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The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-10

Switzerland has been confronted by
 many dscouraging economic problems
 since the beginning of the war in Europe,
 as the little mountain country is depen- dent on other nations for most of it's raw
 materials, for many of it's wares for
 home consumption and for the handling
 of all it's overseas business Switzerland
 is not quite one-third as large as the
 state of New York, says the National Geographic society in recent paper, is
 without important coal and iron deposits and unable to produce enough food to l sustain it's population, but it has never 1 theless made great progress in competi- ton with other countries of Europe and has become an industrial nation of the first
 rank, At the outbreak of the war it also had a large and growing commerce with many countries. Nearly half of Swtzer- land is largely unproductive That part
 lying toward Italy in the south consists of bare snow-and-ice crowned mountains, unexploted forests and few high pas tures In northern Switzerland around Lake Constance, are found rich vineyards and above the vineyards along the slopes of the Juras there are pasture lands where the famous cattle of Switzerland graze and where Swiss cheese, butter and milk chocolate are made. Industrial Switzerland comprises an area extending from the Austro-Hungaran border around to Central France. Cotton, laces, embroideries, machines, silks straw plating, ribbons, locomotives, watches, clocks and leather goods are manufac- tured for export. In the central plain are the Swiss farms, many large dairies, straw plating, wood-carving and chem ical industries The country mainly owes it's wealth to it's mills and factories, and not, as popularly supposed, to tourists who patronize Swiss hotels, although this patronage amounted in normal times to more than $1O0,OOO0OO annually
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-10
Failure to Pay Fall Tax

"It is really surprising how many
 son county have allowed themselves to be disqualified as voters, through fail ure to pay poll taxes" said Ben F. Ray, registrar for Jefferson county.
 'In my recent visit to the several precincts of the county for the pur- pose of registering those who had be- come qualified I was furnished with a list of those who had paid poll tax and those who had not, and I regret to say the latter list was in many in- stances the larger of the two.
 'As to the reasons for this state of affairs, I am not prepared to say, but in my opinion the accumulative poll tax law fixed by the constitution is largely responsible. A man may through theughtlessness, fail to pay his poll tax, and get behind several years, and while the amount is com paratively small, it may come due when l he is least able to pay it. and he !! lapses, and soon the amount of poll taxes rolls up to an amount he feels
 unable to pay, and as consequence n0 'iio"a iiiniSeil to pe uioppeu lroH | the rolls.
 Tt is really depressing to know how many good citizens are debarred from voting by the workings of the accu- ! initiative poll tax, and in my humble i opinion this is not for the best inter- ests of the county or state. This has
 been brought home to me in forceful manner since I have come in personal contact with the adult citizenship of the county in my capacity as registrar
 and l see the necessity for some Iegis- lative action in this regard.
 At later date, I hope to make a
 few suggestions along these lines. based ' on my actual experience and contact
 with the people of this great county.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-10
CHANGE FOR SPJNsTERS

From the Richmond Times Dispatch.
 If conscription is enforced in England among the single men, there will be a chance for the single women to check it. This is the year when opportunity calls and stops for a meal at the house of every spnster.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-10
WEAR .ATHLETICSv

From the Montgomery Advertiser.
 Dr. Woods Hutchinson says one way to avoid grippe is avoid sneezng and sneezers. We are with him in his insinua- ton against sneezers. It's hard Ito duck successfully when one is wearing an ill., fitting union suit.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-10
WORSE THAN HIS PREACHING

From the Chattanooga Times.
 Billy Sunday is said to have gotten ''phony'' check for s10O0 in part pay ment for saving souls in Syracuse N. Y. It is stated that what Billy said when he walked up to the captains desk
 to pay the protest fee wasn't fit to print
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-10

BEGINNING THE DAX-O God. make the Mondays Thine as well as the Sundays. Save me from dis- honesty during this working day dishonest dealinsg, dishonest iaDof. Save me from cruelty. from greed from meanness. Save me from for- getting my God. For Christ's sake. Amen.-H. M. E.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-10
STARTING EARLY

From the Nashville Banner. A baseball scout who attempted to sign a youthful player found that Con nie Mack had signed the boy when he was years old. Thus baseball is about
 to qualify under the head of our infant
 industries.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-10

The British laborites might as well want to accept it some day from the hands of the Germans in a different form
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-10

"The Bubble will shortly be played in Birmingham. A play with a name like that should have press agent with an inexhaustible supply of air.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-10

Madame Bernhardt has reached the point where she has to sit down to ''speah a piece" but she still clings to the boards.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-10

Some people think the breach between MT. Bryan and MT. Ford is hopeless. Even if it is. don't let that interfere with your beauty sleep.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-10

Never believe the report that Euro pean monarch is dying until he's dead and then wait until his successor mounts the throne.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-10

Of course if the captains of Italian liners are going to be ugly about it, their ships are apt to be sunk by Aus trian submarines.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-10

The old-fashioned general who led his soldiers into battle was a picturesque figure, but not more efficient than the modern strategist who directs his troops by telephone.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-10

The man who is trying to keep one eye on the war in European and the other on the political situation in this country will soon need the attention of an oculist
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-10

At any rate, the Ford peace delegates can have very little to say about what they saw and heard in Germany.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-10

The reformers say John Barleycorn is on his last legs, but just at present he shows no disposition to go way back and sit down.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-10

According to the latest reports, Balti- more has recovered from the blow dealt her by Maryland vice commission.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-10

The prevalent idea among the other allies seems to be to "let the Rus sians do it.''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-10

Villa has been wiped off the front page as completely as if he had never existed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-10

Dr. Sun seems to be laboring under the impression that he is China's ia Vorite Sun
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-10

If the Chicago thief, who is said to have robbed hospital merely carried off a pretty nurse, he couldn't be blamed for that.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-10

The ailments of kings show that they are merely human, after all. However they can afford the best doctors on earth
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-10

Belgrade has been rechristened "Wil- helmsburg." Still, map makers had bet ter wait until the war is over before re-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-10

Mrs. Woodrow Wilson has qualified as an expert hostess with a smile for every White House visitor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-10

Youngstown, O.. can now appreciate what has been going on down in Mexico for several years past.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-10

It begins to look as if CarranZa's whislSers will wave over Mexico 1n- definitely.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-10

Heaven doth with us, as we with torches do; Not light them for themselves; Tor II our virtues Did not go forth of us, 'fwere all alike
 As if we had them not.
 Measure for Measure.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-10
ALABAMA PRESS

Sheffield Standard: Get ready for year of prosperity by putting a few pigs in your pen, MT. Farmer. Live at home and board at the same place
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-10

With his large crop of sons, Emperor Yuan should not have to look around for a bodyguard.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-10

l. D. Griffis and w. D. Brumbeloe are the only authorized travelling repre- sentatives of The Age Herald Tn its cir culation department
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-10

Daily and Sunday Age-Herald, year $500 Daily without Sunday 400 Daily and Sunday, per month";. .5V Daily and Sunday, three months. l.50 Weekly Age-Herald, per annum. .b0 Sunday Age-Herald, per annum.- 2.00
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-10

No communication will be published without its authors name. Rejected manuscript will not be returned un- less stamps are enclosed for that pur- pose.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-10

Andalusia Standard: Taking a lengthy voyage in a submarine must be less di- verting than riding the bumpers 1900 miles on some of South Alabamas rail- roads,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-10

Decaturs Daily: A negro, once nomi- hated for President of the United States has pleaded guilty to bootlegging. Yes and if arraigned in the summer time he will also probably admit an infraction of the legal safeguards for the protection of the watermelon patch
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-10

Entered at the Birmingham, Ala, postoffice as second class matter un- der act of Congress March 8. 1879.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-10

Selma Times; The universal verdict is business was 50 per cent better in 1915 than in 1914. It proves that the war as an upsetter of conditions has waned per- ceptibly. strong pull for 1916 will make it a negligible item in the account
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-08-25

ed 70 Richmond, after an extended stay
a; the White.
Mrs. j. NJ. srickler, OF Richmond
is guest oi Mrs. John OConnen
in stanton
Mr.. and Mrs Z: 8 Baugham and their
children have returned 20 Norfolk ar
ter spending two weeks In this city.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alexander e. Guigon.
Ir.. are e, Eikton for stay of sew
eral weeks.
Mrs. Ben o. James has returned to
the Westchester, after Il visit TO rela-
uves in Goochland.
Misses Marion and Dorothy Norvell.
OF Richmond. who have been guests of
Miss Mary Henson. in Roanoke. have
returned to their home here.
Mrs, Philip Rcrghe!ncr has returned
20 the city. after a visit to her sis
ter, Mrs. Charles Prufer. In Staunton.
John Traylov has returned TO Rich
rnond, after a stay OF several days in
Frcdcricksb urG.
Miss ophela q. Spain has gone TO
Norfolk. where she is the CUES, Of
relatives.
Miss Helen FERGUSON AMI Mrs NJ.
". Dunn. Of this city. arc spending
TWO weeks in LynchbnrG.
Mrs. Wilde and Mrs. Sutherland have
returned TO Richmond after stay
or several days in stanton.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-08-25

ativos and friends here several weeks
In September.
Motor 10 ridcuatcr.
Mrs. clyde W. Saunders. Miss Cor
r!ne Saunders. Clyde w. Saunders. Jr..
Tazewell Saunders. Edward Saunders
and Mrs r. II. Starke left yesterday
on motoring trip to Newport News.
Hampton, Old Point Comfort and other
points OF interest
LAWN Party for Ice Mission.
An attractive lawn rete viii ne held
this afternoon and evening ut the resi-
dcnCc of Mrs. P!cot, in Ginter Park.
FOR the benefit Of the Ice Mission. An
interesting program has been arranged,
ana tho public Is cordially invited to
attend.
Observation-Disclosures.
Thomas y. Wc!siEe-, of Washing ton
y. e.. son OF Thomas G and Hannah
j.. = eisiEcr, ana Miss l:nic L. John :
son OF charlottesville. were quietly
Wttri.1 Yesterday ~ Chester. The
e,.r nus was performed by Rev. Mr.
N:.-it. ptsior or the Chester Mc,ho-
lts' ,''lurcn. The bride is n daughter
d.. .uuI 7. and Cora l.. Johnson. Mr
,.l 2i' M.isiEcr are both VOL know
I,. .trnspud.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-08-25

works display closed the day. Tho
reel races Will be run tomorrow.
To-day the judges began counting
tho ballots In the contest for the most
popular fireman in Virginia. To ths
winner 500 monograph will be
given. 1t was won by Andrew Bell. of
ilarrisonburg.
The iircmcn's relief feature which
has been carried over for two years.
finally was settled. In business meet
Ing it was decided to collect funds
separate from the general association
funds. Those who opposed tho relief
idea will not have to contribute. The
following committee will havo charge
OF the relief matter: J. C. Clarity, Of
Charlottesville: J. RI. Redwood, OF Rich
mond: ]. II. Trimyer, OF Alexandria;
w. Il. Walker, OF Portsmouth,: Morris
Spiro. OF HarrisonburE; Secretary j.
T.. Glenn and Treasurer williams.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-08-25

1fr aud Mrs E-skiuc Miller haze
na,H Recent guests Of Mr. and Mrs
I]as.'s frn2i-g. at their country place
us.. Thoruwold, ". Va.
Thomas .lrffress, who has been spend
ing some ijnc in the North, has been
,l.. guest Of his sister. Mrs. 9. e
BoyN.n ga Norfolk. FOR a brief visi,
Mi and Mrs John Il. Swartwout
VINO are at the Virginia Hot Spring.
this week. will be in Richmond or
Sunday.
Airs. H. Kemper Kellogg and hcr
ram.iy of Gintcr Park. arc at the
Roclsbr.d-c Alum springs for tho late
summcr season.
AIS courtlandt C. Walton, Jr, In:
returned from short visit TO rcla-
tiy"s Ia Norfolk.
George Thomas. of this city. who has
boon spending some time n. Virginia
h.a.h has returned TO Richmond.
Scldcn Wake and his daughter, Miss
EVELYN Wake. of this city, who have
been VISITING; IN Staunton, are now the
guests OF Mrs. H. VI. McI,hany. at the
University OF Virginia. before return
ing 10 their home here
Mrs Harry II. Rudd Of Roanoke
IS visiting relatives here.
Miss Louise Bolton, who has been
visiting Mrs Charles Weber. In Nor
folk. has returned to Richmond.
Misses Mamie and Fannie Thomp-
son have returned to their home, az
ter spending. the past two months with
relatives in st. Louis.
Miss E:ulala Whitchousc, Of Fred.
cricil burg, is visiting In Richmond
en- route for Little Plymouth.
Mrs. Patrick Shaughncssy and her
daughter, Miss Agnes ShauGhnessy
and her son. George T. Shaughnessy
of Richmond, are at Ocean View for
several weeks
Mrs. James y. DON'T. who has been
a guest of Mrs. ]. II. Rhoads. in Staun-
ton. returned TO Richmond this week
Mrs. \. -. Atkinson and Miss Addic
Erwin. who have been visiting Mrs
Marvin Pace, in Roapoke. have return
cd TO the city.
Misses Gertrude and Irene Bowman
OF Richmond. are guests Of Mrs. c. T.
Bowman. in IlarrisonburE.
Mrs. John -. Clothier. of West
Grace Street. is visiting her sister
Mrs. j. Percy 10th, In Waynesboro.
Miss Virginia Christian has return
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-08-25
OW TO REDUCE
YOU WEIGHT
SIMPLE. SAFE. RELIABLE WAY.

SIMPLE. SAFE, RELIABLE WAY.
People who are ovcrburdcncd with
IJcrlluous fat. know only too well
|, discomfort and ridicule that over
but PEOPLE have 10 bear.
)f you are carrying around five or
/ pounds Of unhealthy fat YOU arc
necessarily weakening your vital
|yans and are carrying a burden
Itch destroys the beauty OF your
lure
There is no need Of any one suffer
X from SupcrfiuouS fat. If YOU want
reduce your weight in a simple. sa &c
III reliable way, without starvation
IT or tircsomo exercise, here is n
1T worth trying. Spend MS much
he as you can in the open air,
hat tho deeply and get from any good
kiggist n box Of oil of korein can
hes; take one after each meal and
le before retiring at night
Weigh yourself once Il week so as
know Just how fast you are losing
Eight, and don't leave off the treat
knt or even skip "a single dose until
III are down TO normal
oil OF korcin is absolutely harmless,
pleasant TO take, and helps diccs-
IN. Even few days treatment has
!!ftion in weight, footsteps become
|htcr, your work seem easier and n
Inter and more buoyant feeling
|tes possession of your whole being.
Every person who suffers from
perfinous fat should give this treat.
ent. a trial.-Adv. ~
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-08-25
CONTINUED From Yesterday


Burton was more distressed than he
cared 10 admit. When the first shook
OF the girls departure had passed he
resolved to find her, and use every
means in his power to bring her back
to more eGuable frame OF mind. But
bitter experience bad taught him that
the worst possible method of reclaim
Ing her would be to surround her with
that idle luxury for which her soul
cravcd.
He fanced, fond visionary that he
was, that "A few weeks'residence in
some sedate and welI-contlucted house
hold would work wonders on one Of
her impressionable temperament. Eut
search as he might and did. he found
no trace of the lost girl during nearly
a fortnight.
At last. however, II friend I'm whom
he had confidence, and whose assist
ancc he sought, ascertaincd the true
state in which Alice Martin lived. and
10y following up that clue camc upon
the cabaret in which the two girls
now took their nightly diversion.
Greatly grieved at the news, Burton
went there with his companion and
found Helen seated at table in the
midst OF a. gay party. Fearing a row.
tho other man endeavored to persuade
John TO drop quietly into a corner and
await developments. But Burton was
always too eager as reformer. ever
too ready to snatch Humanity from tho
Grip OF Evil in which he deemed II
held.
Stridng across to the reveiers, and
disregarding all others except Helen,
he bent over tho girl and urged her
set which meant only to compass her
ruin. She hung her head in shame,
! but man beside her, who had al
ready marked her down as his lawful
prey naturally resented such out
spoken language. and spranG upright
with an oath.
Alice Martin. too. took a hand in tn
game, and stormed at John as sane
tirnonious humbug.
"If the truth were known" she cried
Historically. "T guess you're no better
than the rest of us. If you wanted to
have the girl for yourself. why didn't
you keep her" You had the opportun-
| ity. you fool"
Burton paid no heed whatever to
cither INC mans threats or the woman's
{ Hituperation. He still bent over Helen.
! Eazed earnestly into her eyes, and be
sought her to come away with him.
| She looked UP at him In a curiously
questioning way. She seemed to search
/ MS face for some hint of a passion
.m". Vas NOT there Then. Welding ap-
/ parentiy TO an uncomfortable Impulse
I she thrust hack the cavalier who was
= minded 10 change words for blows
\ mounted tho chair in which she ha d
nceh seated and. before any one could
stop her stood on the table. kicking
/ aside an array OF bottles and eIsssas
| with her dainty feet
The man who wants me must bur
me-: she shrIeked, with an utter
hh"huonment OF voice and gesture. 1T
Know come out OF a scent store. b,t
/ give me n real show and I'll make
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-08-25
WINCHESTER COMPANY
CAPTURES FIRST PRIZE
Making best Show in Annual Parade
or State Firemcn's Association
at HnfrisonburG.

ffARFrSONBCRG. VA, August "a
Nearly 1000 uniformed fremen were
in line this morning whom the parade
and trades display marched over the
principal streets or the city as the big
feature Of the second day OF the Thrift
eth annual convention Of the Virginia
State Firemen's Association. Friend
ship Company. OF Winchester, won the
$50 prize for the best company in the
parade with a band. Hampton won the
SIS prize.
Athletic events and baseball were
features of the afternoon. In the first
game, Stanton defeated Harrisonburg
by a score OF 10 TO 3. One of tho
Staunton sluggers hit homer over the
fence with the bases full.
Tonight band contest and fire.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-08-25
PUBLIC DRINKING-FOUNTA
ERECTED IA MANASSAS
Especial to The rimes-Dlspatch.l

Especial to The Times Dispatch.l
MANASSAS. VA. August 2i.-The
Manassas Civic League has made a bid
for the blessings of the traveller dur
Ing the summer heat by placing a
public drinking-fountain on the street
corner opposite the Manassas post-of-
flee. The horses OF the section for
some time have enjoyed the town water
in cement trough provided by the
organization. The town made the nee
essary connections and will continue
to supply the water free of charge.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-08-25

dinner
the
b
One would
uall
Of hadn
prepared.
To find he
with pencil beginning
Then and
for
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-08-25

good The one thing | want yon>all
to know here and now is that | re-
fuse any longer to be poor. Who'll
make the first break"
liclcns extraordinary cscapade had
drawn every habituc OF tho garish
cabaret as 10 magnet draws steel hl-
ings. Two women applauded her. The
men. flushed with wine and worse.
were ready to enter into the spirit OF
this strange auction.
Go BE Continued To Morrow.)
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-08-25

Beautiful Helen Ray. dlshcartened with
NE. tired and nnderfod. goes from her
tenement home to her work at q depart
nent store Alice Martin who formerly
worked with Helen. comes In richly dressed
ana imparts the secret OF her luxury. Alice
suggests that Helen do lkowiso Dis
charged and berated by her virago mother.
Helen tries to drown herself John Burt on
rescues her. He takes her TO his homo for
weeks eatrnent and rest. When the umo
cores for li"r to leave sh. bags to DO
allowed to stay ION any terms" being re-
fused. she goes to her friend. Alic, Martin
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-08-25
THE GRIP OF EVIL
by LOUIS TRAC

BY LOUIS TRACY,
Author OF "The Wings of the NIorninr,v
"rhc pillar OF Light" "'rhc Terms
of Surrender" "SumScr IT,"
Etc.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-08-25
NOvrll.cd from the Series of ph0topInys
OF the Same Name Released by
tCopyrIeht, 1916. by Loui. TrncyD
SYNOPSIS ron FIFTH, DAY.

Everything IUu rcnd here you Gun
zee this week ut the Isis.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1916-11-14
PLAIN QUESTIONS TO FARGO
4 PEOPLE,.
Every Fargo Reader Will Admit the
Soundness of the Looic,


Soundness of the Logic.
Would Fargo people recommend
Doans Kidney Pills as they do if the
medicine were not reliable? Would
they confirm their statements after
Years have elapsed if their experiences
did not show the remedy to be de-
serving of it? Statements like the
following must carry conviction to
the mind Of every reader:
S. A. Landon, blacksmith, 315 Nor
thern Pacific Ave-, Fargo, says: 81
suffered from terrible pains and aches
across the small of my back and was
handicapped in doing my work. Ny
health became poor. The water in our
part of the country is mostly alkali
/ didn't get relief until used Doans
Kidney Pills. Soon the lameness and
soreness in my back left and my whole
system was toned up"
AFTER A LAPSE OF OVER FIVE
YEARS Mr.. Landon said: What ]
said in my former recommendation
still holds good and I gladly confirm
it."
Price SOC at all dealers. Don't sinp-
ly ask for a kidney remedy-get Doan's
Kidney Pills-the same that Mr.. Lam
don has twice publicly recommended
Foster Milburn Co.. Props, Buffalo. N
Y.-Advt.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1916-11-14
NOW LOOKOUT.

When a cold hangs on as often hap
pens, or when you have hardly gotten
over one cold before you contract an
other, lookout for you are liable to
contract some very serious disease.
This succession of colds weakens the
system and lowers the vitality so
that you are much more liable to con-
tract chronic catarrh, pneumonia or
consumption. Cure your cold while
you can. Chamberlain Cough Renee
dy has a great reputation. 1t is relied
upon by thousands of people and
never disappoints them. Try it. 1t only
costs quarter. Obtainable every
where.-Advt.