of houses will be erected on Walnut street near Thirteenth street by w. c. Bellenger. Two of them, Groom bungalows, are nearing completion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-21
NEWS OF ENSLEY

A committee was appointed by Pres ident D. M. Lewis of the Ensley club at the regular semi monthly meeting to secure sufficient funds to help the veterans to reach Wash ington for the Confederate reunion. It has been decided to have tag day. The committee appointed was c. C.. Burke, w. T. Cochrane and R. F. Chad wick.
 The club also indorsed the action of the principal of the Ensley High school in urging the city commission to build a street from Ensley High lands to the Ensley High school. No street connects these two sections at the present and students residing in that section are greatly handicapped.
 The meeting was well attended. Much enthusiasm was displayed by members in offering all aid possible toward the plan of the U. D. c.
 The Mardi Gras ball of the Ensley lodge of Elks, given last night, was one of the most successful ever at tempted by a local fraternal order. The ball was given at the Elks' home on Avenue D. The club was gaily decorated for the occasion.
 Two orchestras furnished the music. The dancing started at 9 o'clock and continued until an early hour this morning. Chairman Hugh Hill and other members of the entertainment committee were congratulated on the splendid hospitality.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-21

Sir Knight Frank O. Croy, state commander will be entertained by the Ensley City tent No. 1854, Knights of Maccabees at meeting tomorrow night In addition to Commander Croy, the expert degree team of the Har- mony tent of Birmingham will be re- ceived by the local members.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-21

Aldermen last night discussed the ad- visibility of ting the office of inspec- tor of weights and measures. The sug- gestion by Alderman Archer met with much favor among the councilmen. Pro- tests by Col, R. A. Mitchell, c. s. Ward and E. w. Whips against the establish ment by Jones Brothers of an abattoir in the vicinity of property owned by Messrs. Mitchell Ward and Whips were heard, but the permit already granted was not revoked.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-21
Woman's Missionary Society
 Holds Meeting in Gadsden

Gadsden, February 20-(Special) )-The sixth annual meeting of the Woman's Missionary society of the North Ala bama conference of the Methodist church opened this morning at the First Meth odist church with meeting of the execu- tive committee. Reports from all depart ments showed growth of the organization during the last year. Boy Scouts met the visitors as they arrived, and more than 100 delegates are in attendance. The first public programme was given this afternoon. Mrs. Daniel, Harmon conducted devotional exercises and addresses were given by conference workers. At to- nights session, the speakers were: Mrs $. L. Dobbs, Mrs. w. K. Simpson and Mrs B. w. Lipscomb, home base secre- tary, of Nashville.
 E. s. Pace today assumed his duties as farm demonstration agent for Etowah county. He formerly was agent for Sum- ter and Marengo counties, but came here from Gainesville, Fla, where he was in charge of north and west Florida demon- stration work.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-21
COURTS ID DECIDE RIGHT OF CITY ID
 ORDER IN LIGHTS
Commission Agrees to Ar range Friendly Suit With B. R. l.. & P. Co. to Settle
 Old Controversy

The 'vexing lighting problem may have an early solution.
 A friendly suit will be brought by the city of Birmingham against the Birming- ham Railway, Light and Power company, and this action will determine whether or not the commission may order the trac- ton and lighting company to install lights at certain crossings rendered dangerous on account of the presence of the tracks and car lines of the Birmingham Railway Light and Power company"
 The question came to a pointed issue yesterday morning. In December the com mission passed an ordinance, No. 422-C, Which would require the Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company to in- stall 3l additional lights and operate them at it's own expense This would mean that the company would be furnishing 76 free lamps,' which, at $54 lamp, amounted to $4104.
 J. s. Pevear, president of the Birming- ham Railway Light and Power company, wrote to the commission in January stating, We have never recognized le- gal duty to light the streets of the city free of charge, but in an effort to main tain friendly relations with the city have heretofore refrained from contesting the issue" In this statement he declared that unless the city was willing to pay for the expense of operating the lamps, that they would be cut out
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-09-15
PETTY OFFICER is
FOUND DEAD; SAID
TO HAVE SUICIDED

Paxton LeConte, a petty officer in
the navy, shot and killed himself in
the home of Morris Houlihand, Jr.,
at the corner of Belmont and Coyle
streets, at 1890 o'clock this morning.
He had been rooming there, accord
ing to storits told the police, while
in the city, and had shown no previous
intention of any such alleged rash
act.
Last night as usual he came in and
was alone in his room at the home
named. The explosion of pistol at
tracted attention, according to the re-
port to Captain Tarrants and Special
Officer Shackelford, who promptly in
vestigated the case, and when parties
reached the room, they found the life
less body, powder burned pistol
wound directly over the heart, caus-
ing death instantly. The bullet went
through the heart.
Just what led up to the alleged rash
act could not be determined this
morning. The petty naval officer was
a man of small statue, of usual genial
disposition, and was said to have been
here for several months. No one was
found who knew where his home was.
After investigating the call, Spec
case for the coroner and he called
Judge Will l.. johnson, who will en-
deavor today to ascertain the reason
for the evident deliberate act of the
naval man.
Morris Houlihand, Jr.. and his step
mother, Mrs Sallie Morton, who lived
in the house where the officer was
killed, were taken into custody by the
police and he'd for Investigation.
They SAID they wee asleep when they
heard what they thought vas cry
from the naval man, and tien a shot
was fired. Instead of beaklng IN
the door. they called Offir Peterson
and the door was forsed.
The body of the alleged suicide was
removed to Woods undertaking par
lors this morning upon oders of the
coroner. Judge Johnsonwlll conduct
hearing this morning.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-09-15
CLARK TAKEN ILL
AFTERREAuNCAN
EXEMPTION BILL
FLORIDA CONGRESSMAN FOUND
HAVE BEENSUFFERING FROM
ATTACK OF PTOMAINE POIS
ONING.
Washington Bareau,
Tt Pensacola Journal

Washington, c.. Sept. IA
Congressman Frak Clark of Florida
was taken suddeB i'll on the floor of
the house of representatives. yester-
day. He was aisted to his office
by Congressman sars. where a ply
sician was summed. He found
Mr.. Clark was sufring an attack of
ptomaine poisoninpand after giving
him some relief hs him sent home.
Mr.. Clark was mut improved today
end expects to retn to the capitol
Monday.
Before taking illhe introduced
bill to have eXempte from the next
draft men engaged raising grain,
cotton and other crS necessary for
food and clothing, al those engaged
in the manufacture clothing.
Congressman Seas returned to
Washington yesterYs after two
weeks spent at the eds1de of his
mother who was tax, ill. He was
summoned home imniiately but re-
turned when her condons Improved.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-09-15
REVOLUTION ENDED.

Convinced that General Korniloff's
rebellion is definitely at an end al
though the general himself has not
formally surrendered, the leaders at
Petrograd are setting about the re-
construction of the government. For
nation of a new cabinet is said to be
we'll along toward completion.
The submission of so many troops
and leaders who were adhering to
General Korniloff apparently has lerr
the leader of the revolt in position
of helplessness. He is said to have
notified the government of his inten-
ton to surrender upon the arrival at
his headquarters of General Alexleff
who has become chief of staff under
Premier Kerensky, now commander in
chief of the Russian armies. One
of Korniloff's principal supporters,
General Kaladines, chief of the Cos
sacks, is reported to have been ar
rested.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-09-15
DISPLAY FIGHTING SPIRIT.

Meanwhile the Russian army at the
front, particularly in the Northern
sector is displaying a fighting spirit
and according to the official state
ments is regaining some of the
ground recently abandoned to the
Germans in the Riga district. Sew
eral villages have been occupied prob
ably in a movement to consolidate the
Russian positions and organize de-
fensive line which would be cohesive
in case of attack.
Activity on the other battle fronts,
except the Austro-Italian, where Cen
eral Cadorna is still fighting determ-
inedly for Monte San Gabrielle, is not
notable.
The Germans are apparently more
demonstrative in the Aisne district
on the French front than elsewhere
and Paris today reports an attack last
night on French positions. This was
repulsed in hand to hand fighting
Berlin reports an action on the
Aisne front which may be the one al
luded to in the Paris communique. The
German statement characterizes the
operation as a raid by "shock" troops
which carried the raiders to the sec
ond French line, where heavy losses
were inflicted on the French forces.
Again the Berlin statement men,
tions the artillery fire in Flanders in
creasing to the drum fire intensity
which usually heralds an infantry at
tack. Evidently the Germans are
expecting such an attack, but thev ALI
nounce that none has as yet been de-
livered.
The German forces have been on
the offensive in one section on the
Flanders front, however, and it is
claimed by Berlin that on Wednesday
night the British were expelled from
the wooded section north of Lang
mardk, the Germans taking numerous
prisoners in the operation.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-09-15
Hundreds of Pensac olians
Assemble at Depot to Bid
Troopers Farewell.
SPECIAL TRAIN
LEFT WITH COMPANY
Sad Scenes When Mot.ers
Bid Sons Farewell as
They Ertrained.

Amid the cheers of hundreds Of
Pensacolians. Company I entrained
yesterday afternoon for the national
guard camp at Macon, Ga, where the
men will be given final instruction in
military tactics, before being sent
abroad.
Earlv in the afternoon the burler
stepped to the front balcony of the
armory and sounded assembly. the
signal for the men to form for the
march to the station. In few min
utes the long double line of khaki-clad
figures was drawn up, each bearing
his blanket roll, and responded to
roll call
1t was but the work of a moment
to run dS--n the list, and as each name
was called. the voice echoed among
the dingy rafters, "here." A quick
salute, an abrupt command. and Com
pany | swung down the wide stairway
into the street.
A great crowd had assembled be-
fore the armory, and watched dry
eyed and cherries the marching for
nation of the men. On the grass of
the parkway the company was again
drawn up. and an instant later turned
into Chase street. with the crowd in
its wake. AS the company neared
Alcaniz street. the line was broken,
and the men allowed to speak. AL
most Immediately the soldiers burst
into "Tipperary" and continued sing
ing until the arrival at the station.
If the reception at the armory had
been dry-eyed and cheerless, the one
at the station certainly was not. for
here waited mothers, sweethearts. and
hundreds of friends. More than a
thousand men, women. and children
were standing under the train sheds,
in the parkway, streets, everywhere,
waiting to bid the Pensacola boys
Godspeed.
After marching under the shed,
the men fell out at the signal to break
ranks, apd for about fifteen minutes
were allowed to mingle with their
friends and relatives. A truck load
of ica cold soda water was dispensed
free to the men through the courtesy
of the Lime Cola company.
The blare of trumpets INTERRUPTED
the scene. the men returned to their
posts, and marched through the gates
to the waiting cars. The throng
surged in behind the men. frantic
mothers, helpless and powerless IN
the crush of people, fearful lest their
loved one go, without seeking them.
1t was brave crowd, though. He
must not see her crying. And so. af-
ter moment of GREATNESS suspense.
the train moved out, over veritable
blllows of fluttering handkerchiefs
and wild applause AS the last coach
slipped out of the station the bupIer
stepped to the platform, blew a spirit
ed call, and as the final note died out,
the train faded into the distance,
bearing Pensacola's boys to the field
of battle, to make the world safe for
democracy.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-09-15
ENORMOUS COSTS OF
WAR ARE CITED
RY ASSOCIATED PRESS.

Washington, Sept. 14.-During a
debate in the house on the mammoth
deficiency bill, and an appropriation
of more than seven billions for war
is asked, Representative Fitzgerald
reviewed the country's financial situa-
ton, and gave figures of the war ex-
penditures of European belligerents.
He said the warning nations had
spent ninety billion dollars since the
war began. Britain's bill is more
than eighteen billion; Russia's fifteen
billion; Frances. fifteen billion;
Italy's, three billion; Germany and
Austria, about thirty-two billion. He
declared the United States expects
to spend the first year of the war
more than eighteen billion.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-09-15
ORGANIZATION
M0L|N0 FAIR
ASs0C|A T|0N
Enthusiastic Meeting of Live
Wires Held in That
Town Friday.
GEO. MEAD CHOSEN
AS PRESIDENT
Fair Be Held Five Days in
November and Promises
to Be of Wide Interest.

Organization of the Molino Agricul-
tural Fair Association was effected at
a meeting held at Molino yesterday
afternoon, when the following officers
and directors were elected:
Geo. E. Mead, president; J. A. ia
cobi, vice-president; C. G.. Hall, sec
retary-treasurer; F. j. Hecker, 2nd.
Century; L. S. Gilmore, Bluff
Springs; Arthur L. McDavid, McDa-
vid; Walter H. Johnson, Pine Barren;
w. n. Williams, Molino: w c.
Barrineau, Barrineau Park; Shirley p
Pope, Cottage Hill; ]. B. Perkins,
Pensacola; w. T. Earnest, Earnest
vile: L. w. Hardy, Cansonment: w
Y. Gordon, Atmore; T. L. Atkinson;
Myrtle Grove; A. kaselback, Buelah;
Walker F. Willis, Olive Ferry Pass;
directors.
President Mead outlined the pur-
pose of the fair, which is to stimulate
interest in agriculture and stock rails
ing in Escambia and adjoining coun-
ties and provide an exhibit of the
farm products of this section
J.. w. Hardy, ]. A. jacob, J. B.
Perkins and County Farm Demonstra-
ton Agent Fulford also addressed the
meeting.
A letter was read from ur. Nigh
bert commencing Molino upon its de-
termination to hold the fair and
pledging the cooperation of the bu>
reau of animal industry. DR.. Nigh
bert will assign one of the experts
from his department to deliver lee
lures on tick eradication work. Ar
rangements will also be made with
DIR. Logan, the federal expert of hog
cholera for a series of addresses on
veterinary science as applied to farm
animals.
The state department of agricul-
ture will send a corps of experts to
the fair and will provide a different
educational program for each day.
A meeting of the board of directors
will be held at Molino next Friday,
when detailed plans for financing the
fair will be decided upon.
Premium lists are to be prepared at
once and the preliminary work en-
tered upon without delay.
The fair will be held in the NUM-
cipal park at Molino, tract of about
six acres advantageously located on
the river, adjoining the new bridge.
The dates are November II to II and
it is believed the bridge will be COM
pleted and open to traffic by that
time.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-09-15
ANOTHER SHERIFF
FAILING IN DUTY
FIRED BY CATS
CHARGES AGAINST MONROE
COUNTY MAN LEADS TO HIS
REMOVAL-DR. d. E. RANSUER
Resigns.
Tallahassee Bureau.
The Pensacola Journal

Tallahassee, Fla, Sept. IA. H.
Mc1nnis of Key West was today COM
missioned sheriff of Monroe county,
succeeding Clements Jaycocks. who
was suspended this morning by Gov
ernor Sidney j. Cats on charges of
malfeasance and misfeasance in Of
flee and neglect of duty in not en-
forcing the law
Mr.. Jaycocks has been sheriff of
Monroe county long time and had
been reelected last year for term
of four years.
Ghe governor today received the
resignation of DR.. D. E. Ransaur of
Palatka, as member of the state
board of pharmacy and appointed DR..
Joe H. Haughton of Palatka to the
vacancy.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-09-15
Real Strength of American
Military and Naual Forces

naval militia in the federal service.
There were $4,000 men in the coast
guard and $500 in the hospital corps,
making a total of 2O9, $40. Enlisted
strength of the marine corps was 29,-
971; reserves in the service 1,070: aa-
tional naval volunteers 704; retired
men on active duty IA. There were ap-
proximately 10000 officers in the
navy and 1.166 in the marine corps.
"in other words. on that date, the
army had including officers and en-
listed men S19,Ss1 and the navy 254.-
265, making total armed strength
on that date of 1,074,146 men, all
whom are volunteers. Prior TO that
time, there was not drafted soldier
in a single training camp. The draft
law was approved May Is, 1917"
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-09-15
WIRE NAILS GOING TO
SWEDEN HAD LEADEN
CAPS - CONSIGNED
TO GERMANY
Ply ASSOCIATED pPEss

New York, Sept. .14.-Accident-
al discovery that wire nails in a
consignment for Sweden were
covered with lead caps caused the
custom authorities today to hold
up shipment of 300 cases of the
nails. The smashing of one of
the cases by a passing truck on a
Brooklyn pier led to the discov-
cry.
1t was said there was enough
lead on each nail for the manu-
facture of rifle bullet and that
the application for shipping IL
cense contained no mention of the
lead, simply stating that the
cases contained wire nails. The
investigation will seek to deter
mine whether the lead was placed
on the nails as a subterfuge to
get needed war material to Ger
many or whether it was there for
some legitimate purpose. The
lead caps are described as fitting
loosely and easily removable.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-09-15
No Advertising for Next
Issue of Liberty Bonds

stated that the publishers program
of S2,600,0o0 for paid periodical ad-
vertising could not be adopted be-
cause it virtually would take the en-
tire available expense allowance for
floating the bonds. The expense of
floating the first issue with no paid
newspaper advertising h. said, was
about s2,600,000.
Mr.. McAdoo also said that members
of congress could greatly assist in the
Forthcoming effort by going home and
campaigning for the bonds.
That the cost of floating new is
sues would exceed the last was stated
by the secretary committee increased
the house allowance of one-tenth of
one per cent. to one-fourth of one per
cent.