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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-02
CHAMBER COMMITTEE TO RAISE FUNDS TO
 EQUIP GIRLS SCHOOL
Institution Poorly Equipped and Badly in Need of Better Facili- ties-Chamber of Com
 merce Active

The Chamber of Commerce has ap- pointed committee to push an active campaign for betterng the Alabama Training School for Girls at East Lake. This school is provided for the care of delinquent girls, but has very poor ac- commodations. About 60 girls are crowded into a two-room house, where they must spend most of the day There is no music, no playground. no garden or flowers provided for their benefit There is only one small bathroom for the use of all 60 girls. The girls sleep on small cots, often two to the cot.
 These conditions form such a contra st to the splendid conditions at the nearby Boys Industrial school that the Chamber is inaugurating campaign to raise S15,0 GOO to better the school A committee, consisting of Charles F. DeBardeleben, chairman; Robert Jemison, Jr., E. l.. Brown and Frank B. Fowl5es, is mailing out letters to the business men of Blr- mingham asking a contribution. With the money raised more ground will be purchased, a newer and better school house erected and more sanitary and comfortable living conditions arranged.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-02
POOL ROOM HEARING
 TO COME UP TODAY
Barber Reads Report Alleging Viola
 tions of Law on Part of Some

All pool room operators were before the commission yesterday morning to hear the report of Commissioner of Public Safe- ty Arlie Barber. which he had prepared through officers and a citizen inspector. a MT. Barber took each pool room separ- ately and read his report which tended to show whether they are being con ducted within the bounds of the law and asked the commission to decide whether they should continue to operate or wheth- CT their license should be revoked. After he had finished reading the list, the op- era tors were allowed to make state ments, and as this soon showed signs of taking up all of the time of the meet ing, MT. Ward asked that they come back today. at 10 o'clock, when they would be given special hearing.
 M The commission agreed to this, and the following who had been classified as bad and very bad, were ordered to report today: P. J. Antanoglia, Burdick Billiard academy, Equator pool room w. A. Malone, Palace Billiard parlor, Seth Prewitt, N. Botter, A. Saurvis, J. M. Domit and H. E.. Jenkins.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-02

she is stopping.
 Mrs. Pattie Ruffner Jacobs, who is official hostess to Miss Wilson while she is in Birmingham, was at the sta- tion with committee of well known ladies. Practically every military of ficer of the United States army now on duty in Birmingham was also pres ent and there was an honorary recep- tion committee of a company of in fantry, which formed double line at the station through which Miss Will son passed on her way to the waiting automobile. She came directly from the train through the main waiting room and did not enter the subway.
 Fifth avenue was lined with people guished visitor and everyone commented on the striking resemblance of the daugh- ter to her father.
 Among those who formally greeted Miss Wilson at the station were the entire board of city commissioners with the ex- ception of MT. Weatherly who was un- able to be present. They were headed by President Ward.
 In every southern city in which Miss Wilson has appeared the crowds which have heard her concert have been enor- nous and = Mer.rhss fully 2000 were turned away unable to gain entrance. It is expected that there will not be a vacant seat at the Jefferson tonight, because the people of Birmingham are eager not only to hear the Presidents daughter, but hey want to help the Red Cross. Every cent of the proceeds of Miss Wilson's concerts goes to the Red Cross fund, ana II IS in this way that she is doing her bit'' for her country.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-02

Compulsory dipping of cattle will be dis continued ill Jefferson county under the terms of 8 resolution adopted yesterday by the board of revenue. For some weeks past there has been much pressure brought to bear on the board Of revenue by owners of cattle to discontinue the dipping vats and many meetings have been held and petitions filed with the board having this end In view. A few weeks ago a mass meeting was held in front of the courthouse and the dipping vats were roundiy condemned.
 The board has had the question under advisement sometime, and the matter coming up for discussion yesterday, Rufe Bivins offered the following resolution which was unanimously adopted:
 "ResoIved, That the appropria-
 tiOn for the salaries of inspectors
 of dipping vats be, and is hereby
 discontinued from May 3. 1917."
 All members were present except Frank Hewitt and the resolution passed without a dissenting vote.
 This means practically the nullification of the vote of the people of Jefferson county by the board of revenue as the matter of tick eradication was favorably
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-02
TICK ERADICATION GIVEN SETBACK BY
 BOARD OF REVENUE
Compulsory Dipping of Cattle Jefferson Is Discontinued by Passage of Bivins Resolution Charges Made That Improper Mixture of Solution Has Caused Death
 of Cattle and That Discrimination Was Shown

voted upon by the people at an election held some two years ago. At a large ex- pense the board of revenue has had dipping vats erected in different sections of the county and corps of from 5 to 10 inspectors have been employed by the board to enforce the dipping of cattle. All this was wiped out by the passage of the resolution yesterday.
 Members of the board of revenue stated that they had made close investigation of the situation and that the present sys- tenn, which is under the direct super vision of Dr. Endsley and pr. Jackson of the United States bureau of animal industry, is unsatisfactory, and stated that many cattle had been injured by the improper mixture of the dipping solu ton. It was also stated that many of those petitioning the board for the dis continuance of the vats charged that dis crimination had been shown; that some persons were not compelled to dip their cattle while others were compelled to dip more often than necessary. These mat ters have been the subject of investiga- tion by the board and it was decided to discontinue the inspection TOT the time being.
 Members of the board contend that the action taken yesterday does not mean the abandonment of the fight against the tick evil, but is intended to hold up the matter for a while until the whole proposition can be satisfactorily adjusted.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-02
BREAK DIRT TODAY l. ON NEW P0ST0FF|CE
President DeBardeleben to Shovel First Spadefull of
 Earth for Structure

Everything Is ready for beginning work on the new postoffice thls morning at Il o'clock. The occasion will be under the auspices of the Chamber of Commerce and President Charles F. DeBardeleber will be master of ceremonies. Promptly at 11 o'clock President DeBardeleben will throw the first spadefull of dirt. The spade which will be used was donated by J. D. Moore, president of Moore Handley Hardware company. and after the ceremony it will be kept in the Cham ber's office.
 Music will be furnished by the Second Regiment band from the fairgrounds. Short talks will be made by President Charles F. DeBardeleben, Judge w. I. Grubb Postmaster R. B. Smyer, w. j. Adams, president of the Board of Trade; George McCleery, vice president of the Chamber of Commerce, and John D. Me- Neel, United States internal revenue col lector
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-02
CONSOLIDATION OF OFFICES EFFECTIVE Southern and A. c. s. Pas senger and Freight Busi-
 ness Combined

The consolidation of all Alabama Great Southern and Southern railway system passenger and freight offices in Birming- ham has placed the offices and entire business of this system of railways in the Woodward building.
 The consolidation was effective yester- day, and the men who have heretofore occupied offices in the Empire and Ameri- can Trust buildings have settled down to business in the passenger department, on the ground floor of the Woodward building, and those employed in the freight department have taken offices under E. T. Steele, freight traffic man. ager. on the eighth floor of the Wood ward
 G. P Biles, freight traffic manager of the western system, and H. H. Laughton assistant to the vice president of Wash ington, both of whom were in the city yesterday, announced the following line up in the freight department under the consolidation: E. T. Steele. freight traffic manager; c. H. Pearson, assistant general freight agent; Paul A. Wright district freight agent; F. M. Mitchell, commercial agent; J. w. Stanfiel, freight soliciting agent; w. J. Keppler, freight soliciting agent; Harold Smith, travelling freight agent, and G. G. Allen, travelling tariff inspector.
 In the passenger department, Hugh F. Latimer Is division passenger agent in charge of the local passenger business. with Searcy H. Johnson as city passen- ger agent.
 A feature of the consolidation was the retention in the service of every man em- ployed by both lines. Those not retained in Birmingham were transferred to orner points.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-02
WARD EULOGIZES
 MUSCOVY DUCKS
Declares People Should Raise Them
 Rather Than Hogs

Commissioner Barber asked the city commission to raise the ban on raising hogs within the city limits during the present crisis, citing the shortage of food that can naturally be expected this fall. Before anyone could object or approve of his request, President Ward launched into a eulogy of the "Muscovy' duck. MT. Ward especially emphasized the fact that Muscovy duck is quackless, or at least his quack is so muffled that he comes within the bounds of city ordinances pre- venting unnecessary noises.
 When a citizen asks permission to raise hogs in the future, I think that it would be a good idea to give him all available information on Muscoyy ducks, for they are cheaper and cleaner than hogs.
 Ducks are splendid to utilize waste from the kitchen and vegetable garden" said President Ward, and are better than hogs from a food standpoint. Mus covy ducks are the quietest of domestic fowls They require very little water, and can get along very we'll with shallow pans for drinking water. One drake and three ducks are enough to start with. These ducks like dark quiet place for their nests, and will hollow out places in the ground and line them with down from their breasts. They lay from 20 to 2a eggs before setting.
 "Muscovy ducks are veritable Ty Cobbs when it comes to catching flies. If one ventures in their territory, they take it in with neatness and dispatch. The sight of 20 or more young ducks snapping up flies is one to gladden. the heart of food inspector. They also catch all manner of bugs and earn their keep many times over. They fatten rapidly and are most delicious roasted or baked served with the usual trimmings.
 Ut is the utilization of waste and the practice of home economies which has made some cities prosperous where others are on the ragged edge most of the time, because they buy everything and save nothing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-02
H|RTY-ONE CANNING PLANTS AT VARIOUS CENTERS 0F STATE.
Company Announces That Twelve of the Community Enterprises Will Be
 in Jefferson

The Alabama Marketing and Canning company has notified the food prepared ness committee that it has succeeded in establishing 31 community canning plants, F of which will be established in Jeff ferson county.
 In addition to this. small demonstra- ton plant will be established In Bir- mingham for the purpose of teaching the managers of the various plants estab- lshed, how to operate their plants, how to grade, pack and can their products to a uniform standard.
 The greatest drawback that this con- cern is experiencing in the securing of cans enough to handle the products as their supply is exhausted and there is such demand for cans that they are exceptionally hard to get at any price. J. E. Ramsey, secretary of the Alabama Marketing and Canning company also in- forms the committee that they have placed more than 100000 cans for the coming season, and they were largely taken by the community plants estab- lished.
 Factories will be established at the fol- lowing places: Leeds, AAshvlle, McCalla, Montevallo, Ayres, Guntersville Centre vile, Mt Olive. Gardendale, Alliance Clanton, Ashby, Rockford, Randolph, Hissop, Village Springs, Fairview, Mar bury, Alexander City, Irondale, Mt Pin- son. Mountain Home, Springville, Huff man. Oak Grove. Camp Hill, and three other communities where the exact loca- tion of the factory. has not been decided upon.
 These factories will have an average Of 100 acres, and the farmers in these sew eral communities have contracted with the canning plants to grow definite acre age in tomatoes. beans, sweet potatoes and okra to justify the plants being es- tablished.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-02
To Entertain Miss Wilson

In deference to Miss Margaret Will sons wishes there will be no formal social attentions paid her in Birming- ham prior to her concert tonight.
 The concert at the Jefferson, will begin at S:30 o'clock
 Following the concert MT. and Mrs. J. Campbell Maben will entertain at buffet supper at their residence, in viting few friends to meet Miss Wilson informally.
 suffrage breakfast will be given at the Country club tomorrow morn ing at 10:30 o'clock. This breakfast will take the place of the suffrage luncheon which had been planned, as it was found that Miss Wilson must leave Birmingham few hours earlier than expected in order to fill a con cert engagement at Joplin, Mo.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-02
/et Xlh5

< Rub a little soothing, cooling ice-mint on those poor. tired, swollen burning feet. An, how cool. easy and comfort able it makes them feel. Instantly corns and painful callouses stop burning and you will want to dance for joy. No fool ishness. Ice-mint will. shrivel up any corn whether hard, soft or between the toes so that it can be lifted out easily with the. fingers There is. no pain and ; not one bit of soreness when applying ice-mint or afterwards and it doesnt t even irritate the surrounding skin. Try it. Just ask in any drug store for lit tie ice-mint and end your foot trouble
 for good. It costs little and acts so quickly and gently it seems like magic. You'll say so yourself
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-02
GARDEN COMMITTEE
 WILL MEET TODAY

A special meeting af the food, market and garden committee of the Birming- ham Civic association. of which ". J. Merten is chairman, has been called for 12:15 o'clock today. The meeting will discuss plans for another series of mass meetings and speeches to be held in the associations campaign for more gardens. pr. w. B. Holmes has been decided on as one of the speakers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-02
EVERETT TO ATTEND CIVIC SECRETARIES
 MEETING TOMORROW
Will Invite Association to Meet in Birmingham Next Year-Dele-
 gates From All Over Country

manager of the Chamber of Commerce, will attend the Southern Commercial Secretaries association meeting in Knox vile tomorrow and Friday. This meet ing will be attended by all the commer- cial secretaries in the south, and many from the east. The latest ideas for bet tering the conditions of cities for securing trade, increasing production and intro ducing more efficient business methods will be discussed In behalf of the Bir- mingham chamber, MT. Everett will ex- tend an invitation to the association to hold it's 1918 meeting in Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-02
MISS WILSON IS
 WELCOMED TO CITY

Birmingham city commissioners, guided by President George B. Ward the recog- nized beau brummel of the commission, as we'll as the only one who is unattach- ed, welcomed Miss Margaret Woodrow Wilson, daughter of President Wilson, to Birmingham yesterday afternoon at $50 o'clock, at the Terminal station where her train arrived over the Frisco.
 Mr. Weatherly was the only commits sioner who was unable 10 go to the sta tion Mir Ward and his colleagues went directly from commission meeting to the Terminal, but due to his usual fore sight MT. Ward had his silk hat close by and was dressed in true statemanlike attire. The other commissioners wore their business suits.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-02
CONTRACT FOR CITY
 PRINTING TO LEDGER

The city printing contract was yester- day awarded to the Birmingham Ledger by the city commission. The question week. when 1t was deferred, in view of the fact that Commissioner Barber wanted to give the printing to weekly paper in order to save some money
 MT. Barber was the only commissioner who voted mo-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-02
HOLD UP CONTRACT
 FOR AVONDALE WORK

The city commission confirmed the or dinance allowing the paving of Fifth ave- nue from Thirty-eighth to Forty-seventh street Avondale, yesterday morning, but held up the letting of the contract until August 1.
 This action was taken in order to all low all property owners ample time to file their protests, for which they will have to prepare and circulate petitions.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-02
Rules on Parking Cars

wishes all citizens to be advised that it is unlawful to park cars by fire plugs. or in front of the entrance to public build ings. The dead line allows s5 feet in the clear in front of such buildings or places.
 There are so many citizens who do mot know that and are arrested for it, when they would not do 1t if they were aware of the fact that they were violat- ing the law" said Judge Anderton, "that I would like for them to be Informed and govern themselves accordingly'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-02
BIRMINGHAM TODA PA YS ITS HOMAGE
 TO THE DAUGHTER OF NATIONS PRESIDENT
Miss Margaret Woodrow Wilson Will Sing at lief ferson Tonight For Benefit of Red Cross and Enormous Crowd is Expected to Greet Her-Entire Proceeds of Concert Go
 to War Relief Work

Today is Margaret Woodrow Wilson Day in Birmingham.
 The Presidents daughter guest of the city tonight Jefferson theatre will give for benefit the Red Cross.
 Miss Wilson reached Birmingham yesterday afternoon Memphis though she had requested that there be ton special social attentions paid there immense the Terminal station welcome her and to take part tho parade the station to the Tutwler where
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-02

Scottish Rite Masons from every ton of the state are in attendanca0 spring reunion of the Ancient cepted Scottish Rite of Free which convened at the Masonic yesterday morning. A class of 4 dates was registered and the from the fourth to the fourtee sive were conferred.
 At the comforting of the foui gree last night, the large packed to its capacity and the particularly impressive. This morning at S:30 o'clock ham chapter Rose Croix No. convened by pr. J. U. Ray, wi and the historic and reigioJ from the fifteenth to the eigh elusive will be conferred. Birmingham council of Kado convened tonight at O clock nineteenth, twentieth and twen grees will be conferred. The officers of chapter Rose J. U. Ray, 33d degree. master; senior warden, J. E. 'Bethe| 32d degree; junior warden, H. Swe 32d degree; orator, F. s. Barnes. 33 gree; treasurer, Simon klotz. 32d dd secretary. Albert l.. Reese, 32d degrel moner, W. W. Ransom, 33d degree. trustee. ". F. McAdory, 33d degree ] master of ceremonies. James S V 33d degree Hon; expert, w. w. Ave, degree; assistant expert, T. J. Shirle. degree; guardian of the temple, Baker, 32d degree; sentinel, Lew L us 33d degree Hon., elect memb- standing committee, J. F. Carle, g gree.
 At 3 o'clock this afternoon the ( eenth degree of knight of the Rose will be conferred by the following cers and an appropriate musical gramme will be rendered:
 Wise master, J. F. Carle. 32d de senior warden, Arthur Barton, 33d dc K. c. c. H.; junior warden, ] E. 33d degree Hon.; orator, W. F@ All 33d degree Hon; master of cerem' John B. Bethea, Sr., 32d degree; e H. Swedlaw, 32d degree; assistant Q W. w. Alvey. 32d degree; guardia temple, Lee c. Jones. 18th degree,
 MUSIC.
 Organ, March Religiusen Ha Fred L. Grambs. a2d degree.
 Baritone solo. Calvary lt R9a
 Anthem, Faith (Wagner
 Soprano solo, "Hope;' an ity,' choir.
 Anthem, 'Floria.v fror Mass choir.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-02
Authorized Deputy Constablcs

J. E. Matlock. constable of Beat 21, yes terday issued the following statement: ..The following are the only deputies in Beat 21. Jefferson county, Ala. for whose acts I will be responsible: J. w. Hughes, Jr., chief deputy; A. F. James. R. H. James, c. w. James, w. F. 1ubanks, B. F. Wainright and George w. Courson
 J. F. MATLOCK.
 Constable. Beat 2l.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-02
Will Speak at Negro Church

Rev Richard Carroll. one of the best known negro ministers of South Caro- lima, will speak tonight at the Sixteenth Street Baptist church at the corner of Sixth avenue and Sixteenth street, north. His topic will be. Good Luck and How to Get It."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-02
FIRST ENGLy1
 AT RE UH

The home gar1er Al Rescue Home atvW dll
 have the honor Q pn bushel of English reas of the state. A bushel was gathered in the gard{ and another bushel will IT picking today. The inmates take the greatest pride in tt and last year they made al producing the first cotton boI
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-02
SEABOARD ! CHANGES SCHEDULE

Effective Sunday. May 6. The lanta Birmingham Special now leav 9:1O a. m.. will leave at 7:30 a. and will arrive 10:30 D. m. instead 1O:25 D. m. Train No F, now leav 2:50 D. m. will leave at 2:4o p. m. stead. 5-2-4
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-02
Negro Is Assaulted

Ben Fountain, colored. is in serious condition at his home as result of being struck in the head with a stone early yesterday morning by another negro named John Jones. Jones escaped after the assault and up to late hour last night had not been apprehended.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-02
TODAY's EVENTS
At the Theatres

Loew's Bijou: Superior vaudeville and feature pictures. Continuous perform ance from 1 to Il clock.
 Lyric: Keith vaudeville. Matinee at 3 o'clock. Night performances, 7:9O to g.. Majestic: ''Lasses White and his minstrel maids in musical tabloid.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-02
SPRING REUNION OF l ALABAMA SCOTTISH.
 RITE MAS0NS HERE,
Degrees Conferred on Largl Class-Council of Kadosf1 and Rose Croix Chap
 ter to Meet
PRoGRAMME roR ropAY.

PRUGRAMME FOR IUDAY. S:30 a. m.-Opening Birmingham chapter Rose Croix. Conferring 15 ant 16 degrees.
 F noon-Lunch.
 1:So p. m.-Chapter reconvenes, con ferring r degree.
 BOO D. m.-Conferring IS degree. 6:O0 D. m.-Dinner. .~ s D. m.-Opening of BirmingI Council of Kadosh. Conferring ] and q degrees.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-02
At the Photoplay Houses

Rialto: Mary Miles Minter in En- vironment.'
 Triangle: Douglas Fairbanks in Tn Again, Out Again.
 Strand: H. B, Warner in 'The Danger Trail'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-02
DELIVERY CHARGES BIG ITEM IN HIGH COST OF LIVING Groceryman Tells of Orders Which Add to the Ex- penses of Operat-
 ing Store

J. l.. Daniel of the Shropshire Daniel grocery store at Five Points thinks that one way in which to considerably de- crease the cost of living Is more system- atc ordering by housewives. The more expense connected with the operation of the store, the more the groceries will cost, and the expense of sending a small package a long distance is considerable. If this expensive delivery were eliminated the grocer would be able to sell his goods cheaper and the consumer would reap the reward of his judicious ordering
 The consumer must ultimately bear the expense of the delivery, and to relieve himself of this cost he should so time his orders that a special deliveryman would not be necessary. Orders late In the morning or afternoon, after the regu- lar delivery trucks have made their rounds, usually must be handled by spe- cial delivery.