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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-19
HOUSING OVATION . GIVEN PERFORMERS Show People Are Publicly Thanked for Their Aid to
 Cause of Charity

The Birmingham Civic association and the general public thanked the profes- sional theatrical people and managers of the local theatres for the generous part they took in helping charity yester- day through a special committee which went to the Lyric, Loew's Bijou and Ma jestic theatres last night and spoke to the large audiences at each place in ap- preciation of the valuable assistance the show people had given in making the "old newsboys' day a success. The speakers paid fine tribute to the big heartedness of the strangers in a time and talent in the cause of charity.
 They were all termed regular fellows, 7 and were assured that their kindly help was deeply appreciated.
 The committee was composed of John E. Shelby, vice president of the Civic association; T. J. Crittenden, the father of the "old newsboys" day. and w. H. Hendrick. Just before the first vaude- vile act appeared at the theatres the committee members introduced to the audience the persons who took part in
 the performances of yesterday for char | ity and the patrons of the theatres ap- plauded them loudly and long. The au-
 diences were told of the part the actors 1 took in the programme yesterday and | the demonstrations which followed 1 showed that the generous aid so freely | given was fully appreciated. The mana | gers of the theatres were also thanked | for allowing the actors to participate in | the programme.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-19
REUNION OF SCOTTISH RITE
 MASONS CLOSED

The thirty-first and thirty-second de- grees were conferred on candidates yes- terday afternoon and last night at the special reunion of the Scottish Rite of F'reemasonry, which was begun here last Monday. Since Monday the degrees from the fourth up have been conferred on class of S7 candidates. The reunion closed last night
 The session is usually held in the fall of the year, but this special session was held now instead of then so that men of conscript age which includes more than three-fourths of the class of candidates at this meeting, may have an opportu- nity to take the higher degrees before being called to service
 Most of the out-of-town Masons who are attending the session will remain in
 the city today to attend the Masons, picnic at East Lake.
 James Bowron, well known in the Ma sonic order, made a talk to one of the classes Tuesday afternoon. Among others present at the special meeting are Lieut. Gov. Thomas E Kilby of Anniston and Robert S. Teague of Montgomery, dep- uty inspector for central Alabama. The degrees were administered by the regular teams of the various degrees.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-19
A BUCKWHEAT STORY
Ny HOLLAND

New York. July s.-(Special. )-Sone-
 time about June 1 the department of ag-
 riculture at Washington was greatly con-
 cerned over the reports that came to it
 that told of a shortage of buckwheat seed in the states where the larger har-
 vests of buclSwheat are usually gar
 nered. The department was satisfied
 that this shortage was not due to ex-
 haustion of seed, but probably would
 upon investigation, be found to have
 been occasioned by accumulation of
 buckwheat by those who purposed ex-
 porting it. At that time the government
 had no power which would enable it to
 commander buckwheat and the depart
 ment was therefore compelled to rely
 upon such service as those who were fa-
 miliar with the business would be able
 to give.
 Across the sea, and especially in Ger
 many, buckwheat flour is mere exten- sively used for food than is the case in the United States, where the flour is principally made use of in the form of
 buckwheat cakes. The department sum- moned to it's assistance Theodore F.. Huffman, probably for the reason that
 Mr. Huffman is known to be one of the leading dealers of the United States in hay and grain. At the time when Great
 Britain was fighting the Boers in South Africa, MT. Huffman exported to the
 order of the British government vast amounts of hay to South Africa.
 MT. Huffman promised to give the de- partment of agriculture such aid as was
 possible, first in discovering. whether there were somewhere under cover con- siderable stocks of buckwheat and next if there were such discovery he would attempt to secure the entire amount. Associated with MT. Huffman is an ex-
 pert, Franklin L. Lewis, who is known
 and the other markets where hay and grain, especially oats, are dealt in. He | was asked by MT Huffman to make such investigation as was possible. He started out without any bearings, in the air. so to speak, but gradually scented l buckwheat in various places in and near | New York city. At last MT. Lewis uncov- | cred 10000 bushels of buckwheat which l had been collected by exporters, and
 
 could be delivered to vessels bound for I Holland. There was no legal evidence | that the final destination of this buck wheat was Germany, but there seemed | to be moral evidence in plenty that if it were exported to Holland it would ulti-
 mately find it's way into Germany. BUY IT A TONCE
 | The agricultural department at Wash | ington was informed that there had been uncovered in and near New York 120,00C 1 bushels of buckwheat which in the l course of a few days or as soon as | transportation could be furnished would | be on it's way to Holland, presumably 1 thence to Germany. The department l acted upon the instant. Telegrams were l sent to the executive authorities in those l states where buckwheat is usually an | important crop and from which earnest l appeals had come for seed The depart
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-19
PROPONENTS OF VALLEY CREEK
 CANAL TO ANSWER QUESTIONS

 questions dealing with the cost of railroad and water transportation and of the sources of water supply to the Birmingham district
 The committee discussed the propo- sition at length and it was decided 70 secure the data required by Major Sanford at the earliest time. In ref erence 10 the guarantee asked by the government it was stated that a bni would be introduced at the next legia lature authorizing a bond issue for the purpose of building the terminal basin and wharfage. Another meeting of the committee will be held at au early date and plans for the further promotion of the project will be per feeted.s
 Those present at the meeting last night were Chairman James A. Van doose, T. H. Motion. T. A. Weller, T. T. Huey. Dr, J. c. Curry. Mr. Randall, Dr, J. H. Finder and Secretary R. ?. McDavid Jr
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-19
GOOD SHEPHERDS IN ANNUAL SESSION Negro Order in Flourishing ConditiOn-Owns 3100
 Acres of Land

The Grand United Order of the Good gomery, opened it's twelfth annual ses- sion Wednesday morning at the Thirgood Colored Methodist Episcopal church. Fourteenth street, Rev. w. M. Gladden. pastor. The meeting was called to or der by George W. Chandler of Mont gomery, president and founder of the order. After devotional exercises the Rev. R. w. Woods of Montgomery was elected recording secretary.
 Delegates were present at roll call rep resenting seven states. 265 lodges with ar aggregate membership of 10000.
 Words of greeting to the delegates were extended by the president Ad- dresses were delivered by Bishop J. w Alstork, Montgomery; Dr. w. H. Free man, Birmingham; Dr. l.. w. Callaway and Dr. A. F. Owens of Selma Dr. D. A. Stewart of Montgomery, Rev. W. M Gladden., pastor; Rev. J. C. Thompson Fairfield Rev. L. w. Mitchell. Ensley and c. T. Buford.
 The important matter considered dur ing the executive session was the re. port of a joint meeting of the trustees and board of control held at Shepherds vile July 3, showing that the Coco Shepherds plantation, IS miles south o1 Selma, in Dallas county, contains 31O( acres of fine land, 1200 acres of which are under cultivation; that the tota value of the land and improvements i. $1400O0.
 The annual sermon was preached last night to large audience by Bishop N c. Cleaves of Memphis.
 Welcome addresses were delivered by Rev J. c. Thompson and responded te by Rebecca ", Savage of Snow Hill in stitute, Snow Hill.
 The convention will be in session three days.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-19
ALABAMA COAL
 MEN INVITED 10
 AID GOVERNMENT
Committee Will Go to Wash ington to Apportion Needs and Requirements-Pur-
 pose of Conference

Washington, July 1S.-(Special) Alabama coal operators were asked today by the coal production commit tee of the council of national defense to send committee of seven to Wash ington next Wednesday for the pur- pose of aiding in apportioning the governments coal requirements.
 It is announced by the committee that the government is in the market for 8,000,000 tons. It is the purpose CT the committee so to arrange the ap- portionment that the government will be guaranteed its enormous quota and the consuming public will at the same time be adequately cared for.
 Erskine Ramsay, Birmingham rep resentative on the coal supply coni- mittee, is of the opinion that Birmins- ham will be represented at the meet ing next Wednesday by the committee which acted for Alabama operators when a uniform price for coal was fixed. Morris w. Bush was chairman of the committee.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-19
Motion Picture Men Bolt
 Convention in Chicago

Chicago, July 1s-Representatives from 20 states bolted the convention of the National Motion Picture Exhibi- tors league here today and held a separate session with the avowed in tention of forming new organization.
 A. P. Tugwell of Los Angeles, first vice president of the league, and S. H. Trigger of New York, "a member of the executive committee, were leaders in the bolt They charged that the league was being conducted arbitrarily, by a machine organization"
 Lee Ochs is candidate for re-elec- tion and the bolters charge the ma chine" was trying to railroad his elec- tion through.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-19
M. & .. ROAD TAXES
 OFF DINING CAsS
GOrdo and Reform Ma Lunch Stations-Canning
 Factory Busy

Tuscaloosa, July S.-(Speeial.)-- an effort to reduce the power cost l
 pulling the heavy diners on the Mont
 gomery division the Mobile and ohi
 railroad have cut off these conven
 fences on all trains on the division Anc
 have gone back to the old style ot stopping at station and taking "l5
 minutes for lunch" Slight changes were made in the schedules of the
 trains in order to make up for the loss of time at the stations where they
 designated by the officials for this
 service, Gordo and Reform.
 The factory of the Tuscaloosa Can
 ming and Evaporating company, which
 began operations only a few weeks
 ago, is now running at full capacity
 Hundreds of cans of peaches, beans
 and tomatoes are being put up daily
 and extra help is necessary in order
 to take care of the large amount of
 produce that is brought in daily to the concern.
 The Tuscaloosa police have in thcli
 possession a Ford found in the md
 dle of a downtown street, where Il
 had remained for two or three days The state automobile authorities have
 been communicated with in an effort
 to find the owner, who is believed tc live in some of the neighboring coun- ties.
 Dr. Stanley G. Odom of the Bryce hospital who recently stood an eA air,a for he roa adipa1 n of the United States army, has re- ceived notice of his appointment as first lieutenant. He was ordered te report to the commandant of the army medical school at Washington. D. c. and left immediately to take up tho work. pr. Henry Sommerville of this city has also received his commission and is daily expecting orders to 1c- port. Dr. Sommerville was one of til, first physicians of this section of tht state to offer his services and he vii leave a large and successful practice when he receives his orders.
 The Rotarians of Tuscaloosa ar' taking an active part in the foot conserva ton movement and are dis | tributing thousands of circulars in tht! section in an effort to acquaint tn | housewives with the best foods fo | individuals as well as how left-oVer' | can be utilized as well as other use l full information compiled by experts l The local club was aided in the dis 1 tribution of the circulars by the car 1 rier boys of the local newspapers. Th' pamphlet was prepared at a large ex l pense and contains numerous sugges tions as to how the housewife can di' l in winning the war by practicing sane | intelligent economy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-19
COLORED SUNDAY SCHOOL CONVENTION
 IN ANNUAL SESSION
Special Programme Sunday Afternoon When President Nixon Will Make an Address to the
 Cooks of City

The Birmingham district Sunday school convention of the African Methodist Episcopal church convened in it's annual session at the Tidewater park yesterday, with w. w. Nixon presiding. large number of representative members from all parts of the district were reported present.
 w. w. Nixon. president. made the opening address, in which he mentioned the needs of the race and of the various Sunday schools.
 L. G. Duncan was elected vice presi- dent and R. Gray treasurer.
 The programme was arranged by the president of the convention and included speeches by N. c. Cleaves of Memphis B. F. Lee of Ohio, l. N. Ross of Balti- more and R. E. Brooks, dean of Payne university, Selma. The missionary wom en will hold meeting Friday. On Sun day afternoon w. w. Nixon will speak to the colored male and female cooks of Birmingham and the district It has been requested that the white people for whom they are working let the cooks attend this meeting. which promises to be beneficial and of especial interest. All white friends have been invited to at tend, some of whom are on the pro- gramme to speak.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-19
Southern Wreck Caused / by Removal of Spikes, Is
 Verdict of COrOner's Jury

Charlotte. N. C.. July 1s.-That the Southern Railway train derailed near Huntersville. N. C., yesterday, in which two men were killed and several in- Jured. was wilfully wrecked, was the verdict of the coroner's jury which re- turned decision after an all-day ses- sion today. The jury agreed that the wreck was caused by removing spikes that held the rails to the ties, but was unable to fix the responsibility. Off i- cers are still at work on the case They are said to have several suspects un- der surveillance. No arrests have been made.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-19
How to Overcome
 Foot Troubles

If you have tired. burning, aching feet, corns or painful callouses, you know only too well the misery and tor ture that they bring. It is unnecessary, however, to suffer longer with any of these foot troubles
 Go to your druggist and get small jar of Ice-Mint. Rub little of this cooling, healing discovery on your tired, aching, -pestered. swollen feet. In- stantly the pain of corns and callouses vanishes. And shortly the most stub born and painful hard corns, soft corns, corns between the toes, or aching cal louses, will shrivel and lift out easily with the fingers. roots and all
 Ice Mint costs little, Is easy and de- lightful to apply and aside from re- moving every painful corn or callous will keep your feet cool, easy and com fortable even on the hottest days. Try it. There is nothing better.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-19
WANTS AVIATION CAMP

Montgomery has entered the fight for the location of an aviation training station here. The Montgomery Chamber of Commerce has extended an invitation to the war department and has re- quested Congressman Dent to do aH in his power to have the station placed here. When airplanes were invented, the Wright brothers established a sta tion here and maintained it for some time. This argument will be used in support of this city's claims
 Maj. Robert V. Mabry of Birmingham, quarterma ster's department of the Ala bama National Guard, has been ap- pointed quartermaster for the divisional training camp which has been located here Major Mabry will be detached from his brigade for his new work
 Capt. w. P. Way of the quartermas- ter's department, Ohio National Guard, arrived Wednesday to assist other off cers in planning for the Ohio training camp, which will be located here early in August
 Surveys are being made by the off cers and the city for the purpose of locating the water mains from the city system. Work has already been started although definite announcement has not been made about the site which will be used for the camp. The announce ment is being delayed until those having crops on the property agree to sell them at reasonable price.
 Richard Tillis, owner of the street car system, has announced that work has been started on switches on his Pickett Springs line, which will give a schedule of 71a minutes to the training camp. At present. the schedule is 15 minutes.
 PIKE GAME WARDEN NAMED
 R. l.. Sellers of Troy has been ap- pointed game warden of Pike county by John H. Wallace, Jr., state game and fish commissioner. He will succeed L. F. Fitts, resigned
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-19
AmnWls@nn@mGs
At the Lyric

Viola Besson and company in a com edy sketch, "The High Cost of Living" is one of the chief attractions on tho new programme to be presented today matinee at the Lyric. This act comes direct from a long run at the Princess theatre. New York, and is one of the treats of the local vaudeville season
 Earnie and Earnie are high-class entertainers. The male Earnie is one legged and despite this fact is a good dancer. They present what they call three feet of comedy"
 The Internatio Four is quar- tet of singing instrumentalists and one of vaudevilles big features.
 Brencks bronze horse. art Tn bronze" will no doubt be a pleasing $ feature and Archie and Gertie Falls are clever acrobats. Pathe news pie lures will feature all performances. The curtain at the matinee will go up promptly at o'clock
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-19
ROANOKE

Roanoke, July Especial "A marriage of interest to their many friends was that of Prof Ernest E. Mamie Lilies, which was celebrated at the pretty home of the parents of the bride. Dr. and Mrs. John P. Lilies, in Roanoke at 8 o'clock the afternoon of July IT. The darkened parlor, light ed by electricity. presented a very pretty appearance as the scene of the nuptials and was crowded by the The marriage vows were read ly Rev J. w. Fucker The ceremony was preceded by a solo. "All for You" by Miss Erma Mooty. followed by MT. Morris Nelson. who sang At Dawn ing" Miss Juliabel Bevis rendered the wedding march. The groom elect was attended by MT. George H. Stacy Us best man, while the bride-to-be en- tered with her sister. Miss Mary John Lilies, maid of honor
 Following the ceremony Mir and Mrs. Haines. after receiving the felici- tations of friends, left over the At lanta. Birmingham and Atlantic for Florence, where they will spend sev- eral weeks, DeIore gong to TuScaiOoSa to make their home.
 Both Mir. and Mrs Haines were members of the faculty of the Roa- noke schools the past two years and are recognized as young people of sterling worth.
 Rev. w. E. Faust and Rev. R. F. Tyler left Roanoke this morning on a vacation trip to Battle Creek. Mich, and other points.
 pr. H. w. Grady, son of Hon. J. w. Grady, left this morning for Washing ton city in answer to telegram an- nouncinR that he had been accepted as surgeon in the United States army with the rank of first lieutenant
 An association of live stock men of Randolph county has recently becn organized to push this industry.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-19
At Loew's BiiOu

Alice Brady, the beautiful and talented daughter of William A. Brady, will ap- pear in "A Self-made Widow her latest production, as the featured photo- play attraction at Loews Bijou the last half of this week. It is clever and unique story of how a girl passed herself off as the widow of a millionaire who supposedly had committed suicide.
 The celebrated Quero Troupe, proba- bly, the greatest acrobats on the stage today, marvellous, skillful jugglers of human beings will offer an act quite away from anything ever before at tempted in vaudeville. Mumford and Thompson, appearing as vaudeville singer and a comedy stage manager. will also present something refreshingly new, a combinatio of harmony singing. and clean, clever comedy.
 Orben and Dixie are sure to be a well come pair here, for they specialize on southern songs and melodies Rodero, Belgian instrumentalist, and musical genius, will complete the bill
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-19

sting of the Valley creek oeual committee. of which James A. Faatiooss Is chairman, met last night
 lhc tutwiler hotel and transacted some alaortant business. Major Sam ford, ias government engineer, who has charse of the survey of the pro- DO d canal has submitted a list of
 suestaas on matters relating to the FaleN cfeek canal to be answered by he committee before October l.
 Fine lions embrace a showing of local industries shipping to gulf ports, theff toata ge. present freight rates and other similar information. The eo#eruRsnl also requires, in the event he canal is built, a guarantee from lhe arapenents of the project that he viii provide a terminal basin, 44sra docks and other ter rtNHi facii es. There are also mauE
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-19
B. R.,L. S p. ASKS
 POWER ID INCREASE !. CHARGE FOR HEAT

Montgomery, July 1s.-(Special) )-Con- tending that prices of coal have more than doubled and that it is not now permitted to make fair profit on the investment, the Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company Wednesday requested the Alabama public service commission for permission to make an increase of 171a per cent in it's rates for steam heat in Birmingham. The case has been set for September 5
 The company furnishes steam heat to several large buildings in the business section of Birmingham and has invested $240,000 in equipment, according to it's contention. It's petition shows that the price of coal has advanced from $l1o to $2.50 a ton and that other necessa- ries have also advanced It asks for a rate which will permit a profit of eight per cent on the investment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-19
BALL GAME TODAY
 AT AVONDALE PARK

Avondale baseball team will cross bats this afternoon with the fast az gregation from Leeds and a fine con- test is anticipated. The Leeds team is regarded as one of the best amateur outfits in the country, while the Avon dale bunch has made an excellent showing this season. The game will he called at 3;30. Batteries for Avondale Roberts, Giddings and Brown
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-19
MANY RECRUITS
 FOR REGULAR ARMY
ing Camp-Examinations Being Held

Recruiting for the army showed a big increase yesterday with s accepted ap- plicants, IS of whom were negroes. Twen- ty white men were sent off to begin training for the infantry as follows Grady c. Crawford, Charlie C. Penning- ton, William H. Eady Thomas NJ Jones, James M. Robertson. Thomas N. Noun tain, Robert E. Miles, Robert B. Hill, Soncer r. Nix, Samuel Plant, James MeCrary, Ray W. Stewart. William R. Stewart, William R. Goggans, Lelas E. Gartman, Horace D. Williams, Amiul c. Barnett, Frank c. Hagan, James H. sasnett, Louis H. Brannon, Alfred c. Stolz
 Lieutenant Wallis office is on the eighth floor of the Woodward building now, and he has begun the personal ex- animation of applicants. The success ful applicants will be notified within the next two weeks of their acceptance The office is still open for men of the right qualifications Over 50 men are needed for Alabama to furnish her full quota of frst-class men.
 Enlistng in the National Guard regi- ments is still rather slow. Three men were received yesterday by the Fourth Alabama infantry, George H. Beach, Gill; man D. Tutwiler and Charles K. Weller.