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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-26
Big Delegation Going
 10 Washington 10 Gel
 the Mobilization Camp
Committee Named Visit Capital and Land Mean S1,0000O0 Monthly Turned Loose in Birmingham.
 Business Men Active and Intend to Push Ctys Claims

Birmingham Is going after the mobiliza- ton camp in earnest. A committee oi prominent citizens was named yesterday eonscripted, as the notices to each ot them read, for service in Washington in the cause of Birmingham, There is to be no let-up in these activities until Bir- mfrgham gets the mobilization camp.
 The members of the committee will leave Sunday morning for Washington, and two special Pullman cars have been engaged for the local party According to the announcement of the trip made yesterday afternoon, the time of the re- turn is by no means certain. It simply depends upon how long it takes the com mittee to secure positive and definite assurance from the Washington author ities that the mobilization camp for the southeastern states will be located here.
 The mobilization camp is considered a most important matter from a business standpoint. It is estimated that it would result in turning loose $100OO0O each month in this city, and since the chances are that the camp would be kept here
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-26
WANTS GRANDSTAND FOR PARK SINGERS
Lawrence Calls On Ward and Explains Plans for
 Community Singing

Robert Lawrence, promoting the com munity singing, which he proposes to hold at Capitol park Thursday evenings and Sunday afternoons, until September 20, at least, called on President Ward of the city commission yesterday and asked the city to construct an addition to the present band stand and to erect another one nearby, in order that the singing can be properly conducted
 President Ward has put building In- slector Matthews to work making an estimate of the cost, and will give Mr. Lawrence an answer as soon as the esti- mates are completed It is very likely that MT. Lawrence's request will be granted.
 The idea is to enlarge the present grand stand to accommodate 300 singers and to have them face Eighth avenue, and to erect just below the present band stand another stand that will accommo- date 200 singers, the second stand to face the first one. Seats will be provided be- tween the two stands for the spectators and singers. and directors will stand in each stand with the choruses to direct the singing. Due to the slope of the ground at this point in the park, the nat ural terrace. the leaders can easily be seen from all angles.
 We may want to use the park and stands until Christmas. and then end with a huge community Christmas tree." said MT. Lawrence, flor there is no tell ing where this proposition will stop if 1t goes here as it has everywhere else.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-26
SOUTHERN RAILWAY
 OFFICIALS ON TOUR
 OF INSPECTION HERE
Have Beer Over All Lines in Ala bama-Left Yesterday for At
 lanta and the East

Officials of the Southern railway system passed through Birmingham On official tour of inspector, en route to Atlanta Ga, having made an inspec- ton of all lines of the Southern sys- tenn in Alabama. The party was com posed of E. H. Coapman. vice presi- dent, in charge of operations; G. R. Loyall, assistant vice president; G. W. Taylor, assistant to the vice presi- dent, all of Washington. H. Baker, general manager of western lines; w. & Andrews, general superintendent of transportation western lines; C. Dougherty. chief engineer, mainten- ance of way western lines, of Cin- cinnati j. H. Stanfiel general sn- perintendent of Birmingham, accom- panied the party
 The party of officials first visited Florence and Sheffield. then New Or leans and Mobile. thence to Rome from Mobile. and from Rome to Atlanta, via Birmingham and Attalla.
 There was nothing significant In the tour. as it is the custom of the off. cials to make trips of this nature sew eral times each year. looking over the lines and making such investigation as to operations as is wise
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-26
CITY DESIGNATES
 "PAINT-UP" WEEK
Resolution Adopted by Commission
 Names Week of May 1

A resolution adopted by the city com mission declares the week of May as "Clean-Up, Paint-Up' week, and scalls upon the citizens of Birmingham to fall in line and beautify their premises. If there is anything you cannot paint, then whitcwash it and make Birmingham fa- nous for the absence of unsghtly build ings
 The resolution follows:
 Whereas, it is eminently fitting that men should give especial attention to the matter of promoting the beautiful at a time when nature is adorning the world with the fresh garments of spring; and,
 Whereas, it is the duty of every loyal citizen during these war times to pre- vent all deterioration: and,
 7'Whereas, paint is both beautifier and a preventive of building decay: and
 ''Whereas, much can be accomplished along these lines by cooperative effort wi the entire citizenship working in uh. n; therefore,
 Be it resolved, That the first week in May be and is hereby declared Paint Up Week in Birmingham and1all citizens of this community are requested to ob- serve said days by painting their build- ings homes, outhouses, fences, etc., and by contributing in every possible way to the work of making our city place distinguished for it's beauty and fresh- ness and for the absence of unsightly buildings homes or fences"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-26
MASONS TAKE STEPS
 TO PRESERVE FOODS
 NOW BEING RAISED
Committee of Scottish Rite Bodies to Co-Operate in Securing Cannery
 to Handle Surplus

The Scottish Rite Masonic bodies of Bir- mingham last night formally went on record in favor of the conservation of food and steps were taken looking espe- cially to the conservation of the enormous amount of foodstuffs now being raised in Jefferson county
 The welfare committee of the lodges was given extensive power in co-oper- ating with others 10 secure the location of suitable cannery in Birmingham in order that the canning of fruits and veg etables may be encouraged and fostered in all parts of the county.
 In last nights discussions 1t was point ed out that no more patriotic act can now be performed than in looking for ward to the welfare of the women and children during the period of high prices which is expected to come as result of wars demands. The belief was expressed that Jefferson county, for the first time in her history was growing enough food to feed her own people but that unless steps are taken for the preservation of the perishable crops much of the present effort would be wasted.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-26
The High Cost of IndigeStib1e Food

falls heavily upon the house hold where there is no in telligent direction of the food supply. Expensive hig.i proteid foods, such as beef and pork, impose a heavy burden upon the liver and kidneys. They are not as nutritious as cereals and fruits. Two Shredded Wheat Biscuits with milk supply all the nutriment needed. for a half days work at a cost of only four or five cents. Cut out meat and eggs, eat Shredded Wheat Biscuit with green vege- tables and fruits, and see how much better you feel. For breakfast with hot milk or cream. Made at Niagara Falls, N. Y.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-26
How To Relieve Catarrhal
 Deafness or Head Noises

If you have catarrh, catarrhal deaf ness or head noises caused by catarrh, or if phlegm drops in your throat and has caused catarrh of the stomach or bowels, you will be glad to know that these distressing symptoms may be en- tirely overcome in many instances by the following treatment which you can easily prepare in your own home at lit- tie cost Secure from your druggist ounce of Parmint Double Strength). This will not cost you more than 76c. Take this home and add to it 1-4 pint of hot water and ounces of granulat- ed sugar; stir until dissolved. Take one tablespoonful four times day. An im- provement is sometimes noted after the first days treatment. Breathing should become easy, while the distress ing head noises. headaches. dullness, cloudy thinking, etc, should gradually disappear under the tonic action of the treatment. Loss of smell. taste, defect- i've hearing and mucus dropping in the back of the throat are other symptoms which suggest the presence of catarrh and which may often be overcome by this efficacious treatment If nearly ninety per cent of all ear troubles are caused by catarrh, there must be many people whose hearing may be re- stored by this simple home treatment- Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-26
WAR BOND PURCHASE GOOD BUSINESS AS
 WELL AS PATRIOTIC
Ward Explains Business End of Plan of City to Buy Hundred Thousand
 Dollars Worth of Bonds

President Ward was surprised that any patriotic citizen would object to the city buying war bonds from a patriotic standpoint, and was more surprised that they would object on the ground of it not being good bust ness.
 There will be no city bonds for us to buy until June and then there will be only s250,oo0 worth of school bonds, and if we buy them and then buy the war bonds we will still have s400.00c in the sinking fund" said MT. Ward.
 Tt is absolutely good business, and the city is making money out of the war bonds. It merely means making $41 a month and being patriotic ar the same time. added to which there is the kind of publicity that will do the city good. and the kind that we cam not buy.' concluded MT. Ward.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-26

University of Alabama and when com pleted began the practice of law in Bir- mingham, forming a partnership with IT. c. Selheimer. He was later elected city attorney of Birmingham and from that position was elevated to the bench in the circuit court of Jefferson county. a posi- tion he filled with marked ability and much distinction.
 Owing to the i'll health of his wife Judge Banks, some years ago, left the state and located in Denver, Col, where he was associated with Senator Thomas of that state. He lived in Denver 10 years and then moved to Los Angeles, where he was connected with Dolphin M. Del mas. the great criminal lawyer of nation al fame. About two years ago Judge Banks returned to his native state and resumed the practice of law in Birming- ham.
 A man of rare culture, lawyer of distinction and true type of the south ern gentleman, Judge Banks numbers his friends by the score who. while rejoicing in his appointment, as it will doubtless lead to a greater preferment, regret his departure from the city and his asso- ciations
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-26
INCREASED COST OF
 OPERATIONS BASIS OF
 RAILROADS REQUEST
Proposed Raise in Price of Mileage Books May Be Granted to
 Carriers

The basis for the increase in the price of mileage from cents a mile to PA cents per mile, asked by all lines in the Southeastern association, which has been filed with the inter- state commerce commission, is the in crease in cost of operations.
 It is the idea of the railroads to make the passenger department bear it's share of the burden of increased expense, incurred by the railroads in operating their trains. as the officials are inclined to pro rate the increased cost among all departments.
 It is believed that the railroads will be granted this increase which will make a mileage book of 1000 miles cost s22.50 instead of $20. as heretofore. The roads have extended this rate on mileage books of their own accord, and since their former action was vol untary, it is believed that they will be allowed to raise the rates.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-26
WOULD FOREGO MEAT AND FLOUR ONE DAY
 DURING EACH WEEK
Real Estate Exchange Proposes This Plan to Help Meet Food
 Problems of War

The Birmingham Real Estate ex- change would have Birmingham peo~ pie fast for one day each week, so far as meat and flour bread are concerned, if the concerted effort of all mem bers will be enough pressure to bring to bear upon the housewives of Bir- mingham.
 All women's societies and the Housewives league will be appealed to to make one day each week day when there will be served no flour bread or meat. this to last as long as the effect of the war demands
 Many of the women promised real ily to accede to the request of the realtors. but some of them wanted to talk it over with. their husbands be- fore they made answer.
 The perfection of the plan will be the feature of the meeting of ths; realtors at their regular Thursday luncheon today at the I1illman.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-26

Birmingham Rotarians are enthusiastic over the report of Chairman Robert Jem- ison, Jr., of the "Post-Convention" trip to Birmingham, from Atlanta, of all Ro- tarians. who attend the national conven- tion in June.
 Two hundred members, representing 15 clubs. have accepted the invitations sent out by the local club to every club in the United States, and 1t is expected that fully 1000 visitors will spend the day in Birmingham June 22, following the close of the convention in Atlanta
 Handsome invitations with a map or the back giving every principal city ir the United States, showing the railroads reaching Birmingham, with full infor- nation on the inside, have been sent all
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-26

for many months, the business men and patriotic citizens are keenly alert to the importance of this proposition
 The committee named to make the trip includes more than threescore of the leading men of the city. They are:
 oscar Wells, George A. Blinn, J. D. Rosenberger, J. Frank Rushton, R. A. Brown, John T Yeatman, w, D. Nes- bitt, H. K. Miner, V. J Nesbit, Charles F.. DeBardeleben, Joseph II. Loveman. ". J. Adams, M w. Bush, Jacob Bur ger, James Weatherly Forney John ston, Hugh Morrow, E. D. smith, $. J. Bowie John H. Bankhead, J. $. Pevear, H. H. Horner, l. c. Beatty, J. c. Hodges, George McCleery, Sol Caheen Robert Jemison, Jr., H. M. Beck, J. D. Moore, R. B. Watts, R. P. McDavid, c. Fl. Ohme, r. A. Hewitt, George Ward, s. w. Lee, Murray Brown, C. F. Bell, Charles c. Davis, J. W. Mcqueen, L. Sevier, w. w. Crawford, Joseph B. Babb J. T. Dos ter, c. B. Mccormack, Gus A. Pope, J. B. McClary Sterling A. Wood, J. H. Me- Cary, T. F. Walter. Lucien c. Brown, M. F. Messer, Nat Barker, Gregory John ston c. H. Milan, J. l.. Yancey, Rob- ert W. Ewing, Crampton Harris, w.. Thornton Estes, R. A. Porter. Joe K. Saks, Blanks Everett, secretary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-26
ROTARIANS PLAN GREAT TRIP
Chairman Jemison Outlined Details for Big Affair at Meeting Yesterday-Expect 1000 Visitors to Come Here
 From the Atlanta Gathering

Rotary clubs. and in humorous vein, H. lustrated, is "A Tip on the Trip" the first two paragraphs of which follow:
 The picture is designed to show how cordial is the welcome awaiting thee and thy wife We will meet you at our s2,0oo0o0 deppo and relieve you of your baggage, purse and other val- uables.
 "The chances are a prepaid taxi will be waiting to carry us to the Tutwiler. a luxurious hostelry, erected during the high tariff regime. We have re- served few of the cheapest rooms so that the ladies can rest while you men folks clean up downstairs and chat with the hotel manicurist'' The meeting yesterday was devoted principally to business, it being the reg ular time for the monthly business meet ing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-26
NO FURTHER DELAY
 IN VIADUCT BIDS
Commissioner Weatherly Notified Advertisement Will Be Made
 at Once

There should be no further delay in the publication of advertisements for bids to construct the Twenty-frst street via duct, as Commissioner Weatherly is in- formed that the papers that had not been signed and sent to Atlanta, have been forwarded and that bids will be adver- tised for at once.
 The Louisville and Nashville and Sea
 board Air Line railways were delayed for some reason in getting these papers to
 Atlanta, pending which Mir. Miller could 1 not advertise for bids, Following let
 | ter to MT. Bradley. of Tillman, Brad Hey & Morrow, counsel for the two de-
 linquent roads, MT Bradley got in behind
 the matter and action followed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-26
JUDGE BANKS GOING ID HAWAIIAN POST WITHIN TWO WEEKS
Prominent Birmingham Lawyer Accepts Appoint ment as Assistant At
 torney General

Judge James J. Banks, recently ap- pointed assistant attorney general of the Hawaiian Islands, has notified the de- partment of justice of his acceptance of the position, and Will leave for Hono- lulu, where he will have his headquarters, in about two weeks. Judge Banks is one of the most prominent members of the Birmingham bar and has had quite a distinguished career as jurist and lawyer.
 He is a native of Alabama and was born in Randolph county. After graduating at Auburn he took law course at the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-26
CUT THIS OUT-IT IS WORTH
 MONEY

DON'T MISS THIS Cut out this 5 p enclose with 5c and mail it to Foley & Co., 2835 Sheffield ave. Chicago. Ill.,
 writing your name and address clearly You will receive in return trial pack age containing Foley's Honey and Tar Compound. for coughs. colds and croup; Foley Kidney Pills, for pain in sides and back, rheumatism, backache, kidney and bladder ailments; and Foley Cathartic Tablets. a wholesome and thoroughly cleansing cathartic. for constipation, biliousness, headache and sluggish bowels.-Sold everywhere.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-26
ALABAMA CATTLE
 SOLD IN ST. LOUIS

E. M. Allen yesterday received draft for s4393o6 for his most recent shipment of steers to the St. Louis market. The cattle were from his Alabama farm at Allenton, in Marengo county.
 In the shipment were 51 head of steers and the price brought was $975. They averaged between 300 and 1000 pounds each
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-26
TODAY'S EVENTS
At the Theatres

Jefferson: Joan the Woman with Geraldine Farrar. Matinee at 2:S0; night performance at 8:15.
 Loew's Bijou Superior vaudeville and feature pictures. Continuous performance from l to II o'clock.
 Lyric: Keith vaudeville. Matinee at 8 o'clock Night performance at I:So and g o'clock
 Majestic: Verne Phelps and his Jolly Jollers'' in "A Panama Honeymoon
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-26
At the Photoplay Houses

Rialto Florence Labadie in When Love Was Blind.
 Trianon: Kitty Godon in Vera the Me diumv
 strand: Henry walthall in The othel Half.'
 Triangle: William s. Hart in The Des- ert Man"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-26
Banks Will Be Closed Today

Today is Confederate Memorial Day. and as such is legal holiday in Ala bama The banks will accordingly be closed today and will open as usual for business tomorrow morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-26
NOT FAULT OF FARMERS

There are many farmers in Alabama who should not be criticized for their short crops, for they have had floods, rainstorms and the boil weevil to take their crops away from them, and they are not lazy, nor are they at fault They are to be pited, for they have suffered, and it is hard to tell how much. They have been made dependents by circum- stances not by their own fault. The com- mittee should also find out if the county can take care of itself-solve it's own problem.
 And in conclusion, this committee must impress upon the farmer that there is al ways good market for his food crops that are not perishable, such as beans, corn peas, potatoes molasses and hay, and if there is not such market in that county let this committee get busy and make one for the farmer
 Mrs. Mathis was very much delighted with her work in Morgan county, where a committee was formed which is now actively at work solving the problems of that county.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-26
TO CONSIDER CANNING

One of the most important phases of the food problem to be discussed by the speakers will be the canning, preserving and evaporation of the foods adapted to the respective pro. cesses. The campaign now being con- ducted throughout the city will 1t is said. insure a. largely increased vego- table production and experts will now begin to warn the gardeners to learn practical home canning and preserv- ing and evaporating They will also try to guide the producers so that there will not be an overproduction of those vegetables or fruits that cannot be canned. In fact. the speakers to- night will try to put the audiences in touch with experts who will arrange for demonstrations
 Another problem to be referred to in tonights discussions will be the sup ply of cans and economy in food con- consumption generally.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-26
.B|G MASS MEETINGS ID CONSIDER FOOD PROBLEMS TONIGHT. Twenty Speakers Will Ad- dress Eleven Gatherings
 Simultaneously CANNING OF FOODS IMPORTANT QUESTION Every Phase of Situation to Be Dis @cussed at Meetings Arranged by
 Civic Association-Com-
 mittee in Charge

All details have been completed for the II big mass meetings to be held tonight at o'clock throughout all parts of Greater Birmingham in the interest of more and better gardens and conservation of vegetable foods At the same hour Il speakers will make addresses from different plat forms in widely separated points p, the city and each of these will be fol- lowed by a colleague on the subject of gardens and canning and evapora- ton.
 Chairman W. j. Merten of the Bir- mingham Civic association committee in charge, announces the following meetings and speakers, there being more than 20 speakers for these occa- sions, of whom at least half are ex- perts on the subject:
 SPEAKERS AND MEETINGS
 East Lake, City Speakers, B M. Allen, Mrs. John B. Reid, c. A Avant
 North Birmingham. North Birming ham School-Speakers T. L. Cannon, J R. Hornady.
 West End. West End Public Library Speakers. c. B. Mcvay, Jr., Miss Johnny Stott
 Woodlawn, City Hall-Speakers Mrs A. J. Gilmore. B. M. Allen, Mrs. Du- Pont Thompson
 Avondale, City Park Speakers, N M. Ullman, the Rev. Mr J. w. Full ford
 North Highlands. Martin school-- Speakers. Prof. Charles West l.. A Edmonson
 South Highlands. Southside Baptist Church-Speakers, John E. Shelby, Mrs A. J. Bowron.
 Pratt City. City Ha11-Speak CTS, Dr. H. M Edmonds Mrs. c. P. Orr, G. E. Mccormack
 Colored Industrial Schoo14Speake CTS Rev. pr. w B. Holmes. J. E. Ram sey.
 Powderly. Odd Fellows Hall or School-Speakers, Mrs C. H. Ohme, J. F. Mudd, H. l.. Brown
 In addition to the above night meet ings there will be also a community meeting at 1:S0 o'clock at the Barker school 1t Norwood. where the speak CTS will be Rev. Dr. II. M. Edmonds Hon J. R. Hornady and Dr. J. H. Phil lips.