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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-06
PICTURES GREEKS
 IN SAD CONDITION
 BY FOOD SHORTAGE
Thomas Greenwood Tells Brother Local Greeks Must Help Relatives
 at Home

Conditions in Greece among the masses, dating until about the middle of June, are pictured as deplorable in letter to Arthur Greenwood, well known local Greek, from his brother, Thomas Green wood of Corfu Island The letter was written few days before King Con- stantine was dethroned.
 That the condition of food supply in Greece was in serious condition has been reported time and time again. Tales of the inhabitants eating horse flesh and the like have been spread, but these have always been found untrue. Extracts from the letter of MT. Green wood will cast some interesting light on the subject. T am at Corfu again., he says, trying to buy provisions for the poor Fanoians, but cannot find any, thing, especially flour. At Fano we are eating nothing but potatoes. To eat them without bread we are obliged to eat double the amount. Therefore, we don't expect the meagre supply to last very long until relief is secured"
 Here at Corfu" he continued they are dying every day. Do not think I am writing jokes for everything l say is true.
 He also says to tell all Greek men in the city who have relatives in their home country to send funds to help support them during the strenuous times. This applies only to men with families here, z he says. They must have either help or starve to death. It's up to us to take care of ourselves Of course, the French and English are in charge here, but they can do us no good under the present cir cumstances
 Letters are not often received from the old country. Arthur Greenwood states that he will hear again soon from Thomas, his brother, at which time he expects to see what the change of gov ernment has done for the people. Now that Greece has joined the allies, local Grecians are expecting much relief for their fellow countrymen.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-06
BAKER ID RECEIVE
 BIRMINGHAM DATA
Training Camp Committee Still Has Hopes of Bring
 ing One Here

Information from Washington yas- terday through private sources was to the effect that Senator Underwood had formally requested the Secretary of War to get a report from General Wood on Birminghams claims for a mobilization camp and that such re- port would soon be in hand
 While it is understood that only two more of the camps are to be located in the southeastern department at the present time, the committee which has been working for Birmingham has never given up hope of getting one of them. The committee still prefers to conduct its work in as quiet manner as possible and for this reason has given out few details of Its efforts
 It is known. however. that even if Birmingham should fail to secure one of the two remaining camps there is reason to believe that still others will be created in this department
 Indications from Washington are that Birmingham's friends at that end of the line are doing everything pos sible in this city's behalf.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-06
COAL OPERATORS
 ID HEAR REPORTS
Committee on Coal Produc- tiOn to Tell of Work Done
 at Washington

This morning at 10 o'clock at the Tut wiler hotel Alabama coal operators have been called to meet to hear the report of the work done at Washington by the committee on coal production, and to discuss such matters pertaining to the Alabama coal operators as applies to the local situation.
 The price agreed upon was not made by the coal operators themselves, but was fixed by the committee and the Ala bama coal operators as well as others present acquiesced in the price fixed The maximum of $4 per ton on higher grades of coal, Cahaba and Black Creek, and s3.50 on Pratt, Carbon Hill and Jagger will be taken up at the meeting this morning, 1t is anticipated, and conse- quently large attendance of the op- orators Is expected.
 The federal trade commission, headed by Governor Folk, vii investigate the cost of production of coal in the various centers and report as to their findings pending which the price fixed will most likely be held In abeyance as to it's being final. But as announced last Sunday the maximum prices fixed are effective in this district, having been put in force on July 1.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-06
CIVIC ASSOCIATION WINS POINT IN CASE Public Service Commission Will Reopen Warrior
 River Case

Word was received yesterday by the Birmingham Civic association that their case for reducing freight rates to the Warrior so that water ship ments from Birmingham to other points might be practicable had been reopened by the Alabama public serv-l ice commission for the submission of more evidence. The association believes that this step indicates a victory for them and that Birmingham is at last really on the Warrior.
 The communication of the commis-| sion is as follows: Tn this cause the commission Is of the opinion that there is sufficient evi-| dence before it to show that petitioner is entitled by way of relief to as low a proportional rate on interstate ships ments as can in justice to defendants be fixed by the commission under the amended petition, but the evidence be- fore it is not sufficient to ascertain such rate.
 The case is. therefore. reopened to enable all interested parties to sub init further testimony at the Septem- Der monthly meeting to be held on Wednesday, September 5, 1917.
 SAM P. KENNEDY,
 President"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-06
COMMITTEES ARE
 NAMED BY GW|N Will Act With the Board of Revenue in Advisory
 Capacity

Committees to assist the board of rev enue in solving tho problems of the county were named yesterday by Pres ident Jere Gwin and include some of the most prominent men of the city and county. The committees will act in an advisory capacity with the board, one on finandes and the other on public i'm provements. The membership of tho committees are: Finance, Mel Drennen chairman; G. B. Mccormack, Oscar Wells. Cleon B. Rogers, Ben M. Jacobs W. W. Crawford and w. J. Yielding Improvements, George Gordon Crawford chairman; Henry l.. Badham, l. Groom Beatty, Sid J. Bowie, Thomas M Huey, John Camp and J. A. Rountree
 The appointment of the committees is the result of g meeting held several days ago when the board of revenue re- ousted number of citizens to confer with them on the financial and other problems of the county After discus sion the two committees were suggested and voted on favorable at the meeting and yesterday President Gwin made his appointments.
 President Gwin stated that all the members of the committees had been notified of their appointment, and that he would call a meeting of the board tc confer with the committees at any time that might be convenient for the mem bers to attend such meeting.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-06
TRUE BILLS RETURNED BY THE GRAND JURY

The clerk of the criminal division of the circuit court yesterday made public the following list of true bills returned by the recent grand jury:
 Forgery, George J. Rice, Charles A. Atkins; false pretense, John Reed, Le- Roy Smith; assault with intent to mur- der, Robert Raspberry, Hubert Burrell, grand larceny, George Parker three counts, J. A. Kirkland; assault and bat tery, Bert Webster; petit larceny and buying, receiving or conclealing stolen property, Frank James two counts; as- sault with intent to ravish, Mack Hoyle.
 Grand larceny and buying, receiving or concealing stolen property, Bruce Gilbert Anderson. Shed Crump, James Dawson, Joe Drewery, Willie Gilbert, will Johnson, Charles D. Powell. c. c. Pruett, George Wilson, George Wash ington: burglary, grand larceny and buying, receiving or concealing stolen property, Henry ONeal Percy Brady. Jordan Williams, Charlie Jemison two counts, and Ed Johnson.
 Burglary and grand larceny, Arthur Crump two counts; assault with in tent to murder, Will Davis two counts.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-06
COMMITTEE TO RAISE FUNDS FOR HOWARD AND HUDSON COLLEGES
Plans for Carrying Out Campaign Discussed at Luncheon Held Yes day-Meeting Is Called
 for Thursday

Senator Frank S. White chairman of the special committee on raising funds for Howard college and Judson college. announced last night that the organiza ton of the committee had been com pleted at meeting held at the Hotel Hillman yesterday afternoon. Senator White also announced that the plans for raising the funds needed and for car rying out the campaign that has been planned were outlined and the whole work discussed.
 Following the meeting of the special committee luncheon was rendered it's members in the private dining room at the Hillman. pr. James M. Shelburne, president of Howard college, attended the meeting of the committee and the luncheon.
 The plans along which the committee will work have been outlined by the Ala bama state convention. The committee will hold meeting in the office of Sen ator White next Tuesday night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-06
CITY LAWS CODIFIED
 BY JUDGE ANDERTON

Judge H. L. Anderton has completed a task that took him about 12 months, that of compiling And codifyiAg the laws of the city of Birmingham. This jobawas made exceedingly tedious by the enact ment of laws that repealed laws. then another law that repealed the law that repealed the last one. and so on. until 1t was at times an endless task it seemed to ravel out the final acts that would stand.
 The code has gone to the printer. but 1t will take practically two months to publish the book, which Will contain ap- proximately 100 pages. The last acts of the city commission will be put into the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-06
Continued Loss of Ships May Force Argentina in
 War Against the Germans

Buenos Aires, July 5.-Newspapers here declare that if after the new de mand made by Argentina, Germany continues to attack Argentine mer- chant ships wherever they may hap pen to be, the Argentine government probably will decide to break off dip lomatic relations with Germany.
 The Argentine protected cruiser Buenos Aires and the torpedo-boat de- stroyer Catamarca received orders to- day to take up positions where they may watch more closely the German vessels at anchor in the estuary of the River Plata.
 A dispatch from Buenos Aires July 4 said it was learned there that the note which the Argentine government has sent to Germany concerning the sinking of the Argentine vessels Ori- ana and Otor demands indemnity, sat- isfaction and assurance that no more Argentine vessels will be attacked.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-06
KiWdnis Club 10 Stage
 Acts for NeWsboy Day
Strange and Unusual Stunts Will Be Enacted and the Sky
 the Limit for New Fashons-Girlies to Aid the Sale

worn. Nothing more conventional than knee trousers will be allowed and the sky is the limit for any new fashions or new garments that the sellers may wish to introduce.
 In the next day or two the city com missioners will take the lid off the city laws for the sellers for the day, sus- pend the traffic regulations and rescind all the laws that the boys want to break. The highest officers of the law will go back to their boyhood days and again call on Little Joe" Miss Phoebe and Big Dick from Boston as they rattle the bones. Hula hula girls. bathing girls and just plain girls will be on the cor ners ready to awake the most blaze to the calls of sweet charity. Bands will be playing if anyone wants to hear them, the performers from all the theatres will be on the downtown stages. Altogether Birmingham may look forward to the livest day in her history on July IS.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-06
ORPHEUM REVIVAL
 PROVING SUCCESS

The revival services being conducted at the Orpheum theatre by the Rev w. J. Ray and the Rev. E. J. Johnston are attracting large audiences and have been pronounced a success thus far.
 The meetings were begun week from last Sunday and are expected to con : tinue through the 18th of this month.
 It was announced last night that special services would be conducted tonight in behalf of the children. It has been planned to have 100 children participate in a parade through the streets of the down. town district tonight at about o'clock. After this the meeting will be held in the Orpheum.
 The meetings have been very good thus far" said the Rev. E. J. Johnston. We have been pleased to have such large audiences out and hope that they will continue to come and help make the meet ings a success"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-06
MONDAY LUNCHES AT
 CIVIC ASSOCIATION
Rooms VI Be Open at Night and
 lbrary Installed

It was announced yesterday that un- til further notice the Civic association rooms will be open at night until g o'clock. The members are invited to come up and enjoy the night view of the city and the cooling breezes. The cafe will be opened about July 10. Chairman Pantaze of the cafe com mittee announced yesterday that he is considering having regular dinners on certain nights each week. as well as the regular monday lunches It was also announced that plans were be- ing made to put library of bound volumes in the reading room A mum ber of magazines have been subscribed for and the plan is for each member to give one book. A handsome book case has been promised if the members will give the books.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-06

The Kiwanis club yesterday applied to the general committee for old newsboy day for the Brown Marx corner and they will probably be given the corner asked. The club has agreed to put up their own stage and furnish acts of their own. Club members in full Indian costume will be on the corner and representatives of the fair sex will give assistance. The first paper will be auctioned off to the highest bidder and the members expect to raise several hundred dollars on their sales.
 All the other committees are busily engaged in making final preparations for the big day. Prizes have been offered to the team that raises the most money and keen rivalry is already developing. No small part of the days entertain ment will be the costumes that will be
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-06
MRS. TINDLE VICTIM
 OF AUTO ACCIDENT

Mrs Tindle, who lives on Princeton avenue. West End, was struck by an au- tomobile driven by l.. A. Dial. 1l3O Third avenue, north, at 1920 o'clock yesterday afternoon at First alley and Twentieth street, north She was carried to down. town store by private conveyance. where 1t was found that she was only slightly injured She was then removed to her home.
 The case was investigated by the police department but no arrests were reported
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-06

be glad to send 500 bottles of coco-coIa out to the boys if The Age-Herald would find some way to get 1t to them.
 Then Sid Lee of the Alabama Grocery company was asked if he didn't think some Buffalo Rock ginger ale would taste good to those boys who tramped over Red mountain and Shades mountain in yesterdays sun
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-06
MASS MEETING AT
 AVONDALE PARK
School Site to Be Discussed at Meet
 ing Tonight at 8 O'Clock

The citizens of Avondale are much in- terested in the site for the proposed new school and mass meeting has been called for tonight at o'clock at the Avondale park, when the matter will be discussed. The ideal site has not been found yet, according to persons interest ed, and 1t is expected that at the meet ing tonight an agreement will be reached by which a site can be selected that will best serve the Avondale district. One of the problems that has entered into the proposition is that of accessible streets to the proposed site. It is stated however, that if the city will make certain i'm provements in this regard an amicable agreement can be reached.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-06

Yesterday the boys of the Second Alabama regiment started on their hike to Montgomery, and yester- day afternoon they stopped at the foot of Shades mountain with an awful thirst. The afternoon was a seorcher and The Age-Herald believed some good, cold drinks would prove highly acceptable.
 Crawford Jo Anson said he would
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-06
FIGURES SHOW COST OF REGISTRATION Secretary Pepperman Gives Out Facts on Cost of
 Registration

Secretary Pepperman has compiled a financial statement of the cost of the reg istration on June 5, when Birmingham turned over to Uncle Sam 2O,009 of her stalwart sons for conscription.
 The tabulated statement as compiled by MT. Pepperman shows that the city reg istration cost $3653 15, and that registrars and clerks and others participating in the registration donated their labor and time which amounted to s24s1. The gov ernment was called upon to pay $S25 75, while the city of Birmingham paid s396 40 of the total amount. The statement fol- lows:
 District No 1-Registered 27S0
 U s. Government paid .......... $12S.17 City of Birmingham paid .......... 5000 Services donated ..-..r......,... S9l .5o Total cost ..........-.............. soos. .eI District No. Unregistered 3577
 J. s. Government paid .............. S140 1T City of Birmingham paid .......... 70d0 Services donated ..................... 561 50 Total cost .Slll 6l District No 3-Registered 473S
 U. S. Government paid .........-.... .S65 AZ City of Birmingham paid .......... 96. 70 Services donated ...............,.... 50S.5 Total cost s77o. B District No. 4-Registered 2S54.
 U. s. Government paid ............ SIPS. 1T City of Birmingham paid .......... 5000 Services donated ..................... 293 .5o Total cost $4S7 .67 District No. 5-Regstered 4095
 U. s, Government paid ........... .$149. 16 City of Birmingham paid ........ 5000 Services donated .!.................. 390 50 Total cost .$619 ss District No. 6-Registered 1877.
 U $. Government paid .......... .$114. 66 City of Birmingham paid ........-. 40.00 t4 Services donated ..................... 2S5 .50 Total cost .......................... $40. .16
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-06
Marriage Licenses

The probate court issued marriage licenses to the following yesterday:
 H. B. Gaines of Birmingham to Miss Martha McDaniels.
 S. B. Haley of Flat Top to Miss Louise Margaret Mathien.
 Eugene M Parsons of Hillman to Miss Hattie Mae Kendrick. J. w. Maxwell of Birmingham to Mrs. Roda A. Bunker.
 Clarence Rubley of Birmingham to Miss Margaret Estes.
 H. W. Sewell of Birmingham to Miss Irene Bruss.
 Dewey Hammers of Boyles to Miss sal- lie Price.
 K. l. Woody of Crews, Va. to Miss Sadie A. Clarke Joe Marine of Ensley to Miss Mary Raia.
 Jim Pridmere of Birmingham to Miss Nettie Horsmer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-06
BIRMINGHAM MAN
 BURNED TO DEATH

Charles Morgan, 4404 First avenue. was burned to death in his cottage at Elm poria, Fla, at about 4:30 clock Wednes- day morning, according to telegram re- ceived here yesterday
 Information as to the details of the accident had not been received here late last night. MT. Morgan and his mother were together in the cottage at Emporia, where MT. Morgan has an orange grove and where he has been spending most of his time. He is well known in this dis trict. as he has made his home here for about 30 years.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-06
Various War Reliefs Refuse to Merge Their
 Identity With Red Cross

New York, July 5.-The various American war relief agencies engaged in the collection and distribution of funds will insist upon retaining their entities. although they will be glad to work in complete cooper ation with the Red Cross. according to statement issued tonight by John Moffat, executive chairman of the ai- lied relief committee. after a meet ing of the federal council of allied war charities. MT. Moffat was chosen executive secretary of the council.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-06
COLD DRINKS SENT TO BOYS OF SECOND
 AFTER LONG HIKE OVER THE MOUNTAIN

Sure" he said, i've will add Is cases of Buffalo Rock as our treat and, furthermore. we will furnish the truck to hustle the drinks out to the boys"
 No sooner said than done. and in a few minutes the 500 bottles of coco cola and Is cases of Buffalo Rock were on the way to the rem devouz of the Second regiment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-06
Suits Filed

Suit for 5000 damages was filed yes- terday by Ethel Bates against the Bir- mingham Railway. Light and Power company. The plaintiff alleges that she was riding an Owenton-Ensley car and at Eighth avenue and Eleventh street she was cursed and abused by the con ductor.
 Joe Holsey filed suit yesterday against the American Casting company for 5000 damages for personal injuries The plain tiff alleges that while at work for de- fendant company some pig iron fell upon his foot. breaking several bones.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-06
Montgomery Grand Jury to Meet

Montgomery, July .-(SpeciaD-Al- though the Montgomery county grand jury is scheduled to assemble for the summer session July 1e few cases are on the docket and it is probable the session will be the shortest in many years. This is accounted for by the re- cent special session of the grand jury, the general enforcement of prohibition lays and the exodus of negroes to north ern states.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-06
At the Photoplay Houses

Trianon: Ala Axiom-he tells you what you want to know.
 Rialto: Harold Lockwood in Haunted Pajamas'
 Odeon Two: Marguerite Clark in Seven Sisters
 Colonial: Fanny Ward in ''Unconquered Love"
 Strand: Wallace Reid in Big Timbers." :"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-06
TODAY'S EVENTS
At the Theatres
STATEMENT JUNE 20. 1917

Lyric: Keith vaudeville. Matinee at o'clock Night performances at 7:3o and 8 O clock.
 Loews Bijou Superior vaudeville and feature pictures. Continuous performance 2 to Il D. n
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-09-29
BLAMES WABASH
FOR DEATH OF
THREE SOLDIERS

The Wabash railroad was held
criminaliy negligent in tho Killing
Of three soldiers az the Cavalry-ave
Grade crossing. July Q. by a jury
IN Coroner Jacob W Rothacher's
court, Friday evening The fury
followed its charges % negligence
with strong recommendation for
additional protection for the public
AT this crossing In particular. and
a. all other grade crossing in gen
eral,
The present means Of protecting
pedestrians and vehicles az Cavalry
ave. are neither permanent nor
adequate. tho verdict reads
Privates George Schneider 10.
seph Bullock and Arthur Smith. all
OF "a company ~ United States en-
gineers. qGartered in Fort Wayne
after returning from Mexican Dor
der service. were KILLED by rapid
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-09-29
PUBLIC LIBRARY
GETS NEW BOOKS

The following new books have
been received by the public library:
Warning countries con the Edge
% the War Zone" Mildred Aldrich
-Au1eal-nf- tha Nation q A Coz
don soldier Of France 20 His Moth
or How Wars Were Won % T.
Warner History % serbia" H. w.
y. Tcmperlcy.
Literature Personality" Sir Ra-
bindrannth Tagore, Man who Saw.
cir William Watson
Art. Community Drama" i W.
Macknyc Essays on Art" Max Web
er
Religion and philosophy. "Psy-
biology 81 Special Abilities and Dis
abilities a r. Rronner. Religion
Ia a World a. War George Hodges.
Power ~ Mental Demand" " =.
Law Church and the Hour" V. y.
Scudder
War tactics. War Food" A L.
Handy yield Qusrtermastsr's Hand
book 2 " Iawton.
Sociology. "Gs civilization a Dis
ease stanton colt. business FL
nance. W. ~. I.ough. Man IN Court
p ID Wells
Miscellaneous Field Marshal Lord
kitchcner. l.. s. Grow. Danish
West Indies. i67l-i7b4." ". g. West
crgasrd
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-09-29
First Women's Medical
Unit Soon To Leave
For French Battlefields

This unit Of women surgeons and
assistants IS nearly 700 strong The
French government has accepted
its services, as tho United States
was unable 20 DO so. There isn't =
man ir il Mechanics chauffeurs,
electricians. etc. an are women
The woman doctors include many
peciallsts. also dentists. and the
party has Z nurses
The leaders of the detachment
are DTS Finley Alice Gregory. Mary
Ice Edward and Anna Won Sholly.
All will not 90 abroad immediately
as some must do administration
work here They all believe that
tho increasing demands ~ war viii
make the woman surgeon more and
more valuable In the battle zone