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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-21
MERCY HOME CHRISTMAS
 APPEAL FORMALLY ISSUED

which are noble and worthy; we rejoice at the generous response they have met; they have aggregated millions of dol ars, so that a modest budget of s10.- 900 for the care of our friendless and homeless children will seem most req sonable.
 Opportunities for larger service are constantly before us if means would be provided by B generosu public. so that this beneficient work may continue tc hold it's place in the hearts of the peo- pie of Birmingham.
 There are few large gifts-only one in dividual regularly gives as much as $l0C a year-this comes from a distant state in loving memory of 8 mother who was one of the early workers with the board of managers
 Gifts of any amount, however small are welcomed; no entertainments are held for funds; no agents appointed; ev- cry penny of a gift is devoted to the actual work. Contributions may be sent either to the Mercy Home, 212O North Eleventh avenue; the president of the board of managers, Mrs. c. B. Spencer or to the treasurer, Mrs. James Weisel and will be most gratefully received
 'Inasmuch as ye have done it unto the least of those, ye have done it unto Me. 2
 THE BOARD OF MANAGERS"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-21
Ciu1 Strife In Russia Reported Fast Increasing
'Piggly Wiggly" at Home Today
By MRS. J. E. REID

J. B. ISElO
 placed together Why, what has seemed so intricate at first is now so simple and so satisfactory. You take what you want, place it in your basket and the clerk sums the total as you pass
 out, places your purchases in a sack for your convenience and returns your basket to the receptacle for the next
 shopper, while you leave the cash ii his charge.
 Saving cents on pound of cof- fee does not seem worth while, but on three pounds you have 9 cents, and then cents on each of everything you need in a day will certainly fig ure to your own advantage. The
 grocery supply is complete-everyth thing for the pantry and a few things for the kitehin
 Mr. Sam H. Fowlkes has the man agement of this business here. It is close kin to the popular firm of Fowlkes & Myatt, and it's incorpora-
 tors are the same, so you are not giV- ing up old friends for new. You arc only responding to the enterprise of this long-standing house of good gro ceries and good business. They invite you to visit Piggly Wiggly and be a member of the progressive new busi :
 ness family. This will be dandy way to learn the value of dime and to hake you save penny. They seem to gather so fast that you will be an
 enthusiast over buying for cash and will not hesitate to carry your goods
 home with you, proud that you have found the means of making a little | money of your own.
 Remember the slogan: "To Piggly Wiggly today to buy what you need;'' | the way once found we will meet you l there again.
 Now. ladies. if wO111d he aWftil1y nice to have your knitting bag along, but special basket will be furnished l at the gateway You will not need one of your own. I left mine at the gate l and you must do as I did. Meet ne ] at Piggly Miggly on time today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-21

Whats in a name? Piggly Wiggly is money in a name.
 She is not registered at the Tutwiler, but has an apartment next door to Fowlkes &s Myatt on Fourth avenue between Twentieth and Twenty-first streets. Piggly Wiggly has been much talked about. She was born in Mem phis, the child of much business study.
 Mr. Clarence Saunders of that city thought out this plan to educate the housekeepers to systematize in buy ing and to simplify his own business. A little more than year ago he opened in his city the first store of it's kind and demonstrated the success of his system. Now Is such stores arc much alive in Memphis. Today marks a new era in the grocery business with Piggly Wiggly's debut in this city. Get your pocketbooks ready, ladles; she is going to save you some money every day. We speak of "she" because the work will be for the women more spending money for your allow ance. Does not this mean good busi- ness? l am forced to believe MT. Saunders had the advice of some smart woman to so understand the means of reaching a great end.
 Just to think of two clerks serv- ing 4O00 people in 8 day! And how Is it done, please?
 When you go through the drill the way will be simple. Every purchaser becomes her own clerk. They pass through a turnstile and each is loaned a basket Every article is marked plainly with the price. The shelves are arranged and goods of the kind are
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-21

patriotic film that keeps an audience in an uproar. The famous World stars are shown in this picture. including William A. Brady himself The Red Cross comes in for strong backing in the setting of the play and ringing appeal to patriotism runs clear through the film.
 Especially good was the singing and dancing of Alex Gordon and Mae Francis. Billy Elliott as a minstrel man in black face was exceptionally good. Fischer and Gilmore executed a unique sketch, 'The Country Boob" to the de- light of the audience Mcdowell Broth- CTS, in expert athletic features, drew continued applause from the audience as they performed many difficult feats. The wonderful pictures of the Halifax disaster were received with intense in tereSt,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-21
MAXIMALISTS AND COSSACKS BATTLE FOR SUPREMACY
Grand Duke Nicholas Head ing ROyalist Army in Cau- casus-Kerensky March
 ing on Moscow

London, December 21. IA Bolshevik force, com- manded by released German and Austrian officer pris- |oners, has defeated the anti |Bolsheviki at Tashkent, cap- Iital of Russian Turkestan, according to a Petrograd dispatch to the Morning Post. The dispatch also says that it is believed that a force of released enemy pris- oners equivalent to two army corps, commanded by their own officers, is within striking distance of Petro-
 grad.
 London, Wednesday, De- cember 19.-A dispatch to the Exchange Telegraph company from Haparanda reports that Kerensky with an army is marching against Moscow, while Grand Duke Nicholas has gathered a
 great army of royalists in Ithe Caucasus.
 London, Wednesday, December 19. Dispatches from Petrograd indicate that the struggle between the Cos
 sacks and the Maximalists in south
 ern Russia is increasing in severity.
 Reuters correspondent at Petrograd, i telegraphing under date of Tuesday,
 says civil war is spreading northward
 along the Volga river from Astrakhan ! to Samara.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-21
Dr. Williams Addresses
 Colored Miners Delegates
Colored Minister Very Active il,
 Increasing the Production of Coal

Colored delegates to the mine workers convention were given an entertainment by the colored fuel committee, of which Dr. A. c. Williams is chairman. The affair was held in the Penny Savings Bank building and practically every delegate was in attendance. A fine pro- gramme was provided and included a number of speeches. pr. Williams made a fine address, in which he outlined the fuel situation in the district. The affair was a decided success and much enjoyed by the delegates.
 Dr. Williams has been very active during the week and has made num- Der of addresses at several of the min ing camps of the district, in which ne urged the miners to aid the government
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-21
ALEXANDER WANTS $10,000 AS HIS PART
 IN SALE RECENTLY

Chicago, December 20.--Grover Alexan- der the star pitcher purchased by the Chicago Nationals from Philadelphia. stated that he thought $l0.000 would be his fair share of the purchase price paid Philadelphia, and he thougt the latter club should pay it.
 I'm not making any threats said Alexander, but I think the public should know the situation. Seven years ago Philadelphia paid $750 for me. They sold me for $50,000. Hard work brought about the boom in my stock and the man who did the work ought to get some of it.''
 Alexander has not yet signed a con tract with Chicago.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-21
Frank Moran Wants
 to Meet Champion

Spartanburg, S. O, December 19. Frank Moran, Pittsburg heavyweight pugiIist, who is boxing instructor for the New York national guard division at Camp Wadsworth here, tonight tell egraphed Jess Willard accepting his challenge to fight any heavyweignt for the benefit of the Red Cross. Mo- ran said he was willing to meet the champion over any distance and at any place.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-21
INSURANCE co. LOSES

Montgomery, December 20-(Special) When a person is legally put to death in atonement for crime, the life insurance company which carries insurance on his life is responsible for the payment of the amount as if the insured had died 8 natural death under a decision of the supreme court Thursday reversing a for mer opinion in the case of ex parte Pauline Well of Montgomery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-21
Lord Robert Dimes Today
 With Red Cross Workers.

Though Little Lord Robert only landed in. Birmingham yesterday few minutes before he was due on the bill at Loew's s Bijou theatre as the headiiner, he has become very popular and will today dine with local Red Cross workers at their Tutwiler luncheon as the guest of R. A. Brown.
 Lord Robert is an enthusiast on Red Cross work and will most likely be called upon to address the luncheon to-. day. He is the biggest 25-pound man. alive, though he is only "A inches tall. in the greatest crisis in the nations his- tory He urged them to work more days and longer hours and the an- nouncement was made that since pr. Williams talks at Acton and Acmar the output of these mines has increased 30 per cent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-21
Al Loew's Riiou

Little Lord Roberts won the hearts of all who witnessed his performances at Loews Bijou yesterday, when, as the headliner for the last half of the week, he opened the new bill. This clever little comedian is two feet high and weighs only 25 pounds. He sings, dances and impersonates in most entertain ing manner
 The photoplay, ''The Volunteer" Is
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-21
Pershing Reports Death
 of Four From Disease

Washington December 20.-General Pershng today reported the deaths from various diseases of four men with the American forces in France. None was from the south.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-21
Turkey to remain intact.
 WHAT DOES TT MEAN?
TIE WEATHER
Weather Forecast

Washington, December 20-Forecast for Alabama and Missssippi: Partly cloudy Friday; Saturday fair and colder
 Georgia: Generally fair Friday and Saturday; not much change in tempera- ture.
 Tennessee: Fair Friday and Saturday; colder Friday in extreme west portion; colder Saturday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-21

Baltic, the Black sea and Prussla to become independent under a German protectorate.
 Poland to be called an independent state under Austrian suzerainty.
 Disarmament, freedom of the seas and commerce to be left to the peace conference.
 RumaRia, Servia and Montenegro to retain their original boundaries, with the right of access to the sea being granted to Servia.
 Turkey to remain intact.
 WHAT DOES IT MEAN?
 Whether such proposal of terms is merely another step in the German propaganda to impress the public mind that the allies are responsible fer a continuance of the war or whether it really is a feeler for peace, is subject for the estimate of the governments concerned.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-21

w. B. Bickers-Age 26, died last night at a local infirmary. He is survived by his widow, two children, his par ents. four brothers and four sis ters. Funeral arrangements will pe announced later by Lige Loy
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-21

James s. Whisenant-Age 30, was killed in an automobile accident near Warrior Wednesday. Remains will be sent to Altoona this morn ing by Shaw Undertaking company Survived by widow and nine chi1- dren. Was a member of the Masons Knights of Pythias Odd Fellows and Red Men. Resided at Nyota.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-21
Miss Carrie Luckie-Age 25, died

Miss Carrie Luckie-Age 25. died last night at the family residence, 920 South Thirteenth street. Funera! services will be held this afternoon at o'clock from the residence with interment ct Oak Hill cemetery. She is survived by her mother, three sisters and four brothers. She was a daughter of the late Dr. ]. R. Luckie.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-21

Mrs. Willie Conn-Age 20, died at a local infirmary early Thursday morning. Remains gill be sent to Trussville this morning by Lige Loy Survived by husband, one child and three brothers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-21
DEATHS

Mrs. Carrie F. Windham-Age 52, died Wednesday night at the family resi- dence, 1910 Third avenue, West End. Funeral services over the remains will be held Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the residence with in- torment at Elmwood cemetery. She is survived by husband and three sisters, Mrs I. H. Murphy, Mrs. Mat tie Curtis anu Mrs. T. Y. McPherson. The following are requested to act as pallbearers William Skidmore, Pat Kennedy, P. G. Stears. w. c. s Herman, F. G. Sherer and P. R. Man ming. Lige Loy in charge.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-01-20
ORPHEO THEATRE.

Today-Only those w,lo were direqt- ly connected with the production will be able to explain how the unusual scene of Louise Glaum falling head long through a large pier mirror was made for "The Wolf Woman" the Tr;- angle Vampire" story by c. Gardner Sullivan, in which Miss Glaum and Charles Ray are presented as co-stars by Thomas H. Ince.
 The effect is declared to be among the most sensational eyer filmed, and for that reason Director Raymond B. West and his camera man. J. D. H. Herriot, refuse to divulge their secret So far, in fadt, is it removed from ordinary photographic trickery that 1t ,bewildered the studio folk at Culver City when they say it n the project- ing room.
 ;, West declares it would be ridicu lous of him to claim tEat he allowe: Miss Glaum to crash into heavy mir TOT. He admits she was not injured Moreover, he declares she did no even assume any risk of injury in ell acting the scene. And yet, to the ob server, the sight is grewsome in it! seeming reality.
 The incident of Miss Glaum's fai through the mirror serves as the eli max Of the story. as the mishap so dis figures her beauty that she is dom pelled to retire from the list as ; charmer of men.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-01-20
BACK TO PEN WITHIN
 MONTH OF HIS PARDON
Negro Will Davis Convicted of Grand Larceny Committed Within Week
 of Release From State Farm.

Will Davis, recently released from the state penitentiary on a pardon issued by former Governor Hays. will be back in the big state institution within a few days, having just been convicted of grand larceny ana sen- fenced to a term of eight years. at the session of the circuit court at Arkansas City.
 The negro, it is alleged, was back at his old tricks in less than week after being released from the peni- tentiary, and the officers had no diff ficulty finding the testimony and evi- dence with which to secure con- fession and plea of guilt.
 Joe Sargent and John Jones, ne groes. of McGehee, pleaded guilty to grand larceny and were sentenced to serve three years each i'll the pen itentiary The negroes were accused of having stolen three diamond rings valued at $1,000, from Mrs. T. A Shea, wife of the superintendent O. the Iron Mountain. while helping tt pack the household goods, Mir. ant Mrs. Shea having moved to Poplar Bluff, Mo-. Mir. Shea's new headquar ters. The rings were recovered bA the tofficers, after confessions hat been obtained from the two negroes
 Circuit Judge w. B. Sorrells, Prose cutting Attorney T. G. Parham an( Stenographer H. l.. Sternbefg re turned yesterday from Arkansas Nlty Judge Sorrells disposed of the clVl docket in two days, and a. number O criminal cases were handled, pu there was no jury trial. Seven 0 those indicted by the grand jury en tered pleas of guilty, including VII Davis, Joe Sargent and John Jones. Another session of court at Ark ansas City will be oepned on Mon day, January 29, several cases bein! set for that and succeeding days.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-01-20
L o c A L.

Don't miss it, Adjustment Sale at the Boston Store today.
 If you are interested in truck, call N. A. Anderson, telephone 1435 for a demonstration of Ameston truck.
 12-13-tf. Let us wash your plankets-we know how. Amcrican-EXcelsi Laun- dry Co.,, phone 146. If -YoL can make your choice in the quiet of your home or office, by hay ing Graphic classified" ads bring ap- plicants and applications to you. tf Great values at the Boston Store sale.
 Cur Press Process Is unexcelled. Amerlcan-E Laundry compa- ny. phone 146. tt R. l.. Williams who has been em ployed at the Cotton Belt shops for the past 12 years is now at the Star Store and would be pleased to See all his friends.
 1-17-4t R. L. WILLIAMS.
 Send your laundry to the old reli- able, all work guaranteed. American Excelsior Laundry Co.,, phone 146. ti Don't miss it, Adjustment Sale al the Boston Store today.
 Awnings and uphOlsterlng. Call E. 4. TOussaint, phone 1850 or leave orders at Knox Walker Furn. Co. Cut the high dost of living and go to the big sale at the Boston Store
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-01-20
ADJUSTMENTS All advance notices furnished by
 Theatres.
BEST THEATRE

Today, "The Scarlet Runner" comes to suitable and thrilling denoue- ment in an exciting automobile race in which Christopher Race, Dol othy, the heroine, and Raoul, the villain, take part. The 500-mile, cross coun- try speed contest is so realistically staged that the spectator gets the feeling of being in the race. Of course, Christopher rides to victory with Dor othy. whose car has met with an ac- cident. by his side, and with his uncle's blessing the engagement is announced. Most of this episode is given over to the race, which is SC well done that it is bound to be in- teresting, even to those who haven't seen the previous chapters. Edith Storey and Earle Williams, of course take first acting honors.
 Also showing two-part Essanay ''The Little Missionary" very inter- esting picture.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-01-20
OPPOSE DUTY ON SAMPLES.

New York, Jan. 2O.--The Ameridan Importers association has lodged T strong protest with the Treasury de- partment against the crder directing ustoms officers to collect duty on samples of merchandise, regardless of the condition in which they were inn ported. The department has fixed to- morrow as the date for the new ordaT to come into effect. Heretofore the samples of specified widths and lengths have been allowed entry duty free. The importers claim that the new ruling will work an unjust hard ship on the trade.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-01-20
SUNDAY REVIVAL IN
 BOSTON ENDS TODAY
Nine Weeks Meeting Considered Most Remarkable Campaign Ever
 Conducted.

| Boston, Mass, Jan. 20.-What :n many respects is considered the most notable evangelistic campaign eve, conducted by Billy Sunday will come olose in this city tomorrow. The revival has been 6f nine weeks duration. The number of tralhitters and the general attendance have established new high figures for the Sunday meetings and it is also eX- |pected the free will offering" to- morrow will be larger than that in any other city in which the famous evangelist has appeared.
 When the lights are turned off for the last time in the pig Huntington avenue tabernacle tomorrow night 1t is expected that total of more than one and quarter million of people shall have passed through it's doors since the initial meeting was held on November 19. Of this vast total 50,000 have been registered as "trailhitters,' This is more than 10000 in excess of the Philadelphia figures, which were the largest prior to the Boston cam paign. In three of the large cities in which Sunday has appeared in the past few years the figures were: Bai- timore, 23,OS5; Detroit, 27,192; an1 Omaha, 23,973. In making the com parison, however, the fact must be considered that the Boston cam paign has run week or two longer than in any other city.
 In the matter of attendance the Boston campaign has fulfilled all eX- pectations. There is 9 pronounced division of opinion, however, as to the permanent benefits that are likely to result. Some of those who have fol- lowed the campaigns in other cities have declared that the enthusiasm aroused in Boston has :.ot reached the same high pitch that it did in Phila- other cities It is estimated that fully half of the total attendance has been made up of delegations from outside points. Many of the churches of Bos- ton, estimated at considerably more than one half of the total, have held 1 entirely aloof from he campaign Sunday himself has complained of the indifference manifested by the con servative element of Boston society.
 But MT. Sunday ded( ares it has been a great revival and expresses him self as well satisfied with the results The churches that were instrumental in bringing him here likewise believe that the campaign vii! have lasting benefits Even those denominations that declined to take active part ad init that the campaign has effected 9 needed awakening among tn! churchgoers.
 Mir Sunday and his as5istans vii take a weeks rest following the close of the Boston engagement Then the!
 will So to Buffalo to begin the cam
 paign in that dGty on January 29.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-01-20
URGE TEACHERS PENSIONS

Topeka, Kan, Jan. 19.-Provisions for teachers pension system and a state school architect will be urged upon the legislature now in session by the Kansas Educational council which assembled in annual meeting here today to consider legislative and other matters affecting the educat1on' al interests of Kansas. Leading ed ucators from all parts of the state are attending the meeting, which will continue two days.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-01-20
TAYLOR G COMPANY. For Insurance on Cotton Call
 Phone 1O32.

MT. s. B. DuBose is now perma- nently employed by the Hollenberg Music Company and will have charge of their tuning and repairing depart ment. MT. DuBose has had many years experience in tuning, repairing and refinishing pianos. having had many years of factory experience as we'll as having been employed by some of the largest piano dealers.
 We have one of the best equipped re- pair shops in the state. Let us do your work for you. 1-14-6t
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-01-20
BIRTHDAY MOTHER GERTRUDE

Dubuque. Ia, Jan. 20.-Mother Ger trude of the Sisters of Charity. at the mother house of that order in this city. is celebrating the 90thNnnivers- ary of her birth She was born in Ireland, Jan. 20. 1927. and entered the order in Philadelphia 75 years ago last September
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-01-20
NOTICE.

To whom it may concern: You will take notice that the under signed and other property owners of Jefferson and Lincoln counties will apply to the general assembly of the state of Arkansas about the 18th day of February. 1917, for the passage of bill creating no-fence district out of certain lands in the southeast part of Jefferson county and the north ern, central and eastern part of Lin coin county.
 J. D. M'GEHEE,
 E. P. LADD,
 c. w. BUTTS.
 R. c. ATKINSON. 1-13-6t
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-01-20

Lame back may come from over- work, cold settled in the muscles of the back. or from disease. In the two former cases the right remedy is BILLIARDS SNOW EMINENT. II should be rubbed in thoroughly over the affected part. the relief will be prompt and satisfactory. Price 25c
 soc and $100 per bottle. Sold by w
 l.. DeWoody & Co. cod
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-01-20
BOOTLEGGING CHARGED.

Hattie Shaw. negro woman. living in the alley between Third and Fourth avenues. near Morris street. was ar rested last night by Constable Clint Green and Deputy Constable Stal- necker, and lodked up cn charge of bootlegging. The officers charge they saw the woman sell a half pint Of whiskey, and few minutes later found on her person d marked coin which she had received for the whis- key She is held at the country jail in default of bond in the sum of $500, to await preliminary hearing.