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The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-10-03
STATE SHOULD AID IMPROVEMENT PLAN FOR MOBILE HARbOR
F. G. Blair Says Birmingham and the Entire State Will Profit From Proposed
 Improvements

F. G. Blair of Tuscaloosa, who is a member of the state harbor commission. was in Birmingham last night and while here talked interestingly in regard to Alabama's only port MT Blair said that the people of Alabama were beginning to realize that it was no longer the city of Mobile alone that would benefit by better port facilities. but the people ot the whole state of Alabama and ad- joining territory.
 There are a great many things needed at Mobile" said Mir. Blair More wharf frontage, more warehouses for storage purposes, equipment for handling freight economically and belt railroad connect ing all transportation companies arc among the many improvements needed.
 But above all, Mobile needs a so-foot channel at least 400 feet wide and open at all times. With these improvements. and the many natural advantages that Mobile has, such as being land-locked harbor. and natural gateway to South America. and the Panama canal, the port can be made the greatest on the gulf coast well as a tremendous asset to Birmingham and all Alabama.
 The Birmingham district should bs greatly interested in the proposed im- provements at Mobile" said Mr. Blair, flor it would mean tremendous market for Alabama coal, as well as a great saving in the matter of freight rates not only on export products. but on imports fl om the eastern states.
 Mobile lies at the mouth of the War riof river, which is the worlds greatest sthe Birmingham mineral district is tapped by this stream permitting you to handle your materials cheaper than any other section of the country
 Mr. Blair is the head of special com- mittee of the harbor commission, cons posed of Messrs Blair. Taylor and Rich. who are to investigate the character of improvements that the Mobile hafbor needs, the costs and to devise ways and means Of getting these improvements. He states that the people of Mobile are be- hind the commission to a man and that in his opinion Mobile is destined to be the greatest port on the gulf coast
 The harbor commission is composed of some of the leading men of the state, among them being George Gordon Craw- ford of Birmingham president of the Tennessee Coal and Iron company, and R. V. Taylor of Mobile, vice president and general manager of the Mobile and Ohio railroad. Mir. Blair. who has been very active in the work of the commits sion, has for many years been one of the leaders in industrial and civic affairs in Tuscaloosa.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-10-03
Debating Society to Meet

The Young Mems Christian associa- tion Debating society will begin its winter session tonight at S:15. The programme will be a debate on the sub- ject, Resolved, That tall, skinny man is of more benefit to society than a short, fat man." The affirmative will be represented by c. G. Elliott and H. c. Fitzpatrick; the negative by Hugh Leonard and J. H. Armstrong. A very interesting and comical debate is an- ticipated.
 All members are urged to be pres ent to welcome the Rev. Carl Gregory the society's new critic. The class ir public speaking. taught by MT. Greg ory, will open promptly at 7:30.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-10-03
CIRCUS ID VISIT BIRMINGHAM
 MONDAY, OCT. B
Takes 89 Railroad Cars to Move Equipment of the Big Show This
 Season

After 8 four years absence, Ringing Brothers circus Is coming back to Bir- mingham this year. Monday. October 23 is the date selected for the engagement this year. This date will bring the cir GUS here on Sunday as well as Monday and the circus will roll into this city from Columbus, where two performances will be given Saturday
 The circus will visit Gadsden and An niston after playing here. This season the circus opened in the Coliseum, Chi cago, in the early spring and it's tour has taken it as far east as New York state and as far west as Denver. It's southern trip is confined this year to only the prin- cipal cities of Dixie.
 The feature for this seasons perform ance is a new, gigantic spectacle entitled. Cinderella" The most famous fairy story of childhood days has been woven into pageant that enlists the services of 1250 actors and 735 horses. A ballet of 300 dancing girls is one of the distinct fea- lures of the spectacle, which is given in six massive scenes on the largest porta ble stage in existence.
 The European war has allowed the introduction of several foreign acts and families of foreign riders who vie with the cream of American talent for stellar honors. As is always the Ringing cus- tom, special attention has been paid to the comedy department. and 60 clowns are offering a new series of fun making acts throughout the programme.
 Of course, there will be a parade, and the procession is said to contain lot of new features. Ringing Brothers have the largest circus on the road, S9 railroad cars being necessary to transport the equipment from city to city. The en- gagemept in Birmingham will be the only tented engagement the city will have this season.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-10-03

who stated that Nails had been fu- gitive from justice and that Sheriff Phillips had comuitted suicide because of the testimony of Nails before the grand jury, that is all the purest bosh and is without foundation as to the actual truth. In fact. Nails never even mentioned the name of Phillips be- fore the grand jury. My experience has been that these so-called detec- lives who appear so much in print usually appear very little elsewhere
 TATE REPLIES
 When Circuit Solicitor Tate was in- formed of the statement by Judge Gas ton he laughed and said:
 ."Thats what I get for fooling with reporters. The Overton case is of state- wide interest apparently and therefore there is much publicity. It does not mean that we are trying our case in the newspapers but that the public is interested in every move the prosecu- ton or the defense makes. It is also very much interested in seeing the men who killed Judge Lawler pun ished."
 It was rumored about the court house yesterday afternoon that the habeas corpus proceedings instituted hv C M. Nails to secure his liberty on bond will be passed at the nearing which is set for Thursday morning When Judge Gaston was asked regard ing this phase of the case he replied That he had not decided what would ba done but would know very soon
 According to friends of Nails, the former circuit court clerk Of Madison county is in a very peculiar position reparding his testimony in the Overton case and in the habeas corpus pro- ceedings which will come up Ihurs- day morning.
 The state is certain. once Nails is placed on the witness stand, to sub- nit him to a gruelling cross -examina- tion and there is no knowing just what nav be brought out. Members of both the Oyerton and Lawler families will he present at the proceedings and II is admitted that Nails is in for an ar duous ordeal
 Important conferences regarding the impending trial and defense of Over- ton are being held daily in Birming- ham. according to the information cir culated about the courthouse. It is re- ported also that a prominent Birming- ham criminal lawyer will handle the case for Overton and that an import ant conference was held last night between the attorneys of Nails, Brooks and Overton to consider a common ground on which defense could be outlined.
 It was also stated that with the opening of the hearing for a habeas corpus before Judge John c. Pugh or Thursday that the preliminary battle in behalf of Overton will be started Overton, it is stated, is certain tc have his interest protected and de- tended at the habeas corpus proceed ings of Nails and Brooks.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-10-03
THREATENED FAMINE
 IN SUGAR RELIEVED

Sugar brokers reported that 20 carloads of sugar had arrived in Birmingham since last Saturday, thus relieving the sugar shortage and nipping in the bud the threatened sugar famine.
 Last Saturday housewives were thrown into a dilemma, for to obtain 50 cents worth of sugar from local dealers was next to impossible. However, all ob- stacles have been removed by the ar rival of large quantities of sugar over practically all the various railroads com ing into Birmingham.
 The sugar situation in Birmingham came near reaching the acute stage sev- eral days ago, when retail dealers, hav- ing cleaned the wholesale market out, were scraping the bottoms of the barrels and only half filling orders.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-10-03
POLICE NOTES

Will Collins of Irondale was shot in the lower part of his body with shot gun and fatally injured by his brother, James Collins, at o'clock yesterday morning at Irondale. James Collins was arrested near the scene of the shooting by Deputy Sheriffs Burge. Steele, White and Smith, on charge of assault with intent to murder. He was lodged in the county jail. where he is being held without bond. When the deputies arrived at Irondale Collins surrendered to the officers.
 Dr. E. M. Norton of Porter reported to police headquarters yesterday the theft of a five-passenger Ford auto mobile. which was standing on Third avenue. between Nineteenth and Twen- tieth streets, north. At a late hour last night the Ford had not been recovered.
 Will Jones, negro, was arrested early yesterday morning on three charges of burglary and grand larceny by Officers Wilson. Sims. Courtney and Ellard. The negro had in his possession a quantity of clothes and groceries when he was apprehended. He was transferred to the county jail
 The two-passenger Ford automobile of pr. J. c. McDaniel, 2700 Avenue G. which was stolen Sunday night while standing on Sixth avenue and Nine- teenth street, north, was recovered yes- terday morning by Officer Fred Schweikert.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-10-03
HUMMELSHINE, FOR SALE

Would you present your wife with a handsome six-cylindcr, 65-horse- power limousine autOmobilef 1t has had little usage and splendid care. Engine thoroughly Overhauled last week and every detail of car in perfect cOndi- ton. Aluminium seven-passenEer body, seating five inside; upholstered in light gray English whipcOrd. Body alone cost S14O0. Can be seen md demonstrated Wednesday,, giving any test or try out purchaser desires. Owner must sell by Thursday. Will take $00O cash. Un- less you can pay cash, please do not ask for demOnstratiOn. Address, "Li- Asousine Owner.' care Age-Herald.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-10-03
WHAT THE TEACHER GU CHI T TO K NOW
 A BOUT FIRST AID

A kit of first, aid remedies is as es- of crayons. Emergency measures should be understood by the children. but the supplies should be under the control of the teacher. One bottle Of diamond shaped. blue-colored bichlor- ide of mercury tablets should be kept that any cut may be first cleaned in antiseptic solution before being band aged. These tablets are so poisonous that. after their use has been ex- plained to the children, they should be kept under lock and key. One to a pint of water makes a solution in which wounds can be bathed.
 roll of bandage for cut fingers or wounded heads should be ready. If bleeding is excessive a teacher must remember that many layers of bandage do not stop the bleeding but only cover up the blood and prevent recog- nition of excessive flow. Sharp pres sure must be made over the wound until bleeding ceases. Zinc oxide adhe- sive tape Is used to hold the edges of wounds together It can be pur- chased in rolls two inches wide and torn lengthwise any width needed. The cut so often made on the forehead by bat or ball or stone can be most eff fectively treated by first washing in antiseptic solution and then bringing the edges together and closing the wound with short pieces of adhesive tape.
 Not .iilfrequently a child breaks a bone while playing at school. If the skin is not torn by the jagged edges of the bone. no serious alarm need be felt. A few slats from a window shut ter, a yard stick cut into pieces some pine kindling pieces smothed and cut into lengths; any of these will do as temporary splintS The ends of the broken member should be padded with cotton Ga one-half pound roll of ab- sorbent cotton should be a part Of every school equipmenD and the splints placed parallel on the limb and firmly bound in place. The binding must be tight enough so that no muscle con fractions will cause the bone to tear the flesh but must not be so tight that circulation is impeded.
 Should anything get into a childs eye, it may be removed by careful use of the rounded point of a lead pen- cil, which neither irritates the eye nor causes pain.
 If a child chokes on something, he should be picked up by the heels and shaken. If too large for this treatment he should be stretched out quickly over the teachers desk or table with face downward. head and shoulders hanging over the edge. and given a slap on the back. This will usually dislodge the offending article.
 After any injury to a child care should be used that the child is kept very warm by added wraps and if pos sible drink of very hot milk No teacher should assume the responsi- bility of administering internal medi- cines.
 (Issued by National Department of
 Education.)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-10-03
Civil Service Exams

October 20 has ben announced as the date for the United States civil service examination for stenographers and typewriters in Birmingham. The exam ination is for both men and women, and to fill the vacancies in the department tai service at Washington.
 the usual entrance salaries for these positions range from $500 to 5000 a year with promotions reasonably rapid. Information and application blanks may be secured by applying to the sec retary of the local civil service board, or from the secretary of the Fifth civil service district of Atlanta.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-10-03
Shapiro to Attend Pageant

Local Yale alumni are becoming more interested in the Yale pageant to be held ir the Yale bowl, beginning October 21. The celebration will last throughout the week. the first part of the week being given over to the celebration of the 200th anniversary of the institution. while a varied programme will fill out the week. end. Isadore Shapiro will attend as Ala bama representative.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-10-03
At the Photoplay Houses

Strand: Maurice and Florence Walton in "Quest of Life.
 Rialto: Nell shipman in Through the Wall"
 Trianon: Florence Turner in Grim Justice"
 Triangle: 'The Little Liar" with Mae Marsh. -e .y=s--...- ,.s.
 Belle theatre, Ensley: Beatrice Fairfax, with Harry Fox and Grace Darling in The Jealous Wife"
 Alcazar: William Farnum in "The Man from Bitter Roots"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-10-03
Marriage Licenses

< The following marriage licenses were issued yesterday in the office of the pro- bate clerk:
 James ". Watts and Miss Belle Fora Ash.
 E. L. Young and Miss Cleo Mcdonald Robert Nelson and Miss Sadie Kings bury.
 R. C. Furry and Miss Otie Gray Nell son.
 Lee Kilgore and Miss Lucille Shorts
 Alexander C. Carter and Miss Henri ]. cite Rade.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-10-03
NO MORE BACKAcHE FOR HER

IS. q. Ni' 6dShIII, EIHd Green, Ind., writes: T suffered from severe back ache, and sharp pains shooting through my back until I could not stoop over and get up without aid Urinary trouble seemed to be the cause of it all. A single box of Foley Kidney Pills gave me such relief that I cannot praise them too highly" This standard rem edy for kidney and bladder ailments can be taken with safety for backache, swollen ankles, and rheumatic pains. Sold everywhere.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-10-03
TODAY'S EVENTS
At the Theatres
Statement september F. lo1e

Jefferson: Al Fields Greater Minstrels. Night performance, o'clock
 Lyric: Vaudeville. Matinee D. m. Night performances 7:30 and o'clock. ! Bijou: "The Little Lady from Lone some Town" Night performance 8 o'clock. Matinee Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 2:30 o'clock
 Colonial: Virginia Beauties in musi- cal comedy
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-10-03
OPPOSED TO EMBARGO

q do not believe an embargo on wheat would relieve the situation, for, unless Congress enacted the measure before De cember, the movement of wheat to Eu- rope then would have been effected. Fur thermore, it would hardly be fair to the farmer in the west to rob him of profits that are due him.
 "The United States will need fully 575,-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-10-03

Should anything get into a childs eye, it may be removed by careful use of the rounded point of lead pen- cil, which neither irritates the eye nor causes pain.
The Nome daily nugget., 1916-07-26

is Borden, the millionaire milk man. Referring to his recent trip along the Silebrian coast Swenson states that the Russian government is drafting the traders along the entire coast and numbers of men are departing from all points, bound for the war zone. Respecting the attitude of the Siber- ian Russians toward the war, Mr. Swenson says there is a a complete change from the general enthusiasm of last year. The optimism encoun- tered last season has now given way to sort of stolid indifference which is not without a tinge of disquietude. They still believe that Russia will win but are commencing to recognize that they themselves may become the victims of the fearful conflict before it is over-and the prospect Is not pleasing. None are unwilling to an- swer the call but are commencing to realize that the war is a greater thing than was previously imagined.
The Nome daily nugget., 1916-07-26
NANCE DWELL AT
 DREAM TONIGHT

Count Leo Tolstoi's greatest mas terpiece "The Kreutzer Sonata" will be shown at the Dream tonight. Pre- sented by William Fox with three world famous stars. Nance O'Neil,
 Americas foremost emotional actress. Theda Bara the noted Vampire Wo- man" and William Shay one of the leading stars of Broadway, Besides these Mimi Yvonne, daintiest and most delightful of child actresses, ap- pears as little Paul. Miriam, young Russian girl, through an unfortunate love affair is threatened with disgrace. Her father induces Gregor Randor, q struggling musician, to marry her, for money consideration, and the couple go to America where they are later followed by Miriam's family, in- cluding Celia, her sister. Between Ce- lia and Gregor a clandestine love af- fair develops. Despite their secrecy the wife discovers the truth and torn
The Nome daily nugget., 1916-07-26

The lady Pioneers gave a very ,retty reception in honor of Mrs. R. B. Zehner and Mrs. George A. Dia- mond at the Igloo last evening, The occasion was in the nature of a fare well to the ladies, both of whom will leave on the next outgoing boats. Ad- dresses and remarks appropriate to he occasions and musical selections by Mrs. George Maynard and Miss Kate Bongard formed the principal features of the evening and a dainty and delicious lunch was served. Dur ing the reception the two departing sisters were presented with new Ships of Fate in the shape of two fairy barks filled with the wild forget me nots of the north. The members attending also wore bouquets of the same flower. The reception was in charge of Mesdames Meikle, Lehman, kondella and Caldwell
The Nome daily nugget., 1916-07-26

According to information received by Olaf Swenson of the Belevedere Louis Lane expected to leave Seattle for Boring sea with his new vessel
 Great Bear, yesterday. Mir. Swenson states that it is Lanes intention to stop at both Unalaska and the Prib- loffs en route. Other sources of in formation state that a party of hunt ters and scientific men will make the voyage with Lane. Among those prominently mentioned as passengers
The Nome daily nugget., 1916-07-26
YUKON MARINE BULLETIN.

Delta up Melozi 6:20 a. m. Susie up Louden. Jacobs. Davis. Kelly at Gibbon. Benchley up Birches. Yukon up Eagle 25th. Reliance up Salcha 24th. Julia B. at St. Michael. Sarah up St Michael 3 D. m. 25th. Alaska with barges up Rampant A. Hazelhurst at Cinema. Schwatka at St. Michael Panama down Circle. Nasutlin up Yukon Crossing a. m. Whitehorse up Carmacks. Casca at Dawson.
 Nidette at Dawson.
The Nome daily nugget., 1916-07-26

Hecllla, master of the Norah, which was found too small to accommodate all the people who wish to try their luck in Fortuna Ledge, has secured charter on a larger vessel, the Be linda, and will pull out as soon as weather conditions permit. Some fourteen or fifteen persons have sig nitied their intention of making the trip. The schooner will also take over q good sized batch of supplies for various persons.
The Nome daily nugget., 1916-07-26

between love of her little boy and outraged pride. she confronts her fickle husband and unnatural sister. Her revilings and the denunciations
 of her father are alike unavailing and at last, driven to desperation, she takes vengeance into her own hands. The first show starts at D. m. sharp.
The Nome daily nugget., 1916-07-26

The tug Dayton lodged on the bar yesterday while trying to enter the mouth of Snake river to escape the storm and was hung up for some time while the surf beat over and around her in lively fashion but without do- ing any damage to the stout little craft. Billy Larson one of the men employed aboard her received a se- we're wetting while making soundings though becoming overbalanced and failing overheard. He was speedily hauled out and suffered no misfortune beyond the wetting. The tug later got free and proceeded to the offlng.
The Nome daily nugget., 1916-07-26

After diseharging considerable quantity of cargo, the Valdez pulled out for Teller and points farther north yesterday The freighter will discharge considerable quantity of oil and other supplies at Port Clar- ance and will then proceed to the KotZebue section.
The Nome daily nugget., 1916-07-26

Although the coal company is out of coal, and has been out for several days. except for some of the briquet variety and q quantity of screenings, there is little likelihood of a famine as there is said to be enough to sup ply the town for time or until the company can procure some through the medium of the freight vessels The company has so far been unable to secure the services of a ship to bring a cargo and this accounts for the shortage.
The Nome daily nugget., 1916-07-26

only lost some of their cuticle as re- suit of their exploits. The young daughter of Attorney Grigsby also came close to a possibly serious ac- the river from a boat into which the child had strayed. She was fished out ious effects.
The Nome daily nugget., 1916-07-26

Melvin Grigsby and Willie Aleck- son came close to becoming the vic tims of the old childish foolishness of touching a match to some gun powder extracted from some cartrid- ges found in an unoccupied house yesterday. Luckily the youngsters
The Nome daily nugget., 1916-07-26

The hearing of evidence in the case of Belleview against Wittenberg was concluded yesterday and the case talk en under advisement. The court also listened to arguments in the case of McManigal ys. Matthews and will de- liver q decision later.
The Nome daily nugget., 1916-07-26

The steamer Latouehe is expected to arrive from St. Michael about mid night tonight Advices to that effect were received today. The steamer will probably not remain here for long and will carry the outgoing mail when departing.
The Nome daily nugget., 1916-07-26

The work of unloading the oil from the big tanker Porter is proceeding slowly. About half of the consignment for Nome has been landed
The Nome daily nugget., 1916-07-26

The high surf which has rolled along the coast for the past few days is going down rapidly today.
The Nome daily nugget., 1916-07-26

Chickens. 5Oc per pound; eggs 75c per dozen. George Prosser, phone Black g.
 SUBSCRIBE FOR THE NUGGET.
The Nome daily nugget., 1916-07-26

Mrs. J. r. Jones is reported con- valescing from an illness which has kept her confined to her bed for the past week.
The Nome daily nugget., 1916-07-26

The mail for the Latouehe will close at the postoffice this evening, the reg istered at five D. m. the ordinary at nine D. m.