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The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-11-21
"KEEPING UP FRONT" PLACED AT HEAD OF GOTHAM TEMPTATIONS

New York, November %.
 "Keeping up front.
 "OppOrtunities to waste time.
 "Desire for pleasure.
 .LonesOmeness,
 "CIOthes,
 "Young wOmen.'
 4 company of eminent social disagnosticians gathered at St. Andrews Methodist church last night decided that these were the sources of greatest temptation to young men and women in New York. John WanamaIker, the mer- chant, thought New York offered many tempta iones to the young men. to waste their time. Jacob H. schiff. the banker, put the city's greatest temptation to young men in two words. "young women"
 President Butler of Columbia university, who received the greatest support in his analysis of the case, claimed that trying to live beyond ones means is the greatest lure the metropolis dam gIes before the eyes of both sexes.
 All concurred in calling the brightness of Broadway an "un- healthy glow and the center of trouble"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-11-21

he was good and nervous, and tried to get across through net work of traffic. lie was soon caught in a pocket, among au- tomobiles aud had to retreat almost 10 the west side of the avenue and start again. This bad maneuver permitted me to get across ahead of him, and l en- tered the subway kiosk just ahead. Going down the steps he passed me on the run, rushed to the ticket window and had his ticket and was on the lower level before had been able to get within three feet of the ticket sellers window.
 Going slowly downstairs, I found him once again. There he was, right in the jam awiting for the next train, but when 1t came, he was a little too eager, and some giant of a man ahead of him re sented his pushing and showing methods, and replied in kind, with the result that the little mans hat fell off his head and rolled back almost upon the tracks Of the "local" on he other side of the island. He had to go after it, and when he re- turned the doors were closed, and he had missed his train.
 It was a laugh, and my features were wrinkling themselves into a broad grin, when happened to look at the man who was sitting down right beneath the strap was hanging to-it was the lame fellow ' How did he do it? Ask the lame man that is, if you can go fast enough to catch Up with him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-11-21

Roman Chemical O., fl
 Nashville, Tenn.
 Dear Sirs: Having taken BOWERSd PREPARATION with such good rel suits, wish to inform you what effectl 1t had upon me. Several years arci my physician treated me for indiges, ton and liver trouble, and was latell told by them that an operation wouldl be necessary. I took all kinds of mediy cines with no results. Two weeks agd- my condition was such that I was> forced to allow the physicians to hold a consultation, at which the consensua| of opinion wes that an operatioA would be the only relief for me. My| mind was made up to have same perl formed, and had decided to go to all lnfirmary, but friend heard of my intentions and advised me not to g}I to the expense, trouble and probably the loss of my life, when cure could,' be effected by the use of BOWERS PREPARATION. I took a bottl}a which swept greenish mass from m, system, including number of gen uine gall stones. Thank heaven, took my friends advice about you wonderful Stomach and Liver Prep aration.
 Symptoms in my case were bilious' ness, clouded brain, coated tongue7 sluggish on rising in the morning, ha gas on my stomach, and oftentime had pains in my side and back.
 l write this hoping it may reac some person who is suffering fror stomach and liver trouble. Am en ployed by the Nashville Fire Depart ment and will always recommen your medicine.
 Capt. F. M. Hite, |
 Nashville Fire Department.
 Bowers Preparation $1. All drug Store and Wholesalers. or by parcel post prepai Address with price
 ROMAN CHEMICAL CO.,, ? 0. Box A. Nashville, Tenn
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-11-21
National Fox Hunters Meet

Nashville, November 20.-The National Foxhunters association meet began this morning at Columbia, Tenn" With Il st. tes and almost every county ln Ten ncssee represented. One hundred and ffty hunters from outside of Tennessee are participating. At dawn this morning the derby was begun in Browns bottom on Theta turnpike Four foxes were jumped. The derby will last one and possibly two more days. A big bench show began this afternoon with O-dogs m exhibition.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-11-21
BESSEMER COUNCIL WILL HOLD MEETING Employees Make Demand on Pipe Company for an
 Increase of Wages
SEEK APPOINTMENTS
Ordinance Repeating Salaries of City Aldermen May Be Voted On at
 Council Meeting

Bessemer, November 20.-(Special) A notice has been served on the Uni ted States Cast Iron Pipe and Foundry company by the workmen, both skilled and unskilled in which a demand for E per cent increase in wages is made
 It is contended that the company is considering the matter and it is con tended by them that the wages paid by the company at the local plant is better than at any other plant of the company, all things being considered
 In recorders court this morning, six defendants charged with the violation of the prohibition law appeared before Judge Jones' and Hananh Harris, ne
 gr woman, was fined $52.50, including
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-11-21
SOCIAL EVENTS

The Senior Sunday school class of the Brighton Methodist church gave de- lightful social at the home of Miss Bertha Baxley. The house was decorated Tn ferns and cut flowers and during the evening various games, music and con tests were enjoyed, after which delicious refreshments were served. Those present were: Miss Lois Farr, Miss Patsy Ben nett, Miss Ethel Bruce, ss Edith Knight, Miss Bertha Baxley. MT. Rush, MT. Donald Herbert Farr, Kelly. Will liamson. Bert Vines, Homer Farr, MT Atkins and Steve Bennett.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-11-21
PERSONALS

A wedding which came as surprise to their many friends was that of Miss Marie Greenee and Henry Foster which was solemnized yesterday afternoon at 4:30 O clock at the home of the brides mother on Nineteenth street, the cere- mony being pronounced by the Rev. G. M Davenport, pastor of the Jonesboro Meth odist church, in the presence of few relatives and intimate friends. MT. and Mrs. Foster will make their home in Jonesboro.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-11-21


 NO QUIBBLING
 The Mexicans have objected seriously to acknowledging the right of the United States to send troops across the international boundary line in pursuit of bandits, but have been more insistent that in case troops are sent they be moved subject to certain re- strictions. When the Mexican com missioners leave here, it will be with the realization that American forces will be used to run down any raiding band that crosses the border into the United States regardless of where they may have to go or of how long they may have to stay in Mexico.
 It was regarded here tonight as not improbable that a delay might be caused by the desire of the Mexicans to communicate further with General Carranza Mir Cabrera said he and his colleagues would report new devel- opments If time is taken for the Mex jeans to report the new situation Sto their chief and for him to reply, it is possible nothing may be done until Saturday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-11-21
NOT ARRAIGNED YET
Cotton Advances

New York, November 2O.-There was a substantial advance in the cotton market here today on active and ex- cited buying which carried May con tracts up to 2O.3Sc. or $2.50 per bale above last Saturdays closing prices and approximately a cent pound above the low price of last Friday. Buying here was stimulated by sensational advance in Liverpool.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-11-21
Henry H. Balche Is Given Consular Service Promotion

Washington, November 20.-(Special} Henry B. Balche of Madison, Ala, was designated today consular agent of the government with Paraguay his territory
 MT. Balche was attached to the service two years ago, and has had two promo tions. He was first assigned to St. Steph- ems on the Canadian border, and then to Yawmouth Nova Scotia. His latest pro- motion, that to Paraguay is regarded as especially important.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-11-21
ID I,ighten Burden

Berlin, November 2o.-Leut- Gen Voh Stein. the German war minister today announced that in future special consid- eration would be given to soldiers whose fs miles had already suffered heavy losses by the, war. Likewise fathers or several children would not, if possible, be employed permanently in the first line.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-11-21
TIE WEATHER
Weather Forecast

Washington. November 20-Forecast for Alabama and Mississippi: Fair Tuesday and probably Wednesday; cooler Wednes- day.
 Georgia: Fair Tuesday and Wednes- Gay; somewhat lower temperature Wednesday,
 Tennessee: Fair Tuesday and probably Wednesday,; colder Wednesday,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-11-21
Very Painful

From the Baltimore American.
 "Bilkins says his wife is painfully lit- eral.
 ''She must be if she was that way when he told me she went at him hammer and tongs."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-11-21

The home of MT. Charles Weinstein on Seventeenth street was the scene or a pretty hospitality this afternoon when he received in honor of the engagement of his daughter. Miss Pearl Weinstein who will be married in January to MT Alex Guss. The house was artistically decorated in potted plants, chrysan- themums and cut flowers, color tone of yellow and white being emphasized The guests were received by Miss Vein stein, Miss Ida Weinstein, Miss Dora Weinstein and Miss Rosahe Goldberg Punch was dispensed from a flower banked bowl and an ice course in the yellow and white tones was served. About 15O guests called during the afternoon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-11-21
MANY APPLICATIONS

Much interest is being manifested Tn the appointing of the officers by the board of revenue in Bessemer, which will De made this week. There are four appA- cants for deputy treasurer. three for the office of clerk of the board of revenue a deputy tax collector, deputy tax as- sessor and deputy judge of the prooate' all in Bessemer The most interesting fight will be that of the clerk of the board of revenue, now held by Dr. E. L. Edmundson, who was named when the board first commenced to hold regular meetings in Bessemer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-11-21
Local Date
Weather Conditions

Summary of observations made at Unit ed States weather bureau stations during the 24 hours ending at p. m., 75th me- ridian time, November 20 1916:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-11-21
SELF-DEFENSE WILL BE PLEA OF
 DAVE OVERTON
Continued from Page one)

berg bridge. The plans of Judge Allen, 1t is indicated, will be an attempt to prove that Judge Lawler and Overton met by appointment and that Lawler lost his temper and attacked Overton, the killing in self-defense then followed
 Judge Allen also indicated yesterday his belief that the state had a very weak case against his client
 .Overton really has been the victim of hysteria," said Judge Allen, and before this trial goes very far it will be found that many of the principal facts have been grossly misrepresented'
 As to his plans regarding the pleas in abatement tomorrow afternoon Judge Al len indicated that he would appeal from the jury decision if it went against him
 NOT ARRAIGNED YET
 "As a matter of fact Overton has not been arraigned as yet. said Judge Al len. flor he has not entered his plea reasonable delay should, of course follow between his actual arraignmeni and his trial"
 Judge Allen will also protest against using the jury that will rule on the pleas il. abatement being used to hear the actual trial. He will make former demand for another struck jury
 s'In a matter where a mans neck is concerned said Judge Allen, we should be very conservative in the steps taken Let us go at this thing with calm judg- ment and our eyes wide open.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-11-21
Does Death End Your
 ObliCatiOn2

Remember, you promised "to love and cherish her so long as both of you shall live" But after you are gone, what then? There's a way. Life insurance will help to guard her when you are gone. We can do you a service.
 VIM. VAUGHAN, JR,
 Mgr Reliance Life Ins. Co.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-11-21
CITY COUNCIL MEETING

costs and given 90 days extra. Tn other defendants were discharged
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-11-21

The Bessemer city council will meet in regular session Tuesday night, when it is expected that several mat ters of importance will come up for discussion, among them will be the election of a member Of the board of education to succeed ex-Mayor l. A. Lewis. resigned. It is probable that the mayor will also bring up the mat ter of getting cheaper water rent for the residents of Bessemer. The or 6inance repeating the salaries of the aldermen may be voted on again.
 Charles Wilkerson, a gegro, was ar rested today by Deputies Vines. W. C.. Steele, R. NJ. Childress and J. N. Smithson. charged with the murder of Will Parker, a negro, at Woodward yesterday Tom Averhart and Roy Tate, negroes, were arrested in con- nection with the killing and are being held pending an investigation. Parker was stabbed to death last night abous o'clock at Woo ward.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-11-21
DO YOU SLEEP ON A PERFECTION MATTRESS?

A night on a Perfection means a restful night and 100 per cent efficiency the day following.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-11-21
PRESIDENT GIVES
 WORD TO SETTLE
 BORDER QUESTION
Continued from Page Oney
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border now or the manner in which may punish marauding bandits.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-11-21

James Keith, Jr., was elected chairman of the county school board at the meet ing of the newly elected board and regu- lar meetings will be held on the second Tuesday of each month hereafter. The work of organizing and going over the figures and going over figures submitted to Superintendent Persons relative to the county schools consumed nearly all the time Of the first meeting of the new boa rd
Crittenden record-press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1909-191?, 1916-04-20
High School News

The Manthanepian and Sci
mantian LiterarS societies Of
NJ. II. s.. had a joint meeting On
Friday. April i4th. The name
of the program was "0n to Nor.
garfield" 1t was very interest
ing and much enjoyed by all.
The high school song was sung
with great enthusiasm by the
whole assembly. Prof. Christian
gave a splendid talk on plans
For The Trip" Some other sub
jects discussed were The Out.
look for the Track Meet. "
What we can do to help win, "
why we expect TO win when
We 90 to Morganfeld." and
Fun Of the trip" a paper writ.
en- by Frank Coker. Special mu.
sic was rendered by a mixed quar-
tett. The program showed just
how enthusiastic we are and our
attitude toward these contests.
We will be able TO get a spe-
cial train II enough people will
go. Go yourself and urge your
friends to 20. The track meet
is a thing not 10 be seen every
day and you'll be sorry il you
miss 1t. and the other contests
are popular they need no further
recommendation. Get aboard
the train and 90 to Morganfeld
and boost for Marion"
Crittenden record-press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1909-191?, 1916-04-20
ROAD BOND ELECTION
For Sls0,000 to be Held in Trigg
County on June IS.

Cadiz, KY. April Ia. On
Thursday. the 10Th day of next
June. an election will be held in
Trigg county for the purpose Of
taking the sense of the legal vo-
ters upon the question Of issuing
bonds to the smount Of S150,000
for the purpose of building roads
in the countp. Petitions signed
by several hundred citizens. only
one hundred and fifty legal vo-
ters and free holders being re-
quired, have been filed in the
County Court during the past
week. The petition lies over for
a month for exceptions, and the
order for the election will be
made by Judge Hooks the second
Monday in May.
Crittenden record-press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1909-191?, 1916-04-20
CONTRACT LET FOR 60 MILES
More Road Construction Ia Graves
To be Considered in June

Mayfeld. KY, Apr. Is. Great
interest now centers on good
roads in Graves county, as was
shown by the number of propo-
sitions and bids presented to the
Fiscal Court this week. More
than sixty miles Of roads were
let to be graSeled this summer at
a cost of about $40, 600. of which
the county pays one-half and the
citizens along the different roads
the other half. At the June
meeting Of the Fiscal Court con.
tracts to build many more miles
will be let.
The contract for building and
graveling the State-aid road from
Burnett's Chapel to Bell City, q
distance Of six miles was let to
N. E. Rhodes, of Lynnville, for
10000. The contract for build
ing concrete bridges and culverts
was let to Adams & Belote, con.
tractors, Of Mayfeld.
Crittenden record-press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1909-191?, 1916-04-20
EXPLANATION
OF TAXATION
By Congressman John E. Lamb In
The National MonthIy-Con.
tributed by 7. M. Dean.
Mr.. S. M. Jenkins,

Mr.. 5. M. Jenkins,
Dear Sir:
Since the Bond Issue"
question has come up | find some
OF the fellows opposed to it, be-
cause of an existing prejudice
against taxation. There are
many fair minded men who wish
to pay for everything they get,
who feel that they get nothing
in return for their tax money" Z"
| am sending you some ex-
tracts from a piece written for
the National Monthly" by Hon.
John E. Lamb, of Indiana, and
would be glad to have you pub
lish it some time, when you have
plenty of space, if you like the
sentiment of it. Yours,
T. NJ. Dean,
Deanwood, Ky.
Crittenden record-press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1909-191?, 1916-04-20

ise to hold the German govern.
ment to strict accountability for
its murdeous attacks on nlerch-
ant and passenger vessels. Long
er to evade the issue which has
been repeatedly presented by the
wanton destruction of so many
non-combatant lives would be to
Justify the reproaches of a rapid
ly increasing number of thought
full citizens who charge the ad-
ministration with forgetfulness
of the nations honor. George
Haven Putnam, Pres, L. L. For
man Sec., Everett V. Abbott,
Lawrence F. Abbott, Frederic R.
Coudert, W. X. Brice, Richard
Henry Gatling, Franklin H. Gid
dings, Charles P. Rowland, D.
W. Johnson, Richard M. Hure,
H. De Raasloff and James B.
Townsend.
Crittenden record-press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1909-191?, 1916-04-20
Federal COURT
MET MONDAY
Important Docket At Paducah.
Former Benton Postmaster
Charged With Embezzling.

Paducah, KY, April IS. The
April term Of United States
Court for the Western district of
Kentucky convened Monday in
the Federal building by Judge
Walter Evans, of Louisville. A
number of important cases were
on the docket, and consumed
about two days. An important
criminal case was that against
Robert |. Blagg, former post
master at Benton, charged with
embezzling 81, OILS. II of the post
office funds.
Much interest has been shown
in the suit of Mrs. Annie o.
Rickman, formerly of Benton,
against L. Robertson and other
citizens of Marshall county, a
number of whom are prominent,
for S52, 900 damages for the al
legged dynamiting of her home
and threatening the lives of her.
self and husband. The criminal
cases are:
Peyton S. Welsh, charged with
breaking into and robbing the
postoffice at Fristoe, KY; Robert
Smithson, charged with bootleg
ging; Jesse Bryant, charged with
stealing from an interstate ship
ment; John H. Brayton, charged
with robbing the post-office at
Smithland, KY; Elrod Kraper,
charged with robbing Ellis Nall,
assistant postmaster at Hickory,
KY; F. P. Luton. charged with
bootlegging; j. G. Lemon and
Helen Jenkins Switzer, charged
with sending obscene literature
through the mails: Frank Ed
dings and Nettie Boyd, charged
with violating the anti-pass law;
Robert |. Blagg. charged with
embezzling; c. G. Tindall. charg-
ed with using the mails to de-
fraud; Wallace Vinegar Compa-
ny, charged with violating the
pure food law.
Crittenden record-press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1909-191?, 1916-04-20
The Question Of Taxation.

There is no governmental
question of more vital concern to
the people than that of taxation.
IL is as old as civilization and has
occupied the minds of statesmen
and rulers from the earliest re-
corded time.
1t is but just that men who
are hedged about by the majes-
y of the law, protected in their
rights to life. liberty and pur-
suits Of happiness, through the
instrumentality of an organized
society, should be compelled to
pay for the privileges and bless
ings they enjoy.
The man who has reached the
highest perfection of understand
ing and is capable of comprehend
ing the theory of civilization will
always pay the full measure of
his taxes without a murmur on
his lips.
And why? Because the tax
you pay is the price you give for
the protection the government
casts around you. 1t places a
shield Of protection between your
life and the hatred Of your enem
les. 1t protects ycu in the per-
formance of your daily duties,
and through multiplicity of
laws. prevents the brigand Of
the Kings highway from carry.
ing away the fruit Of your honest
toll. 1t builds schools and uni.
versities, and places within easy
reach Of your children an educa-
ton, and thus prepares them for
the battles of maturity. 1t builds
penal institutions for the confne.
ment Of the criminals, and asy.
lums and hospitals for those who
are unable to care for themsel.
YES. And when at last you pass
away it still stands as guardian
representing you in the distribu-
ton Of your property and lastly
places the sentinel of security at
your grave for the benefit OF
loved ones left behind"
Crittenden record-press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1909-191?, 1916-04-20
ANNUAL Meeting
At PADUCAH, KY,
Southern Presbyterian Presbytery
New Minister Installed at
First Pres. Church.

Paducah Presbytery met in the
First Presbyterian church in
Paducah, KY, Wednesday eve.
ming April 18th, and the opening
sermon was delivered by Rev.
D. B. Gregory, of the second
church, Henderson. At the
close of the sermon Presbytery
was called to order and Mr.. E.
c. Ward, of Henderson was
elected moderator for the term.
The Presbytery then adjourned
TO meet at 9 O'Clock Thursday
morning. The whole day of
Thursday was taken up with
routine business and at 1880 D.
m, the Presbytery proceeded to
install as pastor Of the Paducah
church the Rev. Peter Pleune
formerly of Holland, Mich, and
later Of New York City. DR..
Vandermulen, pastor of the sec-
cnd Presbyterian church, Of
Louisville had been invited to
preach the installation sermon
which he did from the text Give
ye them to eat.
DR.. Vandermulen possesses the
happy faculty of saying the right
thing at the right time.
He waslistened to very atten-
lively by a large and very ap-
preciative audience. At the
close Of the sermon moderator
Ward propounded the usual ques-
tons. after which Rev. H. V.
Escott, of Marion delivered the
charge to the congregation.
After the installation, Presby-
terry closed to meet at the call
of the moderator, at Hopkins.
vile, KY, May 3rd.
Crittenden record-press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1909-191?, 1916-04-20
REPORTS TO HEADQUARTERS
Crittenden County Boy Salutato.
rian In Missouri College.

The following letter was re.
eeived from Eulis Hodges, son
of DR.. w. U. Hodges, formerly
of Shady Grove, who located
several years ago at Weaubleau,
Mo. 1t will be of interest to the
relatives and friends of the fam.
lily in this section where they
were all raised and lived for
many years. The letterfollows:
Weaubleau, Mo-.
April IS, 1916.
Mr.. S. NJ. jenkins,
Marion. KY,
Dear Sir:
As it is customary for all Crit.
tenden county boys to report to
headquarters, The Crittenden
Record-Press, | am enclosing an
invitation to our commencement
exercises. We left Kentucky in
1908. My father, DR.. W. U.
Hodges is located at this place.
We enjoy reading the news from
our old home. Wishing you much
success | remain. Yours truly,
Eulis Hodges.
Young Hodges name appears
in the handsome program as sal
utatorian, he being one of the
graduating class of seven of the
Weaubleau High School. We are
proud Of all our boys who avail
themselves of the opportunity to
get an education.