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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-04
Chicago Holds Another Great Patriotic Meeting;
 Stirring Speeches Made

Chicago, April 3.--The second great patriotic mass meeting in Chicago since the break with Germany was held here tonight. Addresses were made by Henry L. Stimson. former Secretary of War, Rear Admiral Robert E. Peary and Louis N. Hammerling, president of the Ameri- can Association of Foreign Language Newspapers.
 MT. Stmson asserted that the United States should first lend financial assist ance to the allies, for in that way the nation has prepared; next with men, as soon as they can be prepared.
 'I have heard it said that our part in this war is only to furnish money. What an ignoble proposal" exclaimed MT. Stim- son. After all we have said about Wall street and the money power in time of peace to propose to hide behind their skirts in time of war! Unless all signs fail there is a mans job before this coun- try in this war, and let us face it in a mans way. As soon as it can be prepared let us send an ,expeditionary force of regulars and volunteers to France. If we are really fighting for democracy let us fight for it with men. Let us show that Americans can die for it as well as Frenchmen."
 In the course of his remarks, Mir Ham, merling said: We Americans must lib- crate the world and to liberate it we must join the allies heart, soul and body and help the case of worldwide democ- racy to triumph over old world autocracy. Hundreds of thousands of Europeans have come to this country as I come, and the President and the nation need have no fear for the loyalty of the 14,0OO coo foreign born persons of this country. as
 they are for America first. last and all the time"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-04
IMPEACHMENT OF BATSON ID BEGIN
 TUESDAY, MAY 1
Following Filing of Charges Date for Hearing Named by Chief Justice
 Anderson

Montgomery, April 3.-(Special.)-T. J. Batson, sheriff of Jefferson county, must appear in the supreme court Tuesday, May l, and answer charges of incompetency and wiIIful neglect of duty and show why he should not lie removed from office. Articles of im- peachment were filed against him by the attorney general Tuesday and John (. Anderson, chief justice of the preme court, immediately set May I as the date for the beginning of the trial.
 Only two specifications are contained in the articles, the first being willful neglect of duty and the second ncompetency. Five paragraphs are contained in each specifi- cation and charge that the sheriff has been guilty of willful neglect of duty and incompetency through his failure properly to keep in custody David D. Overton, Tony Malona, Sam Macena, F. c. Winter, Frank Smith, James Anderson and J. A. Latham, who escaped from the Jefferson county jail March 20. Overton, Malona and Latham were killed in battle with deputies later, while the others escaped and have nGt been recaptured
 William T. Martin, attorney general, did not ment ,n other escapes in the art icles, but it 5 understood further testi- mony will bo offered to the supreme court in support of the states contention that Batson is incompetent, and has been guilty of willful neglect of duty
 Specification one charges that Batson 'willful failed and refused to keep them safely and securely confined in the county jail of Jefferson county and as a result of such willful failure and refusal on the part of respondent the said prisoners escaped from such county jail on the 20th day of March, 1917, against the peace and dignity of the state of Alabama"
 Specification two charges that Batson being incapable of the performance of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-04
WONDERFUL SCENES 0F FROZEN NORTH
Dr. Ruskin, Lecturer and Explorer at Jefferson
 This Week

While but few have the opportunity to visit the Arctic regions, thousands have taken the trip with pr. Ruskin in his wonderful and highly interesting motion picture showing the great ice fields of the far north and it's wild animals and wild people, which is at the Jefferson this week. showing twice daily
 The pictures were taken by Dr. Ruskin himself while a member of the rescue party that went to the Arctic regions in search of Dr. Tanquarry, and while on this expedition he took part in the rescue of Dr. Bartlett and eight companions, who were stranded from off the vessels of the Steffannson expedition.
 By taking his life in his own hands time and time again. and with three months of ceaseless toll and at the cost of the lives of three men, Dr. Ruskin has succeeded in securing over a mile of the most marvellous films that have ever been seen on the Wild Animal Life and Strange Wild People of the Frozen North"
 With infinite care he has taken pictures of all the important features connected with the rescue of the Stefannson party. They had been marooned for nine long months and for the last four months had lived on but a single ships biscuit each for their three daily meals When Dr. Ruskn's party arrived they had, in cludng their two Eskimo dogs, but enough food for about 10 days longer. It is indeed pathetic sight to see what were big, healthy, strong men so de- pleted for lack of food that they re- quired assistance to even walk back to the vessel Their rescue and subsequent transfer in midocean to the United States steamer Bear, Dr. Ruskin has reproduced with wonderful clearness
 Dr. Ruskin gives a descriptive lecture as the pictures are shown which adds much to the enjoyment of the wonderful travel film.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-04
DR. PERKINS GIVEN
 LIFE MEMBERSHIP
Elks Give $50 to Boys Band and Pledge Loyalty to
 the President

Dr. John w Perkins was signally honored last night when the members of Birmingham lodge No 79, Benevo- lent Protective Order of Elks, voted and presented to him a life member ship in the lodge Dr. Perkins has been a member of the lodge for over 15 years and has been 'in harness" all most continuously during that period. In addition to serving two terms as ex- alted ruler he has been chairman of many of the important committees and has taken an active interest in every movement that was for the benefit and uplift of the order. In addition to his many activities in his own lodge. Dr. Perkins has always responded to the call from other lodges in the state and district and is held in the highest esteem by the members of the order generally. There are few who are gwen a life membership in any lodge and in this instance, in the opinion of his many friends, it is an honor most justly deserved
 Among the other business of the lodge last night was the installation of the officers elect with Past Exalted Ruler Harry l.. White as installing of ficer and the Rev. Thomas P. Byrnes acting as chaplain. A donation of $50 was given the Alabama Boys Indus trial school band and a telegram was sent to President Wilson pledging the ursWerving loyalty of the members of the lodge in the present national crisis. The new officers are:
 James Esdale, exalted ruler; John Antwine, esteemed leading knight; Hugh Bagley, esteemed loyal knight sam Carpenter esteemed featuring Knight; D. R. Ridenhour, secretary; Frank Arrico, treasurer; Jack Green CT, tiler; pr. John w. Perkins, repre- sentative to the grand lodge; John s. Leedy, alternative.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-04
Cullman County Case on
 Trial in Federal Court

Huntsville, April 3.-(Special.) )-Judge w. l. Grubb convened the spring term of United States court here today One of the most important of the civil causes to be heard is suit against Cullman county for a balance alleged to be due on its courthouse There will be the usual number of illicit liquor cases and court will remain in session during the whole of the week. it is believed3
 Maj. Charles J. Allison, clerk of the United States court, arrived last night and today opened books of registration for citizens of foreign birth who desire to take the oath of allegiance and become citizens of the United States. There is a consIN able number of Italians and Greeks Ire who declare their intention of becoming citizens.
 The local recruiting station of the navy department has enlisted about 20 men so far, three of them for the aviation train ing class. Robert N. Williams, night clerk in the Huntsville postoffice; James A. McAfee and Fred w. Wilder are the recruits for the aviation service and they have been sent to the training camp at Pensacola, Fla.
 The girls and young married women of the Plevna neighborhood have organ ized a large canning club and will work under the direction of Miss Louise Thomas. Lively interest in canning club work is being shown in Madison county this season.
 William +. Venable of the Southern Bell Telephone company, and Miss Con- stance Brady of Stone Mountain, Ga, were married last night in the manse of the First Presbyterian church, Rev Francis Tappey performing the cere- mony.
 w. H. Grimwood, aged 70 years, died yesterday at his home, a short distance north of Meridianville, after short ill., ness with pneumonia. He suffered re- lapse after joining the younger relatives of his family in a celebration of his birth day anniversary last week. MT. Grim wood was a native of the north and had been a resident of Madison county about 20 years. He was one of the best known farmers in this section. Mrs. Grimwood, four sons and four daughters survive him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-04

stances failed refused and neglected to keep such prisoners safely and securely confined in the county jail of Jefferson county, and as result of such failure, refusal and neglect on the part of the respondent such prisoners escaped from said county jail on the 10th day of March, 1917, against the peace and dignity of the state of Alabama
 Batson will be the twenty-first person to face impeachment proceedings in the supreme court, according to records of the court. The last person was P. NJ Daniel, sheriff of Russell county, who was removed from office by the supreme court last year
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-04
PATRIOTIC VETERAN

The N. O. Nelson Manufacturing com pany has received letters from N a. Ne1 son which have been posted in the indus trles or the company in an effort to raise one or two military companies among the men in the employ of the company Mir Nelson, who offers to join as a private. stated: "I fought in the civil war for human rights and republican form of goy- ernment and 1 regard the present war as presenting the same test on a larger scale. l wish to do my share as I did then. l am man of peace in all human affairs, but am ready to fight when cir cumstances require it. In my opinion the present war requires that everyone or us stand ready tc fight for world democracy. Autocracy in all it's varied forms has always been the ruin of the human race The theory upon which the Nelson company is based is fairness to all men and the good of all
 While my age under the regular rules precludes my enlistment think my un- impaired physical condition will allow me to enlist. Should I be ruled out on the technical account of years, I shall ask to be admitted, as some kind of civilian employ to aid the government We shall maintain full pay of all our employees who enlist. What the government does not pay, we will, and their places will be open for them when they return, and their dependents will be fully cared for II they fill hero's grave. Restating the case, the world is in a crucial test as to whether freedom and republican form of government can survive It will be a dis tinctly cowardly act if we Americans allow 1t to go down. Let me have an- swer from every associate and employe who feels I do and is willing to join me whenever called
 Psessemer Playground association will meet Wednesday afternoon at 4 o'clocs at the library instead of Friday after noon. The association wishes 70 issue a pharplet of the playground with the names of members enrolled and perma- nently present the playground, a source of pleasure and benefit to our young citi=ens. Members and donations are so- lieited and the entire city will be can vassed thoroughly in it's interest Al members and those interested in this work are requested to be present at the meeting Wednesday afternoon.
 Miss Margaret Berry was delishtful hostess this afternoon when she enter tained the Tuesday Bridge club at the home of her parents Dr. and Mrs. J. c. Berry, at Raimun1. The reception roolns presented pretty picture in their leco- ra ticns of spring flowers. There were fAo tables of players, and after series of Sames the prize, a box of candy, was won by Mrs. Joe Little A salad and ice course was served, the hostess being as- sisted by her mother, Mrs. J. c. Berry. Those enjoying this hospitality were: Mrs. J. A. Little, Mrs. c. R. Kuchins, Miss Frances Coburn, Miss Berney Gill len, Miss Lena Hatcher, Miss Edith Will Hans, Miss Zelna Lefkovits and Miss Ethel Gillen. The next meeting will be held with Miss Frances Coburn
 Jefferson Valley lodge, Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons. will meet Wednes- day night, and all members are urged to be present as matters of importance will cme before that body.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-04
NEWS OF ENSLEY

The Ensley club held It's regular meet ing last night in the Sheldon building Several important business matters came up last night. Four committees from the last meeting made reports.
 B. Donovan, who has been manager of the Southern Bell Telephone company's office at Ensley for several years, has been promoted to position with the of- flee at Birmingham. s. A. Berry will have charge of the local cffice for the present
 A five passenger Ford automobile of F. A. Warnick, secretary of the Elks' home, was stolen late last night while standing in front of the Elks' home The theft was reported to the Ensley police head quarters.
 The remains of L. c. Carter. who was shot and instantly killed Sunday night near Coalburg by two Tennessee Coal Iron and Railroad company's officers, are being held at the undertaking parlors of Sam Foley, pending funeral arrange ments.
 A. J. Ffquett a special officer for the Tennesee Coal Iron and Railroad com pany, who was shot in the thigh Sunday night by negro prisoner at Docena, is reported resting comfortably at his home
 A five-passenger Ford automobile of F. D. Fuller of Ensley, which was stolen last night while standing in front of the Jefferson County bank building. was found early this morning at Twenty-third street and Morris avenue by Officer Kyle
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-04
AMATEUR MINES
 TO CLASH TODAY

The team of the National Wire com pany and the American Steel and Wire company will clash this afternoon at Tar rant City at o'clock. Both teams are strong and a good contest is expected. It is the first game for either aggrega- ton this year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-04
To Lift Grain Embargoes

Galveston, Tex, April 3--All railroads entering Galveston today announced that effective Thursday, April 5, all grain em- bargoes which have been in force for sometime against this port would be lifted The embargoes applied to both wheat and corn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-04


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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-04
Students Pledge Sunnnrt

Knoxville, Tenn, April 3.-Students of the law department of the University or Tennessee here, have signed a resolution pledging support of President Wilson and their loyalty to the nation in the present crisis
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-04
Deaths and Funerals
Mrs. Mackie J, May

. The funeral services for Mrs. Mackie J. May, who died Monday morning at her late residence, 1106 First avenue, West End, were conducted from the residence at 10 o'clock yesterday morning. Inter ment was followed in Elmwood cemetery The Rev. w. B. Holmes officated. She is survived by her husband, J. T. D. May; one daughter, Mrs. Eugene c. Ellis; her mother, Mrs. Bozeman, and one sister, Mrs. T. F. Goodson.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-04
Attempts to Blow Up Bridge

Abiine, Tex, April 3.-Two attempts to blow up the Texas and Pacific bridge here were made under cover of darkness early today. Guards fired on three men who escaped. No trace of them has been fornd
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-04
Ford Stolen

The five-passenger Ford automobile of w. B. Wynne, 715 Cotton avenue, West End was stolen last night while standing in front of the Maccabee tenn pie. The occurrence was reported to the police.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-04
Wightman Wins

Boston, April S-George w. Wightman defeated Q. A. s. McKeen, both of this city in the opening round of the national court tennis singles championship at the Tennis and Racquet club. today. The score was 6-5, 5-6, 6-5, 6-4.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-04
Memphis Sends Petition

Memphis Tenn, April 3.-A petition signed by 40O0 voters of this city urging the immediate enactment by Congress of legislation to provide for universal mili- tary service was forwarded to Washing ton tonight.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-04
Organize Home Defense

Albany, N. Y, April 3.-The formation of home defense corps was urged upon county judges, presidents of county boards of supervisors and mayors of all cities of the state today by Governor Whitman.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-04
Brown Bill Passes

Albany, N. r., April S.-The Brown bill designed to appropriate s2,500,0oo to be used to purchase land necessary for forti- fication purposes at Rockaway point, was passed by the assembly today. It now goes to the governor for signature.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-04
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 Throat, Lungs. Heart. Liver, Stomach Bowels. Kidneys and all diseases of the Skin and of the Pelvic Organs of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-04
Flooded Calf Raised by
 Pike Farmer Brings S125

Troy April 3. 3.-(Special)-A Pike coun- ty bull calf, only few days old, has sold for $125 The calf was sold by Ross Rainer, locally. The calf weighed 1O1 pounds at birth and is full blood Hol- stein and registered. The calf is from MT. Rainers full blooded Holstein heifer, 2S-months- and named Westside Hen gerveld Mayflower II, No. 280,952 This heifer has been declared by some ex- perts to be the best bred hefer in the state and comes from Hosteins with but ter records of from 17 to three pounds a week. The heifer took first prize at the county fair. The calf which has just been sold will be delivered when he is four months old.
 A new orchestra has been formed here with lady members. Though recently or- ganized the organization has played sev- eral times at public entertainments It has been named in honor of Mrs w. w. Haralson, the "Myrt Haralson'' orches- tra. The members are: Mrs. Fred Jerni- gan, director and clarinet soloist; Mrs. Bailey Talbot, Jr., clarinet; Mrs. Jake Henderson, saXophone; Mrs. Lawrence Gelerstedt, violin Miss valetta Rutland, pianist.
 Fletcher Kent of Petrey, died Sunday afternoon at his home there after an ill., ness of eight weeks of typhoid fever AL though he was i'll at the time of the cyclone and his house was in the cyclone district. 1t is said that he was delirious at the time and knew nothing or the storm. He was about 30 years of age and son of R. D. Kent, residing near Ansley. The funeral occurred Monday afternoon at 8 o'clock at Smiths chapel near Petrey
 The county court presided over by Judge Key is in session at the auditorium at the courthouse this week. Solicitor c. A. Brannen is representing the state. A number of misdemeanor cases will come up. The commissioners court of Pike county is in session at the courthouse. The session is regular one and busi- ness matters of the county are being taken up and adjusted. Chief Clerk Jim Hil- Hard is assisting the court in its delibera- tions.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-04
Severe Treatment

From the Chicago Herald. Howell-Why did Rowell allow himself to die of starvation? Powell--He said that he wouldn't humor his stomach any longer, as it was getting to be a regular grafter.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-04
To Hurry Graduation of Cadets

Washington, April 3.-Graduation of the first class of cadets at West Point on April % was ordered today by Secretary of War Baker to meet in part the short age of officers in the regular army. The class comprises about 125 men,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-04
Self-Starter

From the Baltimore American. 'Tll bet you do some cranky thing to
 !! make your wife begin the tirades you complain of" Nothing in the cranky way doing She's a self-starter."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-04

The Chilean government has postponed conversion of It's paper currency to gold until January, 1913.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-04
SHEFFIELD

Sheffield. April 3.-(Special.) .)-Free mail oeiivery was inaugurated here yesterday when the two carriers, Robert M. Mitchell ana David F. Wright, started on their rounds. Postmaster J. R. Coleman and Postoffice Inspector Rittlemeyer of Chat tanooga are working out the routes and other details connected with the new serv- ice, which is yet in the embryo stage, but few patrons being equipped with mai, boxes and the numbering of streets is in- complete.
 Several members of Company K, Sec ond regiment, Alabama National Guard are now in the Tri-Cities on furlough un- til Wednesday, arriving here Sunday, from the mobilization camp at Montgom- cry. In their opinion the Second regi- ment will be used in the state for guard ing industrial plants if this country en- ters into war with Germany.
 Mayor John H. Sherrod of Tuscumbia has made the following appointments as delegates to the conservation congress to be held in New Orleans early this month: James T. Kirk, E. o. Halsey. J. F. De- lony, Jr., Judge Pride Tompkins, T. R. Jones. w. H. Shaw, J. E. Isbell, J. c. Carter, w. G. Halsey and J. N. Thomp- son.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-04
Our Footwear

A splendid array of new and distinctive styles in oxfords are ready to do their part to- ward making this your most comfortable spring and sum- mer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-04

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The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1917-09-25

of education shall not have power,
without permission Of the general as
sembly Of the state, to change text
book within fve years from the date
OF its adoption, except for violation o!
the agreement entered into by dts
publisher with the state board OF ed
peation, for which it may be changed
by the state board: And provided fur
ther, That not more than so per cens
of the exchangeable books used in the
first, second and third grades, and
not more than SO per cent Of the ex-
changeable books used in the fourth
fifth, sixth and seventh grades, ana
not more than SO per cent Of the ex-
changeable books used in the fourth,
school grades, as designated by the
state board Of education, shall De
changed at any one adoption. Ever,
change for the textbook adopted for
any subject or grade shall be based
on at least one reason to be assigned
for The change by the state board OF
education in writing. and the vote or
the board making such change shall
be recorded in the minutes OF said
board. and shall be taken on q roll
call to be recorded IN said minutes.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1917-09-25

board Of education at its June meet
ing. The contention appears to be
that the board vent beyond the law
in adding to the list the number Of
additional books which were adopt
ed. The civil code Of this state pro-
hibits more than SO per cent of chag-
es at any fve-year adoption. 1t is
contended that while the board reall..
made less than so per cent changes
in the sense of replacing books in use
by new books, that the number Of
additional books adopted, added to
the number chosen to replace books
in use, would far exceed so per cent,
and that both the replacing books
and the additional books are changes
under the statute.