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The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1916-12-23
Service Board to saIina.

Salina was chosen at the 1917 meet
ing place for the convention of the
Kansas Public Service Association at
the final session Of the annual meet
ing here recently.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1916-12-23
Goddess of Liberty on Capitol Is So Years Old

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friends hn-Es Is Inst
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1916-12-23
Wants New kansas Mine Law.

A complete revision and codification
of the coal mining laws of Kansas by
the next legislature is recommended
by John Petigrino, state mine inspec-
tor. in report filed with Paul J. Nc
Bride, state labor commissioner.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1916-12-23
To War on Hessian Fly.

: The big grain dealers of Kansas and
Chicago, headed by the Armour Grain
Company, have declared war Jon the
hessian fly. They are trying to get
the various states and the federal gov
eminent to join issues in a battle to
wipe the pest from the face of the
earth.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1916-12-23
orphans In Dancer from Fire.

OiPhSilS III CaHSSF from FiFe.
The Kansas Orphans Home at Atch-
ison is in serious danger from fire,
according to L. T. Hussey, state fire
marshal. In report to the governor,
Hussey stated the state should install
adequate water mains and arrange for
high pressure water to be used in
event of fire. He also urged all the
outer doors of the buildings be swung
so they will open outward and thus
lessen the danger of a jam at the
doors in a fire.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1916-12-23

Kansas Also Hits MiddIeman.
The Kansas horticulturists believe
the the war has little to do with the
high cost of living. and that the chief
cause of the big increase in food
prices is the "unscrupulous middle
man and speculator.''
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1916-12-23
Antl.Trust suIts Commune,

The supreme court has continued
the anti-tselst suits brought against the
five bridge companies operating in
Kansas until the March term of court.
The suits we're brought last spring.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1916-12-23
Must File Weekly Reports.

The Kansas public utilities commits
sion has made an order directing
ali railroads operating in Kansas to
file weekly reports showing the num-
Der OF cars requested and supplied to
Kansas shippers for handling various
commodities.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1916-12-23
Would Bond Car owners.

I. A. Rigby, lawyer of Concordia,
has asked Governor Capper to urge
the legislature to require that every
motor car owner and driver in Kan
sas be required to give a bond. This
would cover any damages for any
wrongful or negligent act.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1916-12-23

o 0GIP NLIoFney -GeneraI.
The public utilities commission will
help the attorney general in discover
ing whether or not it is the railroads
or the mine operators that are the
cause Of the coal shortage in Kansas.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1916-01-07
LIBRARY NOTES
= ) 5 8 8

A Travelling Library consisting OF
books published within the last six
months has been received at the
public library from the Wisconsin
Library Commission.
Among the books Of fiction are:
Pegcen-Rrainerd.
"k'-Rinehart
Song of the Lark-Cather.
The Dual Alliance-Cooke.
The Valley Road-Foote.
Hempfield-Grayson.
Aunt Jane-Lee
Non-fiction books are:
American Navy-ChadWick
Money Making Entertainers fo1
Church and Charity-DaWsOn.
The House of Friendship-Ed-
wards.
Peg Along-WaltOn.
Against the Current-Steiner
The Navy and Sea PoWer-Hannay
Pane rmanism-Usher
With the Russian Army-McCor
mick.
A. B. C. Of Housekeeping-Her
rick
Christmas in Legend and Story
Smith.
POuntry Keeping-LeWis.
Among the books for children are:
When Mother Let us Make Candy
-Bache.
Heroic Deeds of American Sailors
-Blaisdell.
Tad and His Father-Bullard.
Mother West Wind "Why'' stories
Burgess.
American Lyrics-Rickert.
The Children's Poet-TaylOr.
Captain John Smith-Johnson.
Robert Fulton-Sutcliffe
Peter and Polly in Spring-Lucia.
The number of books circulated
from the public library during De
cember was 1894, an increase of 81
over December of the year before
Of the total number circulated 81
were adult and 582 were children
books. The estimated number OF
people in the reading room was 3SS.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1916-01-07
COMING EVENTS

Jan. 13-Card party and luncheon at
parish hall
Jan. III. O. O. f dance.
Jan. 21-Basketball game, Chetek vs..
Ladysmith, at highschcol gym
nasium.
Feb. 17-Chicago Concert Party, at
highschool auditorium, lyceum
course number.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-12
BELL WILL FILE
 ANSWER TO FRISCO
Case Will Not Be Set, However, Un- til Supreme Court Rules on
 Adamson Law

The government will file today its an- swer to the complaint of the St. Louis and San Francisco (Frisco) Railroad com pany, in which the plaintiff seeks to have the so-called Adamson eight-hour law de- clared unconstitutional. Robert N. Bell, federal attorney for the northern Ala bama district, will file the answer in his own name and that of the several men- bers of the railway brotherhoods here who had been named in the complaint as joint defendants.
 The answer of the government will be filed with United States Clerk Charles J. Allison. It will not be set for trial, how ever, until after the federal supreme court rules on the constitutionality of the Adamson bill in the case of the Missouri, Oklahoma and Gulf Railway company, the complaint of that road having been the first of these test cases to reach the higher tribunal The federal district court
 in Missouri, before whom this complaint was first filed, ruled that the measure was unconstitutional and hastened it or it's way to the supreme court with very little deliberation, so that final decision could be had at the earliest possible mo- ment. Under an order just announced by the highest court, the argument in the case is set for January 8.
 The complaint of the Frisco railroad, which was the first filed in this secNon of the country, was docketed by the fed eral district court here some days ago. However, no time has been set for it's hearing. it having been requested by For ney Johnston, attorney for the plaintiff, that it be not taken up by Judge Grubb until after the supreme court had ruled on the constitutionality of the measure. A similar request will be made today by District Attorney Robert N. Bell when he files his answer on behalf of the gov- ernment and the brotherhood men who are named as co-defendants.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-12
GULF STATES ADDS
 7OO TONS PER DAY
 ID RED ORE SUPPLY
Becomes Interested in the Clinton Mining Company With Ore Mines at
 Steinman

The Gulf States Steel company has acquired zoo tons of red ore daily.
 The controlling stock in the Clin- ton Mining company has been sold to unknown persons but the Gulf States Steel company will be sold the ore from the mine at Steinman. The block of stock that was endorsed in blank" amounted to nearly $2oo,O0o. The trans fer of stock was made Saturday
 There are 30 acres of ore lands sit -uated about the rich red ore mine at Steinman. The mine is in full opera tion and will continue so.
 Denial was made at the Gulf States Steel company office yesterday by James Bowron, the president, that the Gulf States Steel company had pur- chased the Clinton Mining company, but it was stated that the company 'had become interested in the Clin- tor Mining company" The Gulf States company has previously been obtain ing some ore from the same company
 At the present time the Gulf States Steel company is developing its prop critics below Oxmoor that will give 1t a large tonnage of ore. But until these developments are completed the com- pany is partly dependent upon other sources The mine near OXmoor Will not be operated until spring.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-12
DEMURRAGE RATE
 TO BE DISCUSSED
Car Shortage and Other Railroad Matters Before Atlanta
 Meeting

Louis K. Plosser of the Alabama De- murrage bureau left last night for At lanta to attend a meeting of the Asso- cation of Transportation and Car Ao- counting Officers.
 Officials from all parts of the United States will meet there to discuss the na- tional car shortage and other matters concerning the railroad car accounting o. ficals. The attention will be focused on the new progressive demurrage rate and the increased per diem rental of freight cars
 Since the interstate commerce commits sion ordered the progressive demurrage feature to be made effective on interstate traffic several states have similarly per- mitted this feature to apply to intra- state freight. Mississippi and Louisiana. during the past few days, have enacted this law for traffic that is confined to the state.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-12
J. A. KEITH HURT
Handcar of Section Foreman Struck
 by Switch Engine

north, Woodlawn, section foreman for the Southern Railway company, was pain fully injured at $40 o'clock yesterday was riding was struck by a switch en- zine of the Louisville and Nashville Railroad company at Twenty eighth street and the Southern crossing, north.
 He was removed to St. Vincent's hos pital in an ambulance of the Shaw Un- dertaking company, where it was found that no bones were broken. He was badly bruised about the body and shaken up. It was first thought that he was fatally was unavoidable.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-12
DOWNTOWN SALE OF
 RED CROSS SEALS
Women of the Independent Presbyterian Church Have
 Charge of Sale

The sale of Red Cross seals in down. town booths will open tomorrow morn Ing with women of the Independent Pres byterian church in charge. Mrs. Henry Morschheimer and Mrs. c. E. Dodge have been named chairmen for the day by Mrs. oscar Hundley. general chairman. They will be assisted by many other women from the church.
 All of the committees for the various days have not been naned by Mrs, Hund- ley, but she expects to get the list com pieted within a few days. Different churches and associations will be il charge on the various days of the sale.
 Saturday, December 23. however, will be union day, according to Mrs. Hundley. On this day all churches will be asked to come together in a spirit Of union to boost the sale of seals, the results from which go to the Anti Tuberculosis association.
 ''We hope to close on this day with a whirlwind finish,' said Mrs. Hundley. ''Whle We expect the sale to be big throughout the entire period from now until Christmas we expect the last day to be the biggest day that has ever been registered in the sale of Red Cross seals" "
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-12
SOUTHERN CLUB HAS
 MEETING TOMORROW
J. W. .McQueen's Successor as Presi- | dent and Election of Other Off,
 ficers to Come Up

The Southern club will elect a new president at the annual meeting to- morrow night to succeed J. ". Mo- Queen. who has served for the past two years.
 At the same session the members will name a vice president, chairman of the four important committees and vote upon other important matters.
 The auditors are still at work on the annual financial report, but it is stated that the 1916 accounting will be very impressive, although the oper- ating expenses of the club will be shown to be higher.
 E. M. Allen is vice president
 Although December 13 has been set as the date of the annual election, there Is possibility that another day may be named.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-12
Killing the Calves

All sorts Ot excuses are offered for the high price ot beef, the most plausible be- ing the alleged demand for veal-"the killing of calves which should be allowed to growinto regularbeef." You cannot have beef if you eat it as veal, but you can have Shredded Wheat Biscuit which contains more real nutrinent than beef and costs much less. Shredded wheat biscuit is the whole wheat steam-cooked, shred ded and baked. Makeit your meat" for ten days and see how much better you feel. Wholesome and strength ening for any mealwith milk or cream or in combination ithfruits. Made at Niagara Falls. N. Y.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-12
Salesman Injured

w. E. Henning of Detroit, salesman for the D. NJ Ferry Seed company, was slightly injured yesterday afternoon when his horse ran away between Fair view and South Park station. The run away was caused by a shaft dropping down and frightening the animal
 Aspen wood is used almost exclusively in making matches in sweden, as it is easily cut and porous enough to be read fly impregnated with sulphur or naraffiu.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-12
IncOrporations

The following interpretations were filed yesterday in the office of the probate clerk:
 S10, 0,000-Consolidated Mineral Waters company. B. M. Allen. president; Mrs. B. M Allen. vice president, and R. l.. Bishop, secretary.
 s20, 0,000-American Forgings company Qnc) R. l. Ingalls,, president; Attia Norman. vice president; R. D. Leacn, secretary, and A. l.. Gilliland treasurer.
 5SOo0-Homestead Savings and Loan company. Notice of increase in the capi- tai stock to the amount of $5S000, of which $4o,00o is to be cumulative per cent preferred.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-12
TASK MIR. FOSTER"
Birmingham Gets Mention as Mid
 winter Resort

Birmingham will get favorable mem tion in Havana, Cuba, as midwin- ter resort, and as a hustling industrial town.
 Mrs W. M Absit special represen- tative of the Ask Mir. Foster agen- cies, who was in Birmingham yester- day, on her way to Havana, was high- ly pleased with the city, and will carry good word for Birmingham with her to Cuba, she said before leaving in the afternoon.
 dustrial and residence sections and expressed great surprise at the develop ment noted.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-12
WILL MAKE OLD TIME
 FIGHT FOR NEW AR1lOR PLATE PLANT

Birmingham will probably be among the half dozen cities to be visited by the naval board prior to making se- lection for the location of the armor plate plant, according to Morris W. Bush, chairman of the special armor plate plant committee of the Chamber of Commerce.
 MT. Bush received yesterday morning acknowledgment of the invitation Of the Chamber of Commerce to the naval board to visit Birmingham. The invi-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-12

tation. which was extended informal ly about two months ago, was ex- tended formally during the past week.
 While the invitation was not accept ed. it is believed by Mir. Bush and other members of the committee that in view of conditions the investiga- tion will include this city.
 The special committee is continuing its local work to get the armor plate plant located here and Is cooperating with representatives in Washington to bring all possible pressure to bear there. Birmingham, through this spe-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-12
Last Meeting of Year
 of Board of Directors

The last meeting of the year of the board of directors of the Chamber of Commerce will be held this afternoon at S:S0 o'clock in the directors room of the Chamber of Commerce.
 Committee reports will be heard and action taken on several matters that have been pending for sometime It is understood that the board will take no action on the election of a perfna- nent general manager at this meeting, and it is probable that the question will be carried over until the new of ficers go in following the election, the second Thursday in January.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-12

cial committee. has offered a free site for the plant
 According to the merits of the case Birmingham really should have the plant" said Mir Bush, and. realizing this. our committee will make every effort possible to bring 1t here. If the board consents to come to Birming- ham or to send a representative to look into the merits of the location here we shall be able to show them that this is the logical location"
 Private advices from Washington are that Birmingham has a most ex- cellent chance to get the plant.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-12
At the Photoplay Houses

Triangle-Lillian Gish in 1.-The Chi- dIen Pay" z Strand-Marie Doro in "Oliver Twist"
 Trianon-Peggy Hyland in ''The En- emy."
 Rialto-Myrtle Gonzales in "The End ol the Rainbow
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-12
New Day Clerk at Morris

w. o. Brown, formerly connected with the General Forrest hotel at with the General Forest hotel at as day clerk at the Morris hotel, which position was formerly held by Carl Fisher. MT. Fisher resigned last week to accept a position with an At lanta hotel MT. Brown comes to the Morris highly recommended by his past employers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-12
TODAY'S EVENTS

Board of missions meet at First Meth"- dist church at 30 o'clock. ! William J. Bryan will lecture at the J Jefferson theater commencing at S15 p. m.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-12
At the Theatres

Lyric-Vaudeville matinee at p. m; night performances 7:30 and 9 o'clock.
 Bijou-Dramatic success, (Which One Shall I Marry?" Night performance S:30 Majestic-Musical comedy and feature pictures.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-12
LIABLE TO IMPEACHMENT

MT. Barber said that he would not. He said a lot more about food and prices. He spoke of being a little bold CT Mr. Ward told him that if they were bolder any one of the commits sion would be liable to impeachment fol living beyond the city's income.
 MT Barber inferred that it might be possible for the commission to bor- row money for the permanent improve ment and then use 1t for current ex- penses, such as the raising of the sal aries of. the policemen.
 "Woufd you violate the law and run into debt?" asked MT. Ward. MT. Bar Der said he wouldn't.
 The meeting of the firemen took place in the afternoon and produced more "smoke' than any other meeting since the Barber-Truss episode.
 Hitherto the commissioner of public safety has always emphasized the fact that he was the benefactor of each and every crowd of citizens who appeared be- fore the commission on any subject what soever. He has always been allowed the widest latitude at each one of these meetings
 SPEAKS FOR FIREMEN
 l.. C. Fitzpatrick acted as spokesman for the firemen. He presented a strong argument in favor of the increase Of salaries and told of the high cost of liv- ing. Every fireman present made a short talk in which he emphasized the neces- sty of greater pay.
 And then the air became surcharged with heat and Mir. Ward sat bolt up right in his chair as the commissioner of public safety commenced to talk When he got to the sentence: 1T have repeatedly brought the attention of the commission to the fact that the firemen and policemen were underpaid and that their salaries should be raised"
 And then the worm turned. Instead of this remark going unchallenged. Con- missioner Ward arose to his feet and said: MT Barber, did you say that you had asked for a raise of the policemen and firemen?'
 'T have never heard anything said about raise of the policemen and fire mems salaries said MT. Weatherly.
 q did not say that had asked for a raise of the policemen and firemen's sala- ries." said Mr. Barber. 'I have never
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-12
Bremen Ask for Their An swer by Friday Morn ing-Say Action Is
 Necessary
LIVELY TILTS IN BOARD AS SPEAKERS
 URGE THEIR CAUSE
Barber Wants to Raise Them Somehow and Ward Says They Must
 Stay Within Budget

Large delegations from the police and fire departments met with the commission yesterday and presented arguments in favor of an increase in salaries.
 The policemen want an increase of SIC per month for each man in the service. The firemen want their old salaries placed where they were be- fore the city cut them a year ago and a raise of $1O per man. The demands Of the men, if granted, would cost the city an additional $30,000 per year.
 The policemen agreed to let the com mission take the matter under advise- ment The firemen voted, in the pres ence of the commission. that they re- ceive their answer from the commis- sion one way or the other not later than Friday morning.
 Judging from the trend of the meet ing and the sentiments expressed by some of the men as to the gravity and seriousness of the situation" the city commission faces the dilemma of either granting the firemen the raise in salary or else being minus a fire fighting force It is presumed that the commissioners will give the firemen an answer by Friday morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-12
POLICE HEARD IN MORNING

The policemen met with the commits sion in the morning.
 Some fire was drawn when the com missioner of public safety arose and stated that the men deserved the raise and that they should not take mo" for an answer. Policeman J. P. Lowrey acted as spokesman for the policemen. He told of the high cost of living and the necessity of an increase in sal ary.
 T will vote in favor of the raise" said the commissioner of public safe ty Tt costs me $100 per month to buy food for my family We have been afraid up to date to try something. The money should be forthcoming for this raise.'
 How about the viaduct?" boomed out a voice from among the guardians of the peace.
 '"The city can spend money for per- manent improvement and can borrow it." said Mir. Ward, "but it cannot bor- row money for it's current expendi- tures We cannot so beyond our i'm come. To do so would be to violate our oath I will ask MT. Barber if he xvou1d yiO'ate his oath"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-12

taken the matter up before the board officially, but have spoken Of It severai times"
 MT Ward reminded him that he had "only spoken about it"
 '"Then it was my fault. but I want to say I will vote for the raise in salaries. said MT. Barber. He said a lot more He spoke about getting the money some Way'' and spending it for raises
Bisbee daily review., 1916-05-18
IF KIDNEYS ACT
 BAD TAKE SALTS
Says eackache is sign you have been eating too much meat, which
 forms uric acid.

When you wake up with backache and dull misery in the kidney region it generally means you have been eat ing too much meat, says a well-known authority. Meat forms uric acid which overworks the kidneys in their ei- fort to filter it from inc blood and they become sort of 'paralyzed and loggy. When your kidneys get slug gish and clog you must relieve them. like you relieve your bowels; remov- ing all the body's urinous waste, else you have backache, sick headache, dig zy spells; your stomach sours, tongue is coated, and when the weather is bad you have rheumatic twinges. The urine is cloudy. full of sediment, chan nels often get sore, water scalds and you are obliged to seek relief two or three times during the night.
 Either consult a good, reliable phy- sician at once or get from you pharma- cist about four ounces of lad Salts; take a tablespoonful in a glass of water before breakfast for a few days and your kidneys will then act fine. This famous salts is made from the acid of grapes and lemon juice, com bined with lithia, and has been used for generations to clean and stimulate sluggish kidneys, also to neutralize acids in the urine so it no longer irri- tates, thus ending bladder weakness.
 lad Salts is a life saver for regular neat eaters. It is inexpensive. cannot injure and makes a delightful, effer- vescent Whitewater drink.
 Advertisement
Bisbee daily review., 1916-05-18
U. S. COMPTROLLER %N BAD"
 WITH OKLAHOMA BANKERS

OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla, May IT. The Oklahoma Bankers Association in session here today, adopted mem orial to Congress in which Jno. Skel- ton Williams, comptroller of the treas ury is assailed for having published in the comptroller's report "a purpor- ted speech" IAade by former county Judge McNabb of Sallisaw, in which Judge McNabb attacked the alleged usurious interest practice on the part of Oklahoma bankers.
 ''McNabb's purported speech is a Falsehood and slander upon Okla homa at large" states the memorial in part.