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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-15
LAssITrDE

LAssIruDE Now come the days when languor steals l Adown one's unresisting frame, And everyone you meet reveals Spring fever symptoms quite the same. A laggard step. a listless eye,
 A mood that's predisposed to shirk: ; Unmindful as the time fits by. We learn to hate the thought of work. Some careful souls will tonies take, Or else rely on liver pills. Determined that they'll keep awake And ward off these encroaching ills. NO HOPE '"Asphodelia Twobble is thinking of taking an oriental cult"
 That would never do.''
 I'm afraid it can't be prevented You see, Asphodelia has discovered that orien- tai costumes are very becoming to her." QUEER ENJOYMENT
 "A literary critic says the world would be happier place without poets," re- marked the Sunday editor. What do you infer from that?" asked the casual visitor
 He lacks sense of humor, get some of my best laughs out of the efforts of amateur poets who write about suicides and murders MASTER OF HIS FATE With cheerful mien he amhles past, His mood is rather gay; He seems to think his coal will last Until the first O May.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-15

BEGINNING THE DAY-o Thou great Giver of the new chance, be- gin today another working week. Quicken my steps as cross its threshold. May I rejoice in another opportunity to prove my faithful ness, my courage, my kind1ness' And do Thou feed the fires, o Lover of my soul. For Jesus sake. Amen. III. M. E.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-15
Counties V0timg
 School Tax Levy

A LARGE number of the counties R of Alabama will vote the 3-mill school tax levy during the present wear, and it is safe to assume that few will be without the tax by the end Of 1918.
 The counties that have already voted are Jefferson, Geneva, Franklin, Colbert. Marshall and Walker. All gave large majorities for the levy except Marshall, which boiled 844 for and 1928 against the proposition. The failure of the measure in that county was because the election was prema- turely called and not enough time allowed for explaining the provisions of the law to the people. As Superin- tendent of Education Feagin says, "The tendency in all counties is to pro- ceed cautiously and not to precipitate
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-15
|Military 1rraimimg Measure Popular

| ID RESIDENT WILSON, who had 0 not committed himself to the universal training and service propo- sition month ago, is understood now to be thoroughly in favor of the prin- ciple of the measure and ready to con- slider details.
 The league that is urging universal service has announced it's readiness to yield to the argument that young men whose relatives are dependent upon them for support should be ex- empt. But such an exemption would bring confusion to the whole scheme. The youths who had to half support their families would be so numerous as to- cut the training activities down about one-half. If the proposed train ing is to meet this country's require ments in preparedness it should be really universal.
 Military authorities have said that any time less than one year of inten- sive drilling would make the plan vir- tually worthless; but rather than have exemptions for young men of the pre- scribed age better try six months. Universal should mean universal. Nothing could be more democratic in military life than the proposed uni versal meaure. Certain it is that uni versal training and service is grow ing in popularity.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-15
Guarding the President

T was very glad to hear that guards had been placed outside the White House." said pr. Scale Harris. II really think that some measures should be taken to protect the life of President Wilson, ina smuch as he does not take great pre- cautions himself.
 "He is absolutely without fear, ana IL may be for this reason that he does not seem to realize the dangers incident upon holding the office of the country's chief executive. MT. Wilson is a very good friend of my brothers. and through him I know him very we'll pr. Grayson has told me that it is almost impossible to make President Wilson observe even necessary precautions"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-15

contributed literally of their means to building and endowment funds in the past and will continue to do so; and some individuals not identified with the denominations directly in- terested have esteemed it a privilege to contribute. But the time has come when we should consider the question of inaugurating large civic canvass in behalf of the institution on the hill at East Lake and the college on the hill at Owenton-both within the limits of Birmingham.
 The matter will come before the board of directors of the Chamber of Commerce at a meeting to be held this afternoon. It will be presented by gentleman who is neither Bap- tist nor Methodist, but who is noted for his interest in young men and his public spirit. It would be gracious and an animating act on the part of this community if joint fund were subscribed by citizens outside of the two denominations in control of the colleges, to be divided half and half. It would certainly rebound to the glory of Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-15
HOTEL. LOBBIES
Tribute to MIscha Elman

Tn all my experience as a musician and as vio1inist 1t seems odd that have never heard Mischa Elman except on the victrola." said Oliver Chalifoux, Birminghams well known and popular violinist. N
 My anticipation of hearing him to- morrow evening is consequently almost beyond expression Mischa Elman is different from all the other violinists according to critical opln- ions; he takes liberties, he ln- Jects his own temperament into time honored compositions. yet withal is one of the greatest of the world s artists today. He stands easily at the head. His tone has warmth and Verve and lie is brilliant in his tonal enects' Birmingham is very fortunate in nav ing this talented artist with us
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-15

Foul vvhisperings are abroad.
 Macbeth. * *
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-15

One thing, however, is sure Here in Alabama we have untold possibilities and all that we need to do is to go to work and realize on them whether Uncle Sam helps us or not.
 P. S.: This is not hot air
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-15

MASTER OF HIS FATE With cheerful mien he ambles past His mood is rather gay; He seems to think his coal will last Until the first O May,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-08-07
Court Holds Tips Wages
Declares Custom Has Made
Necessary Giving Of Fees

PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 6.-The APP
pellate Division of the Supreme Court
of this state has given to the tip a new
legal status as wages.
The case was an appeal under the
workingmens compensation law. A
taxicab driver who was killed on duty
had a salary of sl2 a week, but the
State Industrial Commission made an
award to his dependents on basis OF
earnings of S17.1O a week, the evidence
having indicated that the mans tips
averaged $50 week.
In unfolding the award the court
said:
THE employe. with the knowledge
and consent of the employer, furnished
a service which compels the payment
of a tip, and If the tip is not paid the
service is so grudgingly and unsatls,
factorily given that the person served
is willing to ray it the next time.
"The custom and the manner in which
the pavment of tips is enforced and
practised leads inevitably TO the con-
clusion that in substance the tips re-
ceived are a part of the wages of the
employe. and are advantages received
by the employe from the employer as
martial recompense for services rem
iered"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-08-07
Produce Mafkets-Current

Butter.-Receipts, 900 packages. Cream
cry, higher than extras, per lb. 40L4 M4lc; ;
extras (y2 EcOrel, soc; frsts (S8 TO 81
scorel, 39U 39aic: seconds iS3 to 81 score),
3I%I 3S4c; thirds, 80 l2M37iac; creamery,
unsa!ted, higher than extras, II u q i2c: eX-
tras, iOi24ilc: frsts, 500 i0c; seconds.
3Siz4 39c; state dairy, tubs, finest. 39l2g
4Oc; good 20 prime, 3SI39c; common to
fair, 3GQ3IlEc: renovated, extras 3IhM
Csc; firstS. 36izm37c; lower grades. 35G
35c ladies, current make. frsts. 3ii235dc;
seconds. 3ic; lower grades. 33d33iac; pack
ing stock. current make. No J, 34c No 2,
33l2c; lower grades, 80 IA 33c.
Cheese-Receipts, 1858 boxes. State. whole
milk, fats. fresh, coored. specials, 10, 22I29
22Slc; white, specials, 22l2c; colored. aver
age run, 2l4 422Ac; white. average run,
2l&4 a. 224c; prime to choice, 20igG2lc ::
lower grades, lSlt zoe; twins. fresh. colored,
specials 22 &c; white, specials. 22A 22l2c /;
colored, average run, 2l& d22hc; white,
average run. 2li2422c Wisconsin. whole
milk, fancy, twins. white, fresh, 2lAM
224c; colored. fresh, 214 d22i2c; single
daisies. fresh, 2Sl2m2ic double daisies.
fresh, 23I4 23l@c; Young Americas 2i0
24izc; state. skins. flats, specials. l6d Tic I;
twins and cheddars. specials, l64l7c; fats,
prime 10 choice, ia l5c: twins and ched-
dars, prime 10 choice, l2d l5c; fair 10 good.
sal lower grades. 3G7c.
Eggs.-Receipts, 1851 cases, Fresh gath
cred, extras. per dozen. 4OG4lc; extra frsts,
37lz 939c; firsts, 35dS7c; seconds, 32d34c /;
thirds and poorer. 2SG3Oc; dirties, No /. 20
@30c; No and poorer. goa Csc; checks.
good to choice. dry. ga Sc; undergrades
lSg 26c; refrigerator. special marks. fancy,
storage and insurance paid, 36g36l2c; firsts.
35G35l4c; seconds. 34G34Iac; state Penn
syivania and nearby Western, hennery
whites. fine 10 fancy. 49950c; ordinary TO
good. aga ISc; gathered whites, good TO fine
42d4Sc poor TO fair, 2id Zoe; Western and
Southern, gathered whites, 34d 43c; state,
Pennsylvania and nearby, hennery browns
aga 45c; gathered brown and mixed colors
'rEf L.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-08-07
Enemy Ships to U. S. Yards
Labor Troubles in Private
Concerns Cause Transfer
IFlum The Tribune Bureau

WASHINGTON, Aug. 6.-The Navy
Department has taken some Of the Ger
man merchant ships seized by he gov
eminent into navy yards for repairs,
owing to labor troubles in private yards
which have interfered with the depart
ment's ship programme. Unless the
difficulties in private yards are soon
composed the department will take
from them more Of the German vessels.
Secretary Daniels stated this after
noon that he telegraphed to-day TO all
concerns having contracts for repairing
German ships, asking how long it would
take to complete the work, the status
of the work at present, and inquiring
into the labor troubles. He did not
know whether the labor difficulties were
caused by the wage question, hours or
some other cause.
Practically all the trouble was said
to centre in yards in and near New
York City
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-08-07
Active Securities -
Stocks
Luosi.tsd Pressl

Tha AAolAAeA AaNN~s
i a, trading after the stock
S. ~, double recess was character
ga " relatively broad inquiry for
80 y stock. Pools also found it easy
81, ,r.s:. various 'p'ei'ltis', 5oSse'o'
y md sugars being particularly re- :
Is -. =, extreme gains Of 2 to 8
rs;'iys a.
ri'''. associated shares also
- higher levels, though expert
' ~. irregular impairment later on
.. ,'.n' The war group in gen gen,
'..I augmented last weeks gains WIN
motors and utilities.
'' 'l',,.s states Steel made maximum
-, Of rs points to l27%, its top
' oso..ton in almost month and .sau al
~ ,opipments rose to g. although
5 D:,sl ,s Steel denoted pressure,
Rail, and shippings were 'pathetc,
n ,,om the activity Of secondary
....,,or,stion issues, Missouri Pacific
..,.,,,d scoring a gross gain Of 2%
~, an extensive accumulation.
f' n,hs~.lnnments over the week were
Wv n the sort 20 lend encourage
n0 % the long account, but a large
- ....,tage of the turnover represented
~. more than the closing Of short
s,lrseis.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-08-07
Texas investigates
Governors Funds

AUSTIN, Tex, Aug. 6.-Deposits of
state funds in the Temple State Bank,
Of which Governor James f. Ferguson
formerly was president, and in which
he is a large stakeholder, to-day occu-
pied the attention of the House Of
Representatives, sitting as committee
Of the whole to investigate charges
looking 70 the impeachment Of the
Chief Executive. Henry Blum, assist
ant cashier, told how the Governor, the
Secretary of State and the Banking
Commissioner deposited large sums in
the Temple institution, at one time
several hundred thousand dollars OF
state funds being on deposit there.
Blum proved a reticent witness.
When asked about the payment on Au-
gust %, 1916, of $500 from the &C
count Of Mr. Ferguson, as Governor, he
could remember nothing OF 1t except
that there had been an error dlscoy-
cred in the balances.
The Governor is charged by indict-
ment with embezzling $4,000 on August
%, 1916.
w. A. Hanger, counsel for Mr.. Fer
guson. asked Blum if the Governor in
addition to the Governors account did
not also have a speciaol account and a
private account. Blum replied afiiir-
matively.
"ITl ask you," said Mr.. Hanger, after
suggesting that probably the sum had
been charged to the Governor fund
by error" "to say what amount the
Governor had on deposit in his special
account on August %, 1916"
Forty dollars and thirty-two cents"
REPLIED Blum without hesitation.
Counsel for the House developed that
the Governor was overdrawn S30,642.32
in his private account on that date.
"Did the Temple State Bank ever
carry any state accounts before Mr..
Ferguson became Governor" the wit
ness was asked.
mo" he said.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-08-07
Bailey Denies Graft
In Rockaway Deal
Says Reynolds, McCarren and
Himself Lost Heavily
in Contract

Frank Bailey, vice-president Of the
Title Guarantee and Trust Company,
whom William Bullock, director Of the
Tammany Bureau of City Inquiry,
linked with ex-senator William H.
Reynolds, Mayor Mitchel's friend, and
others in a contract for the sale to
the city of the Rockaway Park site,
replied yesterday to the inference
drawn by Bullock.
1T is perfectly true that such a
contract was entered into by Mr.. Rey-
nolds. Mr.. McCarren and myself" said
Mr.. Bailey. at is also true that Mr..
Reynolds sold his interest in the con-
tract, as did the others, long before
the court proceedings in which Mr..
Reynolds swore that he had no inter
est or ownership in the Rockaway
land. Every man who owned an in
terest in the contract lost money and
sold out his interest at a sacrlhce.
The Neponsit Realty Company, which
sold the land to the city, also lost
money"
Mayor Mitchell declined to discuss
ANYTHING that emanated from Bullock.
Mr.. Reynolds is out West Mr.. Bull
lock sent his supplementary report on
the Rockaway transactions to Govern
or Whitman yesterday.
81 beg to submit that the report
now transmitted" Bullock wrote the
Governor. calls for public investiga-
ton and grand jury proceedings, put
ting an end to inaction by duly elected
public officials in land scandals in
volying present officers of the. gov
eminent of the City of New York and
certain private individuals Of wealth
and political influence"
Besides his letter 70 the Governor,
Bullock issued another statement yes
terday, reiterating his charges that
the Rockaway Park purchase was
STAINED with graft and corruption"
and adding that "a city official ad-
mitted that he had received brides"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-08-07
Erie Strike May Be Averted
Leader Says Telegraphers VIII
Probably Settle Differences

A threatened strike of 1900 teleg-
raphers on the Erie Railroad will prob
ably be averted, according to Fl. D. Per-
nam, representative Of the Telegraph
ers' Union. now in the city negotiating
with the company. q,
A majority of the men have voted
for the strike. he stated which in part
grew out OF refusal Of the company
10 negotiate with representatives Of the
men. A demand for a 10 per cent in
crease in wages, together with new la
Dor problems growing out OF the war;
further complicated the disagreement.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-08-07

IN PURSUANCE OF AN ORDER OF HON.
John p Cohaisn. Surrogate OF the
County OF New York, notice is hereby given
Ia ali persons having claims against Bertha
r. Hellbrun, late OF the County OF New
York deceased, TO present the same with
vouchers thereof 10 the subscriber, at his
place OF transa citing business, az the once
Of Guggenheimer, Untermyer & Marshall
No. 100 Broadway, Borough OF Manhattan,
CIV 81 New York. on or before the cath
day OF December next.
dated, New YORK. the 18th day OF June.
1917. .-
JOSEPH r. HEILBRUN, Executor.
GuGGENHEIlfER UNTERAYER & MAR
SHALL Attorneys for Executor. l2e
Broadway, Borough OF Manhattan.
New York City.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-08-07
DIVIDENDS
GRFrNE CANANEA COPPER co,

AZ Broadway, New York. ~ Y.
The Board OF Directors of the Greene
Cananea Copper Company has declared a
dividend OF $500 per share upon It's Cap
ital Stock Of the par value OF $4,000 per
share, payable on August 27. 1917. TO the
close Of business az 800 o'clock i. NJ,
wednesday. August IS. 1917. The dividend
is payable only upon the $4,000 shares into
which the Capital Stock is divided. All
stockholders who have not converted their
holdings into shares OF $4,000 par value
should do so without delay IN order that
they may receive their dividend promptly.
The transfer books Will not be closed.
New York, July 20, 1917
j. w. ALLEN, Treasurer.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-08-07
FINANCIAL MEETINGS
THE EQUITABLE LIFE ASSURANCE
SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES

Notice OF Special Meeting OF stockholders
To the Stockholders OF The Equitable Life
Assurance Society OF the United States:
NOTICE is hereby given that Special
Meeting OF he'Stockholders OF The Equi-
table Life Assurance Society OF the United
States, Will be held at the office OF said
Society. Room sl7. Equitable Building, No.
100 Broadway. in the Borough OF Man
haitian. City, County and State OF New
York. on TUESDAY, the 2lst day OF
AUGUST. 1917. at II o'clock in the fore
noon OF that day. for the purpose OF con-
sidering whether plan adopted by tho
Board Of Directors Of said Society for the
conversion Of said Society into mutual
life insurance corporation, and for the ac-
QUESTION Of shares Of It's capital stock to
that end, under and in pursuance OF Section
IS OF the Insurance Law OF the State or
New York, shall be approved, such shares
so acquired TO be held In trust until all
OF the capital stock OF the Society is &C
quired, when the entire capital stock shall
DO retired and cancelled, as provided by
law.
BY order OF the Board OF Directors and
the President of the Society
WILLIAM ALEXANDER, Secretary
Dated, New York, July 2S, 1917.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-08-07
Industrial
Cotton

There was a general advance in
prices of approximately cent a pound
in the cotton market yesterday, and
of much more than that in the case N
August contracts, which sold up to
$3.50, making a new high record for
the season, and an advance OF l4b
points from the closing price OF FRI
day. December contracts sold at 25.i5,
or III points net higher, and the mar
ket closed steady at a net advance OF
100 to l16 points. Notwithstanding
the sensational extent Of the price
movement, trading was comparatively
quiet, and there was practically no eK-
element. The market reflected con-
tinued scarcity of offerings, combined
with moderate trade buying, and GOV.
ering by shorts, part Of which took
the form Of stop orders on a scale up.
Crop complaints from the Southwest
and prospects for larger exports were
among the factors discussed around
the ring. Otherwise there seemed TO
be no fresh feature to create bullish
sentiment, and in some quarters the
advance was called q reassertion Of in
fuences which had been responsible for
the bull movement of the earlier sum
mer. Compared with low level Of July
9th, October contracts showed re-
covery of 249 points.
The market opened steady, at an ad-
vance of to 20 points. There was
enough scattered realizing to cause
some irregularity during the morning,
but the market worked steadily higher,
reaching the best point of the day
during the last half hour. Except for
August closing, prices were within 3
or A points Of the top. Wall Street
and Western interests were credited
with buying during the day, the bulk
of the demand being attributed to
covering by people who had sold or
the decline which preceded the publ
cation of the government crop report
published last Wednesday.
V.s+arday,c pravious Wear
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-08-07
SEALED PROPOSALS

SEALED BIDS WILL BE RECEIVED By
the Board OF Water supply, at its ofiices,
twenty second floor, Municipal Building,
park Row, Centre and Chambers Streets.
New York City, until IL A. NJ, on Tues
day, August 7, 1917. for Contract lss, for
furnishing and delivering gate and press
ure-regustlng valves and a2purtenances
for the City tunnel OF the CatskilI aque-
duct in the City of New York.
At the above place and time the bids
will be publicly opened and read Pamphlets
containing information for bidders and
contract drawings can be obtained at the
above address. at the once OF the Score.
tary, by depositing the sum OF ten dollars
$50 in cash or It's equivalent for each
pamphlet For further particulars apply
10 the once Of the Principal Assistant
Engineer at the above address.
CHARLES STRAUSS. President;
CHARLES n. CHADWICK.
JOHN +. CALVIN,
Commissioners, Board OF Water supply.
GEORGE FEATHERSToNE. Secretary.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-08-07
Business Troubles
BANKRUPTCY Petitions

LINCOLN MOTOR COMPANY. INC.-A petit
ton !a bankruptcy has been fled against the In =
coin Motor Company. distributors Of motor iTicHs
at gIE Wes. gGth S.. by these creditors: henry
5rp-n,ter $50. C. h UHsndhe.m Company.
Sgg5 and samuel Dienst'rend, S2j5. Jgdse Man
ton appointed Jacob kaz receiver Laoulues he
said f6 he IS 900 and assets 81, 600. Tie company
Vas Incorporated Apdl %. 1916, wSith capiat SO
Of $4,000 and sold motor truck maze " bui
ial0 Company.
Er-NNo R. SCHwABE.-A petition IN bankrupt
ry has been fled against Bnno r. Schwabe. gfocer
a, 1883 Mount Hope ave. b. these creditors. sec,
TarBros.. S92a. Emil Felschel s so-s, s9i. and
l.llrs coffee Company. $40. u was alleged thar CA
I,Iy he len hIs business ana residence and has
nor been seen since by his family or aAy ONE.
person known 10 tho petitioners. and Is me next
suit was begun IN the Mulcipal c9uEt ~ hehly
Time~ecka and a city marshal leTied on the stock
IN ne s,oTs 0u an attachment for S6i2 and the sale
has been set down ,pr August ~.
LOCKER BROTHERS a petition IN bsnruptcy
has been died against julius and Bernard Locker
-5T7rS,irg the firm o. Locker Bros. dealers N
c-ae-a rasr,haudse on the instalment plan: at $50
liabilities are stated 10 be 5000 and assets $500
WALTER KoENlG.-A petition n baniuup;cy
has been Ned against Walter Koenig. FUR dealer
al ls4 IVES 18th st. By these creditors: william
san. Sl7s: BENJAMIN Klein. 81. and Lea Portugal:
S8lg Liabilities were stated TO be 10000 and
assets s. SEQ.
SAMUEL POWERS A petition in bankrupt
fS-firrr of SKIRTS Al 800 Sev~,th ave. by these
creditors. Morris Israel t2ls Philip Lcrner. i26i.
and II. Weiner sons. SO.
CHARLES TARR grocer AZ 5i1S Broadway.
has made an assignment 70 Charles l. OrnSieln.
A rc'i.lon IN bankruptcy has also been fled against
him by these creditors Rose lsistiS sos. Maurine
katzrrs;cin 800 and sigmund Batter. $50.
Petition Dismissed
VINCENT VIOLENCE Jr.--Judge Msnton hs,
dismissed the petition hled on July against VIM
cent Violence. IT,. trading as the Proat sharing
MARKET a. 1854 westehestsr ave who had two othsI
stores In The Bronx on application o. Lesser Bros
who stated that DO had made a seiilanont With hi,
creditors az IS cent? on the dollar
Schedules
BENJAMIN KwARTNER. dealer IN drygoods a,
Be- Orchard a.. has nlcd schedules showing naoili-
ues ol 1862 and asset u Sl93.
Assignment
TESSIE ZfTENFtELD. trading as the T. Zlten-
neld Prper Company. dealer IN paper and station
err al 40 si1th ase has made AL assignment "a
Eluand G. Nesnrcb