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The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-11-14

A woman got in a playful scuf1e with her
husband the other day and killed him. The NOR
al of this is to make it a fight, you can't do
worse.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-11-14

No use. TO "cuss' the retailer-as j rule hi
ysVots are less than when he sold cheaper.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-11-14

With more than two million acres of Texas
land devoted to growing it, the peanut is no lon
ger fitting synonym for littleness.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-11-14

Whatever may have to be paid for other
things, let's all try to see that the milk of human
is distributed free.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-11-14

Leading the world in grub prices may be max
ing millionaires of a few of us, but it int enthus-
ing the rest of us.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-11-14

Still, If sending an important letter BY tn
deutschland, It might be wise to mail a duplicat.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-11-14

Some very we'll informed people think the prin-
;lpal cause of the record price-raising to be the
belief that buyers stand for it.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-11-14

Sure, the Mexican commission has agreed on
somethlng-not to transfer its meetings to Wash
ington.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-11-14

When the books are balanced it will doubtless
De found that even the price of getting licked has
been lacked up.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-11-14

A nationwide endeavor-trying to stretc
money to cover pressing needs.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-11-14

Next thing railroads will be "hollerinp" be-
cause aeroplanes are taking passenger traffic from
them.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-11-14

LIKE other campaign matters the amount bet
On an election is always exaggerated.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-11-14

Excitement and insanity are close kin. though
fortunately the former is only temporary.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-11-14

One thing seems fairly certain-Villa's nov
the hunter, not the hunted.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-11-14

II Germany were a republic, Capt. Keoni,
couldn't escape a Presidential boom.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-11-14

LOG wiley says, The value OF brands is often
overestimated because of extravagantly worded
advertiseing." Ditto of men, Doc.
Some very well informed people think the prin-
:lpal cause of the record price-raising to be the
belief that buyers stand for it.
Leading the world in grub prices may be maxi
ing millionaires of a few of us, but it int enthus-
ing the rest of us.
Sure, the Mexican commission has agreed on
something-not to transfer it's meetings to Wash
ington.
Next thing railroads will be "hollerino" he.
cause aeroplanes are taking passenger traffic from
them.
When the books are balanced it will doubtless
be found that even the price of getting licked has
been lacked up.
One thing seems fairly certain-Villa's now
the hunter, not the hunted.
Excitement and insanity are close kin. thou0h
fortunately the former is only temporary.
II Germany were a republic, Capt. Keonig
couldn't escape a Presidential boom.
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-27
CAPTAIN ROBSON ID
 RESUME CHAMPAIGN
HObsOn Billed for Series of Speeches Covering Two
 Weeks

Capt R. P. Hobson passed through Bir- mingham yesterday on his way to renew his campaign for Congress in the Tenth district against William B. Bankhead. Captain Hobson was here only a short time and issued no statement regarding the situation. For the past two weeks he has been speaking in Texas and Louis jana.
 Despite the expressions previously made by Captain Hobson and his campaign workers, it is noted that he has announced speaking dates in the district which will take all his time for the next two weeks. The captain is billed to make from fOuf to six speeches daily in Franklin, MarlDn, Fayette and Lamar counties. He has all ready made about 25 campaign speeches in the district in which he now claims cit- zenship. It is expected that within the next week additional speaking dates will be announced, and that the captain will manage to put in practically all of his time until the primary in addressing the voters of the Tenth.
 Bankhead speaks in Walker county dur ing the next few days, while Hobson opens at Double Springs tomorrow. This will be the first speech made in Winston coun- ty in this campaign by the captain and considerable interest attaches to his ad- dress, as Winston is one of the two coun- ties now in the Tenth which were not in the Sixth district originally represented by Hobson. The fact that Winston is strongly republican and always choses re- publican officials is another point of in- terest which is causing the political ob- servers to watch the result of the speech today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-27
CHURCH NEEDS AND OPPORTUNITIES TO
 BE INVESTIGATED
Four Prominent Leaders of the Con- gregational Church to Inaugurate
 Campaign in City

During part of the week before Easter four prominent men in the Congrera- tional church will visit Birmingham for the purpose of seeing the needs and opportunities for Congregational work here. They are the Rev. Hubert c. Her ring, secretary of the Congregational national council; Prof. Edwin c. Nor ton, dean of Pomona college, Califor- nia; w. Hastings Hart, director of the sell Sage Foundation, and Charles w Davidson of Boston.
 Announcements will be made later of the time and laces of their meetings although it is understood they will con fer with members of the Congregational churches in Birmingham immediately upon arrival.
 "It is significant of the breadth of spirit and the earnestness of purpose o1 the Congregationalists that this depu- tation to the south is being sent said the Rev. Dwight s. Bayley, pastor ot the Pilgrim Congregational church, yes terday About six weeks will be spent in careful examination of all the work being done in Congregational churches and educational institutions throughout the south, and the deputa- tion will then make suggestions to the denominational societies for such i'm provements and advance steps as it thinks wise
 There will doubtless be many in Bir- mingham who will welcome the op- portunity to see and hear these men and the men themselves will greatly enjoy meeting all who come to heal them"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-27
NEWSPAPER CLUB
 TOELECT OFFICERS Polls Open Today at 1 P. M. and Close at 6-Smoker
 at Installation

The election of officers of the Birming- ham Newspaper club will be held today al the club, the polls opening at 10 o'clock and remaining open until 6 p. m. The bal loting is done just as in city election and election managers are in charge.
 The election managers for today's cleo ton are: B. A. Pepperman, Charles H Mandy, Charles Fell, A. c. Jenkins an6 Gus Mccarthy. The election board vii certify the result at the annual meeting of the club, which will be held next Mon day, at which time the officers will bt installed. At the installation meeting it is planned to have a big smoker.
 The officers to be elected today are:
 President, H. c. Selheimer.
 Vice president, Forney Johnston.
 Treasurer, Frank Stevens.
 Recording secretary, c. D. Coker.
 Members board of governors, w. w Crawford, W. D. Nesbitt, J. R. Hornady E. H. Mooney, Leon W. Friedman and Oscar Turner.
 A club secretary will be elected by the new board of governors as soon as they assume office
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-27
TRANSFER OF THE
 TIDEWATER LINES
 BEFORE COMMISSION
City Fathers May Take Action Today on Proposal of Birmingham Rail- way, Light and Power Company
 to Buy Tidewater Property

The proposal of the Birmingham Rail- way Light and Power company to pur- chase the Tidewater is likely to provoke some discussion amongst the city commis- sIoners today. but unless Arlie Barber at- tacks the proposition it is understood that the "watchful waiting attitude of the city commission toward the Tdewater and the Birmingham Railway, Light and Pow CT company will be continued.
 Other matters that will confront the commission this week-if James Weather ly returns from his pilgrimage in the country-wil be the ordinance to submit a bond issue of $50O,0OO to the voters for the construction of municipally owned electric light plant, and the demonstra- tion of the automatic telephones Com missioner Barber is also expected to press his demand for bond issue to purchase the Southern Bell and Telephone and Tel egraph company sometime this week.
 As for Commissioners Ward Hornady and Truss, they are so busy that they will have little time for dreams Com missioner Ward is attending to the finances and the executive direction of the city's affairs, while Commissioner Hornady is working night and day on the school problem. Commissioner Truss, as everyone knows, is busy repairing the streets.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-27
NEGROES PROT AGAINST TRE.lA sI
 FROM ssIEI x ! sl,AN MS
State za tin HaSd by Ne. gross bo silI resent Griev- aces to aslonal Repub-
 lieaf Convention

groes of Alabama are up in arms e3s tAs treatment they have received
 wa sue republican organization of the slA, and N call has been issued for a meeting herA on May 17 to send messen- gsrs te rfe apublican national coxiven- tior k9 aiesent their grievances. This < stion waS 3atasfuined upon at a meeting haid here rgiaax night, called by Ad vfi9lbs If Greensboro, who was chosen chairman oi the gathering. J. o. Diffay 3s Birmingham was elected secretary.
 t tAe preliminary meeting here ten tFhive ar$s nization of the negroes of the Sf ete into The Abraham Lincoln Suffrage Leag1la af Alabama was perfected. At tho rfate meeting here in May messengers will be hoseN ta go to the republican na- tfonat con entluA and present the grev- ances Of the negroes of Alabama. They will ask sl1s cpsven s9s to insert plank in the nrpuhheaa aSrm asking for a strict enforceneHt af tie fifteenth amend ment to the federal constitution.
 Another purpose of the state meeting of the league is to appoint committee to appear before Governor Henderson and present complaint against the alleged arbitrary action of the registrars in the state in refusing to register negroes who in all respects meet the requirements of the constitution of the state'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-27
CHILDREN ID GIVE DEMONSTRAT|0NAT
 THE KRESS STORE
Little Tots of Mercy Home Will Conduct Their Games in Show Windows on
 Second Avenue

The annual demonstration of the Mercy Home will begin this morning at s9 o'clock in the windows of s. II. Kress &5 Co, to continue throughout to- day and tomorrow. The children cared for in the home will conduct their games, and the affairs of the home will be managed in the display windows just as they are carried on in the home, in order that the public may see for itself how the little ones are cared for
 The object of this demonstration is to secure donations of money to aid in bearing the financial burden of car-s ing for the tots. The city of Birming- ham was compelled to withdraw the appropriation it formerly gave to the home, and the board of managers were forced to seek other means of paying the expenses The public could not come to the Mercy Home, so 1t was decided to bring the Mercy Home to the people.
 No subscriptions will be solicited, but there will be present finance committees who will be glad to receive money or pledges of support for the home.
 The children will be in the windows in relays, each party being in a win- dow three hours.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-27
ORDERS ISSUED BY
 GENERAL J.G.SMITH
 FOR VETS REUNION
Camps Comprising Fourth Brigade Urged to Elect Sponsors and Dele gates to Reunion-Early Report
 Is Requested

Gen. John G. Smith, commanding the Fourth Alabama brigade United Confed- crate Veterans, has issued general orders No. 4, having reference to matters per taining to the approaching Confederate the fourth brigade are instructed to elect sponsors and maids at once; also dele. gates and alternates for the reunion.
 The orders follow:
 General Orders No. 4:
 During the reunion at Birmingha m, Ala, the headquarters of the fourth bri- gade will be at Hotel Tutwiler and ali members of the brigade are earnestly requested to call and register promptly on arrival that they may be furnished the necessary accommodations while at- tending the reunion.
 The camps composing the fourth bri- gade are requested to elect their sponsors ard maids, in accordance with general orders No. 2 without delay, and report their names to brigade headquarters, Ho- tel Tutwiler, when the ladies will register them so they can be provided with tickets and escorts to all of the entertainments to be given during the reunion.
 SOHlulduuefS Ol camps are requested to furnish the adjutant general with a list of delegates and alternates that will attend the reunion. This information is necessary to enable the committees of arrangement to make assignment of space to prevent confusion at the open ing of the convention.
 ''The commander of each camp is re- quested to report to these headquarters as early as possible the probable num- nf of ..:tI attend the reunion May IS, IT and IS. that Birmingham may provide for their com fort while in the city.
 "As a special aid to the veterans, Bir- mingham will provide automobiles for all veterans to ride in the parade hence tEe necessity for knowing in advance the number that will attend from each camp.
 By order of JOHN G. SMITH, "Brigadier General Commanding Fourth
 Brigade.
 ROBERT R. FELL, Adjutant General ''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-27
EASTERN STAR TO
 ENTERTAIN FRIENDS
Birmingham Chapter, o. E. S., to Hold Open Session at the Permanent
 Exhibit Building

Invitations are out to the members of Birmingham chapter No. 11S, Order if Eastern Star, to bring at least one friend and attend an open social session in the auditorium of the Manufacturers Per- manent Exhibit building next Friday eve ming, to 10 o'clock. The invitation in cludes an attractive programme of light lrncheons. refreshments. games recita- tions, musical numbers and dancing; and indications are that several hundred vii be present.
 The Order of Eastern Star is a sis terbood or Masonry, to which the sisters daughters and wives of Masons are eli gible. and Birmingham chapter is one of the largest and livest of these organiza- tlons in the state. The entertainment is In charge of a committee consisting of Mrs. Jessie Mai Averill. worthy matron; Miss Blanche Dent. associate matron. Mrs. J. H. Edmondson, treasurer, and Miss Geneva Huey, Miss Leona Laurel, and Miss Winona Snedecor. These ladies are enthusiastic and are sparing no pains to provide for a most pleasant evening.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-27
REAL ESTATE MEN CARRIED A WAY BY WARMTH OF THEIR RECEPTION
BIG PAGEANT PLANNED FOR
 TUSCALOOSA CENTENNIAL
Cast of 500 Will Present History of Druid City Guild Woods Many Other Features of Interest Panned-Commence-
 ment Exercises-Fireworks Display

, itors and more, to help her celebrate her one hundredth anniversary, and for them has been prepared @ brilliant three days programme, surpassing any demonstration of the kind ever given in Alabama" said MT. Clabaugh. Tt will be an event of hundred years, not only in the life of historic Tusca- loosa, but of all Alabama.
 '"The pageant and masque will be staged in Guild Woods by cast Of over 300 people, directed by Thomas Woods Stevens of Pittsburg, author of the celebrated St. Louis pageant which attracted world wide attention a few years ago. Beginning with the meeting of DeSoto's Spaniards with the Indian Chief, Tuscaloosa, the pa geant will portray the history of Tus- csloosa as an Indian village, trad- ing post, the pioneer settlement, the Tuscaloosa of the old south and later the Tuscaloosa of today. picturesque setting, gorgeous costumes, interpre tive dances, and a symphony orchestra will all add to the effect of the pa geant.
 "The educa tional, commercial and in dustrial life of Tuscaloosa today will be reviewed in monster parade Monday afternoon. No expense is be- ing spared to make this a wonderful
 revelation, and this feature of the cen
 tennial is expected to rival the fam GUS Mardi Gras parade.
 "Another feature will be brilliant
 fireworks display at night on the
 banks of the Warrior river. The cen-
 tennial ball will be the principal so-
 cial event of the week. and at this
 affair the Queen of the Centennial will
 be crowned.
 "In spite of the tremendous crowds
 which are expected, ample accommoda-
 tions have been provided for all the visitors. Reservations can be made
 now with the centennial committee"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-27

An advance copy of the combined Tuscaloosa Centennial and the Univer- sity of Alabama commencement pro- gramme was made public here last night by Sam F. Clabaugh of Tusca- loosa, secretary of the executive com mittee in charge of the affair, who was in Birmingham. The centennial pro- gramme includes parades, band con certs, two pageants, fireworks displays, banquets two dances and the centen- nial ball, in addition to the various features in connection with the unf- versity commencement
 The programme, which was given out for the first time yesterday, follows:
 MONDAY. MAY 29
 4.00 P M-Grand parade, reviewing g the commercial. industrial and edu- cational activities of Tuscaloosa.
 S:30 P. M.-Open air mass meeting and band concert at intersection of Greensboro avenue and Sixth street. 1O:0O P. M.-Dance.
 TUESDAY. MAY 30
 100O A. M-A1umni meeting of the alumni of the University of Alabama at Morgan hall.
 100 P. M-Alumni banquet at the University of Alabama.
 400 P. M.-The pageant of Tusca- loosa, Guild Woods
 S:So P. M.-The pageant of Tuscaloo- sa, Guild Woods.
 10:00 F. M.-Dance.
 WEDNESDAY, MAY 31
 1000 A. M.-Commencement of the University of Alabama.
 200 P. M.-Shriners ceremonial, with delegations from a number of cities participating.
 500 P. M.--Fireworks display on the Warrior river.
 1000 P. M-Centennial ball
 Tuscaloosa is expecting 10000 vis-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-27
ADJUSTMENTS
At the Lyric

..The Girls of the Orient" an opera comioue in one act, composed of 10 clever artists, is the headliner of the new bill which opens today matinee. This act is enc of the pretentious musical acts now in vaudeville, and is featured by good singing, rich comedy. tuneful music and pretty girls.
 Rexs comedy circus is another number on the new bill that will no doubt provide much side-splittiRg comedy. Dogs and ponies perform wonderful feats. and the fun comes thick and fast when any one tries to stick on the unridable donkey or stay on the revolving wheel. A reward of s is offered to anyone succeeding at either.
 olga" the dancing violiniste, is an art ist that will furnish some rare entertain ment while Henry Rudolf the vagrant tenor, will no doubt prove one of the most pleasing numbers of the entertainment Harry Fisher will present a pantomime bicycle act. The curtain at the matinee will so up promptly at 2:s0 o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-27
OPENS LABORATORY K. B. Mead to Be in Charge of Dr. Shilst0ne's Quarters Here

Through the efforts of the Chamber of Commerce, Dr. Herbert M. Shilstone, a consulting and chemical engineer of New Orleans, has opened chemical and physi- cal laboratory Dr. Shilstone is already operating sW ] laboratory in New Or leans and the past has done a large amount of ork in the matter of inspect ing steel al cement made in the Birming- ham distH t.A
 R. E. Meade, who is one of the best known engineers of Birmingham, is to be manager of the local laboratory and T. L Ogier, who has been chief chemist of the New Orleans laboratory, has charge Of the chemical work of the laboratory.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-27
YOUTH IS STABBED
 BY COMPANION
Boys Quarrel at Woodlawn and Cut ting Follows-They Refuse to Make Statement of Affair

Louis Parks, aged l7, 5109 First avenue, Woodlawn, was painfully injured last night at 7:30 o'clock, when he was stabbed in the abdomen by Floyd Davis, aged 17, of Woodlawn, at Fifty-sixth street and First avenue, Woodlawn. Parks was rushed to the IIillman hospital in Lige Loy's ambulance Davis was arrested by Detectives Mitchell and Fuller at his residence, on a charge of assault with intent to murder.
 Parks refused to give any account of the cutting when he was questioned by Detectives Mitchell and Fuller. He said that he did not want to give his assail- ant, any trouble. Davis told the detec- lives that Parks had been trying all the afternoon to pick fight with him, but would not give out the details of the quarrel.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-27
BIRMINGHAM LOVES A FIGHT

Birmingham may be straight-laced Bir- mingham may be "goody-good;" Birming- ham may be over-sensitive of her reputa- tion for blue law observance, but
 Birmingham loves a prize fight.
 Everybody in town wanted to know about the Willard Moran fight Saturday night, and everybody depended on The Age-Herald for information.
 The Age Herald's regular telephone ex- change contains five trunk lines to the central exchange. For four hours Satur- day night every one of these trunk lines was doing prize fight duty.
 Calls came in literally by the hundreds to know the result. They began before the fight started; they increased with the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-27
MARION 1. POINTER SHORT IN ACCOUNTS AT TRADERS BANK Matter Will Be Laid Before the Federal Grand
 Jury Today S9S32.50 IS AMOUNT
 STATED TO BE DUE Formal Statement Regarding Defal- cation Is Issued by President
 John H. Frye of Traders
 National

It was learned last night that the at- tention of the federal grand jury would be called today to an alleged shortage Pointer teller in the savings depart ment of the Traders National bank It is stated that the alleged shortage was discovered several days ago, and the mat ter has been held in abeyance pending investigation.
 President John H. Frye, of the Traders National bank, issued the following formal statement last night:
 'Our preference had been to give no publicity to Mir Pointers defalcaton, but as rumors of the same have gained cir exact facts.
 MT. Pointer has admitted to us that he is short with the Traders National bank in the sum of $9S325O. A careful investigation of his accounts shows these figures to be correct. He is bonded to the bank with good and solvent surety companies in the sum of $20,000. Tho institution is therefore fully protected against loss. JOHN H. FRYE,
 President" MT. Pointer was asked last night for a statement of his side of the case. He announced, however, that he had no statement to make, and that he had not employed an attorney.
 Rumors concerning the alleged shortage gained considerable circulation in busi- ness and banking circles yesterday, and fta of +ha oil cbo variously estimated. The official state- ment of President Frye, however, fixes the exact amount at s9S32. 50.
 MT. Pointer resides at 1137 North Thir- teenth street and has been connected with the bank for several years. He is well known in the city and is popular with a large circle of friends