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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-09-15
CIVIC ASSOCIATION
FORMALLY DECLARES
IT is NONPOUT|CAL
Resolutions Adopted Be-
cause Several of It's Of
ficiaIs Are Active in
Politics

The Birmingham Civic association Is
not a political organization.
Yesterday afternoon its board of direc-
tors formally declared itself to that eff
feet.
The action of the board was taken in
response to rumors that the association
was formed to further the political am
bition of it's president, James Weatherly,
regarded as a prospective candidate for
high office; its vice president, John E.
Shelby, at present actively engaged in
politics, and prominent members of its
board of directors; Capt. Frank S White,
candidate for the United States Senate,
and DIR. N. A. Barrett, candidate for
president of the city commission.
So rampant became the rumors that
the board of directors considered it wise
yesterday afternoon to dignity them by
official denial.
The official denial is contained in the
following resolutions, introduced by DR..
H. A. Elkouri, amended by G. Wa Harsh
and adopted unanimously;
THE Birmingham Civic association, as
represented by the board of directors,
While SteauIdSlly refusing 70 LAKE any
political cognizance, finds it advisable,
owing to rumors, to reaffirm and to de-
clare that the Birmingham Civic asso-
citation is absolutely a nonpolitical or
ganization, and to assert that, it has
no sympathy with isms, spasms' cliques
or politics of any kind
1.-THE board of directors declares fur
Their that any member of this association
who premits, either by assertion, intro
duction or inference that he represents
the political views of tins association, or
any coterie of it's members to any polit-
ical candidate or party, shall be without
authority.
1--WE wish it to be emphatically I'M
derstood that these declarations do not
intend in the least, neither in spirit nor
in letter, the remotesr reflection upon
the integrity, honesty or good intentions
of any member of this association who
has seen fit to become politically in
volved as a private citizen, nor to i'm
pugn the right of any member to exer-
else his own private political preference
THE main purpose and the only in
tent of these resolutions is: First, to ac-
quaint the public with the policy OF
this association; secondly, TO protect the
association and it's members hereafter
from any embarrassment that may re-
suit from similar situation.
ct is further resolved that copy Of
these resolutions be furnished to tht
press as matter of public information.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-09-15
BARRETT SPEAKS
IN OPEN AIR TO
WYLAM AUDIENCE
Follows Similar Line of
Argument to That Used
in Ensley
STRESSES KEEPING
THE SCHOOLS FREE
Opposes Street Tax and Promises
Sanity and Progress Will Be the
Guiding Policy of His
Administration

Two hundred or more of the voters of
Wylam turned out to the Barrett meet
ing last night
The meeting was presided over by A.
B. Davenport and speeches were made by
DR.. Barrett and Graham Perdue
Last night was the first open air speak
Ing in which the East Lake candidate
has INDUCED, the meeting being held in
the business section of Wylam
DR.. Barrett followed practically the
same line of argument as at Ensley
Thursday night. He spoke, in favor of
free textbooks in the public schools and
the promotion, fostering and mainten-
ance of the public school system on the
basic principle of American democracy
He favored municipal ownership of
water, light and power pants the
conservation of the city's franchise
rights a readjustmenL of the license
schedule, with reductions Wherever pos
sibie; the 1evying of only such portion
of the 5-mill sinking fund tax as will be
necessary to meet the demands when APP
piled in strict conformity to the court
ruling; a permanent highway from the
eastern to the western boundary line; the
eAlenSlOn OIL the CITY SdUlldTy sewer SyS-
tenn and the necessary and needed public
improvements Of every character; the
abolition of hazardous grade crossings
and the extension and enlargement of the
public health system.
He opposed the levying of a street tax
and promised to veto any ordinance
which sought to place this burden on
the people; he also opposed tuition
charges of any kind and character, I'M
der whatever name, in the public schools,
and promised that sanity and progress
should be the guiding policy of his adj
ministration, free from the spectacular,
favoritism of class, evasion of duty or
the fear of public disapproval.
DIR. Barrett touched upon the sparrow
egg venture of the city and uses of the
city's automobiles for private purposes.
Mr.. Perdue spoke in glowing terms OF
DR.. Barretts fitness for the office OF
president of the board of commissioners
and stated that the people all over tbs
city were demanding change; thai
they were tired of the mismanagemen
that had been shown at the city hall and
demanded new blood, new ideas and pro
gressiveness in city affairs.
It was freely predicted by many of the
voters present last night that Wylan
will go practically solid for. Dr. Barrett
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-09-15
MINERS MEET SOON
TO HEAR REPORTS
ON CAPITAL TRIP
Officials Returned Last
Night From Conferences
With Authorities in
Washington

A convention of union miners Of
this district will be called to order
at the Orpheum theatre. Birmingham,
probably next week, for the purpose
of considering reports and recommen-
dations to be filed by ]. R. Kennamer
and associates who returned last
night from Washington.
AS to what his committee accom-
plished in the nations capital, Mr..
Kennamer declined to state. He took
the position that courtesy required
him to talk first to the miners who
sent him on his mission. 1t was gath
cred. however, that the committee is
hopeful that differences may be ad
justed or compromised to such an eX-
tent that the miners will not consider
a strike necessary
While in Washington Mr.. Kenna
mer's committee was in daily consult Ia
ton with John P. White. president Of
the miners national organization and
representatives of the disturbed Ten
nessee and Kentucky fields. The latter
according to press reports. did moi
secure what they desired and returned
with the intention of resuming strikes
1t was pointed out last night, how
ever, that it will not be necessary tina
Alabama miners emulate the example
of Tennessee and Kentucky miners.
While Mr. Kennamer made statement
to no such effect, it was indicated
that in the event Of local strike
union miners would have the assist
ance of their national organization
This is taken to mean that when new
demands are prepared, operators viii
first be give an opportunity to accept
or reject them, and secondly, that Il
necessary the, national organization
will be asked to indorse the demands
and authorize strike.
However. Mr.. Kennamer was hopeful
that Developments would not be such
as to Justify the miners in resortine
to drastic action. He is aware that
the operators are still determined that
the miners union shall not be recog-
nized.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-09-15
PLANS OUTLINED
FOR SOLDIER BOOK
CAMPAIGN FUND

First steps have been taken by the
Alabama library war council to or
ganize nearly 100 of the towns and
cities of the state for the soldiers
book fund campaign, September "a to
2s. Letters have gone out from the
state headquarters in the Birmingham
public library during the last two
DAYS to the prominent men and WON
en- of each community notifying them
of their appointment as members of
the local library war councils.
With these letters have gone cir
culars and pamphlets explaining the
purpose of the campaign. A definite
quota has been suggested for each
community, the total of which is
slightly over $4,000. which is the
amount apportioned to Alabama by the
division director.
The response from the state is said
to be most encouraging. telegram
was received at state headquarters
Yesterday stating that w. H. Reynolds,
president of the Mobile Rotary club,
had assumed the responsibility of ef-
fecting a local organization in Mobile
which would obtain the $4,000 assigned
to that city by the state council.
In all of the towns and cities of the
state where good library organi-
cation exists the responsibility is being
placed largely on the library boards
and librarians This includes only some
IL or 20 Alabama cities.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-09-15
OPEN AIR SUNDAY
''S|NGS" TO CLOSE
Patriotic Programme Ar
ranged for Afternoon Con-
cert at Capitol Park

The last outdoor community "sing"
programme will be given at Capitol
park Sunday afternoon at 4 o'clock.
Every number will conform to the title
of Patriotic Day. which has been
given this last summer event. Many
stunts" are being planned that Will
furnish amusement to the old and
young alike. The Philharmonic orches-
ira, under the dictatorship of Philip
Memoli, will render the Poet and
Peasant overture. by Suppe, and sew
oral other selections read to the hearts
of all Americans
Director Lawrence announces that he
has some good news for the community
singers and that he wants every one
to come out to hear about 1t on Sun
day. The city commissioners will all
be present to assist in making the clos
ing exercises one long to be remem-
bered by the citizens of Birmingham.
Miss Margaret Gage will be in
charge of one of the patriotic stunts"
and will be assisted by IL or Is of Bir-
mingham's most popular young ladies'.
The fact that the last two Sundays
have been rainy should tend to make
the attendance next Sunday the largest
of the season.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-09-15
AID TO Be GIVEN
FARMER IN SELLING
SWEET POTATOES
Arrangements Under Way
to Provide Buyers for
the Entire Crop
Next Year

The Sweet potato meeting" under
the auspices of t. P. Hay, Jr., execu-
tive secretary of the food conservation
bureau of the Chamber of Commerce,
adjourned yesterday morning with the
determination to provide suitable mar
kets in the east and west for sweet
potato crops in all succeeding years
THE meeting" said Mr.. Hay, "eon-
cluded that it could accomplish very
little in obtaining markets for the crop
of the present season. 1t is the sense
of those who participated however,
that before another yield, available
markets will be located.
I'VE intend to do all in our power
to aid the Alabama farmer this year.
We have prepared statements of pres
emily existing available markets which
we will send to producers. And we will
send to buyers the names of farmers
with the products each individual farm
er has to SELL
Alabama farmers this year produced
16, 100000 bushels of sweet potatoes
as against 100000 bushel production
last year. What to do with the surplus
is the problem of the farmers.
THE Alabama yam is going to get
into society The Chicago consumers OF
food are going to have an opportunity
to eat something that can be cooked 81
different ways and still taste good. A
booklet is to be prepared telling how
this can be done, and the illustrations
in colors will depict an Alabama yam
that will make well-fed man hungry.
The committee yesterday morning
discussed potatoes now and potatoes to
come Chairman Mcmahon explained
that Alabama would eat approximately
100000 bushels of this years pota-
toes If they were cured and available
in the early spring months.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-09-15
Southern University Opens
With Large Attendance;
National Army Men Leave

Greensboro, September 14.-(Special.)
The Southern university opened Wesnes-
day with an attendance which far ex-
ceeded the expectations. The new pres
ident Rev. c. c. Daniels made an in
spring talk, which was well received
DR.. c. p Atkinson and F. E. Chapman
Of the faculty made short addresses.
while John G. Apsey. Jr.. and A. J..
Powers, in behalf OF the town. babe
the new students welcome.
The following Hale county men left for
Camp Pike, Little Rock, Ark, to enter
the United States army: George B.
Henry, j. Marvin Payne. Bolton s..
Payne Grafton Yeager, Sid Davis, Ira
Ford Coley, Zenie Ryan A large crowd
of citizens. accompanied them to the sta
ton, where Robert B. Evins made a
beautiful and patriotic address.
DR. John c. James, who has served
the Greensboro Methodist church as pas
tor for more than two years. left Mon
day for Camp Gordon, where he win be
connected with the army Y. M. c. a..
Greensboro parts with DR.. James most
reluctantly, though wishing for hi-.i sue
cess in his wider field of labor
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-09-15
HEALTH DEPARTMENT
ISSUES w Arm IN G
DIR. Lowery Informed as to Worthless
Imitation of Noted Remedy

That worthless imitation Of SAL
WARSAW has been palmed off on the
physicians of the country since the
European war is contained in advices
to DR.. J. D. Lowery, county health Of
ficer, from the medical department Of
New York city.
1t appears that salvarsan is German
product, and since the war the prod
uct has been cut off. 1t is extensively
used by physicians throughout the
United States, and the fraudulent prod
uct had ready sale.
How extensive this fraudulent traffic
has been may be gagged from the fact
that the maker of this fake product
had ordered $4,000 aluminium contain
ers made in imitation of those in which
the genuine article is supplied.
The fraudulent article is, according
to the health department. nothing but
sodium chloride with a trace OF yell
low coloring, costing less than 10 cents
a tube 1t found a ready sale atsfrom
So to So a tube.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-09-15
FARMERS ORGANIZE
AT CLANTON TODAY
Secret Body to Be Formed
to Aid Farmers in Mar
keting Crops

The Farmers Protective league will
be organized today in Clanton.
Judge L. H. Reynolds OF that city
has let Birmingham friends OF the
know that at the meeting
today 1000 farmers will be gathered
together.
Emmett Jones' formerly connected
with the state agricultural department.
and ]. Q. Thompson. one of the most
extensive farmers of the state. left
Birmingham yesterday afternoon Tor
the scene of the meeting.
1t is announced that the farmers
will bind themselves together to pre-
vent middlemen from acquiring their
unprecedented food crop yield at less
than cost prices The organization will
be secret. it is announced. but nom
political.
Autauga and Lowndes counties will
be organized next week. it is am
nounced. The promoters of the move
ment declare that it will eventually
become all southern.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-09-15
AID GREENSBORO
WITH MARKETING
Birmingham Men Will Assist in
Forming New Organization in
the Black Belt

t. P. Hay, Jr.. executive secretary
of the food conservation bureau of the
Chamber of Commerce. and Capt.
Frank S. White, candidate for the
United states Senate, will leave Bir-
mingham this morning for the pur-
pose Of aiding in the organization of
the Greensboro Mark citing associa ton.
Mr.. Hay yesterday afternoon stated
that the Greensboro Chamber Of Com
merce was preparing to reorganize
into an association with the purpose
of aiding in the distribution Of the
food crop production Of
the Alabama farmer.
1T is necessary said Mr.. Hay. that
the farmer, having been induced to
grow foodstuffs, dispose of MS product
at profitable prices. Otherwise he will
never again produce any crop save
cotton The Greensboro movement will
probably be followed by others"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-09-15
Fostering Ignorance
and Superstition

TO the Editor of The Age-Herald:
1 received in my mail this morning a
typewritten slip which is being circu-
lated over the city. 1t contains these
words:
Lord, I beseech Thee to bless our
soldiers and sailors, and keep them
from harm, and to bring them safe to
rest with Thee
This prayer has been sent all over
the world. VIII you copy it and
send it to seven people-to one each
day, starting today?
1t was sent in ancient times, and
all who wrote it were supposed to
be free from harm. and on the sew
enth day to meet great JOY.
Please do not break the chain.
This is as it is sent to me, SO l pass
it ON to you.
While all Christians believe in inter-
cessory prayer and no doubt every
Christian in America is ever and anon
breathing a prayer for our soldier boys,
it is to be regretted that silly super
stitions like the above should be circu-
lated by intelligent people. That our
God should enter into scheme of cir
culating slips of paper gotten up by SUI
P6ISlAtlOuS VI aims, OlOSSiH6 anu CuF6-
ing those who break the chain is simple
sacrilege. This is chain of Ignorance
and superstition that every intelligent
Christian ought to break.
This is the second Chain of this
character that has reached me since l
have been in Birmingham. The prayers
are different, but the scheme is the
same. They originate in disordered and
superstitious minds and are perpetuated
by superstition and ignorance.
received a chain a short time
ago similar to the one above on a diff
ferent line with the same superstttious
threat of blessing or curse in seven days,
mailed TO me by the president of a large
national bank, and a prominent citizen.
could hardly believe a man so promi-
nent in business and social life could be
made dupe Of such silly supersti-
ton.
The place for all superstitious chains
like this is in the waste basket.
Let us pray for our soldiers, but let
US refuse to be made parties to circu-
lating relics of ignorance and supersti-
ton. GEORGE r. STUART.
September 49, 1917.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-09-15
WALLACE HOPES
LISTS ARE CLOSED
Candidate for Governor Dis
cusses Issues in Next Race
in Alabama

To support every constructive move
ment, and to oppose every movement
he considers Observation-Disclosures it
involves prohibition or True Ameri-
canism"-is the stated intention Of
John H. Wallace. Jr.. candidate for
governor, who spent yesterday in Bir-
mingham.
Il am en- route to Riverside. in ST.
Clair county, where tomorrow / will
deliver a patriotic address," said Mr..
Wallace TT is yet too early to start
the gubernatorial campaign. However,
next month, 1 will open the fight with
several to the point addresses. The
public may be certain that / will not
trim on any ISSUE"
Regarding the political situation, Mr..
Wallace declared that he knew moth
ing save through rumor. He ventured
the assertion, however, that any flu
ture gubernatorial candidate would be
ground between the upper and the
neither stones 1t is evidently his hope
that he and Thomas E. Kilby of An
niston will be permitted to fight out the
issue between themselves
ut is yet too early to start the fight.
much less to make predictions" said
Mr. Wallace. However. my platform
is constructive and one to which every
democrat, in his heart, will subscribe.
For the settlement of the liquor ques-
ton which for years has overshadowed
all other questions in Alabama, / Of
fer an opportunity for the people. by
the expression Of their will, to present
the solution. / would have them declare
their preference for bone dry prohi-
bition or local option, with the county
as a unit-and I would have them, in
the event Of the adoption of local OPP
ton, to express their preference as be-
tween whisky and wine and beer.
II intend to meet every issue square
ly / am against anything depending
solely for support on the prejudice OF
the uninformed."
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-09-15
Amnws@mn@mts
At the Lyric

Saturday is big matinee day at the
Lyric this afternoon and the bill is one
of the best Of the season and offers
a variety of pleasing and high-class
entertainment.
Harvey and King song writers who
sing their own songs are one of the
big features. Van Brothers, must .
clans and comedians, scored a hit with
their entirely original act.
The six Water Lilies is big act on
the programme and these beautifully
formed women give a most entertain
ing diving exhibition. THE Book
Shop is a laughable vehicle introduce
ing Regal and Mack Maize Evans
and her banjo boys render a most
pleasing programme. The Pathe pic
lures are q feature.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-09-15
At Loew's Bijou

Jimmy Britt. Alice Brady and Annette
Kellerman are trio Of stars that are
rarely booked on one bill, yet all are
included in the splendid programme for
today at Loew's Bijou. Jimmy Britt, the
cleverest and cleanest boxer who ever
held the lightweight championship of
the world. will appear in person and
relate incidents of the prize ring. Alice
Brady will be seen in ner newest and
biggest screen success, Betsy Ross" an
intensely patriotic production, and KEEL
lerman will show some fancy diving.
Other acts are Lannihan and Tucker, in
original specialties; Charles and Sadie
Mcdonald, in a strong sketch, THE New
Chief of Polce;'' Lucca, double-voiced
vocalist, and Eary and Eary, hoop ma
nipulators. complete the bill.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-09-15
BRANDON SPEAKER
AT RED CROSS PICNIC
AT THE FAIRGROUNDS

Judge w. W.. Brandon Of Tuscaloosa
will be the principal speaker at the pic
mic and outing to be held today at the
fairgrounds under the auspices of the
four train service organizations Of the
district. The entire proceeds of the out
ing will be given to the Red Cross fund.
and the advance sale OF tickets indicate
big attendance today M. ]. Land will
be master of ceremonies and will intro
duce the speakers, which include Isa-
dore Shapiro and the executive heads
of the several organizations.
At noon a fine barbecue dinner will
be served and music and dancing are
included in the programme.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-09-15
George Barbour of Pratt
City Falls From Window
in ST. Louis and Is Killed

st. Louis, September 14.-(specialo
A fall from a window of the third
floor of the New st. Nicholas hotel at
$3.50 o'clock this morning resulted in
the death of man registered at the
hotel as George Barbour of Pratt City,
Ala Nothing is known of the man at
the hotel as he arrived late last night
ana went straight to his room after
registering. An inquest will be held
tomorrow.
The only George Barbour listed in
the city directory is a well-known
pioneer miner who lives at 1902 Dug
gan avenue. Pratt City. Mr.. Barbour
was probably 65 wears of age.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-09-15
DIR. McLester Appointed
SurgeOn-in- Chief

DR.. J. s. McLester Of Birmingham re-
ceived notice from Surgeon General Will
liam C. Gorgas Of his appointment as
surgeon in chief of the base hospital at
Camp Sheridan, Montgomery, with the
rank of major.
DIR. McLester is one OF the best known
members of the medical profession in the
city and his appointment to the r-sponsi-
BILE position at the training camp gives
much satisfaction to his numerous
friends. He will leave for Montgomery
Monday to assume his new duties.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-09-15
New Bank for Center

Montgomery, September H.-(Special)
Alex E. Walker, state superintendent Of
banks, has granted a charter to the
Farmers and Merchants bank of Center.
and it will begin business at once with
a capital Of s1S,500. j. X. Richardson,
former tax collector of Cherokee county,
is president.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-09-15
Man Found Dead

Montgomery. September 14--(Special)
j. G. Johnson of Alexander City, who
came here recently to work at Camp
Sheridan, was found dead at the McFad-
den stockyards Friday and the coroner
reported his death due to an attack of
indigestion. johnson was about So years
old.