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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-29
BOYS BAND WILL COMPLIMENT ITS FRIENDS TONIGHT Concert Will Be Given to Those Who Contributed
 to Recent Band
 Funds

The band of the Boys Industrial school at East Lake will give a compi- mertary concert tonight to their friends who helped them go. to the reunion that was recently held at Washington. New instruments were bought, new uniforms obtained, and the band transported to and from Washington by means of a popular subscription.
 The boys and officials of the school are very grateful to their friends and the concert tonight is a token of their appreciation. Tickets have been sent to all who contributed, one ticket for each dollar given, and all who have received tickets are requested to be present. The concert will be held at the Jefferson, and will begin promptly at S:30 A few in- troductory remarks will be made by Dr. Henry M. Edmonds. The following pro- gramme will be given: March, "Direc- torate" (Sousa). Sesette, Lucia" Doni- zettD. Overture Light Cavalry (Suppe). Concert solo, The Bugle Call'' (GodardD. Humoresque, (Dyorak). Selec- tion, Faust (Gounod). Reading, se- lected, Mrs. William L. Brown Reading, selected, Mrs. Evalina Wilkerson. The harp, selected, Mrs. Ellen L. Morris. Drill, by entire band National airs, ''Marsaillaise, Rule Britannica" Roy al Italian March, Belgium and Star Spangled Banner"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-29
MILITARY PARADE IS PLANNED FOR FOURTH
Chamber of Commerce to Give Mill tary Celebration on National
 Holiday

On July the Chamber of Com merce will give a military parade in Birmingham, cooperating with the Second regiment, now stationed at the fairgrounds. under command of Col onel Crenshaw.
 The Second Alabama was to leave the fairgrounds on July 1 for Mont gomery, where they will be mobilized for service, but by courtesy of General Steiner they were allowed to remain over until after the Fourth in order that they might participate in the parade.
 The regiment is much larger in numbers than Birmingham has ever seen in view of the fact that the companies doing guard duty at the various points about over the state and in Tennessee have returned and are now encamped at the fairgrounds This is the first time that Birmingham has ever seen the entire regiment in tact in parade
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-29
RAINS HAVE HELPED SOUTHERN COUNTIES Trip in Barbour, Henry, Houston and Geneva COTTON IS VERY POOR Corn and Peanuts, However, Are Fine, Houston and Geneva
 Especially Showing
 Up We'll
COTTON IS VERY POOR
By ROY S. SMART

Recent rains in sections of southeast Alabama have improved the condition of the crops there 20 per cent, is the opin- ion of prominent planters in that sec tion.
 Only in very few communities, however have the farmers had as much rain as they say is needed, and in many places the aspect is rather gloomy because of a long drouth. A trip made this week through Barbour, Henry, Houston and Geneva counties reveals that the condi- tion of the cotton crop on the whole is poor, with the weevls beginning oshow signs of disastrous activity. The corn crop on the whole is fair and the crops of peanuts and beans are plentiful and in good condition.
 The small amount of cotton that was planted was late and this gives the wee vii advantage, planters say. In spite Of daily inspections and picking of the lit tie lint eaters their presence continues to be obvious by fallen squares and dying bolls. In the more southern districts the stand and condition Is better and prospects are brighter. Elsewhere the stalk is small and cannot produce heav-
  and in Pike the condition is improved.
 If more rain falls soon in Barbour, es- pecially, and in some parts of Henry, the corn crop will be fair, it is said. Un- less this happens little corn will be made. In Houston and Geneva counties the corn has a good color and is heavy with fruit Much corn has been planted and worked in this section and observers there say that one of the largest corn crops in the past few years will be har- vested
 Diversified farming is beginning to show itself stronger than ever before and the planters say they will never rely So wholly on king cotton as heretofore. Everywhere in this section of the state it has been observed that large quan- titles of peanuts have been planted and it is predicted that everywhere they win produce abundantly. Some farmers have planted them in the middles between the cotton, some have ptowed up the unpromsing lint weed and replaced it with the peanut More attention is being given to potatoes. oats peas and the like
 The weevil has ovne much dirt they are saying, but we have more now than we had before he came. After all. he did some good"
 All the crops are well worked and free from grass
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-29
SITES FOR THREE NEW SCHOOLS IN
 CITY ANNOUNCED Ensley, Vivian and Avon dale Locations Decided UpOn-TO Purchase
 Acipco Site

Sites for three new grammar schools,
 located at Ensley Vivian and Avondale,
 have been selected The board of ap-
 exchange will fix the purchase price of
 the land within the next few days and
 shortly thereafter construction of the
 buildings will begin.
 The sites were selected by a committee of the board of education and recom- mended to the board of commissioners for purchase. The commissioners have approved the location.
 The Wylam school will be located near the curve of the street car line as 1t enters the business section and is known as the Hill Site" Plans of the Wylam school contemplate an auditorium. Block 21 and part of block 22. one block east of the Ensley High school, will be When completed this will consolidate the Moore and Bush schools
 An entire block will be purchased at Avondale bounded by Fourtieth and
 Forty-frst streets and Viola avenue and Eighth court. The school will be of pro- portions sufficient to take care of Avon
 dale and Mountain Terrace sections. The city has also decided to purchase
 for the Acipco school the lot between Seventeenth and Eighteenth streets and Thirty first and Thirty-second avenues The lot is 300 by 400 feet. William B. Ittner, the celebrated school architect, who will superintend the con- struction of the city's new school build- ings, will arrive in the city in short while. Plans for the various schools will be standard and will be drawn by local architects
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-29

The Civic association put it over-2l6o members now enrolled. Absolutely sue cess from every standpoint, an innova- tion in Birmingham's civic life, an ideal evening for the 1000 or more members who attended, many of whom were un- able to get into the meeting on account of the crowd the house-warming and night on the roof at the Civic associa- tion last night was one of the most en joyable and thoroughly democratic meet ings ever held in the city.
 The entertainment features, the peppery talks, the results of the campaign and the spirit of the whole affair was remark able. Atlanta will have to go some tc ever touch the spirit of that meeting last night-high in the air, full of good fellow ship and remarkable for it's enthusiasm.
 Although hard rain fell, just prior to the time of the meeting, the crowd seemed to have failed to note the weather so bent were they on participating in the great rally.
 This is the most delightful affair that have attended since I came to Birming- ham, said pr. George R. Stuart last night, in a short address to the members of the Civic association, at least 1000 ol whom attended the night on the roof the occasion being the opening of the old Newspaper club rooms and the an. nouncing of the reaching of the goal se in the membership campaign that vii close a noon today. Twenty -one hundred and sixty five members are now enrolled in the Civic association, 45o being added yesterday.
 Dr. J. D. Duncan. in few brief re marks, introduced Dr. Stuart, who in hi inimitable style, made the .get-together'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-29
LETTERS TO EDITOR
Valley Forre

 To the Editor of The Age Herald:
 At the Valley Forge our forefathers welded a ring of steel about the head of liberty. This rings expanding bands have grown into the mighty armour of a people who love peace. but not at any price.
 While for a season We have laid aside the armour to follow the arts of peace, it has grown somewhat rusty, but as lib- erty's spirit has scared through the air until the whole world seeks freedom, we must go to the Forge again and weld new ring that shall encircle all the earth in the bonds of liberty, light, justice and love. and in these we shall have power to overcome.
 When the job is finished we shall have enduring peace and brotherhood of united nations.
 Therefore, let us strike mighty blow for freedom. while the iron is hot and while we are about it let us also make mother ring with. ball and chain and imprison the spirit of Satanic murder in the 'bottomless pit forever Yours re- spectfully. LOUIS A WEAVER. Birmingham. June 1S 1917. HOO Foun- tain avenue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-29
BABE RESIGNS ID
 BECOME EDITOR OF
 CANTON, PAPER
Manager of Civic Associa- ton Will Become AssO- ciated With c. w.
 UffOrd

It was announced yesterday that J. B. will tender his resignation at the regu- lar weekly meeting of the board of di- rectors this afternoon. MT. Babb will leave Birmingham tomorrow to become editor-in-chef of the Canton o. Daily News, of which c. w. Ufford formerly of Birmingham, is publisher
 MT. Babb has been manager of the Civic association for about three months, and during his administration the asso- iation has made wonderful progress. The membership has been brought up to POGO, making it one of the largest or ganizations of it's kind in the south. Civic work of vast importance has been done, numerous small concerns reorgan- ized, the largest flag raised on the tall est flagpole in the south, steps to put Birmingham on the Warrior river taken and other achievements of equal impor- tarce accomplished.
 MT. Babbs resignation will become ef- fective Saturday at noon. and he will at once depart to his new home in Canton His successor has not yet been deter mined upon, but several members of the association have been prominently men tioned for the position
 q am sorry to leave Birmingham '' said MT Babb yesterday. T have grown very fond of the city and it's people, and it is with sincere regret that I must send in my resignat tion I have enjoyed the work in the Civic association, and am proud of the fact that we have done some real constructive work for the city. expect to see it surpassed by no or ganization in the south in size, spirit or accomplishments in few years. It is a gr eat association in great city, and l certainly hate to leave both.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-29
STATE ENGINEERS
 TO ENJOY OUTING
Special Meeting to Be Held Saturday at Lock 12 Followed by
 Outing

The Alabama Technical association, whose membership is composed of en- gineers and architects of Alabama, will hold a special meeting at Lock 12 on next Saturday. After a short business session the day will be spent in inspecting the hydroelectric deveI- opment of the Alabama Power con- pany at that point and in a general round of pleasure. The wives of many of the engineers will accompany the party and add to the enjoyment of the occa sion.
 special train will leave the Louis- vile and Nashville station at a. m for Ida station, where the launch of the Alabama Power company will take them down the Coosa river to the dam. The return trip will be made in the same manner and the party will reach the city at p. m.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-29
VACATION PERIOD | WILL BE FIXED BY
 THE WHOLESALERS
All Employees of Wholesale GrOcers to Take Their Vacations at the
 Same Time

The wholesale grocers of Birmingham have decided upon a new plan for giving their employees a vacation this summer.
 Heretofore the men have been taking their vacations all along through the summer and it has caused more or less confusion all through the hot months. This time the employers propose to fix one vacation period for all the kindred concerns in Birmingham. During that period all employees will get their vaca- tions and when the period is over busi- ness will be resumed as normally.
 The action was decided upon at meet ing of the wholesalers held yesterday afternoon. No announcement was made as to the date for the beginning of the vacation period, but all will abide by whatever date is agreed upon. The fol- lowing wholesale firms in the city have entered the agreement: Alabama Grocery company, Beck Candy and Grocery com pany, Bell-Rogers Produce company, Col lins & Co.,, Douglas Bros, Earle Bros. Franklin, Stiles & Franklin. Hamilton Produce company, G. w. Hopson & Son. McLester-VanHoose company, Marshall, Jordan & Keith, F. F. Norton & Son. Roden Grocery company. J. 0. Taylor. Taylor Wheeler Grocery company, Tay- Tor x Taylor, Tyler Grocery company and Wood Fruitticher company
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-29
SONS OF VETERANS,
 J. s. A., MEET HERE
Officers for Year Selected by Division at Fraternal
 Hall YeA 'erday

The twenty ninth annua encampment of the Sons of Veterans, | ted States of America, division of A sma and Tennessee, met in Birmingham yesterday at Fraternal hall. Resolutions of pa triotism were adopted, officers for the coming year selected and during the att ernoon and evening the visitors were shown over the plants at Ensley and other points of interest in the district, including a trip to the roof Of the CIVIC association headquarters.
 The newly elected officers of the di- vision are: Frank M. Lane, Memphis, d. vision commander; Frank F. Stoops, Chattanooga, senior vice commander; FL more E. Carter, Knoxville, Junior vice commander; w. F. Bolin, Birmingham, l. A Millar, Ensley, and U. A. Burgess Memphis division council; F. F. Stoops delesate to national encampment II. Bos- ton in August.
 The retiring commander Of the organ ization is J. F. Ehrhart of Blrmngh ha III, The appointive officers were announces as follows:
 Patriotic instructor, F. M Noreross' Memphis; counsellor, Charles A. Sharp Iinhaven, Fla; chaplain, A. B. Adams Chattanooga, secretary; M D. F'ried- man, Birmingham, treasurer; B. GID Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-29
"NIGHT ON THE ROOF"
 ENJOYABLE AFFAIR
Civic Association Membership Campaign Proves Big Success and One of the Most Democratic Meetings Ever Held the Cty-Newspaper Club Committee
 Provide the Entertainment

I speech of the evening; in fact, the only speech that was made.
 An excellent programme was given by | the Newspaper club. the committee pre- pairing the programme being Walter Blackman. chairman; w. H. Hendricks, | Ellis Hollums, Phil Painter, A. C. Jen- kins and Frank Req. splendid feature
 of the programme was the violin solo of C. Frederick Hard.
 | Mir. Rosenberger made a decided hit l with the audience with his characterize tions and impersonations. being called | back for a second act.
 | Ugly Brothers Minstrels" was the grand finale, the members of this organ | ization bringing down the house with l their superb work. Messrs. Vance, Vim | son and Norton starred in their negro monelogue work, and especially good was MT. Vinson with his African harp. i The spirit of the whole meeti4g was "get-together and do for Birmingff nm the | things that should be done" Eeveral
 gridiron stunts were pulled to the elight 1 of the audience.
 | The campaign has been a success ffann every angle and the impetus given thA l organization is such that it should stem any tide that may crash against it in the future. There were men present from i every walk in life in the city of Rir- 1 mingham-the little man and the big man in business, the professional man.
 the merchant and the workingman Never before in the history of Birmingham has such a gathering assembled in one meet ling, was the consensus of opinion, as i freely expressed by those who have oh- | served such meetings in the past.
 | The final figures in the membership
 1 campaign will be announced today. fc'-
 l lowing the reports from all teams, at
 noon, at the Civic association rooms IL
 lis expected that there will be many ad- iditional members reported before the
 campaign closes at noon today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-29
DETECTIVES WANT
 TO ENTER SERVICE

A. Wade, sergeant of detectives; Harry Goldstein. one of the most widely known detectives in the state, and Ben Brown, Bertillon expert of Birmingham. yester- day made formal application with Lieu tent Wallis, examining officer of Ala bama, for the officers reserve corps. the training of which begins at Fort McPherson, Ga, on August N
 Detective Brown expressed himself as being anxious to become member of the countrys flying squadron-that branch of the service that will probably come in for some hard work during the war. He plans to train for the aviation service at the Georgia camp.
 Sergeant Wade and Detective Goldstein have not yet decided what branch of the service they prefer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-29
PRISON PERFORMERS
 WILL MEET MONDAY
Food Conservation and Use of Prison CTS on Farms Will Be One of
 The Topics

The annual meeting of the Alabama committee on prisons will be held Monday, July 2, D. m., at the Civic association rooms and indications point to good attendance on that night
 A programme of unusual interest has been outlined. The betterment of prison conditions in all phases will be discussed by persons well informed d on their particular topics. One feature of great interest at the present time, owing to the constantly increasing problem of food conservation, will be the discussion of the utilization of prisoners in farm work during the present war. The election of officers for the ensuing year will take place at this meeting. committees will be appointed and work for the imm ediate future outlined.
 One of the best known authorities on the prison question, Dr. George w kirchwey, the man who was appoint ed by Governor Whitman to fill out the unexpired term of Thomas Mot, Osborne at Sing Sing, made some in- teresting statements in Atlanta last week, where he was attending the Ro- tary convention. Dr. Kirchwey was Aoiihciiy pioIcSSOT Ol law al COlum- bia university, New York He stated that education of the mind. body and soul is the salvation of the convict and approximately of society In dis. cussing the question further, he stated that the day of the cave man has passed. Revenge is not sanctioned by law or society. A man is confined in prison in order that he may become fitted for life among good citizens. Under the old system a man is only made worse by term in jail Mere ianor cannot reform man, nor can it lit him for earning decent liveli- hood. He stated that a man must be educated and that by education he meant training
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-29
MILITARY NOTES
 ATLOCAL STATIONS

Jieut John w. Wallis is very much pleased with the class of men that is answering the call for the officers reserve training corps. To date 114 applications have been received. Alabama s quota fos this camp is 36S men. and there are stlli l7 days in which applications may be re- ceived Lieutenant Wallis divides the ap- plications as they come in into four clas Of the first IA over 32 per cent have been placed in the first class. If one has not had some previous military train ing there is but little need of his apply ing.
 The engineers regiment received four new men yesterday. Marion F. Davls, Charles l.. Hinchey, Smith Patterson and Jesse E. Davis. There is no reserve corps of the United States army now. By a recent order the reserves were called into active service and the reserve corps ceased to exist Everything is now part of the regular army of the United States
 On the fourth day of the nation wide recruiting week, sAlabama furnished IA men for the regular army. Alabama IS still over 30o0 short in her quota, and there remain but two days in which to reach it. After this week the army men consider all who enlist to be the same las conscrirts
 Those who enlisted yesterday were; Dove H. Richardson, infantry, Dixie; Ho- mer A. Henderson, infantry, Blankton; Graham B. Motley, infantry, Tuskegee Charles c. Molette, infantry, Orrville; Waiter C. Ruddck, infantry, Stanton; Hugh F. Sharpe, infantry, Montgomery Bennie II. Hardness, infantry, Bangor; 6aI6 ortil Pir- mingham: Carl E. Whiteside infantry, Fort Payne. Melville F. McPherson, in- fantry, Birmingham; Louis D. Young, in- fantry, New Augusta, Miss.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-29
Guardsmen Can Enter Second Officers Camp
 Under Rules of First

Montgomery, June 2S.-(Special.) National guardsmen either in or out of the federal service may enter the officers training camps which will he opened the latter part of August The military department was informed by the southeastern department that the same privilege will be accorded which was accorded for the first schools, Any guardsman now in the federal service must apply through the regu- lar channels, while any guardsma n now in the service of the state, may enter through an indorsement as to his fitness issued by the adjutant gem eral.
 The adjutant general must issue a furlough to each entrant from those not in the federal service covering the time he is in the training camp.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-29
SANE FOURTH FOR BIRMINGHAM
 PLANNED ON IMMENSE SCALE

model Sane Fourth" is being planned by the Jefferson County Com munity chorus for Independence Day. The event will be given in Capitol park at o'clock on the night of July f. and will be unique in the way of Fourth of July celebrations in that there will be no fireworks or any of the other usual features of past observances
 Colonel Crenshaw has promised the CO., operation of the military forces now in camp at the fairgrounds The soldiers will remain next week, making it pos sihle for the officers, band and other members of the Second regiment to take part in the programme.
 Captain Wester of the Boy Scouts has signified his willingness to have the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-29
General Court-Martial
 C0nvenes in Montgomery
 to Try Accused Soldiers

the trial of soldiers against whom charges have been brought since the brig ade returned from the border a general military court was convened at the mobilization camp Thursday and was in session until late Thursday night. No report of the cases can be made public until the findings are approved by the war department and Governor Henderson. ment Thursday that 5000 complete uni forms have been shipped for recruits and those needing equipment. The field bak- cry is being enlarged to a capacity of 10000 pounds day, which will be suffi- cient to furnish the brigade when re- cruited to war strength.