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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-05
MRS. ]. A. ROUNTREE IS SELECTED FOR
 PRESIDENT J. ). |.
Mrs. D. M. Lewis of EnsIey Is Elected Corresponding Secretary-COnvention
 Comes to Close

Selma, May 4-(Special) )--Mrs. J. A. Rountree of Birmingham was elected president of the Alabama divison at the morning session of the United Daugh- ters of the Confederacy conven- tion Friday. No other name was put be- fore the convention, and the secretary cast unanimous vote.
 Mrs. Sidney Lanier of Montgomery was elected honorary life president. The other officers elected were: Mrs. E. M. Byrne of Selma, first vice president; Mrs. J. Il. Crenshaw of Montgomery. second vice president; Mrs. M. E. Curtis of Camden, recording secrtary; Mrs. D. M. Lewis of Ensley, corresponding secrtary; Miss AL lie Garner of Ozark, reelected treasurer; Mrs. J. E. Aderholt of Anniston, re- elected historian; Mrs. w. A. Beesom of
 Ashville registrar Mrs. Joseph McClen- don of Dadeville, reelected recorder of crosses; Mrs. c. W. Daugette director
 c. of C.; Mrs. c. w. McMahon of Liv-
 ingston, chaplain
 Talladega will probably be selected as
 the next meeting place of the 1918 con
 vention.
 The pledges for various causes sup
 ported by the U. D. c. amounted to S46
 with noticeable falling off in appropr1a-
 tions for monument funds. More pressing causes are claiming the attention of the
 chapters at this time when many calls
 are being made on all patriotic organiza-
 tions.
 A pretty little ceremony took place near
 the close of the morning session when
 Mrs. Stanley Crittendon of Montgomery
 presented a huge bouquet of pink roses to Mrs. Dixie Graves, the retiring pres ident, in behalf of the hostess chapter Mrs. B. E. Ross chairman of memoria highways, presented the matter of plac- ing markers on the historical spots along the national highways.
 The pressing volume of business en. gazing the convention made 1t impossible for a number of the delegates to leave on the afternoon trains, as they had planned, and many will remain over unti Saturday afternoon Mrs. Graves paid g lovely tribute to the hospitality of the hostess city when she announced thai adjournment could not take place early in the afternoon.
 The chapter reports and unfinished business, report of committee on reso lutions and the installation of officers filled the afternoon.
 The adjournment, taking place late 1T the afternoon, brought to a close one o the most successful conventions ever hele by the daughters. Much work of a con structive nature was accomplished, and a renewed sense of loyalty to the trad1 tions and standards held dear by all true southerners was instilled into those at tending as well as a deepened sense o1 responsibility in the affairs of the new south and the union.
 Morning trains will take number o1 delegates from the city, others leaving in the afternoon.
 Mrs J. A. Rountree. the new president will go to Demopolis. where she vii l be lavishly entertained before returning 1 to her home in Rirnni ng ham on Monday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-05
WAR AND ITS EFFECTS
By c. F. Av.

A V
 Thomas Gibson. in his Quarterly Fore cast, says:
 out of the bewildering mass of uncer- tainties, one thing may be set down as a foregone conclusion. which is that the abnormal profits of the last two years have reached their end, at least, untd the war ends
 This Is true as regards abnormal profits but consider the tremendous stimulus tc industry the putting of $7,000, ,G00,000 into circulation will mean, even at normal rates of profit.
 IL will mean that billions of dollars of idle capital will be turned from ln- activity to activity-put at work-made to produce something beside interest open mines. build roads, construct fac torles employ labor, etc.
 Then there are the huge bank reserves, in excess of legal requirements, which have been lying idle or at best loaned to the big reserve banks in New York at 2 per cent who in turn made their profit on these funds by loaning them out on call money. It is not conceivable the country banks will prefer to invest these funds in government bonds at 31. per cent rather than to loan them at per cent and in this manner these funds can be turned from financing stock spec ulaton to financing industry.
 Thus, it seems to me, the present hesi- tancy on the part of business is not only ill-advised but decidedly foolish This stimulus to business will directly affect the large, basic industries. the big wheels which turn the smaller ones-iron steel, lumber, agriculture and transpor- tatlon. When these businesses are good and prospering, all others follow suit in evitably. Can any one point to one oi them that is not good now?
 In the beginning of the SpanishAmer- ican war we had the same hesitancy as now, only to be followed (and with in- fnitely less capital put in circulation) by stimulus to business that did not cul minate until 1907 and would not have eliminated then had not the American dollar stretched itself thin In trying tt finance huge stock speculation huge crop. and industrial activity at the same time
 The wise and patriotic thing to do i. for all to go ahead with their plans, ant not stop or retrench because of an un. defined fear of something that will never happen. What difference will it make i you are taxed a little more, if you dc twice the business? The law of compen sa tion always works
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-05

Frank vanderlip, president of the Ma age American as an economic illiterate. This is perhaps little severe, but in a measure it is Justified.
 At present the average business man has followed the first impulse of one who does not know-and that is to do noth- ing. The thing he does not know is: In just what way our entering into the war will affect his individual business. Furthermore, he is satisfied the huge financing will bear heavily upon him in the way of taxation. These two prob lems he does not attempt to think out to a logical conclusion, but he 'shortens sail" that is to say he will not project any new enterprises, make any new loans or contract any new obligations until he is satisfied or is shown by those who Ndo think by their initiative what attitude to take.
 This is natural first phase of war. The second phase will be one of expan- sion. Most writers prefer to use the word imitation. Expansion seems to me to be the better word. Imitation sug-
 
 balloon sometimes Is inflated to a point where it bursts. Under our former fi- nancial structure, imitation undoubtedly would have been the logical result but with our more elastic currency system under the federal reserve banks, it would seem we were prepared for ex- pansion without the fear of imitation.
 The government war loan of $7,0OO, ,000 900 means several things of great importance to our business life which will have its lasting effect upon our economics for a decade to come.
 The present stock market effect is seen in the unloading or distribution of securities, the income from which will be taxable, preparatory to the invest ment of such funds in the government securities, the income from which will be nontaxable. This is the reason for the weakness in industrial securities whose excess profits, it is feared will be taxed, thereby reducing their earning power
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-05

Captain Powell Auburn. Men who can stand a physical examination for life Insurance will probably be able to pass the physical test.
 Applicants should carry with them to the examining officer three letters of recomme mendaton from reputable men tes- tifying as to the candidates reliability and worth They should also secure a statement as to the education received IL is not necessary for the applicant to be a college graduate but he must show that he Is well educated
 We cannot too strongly urge the need of our government for mature men"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-05
HARD WORK FOR WOMEN

It IS a question If women dolns mems work deserve particular sympa- thy, for it is doubtful if there is any work that Is harder than everyday homework. overwork tells on the kid neys. and when the kidneys are af- fected one looks and feels older than the actual years Mrs. A. G. Wells, R. R. 5, Rocky Mount, N. C., writes: T cannot praise Foley Kidney Pills enough for the wonderful benefit have derived from their use for short while"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-05
American Newspaper Man Sentenced to Serve Year on
 Charge of Aiding Germany

New York May A--Charles E. Hastings, a newspaper man. who was involved in the scheme of Albert O. Sander, a Ger man agent. to send spies to England to furnish information to the German gov ernment today pleaded guilty and was sentenced to a year and day in the federal penitentiary at Atlanta.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-05
PERSONALS

Miss Bessie Powell of Maplesville is the guest of her sister. Mrs. G. B. Eth ridge on Second avenue
 Mrs. Jack Moses of Mobile is the guest of Mrs L. s. Moorer on Sixth avenue.
 H. H. Nash, Jr., of the United States ship Michigan was the guest of friends in Bessemer for few days en route 10 his home in Columbus, Miss.
 Miss Pearl Jackson has gone to West Point Miss, where she will be the guest of her sister.
 Mrs. P. c. Gillen has gone to Tusca- loosa, where she will be the guest Of friends for a few days.
 Miss Ruby Childers Is critically i'll at her home on Sixth avenue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-05


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ton. The man was accused Of having cut a negro woman several nights ago. When the officer went to arrest tie negro he attempted to escape and is said to have been shot by MT. Benton through the lung. He was removed to local infirmary. where he died.
 A large number of the standard dry closets adopted by the city of Bessemer are being installed by the property own CTS and tenants and Sanitary Inspector George Shaw has been kept very busy in- specting the work.
 The First Presbyterian church has turned over to local printing company the 1917 yearbook for publication, and it will be ready by Sunday. The book which was organized in 1888 with a mem bership of IS. and at the present time has 54 members. During the 29 years the church has had only five pastors, the Rev. J. B. Howerton (supply) 1888 1889; the Rev. H. w. Flinn 1SS9-1901; the Rev. E. M. Craig 1901-1903; the Rev. R. c. Gil more 1903-19OS, and the Rev. I. F. Swal- low 1908. The book contains several pie lures of the deaccns, the picture of the church which was erected on Third ave nue and Eighteenth street at a cost oi S30,O00 several years ago as well as a summary of the doctrine, the various church organizations, their officers, anc much other information.
 A large crowd gathered at the N. O Nelson settlement house tonight to at tend the entertainment rendered at the house. which has recently been com pleted, and will be dedicated Sunday aft ernoon. The entertainment was opened with song by the kindergarten children after which Andrew c. Mitchell, president of the local board of education, made Q talk Prof. J. Bickerstaf of the loca negro schools made the response and Ruth Watson, one of the kindergarten children. sang a solo. Prof. N R. Baker assistant superintendent of the county schools; Miss Marion c. Whidden, super visor of the social service work of the Tennessee Coal Iron and Railroad com pany, and J. l.. Bray made addresses A negro melody was rendered by the choir of the Beulah Baptist church, ano Ida Bell Pree, Nancy Welch and J. S. Watson rendered several solos. J. L. Sibley state supervisor of negro rural schools and J. E. Haffner suhernten- dent of the N. O. Nelson Manufacturing company, spoke. Songs were rendered by Endor Harris, Mabel Jordan and Julia Wilkerson
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-05
ANDY MOSS CORRECTION

The Age-Herald has received the fol- lowing communication: Birmingham, May g. 1917. "The Birmingham Age-Heraid. Birming- ham, Ala.
 "Gentlemen: In your issue of Thursday May 3, 1917, in the second column on page 5. in a dispatch from Montgomery,
 under date May ?, beginning on page l.
 appears | subhead. Andy Moss on stand. :
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-05
'Ey0IDJSO OF NEGROES
 FROM BESSEMER Ten Car Loads Carried North During Past Week WELCOME MIR. BATSON Bessemer Friends Escort Him From Birmingham to His Home.
 Postpone Mrs. Mathis
 Meeting
WELCOME MIR. BATSON

Bessemer, May 4.-(SpeciaD-Duri the week 10 special cars have been necessary to handle the crowds of ne- groes leaving this district for the north and every day at least one, two or three cars of negroes are attached to No northbound passenger train on the Alabama Great Southern rail- road A conservative estimate places the exodus at 1000 negroes during the past five days. Little labor is leaving the immediate district, however, the bulk coming here from south Alabama.
 Mrs. G. H. Mathis. who was to have spoken last night at o'clock at the Pleasant Hill school. had to postpone her address on account of the rain and windstorm. which struck this vicinity about 6 o'clock. and will speak next week, the exact time to be announced later.
 The large United States flag which was purchased by the children and presented to the school will also be raised on the day Mrs. Mathis ar ranges to be at Pleasant Hill. Talks will be made by Prof. I. w. McAdory, Professor Hodge, principal of the school. and Professor Lee.
 About 20 automobiles full of Besse- mer people left here tonight at ' o'clock for Birmingham. where they met Sheriff Thomas J. Batson, when he arrived from Montgomery tonight, Later they escorted him home. Much interest has been manifested in the impeachment proceedings against Mir Batson. and as he was cleared by the supreme court he will be given a royal welcome on his return to his home town.
 Richard Cook. negro, died yester- day afternoon at the local hospital from gunshot wounds, alleged to have been inflicted by Officer Al1ious Ben
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-05
Railroad Man Dies

Philadelphia, May 4-James R. Wood, H. formerly passenger traffic manager of the Pennsylvania railroad and one of the most widely known railroad execu- tives in the country, died yesterday at Atlantic City, it was announced tonight
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-05
DrS. Dozier & Dozier Oldest Established Firm of Medical Specialists in Alabama. Twenty five Years in Birmingham.

We treat scientifically and with wonderful success. all man ner of chronic diseases of the Eye. Ear. Nose and ThS3at, Lungs. Heart. Liver. Stomach. Bowels. Kidneys and all diseases of the Skin and of the Pelvic Organs of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-05
Jefferson Sheriff Is
 Cleared of Charges
 by Supreme Court
tcontinued from Page one)

(Continued from Page One) cooks at the jail Mr. Burr said if felons were used it was because Sheriff Batson and Solicitor Hugo l.. Black didn't all low misdemeanants to stay in Jail long enough to unpack their grips.
 He offered records to show that all
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-05

and beneath this the words, Andy Moss,
 negro, under 10 years sentence for mur- der, was the first witness Wednesday,
 MT. Moss is white man whose con
 viction has recently been reversed in the court of appeals He considers the state
 ment that he is a negro libelous and
 hereby demands retraction and correc-
 ton of said statement, the same to be
 given as prominent position in your paper
 as the original libelous statement'' Yours very truly,
 ''ERLE PETTUS ''As Attorney for Andy Moss" The Age Herald gladly retracts the matter referred to concerning Andy Moss with the additional explanation that the inaccuracy resulted during the hurry of transmitting an enormous amount of testimony in the Batson case Wednes- day night. It regrets that any injustice should have been done the witness and takes pleasure in making this correction
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-05
HAsTY ACTION URGED

Aalong with these outsiders, prohibition members of Congress have not been slow to take advantage of the war situation in an effort to secure hasty action or prohibition Up to the present time. how ever, Congress has left the question ot conserving the morals of the soldiers te the future consideration of the Presi- dent In all probability the question of grain preservation will also be left to the President. It is anticipated that he will advocate certain restrictions if such restrictions are ultimately deemed neces- sary,' and still retain liquor as a fat source of revenue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-05

There will be called meeting of Fon- vile grove No. 75 Ladies of the Woodmen circle this afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Woodmens hall. for the purpose of elect Ing clerk. and for other important mat terS.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-05

The raising of the flag which was re- centfy purchased by the Fairview School Improvement association for the Fair view school, which was to have taken place Thursday afternoon, was postponed until next Tuesday at 1 o'clock on &C., count of the threatening weather and the condition of the school grounds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-05

Mir and Mrs. w. P. McDaniel of Fair view are visiting relatives in Attalla
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-05
NEWS 0F E:NSLEy

With the members of the Philathea class of the Ensley Methodist church as hostesses the women of that organiza- ton and their husbands and the men of the Brotherhood class of the church and their wives, were entertained at o'clock last night at the church. The hostesses were Mrs. G. w. Crossett, Mrs M. E. Johnston, Mrs J. L. Brown, Mrs E. L. Payne Mrs. T. P. Kenney, Mrs G. R. Ogley, Mrs. A. E. Wells, Mrs. I. N Barton, Mrs. W. Ogley, Mrs. E. L. Syl vester Mrs. Carrie Steele, Mrs. J. s Goodson, Mrs G. L. Nader and Miss Beckham
 Miss Minnie Beckham, president of the hotess class, presided. and the following programme was rendered:
 Song; America"
 Invocation.
 Song: Onward, Christian Soldiers"
 Address: H. C. Russell, teacher of the Philathea class.
 Song: As Volunteer"
 Talk: w. E. Turnipseed of the Brother hood class.
 Under the direction of Mrs. T. I. Bar rett the following programme was held for the social session.
 Vocal solo: Mrs. Charles A. Hassler.
 Piano duet: Miss Helen Cole and Mis-. Rebecca Gay.
 Reading: Miss Florence c. Moore.
 Vocal number: Messrs. Thomas and Hughes.
 Instrumental duet: Mss Helen Cole and Miss Doris Nader.
 Refreshments were served.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-05

Richard Cook. a negro. died yester- day afternoon at the local hospital from gunshot wounds alleged to have been inflicted by Officer Allious Ben
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-05

The Rev. J. c. Mcqueen, pastor of the Fairview Presbyterian church. has re- turned from Hammond, Ind, where he was called on account of the illness of his little son.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-05

Work in the first and third degrees were put on by the members of the Wy lam Masonic lodge last night at a meet ing of Globe lodge No. 7S1. at the Ma sonic hall on Avenue E. Following the meeting supper was served.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-05
PROHIBITIONIST ALARM

The prohibitionists alarm with a dec laration that in the manufacture of whis- ky and beer 600,00O000 bushels of grain are annually consumed. They indicate that with the stress of war this waste of edibles will result in starvation. An investigation proves that less than one sixth of 900 bushels is used an- nually in the manufacture of liquors and that in food for cattle and fertilizer a great percentage of the amount used serves the original purpose of grain pro duction.
 The situa ton is an unusual one. On the one hand the government hesitates to cut off a source of revenue which will be made to amount to half a billion dollars annually. On the other hand, the prohi- bitionists are insisting that the grain which goes into the manufacture of liquor be conserved for food. During the week, certain prohibition governors, including Governor Harris of Georgia and Cover nor Manning of South Carolina, have made personal appeals to President Will son. They were aided and abetted by certain politicians of the bull moose va riety, and certain ladies who have ac- quired fame in the role of nationwide reformers and extreme pacifists.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-05
FEE SYSTEM ATTACKED

Attorney General Martin attacked the fee system, and declared it probably had something to do with the sheriff's failure to employ cooks and janitors from the outside. Tt would have lessened his in- come and person on fees wants to make as much money as possible" he con tinued "As result he employed war dens at $60 month and these $6O-men had too much authority. They selected the trusties at the jail. the sheriff ad- hitting that he had nothing to do with this, and 1t seems that the wardens had better luck in selecting trusties than the sheriff had In selecting wardens.'
 In giving the reasons why the sheriff should be removed from office. Attorney General Martin enumerated: Giving in- structions was not sufficient; sheriff should have seen that instructions were carried out; wardens left posts without being relieved prisoners had keys to cer- tain doors; condemned prisoners were not kept in condemned cells; felons were used as cooks at the jail.
 Attorney General Martin closed his ar gument with the declaration that Sheriff Batson showed ignorance of many duties of the office. "He showed unusual ig- norance of things about the jail'' he said ''He didn't know Orr ate breakfast in a cell with prisoners that Allen carried keys on his belt, that Fogg was in the yard, that ladders were in the kitchen; what the gong was for on the cell of Tony Malona; whether or not rewards had been paid for the capture of escaped prisoners: that Overton had a grip in his cell and had a private lock to his cell where young Montgomery got the razor with which he cut his throat"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-05
PRESIDENT WILSON ID DECIDE QUESTION
 OF PROHIBITION
Whether Any Legislation Will Be Enacted on This Line as War Measure
 in Doubt
By HUGH w. ROBERTS

Washington, May 4.-(Special.) )-Despite the activity of agitators who would take advantage of the war situation to se- cure the passage of nationwide prohibi- tion laws, no intimation as to the desire or intention of the President comes from the White House.
 This silence on the part of the Presi- dent makes doubly burdensome the duty of the ways and means committee, fran tic at present in an effort to devise means to meet the prodigious expenditures which the war with Germany entails. If the President does not move for an abo- lition of the traffic in liquor, the ways and means committee will increase from $25o, ,O00, ,0O0 to $500, ,OO0, 000 the amount which annually the government derives from alcoholic sources. If, as a war measure, the administration declares for prohibi- ton, the deficit will be made up by re- ducing income exemptions to 5000 fol single and $1500 for married men, by in creasing the taxes on incomes and inner
 tances to a ratio almost undreamable and by heavily burdening the dinner pail