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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-03
President DeBardeleben of Chamber of Commerce
 Removes the First
 Spade of Dirt INFORMAL EXERCISES AT IMPORTANT EVENT Patriotic Airs Played by Band and Several Talks Made-Chamber Com
 merce in Charge

A brass bnnd parnding the
 streets of Birmingham yesterday
 morning called attention of the
 citizens to the breaking of ground
 for the new s1.O00,0OO federal
 building. so long contemplated and
 anticipated. which is to be erected
 as rapidly as possible. Actual cy-
 cavation work began yesterday.
 The exercises were conducted by
 the Chamber of Commerce, Charles
 F. DeBardeleben, president, remov-
 ing the first shovel full of earth in
 the center of the lot at Nineteenth
 street and Fifth avenue at II
 o'clock.
 The celebration was informal, but MT. DeBardeleben spoke of the necessity for larger quarters for the Birmingham postoffice and federal officials, due to the increase in bus4- ness transacted in Birmingham, caused by the rapid growth of the city. R. .B, NolhS Ci, POottieNotCi, otioO SpOANS SNt v of the event. and took occasion to com pliment the various employees of the federal government here for their and loyalty, especially the letter carriers. Frank Willis Barnett of The Age Herald stressed the fidelity of the letter carriers, and praised their work and untiring efforts on behalf of the neOnle of Birfuiu gha m
 The first shovel full of dirt was into an appropriately decorated cart of the OBrien company, who have the excavation contract, a flag having been placed in each corner, and the sides draped with red. white and blue bunting. Following MT. De Bardeleben, Postmaster Smyer lifted a shovel full of earth. then J. NJ. Geary federal superintendent of construction H. B. Knox, president of the Mccall Construction company, which company is erecting the building: George Me Cleery, vice president of the Chamber of Commerce. and Blanks Everett, act ing general manager.
 MT. McCleery was not as good with his spade as he is in the and 10- cent business. missing the cart when he threw the earth towards this re ceptacle. and was promptly discharged by Contractor Mccall. Patriotic airs were dispensed by brass band during the exercises.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-03
REPUBLIC COMPANY
 OFFICIAL IS DEAD
Superintendent of Warner Mines Dies
 of Heart Failure

R. P. Vim, age 49. superintendent of the Warner mines of the Republic Iron and Steel company at Republic. died yes- terday morning of heart failure.
 The funeral will be held Friday after noon at ? o'clock at Crumley's chapel.
 MT. Winn had been superintendent at Republic for the past 10 years and was one of the best known and most popular mine men in the district. He was Ma son and a Shriner and member of a number of other fraternal orders.
 He is survived by his wife and five daughters, Miss Lucile Vim, Miss Mable Vim, Miss Flora Vim, Mrs Ethel Daniel of Birmingham, Mrs. Jessie Scott of Longview, Tex; two sons, Claud and Tom Vim of Mt. Mckinley. Me-; three sisters, Mrs. John Vaughn of Republic, Mrs. Emma Scott of Republic and Mrs. Jane Vim of Greers, $. c.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-03
PRESIDENTLYNN OF WATER COMPANY TO
 CONFER WITH CITY
Engineers Here to Take Up Ques- tions Regarding Acquisition of
 Plant by City

Engineers George w. Biggs and Will liam B. F'reer of New York are in the city awaiting the arrival of President A. M. I.ynn of the Birmingham Waterworks company. preparatory to a conference With the city commission and Nicholas Hill, Jr., consulting engineer or the cfty of Birmingham.
 MT. Riggs is chief engineer and MT. Freer is vice president of the American Water and Electric company, and are engaged by the Birmingham Waterworks company, they having made an Inventory of the local plant. MT. Hill has made an inventory for the city of Birmingham, and the two will form the basis for the conference that is to be held the latter part of the week, when President Lynn arrives
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-03
WEEKLY LUNCHEON
 OF REAL ESTATE MEN

At the weekly luncheon of the Real Estate exchange. to be held today at 1 o clock at the Hillman hotel, Frank P. Glass will discuss how the war will affect business. T. H Motion, who has just returned from Washington, where he went in the interest of the effort to secure the mobilization camp for Bir- mingham. will make a report on this matter. It is announced that the luncheon will be "meatless and wheat less'' in line with the policy of the ex- change to have the people abstain from the use of meat and wheat bread for one day each week
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-03
BIRMINGHAM COLLEGE
 STUDENTS RESPOND TO CALL OF THE COUNTRY
Wave of Patriotism Sweeping Local Institution-Practically All Are
 Enlisting for War

Since the announcement of President Thornwell Haynes call to Washington, patriotism has been rampant on the campus of Birmingham college Class work has been almost neglected by some of the students. swho can think of noth- ing save enlisting against the Germans, Many of the boys are planning to go soon, others who already have enlisted are the idols of the small boys, while still oth- CTS are waging heated arguments with their families who object to them going. The long promised training officer was out yesterday and organized a squad for drill About 30 boys signed up at the first call and still others will come out in a day or two These boys that are taking the training will not enter the service until school is closed. By taking this training now, they can remain in school and many hope for commissions later on.
 Eddie Lewis was the first man to go. He entered the navy several weeks ago. and card from him the other day said he was doing fine, and wanted to see many of his friends soon.
 SlnCe then nedTly u SCOTe OI COlleSe men have enlisted. Most of them have pre- ferred the naval hospital corps, but sev- eral have gone into the cavalry and regular sea service. Harvey Williams and Oscar Lindberg represent Birming- ham college in the cavalry, and Roy A. Woody and Guy Nations have signed as apprenticed seamen.
 All but two of the senior class have enlisted, and these two were kept at home by a bad knee and a sick father The seniors all joined the hospital corps, and expect to be kept together. Those who enlisted are: B. G. Hodge, w. c. Hornsby, w. G. Bartee, II. c. Blocker, D. P. Arnett. J. c. Pegues. T. S. Pegues. The seniors will be given their diplomas before they leave. and all undergraduates who enlist will receive credit for the full years work.
 Some of the undergraduates who have made application are: s. l.. Morgan, Rosamond Briggs Malone. Garland Edwin Lester, o. T. Parker, c. S. Walton, F. K. Neil Many more are planning to en- list in a few days, and all are ready to go In a time of need.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-03
RECRUITING OFFICE
 AT SAKS' STORE
Captain Jordan to Recruit Fourth Alabama Regiment to Full
 War Strength

Capt. Mortimer Harvie Jordan and First Sergt. James E. Russell of Com pany K, Fourth Alabama infantry, aFa in Birmingham on recruiting duty for their regiment They will be here until Sunday and have opened recruiting station at the Louis Saks Clothing com pany. The Fourth is being rapidly re- cruited up to the peace strength of 100 men to each company as ordered by the war department. The recently enlisted men have been organized into a recruit company under the command of Lieut.. Thomas B. Fallow. and as soon as they have been perfected in the rudiments of drill they will be graduated into the ranks of their chosen company. It Is the custom to allow all men enlisting in the National Guard to specify the organization to which they will be as- signed.
 Captain Jordan and Sergeant Russell are here for the purpose of signing up those men who have expressed desire to enlist in the Fourth. The regiment is in need of several musicians for its band and offers special Inducements for competent men.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-03
NEGROES INTERESTED
 IN FOOD CAMPAIGN

Hattie J. Huckabee, well known ne gro woman of the city, appeared at the Civic association and asked for a can ming and pure food demonstrator to work among the negroes and show them better, more sanitary methods. John H. Frye, president of the general committee of F. was present, and approved her request The negroes already have one denlonstrator the Civic association will furnish another, and the general commit- tee third. so the negroes will soon be well supplied
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-03
CITY WILL RAISE
 FOOD FOR STOCK
Preparing Forty Acres in East Bir-
 mingham for Food Crops

The city of Birmingham has it's 40 acres in East Birmingham about ready to re- ceive the seed, and in few days it is expected that shoots of peas, pumpkins, corn and beans will be popping up as the result of the suggestion of Commissioner Hornady. Thirty acres are already in cul- tivation at Green Springs, where like crop is being grown. The feed crops will be utilized 10 feed city stock
 With hay at $50 per ton now, we can look for it to reach $40 and $50 by next fall consequently I think that we are getting in while the going is good" said Commissioner Ward
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-03
LUNCHEON TODAY
 OF KIWANIS CLUB

The Kiwanis club will meet today. the meeting day having been changed from Wednesday to Thursday in order to co- operate with Rotarians, who are in many instances in the same places of business with Kiwanis members, and it is im- possible for both to leave at the same hour.
 York Life Insurance company, will ad- dress the club at the l o'clock luncheon today, as we'll as another prominent speaker who will be chosen this morning. The club members are urged to take note of the change in meeting days and attend the luncheon today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-03
DIR. DICKINSON TO
 SPEAK ABOUT WAR

The Rev. A. J. Dickinson. D.D., pastor of the First Baptist church. is to speak at the Young Mems Christian associa- ton next Sunday afternoon. His subject will be Fighting for Peace.'
 Dr. Dickinson is a diligent student Of world politics. He believes that the pres ent great war will prove to be bless ing to humanity. He says that the lib eration of the millions of Russian peo- pie is alone worth the immense cost Of the war. His views are striking and in terestEs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-03
ANOTHER b|G FLAG
 GOES UP SUNDAY L. & N. Employees Will Raise "Old Glory" in Front of
 Yard Offices

Downtown employees of the Louisville and Nashville railroad will have big flag raising Sunday afternoon at o'clock. The huge pole is being erected OH Eight eenth street between Morris and Powell avenues. It willsbe in the center of the little parkway in front of the company s downtown yard office.
 Announcement is made by John Mat thews, terminal trainmaster, that there wilt be good music and speaking Sun day afternoon for the occasion and the public is invited to be present and take part in the ceremonies.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-03
NEWSPAPER MEN
 DRILLING FOR WAR

The current issue of the Editor and Publisher of New York contains picture of Bozeman Bulger. along with some 40- odd other New York newspaper men who have formed themselves into military company and are holding. regular drills for service.
 MT Bulger's many friends in Brming- ham will be glad to learn of the interest he is showing in military matters. He had extensive experience during the Spanish American war.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-03
Automobiles Collide

An automobile owned and driven by Mrs Lillie Frost. 400 Hanover Circle, south. collided with another automobile, owned and driven by Mrs. w. H. Fuqua. BPS East Twenty-fourth street. at Sec ond avenue and Twenty-first street about o'clock yesterday afternoon. The ac- cident was declared to be unavoidable and no arrests were made.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-03
Dr. Jackson Says All the Work of Years Is Undone by Unexpected Tues
 day Action
BREAKS WRITTEN AGREEMENT MADE
 WITH GOVERNMENT
President Ward, Stokely and Allen Think Board Will Abide by Peoples
 Vote at Polls

Denying emphaticaliy the suggestion improper solution had been used in tho dipping of cattle. Dr. R. F.. Jackson of the United States bureau of cattle in- dustry, in charge of the tick eradica- tion movement in Alabama, states the Jefferson board of revenue has wilfulIy undone and nuIlified the splendid work accomplished in the tick eradication movement by the passage of the Biyins resolution. dismissing all dipping vat inspectors.
 He says that nothing remains but to recommend quarantine regulations for the state.
 Dr. Jackson adds that the board of revenue passed the resolution after stating to a representative of the cat tie industry bureau on Tuesday after noon that no action would be taken at that time in this matter and that they had broken their written agreement with the United States department of agriculture.
 Dr. Jackson stated the assertion that the dismissal of dipping vat inspectors did not mean the discontinuance of the dipping vats was childish and absurd, as it would be useless for one man to dip If his neighbors did not. He said also that the board had acted unfairly to the vast majority of the cattle owners of the county and cited the official figures showing that of the 5000 herds of tick infected cattle in the county when the movement to dip began there are at this time only S7 herds infected, the other 591S herds having been declared free from
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-03

The men are all so undecided he said. f'They apply and then hem and haw and want to be changing about contin- ually. It seems to me they have had time enough to select their branch, and If they haven't, I wish they would take time and definitely decide before they come around"
 The following were sent off yesterday: Clarence KendriclS, Robert Lee Butler, Forest M McRea, Roy Lafayette Farm CT, Bethel George Warner. These men all went to Norfolk, Va, where they will enter service as apprentice seamen.
 The following applied for enlistment papers: William Thomas Pointer, George PiclSens McEntIre, Garland Edwin Les ter Rosamond Briggs Malone. Harry Fullwood. Oscar Floyd Metz John Will lard Douglas, Roy Elkin Quillan, Charlie Tison. These boys will be examined soon and then sworn in and sent off imme- diately.
 Captain Hutchinson sent off big num- Der to Fort Oglethorpe yesterday to be- gin training and received a good number of applicants to take their places. He has been doing good business lately but needs such large number of recruits that he still isn't entirely satisfied MORE MEN NEEDED "We need men, and lots of them," he said yesterday Many have been coming in every day, but we need even more than we are getting if we expect to be filled up by the time the conscripton bill passes
 Those leaving for Fort Oglethorpe yes- terday were as follows: Arthur Robin. Robert H. Lynch, Jr., Barlow Chead- wood, Nathaniel Dickson. Walton T. Phillips, Makromo H. Sheppard. Joseph R. Sanford Sam Fl. Morgan, William F. Harrison, William G. Bell, Sleeves Will son, Stephen N. Pate, David E. Boylzin, Pearlman Goree, Curtis H. Goree, June P Sears William H. Sears, Paschal Iooney, Walter H. Shelton. Gwynne Foyle, Henry Nelson, Lee Pike. William Duff Grady Spence. William S. Spige- ner, Jesse B. Devine. Hoyt M. Hooten. Franklyn P. Shealy. Charles H. Wicken- berg Bruner c. Coker, Rufus w. Gala way, Golf Owen. There were 32 in the bunch and they look like they would be bad on Germans.
 l.. F. Hill. at the marine corps recruit ing office, is another who is calling for more men. He sent one off to Port Royal today, Dewey McElvana. and enlisted an other. Charlie Clayton Loggins who will be sent off in few days.
 .It's men we want" he said yesterday. Men, men and more men. And we are going after those men and get them, too"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-03
BRISK BUT
 STILL NEED MORE MEN
All Departments of Service Well National Guard Far Below Requirements For War-Recruits Yesterday
 More Mature Than Formerly

The crowds at the recruiting office fell off somewhat yesterday, though there were still enough to keep the recruiting officers busy There seemed to be an older, more serious crowd, too. The num- Der of boys seemed less~ and the num- Der of mature men more.
 There may not be much more time for enlistment, for 1t Is reported from Wash ington that the Secretary of War expects to set date for the actual conscription to begin within a month after the enact ment of the bill which is now pending before Congress. All the men within the age limit will be registered with the aid of the election machinery, and the police will bring in anyone who fails to appear voluntarily. The most probable method of selection seems to be that of the jury wheel All the names will be placed in the jury wheel and the proper number drawn The exemption board will judge those who are drawn and more will be drawn to take the place of those ex- empted.
 These exception boards will be as local as possible, so that neghborhood knowl- edge and sentiment may be utilized. TO STIMULATE VOLUNTEERING
 Further action will soon be taken to stimulate unteering. It is possible that the President will issue cal! for a certain number of volunteers Secre- tary Baker states vigorous measures will be taken by his department as soon as the conscription bill passes. It is wished that the National Guard and the regular army be filled up with volunteers, but If the volunteers do not begin to come in more rapidly, draft may be resorted to to fill the ranks.
 w. l.. Padgett of the Alabama National Guard with headquarters in the city hall, is very much dissatisfied with the way men are coming to him. Only four enlist ed yesterday. The National Guard of- fers as much opportunity for service as the navy or regular army, and MT. Pad- gett cannot see why more do not enlist. As soon as he receives a recruit he sends him right on out to the fair grounds, where he begins his training A lot of men are needed In his branch, and if great improvement does not soon take place. the draft system may be resort ed to-
 They received nine applications at the navy yesterday and sent off four men. Captain Clark is well satisfied with the way the men are coming to him, but has one complaint to make
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-03
TODAY'S EVENTS
At the Theatres

At the Theatres
 Loew's Biiou: Superior vaudeville and feature pictures. Continuous. per formance from to II o'clock.
 Lyric: Keith vaudeville. Matinee al o'clock. Night performances 7:30 to g. Majestic: "Lasses White and his minstrel maids in musical tabloid.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-03
NO DISCRIMINATION SHOWN

In reference to the alleged discrimina- ton, Dr.. Jackson stated that all the inspectors held commissions from Dr. Carey of Auburn, as state cattle inspec- tors, and that it would have been an easy matter for the board to have had any inspectors commission revoked in the event he had failed to do his duty. He also declared the charge that inn proper solution had been used was equal ly untenable as the government reports on the strength of the solution in each vat was on file.
 It this regard. pr. Jackson stated, the method of dipping cattle in Jefferson county was the continuation of the experi- ments of the United States experts since 1906 and has been approved by the de- partment of agriculture.
 Speaking of the charge that some cattle had come to their death on account of having been dipped, pr. Jackson said the percentage was very small and that out of over 100000 clippings only 10 deaths had resulted.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-03
HAVE BUT ONE RESULT

Tn addition to the above comments, pr. Jackson issued the following statement:
 Jefferson county was released from quarantine December ii, 1916. by the Uni ted States department of agriculture upon the written agreement of the board of revenue to maintain inspection and con- trol of the tick infestation remaining in the county until it had all been eradi- cated and to prevent the introduction into the county of quarantine cattle from ad- joining ticky counties
 ",rhe failure of the board to do this by maintaining the necessary county inspec- tors can have but one result: x
 '"rick infestaton will be uncontrolled and will be spread to all parts of the county from the few points where it now exists under quarantine ana control and large losses of cattle from tick fever must be expected to result. Cattle from this county will become on this account a menace to the cattle industry in the ? fCentinuea on Pare Seven)
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-11-06
SAMARRA GROTTO OF
BOISE INSTITUTED

with IS charter members initiated
into the mysteries of the degree, tho
Samara Grotto sprung into existence
Monday night at the Shriner's mosque.
Preceding the institution of the lodge
a supper was served at $3.50 o'clock.
the bill Of fares reading. banquet al
la Bicknell. who was in attendance.
Harry ". Ordway OF Chicago In
stituted the lodge and directed the first
ceremonial. The following officers
were installed: Monarch Albert A.
Jessup; chief Justice. Charles W. Way
land; master u ceremonies, Harry J.
Syms, secretary Perry c. Marshall.
After this canD the presentation OF
the charter which was issued to
Samara arotto last June by the SUI
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-11-06
CHARGES DISCRIMINATION.

cial club with the public utilities COM
mission charging discrimination in
rates against the American Express
company. It il alleged that Baker
merchants are given rate Of 30 cents
on first class shipments to Lakeport,
Ida, and a 6s-cent second class rate.
while Boise merchants are quoted .
first class rate to the same destination
OF $1.15 and an s7-cent second class
shipment. The haul from Baker to
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-11-06
APPEAL SUSTAINED.

The first appeal from the district
board to President Wilson Of regis
trant under the draft law. to be sus-
tanned. was reported to the district
board for southern Idaho today. 1t Is
in the case OF Oscar J. Shaffer of
Jefferson county. He appealed on the
grounds Of agricultural exemption and
by the president sustaining his appeal
he will not have to serve in the army
Of drafted men.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-11-06
UP TO RAILROAD.

1t 10 up to the Oregon Short Line
to relieve the car shortage situation in
Idaho. Jerome again wired Joseph
Hansen, secretary Of the state coun-
ell Of defense, stating that no cars
were in sight and Secretary Hansen
forwarded the complaint to Mr..
Knickerbocker of the Short Line ask
ing that there be some action taken
to give the desired relief.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-11-06

J. X. White, state sanitary inspector,
that the work on the buildings, etc., at
Lava Hot Springs, is progressing very
satisfactorily. The pool wall has been
finished to the floor line and the land
board authorized commencement Of
work on the superstructure which will
start Immediately
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-11-06
INVESTIGATE ICED CARS.

Again complaints have been received
by the public utilities commission that
iced refrigerators were being given
preference to dry refrigerators In spite
Of the announcement of the short Line
that orders prohibiting this preference
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-11-06

lands are being received quite regu-
larly now from Washington. State Of
ficials are pleased over the prompt ac-
ton taken.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-11-06
OFFICIALS GET ACTION.

Evidence OF the action secured by
the state at Washington. D. c.. with
the department of the interior in push
ing to patent state lands. was received
today by Governor Alexander in the
form OF patent to 1910 acres In the
Occur d'Aiene district, Patents to
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-11-06

had been issued. President Graham
Of the commission went to Caldwell
and Nampa today to make an invess
tigation regarding the arrival OF iced
cars there