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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-17
SUGGESTION FORA PAGEANT GREETED
 WITH ENTHUSIASM
Representative Business Men Believe Such a Pres entation Would Be
 Great Thing for City

No progressive movement which has been advocated in Birmingham recently has met with the enthusiastic response for a monster pageant to be staged in Birmingham in the fall.
 The sentiment among merchants of the city, according to expression from repre- sentative men, is to get busy at the earliest possible moment working on plans for such pageant, and to make 1t the biggest thing of the kind ever staged in the country.
 T am surprised something of the kind has not been done before" said August Hirsch, of the Hirsch Millinery company. T read with. keen interest the sugges- tion of Frank Willis Barnett in The Age Herald, and I feel with other merchants that it will be one of the biggest things that could possibly be done for Bir- mingham.
 T think that every merchant in Bir- mingham should give the movement his hearty Endorsement and support. This will be advertising for Birmingham of high class nature, and will reflect credit on the city which will be invaluable in her future development
 "The merchants, of course, should be interested in the movement of the ma terial benefit that they will receive from the great numbers of visitors that would attend such a pageant. However, aside from that, every man who is interested in the upbuilding of Birmingham, and the development of more appreciable community spirit, should rejoice that such a movement has been started, and should do everything in his power to put it through.
 her history suggests a. festival of this nature, and have often wondered why 1t was not celebrated"
 Louis Saks, one of Brmingham's most prominent merchants, looks upon the movement as g. progressive one, and agrees that it will be great thing for Birmingham.
 Even looking at it from a selfish standpoint, each merchant in Birming- ham must realize the good that will ac- crue from such a celebration" said MT. Saks. T think 1t Will be wonderful thing to bring people here from over the country, and to show them what We have in Birmingham under the favorable con ditions that would be afforded by such festival. The more people we have com ing to Birmingham, the more Birming- ham converts we make, so I'm heartily in favor of any step which will bring out staging of a great pageant would bring thousands of visitors here''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-17
MRS. R. F. JOHNSTON CHAIRMAN OF GRAND
 OPERA COMMITTEE
Prominent Men and Women Will Lend Their Support for
 the Event

John c. Freund, editor of Musical America, said in his talk at the lunch- con at the Southern club yesterday, given by the Music Study club, that Birrning- ham should generously patronize Max Rabinoffs Boston National Grand Opera company, when it visits here on February 8, presenting Faust at a matinee per- formance, and Aida at an evening per- formance.
 That MT. Freund's advice will be taken is assured not only by the fact that this fact that Mrs. Richard F. Johnston has accepted the compliment, paid her in be- ing asked to serve as chairman of the opera cbmmittee."
 |. Mrs. Johnston is woman of rare per- sonal charm, and has a tremendous cote rie of friends. In addition she is one of the most indefatigable workers for the cause of music in the entire state.
 When she and Mrs. Edward Rice last season. thousands of people enjoyed the great musical event, and Mrs. John- ston will undoubtedly make the appear ance of the Boston National Grand Op- era company equally as notable an event musically and socially.
 Mrs. Johnston has formed her opera committee which consists of the fol- lowing prominent men and women of Birmingham, who will lend their support to this very artistic event:
 Mrs. Edward w. Barrett, Mrs. John l.. Raul, Mrs. William H. Kettig, Mrs. John c. Henley, Sr., Mrs. John London, Mrs Leo K. Steiner, Mrs. J. Campbell Maben, Jr., Mrs. Paul Earle. Mrs. William D. Smith. Mrs. Crawford Johnson. Mrs. Harry Upsom Sims, Miss Leta Kitts and Messrs. R. s. Munger. J. w. Donnelly, B. B. Burton, William Ryan, George Cor don Crawford, Basil Manley Allen. Nor ris w. Bush. Priestly Toulmin, Louis V Clark, Robert A. Brown, Charles F. De- Bardeleben and James Rowron.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-17
FREUND POINTS OUT
 POSSIBILITIES FOR
 MUSICAL GROWTH
Noted Speaker Declares America Is Not So Backward in Music
 as Reported

For over two hours J. c. Freund, one of the worlds acknowledged authorities on music held an appreciative audience enthralled last night. The address was logical and forceful and presented strik- ingly the great possibilities and advan- tages there are in every way in the mu- sical growth of every city.
 From the start of his address when he warned the young student against the dangers of European study when the student is not properly protected. through his "reminiscences of the beginning of the development of music in New York and other large northern cities, to the help he gave in his advice of how to build an auditorium here and on through the en- tire discourse he held the attention of his audience completely.
 His stories of his struggles in New York were so applicable to what the musical men and women of today are going through in Birmingham that many thanked Mir. Freund for the encourage ment they had received from the inspira- ton he had given them
 He proved conclusively that America has her own great orchestras, singers, conductors and teachers and also that this is the foremost nation in the pro- duction of musical instrument.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-17
CONSIDER PLANS FOR
 RAISING FUNDS FOR
 BAPTIST COLLEGES
Temporary Campaign Committee Is Working on Details Looking To-
 ward Securing $100,0O0

Preliminary steps toward the formu- lation of plans for the campaign for $10O,00O from Birmingham for How ard and Judson colleges were taken at meeting of the temporary cam- paign committee last night. The meet ing was held in the office of Capt Frank S. White. and proceeded under authority given at a mass meeting of Baptist leaders at the Central Y. M c. A. last week.
 Dr. w. H. Smith. educational secre- tary, presented tentative plans to the committee, and the body was engaged for two hours in discussing the general plan. Action on the plans was de- ferred until next Tuesday night, when a second meeting will be held. It is regarded as probable that the commit tee will be ready to make some an nouncements after next Tuesday night and issue call for the second mass meeting.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-17
LOWER RATES ON
 POWER OFFERED. Reduction of From Ten to Fifteen Per Cent Is
 Proposed

Rates for electrical power furnished by the Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company are to be reduced be- tween 10 and 15 per cent, effective Feb ruary 1, if the Alabama public service commission approves the schedule sub- mitted yesterday by that company
 Voluntarily in November the Birming- ham Railway. Light and Power company offered to reduce it's rates on lighting. The proposition, announced by J. s. Pe- year, met with the disapproval of the city commission, because reduction for electrical power rates was not embodied in the general reduction. Notice was given that the city would fight the new schedule before the public service com mission. James Weatherly led the fight.
 In view of the requested decrease in the power rates, the objections of the city are removed and it is believed that the commission will approve of the new schedule. If 1t is done, users of light and power in Birmingham will have their monthly bills decreased between 10 and 15 per cent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-17
NAME COMMITTEE
 ON ENFORCEMENT
 OF SANITARY LAWS
City to Take Advantage of Court Decision and Install
 Connections

The machinery to take care of hun dreds of new sanitary connections that the recent decision of the supreme, court in favor of the city of Birmingham made possible was provided at the commis- sion meeting yesterday.
 Commissioners Hornady and Ward. with City Attorney Ullman. will provide the machinery to enforce the provisions of the law, which empowers the city to make sanitary connections and levy the costs in the same manner as street im- provements are now assessed against the property owners.
 "The decision will enable the city to do much work of this nature" said MT. Hornady, land this committee. appointed by the. president will devise the ma- chinery I would not state how many hundred new connections this decision will mean, but we are preparing for extensive Improvements of sanitary nature"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-17
DATE FOR HEARING
 PROCEEDINGS SET

The quo warranto proceedings filed Monday against Dr. F. E. Harrington seeking to oust him as county health officer will be heard January 26. The con tention of the petitioner, Van Hayes, Jr., is that Dr. Harrington is ineligible to hold the office on the ground that he is not an elector of the state of Alabama, and that he holds an office of profit under the United States government There is difference of opinion among at torneys as to the first contention as to whether the office held by Dr. Harring- ton is a statutory office.
 On the second point 1t will be for the court to determine the status of an off cial of the government on leave of ab- sence without pay.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-17
DETAILS OF CHANGES ON
 SOUTHERN EXPECTED TO
 BE ANNOUNCED TODAY

be shunted about in the western di- vision. which extends from Atlanta and Cincinnati to New Orleans. Horace Baker, with headquarters at Cincin- nati, is to be general manager of the western division.
 The disposition of the Birmingham
 officials is not known. J. H. stan
 fiel, general superintendent of the
 Southern in Birmingham, will be re-
 tained and given broader territory
 There has never been any doubt but
 that L. Sevier would be retained as general agent.
 As to which railroad will acquire the Mobile and Ohio system there is doubt Effective yesterday. the south
 ern railroad quit using the terminals of the Mobile and Ohio at Meridian, and ran it's trains through the termi- nals of the New Orleans and North eastern and the Alabama Great South ern.
 It was reported yesterday that the decision to operate the New Orleans and Northeastern as an independent part of the Southern had been fore sworn. and that the Southern would not only rob the Alabama Great South ern and the Queen and Crescent of their identity. but the New Orleans and Northeastern also.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-17
LOCAL CHAPTER OF
 LIONS ORGANIZED

The Birmingham chapter of the In- ternatfonal Association of Lions Clubs came into being yesterday. The char ter from the association was presented to the 40 Birmingham men, one from each particular business or profession, by E. A. Hicks. state director.
 J. Gregory Johnston was elected president of the Birmingham chapter. A. C. Crowder was named first vice president; Dr. c. w. Shropshire, second vice president; R. H. Woodrow, third vice president R. c. Daniel, secretary, and Colman Blach, treasurer.
 The directors are: J. N. Rose, George McCleery, J. D. Rosenberger, c. s. Leeper, Dr. w. c. Gewin, pr. F. H. Woodall. Leo Kayser. c. l.. Hagan and Colman Blach.
 The organization will meet every week. the next luncheon being set for January 26
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-17
ABLE ADDRESSES
 FEATURE BAPTIST
 TRAINING SCHOOL
Large Attendance of Sunday School Workers From Over Dis
 trict Yesterday

The second day of the Baptist Train ing school being conducted this week at the First Baptist church, showed a marked increase in the attendance over Monday
 | The session yesterday, which was at tended by several hundred Sunday school workers. was featured by the talk of Miss Annie L. Williams on Story Ma terial," the second lecture of Dr. A. J.. Dickinson on the Life of Jesus From the Gospel According to John;' the talk of Dr. c. Ross Baker on Builders" and the departmental conferences.
 The departmental conferences are being conducted by some of the most promi- nent Sunday school workers in the city, including Prof. T. J. York, the Rev. A. L. Stephens, the Rev. J. T. Watts, Miss Lucy Lull, Prof. w. I. Pittman, Mrs. H. l.. Strickland, the Rev. M. K. Thorn ton. the Rev. w. M. Blackwelder. Dr. J. M Shelburne and the Rev. A. K Wright.
 The school will continue through Fri day. sessions being held each day from I; o'clock until g o'clock in the even ing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-17
SAYS INFORMATION
 WILL BE OF VALUE

To the Editor of The Age-Herald
 Allow me to thank you for elicitine from Chairman Hornady an answer to my inquiry as to whether or not the constitutional amendment permits a levy of mills by the county and mills in addition by each district for school pur- poses He answers yes. The informa- ton. so plainly stated, will prove valu- able to the voters as guide to them in casting their votes
 A large majority of the people may be as ignorant of the real purposes as they were of the diversion by the city com mission of the sinking fund" for so long time, and that the interest in the sink ing fund.- and rent of certain buildings is still being diverted. Respectfully.
 T. c. MDONALD.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-17
Rid Of the Torment
 of Rheumatism

''send me Foley Kidney Pills. l am badly done up with rheumatism and they are the only thing that neip me-" A. J. Walsh, Sneffels' COLO.
 Rheumatism Is stubborn as 2 mule Ut hangs on like a leech-wears out your strength-worries you with pain -drags on your vitality-depresses your mind-affects your health!
 Don't let 1t hang on you! Don't give m to If! Don't overlook Foley Ktd- nsy Piiis! For they work directly on the kidneys-tone up and strengtnen them to the perfect action tnas Heeps @ eway the cause of rheumatism. lum- bago and stiff. swollen. aching joints; Begin now. today. and soon you wili again be active and free from pam. MT. Walsh winds up his iet.er vsS to us Pins the best I have ever used. and have tried several different rem- sdies. Your druggist sells tneuas z
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-17

Fairfax Harrison, president of the Southern railway, is expected to an- nounce today the most sweeping change that the Southern has ever made. Following the meeting of the directors in Richmond he will state in all probability that the Queen and Crescent has passed away, and that the Southern railroad extends from Washington to New Orleans and from Cincinnati to the Crescent City.
 The system will be divided into two divisions, eastern and western. F. H. Coapman is to be general manager in charge of transportation for the east ern division. George Loyal, now gem eral superintendent at Knoxville, is to be promoted to assistant to Vice Presi- dent Coapman. w. N. Foreacre, now general superintendent at Charlotte, N. C., is to be general manager of the eastern division. E. E. Norris, super iDtendent at Atlanta. is to go to Knox vile as the successor to MT. Loyal. H, L. Hungerford, division superintend- ent at Greenvi1le. is to go to Charlotte as general superintendent
 There is some doubt as to who will
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-17
BANKING INSTITUTE
 ARRANGES A DEBATE
 WITH NEW ORLEANS
Plans for the Event Are to Be An nounced at Meeting Tomor-
 row Night

The Birmingham chapter of the Amer ican Institute of Banking will hold it's regular monthly meeting in the chapter rooms in the American Trust building tomorrow night.
 The programme committee has arranged for general 'boosters meeting, and will have several short talks by members of the chapter, after which there will be general discussions. The contest now on for an increase in membership is arous- ing much interest and good attendance is assured. Chairman J. A. Holcomb of the "bulls' and Chairman H. H. Brown of the bears are urging their lieuten- ants to be busy securing new members and the regular attendance of those all ready enrolled, as both are essential to a successful campaign.
 It is further intended that at this meet ing the plans for the debate between the Birmingham chapter and the New Or leans chapter will be announced. This debate will be upon the following subject: Resolved, That National banks shall continue to be permitted to carry one fifth of their reserve with other national banks in reserve% %cities''
 The affirmative will be represented by the New Orleans chapter, and their speakers will be: Kenner S. Beetmer of the Hibernia Bank and TrusE company, New Orleans; R. William Brady of the Hibernia Bank and Trust company, New Orleans, and secretary of the New Orleans chapter; F. o. Deitlein of the Canal Bank and Trust company, New Orleans. Thomas F. Rogan of the Citi- zens Bank and Trust company will be alternate.
 The negative will be represented by the Birmingham chapter, and their speakers will be: c. P. Hilty of the First National bank, and president of the Birmingham chapter; Allen J. Daly of the American Trust and Savings bank, and J. A. Hol- comb of the First National bank. w. D. Robertson of the First National bank will be alternate.
 This meeting will be held in the audi torium of the Chamber of Commerce at S:3O o'clock, January 27. The public will be invited, and those interested in bank ing or banking subjects are urged to be in attendance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-17
TO AWARD CONTRACT FOR POSTOFFICE SOON
McNeel Returns From Washington
 With This Information

The contract for the Birmingham post office, on bids recently asked for, will be let at an early date. and the actual construction of the building is expected to begin within short while, according to John D. McNeel. internal revenue col lector, who returned last night from Washington
 'WLile in Washington, I conferred with the architects in regard to the building, and they told me that they expected to let the contract at an early date" said McNeel. ''The building will be constructed as originally planned, except that it will be only two stories high, and bids pro- viding for these conditors have been asked for in Washington
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-17
OFFICIALS CERTAIN
 MAN UNDER ARREST NOW IS GRADY WEBB
Alleged Train Robber Was Attending Medical School in Kansas City-Had
 Unsigned Currency

Henry Grady Webb, alleged leader of the Harrison gang" of train robbers, and who left Birmingham March 24, last year. just as federal authorities were ready to make his arrest, has been arrested in Kansas City, and has admitted his iden- tity, according to information received by local postoffice authorities
 Postoffice Inspector s. w. Nay1or will probably go to Kansas City today to be present at the preliminary hearing. It is
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-17
At the Photoplay Houses

Triangle: Frank Keenan, in "The Bride of Hate."
 Rialto: Benjamin Christie in Blind Jubilee"
 Trianon: Mary Osborne in Jay and the Dragoon.''
 Strand: Robert Warwick in The Man Who Forgot Colonial: Fanny Ward in Betty of the Rescue"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-17
Marriage Licenses

Marriage licenses were issued in the probate court yesterday as follows: Joe Lucia and Miss Mary Chicarella. R. T. Williamson and Miss Vernon Henry.
 Greeley Roberts and Miss Maude L. Lee.
 H. E. Adcock and Miss Ruth Rust, l.. S. Movers and Miss Anna Olivia Henry.
 Edward J. Dillon and Miss Agnes Eliza beth Avsnt
 Rhodes Boykin and Miss Elizabeth Pryor Going.
 G. w. Cary and Miss Alice King. John D. Traver and Miss Jodie Ella
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-17
Marries Dead Wife,s Nurse

Chicago, January 16-Joy Morton, null timillionaire president of a salt com pany, and Miss Margaret Grey, former nurse and companion to Mir Morton's first wife, who died IS months ago, were married here today. MT. Morton is q brother of Paul Morton. Secretary of the Navy in President Roosevelt's first cabi- net.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-17
Dr. GastOn Appointed City Health Officer and Mat
 ter Blows Over
BOARD OF HEALTH
 TO HAVE MEETING
Dr. Parke Expresses Regret at Situa- tion-ActiOn of City May Be Contested in Courts by
 Health Board

The status of the city health de- partment is unchanged.
 The city commission refused to rec ognize pr. F. F. Harrington as city health officer. George B. Ward, presi- dent of the commission, named pr. Cecil D. Gaston as the city health of ficer yesterday, and Dr. Gaston signi- fled that he would accept. Thus, the health work of the city will continue in charge of the same officials and in the same manner.
 There was no sensations. Dr. F. E. Harrington. county health officer, arrived upon the scene early in the morning, hung up his hat in the of- flee to which he thought he was duly elected, and proceeded to make him. self at home. He was shorn of all power when J. R. Hornady. commits sioner of health and education, ad- sanitary inspector, telling him to take instructions from him. and no one else.
 SITUATION AIRED
 After rather lengthy and weari- some session devoted to bickerings. in- volving pool rooms, refunds of street improvement payments and routine business. the health situation was aired. After reading the communica- tion from pr. Parke. informing the board that Dr. F. F.. Harrington was rightfully city health officer, the com missioners discussed the matter. Arlie Barber wanted to know many things, some of which were whether Dr. Har- i. T-Ff son County Medical society, whether the city health officer must be doc tor, whether it was not true that Dr.. Harrington was in the employ of the government?
 The outcome was that the board voted to sustain the commissioner of health and education. As 1t was neces- sary that there be some one to sign death certificates and to attend to other perfunctory duties MT. Hornady recommended that city health officer ad interim be appointed. Dr. Gaston was honored again. and the matter blew over. as far as the city is con- cerned.
 EXPRESS REGRET
 Whether or not the county board of health will fight the action of the city in the courts will be decided today. Dr. Thomas D. Parke, chairman of the board. stated that a meeting would be held Wednesday to determine the position of the board.
 He voiced deep regret over the &C., tion of the commission.
 T have a feeling of regret that op- position to the plan. as adopted and published as long ago as last August. might not have developed prior to making arrangement with the public health service to derail one of it's of. ficers to come and install the sys- tenn" Dr. Parke stated last night.
 In view of the fact that Dr. Har- rington must answer quo warranto proceedings designed to oust him from the position of county health officer, it is not improbable that the county board will fight the action of the city in legal manner.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-17
Lecture on Personal Power

'How to Use the Principles of Psych- ology in the Development of Personal Life and Power.' will be the subject of Dr. Thomas F. Byrnes. in the open forum of the First Unitarian church, Mo- 725 Nineteenth street, north, at 8 o'clock to- morrow night Admission is free and the public is invited.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-17
TODAY'S EVENTS
At the Theatres

Lyric: Keith vaudeville. Matinee at 2:SO o'clock. Night performance at 7:S0 and g o'clock.
 Bijou: Musical comedy success, Pretty Baby" Night performance at S:30 o'clock.
 Majestic: Musical comedy and feature pictures