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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-15
AMERICA DAY AT
 AVIATION SCHOOL
Prominent Frenchmen Aid in Making Day Memorable in Honor of
 Americans

Paris, May 14.-This was America Day at the largest aviation school in France. Williams Graves Sharp, the American ambassador, was the guest of honor dur ing review of the troops and an in- spection of the vast establishment The elaborate programme of the day culmi- mated tonight with brilliant evolutions by a great squadron of airplanes.
 Ambassador Sharp was accompanied to the school by representatives of war, aviation and foreign affairs. The LaFay- ette squadron, which is composed main- ly of Americans, has it's home at the school and American recruits now are receiving instruction there as pilots and preparing for service at the front
 Col. Adophe Girod, commandant of the school, conducted the party to evolutions field, where the reviewing stand was dec orated with French and American flags. The exercises consisted of a review of the troops. trumpet salute to the flag and an address by Colonel Girod.
 Colonel Girod called upon the troops during his address to render honors to Frances new ally, the United States A great scene of enthusiasm greeted the words of the colonel and the soldiers cheered and filed past the stand before the ambassador.
 Later MT. Sharp visited the quarters of the American aviators.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-15
DIR. SI1ATTERY SPEAKS
 ON MARRIAGE LAWS
Ex-Priest Denounces Rome's Atti- tude Toward Protestant Mar
 riage Vows

An overflow meeting was held last night at the Maccabee hall when Dr. Joseph Slattery, ex-priest, gave lec- ture to men only on "Rome's Inter- ference With Our Marriage Laws and the Secret Theology of the Romsh Confession" As on the previous even ing the hall was crowded to it's ca- pacity and an overflow meeting was held in an adjacent hall, where Dr. Slattery made an address.
 In the course of his lecture pr. Stat tery read a number of extracts from Catholic publications and rituals in reference to marriage and denounced the attitude of Rome toward the Protestant marriage vows and her theology of the confessional
 He was given close attention throughout the lecture and was fre- quently applauded.
 In the afternoon Mrs. Slattery ad- dressed large audience of ladies only on The Inner and Hidden Life of Con- vents''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-15
News of Overthrow of Two Russian Officials
 Causes Concern in U. $.

Washington, May 14.-News of the over throw of two dominating military figures
 in the Russian capital added greatly to- day to the apprehension felt here for the democratic movement to which the en- couragement and general support of this government soon is to be carried by a mission of distinguished Americans.
 Official reports added nothing to the brief press dispatches indicating that both the minister of war, General Ouch koff, and the commander of the Petro grad garrison General Korniloff, had been forced out of office by friction among high officials of the provisiona government. The impression grew, how ever, that the plight of the new democ- racy, beset by ambitious partisans of the old regime and by the intrigue of German agents, might be much more serious than surface conditions have revealed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-15
SPECULATION IN
 FOOD DENOUNCED
 ON SENATE FLOOR
Gore Resolution Provides for Appointment of Cen- trOller General of
 Supplies

Washington, May Misrepresentation in
 food supplies was vehemently denounced
 today on the floor of the Senate and in a
 remarkable debate there was shown
 plainly an overwhelming sentiment for putting a stop to gambling in the neces-
 sities of life.
 An amendment to the espionage bill, proposed by Senator Thomas of Colorado
 to suspend during the war all exchanges,
 boards of trade and chambers of com merce that permit speculation in food
 stuffs, was beaten only because it thought the provision had no place in the bill. and that it should be offered in connec-
 ton with the food control legislation pending in Congress.
 Senator after senator scored the men
 who have manipulated grain prices and
 the terms pirates" and robbers" were
 freely used Those who opposed the
 Thomas amendment as irrelevant to the legislation before the Senate joined with their colleagues in declaring speculation must be ended. A few objected, however, on the ground that legitimate commerce might be choked by stopping all deal ings in futures.
 The rapid rise in grain prices on the Chicago exchange started by the 1srl- culture departments forecast of an un- usually light winter wheat yield has caused the administration to redouble it's efforts in behalf of food control legisla- ton already introduced in both houses of Congress.
 The measures pending were supplement- ed today by resolution introduced by Senator Gore, chairman of the agricul- ture committee, calling for appointment by the President of controller general of supplies. There have been increasing in- dications since the return of Herbert c. Hoover with food reports from abroad that the administration intends to cen tralize the food situation In one man. Ap- pointment of a food controller would be
 made possible by passage of the food bills already before Congress, but the Gore resolution would make his duties more specific and would grant him wider powers
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-15
MEN NEEDED FOR
 ALABAMA CAVALRY
Captain Oscar Underwood Will Open Recruiting Office Here in
 Few Days

A recruiting station for those de- string to enlist in the First Alabama cavalry will be opened In Birmingham in few days by Capt. oscar w. Un- derwood. Jr., and Sergt.-Maj. Joe Yates.
 Recruits for this regiment will have an opportunity to get in the cavalry branch of the service on practically the same basis as those who have been members for several months. X training school has been established at Montgomery and recruits will have practically the same training there as is being received by those who have gone 10 the officers reserve corps training camp at Fort McPherson, Ga. The inspeetor-instrueto of the Mont gomery training school is Col. Will liam A. Shunk of the United States army. Col. Bibb Graves commands tho regiment. It is desired 10 recruit the regiment to full strength as soon as possible.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-15
BRANCH LEAGUE OF
 JEFFERSONIANS IS
 FORMED AT ENSLEY

At the city hall, Ensley, last night. under the auspices of the Jeffersonian Democratic league, a large and inter- esting meeting was held in the in- tereSt of organizing branch of the league in Ensley. Judge w. P. McCros. sin presided and made an address.
 A large delegation from the centra, organization in Birmingham attended to. assist. among whom were the fol- lowing: J. A. Vance, Samuel F. Lewis. H. K. Ware. J. M. Flowers, Charles Ingram. R. F. Gill, Fred Perigoni, T. J. Brown and w. M. McCutchen
 Those in Ensley particularly inter- esting themselves in the organization of the branch are: H. Keller, James M. Donaldson. Grover Wren, J. F. Armstrong, M H. McDowell, Thomas c. O'Hara. Frank Lamont J. T. Stew art, Dr. R, E. Cloud. John F. Val lely. J. H. Garrison. H. J, Krib. pr. C.. E. Tedder and pr. E. w. Gray.
 A large membership for the organ fzatioR was presented.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-15
FOREIGN VISITORS
 BACK AT CAPITAL
No Announcement Will Be Made Regarding Time of
 Their Departure

Washington, May H.-Members of the French and British war missions returned to Washington today for final conferences with American government officials be- fore returning home. They will depart unannounced as soon as the business that brought them across the Atlantic can be closed up.
 Both commissions are encouraged by the attitude of the American people. M. Viviani Marshal Joffre and their as- sistants of the French party spent 10 days touring the middle west and east and Foreign Secretary Balfour and the leading members of the British mission were in New York city three days
 NJ. Viviani called at the White House to tell President Wilson about the trip and talk over the work remaining to be done. Marshal Joffre visited the war department
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-15
CIVIC ASSOCIATION SEEKS LOWER RATES ID WARRIOR RIVER
Flag Pole to Be Placed in Capitol Park-AssOciation Urges CO-Operation in
 Fight on Rates

The Birmingham Civic association held long And busy meeting last night and much business was trans ated.
 After the reading of the minutes, d digest of the last months work was read, which included the filing of De- titions against freight rate and tax increases and for lower rates to the Warrior river; assisting several smal. factories to reorganize; adding 651 new members; holding mass meetings throughout the city for more gardens, and sending a committee to Washing ton in the interest of the mobilization camp.
 Under the report of committees the membership committee reported a .o- tai of 975 members, making the Civic association the largest organization of it's kind in Alabama. The commit tee on the reduction of Warrior river rates reported that a petition had been carried before the Alabama public service commission seeking to reduce the rates. President James Weatherly said that important as the case was, no other civic organization had been represented and that very little pri- vate cooperation had been secured The association passed motion to appeal to the merchants and shippers other cities. such as Mobile and Tusca- loosa. to show more interest in this matter.
 motion was passed to appeal to the employers of Birmingham to hold the jobs of men enlisting in the army open until the cessation of hostilities
 As patriotic measure, a motion was passed to raise money to buy Q large flag pole to be placed in Capitol park for the large flag donated by Loveman, Joseph & Loeb. Donations to this cause were limited to s1 and q collection was taken that netted quite a sum.
 The association then went on rec~ ord as favoring a more vigorous cam paign for securing the mobilization camp for Birmingham.
 The following resolutions, presented by Senator Frank S. White, were unan~ imous1y adopted:
 Whereas, Interruptions and greedy speculators have taken advantage of the war crisis in which we have been placed to increase the price of food supplies out of all proportion to the production and consumption of the same; and,
 Whereas, In the opinion of this as- sociation this has been done by con- bination and conspiracies. entered into between these speculators; now, there. fore,
 Be it resolved by this association, That the Congress of the United States be and is hereby requested to adopt any appropriate legislation with In its power to prevent such cora binations and conspiracies and to en- force such legislation by imposing terms of Imprisonment and hard labor on those who violate such Legislation
 Be it further resolved, That tho members of Congress from this state be requested to use their utmost in fluence to speed and enact such legis- lation.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-15
RATING OF FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS

From May 7th to 18th, the following establishments were inspected and scored by the inspectors of the health de- partment.
 In making these ratings particular at- tention is paid to the presence of flies and exposure of foodstuffs to flies and
 dust. An appeal is made to destroy the fly which is both a menace and annoy
 ance, especially in places where food is dispensed.
 Groceries and meats: Tanner Brothers market, Newsome's market, John E. Hill, meats; Palace market, c. c. William son, w. D. Suther.
 Fruit stands and candy factories: Greater Birmingham Confectionery com
 pany, Holts candy kitchen, George Gunds, George Mortzokos. Lunch rooms and soda fountains: The Lee lunch room, the Courthouse lunch- stand, Madison pharmacy, Steele-Smith restaurant.
 Groceries and meats: Hotel Supply com pany, American Fish company, Economy
 Grocery company, Carmichael & Holcomb, V. V. Gregory, meats; Vito Giraffe, Poole
 Grocery company, M. 4. Barnes, Joseph
 Rumore, E. E. Wiggins, V. V. Gregory, grocer; w. c. Muir R. A. Rigotti, B.
 Guilian, Sam Monelli. Fruit stands, candy and cracker fac- tories: Martin Biscuit company, Amer- ca nI3akeries Candy company, Southern Baking company, A. $. Argyras, J. B.
 Kelly, D. F. Perry.
 Soda fountains, ice cream parlors, lunch rooms Steele-Smith soda foun- tain, Sabatines restaurant, Darlington
 pharmacy, Andrew & Toney, Nunnally' s Nineteenth street place, Dixieland cafe, Gale Drug company, Newsome's soda fountain, Twentieth Century lunch room, McGough's bakery.
 Groceries and meats: Tony Declare, Sam Cusimono, J. W. Coker groceries and meats; Arcade market, Ben Schillace Rose Schillece, c. D. Contorupis, Lacey Cash Grocery company. n Lunch stands, confectioneries and soft
 drinks: Francos place, lunchstand; H.
 F. Johnson, Sam Contourupos, Nick
 Demos, confectioneries and lunch; Kalo-
 podis & Savedes.
 Lunch rooms and cafes: Abraham cafe,
 Charlie Abrahams cafe, Walkers cafe, Champion Two cafe, Montgomery cafe, Diffay & O'Neal, Olympus cafe.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-15
BLACK-TATE CASE
 IS BROUGHT BEFORE
 ATTORNEY GENERAL
Asked to Say Whether He Has Authority to With hold Salaries of
 Assistants

Montgomery, May H.-tSpecial. The fight between Hugo L. Black, so~ licitor, and Joseph R. Tate, circuit solicitor, over the right to act as chief prosecuting officer of Jefferson county, was brought to the attorney generals department Monday, wheh M c. AlIgoo@ state auditor, request ed Attorney General Martin to say whether or not he has authority to withhold the salary warrants of Cir cult Solicitor Tate and his assistants. James G. Davis, Wallace McAdory and John P. Mccoy, on the demand of So- licitor Black, who claims they failed to attend the circuit court from Jan uary g to February f9 and must for felt $25 each for each day they were absent
 Solicitor Black made his first de- mand April 27 and second one May g. Auditor Allgood paid the salaries after the first demand was made, con- tending that the law provides that the certificate of the failure of the so- licitors to attend must be filed by the circuit clerk. Solicitor Black then de-
 
 the salaries were paid without the de duction of the amounts which he claimed had been forfeited to tae state.
 In the meantime Auditor Allgood took up the complaint with Solicitor Tate and assistants and Assistant So- licitor Mccoy filed a certificate that ne attended each session during the time complained of, being present when court was organized each day and re- maining throughout the session.
 Auditor Allgood requested Attorne, General Martins opinion simultans eously with the public announcement that he would not take upon himself the settlement of the controversy be- tween the two solicitors. q merely want to do what the law requires me to do and am in no way interested in the Jefferson county fight" said Mir. Allgood. "However, the law says the report of the solicitors failure to attend must be filed by the clerk Of the court. No such certificate was filed by the clerk. though one did come from Solicitor Black. I issued the war rants for last month because the cef- tificate of nonattendance was not iE regular form. However, I have asked the attorney general for an investiga- tion."
 Both solicitors claim they are prose- outing officers, the supreme court handing down an opinion that both are solicitors and legally elected, and that Solicitor Black will remain as prosecuting officer until the expira- ton of his term in 1919. However, So- licftor Tate and assistants were nor busted from office though they hay, little work to do.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-15
Deaths and Funerals
Mrs, Henry Bernard

Funeral services over the remains of Mrs. Henry Bernard. who died in New York city Friday afternoon, were con- ducted from her residence, 2617 Highland avenue, yesterday morning at Il o'clock. The deceased is survived by three broth CTS. Ferd, Otto and V. Hugo Marx, all of Birmingham; two sisters, Mrs. M. V. Joseph and Mrs. Sam Adler, both of this city The following acted as pallbearers Active, Joseph H. Loveman, Louis B.. Joseph, Godfrey Goldman, Leo K. Steiner, Eugene Fies Jr., and Sol Caheen. Hon orary. Morris Adler, c. H. Nabb, F. N. Cullom, Dr. J. H. Phillips, Benet Meyer, Simon Klotz and Emil H. Levi.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-15
COUNTRY CLUB
 SUSPENDS DUES
Robert Jemison, Jr., Is New Presi- dent of Club--Annual Meet
 ing Last Night

Robert Jemison. Jr, was elected president of the Country club for the ensuing year at the annual meeting and election of officers. held last night at the clubhouse. David Roberts, Jr,, was elected vice president A decided feature of the meeting was the sus pension of dues of the members of the club who had entered the military service of the United States for the period of their service.
 The following members were elected on the board of governors: Long term, J. M Caldwell, H. L. Badham and E. H. Cabaniss; short term, oscar Wells, H. c. Ryding and w. R. J. Gum. The hold-over members of the board arc H. G. Thach, Maj. E. M. Tutwiler and j. D. Kirkpatrick
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-15
Mrs. Charles L. Ruth

Montgomery. May 14.-tSpecial) Funeral services for Mrs. Charles L. Ruth, who died at her residence here Sunday, were conducted at the resi- dence Monday afternoon and the body was inferred in Oakwood cemetery by the side of her husband. who died six months ago. Mrs. Ruth was we'll known in civic circles of Montgom- cry and took an active part in church work and in the United Daughters of the Confederacy.
 Mrs. Ruth had been in good health until Tuesday when she was strick su with the illness which caused death She is survived by one son, Hardwick Ruth of Montgomery, and several oth- CT relatives.
 Dr. J. o. Crogan of Opelika, former pastor of the Court Street Methods. church, conducted the funeral serv- ices. being assisted by other pastors of Montgomery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-15
LETTERS TO EDITOR
Pantaze's Treatment of Soldiers

To the Editor of The Age-Herald:
 Your kind notice edit5rially of the lib- erality of Mir. Pantaze in serving a chicken dinner to the soldiers on last Sun day, is entirely befitting. MT. Pantaze is one of our foremost foreign born clti- zens, and is one of the best citizens of Greater Birmingham. He is public-spir- ited, large-hearted and progressive busi- ness man. I am glad to number him among my friends because of his personal worth. MT. Pantaze knows nothing In ad- vance of this card. ana I write it out of recognition of his worth as an intelli- gent and meritorious citizen.
 B. F. RILEY. Birmingham. May IA, 1917.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-15
Thelma Mae Carmack

Funeral services over the remains of Thelma Mae Carmack, aged ? years, who died at o'clock yesterday morning at the residence of her parents, 401 Forty ninth street, north, will be conducted from the residence this morning at 10 O o'clock, Rev. pr. Read officiating. h. torment will be in Forest Hill cemetery with Lge Loy Undertaking company in charge. The deceased is survived by her parents, MT. and Mrs. F. F. Carmack.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-15
Negro Woman Shot

Julia Evans. colored. was shot and seriously wounded at 8 o'clock last night at 251s Fourth avenue. nortl;. by Adamg McGraw. colored. who es. capped to parts unknown after the shooting and has not been captured The injured woman was removed .o the Hillman hospital in the police emergency patrol. where her condition is pronounced to be serious
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-15
Alfred Moore

Huntsville, May 4.--{Special, )--Alfred Moore, former mayor of Huntsville, prominent citizen and business man, died Saturday at WetumplSa, where he held a position under the state government He was about 70 years old. and was an uncle of ex-Governor Emmet O'Neal. who ac- companied the body to Huntsville this afternoon. MT. Moore was Confederate veteran.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-15
Eugene Hamilton Pearce

Eugene Hamilton Pearce, aged IS months infant child of MT. and Mrs. Eugene Joseph Pearce, died yesterday at 12 o'clock noon. Funeral services will be conducted this afternoon at o'clock from the residence, 270S Third-third avenue, north Interment will be in Elmwood cemetery. The deceased is survived by his parents.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-15
George William Thomas Latham

George William Thomas Latham, aged Is months, infant son of MT. and Mrs Will Latham, died yesterday afternoon at o'clock at the residence of his par ents, 7020 London avenue, Gate City. Flu neral services will be conducted from the residence this afternoon. Interment will be in Bass cemetery, with S. w. Woodin Undertaking company in charge,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-15
John Woodward

Huntsville, May 14.-(special.)-Joh ohm Woodward, 73 years old, died Friday night at his home near Hazle Green. He was a Confederate veteran, and is sur vived by 8 large family of sons and daughters.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-15
Edward Dimond

The remains of Edward Dimond, aged s7, who died Saturday at the Hillman hospital, is still being held by Shaw Un-
 dertalSing company, pending advice from
 relatives who have not yet been located. Any information as to their location will
 be appreciated by friends.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-15
Judre Shepherd Ia Dead

Chattanooga. May A.-Judge Lewis Shepherd. aged 74. died suddenly at a hospital here today. Judge Shepherd was stricken just after arguing a law suit in criminal court He was the oldest mem- Der of the Chattanooga bar and was widely known throughout the country as an attorney.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-15
Dallas Rogers

Huntsville, May H.-(Special)-Dalla Rodgers. aged 7a years, died Sunday at his home in Hurricane precinct. lie was a Confederate veteran, having served in Capt. Frank B. Gurley's cavalry troop. Ills widow survives him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-15
RUSSIA LOOMS LARGE
 IN EYES OF WORLD
tContinued fran Page One,

daneles to Russian ships, both mer- chantmen and men of war. Turkey also would be agreeable, if Russia would con- sent to lay down arms, to consider a satisfacto settlement of the Armenian question, long thorn in the side of mankind and likewise deal with her various subjects on the principle of nationality
 While there have been rumors that the council of worlSmen's and soldiers deputies has called for an armistice, of ficial denial of this is made by the council On the contrary. it is stated by the council that an appeal to the sol diers is being drawn up declaring against