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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-25
WANT SIGNS ON ALL
 STREET CORNERS
Civic Association to DiscOuntance Elaborate Banquets During
 the War

The Civic association, in its board of directors meeting yesterday, passed a resolution calling on the city com mission to enforce law already on the statute books regarding the plac- ing of signs on all the street corners. A city ordinance requires that all the streets and avenues be numbered or named and that the numbers or names be prominently displayed at the cor ners.
 A resolution was also adopted in line with recommendations of the Unit ed States Chamber of Commerce, dis continuing banquets where an elabo rate menu is served and great waste of food results. The association thinks that as much good can be done at a smoker or a simple entertainment, and that during the war the food supply should be conserved in every possible way.
 A report of the Warrior river trip was heard and President Weatherly was instructed to appoint committed of five that will co operate with com mittees from other cities in the effort to establish a barge line on the War riOr
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-25
HUTCHENS ID SPEAK
 ON CAR SERVICE

Tuscumbia, Sheffield and Florence have asked Chairman H. E. Hutchens of the subcommittee on car service to address their committee on next Mon day and Mir Hutchens has accepted the invitation, this being the second effort they have made to get him to address & meeting for increased car efficiency.
 Some interesting facts were an- nounced at MT. Hutchens' office yes terday in connection with the work of the American Railways association car committees over the country, showing what they have done to increase car service efficiency. It is shown that there was an increase in freight car miles in June of I'll per cent; tons per train, increase II per cent; tons per car increase, 12 per cent, and the aver age miles per car per day showed an increase of 13.6 per cent.
 Out of the 22,127 cars of lumber or dered by the government for the con- struction of cantonment camps, 18,41S cars have been shipped, there remain ing sonly 4261 cars for the railroads to handle yet. This is remarkable, it IS said,i considering the various other war orders that are being rushed to the purchasers as soon as possible.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-25
BIRMINGHAM BIDS FOX STATE REUNION OF THE CONFEDERATE V E IFS
Annual Gathering of Alabama Vet erans May Be Held in City-Selma
 Making Strong Bid for Event

The Birmingham Civic association IS going after the next state reunlon or Confederate veterans and steps to that end have been made. The reunion was to have been held in Montgomery, oul owing to the crowded condition Of the hotels because of the soldiers at the camD, it has been decided to hold the reunion at some other place. Selma IS making a strong bid for the event. The decision rests in the hands of Gen. c, W. Hooper and has not yet been made,
 An invitation was sent to General Hooper yesterday by the association, signed by the commanders of the two local camps and to the city commis- sion They request that the reunion be transferred to Birmingham and that no decision be reached until Bir- mingham has had time to fully present her claims. Senator Frank s. White is In Selma and Is using his personal Influence to bring the reunion here
 The plans are for the reunion to be held during the fair and the Alabama State Fair association has promised It's cooperation in every way in making 1t a success
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-25
HAVE YOU A RECORD?

The Boy Scouts are undertaking am other enterprise to help things alons with a full share of cheer at the mil itary camps. The supply of canned music is to be increased.
 Secretary Stallings of the Y, M. c, A.. who is in charge of the "Y" camp at Macon, was overheard saying that the supply of good phonograph records was altogether inadequate to meet the demands of the men who gather around the Victrolas in the evenings and that he wished there was some way in which this could be remedied. The scouts heard about it and have un dertaken the job of collecting records with their accustomed amount of en- ergy The demand is for records Of grand opera and sacred music. If you have a few you are willing to spare and don't have scout in your family or neighborhood to send them in. call the scout headquarters, Main 3547, and a scout will call for them.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-25
BARBER ID BEGIN HIS STREET ORATORy
 DOWNTOWN TONIGHT
Ward Luncheon Given Yes terday-Barrett's Friends Hold Meeting at the
 Courthouse

The campaign for president of the city commission has been opening gently for the last few days. and tonight at the corner of Twentieth street and Second avenue Arlie Barber, commissioner of public safety, will make the first speecA of his campaign.
 It will be remembered that MT. Barber injected a lot of life into the fight two years ago and his street corner meetings at the time, something of a curiosity, att tracted considerable attention. He says that he will conduct the same kind of a campaign this year, and that there are some things and some people that he ex- poets to '.go after strong"
 The young mems George Ward club gave a luncheon at the Hotel Hillman yesterday at l o'clock, making things q bit lively for their candidate. At this meeting there were some of Birmingham s most prominent young men, and they ex- pressed themselves freely in favor of their candidate. There were between 30 and 40 who attended the luncheon in the private dining room Many speeches were made, among those who addressed the meeting being W. c. Bonham, J. H. Latuille, K. r. McDaYid, Jr., Thornton Estes, MT Evans and MT Poindexter.
 Fully 300 of the supporters of pr. N. A. Barrett, candidate for the office of pres ident of the board of city commissioners, met in the courthouse yesterday after noon. Reports were received from all of the voting percincts, and the outlook was declared to be most favorable to Dr. Barretts election on October by ma jority over his opponents.
 ''The question is not whether Dr. Bar rett will be elected" stated former Mayor Lacey of Pratt City, but whether we have the punch to decide the matter on October by a majority on that date.' Other speakers from other sections, and many from old Birmingham, were of the opinion that the punch was sufficient. And this opinion was shared apparently by the 300 or more present.
 1t was announced that there would be another meeting of those interested, and favorable to Dr. Barretts candidacy at the courthouse Tuesday afternoon at 5 o'clock At this meeting the campaign manager and members of the central campaign committee will be announced.
 The first Barrett rally will be held at the East Lake city hall Monday night at 8 o'clock. Prominent speakers will be on hand and 1t is predicted that the campaign for the election of Dr. Barrett will be started with a rush
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-25
Trio of Automobile
 Accidents Yesterday
J. s. Standright Badly Injured When Knocked Down by Auto-Victims
 Are Resting We'll

J. s. Standright of Nectar, was struck and badly injured by an automobile driven by a negro whose name was given as Wash Martin, at 8 o'clock yes- terday afternoon at Avenue I and Twen- ty-second street. According to witnesses Standright started across the street, but stopped to let motorcycle pass when the automobile struck him and knocked him down. Standright was bruised about the head and or the arm and was carried to the Hillman hospital The negro said he was working for c. w. Martin, who Is connected with the Ala bama Power company.
 Lonnie Martin, negro, 1920 Twenty-first street, north, was seriously injured at 1 o'clock yesterday afternoon, when he was struck by an automobile owned and driven by J. c. Bedford. negro 514 Eleventh street, south, at Twenty-first street and Tenth avenue. Martin was riding a bicycle. He was carried to the Hillman hospital in Redford's car after the accident, where 1t was said his in- juries were severe. Bedford was arrested by Officer DeGroat on charge of reck-
 
 less driving.
 Tom Forrest, negro, who was severely injured at o'clock yesterday morning, when the truck he was driving collided with an Owenton-Ensley street car at Twenty-fifth avenue and Nineteenth street. stated 9ast night at the St. Vim cents hospital that he was feeling bet ter and except for his back, which was badly sprained, was comfortable. Hos pital authorities said that his condition had improved
 Forrest was driving a big automobile truck for the Jacob Dold Packing com pany. In the accident. the truck was badly damaged Forrest was injured on the head and about the body as well as in the back and was rushed to hos pital. The street car was in charge of Motorman J. L. Frazer and Conductor F. Williams Officer Kyle investigated the collision. No arrests were made.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-25
MEN ACCEPTED
 FOR ARMY SERVICE
First Quota of Men From Third Dl- vision Ready to Leave for
 Camp

The county exemption board exam ined 150 more men yesterday and found % that were passed by the examining physicians that claimed no exemption, There were 30 rejected because or physical defects. A large number or inc men summoned did not report and the reason for their failure to sho" up will be investigated. If they have no good reason for not appearing they will be reported to the government as slackers and receive punishment me first third of the men that must pc sent off next week has been optalheo, and are ready to leave. The claims ol many others who claimed exemption because of dependents will be heard next week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-25
PLANS FINISHED FOR RED CROSS PICNIC
 AT FAIRGROUNDS
Programme Will Include Novel Events-Addresses Will Be Made by Gov.
 Henderson and Others

All is in readiness for the big Red Cross picnic to be held at the fair grounds tomorrow under the auspices of the Italian societies of the city The Civic association is behind the picnic and lending every aid to make 1t success. The ticket selling commit tees are all out at work and report that the receipts are very encouraging. All the proceeds are going to the oen- eft of the American Red Cross socie- ty, which is a separate organization from the regular Red Cross that has been helped before,
 A reception committee was appointed yesterday by the association that will meet the visitors that are coming for
 the day This committee will meet at the Louisville and Nashville station at
 9:30 Sunday morning to welcome Gov
 ernor Henderson, Judge Brandon and
 the others who are on the programme.
 They will attend the picnic as guests
 of the Italian societies and the Civic
 association The committee follows:
 A. Ash, chairman; John Antwine, A. H. Abel. R. IT. Borders, Lee Bonner,
 T. J. Crittenden, J. R. Estes, Jr., P. w..
 Hall, M E. Davis. T. T. Ashford, w, H. staton, George B. McVay, IT., George L. White.
 An interesting programme has been prepared for the day. The picnic will begin about 10 o'clock in the morning and the festivities will continue until late at night. There will be a barbecue
 dinner at noon and speakers in the afternoon Governor Henderson, Judge
 Brandon, members of the city commis sion and other prominent men will ap- | pear on the programme. There will | be bicycle race of professional riders, under the direction of the National Bicycle association, and motorcycle | races between local amateurs. To fur nish the fun, there will be sack races, fat mems races, three-legged races and | novelty races of all kinds. A band will furnish music all day and there will be dancing until late at night. Be l sides these attractions. the committee l in charge has promised some surprise l entertainment that has never been seen I in this country before and that will l be presented just as it is in Italy. 1 The sale of the tickets has been | placed in the hands of a committee of | ladies, headed by Mrs. c. M. Tardy and
 Mrs Frank & White. They have en- listed the services of a number of girls, | who are covering the entire city in an effort to win the prizes that have been offered for the one who sells the most tickets Another great selling cam
 paign will be held today in a final et-
 fort to bring the receipts as high as possible.
 As first prize to the girl who sells | the most tickets, the committee has offered a beautiful hand worked cer ] tificate done on real parchment, testi- l flying that the bearer has been 9 l friend to the Italians in America and | has materially assisted them. The holders of these certificates are held
 in very high regard in Italy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-25
FOSTER AND MILAN SUFFERING w TT H
 PTOMAINE POISON

Chicago, August 24-Eddie Foster, thiro ba seman with the Washington Ameri- cans, who collapsed before the game here yesterday, probably will be unapie to play for several days, it was said today. Foster Is suffering with an at tack of ptomaine poisoning and is con fined to his home here. Clyde Milan, another member of the Washington clup' who also was stricken, expects to get into the game tomorrow. The players attribute their illness to food eaten in St Louis.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-25
New Incorporation

Papers of incorporation were filed yes terday by the Southern Beverage Syrup company with $6O0o0 authorized capital stock the company beginning business with s20030 paid in. The ncorporators are J. E. Davis, J. w. Carlisle and G. H Garmany and the Alabama Beverage company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-25
CADDIE DROWNED IN
 COUNTRY CLUB LAKE

Coroner Hogan returned verdict of accidental death yesterday in the case of Andrew Hill, who was drowned III the lake of the Country club about 12:30. It seems that Andrew, a colored boy about II years old was employed as a caddie at the club He was row ing on the lake to retrieve some balls that had fallen short and as he reached in the water to pick. up one, the boat upset and before. he could be rescued he was drowned.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-25
TERMS OF PROPOSALS

in respect to the terms of the proposals it was impossible to gather information yesterday. suggestions reference is made to the sev- erai demands of the miners with the ex- ception of those which call for recog- milton of the union, closed shop and an eight hour day.
 These points constitute irreconcilable differences, and of that fact the secre- tary was made aware prior to ms Nlslt to Birmingham.
 If is believed to be true that the sug- rested compromise has chiefly to do with wages and living conditions.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-25
Snifs Filed

Suit was filed yesterday by Mrs Fanny Reese against the Southern Railway conn pany for the death of her son, James Reese. It is alleged that the boy was run over by train at North Birmingham on July 3.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-25
GAMBLERS WILL BE
 RULED FROM PARKS

Chicago. August 24-In an effort to stamp out gambling in the Boston parks of the American and National leagues, President Johnson of the American league said today the National Baseball commission would issue an order direct ing presidents of the two clubs to re- fuse admission to men convicted of bet ting.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-25
TODAY'S EVENTS
At the Theatres

Lyric: Keith vaudeville. Matinee at 3 o'clock Night performances 7:3o and g o'clock.
 Bijou: Superior vaudeville and fea- ture pictures. Continuous perform ance to Il D. m.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-25
Sent to the Roads

Charles Stewarts negro, was sent off to the county roads yesterday to begin q sentence of nine months and 90 days for larceny. Stewart was convicted in Judge Abernethy's court.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-25
WANTS MONEY BACK

Henry T. DeBardeleben, another well known operator, declares without hesi- tation that unless relief is offered, he will be compelled to close down his property. He stated yesterday that individuals With whom he had contracts at prices In ex- cess of the Presidents figures were can ceiling such contracts in person, by mail and by telegraph. On the other hand, he is certain that contracts he has signed providing for remuneration at prices lower than the Presidents figures, must be fulfilled.
 q nave had an embarrassing letter,
 he said yesterday, from customer of 20 years standing. He wrote me
 that at my suggestion, he had puf- chased his winter supply of coal at figures which then prevailed. lnas- much as ne took that action on my ad- vice, he feels that l should refund him
 the difference between the price ne
 paid and the price the President mas
 since established.
 T must tell him that he must look
 to Washington for relief"
 WILL SEE PRESIDENT
 There is no question but that operators will make strong effort to secure re- vision in the figures of the President. As soon as it is definitely established whether the miners will continue work or precipitate a strike, they will busy themselves with consideration Of their greatest problem.
 It is certain z. strong delegation will De sent to Washington. In all probability the President himself will see the deie- gation. It is regarded as certain that ne will thoroughly consider their representa- tion.
 Tn the event revision is not effected op- orators declare that 1t will be necessary for the government to operate Alabama mines It was reported yesterday after- noon that miners, despite their regard TOT their union, would not be avefse 10 the government taking such action.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-25
Understood He Has Made Formal Proposal to Both Sides Looking to Ad-
 justment
SECRETARY SILENT ABOUT STEPS TAKEN
 TO AVERT STRIKE
Believed That Suggestions for Agreement Have to Do Only With Wages and Living
 Conditions

Today W. B. Wilson, Sec retary of Labor, will prob ably know whether or not he has succeeded in recon cling industrial differences in the Birmingham district.
 It is expected that before night the operators, on the one hand, and the union miners, on the other, will have accepted or rejected suggestions for an agreement to the end that there be no strike.
 In the event, however such develop ments are postponed and hope still re- mains that peace might be restored, the secretary will not immediately return to Washington.
 For The Age-Herald Secretary Wilson stated last night:
 AS to progress made in negotiations between operators and miners, l cannot as yet make Q Sldl6ileHI AOi tHo P0S+AN' "In delicate situations, even informal discussion of mooted points often results unfortunately Because of that fact, l cannot even confirm reports that l have suggested formal compromise to either the operators or the men. "When negotiations are completed, 1t may happen that I will be able to make a statement. At present however, 1 can say nothing
 l When asked regarding the probable 1 date of his return. the secretary said; I T will stay in Birmingham as long as hope remains for an amicable agreement
 COMPROMISE SUGGESTIONS
 Yesterday morning the secretary re ceived officials of the miners union It is the understanding that he suggested i to them a compromise. In the afternoon he received the operators, and if reports
 are true, he suggested to them certain concessions as a basis for peace. Last night he was again in conference with the miners.
 l G. B. Mccormack, president Of the Ala bama Coal Operators association, stated last night that the operators had no e1-
 pagemeut to meet with the secretary to.
 day. It is believed that during the day the operators will confer among them selves at length and tonight or sunday | morning will be prepared to lnIofm lne 1 secretary as to whether or not they VII
 act on his suggestions By the same fine ii is regarded as probable that the miners will be prepared to make ina 1
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-25

Wanted-TwO negro men cooks iM- mediateIy. Apply to Mir. Cameron, Bat telIe, Ala.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-25
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., 1917-08-25
Every Dealer in Coal Feels That New Situation Af- fects the Whole In-
 dustry Vitally
MANY CLAIM THEY MUST CLOSE MINES
 IF PRICES PREVAIL
DeBardeleben Discusses Embarrassing Situation. Operators to Send Dele
 gation to Washington

In the minds of all dealers in coal, retailer. the pending strike, in com parison with condition claimed to be resultant from the Presidents action in fixing prices, has paled into insignifi- canoe.
 Operators, as reported in The Age-Her- aid yesterday morning to the number of 22, have signed official cost sheets tend ing to prove that unless revision of the price scale is effected. they will be com pelled to go out of business. In addition, others, operating so-called small mines, are prepared to make identical represen- taton.
 The idea prevails in industrial circles that President Wilson if convinced that his price scale will play havoc with the coal business, will immediately prepare a revision. No operator has expressed be- lief that the President was actuated through desire either to punish or un- fairly deal with producers.
 W HEAL A1NO SOAL
 Walter Moore, one of the best known locai operators, expressed that view yes terday afternoon.
 There are two commodities, he
 said, without which this government
 cannot conduct the war against Ger
 many. Each is absolutely essential,
 and the one is of equal importance
 to the other. They are wheat and
 coal.
 The President has not only encour-
 aged the producer of wheat, but has
 gone to the extent of guaranteeing
 him price of g per bushel
 "If the President had ordered wheat
 to be sold at $1 per bushel, he would
 not only have handicapped it's produc- tion, but would probably have para lyzed it.
 With the producer of coal, the President has not been so considerate. It is true that his scale of prices would force many operators to sell below the cost of production and thus would force many operators out of business. "I an convinced that the President has had no idea either to punish coal | operators or deal unfairly with them. | For that reason, I am convinced that when the true status of affairs is made known to him, he will imme- diately revise his figures. We do not anticipate that he will deal as handsomely with us as he dealt with wheat producers But we do believe that he will recall a step ind ri a daStruc- tion.'
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-05-15
Mind Your Speech.

You may have perfect manners; you
may be beautifully dressed; you may
be lovely to look upon; but il you have
q slipshod way of talking, II your use OF
English is ungrammatical, inelegant and
slovenly, your whole effect is spoiled.
Lacking the three first named attrac.
tiops, II you have Soft low, clear voice,
q cultivated enunciation, and use out
noble language as it should be used you
will make every one forget that possibly
your frock Is out Of date, your manner
gaucbe, or your appearance weather
beaten.
don't think it ia exaggeration to say
that English undefiled, spoken with the
purest New England or old English &C
cent by one with musical voice, makes
more profound impression on first &C.
quaintance than any other attribute.
We Americans are careless In TRAINING
our speaking voices, in our accents ano
In our use Of English. In the last men
toned particular the average person daily
mangles the language In way most try
ing to the purist.
To quote few instances OF bad English
In common use: ITO be home" ITO &c
a place,"j "he or she don't" "to Gu
in half" "a quarter of 4" "she arrived
Tuesday" "a person they" "a singu
lar noun with a plural pronoun). Man!
of these little errors are In daily use b,
people who consider themselves vel
educated, but each one jars the reall!
cultivated ear and gives an illiterate
slovenly impression.
There are besides these numberles
little misuses of English, some of which
are perhaps not actually ungrammaticai
but all are stain on the language. Sucl
are "quite a while," "there were all sort
of doings," "you folks" 81 want to se'
her the worst way" "a peculiarly infelic'
tous as we'll az incorrect phrase), and"
feel real WE'LL"