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The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-02
Wildcat Still Raided

Cullman, May 1.-(Special.)- )-Sheriff Rol1o had 8 busy day Sunday captur- ing a wildcat still" Reports from the eastern part of the county reached the sheriffs office yesterday about noon. Sheriff Rollo, Deputy Harris, Police man Dave Ratteree and Acting Dep uty George Catha left Cullman about 2 o'clock and drove the .16 miles through the country in a car, making the raid about 4 o'clock. Four men operating the still made their escape, but the officers destroyed over 200 gallons of beer. which was contained in four barrels, 50 gallons to the bar rel; and three kegs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-02

The trustees of the Alabama develop ment fund are pleased with the reports of subscriptions coming in daily from various parts of the state.
 Pickens county is up to the $500 mark with provision made for a general de- scription of the county and separate ref erence to the towns of Gordo. Aliceville. Reform and Carrollton.
 Houston county has been underwritten for $500 by a group of leading bankers, land owners and business men at Dothan who will see that the entire county Is properly represented.
 Butler county is pledged for $500 by an enthusiastic group of puslness men after hearing the details of the plan proposed by Governor Henderson and his fellow trustees, as explained by Emmet A. Jones'
 The best news of all was that from Madison county. Secretary Paul O.. Aiken of the Huntsville Chamber of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-02

roar. The Associated Press correspond ent, with several other newspaper men,, passed along the custom house quay by the north wall and thence over the circu- lar road, with bullets striking the walls and the ground all around. The rebels in some force had taken position in flour mill on the south side from which they harried the troops on the north side until the authorities decided to use artillery to dislodge them. A dozen shells did the work and the rebels retired to disused distillery further south, whence they were still able to give much trouble.
 Later in the day naval gun and field artillery turned their attention to this point. From the top of the distillery tower floated rebel flag. The bom- bardment was spectacular. Only 4S shells were fired and every one hit the distil- lery, but the flagstaff was not shot away and it hung over the side of the building even after the rebels had concluded the time was ripe to evacuate the structure
 Meanwhile fighting was becoming hot ter in the Sackvlle street area.
 Friday-The sniping by rebel sharp shooters had become so prevalent by Fri day that the artillery officer in charge decided to shell the postoffice and houses in it's neighborhood. Eight shells had been fired into the Young Mems Christian association building, two into the Catho- lie club and two into the postoffice when cessation of the cannonade was or dered as some houses had caught fire and it was feared the entire city might be placed in peril. Additional fresh troops had arrived and the cordons were further frightened, although this was &C., companied by much fighting of a partic- ularly dangerous type, every spot in the streets being in the danger zone.
 START SEVERAL FIRES
 The rebels started fires in several places in the hope, it was reported, of the flames reaching the castle. On Fri cay night the sky for miles around was illuminated and flames shot up from many points. The green rebel flag that flew over the postoffice was sharply out lined by the glow. Rebels were seen walking on the roof from which flames later increased in intensity the already brilliant light enveloping that part of the city, It was afterward discovered that the rebels had sprinkled petroleum over the building and set fire to it before evacuating it and retiring to the Coli scum, where they again put up stout fight.
 Saturday-Early on this morning the announcement was made that the leaders of the revolt had requested that they be allowed to surrender unconditionally, as their commander-in-ch chief, ]. H. Pearce, had been wounded in the leg and it was reported that James Connolly commander of the rebel troops, had re- ceived a severe wound How many of with their leaders was not learned on this
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-02
ELECTRICAL WORKERS
 ARE VOTING ON STRIKE

Cleveland, May 1.-Six hundred members of the Electrical Workers union were taking a strike vote here today on the question of walkout to obtain wage in- creases from 6Sa4 cents an hour to 75 cents. A strike would tie up building jobs em- ploying 30,0O0 men of various trades.
 Several other strikes also threaten. Seven hundred teamsters demanding rec ognition of a newly formed union are ready to walk out Asb estos workers and automobile company employees are seek ing wage increases while 2500 motormen and conductors of the Cleveland Railway company are negotiating for a 25 per cent wage increase and an eight-hour mini mum day.
 Strikes in half dozen other industries employing 10000 were averted by wage increases effective today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-02

Commerce informed the governor yester- day that the county commissioners had voted s75O appropriation in support of the Alabama exhibit at Chicago. The trustees will also allot space in the land book to the extent of 71a pages in which to describe the county, the city of Hunts vile and the principal towns.
 MT. Jones is scheduled to speak next week at Brewton, Andalusia and Geneva, the county seats of Escambia, Covington and Geneva counties, respectively.
 Rapid progress is being made for the installation of the Alabama exhibit in the Chicago permanent bureau of natural resources. The space allotted to Ala bama is located near the entrance on Randolph street and is the most desirable in the entire bureau. The department of agriculture will welcome the co-opera- ton if chambers of commerce and com mercial clubs, land owners, farmers and stock raisers in helping to make the Alabama exhibit attractive and truly representative of all the resources of the state.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-02

day, but their action brought about an immediate dimunition of sniping and the city became comparatively quiet Only two areas remained in possession of the rebels at night and it was clearly seen that the military were forcing them into an ever narrowing circle, which would eventually bring about their capitulaiion.
 Isolated parties of snipers still continued to pot shot at the troops, being evidently unaware of the capture of their leaders, but that evening it was possible to walk in the streets without running an excess sive risk from stray bullets. The As- sociated Press representative made two long tours through the city in order to obtain an idea of the sentiments of the population regarding the rebellion, which to all intents and purposes by this time had been suppressed Some men, chiefly of the transport workers class, were sul- len, evidently having expected greater results from the movement, which had been in preparation for long time Most of the population, however, expressed indignation at the outbreak which they considered the work of fanatics and as never having had chance of permanent
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-02

rising occurring, as it did, at time when the British empire was fighting a great war. Some expressed regret that Eng fish regiments had been brought over to suppress the disturbance as they thought the English soldiers were inclined to treat the rebels too leniently.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-02
The People Need a Friend at Court

 Disclosures made before the Interstate Commerce Com mission Nashville Saturday showing that vast of money have been expended in Alabama for political purposes by the L. & N. Railroad ~N ~ls
 WHO RECEIVED THIS MONEY? Compromises have been effected in the interests of certain railroads Alabama that the people of this hundreds of thousands of dollars.
 Is there connecting link between the Alabama Compromises and the expenditure of that vast of money7 The L. N Railroad attorney from Montgomery, tesfyng before the Interstate Commerce Commission refused to tell how this money spent
 One thing is knownThere is nigger in the woodpile'' somewherel
 Another thing is certanThe people of Alabama must safe guard against the perpetraton of such COMPRO MISES' This can be done by the election of Henry Merritt Pres ident of the Alabama Public Service Commission If there time when the people needed friend Court is the time.
 The railroads appeal from the decisions of the Commis sion-the people cannot
 HENRY T. DeBARDELEBEN
 Campaign Manager for Henry P Merritt. Paid political advertisement
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-02
COLLAPSE OF REVOLUTION

Sunday; The final collapse of the re- bellion came on this day, the expected happening and the main body of the rebels in Dublin surrendering during the course of the day, beginning in the morn ing when those who had been established in the College of Surgeons gave them selves up. One of the prisoners here was the Countess Markievicz, said to be one of the leading spirits of the revolt.
 In a proclamation issued by J. H. Pearce as provisional President the surrender of all the rebels was advised, as the members of the provisional gov-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-02
Cleon B. Rogers
 For
 REELECTION

It has always been the custom to re- ward merit and faithful service. Rog- CTS has been a faithful servant and the people are certain to reward him with second term on May g. HIS op- ponents are working hard but their of forts are falling flat, because thay are appealing only to the votersx pre- judices. Rogers is conductink hin campaign on high plane.
 Vote for Rogers and continued good service.
 Paid political advertisement by cf| A
 Rogers. Birmingham, Ala.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-02
THE WEATHER
Weather Forecast

Washington, May 1.-Forecast for Alabama: Showers and somewhat cooler Tuesday; Wednesday probably fair.
 Tennessee: Showers and colder Tues day; Wednesday fair.
 Mississippi: Showers and colder Tues day; Wednesday probably fair.
 Georgia: Fair east. showers and cool CT Tuesday or Tuesday night in west portion; Wednesday probably fair.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-02

Does it meet your approval to con- tinue the work cOnvicts are doing on Sthe rOadss If sO,i elect Hugh McGcever on the board of revenue.
 Paid political advertisement by Hugh McGeever.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-02
alter Howard
 For Clerk

Deserves prOmO- tiOn. Will attend to business.
 Paid political ad- V e r t i s e ment by Walter l.. Howard, Birmingham. Ala.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-02
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" ELLIS c. HoLLUMs

CT male movie actor known (Charles Chaplin excepted-but then, he's really not an actor). Henry Walthal is remembered in Birmingham in the lead of many great pictures and Blanche Sweet, also popular here, having appeared in number of feature attrac- tions
 THE HEART OF A PAINTED
 WOMAN"
 A reissue of a play made famous by Olga Petrova-"The Heart of a Painted Woman''-is the offering to- day at the Rialto, which is being shown today because of numerous re- quests for another booking of the pro- duction. It played to crowded houses in the first showing in Birmingham and Miss Petrova added to her laurels in the production.
 THE DANGER LINE"
 'The Danger Line" which is one of the offerings of the Princess for to- day, is a story of stage-struck girl who made good, and whose path along the road to success, while not lined with roses exactly, still was not cov- cred with missiles and thorns. How she attained instantaneous fame is somewhat far fetched, but it is so clev- erly told that it will please any audi ence. Elizabeth Burbridge and Ed ward Arnold play the leads.
 "LITTLE MEENA'S ROMANCE" Fresh from pleasing hundreds of Trianon patrons last night and yester- day, Dorothy Gish and Owen Moore in Little Meena's Romance Is off, fered again today, and those who were unable to get into the theatre last night had best make an early start today. The play is a beautiful love story, with an intermingling of tragedy and comedy that is extreme ly pleasing.
 On the other side of the screen the Keystoners hold full sway in His Last Laugh" featuring Mary Thur man and Harry McCay. It is a scream, and proved very popular as a follow up of Little Meena's Ro- nance" yesterday.
 AT THE LYRIC.
 Four big headliners pleased three large audiences at the Lyric yesterday and last night The Alexander Kids proved the hit of the day. The same attractions are offered this afternoon and tonight.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-02
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Weather Conditions

Summary of observations made at United States weather bureau stations during the 24 hours ending at p. m, 75th meridian time, May 1, 1916
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-02

NE of the most successful motion picture serials ever W released comes to a close today at the Princess. "The Strange Case of Mary Page" is its title and the story has been ap- bearing every Sunday in The Age Herald. Thousands have followed with interest this unusual serial in The Age-Herald and thousands have seen the picturization of it unfolded week by week at the Princess.
 The close of the serial will doubtless be witnessed today by hundreds of people. Henry Walthal and Edna Mayo play the leads and these popular film stars have add ed largely to their numerous friends in Birmingham. Henry Walthal is especially remembered here in the lead of "The Birth of a Nation," the greatest motion pie ture play ever produced.
 THE HEART OF NORA FLYNN"
 Marie Doro at her best" was the verdict of hundreds who saw this premier actress of the films at the Strand yesterday in "The Heart of Nora F1ynn." This play has a wide appeal in that it is intensely human throughout. It af- lords Miss Doro another opportu- nifty of displaying her versatility and she appears to good advant- age as a nursemaid in the home of wealthy people. Her part in the saving of the wife from disgrace is remarkably well played and large audiences were pleased with the production yesterday. The Heart of Nora Flynn" will com plete it's run at the Strand today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-02
FEATURE PROGRAMME OF
 TERED

Francis x. Rushman, Henry Walthal and Blanche Sweet are among the stellar offerings of the Odeon Two today Bushman plays the lead in Under Royal Patron age" and Henry Walthal and Blanche Sweet play opposite each other in Three Friends" The Hearst-Vitagraph news features complete the programme, which is considered above the average in point of features offered Francis Bushman has more friends in Bir- mingham, perhaps, than any oth-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-02
LITTLE MEENA,s RoMANcE.o
AT THE LYRIC.

Four big headliners pleased three large audiences at the Lyric yesterday and last night The Alexander Kids proved the hit of the day. The same attractions are offered this afternoon and tonight.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-02
HAIL OF BULLETS

Thursday-By this time the city was under d veritable hail of bullets, and the small shot fusillade became continuous
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-02
IRISH REBELS ARE GIVING UP TO THE
 BRITISH TROOPERS
 ON ANY CONDITION

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-02

Stations and Weather at s p. m.
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1916-03-09
AUSTRIA ARTILLERY
Is ENGAGED At NERDUN.

Luuduu March "a dispatch
from Melbourne. published here, stat
iua that Minister Of Defense Pcarce
had announced that am Australian
siege brigade was fighting mt vcrduu.
is the first statement printed here
that British forces were operating
with the French there. II had been
reported here that British artillery
had been moved to Norduu ana hal
been doing great execution but IT
was not known whether the big guns
transferred were being manned by
British or French artillerymcn.
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1916-03-09
REV. WAGGONER
PREACHED
For the Christian Church Of This City
Last Sunday. Mr., Waggoner Comes
From st, Petersburg. and Will
Preach Regularly Here the Re.
mainder Of the Winter.

Rev. !. G. Waggonerh preacher
OF the Christian church, arrived in Ar.
cadia Saturday afternoon over the
East and West Coast railroad from
st. Petersburg, where he has bee /
spending the winter. on sunday
rorning he preached at tie opera
house on the subject Of Missions. Civ.
Ing some very interesting facts in
connection with the missionary activ-
tiles Of the Christian church. which
embrace nearly every country in the
world. It was q devoted and luypI
band Of the Christian church. sent out
10y the Foreign Christian Missionary
Society. that first entered the land Of
Thihot ana opened the way I'm that
mysterious country for the introduc-
t"n Of the gospel. Another band ~
missionaries, sent ont 10y the same So.
clcty. penetrated into central Africa.
and at Bolcngc, where only fcw
short years ago cannabaliSm held full
sway. established a station which to.
day has the largest Christian Endcav-
ar Society I'm the world. with a mem
IcrShip Of about 1000.
At the evening service Elder Wag
goncr preached n most beautiful ser
mon on the subject. "Companionsuip
With Christ" II was a rare treat for
all who were present to hear this
cifted man and the mastery manner
in which he handled his subjects at
both services.
Mr.. WaGGoner left yesterday morn
ing over the East and West Coast
Railroad for St. Petersburg. hut will
return Friday or Saturday with his
wife. and will make Arcadia his home
for the balance Of the winter, and will
preach regularly for the Christian
church at this place.
Mr.. Waggoner's home is in Illinois.
where he has been preaching for over
forty years. he has in the course of
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1916-03-09

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The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1916-03-09
ALL THE IMPS OF HE'LL NEVER
DEVISED A MORE INFAMOUS LIE.
THAN THE DECLARATION THAT.
HAS BEEN MADE THAT PRESIDENT.
WILSON WANTS WAR;" SAID Mr.. POU|
Opening
Americans ed Ships. Pou ad
mOus Ninety On Rule
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The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1916-03-09

Mr.. Pou asked unanimous consent
for ninety minutes debate on the rule.
There was no objection, and then lie.
bate began. Mr.. Pou took the floor
to open the fight
An outburSt Of applause approved
Mr.. Pou when he said:
"All the imps Of hell never devised
a more Infamous lie than the dccla
ration that has been made that Pres
iicnt Wilson want, war"
Representative Campbell, Of Kan
SaS, republican member Of the rules
committee. announced when Mr.. Pou
concluded that if the motion to close
debate on the rule were defeated. he
would offer a substitute for the Ne
Lcmorc resolution which would he
direct warning 70 Americans 10 keep
of armed ships.
Mr.. Pou attacked the resolution at
the outset.
at means in effect that II an Amer
lean disrcgardS a warning that the
United States government will fold its
hands" he said.
as there a single red blooded citi-
zen in this house, or In this country,
who wants to do that?
at is charged that the president
wants war. All the lmps Of hell never
devised a more infamous charge.
"No man, since Abraham Lincoln.
has gone through such n test as the
president has gone through in the last
six months. He has tried to preserve
peace. He would not sacrifice sim
gle life to make himself president for
lifetime.
"He has support on both sides Of
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The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1916-03-09
DEDICATION OF
SCHOOL HOUSE
Fort Meade Has NOw One of the Most
Complete Educational Plants in the
County. Interesting Program by
Prominent Men Of the state and Lo.
cal Authorities

Tile splendid new high school build.
ing at Fort Meade wa, dedicated last
Thursday. the exercises being held in
the high school auditorium. Those
who were Oh the program from out
side the city were Gen. T.. NJ. Law,
editor Of the Barlow Couricr-Inform.
ant. Captain George Lynch. principal
Of the DcSoto County High school
Of this city. Or. John \. Thackston
supervisor Of high schools Of Gaines
willie, and j. &. Owens. chairman of
the Lakeland board Of public instruc.
ticn.
In commenting upon this event a
reporter for the TimcS-J'uion had the
following to say concerning the al.
drrS, Of Captain George Lynch:
ct might IN a sense be- said that
the addrcS, Of the evening was dcliv-
cred hy Captain Lynch, as his wa
the closing address. and all previous
speaker, were brief I'm order to give
time for the closing address. Captain
Lynch f. we'll known iu Fort Meade.
and +, general favortc as u speak
or ana educational leader. In the "a
pacity Of rural school INSPECTOR which
position he nllrd for several years bo-
fore accounting the position Of Uriuri-
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1916-03-09

At meeting Of the truck growers
held last Monday afternoon the con-
census of opinion of those present
was that Saturdays would Ne much
more preferable for the farmers TO
have their meetings, so the meeting
was adjourned over till next Satur-
day afternoon at . o'clock. March H.,
at which time we will settle on what
Saturday in each month these meet
incs should he held. Let each truck
grower and farmer take notice and he
at the meeting Saturday afternoon,
Every truck grower has some OK
ccllcnt ideas about the business or
otherwise hc wouldn't be in the game
So for that very reason wc urge YOU
10 attend thcSc meetings, 50 that
those present may get the benefit "
your ideas and methods An inter.
change Of IDEAS will naturally be MN.
tually beneficial TO all. Then. too. II
viii show a spirit Of cooperation
that is absolutely essential to make
the business n permanent success.
We wish every truck grower ard
farmer to look upon these mcctir-s
as your meetings, absolutely ms they
are. They arc free to every ono. You
are not asked to join or become a
member Of any organization. One of
the functions Of the Arcadia CONNER
cial Club will he to lend its moral
assistance to the development Of the
trucking industry in and around Ar
cadia. and we stand ready and will
ing at all times to aid YOU in any
way that we can. Your interest Isl
Arcadia's interest and that is what
the Commercial Club is looking after,
These meetings will he held in the
hall over Rosin's store. Re with us
Saturday afternoon.
ARCADIA COMMERCIAL CLUB.
G. s. GARDNER, Secretary.
d&w.
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1916-03-09

London, March S.-A ring Of artil.
''ry such as was hever before assem-
o'ed in warfare is gripping verdun
RON the north and the east. Every
hollow, wood and thicket within
rohge Of the fortress-and modern
"''illery is effective at unprecedented
'"'lges-conceals its quota Of guns 70
oil sizes, from the three-inch field
piece up to the biggest of Germany's
s'aht siege howitzers.
The correspondent Of the Associat.
~ rress' who was permitted to in
speet the German positions around
eruun' has never during the present
way seen so great a collection Of ar
u.'ery' 1t far exceeds that with
srleh a breach was hammered in the
russian lines at Gorlice and the
Duhajec river in Galicia last May,
-uu the siege gun parks concentrated
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