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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-14
COMMUNITY SINGS WILL CLOSE SUNDAY Closing Numbers Will Be of Patriotic Nature and
 Everyone Invited

The last of the outdoor community ''sings'wi1l be held next Sunday after noon in Capitol park at o'clock. Tis last event of most successful season will be known as Patriotic Day" The entire programme will consist of pat riotic music consistent with the pres ent world war situation.
 Director Memoli of the Philharmonic orchestra is preparing several special selections, including the national songs of the allies The songs to be sung by everybody will be "Aemrica." -"Co- lumbia the Gem of Ocean" Dixie" and 'The Star -Spangled Banner" of the na- tional airs of America and "Auld Lang Syne" and "'Till We Meet Again"
 The following persons are urged to be present at the park on Sunday to participate in the special stunts: Knit ting Girls, Red Cross members, moth CTS of enlinsted men in army and navy, drafted men, wives of soldiers, fathers of men now serving In France or in training camps, city commissioners, and all members of the community music committee.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-14
SOLDIERS BEAT UP SCOOPS" GORMLEY Former Local Reporter As- saulted in Oklahoma City
 Following Write Up

William L. GormIey, former Age-Her- aid police reporter, was given the title of Scoops on account of his smallness of stature and the roach of his hair and when he left Birmingham few weeks ago to become police reporter on the Oklahoma City Pointera Birmingham friends, and especially his Age-Herald associates, did not for a moment think that he would ever hav, real, regular Scoops experience. But ho did. And the story in the Pointer telling about his thriller says this:
 "Gormley was at the police station In Oklahoma City one night last week. Two soldiers, noncommissioned officers, con- mitted statutory offenss and were ar rested. The soldiers, with number of their comrades, sought to prevent their names being printed in connection with the story and the arrest. One morning paper did permit the story to go unpub- lished, but Gormley wrote it for the Pointer Next day he was attacked by
 the soldiers and brutally beaten, the assault being staged In front oe the city hall, in the presence Of The mayor and chief of police.
 .At the trial, Gormley was commended
 by Lieut. w. E. Whaley. who presided at the courtmartial. and the offending soldiers received the limit of fines pre- scribed by the military law-they will donate two-thirds of their pay for pc
 riod of three months because of their attack on the reporter.
 q wouldn't take million dollars for the excitement I have had" Gormley wrote a friend here. ''We had to have police guards at the front and rear of the office for several days aftSr the story was printed, to prevent another attack being made upon me. I am not living at my hotel-oh, no. that would
 be too easy for them to ma me. But think of the opportunity it gives me to write stuff! Oh, boy, this Is the lifel'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-14
ESSIG'S DEFENSE MAY NOT BE so
 SERIOUS AFTER ALL
Bell Informed That He Simply Said American Army Had More Germans in It Than
 Italians

Milton Essig alias Carl Funk Birming- ham citizen held in Anniston on allega- tion of having indulged in seditious re- marks, may not have committed se- rious offense.
 Robert N. Bell. district attorney, said yesterday:
 .The United States commissioner at Anniston informed me today that Essig had declared that in the army of the @Jnited States. there are more Germans than Italians"
 Mir. Bell instructed the commissioner to prosecute Essig to the limit If there was reason for such prosecution. He did not indicate, however, a personal con viction that If Essig's alleged inflam- matory remarks were in accordance with the above quotation that he had very grievously offended.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-14
NOTABLE GROUP OF PATHF|NDERS WILL MAKE TRIP SOUTH Senator Bankhead H e r e Yesterday En Route to His Home in Jasper OFFICIALS WILL
 GO OVER HIGHWAY Senator Says Congress May Adjourn October 1 But War Situa-
 tion Makes Plans Very
 Uncertain

November 1, from the front steps of the national capitol there will depart southward automobiles containing many notables Such departure will indicate the real beginning of the inspection of routes for the Washington Atlanta division of the Bankhead high way.
 Senator J. H. Bankhead while en route from Washington to his home in Jasper, spent several hours in Birmingham yes- terday He expressed hope that inas- highway. nine cantonments are located, that highway will be nominated by of ficial act of the government a military road.
 On the trip November 1 the following senators have agreed to got Bankhead of Alabama Martin of Virginia, Overman of North Carolina, Tillman of. South House members from those states will also take part In the exploration. In addition, Senator Bankhead is hopeful that Newton D. Baker. Secretary of War, will agree to go as the representa- tive of the executive branch of the gov ernment. It IS arranged at present for President Wilson to address the path finders as they are prepared to leave the capitol.
 Senator Bankhead declared that he would remain In Jasper just a few days
 T haven't been with my family" he said, since April. I intend to remain at home just short while. It Is indi- cated that Congress will adjourn October 1, although on account of the uncertainty oc the war situation, no accurate esti- mate can be made. Since the passage o1 the revenue bill, Congress Is hesitatins pending action of the conference com mittee on that bill"
 Regarding the political situation as ii relates to his candidacy to succeed him. self, Senator Bankhead withheld com ment
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-14
PROBLEM TO MOVE.
 ALABAMA'S SWEET
 POTATO HARVEST

Alabama sweet potato production, according to fig ures compiled by the Cham Der of Commerce, follows:
 1916- 6,000,000 bushels.
 1917-16,00o bushels.
 The Chamber of Com merce, assisted by the Bir- mingham Traffic associa- ton, is endeavoring to ac- quire from the railroads an equitable rate for the trans portation of Alabama food crops to northern markets.
 o. l.. Bum, secretary of the Traffic bureau, stated yesterday that one railroad had tentatively agreed to aid the farmer, and that he thought others would do likewise.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-14
Important Meeting of
 the Motor Club Officials

An important meeting of the officers and board of directors of the Birming- ham Motor and Country club has been called for next Monday at noon when matters of vital importance to the well fare of the club will be discussed. The meeting will be held in the office of Charles D. Rice on the fourteenth floor of the Empire building and will be called to order at 12 o'clock sharp. A full att tendance Is desired.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-14

J. H. Combs, office secretary of the Retail Merchants Board of the Toledo Commerce Board, arrived in Birmingham last night and will spend a couple or days here, assisting the merchants or Birmingham In the organization of g mer- chants association
 To this end dinner will be held at the Tutwifer tonight at 7:3o o'clock, at Wnicn MT. Combs will be the guest Of honor and at which he will explain the plans of the merchants board of Toledo which has been considered one of the most sue cessful and most beneficial to its mem bers in the United States.
 Several merchants organizations ai- ready exist in Birmingham, such as the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-14
HAROLD LOCKWOOD
 AT RIALTO THEATRE

One of the greatest pictures he has ever been in," was the verdict of the hundreds who saw Harold Lockwood in s2Under Handicap" at the Rialto the- fatre. This picture Is a superproduction of eight reels and is the first of the all-star series to be presented by the Metro corporation at the Rialto the atre.
 Under Handicap" is strong, full of life story of the great west, and Harold Lockwood never appeared to better advantage as the big westerner who has physical and moral courage to overcome any obstacle between him and the girl he loves.
 Under Handicap" will be at the Rialto today, Saturday and Sunday, and it Is picture that every one should see
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-14
Work for Anyone at
 Fairfield Plant


 There should be no reason for any, man walking the streets in inc city of Birmingham without work, according to the informa- ton received mt the office of tho commissioner of public safety.
 "You may tell anyone calling at the welfare department. carpen- ters, bricklayers, helpers, labor CTS, mechanics, in fact. particular ly any kind of workmen, that they can get plenty of work nt Fair feld., was the message Mir. Bar- Der received yesterday afternoon. "The Tennessee Coal Iron and Railroad company is now epsaged in construction work for the new Fairfield addition and they are in need of labor. The company wants men bad. and there is no reason for . ioafer fin the city of B1rm1nH- ham today.' said Mv. Bnrber.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-14
TRUCK GROWERS
Marketing Crops and Permanent
 Quarters to Be Discussed

A meeting of the truck growers of the Birmingham district will be held tomor- row morning at 10 o'clock at the head quarters of the Civic association. The principal topic will be the marketing and sale of crops. A feature of the meeting will be the report of the committee, of which A. J. Rogers Is chairman, on the proposition to provide a shed or build ing wherein the truckers can display their products regardless of weather conditions. There will be other inter- esting matters to come up and every truck grower in the district is urged to be present.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-14
HONORABLE ALGY"
 4 AT THE TRIANON

The popular Charles Ray is being featured today at the Trianon theatre in Honorable A1gy," his. latest, and said to be his best release. This na- tural actor who has thousands of ad- mirers in Birmingham wins new laurels in this picture, which is Triangle special and directed by Thomas H. Ince.
 Ray declares that he thinks Honor able Algy' is one of his best pictures, and that the part he portrays is one that suits him admirably. This inter- esting production will be presented at the Trianon to day. Saturday and Sun day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-14
BARBER IS HAVING
 BIG LOT OF FUN
 IN HIS CAMPAIGN
Candidate Says He Will Have a Sur prise Coming for His Friends
 About Once Week

"You can just tell the people that I am the happiest man in the race" said Arlie Barber. T believe that am going to have more fun than every can didate in the race put together, including the associate commissionership races. and there is nothing more interesting than politics.
 q have surprise coming about once week from my friends. and I am be- coming very expert photographer, as one might notice Though I am not strong on putting my work on display. am informed that some of 1t has gotten to the public. which Is alright.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-14
Foodstuff Stolen

Mary Williams and Mary Kennedy were arrested late yesterday afternoon by City Detectives Moser and Garner
 and lodged in the city jail on the charges of burglary and grand larceny. It is alleged the two negro women entered the house of Leila. Walton and stole about $40 worth of foodstuffs. which was recovered by the detectives.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-14
Merchants of City 10
 Meet at Dinner Tonight

furniture dealers. the grocers and butch CTS, and others. Among the organiza- tions, however. which have not yet been perfected Is that of the dry goods men. conference of the dry goods men of Birmingham will be held this morning at 1O:9O o'clock in the office of Joe H. Love man, looking to the completion of this organization before the meeting which is to be held tonight.
 It Is hoped and expected that there viii be a large attendance of merchants of the city at the dinner tonight. In order that reservations may be made. those who ex- pect to attend are asked to notify E. B. Irwin at Caheen's this morning before 10 o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-14
YOUNG BOGGAN JOINS
 CAVALRY REGIMENT

James Norris Boggan, son of J. J. Boggan, Second avenue groceryman, has enlisted in the cavalry regiment, having gone to Montgomery last Tues day, where he was examined and ac- cepted.
 Young Boggan has not yet reached IS years of age and his enlistment has given his father much pride in view of the fact that he showed his patriot ism by responding to his country's call before coming of age.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-14
BANKHEAD HIGHWAY
Meeting to Decide Route to Be Held
 at Riverside

Citizens of Riverside are preparing for big day Saturday. when they meet for the purpose of deciding which route the Bankhead national highway wilt take from Anniston and Pell City into Leeds There will be speaking and refreshments served at Riverside, and the address of the day will be made by John Craft of Mobile, president of the Alabama Good Roads association.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-14
BARRETT GIVEN OVATION

Dr. Barrett was given an ovation when he arose to speak. It was Bar rett crowd by every indication. Suf- fering from cold his speech was comparatively brief.
 When first considered making the race for president of the board of com missioners," Dr. Barrett began, T was doubtful whether I would be able to unify the different clements in Bir- mingham. But hardly before I get started on my campaign I find that l have Arlie and George dwelling to- gether in brotherly love, and Frank Glass eating out of Arlie Barbers hand If I can accomplish this be- fore I get into office. I have great hopes that can bring this great com munity of Birmingham into one great brotherhood"
 Dr. Barrett spoke of his interest in the public school system and called at tention to the fact that the man who was elected president of the city com mission at the same time was placed in charge of the school system of the city and he warned his hearers to vote for no man who was not in hearty ac- cord with the American system of pub lie schools
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-14
Bodeker Enters Race
 for City Commissioner

George H. Bodeker, former chief of police, will make the race for associate commissioner of the city of Birming- ham, and filed the required petition with Judge Stiles of the probate court yes terday He will make his formal an nouncement in the next few days.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-14
OPPOSES PETTY TAXES

He declared that he was against the street tax. the school tuition fee and all other petty taxes and fees which were calculated to divorce the people from their government.
 He believed that it was the first duty of the governing body to provide for the public schools: next to look after the public health and then the protec- tion of property; aud after that all the other functions of government in the order of their importance
 He declared n favor of the strictest economy in the administration of mu nicipal affairs, and referred to the ex- penditure for the operation and up keep of the city's automobiles and cited figures to show that a large amount of money was being spent in this direc-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-14
TODAY'S EVENTS
ABATEMENT OF JUNE go. 1o17

At the Theatres Lyric: Keith vaudeville. Matinee at 5 o'clock. Night performances, 7:ao and 9 o'clock.
 Bljou: Superior vaudeville and feature pictures. Continuous performances. 1 to Il p. m.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-14
SOME FIGURES FOR. BIRMINGHAM MEN.
 TO PASTE INV IA 7.
Has More Industries Than Any Southern RivaI-Invested Capital Four Times Greater Than Chattanooga, Eight Times Greater Than Atlanta and Ten Times
 Greater Than Memphis

O. l. Bun secretary of the Birmingham Traffic bureau has completed preliminary survey of industrial Birmingham The result of that survey expressed in the following comparative figures:
 Manufacturing establishments with invested capital: Birmingham 336 6.......................$ $232476735 Chattanooga 298 8....................... ~62535730 Atianta z4o oo,oo Memphis, 186 2O8325O0 NdSHVlHe 1o4 AO,0lf,VVo In to the criticism that Birmingham is lacking called small industries Mr Bum divides the number of featuring establishments according to invested capital in the following
 Between $1000 and $10000 88 Between $1000O and $100000 ..................1 148 Between S100000 and $1 100000 0................ 75 MT found out that Birmingham has had business with the following countries: Turkey India West Indies Germany Brazil Ar Russia China Hawaii Spain England Scot land Italy, Cuba Japan Philippine Islands. transportation problem is the Birmingham Alabama 
  He Il he countrywoud be required
  extend 5ooS miles,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-14
.JOB FOR GEORGE"

Hut I have just figured out a job for George" he said. q want to make e motion to this audience. that on ac- caunt of Georges long service of 25 years. which he has performed at great financial sacrifice. that we ap- point him the official sparrow egg dealer for the city of Birmingham He says ih The 4 ge Herald that by the expenditure of S2000 this year he saved the city an even $100,000. If he csin do this next year, move that we pay him commission of 25 per cent. This will give him an income of $25.00O a year and in a short while hA can re-
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-14
BOTH BARRETT AND WEATHERLY SPEAK AT ENSLEY MEETING Largest Political Meeting in Ensley Since Famous
 JohnstOn-Morgan
 Campaign CANDIDATE LAUDS WORK OF HARMONY Says He Has George and Arlie Dwelling Together in Brotherly Love'-Weatherly Answers
 Critics

Before an enthusiastic audience es- timated to be the largest since the Johnston Morgan, senatorial race, Dr. N A. Barrett opened his campaign for president of the city commission in Ensley last night.
 Shortly after o'clock, when Chair : man Fred Moore presented James Weatherly, the opera house was filled, many standing in the rear of the house unable to secure seats.
 The speeches of Dr. Barrett and MT. Weatherly were livened and punctu- ated with caustic references to state ident
 T hardly dare to present myself to you tonight" said Commissioner Weatherly. Tt takes some grit for me to appear before an audience of Bir- mingham and actually assist an out slider to try to get on the inside of the government of Birmingham The mere fact that am supporting Dr. Barrett has called down upon my head all the vials of wrath and hate in the bowels of the two commissioners who are opposing him.
 PHOTOGRAPHING OF LETTERS
 And Barber takes my letters-my personal letters that l left at the city hall-and reads them. Maybe some of them are from my wife. And he Is having some of them photographed as if would deny having written or re- ceived them. He has actually had a let ter photographed and advertised where was trying to send two Catholic priests out of the country. But George ain't sayin' nothing He says. Go ahead. Arlie. Fine work You don't hear them saying anything about each other. George and Arlie have com bined against pr. Barrett but he will beat them both put together.
 Barber says I have got feathers on my legs. But I haven't got any war record. Barber made a big speech two or three days before war was declared, and 1t was such a big speech that he hasn't said anything since. Why don't he make that speech again7
 'Why are they fighting and abusing me? I am not candidate for any office under heaven and there Is none that I would have. They are turning their batteries of hate upon me be- cause I have the audacity to support an outside man. Did they oppose me when I was in there with them? No, indeed. Did they think I was doing right on these municipal questions They voted with me right along on ev- cry one of them"
 OBSTACLES PUT IN WAY
 Commissioner Weatherly went into the troubles of the commission during his term of office in dealing with mu- nicipal ownership and regulation. He stated that obstacles were constantly thrown. in the way and would continue to be throw in the way of the man or men who sought to acquire for the peo- pie the benefits of municipal owner ship.
 George Ward says he financed the waterworks referendum he said. 'Well I was in that fight myself and I never heard of George until it was about over. There was nightly little financing to be done. The Municipal Ownership league had charge of the fight, and don't believe that he could finance them.'
 MT Weatherly was accorded frequent applause during his discourse, especial Dr. Barrett
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-14
Grand Jury Inspects
 County Institutions

The grand jury yesterday inspected the county almshouse, county farm at Ke- tcna and convict camps. Practically the entire day was spent in the inspection and the impression was gathered that the members of the grand Jury were well pleased with the splendid condition of the county institutions
 The jury was particularly impressed, 1t 1 is said, with the conditions at the county farm. where the board of revenue has been doing practical welfare work for sometime.
 The farm is located at ISetona and comprises more than 200 acres. All the won ~p convicts, the dope fiends and thod Physically unable to work the Dub- lie are sent to this farm.
 4R. < \. Changes schedule
 q 4mencing September IS, train No 2s, hich has been leaving Birmingham at SIS D. m, on Sundays, will leave at 4:15 D. m. w, w. CROxTON, G. F. A.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-14
Florence Hotel Ed Ave. and 18th St.

Thoroughly remodeled and newly fur nished. Absolutely modern. Excellent cafe. Rates: Rooms without bath $1.00 per day. Rooms with private bath $1.50 per day. Whitman taxicabs and garage Ss,F cornectioa with hotel
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-14

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The Butte daily post., 1917-05-08
EsTABE|sH OTHER
TRA|N|NG CAMPS
Plans for Handling 5000 Sue
cessfuI Applicants Barred
From Preside.

San Francisco. May s.--Simultane-
ously with the publication today of the
names Of candidates accepted for
training as officers of the reserve CORPS
at the Presidio camp here, 1t was an
nounced that other camps to accom-
modate nearly 5000 qualified appli-
cants barred for lack of accommodate
tions and instructors, would probably
be esta ablished soon- Lieut.. Col Ii. Fl.
Whitney, adjutant Of the western de-
partment. announced that the war de-
partment had under consideration the
establishment OF other camps.
The first batch OF 500 recruits for
officers Of the reserve corps were in
structed to report for duty next Thurs
day. They will be assigned to various
duties until instruction begins May Is.
Infantry. cavalry. coast and field artil-
lery and engineer reserve officers who
have already received commissions re-
ported today for duty.
Lieut.. Col. F. w. Coe, chief of staff
for the western department, announced
that a supplementary list of national
guardsmen from the states in the de-
partment who will be admitted to the
first camp. in addition to those already
selected. would be announced May II.