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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-16
PRESIDENT DESIRES
 POWER ID DIRECT
 ALL RAIL TRAFFIC
Bills to This End Are Intro duced in the House and Will Be Hurried
 Through

Washington, May 15.-Broad presidential authority over transportation, including power to determine what commodities shall be given preference in the move ment of freight was asked of Congress today by President Wilson with the plea that the exercise of such authority has become imperatively necessary"
 In substituting a resolution authorizing him to exercise these powers for the du- ration of the war or to delegate them to q transportation commissioner, the Presi- dent wrote the House judiciary and com merce commissions that while the rail- ton of some central authority should be authorized at once to guide in deter mining the priority of shipments.
 The resolution drawn by Attorney Gen eral Gregory was introduced at once in the House by Chairman Webb of the ju- dietary committee and will be presented in the Senate within few days. It would give the President authority dur ing the war to direct that certain kinds .of traffic or particular shipments, as may be determined by him, shall have preference or priority in transportation by any common carriers by railroad or water.t
 In a letter to Repres entative Webb and to Chairman Adamson of the commerce. comimttee the President wrote:
 The railroads of the country have in very practical and patriotic way consented to the formation, under the guidance of the council of national de- fense of an executive committee pre- sided over by MT. Daniel Willard, through which they undertake to serve the in- terests of the government and of the country in the best and most effective way possible uner our guidance. Of course, one department thinks the ship ment in which it is most interested the most important and deserving of immed- fate transporta ton, while another depart ment thinks it an imperative necessity that other shipments should take priority
 What this resolution would provide, if adopted, would be some authority by which competitive questions of this sort could be determined
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-16
Did Not Commend Officer

To the Editor of The Age-Herald:.
 My attention has been called to an alleged interview with me in your hotel lobby column a few days ago, in which I am quoted as having commended very highly the street department of the city and the city commission generally for living within it's budget, etc.
 I wish to most emphatically deny any. such interview or any such statement. have not seen or talked with any rep resentative of your paper on this or any other subject. and know nothing what ever about the matter in question, and my name was used without my knowl- edge or consent.
 | further do not think that any public officer deserves any praise for perform ing his duty in strict compliance with the law.
 must, ask that you give this letter the same prominence in your columns that YOU. gave the alleged interview. Yours very truly, JAMES R. TINDAL
 42S Cotton Ave, West End
 Birmingham, May 15, 1917.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-16

til their bloody and unclean hands are removed from the throats of the people there can be no relief. How this can be done, whether through the court presided over by Judge Lynch or by legislation, I do not know, but I do know that until it is done the prices of the very necessaries of life would go soaring and soaring at the will of these traitors of the United States
 You will find my views on a meat less and wheatless day" set out in dc tail in the inclosed copy of a letter wrote to Mir M. P. Messer under date of May 1.
 If we are going to ask Governor Henderson to do anything to help the poor consumer in these "parlous times" let us ask him to call the legislature into extraordinary session in order that that body may enact laws that will put food spectators out of business in Alabama, and prevent the hoarding of food in cold storage for the purpose of maintaining or in creasing the present high prices of the necessities of life. Very truly yours.
 THOMAS M. ROGERS
 Birmingham, May 12. 1917.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-16
LETTERS TO EDITOR
Far-Reaching Social Service

10 the Editor of The Age-Herald:
 Hearty and most grateful thanks are due from the Anti-Tuberculosts associa- ton to the Birmingham Bible classes for the substantial contribution of $50 as their annual donation. This money is contributed week by week by negro women distributed in seven Bible classes held between Sundays" four of them in the center of the city, one in Bessemer and two in the eastern suburbs
 I had the pleasure of attending by re- quest their great annual meeting held in the Sixteenth Street Baptist church, on the Northside, at noon today. Some hundreds of women were present and I learned some interesting things that are worth while handing on. There were 710 members enrolled within the first four weeks of the class year. There has been great loss through the removal of negro people since that time, but exactly 100 received certificates as the years gradu- ates who had passed examination on the subjects studied.
 It was g. very impressive spectacle when these 100 negro women were ar ranged in double lines at the back of the large platform and extending fan-shape along both aisles. The meeting was con ducted by Miss Annie l.. Boorman, who, with Miss Ella A. Knapp, carries on tho work These are devoted Christian swom- zen who have chosen this, as their, contri- button to Christian missions, and they work with the Baptist Home Missionry society. Miss Knapp is just now in hos pitaL 3s
 was greatly impressed with the refined and intelligent look on the faces of the graduates and still more by the fact that out of their poverty these working women had in pennies and nickels since last October week by week, accumu lated $20O for service, besides giving more than $50 to the Belgian relief ship and quite generously to the needs of ne gro families poorer than themselves. The S20O above mentioned was divided into three sections; one-half going to the Baptist Home Missionary society and $ol each to the Anti-Tuberculosis association for it's district nursing work among the colored people and to the Colored Old Folks Home and Orphanage, the mort gage of which they helped to lift little while ago.
 Miss Boorman informed me that the members of the ella sses are active Sunday school workers who profit greatly by the methods of study and who are indefati : gable for the welfare of negro people who are unfortunate enough to get into jail or other trouble. An interesting line of work done by them is the visiting of the long lines of crowds of, colored men and women waiting receipt of, whisky packages at the express offices.
 Believing that The Age-Herald will De clad to make such splendid philanthropy and far-reachng service more generally known and appreciated, I venture to send you this story. Cordially,
 GEORGE EAVES.
 Secretary Anti-Tub Assn. of Jeff Co.
 Eirn,in eham May II, 1917.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-16
BUSY SESSION OF BESSEMER COUNCIL Negro Laborers Walk Out
 and Pipe Plant Closes FIRE DESTROYS STORE Motorcycle and Automobile Collide on the Blue Creek Road and
 Young Man Is Injured

Bessemer, May (Special)-T Bes- seemr city council held it's regular meet ing tonight with all members present and was called to order by President George Ross. After the reading of the minutes, the finance committee, to which was referred the various and sundry bills of the city, recommended the payment of same.
 The mayors report for the past six months was read showing the financial condition of the city. Mayor Jones stated that in very short time, it would be necessary for the city to float bonds in
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-16
NEW LIBRARY BOOKS

The newest books at the Birmingham public library include:
 GENERAL Acton. Nature of the Spiritual World % Boynton, "Capitols of the south.'' Brookes. Mystery of Suffering Bryn, Progress of Invention in the Nineteenth Century" Burton, First Things" Chemical Engineering Catalog" Denver school survey, Reports" parts 1 to 5.
 Hubbard, Little Journeys to the Homes of Great Reformers." Hubbard, Little Journeys to the Homes of Great Teachers James, Our American Wonderlands." Lyndon, "Hydroelectric Power" Mason, Primitive Travel and Trans portation."
 Municipal Index. 1s16" Oklahoma Geological survey, "Bulle- tins"
 Patterson, "German-E English Dictionary for Chemists
 "Patterson's College and School Direc- tory, 1916"
 searles. Field Engineering" United States Congress, Congressional Directory, 1917."
 United States war department Man ual of Interior Guard Duty" United States war department, Tables Of Organization"
 Welshimer, Primer for the Officers Reserve Corps"
 FICTION Abbott, The Stingy Receiver" Conrad, "The Shadow Line" Cooke. Cinderella Jane' Cullum, "The Son of His Father" Jacobs, "The Castaways. Kipling, "A Diversity of Creatures" Richmond, "The Brown Study Seton, The Preacher of Cedar Noun tain"
 White, "El Supreme"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-16
Apainst Meatless Proclamation

no the Editor of The Age Herald:
 notice in The Age-IIerald this morning that Governor Henderson has been requested to issue "meatless and wheatless day" proclamation. In my humble opinion such a proclama- ton would be nonsensical. and even if such a proclamation was observed by every man. woman and child not only in Alabama but throughout the entire south it would have no effect upon the high cost of living and would not low CT the price of either of these com modities. The trouble is, and it is well recognized by those in position to know and have made careful study of conditions. that spectators and food gamblers are in control of the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-16
ADVERTISEMENTS
 OF LIQUOR BANNED
 IN A STATES SOON
Postmaster General Burle- son Issues Statement as to Territory Coming Un-
 der Provisions of Law

Washington, May 15.-Postmaster Gen. eral Burleson announced today that the territory to which it will be unlawful to mail letters, postal cards or publications containing liquor advertisements under the so-called Reed amendment embraces at least 24 states in their entirety and portions of two others while data is in complete as to four more. The ban is effective July 1, except where otherwise stated.
 The absolutely barred states are: Ala bama, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado. Geor- gia, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Michi- gan, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota Oklahoma, Oregon, South Caro- Ena, South Dakota, Utah, Virginia, Wash ington, and West Virginia. The area also includes Kent county, Delaware, and 9l towns in Connecticut The ban is efrec- tive in Utah August l, next; Indiana April 3, 1918; Michigan, April 30, 191s Michigan, April 30 1918; New Hampshire. May 1, 1918, and Montana, December 31, 1918.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-16
15,OOO-ACRE SITE IS BOUGHT IN CALHOUN
 FOR USE OF ARMY
 IN ARTILLERY WORK
Continued from Page one)

clining either to confirm or deny the deal between the government and Calhoun county property owners, declares that it is a matter of official record, verified by reference to congressional files, that since 1911, he has endeavored to induce the government to acquire this territory. In that year, following the enactment of legislation authorizing the government to buy two sites for field artillery pur- poses, MT. sBlackmon introduced 8 reso- lution requiring the Secretary of War to inspect and investigate the Calhoun property. The resolution was put through b oth Houses but was killed by the veto of President Taft. MT. Taft explained his vote by stating that General Mills just previously had inspected the prop erty and found it entirely suitable
 Thereafter; negotiations were quietly instituted and would speedily have been brought to conclusion but for the fact that it was found that the appropria- ton authorized was not sufficient to com- plete the deal. It was necessary, as result that the expenditure of a greater sum of money. be authorized. In the army bill just enacted, is a provision author izing for field artillery purposes an ad ditional $125,0O0.
 While in this section, no reference to any particular site is made, it is believed generally and not denied by any off cial approached, that the administration, in fathering the bill, had in mind the completion of the Alabama project
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-16
Publicity Helped Success

To The Editor of The Age-HeTaIu. The local biennial board wishes to thank you for your splendid co-opera- tion in connection with the biennial We feel that the publicity given through your columns was one of the great factors m the success of the convention, and as- sure you of our deepest appreciation ot your many courtesies before and during the week of the. biennial Very truly yours.
 President.
 EDGELL ADAMS,
 Corresponding Secretary. p;rpoin O h nm. May Il. 1917,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-16

the amount of 5000 to pay the floating Indebtedness of the city.
 The finance committee, to which was referred Chief J. l. Readers petition that the firemen be given a $5 raise and the assistant chief and mechanic be given 10 per cent increase in salary, recom- mended that the petition be not allowed. On motion of Alderman Edwards, the report was adopted
 Andrew c. Mitchell, president of the board of education, stated that the board of education now had no money to pay the teachers on the first of June and asked that the council take care of this matter.
 An ordinance was introduced regulating the labor agencies and fixing the license of same and referred to the judiciary committee. An ordinance creating the office of building inspector was intro duced and referred to the judiciary com mittee.
 A resolution was adopted allowing the owner of negro tenements to install dry closets in place of connecting with the sewers prescribed in the sanitary ordi-
  was opposed by several of the aldermen, it being thought that the adoption of same would kill the ordinance requiring the connection with the sewer or the installation of the sanitary dry closets.
 Mayor Jones stated that he had pur- chased eight steel beds for the jail from the E. T. Bonham Iron Works of De- troit, Mich, and asked that the council ratify his action This was granted. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned.
 Forty negro laborers at the local plant of the United States Cast Iron Pipe and Foundry company quit work this about 9 o'clock. The foundry was forced to close on account of the walk-out. The negroes are asking raise in wages. They are at present receiving Sl.5O and s1SO and they want g per
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-16
SUICIDE AT TANNYHILL

T. A. Vincent committed suicide early this morning by hanging himself with d well chain at his home at Tannyhill. The cause of the crime is not known. The deceased was 54 years of age and was well known and highly esteemed III this dis trict He is survived by his widow, three sons, Troy Vincent, Roy Vincent and Jack Vincent, and one daughter Mrs. NJ. A. Hall. The funeral will take place Wednesday morning at Il o'clocK from the Bucksville church, interment being made at the Bucksville cemetery, with Jacobs in charge.
 The Cut Rate store on Second avenue between Nineteenth and Twentieth streets was destroyed by fire last night and the adjoining building was damaged. The origin of the fire is not known, but when the alarm was turned in, the flames were leaping high into the sky from the sl6ylight and out of the front door. The building was owned by w. w. Hollingsworth. The damage to build ings and stock is estimated at about $4000.
 Fred Allinder, 21 years of age, died this morning at the South Highlands 1n- firmary, following an operation for ap- pendicitis. The deceased was the son of MT. and Mrs. B. I. Allinder and was well known in Bessemer, where he was very popular. He had been employed at the Guarantee Shoe company in Besse- mer. He is survived by his parents, five brothers and six sisters. The funeral will be held Wednesday afternoon at 3 O clock at Saddler's cemetery, the services being conducted by the Reverend Lee of McCalla. Interment will be made at Saddler cemetery, with Jacobs in charge. The deceased was reared in Bessemer and his many friends will regret to learn of his sudden death..
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-16
Receivers Named

Montgomery, May 15.-(SpecfaL)-T. J. Reynolds and J. R. Sayre were appointed receivers of the Montgomery Bank and Trust company by Judge Gaston Gunter Tuesday afternoon. They will take con- trol of the assets of an institution, which has ceased to exist during the past two years The appointment of receiv- CTS was requested by Alex E. Walker, state superintendent of banks. who said it had reduced it's capital below the amount required by law and was being operated at a loss to stockholders
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-16
SOCIAL EVENTS

One of the prettest affairs of the spring was that given this afternoon by MISS Edith Williams when she entertained the members of the Tuesday Bridge club at the home of her sister Mrs. Gardner F. Goodwin on Fifth avenue Tne house was lovely in its decorations of ferns and spring blossoms, huge vases of roses teing placed here and there. There was three tables of bridge and after a series of games the first prize. handmade lingerie was won by Mrs. c. R. kutchins, while the consolation was captured by Mrs. Joe Little. A delicious salad and ice course in the pink white tones was served. Only club members were included in this hospitality and were as follows: Miss Cecile Freeland, Miss Minnie Jack son. Miss Berney Gillen, Miss Zelna Lei kovits, Miss Frances Coburn, Miss Lena Hatcher, Miss Margaret Berry, Mrs. Joe Little. Mrs. c. R. Kutchins. Mrs Good wyn. Miss Ethel Gillen and the hostess, Miss Williams The club will meet on Friday afternoon. May 25. with Miss Ser ney Gillen.
 The home of MT. and Mrs. A. D. Holmes was the scene of pretty hospitality yesterday afternoon when their little daughter, Annette, entertained number of little friends in celebration of her third birthday. Various games were played on the lawn after which the little guests were shown into the dining room
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-16

where an ice course was served. Mrs. Lucien HIey served punch from flower banked bowl. Mrs. Holmes was assisted in entertaining the little folk by Mrs E. c. Shaw, Miss. Bessie Shaw, Mrs.. Leon Williams, Mrs. Hugh Sykes and Miss Vivian Terrell. Those present were: Mar garet Swallow. Mary Catherine Holmes, Ruth Shaw, Ida Hartley, Beebe Holings- worth; Virginia Hood, Gladys Davidson, Nellie Seymour, Alma White, Virginia Lee Puddle, Ruth Williams, Jean Hoster, Robert Hurd, Albert Morton, Harold Will Hams, James Maddox, Louis and Lafay- ette Fulton. William Grant Reed, and others.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-16
MOTOR ACCIDENT

Ben Schwabacher was injured yesterday afternoon late about six miles from Bes- semer, on the Blue Creek road, when he was struck by an automobile driven by Percy Gilmore. It appears that MT Schwaba cher was riding motorcycle when he was struck by the machine, and he was thrown about 10 feet, hitting on the ground. He was brought to Bessemer and his wounds dressed by Dr. c. A. Harris and Dr. J. s. Winters.
 Funeral services over the remains Of H. Bernard Wilkes, the 4-year-old son of MT. and Mrs. H J. Wilkes, were held this afternoon at o'clock from the resi- dence, 4214 Main street, the services being conducted by the Rev. J.. c. Mcqueen pastor of the Brighton Presbyterian church. Interment Will be made at the Brighton cemetery with Huey & McCon- nell in charge.
 Bessemer lodge No. 45S, Ancient Free and Accepted Masons, having sold their lots on Third avenue, are now ready to pay up all receipts issued against the Masonic temple stock by the above lodge, when presented for payment to Secretary Sam Stem.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-16

Any person who can sole his own shoes with decently invented soles that are attached by clamps around the edges.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-16

A grass trimmer that resembles horse clippers and is operated with both hands has been patented by an Englishman.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-16

We bought this lot of suits from a manufacturer who had them already made up and it includes all the best samples he had in his en- tire establishment. There are five hundred of these beautiful garments, in cluding all the best mate rials and the most effec- tive styles; every one of the good models are rep resented in this lot. It is the most wonderful sale of suits that we have placed before you in this season. Hundreds of good styles to select from, and plenty of sizes.
The Adair County news., 1917-11-07
LIVER DIDN'T ACT
DIGESTION WAS BAD
Says IS year Old Kentucky Lady, Who Tells How She Was Relieved
After Few Doses Of BIact-DEaugh.

Meadorsviile, Ky-Mrs. Cynthia
Higginbotham, of this town, says: eat
my age, which is IS, the liver does
not act so well as when young. A few
years ago, my stomach was all out of
fix. I was constipated, my liver
didn't act. My digestion was bad, and
it took so little to upset me. My ap-
petite was gone. l was very weak. :.
/ decided I would give Black
Draught thorough trial as I knew it
was highly recommended for this
trouble. I began taking it. felt
better after few Doses My appetite
improved and 1 became stronger. My
bowels acted naturally and the least
trouble was soon righted with a few
The Adair County news., 1917-11-07
doses of Black-Draught."

doses of Blaek-Draught."
Seventy years of successful use has
made Thedford's Black-Draught a
standard, household remedy. Every
member, of every family, at times,
need the help that Black-Draught can
give in cleansing the system and re.
lieving the troubles that come from
constipation, indigestion, lazy liver,
etc. You cannot keep well unless your
stomach, liver and bowels are in good
working order. Keep them that way.
Try Black-Draught. 1t acts promptly,
gently and in a natural way. If you
feel sluggish, take a dose tonight.
You will feel fresh tomorrow. Price
25c. a package-one cent a dose
All druggists. J. 60
The Adair County news., 1917-11-07
Barger Leads Chicks in
Next Dixie Race.

The following was written by
Herbert Caldwell and published
in the Memphis Appeal.
Ezra C. "Cy" Barger will be
entrusted with the destinies of
the Memphis Chickasaws in the
1918 Southern League pennant
race. Without a dissenting voice
the managerial mantle was voted
Barger last night at meeting of
the Memphis club.
Although it is understood that
there were other applicants for
the position. Barger's name was
the only one presented. When
Barger's name was presented
there was a brief discussion, fol-
lowed by unanimous vote for
him.
Wearing the managerial robe
of the Chickasaw will be nothing
new to Barger, although it will
be the irst time ne has faced
the Southern League barrier as
pilot of the Fribesmen. During
the last two months of tie 1916
season Barger had charge of the
team during the illness of George
Moriarty, the manager. Nay %
Apf last season Barger succeeded
Mike Donlin deposed as the Chick
chief following a Sabbath farce
ct Russwood engineered by Dom