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The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-22
|ANN|STON FAVORS
 HIGHER TAX RATE
Prominent Citizens Meet and IndOrse Plan to In-
 crease Revenue

Anniston. January 2l.-(Special.l-- l--The question of higher tax rate for the city of Anniston was given unqualified indorse- ment Tuesday evening. when every one of the large body of Annistonians pres ent at the second. of the Clifford din ners given at the Alabama hotel went on record by rising vote as being in favor of additional revenue from this source for the city. This action was taken at the suggestion of William H. Finn, following talks by MT. Zinn.n Judge s. w. Tate, city attorney; l. A. Clifford, manager of the Alabama: J. W. Mallory of the city coun- ell and H. M. Ayers. editor of the Annis- ton Star, all of whom stressed the need of in the city treasury and carry forward the work of city betterment
 Judge Tate explained the sliding scale agreement. made with the bondholders by former Mayor Flight. by which the in- terest rate has increased to per cent or almost s27,000 annually. Mir Mallory ex- plained that this amount is exceeded in tax revenue under the one-half of 1 per cent rate allowed under the constitution -0f ~iA4eSsStt " oAAA5 foVuVs anu thd | he will go to Montgomery this week to secure the cooperation of the Alabama Municipal league of which he is an ex- ecutive member, in legislative enact ment to submit to the people of the state constitutional amendment to grant relief to this city,
 J. B. Darlington, president of the Cham Der of Commerce, was the first speaker. He explained some of the details in re- gard to the coming of the artillery bat teries to Anniston for their maneuvers this summer ,and paid a high compliment to the railroads for the cooperation they have given in helping Anniston to land the camp. MT. Finn spoke of his activi- ties in promoting Anniston's growth, and laid particular stress in this address on his proposal to build display room at the Union passenger station for exhibits or Anniston-made goods.
 Neil F. Sterne pleaded for support of the Anniston Athletic club and he was fol- lowed by w. r. Acker. Other speakers included Judge c. B. Randolph, who told or proposed extensions of the Seaboard and Central of Georgia to Anniston; Capt c. M. Woodruff, who spoke in behalf of the Country club; pr. R. L. Hughes, who dwelt upon the city's low death rate; w. s. Kflby, H. A. Young, w. G. crutchfield and E. w. Ledbetter.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-22
Greenville Banks Elect

Greenville. January 21.-(Special.) ) Both of the Greenvillc banks held their annual directors meeting. Tuesday and the following officers were elected Bank of Greenville, c. H. Tatum. presl- dent; T. W. Peagler. vice president; Oscar Riley. cashier; w. w. Peagler as- sistant cashier. The First National bank W. J. Hall, president: R. A. Bee land. vice president Park Smith, cash fer; John Powell. Jr.. assistant cashier.
 Both banks showed good business during the last year and the stockhoid.
 CTS are we'll pleased with the showing
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-22

The national agricultural department showed recently that the cotton states bought sSooooo .ooo worth of grain. meat and growing this at home and thereby make us self-sustaining and Independent? Yours truly, T. L. SMITH. Epes. January 20, 1915
 Hog Cholera
 To the Editor of The Age-Herald: have read with interest the article of Winston Thompson in The Age-Herald of this date on hog cholera.
 All that MT. Thompson says to lice and worms being the chief cause of the diseases of hogs, think true. However. as grower of registered Berkshire hogs. am confident there is such thing as hog cholera, and that nothing except cholera serum will prevent it.
 The fact is. have had serious losses from cholera and feel confident when Mir. Thompson has had similar experience-as in due course he will have, am sure--he Will then see 1t is not entirely wise to draw general conclusions from particular experiments.
 However. I do believe that hogs kept free of lice and worms will stay healthy. unless some stray dog or some buzzard drops the cholera germs where the hogs get it.
 But make no mistake, when you do get cholera in your herd. only the killing and burning of the diseased hogs and the in- ocoulation of the well hogs will stop it's progress until the whole herd is de- stroyed. The Alabama legislature should provide means for Alabama farmers to get cholera serum fresh and quickly.
 II. l.. NJ ELDERLY. Tal)adega. November 20. 1915
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-22
Awards Car Contract

Seattle. Wash. January 21.-Russian Consul Dogoravlensky announced today that his government had awarded a con tract for 15.000 railroad cars to Sc attle firm. He said the order was only the beginning of commercial relations between the Russian government and the Pacific northwest
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-22
Many at Club Openine

Anniston, January 21.-(SpeciaL) About 200 persons were present at the formal opening of the Anniston Athletic club Tuesday evening, the features ot which were a wrestling match, gym nastio exhibitions and q basketball game.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-22
HUNTSVILLE

Huntsville. January H.-(Special )-Wil Bottoms and Jesse Hood, farmers of Elk. mont. were brought to Huntsville by Dep uty Marshal H. M. Colbert yesterday or charges of violating the federal quarantine law in driving cattle across the state line into Tennessee Both men pleaded guilty before Commissioner Greenleaf ano made bonds in the sum of $3O0
 Judge Robert c. Brckell. former attor- ney general of Alabama, who was recent ly appointed judge of the Eighth judicial circuit, will move back to his home in Huntsville in the early spring. He will be accompanied by his mother. who is the widow of the late Chief Justice Robert c. Brickell and who has made her home in Montgomery during the last four years.
 The Daughters of the Confederacy and Confederate Veterans of this city cele- brated General Lees birthday Tuesday afternoon with appropriate exercises, which were held in the Confederate room in the county courthouse. A lecture on the Life of Lee was delivered by MT. G L. Nolen, prominent veteran.
 Mrs. J. c. Bonelli, state organizer for the Alabama Equal Suffrage association is making a tour of northern Alabama or ganizing new chapters of the suffra ge league. Mrs. Bonelli, accompanied by Mrs. Ellelee Humes of this city. went to Scottsbbro last night to organize a new chapter and from there they will go to curley and New Market.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-22
FOR RNNT

DnAUTIrUL CORNER STORE, ssx4e, AT leh AVE. AND 2oth ST.. WITH COM rL0lg 0LAeS 9xPOSURE ON TWO 6IDESD STEAM HEATED AND BEAU TIFULLY DECORATED, HAS TWO LARGE, B1REPROOF VAULTS.
 D. l.. GREGORY. AGENT,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-22

Representative c. J. Hubbard of this county has stated that he will in all prob- ability introduce into the legislature a bill to abolish the office of treasurer of Pike county at the expiration of the term of the present incumbent. A bill asking for the abolishment of the law court of the county will also be introduced
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-22
TROY

Troy January 21.-(Special )--Tonight after the adjournment of local lodge of Odd Fellows the delegates to the district convention were entertained at a banquet at the New Troy hotel. Dr. H. T. Me- Kinnon acted as toastmaster and many talks were made by the local members and visiting brethren
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-22

CLA1sk UUU1HvVm1T1N0 AGDNCY
 1th AvR . 1oth n. PuoNU ~.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1915-03-19

perhaps more than ever before, and
at time when we can get better
results and more for our money than
we will ever be likely to get again.
In conclusion, let me say that not
the least among the reasons WHY
Will be glad to see Union county
build good roads now is. that South
Carolina is waking up, and when YOU
get them going in the right direction
there are no better people on earth
than our people here at home. and
not only is South Carolina wal;in,
up, but good roads, better schools.
and compulsory education and pro-
hlbltlon are coming. IF the fathers
vote down good roads in less than 10
years the sons of these very fathers
will do what we failed to do. Other
counties will already have done what
we are trying to do. and we vii,
come along a tail-ender, am not
willing that Union county should
follow the procession, I crave for her
that she may set the pace, lead the
way and not follow after.
| hope you will. and believe VOL.
will, but if you don't good people.
just remember my prophesy. | can
stand it if you can and in the mean
time I'll serve you as ALWAYS to the
best of NV ability.
Very truly.
l.. l.. Wagnon,
FOR rood roads, progress and pros
perity
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1915-03-19
You're Constipated,
BiliOus-Cascarets
Sick Headache, Sour Stomach, Gas,
Bad Breath, Mean Liver and
Bowels need Cleansing.
Get a 10-cent box now.

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No odds how bad your liver, stom-
ach or bowels; how much your head
aches, how miserable and unconfort-
able you are from constipation, indi-
gestlon, biliousncss and sluggish bow
els-you always get the desired re-
suits with CaScaretS.
Don't let your stomach liver and
bowels make you miserable. Take
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headache, biliousness, dizziness, ner-
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backache and all other distress; :;
cleanse your inside organs Of all bic,
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is producing the misery
A lO-cent box means health. hap
plness and a clear head for months.
No more days of gloom and distress
# you will take a Cascaret now and
then. All druggists sell Cascarcts.
Non't forget the childrcn-their lit
tie insides need 4 gentle cleansing,
100.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1915-03-19
Short WAY 10 Uninn.

STTUTI WY IW NWIWI-
It's long way to prohibition,
It's long way to 90;
It's short way to Union courthouse
To the best old whiskey I know.
So, it's goodbye to We Tctotalers
Farewell to all that's square
It's short way to Union courthouse
And Pm bound right there.
Contributor.
-Spartanburg Herald.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1915-03-19
SMILES
Just Like Him.

"My husband is just like our fur
nace," sighed Mrs. Blinks. "All day
he smokes and at night he goes out"
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1915-03-19
Auto Supplies.
words.

A handbook of 5000 assorted cuss
words.
An insurance policy.
A rubber spine.
An iron skull.
Bail money.
Cincinnati ENQUIRER.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1915-03-19
NO REASON FOR IT
When Union Citizens Shnw J w

When Union Citizens Show Wa.
There can he no reason WHY arv
reader Of this who suffers The tor-
tureS Of an achin" back. tho annoy
ance OF urinary disorders. the minis
and dangers of kidney ills will fail to
need the words of ncirhbor who
mas found relief. Read what q Union
citi""n says:
Mrs. =. N. SOrouse. 1863 W. Nqir
ST., Union. says: az was in bad
way with kidney trouble: felt nor
vous end my health was shattered
The pains in the small of nv bacl,
were terrible and they seemed to
bother me moro at night. alwavs
felt thirsty and never seemed able
to ret enough water. The kidney
secretlons passed too often and ! hal
such bad dizzy spells that often if
l did not catch hold of something. I
would have fallen. doctored for
six months and finally a friend told
me to try Doan's Kidney pills. 7
got some from the Palmetto Drug
Go. and after l had taken one box.
/ felt relieved. | kept on until I had
used six boxes and by that time oil
signs of kidney complaint left nc.
Since then, when l have noticed tho
slightest sign of the trouble, Doan's
Kidney Pills have fixed me up in fine
shape"
Price soc, at all dealers. Don't
simply ask for kidney remedy
get Doan's Kidney Pills-the same
that Mrs. Sprouse had. Foster-Mn-
burn Co., Props, Buffalo. N. Y.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1915-03-19
He Knew.

One day in the lively old time of
cowboy activities, timid tenderfoot
at Bitter Creek asked tremblingly if
that bad man, Bill Busher, was hang
ing around there yet, says Brown
ing's Magazine.
"No," replied the native who was
asked. "But he was last week"
care you sure?" said the tender
foot.
"Positive. l had hold of the rope"
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1915-03-19
The Corn Feds.

The skirts grow fuller every day,
We miss the dimpled hobble;
But don't be downcast, men, for they
Are still there with the wobble.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1915-03-19
Always Working

(St. Louis Post-Dispatch.)
"That lawyer of mine has nerve"
"Why 500"
Listen to this item in his bill:
'For waking up in the night and
thinking over your case, $685."
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1915-03-19
Both of One Mind.

along splendidly together"
Dolly-"Yes, he thinks he has the
agrees with him."
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1915-03-19
Almost a Blunder.

Aileen-"Did you lose your pre-
sence of mind when he attempted to
kiss you?"
Maude-"Yes, for moment. Why
! came near telling him to stop"
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1915-03-19
Lies Little Bitterness.
(BoSton Transcript.)

Vi
Arthur sat on the front doorsteps
crying softly.
whats the matter, little boy?"
asked a kind hearted woman who
was passing.
MAS gone an drowned all the
kittens" he sobbed
what pity. I'm awful sorry"
"An' s-sho promised-boo-boo- 'at
! "u'd do it."
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1915-03-19
Preventing SnasicIIrcss

There is Baltimore divine who
can administer a rebuke delicatr!v.
but, on occasion. he sees to it that
the point is plain. Once a rich mem
bcr Of his congregation, who is very
close 20 the minister. spoke OF his
intention to go abroad
- have never been on the ocean "
said he to the clergyman. "and ]
would like to learn of something that
will prevent me from becoming sea
sick"
you might swallow dime said
the divine. You'll never give that
Up."
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1915-03-19
Ful! Panel.

Tho Jurors filed into the jury box.
and after all the ~ seats were filed
there still remained ore juror stand
ing outside.
"lf the court please" said the
clerk, "they have made a mistake and
sent us IL jurors instead of ~. What
do YOU want to do with this eXtra
one?"
What is your name?" asked the
judge of the extra man.
"Josenh 4. Braines." he reo!iod.
"Mr. Clerk" said the Judge. take
this man back to the jury commie-
sioners and tell them that we don't
need him, rs we already have hora
IL men without Braines."-Tid Bits.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1915-03-19
He Was Neutral.

An Irishman went into a we'll
known Boston restaurant a short
time ago to get his lunch. Among
other things, he ordered some cold
meat; and the waiter-when he
served the meal-inquired:
"Will you have the French or Ger
man mustard, sir?"
Neither" was the Irishman's
prompt reply. "I'm neutral. Bring
me horseradish."
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1915-03-19
Finding A Verdict

A trial took place recently in Texnq
before colored jury. The twelve
gentlemen of color were told by tho
jud"e to retire and "find verdict -
They departed for the juryroom
Then BEGAN the opening and shut
ting of drawers, the slamming OF
doors, and other sounds of unusual
commotion. Every one wondered
what the trouble was.
At last the jury came back into
the court and the foreman arose and
said:
eve hab looked eberywhar,' in the
drawers and behind the do an can't
find no verdict. 1t warn't in de room. !"
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1915-03-19
His Choice.

An old Scotchman was threatened
with blindness if he did not give up
drinking.
"Now, McTavish,' said the doctor,
"its like this: You've either to stop
the whiskey or lose your eyesight-
and you must choose"
"Ah, weel, DOCTOR" said McTayish.
"Im an auld man moo, an 1 was
thinlSin' haze seen aboot everything
worth seein'."
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1915-03-19

The housewife was preparing sup
per, when a man knocked at he
door.
I'm collecting FOR the Drunkard's
Home" he announced.
Come around in an hour and I'll
give you my husband" answered the
woman.--The Segment Block.
You'll not get anywhere unless you
start
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1915-03-19

SMILES
Just Like Him.
"My husband is just like our fur
nace," sighed Mrs. Blinks. "All day
he smokes and at night he goes out"
The Corn Feds.
The skirts grow fuller every day,
We miss the dimpled hobble;
But don't be downcast, men, for they
Are still there with the wobble.
Both of One Mind.
Polly-"Mr. and Mrs. Flubdud get
along splendidly together"
Dolly-"Yes, he thinks he has the
best wife in the world, and she quite
agrees with him."
Almost a Blunder.
Aileen-"Did you lose your pre-
sence of mind when he attempted to
kiss you?"
Maude-"Yes, for moment. Why
| came near telling him to stop"
Always Working
(St. Louis Post-Dispatch.)
"That lawyer of mine has nerve"
"Why so?"
Listen to this item in his bill
'For waking up in the night and
thinking over your case, S25.'"
Auto Supplies.
A handbook of 5000 assorted cuss
words.
An insurance policy.
A rubber spine.
An iron skull.
Bail money.
Cincinnati Enquirer.
Short Way TO Union.
It's a long way to prohibition,
It's long way to 90;
It's short way to Union courthouso
To the best old whiSkey | know.
So, it's goodbye to We Tctotalers
Farewell to all that's square
It's short way to Union courthouse
And Pm bound right there.
Contributor.
-Spartanburg Herald
He Knew.
One day in the lively old time of
cowboy activities, timid tenderfoot
at Bitter Creek asked tremblingly if
that bad man, Bill Busher, was hang
ing around there yet, says Brown
ing's Magazine.
GAIo .,,l;nl @l,o ,,,4;,,o ,,,l>o ,,,>
asked. "But he was last week."
"Are you sure?" said the tender
foot.
positive. 1 had hold of the rope
His Choice.
An old Scotchman was threatened
with blindness if he did not give ur
drinking.
"Now, McTavish,' said the doctor
"its like this: You've either to stop
the whiskey or lose your eyesight-
and you must choose"
"Ah, weel, DOCTOR" said McTavish
|'I'm an auld man moo, an 1 was
thinkin' haze seen aboot everything
worth seein'."
He Was Neutral.
An Irishman went into a we'll
known Boston restaurant a short
time ago to get his lunch. Among
other things, he ordered some cole
meat; and the waiter-when he
served the meal-inquired:
''Will you have the French or Ger
man mustard, sir?"
Neither" was the Irishman'.
prompt reply. "I'm neutral. Bring
me horseradish.'
LIES Little Bitterness.
(Boston Transcriut.)
Arthur sat on the front doorstep.
crying softly.
whats the matter, little boy?'
asked kind hearted woman whc
was passing.
MAS zone an drowned all tn,
kittens" he sobbed.
what pity. I'm awful sorry
"An' s-sho -boo-'at
| "u'd do it."
Preventing Scasickncss.
There is Baltimore divine whc
can administer rebuke delicate!v
but, on occasion, he secs to it tha
the point is plain. Once rich mem
Der Of his congregation, who is VERY
close 20 the minister. spoke Of hi.
intention to go abroad.
~ have never been on the ocean
said he TO the CLERGYMAN. "and
would like to learn of something tha
will prevent me from becoming sea
sick"
.!YOu r1iOLt cyvolIov, , J;,,o :, ;
The Washington times., 1915-09-06
THE BEST
Photoplay Department in
WASHINGTON
An Accident Started
Henry B. Walthdll
on Career as q
Photoplayer

Accident. which has played an
important part in many happen
ings vital to the world Of art and
letters, was responsible for Henry
b. Walthan becoming a motion
picture actor. Two actors rather
popular sn in In WashinEtOnoAe', II. n; pan paIi
Players-were discussi Ing motion
picture production a day or two
ago and they agreed unhesitating-
ly that Walthall Is the best actor
ri, OF all ,U,,s the screen cen, starsthe a.,o best
also agreed that Walthall is a real
artist and Is quite as good in a
stage production as he Is In the
photoplay. Both had known him
both have watched his work in the
pictures rather carefully.
An estimate of his work from
such sources Is high praise because
1t is a most disinterested state
clusion that was reached a long
time ago by the patrons Of the
photoplay.. OF his Introduction to
motion pictures. however. very few
Henry Miller wanted James Kirk
wood to play part In new play.
Walthan. who was member OF
Miller's company. and Kirkwood
were intimate friends and Miller
Ing James. Walthall was sent to
the Biograph studio. where Kirk
wood was engaged with Griffith
making a motion picture.
lures as more or less Of a joke and
thought he had a good laugh on
wood declined to listen to Miller's
summons. He introduced Walthali
TO Griffith and Griffith susgested
next day and appear In a picture
wsIshaii agreed. greed lie has Been in
pictures ever since.
interest In Wnlthall. as ne hs been
here several times for long visits.
when his relative. the late Senator
Walthall was In Congress. He II
very fond Of this city, and hopes
Sc me day to be able to have Il home
prominent In Ala bama for several
generations. and he was for many
years a neighbor OF another rather
popular actor rather popular in
Washlngton-Russell Fillmore. who
is also q native of Alabama. In tell.
Ing. the. story Of his life Walthau
mtkes 1t a brief sketch. He writes:
In Shelby county, Ala. and received
my education at the hands Of q
private tutor. When a fiery youth
enlisted as a volunteer In the
Spanish American war, but was
seized with malarial fever while my
regiment was In camp at Jackson
VILE, Fla. Soon after my recovery.
the regiment was mustered out.
II became ambitious for the stage
ond Joined the Mural Hill Theater
Stock Company. where played
small parts. Later I became affili-
ated with the American Theater
stock Company. and soon afterward
Joined the Providence, r. l.. Stock
Company. During my stage career
appeared In Winchester Under
Southern Skies The Great Divide
'Pippa Passes. The Faith Healer.
The Only Way and other we'll
known productions.
For several seasons ! was as
ISOLATED with Henry Miller and Mar
garet Anglin. At the conclusion Of