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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-15
DR. RILEY'S STATEMENT

To the Editor of The Age Herald:
 It is academic to say that in law, fact in the establishment of evidence. is prime essential. In any case a fact fully established is the end of argument. What ever else may be answered, a fact can not. The presumption always is that one occupying the station of judge would not commit himself to proposition which he could not, at least somewhat, maintain.
 Yet, if Judge H. B. Abernethy is prop erly reported in The Age-Herald of March 13, he fails to conform to either of the statements already made. He flies into the face of fact when he says concerning the negro: From the top of his bone head to the bottom of his flat foot there isn't a chance to educate the negro" That the "chance" is often denied the negro by unjust discrimination in the applica- ton of the school fund is lamentably true, but the sapient judge does not mean the use of chance in that sense, but means to convey the idea of the impos- siblity of the negro to receive an edu- cation All of this sounds strangely enough in the face of the fact that in the dawn of emancipation g5 per cent of the negro race was dismaly ignorant and that 50 years later this was reduced to B per cent Would that this were true of every race. This general statement would seem a sufficient reply to the gratuitous and sweeping assertion of the learned judge though statistics are abundant with which to amplify the statement which I make.
 Then comes another" equally superficial proposition from the judicial official. pro- vided, of course, that he is correctly quoted when he says: God Almighty made them to hew wood and draw water" Who says so? Since when has even Juge Abernethy come into the se- (Centinued on Page six)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-15
MILLION IN BONDS
 WILL BE ISSUED
Secret Conference of Board of Education and Commits
 sion Held Yesterday

One million dollars in bonds will be s- sued by Birmingham.
 This decision was reached yesterday afternoon when the board of education conferred with the city commission in execurye session. George B. Ward, pres idenr of both boards, announced that an ordinance authorizing the issue would be passed at the meeting of the commission next week. The plans for the issue will be advertised for 90 days, and the most alluring offer accepted
 Although the two boards were in confer ence for nearly two hours, the other mat ters considered were kept secret. It is understood that the matter of sites. the schools proposed to be constructed from the first million dollars and other con- tingencies were discussed
 The city cannot sell bonds under par. The last issue, the $1, ,250,O00 deficiency bonds which wiped out the floating debt, were sold at 1oOA with accrued interest Otto Marx & Go. received this series of bonds, and will bid for the new issue.
 The bonded debt of the city of Birming- ham IS now slightly more than $S. 900 0O0. The floa ting debt is less than $500,OO0, and the credit of Birmingham is regarded as Al
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-15
VETERANS TAG FUND
 IS EXACTLY $1001. 30
Formal Statesment Is Issued by the Committee in Charge of Max
 ing Tag Day Success

The final verification of the tag day fund raised for the benefit of Confed- crate Veterans of Camp Hardee showed yesterday that there is exactly $1001.S0 in the bank raised on that day The fol lowing formal statement has been issued by the committee in charge:
 .eThe fund raise on March 10, tag day, under the auspices of Camp Hardee amounted to s1Ool3O. This amount has been counted and verified and deposited in the First National bank The fund will be used for proper aid to worthy veterans of Camp Hardee especially in providing transportation, etc, to the re- union to be held in Washington in June, next.
 'Camp Hardee and the committee de- sire to express their appreciation and thanks to the public for their generous contribution and to the ladies who worked faithfully for the success of the day and the Boy Scouts for their aid
 MRS. GARDNER. Chairman,
 Mrs Dunkerly, Mrs. Abernathy, Mrs Barclay. J. K. Barton, w. E. Yancey, committee
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-15
DIR. c. E. BARKER AT
 LYCEUM TONIGHT
Regarded as One of the Greatest Prophets of Good Health Now
 Before American People

It happened that Dr. Charles E. Bar ker, who will arrive in the city this morn ing to deliver his famous lecture on How to Live 10o Years in the Birmingham lyceum course at the Central High school tonight, could not reach here in time for the closing session of the sociological congress. which had for it's consideration. Health Problems and upon which gen. eral subject pr. Barker is regarded as one of the foremost authorities in Amer ica. The programme committee of the congress had hoped to secure Dr. Barker for a brief address yesterday.
 Dr. Barker in his lectures and discus- sions on matters of individual health, gives actual demonstrations of the exer- cises which the body needs to keep one in fit physical condition.
 It was Dr. Barker who reduced Pres i.ient Taft's weight S5 pounds. He was physical advistor to former President Taft during the entire four years of his administration.
 !. It has been generally conceded that Dr. Barker is the most interesting, unique and inspiring prophet of good health be- fore tile American people. He is pro- nounced . scholar, athlete and orator combined.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-15
ALL SEATS ARE SOLD
 FOR MISCHA ELMAN
Chairs Have Been Placed on Stage, However, and Few of These
 Remained Last Night

Every reserved seat in the Jefferson theatre had been taken yesterday after noon for the Mischa Elman concert to- night.
 Mrs Houston Davis, president of the Music Study club. announced however, that arrangements had been made for. the sale of about 200 seats on the stage. and that there were q few of these left. The great violinist comes under the auspices of the Music Study club ana tonight's event is the fourth artist con cert of the season arranged and cafrl1u through by the ladies of the club.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-15
FEBRUARY'S DEATH
 RATE IS HIGHEST
 IN PAST TEN YEARS
Nearly 1900 Cases of Measles in City, Accord ing to City Health
 Office Report

The death rate in Birmingham for Feb ruary was higher than has been recorded in the past 10 years.
 This was the statement of Dr. J. NJ Lowrey assistant city health officer yes- terday The February report showed that there were 2S9 deaths in Birmingham dur ing the past month, the death rate being. exclusive of nonresidents 1924 per 19oo per annum.
 Health conditions in Birmingham could be much better. There are about 12oe cases of measles
 The birth rate was slightly more than the death rate, as it was 21. g.
 The health report for February follows:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-15
NOT BOTHERED ANY MORE

So-called rheumatic pains. aches ot grippe, lame back sore muscles or stiff joints are the result of overworked weak or disordered kidneys. E. L. Tur- ner. Homer. Ky, writes: After beins treated by doctors two years. de- cided would try Foley Kidney Pills Since taking them I have not been bothered any more" Foley Kidney Pills strengthen weakened kidneys and heir them rid the blood of acids and pois- ons. Why suffer from kidney or blad- der trouble when relief costs so lit tie effort and expense ?-Sold every where
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-15
i Music for Camp Hardee

The famous Vaughn Male Quartette of Lawrenceburg, Tenn, will furnish music at the meeting of Camp Hardee at Cable hall tomorrow afternoon at 2:30 p. m. Dr. Stewart of the First Methodist Episcopal church will deliver an address at the same time The public is invited to at !. tend, and all Veterans, Sons of Veterans and Daughters of the Confederacy are urged to be present
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-15
Troops Start for Home

San Antonio, Tex, March 14-The state troops which started home from the bor- der today included: Florida Field hospi- tai, No. l, at San Antonios First Georgia infantry, North Carolina. North Carolina Ambulance, company, No. l, Field hospital No. l, and Troops A and B, cavalry, at Fl Paso
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-15
Cannon Goes to MonteyalIo

T. L. Cannon, representing the Bir- mingham Civic association, will go to Montevallo Friday night to speak before a number of business men on "organi- zation.''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-15
TODAY'S EVENTS
At the Theatres
Statement March 5, 1917 RESOURCES

At the Theatres Lyric-Keith vaudeville. Matinee at s o'clock. Night performances at 7:3O and o'clock.
 Majestic-Al Shaffer and company in Count Dinkelspiel'' and feature pictures.
 At the Photoplay Houses Rialto-Earle Williams in "Arsene Lu- pin"
 Trianon-Ella Hall in Polly Redhead." Strand-Alice Brady in The Dancer s Peril.''
 Colonial-All Comedy Keystone day. Triangle-Enid Bennett in "The Little Brother" Vaudette-1Unborn."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-15


 Rate per 1000 per annum (exclusive of still births), white, 21. .9S; black, 20.12; to- tai, .32.
 DIVISION OF EPIDEMIOLOGY. Number of houses placarded ......... S04 Number of placards removed ........ 43 Cultures taken ....................... 10 Rooms fumigated ...................... 149 Visits made by contagious disease nurse ......................... 1O3
 COMMUNICABLE DISEASES.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-15
HUDDLESTON SAYS WAR IS INEVITABLE UNDER NEWCOMERS Will Never Vote to Permit Amercan Troops to Be
 Sent Abroad SAYS HIS DISTRICT
 DOESN'T WANT WAR Has Had Thousands of Letters Against War and Just Two Let
 ters Urging Him to Stand
 by the President
War is inevitable.

" ar IS inevitable.
 George Huddleston, representative of the Ninth district in Congress, who reached home yesterday, avows that the view in Washington is that the time is soon to come when the United States will join the other nations of the world in war. However, he has an nounced that he will never vote per hitting armed forces of this nation to go to foreign battle fields.
 Instead of the dominating voice of the United States being for peace at any price, he says that it is for war at any cost.
 Since the President has determined to arm the merchant vessels of this country, it seems as though war is in- evitable.' said Mir. Huddleston yester- day. The bellicose eastern press. and the dominating voice of the nation is crying for war at any price"
 Do you think that it will be the policy of the war department 10 send it's troops to Europe to fight, in event of war;"
 q do not know, but I shall never vote for any measure authorizing American troops to go abroad to fight" he said. But the bellicose cast ern press is demanding that the United States. in event it should become en- gaged in war with Germany, shall do it's utmost to crush the enemy by all its resources. This would undoubtedly call for sending troops to France to aid in the drive to crush Germany"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-15

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The Home news. (McCrory, Ark.) 1915-1922, 1917-02-16
BONE DRY
LAW; $1,000 FINES
Judge Driver Administers Stiff Punish
ment to Two Forrest City Negroes.

Forrest City, Feb. 49, Jim
Pullman and Chunk Fletcher.
Forrest City negroes who were
arrested last week at Wynne for
violating the bone dry law, were
sentenced to spend three months
In Jail and pay fines of 81,
each, at hearing before Judge
Driver in Circuit Court at Wynne.
The negroes were arrested by
the sheriff of Cross county at
the Wynne railway station. The
liquor which caused their trouble
had been checked in trunks as
baggage to Haynes. It was
transferred at the Wynne station,
where the negroes engaged in an
argument with the baggage mas
ter over the payment of excess
charges. The sheriff was called
and his curiosity was excited by
the weight of the trunks. Ark
ansas Gazette, Feb. IA.
The Home news. (McCrory, Ark.) 1915-1922, 1917-02-16
Humor in History.

When Laud, as chaplain to the king,
reported on the religious condition Of
the people in Scotland, he was not
aware how humorous he was. He
wrote: "There is not a surplice in the
country. / question if there be tailor
in the country that could cut you de-
cent surplice; the tradition of reli-
giOn seems LOST
The Home news. (McCrory, Ark.) 1915-1922, 1917-02-16
Pebble Industry,

The flint pebble industry gives occu-
along the French coast between Havre
and Dieppe. The pebbles collected in
and near Havre are selected for their
spherical shape, and are used for pull
veriZing in certain industries, particu-
larly in the manufacture of cement
and in copper mines, being employed
in the interior of large cylinders.
The Home news. (McCrory, Ark.) 1915-1922, 1917-02-16

Mr.. James E. Hyatt, repre-
senting the Arkansas Democrat
of Little Rock, was here Friday
and very materially increased the
list of subscribers here for that
valuable afternoon daily newspa-
per. We are glad to note that
the Democrat has made arrange
ments to have it's papers deliver
ed to us on the 'Hot-Shot"
which will put them in our hands
about five O'Clock the same day
it is published.
The Home news. (McCrory, Ark.) 1915-1922, 1917-02-16
Secret of His Success.

"He is a splendid workman. One
secret of it, outside of his skill, is the
good care he gives his tools. He
keeps every one in the best condition,
ready for instant use. Another secret
is the care he takes of his best tools
brain, nerves and muscles. He never
dulls them with liquor or tobacco,
foolish or harmful pleasures, dissipa-
ton or carelessness. He gets the best
service out of them and the tools
which perform their bidding."-Ex-
change.
The Home news. (McCrory, Ark.) 1915-1922, 1917-02-16
EDUCATIONAL FACTS.

The Ford Motor Company oc-
cuoies an area or 276 acres, 80
acres in floor space, with ITO
distinct departments, having ap-
nroximately IA, 900 tool machines
in operation.
The annual business done by
this Company for the year end
ing July 81, 1916 was approx
mately 261, 100000 dollars and
each employee received on the
average of $500 a day or more.
Declaring a profit of SO, 600, 600
dollars.
At the factory the average
number of employees, including
Superintendents a n d Foremen
number $4,000 at the Admins
tration Building is over 1, 900 per-
sons At the % Assembly Plants
and 81 Service Stations through
out the United States are IL, 900
individuals, making a grand to-
tai of $1,000 employees, exclu-
sive Of 1000 employees of the
Ford Motor Company of Canada
and Manchester. England plant.
Considering the average family
is four or five persons, the Com
pany would be maintaining a
city of 275,000 population, also
taking into consideration persons
that are employed by Companies
working on Ford Motor parts ex-
cluslvely, a conservative esti-
mate would bring this up to an
average of 375, 900 population.
The Company maintains a Fire
department. of 80 trained fire
lighters and $50 available factory
service men at their immediate
call.
FILTERED water is supplied to
'ne men in glass demijohns by a
corps OF 40 men at a daily out
lay of over 5000. 90.
A window cleaning depart
ment maintaining corps of 10
men constantly cleaning over
4,voo windows, approximately
lOu,ooo square feet of glass.
mere are 1,OO5 men sweeping
q ana cleaning continually. The
sociological department consid-
CTS this a big item in it's work of
environment with the employees
aeeplng the working condition
Ian ~ the men will take it into
'nelr respective homes.
= department of Is men con-
The Home news. (McCrory, Ark.) 1915-1922, 1917-02-16

contend with employees splitting
in the corners of the stairwavs
and balconies. By painting q
light border of paint around the
stairs, etc., this was eliminated.
The employees that use chewing
tobacco get from their respec-
tive tool cribs, paper cuspidors
filled with saw dust which the
the employee himself must empty
and take care of, doing away
with the splitting upon the floor
of the factory and eliminating
the spread of disease.
The Medical Department has
the finest equipped Hospital in
any manufacturing concern in
the country. There are 9 gra-
duate doctors and surgeons and
% first aid men in attendance
at all hours. The Operating
room is very thoroughly equip
ped in every detail with a Ward
in connection, accommodating s
patients. The X-ray room is one
of the most elaborate and finest
equipped on this section of the
country, also an eye examining
room and first aid room, taking
care of from 800 to 1900 dress
ings of minor disabilities a day.
The Safety department is con-
stantly educating the employees
in every line of safety and is
making great Roadway in all de-
partments lessening the average
of accidents each month in every
department of the factory, for
instance: man was hurt by
crowding and pushing of the en-
ployees upon boarding street
cars. This matter was straight
ened out by lining the men in a
line and as the car stopped the
employees would get upon the
car in an orderly manner, elimi-
mating a great many accidents
and confusion as heretofore.
The front axle springs are all
made in this plant at the present
time.
The daily pay roll averages
S175, OOO.OOa day, about 81, 500,
100000 a month.
The plant is assembling on the
average of 40 cars a da7, but
making parts for 5000 cars a
day, which are shipped to the
different assembly branches and
assembled for their respective
territories.
At the present time we are
using Is carloads of coal day
for running a n d heating the
plant. FORD MOTOR 20.
The Home news. (McCrory, Ark.) 1915-1922, 1917-02-16

Tntpred as second-class mat
.,r Fans AUGUST 26, 1915, at the post
te e. la1 at McCrory, Ark, under
QUIZ IT of March 3, 1879.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-08-18
MERIDIAN HIGHWAY RED
RIVER BRIDGE COMPLETED

Terral. okla. Aug is.-TeXas and Ok.
lahoma clasped hands on the recently
completed Meridian highway Red river
bridge at Terral. Wednesday.
The ceremony was in the shade OF a
large American flag held by DR.. l.. ID.
Ewing and was participated in by
Judge J. B. a. Robertson OF Oklahoma
CITY, and bridge officials. A large
crowd packed the gangway. The cere
mony took place at noon and after.
wards visitors accepted an invitation
to make merry about the precincts of a
stack OF 1000 watermelons. brought
from the great melon fields that sur.
round Terral.
About five thousand persons attend
ed the celebration. many of them from
Texas towns twenty TO fifty miles dis.
tant. The Meridian highway was
traversed by visitors and sightseers all
the way between Chickasha and Fort
Worth because OF this occasion.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-08-18
Brltons Eager for Farms.

London, July 2s-OBy MaiD.-The ef.
feet Of the corn production bill on the
value Of land throughout the country
is most marked and there are more in
quiries for farms and small estates than
can possibly be satisfied. The speculator
and financier are said to be already
operating and instances are quoted Of
agricultural land changing ownership
twice a week, each time at a profit. A
prominent auctioneer at Devices. wilt.
shire, said land was selling better now
than for twenty-five years and during
the present month his farm has dis.
posed Of over S6.OOO.OOO worth at from
SIS 10 Si0O an acre Many OF the In
quiries for estates OF between five and
six thousand acres are for the purpose
sf settling soldiers and sailors on after
the war
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-08-18
WHY RUSSIAN WOMAN
FORMED REGIMENT FEMALES
Vera Butchlareff Seeks Revenge for
Death of Husband.

New York Aug. 1S.-It was the death
of her husband which prompted Ensign
Vera Butchkareff to enlist in the Rus
sian army and eventually to organize
the Women's Legion Of Death of which
she is commander and which achieved
fame in a recent battle with the Ger
mans, according to facts received by the
Russian information bureau here. Ac-
cording to this information Vera Butch
kareff is young country woman who
went to Petrograd from her native viii
lage in the province of Tomsk.
Having learned in May, 1915, that her
husband was dead on the German from
tier, she made up her mind to continue
the task which her husband began, and
enlisted in the Twenty-fifth Reserve
Corps of Tomsk.
After a comparatively short training
she went TO the front with a company
that was to fill the ranks. Colonel Stub
indorf enlisted her as a regular in the
Twenty-eighth Polotzk regiment, second
army. For three months Vera Butch
kareff fought with a rifle and on March
! s, 1916. was wounded in one leg under
! heavy artillery fire in a battle which
took place on Lake Naroch. The wound
Notwithstanding, she remained at the
| front with her comrades, who captured
two lines of trenches and one thousand
| prisoners.
On March g. after the commander and
the captain We're killed, she led the sol
diers in an attack which resulted in vic.
| tory for the Russians.
Afterward she went TO the Austrian
front and was wounded in one arm.
while taking part in a countercharge
near the Doubova Korchma Never
theless, she retained her position in the
army. But in the next charge she was
wounded severely by a fragment of a
shell. She was taken to the hospital,
where she remained for four months.
Immediately upon recovery, she went to
Petrograd and saw NJ. Rodzianko, presi.
dent Of the duma, to ask permission to
organize a company of women.
In recent interview, Vera Butch.
kareff said:
Il saw the president Of the duma and
obtained permission to form a woman's
company which is to leave for the front
at once. We will set an example to
the men soldiers, many Of whom mis-.
understood the meaning of liberty. It
IS enough TO point to the desertions. TO
the fraternization and to all the unde-
sirable phenomena that are responsible
for the DISCRIMINATION Of our forces. l
VIII sacrifice my life for my country
and l am sure that l will find followers
among women. Woman's mission is not
only to give life to man but it is also
up to us women to teach men how to
defend the newborn freedom"
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-08-18
SMOKE PRODUCERS HIDE
GERMAN BATTERY POSITIONS
Directions for Placing Them Are Found
bY Erench.

Directions for Placing Them Are Found
by French.
French Front July 2O-,Correspond.
ence OF the Associated Press)-Smoke.
producers TO hide the positions Of bat.
teries are in general use since the
spring Of this year in the German ar.
tillery operating on the Franco. British
front. An order issued in connection
with their employment was found re.
Gently in an artillery emplacement cap.
tured by the French 1t gave details
Of the method in which the smoke.
producers were TO be used, as follows:
These smokeproducers CNebeltoepfel
should be placed in position at a dis.
tance Of at least $50 yards from the
battery in the direction from which the
wind is blowing and there should be
intervals Of eight yards between them.
"Emplacements for the smoke.pro.
ducers should be prepared all around
the battery in order that their positions
may be changed rapidly in case the
direction Of the wind should turn.
Use should be made OF the smoke.
producers as soon as the enemy begins
to fire on the battery with aeroplanes
to aid him in regulating the range and
direction"
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-08-18
URGES COTTON BUYERS
TO SAVE CAR SPACE

New Orleans, Aug. 1S.-John F. Clark,
president OF the New Orleans cotton ex-
change, has sent letter to traders
and exchange members requesting that
whenever possible, cotton shippers make
trades in units Of 70 bales or multiple
thereof, in order to assist the railroads
in relieving the car shortage. II was
stated 80 percent Of the cars will carry
10 bales and by traders complying with
the exchange presidents request cars
can be loaded TO their full capacity
without wasting space.