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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-30
'C|T|zENS ASKEDlTO
 ROUND UP SLACKERS
Registration Board Asks Co-Operation in Complet-
 ing the List of Eligibles

That there are still a number of eligible age men in Birmingham who failed to. register June or since that time, is the opinion of B. A. Pepperman. clerk of the registration boards of Birmingham.
 Those of draft age who failed to pres ent themselves for registration, where failure to register was due to unusual conditions and the clerk is satisfied that no evasion of the law was contemplated, are still being registered at the city hall.
 Arrests are being made daily of those who failed to register and who have evidenced no desire to do so. Of threee arrests made yesterday, two were re- ported by the parents of the young men. the father in one case and a mother in an- other.
 The registration boards are anxious to have the names of those who failed to register. and request any one knowing the name of any person subject to draft and who is not duly registered, to report it either to the department of justice at the government building, or to the clerk of the registration coards at the city hall. The names of all persons so re- porting will be kept secret and will not be disclosed under any circumstances.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-30
.LOVES|CK SOLDIER
 ATTEMPTS SUICIDE
Private Eddins in Serious Condition as Result of Self
 Administered Poison

Private James L. Eddins of the Sec ond Alabama infantry, stationed al Bessemer, is in the Birmingham in- firmary in a serious condition as the result of having taken poison last night. When he regained conscious ness at the infirmary he said he took about three and a half grains of mor- phine which he obtained from a dops nend The trouble was about a girl Eddins' friends say.
 Eddins came up from Montgomery Thursday to Bessemer. where, it is said, he has sweetheart Some of the soldiers say that Eddins made threats to kill two soldiers who were calling on the girl and also that he was go- ing to kill himself
 According to the story of a com rade, Eddins borrowed a knife at about $40 o'clock in a picture show and tried to stab himself in the heart One of the other soldiers seized his hand. Then he sank back unconscious under the influence of the dope"
 Eddins was rushed to camp and was attended by two physiciaHs. An an.- bulance of Shaw Undertaking com pany was called and it was not until he reached the infirmary. about two hours later, that he became conscious again.
 Early this morning his condition was reported at the infirmary as be- ing serious
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-30
CIVIC ASSOCIATION OFFERS SERVICES Right of Men to Organize Recognized by Civic
 Body

The Birmingham Civic association yes- terday afternoon went on record in reso- ution adopted by the directors as being willing to use the offices of the associa- ton to aid the miners operators and the respective organizations of both in settling any differences that may have arisen be- tween the two relative to the welfare of both
 The resolution adopted by the assocla- tion follows;
 Whereas, There has been presented to this association, for indorsement, certain resolutions which, in effect and substance, assert the right of all laboring men to organize for their protection. security, progress and welfare, with particular ref erence to the rights of the miners of coal and iron in the Birmingham district to unite in such organization:
 Therefore, be it resolved by this as- sociation, That it is the sense of this as- sociation that all free men under the constitutions of the state and nation and the law of the land have the right to so organize and to act in their organized ca racity, provided they do not violate the law of the land, and do not unlawfully trespass upon the lawful rights of others.
 Further resolved, That this association stands ready to give it's friendly aid, coun- sel and and offices to operatives, miners and their respective organizations toward securing a peaceful and honorable adjust ment of all trouble and fair and just settlement of all questions and issues re- lating to the welfare of operators and their employees without fear. favor or partiality."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-30
LETTERS TO EDITOR
Tribute to Wiley McGee

To the Editor of The Age-Herald:
 Please allow space to correct erroneous reports made by some of our state pa- Eers m regard to Wiley McGees death at Behold, Tuscaloosa county, which oc- cured June 19, 1917
 Mr. McGee was far above the average man. He was born in lS4l served through the war between the states in defense of our southland.
 Returning from the war Gas he often expressed iD, he had nothing but his .swar duds," but soon he was, married to Mrs Minda Cooper and set out to farming. He proved to be very success full farmer, always making a good liv- ing at home and each year managed to lay up something for rainy day, and his money was blessing to many of his old former friends, for he was always ready to help the needy and unfortunate. Mir McGee was not a speculator, but a real farmer, well known and much be- loved by the people of Pickens and Tus- caloosa counties.
 Brother McGee was Mason and was a member of the Methodist Episcopal church, south, and was a great Bible scholar.
 He loved his wife. his children. and his friends dearly. and, too. he dearly loved his farm. Though 75 years old. he had worked on his farm in the forenoon and died at ? D. m.
 He died wealthy, but. best of all. he died with love in his heart for God and his fellow man.
 May He who 'tempers tfn winds to the shorn lamb" temper ours sad bereave- ment and keep us by His love.
 s. W. WILLIAMS Gordo. June 27. 1slzf ,.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-30
FLAG LOWERING
 AT PARK SUNDAY
Two Soloists to Feature Programme at Regular Community "Sing"
 Tomorrow Afternoon

Tomorrow's programme at the fifth community sing promises to be one of the most interesting yet given. Special arrangements have been made to have a pretty ceremony at the lowering of the great flag. The Community Band, Com nunity chorus. and audience will gather round the great flag pole and sing suita- ble songs as the flag is slowly lowered by the soldier boys.
 The programme will contain two solo numbers by A. A. Traxler, saxaphonist, and Robert Lawrence, baritone. Mr. Traxler will play the contralto solo from Samson and Delilah, and MT. Law renee, who sings at the request of the Community music committee will give Dudley Bucks Fear Ye Not. O Israel"
 The evenings entertainment will begin promptly at 5 o'clock and will consist of more singing by everybody than at any previous sing The ord round Scotland S Burning will be rehearsed for the first time by the audience and, judging by the great pleasure manifested in the sing ing of Three Blind Mice,v should be the hit of the afternoon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-30
PATRIOTIC MEETING
 AT PELHAM HEIGHTS
Senator Frank s. White to Speak at Baptist Encampment on
 July

A big patriotic celebration and speaking will be held at the Baptist encampment at Pelham Heights next Wednesday, July f. The celebration will last all day, and everyone is in vited to attend. The chief features of the meeting will be the speeches of Senator Frank s. White and pr. George w. McDaniel of Richmond, Va. Both are able speakers and have something special for the occasion. pr. FraHk sWillis Barnett will be master of ceremonies In the afternoon there will be patriotic singing under the di- rection of Tom Garner, who has been connected with the glee club of the University of Alabama. Not only the Baptists of the encampment gre in vited, but the general public will be cordially welcomed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-30
.ULLMAN OPPOSES
 PLAN ID ELECT
 APARTMENT HEADS
Wilkinson Proposes to Ap- pear Formally Before the City Commission Next
 Tuesday

"Foolishness' Is the expression used by City Attorney M. M. Ullman in re- ferring to the Wilkinson ordinance to local elections this fall
 MT. Ullman is of the opinion that the board of city commissioners 1oes not possess the power to require it's sub officials to be selected by the peo- pie
 That is something that only the legislature can do," he said. However, of commissioners adopt the Wilkinson ordinance, I shall not be a candidate for city attorney. Il am only paid a salary of $360O per ahnum by the city for my services, and I presume that it would cost me s2400 to, make a race before the voters"
 Horace Wilkinson, who presented the ordinance to Mayor Ward a day or so ago, providing for the popular elec- ton of a city attorney, city comptrol- Ter, city recorder and chief of police, will appear before the city commission CTS at their meeting next Tuesday. He will urge the passage of the ordinance. he states, and will furnish the city commissioners as well as the city att torney with all the law necessary au- thorizing them to call the election.
 "The five-commission bill provides V claims MT. Wilkinson, that each and every officer and emp1oye of said city shall be selected and employed by the commission, or under it's direction, and all wages and salaries paiG ty the city, shall be fixed by said commission. All employees of the city shall continue in office until otherwise provided by the commission"
 And section 1171 of the code pro- vides as follows" he stated further: Election of municipal officers spe- cially provided for; Cities and towns may, by ordinance, provide for the election at any regular municipal election, or for the appointment Of such officers as are deemed needful or proper for the good government of the city or town; fix their terms of of- flee, fix their compensation, and pre- scribe the duties of such officers. their liabilities and powers, and require them to give bond in such sum and to be conditioned and approved as the council may prescribe"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-30
BOYS BAND GIVES SPLENDID CONCERT Friends of Band Are Enter tained-DirectOr Henly
 Given Medal

The band of the Alabama Boys Indus trial school delighted large audience at the Jefferson theatre last night with a their many frieds who made it possible for them to go to the reunion in Washing ton with new instruments and new uni forms. The boys were very grateful and gave the concert last night as a mark of their appreciation. All who contributed were sent tickets, and the house was filled with the delighted recipients.
 A feature of the programme was the last number which consisted of drill by the entire band, and the playing of patri- otic airs. The flags of all the allies were brought on the stage while the national anthem of each country was being played, the American flag coming on last and being placed in the middle. The audience stood during the entire num- ber
 Just before the conclusion of the con cert pr. H. M. Edmonds presented Band master Robert Henly with gold medal as mark of appreciation of his faithful and efficient work. Dr. Edmonds de- clared that the school is an invaluable asset to Birmingham and that the band Is one of the greatest in the country.
 The programme was as follows:
 March, 'Directorate"( Sousa).
 Sesetto-'Lucia'' -DonizettD.
 Overture-'Iight Cavalry" (Suppe).
 Cornet Solo-'The Bugle Call' Qiber- attD.
 .'Berceuse," from "Jocelyn" (Godard).
 'sHumoreske' Dvorak).
 Selection-"Faust'' (Gound).
 Reading William Little Brown, se- lected.
 The Harp-Mrs. Ellen Linn Morris. se- lected.
 Reading Mrs. Evalina Wilkerson. se- iected.
 Drill-By entire band.
 National Airs-"Marseillaise. Rule Britannia" Royal Italian March, Belgian, "Star-Spangled Banner"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-30
WANTS EXPRESSION
 ON CITY TAXATION
To the Editor of Te Age-Herald:

To the Editor of Te Age-Herald:
 Now that several names of prominent and deserving citizens have been men commissioner in the approaching election, it seems to me that the tax paying voters of Birmingham should ask each candi- date to define his position on the subject of taxation.
 The candidates should be asked to state whether or not they propose to continue to levy mills for the sinking fund, which is an unnecessary burden upon the people. The present total bonded debt contracted prior to 1902 and for which the sinking fund is supposed to be used, is only s1, 900. the annual interest upon which sum is only SOS, 450. Of these bonds only $75,000 principal redeemable in 1918. Then why levy a tax of s500.Oo0 to meet an obligation of s1SS, 450 in 1918.
 This sinking fund has or should have a sum on hand January of about 1.0O0.- OOO to begin with, and I submit that 2 mills instead of 5 will be amply suffi- cient to meet the principal and interest on the old bonds now and that even this levy can be reduced each year and the scity, keep perfect faith with it's credi- tors. at the same time relieving the tax payers of very great and unnecessary burden.
 Let us hear from the candidates on this matter. The voters are entitled to know what they propose doing. Respectfully,
 FRANK V. EVANS.
 Rirr11in ghan June % 1917.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-30
MILITARY NOTES

Alabama responded on the fifth day of recruiting week for the regular army with four recruits. About 5000 men are still needed to make up her quota and today is the last day in which to get them. During this last week, which was designated by the President as re- cruiting week for the regular army, Alabama has given about 50 men. The men who enlisted yesterday are the following: John D. \. Deloach, Dixon g Mill; Nova c. Davis, Sprott; Charles R. Marvin. Gadsden; George D. Stone, Rock Run.
 Instructions were received yesterday to enlist men for the signal corps. Ca- ble telegraph and radio operators. wiremen, electricians machinists, pho- tographers and men who are familiar with the construction and maintenance of telephone systems are especially wanted.
 The fourth regiment received three Kirkland and Emil Henckell. This of- fee expects to close in few days, as it is rumored that the conscription lists will be published very soon.
 The marines and the engineers reg iment failed to get any recruits yes terday, but the navy got six. The navy has been doing some great business lately, enlisting about 75e men each week
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-30
JUDGE BRANDON IS
 INVITED TO SPEAK
Joint Picnic of the Masonic Fra ternity to Be Held at East
 Lake Park

W. W. Alvey. chairman of the executive committee in charge of the joint Masonic picnic to be held by the various Jeffer- son county Masonic bodies at East Lake park on July 19. announces that invita- tions are out to several notable Masonic don of Tuscaloosa, to make short ad- dresses during the day. Other members of the executive committed. to whom have been delegated the various features of entertainment. are busy with the details of their duties, and the affair which is the first of it's kind attempted, promises to be one of the greatest and most en- joyable gatherings of Masons and their families ever assembled In the state.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-30
"GOODY SHOWER" FOR BOYS
 OF THE SECOND ALABAMA
 SANE FOURTH FEATURE
Plans for Elaborate Celebration Capitol Park Being Out-Soldiers Will Be Made Center of Interest Community Singing and Other Forms of
 Entertainment Arranged

sounded and the men will fall in and march single file through the grandstand Each man as he passes will be presented with box of goodies and such other gifts as their friends in Birmingham choose to present
 The affair at the park promises to be on a big scale. There will be two bands the Boy Scouts the community singers and other organized bodies to add to the gaiety, but it is desired especially ro make the evening pleasant for the sol diers who are sodn to go into mobiliza- ton camp at Montgomery.
 The hope has been expressed that such proposed celebration as has been planned for the soldiers during the day may be combined with the evening entertainment and made it a farewell occa-.5n which the boys will long remember.
 The committee in charge of the ar engagements for the celebration consists of Capt. J. T. Evans, H. w. Wester James Childers. Mrs. Philip Oster. Mrs J. F.. Cain and Robert Lawrence.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-30
GOLF TOURNAMENT
 FO BRED CROSS FUND

Under the auspices of the United States Golf associat ton there will be handi- cap tournament on the links of the Coun- try club next Wednesday, July 4. The golf association is making this na- tional affair for the Red Cross, and all entrance fees will go to the American Red Cross society Similar tournaments will be held all over the country, and the association expects to raise large sum. The tournament will be a handicap. Two ball foursomes will be played. There is no set entrance fee, but everyone will be expected to do something for the cause. Red Cross medal will be of- fered as first prize.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-30
When You Eat Bread you are entitled


 to everything in the whole wheat grain. Dr. Wiley says: "Wheat is a complete food containing all the ele- ments necessary for human nutrition" But be sure you get the whole wheat in a digestible form. Shredded Wheat Biscuit is whole wheat made digestible by steam-cooking, shredding and baking the best pro- cess ever devised for pre- pairing the whole wheat grain for the human stom- ach. Two or three of these crisp little loaves of baked whole wheat with milk and berries, make a delieious nourishing meal. Made Iat Niagara Falls, N. ".
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-30
JUVENILE TURNS
 IN FALSE ALARM
 TRYING TO PHONE
Chief Middleton Carries Him Down to Lock-Up for Thirty Minutes
 and He Is Thoroughly Cured

s.I aint gonna poster with any more fire alarm boxes" was the first thing negro boy. who had been arrested say when the city warden released him < from the lock-up yesterday afternoon.
 Shortly afternoon an alarm came in to the station from the box at High land avenue and Twenty-third street. This was the first alarm the depart ment had had in sometime, The firemen made especial effort to reach the scene quickly. Chief Middleton also hastened \ to the supposed scene of disturbance. kut when the trucks and the chiefs N. drove up they saw no fire at all- IN an indolent negro boy calmly re-
 E nearby.
 A2heif then got busy to find out .'Qcx&kh. unnecessary trouble and ex- Aax Shs E<5unning out to Twenty thir d o,,nd s&age negro told Chief Middleton M ,s..- s% the whole thing happened tat0 s7$olice he said, used to telephone gbfnetimes from boxes on the street, so the box he saw on the corner of Twen- ty-third was to him telephone. And he needed telephone to "tell his boss where he was att For it was raining and he couldn't go on to Five Points in the rain. So he tried to telephone, and instead of receiving the custom arv number please he received Chief Middleton.
 Then the chief received him and car- ried him to the lookup, where he told the warden to let him stay 30 minutes to teach him that "all that send mes sages are not telephones"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-30

Plans are being worked out rapidly for the sane fourth celebration in Birming- ham, which will take the form of a great community gathering in Capitol park next Wednesday night at which there will be community singing and oth- CT forms of entertainment.
 One of the features will be the presence of the troops of the Second Alabama now stationed in Birmingham and these boys will be made a center of interest,
 It was decided last night to have what will be called a "goody shower for the soldiers. Each soldier attending will be presented with a box of goodies" and everyone in Birmingham is urged to bring such other gifts for the boys as they can. &
 The Second regiment will march to the park in regular company formation. Here they will disband and mingle with the crowd. At a fixed hour assembly will be
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-30
BLACK WARRIOR RIVER
Civic Association Committee to Secure
 Data on Transportation

The Birmingham Civic association yesterday appointed committee to take up with the government experts the matter of opening the Black War rior river for navigation in order to facilitate the transportation of food. coal and other necessities by water It is the idea of the association to gather all the data possible as to the intended use of water for transporta- ton and the position of the govern : ment upon the opening up of the river for traffic from the head of navigation to Mobile.
 The committee is composed of T. H. Motion. I. Groom Beatty and Senator Frank S. White.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-30

A meeting of Birmingham men and women interested in the Navy league will be held this morning at Il o'clock at the Tutwiler hotel at which time local branch of the Navy league Wi De for mally organized.
 All men and women Of the city who are interested in the navy and the comfort of the boys on the nations fighting ves- sells are invited to be present and to take part in the formation of the new branch here.
 The object of the Navy league is to stimulate interest in the navy, help re- cruiting and to aid the work of the "com-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-30
SALESMEN BEGIN
 VACATIONS JULY

Wholesale grocers of Birmingham who have decided upon a new plan for giving their travelling men and sales men vacation, announce that the va- ca ation period will be during the first week in July and that the trade will not be worked until July g.
 The wh holesalers have agreed that all of their salesmen shall take their sum- mer vacations at the same time in or der to avoid confusion which has been caused in past years.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-30
BRANCH OF MA wy LEAGUE
 TO BE ORGANIZED TODAY Everyone Interested in Comforts of Boys on Fight ing Vessels Invited to Be Present at Tutwiler
 This Morning at II O'Clock

forts committed of the organization. This committee undertakes the duty of sup plying the enlisted men in the navy with knitted garments, such as sweaters, helmets, mufflers and wristbands. It will be recalled that when the American navy recently went 10 European waters it was found that the clothing of the men was not sufficiently warm for the severe cli- mate. It was the comforts committee of the navy league of England which im- fnediately supplied this deficiency
 Those who have called today's meeting will be very glad to have all those in- terested in the boys of the navy show this interest by their presence this morn ing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-30
COL. CRENSHAW AND OFFICERS GUESTS
 AT COUNTRY CLUB

In appreciation of many services to the people of Birmingham, a dinner will be given tonight at the Country club com plimentary to Col. Allen Crenshaw and the commissioned officers of the Second Alabama regiment. The regiment has been stationed at the fairgrounds for sometime and so far as was possible, consistent with military regulations, Col onel Crenshaw and his officers have en- tered into every movement tending to aid the city and state. The regiment will leave next week for the camp at Mont gomery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-30
New Corporations

The Gerson Iron and Metal company yesterday filed papers of incorporation with $5O0o of capital stock all paid up. The officers of the new corporation are: Sam Casse, president; J. G. Gerson. vice president. and A. Lipsitz. secretary and treasurer.
 The Rirmingham-C Clinton Ore company yesterday filed papers increasing their capitalization from 5000 to s10eA
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-30
Marriage Licenses

The following marriage licenses were issued at the probate judges office yes terday:
 J. F. Jones of Birmingham to Miss Martha Hughes
 Malcolm D. Williamson of Savannah to Miss Harriet Pauline Kinsey
 Troy Anderson of Savannah to Miss Helen ThsSaton.
 John Re 1|of Birmingham to Miss Dora