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The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-22
SITUATION IS SERIOUS

The situation growing out of the proposed action by England in inter- fering with American trade, in eXclud ing from the markets of this country all the ports of Europe, is regarded as one of the most serious import.
 It is frankly said by Senator Smith of Georgia and other members of Con- gress, for a long time jealous of the semi -belligerent attitude of England toward American commerce, that the United States having dealt with Ger many and Austria, must of practical necessity, deal in time with Great Brit ain and others of the entente cor diale.
 As said, there are indications that the English question" will in the near future obliterate all other questions and that the war brigade" of Congress will soon forget the Mexican masscres in venting their oratorical fury on the tyranny of Britain.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-22
Prohibits Shipping Improper Films

Washington, January 21.-Interstat shipment of improper motion pictur films would be made a penal offens by a bill introduced today by Repre- sentative Towner. Motion picture inter ests which oppose the pending censor ship bill indorse the Towner bill.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-22
SORE THROAT, GROUP
Most Prevalent Throughout the
 
Pneumonia, La Grippe and Colds

Country
 Many thousands are now finding re- lief and perhaps preventing pneumo- mia. it is said by the use of Miller s Antiseptic oil (Snake OiD. This great new oil remedy is said to be the most powerful penetrating pain relieving and healing Oil known For Sore Throat, Croup. La Grippe, Colds, Diptheria and Tonsilitis there is nothing like it. Mrs. |B. A. Carroll, 264 Adams St., Memphis, Tenn, writes: q have used your wonderful Snake Oil with most grati- fying results for sore throat and croup. My little girl almost had pneumonia. sent fc~ bottle of this great Oil every body was talking about, applied it to her throat and chest, and 1t relieved her at once. Now she is up and well. write that others may profit by my ex- perience." Accept no substitutes. This great Oil is golden red color only. Every bottle guaranteed or money refunded by leading druggists Jacobs Drug Store, agents.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-22
Schoolboy Killed by Train

Thorsby. January 21.-(Special) Stanley Wright, 16-year-old school boy, was struck and instantly killed this afternoon at 8 o'clock by Louis vile and Nashville passenger train. The boy attemtped to run across the track in front of the train and miscalculated.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-22
Jury Commissioners Named

Montgomery, January 21.-(Special) Governor Henderson today appointed the following jury commissioners to succeed themselves: J. B. Gibson of Jefferson, J. M. Harris of Calhoun and J. E. McNamara of Mobile.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-22
TYPHOID LOSES POWER

The mortality rate from typhoid fever has shown most gratifying decline
 since 1900, having decreased from 35 9 per 100000 in that year to 15.4 in 1914 or by 57 per cent. This decline has been all most as great. relatively, as that for
 diphtheria, and has been greater than that for any other principal cause of death. The total number of deaths due
 to typhoid fever in 1914 was 101S5 The marked decrease in the mortality from this disease gives emphatic testimony to the effectiveness of prcsent-day methods, not only of cure but of prevention. The efficacy of improved water supply and sewerage systems of the campaign against the fly and of other sanitary pre- cautions is strikingly shown by the re- duction of the typhoid mortality rate to the extent of more than five-ninths in IA
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-22
ADJUSTMENTS
"The New Henrietta"

The time test of literature when ap- piled to the works of the stage has few survivals of plays that were keenly and widely honored in the years of their first production.
 This axiom of truth is brought forci- bly, to mind by the conspicuous sue cess of revivals of old plays within the current year. Perhaps most notable of these was the return of The Hen rietta," the comedy classic of earlier days, with the beloved actor W. H. Crane in his original role of "Old Nick Wan Alstyne," an HAmerican Made" hero from the tips of his fingers to the [ soles of his feet. The appearance of Thomas W. Ross, Maclyn Arbuckle, Amelia Bingham and Edith Taliaferro in the cast of this revival with W. H. Crane distinguishes it as one of the most important dramatic events of re- cent years, and it's presentation at the Jefferson theatre, January "A and 25, with a special matinee Tuesday, will no doubt attract record breaking pat ronage to that playhouse.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-22

meeting, and the following officers were elected: R. E. Baskerville, president; Miss Florence Moore, vice president; Miss
 Ethel Gillett, secretary and treasurer;
 Mrs. Henry Wood, editorial secretary.
 These officers will be installed at the next meeting
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-22
BRYAN AFTER PRESIDENCY

WaShingtO January 21.-(SpeciaL)
 Former Governor ONeal believes that William Jennings Bryan is a masked
 candidate for the presidential nomina-
 tion, and that it is his hope to win from
 the chief executive the support of those
 who stand with him respecting pre- paredness" and prohibition.
 The Washington Post today quotes exGovernor ONeal:
 MT. Bryan has made half a dozen or more speeches in Alabama against pre- paredness and pr. David Starr Jordan
 have been almost monopolizing the
 south, and they have very well inn pressed on the southern citizenship their
 views. The pacifists have had the stage
 almost to themselves. Col. John Temple Graves and I have been the only ones
 to oppose them in Alabama. It would not be fair to say that Colonel Bryan and Dr. Jordan had not attracted large
 audiences. They were greeted every where by tremendous gatherings. Col onel Bryan has always attracted great throngs wherever he spoke. But I do not believe the people of Alabama and of the south approve the views of MT. Bryan. There was certainly no evidence of it in the meetings in Alabama. He was given a courteous and hospitable reception, but l do not think our peo- pie indorse his views. They are for pre- paredness
 q got the impression that Mr. Bryan was trying to enlist the support of
 men who while loyal to the President, l yet are in sympathy with his peace and prohibition policies.
 If Mir Bryan thought he could be | nominated for President at St. Louis,
 he would, no doubt, readily agree to run However, l am not of the opinion 1 that the democrats of the country pre- fer him to the President The south | is for the renomination of MT. Wilson 1 And it is also nightly for prepared
 ness. My own views as to preparedness
 comprehend through preparedness for
 defense. I believe we should have a
 great navy, not only a greater and more adequate coast defense, but navy that | will enable us to take care of our cOm- | merce on the seas. If we are to maintain | the Monroe doctrine we must have more l superdreadnaughts and battle cruisers
 as well as submarines and torpedoboats
 and aeroplanes.
 l T do not believe the Bryan opposition
 to preparedness will get very far ir
 the south, notwithstanding the appar-
 ently thorough organization of the paci- 1 fists. They are far more effectively or l ganized than those who are for ade Iquate preparedness"
 l CHANGES HIS MIND l Washington, January 21.-(Special.,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-22
At the Lyric

Today is the big matinee day at the Lyric and indications are that crowded house will greet the entertaining bill that is now being offered. The Saturday mat inee is proving popular feature especial ly with the school children. who have little other opportunity to enjoy the per formances.
 An interesting gathering of performers are waiting to entertain. There are the Six Water Lilies, beautiful young girls and expert divers and swimmers; How ard and Felds, minstrel men, Al and Fan nie Steadman, in specalties; the seven Romas, acrobats, and Joe Daniels, come dian.
 The curtain will go up at the matinee promptly at 2:30 o'clock
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-22
TUBERCULOSIS FATAL

Tuberculosis in it's various forms claimed 96903 victims in 1914 of which number S4,366 died from tuberculosis of the lungs dncluding acute military tuber- culosis). AS a result of a more general understanding of the laws of health, the importance of fresh air. etc, due in part, no doubt, to the efforts of the various so- cieties for the prevention of tuberculosis, there has been a most marked and grati- lying decrease during recent years in the mortality from this scourge of civiliza- ton. In only a decade-from 1904 to 1914- the death rate from tuberculosis in all it's forms fell from 200.7 to 146.S per 100000, the decline being continuous from year to year. This is a drop of more than 20 per cent. Prior to 1904 the rate had 1uc- tuated, starting at 201.9 in 1900. Even yet
 however, tuberculosis has the gruesome distinction of causing more deaths annu- ally than any other form of bodily illness except heart diseases, and over 40 per cent more than all external causes-acci- dents, hOmlCidPS. and suicides combined.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-22
Local Data
Weather Conditions

Summary of observations made at Uni ted States weather bureau stations dur ing the 24 hours ending D. m., 18th me- ridian time, January 21, 1916:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-22
CANCER-52,42O GRAVES

Next in order of deadliness come cancer and other malignant tumors, which filled 52, 420 graves in 1914 Of these deaths, 19.- SS9, or almost 3S per cent, resulted from cancers of the stomach and liver The death rate from cancer has risen from 63 per 100000 in 1900 to 79.4 in 1914 The in- crease has been almost continuous, there having been but two years-1906 and 1911- which showed a decline as compared with the years immediately preceding. It is possible that at least a part of this indi- cated increase is due to more accurate diagnoses and greater care on the part of physicians in making reports to registra- tion officials.
 Diarrhea and enteritis caused 5, 407 deaths in 1914, or 79.4 per 100000 This rate shows a marked falling off as compared with the rate for the preceding year, 9O2 and a very pronounced decline as com pared with that for 1900 which was 133 Nearly five-sixths of the total number of deaths charged to these causes in 1914 were of infants under 2 years of age.
 ApopleXy was the cause of 51, PIP deaths. or 71.7 per 100000 The rate from this malady has increased gradually with oc- casional slight declines, since 1900. when it stood at 67.5
 Arterial diseases of various kinds atheroma. aneuhism, etc.-caused 15 O44 deaths, or 22.S per 100000, in the regis tration area
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-22

terial disease diphtheria, diabetes, and typhoid fever.
 The deaths from heart diseases (organic diseases of the heart and endocarditis) in the registration area in 1914 numbered 99, 534. or 1908 per 100000 population. The death or mortality rate from this cause shows a marked increase as compared with 1900, when it was only 1231 per 1Oo,-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-22
NO GREAT EPIDEMIC

No epidemic disease produced a death rate as high as IS per 100000 in 1914 The fatal cases of diphtheria and croup- which are classed together in the statis- tics, but practically all of which are of diphtheria-numbered 117S6, or 179 per 100000, in that year, the rate having fallen from 43.3 in 1900. This decline of nearly 59 per cent is relatively greater than that shown by any other important cause of death. The rate has not fallen continuously, but has f1uctuated some- what from year to year.
 Diabetes was the cause of 10 666 deaths. or l6.2 per lO0,oc0. The rate from this dis ease has risen almost continuously from year to year since 1890, when it was 97 Dat- 1Os1 oOG "
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-22
CHANGES HIS MIND

Washington, January 21.-(SpecialD General Sherwood, one of Ohio's repre- sentatives. some days ago made stir
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-15
PiTTSFIELD
Golden Rule Circle Elect Officers
and Have Literary
LOCAL HAPPENINGS AND
PERSONAL MENTION

Mrs. D. P. Written entertained the
members Of the Golden Rule Circle OF
the Baptist Sunday school at her home
Thursday evening when the annual
business meeting of the class was held
A short literary and musical program
was given including readings from
Mrs. c. E. Henry and Mrs. jennie
Randlette and two guessing contests
Mrs. Written served delicious refresh
ments. The following officers were
elected: President, Mrs. w. NJ. Pri-
lay; vice president. Mrs. o. H. Drake;
secretary, Evelyn Call; treasurer, Mrs
D. P. Durham; teacher, Mrs. c. E
Henry; committees: Reception, Anna
Stephenson; membership, Alice Craig;
devotional, -Brendena Call: entertain
ment, Mrs. George Rogers; visiting
Mrs. John Maxfield.
THE Colonel's Maid" three-act
comedy, was very successfully given
in Union hall Friday evening by the
Senior class at Maine Central Institute
The play was given under the direc-
ton Of Miss Pearl Belonga, teacher of
expression at the school. Each part
was taken in such a manner that spe-
cal mention might be given. The cast
was as follows Morrill, Burse, Van
Stevens, Amelia Haskell, John Rogers,
Esther Copeland, Hazel Pushor. Har-
old Roney and Lynwood Badger.
The members of the Landman Bible
class Of the Baptist Sunday school
will hold their annual meeting for the
election of officers and other business
at the home Of John E. Maxfield Tues
day evening, Jan. IS.
w. F. Hobbs of Canton was the
guest Wednesday of George w. Moul-
ton.
The remains of Angie Davis, the 49,
year-old daughter of Daniel Davis,
were brought to Pittsfield Thursday
and placed in the receiving tomb at
the village cemetery. Her death oc-
Cured Tuesday at the Children's Home
in Augusta. The remains were ac-
companied here by her father.
Secretaries Of the Civic League will
be in town Sunday and speak at the
local church. A union service will be
held in the evening at the Universalist
church.
The next number in the Peoples En-
tertalnment Course will be given Jan
Il, when the Pierce Players will fur
nish a program which promises to be
one of the best in the course.
Mrs. I. E. Getchell and guest, Mrs
Frank w. Briggs Of Skowhegan were
visitors in Bangor Friday.
The drama I'm the Trenches" will
be given soon in Harmony for the ben
eft OF the Harmony Grange and the
cast will include local talent of that
town.
W. R. McGilvery. who has been i'll
with severe attack of the grip, is i'm
proving.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-15

ents. Mrs. Mayo returned with then
for, short visit.
Mrs. Amey Wood is confined to ths
home of Mrs. Nellie Cole. lower Mair
street, by illness.
| Miss Lucy Weeks of Maple stree,
underwent an operation for adenoids
Friday forenoon at a Waterville hos.
pital. DR.. Goodrich performed the OPP
Grafton. At last reports she was rest
ing comfortably.
Miss Mary Daub. the little daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. Walter T. Daub OF
Long Island, New York, who with hel
mother is passing several weeks ir
town, underwent an operation We'd
nesday for adenoids and tonsolitis. DR.
w. H. Walters assisted by DR.. w. l.
GousSe, performed the operation
which was at the Lawrence home. AT
last reports she was as we'll as could
be expected.
Mrs. G. H. Foley is confined to her
home on Osborne street by illness.
Mrs. A. A. Downs has returned from
a several days stay at Albion. where
she has been engaged in nursing for
some time.
The members of the Christmas Club
were pleasantly entertained Friday
afternoon at the home of Mrs. John
Pierce. Elm street,
The dance at the Victor Grange hall
Friday evening was we'll attended.
There were many from Fairfield viii
lage. Waterville and other places.
30
entertained a party of friends We'd
nesday evening at card party. Other
kinds Of games were also enjoyed. The
hostess served refreshments. There
were II present to enjoy Miss Cur
ney's hospitality.
Miss Edythe v. Spaulding employed
at the Wilson pharmacy will enjoy
next week as a vacation from her du-
ties.
The first meeting Of the season OF
the Thursday afternoon Auction Club
took place this week at the home Of
Mrs. Villa A. Archer, High street.
There was full attendance and the
occasion proved to be an enjoyable
one for all.
Mrs. James Waldron has returned
from Boston and vicinity. where she
has been passing several weeks with
relatives and friends.
Mrs. William W. Merrill returned
this week from Boston. She has been
receiving treatment at the Emerson
hospital at Forest Hills for the past
several weeks.
Rev. Ernest M. Holman. pastor 81
hn at a. D~~
panied by Mr.. and Mrs. Worth L.
Brown. Mr.. and Mrs. Lester Glazier
and Miss Winnifred Atwood, passed
Friday at the Capital City. There they
attended the district of Kennebec
Christian Endeavor convention which
took place in that city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-15
FAIRFIELD CENTER

Mrs. Annie Brown attended ~,
somerset Pomona Grange at skowhae
gan tuesday and Wednesday.
Inc regular meeting Of Victor
orange Will be held Saturday evening
An interesting program has been nre
pared and business matters Of snec;e,
interest to the Grange will come he-
fore the meeting. ' oe-
Donald W. Ellis of the Ridge Stool
farm has lately received a nnre hred
uun's ram from the flock Of Ravmonn
nays. cambridge, Ind. 0"
~, me many friends Of Mrs. Inez Tav-
~ iof VIII feel sorry to learn that she
narn o' Gaming much as yet. She is
cared Tor by a trained nurse 20
,or s rose Greene. who has been III
s sn several days. is improving slowly
cue IS cared for by Mrs. r. p. Greens
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-15
PISHON'S FERRY

I Mr.. and Mrs. C. H. Emery ofN
Eerville were weekend guests o.
FEmery's parents, Mr.. and Nm
Kelley. vi
Mr.. and Mrs. E. J. Mitchell rscl
visited Mr.. and Mrs. Clark N1os
North Clinton.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. Decker Of Gin
were Sunday visitors of Mr.. and
Eugene Parker.
James Clements of Clinton WI
business caller Wednesday In
place. 81
w. V. Laiman is cutting his lun
on the Russell Bartlett lot. M
Clifton Cowett has moved his d
lily to Skowhegan.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clyde Alexander y
returned from Augusta, after pas
a few weeks with relatives. If
NJ. D. Holt made a business ~
Bangor Friday. ...-
George Kelley was a business Gu
Friday at Fairfield Center. Il
A very pleasant afternoon was ~
ed Wednesday by the members Of
r. E. Club at the home Of Mrs u
Mitchell. Refreshments were SER
The next meeting will be on jan
with Mrs. Stella Chase. =,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-15
MADISON
Special Townmeeting on JAM 20
for Important Water. District
Business-High School Wins
Fl to 10 from No. Arson

Warrants were posted Thursday for
special meeting of the voters of the
Madison Water District to be held Jan.
20 in Fireman's hall The article of IN
terest is to see if the District will vote
authorizing its trustees to issue bonds
of a sufficient amount in their judg-
ment to pay for the plant of the Madi-
son Water Co.; also the operating ex-
penses and any additions to the plant;
also its proportional part of the con-
struction of main or feed line from
Hancock pond, with Arson District. and
to see if the voters will take any ac-
ton as to the size Of denomination Of
the bonds. At the present time about
800 gallons Of drinking water are be-
ing delivered to the citizens of the viii
lage by teams. the water coming from
the we'll in the yard Of the Great North
ern Paper Co
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-15
SOLON

The Ladies' Home Circle Of
Congregational church met Thurs
Jan. IS. at the home Of Mrs ~
Longley. AS it was the birthdN
Mrs. NJ. L. French, the president
was remembered with birthday a.
and other tokens Of esteem. Tine = =
meeting will be at the home OF :
F. A. Coolidge.
The Woman's Club met Wednes'
Jan. 5, with Mrs. Mae Andrews :,
A debate will be held Friday, :,
ID. at the High school on the -
ton Should immigration Be Resul
ed?" Members of the Senior class
present one side and the Sopnom"
the other. a
Social at Caratunk hall Friday :. y
ming under the auspices of the ~
Home Circle.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-15
VASSALBORO

'; SOUTH-Mr:@' and Mrs. MI Sab;n
were Sunday callers at A. L.. Casev,s
at West Windsor.
Mrs. Della Dickey was business
caller in Waterville Saturday: also a
guest Of her brother James Clark and
family at Brunswick Saturday. NIGHT
and Sunday. Mr.. and Mrs. Clark have
taken rooms in augusta for the win
ter.
Box social and entertainment viii,
be given Saturday evening at the NJ.
p. church at Cross Hill under the
auspices Of the Ladies' Church I'm
provement Society of South Vassa,boro
and Cross HILL
Mrs. G. F. Whitehouse, who was q
guest several days last week of F. Belle
Taylor, returned Tuesday to Water
Vile.
Friends of Mrs. Salonia Clark w;,,
be sorry to hear she is quite poorly
Mrs. Emma Brann was a recent b,,s-
mess caller in Fairfield.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-15
CHURCH NOTICES


Catholic church: Rev. FIR. Alexander
Dugre, pastor. Mass at 8 A. NJ. High
mass at 10 A. M. Vespers at P. M.
Low mass each morning of the week
at Ills A. M.
Me1nodlst church: Rev. c. Oscar Per.
ry, pastor. Morning service at 1o45
N: sermon by the pastor. Sunday
scnool at ~ M Junior League at p,
N. me leader Of the meeting will be
nomayne Perry The subject Of the
meeting VIII be MY Choice" Evening
service At P. NJ. The weekly meeting
o1 the Epworth League will be held
Iuesoay evening. at 1880 o'clock, at the
enuscn vestry. The weekly class meet
ing Will De Friday evening at 7.3o.
ssNstion Army: Captain Swain and
AoJu'snt Craig In charge. SUNDAY