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The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-15

Joseph o. Thompson. progressive na- tional committeeman from Alabama is in Birmingham after attending the commit tee meeting in Chicago
 In the near future said Mir. Thomp son. a mass meeting will be called in Alabama to which both progressives and republicans will be invited, and at this meeting steps will be taken looking to sending Roosevelt delegates from this state to both national conventions.
 There is now no doubt that Roosevelt
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-15
Suit Filed

J. T. PicRell filed suit in the circuit court yesterday for $1000 against the Bir- mingham Paving company, alleging that on December 5. while plaintiff was rid ing bicycle along the public highway, he ran into a ditch which had been made by the defendant and sustained personal and other injuries.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-15
William Faversham

'"The Hawk" thrilling drama of modern life, will be presented at the Jefferson Thursday by William Faver- sham, and the distinguished actor-man- ager will have in his support a notable company of players. The play is the work of Francis de Croisset and was originally produced at the Nouvel Am bigu, Paris, where it ran for a year. When MT. FaVersham put the play on in New York last season it created a genuine sensation and remained there all year. The critics of New York Bos- ton, Philadelphia, Chicago and other cities agree that in "The Hawk" MT. Faversham does the best work of his career The sale of seats commence Tuesday morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-15
PLANNING FOR ROOSEVELT
 DELEGATES FROM ALABAMA

will lead both tickets. The progressives have thrown open the doors and there seems no reason to believe that the re- publicans will not enter. Furthermore, I see no reason why platform cannot be decided upon which will meet the de- mands of both wings of the party.
 Colonel Roosevelts ideas on prepared ness will do more to insure world peace than any other one thing and his force ful personality would be felt all over the world just as was the case when he stepped forward and brought peace between Russia and Japan"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-15
At the Lyric

One of the largest matinee crowds ot the season is expected today because today winds up the stay of a great bill at this popular playhouse. The Red Heads" that big act that has caused so much entertainment, will appear to day for the last time, and then there are other good acts that make their farewell appearance today.
 There is plenty to entertain. "The Red Heads Brown and Spencer two clever performers in singing and piano playing; Harry Lester Mason an en- tertaining monologuist, the Musical Balkans, clever musicians. and the Bis City Four, one of the best quartettes that has ever appeared here The cur tain at the matinee goes up at 2:30 clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-15
Camp Hardee to Meet

Camp Hardee, United Confederate Vet erans, will meet this afternoon at 2:30 o'clock in regular semi-monthly ses- sion. Matters pertaining to the ap- preaching reunion will come before the meeting and all members are urged to be present Short addresses by promi- nent veterans will be made. The public is invited
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-15
Case Concluded

The case of Dr. Wyatt Heflin changed with assault with intent to murder, which has been on trial for the past two days in the criminal court Judge Aston presiding, will probably reach the jury this morning. pr. Heflin is charged with an assault on chauffeur with pistol.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-15
Declarations Filed

The following candidates filed their dec Iaratons in the clerks office of the pro bate court yesterday:
 John s. Gillespy, candidate for mem Der of the board of revenue.
 T. O. Harris, candidate for judge O inferior court of Ensley.
 c. c. Craig, candidate for sanitary in spector of Bessemer
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-15

and resinol soap. This proved so re- markedly successful that thousands of other physicians have prescribed it con stantly for over twenty years.
 Resinol usually stops itching instant ly, healing the eruption quickly, unless it is due to some serious internal dis order Resinol Ointment and ResinoI Soap can be bought at any druggists, and are not at all expensive. Write for free sample. Dept S-S, Resinol. Balti- more. Md.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-15
At the PhotopIay Houses

Strand-'Madame K" with Dorothy Donnelly
 Colonial-"Excuse Me-" with George Marion.
 Trianon-"The Bludgeon," with Kath- erine Ostermann.
 Odeon Two--'The Island of Regenera- tion," with Edith Storey and Antonio Moreno. Princess-"The House of Revelation,' D with John LorenZ
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-15
PERSONAL

hTom Pounds, the well known eng- heer, returned yesterday from Miami, 1'la., where he has been for the past 10 days recuperating from an attack of Rrippe.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-15

Jefferson-Neil O'Briens minstrels matinee at 2:30 p. m.; evening at S:15 Lyric-Vaudeville matinee at 2:30 D m.; evening at 730 and g.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-15
Maria ge Licenses

The following marriage licenses were issued at the clerks office of the probate court yesterday:
 w. F. Barganier and Miss Lena A. Prim. w. B. Lewis and Miss Nora $. Screven.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-15
WONDERFUL DEVELOPMENT

Tuscaloosa has undergone a Won- derful development since it has been on the river and as soon as certain railroad, connections are made the city will become one of the railroad centers of Alabama. The eyes of Tuscaloosa are centered on Birmingham and the people of our city are watching to see what the Magic City of Alabama will do to avail itself of the advantages of river transportation. Tuscaloosa has now up with a corps of engineers the mater of investing S25,000 in wharfs and unloading facilities. And it is un- derstood that this matter will be acted lzon favorably by the city commission .at rl1r G al e ,,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-15

that one has to be yer careful. There is on method, however, that yo need not hesitate to us' even on a baby'S tende skin-that is, the resint treatment. Resinol is tn prescription of a
 Baltimore doctor,
 put up in the form
 of resinol ointment
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-15
TODAY'S EVENTS
At the Theatres

Travelling mems smoker at Hotel Hill nan at S30 D. m.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-15
GADSDEN

Gadsden, January 14.-(SpeciaI) Work has been started to put the Cit- ico mines in operation. These mines, six miles from Gadsden on the Tennes- see, Alabama and Georgia railroad, have been idle for three or four years force of men now is at work cutting timbers and ties, and the railroad to the mines will be reconstructed. The ore will be used by the Citico furnace near Chattanooga. Work of drilling on the property on which the Alabama company took an option recently is going forward If the test proves sue cessful, the North Gaosden furnace will be opened
 Guards have been placed over a ne- gro camp of laborers who are em- ployed by contractors working on the COX Gap road There is a sentiment in that community against negroes, but it has not been displayed thus far
 The basketball season will be opened by Etowah County High school Satur- day night in game at the high school auditorium with Alabama Presbyterian college of Anniston.
 One of the heaviest pay rools in the history of the plant was distributed by the Gulf States Steel plant Friday among between 1900 and 2000 em- ployes.
 The police are carrying on a cam palSn against Vagrancy, especially among young negroes, in an effort to break up the housebreakins which has been going on for several weeks and several arrests of negro boys have been made.
 of ba Tod, of who are planning the erection of a S35,00O home, have been approached by several prominent members who de- sire that a theatre be erected in con- nection with the home as has been done in several other cities.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-15
What to Do for
 Itching Skins

Eczema, ringworm and other itching. burning skin eruptions are so easily made worse by improper treatment,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-15

The basketball season will be opened by Etowah County High school Satur- day night in game at the high school auditorium with Alabama Presbyterian college of Anniston.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-15

One of the heaviest pay rools in the history of the plant was distributed by the Gulf states Steel plant Friday among between 1900 and 2000 em- ployes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-15
WHARFAGE FACILITIES

There were no Wharfage facilities and all shipments for the city of Tus- caloosa had to be unloaded on the bank of the river several miles north
 of the city and loaded into railroad car and transported to the city by means of the street railway line. This extra cost of unloading eat up a large part of the profit derived from river transportation. But in spite of this several of the large shippers of Tus- caloosa used the river to great ad-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-15
ALABAMA CITIES ALI. l. INTERESTED [: IN RIVER PROJECT Opening of Warrior River to the Birmingham Dis
 trict Attracts State
 Wide Attention

The people of the cities along the Warrior are keenly interested in the development which the Birmingham district expects to make along the river. Tuscaloosa, Greensboro, Montgomery, Mobile are all taking renewed interest in the river, spurred on by the activi- ties of the Birmingham civic bodies.
 Sam Friedman, capitalist of Tusca- loosa, is of the opinion that the War rior river is the greatest asset of the mineral district of Alabama MT. Fried man is the owner of 50,000 acres of mineral land in this section and is one of the best posted men in Ala bama on industrial conditions.
 In discussing the matter last night MT. Friedman said: "The greatest as set of the Birmingham district is the Warrior river. However, it behooves Birmingham to take advantage of the opportunities offered by this navigable stream. Tuscaloosa was on the War rior for more than a year before she received any appreciabie benefits from the river. This was due to the fact that the city failed to take advantage of
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1916-10-06
Frenzicd Financing

Here is a story OF tronzied ananc
ing that viii make sour hair curl 1t
is ahoui q hotel clerk who wagered S
by the parlay system on the Giants
ana when he vent to collect the mon.
~ he found that the man had Nelcaed
and q Is known, tbe Giants @on -a
games 10 a row But On Tire twenty
naA Tie hotel clerk decided il Aas
time to collect hs Money Just as
saming That lon had foresight enough
10 know taat 25 games would lie tie
limit ot tae winnns streak of the
Giants and had let your money ridc
eael time al an eFea price doubin2
day bY da how much do you tAnE
gca would have Such was the hotel
clcrk's ggstem When AZ had leam
ri that be- man Do made the bet with
had skipped he tegan 10 compute tle
parlay. He found that the man Who
Bl larins enough TO accept ihe bets
was indebted to him just S33554, g2
skcmics are at liberty to resort 70
mathematical computation ii they dc
sire. ard they HH lind iAe ans@o
Ihcs absolutely with tao figures qulh
t .NoEa paf fita b0t.I ,fa-z NON.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1916-10-06
INDOOR LIFE MAKES FAT
TRY OIL OF kOREtN TO KEEP
WEIGHT DOWN. OR TO RE.
DucE SUPERFL
FAT

People who are confined within
doors and who are deprived Of fresh,
inyigorating air and exercise must
take precantion to guard against oe.
er stoutness as fat acquired by in
door lie Is unhealthy and a danger 10
the vital organs of the body Lack
OF exercise in the fresh air Is said to
weaken the oxygen carrying power
OF the blood SO that it is unable 20
produce strong muscles and VITALITY
and the formation OF unslghtiy and
unhealthy fat Is tae result
II yom are Z or 20 pounds above
norma weight yon are daily drawing
on your reserve strength and are
constantly lowering your vitality bY
carrying this excess burden ANY
persons who are satisfied IN their own
mind that they are too stout are adj
eised TO 50 10 Lille Drug and sta
tionery store or ans other good drug.
pist and get box Of oil Of kogein an
sules. and take orn after each meal
and one just before retiring at nisht
Even a few days treatment has
been reported to show noticeable
reduction in weight improved diees
ton and a return 10 the old energy
footstens become lighter and the skin
less flahby in appearance as super
fluous fat disappears
oil Of korein is inexpensive. eanna
A f4t
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1916-10-06

Discovery, and by following ltup faith
fully to the extent Of four bottles be
was cured.
oLast winter when | had q cough /
took the Discovery and it relieved
and cured me in q short time. In fact,
all our family use it whenever we have
hard colds or coughs. Mrs. Il. d. RosE,
4l9 Chickasha st., Oklahoma, Okla.
There is not a drop Of alcohol or
any narcotic in DR.. Pierce's Golden
Medical Discovery, but in this safe
vegetable remedy there is q mighty
Alternative power which by replacing
the blood impurities with pure, rich
blood, not only ends Catarrhal con-
dtions wherever located, but vitalizes
the kidneys, stomach, liver, '.owels
and every organ Of the body. People
who suffer humiliation and mental
misery because Of Pimples, Skin Rash,
Blotches, Eruptions, Boils, CaTbuncles,
are especially benefited.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1916-10-06
aTHE BIRTH or a NATION"

The next attraction ~ The Guthrie
Theatre Rill be . W Griiaths might
soeetaele eTac Birih Of a Nation
The engagement begins On Friday
night. Oct l8 and Il for three nights
ard two manuess SATURDAY. and SUN
day. Oct II and
This ii the greatest production
q sim making a record Fan Of over
fa performances IN New York City
where II created the sensation of the
season. II Is estimated that over tTo
million people have seen the produc
ten s.nce It was originally brought
oui in the east Il has other sensa
,ional runs In Boston, Chicago. zau
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1916-10-06
lscueEs, COLDS CAUSED
~ IMPOVERISHED BaccD

To catch cold Is nothins bnt
Ftagnation Of the blood hi the circula
ton of the body.
Poisons in the blood, ao undermine
the health Us q leave the system IN 4
low state of resistance. Use Doctor
Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery fof
q brief time ard yon stimulate thn
blood. 1t sweeps its way all through
the body, dislodges rheumatism, r.
lieves catarrhal congestion, clears the
throat and bronchial tubes. dries up
oil skin erupuons, enables the kidneys,
liver, bladder and lungs to work
promptly and effectively ii carrying im-
purities out Of the circulation. II the
best known medicine for the blood and
has the confidence Of a host Of people.
Oklahoma, Okla. It Doctor Pierce >
Golden Medical Discovery has ben d
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1916-10-06

family re me dy IN
our family for years.
My father had a
severe cough follow
ing pneumonia, Tie
was advised 10 use
Golden Medinal
New Britain herald., 1916-10-21
c. B. PARKER LETTER
 CARRIER, IS DEAD
Was Appointed Regular Carrier in 1892-WaS Also Veteran of
 Civil War.

George D. Parker, a letter carrier in this city and a veteran of the civil war, who had the distinction of haV- ing been the youngest soldier in the 36th Massachusetts Infantry in which he enlisted at the outbreak of the war in 1861, passed away last night at his home, 112 Lake street. The funeral will be held from his late home at 3 o'clock Monday afternoon. Rev. Lyman S. Johnson, himself a Grany Army veteran, will conduct the funeral services and interment will be in Fairview cemetery
 MT. Parker was 69 years, one m month and nineteen days old and was a na- tive of Boston. It was from Hub City that he enlisted at the beginning of the Civil war and as he was at that time a mere boy of 16 years he was compelled to give his age wrong when he enlisted. He was the young est man in his regiment. After serv- ing in the Seth Massachusetts Mr. Parker served in the 56th Massa chus- setts and also the 21st Massa achussetts Infantry. Soon after the close of the war MT. Parker came to this city where he was for time employed by
 
 and at the Russell & Erwn factory. In October of 1892, MT. Parker was ap- pointed a letter carrier, being one of the first permanent carriers named in this city. He was always painstaking in the performance of his work and all the people on his route were his friends. For many years he delivered mail in the eastern section of the city. About four months ago he was given a years leave of absence because of ill health, but he continued to fail. Heart and kidney trouble, together with his advanced years, caused his death.
 MT. Parker was twice married and is survived by his wife and three children. They are Edward H. Par ker of Cherry street, Mrs. George Norton and Henry R. Parker, the last named of Hartford. He was well known fraternally and was a member of the Letter Carriers association, the New England Order of Protection Stanley Post, G. A. R., Matta bessett tribe, l. o. R. M., Phenix lodge T. O. o. F., the P. O. s. of A. and was also a charter member of New Brit ain council, o. U. A. M.
New Britain herald., 1916-10-21
ANDREWS DENIES TT.
Chamber of Commerce Official Did
 Not Rap Wilson.

Secretary A. H. Andrews of the Chamber of Commerce who was one of the principal speakers at the gathering of the New England Associ- alton of Executive Secretaries in Hart ford yesterday, emphatically denied today that during his remarks he al- luded to the present administration as being weak in not acting before a crisis ocurred, as a Hartford paper att tempted to show in it's columns this morning
 What MT. Andrews said while dis cussing industrial conditions at the close of the war was that "admin1stra in the past were at fault for not fortifying themselves against dangers that were liable to occur, instead or waiting for the arrival of the crisis" The Capital City reporter who wrote the story, instead of accepting the word of MT. Andrews when he said Administrations" made it read "ad- ministra ton"
New Britain herald., 1916-10-21
BRAK EMAN KILLED.
Struck by Extra Freight While Sit-
 ting On Track.

Hawleyville, Oct. 21.--W. o. Wal Ter, of New Haven, brakeman on an cast bound freight train, was instant ly killed here at o'clock this morn ing when he was struck by extra 3O15, an east bound freight in charge of w. B. Estile, engineer and Joseph lIcDermott conductor Waldner was about half a mile west of the station protecting his train, which was switching cars in the yard. He is said to have been sitting on the track and did not notice the ap- rroaching train and was cut to pieces under the wheels. A brother. a fire man on another east bound freight following the train which killed the brakeman, learned of the accident hen he reached Danbury- The body is to be taken to New Haven today.
New Britain herald., 1916-10-21
WALTER H. KNIGHT 0F
 BRIDGEPORT BANKRUPT
Manufacturer Places His As sets at $1, ,699.30 and Lia-.
 bilities at $93,OOO.

Bridgeport, Oct. 21.-Walter H. Knight, president of the Bridgeport Projectile company, and of the Bridgeport Forge and Projectile com pany, with plants in East Bridgeport, filed g, petition in bankruptcy today, setting forth liabilities of $93,O00 and assets of $1,6993O.
 Knight was recently made defend ship of only one share O. stock in each of the corporations, each valued at $10.
 Knight was recently made defend- ant in a suit, now pending brought by John R. DreXel of Philadelphia, and Newport, to recover on a judg- ment against him and Joseph H. Hoadlev, entered in the New York supreme court for S27,010.77.
 In his statement, Knight sets forth that on November 15, 1912, he made three notes for $25, 900 each, payable to Hoadley, one in two one in threc and one in four years, and that Hoad- lev endorsed the notes to Drexel.
New Britain herald., 1916-10-21
DEACON CAMPS FUNERAL. Service, Held From His Late Home and From Chapel of South Church.

Funeral services for the late Pro- lessor David N. Camp were held this afternoon at 2:3O o'clock from his late residence at g Camp street and at o'clock from the chapel of tho South Congregational church. Rev. Dr. George w. c. Hill, pastor of the church, conducted the services and interment was in the Camp family plot in Fairview cemetery.
 The pail bearers were all close friends of Professor Camp and had been associated with him for many years in the business, civil or re- ligious life of this cty. They were E. Allen Moore, William A. House. A. w. Upson, E. J. Skinner E. J. Skinner, E. B. Eddy and Spencer H. Wood.
 A crepe was hung in front of City Hall as a final tribute to the memory of Professor Camp and the New Brit ain Institute will be closed until 7 o'clock m his memory
New Britain herald., 1916-10-21
SMASHED SKULL AND RIBS
Three Attendants at Mass Hospital for Insane Held for MansIaughter in Causing Patients Death.

Dedham, Mass, Oct. 21.-Three attendants at the state hospital for the insane at Medfield-Thomas Me- Grath, Frank Hale and Wesley R. Lenton-Were held for the grand jury today on charges of manslaughter in connection with the death on Sep tember 26 of Camille Strazzuoll. a pa- tient of the institution. Dr. Norman F. Quinn, medical examiner, testified that Strazullo's skull and twelve of his ribs had been fractured.
 Dr. Edward French, superintend- ent of the hospital said he had been told by the attendants that Strazzullo attacked Hale, whose cries brought MCGrath and Lenton to his assist ance. There was struggle with the patient, Dr. French testified, and the men said they had difficulty in sub duing him, although they denied that they had used violence.
New Britain herald., 1916-10-21
TO EXHUME GIRLS BODY
Authorities to Determine Whether Rose ID. Willetts Was Murdered or Committed Suicide

Gloversville, N. Y. Oct. 21.-Dis- trict Attorney William s. Cassidy ap- peared before County Judge Frank Talbot in this city this morning and secured an order to exhume the body of Miss Rose D. Willetts Dr. B. H. Stone, director of the Vermont State Laboratory of Hygiene, and States Attorney Theodore E. Hopkins of Burlington, Vt., are expected here this afternoon to be present at an autopsy to determine whether Miss Willetts was murdered or committed suicide.
 The girl was found dead outside of the office of her brother-in-la law, John Deyette, Burlington coal dealer, and the Burlington officials rendered a verdict of suicide. George Willets, brother of the dead girl now claims that she was murdered
New Britain herald., 1916-10-21
Coal Famine Threatens.

Pittsburgh, Pa, Oct. 21.-Railroads and mills in the Pittsburgh district are facing coal famine and it was
 stated here today that for the first time in years n agent had been sent tc Chicago in the hope of buving coal Consumers say they would be willing to pay higher prices asked if they could get coal. The shortage is laid
 to the extra ordinary demand and to the car shortage which has become acute. Associations of coal opera tors report that the output Of mines in the bituminous districts of which northern Pennsylvania and eastern Ohio is serious. There is ina bi1itv to get cars. Official reports to the Kanawha Coal Operators associa- tion at Charleston vast ~rdav were that onlv 160 cars were available where 600 were needed