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The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-10-27
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-04
JAMES MUIR LEFT CANADA ON ACCOUNT
 OF POOR HEALTH
Southern Climate Failed to Bring Relief-Now Works Every Day and Feels Fine.
 Gains Eleven Pounds

"I am leaving today for little trip 10 St. Louis,7 said Mir. James Muir in Jacobs drug store recently. and feel like I am going to enjoy the trip"
 Mr. Muir is a we'll known and highly respected miner, whose home is in 2 Edgewat [, a suburb of Birmingham. T feel better than I have felt for a good many years, and I give Tanlac the full credit for every bit of that good feeling.
 For a good many years I suffered with dyspepsia /and stomach trouble. tand it would be impossible for me to keep anything on my stomach. I was living Al Canada and thought maybe I the cold climate had something to do with it. and moved down here to Bir- mingham about two years ago. The { change failed to do me any good. and Instead of getting better. I continued to get worse.
 T was very much discouraged and felt just like I was going to have a long spell of sickness No matter how careful l would be about my eating, would suffer just the same. I tried medicines, I tried doctors; in fact, I tried everything, but nothing seemed to do me any good.
 q never did get down to where I had to quit work, but I fell off so much in weight that I was down to nearly nothing. I had no strength at all, as the food would eat would sour on my stomach instead of being di gested and give me strength, which I needed so much in my work.
 Il didn't think there was anything that would do me any good, but Tanlac was so highly recommended to me by several of my friends. I finally began taking it. I took three bottles before 1t began to give me any relief, but lra af where people had been greatly bene- fitted after taking six bottles. We'll, when l commenced on the fourth bot tie, I began to notice that was stronger and that I was gaining little Tn weight. My appetite began to pick up and I sure did commence to eat.
 T would eat things that I knew would not agree with me, but since taking Tanlac they would not trouble me and that sure did make me feel good and happy. Then I began to eat right along. and would eat any thing I wanted and as much as I could hold but nothing ever hurt me any more. l have gained II pounds so far on six bottles, and I want to say to you right here that I am willing and want you to tell others about my recovery"
 Mrs Muir was With her husband and. of course. was delighted and happy over his recovery. He certainly doesn't look like the same man." she said, "and l am certainly thankful for what it has done for him."
 Tanlac is sold in Birmingham exclu- sively by Patton-Pope Drug company and Jacobs drug store. In Ensley by the D. w. Morris Drug company. In Bessemer by the PegTam-Patton Drug company In Pratt City by the Gale Drug company, and in North Birming- ham by the Walker Drug company Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-04
PURELY POLITICAL CHATTER
By CLARENCE c. THOMSON

Twenty-first street and Third ave- nue, the corner nearest the. court house, seems to be popular as DO litical hang-out" This street corner has been one of the livest spots in Jefferson county politics and is all ways crowded with campaigners and card distributors. At one time yester- day more than 50 men were counted, either leaning against the courtyard fence or standing in groups talking. The general theme was strongly fla vored with politics.
 The race for constable in the vari- ous beats is beginning to attract more attention. After January l, 1917, the fee system will be abolished in all offices except that of constable and much of the work now being done by other officers is expected to go to constables, or at least that is what some of the candidates are speculationg on.
 Dividing the qualified voters of Jef- ferson county equally with the can- didates running for the board Of rev. enue, there would only be something like 274 votes for each man, accord ing to the list of voters published by the probate court sometime ago, Those making the race for this office, are unusually energetic as the time Tor work draws to a close.
 Judge William E. Fort says he ap- preciates the loneliness of his fight for reelection. Judge Fort will not ex- baust himself in this race-in fact, he is taking things pretty calmly. There is one thing noticeable about Judge Forts campaign. and that is that he is not spending money for his office. Where the dollars and cents were wont to be placed on his expense ac- count filed yesterday there was noth : ing but a blank space in sight. Judge Fort thinks he deserves the office without competition and is really glad others think so. too.
 Not every man who runs for office can draw his name, but Hugh A. Locke and pr Keon A. Fox are among those lucky enough to be represented in this way Hugh Locke has nice little advertising folder with Hugh and the picture of a paddock demonstrating that 1t IS Hugh Locke Some of his opponents claim to have keys that will fit. However, that is left to May to decide The latest from Dr. Fox is a card with the picture of a red fox making full speed ahead, on 1t. Jack Brown said he always liked to go hunting and that he was after this particular fox.
 The race for coroner is not without it's interesting features, although there are only 2l candidate for the office; still that is enough to make, the race lively The candidates are all active. and it is hard to tell who is the most active of the bunch Edward Patillo says he is the busiest man in the cdunty, but they all say that.
 D. E. McLendon is unopposed in his race for tax assessor, but his expense account, filed with the probate judge, shows an ex- penditure of SIP. Some of his friends are unable to see his object in advertis- ing himself so extensively, but some say it is just a habit. At any rate. he is
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-04
ANNISTON

Anniston, May 3.-(Special)-After be- ing out nearly "A hours. the federal jury trying the case against Newt Terrence, John Iorrens, William Lorrens and John Anderson, brought in verdict of not guilty of the charge of assault, but guilty of illicit distiling. with the exception of Anderson, who was fonno not guilty of either charge.
 These men were alleged to have been implicated in the shooting of Revenue Officer Edwards of Gadsden last Decem- Der. while he was raiding an illicit still. On account of the prominence of the men involving and the popularity of the revenue officer, the case has attracted wide attention in this section. Judge Grubb has not yet imposed sentence on the men,
 The 150 women who are in Anniston attending the convention of the United Daughters of the Confederacy had busy session this morning, receiving reports from committees and passing upon the credentials of the delegates.
 The rain today interfered with some of the arrangements that had been made for the entertainment. but there was big meeting at the Alabama hotel tonight, which was the crowning social event of the season.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-04
GRADUATING EXERCISES

Much interest is being manifested in the graduating exercises of the BesSemet School of Music Thursday evening at the High school auditorium, when Miss Helen Rodenberg and Miss Nellie Adams will receive their diplomas. The programme which is as follows. will begin promptly at o'clock: "Aufschwung'' (Soaring), op. 12 (Schumann), Miss Helen Roden- berg; sonata, adagio molto-prestissimo, op. 10, No. 1 (Beethoven), Miss Nellie Adams Springs Awakening Sander son), Mrs. Guy Echols; Reno Capric- cioso' (Mendelssohn, Miss Helen Roden- berg; (a) Etudo, op. 25, No. g Chopin {; (b) Etude, op. 1o No. 12 Chopin, Miss Nellie Adams; "Vellanelle'' (Eva Dell Acqua), Mrs. R. Guy Echols; sonata, op. p. rondo (Beethoven), Miss Helen Roden- berg; Invitation a la Valse," op. 65 e. M. Weber,, Miss Nellie Adams.
 The women of the First Presbyterian church of this city will hold prayer serv- ices Thursday afternoon at 3:3O o'clock preparatory to the revival services, which will begin Sunday morning at the First Presbyterian church. at the following places: East Bessemer, home of Mrs. Best, with Mrs. I. F. Swallow, leader, South Bessemer, at the home of Mrs. A. D. Holmes, with Mrs w. G. Hurd as leader; home of Mrs. Q. w. Cochrane, on Clarendon avenue, between Twentieth and Twenty first streets, with Mrs. George H. Stevenson leader; home of Mrs. Sam Reid. on Arlington avenue, with Mrs. J. G. Bruce leader; First Presbyterian church, with Miss Mamie Cline as leader; home of Mrs. T. F. Wilborne, with Mrs. Alonzo Smith leader; home of Mrs. George H. Schwartz, with Mrs. Saurez as leader; home of Mrs. Louis Hoster, Sr., at Jones' boro, with Mrs. c. F. Cooke as leader; Feeders chapel, with Mrs. B. l.. Russell leader.
 JOLLYETTE CLUB
 The home of Miss Marjorie Williams at Graen shnr0 wa S the scene of a nraffu hos
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-04

tained the Jollyette club. The entire lower floor was beautifully decorated in pink roses and ferns. Three tables were used for the games of forty-two, score being kept on pretty tally cards by the hostess The first prize, a dozen pink carnations, was won by Miss Blanche Smithson; the consolation, box of stationery, went to Miss Rosebud McWilliams. and the guest s prize, a bottle of toilet water fell to Miss Belle Houston A delicious salad and ice course was served Those enjoying this hospitality were: Miss Minnie Jackson, Miss Kathleen Cahill, Miss Lillian Cahill Miss Rosebud McWilliams, Miss Blanche Smithson. Miss Bernice Thomas, Miss Mae Shaw, Miss Belle Houston, Miss Gladys Martin, Mrs. J. E. Milton and Mrs Will Hams.
 GENERAL ITEMS
 A petition is being circulated among the grocery men of this city to close their stores on Thursday afternoon at o'clock during the summer months. This clos ing gives the clerks a halliday holiday and an opportunity to see tall game least once 8 week. Heretofore, i+ been the custom Of the grocery sts close at i o'clock on Thursday afte and this has met with the appr the citizens
 The work on the extension bein. by the Bessemer Waterworks comp connect the outlying district in boro has been completed and the has been turned on. Four thousanA of six-inch mains were constructed 200 feet of two-ineh mains were laida
 The Bessemer Playground associar will hold it's regular meeting Friday al ernoon at the public library, at whi6 time aH members are urged to be preser
 Circle No. of the Pastors Helpes will hold an interesting meeting Mo day afternoon, May 8. A full attendant is urged.
 Miss Lillian Dell Junlsins of StaYl5ville, Miss, is the guest of Mir. and Mrs, Henry Martin.
 Hubert Read of Tuscaloosa is the guest of relatives and friends in Bessemer for few days
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-04
THE SMUGGLERS" S"

Alfred Paget and Linda Arr videon are starred today at the Odeon Two in "The Smugglers. thrilling story of adventure. Tn somnia," with Billy Reeves as the star, shares the screen with "The Smugglers," and the two together make a programme that is up to the Odeon Two standard.
 The Odeon Two yesterday had record run with "The Social Pi- rates" the picturization of the story printed in last Sundays Age Herald being shown. Many pa irons of the theatre remarked the fact that the story was complete, and that if they missed one of the pictures they would not lose the trend of the story. This very
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-04
NAVY DEPARTMENT !. HAS NO DATA ON.
 EUROPEAN FLEETS
Consequently It Is Unable to Profit by Lessons of War or Recommend an Ade-
 quate Building Plan

l Washington, May 5.-Secretary Daniels | today transmitted to Representative But | Ter of Pennsylvania, ranking republican | member of the House naval committee, a report of the general board of the navy showing that because of lack of ! information regarding additions to Euro pean navies since the war began, it is 1 impossible to state what building and personnel programme would be necessary | to re-estabish the United States in sec ond place among the worlds sea powers Mir. Butler recently asked that he be furnished with such statement The board included in it's report a survey of the fleets of the principal powers as | they stood on July ], 1914, most or the information in which was given by Rear | the naval committee
 | The report says there is no authentic | data available as to the number of types of ships that have been added to bel | ligerent nayies since the outbreak of the war, although it is certain that all these nations have been building to the extent l of their capacity As to personnel, the | report says the only positive information | is that Great Britain voted an increase { of 10000 men in the active personnel of l her fleets
 Representative Butler specified that the programme he wished outlined was one | that would put the navy in second place l in three years. The report says that ac- cording to it's best information the coun- l try is now equipped to begin building l simultaneously within six months five | dreadnaughts. five battle cruisers, nine I scout cruisers, g destroyers and an un-i ! limited number of submarines. If Con l | builders abandon all private work, it | adds. a great increase In this capacity would be possible. Also if the govern nent were willing to pay for the employ ! ment of three shifts of labor, the time I of construction could be cut in half in all probability at an estimated increased cost of 40 per cent. The report points out. however. that the available supply killed labor now undetermined, would "' large measure any attempt
 at building programme.
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-04
KILLS HIS WIFE AND
 COMMITS SUICIDE
Insanity Believed to Have Been Re- sponsible for Act of Mobile Man.
 Daughter Slightly Wounded

Mobile. May S.-Ben A. Presnall of Prichard. Ala. suburb of Mobile. this afternoon at o'clock shot his wife and slightly wounded his N-year-old sister-in- law, Alberta Morgan. Presnall then jumped on a bed in the room and killed himself. Both husband and wife were shot through the temple. The man used shotgun. His wife. mortally wounded. was brought to Mobile and placed in a hospital. She died an hour later.
 Presnall. friends say. had been acting very strange. He was section foreman for the Southern railway at Mcintosh for four years, and was a good workman. He quit a month ago.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-04
BUSINESS SECTION
 OF COOPER BURNED
Loss Is Estimated at 20,OO0-Partly Covered by Insurance-Flames
 Rage Unchecked

Clanton,. May 8. s.-(Srecial.) )-Eire this morning destroyed the entire business section of Cooper. town seven miles south of Clanton, on the Louisville and Nashville railroad The principal loss was three stores and other buildings. Total loss estimated at $2o,00. Partly covered by insurance. Being without fire fighting facilities. the fire was never un- der control until the last store In it's reach was reduced to ashes.
 Sheriff E. A. Harris lost three build ings
 Two large grist mills were destroyed. the burning town in time to he of much service. They made good run for it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-04
TO HAVE
 TWO BIG HOSPITALS

Dothan. May Special )-Dothan will soon have two splenNd modernly equipped hospitals which will cost ap- proXimately S25,000 each. Work on one being erected by pr. Mercer S.. Davis has already commenced, and
 work on another. which will be erected by Dr. Karl F. Moody. will be begun as sooD as plans can be drawn and ~, contract let. Dr. Moody will move his present infirmary on Alice street pacrA from the front and erect a handsome brick edifice on the site which it now occupies. ts 5a Fl
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-04
|REOOTLIOYTS@ @ |@ AnD S0REBN
ry ELLIS c. HoLLUMs

IVY ILLIAM S. HART appeared w at his best yesterday at
 W the Triano1 in "rhe Ar yan," and hundreds of people en- joyed the production immensely. "The Aryan" or ''The White Man" if you prefer, is a story with decidedly unusual twist that keeps the audience gasping for a mo- ment, and then thrills them with it's sudden change. ""The Aryan" is a man who Is deceived by a woman in small mining town. His faith shattered in mankind, particularly in woman, he decides upon war against all women. How he is saved from his reckless course, by trustful gttle Missouri girl is 8 wonderful story. It is of fered again at the Trianvn today, for hundreds were unable to see it yesterday because of the press for seats
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-04
MANY CANDIDATES FOR BESSEMER JOBS Mayor to Start Shake Down" in Police Depart
 ment Is the Rumor AN AUTO ACCIDENT Graduating Class of School of Music Is Attracting Attention--Half
 Holiday Movement Is
 Started
AN AUTO ACCIDENT

Bessemer, May 3.-(Special )--Candidates have been busy filing expense accounts with Clerk Herbert Ethridge of the pro- bate court, and the largest filed was that of Judge J. c. Gwin, candidate for re- election as judge of the circuit court, who has spent so far s460.17 on his campaign. Other items were Thomas W. Wright, candidate for deputy clerk of the circuit court, Bessemer division, $15; W. Bascomb Vines, deputy circuit court clerk, Besse- mer division, $72.S5; Rose Huey for re- election as clerk of the circuit court, Bes- semer division, $17.e5; Lee Mattingly, can didate for reelection of constable of Beat 8, s205o; W. C. Baty $50, and V. O. Bishop, $2o.61, for the same office; A. M. Knight, candidate for constable of Beat 40, nothing.
 Mayor I. A. Lewis has been made chair man of the police committee to succeed Alderman Milton, resigned. It is stated that under the new regime several department.
 C. H. Poole was run down by an auto iHopiie uTlNen py W Ii. BIluSeS iast hishe about 9:3o o'clock on Sixth avenue and Nineteenth street and was badly cut and bruised about the body. From what could be learned he walked into the street to catch street car when the automobile struck him, knocking him down and passed over his body. The ambulance of Huey & Mcconnell was summoned and the man was removed to the hospital. While his injuries are not considered seri- ous he is badly bruised ad cut about the head and body
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-04
McAdoo Coming Home

Norfolk, May 3-The cruiser Tennessee bringing Secretary McAdoo. Senator Fletcher and other members of the United States Senate of the international high committee homo from South Amer ica, reported by wireless tonight that she would anchor off Old Point Comfort at 9:S0 tomorrow morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-04
Cotton Retarded by Weather

Washington, May S.-Cotton growth was retarded by weather conditions during the past week, the weather and crop bulletin of the weather bureau today announced. While the weather has been generally favorable for work in the cot ton fields in the southeastern states. it has been much too cool for the proper gern,iI ation and growth of the plants" says the bulletin. 'In some sections tho soil is too dry also. Cut worms are doing some damage in the lower Mississippi val layr
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-04
Sugar Market Advances

New York. May 3.-On reports that Great Britain was buying raw sugar heay- fly in Cuba at prices above the parity of today to the highest point on record Sales were made at 5ssc for Jupe ship rnent. which is equal to seic for ceutri- fugal The refined product wasl not af- fectsd
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-04
Asks Release of Priest

Berlin, May s--By' wireless )-"Pope Benedict says the Overseas agency
 "has sent a letter to Emperor Nicholas requesting the release of the Rev. An oreas Szeptycki, the Archbishop of Lem berg, who for the past IS months has been interned in Russia, according to the Zetung Am Mittag. The newspaper adds the Ruthenian convention in Philadelphia had previously made similar request of Emperor Nicholas, but without success"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-04
Another Strike On

Tamaqua, Pa, May S.-Because in granting an eight-hour day, the Lehigh Coal and Navigation company changed the hour for starting work from to 7:3o a. m., commencing today, the employees went on strike, rendering idle the Panther Creek Valley collieries, employing sev- eral thousand. The men want to start at z.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-04
s25oo Worth of Lumber Burns

Coosada. May Especial )-Fire de- stroyed seasoned lumber worth $25o0 at the Pine Tree Lumber company mill on Monday night. Mir J. P. vanDer- veer, Jr., of Clanton, is the principal owner of the plant. Small insurance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-04
GADSDEN

Gadsden, May 3.-(Special)-Plansh have Gadsden and Attalla Railway company, by which the Cansler avenue line will be extended on Fifth street, Alabama City, one-half mile to the Louisville and Nash ville track When permission is secured to cross the tracks, the line will be ex- tended two blocks to connect with the Attalla line. Through traffic from At- talla to Gadsden then will be routed over the Cansler line, and service sestab- lished between Gadsden and Alabama City or the present line, giving the mill town two lines to Gadsden.
 It is being predicted that $500 votes, or the largest ever cast in Etowah county, will be registered Tuesday. The euppfe- mentary list contained more than 1600 names.
 Charlie Ford. 2 years old. was instantly killed yesterday two miles from Steel sta ton in St. Clair county when a log rolled driving wagon which hit rut, jarring the log loose.
 J. T. Hughes was in Gadsden today completing plans for the Redpath chau- tauqua from May 30 to June G.
 The local delegation to the state con vention of the United Daughters of the Confederacy at Anniston will invite the next meeting to Gadsden.
 Work on the Etowah county section of the Jackson highway is progressing rap- idly, and large part of the road now resembles a boulevard.
 Commencement exercises will start to' night at the Etowah County High school when class evening will be held
 The steamer Alabama will make trips bi weekly instead of weekly from Gads den to Rome during the dull summer season. The management in discussing plans for running river excursions.
 Diplomas will be given to I06 boys ant girls Saturday at the Etowah Count, High school who have passed examinations for promotion from the seventh grade to the County High school Addresses will be given by Rev. J.. D. Hunter an( Is. C. McDaniel, county superintendent of education, and a ball game will b. played in the afternoon. Dinner will b' served by the ladies of Attalla.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-04
THE WEATHER
Weather Forecast

Weather Forecast Washington. May 3.-t orecast for Ala bama; Showers early Thursday morn ing, followed by fair; Friday fair and warmer.
 Georgia: Showers Thursday: slightly cooler north and central portions: Friday fair, warmer north portion Mississippi; Fair north portio
 Tennesse showers warm
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-04

Friends of Thomas E. Knight Of -zreens- boro, candidate for judge of the court of appeals were active in the interest of his campaign in the Birmingham district yesterday. Several persons were out in various parts of the city passing out cards and putting in good word whenever nnSSihIa