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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-22

in certifying their quotas. The city of Birmingham is keeping right up with her certifications. it was learned from the board secretary
 The county exemption board for the third district Is receiving numbers of mo- tices from men stating that they will file claims of appeal from the decisions of the, board.
 The men who failed to report to the county board for their examinations at the first summons will be given another chance if they show good reason why they did not appear the first time The board is still in session and will receive any who have good reason for their delay. A list has been prepared of the men who failed to report. and they are requested to come to the board and state reason. The names of those who do not show up will be reported to the government as ..slackers'' in a few days.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-22
HerZfeld Will Attend
 Clothiers' Convention

Merlin c. Herzfeld will represent Lovernan, Joseph & Loeb at the con- vention of the Alabama Retail Clothiers and Furnishers association.
 The meeting in Montgomery will be devoted to the discussion of number of matters of much importance. Fossil ply the most interesting discussions will be on the subject of advertising. The members of the association have given considerable thought to the up- lift of retail advertising in the state and have already done much to oblit- crate doubtful merchandising events.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-22
FOOD CONSERVATION Gov. O'Neal Selected for Further Service in Government Work

Ex-Gov. Emmet O'Neal has been asked by Herbert c, Hoover to make a tour of the United States in the in terest of the food conservation board, and he is being urged to accept, but in view of his work with the district exemption boards it will be impossible for him to get away now.
 q have taken up this task and I cannot see how I can leave it now, though I would be glad to aid the government in this manner were not already engaged in government work, stated Governor O'Neal.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-22
Inland Tow11s Must Get Benefit of Riuer
 Rates, Says M Parker

Walter Parker, secretary of the com mercial association of the city of New Orleans, for four months cooperating with the federal department of com merce, has come to Alabama not for the purpose of locating a nitrate plant, de- veloping navigation or constructing a ca nal from Bessemer to the Warrior.
 He has come for the purpose of as- certaining to what extent Alabama riv- CTS running toward the gulf can, by en- ergetic action of citizens, assisted by the government, relieve railroads which, in the present emergency, cannot fulfill requirements.
 As result of his visit, it is his hope that enthusiastic citizens will band themselves together in business corpo- ration of large capital and by the con- structions of docks and barges, give tc inland towns advantages in transporta tion rates enjoyed by towns on the banks of rivers.
 GOVERNMENT TO LEND BARGES MT. Parker expresses the opinion that in such endeavors the government will
 
 Senator Frank S White, who has deeply interested himself in the proposition declares that the corporation referred to should have capital of $50O00, 900.
 "The time has come" said MT. Par ker when it is not the function of a river town to beat down the cost of rail transportation. If water transporta- tion is confined to cities existing on the banks of the rivers, then it will not be necessary that railroads reduce their rates. Inland towns must share the ad- vantages of towns existing on the banks of streams"
 There was an unmistakable intimat tion in that statement that MT. Parker will subsequent to his visit, endeavor to ac- quire a river and rail transportation rate, amicably if possible, by force through agencies of the government, fl necessary.
 Senator White said: "We must have
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-22

a Joint rate After an Alabama cor poration, representing business men of all cities to be benefited by water transportation to the gulf is formed, we should petition the public service corporation of Alabama for the estab lishment of cooperative rate on the part of railroads and barge companies. If we fail, we should carry the fight to the interstate commerce commits sion The presence of MT. Parker ana the work on which he is engaged demonstrates plainly that the govern ment is not only moved through what appears ultimate necessity. but with a view permanently to help the peo- ple."
 MT. Parker is accompanied by Capt. A. A. Poland, United States reserves; Commodore E. L. Jahncke. United States navy; H. S Koelhofer of the Columbia, & C., Commercial club, and George K. Little. government engi- neer. located in Tuscaloosa Birming- ham citizens entertaining the visi- tors are James Weather1y, J. E. Shel- by, James H. Hard, G. R. Harsh, F. 5. White, J. H, Finder, A. Ash and c. l.. Harold.
 TRIP THROUGH ALABAMA
 MT. Parker after an inspection of the Mississippi river, entered Alabama at Mobile. There he was met by Sem ator White. During day on the gulf MT. Parker and Senator White aroused Mobilians to enthusiasm.
 From Mobile Mr Parker came to Birmingham. arriving here yesterday morning. He was breakfasted, shown the residential section of the city, lunched presented to industrial Bir- mingham and last night banqueted at the Tutwiler.
 This morning he goes, accompanied by Birmingham party, to Cordova, at which point he will board the gov : ernment boat Nugent and float down the Warrior to Tuscaloosa. From Tus- caloosa the party goes to Montgomery, thence to Selma and Demopolis
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-22

the body flung itself and for an hour and half legal verbiage was sprinxled about in warm style by Attorney Com stock, representing Jenkins. A remark now and then injected by Commission Ter Barber or an officer who was put on the stand, kept the issue alive
 The finale came when Mr. Barber asked the commission to revoke MT Jenkins license. as affective October 1, pertaining to the operation of a pool room. This was so unanimous that lit surprised all especially in view of the fact that Commissioners Truss sec onded the motion.
 At the afternoon session routine mat ters was disposed of in rapid fire order, the session lasting about 10 minutes
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-22
COMMISSIONS DAY
 IS so LANGUOROUS
 IT IS UNANIMOUS
Mir. Truss Even Seconds Motion Made by Commissioner Barber Regarding Pool Room
 License

The city commission session yester- day was gasping for breath. Itswas so slow that yawning became popular. There was absolutely nothing of inter- est. so right into the case of H. E. Jenkins Vivian pool room operator. whose license had been jeopardized by certain charges brought against him,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-22
COMMUNITY CLUB
 ELECTS OFFICERS

The Community club of Birmingham held it's annual election of officers last night with the following result: J. l.. Cox, president; F. M. smith, vice president; John Bradley, secretary and treasurer; John Prowell, Claud Estes, Ben Morgan, Frank Clarke, Sterling Edwards, Phares Coleman, members of the board of governors
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-22
POLICE NOTES

Monday on a charge of using an automo- bile without the consent of the owner, was fined S25 in the recorders court yes- terdaY.
 Travis McCalley. negro, was fined sSo in the recorders court yesterday for speeding. He was arrested Monday by Officers Sandifer, DeGroat and Shell and two cases were placed against him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-22
CoIored Alcohol

Lula Williams. negress. charged with violation of the prohibition law, was arr rected yesterday morning by Detectives Alexander and Christian when the offi- cers found about two gallons of a con coction of alcohol, coloring and other matter at her residence. 416 Twenty third street, south.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-22
Interesting Replies Made to Question PropOunded Each of Them by Age
 Herald Reporters
ALL ARE BRIEF AND SUCCINCT REASONS
 FOR SEEKING PLACE
Barber, Ward and Barrett Reply Without Hesita- tion as to Why They
 Deserve Election

Why should the people elect you to the office you seek?" was the question pro- pounded by Age-Herald re- porters to three men in Bir- mingham yesterday-each one being a candidate for the presidency of the city commission.
 The answers were regarded as typical of the men. The question could have been answered briefly, or it could have been stretched out. But, as is shown by the answers, the punch of the men making them is plainly shown in the words used to express to Birmingham voters why they believe that they should be placed at the head of the city gov ernment.
 COMMISSIONER BARBER Arlie Barber, commissioner of pub lie safety. was the first approached. MT. Barber without any hesitancy whatever stated:
 "I do not think they should do so mt all, unless I am fit and each individual voter should regard me as the best man for the place.
 "I ask for no mans vote on any other basis but that am the best qualified candidate. If he thinks am, it is his duty a patriotic citizen to vote for me even though he should have prejudices against me. and if he does not think so he would be recreant to his city if he voted for me and l would not ap- preciate such n vote at all"
 PRESIDENT WARD
 George B. Ward, president incumb- ent, snatched the pencil from the re- porters hand and scribbled hastily the following:
 "Because I'll give the very best that's in me toward making Bir- mingham better. bigger and more prosperous town."
 That was all he would say.
 DIR. BARRETT
 Dr. N. A. Barrett, without hesita- tion, replied:
 tn nresident Of the board of commissioners is an ambition to be of service to our city. I believe in prOgress-stable, permanent progress. And I shall bend every energy to demOcratize and unify our great community without undue deference to any organization or association repre- senting n few large special inter- ests. shall work to the practical development of the highways of the city; to the further elimina- tfon of hazardous grade crossings. shall carry out progressive policy of municipal ownership and administration of public utilities and shall strive In every way pos sibIe to place Birmingham in the rank of other wide-awake cities of America.
 "And, further. I am opposed to street tax levy or any other spe- cial taxes or fees which increase the already heavy burdens of the people.
 II shall practice the strictest economy in the administration of the city's affairs and shall at all times welcome the wholesome criticism and advice of the people,"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-22
TODAY'S EVENTS
STATEMENT OF JUNE 20. 1917
At the Theatres

At the Theatres Lyric: Keith vaudeville. Matinee 5 o'clock Night performances 7:S0 and g o'clock
 Bijou: Superior vaudeville and fea- ture pictures. Continuous performance, to II D. m.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-22
WANTEn

BOiIermakers, structural workers, blacksmiths, acetylene cutters, me- chanic helpers, common labor. Apply Crawford-vaughan Boiler and Loco- motive works, Birmingham, Ala.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-22
POSITION OF MINERS

Alabama who, in the history of Ala bama mining. has cleared 9 cents on his every ton of production"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-22
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 Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1917-08-07
ROD|Ek SURPRISED
WHEN ARRESTED BY
FEDERAL MARSHAL

That Georg Rodiek, former consul for
Germany here, now facing trial in San
Francisco under a federal indictment
charging violation of neutrality, was
surprised when placed under arrest on
landing at the Coast port is reported in
the San Francisco Examiner of July
81, which says:
"Georg ROdiek, manager of Hack
field & Co, in Honolulu and former
German consul there, was arrested
last evening on the arrival of the
Matson liner Manoa from Honolulu by
Deputy United States Marshal Thomas
Mulhall.
"Rodiek is charged with conspiring
in the Hindu plot cases, in which a
number of San Franciscans are in.
dicted and which began with the al
legged plot to have the steamer Sac.
ramento supply coal and provisions to
German warships in 1914.
q "Rodiek was accompanied by his
wife, and when arrested professed to
know nothing about the reason of the
arrest. He was met at the dock by
a number of local German Americans,
who had arranged for his bail.
/" Rodiek was taken TO the Office Of
United States Commissioner Francis
Krull, who placed the bail at $4,000.
A certified check for that amount had
already been provided by Rodiek's
friends. Krull refused this and said it
would be more satisfactory TO have
q recognized American firm bond the
arrested man. This was later arranged
and Rodiek was released '..,. ID. -
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1917-08-07
Why Not Intern the
Suspects?

T>FIE order prohibiting The passengers and
i members of the crews OF east and south
bound vessels from leaving their ships at this port,
or fear they may be able to communicate here
with some enemy OF the nation, appears to be a
peculiar twisting about Of affairs 1t means ap-
parently, that some of the residents of Honolulu
are worthy of suspicion and some of the travellers
from San Francisco worthy hi suspicion and
that, in consequence all the Loyal Residents and ali
the loyal passengers are to be inconvetlienced.,
If the government has reasons to believe that
there either traitors among the American resi-
dents of Honolulu alien enemies here taking
advantage of their extraordinary freedom of ac-
ton, why not round these up and intern them? i'll
any are to be inconvenience, why not the enemy
instead of the loyal citizens?
1t is decided injustice upon American travel
ers across the Pacific to be denied the RIGHT of
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1917-08-07
BREYTTIES

John Duggan, contractor, began on
Friday the paving Of the roads in La.
imi, Nuuanu Valley.
William Henning was appointed yes.
terday as territorial fence commission.
err for the district Of Makawao, Maui.
The territorial land board will hold
a meeting on August IA, when a mum,
Der Of land applications will be con
sidered. H.s"
A commission for three years from
August ; was issued yesterday to
Adolph Michelsohn as commissioner Of
deeds for Hawaii in the Province of
Quebec, Canada. tG Z,
Malcolm Franklin, collector Of the
port, has been called to Washington in
connection with the questions concern.
ing the federal building here. He ex.
poets to sail early next month.
Mrs. Christina Rose Vasconcellos, n
native of the Island Of Madeira, Por-
tugai, died at the Queens Hospital on
Thursday and was buried yesterday in
the Catholic Cemetery, King Street.
She was fifty.three years old.
Miss Dinah Mersberg, Of Niu, waia.
lac Bay, died on Friday and was buried
yesterday in the Waialae Ranch Gene
terry. She was native Of Anahola,
kauai, and fourteen years, seven
months and FIVE days yold. ...r
Alexander q Baldwin found it nee.
essary to have fresh supply of their
calendars for the quarter printed to-
supply the demand, The calendar,
which Is an established institution and
daily reference guide, is printed by
The Advertiser.
Out Of total of $4,000 desired to be
collected by the local French consulate
for the central Red Cross committee in
Paris, $2943.6l has already been re.
ceived. The money came from various
sources, mainly from the recent Bri.
fish Club entertainment and the Pierre
Baron Athletic Club.
Charles vannatta, clerk in the First
National Bank of Hilo, will leave dur.
ing the week for the mainland, where
he will enlist In some branch of the
army service, preferably the aviation
department.. He will make the trip
across the continent to visit relatives
in New Jersey, and will enlist there.
One hundred and twenty-five acres
OF sugar cane ratoons now growing in
the Iii of Waiau, Piihinua, Hilo, Ha.
waii, will be sold at public auction by
the land department to the highest
bidder at noon of Tuesday, August Ia,
at the front entrance of the Capitol.
The upset price viii be $1,000. -.
Owing to the abs6hee from the city
of Rudolph NJ. Duncan, who has an
important resolution 10 introduce re.
speeding a general campaign for mem. |
bership throughout the Islands, the |
meeting of the ,Kame hameha Alumni
Association, which has been scheduled |
for tomorrow evening at the club house,
1887 Fort Street.. has, been postponed |
for week. ~ l. .". H.
The Office of the commissioner of i'm.
migration, was closed yesterday and
the key turned over TO President Wode.
house of the board. This was in con.
fOrmity with the decision Of the board.
taken on Thursday and made public in
The Advertiser yesterday morning.
Ralph A. Kearns, commissioner; Capt.
Paul Smith, chief clerk, and Robert X.
janitor and messenger.
went out of Office with the closing of
the bureau.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1917-08-07
REV. E. s. TIMoTEo

Rev Enoch s. Timoteo, pastor of the
Wainee Hawaiian Church, died at FIVE
o'clock last Friday at his home in La.
baina, Maui. The funeral was held at
Lahaina yesterday, the interment be-
ing in the Wainee Hawaiian Cemetery.
The deceased was native of Hawaii
and seventy years old. He is survived
by the widow, his second wife, the
former having passed away many years
ago. They had no childreB.10, ~
TimOteo spent practically Aai Of his
life in the Hawaiian Ministry Ind held
pastorates in all the islands of the
group, his last charge being that of the
Wainee Hawaiian Church. Years apo
he was pastor Of Kaumakapili Church,
Palama, this city. ."E0 :
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1917-08-07
FARM DAIRY IN MAN0A -.
il CONSIGNED TO FLAMES

Whatever there was left of the T..
+. Farm dairy in Manoa, where an.
thrax made its appearance some time
ago, went up in smoke yesterday. Cow
sheds, leans.to and laborers' quarters
were burned to the ground by orders of
the board Of health. The ground has
been carefully searifed by FIRE in an
attempt to destroy the foci Of infection.
Fire Chief Thurston and portion Of the
central fire station apparatus were on
hand to see that the fire did not get
beyond control. The property destroy.
ed yesterday has been variously esti.
mated in value at between $4,000 and
$4,000.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1917-08-07

Thus where a company earned an
average of 100000 in the pre- war
period and earns $i50,OOO this year,
there would be assessed and collected
an excess tax on the difference, $50.
100 and at the rate of twenty-five per
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1917-08-07

Communication with Manila by cable
direct has been interrupted somewhere
between Guam and the Philippines, and
1t is accordingly necessary to transmit
messages by way of Japan and the
China coast. - ..
From Honolulu the Pacific CONNER.
cial Gable Company's cable runs to
Guam, where it forks, one branch going
direct to the Philippines and the other
TO japan.
Communication between Guam and
Manila was broken yesterday and can.
not be resumed until the break has
been found and repaired, work of
some time.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1917-08-07
ARE YOU GOING ON A JouRNEYY

Chamberlain Collie, Cholera and
DiarrhOea Remedy should be packed in
your hand luggage when going on
journey. Change of water, diet, and
temperature all tend to produce bowel
trouble, and this medicine cannot be Sc
cured on board the train or steamship.
II may save much suffering and ineon-
venienee If you have it handy. For
sale by all dealers. Benson, Smith &
Co., agents for Hawaii
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1917-08-07

Perly accredited American citizens among the pas
sengers be allowed to leave their ships and only
properly accredited Americans from ashore be
allowed to go on the ships.
In its spy catching, the government appears to
be straning at some mighty small gnats, while
swallowing camels by the herd,
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1917-08-07

coming ashore here after six days at sea and upon
American residents of Honolulu to be denied the
right to greet through passengers and do business
with them. The suggestion that spies may oper-
ate under the conditions that existed prior to yes
terday may be we'll founded, but that could be OBJ
waited by modifying the rule whereby only pro-
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1917-08-07
WAR REVENUE BIELvWML \
FALL HEAVILY ON SUGAR
COMPANIES OF ISLANDS

What The sugar Honolulu
Stock Exchange VIII have under tho Of
nov pending In the senate for what termed in the bin
Pront the earnings for 1917
SHOWS so the average earnings for the slss
be charged and the amount Of tax that would be
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-08-18

Epworth M. E.-Morning, 1.-THE
Face of Jesus Christ; evening,
"Life's Second Chance" Rev.
Edwin N. Askey.
First Church of Christ, Scien-
tist-Subject of service, Soul. =
First Notwithstanding, "TheI
Patience of God; evening, The
Bibles Promises; Rev. Delmer
II. Trimble.
East OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES,
THE Pearl of Great Price; even
ing, Making Light of Important
Matters; Rev. o. A. Stillman.
Church of the Holy Commun-
on-Morning. The Gospel OF
Jesus Christ; no evening SER
vice; Rev. r. H. McGinnis.
First notwithstanding, SER
mon by w. Prince Aylsworth of
Cotner university; evening, SER
IlOH ny II. v. pdi 6tht Vi iihSOih
Park Christian church.
o o o
Our Savior's Evangelical
Morning, THE Wonderful Minis
try of st. Paul; no evening SER
vice; Rev. o. j. Ordal.
Emmanuel Lutheran-Services,
II a. M, "Our Duty Towards the
Government That Be-; Rev. o.
Hagoes.
First Norwegian Lutheran
Services, 1880 p. M, The Citi-
zen's Duty Towards the Govern
ment That Be-; Rev. o. Hagoes.
Norwegian Danish Methodist
Worship, | a. M. and 8 p. N.
st. Marks Episcopal-Prayer
and sermon, II a. m.
st. Paul's, Lutheran-Rev. X.
G. Ave. Lallemant, pastor. Sun
day school, 9:30 a. M; service,
German, 1890 a. m.
st. Paul M. e. church-Morn-
ing-"The Motive That Should
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-08-18
Church Topics
for Tomorrow

Govern; evening, "A Contribu-
ton Toward Final Victory"
o O O
First Presbyterian = Morning,
Rev. Charles E. Sharp Of Korea
will preach; evening, THE Rock
of the Church and the Keys OF
the Kingdom; Rev. c. w. Weyer.
q q
Emmanuel Presbyterian-Rev.
Ezra p. Giboney of Seattle preach-
es in morning. Evening union
service in Wright park at $3.50.
Bismarck Methodist-Rev. w.
H. Selleck of Bethany church will
preach Sunday evening.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-08-18
ARREST TRIO;
OPIUM CASE
UNITED Press Leased Wire,

SEATTLE, Wash, Aug. IT,
Letters have been discovered by
federal agents here revealing OPP
erations of far reaching chain
of opium smugglers that extended
from British Columbia to San
Francisco, and from there to Hon.
olulu with central figures In Ia
coma and Seattle. Three men sus-
pected of being leaders of the ring
have been arrested here. They
are:
Morris O'Brien, 6s years old,
Seattle, former federal prisoner at
McNeills island; Frank Koski,
Berkeley, CAL; James Fenton.
1422 Church street, San Francis
CO.
BY the use OF code. in which
different grades of oriental opium
were termed potatoes" cocoa"
and milk" the smugglers carried
on their traffic, 1t is believed by
federal authorities. upon a gigan-
tic scale.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-08-18
TODAY'S
MARKET
PRICES

= . o . o @ o . - g - y 8 o . .
. WHAT RETAILERS PAY o
& o . = q o . q . . o D . 0 Q .
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-08-18

Ellie, Alder, Ta Ernndr
Tacoma $500 a. m. and $500 p. m.
Mineral 1880 a. m. and lao D. m.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-08-18

ORTING-TACOMA
Three Trips Daily
Leave Tacoma-7:S0, 5000, 1880 q.
mi , ,;se' 6 S,sS; m 900. 1000 a
m; 1880. 800, 5 p. m.
Saturday Nights and Sundays
Leave Tacoma-9:30 and 1900.
Leave OrtinE--6:4 40.