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The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-01-24

missile among the dynamite stores,
had settled the fate of the disturbing
explosive. The fearful defamation
brought John rushing back, crowd
following him in the widest excite
ment.
Fired it a-purpose?" painted the
town constable, keeping up with him.
"Oh, no, and l can't imagine how
the dynamite came to explode re-
piled John.
well, it's the last of your rain
making experiment, hey?" submitted
the official.
They passed the two tramps, rush
ing away in vivid alright. They
neared the she'd
Hi! Look there, and here-I
say!" shouted the constable. Rain
why there's been a golden rain
here"
John shared his amazement and
halted and stared about them. Near
by were the blasted remains of a
small iron key and the ground and
paths were spangled with glittering
gold pieces.
The hidden store of the "misers
gold'' had come to light at last. Sc
creted in or near the old shed, it had
gone aloft with the explosion to come
down in an opulent shower.
They gathered it up and John took
it over to Adria's home.
Keep it till we get married next
week. he directed, with a happy
smile.
Copyright by W. G. Chapman.)
WOMAN PROSECUTOR Is NOT
AFRAID TO DO MANS WORK
Miss Lita Belle Hibben, recently
appointed deputy district attorney in
Los Angeles, is one of the few wom-
en- prosecutors in the United States.
In her first case she appeared before
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-02-03

Bert walked Molly back into her
fathers den.
Il have nothing to say about what
Fern does" he firmly announced, but
l have something to say about your
conduct. You can't shut your eyes to
the fact that Sledge has given you this
car, and he has no right to do So"
My father says that l am to con.
slider the car as gift from him." re.
peated Molly primly. but with a snap
in her eyes.
That is only an evasion" Bert In
sisted. You have willfully misled
Sledge into the belief that you intend
to put yourself in the position Of re-
ceivlng presents from him, and either
this thing must be stopped or there will
be unpleasantness between you and
me-"
There is one way we can head that
Off" Molly quietly assured him. I'VE
can break our engagement"
''Impossible"' Immediately declared
Bert. frightened. II didn't mean any
thing like that, Molly" and he attempt
ed to take her hands and perform a
little Of the lovemaking which he had
rather neglected.
Il mean 1t, though" she insisted,
drawing her hands away from him.
Our engagement has only brought
trouble TO everybody concerned and
has subjected me TO more than one In
suit which ] had no right to expect.
If we declare it off both you and IA
ther can go right back 10 where you
were In business way"
Its too late for that" he assured
her, sitting down to reason it ont with
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-02-03

her on the commercial plane since she
seemed to insist upon 1t. II could
never regain the political friendship
which is necessary to my style of bust
ness. Ny commercial career In this
city Is at an end, and my social stand
ing would be also. Knowing this. |
have been in correspondence with my
people in Baltimore. They have
magnificent business opening there for
me. but it takes 100000 to obtain con
troll Of it. l laid the matter before
your father, and he investigated It.
Our conclusion is this-if we can close
up our business satisfactorily here and
he can sell this place We shall have in
the neighborhood of S150.000 clear be-
tween us. You and l are to marry, go
to Maryland with your father. enter
into business and take up the social
position to which we are entitled
When / take you there as my bride,
Molly. everybody's going to be very
proud Of you, and | am quite sure that
you Will like the social atmosphere
there much better than here. I've
dwelt on this so often to you that IL
must seem like an old story. and yet
this is the first time that II has seemed
very near to u.s."
Molly felt herself wondering why
this gllttering promise failed to thrill
her as IT had used to do.
III be the proudest Glider that was
ever In the family when can take YOU
home as my Wife" he went on. Its
all cut and dried. Molly, and we cx-
pect TO have everything closed up be-
fore our wedding day If We can hold
Sledge of that long"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-02-03

They're toys. You sent 'em. Do they
like 'emT'
Il haven't inquired" returned Mar
ley, still standing by his fathers dig
nifty. Really, Mr. Sledge, you know
| can't allow my daughter to receive
extravagant presents Of that sort from
any one other than myself"
"Aw. cut It," advised Sledge. II get
you. II thsy don't like 'em, I'm the
goat. If they do, close your trap. You
sent EN-"
We'll, but
Il say you sent 'em." insisted Sledss,
with a gruff loss Of his cordiality,
which had been apparent in his former
tones, and Marley heard the click Of
disconnection.
Nearly an hour later two shining lit
tie colonial coupes. the red curtained
one in front, drove up to the Marley
porch, where Bert Glider gloomed In
the doorway. They were driven by a
happy girl each and had no other oc-
cupants.
Come and take a ride with me,
Bert hailed Molly, so full of delight
that she had absolutely forgotten her
quarrel with him, which was a blow
indeed. You can't drive, though"
Fern had emerged from her car.
I'm going to have my dinner here"
she laughingly announced. II think |
shall 90 to the theater tonight in mine.
Jump In Molly's car, Bert. and try 1t.
! II rides like rocking chair"
mo, thank your" returned Bert cold
ly. Those cars are going back to the
salesroom. ! felt sure that your ia
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-02-03

ther had not given them TO you, after
our business arrangement of this morn
ing. They are present from Sledge."
"Oh, please, nor' pleaded Molly, with
heartsick glance at her red curtain
ed car. She had loved it at sight, but
now. since she had learned to know 1t,
she adored it. How do you know that
they are from Sledge?"
Il suspected it from the beginning"
he sternly informed her. $50 | called
up your father"
II said they were from SledSe." cried
Fern. Molly. 1t was awfully crude Of
him. but love him for it-don't your
What did father say?" demanded
Molly.
HE is Investigating"
Molly marched straight to the tele-
phone and called up her father. He
talked TO her kindly, wisely and with
elaboration. also like man who had
given himself plenty Of time for
thought. Bert stood at her elbow, lis
tening to one side Of the conversation
and piecing out the other with painful
ly knotted intellect. Molly turned to
him with calm satisfaction.
Father says that | am 10 consider
the cars as gift from him. she pride
FULLY announced.
Fern executed the full figures of a
minuet and sang a merry tra-la-a all
the way through. Molly helped her
sing and dance the last figure.
Three cheersr' she exulted. Now
We may keep our cars"
Il never Intended to give mine up"
Fern affirmed,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-02-03
EASY TO DARKEN
YOUR GRAY HAIR
You Can Bring Back Color and
Lustre With Sage Tea
and Sulphur.

When you darken your hair with
Sage Tea and Sulphur, no one can tell.
because It's done so naturally. 10
evenly. Preparing this mixture,
though, at home is mussy and trouble
some. For 80 cents you can buy at any
drug store the ready-to-use tonic call.
ed "Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Com
pound" You Just dampen q sponge
of soft brush with It and draw this
through your hair. taking one small
strand al a time. BY morning all gray
hair disappears. and. after another ap-
plication or two. your hair becomes
beautifully darkened. glossy and lux
uriant. You viii also discover DAN
druf is gone and hair has stopped fall.
ing.
Gray. faded hair, though no disgrace.
Is sign OF old age. and as We all de-
sire q youthful and attractive appear
ance, get busy at once with Wyeth's
Sage and Sulphur and look years
younger.
Harpsr Hoase yharmacyr-tAdv.l
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-02-03

And yet you scold me for nex.
you hold Sledge of when you co '.rs
do it yourselves" she retorteo' NJ
you actually suggested to me -.
should see what could do WIFE ~
II don't like the way you ~ :
about it." he confessed.
"You should be proud OF me- - .iI
proved him. 81 think that Fem ~ :,
have done a beautiful job OF IL =
she began laughing. We're sen I,
put on our very best frocSs tonis~ M
be a credit to you. You're unsss. -.
and she began to look Indignant -, =
Lets forget It." offered ber. '.y.r'r,
Ing, and took her IN his arms ,o,,
the girl for me, Molly, and tne,s .,,,s,
be any more envied couple ID AA
than We" "a. y
talked TO her OF the social tr'aI ~
which awaited them. the toph ~,
had always pleased her most " N,
plans for the future. After -. !. =.
would make a splendidly mste J !. \
pie. Moreover, she did owe y .aas,,
father and Bert to give them 'A
business start.
Confined next Satufua''
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-02-03

L. D. Anderson, 1903 18th st.
Bedford & Bartz, 1901 25th st.
Brady Dept. Store, 200 10Th st.
7. E. Burton, 1901 3rd Ave.
Cook & Beck, 1890 7th St.
B. L. Grim, 1922 18th Ave.
Geo. c. Etzel, 1101 18th Ave.
L. W. Gibler, 400 eth Ave.
Hastings & Pewe, 172s 26th St.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-02-03

Confined next Satarua''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-22
GOOD. RESULTS FROM FOUR-DAY CAMPAIGN
 FOR ATHENS COLLEGE
Reports at Closing Luncheon Showed $16,5OO Subscribed-Local Com mittee Will Continue
 Private Canvass

The four days campaign for the Ath- ems college endowment fund, conducted by Birmingham alumnae and laymen net ted SIG, 500 according to report made at the closing luncheon at the Hillman yesterday noon. With the report at noon yesterday the main campaign closed in the Birmingham district, but the va rious committees will continue private canvass until the whole amount of $35.OO subscribed by Birmingham will be raised.
 A good speech was made by Chairman E. J. Rowe, complimenting the excellent work of the committees Miss Mary Moore, president of the institution. also made a good speech, thanking Birming- ham for what it had already done. and assuring them of her appreciation.
 A large amount has already been raised in other parts of the state. Miss Moore accompanied by former Governor Conner returned yesterday from Sylacauga. where they report prospects good. They still have Gadsden. Anniston. Tuscaloosa and Talladega to organize.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-22
GRAND JURY WILL
 RESUME MONDAY Subcommittee Expected to Make Early Report on
 Jail Conditions

The docket of cases for the investiga- tion of the grand jury. which will re- assemble Monday, has been set. More than 15O witnesses have been summoned before the inquisitoriai body. The cases are said to be of the ordinary run.
 The subcommittee appointed by the fore man to investigate and make report to the main body on the condition of the county jail is preparing it's report. A trip was made through the jail during the early part of the week, and thor ough investigation of the jail, it's man. agement and affairs undertaken, in com pliance with the request of Judge Will liam D. Fort
 The report asked for by Judge Fort will probably be made early in the week. sup posedly before the regular docket will be taken vp The subcommittee was ap- pointed to look into the matter of the jail in preference of the whole body undertaking the investigation. The report will be sub omitted to the grand jury as whole and such action taken as may be thought necessary in making final report to the court
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-22
COOKING SCHOOL IS
 BROUGHT ID CLOSE
Roller Champion Flour Used Exclusively by Mrs. Wilson
 in Her Demonstrations

The Age-Herald's cooking school, un- der the direction of Mrs. Betty Lyles Wilson, came to glorious close yes terday afternoon at the exhibit hall of the Birmingham Manufacturers Perma nent Exhibit building, on First avenue The attendance throughout the school has been very large, and Mrs. Wilson $ menus have been more than ordinarily in teresting.
 In. all her demonstrations Mrs. Wilson has used Roller Champion flour. to the exclusion of all other brands and in fact, has used the very best ingredients to- be procured in everything she pre- pared in her cooking lessons. She not only gave to housewives information as to. the preparation of new and dainty dishes, but she told them how best to secure the best groceries for the least outlay of cash; how attractively to ar- range the dining table; what dishes formed good combinations, and other in- teresting details about the culinary artfs- try of the home.
 One of the most interesting booths at the cooking school was that of Peek s Perfect Tea. presided over by Mrs Mil. Ter Peeks tea was used for demon strating purposes, and those who attend ed the school pronounced it without peer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-22
.HUDDLESTON GIVEN PRAISE BY BARBER
 BEFORE COMMISSION
But Cannot Vote for Him as He Does Not Vote in the Democratic
 Primary
By RICHARD F. LUssIER

Congressman George Huddleston re- ceived official sanction yesterday morn ing at the commission conference, when Commissioner Barber commended the eff forts of the representatiye of the Ninth district for his speech in favor of the location of a federal armor plate plant in this city. However, MT. Barber ad- mitted that he would not vote for MT. Huddeston owing to the fact that he does not cast his ballot in the democratic pri- mary.
 Commissioner Barber was profuse in his praise of Representative Huddleston. With a copy of the Congressional Record he read to his colleagues extracts from an address of MT. Huddleston on the subject of securing a federal armor plate plant in Birmingham, and then offered the following resolution, which was passed unanimously:
 Be it resolved by the board of com mhissioners of the city of Birmingham, that we are ready and willing to co-op- crate fully with our representatives in Congress with regard to the establish ment of an armor plate plant for the manufacture of armor plate for the use Of the federal government in this city.
 Be it is resolved further, that we con- mend the efforts of our representatives and will give them our hearty support in their efforts to secure said plant
 Commissioner Barber explained that he was not praising Congressman Huddle- ston for political reasons. because he per sonally was unable to vote for him in the May primary of the democratic party.
 MT. Barbers statement practically meant that as a member of the socialist party he was forbidden to vote in the primaries of any other political organiza- tion. Commissioner Barber did not men, tion that fact, however for despite his valiant courage on various issues he is very much averse to heralding himself as socialist, preferring to, restrict him. self to the statement that he holds pc culiar political views" However at all times MT. Barber will admit that he is the holder of a red card" and bona fide member of the local socialist party If he cannot parry the direct question
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-22
ADJUSTMENTS
At the Lyric

Some clever entertainment awaits the matineegoer today at the Lyric and the combination of amusememnt will no doubt prove pleasing to that large contingent of theratregoers who make Saturday afternoon regular Lyric day" The Lightner sisters and Alex ander present a singing and dancing act that is clever and is sure to please. Miss Agnes Scott. former Birmingham girl, will present "The Final Decree" an interesting sketch in which she is ably assisted by Henry Keane
 When it comes to tumbling and amusing Marinetti and Sylvester have the goods and this act will no doubt prove pleasing. The Five Antwerp Girls present refined musical act and Don ahue and Stewart appear in dancing and comedy act. The curtain at the matinee will go up promptly at 2:S0. o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-22
LIGHTNING PLAYS
 FRANKS ON SILVER

Lightning played some peculiar pranks at the residence of Ralph R. Silver, 1S11 Rush avenue, Friday night, but no one was injured. MT. Silver was sitting in a chair reading when he suddenly found himself lying face downward on the floor in darkness He doesn't know yet how it happened
 Every electric light bulb in the house was shattered. large kitchen stove was swung around out of place and every joint of stoveppe was split and flattened out into separate sheets. The gas pipes sprung leak. Wherever water faucet touched porcelain in the house the DOT celian was turned black, Soot from the stove pipe filled the house and Mr. Silver thought it was smoke When he tried to turn in a fire alarm he found the tele- phone had been put out of commission. One chandelier was burned off at the ceiling and crashed to the floor
 The Silver children were not even awak- ened by the disturbance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-22
JOINT FREIGHT RATE|
 BUREAU OF CITY AND. COUNTY IS PLANNED.
Commissioner WeatherIy Has Matter in Charge for City-Meeting of Com
 mission Quiet

Commissioner James Weatherly was se- lected yesterday by the city commission CTS to confer with the board of revenue toward the establishment of a joint freight rate bureau of the city and county The selection of Mr. Weatherly came after the following resolution had been passed unanimously by the city commissioners:
 Be it resolved by the board of com missioners of the city of Birmingham, that a committee consisting of the com missioner of public utilities of the city of Birmingham be and he is hereby ap- pointed to confer with the board of rev. enue looking toward the esta bhshment of joint freight rate bureau for the purpose of securing equitable freight rates into and out of the Birmingham district on all commodities and merchandise"
 The city commission conference passed off very quietly yesterday. The usual fireworks were omitted. although Arlie Barber. the socialist member of the board, dominated as usual and all his suggestions demanded serious attention from his colleagues
 Following is the summary of the pro- ceedings before the commission yester- day:
 Approved bill of Birmingham South ern railway for $22.12 for replacing freight tracks on account of construction of storm sewer in Pratt City.
 Adopted resolution prohibiting a raise in the price of food, lodging, hacks, au- tomobiles, room rent and other service during the Confederate Veterans re- union.
 Authorized president of the board to se- cure bids for doing city printing for the year beginning May 1, 1916.
 Disallowed petition of A. L. Nowlin for refund of fine.
 RefundedyJ T. Chamblee s75O on ac- count of fine imposed in recorders court.
 Allowed w. N Tyler one-half pay for 20 days during time he was sick.
 Adopted resolution appointing Commits sioner Weatherly committee to confer with the board of revenue with reference to the establishment of joint freight rate bureau.
 Adopted resolution with reference to establishment of armor plate plant in the city of Birmingham.
 The following matters were referred:
 To Commissioner Truss:
 Communication from w. E. Berry rela- tive to street sprinkling in Woodlawn
 The matter of sprinkling Third avenue and Baseball park.
 To Commissioner Barber
 Petition of L. c. Cox for refund of fine.
 To Commissioner Hornady
 Communication from meat and milk inspector with reference to the grades of certain dairies.
 To Commissioner Weatherly
 Communication from the Birmingham Realty company with reference to the construction of a subway at Fifteenth avenue and Twenty seventh street, north.
 To President Ward:
 The matter of smoking in street cars.
 To chief of fire departmant:
 Complaint of citizens with reference to the extension of water main on South Forty seventh street, Avondale.
 To city attorney:
 Communication of L. J. Cox, attorney for w. c. Chesser relative to judgment of s200 against the city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-22
CAPTAIN DONLAN
 OF ENSLEY PRECINCT
 RESIGNS POSITION
Question of Salary.Is Cause of Resig. nation, Which Is to Be Effective
 on May

Owing to the fact that the city com- mission could not see its way to in- crease the salary of Police Captain NJ J. Donlan of Ensley yesterday it ac-f cepted his resignation, to take effect on May l. This action was taken dur ing the second of the. ''secret' com ' missional sessions held yesterday in. the office of Commissioner Ward.
 Captain Donlan is now paid salary, of $100 a month. and while the com missioners- would not state just how much of an increase the Ensleys off, ficer desired it was stated that no in crease in salary was possible for one, police captain unless all the police .of-s ficers of that rank in Greater Birmipg- ham also had their salaries raised. As' the commission manifestly could not afford to increase all the police cap tains' salary it accepted Captain Dom lan's resignation with the utmost re- gret, owing to the valiant and efficient service in the Ensley section of thes city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-22
JUDGE DAN A. GREENE IS CITED FOR CONTEMPT BY
 BIRMINGHAM'S RECORDER,
Judge Criminal Court County Recorder by Letter Published in Afternoon Paper-Jurist Com
 plains About Barbers Sitting on Same Bench

Judge Dan A. Greene, one of the best known criminal lawyers and jurists of the state and pioneer citizen, will ap- pear in the recorder court at 10 o'clock this morning to explain to Recorder Henry l.. Anderton why he should not be punished for contempt of court"
 When informed that a citation for "con- tempt of court" had been issued by Re- corder Anderton against him, Judge Greene stated
 I'll be there.''
 Judge Greene was first notified by tele- phone by Desk Sergeant Kenneth Warren of the central police station to appear tomorrow morning, but later some mo- home of Judge Greene at Roebuck Springs to serve the official writ issued by Recorder Anderton
 The citation for contempt of court comes as the aftermath of a letter printed in an afternoon newspaper of Wednesday from Judge Greene, which commented on the manner in which jus tice was administered in the recorders court. Judge Greene in his letter jocu- larly suggested that it would be proper for the city to buy photograph and utilize it in place of a recorder, as that official merely echoed the views of Com missioner Arlie Barber, who sat on the bench with him. Judge Greene also com mented at length on the propriety Of Commissioner Barbers sitting the bench with his appointee the recorder and in various other sections of the let ter he apparently ruffled the dignity of the recorders court and the commissio CT of public justice
 Recorder Anderton in d statement to an Age-Herald reporter last night said:
 'I waited sometime in order not to ap- pear as acting in haste. l do not wish to appear as dealing in personalities, but to me the letter of Judge Greene in an afternoon newspaper seemed a reflection on the recorders court and l therefore deem it my duty to seek an explanation. I have therefore cited Judge Greene for contempt of court"