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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-21
ADJUSTMENTS
At I.new,s Riinn

An unusually promising bill of vau- deville and feature pictures will be the attraction at Loew's Bijou today, tomorrow and Wednesday, entertain ment continuously from 1 o'clock until II o'clock at night.
 Heading the bill of vaudeville will De dainty Princess Jue Quong Tai who has been in America some little time to escape the order of her wealthy father, who selected the future hus- band for the pretty Chinese girl, who showed she had absorbed some Ameri- can ideas, by disobeying orders and striking out to make her own living. Frederick Speare and company in their sketch. "Everyman's Sister," will be another feature. Kimball and Kenneth will contribute some real banjo play ing and Snow and Dill are pro- grammed for comedy act, and a spe- cia1 offering will be the novelty Six Imps and a Girl, who will show some astonishing acrobatic and comedy stunts. The feature picture, first run in Birmingham, will be Dorothy Phil lips and a fine supporting company in The F1ashlight" and in addition there will be first run news and comedy reels.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-21
Local Data
MEETING
 OF HOWARD ALUMNI
Business Meeting Will Be Followed
 by Informal Reception

Former students of Howard college from several points in the state will be- gin to gather in Birmingham this morn ing for the annual meeting of the How ard Alumni association at the Central Young Mems Christian association at 8 o'clock tonight. pr. Henry J. Wiling ham of Florence, Prof. W. c. Griggs of Gadsden, Ray Rushton of Montgomery, Dr. J. M. Thomas of Talladega, Rev Arnold S. Smith of Alexander City and Solicitor J. Fritz Thompson of Center vile are among the graduates expected to reach Birmingham in time for the meeting
 With the announcement that there would be. no Howard banquet this year. interest was centered on the business meeting, which is to be followed by an informal reception. The report of the secretary-treasurer with his recom- mendations, the election of officers and committeeman and the nomination of a trustee of the college are expected to be among the outstanding feature of the meeting.
 While we are expecting a number of Howard men from out in the state, we naturally expect the biggest part of our crowd to come from the Birmingham district" said Albert Lee Smith, presi- dent of the association. "We are expect ing not only all graduates, but all former students living in Birmingham. There are something like 800 old Howard men in the city, and we should have a record crowd
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-21
PUT THE PEOPLE ABOVE CATTLE BUT
 PROTECT BOTH
Dr. E. M. Mason Replies to Recent Statement Made
 by R. A. Brown

Dr. E. M Mason of the committee of rublic health yesterday made statement in reply to the recent interview of R. A. Brown.
 MT. R. A. Browns interview in The Age-Herald of May 15 furnishes an ex- cellent example of the lack of compre- hension on the part of the people that makes progressive public health work in this county so difficult said pr. Mason.
 When a gentleman of Mir. Browns well known interest in the welfare of our district shows such lack of understand ing of the aims and importance of pre- ventive public health work the gem eral apathy, which is responsible for the perpetuation of the deplorable public health conditions in Jefferson county is more readily understood.
 If Mir. Brown will attentively read the communication which he attacked, he will discover that he was entirely wrong in his interpretation of the sentiments of the committee of public health. This committee most heartily indorses the tick eradication campaign, and would urge its active continuation until Jefferson county
  able than cattle, hence the committees reference to the inconsistency shown by the board of revenue in appropriating $20,000 for the fight against one infection to which cattle are liable. but not one cent to enable the health department to wage war against the host of infectious diseases to which man is subject.
 MT. Brown states that ticks would de- stroy $500,0 600 worth of cattle in year. Human life cannot be valued in money, but, for the sake of comparison, let us accept the estimate of Dr. Biggs, health commissioner of New York, that $500 rep Iesents the lowest monetary value of a human life. On this basis, the official records, which are far from complete, prove that Jefferson county squandered $900,0O0 in human lives last year, including only deaths caused by preventable dis eases. What of the loss of income, the cost of illness and burial? Professor Irv- ing Fisher, probably the foremost polit- cal economist in America, is authority for the valuation which shows loss in Jefferson county last year of over $4. O00 from one infectious disease alone-tuber- culosis.
 Fifty cents per head has been spent already in the fight against tick fever of cattle.
 So far the board of revenue has failed to appropriate even the 10 cents per head asked by the board of health for the fight
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-21
PRESIDENT WARD ID
 NAME REGISTRARS
Plan to Complete Registra- ton in One Day-VOlun-
 teers Needed

Proceeding upon instructions
 from the war department, Presi-
 dent George B. Ward, of the city
 commission, will Immediately
 name registrars for each precinct
 fin the city, making as basis one
 man for every so registered voters
 of the representative precincts.
 In view of the plan to complete the registration in one day, however 1t may be necessary to name more than one registrar, for the work must be completed on the day set, June 25
 very important phase of the reg istration with reference to those who do not expect to be in the city on the day of registration, or for those who are i'll, Is that they report to the city clerk and register at once or as soon as possible. Where great number of this class is expected to report, arrangements will be made to provide clerical Help to handle tho situation promptly.
 City Clery Lloyd will be very busy individually for the next two weeks, in view of his many duties attendant upon the city commission in his of- ficiaI position as clerk, but he ex- poets to climb right onto his big task and get it out of the way in his usual prompt manner
 Volunteers for registrars. men over 40 years of age, are needed by the city clerk and he anticipates rush this week in this line that will furnish a sufficient list from which to make the appointments.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-21

against the preventable diseases of man.
 The sanitary sewer and the Hillman hospital are valuable agents ana snouid be amply provided for, but the hospital only cares for people who are already sick. 1t could be closed permanently without materially altering the incidence of infectious diseases. Our urgent need Is for funds to enable the health de- partment to pursue the work of helping people not to get sick.
 Public health work Is preventive, not curative, hence Mir. Browns estimate of eco expended for the benefit of health conditions, Is comparable tc the large reward offered for the horse thief rather than to the small sum which would have bought a lock for the stable door Of the $9OOo said to have been appropriated for the health department I can find no record.
 The board of revenue is required by state law to pay the salary of the health officer. Tn addition, one clerk, whose duties are purely clerical, is furnished by the county The total amount pro- vided for salaries and office expenses amounted to $2101sS for the first four months of the current year. Not one epidemiologist bacteriologist, nurse, or Inspector is provided for. No means Of transportation is furnished, not one cent for the health officers budget has been appropriated Meanwhile, the county health officer, an energetic, experienced expert sanitarian, indorsed by the high est public health authority in the United States, must perforce remain practically Idle and useless because of lack of money to enable him to carry on the work he is so eminently qualified to conduct.
 Summer, the harvest time for infec- tious diseases, is upon us, Last year about 1000 cases of typhoid fever occurred'I In Jefferson county. There will be many cases this year, but the number will be vastly decreased If the board of revenue will do it's duty and appropriate now funds necessary to arm the health officer for the battle against the infections that threatens every home in the county.
 (Which is more dangerous. tick or typhoid?
 Which are more valuable, cattle or 
 By all means save the cattle and the material wealth they represent, but, for the sake of humanity, do not protect cat tie before men.
 DO the people of Jefferson county value their cattle above their children
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-21
Ea t Lake Park

There is no doGht thSt hasi 4fe park has proNen tc oe ih3 sNR of Birmingh to Aa creation. This was snv~. by the thousands who were out to en- joy the many amusements East Lake is offering this season.
 Tokio. the south's finest dancing pa viIion has won. a big spot in the hearts of the people and has proven to be big success This popular place, along with the other numerous attractions, will be open regularly.
 Professor McGill entertained the large crowd with two thrilling bal loon ascensions. his afternoon flight being a triple parachute drop and his night ascension being loop the-loop feature with fireworks. This daring ba1loonist has been re-engaged for next Sunday and he promises the pub lie a still better entertainment. Pro- lessor Davidson and his orchestra rem dered some beautiful selections and was enjoyed by many The sea lions and movies were also an important part and helped entertain the large crowd
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-21
DEATHS

BENTLEY, MRS. MARY A-Age 54, dence 611 South Twenty-seven street; survived by two sons, B. A. and P. R. Bentley, and one daughter Mrs. J. c. Triplett; remains will be sent to Easley, s. C., for interment this morning at o'clock by Lige Loy.
 o. E.-Died Friday at noon funeral services yesterday at p. m. from Lige Loy's chapel Rev. J, A. Bryan, pastor, of Third Presbyterian church, officiating; interment in Typo graphical union section of Forest Hill. Pallbearers: w. H. Winn, J. M. Rus sell, J. R. Stanley, A. H. Wallace, c. J. Fitch and J. L. Hodge.
 BLINN, MRS. ANNIE ANDERSON Died Friday evening; funeral services were conducted yesterday at S:30 p. m. from the residence. 1924 Eleventh ave- nue south. Rev. H. M. Edmonds offici- ating; interment in Elmwood cemetery; Lige Loy in charge. Pallbearers: Bertram Jacobs, J. Nicely Rose, S. E. Thompson, Charles A. Jones, Clarence s. Barker J. G. Whitfield, Robert H. Woodrow, B, B. Burton and Robert A. Brown.
 BROOKS, MRS. T. fE.-Age 40, died Sat- urday at 5:30 p. m. at her residence on Hanover Circle; survived by her hus- band, three sons and one sister; re- mains were sent to Louisville for in torment yesterday at noon by Johns Undertaking company.
 MUDWILDER, MRS MARGARET ANN HUDSON-Aged 77, wife of J. w. Mud wilder, died at residence of daughter, Mrs. c. ". Frickhoeffer, 1913 North Thirty-second street, at 7:30 last night. Funeral services to be conducted from residence of daughter at 3:SO Monday afternoon; interment at Elmwood. Survived by husband, two daughters, Mrs. c. w. Frickhoeffer and Mrs Will liam Votteler of Louisville; two sons, J. w., Jr., and J, H. of Louisville; several grandchildren and great-grand- children in Birmingham and Louisville. No floral offerings requested by family.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-21

ohu place 1t is deemed unwise from a locai standpoint to stimulate unneces4 sarliy the public when it is not settled lact that a camp will be located here. no more than it is that any other city VIII be selected. This fact will not be known until the order is issued
 It may be impossible for General Wood 10 visit Birmingham as expected, but shere may be other representatives here rom the war department and when all reports are in it is expected that de- clsloh will be immediately rendered. Of course, Birmingham expects to get the camp but whether 1t will or will not awaits to be seen. and anything to the contrary is merely guess work.
 ihe work of the local committee has been very tedious, and they have labored nara and long to get the proper lineup on acreage, and to perfect their detailed maps of offerings so as to make an im- presslon on the visiting representative from the war department.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-21
Car Slightly Damaged

Mrs. w. B. Goodwin of 2S2l Twelfth avenue and Mrs. J. B. Clements of 1915 Third avenue, West End, were slightly bruised last night about o'clock when the automobile of the former, in which they were riding, was struck by an East Lake car of the Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company near La Crosse station on First avenue. The ladies stated that both the car and the automobile were moving at a very low rate of speed east on First avenue when the front wheel of the automobile struck rock which caused the automobile to swerve in front of the street car. Shaws ambulance was summoned to the scene, but was found to be unnecessary, Mrs. Goodwin being able to drive her car which was only slightly damaged.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-21
At The Lyric

A programme of high-class enter tainment is the offering at the Lyric for the first half of the week and i'm cludes some of the biggest Keith vau- deville acts. The headliners are Charles J. Burkhart and Alice Berry in Maids of Honolulu" supported by a capable cast of 20 people. The act is replete with pretty girls, and beau tiful scenery, with song numbers and Hawaiian music all combining to make a thoroughly enjoyable act
 The Guzmani trio. head-to-head ball. ancers and rolling ball specialists, will present a marvellous exhibition of strength and skill. Jim and Marion Hawkins offer a speciality act in come dy~song and chatter, which is pleas ing. Hans Hanke, a distinguished Russian pianist, will present classic musical numbers. Pathe News week ly will close the bill.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-21

Nashville Railroad company, 4eteen Nashville and Decatur. MT. DougTi g Confederate veteran, and Va Nesi known in Bessemer, where he has oltar visited his son, R. F. Douglass.
 The Pastors Helpers of the F'iist Meth odist church will hold a social meeting Tuesday afternoon at o'clocl ia tile parlors of the church. at winch tine circle No. 3 will be hostess.
 Mrs. Cora. Handy will enteitsiu the members of the Auction Briige club Wednesday afternoon at her dul4e 9r Fourth avenue, and all mem0els are urged to be present.
 MT and Mrs. R. F. Douglass and Hir and Mrs Winston Beavers have goae to Nashville, where they were calle n5 t1e death of their father and grandt her I. J. Douglass
 Mrs Harold V. Rogers has gone 70 South Carolina, where she w SisenH sometime with relatives.
 Mir and Mrs. Joe Mcclure hay sc 70 Huntsville, where they are the sssats ot relatives.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-21
BESSEMER REPORT
 SHOWS BIC DEFICIT

Bessemer, May 20.-(Special 1.-The re- port of the city clerk and treasurer, J. NJ
 Scott, for the month of April shows the first deficit in several months, the dis bursements exceeding the receipts by $500 A number of large back bills were paid during the month, which accounts for much of the deficit, however, and officials are not alarmed. Receipts for the month amounted to $9591, and the dis bursements were $14297. All collections on street assessments, back taxes and sev- eral other items will be pushed by the city, it is stated, and in this connection dog taxes will be gone after with vigor.
 Up to date the collections from dog taxes will amount to s57, but the city expects to realize about s40O from this source.
 More than $11 ,000 is due the city from
 the old accounts of the street assessments and recently the city clerk turned over to the clerk in chancery $14OO in back tax accounts, the accumulated interest run
 ming into several hundred more.
 It is reported that the employees of the
 Tennessee Coal Iron and Railroad com
 pany in Bessemer will start a movement
 to have the night school service of the
 company extended to the employees here.
 number of the local employees of the
 company are attending the school in
 Ensley. A free night school Is operated by the company wherever a sufficient number of pupils can be enrolled to war rant the purchase of equipment and to retain instructors. Usually the employees of the company are chosen as instructors aff varied as the demand will warrant.
 Gerald Mickle of this city received the highest honors for achievements along the athletic line at Marion Military in- stitute this year and was presented with handsome silver loving cup donated by Col. Bayes Tucker, U. s. A., on which was the following inscription: Presented tc Marion Institute Cadet Corps, 1917, by Col. Bates Tucker for the best all-round athlete. Awarded to Cadet Lieutenant also won the gold medal of the institute for making the highest score on the rifle range, using the regular army rifle, and under the conditions that obtain in West l Point competitions. Among the athletic 1 events in which Lieutenant MiclSle wor | first place were: Wall scaling, 100 to 220- yard dash. running high jump, running
 broad jump, craftsmanship with army rifle.
 Dr. Joseph Slattery will lecture to mer
 only Monday night at the high schoo 1 auditorium at o'clocvk, while his wife Dr. Mary E. Slattery, will lecture Tues day afternoon at 8 o'clock at the high school auditorium to ladies only.
 News has been received in Bessemer 0, the death of T. J. Douglass, which oc- cured early Saturday morning as re-
 suit of wreck on the Louisville ant
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-21
CAMP SITE WORKERS WANT NO PUBLICITY
 TO ATTEND EFFORTS

Birmingham feels optimistic over the visit of Mai. G. A. Young berg, special representative of Gen. Leonard Wood of the war depart ment. though the exact result of his visit has not been made pub- lie, nor would it be wise in the minds of the committee handling the mobilization camp site project for Birmingham to make public it's plans. They do not want to be put in the attitude of letting competitive cities tread their mail"
 The committee has been most discreet Ill along with reference to publicity, fol n the first place this procedure is urged ,y the war department, and in the sec
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-21
Robbers Shoot Negro

Wade Streeter, colored, was shot in the abdomen and probably fatally wounded last night about 9:30 o'clock at Seventh avenue and Walker street, north, by an unidentified negro. He stated that two negroes came up behind him and as he turned one flashed a light on him and the other shot him. He was removed to the home of Will Me Ghee, 1921 Eighth avenue, north, where he received medical attention. The two negroes escaped after the shooting and had not been apprehended at late hour last night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-21
THE WEATHER
Weather Forecast

Washington, May 2O.--Forecast for Ala bama: Fair Monday showers at night or Tuesday.
 Georgia: Fair Monday; Tuesday partly cloudy, probably cloudy west portion
 Mississippi Showers Monday afternoon or night and probably Tuesday.
 Tennessee: Showers Monday in west and Monday night in east portion; Tues day showers and cooler.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-21

Dr. Joseph Slattery will lecture to men only Monday night at the high school auditorium at s o'clocvk, while his wife, Dr. Mary E. Slattery, will lecture Tues day afternoon at 8 o'clock at the high school auditorium to ladies only.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-21

News has been received in Besserer or the death of T. J. Douglass, which oc- cured early Saturday morning as re- suit of q wreck on the Louisville and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-21
Darcy's Condition Improved

Memphis May 2o-Physicians attending Les Darcy, Australian pugilist, who is ill al hospital her e, ton ght reported his condition slightly improved, but still critical. Darcy is suffering from pneu- rnonia and endocarditis.
The Butte daily post. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1913-1961, 1917-05-01
BIG TROOP SHIP
IS SUMMARIZED;
SOLDIERS SAVED
BaIlarat, 1l,120 Tons, Loaded
With Australians, is
Sent Down.
WARSHlPS AND BRITISH
TRAWlERS SAVE MEN
Details OF Sinking OF American
Steamer Vacuum Are
Withheld.

London. May THE Peninsular
and Oriental line steamship Bal
larat, OF II ,i20 gross tons, which
was used as a troop ship. was sunk
recently by German submarine
All the troops we're saved. Tho
ship was carrying troops from
Australia to England The soldiers
we're rescued by British torpedo
boat destroycrs and trawlers.
The bshb yiof Df tho troops On board
the Ballarat was splendid. according
TO the reports made NJ the command
efs on bohrd and recalls tbs hsrolagn
displayed by tho soldiers at tbs tlfna
OF the sinking OF tho BRUSH troop
ship Birksnhead off ths African coast
In 1889.
The BallArat was 500 feet long. 81
feet beam ana 81 feet deep. She VA.
built az GrssnOck IN Isli
The Butte daily post. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1913-1961, 1917-05-01
WILD CHEERS IN
/. THE SENATE FOR
GENERAL J0FFRE
Hero of the Marne is the OBJ
ject of a Remarkable
Demonstration.

Washington, May IN. vivisni and
Marshal Joffre, heads Of the French
mission, were received today on the
floor Of the senate. which took q re-
cess in the midst Of consideration Of
the army bill to receive the visitors.
The galleries were packed with parties
Of distinguished visitors.
viviani, who delivered a stirring
address In French, was roundly ap-
Piaudsd. When he concluded, the
senate, to q man, scores of represen-
tatives, who came over from the house,
and the crowded galleries arose and
cried, "Joffre! Joffre! Joffre!"
The gray haired marshal Of France
returned to the rostrum. Then, wav-
ing his cap before him. he bowed low
and In the soft voice that Is his. said:
Vive L'Amerique.
II do not speak English; Yive
L'Amerique."
Cheer after cheer greeted this and
they ceased only when the hero OF the
Marne had left the chamber
When applause which greeted the
arrival of the French party in the
chamber had subsidized Vice President
Marshall said:
The senate of the United States ha:
had the pleasure and honor many
The Butte daily post. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1913-1961, 1917-05-01
BALANCE IN STRUGGLE
IS TONNAGE OF j. s.
America Promptly Places Big
List Of Ships at Disposal
OF the Allies.
NOT KNOWN WHETHER
SEIZED SHIPS ARE USED
Construction Here and Abroad
Must Be Speeded to Ut
termost Limit.
TWO GERMAN SHIPS
GIVEN TO ALLIES
BY GOVERNMENT

Washington. May The Ger
man liners Portonis and Clara
Mennig at Now York have been
turned over by the American gov
ernment for use OF the entente al
lies. One ship will 90 10 France
and the other 70 Italy.
The governments action today
was tsken as a result Of the deci-
sion Of the senate in executive ses-
sion last night 10 authorize the
government TO take over for It's use
the German ships seized in Aneri-
can harbors at the entry Of the
United States into the war.