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i i GOES TO CAPITAL TO SUPPORT BILLS Will Appear Before Com mittee on Municipal Af fairs Today and Urge Relief Measures Headed by Crawford Johnson, presi dent of the Chamber of Commerce, and Kidney J. Bowie, chairman of the gen eral committee of 100, a large dele gation of public spirited citizens left j for Montgomery yesterday afternoon in the interest of the legislative bills for the financial relief of Birmingham. The delegation will be joined at Mont gomery by Ed Smith, the special leg islation adviser of the city, and Com | mlssioner James Weatherly, who has been in the Capitul City several days looking after the bills. At 9 o’clock thifc morning they will appear before the committee on municipal affairs of which N. W. Scott is chairman, be fore whom the bills will be discussed. They will urge the passage of the hill which provides for a constitution al amendment giving the people of Birmingham the opportunity to vote on the question of a raise in taxes and other bills having the permanent and temporary relief of the city in view. The bill to refund to the city $200,000 i of its taxes by the oounty will be urged for immediate passage as from this source the only relief to the city can come for two or three years. Members of the delegation stated yesterday they were confident that the bills suggested would be favorably reported by the committee after the claims of the city had been presented before them and its need of financial relief through legislative enactment. ASKS PEOPLE T(T VISIT PICTURES Moving Pictures of Playground Meet at 2009 Third Avenue—Proceeds to Playgrounds ,, President Crawford Johnson yesterday made an appeal to the members of tho Chamber of Commerce and the citizens of Birmingham in general to attend the motion picture show at 2009 Third ave nue. where the films of the recent play ground festival and boys' and girls’ ath letic meet at the state fairgrounds are being shown. "While there were many of us who were too busy to go to see the play I grounds meet itself a week or two ago," Bald President Johnson, “there are very few of us who cannot drop in the show j for a moment at sometime during the day and see these films. The man who goes Into see them will not only be ben j efited himself but he will be helping along the city recreation department, to which the proceeds go and from which all city appropriations have been cut by the city commissioners. “The film itself is an excellent one and well worth Being. It is an inspiring Bite to see that hundreds of Birming ham’s boys and girls, our future men and women, on the screen there engaging In physical exercises, dances and athletic games. “No one can see the film without be ing impressed with the wonderful work being done by the recreation department under Superintendent Nespor. No work being done*by the city is of more im portance and we should all make it a point to inform ourselves when it can be done so easily. Drop down to the j show and help the kids along.” ; r . ' S GET 1 A GAS RANGE , NOW _/' | Capital and Surplus $1,150,000.00 j Birmingham Trust & Savings Co. Capital $500,000.00 Surplus (Earned) $650,000.00 THE DEED FOR THE HOME Should not be kept in the house where it can be lost through fire or thieves. Place all such papers in a Safe Deposit Box in our } Steel Vaults. I | Boxes rented for $3.00 a year and up according to j i size of box. j i A. W. SMITH. President. BENSON CAIN, Asst. Cashier. j TOM O. SMITH, V.-Presldent C. D. COTTEN, Asst. Cashier. W. H. MANLY, Cashier. E. W. FINCH. Asst Cashier. j 4 Per Cent Paid On Savings Deposits _,_ BIRMINGHAM AFTER B POSSIBlf TO GET James Mitchell Says Noth ing Definite Has De veloped as Yet RIFLE FACTORY RUMOR UNFOUNDED Number of Birmingham Manufactur ers Are in New York Now Seeking War Business—Mitchell Goes East Today—to Return Soon — “We would be foolish when there is so much war business going around not to try to get some of it for the Birming- \ ham district," said President James Mitchell of the Alabama Power company, ! who has been here since Monday. Mr. j Mitchell intends to return to New York j probably this evening or tomorrow morn- i Ing. with the intention of coming back to Birmingham within the next few days Bhould developments warrant. “While we are doing everything in our power to develop and aid the prosperity i of this district," added Mr. Mitchell, “we have not yet reached a stage where we have even any reason to hope for suc cess in securing any shrapnel orders. It seems that when there is so much war business going around and so many sec tions of the country arc having boom times over it, that we should have some ' here in Birmingham and we would be foolish not to try for it. imhhiii^ t aii^iuir an i ri "There is not a thing to be said about the matter In detail, however, for the very simple reason that nothing tangible has yet developed. It is all at sea so far. Wei are trying to bring matters to a focus. I have conferred with many of the district’s leading business men and industrial oper ators. If there are any war orders to be gotten for Birmingham, we are going to get them. Rut 'further than that we can say nothing now, for as 1 said before we have not yet made sufficient progress to even hope for success. "As regards the Alabama Power com pany itself, I do not anticipate having any particular announcements to make ; at this time. We are going along, work- ! Ing hard, and trying to develop the dis trict in every way we can. There will hardly be any developments of any public interest, however, to discuss now. "Yes. I have heard the report of a contemplated rifle factory here, but as far as T know there is nothing to it. We can’t make rifles now in this district. I believe, however; we can make shrapnel and that is what we are working for. "I expec t to return to New York to morrow evening or Saturday morning and take up the matter from that end, and if developments warrant It, I will return to Birmingham in the course of a few days.'* Although chronicled in the daily press and rumored on the streets for the past two months, the movement to secure some "war orders" for Birmingham now ap pears to be reaching a crisis; either it will be marked with success within the near future or else will fall and be aban doned. All kinds of wild rumors have beeiyin circulation, especially during the past^wo weeks. Very few of them can be traced down and given any shade of authenticity. There have been reports of a proposed rifle factory, a spear factory, shrapnel orders totaling in all many millions of dollars; big powder orders, and so forth, but as tar as can be learned most of them are merely rumors, and the one or two that have any basis in fact are as yet so embryonic as to have little sig nificance other than to "lend some hope." What Is Known This much, however, is known: Agents representing the allied military forces have asked for quotations on shrapnel to be manufactured In Birming ham. The quotation was supplied by sev eral local concerns, and so far nothing further has been he,ard. Negotiations for powder orders have been under way for some weeks. Local men have been to New York on both the shrapnel and the powder business, and on» or two are in New Y'ork now, but so far nothing definite has developed. Local industrial men, machine shop op erators, and bankers have held confer ences with the idea in view of forming a sort of syndicate, and if a large war or der for shrapnel can be secured to divide it up or " job it out" between themselves and thus meet with the requirement which calls for a certain daily production on all shrapnel business. President Mitchell of the Alabama Power company has given his support to this plan, and has ac tively engaged himself in helping secure an order. No one company or concern appears to be engaged in the movement alone. An industrial operator in Anniston has made a SLOW,000 bond ua a warrant of his ability to have a war order filled, and so armed has gone to New York to secure the business. Several Birmingham men are now in New York engaged in the same pursuit. Mr. Mitchell intends to Join them the first of the week. Those remaining here are doing everything they can, which to a great extent 'right now seems to be to await developments. Such is the situation as gleaned from many different reliable^ sources in the past day or two and such apparently it will remain for at least another two or three days at least. THE EFFICACY OF PRAYER ] By CHARLES H. HARDY i>o matter what the skeptic alia un believer may say there Is a wonderful power in prayer, that is. prayers that are offered by those who are sincere when they say, “Our Father,” and , recognize Him as the all-powerful. In other words, those who have steadfast and abiding faith. It is often said that many prayers are unanswered. This is undoubtedly true, but generally they ( are prayers that should not have been prayed. We have heard prayers sent1 up to high heaven from some of our j prominent pulpits that were, almost a, reflection on the intelligence of the Al- j mighty, and some tinged with such | dogmatic hate that could only have1 brought sorrow to a God of love. On the other hand we have heard j prayers that have brought to stricken ' and sorrowing hearts that "peace the I world cannot give;" prayers that have brought light and hope to those whom "life has seemed like a never-ending night," and prayers that have lightened the burdens of those "who were heavy laden.” It is a very short step from the sub lime to the ridiculous, not that the foregoing is In any way sublime, but the following true incident to some ex tent bears out the truth of the above assertion; A pastor of a certain colored church of tlie city got at “outs” with his con ■ gregntion. The usual charge was made, that of paying too much attention to the female members of his congregation to the neglect of his other minister ial duties. The deasons held a meeting and "fired” their shepherd. But he re lusea 10 be nrect ana insisted on nmng ! his pulpit as usual. But the deacons ! said: ’ Nay. nay, Pauline, you have been j weighed in the balance and found wanting.” or words to that effect, and forthwith called a new preacher. The deposed pastor buckled on his ar tillery and went to the church. With a show of arms he ordered the new preacher ”toe depawrt,” and l*o prompt ly departed; so did most of the* congre gation. He mounted the pulpit and told ! the few that remained he was still go- I ing to minister to their spiritual wants regardless of the action of the deacons The result was that he was arrested tor disturbing public worship and ear ly ing concealed weapons, and was taken before the descendant of the ancient Druids, who presides over the police court. He was lined $10 on the fiist charge and $50 for toting the howltser. j He filed notice of appeal but the appoal bond not forthcoming he was carrl d to the city jail on the Southslde. The moment he hit the jail he com menced his lamentations Job had nothing on him when it came to "la ments.” Then he commenced to pray and his prayer was loud and long. He asked forgiveness for his persecutors in one breath and in the next asked that they be visited with the plagues of Egypt. He asked for the wings of Gabriel to waft him from his dungeon or if the wings were not available then Elijah's chariot would do. After numer ous petitions and repetitions he closed : as follow's: "O L»aw'd. huh, yo’ did ’membered Daniel in de lions’ den. huh; an’ O Uw’il, huh. yo’ ’membered Shadrach, Alesha h. and Abednego in de fiery furness. huh; an* now' O Lawd, ah ax yo’ toe ’mem ber Brudder Johnslng, in dis concen trated jail.” The next day he was released on bond. PROTESTS AGAINST UNIVERSITY ACTION J. M. Starke While Here Gives Out Open Letter to Governor Henderson J. M. Starke, principal of the Starke university school at Montgomery, was In Birmingham yesterday and while here gave out an open letter addressed tc Governor Henderson, protesting against the action of the University of Alabama In omitting Starke's school from its accredited list. He writes: “July 22, 1916. “To His Excellency, Charles Hender son, Governor of Alabama, Presi dent Ex Officio Board of Trustees, University of Alabama, Montgom ery: “Sir—After 27 years of recognition by the University of Alabama, Starke’s school of Montgomery has been omit ted from the published list of accred ited schools, whose pupils are entitled to entrance to the University of Ala bama without examination. “I solmenly warn you that this whole scheme of accrediting certain schools in last analysis is but an effort to avoid the necessity of testing a boy’s fitness for college; that it hampers seriously the work of private schools, and that, in effect, it tends to force all boys, at the same pace, like brick through a molding machine. “Advocating entrance examination for all boys, I protest against this dis crimination, not through doubt of the preparedness of my boys, but on ac count of the effect on prospective pat- i runs and pupils. “As a taxpayer, I challenge the right of the University to discriminate against my school and my patrons. “I challenge the authority of the university to put my school at the mercy of the Alabama Association of Colleges, whose legal status is open to question and whose technical require ments are unwise; whoso examination into the work of accredited and of dis credited schools is most superficial; and some of whose members themselves own, control or foster preparatory schools competing with Starke’s school. “This association of colleges is com posed of the University of Alabama and six denominational colleges, three of which are for women only. “The discrediting of Starke’s school is due, I believe, to the school of edu cation of the University of Alabama. This school of education, as you know, is largely supported by funds supplied I by the general education board of New York and by the Peabody fund. “The lure of Carnegie gold robbed southern Methodism of Vanderbilt uni versity. Shall foreign money rob Ala bama of her faithful and long-honored private schools, and of the services of many of her most successful private school teachers? “Trusting that you will give the is sues herein raised the careful consid eration demanded by their importance to the general educational interests of Alabama and to the private schools in particular, I am, with great respect, yours very truly, “J. M. STARKE. “Principal University School, Mont gomery, Ala.” SET CITY FREE, SAY REAL ESTATE MEN Local Exchange Indorses Bill to Allow Birmingham to Increase Own Tax Rate if Desired At the weekly meeting of the Bir mingham Heal Katate exchange yes terday at the Tutwller hotel at 1 o'clock the exchange went on record unanimously as favoring the report of I the committee of 100 that the citizens of Birmingham should be set free and be allowed to vote themselves on the question of an Increase In their taxes.1 A plan was recommended at the meeting by which the exchange intends to start a movement toward bringing new industries and factories here. This subject will be the main topic for con [ slderation at the next weekly meeting. I A committee is to he appointed to hold office three months at which time a succeeding committee will be named, and It will be the duty of this com mittee to keep all factory sites listed on the exchange and keep in touch with persons in all parts of the coun try who might be Interested In locat ing an Industry In Birmingham. The exchange Intends to make this one of the most Important phases of its activities and full details will be announced next week. Culp Here Yesterday Vice President J. M. Culp of the Southern railway with headquarters at Washington, D. C., was In Birmingham yesterday. He stated he was here on a regular routine visit and had no an nouncements to make. Raise on Raw Materials Probably Will Go Before State Commission While no official announcement was nade yesterday after the conference >etween railroad and Industrial men >ver the proposition of the railroads :o Increase rates on raw materials in he Birmingham district about 30 per lent, it is understood that no agree ment was reached and that the mat er in all probability will l»e taken >cfore the state railroad commission. The railroads desire a 30 per cent ncrease in rates and a reduction of the uze of a ton in rate computation from .’240 pounds to 2000 pounds, making n all about a 40 per cent increase, it s said. The industrial operators arc >pposed. Iron ore, limestone and coal ihipmenls en route from mines to fur laces in the district will be the chief irticles affected by tlie new’ late if It joes into effect. L. Sevier, general agent of the South ern railway, went to Montgomery yes terday and it is generally understood Kill file with the commission the pro posed increase iii rates, as Is required by law. It w’ill then rest writh the In dustrial men opposed to the increase to file their objections with the rail oad commission. NEEDY STUDENTS AT HOWARD TO BE AIDED Organization of Free Student Employ ment Bureau Announced—Experi enced Manager Under Faculty Competent and needy young men de • iring a college education are to be ?iven assistance in the future through lie free student employment bureau es abllshed by the authorities of Howard ollege. President James M. Shelburne, n making announcement relative to the organization of the bureau, says the col lege has taken the step In answer to an insistent demand for more aid to worthy young men of Alabama. "By reason of the fact that we have adopted the classroom schedule of six lays a week, Instead of five,” said President Shelburne, "most of our stu dents will have several vacant hours during the afternoons. Needy young men should expect €'inployment In the afternoons to net them from $50 to $150 Cor the session." President Shelburne said the college would not encourage employment, but would always advise a young man to work during his spare hours rather than forego a college education. He said the bureau would be under a compe tent manager, who would operate un der the minute supervision of a faculty committee. It will be the duty of the bureau manager to procure employ ment for deserving and needy students. "Birmingham offers wonderful ad vantages for such a bureau,” said Presi dent Shelburne. ’ Howard college, I be lieve, is the first institution In the state to take up this matter in a thoruogh manner, and we hope fo prove the sys tem a success in Alabama. A number of our young men have been doing work afternoons, but this is the first organ ized effort on th«? part of the college to give these young men our assistance in procuring regular and more remun erative employment.” Safety First in Russia W. B. Spaulding, chairman of the central safety committee, St. Louis and San Francisco railroad, is In receipt of a postal card, sent by registered mail, from M. Sheremetewsky, 25 Old Bas manow street, Moscow, Russia, who stutes that he desired detailed informa tion and methods on the Frisco and that the railroad section of the Im perial Russian Technical society has commissioned him to write an article dealing with the safety first movement on the American railways. Camp Wilcox Meets Today Camp Wilcox, United Confederate Veterans, will meet this afternoon at Clark A Jones hall on Third avenue, commencing at 3 o’clock. All veter ans, Daughters of the Confederacy, Sons of Veterans and friends are in vited to attend. Capt. John G. Smith requests all to attend who can as a number of important announcements will be made. CASTOR IA For Infant* and Children In Use For Over 30 Years — \ \ AT THE HOME TODAY Victim of Flames Was a Woman of Unusual Attain ments in Geology and History Funeral services over the remains of Mrs. J. A. Harrison, aged 58 years, who died at a local infirmary Wednesday night as a result of burns received when she lighted a fire in the back yard and a piece of paper was blown against her dreec igniting it, will be held from the family residence. 1108 Twenty-sixth street, north, this morning at 10 o’clock. The Rev. Dr. H. M. Edmonds of the South Highland Presbyterian church will offi ciate. The following will act as pall bearers: John Duncan. W. Mas<>n, E. L. llamil, E. S. MeGlathery, R. H. Webb, W. S. Scruggs. Jr., Frank Gafford and W. C. Hernandez. Mj;s. J. A. Harrison was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. B. C. Milner, formerly of Newcastle. She married James A. Harri son on August 15, 1868. The deceased was born at Barnesville, Ga.. February ti. 1857. She had a broad and grasping mind and from her earliest childhood was fond of reading and studying, especially hooks of literature, science and history. After finishing her high school course, while at tending the Shelby, N. C., Female col lege, she was called to teach literature and history in the male academy of that place in 1882-8. After leaving college she began, as a home study, the New York chaulauqua literary and scientific course and completed this course soon after her marriage. She was a devoted student of geology and perseveringly collected and classified one of the largest, most varied and valu able private collections in the state. Her father had made for her a large, solid walnut cabinet, with glass sides and doors, especially adapted to display her geolog ical specimens. Lovers of geology from nearly all parts of the state visited her father’s home to see and study this col lection. Site knew the history and scien tific classification of every specimen. Rbe and her older sister. Mias‘Lola Milner, had Just finished studying geology in school when their father, B. C. Milner, moved to Newcastle. He took a position at New castle as superintendent of the opening and development of coal and iron mines of that place, digging tunnels into the mountain sides, sinking shafts, blasting openings in the vast mountains of rockH and in other Ways laying open a broad field for the practical application of geological knowledge. Mrs. Harrison was a woman of rare intellect and was known all over the county for her devotion to all those who needed her hell*. She was kind, gentle and always reserved, never boasting of what she might have done or of what she expected to do. Yes terday more than 60 of her old friends Mid acquaintances, who had known her in Newcastle, came in to pay their Iasi respects. Mrs. Harrison was an authority of note on history and up until the time of her death her latest study was the comparison of the pres ! mt day warfare in Europe with the | modern wars of earlier date. Hhe was never known to turn anyone away from her door. No one was ever stricken within blocks from her house but what this great character was on the scene offering her services. The deceased is survived by her hus band. J. A. Harrison; two sons, Ben jamin M. and George P. Harrison; one daughter. Miss Flora Milner Harrison; also four sisters. Miss Lola Milner and Miss Lillie Milner of Barnesville, Ga., Mrs. A. 'B. Sparks of East Point, Ga., Miss Susie Milner of LaGrange, (in., also three brothers, B. C. Milner of LoulsVillo, Willis J. Milner. Rr., of At lanta, Robert B. Milner of Florence. SCREWS SPEAKS”TO LOCAL OFFICERS Urges Efficiency of Noncommissioned Officers in National Guard—He and Hubbard Going to Washington Capt. William P. Screws, U. S. A.. In structor-Inspector of the Alabama Na tional Guard, was In the city last night arid made an address before a meeting of the local commissioned and non commissioned officers held at the armory at the city hall. The meeting was well attended; practically ©very officer of the local companies was present. Captain Screws sppke on mil itary efficiency. The major part of his address was on the importance of ef ficient noncommissioned officers. In regard to the reinstatement of the appropriation from the government for the National Guard of Alabama, which was withheld by the war department on a reported loss of military equip ment, Captain Screws and Colonel Hub bard. acting adjutant general, expect to go to Washington as soon ns Colonel Hubbard gets through with his duties as a legislator to present to the de partment the fact that much of the missing property had been recovered and accounted for. On the showing of the two officers, the appropriation is expected to be reinstated. LIBRARY TO HAVE EXHIBIT IN HALL \ _ librarian Carl Milam of the public li brary has accepted the space donated by the officials of the Birmingham Manu facturers permanent exhibit in the ex position building and will install a li brary exhibit. It will consist of maps and charts and literature pertaining to public library work, and It is said will prove both an attractive and instruc tive exhibit. J. H. Fdmundson, man ager in charge- of the exhibits, states that space was donated to the public li brary. the Young Men's Christian asso ciation and tlie Sunday Hchool association and all have accepted and will install their exhibits at once. The exposition building is located next to the Chamber of Commerce building on First avenue and will be opened to the public on July .'W, with appropriate exercises. PERSONAL Col. James C. Hardy, principal of the Gulf Coast Military Institute, Gulfport, Miss., is in the city. Marriage Licenses The following marriage licenses were recorded yesterday in the office of the probate judge: Walter R. Acton, Sayreton, to Mrs. Oda Weaver. t D. B. Bennett, Wyiam, to Mrs. Cleo Hooks, Real Estate Transfer Tlie following transfer of real estate was yesterday recorded in the office of the probate judge: $2250—Peter H. Dallande to Della W. Fusion, the east 35 feet of south 100 feet, lot 5, block 774. • . ( twhat he would give if he had H started a savings account when |£ he was ten years old and kept jl it working till now? Then * why haven’t you one now? M Sure—you'd he welcome at Jm m i the Savings Department of the J MttCANTffiiSMGSBANS - BIRMINGHAM_ Last Meeting of General Committee on Orphanage Picnic July 29 The last meeting of the general com mittee in charge of the picnic to be given July 29 for the benefit of the East I«ake orphanage, was held last night at the Knights of Columbus hall. In addition to the report of the general committee, the several chairmen of the subcommittees made reports and all were highly satisfactory. The meeting was enthusiastic throughout, and the prospects for a successful outing are very promising. George B. Rattermann, president of the Jefferson County Orphans’ associa tion. was in the chair and reported the general progress. Reports of the sub committees from tin* several sections of the county were heard and each re ported on the special work they had undertaken and all showed active in terest in making the affair a success The ladies In charge of the baby show requested that Harry Jones be added | to the list of Judges to award prizes and Mr. Jones' appointment followed. Hugh Kyneli of Pratt City announced that u big championship quolting tour nament had been arranged and that regular quoits and horseshoes would he used. The quolting contests will be in charge of Capl. Andy Ramage, Will Grant and Hugh Lynch and the horse shoe contests In charge of Borden Burr I j uni Scudder Ryall. It is expected that these matches will prove a great draw ing c.-Ad as there are many expert ’’quolters” in the district. The’judges for the prise dancing will be Harry Jones. George B. Warn, Judge H. 1’. Heflin, Judge 11. B. Abernethy arid J. J. Boggan. Mrs, Granville, who has charge of the button sale, has made a fine report and asks for volunteers to assist In the sale which will be held tomorrow. She requests that all women and girls who will assist in the work to meet with her at the Florence hotel tomor row morning at 8 o’clock when the as- ! signments will be completed. Following the business meeting a number of short talks were made by members of the committee and several visitors and all spoke of the splendid work that was being done by the ladies and of the excellent prospects for th*‘ picnic and outing. I T A LI A N A r’my"” HOLDS POSITIONS Austrians Bringing Up Reinforce ments to Replace Great losses, Says Report From Rome Rome, July 22.-An Italian war office statement tonight says: ‘The situation in the Tyrol, Trontlno and Carnla is unchanged. On the [sonso our offensive continues to develop along the whole front from Monte Nero to the Carso plateau. "Despite the enemy’s attempts to sever our left from the Isonr,o bridges, we everywhere have maintained our origi nal positions and have made a noteworthy | advance at several points, rapturing an additional 500 prisoners and a quantity of material. "Aerial reconnalsances show that the, enemy Is hurriedly bringing up reinforce nients to replace the great losses he has suffered.” Y. M. C. A. BOYS WILL HAVE FUN OUTDOORS The second of a series of outdoor outings will be given at the Young Men’s Christian association this after noon under the direction of J. T. Hof fer, physical dldector. About 50 o fthe members of the association will go to Hmlth’s park and enjoy a series of games. The boys will be taken out to the park In the automobile truck of G. AY. Hopson & Sons, leaving the asso ciation building at 6:15 o'clock. A bar becue lunch will be taken along and served after the athletic contests at the park. Among the games to be played will be: baseball, quoits, volley ball and similar sports. The boys will re turn about dark* Mr. Hoffer extends an Invitation to any young man to accompany the party whether they are members of the asso ciation or not. LOSES FIGHT ]BEFORE THE SUPREME COURT Fort land, Me., July 22.—John H. Grondin, a druggist, lost his fight to day to avoid punishment for the at tempted murder of his wife. Zella, when exceptions In Ills case was over ruled by the supreme court. Grondin was sentenced to serve 10 years in prison. The crime of which Grondin was con victed was committed here in January, 1213. His wife was round unconscious In her room with the gas turned on. l^ater the couple moved to Los Angeles, where Mrs. Grondin died. Her death was Investigated by a grand jury there, but no Indictment was found. National Laundrymen Meet Portland, Ore.. July 22.—William F. I.ong of Pittsburg wan i-leeted president of the I .a undrymen's National association here. Cincinnati was chosen for the litltl convention. Resolution were adopted em powering the executive committee to raise funds for a Chinese exclusion enforce ment campaign. NEWS OF ENSLEY Unable to decide the winner of the first prize in the city beautiful contest which was conducted by the Ensley Land com pany it was decided to divide the prize of $100 between Mrs. L*. Myers of 160« Avenue J. and Mrs. R. H. Myers of 1600 Avenue J. Ensley. These two ladies had the best kept and most tasteful prem ises in Ensley and the Judges could not decide which one was the most attrac tive. The second prize of $60 was won by Erskine McNamara, 2X00 Avenue E, and the four prizes of $26 each were awarded ns follows: Mrs, F. B. Hodge, 17:17 Ter rell boulevard: Mrs. C. H. Beard, 21 IS Park avenue. Mrs. R. P. Noble. 1737 Jef ferson avenue, and Mrs. C. E. Cooper, 2334 Kixtheenth -court. Honorable men tion was accorded Mrs. J. W. Brlgman. 1023 Avenue H; Mrs. \V. A. Porter, 2607 Avenue «J; I.* C. Burk, 2222 Avenuo J; Mrs. \V. N Savor, 2800 Sixteenth avenue; Mrs. Wallace Givens, 2<X*9 Twentieth avenue, and Mrs. C. E. Cooper, 2334 Six teenth court. The committee visited the homes of those who took part In the contest on Wednesday afternoon and scored them on a percentage basis and announced the winners yesterday morning. The Committee was composed of Mrs. H. C. Wood, Mrs. James II Hard, William Lindsay, George (3. Weathersbee and George B. Ward. A great deal of Interest was taken in the city beautiful contest and a num ber of improvements were made through out the city on a number of homes Which makes the appearance of the city more attractive. The building committee of Ensley lodge No. 9X7, Benevolent and Protec tive Order of Elks has completed all plans for the new home and is closing up the contracts. Active work is ex pected to begin on the new home on the first «»f next month and tlie building will be rushed to completion. The committee is composed of tin* officers of the lodge. The plans cull for one of the most at tractive lodge balls in the district and will have elaborate furnishings and fix tures. The new I in 11 will be located at 2019 Avenue D. Yesterday morning In the Ensley police court Tony Uhlcerolla was fined $100 and 90 days extra at bard labor by Judge J. T. Lowfery on a charge of violating the pn hlbition law. Uhlcerolla was arrested several days ago by Officers Brown, Giv ens and Granger’after they had dug up a keg of beer which he had burled In his yard. An appeal woh taken. I*ast night about 8:50 o’clock a Ford au tomobile driven by Richard Teague ran Into a seven-passenger car of Lee Whits at Thirtieth street and Avenue E and damaged both cars. Both automobiles were full of pussengers but no one was hurt. Mr. White's automobile, it Is said, was against the curb and stationary at tlie time It was struck. Teague claims the front lights were out on White’s ma chine and he could not see the car. The front wheels of the Ford were broken off. A bent fender and a tiro was the damage to Mr. White’s car. Teague was arrested on a charge of reckless driv ing. The moving pictures taken at the recent playground demonstration at the fair grounds will be shown at the city hall on next Monday and Tuesdn.v evening, beginning at 6 o'clock. Two other reels will be shown, including views of Miss Lois Wilson, Alubamu'8 most beautiful young lady .and the opening of Lock 17, of the Warrior river. A Inrge card party has been planned for this afternoon under the auspices of I he Ensley committee named to raise funds for the East T^ike orphanage. The affair will tie held at the home of Mrs. A. F. Hilleke at Shadyside. Five hun dred and forty-two will he played and the games will begin at 3:30 o’clock. curomm ADDED BEAUTY TO SKIN,™ A DHANDS The Soap to cleanse and purify, , the Ointment to soothe and heal. Nothing better than these fra grant super-creamy emollients. Samples Free by Mall Cuttrura Heap and ointment sold everywhrto. 1 .literal sample of each mailed free, with 32-p. book. Address poet-card “CnUeura." IHpt. Horton. I