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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-01-14
USELESS EFFORT

CITIZENS begin their pla
oon system too LATE The policy is predetermined
lis plan decided upon before election.
The policy Of the hrevd Mr. King is to build up power
organization Of public servants who their promotion to
his The the proportion Of and
the whole population, the easier to elections
frenen and the policemen appointed Under
regime the persons to help perpetate
policy cowardly- is stamped with the of
courage. It takes awful to swell the running
thousands just may Of
friends pay roll, Mr.. King mayor
pay, why should they worry
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-01-14
America and France
Have Led In The Con-
quest of the Air

Last Sunday. the ninth of January,
was the 123rd anniversary of tho first
balloon ascension ever made from
American soil. A French aeronaut,
Jean Pierre Blanchard, the most dar-
ing of the pioneer conquerors of the
upper regions, was responsible for
the feat which amazed and delight
ed a vast number of Philadelphians,
including President George Wash
ington.
In the conquest of the air, which
ranks among the most remarkable
chievements of the eighteenth, nine
JeeRth and twentieth centuries, France
and America have led. Other nations
have contributed largely toward the
perfection Of the machines which
have enabled man to escape from the
earth and to soar in what the poet
calls the ''blue empyrean," but France
led the van in the development of
the balloon. while 1t was Yankee in
ventive genius which produced the
heavier-than-air flying machine.
It was in 1888 that Joseph and
Stephen Montgolfier, NM. Robert and
Charles, and Pi1atre de RozierA as
founded NFrenchmen by making sue
cessfuI balloon ascents. Within a
year various others, including An
DREAM, Blanchard, Guyton, F1ourant,
ArIandes and Madame Thible, the
first woman aeronaut, had enjoyed
the novel experience.
The news Of the success of the
French aeronauts soon spread abroad,
and in all lands there was wild en-
thusiasm over the balloon. One of
the dearest dreams of mankind had
been realized by the daring French
raen, and the spirit of emulation was
aroused in other countries. In Amer
lea great interest was manifested, and
this was especially true of PhitadeI-
FzIIae ticfS of nJJoI zeT
Cits were profoundly moved, and two
ef them set about the task OF con-
structing a balloon. They were not
so confident of their aerial crafts
soaring qualities as to risk an ascent
themselves, but after a long search
they finally found a carpenter who
was willing, for a consideration, to
risk his neck. The carpenters nerve
was not equal to the occasion, how
ever, and when the balloon began to
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-01-14
REMOVE RILEY

m IS IMPERATIVE that the Indictment against Former
den Osborne should be tried with all the projections
essary personal reputation
involved The reputation of justice is IF conspra
against
lection in New York state for reputation and liberty
Indictment be tried prisoners who
edge terrorized punished
Governor regards the removal Of sixty
Sing Sing Riley offense,
likely to know the truth about Warden Osborne
regime
removal Riley is at least necessary
removal Warden Osborne
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-01-14
Dress I trimmings

One odd lot of Beaded and Embroidered Banding at
less than half odd lot of Frogs for coats These are
treasure finding9r the dressnaker the who
makes over her own garments. a.
Main floor
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-01-14
Cbe Do Read Co
Established 1857
Established 1857
Furniture Less 50 per cent,

In this special gathering of the hafpriced pieces in
the former ''Gift ROOM Space there renain
Parlor Sets Of pieces, with velour and damask
erings.
Beds, several odd left from broken sets, solid
mahogany with ribbon nayone plain poster with head
and foot boards-one or two handsome specimens of
French Walnut
Circassian Walnut Dressing Table, 1850 for
s2425
Dressing Table Stools, very convenient about any
Mahogany with rush seats, $500 for $500
Adam Sewing Rocker, solid mahogany, cane back,
seat covered with art CLOTH $14.50 for $7.25.
Several pieces Of handsomely carved Bombay Teak
wood pedestals and tabourets, half price.
Fourth floor.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-01-14
THE sHERLEY AMENDMENT
-HHE SUPREME COURT has sustained the

sustained the Eherley
Il pure food and drug This forbids
the msbrandg Of drugs and medicines It stops the impuden
claims made for patented medicines, that they will all
aides protects the public from dangerous form sinde
Asbranded medicines those accompanied
statements their curative qualities
transmitted the malls Thus falsehood isl
stopped of mischief Goods that endure
ling truth told about them not good goods
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-01-14
ABSOLUTE ZERO

Xxx HAT HAS BECOME commission charter? In
Wv what darkness does it linger? What modesty af-
flee the
city with other in pretending
commission plan had Something hap
cold.
cold government
been laid to rest in the ice plant but with it.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-01-14
RUBBER ROOTS

Short Boots, Storm King
Boots, Hip Boots, Leather
Soled Boots. All styles for
Men, Women, Boys and Chill
dren.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-01-14
RUBBER GOODS
RUBBER, FOOTWEAR

!, Our stock of Rubber Foot
wear comprises many styles.
Our speciality is on Wales
Goodyear Rubbers, the kind
we stand back of.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-01-14
GLOVES GLOVES

Take advantage of our sale
on your gloves and save
about one-half to one-third
on the cost.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-05
Texas Plans to Have
 Largest Delegation

That Texas will send between 750 ana 1Oo0 Confederate Veterans. as well as d large number of Sons. Daughters ana other visitors, was the statement made yesterday by Capt. Frank Holland, Wno is here arranging accommodations Tor the Taxas delegation. He is also going over inc final details in regard to the sham battle which will be feature Tor May 1S the last day. .,4
 Caofain Holland said yesterday that the greatest interest was being mani1est- ed all over Texas in the reumon. ne said that not even the Mexican sltuatloIi was sufficient to divert the minds or the old soldiers from the pleasant anucipa- tion of attending the reunion. Captaln Holland stated that at least three specidl trains would be necessary to bring the Texans here. The matter of accommooa- tiors after reaching Birmingham was the Texans some thought so IL was decided to send Captain Holland nere to make the necessary arrangements. lie was engaged in getting rooms ana max ing other plans for the delegation.
 T remember Birmingham from the ls'1 reunion" said Captain Holland. The reputation won by Birmingham on that occasion still fingers with the old sol diers. The reunion then was such a com plete success they will never forget IL. They are determined to return to Blr- mingham at this reunion to see the city again, renew some pleasant friendships made then, and to mingle again With the people who received them so cordially eight years ago."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-05
SCHOOL BOND ISSUE
 WILL COME UP TODAY
Commissioners Will Have Conference on Matter-To Consider Bonds for
 Extension of Light Plant

The s2.OOO00O school bond issue, pro- posed by Commissioner Hornady and rec commended by the board of education. will be considered by the city comms soners at a conference today.
 The proposal of Commissioner Weather ly for the issuance of s5O0.OOO bonds for the extension of the city light and power plant will also be taken up at confer ence of the commission this afternoon.
 Some little interest was created at the commission meeting yesterday when Con- missioner Barber declared that he was certain the people of Birmingham would vote almost unanimously for bond issues for the acquisition of the telephone com pany, the waterworks and for the exten- sion of the light and power plant. Com missioner Barber is also expected to fa- vor the proposed school bond issue.
 Commissioner Barber stated yesterday that if the school bond issue was car reid through, it was the intention of the city to discard some of the present school buildings. He announced that he expect ed to take one of these for a deten- ton home for women prisoners.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-05
DECIDE TUESDAY ON
 FATE OFPOOL ROOMS
Made Special Order of Business for Next Week-Anglin Asks for
 Record Vote

The fate of the pool rooms of Br- mingham will be decided by the city commission at the meeting Tuesday when the vote will be taken on the ordinance of Commissioner Barber to close these places Should the commissioners vote down the proposal of MT. Barber, he has announced that he will take the mat ter to the people in a referendum elec- tion
 T. L. Anglin precipitated a renewal of the pool room question at the commits sion meeting yesterday when he asked the commission to go on record on the question so that property owners might know whether to rent their places to pool room proprietors. The motion of Commissioner Ward that the entire mat ter go over so far as the present year was concerned and be taken up Septem- Der 15 as concerns 1917 was voted down, only Commissioner Truss voting with Mir. Ward.
 A motion by Commissioner Weatherly that the matter be a special order of business for the meeting Tuesday was carried Commissioners Ward and Truss voting against the motion. It was indi- cated by the vote on the proposal yes terday that the pool rooms will be abol- ished effective October 1, as now pro- posed by Commissioner Barber, unless Commissioner Ward exercises his veto.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-05
AFINE TREATMENT
 FOR CATARRH
EASY TO MAKE AND COSTS LITTLE

Catarrh is such an insidious disease and has become so prevalent during the past few years that it's treatment should be understood by all.
 Science has fully proved that Catarrh is constitutional disease and, therefore, requires a constitutional treatment. Sprays inhalers, salves and nose douches seldom if ever give lasting benefit and often drive the disease further down the air passages and into the lungs.
 If you have catarrh or catarrhal deaf ness or head-noises, go to your drug gist and get one ounce of Parmint 1Double strength. Take this home and ounces of granulated sugar: stir until dissolved, take one tablespoonful times a day.
 This will often bring quick relief from the distressing head-noises. clogged nos trils should open. breathing become easy and mucus stop dropping into the throat.
 This treatment has a slight tonic action which makes it especially effec- tive in cases where the blood has be- come thin and weak. It is easy to make, tastes pleasant and costs little, Every person who wishes to be free from this 'destructive disease should give this treatment trial
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-05
MARION WINS TWO GAMES AND SERIES Poor Fielding Cause of MethOdists' Double Defeat
 From Cadets

Marion Institute won double bill from Birmingham College yesterday and won the series The scores were 1 to 0, and to f. Poor fielding and base running cost the Methodists the first game, while poor fielding played an important part in the second.
 Ardis twirled both games for Coach Pinsons nine and would have returned victorious in both only for the poor sup port accorded him by his teammates. A hit, two errors and a hit batsman scored the lone run in the first game. The Meth odists had numerous chances to score but poor base running kept runners from crossing the plate.
 In the second game, the Methodists wasted numerous opportunities to score. Marion took advantage of all misplays and gained safe lead. The Methodists' infield was completely off form. The Cadets left last night for Anniston where they meet the Anniston Preds in three game series. Both games were seven innings. The scores follow:
 First game R.H- E. Birmingham College ...........,..0 s 9 Marion ...........................
 Batteries: Ards and F. Ware; Redrick and Ruddeck.
 Second game RH.E. Birmingham College ........,....4 [ 6 Marion .........-....,..-....... |
 Batteries: Ards and F. Ware; Cook and Ruddeck. Umpire, Washburn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-05
Aswell Unable to Come


 Washington, April 4.--(Special) )--Rep- resentative J. B. Aswell of Louisiana will be unable to address the Alabama Educa- tional assocation in Birmingham April 6 on the subject "The Efficient Man
 He announced today that Dr. W. s. Cur rell, president of the University of South Carolina, would take his place. pr. Cur rell. as will be remembered, was com mencement orator at the University of Alabama last spring. His address was regarded as one of the most finished, most polished and most dramatically expressed ever delivered in Tucaloosa.
 pr. Currell. in addition to being a scholar; is wit, and his hearers in Bir- mignham this week will be greatly enter tained. Representative Aswen expresses great regret that he will be unable to visit Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-05
SENATOR UNDERWOOD
 BEFORE COMMITTEE
Chairman Chamberlain Volunteers to
 Accept Air-Nitrate Amendment

Washington, March 4.-(Special) )-Sena- tor Underwood, in behalf of his proposed amendment to the preparedness bill, ap- peared this morning before the Senate military committee.
 It is evident that he made a favor able impression, for this afternoon Chair man Chamberlain volunteered the infor- nation that in all probability the com mlttee would report an amendment sim liar to that introduced by Senator Un- derwood.
 The Underwood amendment would in- struct army engineers to investigate for the purpose of securing a process and a water power site for the purpose of gov ernment manufacture of atmospheric ni- trosen for gunpowder and fertilizer
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-05
SPECIAL BARGAINS
 BY MERCHANTS IN TODAY'S AGE-HERALD

Louis Pizitz advertises sensational purchase of suits for $1395,
 Loveman, Joseph & Loeb advertises decorations for the reunion.
 Well says no man is hard to fit in Hart Schaffner & Marx clothes.
 teele-Smith writes about how cus- toner saved $S,5O.
 Louis Saks-A two-hour sale (S to 10 a. m) of s1 and 50 waists for 65 cents Limit of three to customer.
 Reid Lawson has the new Dorine Boxes, $2.5 to S6.
 Realty Trust company offer their per cent preferred stock at par.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-05
sCLEAN-UP DAY" AT
 EAST BIRMINGHAM

Mrs. J. w. B. Chamblee, chairman of the committee in charge of "Clean-Up Day at East Birmingham, requests all members of the committee to meet Thurs day morning at o'clock at her resi- dence on Forty-second street and Tenth avenue It was originally planned to have "clean-up" this morning. but owing to the condition the day was changed to Thurs day
 Mrs. Chamblee who is member of the civic board, requests all persons interested to meet tomorrow morning in order to carry out the plan of Clean Up'' in this suburb.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-05
Luncheon to Hooper
 Deferred for a Week

The luncheon which was to have been given today at the Tutwiler by Gen. c. w.
 Hooper of Selma to the chairmen of the reunion committees with President Bush and Secretary Radcliffe as additional guests, has been postponed until next week, according to an announcement made late yesterday afternoon. Advlces were received from General Hooper to the effect that he could not possibly reach Birmingham in time for the meeting, ana that he had decided to come here next week. General Hooper Is representative of Gen. Bennett Young, commander-ln- chief of the veterans. and has several matters of importance to discuss With the committee in charge of the reunion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-05
IRWIN s. COBB TO BE PRINCIPAL SPEAKER
 AT REUNION IN MAY
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 ton he could relative to the work of handling the reunion May 16, 17 and lS- MT. Wilzen met with the executive com mittee yesterday morning and for four hours answered questions, made sugges- tions and gave interesting data as to the reunion of 1868. His opinions and the in formation he was able to give was ap- prec!ated very deeply by the members of the committee. MT. Wizin told the committee that a. greater crowd would be here for the 1916 meeting than that of eight years ago. He said in his opinion the prosperity of the country, Birming- hams central location, her reputation for hospitality and the fact that this might be the last reunion were all factors in the consideration of the greater attend ance. MT. Wizin, whose success with the 1908 conv ention won him a lasting repu- tation here as an organizer and handler of crowds. has since 1908 resided in New Orleans. He vii! return home tonight.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-05
Soliciting Committee
 Is Much Encouraged

The canvass for funds for entertaining the veterans during the reunion still con- tinues and the members of the finance committee are more encouraged over the situation than they have been for some- time It is hoped that this matter can be wound up within the next few days. large number of small contributions from different individuals are being re- ceived now by the committee, and while none of the amounts are large. the aggre- gate helps swell the total considerably.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-05
To Save Waste Paper

The city is going to save all the waste paper falling into it's hands in the flu ture. This decision was reached at the meeting of the commissioners yesterday, when the attention of the board was called to the matter by Purchasing Agent Griffin He said that half q ton of pa per on the city dumps was being thrown away daily. He stated this waste paper was now worth s40 per ton.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-05
Weatherly Is Impressed

Commissioner Weatherly, to whom the petition for a viaduct across Twenty fourth street from First avenue to Ave nue A was referred by the commission yesterday, is favorably impressed with the proposal. The petition asked for q concrete viaduct or that the present structure on Twenty-first street be used on Twenty-fourth street when the con- templated viaduct is erected on Twenty first street.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-05
DIR. WILSON CHOSEN
 TO HEAD METHODIST
 CONFERENCE HERE
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Continued From Page Five) Rev E. R. Welch, West Oklahoma con- ference.
 10. Religion in the Home As a Source of Supply of Preachers J. s. French, D. D., Holston conference.
 WEDNESDAY, APRIL 5. P. M.
 VI. UNIVERSITIES.
 1. Considerations Favorable to the Success of Conducting a Real Univer- sity by Our Denomination Cor Any Other) of the Christian Church." R. s.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-05
To Furnish Bond
 for Return of Cots

Senator Underwod yesterday notified the reunion housing committee that bond in the sum of $110OO would have to be pro- yided to guarantee the safe return of the 5000 cots which have been secured from the war department for use at the vet erans' camp The express charges on the cots will amount to $1030. Arrangements will be made by the reunion committee for this bond without delay. and the cots will be used as previously decided on..
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-05
SWINGING REPLY TO LETTER OF BURR IN
 ANSWER TO CHARGES
 IS MADE BY CARNLEY
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deny the fact that he also bitterly op- posed the liability bills that were in troduced in the house and senate?
 'Is it MT. Burrs effort to defend his candidate-H. F. Merritt--that he comes into public print in a reply to my charges against Merritt as the can didate of the Alabama Power company and Sam P. Kennedy as the candidate of the railroads?
 MT. Burr should be more concerned about his own candidacy for national committeeman and give his attention to his own campaign, and not try to mud dy the waters and aid in MT. Merritt's campaign against me in my race as the candidate of the people for presi- dent of the Alabama public service commission
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-05
lOVcmdn.JOSe SLoeb Going to decorate for
 the Reunion?

There are two ways to handle your Reunion decorat- ing.
 One way and the best way is to have us doit. We submit sketch of your building showing in detail our suggestions and prices. We have bought especially for the occasion flags pennants bunting shields streamers and draperes of every description in Confederate coors. These fine draperies belong to and all fast coors The price for this ice is surprisingly low
 The only other way is to do 1t yourself. This entails much labor and trouble and the purchase of expen- sive bunting for which you have use when the Reunion is over. Surely you would not consider that way.
 Phone us and representative will call and give you estimates. (3rd Floor)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-05
SEVEN HOURS SPENT IN SERIOUS LABOR BY
 THE COMMISSIONERS
 OF CITY YESTERDAY
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and Ensley avenue, to be used for street purposes.
 Authorized the city engineer to ap- prove plans for plumbing that measures up to the specifications to be incorpor- ated in the plumbing ordinance which is now being prepared until such time as said ordinance is adopted.
 Adopted resolution appropriating $155 to cover costs in the case of city of Birmingham vs. D. J. OConnell in the United States supreme court.
 Authorized the city comptroller to ac- cept partial payments on certain delin- quent assessments
 Approved action of Commissioner Bar Der in reducing certain fines and for feitures imposed in the recorders court from February 19 to March 31, 1916.
 Approved vouchers and contractors estimates.
 Adopted resolution requesting the newspapers of the city to cooperate in the building of viaducts.
 Adopted resolution requesting Cham Der of Commerce to cooperate with the city with reference to the construction of viaducts in the city.
 OFFER IS ACCEPTED
 Adopted resolution accepting the offer of Harsh, Harsh & Harsh to assist the legal department of the city in it's efforts to have Nineteenth street opened up across the railroads.
 Adopted ordinance No. 363-C, and ordi- nance defining the meaning of the words, under the usual restrictions,' subject to the usual restrictions 'revocable per- mits,' and 'revocab1e licenses
 Adopted resolution granting the Bir- mingham Belt Railroad company license to construct, maintain and operate a spur track into the property of the Texas Oil company.
 ''Confirmed assessments under ordi- nance No. S72-C, providing for certain improvements on First avenue from the east end of the viaduct to Forty-frst street.
 Confirmed improvement ordinance No. S63-C, to provide for certain sanitary sewers in Ensley.
 Instructed the city engineer to draw an ordinance for sanitary sewers in Third street. Pratt City.
 Authorized the president of the board to purchase lot adjoining the high school lot at Seventh avenue and Twenty-fourth street to use for school purposes.
 Accepted bid of the Iron City Lumber company of $17 per ton per 1000 feet fof three cars of heart pine lumber
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-05
THE ULTIMATE END.

Shall the courses of study offered in the colleges for women materially differ from those offered in the colleges for
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1916-03-23
CITY NEWS.

You can't vote unless youre regis
tered. Boards in session on saturday.
The quarterly count of rural mail
will be commenced at the pos office in
April. A report of statistics govern
ing the city mail, also will be made.
The miles covered by carriers and the
amount of mail delivered will he
known through this report.
Register Saturday and vote Mon
dav
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1916-03-23
CITY NEWS.

Last day to register On SATURDAY
H. 7. Arnold has been appointeu
a special officer at the Hotel Keokuh'
which has been closed for some time.
Saturday will be last day for req
1stration.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1916-03-23
CITY NEWS.

Saturday is registration day.
Fort Madison will organize an
automobile club, patterned along the
same lines as the Keokuk association
which was organized last week.