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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-04
VENIZELOS SENDS ENCOURAGEMENT TO
 AMERICAN GREEKS
Leader of Forces Friendly to Allies Urges Them to Fight for Ameri-
 can Democratic Ideals

The action of Greeks in America in pied ging their loyalty to the United States in the war against Germany of their readiness to take up arms for this country Is highly commended by E. Venizelos, president of the provis- ional Greek government at Salonika. in an address published in Greek pa- pers throughout the country He strongly encourages Greeks to support American democratic ideals as set forth in the declarations of President Wilson
 The statement of venizelos, who is the leader of the pro-allied forces In Greece and the bitter opponent of King Constantine and the German influences, as received by Greeks in Birmingham, follows:
 You have expressed the unanimous sentiment of all liberal Greeks in re- pudiating the King, with whom since the tragic events of December the na- tion has once and for all severed ev- cry tie.
 T congratulate you on your resolve " N>'oNo "Ai sOui SIeHStH to LII \ noble task undertaken by the Unite,l States.
 Tn your distilguished Presidents stirring and inspiring declaration, de- Thing America's aims in the war, the Star-Spangled Banner has become the symbol of humanity's purest ideal Devotion to such a cause is hence forth the duty and privilege of every free man.
 T am convinced that the Greeks Of the United States. imbued with this conception. will succeed in winning the active and highly valued sympa- thy of the great American nation.
 .sVENIZET OS,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-04
ITCHING SORES
 BETWEEN THE TOE|

Several years ago I was sufferfn< with itching between my toes." Wr0<1 MT Rawdon of Brooklyn, Tit became S( bad that I was forced to wash my fe6l with sweet oil. as water had very bod effect I commenced to use kuyken- dalls Eczema Remedy and within . short time my feet were entirely well.H Ministers, bankers and lawyers are telling their friends of the merit Q1 a. E. Eczema Treatment, forme7M known as "Kuykendalrs . soothi1 liauid preparation having quick a
 comfortable effect. TT STOPS TE ITCHING. Relieves the pain of eczen
 poison oak and all skin eruptions. Col tains no grease and applies neatly. Sa
 to use on children. Will heal the six sores on any part of the body. Relid guaranteed or money paid back. PritX soc. Buy bottle today from your dru dealer. Distributed at wholesale bN Doster-N -Northington Drug Co. Birminf& ham; W. D. Taylor & Co.,, Besseme; and the manufacturers, J. w. Quin Drug Co.,. Greenwood, Miss.-Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-04

Birmingham had a wet day yes- terday, even if she Is in dry state. but she buttoned up her raincoat philosophicalIy and thought of the farmers crops md was coniented. Yesterday was the first rain in several weeks and was splendid for crops. but it caught many good people of Birmingham unprepared.
 It was just nt the closing hour that the downpOur was most ter rife and all the late shoppers and clerks were caught. Even the keen. far-sighted business men were off their guard and all pos sibIe places of shelter were crowd ed with damp humanity.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-04
BIRMINGHAM DRENCHED
 WITH HEAVY DOWNPOUl
Over Two Inches of Rain Fell During Day. With Almost Couc burst Late in Afternoon-Was Badly Needed for
 Crops and Gardens Streets Overflowed

Weather Observer F. C. Horton reported a fall of 2.23 inches yes- terday with the heaviest shower from 5;45 to 6:45 o'clock. when 1.35 inches fall. There will be more showers tonight and prob- ably tomorrow, so all should he sure to have their raincoats and umbrellas close at hand.
 The rain showed how badly the storm sewer system works. In many places water was several inches deep over the car tracks. and the streets were impossible because of the amount of water in the gutters. In some especially bad places the water overfiowed onto the sidewalks. stopping all pedes- trians.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-04
Vanderbilt Men Will
 Observe Founders Day

Alumni of Vanderbilt university in Bir- minghah and Alabama will observe Founders " with a banquet and cele- bration Ma The committee, consist ing of Williss.h Osborne Sell, James E. Chappell, pr. J. Ross Synder and Dr. E.. W. Fucker, Jr, is working on the pro- gramme. pr. Gus Dyer, political econo- mist of Vanderbilt faculty will be the principal speaker. Invitations are now being sent out and it Is expected that probably 200 guests will attend
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-04
SEARCH FOR SPARROW
 EGGS ALMOST FATAL
Negro Boy Comes in Contact With
 Live Wire While on Pole

The citys campaign against the Eng fish sparrows almost proved fatal yes terday to one jealous negro boy, John Mckinley, who lives in Tenth alley near Twenty-fourth street. He spied a nest on telegraph pole at Eleventh alley and Twenty-third street about o'clock and climbed the pole with a tn can is which he put the coveted eggs. In doing so he came in contact with live wire and was shocked and thrown to the ground, a distance of about B feet His feet were badly burned and he was con- siderably bruised from the fall He was removed to the Hillman hospital where his injuries were dressed and was later taken to his home
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-04
BIRMINGHAM FIRST
 ID RESPOND WITH
 LOANSUbSCR|PT TON
McAdoo Telegraphs Ward That Other Municipalities Will Doubtless Follow
 Lead of This City

President George B. Ward has re ceived a message from Secretary vii liam G. McAdoo, informing him thai the city of Birmingham was the frs city in the United States to make ap. plication for a portion of the United States liberty loan Secretary McAdoe stated that he hoped other cities would follow Birmingham's patriotism. Secretary McAdoos telegram to MT Ward follows:
 Hon. George E. Ward. President
 City Commission. Birmingham,
 Ala,
 Subscription of city of Birming- ham for s1OO,O0O of liberty loan, being first made by any city in United States. is highly appreci- ated.
 Please report it to federal re- serve bank of Atlanta.
 No doubt your example will he followed very generally by other municipalities w. G. MADOO.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-04
MEMORIAL DAY TO BE
 OBSERVED BY UNION
Local Typographical Members to Pay Tribute to Departed
 Comrades

Memorial Day will be observed by the Birmingham Typographical union Sun day, May 1S. The exercises will be held on the lot of the local union in Forest Hill cemetery and fitting tribute will De paid by the members of the union to their departed members. The comm ttee in charge is arranging a varied and at tractive programme There will be music brief addresses and other features in keeping with the occasion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-04
FALLING BEHIND
 w FURNISHING RECRUITS
Number of Men Volunteering for Service of Nation Not in Pro portion to Other -Conscripton to Follow Soon
 Unless the Volunteering Increases
By ROBERT MEssER

Francis Gary Wallace, Slater A. Dog gett, Sanford E. Suggs, John w. Elkins, Oscar W. Elkins. John M Ratlif, Alonzo R. Smith, William H. Hall
 OFFICERS DISCUSS SITUATION
 T am the smallest man in town" de- clared Captain Hutchinson, but I have the biggest job and the most work
 Capt. Henry J. McKenney, the officer in charge of recruiting in Alabama, was optimistic over the future.
 T believe the people are beginning to realize the seriousness of the na tion s position and their own duty" he said They have been mighty slow, but be- lieve they will soon improve and begin to come in in good numbers"
 They are doing fairly well at the navy station, but could handle a lot more than they are getting. It was announced yes terday that the training station at Nor folk and Newport are full and no more men can be handled there for a few days In the meantime. those who enlist will remain at home until they receive further orders. The government will pay transportation to and from the recruits homes and for all means en route.
 DENTISTS TO HELP
 It was also announced that the Pre- paredness league of American Dentists has announced that each member of the organization will fix up the teeth of one recruit free of charge if he would be excluded otherwise, and is not able to pay for the work. It is estimated that this league can handle about 15oo men month.
 George Robert Moss was sent to New port yesterday. pr. Arthur Griffen and Fletcher Golden Feel went to Norfolk, and Noble Marion Kontgin, John Thomas Hagerty, Carl Freeman. Joseph Cole man Shelton and William Charles Shell ton will remain at home until they receive further instructions.
 At the marine office, l.. F. Hill sent off one man, Charlie Clayton Loggins, to Port Royal, S. c. Several others were in talking and he hopes to have them signed up soon. He says he is well satisfied with his prospects. There are number interested in his work, and if all of them sign up, he will be very contented.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-04
JOIN MOVEMENT TO RENEW INSPECTION
 AND DIPPING CATTLE
Civic Association Names Committee to Co-Operate With Other Organ
 izations to Go Before Board

committee from the Civic association in conjunction with committees from the Real Estate exchange and other or ganizations of Birmingham will take ur with the board of revenue this morning at 10 o'clock the question of the discon- tinuance of cattle dipping in the tick eradication campaign.
 The committee from the Civic associa- tion consists of the following: Frank S. White, T. H. Motion, Frank E. Butler, J. M Anderson, w. H. Slaton, Dave Blumberg. John w. Neill, R. DuPont Thompson, w. o. Broyles, R. K. Kennedy, N. A. Barrett, R. A. Brown and s. J. Bowie
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-04
DIR. BYRNES TO SPEAK
 AT CHURCH MEETING
Delegates From Birmingham to At, tend Southern Meeting of
 Unitarians

The southern Unitarian conference will meet in Chattanooga May 8, S. 10. 1917.
 pr. Marion F Ham of Boston. Mass. pr. D. R. Lupton of Louisville, Ky; pr. George Dent of New Orleans, and many other distinguished leaders in the body will address the conference.
 Dr. Thomas P. Byrnes of Birming- ham will deliver an address at yn- conference on The Inspiration of the Liberal Faith" on Wednesday night. May 9, Tn addition to Dr. Byrnes, John Bearman, Mrs. Eva M. Caldwell. Mrs. H. VI. Emerick will represent the Unitarian church of Birmingham as delegates to the conference.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-04
Plan to Take Needy
 Veterans to Reunion

Camp Hardee, United Confederate Vet srans. will meet at 2:30 o clock this after noon in Cable hall Final arrangements will be made for the needy veterans who plan to attend the Washington re- union in June
 It is considered very important that every member be present. Other business of importance will come upr for action Of the camp. All veterans and the public, especially the memb CTS of the United Daughters of the Confederacy, are in- vted to meet with the camp.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-04

After the big days the first of the week. recruiting fell off somewhat yes- terday. There were plenty of people around for information, but only few would sign anything definite. News that conscription will soon begin is expected to stimulate recruiting, for everyone ob- Jects to the idea of being a conscript or drafted man. Then, the volunteers choose their own branch, while the conscripted man is sent wherever the government wants him to go
 Recruiting in Alabama has not been up to the standard set in other parts of the country. On May 2, 80 men enlisted in Illinois, but only 39 in Alabama. This discrepancy is too large to be explained by the larger population of Illinois. No one doubts that the people here in Ala bama are patriotic, and that they love the United States, just as much as any one, but in this the national crisis, when every man must be ready to do his bit, Alabamians are not coming forward as freely as they should
 MANY COME AROUND
 A great many have been coming around eeNAfA4i5 cnooL they are SOlllS lO uO, but the number who have actually en- listed for service Is pitiably small. At the Alabama National Guard headquar- ters yesterday, not a single volunteer was enlisted. Not one man in Birming- ham yesterday joined the colors of the regiments representing his state. Not single one answered the urgent call of the guard for more men. If enough vol unteers do not some forward to fill up the vacancies in this branch before time for raising the new national army, conscrip- tion will have to be resorted to.
 Affairs at Captain Hutchinson's army headquarters were somewhat better. A number of men had been in and a few had enlisted and were ready to be sent off The following will depart for Fort Ogelthorpe in 8 very few days: John M.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-04
CITY RECEIVING BIDS
 ON ISSUE OF BONDS

The city of Birmingham will receive un- til F o'clock noon. June l, bids for s25o. : 900 worth of AZ per cent school bonds, as per the announcement of the city commission yesterday.
 The legality of the bonds has been approved by John c. Thomson of New York a copy of whose opinion win be delivered to the successful bidder. The bonds will be prepared under the super vision of the United States Mortgage and Trust company of New York.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-04
PERSONAL

Joe W. Baugh, formerly with the Gulf States Steel company, has gone to Wash ington where he will enter the naval service MT. Baugh was connected with the Pratt Consolidated company for sev- eral years, and is a brother of J. D. Baugh of this city.
 Robert Aland returned yesterday from a New York buying trip for the Ideal Millinery. Cloak and Suit store.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-04
TODAY'S EVENTS
At the Theatres

Loew's Bijou: Superior vaudeville and feature pictures. Continuous per formance from 1 to Il o'clock.
 Lyric: Keith vaudeville. Matinee at o'clock. Night performances 7:30 to 9.
 Majestic: "Lasses White" and his minstrel maids in musical tabloid.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-04
Suffragists D Meet

The regular meeting of the Birmingham Equal Suffrage association will be held tomorrow afternoon at S:sO o'clock at Cable hall. Matters of keen interest to the association will be discussed and a large attendance is anticipated.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-04
cYRENE coMMANDERY

The Sir Knights of Cyrene Com mandery are requested to meet at thu temple today. Friday, at ?. m., ss0 the purpose of attending the tuners of Sir Knight R. C. Wynn. Burial . cemetery near Pratt City.
 FRANK s. BARNES.
 CoRA -der.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-04
Automobiles Collide

An automobile driven by w. F. Jones 1915 Avenue l, Ensley, colided with Holzer's Ford delivery truck, driven by Marian Williams, negro, at Twenty first street and Avenue A. south, last night about { o'clock. Both cars were slightly damaged. and the driver of the truck slightly injured. The latter walked to the Hillman hospital, where he re- ceived medical attention. Mr. Jones was placed under bond on charge of recS- less driving by Officer G. A. Sims
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-04

Francis Gary Wallace, Slater A. Dog gett, Sanford E. suggs, John w Elkins, Oscar W. Elkins. John M Ratlif, Alonzo E. Smith William FL Hall
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-09-27
EXCESS OF QUOTA CERTIFIED
Total in W. Fit for Service in Draft
Army, 1,O09-Next Draft Is for
42O Men October 3.

Montpelier. Sept. 26.-The federal dis
trict board tonight certified to the adju-
tant- general for war service 81 names: !:
Is from the first Rutland district and
six from Franklin county. The total
certified now is 1,069, or 90 above the re-
Quired quota.
Adjt.-Gen l.. s. Tillotson has sent no.
tices to the several local exemption
boards of the State regarding the num-
her Of men who will be called from their
various districts under the draft for
October 8. The honor roll of the men
going to Camp Devens at this time is also
given and all arrangements are practi-
cally completed for handling the men as
far as the State is concerned.
The quota of each county is as follows:
Addison 49, Bennington 81, Caledonia 8,
Chittenden u, Essex II. Franklin 1s,
Grand Isle 13. Lamoille 13, Orange q, Or
leans 81, Rutland No 1 60. Rutland No. 2
q, Washington Q. Windsor SO; total 420.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-09-27
Rutland County Court.

Rutland. Sept. 26.-In Rutland county
court to-: day Judge Wilson ordered ver-
dict for the defendant in the case of Ad-
olson L. Perry Of this city VS.. II. L. Aver
of st. Johnsbury, in which damages Of
$500 were sought on the ground of a
malicious prosecution. Mr.. Perry sold
Mr.. Aver some electric equipment and a
short time afterwards the latter had a
civil writ served on him for alleged mis-
representation, causing him to be in a
deputy sheriff's custody for some hours.
A Jury was empaneled to-day to try
the case of Mrs. Louise Vondette VS..
Almira s. Ross and Emma Bassette. all
of West Rutland. and all gray-haired
women. Mrs. Vondette asks for 10000
damages. alleging that she broke one hip
by n fall on stairway In a building
owned by the defendants
The defendant to-day moved to raise
It's ad damnum from $4,000 to $25, 900 in
the negligence case of Ewln w. Squires
of this city VS.. the Rutland Railroad
company. Mr. Squlres, a fireman, was
injured in a wreck last April, losing a
hand and suffering a broken leg. A little
while after he left the hospital the bones
In the injured leg gave way under him
and now he Is back in bed. He has a
wife and two children.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-09-27
]. n. BARSS LEAVES
INDUSTRIAL SCHOOL
Resigns to Take Position as Su.
perintendent of Boys Home
at Shawbridge, p. @.

Richford, Sept. 26.-In connection with
the Baptist State convention, In session
mere, announcement was made that J. N.
Barss of Vergennes, the president. had
presented to the commissioner of State
institutions. the Hon. j. Z. Weeks of
Middiebury. his resignation as superin-
tepdent OF the State Industrial school
at Vergcnnes to take a position as SUPER
intendent OF the Boys Homo OF Shaw
bridge. p. Q. With his family Mr. Barss
Will leave the latter part Of October to
take up his new work November l.
The Boys Home Is the outgrowth of the
Juvenile court Of Montreal and takes chill
dren from that city. 1t was established
about nine years ago in small way.
The board of trustees is composed 81
about 20 men of much prominence and
their ambition Is to develop an efficient
institution for the regeneration and right
training OF boys who have been deprived
or the right home influence The Juvenile
court or Montreal is operated on exactly
the same basis as is that of Judge Il. II.
Lindsey OF Denver. The idea Is that the
court may have a place to send the chill
dren where they may be kept under the
eye OF those interested until they can be
sure that regeneration has deyeloped to
such point as would warrant their
becoming an asset to the community.
Mr.. Barss has been superintendent of
the school at Vergennes since ten years
ago last August.
During those ten years." said Mr..
Barss to-day. the State has been exceed :
lngy generous with the school under our
control. We have never applied to a
Legislature for money for purposes OF
development Of the school when the re-
quest was not granted and probably more
has been granted than to all the other
institutions OF the State combined. The
attitude OF the governors and the board
with which ! have worked, the moving
spirit of which has been the Hon. ! ~
weeks. who now. as commissioner OF
state institutions, takes the place of the
poard, mas always been most kindly and
considerate. In Judge Weeks the state
mas an officer whose adaptation by tenn
permanent and training could not be ex
celled."
Mr.. and Mrs. Barss. who have been
attending the sessions of the convention
hara- laft this affarnnnn for THAR han,A.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-09-27
u. S. NOT Equal TO
PORTUGAL YET
So Declares Colonel Roosevelt in
Speaking of Our Military
Strength.

Camp Grant, Rockford. ILL.,, Sept. &c.
shares Of Theodore Roosevelt's attention
in an address here to-day to nearly
&c, 900 men of the Seth division of the ma
tional army. Included in his speech was
the plea that his hearers, when they
have finished the task they are about to
begin in Europe. become apostles Of uni
versal military service.
The colonel boasted that it made him
proud to be an American when he saw
the officers and men of the national army
had taken hold" of their job, adding
however:
''Do not allow yourselves to be fooled
by admiration of what has been accom-
plished into failure to understand that
we would not have had time to do this
had it not been for armies and fleets OF
France and Great Britain"
Asking General Barry to correct him
if he erred. the colonel gave detailed
statements regarding the equipment OF
Camp Grant, reports Of which had failed
to pass the camp censorship. There were
about 5000 rides available for drill pur-
poses, he asserted, or roughly three men
Grant was far ahead of other camps In
this respect, according to information he
had received.
The pre-war assertion that "a million
men would spring to arms between sun
rise and sunset" he countered with the
claim that. in eight months. that num-
ber had sprung of broomsticks," this
statement being in connection with his
assertion that men In other camps had
only broom handles to aid them in learn.
| ing the manual of arms.
I'VE have not, after eight months
| an army capable of coping with a Ger
man force Of 6O.OOO or 10000 men," he said
| after urging continuation of training
camps after the war. I'VE haven't field
gun and must have the French make them
| for us. We have one good airplane;
went up in it the other day. but ever
that isn't good enough to cross the fight
| Ing lines. 1t will have taken year be.
fore the United States equals the force
| that little Portugal. with her five million
people. has on the battle 'front.'"