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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-01
Barrett Greeted By Big Crowd for
 Formal Opening of His Campaign
Weatherly Formally Resigns From Place;
 EffectiUe Tuesday

Commissioner Weatherly has initiated many municipal undertakings during the past several years. He put through the Weatherly viaduct on First avenue, the viaduct on Twelfth avenue, north, the viaduct now under construction on Twen- ty-first street, the reduction in water, light and gas rates and instituted pro- ceedings which are still undetermined by the courts for reduction in telephone rates. His friends point to him as the father of the playground movement, the utilizing and beautifying of the public parks, the reorganization of the health and sanitary department, the enlargement and extension of the public libraries. While in charge of the department of streets and highways, it is claimed, more actual street improvement was accom- plished than under any other two ad- ministrations in the history of the city, Commissioner Weatherlys note to MT. Shelby is as follows:
 q have today filed with the secretary of the city commission, my resignation as city commissioner to take effect from an after midnight of Tuesday, September 5, 1917. In the meantime, I am prohibit ed from taking part in your campaign.
 After next Tuesday. you can count my hat in the ring. Very truly yours,
 JAMES WEATHERLY,"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-01
OPERATORS REQUESI INVESTIGA TION OH COST OF PRODUCTION
Committee of Coal Operators Hopes for Revision of Prices Standardization Mccormack States Average Pro-
 duction Cost Only Fair Basis of Price Schedule

Coal operators, who feared the necessity of retiring from business when first Pres ident Wilson enunciated the prices of coal are now bouyant in the hope that the government will reopen the case.
 Frank Nelson, Jr., and E. ]. Rowe members of the operators committee which visited Washington some days ago for the purpose of filing official protest, returned yesterday afternoon. They are hopeful that the government will send experts into the district for the purpose of inquiring into the cost of production.
 If experts are detailed to Birming- ham, operators feel confident that the President will revise his coal prices. FIFTY CENTS INADEUQATE
 It is reported that when Alabama oper- ators entered their vigorous protest, an unofficial suggestion was made that the government might consider an addition of 50 cents per ton to the per ton price set by the President.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-01
REAL TORS |NDORSE C|TY-W|DE SUNDAY
 SCHOOL RALLY DAY
Important Meeting to Be Held Thursday Evening at the First Presby-
 terian Church

At the weekly luncheon meeting of the Birmingham Real Estate exchange, Chairman B. c. Cox of the city wide pub lcity committee for Rllay Day on Sep tenber 30 which the Birmingham Sunday School association is promoting, appeared and asked the cooperation of the Real Estate exchange to help make the day a success. The exchange by unani- nous vote pledged their cooperation and support for Sunday, September 30.
 The Birmingham Real Estate exchange Is the first civic organization to indorse this day, and it is expected that every civic organization will do so and urge their members to rally to the Sunday school on City-wide Rally Day.
 A very important meeting in connection with City-wide Rally Day will be held next Thursday evening, September S. at o'clock at the First Presbyterian church, when the publicity managers from all the Sunday schools of the city will gather to formulate plans and methods by Whch every person in Birmingham will have an invitation to come to Sunday school or Rally Day, September 30. Any Sunday school which has not appointed pub licity manager is urged to do so.
 Chairman Cox is very much gratified at the way everybody is cooperating to help make the day one of the best that Birmingham has had from Sunday school standpoint He also wishes tc urge every member of his committee and every publicity manager to be present next Thursday evening. as the opening gun will be fired for the big drive on September 30.
 Any further information will be gladly given about City-wide Rally Day at Sun day school headquarters, 401 Title Guar. antee building
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-01
BOOKLET ISSUED ON SWEET POTATO Publicity Campaign Started by Food Preparedness
 Bureau

According to the food preparedness bu- reau. the sun-kissed fruits of California are famous because a certain body of men got together and decided to engage high-class secretary who would sit in the executive chair ot an organization fornia-just how the sun kissed the de- licious fruits Of California in an alto- gether different way to that in which he kissed the Florida orange. This man gave to the world through that powerful publicity-the facts about Califor- nia's products under the sun.
 Alabama raises the best sweet potatoes in the world. A certain canning factory in Nashville. Tenn, will not buy sweet potatoes for canning other than those raised at Cullman. There are thousands of bushels raised in Alabama annually, and the delicious dishes, deserts even, that can be made from sweet potatoes would fill a cook book The idea of the local food bureau Is to let the northerners know of these things.
 The food preparedness bureau proposes to issue a booklet on the sweet potato, The virtue of this product in the south land will be extolled from Maine to Cali fornia and from Chicago to the Gulf of Mexico. The demand for sweet po- tatoes, once created, the sales will be commensurate with the crops raised In the south.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-01
INDICATIONS FOR ADJUSTMENTARE {
 VERY FAVORABLE Coal Mining Situation Im- proving and It Is Expected That the Peace Terms
 Will Be Accepted

As result of developments yesterday, it Is now not only believed that union miners in convention Wednesday will rat- fly the peace terms as proposed by Secs retary Wilson of the cabinet but that they will abandon intention to produce general idleness pending the date of the convention.
 Developments yesterday regarded as unusually favorable. were:
 Resumption of work in all mining prop erty in Jefferson county; the failure of the threatened walkout in the Blue Creek district. and the apparent checking of tho exodus of miners to the Illinois field.
 In all circles optimism prevailed. Union officials admitted that as a result of their pacific efforts, great improvement had been scored. Operators, while admitting the coal production to be under normal, expressed belief that the output in the near future would approximate former estimates.
 The miners. while still contending that in the compromise they did not secure all to which they felt themselves en- titled, were apparently convinced that they secured valuable concessions. It was apparently evident that they had concluded, at any rate. to postpone fur ther expression of their disapproval un- til they meet in convention Wednesday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-01

Commissioner James WeatherIy has resigned ms city commissioner, effect i've next Tuesday.
 At the Barrett rally at the Jeffer- sen theatre last night n note to this effect from Commissioner Weatherly to John ID. Shelby, chairman of the Bar rett campaign committee, was read.
 Rumor has been current for several days that Commissioner weatherly was considering this step. It is said that it is MT Weatherlys desire to support Dr. Barrett actively in his candidacy for president of the city commission, but that under the provisions of the five com missioner bill, he was prevented from taking any active part in the behalf of any candidate. Runor goes so far as to say that he had been threatened with prosecution if he attempted to advocate tfge election of Dr. Barrett
 Commissioner Weatherly has served as commissioner of Birmingham since April, 1911, being appointed with Judge A. O.. Lane to serve with Culpepper Exun as Birminghan's first city commission. He ran for reelection in 1914 and received one of the largest votes ever cast for a candidate for a local office.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-01
MILAN APPOINTED
 STATE DIRECTOR
Soldier Book Campaign to Be Started Soon With Dr. Owen in
 Charge

Carl H. Milan, director of the Birming- ham public library. has been appointed state director for Alabama for the sol diers' book fund campaign, to be held throughout the United States during the week beginning September 24
 The divisional director for Alabama. Florida. Georgia, Louisiana and Missis- sippi is pr. Thomas M. Owen. director of the department of archives and his- tory at Montgomery.
 The people qf the United States will be asked to contribute during the week of this campaign s1.oooooo to be used to cover the multifarious expenses con- nected with the work of organizing and the 30 large libraries and the countless deposit stations needed at tho camps.
 The money collected will be used for equipment of buildings, for transporta- tion of librarians and books. for salaries, for motor trucks and for library sup plies.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-01
APPEALS FROM THE
 DISTRICT BOARD
Some Exemption Claims Disallowed by Board Are
 Appealed to President

The district exemption board, in re- cess until Monday, set no precedent the past week by which the public may judge of it's future decisions
 No statement was issued either as to policy or the number of applica : tions granted or rejected. It is learned that several individuals whose claims were rejected will appeal direct to the President.
 One of the interesting cases acted upon originated in Greene county. A prominent citizen of that county, un- able on account of injury actively to engage in business. asked that a son be exempted in that his farm might continue productive. It was repre- sented that this fathers other son was already in service. The claim for ex : emption was granted.
 Another claim, on vocational grounds, originating from Jefferson county, was rejected. The claimant was an engineer on whose labor, accord ing to his statement. several big in dustries were dependent-industries producing necessities of war. This re- lection will be appealed to Washing ton.
 e From Shelby county many interest ing cases were presented to the board. It was reported that the local board In Shelby had declined to exempt any body. Many appealed. The principal claims for exemption were based on dependent relatives. Representation was made in many eases that with husbands away. wives would be great 1y in distress. To arrive at the jus tice in the several eases the board apparently had considerable difficulty. It Is understood that as a rule claim ants with wives and without children were denied exemption. while claimants with wives and children were grant ed exemptions.
 A claimant from Tuscaloosa county presented evidence that he was mar ried. proved by a statement of the. tax assessor that his wife was dependent on his labor and further fortified his claim by a written request from the local exemption board that he be ex- empted. His petition was rejected. An appeal to the President will be taken.
 It is stated that at least two clerks employed in the government building were exempted on vocational grounds
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-01
At Loew's Biiou

The theatregoer in search of really enjoyable entertainment need look no further than Loew's Bijou for the bill to- day is one of the best ever presented in the city. Five star acts of vaudeville and superb picture features make up the programme. The topliner Joseph K Watson, presented a highly diverting, original monologue that is riot An act that is different but equally pleasing Is that of Jean St. Anne. a French ''poilu," who sings soul-stirring patriotic songs. Gray and Kleumaker in a classy singing and talking act; Noack. novelty balancer and trio of comedy club swingers are included in the bill. "The Tides of Fate with Alexandra Carlisle; Loew's news service and comedy reels coinplete the bill.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-01
Secretary Pepperman Calls Out First Quota of Men
 for Military Service
MUST REPORT BY NOON
 SEPT. 4 TO THE BOARDS
Pink Cards Were Mailed Out Yes terday, and Question of Feed ing the New Army
 Arises

Fifty-nine Birmingham men have been reported as ready for service and ac- cordingly notified by Secretary Pepper man of the local boards to report to the office of the local boards at the County Bank building not later than noon Tuesday, September f. The first quota from Birmingham for the new army were drawn as follows: Eight men from division 1. Il from division 2, IA from division 8. from division 4, F from division 5, 6 from division 6.
 Pink cards were yesterday mailed out to these men, asking if they preferred to live at home until they were ready to entrain or if they desired lodging and room in the city until they were put aboard a train for Camp Pike. The re- plies to these cards will be received in few days, and Secretary Pepperman will have another job on his hands, that of feeding the detachment.
 Secretary B. A. Pepperman has issued list of those men ordered to report to the local boards for military duty, and for transportation to the mobiliza- ton camp at Camp Pike, Little Rock, Ark. The following named men are or dered to report at the office of th@ local board for military duty and for trans- portation to a mobilization camp at 12 hour they will be in military service of the United States and subject to mili- tary law. Failure or unpunctuality in reporting are serious military offenses.
 From division l the following men are ordered to report: Virgil Tipton Roach, Earl. Stone Martin, Howard Lice Lind. Thomas Guin Porter, Frank Anderson Upchurch, John William Stewart, Jr., Henry Clay Counts, Clyde Pierce.
 Division 2: Felix Henry Jones, Grady Gordon Rickerson, LeRoy Franklin But Ter. Parker Alexander Taylor, Russell Newton Bean. Charles William Hall. Raymond Francis Smuthe, William Clam ton Vaughn, Ivory c. Pearson. Fass But Ter, Luther Steve Smith
 Division 8: Lloyd Percy Guice, Emory Vincent Warren, Ezekiel Augustus Hud- son. Emory Roy Wilder, John Thomas Watts. Charles William Whit, Henry Haden Martin, Cyril Kenneth Brown, Calvin Lee Luker George Lawrence Davis, Sam Kerkowitz. Lee Sanford Hooper, George Carlton Bruner, John Oscar Gill;
 Division 4: John Graham Holmes, Starr Keilhoffer, George Cason Dunagan, Colly Baugh.. Ira Edward Johnson, Joe An tonia Giangrosso, John Young Miller
 Division 5: Charles David Moon, James Ernest Ebbage, Lawrence Turney John ston, George T. Morton, Earl Cornelius, Lewis Henry Bush, Glenn Conner Gull pepper, Clarence Edward Griswold, Lu- ther James Glover, Phillip Mullin, Robert Watts Hunt, James Andrew Bangus
 Division 6: William Leo Smith, Jr., James Samuel Tumlin, Childe Harold Childress, Henry Fred Forshee, Frank Rietta, John Thomas Hall
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-01
Houston County Man
 Indicted on Charge of
 Killing Father-in-Law

Dothan, August 31.-The Houston coun- ty graund jury this afternoon returned an indictment against Robert V. Law renee, charging him with murder in the first degree in connection with the killing of his father-in-law. J. R. Williams, a wealthy planter several weeks ago.
 Lawrence, who is 26 is charged with having murdered his father-in-law, who was 56 years old, to prevent his marrying young girl 20 years old and thus keep others from sharing in the estate which Is estimated at $10o.0oo. The murder was one of the most sensational committed in this section and aroused much feel ing in the northern part of the county where Williams lived.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-01

It is understood that the operators committee opposed the idea
 George B. Mccormack. president of ti Alabama Operators association, declaret yesterday that horizontal increase would not serve either the purpose of the gov. ernment or the producers.
 An addition of 50 cents per ton," h., said, would make 1t possible for son companies to operate and for few oths to net a small profit. In other cat it would be inadequate entirely. :,
 ONE FAIR PLAN ',
 There is only one way in which. ss government can properly treat the sit ton.
 Experts should be sent Into the [ trict for the purpose of estimating cost of production--not in one mine U, in all of them. When the productistI costs are estimated the governme,I should add a reasonable profit ,,
 On account of the varying conditions {, mines of the Birmingham district. M ! Mccormack holds that no average prt duction cost can be ascertained withou thorough investigation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-01
SUGGESTIONS FOR
 CONSUMERS OF GOAL
Chamber of Commerce to Appoint Committee to Aid National
 Council

Now is the time for every user of coal Ato endeavor to reduce his requirements According to the committee of the Cham Der of Commerce of the United States. cooperating with the Council of National Defense, which sends forth the following five suggestions as to how to handle To- cal conditions:
 | Inquire into the methods employed bg your fireman and consider his meth ods in relation to those suggested by the bureau of mines.
 Learn what plants in your locality secure the best results from coal.
 g. Endeavor 10 have the wasteful users of coal profit by the best experience of ythc locality.
 4. Improve all local methods by con sultetion with the bureau of mines and stu&. of the stocking methods recom- mflended by the bureau.
 B. Buy your coal as near home as pos
 Se
 File Chamber of Commerce will appoint
 39ofnmittee to take up this work and s0-opei with the United States Cham Der of Commerce. urging all consumers to reduce coal requirements.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-01
SOME HIGHLIGHTS ON
 THE BARRETT MEETING

Commissioner Weatherly's resig nation announced effective next Tuesday, after which he will take an active part In the campaign,
 Speakers included. in addition to Dr. Barrett, Jere c. King, J. E. Shelby, Charlie West, Fred G. Moore and Judge A. M. Douglas.
 What is the matter with Bir minghan?" asked Chairman Shelby. Birmingham needs a doctor and we have found him.
 Nobody lassoed me and forced me to run for this office against my will" said Dr. Barrett.
 "Ensley will give an overwhelm ing majority for Barrett, said Fred c. Moore.
 Dr. Barrett was given an ova- tion at the conclusion of his speech such as has not been seen in a municipal campaign in Birmingham in many years
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-01
STATE REUNION OF
 CONFEDERATE VETS
 WILL BE HELD HERE
Invitation of Civic Association Is Ac- cepted and Local Veterans Will
 C0-Operate in Entertainment

A committee will be named today by James Weatherly, president of the Civic association. to arrange g programme of entertainment of the state Confederate Veterans to be held here on October 10 and Il, the Civic associations invitation having been accepted by the veterans according to a wire received from General Hooper of Selma.
 conference will be held today with representatives from Camps Hardee and Wilcox, and Secretary Harold and Com mander Dozier of the Sons of Veterans to arrange the proper programme for the veterans, and a parade. brass bands day at the fair, ball, and various other other amusements to be rendered the old veterans who wore the gray.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-01
1.-THE STACKER" AT
 RIALTO THEATRE

'The Stacker the photo play that has caused such sensation in Birmingham and which is breaking picture show at tendance records here, will be presented for two more days only-today and Sum day. By special permission from the Metro corporation, owners of the picture. the management of the Rialto will be able to present this wonder play Sunday.
 The Rialto has been crowded every day this week with thousands eager to sec this picture It is strong appeal to pa triotissn and is picture everyone should see.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-01
AMnWs@mn@mGs
At the Lyric

: lKV tItC lIyIIC
 The vaudeville bill being presented at the Lyric is brimful of good entertain- ment that will prove pleasing to the Saturday afternoon matineegoers.
 The headline attraction Is the Ziegler Twins and the Kentucky Five, in a high class dance and musicals offering. Le- nore and Carleton, female entertainers, entertain with songs and comedy chat ter Some hazardous and marvellous aerial gymnastic work Is performed by Harry Lavail and sister Nevins and Gardner furnish much pleasure in song and chatter and Herbert's trained anil mals present a number that will appeal especially to- the children. Pathe news pictures are a feature.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-01
Spanish Government Will
 Start Reforms at Once

Madrid. Thursday. August 3o.--After a cabinet meeting presided over by King Alfonso today, Premier Dato announced that a comprehensive programme of re- forms was in preparation, and would soon be announced after which general cleo tions would be held The King will return to Sant Andor tomorrow.
 There have been widespread strikes and disorders. accompanied by bloodshed tn Spain, at intervals, for several months. IL is evidently in the hope of quieting this unrest that the government has de- termined to propose extensive reforms.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-01
DIR. BARRETT RESIGNS
 AS DIRECTOR OF THE
 CIVIC ASSOCIATION

Dr. N A. Barrett, candidate for pres ident of the city commission of Bir- ningham, yesterday rendered his resig- nation as a member of the board of directors of the Civic association, stating that he was in politics and in view of the platform of the Civic association he felt that he must resign. Dr. Barrett offered his resignation recently. but it was resected. A vote of confidence was given Dr. Barrett and an expression of regret that he felt duty bound to take such action.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-01
Evidence Against Reichmann

Washington, August SI.-E. N- walton of Cleveland. O., testified today before the Senate military subcommittee that Colonel Carl Reichmann. nominated as a brigadier general, told him in con- versation on train two months ago that Germany was invincible and that the United States would regret having entered the war when dead and wounded sol- diers began returning to this country.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-01
PERSONAL

D. M. Gordon, who was recently elected president of the Alabama Lead and Silver Mining company. arrived in the city last night from Mobile. He was accompanied by his family and is at the Hillman hotel, Mir. Gordon has cast his lot in Birming- ham as permanent cictixen and will oc- eupy the John N. Corr home. 2el7 Juni- per avenue.