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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-20

The members of the fire depart ment at station No. 1 have settled the question of the date of the Caldwell hotel fire. It began at 12:40 a. nl., on July 21. 1894. Here Is their let ter:
 To the Editor of The AGe-HeraId;
 We have noted with interest the letters published in your paper re- Earding the date of the Caldwell hotel fire. and for the information of all concerned we submit the following from the official records of the Birmingham fire depart ment:
 1s94.--JuIy 21, 12:40 n. m., Stow
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-20
By CHARLES H. MANDY

i their co intentions The average figures given by them on staple commodities fol- low:
 Flour: 1916, $1 per sack; 1917, s1.75.
 Meat: 19l6 pork, lie; steak, l5c; 1917. pork soc, steak 25c.
 Potatoes 1916. $1.25 per bushel; 1917. $40.
 Shoes: 1916, $8; s1917, $45o
 Coal: Cahaba, 1916. $3 25; $1s17, s5.5O to s65O
 The increase of many other household necessities are in proportion.
 One man of large family stated that he was having a harder time to make both ends meet at the present time than at any period of his married life. He is a man of excellent habits, has given three sons to the service of his eountry-a fourth would be with his brothers were it not for physical dis Iability-he works regularly, and yet he told me that he had been compelled to cut out fresh meat from his family ta- ble in order to get by on his salary.
 In nearly every instance the men in- terviewed accepted the. situation pniloso- phically, but all expressed the hope that some means will soon be devised by the government to DrlnB RbCul d CidHSe III border that they be able at least to pur- chase the common necessities of life for their families and themselves.
 Much has been written as to the causes or So-called causes for the increased cost of food commodities and other necessities, and in many instances the war is given. as the reason. There is no doubt but that the war has caused prices to advance but it is believed by many that speculation and greed are much more responsible.
 RESTAURANT PRICES
 Prices of food at cafes have ad- vanced from 15 to 45 per cent, while the portions have been cut from 70 to 50 per cent of the original size dur ing the past year. In some cases no increase has been made in the price Sut the portion has been diminished ana Sn a few cases the prices and DOT tions are the same as they were one year ago. Where It has been possible to do so, the portions on nearly ev-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-20
FUNERAL SERVICE OF
 CHARLES E. MILAN

Funeral services of Charles E. Mc- Lean, former manager of the Birming- ham office of the Burns Detective agency, who was found dead on the bridge of the Shades Valley creek Fri day morning, where it was thought he had killed himself, were held at the chapel of John Undertaking company at o'clock yesterday afternoon. Rev. Thcmas E. Byrnes officated and the body was carried to Oak Hill cemetery. wrere members vr the Benevolent and Protective Order of Figs carried out ritual services, which were in charge of John E. Perkins, exalted ruler The ceremony was impressive and partici- pated in by many of the prominent mem bers of the Elks' order in Birmingham. Following the services the body was in tered at Elks' Rest in Oak Hill ceme- tery.
 Among the floral offerings were two especially attractive designs, one from the Burns Detective agency and the other from the Elks order which was appropriate to the order.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-20

Just a few final touches here and there today and the merchants con- vention programme will be complete, and the glad hand and the old vel come grin will become prevalent all over town.
 The end of this day will find every thing shipshape and early tomorrow morning the boys from within hun- dred miles of Birmingham will be get ting down the handbags and vacation suitcases and figuring on how many clean shirts and collars they will need for the three days, because they know there IS going to be a warm time for them in Birmingham Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.
 Alabama merchants are not aversc to little fun and they know that this Birmingham crowd, headed by Mur- ray Brown, will be wound up ready
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-20
BIGGEST CROWD YET
 SEEN AT SUNDAY
 SINGING YESTERDAY
New Philharmonic and Sec ond Regiment Band Fea- lures of Afternoons
 Programme

Four orchestra selections. eight band selections, a cornet solo, a vocal solo, Hawaiian number, three songs made up the supreme programme of the community singing thus Tar anu attracted a larger crowd than has ever been in attendance at a Capitol park sing yesterday afternoon. It was estl- mated that 1000 persons went to the services yesterday afternoon.
 The initial appearance of Birming- hams newest musical organization, the Philharmonic orchestra, was cheered strongly by the thousands of persons who were awaiting with eagerness it's first note. The first number played in public by 1t was the overture, "Zam- pa,'' from Herold and following this three other numbers were rendered. The orchestra played the accompaniment to the solo sung by Mrs. J. J. Strick- land, soprano soloist of the First Meth Fine Day" from Madame Butterfly" and won much praise from the au- dience
 The second part of the programme was taken up with the music of the Second Regiment band and Nearer My God to Thee and America" sung by everybody. Each of the etCht se- lections given by the military band was received warmly by the great crowd of people, who cheered every feature by the band. The selection from I'll Trovatore" and 70, Johnny O. were especially good and were fully appreciated by the audience. Pas quail Bria is director of the band The members of the band came tc Birmingham Saturday night especial ly to play at the services of yesterday afternoon.
 One of the features of the pro- gramme was the serenade solo ol Philip Memoli, cornetist. and director of the new orchestra. Another was the surprise Director Lawrence held for the audience when he announced thai two native Hawaiians from local theatre would give selection.
 The usual ceremonies of lowering the flag closed the programme of the most successful singing yet held. The military band stood at the foot of the giant flagpole while the Stars and Stripes descended.
 Director Lawrence announced that next Sunday two big ukalele numbers will be on the programme and that those who wish to participate should see MT. Abe Williams before Thurs day in order to arrange to attend re- hearsals.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-20
NOTED PHYSICIAN
 CALLED TO REWARD

Dr. Charles Hooks Harris, physician, writer and distinguished Georgian, died at Cave Springs, Ga, Saturday. He was the father of pr. Scale Harris of Birmingham, and was S2 years of age. When he was a young man pr. Harris was a citizen of Macon county, Ala bama.
 pr. Harris served through the war and then moved to Columbus, Ga, where ne made his permanent home. He was the father of five sons and four daughters. Following are the sons: Prof. James Golfer Harris, superintendent of the Georgia state institution for the deaf and dumb; Col. F. c. Harris of the United States army; William J. Harris, chairman of the federal trade commis- sion; Dr. Scale Harris of Birmingham and Capt. Hunter Harris of the regular army. f3J
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-20
MERCHANTS
 TO ARRIVE TOMORROW
Everything Is Ready to Show Them Good Time During Three Days, Winding Up With tid-
 dlers' Convention Thursday Night

to go as soon as they arrive. Tues day they will be getting in on all trains President W. L. Waters from Alexander City is expected today i'll order to get everything lined up for the opening session Tuesday morning.
 All delegates should know that they have a date with Chairman BuckshaW of the registration committee just as soon as they arrive and make bee line for the Permanent Manufacturers Exhibit hall. next door to the Cham Der of Commerce building on First avenue, where they will be given badges, programmes and a book Of tickets to everything that Is worth seeing or attending while they are in Birmingham.
 Birmingham is holding out the well come hand and expects to press palms with at least 5000 of her friends from the smaller cities and towns before Thursday night, when the convention adjourns with the treat of the year the fidd1ers' contest.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-20
CAN A MAN MAKE BOTH ENDS MEET
 WITH STAPLES DOUBLED LN YEAR?|
Inquiries Among Startling Facts the Increased Commodities and Household Necessities
 Workers Government for Relief From Situation

erything has been cut. In majority of cases the prices have not been ad- vanced when the entire bill of fare Is taken into consideration.
 The following figures show how much advance has been made in ordinary food. as the man who eats at the res- taurant gets it.
 Hams and eggs have advanced rom Is and 25 cents to 25 and 30; small steak from 15 and 25 cents to 20 and 30 porterhouse steak from 40 and % to 50 and 60 cents; large porterhouse from $125 to $150; lamb chops from 30 and 40 to 25 and 45; pork chops from 20 and 25 to 25 and 30; eggs have advanced from 10 and 15 to l5 and 20, and most omelettes have ad- vanced 5 cents; nearly all vegetables from 10 cents to 15 cents potatoes from 10 and IS to IS and 20; spaghetti from 15 to 20; some cereals have ad- vanced from 10 to IS and some remain the same: sandwiches have advancei from and 10 to 10 and Is. Dinners that formerly were served for 30 cents are now 50 cents and 35-cent suppers have advanced to 40 cents and have been made smaller.
 While some of the food has been cut one third and the price advanced % per cent and the cost shows an ad- vance of more than 200 per cent, in other cases the prices have been raised only 20 per cent and for some things the prices are the same.
 CAN IT BE DONE?
 That the people are restless under conditions that are becoming intolera- ble is much in evidence. If you don't believe it, ask the man who earns his living by the sweat of his brow, ask him the extent of his family, the num- Der of mouths he has to feed, ask him the number of backs he has to clothe, ask him of the rent he has to pay and of his doctors bills and other incl denta1s then ask him the extent of his salary, the amount in actual dollars and cents he receives at stated periods and when he has told you, take a pen Gil and paper and figure out how he can possibly get by decently at the present pricesa for commodities.
 I am not mich of a mathematician, but at that I don't mind giving it, as my opinion, "it can't be done"
 What is the remedy?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-20
Birmingham Men Start
 Bus Line in Montgomery

Montgomery, August 19.-(Specialo A firm from Birmingham. it Is an nounced tonight. will bring IA of the big 1itney busses to Montgomery this week to provide the people of the city with transportation facilities. Street car traffic has been very un- satisfactory and inadequate since the commencement of the strike by tho motormen and conductors last Wednesday After the strike is over, it is stated, these jitney busses will be turned into a regular traffic line to and from Camp Sheridan.
 As result of the shooting at West End Saturday night, believed to have been the outgrowth of the street car strike, the company suspended serv ice on the West End line entirely to- day and since dark no cars on any line have been operated except the Picket Springs line, where the mobili- zation camp is located.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-20
FIREMEN SETTLE DATE
 OF CALDWELL HOTEL FIRE

CTS Furniture company, First ave- nue and Twenty-second street; Perry-Mason Shoe company, First avenue and Twenty-second street; Caldwell hotel, First avenue and Twenty-second street.
 The fire originated fin the Stow CTS Furniture ompany tcasse unknown) and was communicated to the Perry-Mason Shoe company, the Caldwell hotel and several oth- CT buildings.
 Hoping this will settle all argu- ments on the matter, yours very truly,
 MEMBERS NO. 1 FIRE DEPT. Birmingham. August ID, 1917.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-20
USUAL SUNDAY HAUL
 OF CRAPS SHOOTERS

Officers Brown and Virgil Sandifer broke up a crap game of unusual size yesterday afternoon at 4 o'clock at Alley c. between Twenty-third lnd Twenty fourth streets. Sixteen negroes were ar rested and brought to the city jail pend- ing their inspection by the judge this morning.
 Mack Marlborough was arrested on charge of using an automobile without the consent of the owner yesterday aft ernoon when J. B. Miller, who reported to police headquarters Saturday night that his Ford had been stolen. found Yarbrough in possession of the car at Avenue c and Eleventh street. Detec- tives Street and Fuller and Sergeant H. H. Moreland investigated the case and made the arrest.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-20
LIEUT.. JULIAN SMITH
 ORDERED TO FIT. SILL

Lieut. Julian Smith of the Second Alabama regiment has been ordered to Fort Sill, Okla, for S pecial instruction in trench warfare. Lieutenant Smith, who is the son of Col. and Mrs. T. Q. Smith. Is one of the best known young military men of the state. He was ad- jutant of the battalion of the Sec ond regiment commanded by Major Seals and was on border service last year at Nogales. He spent two years in the canal zone as nengineer pre- vious to his service in the Second regiment and is a graduate of the Vir- ginia Military institute.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-20
At Loew's Biiou

Unusually good attractions are on the bill at Loew's Bijou for the first half of the week, the management having selected the best acts in vaudeville and exclusive feature pictures for the enter tainment of the Bijou patrons. Marie La Varre, famous beauty of musical com edy, is the topliner and will display some stunning gowns and sing exclusive songs. "Nutty'' Harry Sydell will entertain with alleged grand opera and near dancing. Chauncey Monroe and company, in "A Business Proposal and the Juggling Ziras and the other acts. A specially selected company will present the great photoplay, MT. Opp" Loews current events and the frolics of Mutt and Jeff complete the bill
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-20
William Early Picnic

The body of William Early Picnic, who was accidentally electrocuted Saturday night at the car barn of the Birming- ham Railway, Light and Power com pany at Eleventh street and Third ave- nue, will be sent to Beaverton at 10 o'clock this morning by Shaw Undertake ing company.
 Picnic was working on the top of a car at the barn at about 10 o'clock Sat- urday night when in some way he caxle in contact with charged wire, the cleo tric current passing through him. He died immediately. He was 25 years old
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-20
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At the Lyric

The Schwarz company celebrated vau- deville entertainers, will present "The Broken Mirror hilarious comedy ve- hicle, as the headline attraction on the new bill to be presented today mati- nee. As another special attraction Henri Kubeliclxe, famous singing violinist, will be offered In addition to his ability as violinist, he is an excellent singer. The four Boises are known as human aeroplanes and will entertain with thrills in the air. Warren and Te1npleton will furnish some pleasant dancing singing and comedy. Finn and Fin are billed as funny folks with funny feet. The Pathe news pictures feature all perform ances.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-20
Three Convicts Escape

Three negro convicts escaped from the county road camp near Republic last night and are still at large. The county dogs were put on their track and followed the negroes to Pratt City where the trail was, lost The negroes were in stripes. Their names follow; Wesley Hole. Son Johnson and Charlie Goison.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-20
To Lift Quarantine

Mobile, August (Special.)-Dr H. w. Bales. in charge of tick eradication work in this county, hopes to be able to lift the quarantine from the entire county by winter He said ticky herds will be quaranined after September l in order to place the tick-free districts in the white" column.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-20
GENERAL SPIRIT OF REFORM

decreaSed more than crimes dSdlHSe property.
 GENERAL SPIRIT OF REFORM
 Other reasons for the lessening or crime in Alabama and the United States are the general reforms that have been made and the spirit of progress and up- lift that is abroad Education, one of the greatest moralizing forces known, has become So easy to obtain that all have at least some of 1t.
 Juvenile courts and suspended sen tences have stopped many just on the point of becoming real criminals and turned them in the right direction. The public conscience has at last come to condemn many things that were once considered toS be almost a matter of course, and frowns on them now where once it winked at them. Temptation and opportunities for crime are becoming more rare The young generation is being better guarded. With the adjust ment of our economic system, property has become more evenly distributed and the greatest incentive for crime, pow erty, has been greatly lessened. The country, as whole. has been uplifted to a higher moral level and the people live finer, more wholesome life than ever before.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-20
TODAY'S EVENTS
At the Theatres

Lyric: Keith vaudeville. Matinee o'clock Night performances 7:3O and g o'clock
 Bijou: Superior vaudeville and fea- ture pictures. Continuous performance, to Il D. m.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-20

Great as are the problems that com front the government in the prosecu- ton of the war and the mobilization of the new national army for serv- ice is Europe, the government Is also confronted with problems equally great in the present economic conditions at home.
 The reasonable utterances of cer- tain pacifsts; the lukewarm patriotism of many citizens of foreign birth to the country they have sworn allegiance, the shirker and the stacker, are ob- jects of the righteous indignation of every loyal American; yet, it is doubt full if this class of individuals are de- serving of more severe criticism than the persons, firms or corporations who, for personal gain and to swell their prof itss, have so gambled, manipulated in fcod products and other household neces- saries that the prices to the consumer are so high that they are almost prohibi- tive
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-20
INQUIRY AMONG MARRIED MEN

Being assigned to write story on the high cost of living, I concluded it would be a good idea to inquire of the married men with whom I have been working for several years on this question. and although my personal ex- periences with restaurants and board ing houses give me ample proof that even to the single man the cost of liv- ing is becoming q serious problem, yet was astounded at the statements made by my fellow workers who had families to support.
 The seriousness of tbe situation can be appreciated when these men, my fel- low workers, who work for daily wages, and good wages at that tell me that the cost of living has increased 100 per cent or more within the past year, and they cited figures on flour, meat, coal, shoes and other necessities to bear out
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-20
Florence Hotel 2d 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
 In connection with hotel.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-20

inished the number of serious crimes es- pecially. Crimes against persons have decreased more than crimes against property.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-20

STATEMENT OF JUNE 20. 1917
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1917-03-22
Times Want Ads Pay.
Farm Fire Protection.

by far the larger part OF our
wealth of our slate is found upon
Jour farms. Not only are the farm
buildings annually improving in
appearance but their contents
now possess value that seemed
fabulous few years ago. The
obstruction of modern farm
barn with its precious contents is
no longer matter involving
hundreds. but thousands of dol
lars.
From the very nature of his To-
lcatiOn, the farmer cannot enjoy
the fire protection either To his
home or to his outhuildings that
is afforded to his ncighhor in the
lefty or town whore they have an
lorganized fire department.. and
for these reasons a rigid ohsrrv-
ance of the principles and rules
iof Fire Prevention is his only SAT-
ETY.. Many of these principles are.
well known. hut will nevertha
less hear repetition:
4. Extra care i'm The building
OF chimneys as we'll as i'm the plac-
ing of the furnace or other heat
ing plants and the frequent in
)spection of both.
| 2. Avoid patent lighting sys-
items unless the generator and
.lsupply tank are located outside
the house.
B. Never keep gasoline i'm the
house or barn. and keep the auto
mobile in a building by itself.
4. A good lightning rod we'll
grounded is reasonably safe de-
vice against lightning. and if
possible every barn should be
Supplied with one.
$. Hanging lanterns. smoking
or scattering matches i'm barns
have caused many fires. Such
practices should be absolutely
prohibited.
| s. Hay should not be packed
into barns until we'll cured and
then ventilation should always be
provided
! T.. NEVER under any circum-
stances should fire be kindled
with the aid of kerosene or gas
oline.
4 8. IT possible. provide your
house and barn with chemical
fire eylingnishcrs.
i 9. Impress upon your renter
and hired help the Importance Of
observing these safety rules.
40. Insurance associations.
oranges. rural community con-
crosses. women's clubs, CONNER.
cial clubs. and the teachers IN
our public schools should adva-
cafe and inculcate these prin-
: ciples.
OLE o. ROE.
State Fire Marshall.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1917-03-22
Visit Our, store.

! s. l.. Goldblatt, the new man.
ager at the Fanger Department
Store, is to have complete charge
of the shoe, clothing and mems
furnishings departments, with
which he is perfectly familiar,
having had charge Of the same
departments before coming here.
After going over the stock thor
oughly Mr.. Goldblatt is con-
WINGED that Mr.. Fanger carries a
stock second to.no in any twon
this size in the country. The
quality. style and workmanship
of the line of goods carried is the
hest to be found on the market.
In the clothing department.. es-
pecially, the celebrated Hart
Schaffner and Marx line Of cloth
ing and made to measure sam
pies. This line is one of the best
and most exclusive to he found
anywhere and is equally suitable
for the young fellow who wants
snap and exclusiveness in his
clothes, as we'll as the staid bust
T ness man who is simply DESTROYS
of a we'll fitting. long wearing
business suit. The patterns are
we'll selected and you can rest as
sured that when we take your
measure your suit will come to fiji
you. If, after The suit comes,
you are not entirely satisfied with
it, you are under no obligation to
7 accept it, as we guarantee salts
faction in fit. amateriaii and work
manship. Iftsyon are thinking OF
a new spring suit or top coat,
come in and look our samples
over. We want you to become
thoroughly acquainted with This
line whether you buy or not. We
are proud Of the line and know
you will be interested in it. The
price, too. is as low as goods Of
recognized quality and workman
ship can be sold.