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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-05-06

TO%DON. MAY 5.-The o.acial
statement from British headquarters
in France tonight reads, There is
nothing OF special Importance 20 re-
mort from the battle front.
THE fighting i'm the air yesterday
again resulted I'm our favor Five
German machines were brought
down by our airplanes and four
others were driven down out Of con-
troll In addition 90 one enemy ma
chine shot down by cur anti-aircraft
guns. Two Of our airplanes are miss
ing
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-05-06
News-Times Special Service

News Times Special Service:
INDIANAPOLIS May The
public service commission has writ
ten letter TO r. /. Reeves repre-
senting South Bend strikers, not
only reiterating its refusal 20 serve
as arbitrator of strike. but declar-
ing that the commission has no le-
gal power under law 20 arbitrate la
Dor disputes Gov. Ralston. is says.
went outside the law when he made
a contract between the street rail-
way company and employees for the
commission 20 arDitrate. The com
mission told Reeves that the legisla-
ture since then enacted state ar
bitration and mediation law for such
purposes and that parties should
call for appointment OF arbitration
commission under that law Reeves
asked the commission 20 refer his
application 10 the governor.
Settlement Of the car strike boy
arbitration will come within a few
days, if a late dispatch from Indian
apolis stating that Gov. Goodrich
viii appoint a board OF arbitration
TO act in the dispute. proves true.
Pres't Claude r. Barnes and Score
tary Edward Carr ~ the local union
appealed % the governor for an
Arbitration board 20 intervene Sat
urday morning. The governor agreed
10 appoint a board Of arbitrator
In appointing arbitrator % handle
the local situation Gov. Goodrich e
acting under a law passed by the
1915 legislature. II provides that the
governor has authority 10 appoint
arbitration boards 20 act in labor
disputes such as that IN which the
q. s. =. & Y. T. r. Co. and the en-
ployes are engaged.
See Settlement soon.
Organizer Thomas j. Shine and
International Sec'y r. L. Reeves on
hearing Of the governors decision.
expressed the belief that the dispute
would be settled within a few days.
provided prompt action is taken. The
carmen are willing 20 abide by any
decision the arbitration board VIII
give
Officials of the street railway com
pany were reticent 90 comment upon
the report although Supt OF Traf-
fc L. F. Hoilar said he thought
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See Settlement soon.

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-15
PERSONALS

The Tuesday Bridge club will meet with Miss Frances Coburn Tuesday afternoon at 3:30 o'clock at the home of Mrs. Bryan Waller on Fifth avenue and Seventeenth street. All members are urged to be present
 R. E. Hicks had the misfortune to catch his right hand in a machine while at work last night at the local plant of the United States Cast Iron Pipe and Foundry com- pany, the member being badly mashed. He was taken to the hospital in the Huey ,& Mcconnell ambulance, where it was found necessary to amputate two fingers.
 The following marriage licenses have been issued by Clerk Herbert Ethridge of the judge of the probate: Sol Birchfield and Miss Susan Stringfellow; Claude B. Edwards, Ensley, and Miss G. Orlean Me- Pherson.
 The board of revenue of Jefferson coun- ty will meet in Bessemer Monday at their office in the Realty building
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-15
DR. r. [. HARRINGTON SUBMITS HIS REPORT:
Death Rate Above Average in Birmingham District.
 Birth Rate Below

Dr. F. E. Harrington, health officer. has made his report to the city commits sion for the month of March The report, in part, follows;
 There were reported for the month of March 316 deaths of which 29 are non- residents, giving a crude death rate for 10oO population per annum of 21.SO with a revised death rate of 2O.2l
 There were reported 259 births. a birth rate for 1900 population per annum 2S physicians and 34 midwives failed to make their report for the month of March.
 The death rate for Birmingham as shown above is much in excess of what the death rate should be, and the birth rate is much lower than one would rea- sonably expect.
 There were reported to the department 1853 cases of communicable diseases. There were under treatment on March 60 eases of communicable diseases, and there were under treatment at the close of the month 465 cases of communicable diseases. With the exception of measles, with 1575 cases reported for March and humps with 1o2 cases reported for March, the other diseases were about as may be- expected.
 Eight hundred and forty-two premises
 in which foodstuffs are manufactured, handled, or sold were inspected during the month and 235 premises were rated establishments have been arranged ac- cording to grade, as follows: 124 estab- lishments, grade A; 66, grade B 26 grade c.
 Milk and cream samples were gat cred in the city from delivery wagons, milk depots, cafes, etc., to the number of 160, and upon analysis showed the fol- lowing results: 23 samples were of grade A; 55 samples, grade B; 6S samples were of grade c. The remaining samples were graded so low that the product was | fit for human consumption, because or the low food value and high bacterial count
 The summary of activities as shown by the report of the assistant health of- ficer goes into greater detail of condi- tiors, and in the inspection of the city hall Southsde prison, Northside prison, and the prison at Ensley numerous in- sanitary and structural faults were found.
 On March 2e 1917, Dr. Harrington as- sumed the duties of city health officer and on March 3, Dr. J. M Lowery was appointed assistant city health officer.
 During the month the health office in the city hall building was renovated, some reassignments of inspectors were made and better coordination of the departments activities resulted.
 Anti-rabic treatment was established for Birmingham and Jefferson county and two patients have been treated.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-15
AUTOMOBILE PARADE WILL BE FEATURE OF GOOD ROADS MEET
Big Parade Planned for Liberty Day and All Car Owners Are Urged to
 Participate

E. w. B-owneu chairman of arrange ments for the automobile parade that will be Held on Thursday morning, as fea- ture of the United States Good Roads association and Liberty Day. has issued an appeal to the automobile owners of Birmingham to participate in the pa rade, which forms at Five Points at 10 o'clock Thursday morning.
 Elaborate plans are being worked out for the morning parade as well as for the one in the evening, which wiH end in a mass meeting at Capitol park. The appeal of the committee follows:
 'The south's biggest automobile pa
 rade will take place on Thursday,
 April 19 under the auspices of the
 United States Good Roads association,
 starting at Five Points at 10 a. m.
 The out-of-town automobilists will
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-15

have hundreds of cars In the line. and it is imperative that Birmingham should be properly representedj there fore, the undersigned committee here by appeals to the patriotic ideals Of the citizens of Birmingham to appear in the parade in their cars with their families or friends.
 Those desiring to enter the parade will please write or phone any mem Der of the undersigned committee:
 "E. w. Brownell. chairman; G. W. Daly, Alvin M. Douglas, c. II. c. Alexander, J. A. Wilson, Claude IT. Griffin of the United States Good Roads association.
 The route of the parade will be as fol- ows:
 Form at Five Points, down Magnolia to Twenty second; down Twenty-second to Avenue II; over Avenue 1T to Twenty irst: down Twenty-frst to First avenue. Town First to Nineteenth; Nineteenth o Second; down Second to Twenty-first 1ver Twenty-1rst to Third; down Third .o Nineteenth: over Nineteenth to Fourth over Fourth to Twentieth, thence to Cap tol park. where parade disbands.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-15
Spencer Personals

' Mr. Rex Morgan has a position with Moore Handley
 Miss Kate Robins has taken a position as stenographer with Blackloclx Tire com pany.
 Miss Marjorie Salmon is bookkeeper and -stenographer for the Baird-Gilbert Coal company at Red Star, Ala.
 MT. Ebert Jones is bookkeeper for Sokol Brothers.
 Miss Edna Campbell has accepted a position as bookkeeper and stenographer for Southern Express company.
 Mrs. s. G. Kennedy of Vernon called to see her brother. Marvin Maddox. who is taking combined course.
 Miss Lou Alice Vann is now with the Drennen Motor company.
 Miss Millie Custred is assistant book keeper at Loveman, Joseph & Loeb's.
 Miss Agnes Smith is stenographer for ID. N Smith & Son, printers.
 MT. Harry Berkowltz has accepted a position as stenographer with the South ern railway.
 Miss Alice Morelock has position with Tax Assessor McLendon.
 MT Giles Jones is bookkeeper with Acme White Lead and Paint company.
 MT. Escar Smith has returned to Yer non to take a position as bookkeeper.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-15

begin a series of sermons which the pas tor, the Rev. M. K. Thornton, will preach on the life of Paul. At the evening hour the subject will be, "The Price Jonah Paid" The public is invited to be present
 The regular services will be held at the First Presbyterian church by the pastor the Rev. l. F. Swallow, Sunday. The sub- ject for the morning hour will be, Christ at York; while at the evening hour, Not Far From the Kingdom will be the theme.
 The Rev. Ira F. Hawkins will fill his pulpit at the First Methodist church Sun day, the subject for the morning hour being, Democracy, while at the evening hour the subject will be evangelistic services.
 There will be no meeting of the Wom- ans Auxiliary of the First Presbyterian church Monday afternoon. but on Tues day the local Womans Missionary union of the Presbyterian church will meet at the church at 2:90 o'clock. The local Christian Endeavor society of the district will meet at the church on Tuesday even- ing and about 25 societies will be repre- scented.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-15
SAFETY WORKERS
 TO MEET APRIL 21
Rules for First Aid and Mine Rescue Contest June Will Be Submit
 ted for Consideration

The change in the time of meeting of the Alabama Safety association having been decided upon, President James l.. Davidson is writing all members to at tend the next meeting, which will take place on Saturday, April 21.
 The rules governing the events of the first aid and mine rescue contest to be held at Redwood park June 2, will be submitted at the next meeting for con sideration and advice sought on other i'm portant matters.
 A device to prevent danger to the miner in carrying detonaters or caps will be shown at this meeting for the in- dorsement of the memb ership.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-15
GENERAL CLARK ID HEAD COMMITTEE
 ID LOCATE CAMP
Civic Bodies to Unite in Elf fort to Secure MObili- zation Camp for
 Birmingham

Gen Louis V. Clark will head the the mobilization camp in Birmingham. Lucien Brown. who was elected vice chairman at meeting of committees appointed from various civic associa tions at the Chamber of Commerce yesterday afternoon, will go to Wash ington at an early date, it is under. stood to get from the war depart ment complete information as to the requirements for the mobilization camp site
 The point was stressed at the meet ing that Birmingham must act quick ly. Looking toward this end, the chair man was authorized to appoint a com mittee, the number to be decided upon by himself, to ca1l upon General Wood and present to him Birmingham s claims for the camp in the most prac- tical and comprehensive form.
 The meeting was attended by rep resentatives from the Chamber of Com merce, the Birmingham Civic associa- ton, the Rotary club, the Community club the Board of Trade and the Real Estate exchange. M. P. Messer pre- sided as temporary chairman. Blanks Everett was elected permanent secre- tary.
 The chairman was also authorized to appoint a committee of three to se- feet sites and get all necessary in- formation about them and q finance committee to raise funds to meet the expenses of the campaign It was stated that should Birmingham be se- lected it would probably be necessary to reimburse the owners of sites sug- gested for crops which have already been planted. The Munger tract near Boyles with the Black tract was sail to be about the most desirable sites that have been located and it was stated that this tract is available.
 The chairman was further author ized to appoint a committee to go be- fore the board of revenue and the city commission and ask their cooperation and, if necessary, their financial aid in oettinsc the ca mn lncated here
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-15
MANY GOVERNORS WILL ATTEND THE
 ROADS CONVENTION
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Johnson, pastor South Highland Presby terian church.
 Address by A. G. Batcheler, chairman executive committee American Automo- bile association Relation of Good Roads to Automobiles
 Address by Charles H Brough, gov ernor of Arkansas.
 Address by Judge T. E. Patterson on "Convicts on Public Roads"
 Address by J. T. Bullen, assistant di- rector public roads of United States, on Federal Aid
 Address by Cyrus Kehr on "A Nation Plan: A Project Comprising Trunk Line Highways"
 John Craft president Alabama Good Roads association, Mobile, subject Prog ress of Road Building in the South
 Address by T. G. Bilbo, governor of Mississippi.
 Illustrated lecture by s. J. squires of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-15
RUSSIAN REVOLUTION
 TO BE DISCUSSED AT
 B'NAI BIRTH MEETING

The significance of the Russian revo- lution to the Jews of the world will be the feature of discussion led by Philip Oster at the monthly meeting of the Birmingham lodge No. 36S, Independent Order of B'Nai BRith, at Temple Emanu-El this afternoon
 President Irving Engel announces that much important business will be trans acted and that final instructions will be given the delegates to the district grand lodge, which will assemble at an early date in Chattanooga All members are urged to attend.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-15

Mrs. Belle c. writes: ''I am informed that I have kidney trouble and that It IS fast approaching 9 serious stage. what would you prescrine2
 Answer: If your symptoms are the usual ones, such as puffs under the eyes, Swelling ankles; scant, copious or foul smelling urine, aecompanied by head- ptc would advise the immediate use Of balmwort tablets, a very fine remedy for such difficulties, sold in sealed tubes tion..
 Miss Daisy F. writes: T have what people call liver spots on my skin. l am nallow almost like a person with jaun- dice and | know my liver is not right Have sour risings, coated tongue and get terribly sleepy after eating Am con stipated and seldom feel good
 Answer: Such symptoms indicate the need of good tonic for stomach, liver end bowels, and I advise cardiol tablets fas superior to ealomel and of lasting benefits Your druggist can supply in sealed package with directions thereon.
 * * x
 Miss Bertie l.. asks What remedy can YOU recommend to reduce obesity safely? I want to reduce about thirty pounds.
 4ablets as being the most effective and convenient treatment to o-reduce abnor- mal fat. Druggists supply thls in sealed tubes with complete directions. AIter the first few days pound day is not too much reduction.
 X < x
 MT. G. R. writes: Please tell me what 10 take to get rid of pimples, boils and had blood know need constipation remedy.
 Answer: It is probably neglect of con s+ipation that has made your blood bad paein a thorough treatment or three .srsin slllpherb tablets (not sulphur tab 5ets). Continue for several months.
 x *
 MI. B. asks: My hair Is too oily and 4,,ay scalp itches with dandruff, and Of -iafe if is conbng out too much. What sisz a. good -treatment?'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-15

DuPont Powder company of Whining ton. Del. on Road Making"
 Discussion on road building led by J. M. McBeath, president state highway com mission of Mississippi, followed by short talks from delegates.
 Reports of standing committees.
 Banquet in honor of the governors, of- ficers, distinguished guests and delegates, commencing at o'clock, Tutwiler hotel.
 Commencing at 10 o'clock the Good Roads and Preparedness Parads' will start, headed by Gov. Charles Tender son of Alabama and Senator John H, Bankhead of Alabama. This parade of automobiles will continue for two hours
 At 12 o'clock the United States Good Roads association will be called by Pres ident Bankhead, who will release the gavel to Thomas S. Plowman, president of the Bankhead Highway association, who will call to order the first annual session of the Bankhead Highway asso- citation.
 Following is the programme for the opening session:
 Invocation-The Rev. George Stuart pastor of the First Methodist church.
 Address of welcome on behalf of the city, George B. Ward president of the city commission.
 On behalf of Jefferson county by pr. R. F. Lovelady, president board of rev. enue.
 On behalf of Jefferson County Bankhead Highway association, by Maj. J. B. Elliott president.
 Responses--On behalf of Georgia, by Fred Houser of Atlanta; Tennessee, by W. H. Hayley of Memphis; Mississippi, by D. w. Robbins; Arkansas, by Judge J. G. Thweatt of Duval Bluff; South Carolina. by William F.. Robertson of Greenville; North Carolina, by R. K. Johnston of Gaffney.
 Address by Hon. T. s. Plowman, presi- dent Bankhead Highway association.
 Report of work and activities of the association by J. A Rountree of Bir- mingham, secretary.
 Appointment of committee on resolu- tions, rules and regulations of locating highway, nominations.
 Address by Gov. Nat F. Harris of Geor- ga.
 General discussion of the various routes and merits of the Bankhead highway
 Reports on committees.
 The Bankhead Highway association vii continue during the afternon and hclt night session. The Alabama Travalogut will be presented by Hon. Emmett Jones general manager of the Alabama Cham hel of Copap1arce
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-15
8ESSENER CITIZENS
 OPPOSE CONTRACT
Movement to Defer Accept ance of Proposed Water
 works Contract
EXERCISES AT SCHOOL
University Glee Club to Appear in Concert at High School Audi tOrium-Diplomas Presented
 at Musicale

Bessemer, April 14-(Special)-A number of ci,izens of Bessemer are op- posed to the proposed contract of the Alabama Water company and eX- pressed themselves at a mass meeting held last night in the courtroom in the Realty building. The meeting was opened by J. w. Leggett, who pre- sented John T. McInery as chairman and Joe Piclzens as secretary. A num- Der of speeches were made which in the main opposed the contract on the grounds of the 1S years extension of the Franchise. asked by the company and the reduced minimum of water allowed. A committee composed of E. A. Little, J. w. Leggett, J. D. Powen, Dr. A. s. Fitzpatrick and J. w. Lowery was appointed to wait upon the city council at it's meeting Tuesday even ing and ask that action on the matter be deferred until the citizens have an opportunity to go eyer the contract thoroughly,
 Willard Drake, worshipful master of Jefferson Valley lodge No. 795, An cient Free. and Accepted Masons, an nounces that practice classes in work
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-15
DIPLOMAS PRESENTED

X large crowd gathered at St Aloy- sius' school auditorium last night to attend the musicale given by the pu- pills of the school at which time Miss Verna Laird received her diploma Tho following programme was rendered: Entrance march. Miss Gertrude Strauss and Miss M. Hayes; "The Music of the Birds" class quartet, first piano, Miss Frances Weller, Miss L. Schellecci sec ond piano, Miss J. Costa and Miss M Cutcliffe; overture. "Seniramide" (Rossfni), Miss Verna Laird Fairies Song and Dance" junior class, quart tet first piano, Miss Agnes Duricll and Miss Gertrude Strauss, second piano Miss M. Cutcliffe and Miss c. Nettieman: Shower of Stars" (Wachs) Miss iT Weller and Miss A. Colpack; Tonight l Hear Those Dear Old Songs," Miss A. c. Sullivan. A. Durick and L. Don ovan; seXtet, first piano, Miss B. Steph- ems, Miss M. Benton, and Miss M Ad = ans; second piano, Miss K Gleason. Miss L. Fowler and Miss L. Kackel- hofer; "A Perfect Day." Miss Frances Waller; quartet, first piano, Miss q Schellecci second piano, Miss T. Man- zella and Miss r. Schellecci; "The Star Spangled Banner" class "Donpas- quale" Geft-hand solo) Miss verna Laird; Glayton's Grand March (Blake). Master w. Brown and c. smith Rev erie, pldHO, MESS X. Durlck, MISS iJ. Donovan violins, Miss H, Hatcher and Miss Durick; piano due, Diana" Qiolst. Miss Nerna- Laird and Miss Frances Weller; Mary and Marie, Miss Agnes Durick and Miss Annie Claire Sullivan; Hungarian Rhapsody No. ?" LszD, Miss Verna Laird; ''Mer- maids Evening Song" Miss E. Fitz- patrick. Miss A. c. Sullivan Miss A. Durick, Miss J. Nettleman and Miss Frances Weller "Husanrenritt No. 3" (Spirdler), Miss A Durick Miss A. c. Cullivan and Miss NJ Cutcliffe: clos ing address. the Rev M F. Kittrick.
 The Sunday school class of Mrs. G. G. Neal of the First Methodist church de- lightfully entertained a few friends last night in the basement of the church. The interior was prettily decorated in spring blossoms and ferns. There were four tables of forty-two, score being kept by Miss Ethel Gillen. Later in the even ing an ice course was served Among those enjoying this hospitality were: Miss Grace Judson, Miss Bessie Lovett, Miss May Lacey, Miss Elizabeth Sheridan, Miss Marie Fellows, Miss Berney Gillen, Miss Tucker, Miss Alice Vandevoort. Miss Moody Lou Buchannon, MT. and Mrs. Cliff Bradley, John Donaldson, Fletcher Sturdivant, Herbert Milton, John McCon- nell, Karl Bradley, Henry Adams. Mir. Chuthirds, Professor Burkes, D. c. Davis, F. B. Buck, the Rev. Ira F. Hawkins, and others.
 CHURCH SERVICES
 The following are the announcements for the First Baptist church services Sunday Morning subject will be, "Paul's Convention and Religfous I4ife'' .rnls will
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-15
FOURTH DAY PROGRAMME

The United States Good Roads associe- ton will hold good roads congress. com posed of representatives of all of the states and national highway associations. The speakers and subjects to be dis cussed on this day will be announced later
 No long papers or addresses. but gen. eral, short crisp speeches and debates will be the feature of the Congress It will be practical and not theoretical. Dur ing the convention meetings of the direc- tors of the Forest highway. South and North highway, Bankhead highway and other highway associations will be held. A number of speakers that are not on the programme will be called upon dur ing the four days session.