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The Adair County news., 1916-02-09

Neuville, which they obtained
recently. as their artillery fire in
this sector is reported as increas-
ingly heavy, possibly presaging
an infantry movement.
The Germans report occupying
two British mine craters near
Hulloch and shooting down a
British and a French aeroplane
near Perrone. Paris records a
German attack on the French po-
sitions north of the Aisne near
the village of Bots.
The Germans are continuing
their submarine activities in the
North Sea, according. to.a dis
patch from The Netherlands, re-
cording the torpedoing of the
Dutch motor vessel Artemis in
those waters. The Artemis put
into the Hook of Holland leaking.
from London comes announce
ment of the sinking of the Brit
ish steamer Belle of France, of
1876 tons, last reported at a
port in India. Min. teen lascars
from her crew are missing.
Although military operations
on the Western front as well as
in most of the other main the
aters of war, are virtually at a
halt, London apparently is ex-
pecting new move soon by the
Germans in Northern France and
Flanders.
Press comment indicates a
belief that an offensive move
ment on a large scale is in course
of preparation, the Germans ex-
pectipg by the use of masses of
artillery and infantry to blast a
way to Calais, on the English
channel.
Latest reports on the situation
along this front, however, shows
little but artillery firing, gren-
ade fighting and similar minor
operations.
Great distress in Poland is re-
ported by representatives of
American relief organizations
who have reached Berlin. The
suffering is particularly from
lack of shelter and fuel, while
typhus and other diseases are
prevalent. It is declared that
80 per cent. of the people are
dependent upon relief.
The case of the captured Brit
ish steamer Appam is still under
advisement by the State Depart
ment. Meanwhile initial steps
have been taken for the removal
of 224 persons on board whom
the Germans prize crew had held
as prisoners and who have been
granted the right to leave the
ship, the Appam anchored off
Newport News to facilitate the
process.
The Adair County news., 1916-02-09
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The Adair County news., 1916-02-09
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-25
TWO PRETTY GIRLS {. PRESENT GU|DONS {. ID ART|LLERyMEN
Batteries c and A Are Re- cipients of Standards and Ceremony Was
 Elaborate

Montgomery, July 24.-(Special) Presentation of guidons to Batteries A. and c of Birmingham featured the day at the mobilization camp here. Two Birmingham girls presented the gui- dons, Miss Margaret Pittman present. ing the Battery A guidon and Miss Catherine Morrow the Battery c stan dard. The guidons were received by the captains of two batteries, Captain Dorrance of Battery A and Captain Nowlan of Battery C. Following the presentation exercises the Birmingham girls and their friends were enter tained at supper by the two batteries and later were entertained at dance at the Exchange hotel tonight by the members of Battery c.
 The work in camp today was rou- tine. Drills, target practice and other maneuvers featured the day. There were no new developments.
 The men continue in good health Today 16 men were dismissed from the hospital. leaving only 10 under treatment. None of these cases, how ever, is of a serious nature. The ex- aminations for physical fitness con- tinues with steady regularity, though this work is now nearly completed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-25
NEWS OF ENSLEY

The condition of Mrs. J. l.. Jones' 1925 Park avenue, who was hurt in an auto mobile accident Sunday afternoon at Fair field, is somewhat improved, according to the statement given out by the hospi- tai authorities at the Birmingham infrm- ary last night. Miss Florence Jones and Willard Jones were in the automobile with their mother and were slightly in- jured. Mrs. Jones received a broken arm, several scalp wounds and it is feared is
 internally injured. The accident happened Sunday afternoon near the lower Fair field gates, when the automobile in which they were riding was "sideswiped" by a South Ensley bar backing into a switch, and ran the automobile into a tree. The automobile, a 1916 Cadillac, was badly damaged.
 Another case of a child being bit by a dog alleged to be mad was reported to the Ensley police department yesterday aft ernoon. The little child of MT. and Mrs Pat buchfield, residing on Avenue F near Fifteenth street, was attacked by a dog and bitten several times The dog after attacking the child ran away and is still at large. It is stated that more peo- pie have been bitten by mad dogs this summer than ever before and practically every day or so a case is reported to the local police department, which is doing all in it's power to kill out all the stray dogs in this vicinity
 Rev. and Mrs B. T. Waites and little daughter left yesterday morning with Dr. J. c. 'Waites of Rockford, on month s motor trip, including in their itinerary, , ,f,-Aa agara Falls, Portland, Boston, New York, Philadelphia, Washington and other points of interest en route. During the absence of Rev. Waites, the pulpit at the First Methodist church will be filled at the morning services as follows: July 50. Rev. l., G. Sturdivant of East Birming- ham; August 6, Dr. J. T. Morris of Nor wood; August 13, Rev. Claud O'Rear Of Avondale; August 20, Rev. l.. F. 'Whitten of Trinity church. August 27, Rev. John L. Sturdivant of Central Park. The even ing services will be discontinued during his absence.
 At the regular meeting of the Cum ningham chapter No. "A, Order Of East ern Star, which will be held Tuesday evening at 7:30 o'clock in the Ensley Masonic temple on Avenue B, final ar rangements will be made for the cele- bration of their annual anniversary. " hich will be held August l. Several other matters will be taken up and all | members are requested to be present Yesterday morning in the Ensley po- | lice court, Ransom Woodward, ne- gro, was fined $100 by Judge J. T. | Lowry on a charge of carrying con- cealed weapon. Gilbert Chandler. an other negro, was fined $50 and costs | in two separate cases on charge of
 violating the prohibition law.
 i The following officers were elected l at the last meeting of Troop No. 20 Boy Scouts: Hulan Whitehead, troop 1 leader; Newman Davis, scribe; Marvin Sons, treasurer; Willie Anderson, fla s
 bearer; and Nelson Thomas drummer
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-25
ONE RESULT OF AGITATION

When w. M. Ackworth, the leading expert authority on railway manage ment and operation, was in the United States a few weeks ago, he spoke with commendation of the attitude taken by the delegates to the republican nation al convention in Chicago in June. The convention deemed it expedent to set forth in its platform a plank warmly advising single control and regulation of the railways of the United States. Formal action of that kind reflected awakened public opinion, and although some of the best legal authorities won- der a change of this kind can be ef- fected without a constitutional amend ment nevertheless all agree that this plank of the platform reflects re- able advance In public opinion re- specting regulation of the railroads.
 The railway executives and their pro- fessional adviser Alfred P. Thom after long consideration are convinced that there should be if possible single con
 trol and regulation of the railway in- stead of control by the national govern ment and by the 48 states. MT Thom Is serving professionally without fee of any kind. The president Of the Southern Railway company, Fairfax Harrison, in effect, loaned MT. Thom to the railway executives for such time as his services were needed by them.
  Railway company, MT. Thom has gained a reputat tion for clearness and pro- fundity of thought respecting the rail- way situation. Undoubtedly it was with his approval and counsel that the rail- way executives agreed that Congress should assume the exclusive power of regulating and controlling American railroads, and that the regulating body should consist of two parts-one hav- ing exclusive Jurisdiction over rates and kindred matters, and the other having the authority to investigate.
 The railroads of the United States need at this time not less than $5,000.- 900 900 so that they can make improve ments, greatly enlarge terminal facili- ties and provide against congestion of traffic, but while the United States is loaning hundreds of millions to oth- CT countries, the railways find it diff fcult to secure @ few millions of new capital because capital is timid about railway investment, not knowing how l legislation and nation wide regulation may affect railroad credit
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-25
SENATOR'S WOULD
 NOT BE BOUND BY
 CAUCUS RULINGS
Several on Democratic Side Will Fight Any Effort to Postpone the Child
 Labor Bill

Washington, July 24.-Several demo- cratic senators declared tonight that they would not be bound by any caucus de- cision to postpone action on the child la- bor bill until next session, in the face of President Wilson's request that 1t be passed before adjournment.
 They pointed out that the republicans were ready to demand that the measure be brought up if the majority refused to include it in it's imperative programme and pedicted that an attempt to whip democratic senators into line against it's consideration might meet with serious op- position.
 What shall be done with the child labor bill is causing democratic Senate leaders some concern. The caucus, which once excluded it from the sessions imperative programme will meet again in a few days to discuss the subject further in the light of the Presidents request
 Southern senators on the majority side who were instrumental in placing it well down on the legislative calendar where ii
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-25

would be almost certain not to come up before adjournment, have shown little evidence of withdrawing their opposition. It has been reported that an effort to force the measure through would mean a determined party revolt from that quar- ter.
 Senators Simmons or North Carolina and Smith of Georgia talked with Presi- dent Wilson about the bill today. The President is understood to have told them he would not insist further on its passage if the caucus decided against it. It is expected it will be called up, however, either by republicans or by it's insistent democratic champions.
 Democratic Leader Kern said tonight that although no caucus had teen called, he expected one to be held soon He said he had received many telegrams from southern states urging that the bill be passed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-25
Summer Punch and Pep come from a

food that is rich in muscle making material and is easily digested. It is what you digest, not what you eat, that m akes he althy tissue. Shredded Wheat Biscuit is full of body building nutri- ment. The burden of years of food folly can be unloaded by going on a Shredded Wheat diet and sticking to it. Get back to Nature be-, fore it is too late. Shredded Wheat contains all the body : building material in the whole wheat grain. A cooling, satisfying Summer food. Eat it for breakfast with milk or cream; serve it for luncheon with berries. Made at Niagara Falls, NY.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-25
SENATORS HALT IN
 CUTTING OFF ITEMS
 IN BIG ARMY BILL
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remain for consideration, including the SIS, PSI, ,666 proposed for aviation, an in crease of $10,OOO,0OO over the House appro- priation.
 During debate today, Chairman Cham berlain of the military committee aroused by anti-preparedness arguments by Sena- tor Norris, vehemently arraigned senators who, he declared, constantly intimated that advocates of preparedness were In a conspiracy with munitions makers and others who profit by War. He defended the patriotism and honesty of the cham pions of preparedness in Congress. Sena- tor Townsend assailed the administra- tion's Mexican policy, asserting that the National Guard had been called to the border under false pretenses," and that diplomatic correspondence had disclosed that there never was any intention of sending state troops into Mexico.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-25
Demopolis Sends Second
 Surgeon to Aid on Border

Demopolis, July 24-(special.)-Dr. E. B. Bailey of this city has been or- dered to Fort Sam Houston by the war department, and will leave Sunday to take up his duties in the army. Dr.. Bailey served throughout the Spanish American war and saw service in the Philippines. He resigned from the serv- ice and has been practicing his pro- fession in Demopolis since. He re- ceived a commission from President Taft Demopolis has sent two surgeons to the front Dr. T. c. Savage left sev- eral weeks ago for Fort Sam Hous- ton.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-25
Electors Captain Ends Testimony

Charleston, July 24.-Capt. Joseph New ell, master of the wrecked Hector, and First Officer Coffey completed their tes- timony before the naval board of inquiry into the loss of the collier today. Their statements were confined to further de- fails of the ships loss A photograph has been made of the Hector, showing that her bow rests on one hump and her stern or another, with the middle of the yes sel sagging, this serving to explain why she broke in two. The gunboat Pa ducah and the supply ship Sterling are standing by the Hector, engaged in sally aging whatever possible.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-25
DEEDS RECORDED
 FOR PEERLESS CORNER

For a consideration of $1o5.000 and the assumption of a $73,o00 mortgage on the property, deeds to the west half of lot 12 in block S6, known as the Peerless corner. according to the pres ent plan of the city of Birmingham by Elyton Land company, facing 25 feet on the north side of Second avenue, north, and extending back for 100 feet, was filed in the probate office by Frank Nelson, Jr., to James Toole and Joseph J. Toole yesterday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-25
1.-THE CONFLICT. !"

At the Rialto theatre today, The Conflict" a five-part Vitagraph V. l.. s. F. feature, with Lucille Lee Stew art as the star, will be presented. The Conflict Is a vivid dramatic offer ing which recounts the story Of the love of two women for one man. Some excellent drama is developed from such a novel story.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-25
Division Manager

I. A. Williamson. agent of the South ern Express company here, has been made division manager with head quarters at Biloxi. Miss. MT. William son came here two years ago from Nashville. His successor has not yet been announced
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-25
Escaped Convict Recaptured

Montgomery, July 24.-(Special) The state convict department today an nounced the recapture at Pensacola of Fred Turnpenny of Baldwin county, who escaped from Wetumpka on July 5. Turnpenny was returned to the state prison today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-25
1.-THE DREAM GIRL"

Mae Murray made a distinct hit with the patrons of the Strand theatre yes terday in "The Dream Girl" and large crowds are anticipated today to see the final performances of this fantastic comedy drama produced by the Lasky- Paramount. In "The Dream Girl, that noted character actor, Theodore Roberts, is at his best and others who help are Earle Fox, James Neill, and Charles West.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-25
EOOTLIGEYTS@ @ l AnD GREEN
By RICHARD F. LUsSIER

"AT THE WATERS BALL."
 At the Trianon theatre today, "At the Walters Ball." a two-part Key stone comedy in which Fatty" Ar buckle is starred, will be shown. This is first comedy featuring MT Arbuckle in months, and it is certain of liberal patronage today Other than that At the Walters Ball." the 1ve-part Fri angle-Fine Arts comedy, Casey at the Bat,' with De Wolf Hopper and Bes- sic Love is booked.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-25
\ f,1tnristin movie subtitle:

A futuristic movie sub-title:
 In meadow rue and braken, flower ing viburnum and full berried wild cur rants, where violets have bloomed and where the helianthus will bloom in the sweet clover, at the edge of Wyche hazel, Zellna met Jerome.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-25
England Will Vote More Money to Run Great War;
 Grand Total $14, ,160, 100000
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future. The intuition expenditure had in creased steadily and continuously to May and in that month and during July it was fairly constant. Under these circum- stances the expenditure might be expect ed to expand little more. The daily av- craze of loans to all dominions dropped e1, 49O, 900 in the first period to 91320,0Oo in the second period, but these figures.
 said the premier, were very misleading because, in the first period there was one item of e12,0oO000 attributable in reality to the previous period.
 Allowing for that the average expendi- ture under this head had increased The figure for the second period was swol- len by the fact that the government had advanced s11, coo GOO to Australia to enable that commonwealth to finance the pur- chase of wheat contracts for the home government.
 After speech by Winston Spencer Churchill criticlzing Premier Asquith for not reviewing the war situation, David yd-George, secretary for war; replied, saying that it would be premature to sur vey military situation and the prospects in the middle of the battle.
 PROSPECTS ARE GOOD The prospects are good" the war sec retary said, ''our generals are more than satisfied and proud of the valor of our men they are leading. Great as the Brit ish infantry was in Wellington and Ma pcleon's day they never have been great CT than now.
 "One thrills with pride when one thinks
 one belongs to the same race They are pr essing back the formidable foe who de- voted his best brains to the study of war for generations. I feel confident that victory is assured to us." | Continuing MT. Lloyd-George said: Numbers and all other resources are | on our side There was only fear-that years of training and of thought on the | part of a great military power might be something that may be insuperable. Oui men demonstrated that it is not so and | that British resourcefulness and intelli- gence are, as in fields of commerce in the | past, when they have been able to snatcf victory out of what appeared to be com
 plete commercial disaster, going to snatcf
 | victory again in a few months from wha | appeared at moment to be something
 | that was invincible.
 There is no doubt at all that oul
 lesson of this battle that we have simply
 to press on with all our resources ane
 ] with the material at our command anc
 victory will be ours."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-25

While enacting the role of Russian duke in "The Sescrets of Siberia," J. Partridge Ick, the noted thespian, in- advertent1y pulled out his 1ngersoll watch and the atmosphere was lost.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-25
MOVIE NOTES.

An observer of the movies admits there are only 12 plots in the world. Eleven of them are first mortgages.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-25

A FAIRLY good vaudeville bill is "A presented at the Lyric this 4 A week. There is variety, pretty girls, some indifferent singing and lot of ancient jokes are cracked with such briskness that the laughs are plentiful to warrant the assurance that regular patrons of the Lyric will en- joy this weeks bill.
 One of the neatest acts is that of D'Armond and O'Neil. Both of these young people are thoroughly enter taining The act of Ward, Bell and Ward is also a delightful surprise in that Miss Adelaide Bell is "some'' dancer. Her two male partners who began their theatrical career as anna teur members of the old Napoleon club in Chicopee, Mass, are very clever and do some amazing stunts" The rest of the bill is worthy of attention.
 THE SHADOW OF HER PAST"
 Tomorrow and Thursday Manager T. S. Abernethy will present The Shadow of Her Past.". five-part Pathe Gold Rooster play at the Strand theatre. Lima Cavalieri, who is re- puted to be the most beautiful wom- an in the world. is starred in 'The Shadow of Her Past" Madame Ca- valieri is famous as grand opera prima donna, and several years ago gained much notoriety of her marriage with Sheriff Bob Chanler of Duchess county, New York. Later on a sensa- tion divorce suit followed in which as a settlement La Cavalieri" re- ceived a half million dollars The story of "The Shadow of Her Past is of an old world atmosphere in which the romantic tale of an American girl studying music in Italy is pictured.
 THE UNBORN"
 At the Majestic theatre crowds con- tinue to attend the performances of "The Unborn," a Kulee Feature pro duction which is based on the theme of birth control"
 Commissioner Arlie Barber, who re- viewed "The Unborn" praised it high- ly, but said that no children under r years of age should be admitted. The management of the Majestic theatre is adhering strictly to this policy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-25
Local Data ,ol1rs ending at ' n. m. July
Weather Conditions

Summary of observations made at Uni- ted States weather bureau stations dur ing the "A hours ending at p. m., 18th meridian time. July "A, 1916:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-25
THE END. Some deathbeds are large, Some deathbeds are small, There should be no deathbeds In the movies at all!
THE WEATHER
Weather Forecast

Washington, July A.-Forecast for Ala bama: Local thundershowers Tuesday and probably Wednesday.
 Georgia: Local thundershowers Tues day and Wednesday.
 Mississippi: Partly cloudy Tuesday, probably local thundershowers south por- tion; Wednesday partly cloudy.
 Tennessee: Generally fair Tuesday and Wednesday, except local thundershowers Tuesday extreme east portion, little change in temperature.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-25
THE UNBORN"

cluding the Chamber of Commerce of the United States, whose headquarters are at Washington.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-25
TOO LATE 10 CLASSIFY '

LOST-Bunch of about six keys in busi- ness section of city. Finder return to superintendent office A. G. s. rail- road.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-28
ROWLAND DRY GOODS CO.

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 Such Is the prospect, such Is the program, my fellow citizens, to which we look forward, to which 1t Is our purpose to move forward with en- thusiasm and irresistible ardor. We will not pause in the midst Of our task. We know that we stand at cne of the most critical tunctures in the history of the world, when all hopes hang in the balance. We will suffer no man, no body of men, through timidity or fear of jealousy. to delay or hinder or embarrass us. Reaction can have no place of tolerance amongst us when all the world waits upon those who plan justice and pro- gress. summon you. not only to sustain, but to swell the hosts that have their faces now set towards the light, their eyes lifted to the horizons where the dawn of new age begins to brighten, and summon you with confidence. with a certain expectation of the part America and her great people are to play when the dawn broadens into day.