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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-04
NEGRO GRAND LODGE
 IN SESSION HERE
Insurance Commissioner Haralson Tells How to Solve Insurance
 Problems

More than two hundred delegates to the twentieth annual session of the grand lodge of Negro Knights and Ladies of Honor of the World heard w. L. Haralson, deputy state insurance commissioner detail to them just how they could manage their endowment de- partment so it would conform with the laws of the state and yet be self-sup- porting, with great degree of interest yesterday
 He complimented the management for it's efficiency and related that a strict adherence to the insurance laws and the adoption of policy in line with stand ard insurance companies would solve all their problems. Incidentally he urged the leaders present to labor with the people of their race so as to prevent them foolshly abandoning their homes atnd their prospects in the south, for rosy promises in the north that were mostly visionary.
 The grand lodge was presided over by Mrs. c. L. Proctor, grand protector On account of the high cost of living and the great expense to which the dele gates are being put to attend the grand lodge. the effort is being made to ex- pedite business so as to adjourn late tonight.
 Last night an audience that completely filled the auditorium of Sixth Avenue Baptist church listened to welcome ad- dresses by leading negroes of the com munity and responses by the visitors. Music was rendered by the choir
 The lodge is holding it's sessions in the Pythian and Odd Fellows hall on Second avenue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-04
SENATE MAY VOTE
 ON FOOD MEASURE
 BY NEXT SATURDAY
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country and should be responsible to Con sress. The Tennessee senator, who sup ported the bill generally, also announced he would vote for bone-dry prohibition and scored food gamblers His was the cnly reference on the floor to the prohi- bition fight proceeding beneath the sur face toward a straight-out fight and vote Thursday or Friday.
 With the prohibition question settled, leaders expect little difficulty in secur- ing an agreement for a vote on the Dill by the end of the week or early next week.
 Both vets and 'drys" held many conferences today in preparation for the forthcoming contest. It was arranged that Senator Robinson of Arkansas should offer the substitute drafted by Senator Martin, democratic leader, for the bone-dry liquor section. The Martin Robinson amendment follows exactly the plan of Senator Chamberlains original amendment, providing for prohibition of distilled beverages only and it's suppor- tcrs or both democratic and republican sides following confidential polls, claimed enough votes for it's adoption.
 The 'drys" were planning general sup port of the Gore substitute, stopping dis tillation and giving the President power over liquor.
 Both sides support the provision giving the President power to commander pres ent stocks of distilled spirits in bond.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-04

secure; that labor was scarce and un- certain, and that under the present con djtions. when every railroad in the coun- try was mobilized for government re- ouirements and under orders of the war board, it was well nigh impossible to fig ure on any extraordinary undertakings. He offered, in event the city would grant the extension, to keep the present struc- ture in repair until work began on the concrete viaduet, which would cost the railroads approximately $50o0 per annum.
 Aside from approving pay rolls, voucn- CTS and contractors estimates, and pass ing upon a few routine matters no busi- ness was transacted by the board.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-04
PLOWMAN, ORIGINAL BANKHEAD MAN, TELLS
 OF EARLY CONTESTS
nx HnGH w. RoBERTs

Washington, July 3.-(Special.) )-Thomas L.. Plowman of Talladega, former mem Der of Congress and for many years in other respects prominent in Alabama af- fairs, may be very fond of certain as pirants for seat in the Senate of the United States, but he will cast his vote for John H. Bankhead.
 Mir. Plowman was recently in Wasnins- ton. In his conversation with the cor respondent of The AgeHerald he told something of his intimate relationship with Senator Bankhead
 When Senator Bankhead, he sald, asked for his first political job-warden of the penitentiary at Wetumpka-l went with him to Montgomery and all during his campaign not only occupied a room with him but bed with him as we'll
 That was the beginning. l have been with him since and will, of course, con tinue to be. 1 have never regretted that have always given him my heartiest support For he has certainly rendered mangnificent service for the state.
 MT Plowman while in Washington ad- vised with Senator Bankhead and others regarding the Bankhead highway which eventually will extend from coast to coast
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-04
TRANSPORTS ARE ATTACKED BY
 SUB M AR|NES
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days later against another contingent.
 The point of assault was beyond the rendezvous and our destroyers were sailing as screen between the
 transports and all harm. The results of
 the battle were in favor of American gunnery.
 Not alone did the destroyers hold the
 U-boats at a safe distance but their speed also resulted in the sinking of one submarine, at least. Grenades were used in firing, a depth charge explosive timed to go off at certain distance unde.Sr
 water. In one instance oil and wreck age covered the surface of the sea after
 shot from destroyer at a periscope
 and the reports make claim of sinking Protected by our high seas convoy, by
 our destroyers and by French war ves-
 sels, the contingent proceeded and joined the others in a French port. The whole nation will rejoice that so great a peril is passed for the vanguard of the men who will fight our battles in France. No more thrilling Fourth of July celebration could have been ar ranged than this glad news that lifts the shadow of dread from the hearts of America"
 Secretary Baker wrote the following letter to Secretary Daniels conveying the army's thanks to the navy: Word has just come to the war de- partment that the last ships conveying General Pershing's expeditionary force of France arrived safe today. As you know, the navy assumed the responsibility for the safety of these ships on the sea and through the danger zone. The ships them selves and their conveys were in the hands of the navy and now that they have arrived and carried our soldiers who are the first to represent America in the battle for democracy, I beg leave to ask that you convey to the admiral and to the navy the heartily thanks of the war department and of the arrr-g~ This splendid achievement is an aus cious beginning and it has been charat \ terized throughout by the most cordiaA land effective cooperation between the two military services"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-04
AmnWs@Tn@mGs
At the Lyric

Today July Fourth, Independence Day will be observed at the Lyric by a spe- cial matinee and from the advance sale of seats it is indicated that a large portion of the vaudeville lovers of Bir- mingham will be at the Lyric this aft ernoon.
 The Naughty Princess" farcical operetta, one of vaudevile's biggest acts is the feature attraction and 1t abounds in clever comedy, tuneful music, good singing, attractive costumes and pretty girls and contains all those things that go to make up a high class amusement
 Nagyifys Human Salamanders pre- sent one of the novelties of the present season They eat fire and handle II in most every other way.
 Wallace Calvin is a card trickster and he performs some deceptive feats. The curtain at the matinee will go up promptly at o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-04
BUSY SESSION OF
 BESSEMER COUNCIL
Contract Awarded for Paw
 ing of Second Avenue
SITE FOR COURTHOUSE
Employees of Rolling Mill to Be Given Increase of Wages Ef-
 fective July l

Bessemer, July 3.-Bpecial)-TE Bes- sion tonight and was called to order by president George Ross with all members present.
 The sanitary committee to which was referred the insanitary condition of the old Frisco depot reported that they had conferred with J. H. D. Smith, local Frisco agent, who stated that the build and the matter was referred to the same committee.
 E. A. Tubb petitioned the council to refund one-half year license of his fath- CT, the late pr. J. M Tubb. who had paid the city one years license to prac- tice medicine and died last month. The matter was referred to the finance com mittee.
 The civic improvement league petition ed the council to reinstate the s15 cut which was recently made in the salary of the city park keeper. The matter was referred to the finance committee.
 A resolution was passed authorizing the mayor to borrow $25,O00.
 w. G.. Worthen applied for the posi- tion of mechanic of the fire department at a salary of s100 per month. The mat ter was referred to the fire department committee. The bids for the paving of Second avenue between Nineteenth and Twenty-hrst streets were opened and Sullivan, Long and Haggerty being the lowest bidder was awarded the contract. Their bid was $2.25 per square yard while the Alabama Paving company's bid was $2.2S per sqaure yard and the South ern Clay Manufacturing companys bid being s230 per square yard
 Dr. Harrington, county health officer. was present and made a splendid talk along the line of health work being done.
 Alderman Long stated that the council had been informed that two negro boys in the city jail that were badly beaten up and he made motion the chief or police be instructed to bring the boys before the council Chief Benton re- ported that the boys were not in jail at this time and a motion was made that the matter be referred to the po- lice committee for investigation. There being no further business the meeting adjourned.
 It is stated that the employees of the Bessemer rolling mill will be given raise to be effective on July first. The exact amount of the raise is not known but it will probably be little less than 10 per cent About 800 men are em- ployed at the mill.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-04
Stringent Orders Issued
 by General Steiner to
 Safeguard State Troops

Montgomery, July 3.-(Special)-Strl gent order prohibiting enlisted men Of the Alabama National Guard from enter ing houses in the restricted district ana prohibiting them from appearing any where in civilian clothes were issued by Gen. Robert T. Steiner Tuesday
 This is intended to give the police de- partment of Montgomery and the mili- tary department authorities authority to handle violations of the orders and to prevent enlisted men from putting on civilian clothing temporarily.
 General Steiner's orders also command the military police to corporate with the civilian authorities and requires them to make immediate reports to state. county and city authorities of all violations Of the prohibition laws.
 General Steiner also issued an order re- lieving the brigade of any work on July 4, and permitting them to leave camp Tor the day.
 He also notified military. bands that they are prohibited from appearing In public in competition with civilian musi- clans and bands.
 Appearances of troops in parades Wednesday will be voluntary ana not compulsory.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-04
Woman With $500 in Checks Destitute in Cincinnati
 Gives Huntsville as Home

Cincinnati July S.-(Special) = Miss Charlotte May Jaquin, said to be Of Huntsville, has been turned over to the charities department of this city, while a story she told is being investigated.
 The case of the woman came to the at- tention of the local authorities today, police lieutenant having first been ap- prized of the. woman's destitute circum- stances. The story as told the author ities is that the woman, although desti- tue, had negotiable papers She has notes and checks totaling $500 in her possession. Miss Jaquin said that she had gone to Florida, but had returned on the same train without leaving it. Being un- known here, she was unable to cash any of her negotiable paper. The local char ities department is endeavoring to relieve the situation and If necessary will pro- vide the woman with funds while all attempt is made to secure money for her notes and checks.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-04
Summary Of Outstanding Developments In News
 From Various War Fronts
By Associated Press

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 toward lemnere under the of much heavy she he zoehoff north szan and east 0 Lemoers Little spa river Berlin admits this reverse and declares @ @
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-04
Citizens of Lanette Must
 Sell Depot Site Reasonably

Montgomery July 3.-(Special)-Unless citizens of Lanette set a reasonable price on property which has been approved by the public service commission as the site for the new station of the Western and Chattahoochee Valley railroad, per- mission will be granted by the commits sion for the condemnation of the site and the payment of a price fixed by the court. The commission has been in formed by the railroads that the price asked for the property is unreasonable. excessive and exorbitant and that they are ready to begin work on the station when the dispute has been settled.
 The commission informed owners of the property that an agreement must De made at once, as it was assured by citi- zens of Lanette when the original peti- ton for a station was filed that no un- reasonable rate would be asked and that in all probability the land would be donated.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-04
Hindenburg Again Predicts Allied Defeat Very Soon

Amsterdam, July 3-Field Marshal vcag Hndenburg, on his return to the froi from Austrian headquarters, predictetA according to a Berlin dispatch today that in the mot too distant future Germany's enemies would be forced to make peace Describing the present situation, the field marshal is quoted as saying;
 If we hold our ground against enemy attacks until the submarine war has done it's work the war is won for us. Our enemies must continue their attacks, however hopeless they may be. They cannot wait for the arrival of the Ameri- can armies.
 T wish the enemy statesmen had the same knowledge of the Austrian mon archy as I have" continued the field marshal They would then abandon their present plans. brought home from my visit to Austria the firm convic- tion that we shall stand together to . victorious end, Our alliance cannot be shaken.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-04
County Tax Collector
 May Have to Increase Bond

Montgomery, July S.-(Special.)-If M. C. Allgood, state auditor, finds that the statement of the city commission of Birmingham is correct, he will be forced to make heavy increase in the bond of James F. Hawkins, who will become tax collector of Jefferson county October l. Heretofore the tax collector has given a bond for $25o,0O0, but the Birmingham commission has found a general law en- acted in 1911 which requires the tax col lector to give bond for the safety of all city taxes which are collected by him. This probably will mean that Collector Hawkins will be forced to give bond for $500, GOO or more
 The law does not say who shall pay for the additional bond, but it is prob able that the Birmingham commission will be called upon to bear the burden. Jefferson county pays for the bond which protects it's funds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-04
ESCAPES
 ARRESTED IN OHIO

Will G. Wells and Raymond E. Wells, charged with robbery and as- sault with intent to murder here, have been arrested by police authorities at Middleton, o. and will arrive in Birmingham at S:30 o'clock, accrding to a telegram received here from De- tective Garner. who went to Middleton to get the alleged offenders.
 The robbery and assault took place in Birmingham some weeks ago, but the men escaped Detectives Moser and Garner were given cf1,rge of the case. The escaped men were traced from here to various points over the country to Middleton. where the police were requested to arrest the men and hold them for the local authorities.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-04
LIST OF DEAD IN EAST ST. LOUIS IS
 PLACED AT 29 NOW
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tContinued from Page one) are said to be known and the grand jury will deal them.
 Governor Lowden and the troops from Springfield arrived at g O clock. The gov ernor conferred with General Dickson and Mayor Mollman. Later he attended a, meeting of the Chamber of Commerce. Thomas H. Walker, president of the Illinois Federation of Labor, and a mem Der of the Illinois council of defense, also arrived and conferred with labor leaders.
 Governor Lowden was said to be an- gered at criticism of the militia by mem bers of the Chamber of Commerce.
 Thirty-five small fires occurred tonight in small shacks.. All were said to be ir- cendiary. There were no other disorders
 Detective Frank Wogley, who was shot Sunday, died this evening.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-04
COURT DECISIONS


 Montgomery, July 3.-(Special)-The supreme court Tuesday afternoon af- firmed the decision of the Mobile chan cery court in the case involving the re- ceivership of the Alabama, Tennessee and Northern railroad. The contest was brought by D. H. Holman. who sought to prevent the administration of the property by receiver, but the supreme court held that no reason had been ad vanced why the roads affairs should not be taken over by the receiver.
 The court denied the application for rehearing in the case of Fred Henderson & Waters vs. the Atlantic Coast Line railroad, appealed from Pike county. In this case the plaintiffs sought to collect damages from the railroad for alleged failure to deliver shipment of live stock promptly.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-04
West Lake Park

West Lake will be the Fourth of July mecca for pleasure seekers. according to the announcement of Manager Keith. There will be a big barbecue and Bruins wick stew sufficient for 1900 people, all day dancing on two floors, with two or chestras, and two balloon ascensons.
 A special feature of the bathing at West Lake Is the concrete bottom to the lake, where bathing is participated In and the beach will take care of 1500 bathers at time
 A decided feature of the day for the lSiddies Is the merry-go-round at West Lake. This attraction cost the manage ment about s30O0 and they are special izing on it for the children.
 West Lake is near Bessemer and is reached by North or South Bessemer car lines, which are met by rapid transit busses which go directly to the lake and picnic grounds.
 The management promises it's patrons on the Fourth of July sane fourth healthful, natural and economical amuse- ments, with just the kind of recreation that is necessary for the man or woman or the children who want day out ir the open, yet with enough excitement tc make the day worth while.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-04
COMMISSION MEETING
 PROVES A THRILLER
 FOR THE AUDITORS
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as he ought to have done.' said the judge, but he went to the newspapers. He said that I was incompetent and had perjured myself.
 Any man who will go into the news papers and spread such insnuations to 10000 people is a slanderer, and here to his face denominate him as a slan- derer Any man who will act as he has done is mean and low down. If he says that his insinuations do not mean what I have said, then that is cowardly."
 If MT. Anderton feels personally az grieved, that is a personal matter, and he can settle that in personal manner or in any way he sees proper" replied Mir. Wilkinson. "I am not responsible for what insnuations he reads in my per" sonal cards, and he can put any con- struction on them he desires If he thinks I am a coward, he can test that any time he deems fit
 Both Commissioner Barber and Mayor Ward spoke in high tribute of Recorder Anderton and challenged MT. Wilkinson to prove his charges
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-04
Germans Open Campaign
 Against Swedish Shipping

London. July S.-German submarines have opened campaign against the Swedish merchant fleet along the Nor wegian northern coast. according to an Exchange Telegraph dispatch from today.
 Newspaper reports state that four vessels were attacked and sunk yes- terday outside the blockade. zone, the crews being compelled to take hastily to the lifeboats.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-04
BEGIN INTENSIVE TRAINING

A French Seaport, July 3.-Eauipped with supplies for which they have been waiting since their arrival week ago, the American troops encamped here to- day began an intensive schedule of training. including long, strenuous march, es. This schedule will continue every day except tomorrow, which will be cele- brated as holiday, by relaxation, games and band music.
 The sailors here with the conveying ships have already begun baseball games and a genuine championship contest is planned for the fourth if the ships still are here.
 The Young Mems Christian association has added materially to the soldiers and sailors comfort by installing tents where the men can secure reading matter. The camp gradually is growing in size so as to he able to receive larger contingents in the future The men are in excel- lent health.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-04
PUBLIC INSTALLATION
 KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS

Public installation of officers of Phoenix Lodge Knights of Pythias will be held tonight at the Fraternal hall the exercises to commence at s o'clock Grand Chancellor Horace L.. Gwin of Gadsden. will install the offi- cers-elect and will make an address. The programme includes musical and vocal selections and all Pythians, their families and friends are cordially in vited to be present.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-04
PERFECT COOPERATION

big contributing factor in the cross ing, according to officers of both branch es of the service, was the hearty CO., operation between the army and navy. From the time of the departure until the present there had not been the slightest suggestions of friction, they declared
 An American war department official arrived here today to inspect local con- ditions and report what needs exist that can be supplied from Washington. The officer has been making a tour of France and making arrangements wherever Am erican forces are located or will be To- cated.
 The American naval officers have utilized the few days they have been here to make hurried trips to Paris and nearer French cities. Today the ma jority were back ready to return to America whenever the order may come.
 Many of the junior officers hope that they, may gain admission to aviation schools where Americans are being schooled in hydroplaning and several have applied to the, American embassy for assistance in enlisting in this branch
 From the youngest ensign to the ad- miral himself the American naval offi- cers have been received with open arms by their French brother officers and they are enjoying a hospitality which they declare could not be exceeded.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-04
At Loew's Biiou

A genuine holiday treat is the offering at Loew's Bijou today for everything about the popular playhouse and the per- formance is permeated with the holiday spirit Always cool and comfortable. the theatre is particularly inviting these hot days and the patrons are assured always of an enjoyable performance. The pro- gramme today is "class" all the way through and among the best since the opening Flo and Ollie Walters present a singing and dancing act that is g big hit and charmingly rendered. Stanley and Burns entertain with a clever singing, dancing and talking number. Mabel Paige and company introduce comedy playlet that Is clever and entertaining and Hell enc and Emilon give a marvellous exhibi- ton of strength and skill The feature picture, "The Fires of Rebellion with Dorothy Phillips. is well up to the Blue bird standard Continuous performance from until Il o'clock.