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The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-08-30
What the Dots Mean.

When you see three little
dots such as these in
the stuff of a modern versifier :.
even in our stuff >. it means
that the writer is trying to
suggest something rather :.
well, elusive, if you get what we mean
and the reason he suggests 1t
instead Of expressing it is
very often =. because it
is an almost idea instead of q
real idea New York Post
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-08-30
The Beneficiary.

professor Diggs has just succeeded
in deciphering an ancient papyrus
given up by half a dozen savants."
well what good will that do hui
manity?"
perhaps it won't benefit humanity
in general, but it will enable Profess
sOr Diggs to sign a few more lecture
contracts"
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-08-30
Indeed Ii Does

Telephones are great time savers.
aren't they?"
We'll, that depends upon who calls
you up"
Some men never go to church be-
cause when the fishing isn't good the
weather is bad
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-08-30
Conversational Pitfalls.

First Girl-Y0u remember Kitty
Fowler, don't you?
Second Girl-NO.
First Girl--Oh you must remember
Kitty. She was the plainest girl in
Blankviie. But forgot-that was af-
ter you left.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-08-30
You Bet Paw Knows,

Little Lemuel-Say, paw, what is
the difference between IA statesman
and a politician?
Paw-A statesman, son, is poll
tcian who has made his pile and
politician is statesman who is still
poor.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-08-30
The German Mind.

Knicker-What is the German
mind?
Bocker-It is composed of field gray
matter
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-08-30
It is inpoggible Cor any woman Who

IS W eli a n d who
has never suffered
TO realize how these
poor, suffering wo-
men feel when re-
stored to h e a It'll;
their keen desire to
help other women
who are suffering az
they did.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-08-30
Sufficient Cause.

"What caused Jones to resign from
the presidency of the Don't Worry
club?'
"TripletS"
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-08-30

A merchant can get along without
advertising and so can a wagon with
out grease, but it goes slow.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-08-30

A homely girl is always willing to
admit that pretty rival hasn't any
sense
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-08-30

Cupid is a good shot, but he bags
some poor game.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-08-30

Bad handwriting is often used to
cover a lot of poor orthOgraphy.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-08-30
Important to Mothers
Refuted.

1--WE been told that every cent Dub
waite makes goes on Mrs. DubWaite's
back"
"That isn't So"
I'm glad to hear it."
Don't | see Dubwaite smoking
gtogies every day that he buys him
self"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-05

Capt. John G. Smith was toastmaster and introduced the speakers. Interest was added to the banquet when a moving pie ture camera man came into the ballroom at the Tutwiler and made a reel of the dinner, including each speaker in ac- tion.
 liant that has been held in Birmingham, the ladies of the United Daughters of the Confectionery being present. The ballroom at the Tutwier was profusely decorated with red carnations, ferns and plaNts, and presented a very attractive appear ance The music was especially attrac- tive, and the speakers proved entertain- ing as well an interesting. pr. John s. Foster asked divine blessing.
 Senator Frank s. White was the first speaker, and chose for his subject, "The Confederate Soldier" Senator White was declared to be we'll qualified to speak on this subject, the toastmaster point ed out, as he himself had ben a Confed- crate soldier and a good one
 Dr. B. r. Riley addressed the banquet eers on "A United Country" Judge N. B. Feagin spoke on 'tThe Soldier in the Ffeld.' Mrs. J. J. Strickland rendered a solo. which was followed by an address on the subject, Christian Soldiers" by pr. l.. c, Branscomb. Mrs. Chappelle Cory. who was on the programme for an address on the Limited Daughters of the Confederacy,' deferred making the address owing to the lateness of the hour and will make it at a future occas sion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-05
LAMAR FUNERAL IS
 ID BE HELD TODAY Entire Membership of Au- glsta Bar Will Meet the
 Funeral Train

Augusta, Ga, January 1.-The funeral of Justice Joseph Fucker Lamar of the United States supreme court. who died Sunday at his home In Washington, will be held at the First Christian church here at 9:30 o'clock tomorrow morning. pr. Howard T. Cree, pastor of the church, will conduct the services.
 The body will be met at the train, ac- cording to plans announced today. by the entire membership of the Augusta Bar association, of which Justice Lamar was for many years member; the entire membership of the state supreme court and representatives of the State Bar as sociation. The body. accompanied by three of Justice Lamar's associates in the federal supreme court. will be taken directly to the church. Burial will be in the Sunmervile cemetery here.
 The honorary pallbearers. all of whom were closely associated with Justice La mar when he practiced law in this state and later, when he was a member of the supreme court. are as follows:
 Joseph B. Cumming, J. c. c. Black. W. H. Barrett, A. B. Lawton, G. R. Golf fin, Henry c. Hammond, Alex c. King, Henry c, Rooney, William F. Eve, F. H. Galloway, Charles Estes, Andrew J. Cobb, F.. B. Hook. Thomas D. Coleman and John S. Candler
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-05
Suits Filed

Suit for $25,OOO was filed against the Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company in the circuit court yesterday by l.. E. Hunt, alleging that on December &, while the plaintiff was a passenger on one of the defendants cars, he was thrown violently to the ground and was seriously injured about his body and limbs.
 Nose Lumpkin filed suit in the circuit court yesterday for $3000 against the Ten nessee Coal, Iron and Railway company, alleging that on November 12 while in the employ of the defendant company a shovel suspended from a crane struck the plaintiff on his head. causing personel injuries.
 Jim Robinson filed suit in the circuit court yesterday against the loss-Sheffield Steel and Iron company for 5000, alleging that on september 21, while the plaintiff was convict in the Flat Top mines, he was hurt by falling rock in a mine.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-05
BIRMINGHAM BOY IN
 EVERYWOMAN CAST

Local theatregoers will have the oppor- tunity of witnessing the work of Bir- mingham boy who has made his mark in the musical world when Henry w. Saw ages lavish production "Everywoman." comes to the Jefferson next Thursday. Roy Clifford, who was formerly well known in musical circles in this city, will be seen in the important part of King Love-" He has been with the organiza- tion for four years and Is said to be both an actor and musician of much promise. Young Clifford is the son of Mir. and Mrs. w. B. Tomlin 1427 Thirteenth avenue, south. He began his career with MT. Savage five years ago and has been pro- noted from time to time until now he is one of the leading members of the or genization. His voice is a resonant bari tone
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-05
SUCCEEDS
 BUSH AT GRAyMONT
Former JOnesboro Principal Is Placed In Charge of
 the GraymOnt School

Prof. M. F. Bush who has been prin- cpal of the Graymont school for the past three years has resigned and returned to his former home in North Carolina to
 As successor to Professor Bush Prof. ]. C.. Powell has been appointed. Professor Powell has for several years been prin- cipal of the Jonesboro school near Bes- semer He assumed his new duties Mon day morning and brings to Graymont a record of successful work as teacher and principal and his selection is said to be in no sense an experiment. Pupils and patrons of the school are understood to be delighted with the selection.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-05
NEW PARTNERSHIP FORMED
Judge C. c. Nesmith and C. A. Avant
 Will Practice Law Together

Announcement was made yesterday that Judge c. C. Nesmith and c. A. Avant have associated themselves for the practice of law with offices in the First National bank building.
 Judge Nesmith was for many years on the bench of the city court and has wide acquaintanceship through out the state. MT. Avant came to Bir- mingham in 1896 and was with the Southern railway. Later he became claim agent of the Birmingham Rail- way, Light and Power company and served term as president of the Claim Agents Association of America.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-05
NATIVE SON" ARGUMENT
 IS NOT VERY POTENT
 IN SELECTING SENATORS
Mississippi Has More Native Sons In Senate Than Any Other State In Unon-Bankhead and Culberson Are Only Alabama Natives-Four Senators Are of
 Foreign Birth
By HUGH w. ROBERTS

Washington, January 4.-(Specia1.) While the native son. argument is still a favorite theme with politicians seek their members of the Senate. the states, as rule, have held that argument in more or less disdain.
 There are II states which have sent their senators from the native som contingent. Fourteen states are rep resented by senators no one of whom were born in the state he represents Seventeen states have divided the hon. ors among native sons and sons of oth- CT states induced to come within their borders. In the latter class is Ala bama, Senator Bankhead having been born in Alabama, and Senator Under wood in Kentucky.
 There are only two Alabamians in the Senate. incidentally, Senator Bank head and Senator Culberson of Texas. The other senator from Texas, Morris Sheppard, is an ff-shoot from the state of Alabama inasmuch as his father. who preceded him in the Senate was a na- tive.
 MISSISSIPPTS BOAST
 But of all the states of the union. Mississippi, pointed out by the glori- ous army of "uplifters" as sitting at the very bottom of the ladder of lit eracy,' has more sons in the Senate. And in this connection it is an inter esting fact that while one sister state, Nevada, selected two Mississippians, Newlands and Pittman, to represent it in the Senate, Mississippi is repre- sented by two men neither of whom were born in Mississippi Senator Will Hams was born in Tennessee, and Sen ator Vardaman in Texas.
 In addition to Newlands and Pittman of Nevada, native Missssippians in the Senate are Clark of Arkansas, Gore of Oklahoma and Chamberlain of Oregon.
 Tennessee has four sons. Shields and Lea of Tennessee, Williams of Mississippi
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-05
County Court Items

The January term of the grand jury began its session yesterday when the first witnesses were heard. Jesse Larue is foreman of the body, which was or ganized Monday by Judge H. P. Heflin of the criminal court. The docket of the jury is exceedingly light. there being only about 70 cases. and a temporary adjourn ment is expected Thursday. The docket of Judges A. B. Foster and J. J. Curtis two of the additional judges sent to the city. have almost been com pleted, about 400 cases being docketed. It was estimated that the two judges in charge of the equity docket have cleared over $50 cases off the docket in the past two days.
 ranging a new docket.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-05

to your attention by some ultra-fanatical persons and now, of course, the news papers, street cars, and all manner Of business must close on Sunday. Well, l hope you gentlemen will repeal this law
 At this point MT. Posner again spoke and introduced Will D. Upshaw, known as the Georgia Cyclone" MT. Upshaw spoke for about 20 minutes,
 And that closed the meeting as far as the garages were concerned, for the com missioners decided to take the matter under advisement until the much h-heralded Weatherly ordinance breaks into the blue of the commission skies
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-05
ELLIOTT GETS BUT
 THREE LOCOMOTIVES

Boston, January 4.-Three locomotives were all that President Elliott of the New York. New Haven and Hartford railroad had been able today to obtain from other eastern roads to assist in relieving the freight congestion on the New Haven sys- tenn. Most of the roads reported that they were in the same predicament as the New Haven and had not spare motive power
 The two recent storms cost the New Haven road $1,0OO,0O0, according to Presi- dent Elliott.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-05
Sunk In Collision

London, January 1.-The Peninsular and Oriental Steamship company stated today that the steamer Geelong was sunk in a collision with the steamer Bonvilston. Sinking of the Geelong was reported last night without mention being made of the cause of her loss. No lives were lost.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-05
,THE BIRMINGHAM AeEHERAID WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 1916
BRILLIANT BANQUET
 ENJOYED BY VETS
Daughters of COnfederacy Entertain Members of
 Camp Wilcox

Wilcox chapter. No. 1902, United Daugh- ters of the Confederacy, gave a banquet ir honor of Camp Wilcox, United Con federate Veterans, and invited guests yesterday afternoon at o'clock at the Tutwiler upwards of 150 covers being necessary to care for the guests of the occasion, which included members of Camp Hardee and Camp Pat Cleberne
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-05
PANDORA TEMPTE

NObles of ZamOra are requested to attend . business session Wednesday. January p. m., in the Masonic temple for action on business deferred from annual session and on sending patrol and hand to Buffalo.
 EDWARD l.. KEIsER.
 pOtentate.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-05
Atlanta. Birmingham Special

Leaves 950>A. M. for Atlanta and EAST Quickest time to Atlanta and only train with Observation car to Atlanta.
 Train No. 12 leaves 3:10 for Atlanta and East.
 All SEABOARD trains leaving Bir- mingham carry Pullmans.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-05
OTHERS SPEAK

After this Commissioners Weatherly Truss and Hornady made trite little speeches on the solemnity of this and that and reference was made to the fact that the Pastors union was preparing an ordinance toward a more rigid Sunday observance. Commissioner Weatherly finally admitted that he had been dele gated to draw up that particular ordi- nance. President Ward then stated that it was best to settle the entire question as the Sunday moving pictures had been settled-that is, to amend the ordinance to read that the garages were exempt from closing on Sundays. Again Mir Weatherly protested. Then Commissioner Barber got up:
 "I am surprised. gentlemen" he said, that the meeting has progressed thus far without hearing word from me. am still further surprised at the fact that certain of our friends are not present to call for an enforcement of the law in regard to the closing of the garages. Very much surprised, indeed! They were al ways here when the question was Sunday moving pictures? Why aren't they here now?"
 The commissioner then stated that if it was the will of the commission he would enforce all laws on the statute books.
 When was that Sunday law passed?' asked Judge Allen.
 "Oh, many years ago." said Commis- SiOner Weatherly.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-05
Seaboard

Train No. 22 leaves 6:3O A. M. witf Parlor Broiler Car making local stops arriving Atlanta 12:10 F. M.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-05
PERSONAL

pr. J. w. Barclay returned yesterday from Huntsville, where he has been spending the holidays with his sister and other relatives
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-05
ALLEN TELLS A STORY

'That reminds me of the story of the Hebrew that was beaten up by rough neck. Why do you hit me?' asKeu the victim. Because the Jews crucified Christ, , replied Young America But that was many years ago., plaintively replied the Hebrew. That's all right-I just heard of it. And that's the way this thing looks to me. You've just heard of an ancient law on the city code because it was called
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-05
OFFER OF SOUTHERN RAILWAY

When asked as to the matter of securing trackage rights over the Ensley Southern from the city to the Warrior river, L Sevier, general agent of the Southern railway, which owns the line, said: "The Southern railway is ready to enter into an agreement with the city of Brming- ham, Jefferson county, or any responsible corporation or association with certain restrictions. whereby trackage rights over the Ensley Southern from Ensley Junction to the Warrior river may be secured. Sometime ago, was asked in regard to this matter by a committee of local citizens representing the Cham Der of Commerce the Merchants and Manufacturers association and certain other civic and commercial bodies, and at the time I addressed a letter to them stating that this arrangement could be made. We would, of course, require that the corporation or organization with which this traffic arrangement was made must be bona fide one and must agree to engage in the business itself and not sublet the contract to any other rail- road.
 "In this communication, as the execu- tive representative of the Southern rail- way, I stated that this arrangement could be made at a charge of 21a per cent
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-05
LAUNDRY LICENSE
 BEFORE COMMISSION
Steps Taken Toward Motorizing Fire Department and Prohibit Park
 ing of Automobiles

The matter of taxing the "heathen Chi nee was brought before the city con- missioners yesterday afternoon.
 Phil Painter, attorney for the Chinese laundries of the city, appeared before the commissioners and stated that the privi- lege licenses of his clients had been dou- bled so that they were now charged s10O a year to do business or the same as the steam laundries, whose license had not been touched upon by the city.
 In the course of the discussion that fol- lowed Commissioner Barber made a speech in which he made reference to his drug store and the high privilege tax he paid on it, and finally said that he was will ing to reconsider the action of the city and lower the license of the Chinese laun- dries to $75 President Ward suggested that the matter be adjusted in confer ence and that ended the discussion for the time being.
 Other things taken up by the commis- sioners yesterday was that Commissioner Barber was authorized to gather data to motorize the fire department. City At torney Romaine Boyd was also author ized to draw up an ordinance to prohibit the parking of automobiles on the down. town streets.
 On the protest of the various business schools of the city the commissioners also voted to allow these organizations to do business within the city limits with out the payment of privelege license.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-05
WANTS BIRMINGHAM TO BUILD HIGHWAY
 TO WARRIOR RIVER
 AS PART OF CITY
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the Minnesota steel plants at Duluth. Here ih Birmingham we have perennial navigation at our gates and it cer- talnly behooves us to take advantage of the situation without further de- lay
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-05

and Poindexter of Washington. When Lea retires in favor of McKellar, Ten nessees number will be reduced and Alabama'2 augmented, for the demo- cratic nominee is a native of Dallas county. Georgia has two sons, Smith of Georgia and Thomas of Colorado.
 SONS" ARE SLIGHTED
 The following states have sent senators from among the 'incomers:"
 Arizona, Ashurst (Nevada); Smith Cken- tucky); Colorado, Thomas (Georgia): Shafroth (MissourD; Idaho, Borah Qll- nois), Brady Pennsylvania); Illinois, Lewis (Virginia. Sherman (Ohio); Iowa; Cummins (Pennsylvania). Kenyon (Ohio); Minnesota, Nelson (Norway), Clapp (Mis- sourD, Walsh (Wisconsn); Nevada, New lands and Pittman CMississippD; New Mexico, Catron (MissourD, Fall Q<en- tucky); North Dakota, McCumber Ull- nois), Gronna Qowa); Oklahoma, Gore MississippD, Owen (Virginia); South Da- kota. Sterling (Ohio), Johnson Qndiana); Washington, Jones Qllinois), Poindexter CTennessee); Wyoming. Clarke (New York), Warren CMassachusetts); Missis- sppi, Williams (Tennessee). Vardaman CTexas).
 Native born sons represent Connecticut, Delaware. Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, South Carolina, 1ellHesSee, vermont virginia, west Nlf- Gnia and Wisconsin.
 FROM OTHER SHORES
 Senators of foreign birth follow: Gal finger of New Hampshire (Canada),. Oli- yer of Pennsylvania Greland) Sutherland Of Utah (England), and Nelson of Min nesota (Norway).
 In connection with the birth places of senators, of second interest only to the fact that while Nevada elected two Mis- sissippians as it's representatives in the Senate, Mississippi elected two men other than native sons, is the fact that while North and South Dakota deserted the native son" contingent. North and South Carolina, and Virginia and West Vir- ginia, elected men born and bred within the shadows of their own hills.
 As to whether or not any of the states regret their actions, as outlined in the foregoing, it is not officially determined
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-05
VALUE OF MOTOR TRUCKS

"Regardless of the railroad line, even permanent low grade highway would result in inestimable value to Birmingham. The motor truck is just in its infancy, yet there are merchants in Brmin gham today delivering goods to towns and cities 50 miles distant over only fairly good roads at a cost lower than the goods can be sent by rail. Some of these firms are arrang- ing to extend their delivery by trucks to a distance of 100 miles on certain kinds of freight.
 Another point I wish to emphasize in connection with the Warrior river project, and that is that every indi- vidua1 will realize in proportion just as much as the largest interests. If bonds have to be issued to take care of the cost, the smallest taxpayer will get a larger saving, according to the amount of the interest his taxes go to pay, than the largest corporation. Ev- cry public spirited citizen should get behind the movement to enable Bir- mingham to receive the benefits to urhich it ontitIo1b
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-05
Women s Stylish ZibeIine Coats; Worth cS 0I to SIS at QJ./J

Here are coats made of the stylish zibeline, trimmed in opossum fur and novelty buttons. Yoke and belt back and front, two large pockets, very stylish and lot of coats that will be snapped up on very short notice. Don't fail to see them.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-05
WOmen'S Suits and Dresses
Bought at Tremendous Price Sacrifices Over Five
 Thousand Coats Must Be Sold and Sold Quick

Warm Winter Coats; Worth to @ 0E $l2, at VJ./C 100 of these coats must go and go quick. They are novelties of all descrip- tions and all the best styles. Good and warm and stylish. See them if you wish a coat.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-05
B. M. ALLEN FOXES
 LOT OF FUN AT THE
 SUNDAY BLUE LAWS
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others. St. Paul said, let every man be guided by his feelings'' '
 Where did he say that?'' interjected Commissioner Barber
 It's in the somewhere" replied MT. Allen, you ought to know"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-05

Women's Stylish Ural Rams kaat. coats;; ;e tSz S8.95 These coats are made of a stylish striped Ural lamb, lined with Skin- ner's guaranteed satin lining, inside pockets, large plush buttons and three-quarter length. A splendid opportunity for buying handsome, dressy coat for little money.