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The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1917-10-10
REPORTS of Officers.

From L. Fendig, City Treasurer, re
port of receipts through September
80, 1917, and from N. D. Russell, city
Clerk, report of expenses same period.
Ordered published and filed.
From A. S. Owens, marshal report
for September, 1917.
Ordered filed.
New Business.
Under this head, Alderman Roberts
stated that according to notice in the
press, Mr.. w. Chester Anderson de-
sired to address council and seeing
him present in the council chamber,
| offered a motion which was adopted
according him the privilege of the
floor
Mr.. Anderson enumerated in detail
number of instances, principally po-
lice court cases, in the matter of VIC
lationss of the traffic ordinances. He
alleged substantially that the presid-
ing officer usually Disseminated
against him, holding him to strict
accountability when he was concern
ed and that others under similar
charge were excused or dismissed and
their fines reduced or RENTED.
He offered two or three suggestions
as to how the traffic ordinances could
be improved and better enforced, also
called attention to two or three bad
places on the STREETS needing repair.
Mention of which he had made to
various officials. but which are still
in the same condition.
Mention was made also of large
hole which had been dug on property
belonging to him damaging the same
done under direction of Alderman
Jones without a search warrant.
The Mayor, referring to instances
that he recalled as presiding Judge
disagreed with Mr.. Anderson as TO
the evidence disclosed, and disclalmed
any discrimination against any per-
son at any time; that being at all
times desirious of according equal
fairness and justice, he had, ana
would continue, to alter or amend any
Judgment he had rendered in police
court where he found he had been
mistaken, or the evidence afterwards
shown to be unreliable. That as
Mavor he was glad at all times to re-
ceive suggestions and information
that would assist the Mayor ana
Council in lettering moral and phy-
steal conditions Of the city.
Alderman Jones referred briefly to
the hole alleged to have been dug
without search warrant, stating that
he had no intention of damaging Mr.
Anderson's property; that in search
ing the premises occupied by Mr., An
derson tenant for contraDand whis-
key. they had discovered a place
which had been dug previously and
contained old whiskey bottles, empty
cases and liquor adVertiSementS;~t that
the rubbish lad been replaced as
nearly as possible and in his judgment
the property had not been damaged
at all.
Bills and accounts properly ap,
proved and audited amounting to
$207579. were read and ordered
placed in course of settlement,
Adjourned.
NJ D. RUSSELL,
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1917-10-10

SALESNEN WANTED-Owing to
draft and enlistment we have a few
well-worked territories open and
will be pleased to hear from inter-
ested persons Applicant must be eX-
empt from draft. McConon q Co,
Dept. IS, WinOna, Mimi. 1914
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1917-10-10

WANTED-TTo buy for cash, farm
of about 800 acres on the James
River, or navigable river, near the
Ocean, in Virginia Or Georgia. Give
full particulars in first letter Ad-
dress II. Stephens, Elyria. Ohio Box
No. 80. 9-30-10-7
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WANTED-To buy secondhand fur
niture; in any quantity. Address
S. G. FORDHAM, General Delivery.
1917
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WANTED-Bicycle boy, to deliver
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FOR RENT-To gentleman; furnish
ed room. COL Prime ST. Phone 672.
1917
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-14
BIRMINGHAM ON EVE OF GREAT PROSPERITY
 STATES SALESMAN
Industrial Development of District At tracting Nationwide Attention,
 States Baltimore Man

That Birmingham is on the eve Of a great era of prosperity Is the opinion of Harry Meyers, salesman for Henry Son. nebaum & Co., of Baltimore, who is In the city for several days the guest of Harry l.. White. MT. Meyers states the big industrial developments of the Steel corporation at Ensley and vicinity have attracted countrywide attention. You have a great city now" said MT. Mey- CTS but 1t will grow immensely greater by reason of the possibilities the fu- ture holds out. The wonderful mineral wealth of this district, it's industrial de- velopment and commercial standing have been brought to the attention of the public as never before, and it is now looked upon as one of the future great steel centers of the world. And not only that, but your splendid climate, geo. graphical situation, railroad and other facilities are bound to be big factors in the material prosperity of this great dis trict, and as I said before, the future looks exceedingly bright. Permit me to add that I have never seen more beau tiful residential section of a city or more stately and elegant homes than those of your Highlands
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-14
LARGE DONATION TO
 LOCAL INSTITUTIONS
Will of the Late Mrs. E. G. Hillman
 Probated Yesterday

The Hillman hospital and the Boys h. .dustrial school are large beneficiaries under the will of the late Mrs. Emily s. Hillman, which was probated yesterday. The estate was valued at several hun dred thousand dollars. The bulk was left to relatives and many donations were made to charitable and religious organizations.
 The property owned by the deceased between Eighteenth and Nineteenth streets and Seventh and Eighth avenues was given to the city and the county to re operated by the board of revenue or sold If the board of directors of the First Methodist church are willing. The proceeds of this property are to be used half for the hospital and half for the industrial school Provisions are made whereby if the present institutions are discontinued. the money will be devoted to the maintenance of two similar insti- tutions. Provsions are also made for missions and schools at various places
 The bulk of the estate was left in trust for the children of the deceased's dead brother, Emily Gentry Ryan, Meredith Gentry. Phillip P. Gentry and Ethel Gen. try. The Title Guaranty company was made the executor of the estate.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-14
NEGROES RESPOND
 TO CALL TO COLORS

When word was received by the re- cruiting officers of Birmingham Monday morning to accept colored applicants who volunteered for service in the regular army, in less than half an hour plans had been perfected and the men were being recruited.
 The sudden issuance of this notice was expected to make the recruiting brief for the first day, but r had entered and placed their names upon the roll of honor. Their names are, Charlie Mason, Watroy Rex, John w. Deloach, w. H.. Rogers. Arbury Murray, Tom Moore. Jo- seph Mitchell, William $. Murdock, John l.. Crawford, Albert Coloniel, Henry Wat kins. Myree Maurice, James Campbell. E. l.. Simon, Clarence Graham Joseph Ingram and Eugene Craft. The last fo,ir mentioned were rejected on account of physical defects. The recruiting office
 is at 1930 Fourth avenue
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-14
ITALIAN SOCIETIES FINISH PLANS FOR
 RED CROSS PICNIC
Gov. Henderson, Senator Underwood and Judge w. w. Brandon Among
 the Speakers

The date for the Italian, picnic for
 the benefit of the AmerYcan-Italian
 Red Cross has been set for Sunday,
 August 2e, and preparations are un-
 der way to make this one of the great
 est patriotic demonstrations that the
 city has held. The event will take
 place at the fairgrounds. The festivi- ties will begin early in the morning
 and continue until late at night. The
 five local Italian societies will have charge.
 All the expenses will be borne by the Italian societies and the gross re- ceipts of the day will be donated to the Red Cross. A large number of fea- lures have been prepared and will De
 given free on the day or the picnic.
 Gov. Charles Henderson and his staff. Senator Underwood, the city comnis-
 sioners, Judge w W. Brandon of Tus-
 caloosa and others will be present, and
 a number of addresses will be made. barbecue dinner will be served on
 the grounds at noon, after which a fine programme has been arranged. The feature of the programme will be a motorcycle race. The Indian com pany has challenged the Excelsior and after preliminary tryouts by members of each company. the winners from each will stage a five-mile race. In addition to these events. the Italians have planned a number of spectacles like those given in Italy, which they
 declare have never been seen in this
 country. Three diamond rings will be
 given to the most popular girls pres
 ent. Music will be furnished by NappfS band and there will be dancing until late at night.
 l. A committee consisting of J. B. Par adiso, P. Toseano S. Digsu and Frank Arrico waited on Secretary c. l. Har- old of the Civic association yesterday and secured the backing of the asso- citation for the occasion.
 The local Italians are anxious to raise as much as possible. as they are great rivals of the Italians of New Orleans. There are only 800 Italians here and about 10000 in New Orleans, but last year the local societies suc ceeded in raising the most money. They. were officially given credit for this and are anxious to repeat their | victory.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-14
WARM WELCOME
 FOR "COT' HENLEY

"Cot' Henley (for the last time, as ne is now a captain in the United States army) will be home Wednesday, He Will have lots to answer for when the local gang get through with him. In the first place, his big brother lawn IS go~ ing to extract from him the reason for his having been made captain. In the second place, Bob McDavid will head a gang of dirt salesmen and tenant chas- CTS who will put him on the rack.
 While Courtney Henley was Tn tram ing at Fort McPherson they say this oc- cured: Good morning." said the colonel to Got" who in reply said, Hello, therev
 How long have you been here? stern ly remarked the colonel, showing that he was evidently riled up over cots retore.
 "'Bout three days; how long you been here?" smiled Cot and the dignified colonel smiled, too, and meandered on down the company street. evidently or the opinion that he had not been there three minutes. J. B.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-14
STOP! CALOMEL
 IS QUICKSILVER It's mercury! Attacks the bones, salivates and makes
 you sick

There's no reason why a person should take sickening, salivating call cmel when 50 cents buys a large bot tie of Dodson's Liver Tone-a perfect substitute for calomel.
 It is pleasant. vegetable liquid which will start your liver just as surely as calomel but it doesn't make you sick and cannot salivate.
 Children and grown folks can take Dodsons Liver Tone. because 1t is per- fectly harmless.
 Calomel is a dangerous drug. It is mercury and attacks your bones. Take dose of nasty calomel today and you win feel weak, sick and nauseated to- r,orrow Don't lose a days work. Take spoonful of Dodson's Liver Tone in- stead and you will wake up feeling great. No more biliousness. constipa- tion, sluggishness. headache. coated tongre or sour stomach. Your drug gist says if you don't find Dodson's liver Tone acts better than horrible oa.omel your money is waiting for you.-Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-14
VENTILATION AND
 LIGHT ARE FEATURES
 AT FIRST NATIONAL
Remodeled Banking Rooms Thrown Open to Public During Business Hours
 Yesterday

"rhere were three things that came
 into every discussion we engaged In
 when thrashing out the details Tor
 the remodeling of the First Natlohal
 bank" said President Oscar Wels
 yesterday afternoon, and they were
 considered in importance in this or
 der: Ventilation, light and commercial
 fitness.
 eve worked on the plans for some
 time before we were able to reach
 the solution, but we believe that we
 have at last thrown open to the pub
 lie one of the most modern banking
 homes in the country. and We beileve
 that we have improved the appear
 ance of the lobby, the dull grey marble
 with white ceiling producing the prop
 CT light, added to whieh is skyhgnt
 40 feet square, possibly the largest
 to be found" said MT. Wells.
 The visitors were favorably im-
 pressed with the light, the ventilation, and the roominess of the lobby the minute the bank was entered yester- day when the new banking rooms were thrown open. The atmosphere IS re- freshing, not impure and stifiing as is so often the case where many peo- ple are seen in one day transacting business The air system unique. The cool, pure air is brought through the basement from the court Of the building through ducts and fed into the spacious workroom and lobby through chutes, placed high up, while the impure air is taken out through the basement from the bottom of the building.
 The simplicity and dignity that the architectural lines of the new interior arrangement depict stability, and there is not a trace of anything in mate rials or workmanship that smacks of anything but solidity. The ventilation was arranged for the public and for the employees and the spacious lobby lends a truly commercial appearance to the banking house. The savings de- pa rtment has been transferred to that portion of the building where the ex- ecutive officers formerly had their of fees and the executive heads have taken quarters near the entrance on | being adjacent to the presidents of l flee, while In the open space there are desks for all executives. To the l left as one enters the bank the as- | sistant cashiers are auartered with a | committee room to their rear. which is adequate for meetings of customers or small boards of directors that often meet at the bank.
 l Tennessee marble is used in the building, and very little bronze grill work Stately lines are carried out in 1 the entire plan of rearrangement and there is not a bit of lost space, vel | there is ample space for any needs l of this large financial institution. | This is just another act of meeting public demands and needs by the E. st l National bank. and their regard for I the public and solicitiousness for their customers and friends is meeting with ! the warmest congratulations and much | favorable comment from the general public.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-14
Mass Meeting Called
 at WOOdlaWn Tonight

The people of Woodlawn will meet in mass meeting Tuesday night at 8 o'clock, August IA, to discuss the matter of storm sewers in Woodlawn. The location in Woodlawn by the com missioners of the high school for the eastern section or the city makes 1t necessary to eliminate as far as pos sible all unsightly and insanitary wa terways. and the people of Woodlawn are very anxious that everything pos sible be done to make the vicinity .n which the high school is to be located ideal for such purposes. A large att tendance. both men and women. is ex pected
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-14
POSSE FAILS ID
 LOCATE NEGROES Sheriff and Detective Forces Search for Escaped Con-
 victs at Trussville

The armed sheriff's and detective posse that secured the woods near Trussville and Center Point for two escaped ne- gro convicts who approached and fright ened a Miss Armstrong, who lives near Center Point, returned to the city yes- terday afternoon after a fruitless search.
 The men who composed the party were Sheriff Batson, Deputy Sheriffs McDuff, Smith, Wiggins. Knight and Hamilton. Chief of Detectives Shirley and Detec- lives Moser, Garner, Christian and Alex ander.
 The two negroes are said to have es- capped from Flat Top Monday and are wearing stripes. It is said that Miss Armstrong went to store at Center Point yesterday morning for some gro- ceries and saw the negroes In the woods. Returning home, the negroes emerged from the woods when she passed near and approached her. when she screamed and ran A white man rushed to the scene and the convicts fled to the woods.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-14
Railroads Will Do Their
 Part to Move Grain


 Washington. August 1s.-To facill : tate the prompt movement of grain and odproducts as well as munitions the car service commission of the railway war board has ordered the immediate distribution of nearly 2l,- 900 additional empty cars among the lines operatine in the south the middle west and the southwest.
 This makes a total of more than 100, ,000 empty cars ordered moved Tn the last two months from one railroad to another, regardless of ownership, to mobilize in various parts Of the country a sufficient number to handle the abnormal government and conner eial traffic produced by war condi- ' tions.
 More than two-thirds of the cars ordered to the districts that need them will be supplied by the Pennsylvania system.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-14

Divisions and have topped the list so far for men appearing before the local boards and offering themselves for serv- ice without claiming exemption. Out or the 122 accepted in division yesterday, AZ refused to ask for exemption, whieh IS the highest average yet achieved by the board. There were 80 men in this division to ask for exemption. In division z, So were were accepted and 37 of this number did not ask exemption.
 The tabulations for the two divisions show the following totals: Division 2: Ac- cepted. S6; rejected, IS; claiming exemp- tion, 49; no claims filed, 37. In service, 4; transferred to other boards, '; failed to report 27. In division there were l22 men accepted, 23 rejected, 80 claiming ex- emption, 42 filing no claims, transferred to other board, 8; failed to report. 2S; in service. s.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-14
DAYS DE VEL DEMENT'S PUT
 NEW GINGER INTO VERY
 APATF7ETIC CITY FIGHT
Race for Presidency Expected About
 Men in What Promises to Be Remarkable Fight

"Therefore, I have decided to un- dertaISe to be your standard bearer and cheerfuIly do my part, not only in the approaching campaign, but during the following four years in office.
 Q "My only object shall he to make Birmingham n better city morally, physically and commercially than ever before; to help make 1t city which will stand pre-eminent among all others in these United States as having government that in it's dealings with life and property, with rich and poor, with tie humble and the powerful, did win the love and respect of all it's peOple.o
 DR. BARRETT'S ANNOUNCEMENT Dr. N. A. Barretts announcement brief and to the point. It reads as fol. lows:
 "I hereby announce to the pub lie that I am an candidate for the presidency of the commission oK the city of Birmingham in the election for president and commits sioners of the city, to be held on October s, 1917.
 sI shall announce my platform in the near future.
 N. A. BARRETT.
 'sAugust 13, 1917."
 DR. DICKINSON'S STATEMENT Dr. A. J. Dickinson. who has been urged by many of the voters and in- deed who is yet considered as a pos sible factor in the race for presi- dent, said yesterday to representa- tive of The Age Herald that he ex- pected to take part in the campaign, but not as a candidate for office. He said:
 HPIease say to my friends, who for the past few months have been urging me to get into the race for the chairmanship of the commits sion, that while I greatly appreci- ate their interest in my political advancement I have two good req sons for not entering the race.
 .Tn the first place, do not want the office; and in the second place I am sure the people do not want me to have it. think this is suf- ficient ground for me to remain in private life.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-14
PLAN CELEBRATION
 FOR DRAFTED MEN

A committee was appointed yesterday by President James Weatherly of the Civic association, who will cooperate with committees from other organiza- tions interested in civic. work in arrang- ing a programme for the celebration that will be held when the men that are drafted for the army leave Birmingham. This committee will meet at 10 o'clock today and begin the formation of plans for the occasion. An elaborate enter tainmeEr for the men is being planned. The committee consists of the following: Jake Burger, John Yeatman, Arthur Crowder and Carl DeShazo.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-14
REDFIELD BILL
Alabama Delegation in Congress Ii Urged to Support Measure

Letters were dispatched~ yesterday by Secretary Harold of the Civic associa- ton to all the members of Congress iron Alabama urging that their influ- ence for the passage of a measure now before Congress known as the Redfield bill. which provides for the appropria- -tion of $375Oo for the survey of the nav igable streams of the country and the scattering of the knowledge of their pos- abilities throughout the country. This would result in surveys being made of the streams of Alabama and the knowl- e,lge of them being spread through the entire United States. The bill was specially requested by Secretary of the Interior Redfield. as he thought it would result in greater use of the waterways for the transportation of freight and would relieve the railroad situation
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-14
Birmingham Proper Makes Fine Shouting Before Board
Nearly 50 Per Gent of Drafted Men Join the Roll of Honor and Refuse to File Exemptions Board Hopes to Secure
 Necessary Quota From the First List

Divisions 2 and represent old Bir- mingham, and the percentage so far will outstep any other portion of the city, with reference to the number of men willing to serve the nation in the new army.
 The examinations will continue today and tomorrow in these two divisions, and it is hoped by the local boards to get the necessary quota before Wednesday night.
 Charles Lee Harris, aged 23, of Mem phis, though having wife and baby. did not ask exemption, stating that he was ready when his country needed him, and that as his mother was able to take care of his wife and baby, that he thought he ought to go and fight. MT. Harris warmed the hearts of the weary board members by such encouraging words, and it was the expressed hope of every mem Der that his example will be freely emu lated.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-14
Suits Filed

Suit was filed yesterday by Fife Clark and A. c. Alexander. administrators of the estate of J. R. Clark, against the Pratt Consolidated Coal company for $3O,- 900. The plaintiffs allege that the deceased was employed in the mines of the de- fendant as a pumpman, and that while dlscharging his duties he was killed
 Sam Russell, pro ami Dave Russell, filed suit against the Corners w eyman n Steel company yesterday for $50Oo. the plaintiff alleging personal injuries It is alleged that car laden with iron jumped the track. struck the plaintiff and in- jured him severely.