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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-31
RECRUITING STILL CONTINUES BRISK
 AT LOCAL OFFICES
Every Phase of Service Is
 Eplained to Applicants Before They Are
 Accepted

No Iull in action at the three re- cruiting stations in Birmingham has been noted within the past week. In fact, J. A. Bone of the naval recruit ing station says he is doing bigger business and answering more calls for enlistment than he has before in Bir- mingham.
 Yesterday several local boys en- listed in the navy and many appli- cations were received at the army and marine recruiting offices. It Is evident that Birmingham will be well repre- sented in the volunteer army and navy recruits which will go into service at once
 Enlisting in the naval department are many of Birmingham well known young men and MT. Bone is congratu- lating himself on getting in this city not only the quantity but the qual- ity of men that the navy needs.
 Every effort is being made by those in charge of the local recruiting offices to have the conditions of the navy. army and marine service properly put before the applicant before his appii- cation is accepted. Applicants are fur nished booklets setting forth the ad- vantages and disadvantages of the service, in order that the men enlist ing may know something of the life they are to enter.
 A number of men who have enlisted in the naval department will be sent to Norfolk today, where they will be placed in active service after a pre- liminary training of a few weeks.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-31
BEGINS WORK FOR
 BEE-L|NE HIGHWAY
Miss Alma Rittenberry Points Out Advantages
 of Proposed Route

Miss Alma Rittenberry, who was ap- pointed field manager of the South and North National Bee-Lne highway by the executive board, which met in Birming- ham March 10, will start out on her work Monday, at Pulaski, Tenn, working up the north Alabama counties through which the highway passes. Miss Ritten- berry is very enthusiastic in her work Having lost the original route of the Jackson highway, she has taken on re- newed effort to secure a highway from Duluth to St. Paul; St. Paul to Madison, to Chicago.
 The people of Evansville, Ind, who were interested in the Dixie bee-line, are anx- ious to get through line south, so the route Will come through Evansville to Nashville, Nashville to Pulaski; Athens, Decatur, Albany, Cullman, Birmingham, Montgomery-where the route forks, the Florida extension going through Dothan to Tallahassee down to Tampa and Fort Meyer. The other branch is really the original route of the Jackson highway to Selma, Mobile skirting the gulf, to New Orleans-an ideal route for tourist travel from the northwest, and decidedly the shortest route to Birmingham and Florida.
 Miss Rittenberry said:
 
 in the work, also the northwest. Why shouldn't they, when it's an ideal terri tory to go through? The gulf coast route from Mobile to New Orleans, which is nearing completion, is unsurpassed in beauty, climate and hotel accommoda- tions. The west coast of Florida is com Ing into its own it is famous for it's scenic beauty and hotel accommodations, and you know that 1 think Birmingham is very attractive place for tourists. Montgomery (everyone who comes south from the north wants to see the old Cradle of the Confederacy) and Mobile, fulfill the tourists dream of the quaint old south.
 As field manager l expect and should have the cooperation and support of the citizens of Birmingham. Every automo- bile owner, garage. hotel, business firm, restaurant should take out member ship in this organization, for it is through cooperation and organization that any, thing is accomplished worth while. have had such encouraging and helpful letters from good roads organiza tions outside of the state. MT. Charles Henry Davis, president of the National High ways association, has offered to aid and help me in every way he can, but I am going to count on home support for I feel that I deserve it.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-31
NO AUTHORITY NOW FOR FORMATION OF
 ANEGRO REGIMENT
Captain McGregor Notified by War Department That Nothing Can Be Done
 Until Congress Acts

Capt J. R. McGregor, who would raise a regiment of negro infantrymen has been informed by the war department that it is without authority to sanction this move until Congress acts. Should the law makers of the nation declare a state of war exists, it Is possible that the war department would sponsor an effort on the part of the Birmingham man.
 Since the first announcement was made by Captain McGregor that he has been contemplating recruiting a colored regi- ment, he states that fully 200 negroes have called at his office to get informa- tion about the regiment
 "I believe that I could raise a regiment of 1SO0 negroes within 30 days" said Cap tain McGregory yesterday Thus far, fully 200 have signfied their hopes that they might serve the government. The negro makes good fighter, provided he has sympathetic and trained officers There is no reason why Birmingham, with it's immense population of negroes should not forward several regiments for wal purposes"
 Captain McGregor would seek to be made colonel of the negro regiment, in event he was given the right to raise the regiment. He has served in the state militia in four different states, and has held the rank of captain.
 He says that he is serious about the matter. Through Hugh w Roberts fir Washington, he has offered his services to the government for such a purpose
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-31
CATCH|NGS RETURNS ID NEW YORK AFTER WEEK IN DISTRICT
Has Not Decided Whether He Will Reside in Birming- ham-Will Confer With
 Owners Regarding Plans

Waddill Catchings, after stay of five days in the Birmingham district left last night for New York. He am nounced before his departure that he would return to Birmingham on April g.
 The newly elected president of the Sloss Sheffield Steel and Iron com pany has not determined as yet wheth- CT or not he will reside in Birmfng- ham, It is believed that he will make this decision when he Is in New York, winding up his affairs with the firm of J. P. Morgan & Co.
 The properties of the Sloss- Sheffield company are located almost wholly within Alabama. It Is said by indus trial men acquainted with the situa- tion that the president could handle its operations much better with residence in Birmingham than in New York.
 Should the projected programme of re-energizing the company go into force and there should be develop ment 1t is regarded that it would be imperative that he reside in the state But as yet MT. Catchings has not de- cided whether he shall desert New York and remove to Birmingham
 After five days stay in Birmingham Mir. Catchings is fully acquainted with the conditions of the Sloss- Sheffield properties. In New York he will be in a position to confer with the con trolling owners of the company It Is stated that the controlling interest in this corporation has shifted since last September. As to what definite pro- portion the new interests control there is doubt However. the new interests are demanding development of the properties
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-31
CIVIC ASSOCIATION
 DIRECTORS AID THE
 BOYS SCHOOL BAND
Will Help Birmingham Win the Baseball Attendance Trophy for Open
 ing Game

At a meeting of the board of director of the Civic association yesterday after noon, a request was received from Mrs. Joseph McLester, vice president of the Boys Industrial school, to appoint com mittee to assist in obtaining for the boys band some needed musical instruments.
 A committee was appointed immediate ly, composed of T. H. Motion, chairman; John W. O'Neill and c. W. Green. To show their interest in the suggestion the members of the board personally sub scribed and paid over to this commit tee $50 to be transmitted to the ladies making the request
 MT. Motion and Dr. Elkoure paid high tribute to the value of the band to Blr- mingham locally and abroad.
 The membership committee, through Aaron Ash, reported 16 new members and in response to an appeal by General But Ter, commander of the left wing of the membership campaign. the board mem bers volunteered their individual service on the soliciting committees.
 The manufacturing committee recom- mended that on account of the work in volved In making an industrial survey the membership be increased from five to seven and that E. B. VanKeuren, ef- ficiency engineer. be made a member of the committee. This action was taken.
 committee on sanitation to cooper ate with the health department of the city. was appointed. composed of Dr. N. A. Barrett, Dr. John Hopping and Dr. H. A. Elkourie.
 A resolution to cooperate in making the opening day of baseball so successful in attendance that Birmingham would again win the trophy, was recommended for adoption to the general meeting of the association to be held Monday night.
 Similar action was taken in regard to a resolution of cooperation in the clean up campaign.
 On motion of Dr. IT. A. Elkourie, Pres ident Weatherly was authorized to ap- point 50 delegates to a meeting of the United States Good Roads association. which will be held in Birmingham April r to 21. The use of the hall was also rendered to this association.
 There will be a general meeting of the Civic association Monday night at which time the bylaws will be considered and also other business passed up by the board of the association with recommen- dations.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-31
MISS MILLAR WILL
 ADDRESS BOYS AND
 GIRLS OF TEEN-AGE
Special Meeting Arranged for l O'Clock This Afternoon at First
 Methodist Church

There will be a meeting especially for teen-age boys and girls this aft- ernoon at the First Methodist church at l o'clock. Miss Elinor Stafford Mil- lar will make the address. The meet ing will be under the auspices of the Young Women's Christian association and the teen-age division of the Bir- mingham Sunday School association.
 Miss Millar has been in the city for the past week giving Bible lectures under the auspices of the Y. ". c. 4. Owing to the fact that the teen-age boys and girls did not have an oppor- tunity of hearing her noon addresses this special meeting for them was arr ranged
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-31
BIENNIAL IN BIRMINGHAM
 EXPECTED TO BE BIGGEST
 IN NORGANIZATION'SF1 HISTORY
More Than Four Hundred Registered Delegates and Between Six and Seven Hundred Musicians Comng-Thou- sands of Visitors From Alabama and
 Throughout Country to Attend

In addition to the musicians who win be present at the convention thousands of visitors from all parts of Alabama and adjoining states are expected to be present. Letters from national head quarters of the federation indicate that the attendance in Birmingham will be the largest at any federation convention.
 Mrs. Houston Davis, president of the biennial board, says that everything is practically ready for the visit of the prominent artists. Concerts will feature each evening of the convention, and will be held at the Jefferson theatre. Mem bers of the national board will have the box seats for all performances
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-31
CLEANUP COMMITTEE HAS
 BEEN EXTREMEL ACTIVE
Thousands of Cards Distributed Posters Placed in Show Win dows and Advertisements Everywhere Advocating Clean-Up Week-Expect Splendid Results From
 Widespread Campaign

The patrons of the movies must know that the cleanup week comes in April. Every motion picture show in the city has consented to flash a slide upon the screen, showing the slogans Get clean and stay clean and other phrases.
 In the show windows the cleanup cards have been placed to the number of 300.
 The first phase of the campaign is over. This week was devoted to the actual as- semblng of all junk and rubbish about the houses yards anu by-ways. Next week will be the period devoted to haul- ing away, and then will come the final stage of the campaign to free Birming- ham from the vestiges of dirt and rub bsh.
 The campaign has been very successful thus far, it is announced, and the com mittee is satisfied that results will ob- tain from the propaganda.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-31
EQUAL SUFFRAGE TO
 BE DEBATE SUBJECT

Under the auspices of Birmingham lodge No. S6S. Independent Order BNai B'Rith, a debate will be held at 8 O clock on Sunday evening, April 1. The sub ject of this debate will be. Resolved, That Equal Suffrage Should Be Granted to Women" On the affirmative will be Miss Leona Loveman. Miss Bertha l.. Enge and Chester G. Bandman while the negative will be upheld by Miss Ser nice Meyer, Levi Becker and Leo Kar- peles Before the debate, musical num- Der will be presented by Miss Mildred Kahn This meeting Is open to the pup lie and all are cordially invited to at tend
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-31
FORM CIVIC LEAGUE
 AT NO. BIRMINGHAM
Want to Get Acquainted With City
 Commissioners Without Delay

North Birmingham has new civic or ganization.
 The commission was appraised of this fact yesterday morning when several members, headed by Henry Culverhouse and Cleon B. Rogers, appeared before the board and stated that they wanted to get acquainted The various commits sioners assured them of the pleasure that would be theirs to assist the Civic league.
 That the commission might know some thing of their plans and purposes, the new organization extended an invitation to the commissioners to meet with it on April 10. The commissioners accepted
 The North Birmingham citizens aired a few of their complaints, which were chiefly in regard to the condition of the roads, and the inadequacy of the present school system. Commissioner Hornady assured them that the board of educa- ton would remedy these conditions when the g, 900 was spent for new buildings
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-31

If there is anything in suggestion, Bir- mingham will clean up.
 The cleanup committee believes that it has had distributed propaganda data to the farthest corners of Birmingham. Placards, urging that a condition of "spick and span" be created have been placed in the street cars. Every strap hanger must perforce meet the bold out line of some cleanup measure.
 Thirty thousand cards have been sent into the public schools of the city, and have been distributed to the individual pupils. They have been requested to take these cards home that their parents may co-operate in the movement to free the yards of junk, dirt and other impedi- menta.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-31
The Brawn and
 Brain of a bOv are nOt

Drain of a boy are not made out of books or ser mons. They are built out of foods that supply in we'll balanced proportion and in digestible form everyneeded element. These clements are in Shredded Wheat Biscuit, a real whole wheat food which contains all the material for building the human body. Aperfect food for growing youngsters. Its crispness encourages thorough chewing which develops sound teeth and healthy gums. Children like it and thrive on it. It is ready-cooked and ready-to eat. For breakfast or any meal with milk or cream. Made at Niagara Falls, NY.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-31

More than 400 registered delegates and between eco and 700 prominent visiting musicians are expected to be in Birming- ham to attend the biennial of the Ma tional Federation of Musical clubs, which opens here April 15 and will continue through April 23.
 Members of the various committees making arrangements for the convention say that plans are practically completed for the biggest biennial the federation has ever had.
 Members of the national board, 20 in number will arrive in Birmingham Satur- day, April 13 Other delegates are ex- pected to arrive on that day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-31
GETTING READY TO LAUNCH CAMPAIGN
 FOR SMALL PLANTS
Everett and Bum to Study Methods Used in Chattanooga With
 Success

Birmingham wants more industries diversified industries.
 She is determined to land them. Be- fore starting a whirlwind campaign to attract the smaller industries a sur yey of the situation is to be made. Blanks Everett. acting manager or the Chamber of Commerce, will leave this mornins for Chattanooga, where he will study the methods which have been adopted there to attract the small plants.
 With o. l.. Bum. who is Birming- hams traffic bureau manager, he will go 0yer all angles of the situation. When MT. Bum takes up his residence in Birmingham the two will work to- gether on the campaign.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-31
DOMINICK TO SPEAK
 TO MEN ABOUT WAR

"The Hand of God in War" is the very interesting subject that will be discussed by Frank Dominick tomor- row afternoon at 3:30 o'clock at the Young Mems Christian association Such questions will be considered as Has God ever favored war;" '1s war ever a blessing?" What is God doing in the present war;"
 MT. Dominick is one of the best known young attorneys of the city and is a splendid speaker It is ex- pected that large number of men will hear him on this subject.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-31
NOT BOTHERED ANY MORE

So-calIed rheumatic pains, aches of grippe, lame back sore muscles or stiff joints are the result of overwork ed. weak or disordered kidneys E. l.. Tur- ner Homer, Ky, writes: After being treated by doctors two years, I de- cided I would try Foley Kidney Pills. Since taking them I have not been bothered any more" Foley Kidney Pills strengthen weakened kidneys and heip them rid the blood of acids and pois- ons. Why suffer from kidney or blad- der trouble when relief costs so It, tie effort and expense?-Sold every where.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-31
CHARGE DELINQUENT
 FEE AFTER TODAY

The 10 per cent delinquent penalty which is placed upon persons failing to pay their 1917 licenses before April 1 will apply after today. Louis Levy, city announced yesterday that he would keep his department open as long as possible, so that licenses might be purchased by the late corners today.
 All licenses must be paid before April l. according to the law, but some have failed to avail themselves of this oppor- tunity.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-31
Negro Arrested

Wadell Banner, negro. was arrested last night by Officer Robert l.. Drake on a charge of grand larceny It is alleged that the negro had stolen bicycle from the Young Mems Christian association building belonging to w. w. Abell. The bicycle was also recovered by Officer Drake.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-31
Auto Accident

Susie Thomas, negro. 2ll South Twen- tieth street, was seriously injured at 7:30 o'clock yesterday morning when she was struck by a Ford automobile driven by H. E. Adcock at Avenue B and Twen- tieth street She was carried to the Hill man hospital in Mir. Adcock's automobile, where she received medical attention.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-31
Union Gives Ball

The first annual ball of the Cooks and Walters local union No. PSI, was given last night at the Ben-Hur hall. The ball was splendid success. a large number attending. The local union intends to give a number of other entertainments in the future. The affair last night was attended by more than 800 people.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-31
Automobile Recovered

The seven-passenger Mitchell automo- bile of Charles T. Lehman, 1923 Powell avenue, which was stolen Thursday night while standing in front of the Lyric the- atre, was found at Second avenue and Twelfth street, north, yesterday morn ing by Officers Ogles and Vaughn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-31
B. M. Allen Calls Attention to Statute for Protection
 of the Farmer
MUST FILE CLAIM
 WITHIN "A HOURS
Only One Person Has Ever Pre- sented a Valid Claim to the Jefferson County Board
 of Revenue

Mrs G. H. Mathis says sheep killing dogs are the greatest drawback to sheep raising in Alabama and now B. M. Allen another famous farmer, tells how any man who has sheep killed by dogs can collect damages.
 But the farmer must act within 24 hours or his claim Is barred
 Judge Allen has written the following letter to J. A. Wade, commissioner of agriculture, calling his attention to the statute: | "Hon. J. A. Wade, Commissioner of Ag-
 riculture. Montgomery, Ala.
 Dear Sir: In the interest of the sheep and live stock owners of the state, call your attention to an act of the legislature passed in 1915, (general acts of Alabama p. 599, ct. seq.), which imposes a license or privilege tax on each dog in the state of Alabama over four months of age, and provides for the payment of damages for sheep and stock killed by dogs QUICK ACTION NECESSARY
 ''The provision in the law as to pres entation of claims requires such qulcK action that up to date in this county only one person has ever been able to get his claim presented in time to the board of revenue.
 Section of the act provides that whenever any sheep or other live stock are killed or injured by dogs, the owners or persons having custody of the same shall, within 24 hours after such killing or injury is made known to him, notify the justice of the peace in whose district the sheep or other live stock are, or were, and make affidavits setting forth the number of sheep or other live stock killed or injured the kind, grade or quality thereof and the amount and nature of in jury thereto. and that he does not know whose dog caused the damages, if such be the fact, or if known that the amount of such loss if reduced to judgment, could not be collected on execution against the owner of such dog if such be the fact.
 MUST NAME APPRAISERS
 "It further provides that the justice of the peace shall then appoint two disin- terested freeholders of the neighborhood where the injury was done to appraise the damages and shall furnish them with claimants affidavit, or a copy thereof, and the appraisers shall forthwith eX- anime such sheep or other live stock and make a written report on the claim to the justice of the peace who shall forthwith forward the claimants affida- wits and the appraisers report to judge of probate or to the clerk of the board of revenue who shall file the same in his office and indorse thereon the date of such filing
 If the claims are allowed they will be paid after the first of March of each year as provided for by the act.
 If the amount of the dog tax fund is rot sufficient to pay all claims, the treasurer or custodian of the county shall prorate same. Very truly yours,
 "B. NJ ALLEN"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-31
Negro Woman Stabbed

Alberta Hill. negro, was seriously wounded early yesterday morning when she was stabbed with a knife by Robert Reynolds. negro, at 13us Fourth avenue. north.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-31
TODAY'S EVENTS

Miss Elinor Stafford Millar will speak today as follows:
 p. m.-First NJ. E. church to teen-age boys and girls.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-31
At the Theatres

Lyric: Keith vaudeville. Matinee at 3 o'clock. Night performances at 7:30 and 8 o'clock.
 Majestic: Verne Phelps in Spending a Million" Musical comedy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-31
At the Photoplay Houses

Rialto: Mrs Vernon Castle in "Patra. , Odeon: The Voice on the Wire. Alcazar: Idle Wives.''
 Princess: Francis Bushman and Bev- erly Bayne in "The Great Secret Strand: Myrtle Steadman in "As Men Love-"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-31
PERSONAL

Ike Saks of Gadsden. son of MT. and Mrs. Herman Saks, was in Birmingham yesterday.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-02-27
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