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The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-17
THE REV. J. A. MALONE IS APPOINTED PASTOR OF PRATT CITY CHURCH
Popular Assistant At St. Paul's Church Will Assume Pastorate As Soon As Successor
 Is Appointed

The pastorate of Pratt City Catholic church, left vacant by the death of the Rev. Otto J. Dus a few weeks ago, has been filled by the appointment of the Rev. Joseph A Malone, first assistant of St. Paul's, Birmingham, to that charge. The Rev. Joseph B. McDermott of St. Ann's church, New Decatur, was offered the position but yielding to the earnest solici- tations of his parishioners. he declined.
 The new pastor of Pratt City Is na- tive of New York city. He was edu- cated in the parochial schools and made his classical studies at Mount St. Mary 8 college, Emmitsburg, when the Right Rev. Bishop Allen was president of that institution. After his graduation he ac- cepted a position as professor at McGill Institute, Mobile. He taught there dur ing the rectorship of the Rev. Father Daly, the Rev. James E. Coyle, present pastor of St. Paurs, and the Rev. Father Kerrigan, the present rector.
 A few years ago he returned to Mount St. Mary's and entered the classes of theology and on finishing the seminary course about year ago was ordained to the priesthood. His first charge was as assistant at St. PauPs, where his con soientious attention to duty and careful universal favorite and the parishioners will learn of his removal with regret. He will assume charge at Pratt City as soon as the bishop appoints his suc- cessor at St. PauIs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-17

Here are gathered together horses and mules of all kinds, colors and pre- vious condition of servitude
 Probably the most interesting person. age at the auction sale is the auction ger, who on yesterday was none other than w. T. Parker, better known as "Leather-lunged Bill,'' whose line of pat ter could it be reproduced on the vau- deville stage, would make a headline hit Bil keeps things going at a merry clip and sells more horses in a given time than some people could sell gold dollars at 90 cents
 Yesterday toward the end of the sale Bill put up a horse that was so boney that one could hang his hat on any part of his anatomy
 How much am I offered for Ma poleon?' he yelled.
 How come you calls him Napoleon?'' asked a buyer.
 Because he is such Boney-parte. How much am I offered for"
 Three dollahs an fifty cents," inter- rupted negro.
 Look, here, niggar, what do you think this is, a free charity?' asked Bill put ting on an indignant air.
 "Nossah, but dat's all Ise gwine toe give fur dat hoss.
 'T have a good mind to wear you out for such a proposition. Why, if you was dying for that horse I wouldn t let you have him for cent less than $39S'
 'Nuthin' doin, cap."
 Sold for three fifty; bring in an- other one"
 This time an ancient and dilapidated mule was put up and Bill hollored:
 sI have here a cross between the eo11ine and asinine species of good stock How much as offered?"
 Hear what dat white man call dat animile; hit look powerful lak CT mule ter me-" remarked negro.
 Bill enumerated the good points of the mule and did not omit casually men, tioning his bad ones but as he was sold lon the halter" one would have thought he was a prize. But with all his per suasive powers $11 was all that Bill got for the mule.
 These are just a few instances. There are many others and any way, it Is well worth while attending an auction sale at the greatest horse mart in the south.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-17
LOCAL MILITIA IS READY ID RESPOND F CALL IS MADE Mai. Carl Seals Says Ala bama Troops Are In
 Fine Condition ALL ARE EXPECTING TROUBLE IN MEXICO Believes Recruiting for Regular Army Will Be Slow Until Actual Dec
 laration of War Is
 Made

In case of serious trouble in Mexico the President will issue a call for vol unteers from the military Organiza- tions of the United States
 This was the opinion of Maj. Carl Seals of the Second infantry of the Alabama National Guard, and ranking infantry officer of the Birmingham district for the state militia, as ex- pressed to an Age-Herald reporter last night. Major Seals had just returned from a trip to Piedmont in the eastern part of the state, where new unit of the Second infantry regiment had been organized.
 Under the volunteer militia act,' said Major Seals. "the Presidents call
 for volunteers would naturally pass
 the buck up to the Alabama National Guard, as under the provisions of this
 law the militia of the United States is
 taken over by the regular army in g
 body provided that 75 per cent of it's
 members vote to volunteer. The militia
 will of course be given the preference over all other classes of volunteers owing to their previous training" "Is President Wilson likely to issue a call for volunteers?" Major Seals was asked.
 EXPECT SERIOUS TROUBLE My candid opinion is that he will. replied Major Seals, "as if serious trou- ble develops in Mexico. and few of us expect anything but serious trouble in that part of North America, the regu- lar army will be unable to cope witl the situation. The resolution adopted by Congress yesterday to increase the regular army by 10000 men is but g drop in the bucket and will not prove feasible for the simple reason that ow. ing to the general prosperity of tho country it Is difficult 10 recruit soldiers for the regular army.
 Another feature that holds back re- cruiting is that at the present time mel are enlisted for a term of seven years of which four are to be served undel the colors and three on the reserve list There are very few men that care tt enter the army for a probable periot of seven years.
 ''Of course if war is declared on Mexico
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-17
GREATEST MULE AND HORSE MART IN THE
 SOUTH WELL WORTH TRIP
Yesterdays Events Not Unusual When Leather Lunged Bill Parker Auctoned Animals Rapid Succession to Highest
 Bidders at Fies & Sons Stables in Birmingham
Ky CHARLES H. HANDY

Much has been written in the past of the great annual cattle fairs of Flu rope and quite a glamor has been shed around them. Many of these fairs have even been the theme of song and story and the inspiration of artists brush as in that masterpiece of Rosa Bonheur, "The Fair"
 But in these modern days the glory of the great annual fairs has depart ed and in their place horse and cattle marts have been esta blished where stock ly due to the railroad facilities which enable horses and mules to be quickly shipped from one point to another, wherever the demand may be.
 It may not be generally known, but it is a fact, that the largest horse and mule mart in the south, and one of the largest in the country, is that of Fies 6 Sons, which is located in Bir- mingham. Hundreds. nay thousands, of horses and mules pass through the hands of this firm monthly and their business has grown to enormous propcr- tions.
 On every second Thursday of each month an auction sale of mules and horses is held at which a hundred or two horses and mules are sold indi- vidually to the highest bidder. The sales are held in the pavilion adjoining the stable and are attended by "all sorts and conditions of men,
 The same might be said of the stock, for while in the main it matches up with the best bred animals in the coun- try, one sometimes sees specimens of horseflesh that would not pass muster as good "crowbait.'
 It is truly motley throng, men, mules and horses that gather. or are gathered together on these occasions.
 Here comes a prancing lilly with the blood of Lou Dillon in her veins, while wonder ambles along flea-bitten descerd- ant of old Dobbin or Pete; here is a good horse that has been neglected: there poor horse that is well groomed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-17
BURR AND DWELL CLASH WITH FISTS IN THE COURTROOM Judge Sharpe Fines Them Both for Contempt When the Blows Are Struck O'NEILL RESENTED
 QUESTION BY BURR Lie Is Passed and Attorney Goes After Witness-Great Excite
 ment in Courtroom For
 Awhile

Attorney Borden Burr and John w. O'Neill were each fined $10 for disorderly conduct in court. then an additional fine of s10 was imposed upon MT. ONeill for other disorderly conduct. in the fourth division of the city court yesterday by Judge H. A. Sharpe.
 The fines were imposed as result of a pugilistic encounter between the lawyer and a witness who was testifying in the case of Mrs L. M. Mclaughlin, who re- sides on Maiden lane, South Highlands. vs. E. G. Matthews, to recover $s0OO al- legged by the plaintiff to have been loaned to the defendant shortly after his mar riage with the plaintiffs niece. The de- fendant and his wife alleged the money was a gift from Mrs. Matthew's aunt, and no papers were given to show that the money was loaned.
 During the hearing of the case, MT. Burr representing the defendant, asked MT. O'Neill who was a witness for the plaintiff whether it was not true that he tried to get the young lady to elope With him about two weeks prior to her mar riage to MT. Matthews.
 .That is lie and you know it.'' was Mir O'Neill's reply.
 Mr. Burr immediately rushed at the witness and struck him blow, which MT. O'Neill returned in kind.
 T. w. Palmer, Jr., law partner of Mn Burr, caught MT. O'Neill and prevented further hostilities while Mrs. McLaugh- lin and others in the courtroom also hur- ried around the combatants in great ex- citement.
 The combatants were finally calmed and Mir Burr and MT. O'Neill were each fined sl0 by Judge Sharpe Later in the trial MT. ONeill repeated his assertion and was fined S10 additional. Both men paid their fines and the case was passed over until o'clock today. The room was crowded at the time of the disturbance, and much excitement prevailed for the time being.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-17
B. M. DURHAM HERE
Railroad Official Reports General
 Conditions Improving

E. M. Durham, general agent of the eastern department of the Southern, Ala hama Great Southern and Cincinnati, New Orleans and Texas Pacific rail- roads. was in Birmingham yesterday on business. MT. Durham conferred with l.. Sevier. general agent of the Southern for the southern division, and J. T. Stokely, chief counsel for the line.
 ''The railroad business throughout the country and in the south is showing considerable improvement said Mr. Dur ham. ''The prosperity which has been so marked in the north and west for rome months is beginning to be felt in many lines of busintss in the south. and we expect a continuance of present con- ditions with a gradual improvement
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-17
NOTICE OF APPEAL FILED BY ULLMAN |N|NSPECT|ON CASE City Attorney States That General Laws Approved
 1909 Empower City
 to Enact Laws

That the city of Birmingham will convince the supreme court that it did not usurp powers not granted by the state legislature when it enacted the liquor inspection law now in effect but under a temporary injunction from Judge H. A. Sharpe was again asserted yesterday by City Attorney M. M. Ull- man, who uncovered the following ex- tract from the general laws of Ala bama approved by Gov. B. B. Conner August 25, 1909, and still in force;
 "An act to confer upon the towns and cities of the state power and authority to adopt ordinances not inconsistent with the laws of the state to promote temperance and suppress the traffic in such bev- erages as the laws of the state prohibits to be manufactured, sold or otherwise disposed of and to prevent evasions of such ordf- nances; also power to forfeit licenses granted by said towns and cities if the licensee violates said ordinances, and power tovprovide for the destruction of contraband liquors.
 SUPPRESS INTERFERENCE
 Section 1. Be it enacted by the legislature of Alabama that the governing body of towns and cities of the state shall have and may exercise full power and authority aIon+ nr1i,,oncoc nnt inn0pciSf- ent with the laws of the state to promote temperance and to sup press intemperance and to suppress the traffic in such beverages as the law of the state prohibits to be manufactured. sold or otherwise disposed of and to prevent eva sions of such ordinances; also power to forfeit licenses granted by such towns and cities if the licensee violates said ordinances, and power to provide for the de- struction of liquors and bevera ges kept for sale in violation of law or for other illegal purposes and that may be declared to be con- traband.
 "Sec. 2. That the enactment of this statute snail not De taken as a legislative declaration that such cities and towns do not now have such powers under the municipal laws of the state. nor shall this act be construed as limiting or di- minishing the police powers of the towns and cites of the state under existing laws, the purpose of the statute being to confer the said powers in expressed terms, and to remove any question as to their existence"
 The city of Birmfngnam's legal de partment filed notice of appeal to tn supreme court yesterday and deci sion is expected in about 20 days.
 City Attorney Ullman also desires t correct the impression that any cit izea can just step up to Judge Sharp and secure temporary injunction.
 LAW ENFORCED
 "There is nothing in that" said Nil Ullman, "as a citizen to secure tenn pofary injunction against the cit would have to go to the same trou ble that D. H. Markstein did. As fo the city police enforcing the law. can state positively that they are ar resting all persons who are refusin to pay the 50-cent inspection fee an that the recorder is lining them a regularly as they appear before hin
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-17
Suits Filed

The following damage suits were filed ir the city and circuit courts yesterday:
 West Williams vs, Birmingham Slag company. 5000 claimed for personal in- juries.
 Oscar Mcclellan vs. Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad company; $2o00 claimed for alleged personal injuries.
 Elizabeth Wilson, pro ami. B. F. Will son vs. H. N. Bowdry, $10.0OO claimed or personal injuries alleged to have been received from explosion of dynamite.
 First National Bank vs J. G. Oakley and J. w. Miller. $1s,4Oo claimed on prom issory note. The original value being go 900.
 Jake Boyd vs. c. c. Dickens, slOOc claimed for alleged personal injuries re- ceived from automobile accident.
 Arthur B. Fowler vs. Birmingham Rail- way. Light and Power company, $500 claimed for personal injuries.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-17

paper club tonight and tomorrow. The principal amusement feature is the Kennedy carnival. which is located on First avenue near Twenty-t third street. This company is playing here under the auspices of the Business Mems league and officers of the league state that they will receive a liberal com mission on the business done by the carnival.
 "The Business Mems league has dec- orated the streets of the city, given fashion ball and gone to large expense in the matter of advertising and other matters connect d with the week." said R. A. Brown, president of the league, yesterday. we will receive commis- sion on the total business done by the carnival company to help the members of the league bear the expenses of Fashion Week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-17
Gide0ns to Place
 Bibles In Hotel Rooms

The local camp of Gideons. the Chris- tian travelling mems association, will place Bibles in every room in the Tut wiler hotel Sunday afternoon. beginning at 3:3o o'clock. Dr. Albert Sidney John- ston. pastor of the, South Highlands Presbyterian church. will deliver an ad- dress on '"The Book and the Man." and a special musical programme has been arranged for.
 table in the center of the lounge at the Tutwiler. and the exercises in con- nection with the distribution will be held about the table.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-17
Grand Jury to Report

The gr&nI jury will make its report in the criminal court today. About 70 indictments will be returned. It is un- derstood that no agreement has been reached in the case of Sam Lindsey, who shot and killed Chief of Police Wallace and wounded Officer Goodwin of Bessemer . few weeks ago.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-17
At the PhotopIay Houses

At the PhOtOplay Houses Strand-'The Spider with Pauline Frederick.
 Colonial-''The Pretty Sister of Jose" with Marguerite Clark. Trianon-"Love's Crossed Roads," with Marie Empress.
 Odeon Two-'Virtue Triumphant" with Jack Ptckford.
 Princess-"The Lady and the Mouse," with Fl. H. Walthall.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-17
TODAY'S EVENTS

Leonard Liebling lecture at Cable hall at Il o'clock this morning on Beethoven and Other Plagiarists"
 Luncheon to Leonard Liebling at Tut wiler at o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-17

The liquor inspection law is being en- forced even more vigorously than when first enacted"
 Mir. Ullman was queried as to wheth- CT the city contemplated returning to the citizens all the fees it had collect ed if the supreme court affirmed the decision of Judge Sharpe, but on this question he would not talk for pub 1ication. However, the impression was gathered that the city had the fees in it's coffers and proposed to keep them there until the courts expressedly ordered the moneys returned to the public. provided the supreme court held that the liquor inspection law was unconstitutional.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-17
M'GRATH GIVES UP CHARITIES WORK AND MAKESSUGGEST|ONS Complete Reorganization of Body Said to Be Com
 pleted By the
 Directors

The Associated Charities will be reor- ganized at an early date, and general secretary employed to succeed w. M. McGrath, who has held that position for several years.
 MT. McGrath has rendered to the direc- tors his resignation effective at once. He agreed in his letter to the board to continue giving the work of the charities part of his time until March 31, or if necessary for the good of the work until April 30.
 While directors of the association seen yesterday did not desire to discuss the situation for publication, it is known that committee consisting of Murray Brown, H. U. Sims and Frank P. Glass was named at a recent meeting to inves- tigate the affairs of the association and make recommendations. An audit of the finances has been made and the ex- act amount of the indebtedness ascer- tained The committee has not yet had time to pass upon the auditors report, and has not prepared it's report for pre- sentation at the next meeting of the as- sociation directors.
 It has been reported for sometime that the aSSOcidIlOn was not III SOOu ulldHcldi condition, and it is the purpose of the di- rectors to take steps at an early date as possible to pay the indebtedness. The committee will also make recom- mendations regarding the continuation of the work and the personnel of the new of ficials of the organization.
 In his letter to the directors, Mir. Me- Grath stated that he was leaving to sc- cept other work. He stated that despite the fact that the association had been behind from time to time with his sal- ary, this did not offer an insuperable obs stacle. Continuing he says:
 '"These sacrifices I have made will
 ngly for the sake of the work. and [ have been sufficiently compensated in the results obtained Unfortunately, how ever, there seems to have been steadily increasing apathy on the part of con- siderable number of the directors. Even this did not offer an insuperable obstacle to the success of the work, but when to this is added the inertia of the ex- ecutive head to such an extent that it becomes impossible to conduct any oper- ations tending toward the relief of our present financial stringency, it becomes time for drastic action. This, believe, can best be accomplished by the resig- nation of the entire board of directors and the official force and complete is- organization inaugurated."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-17

At the Theatres Lyric-Vaudeville. Matinee at 2:30 p. rn Evenings at 7:30 and o'clock
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-17
AMUSEMENT FEATURES

Fashion ball last night concluded the regular social features of the week. although there will be informal din- ner-dances at the Birmingham News
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-10-19
Train Your Hair a.
an Actress Does

No class OF people devotes as
much time TO beauty as do actress.
cs. and naturally no class must be
more careful to retain and develop
their charms. Inquiry among them
develops the information that In
hair care they find II dangerous to
shampoo with any makeshiff hair
cleanser. Instead they have studied
to find the finest preparation made
for shampooing and bringing out
the beauty OF the hair. Tho ma
jority OF them say that TO enjoy the
best hair wash and scalp stimulator
that Is known, get a package OF
canthrox from your druggist; dis
solve teaspoonful In a cup OF hot
water and your shampoo is ready.
II costs less than three cents for
this amount. After its use the hair
dries rapidly. with uniform color.
Dandruff. excess oil and dirt are
dissolved and entirely disappear.
Your hair will be so fluffy that It
will look much heavier than II IL.
Its lustre and softness will also de-
light you, while the stimulated
scalp gains the health which In
sures hair growth.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-10-19
NOT A PARTICLE
Of DANDRUFF OR
A FALLING HAIR
Save Your Hair, Double Its
Beauty in Just
Few Moments.
ascent "Danderine" Makes
Hair Thick. Glossy. Wavy
and Beautiful.

Within ten minutes aftor an ap.
plication OF DanderIna you cannot
lind a single trace OF dandruff or
falling hair. and your scalp viii not
Itch. but what will please you most
win be after a few weeks use.
when you see new hair. fine and
downy Mt flrst--yes-but really
new hair--grosing all over the
scalp.
Danderine IL 90 the hair what
fresh showers Of rsin and sunshine
are 10 vegetation. II goes right 90
the roots. inyivorates and strength.
ems them. Its exhliarating. atlm1-
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ance.
Get a ascent bottle OF Knowi.
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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-10-19
LADIES'! DARKEN
YOUR CRAY HAIR
Look year, younger! Use Grand
mothers recipe Of Sage Tea and
Sulphur and nobody will know

The use Of Sage and Sulphur for
restoring faded, gray hair to its
natural color dates back to grand
mothers time. She used 1t to keep
her hair beautifully dark. glossy
and attractive. Whenever her hair
took on that dull. faded or streaked
appearance. this simple mixture
was applied with wonderful effect.
But brewing at home is mussy
and out-of-date. Nowadays, by ask
ing at any drug store for a 80 cent
bottle OF "Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur
Compound" you will get this IA
nous old preparation. improved
by the addition of other ingredi-
ents. which can be depended upon
to restore natural color and beauty
to the hair.
A well-known downtown druggist
says IL darkens the hair so natur.
ally and evenly that nobody can
tell II has been applied. You sim
ply dampen a sponge or soft brush
with II and draw this through your
hair. taking one strand at a time.
BY morning the gray hair disap-
pearn, and after another applica-
ton or two. IL becomes beautifully
dark and glossy.
Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Com
pound is a delightful toilet reouis-
lite for those who desire a more
youthful appearance. IL is not in
tended for the cure. mitigation or
prevention OF disease.