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The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-04
.SELHE|MER |S NOW
 HEAD OF PRESS CLUB
Installation of New Officers at Enthusiastic Meeting
 Last Night

Judge H. C. Selheimer was installed as president of the Birmingham Newspaper club at an enthusiastic meeting held in the clubrooms last night. B. H. Mooney the retiring president. presided at the gathering and number of talks were made by the officers and members pres- ent. A social meeting and smoker was held in connection with the installation.
 The annual report of MT. Mooney, the retiring president was presented to the meeting and was highly gratifying. It showed that the indebtedness of the club had been reduced 50 per cent during the past year in spite of the loss of revenue from the closing of the buffet. This record was considered remarkable in view of the conditions which existed for the first part of the fiscal year. The financial condition of the club was shown to be far better than at any time in its history and the indebtedness is much less than at any time since the formation of the organization.
 Enthusiastic talks were made by City Commissioner J. R. Hornady, Judge Sel- heimer, Oscar Turner, Frank Stevens, Forney Johnston and others. The future prospects for the club were declared to be brighter than at any time in the his- tory of the organization, and all the members present pledged their hearty CO., operation to the new president and thu other officers
 meeting of the board will be held this afternoon at o'clock, at which time a secretary will be elected.
 Tn addition to President Selheimer, the officers installed last night were: Vice president Forney Johnston; treasurer Frank Stevens; recording secretary. C. D. Coker; members board of governors w. w. Crawford, w. D. Nesbitt, B. H Mooney, Leon Friedman, Oscar Turner and J. R. Hornady.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-04
Mrs. Cory to Make
 Address of Welcome

Mrs. Chappell Cory was selected by the entertainment and programme @ committee yesterday afternoon to make the address of welcome to the Con- federate Veterans at the reunion on be half of the United Daughters of the Confederacy. This action was taken by the committee following the nomina- ton of Mrs. Cory for this honor by a vote of the chapters of the U. D. c. in the Birmingham district.
 Mrs Cory has been active in the work of the daughters for number of years and has held number of the highest offices in the gift of the or ganization She is an able speaker and her selection for this honor IS con- sidered an exceptionally fortunate one.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-04
At the Biiou

Miss Blanche Hazelton and her com Flags an adaptation of Ouida's fla nous novel, staged under the personal direction of Miss Hazelton, at the Bijou last night. The audience made up in appreciation what it lacked in num- bers.
 Of the play itself, little need be said, as everyone has read the story. It was a very ambitious attempt on the part of Miss Hazelton to boil it down to four acts, but she made it "go," for her rather small audience tried it's hardest to raise the rafters.
 With the exception of some stiffness at times noticeable in Bertie Cecil, por- trayed by Clinton F. Holder, and the overdrawing of a Jewish character by c. M. Shaw, the cast did it's part nobly. Miss Hazelton as Cigarette the pet of the Algerian army, was the decided hit of the evening and her portrayal of the fiery-natured camp follower was clever, to say the least.
 Robert Arnold as Berkley. Bertie Cecils scapegrace brother, was very acceptable, and William Farrell in the role of Rake, valet to Bertie, should have been called Larry" for his Irish smelled of the sod. The interpolation of the Moorish dance in the second act by Miss Muriel Adams assisted by Mr. Farrell, proved diverting and Miss Adams received quite a "hand' from her audience.
 The play is scheduled for 8 week s run.-E. c. H.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-04
SPECIAL BARGAINS
 BY MERCHANTS IN TODAY'S AGE-HERALD

Loveman, Joseph & Loeb announce a free circulating library for boys.
 Guarantee Shoe company features Stacy-Adams Gibson model' for young men, S6.
 The American laundry says rough dry" Is the cheap and easy way.
 Jacobs drug store sells the Light ming Cake and Bread knife, 29 cents
 Louis Saks: "Murad' ties, 55 cents.
 Porter Clothing company: Scotch Mist" spring overcoats for men.
 Adams Drug company, Futy-cenl face cream or face powder Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, 33 cents and 37 cents.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-04

new dances. Some of the most striking costumes seen on the local stage this sea- son are worn Max Bloom received a welcome on his return to Birmingham that must have gladdened his heart.
 In addition to MT. Bloom, who con trives to keep his audiences convulsed most of the time, the cast includes John nie Gilmore, an excellent Irish comedian; Bobby Harrington, an old musical com edy favorite; Alice Sher, who wears some stunning clothes and dances extremely well; Alta Gwin, an attractive ingenue; the Three Harmony Boys, and others All the principals acquit themselves in a credltable manner.
 Because of the time consumed by the headline feature, there are but two other numbers on the bill, in addition to the always instructive and interesting Pathe pictures The "Olds" present a mind- reading and ventriloquist novelty, which is very good and Lester and Moure, in a variety sketch, prove themselves versa tile entertainers. The man of the team sang a timely song about preparedness and did some grotesque dancing with a gun.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-04
ADJUSTMENTS
At the Lyric

Although Max Bloom has been playing 'The Sunnyside of Broadway" for a mulch longer time than such pieces usu- ally survive, his engaging qualities and rare gifts as a comedian continue to make this musical comedy one of the best in vaudeville. The show lasts for more than an hour and during that time MT Bloom introduces some of his fun niest skts, while the various members of a capable company do their share Of singing, dancing and funmaking.
 "The Sunnyside of Broadway is still enlivened by the comical horse which has been identified with the piece during previous seasons, but this feature is not given enough prominence to make it tire some Some new comedy has been in- terpolated, together with new songs and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-04
Tobacco Habit
 Easily Conquered

A New Yorker of wide experience, has written A book telling how the tobacco or snuff habit may be easily and com pietely banished in three days with de; J Woods, 925 G. Station E. New York City, will mail his book free on request.
 The health improves wonderfully after CaImness, tranquil sleep, clear eyes, normal appetite. good digestion. manly vigor, strong memory and a general gain in efficiency are among the many benefits reported. Get rid of that ner- vous feeling; no more need of pipe. cigar, cigarette, snuff or chewing to- bacco to pacify morbid desire.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-04
LOCAL GRAIN MEN
 SUCCEED IN HAVING
 RATE HEARING OPEN
Public Service Commission Decides to Reopen Rate Case-Other Cities En-
 ter Petition

Montgomery April S.-(Special. )--The Alabama public service commission to- day decided to reopen and hear further evidence in the petition of the Birming- ham Grain exchange vs. the Southern rail- way, wherein the Birmingham jobbers are asking for an sO1-cent rate from Riverton to Birmingham.
 The action of the commission was de- terrnined by a mass of new evidence brought before the commission since the case was heard at it's March session. Since that time the railroads have sent in new evidence and the petitioners have filed answers thereto with further evil dence.
 In addition to Birmingham m. other inter- ests are involved. Tuscaloosa, Anniston, Montgomery and Mobile shippers have be- come interested to the extent that if the reduction in rate is made to Birmingha that the same relative reduction be made from these points to points the same dis tance away as Birminghs m is from Riv erton
 The rate on grain from Riverton to Bir- mingham at the present time is 8 legisla- tive made rate. made by the former leg islature, and is included in the famous no commodities, which are made on a mileage oasis. Other joDbing points than Birmingham are interested to the extent that if the Conner rate is cut half in two from Riverton to Birmingham, that it be cut half in two from other jobbing points to points equally as far away as Riverton is from Birmingham
 It s contended by other jobbing centers that the commission will have no right to make a preferential rate for Birmingham against other cities engaged in the same line of trade and that if a reduc- ton is made to Birmignha m, that it be made relative lower throughout Alaba ma Sheffield was asked to be allowed to in tervene in the case.
 The following is the order issued April 3. 1916-File Docket 959.-Birming- ham Grain Exchange vs. Northern Ala bama Railway, Southern Railway.-Pe- ton for reducing of rates on grain and grain products from Riverton and Shelf field to Birmingham. Docket s5s.
 In view of the importance of the dues- tions involved in this petition and of the fact that other communities and interests have approached the commission for further light on the question of grain rates, the commission deems it advisab ble to reopen this case and permit these inter- ests to offer such evidence as they may desire, and for the purpose of further in vestigation on the part of the commis- sion.
 It is therefore ordered that this case be reopened and set for hearing on the first Monday in May, so that all parties at in- terest may appear and offer such evidence as they desire. SAM P KENNEDY,
 President. ahy the abnVa ia true and correct copy of order as issued in this cause on this the third day of April, 1916. ATTICUS MCLLIN,
 Secretary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-04
Go Over Details of
 ProDOsed Sham Battle

One of the most instructive and en- tertaining features of the reunion is expected to be the sham battle which will be staged at the Alabama State fairgrounds here Thursday afternoon at o'clock, May IS. Three companies of Texas Confederate Veterans and three companies of the Alabama Ma tional Guard will take part in the bat tie.
 Details of the sham battle were de- cided yesterday afternoon at a meet ing of the entertainment and pro- gramme committee. Col. George Hol- land of Fort Worth, Tex, appeared be- fore the committee and outlined the rians for the event. He was accom- panied by Capt. John c. Smith and Maj Carl Seals, who will be in charge ol the National Guard arrangements TOT the battle.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-04
DUPONT POWDER co. WRITES UNDERWOOD
 ANSWER TO SPEECH
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(COntinued from Page One) Senator Underwood, in anticipation of that very action. had his reply ready, and that, too. was read on the floor and ordered printed.
 The situation will be further enlivened when MT. DuPont furnishes the letters of denial from Cooper and Landis or when by failing so to do, he admits that the powder trust was responsible for the defeat of the air-nitrate section of the military bill which would have put the government in competition with the pow der producing corporation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-04
West Virginians Will
 Bring Large Band

Information has been received in Bir-
 mngham that the West Virginia delega- ton to the Confederate veterans reunion to be held here May Is, F and IS, will be accompanied by brass band of over 50 pieces. Reservations for the delega- tion will be made at one of the local hotels. It is stated that the delegation from West Virginia will be one of the largest and most enthusiastic to attend the reunion. The band which will be one of the greatest features of the dele gation Is composed of some of the best musicians of West Virginia. and it is expected that in the reunion parade this band will be one of the features. The band will render several informal con certs in Birmingham during the reunion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-04
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Creating a Sensation Throughout the SOuth--Many Thousands Are Now Using It With Gratifying
 ReSnIfS.

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-04
Offensive Is Checked

Berlin, April 3.-(By wireless. )-Con- stantinople dispatches given out to. day by the Overseas News agency say that the Turkish troops on the Cau casian front have received considerable endorsements and that the Russian offensive has been checked. Recently the only fighting has been among snal detachments fn
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-04
DIRECTORS TO MEET
 TODAY AND TENDER
 USE OF GROUNDS FOR VETERANS REUNION
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during the Confederate veterans reunion in May MT. Brown, whose experience in handling large crowds has extended over several years, suggested that on account of the open house nature of the encampment, it would be well to have an adequate number of police on hand to protect the vast throngs at the fair grounds from intrusion. It Is stated that Chief of Police Martin Eagan will have a number of uniform men at the fair grounds, xsaile Capt. T. J. Shirley, chief of detectives, has arranged to have plain clothes men from many cities in Bir- mingham during the reunion to help out the local detectives. With visiting off cers from all cities on hand it is hoped that there will be minimum of depre- datons during the reunion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-04
Deaths and Funerals
Miss Mary Barnard

Miss Mary Barnard died suddenly at 10 o'clock last night at the home of her mother. Mrs. F. Barnard, Third avenue and Fifty-seventh street, Woodlawn. The funeral arrangements have not yet been announced. Miss Barnard had been con- nected with the Southern Bell Telephone company for the past six years and was held in high esteem by 8 large number of friends.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-04
Mrs. Minnie Goodwin

Funeral services over the remains o1 Friday night at Atlanta, were conducted from the residence of her father T. Prickett 2319 Twenty-second avenue North Birmingham, at 1030 o'clock yes terday morning. Interment followed ir Elmwood cemetery. The deceased is sur vived by her parents. MT. and Mrs. T. Prickett two sisters, Mrs. A. Blaylocl and Mrs. A. Wallace and a brother Jewell Prickett.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-04
TAKEN WITH GROUP

"A few nights ago one of my pat, rons had child taken with croup," writes M T. Davis, merchant, Bears ville, w Va About midnight he came to my store and bought bottle of Foley's Honey and Tar. Before morn ing the child was entirely recovered. The parents say they would rather have it for croup and colds than any other medicine" Many such letters have been written about Foley's Honey and Tar, for coughs. colds, eroup and whooping cough. Sold verywhere.-Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-04
HeptasOphs to Meet

A meeting of the Improved Order of Heptasophs will be held this evening at the conclave hall, sos First avenue, at s o'clock All members are urged to at tend and are privileged to bring their wives, daughters and sweethearts to the meeting.
 The ladies will meet at the residence of MT. Betz and as soon as the business meeting is concluded will be escorted to the hall, where refreshments will be served All Heptasophs and the ladies are invited to be present
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-04
BIRMINGHAM ELKS
 TO INSTALL OFFICERS

Officers elect of Birmingham lodge, No. 75, Benevolent Protective Order of Elks, will be installed tonight by State Deputy H. c. Pollard of Huntsville. Dr. John NJ. Perkins will be installed as exalted ruler and committees for the ensuing term will be named. In addition to the installation delegates to the Elks' state convention, which meets at Montgomery April % will be named. All members are expected to be present.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-04
Must Hang

Denver. Col, April 3.--James c. Bull ger, soldier of fortune, convicted of killing Lloyd F. Nicodemus, a Denver hotel keeper. in May, 1914, must hang the week of May 21, according to a decision of the state supreme court to- day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-04
OBJECTS TO AMENDMENT

Army officers have objected to the Cumnlins amendment and maintained the efficacy of the general staff would be lost if it's meetings were open to National Guard officers. many of whom it was political rewards and would not appre- ciate the necessity of guarding military secrets under discussion.
 Senators Maritime, Lee of Maryland and Smith and Hardwick of Georgia spoke in opposition to the federal volun-
 teer plan. Senator Smith urged his amendment for short enlistments in the
 regular army with at least 96 hours each
 month devoted to educational instruc- tion Senator Hardwick wanted to sub stitute his amendment to provide for mili-
 tary instructions in schools and colleges.
 which he said would secure a reserve of j. 900 900 young men with military training. Senator Williams urged that the amend ments offered by the two senators from
 Georgia need not conflict with the volun- teer army plan which he advocated. He suggested that each state university should be turned into a branch of the West Point academy.
 Senator Weeks spoke in favor of the federal volunteer system and praised the bill as the best piece of military legsla- ton ever put before the Senate
 Senator Brandagee of Connecticut plead for the volunteer army. At the close of the day Senator Chamberlain again warned the Senate that he would ask for night sessions unless more rapid progress is made in the near future.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-04
Dr. Elkourie in Anniston

Anniston, April 3.-(Special.)- )-Dr H A. Eikourie of Birmingham spoke tc packed house here tonight at ar open meeting under the auspices of the Woodmen on the subject of The Future of Mankind" He received an ovation for the effective and eloquent way he handled his subject.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-04
NAVAL COMMITTEE BRINGS TO AN END
 LENGTHY HEARINGS
 ON APPROPRIATIONS
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tion to the fact that Representative Britten had insisted upon calling Ad- miral Fiske and declared the questions propounded to the admiral by MT. Brit ten had been of a purely personal na- ture. not an effort to enlighten the cOmmittee on navy problems.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-04
Baron. to Meet Montgomery

Montgomery, April 3.-The Birmingham team of the South ern association will play an ex hibition game with the local South Atlantic league team sun day. April g. Atlanta of the Southern association will prob ably play here April II and 12.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-04
CUMMINS SUCCEEDS IN AMENDING ARMY
 BILL IN THE SENATE
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National Guard and it's officers-and sometimes fear a lobby is being man- tained for that purpose--but officers of the army around the halls of the Senate and House of Representatives are inter-
 ferring with this legislation through diff ferent senators instead of leaving the matter to the representatives who have
The Washington times., 1916-01-17
Read the Story beginning
Sunday, January 23rd, in
The Sunday Evening Times

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The Washington times., 1916-01-17
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The Washington times., 1916-01-17
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The Washington times., 1916-01-17
Can You Solve
This Mystery
7?

IN MARY PACE, young beautiful on the eve Of
NV her greatest success-is accused Of murder
lV Philip Langdon, her lawyer and her lover
facing almost certain defeat-fghts for her life
Dave Pollock druniard, man-abouttown, pursuer Of
Mary Page is dead.
Did Mary Page kill Dave Pollock?
The State says she did The district attorney
has proved his case Every shred of evidence is against
her. The judge is convinced The jury has condemned
her in their hearts. She is doomed
Langdon, her defender, her lover, her devOtad
friend believes she did It His brain tells him So His
eyes almost saw the deed. He fights bllndy.
Mary herself does not know She cannot remeua
ber The giant hand clutched her white shoulder and
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The Washington times., 1916-01-17
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The Washington times., 1916-01-17
See the Pictures i'm Your "a
HATA HAPPENED TO. MARY"

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The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1916-02-03
Thursday February 3, 1915
TOO MUCH WEATHER

The WEATHER has become important factor in tb r.,
business of the Pacific Coast this winter No ono [
hurl bes at other point the finger sco: all %
suffered California wants the to go and
Pacific Northwest would give good deal to be of the SNOW
addition to their harmful effects on business both have cost
So there is plenty of reason to wish them away. VS.