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Meade County news., 1917-08-02

T L Is often to some fortunate acci-
dent that we owe the preser-
vation Of an ancient town house,
such as the slackenlng or arrest
at some period Of the towns prosper
ity, or the acquisition Of the building
for the purposes of some society or in
stitutiOn more permanent In its nature
than the family. 1t Is largely owing
to causes such as these that the
French city of Bourges is still so rich
In buildings Of the medieval and
Renaissance periods, says writer in
Country Life.
Bourges proclaims by its name the
antiquity of its Importance. 1t is one
Of those tribal capitals so numerous
in France, which still preserve the
name of an otherwise forgotten peo-
pie, while the title it bore in the days
Of the Roman empire has long ago
passed out of use. The circumstance
is all the more remarkable in this case,
that it was no indistinctive Augusta"
"Caesarea" or "Colonia," but the eel
tic Avarlch"-Latinised "Avaricum"
that was superseded by the designa-
ton Of the Bituriges, which likewise
survives, still further corrupted, In the
form Berry" The province of that
name, occupying as it does the very
center of the realm of France, has
been described as constituting COM
pendium or epitome of the whole by
the varied nature of its conformation
and produce.
Once Leaders In GauI.
If the true heart of France has had
its seat rather in the lie de France
and Paris than in Berry and Bourges,
there have been times when the latter,
too, have formed determining factor
in the national destinies. When the
jurisdiction of Rome hardly extended
beyond her walls, the ,Biturlges held
the hegemony Of Gaul, and In Caesars
day their power proved one Of the
hardest nuts he had to crack before
his conquest could be completed, while
the wealth they had amassed through
their position on the direct route from
Italy to the ocean was an object of de.
sire. The town, situated ON rising
ground surrounded at all points but
one by belt Of swamp, was strongly
defended by walls and towers of tim
ber and stone, on whose imposing and
not unpleasing mien Caesar comments.
In the later middle ages Bourges
blossomed again into rich crop of ar
tistic production, including the noble
Cathedral Of st. Etienne and also the
great Palace Of John, duke Of Berry,
the luxurious and art-lovlng uncle of
the mad King Charles vi. which, with
his neighbOring castle Of Mehun-sur-
Yevre, were reckoned the wonders of
the age, but have both disappeared
9TH the exception Of unlmportant
fragments. Later still followed the
interesting group Of domestic and mu-
nlcipal architecture.
1t is probably no accident that 1t
should have come into being In that
same fifteenth century which saw
Bourges for brief space once more at
the center of the nations affairs.
During the paralysis Of the capital and
of the kingdom at large through in.
ternal discOrd and foreign invasion,
Meade County news., 1917-08-02
SHELLED OH GROUND GRAINS
Experiments With Pigs Show Animals
Do as Well on One as Other
Grind Corn for Cows.

While feeding experiments which
have been conducted by several sta
tions show that pigs do just as well on
shelled as ground corn, tests in the
feeding Of dairy cows show that the
grain commonly used as feed for milk
cows, If ground, result in an increase
In milk flow of close to 10 per cent,
above that sustained If the grains ars
fed In the natural state
Meade County news., 1917-08-02
STALE BEER AS FLY TRAP
Used With Great Success In Chicago
to Catch Carriers Of Deadly
Diseases.

Chicago.-Would you trap the buz-
zlng fly, would you soak him in the
eye, would you gladly see him die
use stale beer.
A local wholesale provision house,
in a little pamphlet called TRAP the
Fly" urges all their employees to in
stall traps, and advises the juice Of
Meade County news., 1917-08-02
p..,leoat, to Be Narrower.

The change in fashion lines Will In
auence a modification of various gar
ments not directly concerned with the
outer apparel.
For example, pettlcoats In their lat
est are cut not more than two yards
through the hem, and they are SO con-
trived that there is no excess fuiness
at the waist or the feet.
Ornamentation there must be be-
cause few women care for an abso-
lutely plain underskirt, but the trim
ming is arranged in fiat plaits or In
scalloped bands which serve eirects
without giving any bouffant sugges-
ton.
Meade County news., 1917-08-02

| the hops, when fiat and warm, as one
Of the best bats for the critters.
Then, too, If you don't want to waste
the beer you can use sugar and vine
gar-which doesn't evapOrate as quick
ly as the suds.
Meade County news., 1917-08-02
Girl Runs Red Cross Benefit.

Kansas City, Mo.-Gail Hartman,
nine years old, drilled the children Of
her neighborhOod in "The Sleeping
Beauty" and presented 1t in her yard
as Red Cross benefit. The proceeds
were $5.17.
Meade County news., 1917-08-02
No LONG skIrts for Street Wear.

- 80 SHSSe "Sals
The small waists have never re-
turned once they were thoroughly
ousted by the modern woman and there
Is small chance for them In the future
80 most women think. The long skirt
seems inevitable, that is, longer than
1t Is now. But the dressmakers and
fashion makers announce 1t with the
full understanding that these dresses
are only for ceremonlous occasions and
not for service, like street wear and
shopping and walking. Everybody
hopes they will never return TO draa
the streets and when everybody joins
pretty firmly against a style It has Z
hard time getting a foothoId J
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-01

pressions are made on plastic minds and hearts.
 Speaking of the possibilities of a modern church of this sort for Bir- mingham. Dr. Edmonds thought the time was ripe for the movement "We want to be a church which practices the principals of the religion of Jesus; who takes in the service and tries to make of Him a part; whose members shall be big brothers and big sisters all the week; whose doors shall be wide open to all who desire to enter; church who believes the religion or Jesus is adaptable to any age and time; whose principles fit the ad- vanced thought of today, as it fitted the thought of other and less enlight- ened days, which grows with the worlds growth. yet is ever the same fundamental, unchangeable truth
 Dr. Edmonds' dream for such q church found a echo of warm re- sronse in his loyal church member ship.
 An unusually large congregation at tended the night services at the Lyric pr. Edmonds preached strong ser mon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-01
DR. EDMONDS TALKS DF MODERN CHURCH
Suggests Time Is Ripe For Independent Presbyterian
 to Build Edifice

"A Forward Look was the subject .of an inspiring address by Dr. H. M. 3Edmunds at the temple yesterday morning. when he reviewed the past
 ear's life and activities of the Inde-
 endent Presbyterian church and spoke
 Confidently of the future
 " we do realize our dreams" said Dr.> Edmonds if we work and pray for them. }although their coming true is frequently not in the manner in which we looked for. Beautifully sit uated as we are in this temple, we still dream of a church of our own; we still. yearn for and desire a home of our very own and in the for Rgard look this dream of church
 bms large
 Speaking of the kind of church
 e would like. pr. Edmonds described the modern institutional church of the large eastern cities, where, besides the place of worship, there are classrooms and recreation halls of various kinds, a church that is a power for good in the community every day and night in the year. He laid great stress on the beauty and equipment of the Sunday school rooms, where the greatest im-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-01
WILLIAM YOUNGSTERS
 OUTLAY VETERANS
Hard Fought Soccer Football Game Results in Two to One Vic tory Over Pratt City

Vivian maintained her reputation as the center of soccer football in the state when a team of Vivian young sters outplayed to to 1 victory the battle scared veterans of Pratt City. Practically every member of the Wylam squad was born and reared in her confines. while in the Pratt team were men of international fame. The game was hotly contested throughout and the best team won. The lineup follows:
 Wylam-J Brown, goal; Johnson, J. R. Brown. fullbacks; Jeffreys, R. Brown. Fredrics. halfbacks; John Brown. Al Brown, right wing; Me- Crorie, center; Guthrie. Miller, left wing.
 Pratt City-Young goal; Porter, Dunlap, fullbacks; Sydney, McCullom, Hardy. halfbacks; Wigganton, San ders, right wing; Perkins, center; Strathern. Waine. left wing.
 Umpire. Jim Carlin.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-01
IN THE EPICTURESAN OUT
By H. $. hYALL


 These are dull days in Los Angeles for George Beban. The celebrated Ital- ian irlpersonator. who is starring in His Sweetheart for Morosco, re- leased through the Paramount Pic lures corporation, has not been ini- tiated into the Black Hand, stabbed in the back by pifflicated peanut ven- ders, arrested by the police as a bomb suspect, nor any of those things which arc dear to the heart of the adven- turous Beban.
 Marie Dressler, famed star of stage comedy, is forming $2,000,000,000 cor poration for the production of a re- markable series of pictures for distri- button through the Mutual Film cor poration.
 Many scenes of the European war have been brought into a World pie ture soon to be released. Gail Kane and Carlyle Blackwell will be starred in the feature, which is called "On Secret Service.'
 Among the well known screen ar
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-01
CHICAGO IS DRY" NEW ORLEANS GAY
 ON NEW YEAR EVE
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dications were tonight's would prove the gayest and most expensive cele- bration in the city's history and ex- tend far into the morning hours. This is ore of the few cities in the coun- try where the Hid is off on Sundays as well as on other nights and there were no restrictions. beyond those against actual disorder or lawlessness to curtail the merriment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-01
TIE WEATHER
Weather Forecast

Washington, December 31.-Forecast for Alabama and Mississippi: Local rains Monday; Tuesday probably fair.
 Georgia: Increasing cloudiness and warmer Monday, followed by rain by night in west portion; Tuesday local rains.
 Florida: Fair Monday, except rain in northwest portion; Tuesday rain, except fair in south portion.
 Tennessee: Local rains Monday in west and Monday or Monday night in east portion; warmer Monday east portions; Tuesday probably fair.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-01
NEWS OF ENSLEY

The bowling championship of Ems ley will be decided by series of games at Sake Larnsy's bowling al- leys on Avenue E between Twentieth and Twenty-first street. starting to- night. The tourney will continue through Wednesday night.
 No entrance fee will be charged Each entry will bowl five games and the one to register the highest aver age score will be awarded a hand some prize in addition to the distinc- tion of holding the championship. The tourney is the first of the kind ever staged in Ensley and is attracting un- usual interest
 Bowling has grown quite popular in Ensley during the past month Teams have been organized who have com peted with success against teams from Birmingham and Bessemer The T. c. I. draftsmen will play their next game against the Birmingham Athletic club team. The local team has been defeat ed once by the B. A. C. and a return game will probably be played on Thursday night
 Yesterday was an unusually quiet day in police circles. A number of arrests were made for Sunday gam ing, but the usual Sunday disorder was not recorded. The fire department answered but one call during the day
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-01
MOvTE NOTES

Myrtle Stedman has returned to Los Angeles from visit to the Imperial theatre in San Francisco and will shortly begin work on a new Morosco picture in which she co-stars with House Peters. Peters, by the way, has availed himself of a three weeks vaca- tion to re-explore a large portion of southern California. He reports that there are a number of Mexicans there.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-01

lists who will appear with Julius Stev ger in the Metro wonderplay, "ThN Stolen Triumph, are Clara Whipplei Harry Burkhardt. Clara B1andiclx, Ma rie Reichardt Stanhope Wheatcroft and Maury Steuart
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-01

The best pictures today:
 Henry Walthall in "The Truant Soul7 at the Strand.
 Pauline Frederick in "The Slave Market" at the Colonial.
 Douglas Fairbanks in "The Matr- maniac" at the Triangle.
 E. H. Sothern in "A Man of Mys- tery" at the Rialto.
 Emily Stevens in "The Wager" at the Trianon.
 Henry Walthall in The Birth of q Nation" at the Jefferson.
 THE TRUANT SOUL AT THE
 STRAND.
 The better picture houses were packed to the sidewalk yesterday. It was no doubt the banner day for at- tendance as well as receipts. The att fractions for single day were re- markable.
 Henry Walthall in 'The Truant SouP' was the feature of all the plays presented yesterday. The immense au- diences that packed this spacious play house were held spellbound by his wonderful and magnetic art.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-01
CABINET TO DECIDE IF INVESTIGATION
 IS MADE OF LEAK
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must be an investigation to the end that the people might know whether any official, or relative of any official,
 profited directly or indirectly, as a result of the leak, or whether any of fcial was responsible for the leak. He intimates that he has some informa- tion of importance bearing on the sub ject
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-01
.orHE sT,AvE MARKET J

Pauline Frederick in "The Slave Market should set an attendance rec ord at the Colonial today. Some of the most picturesque spots in Cuba were selected as the settings for this play. Pauline Frederick takes the part of a Spanish beauty, who falls into the hands of gang of pirates and is sold for slave.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-01
{, P. H. sOTHERN.

"A Man of Mystery" with E. II. Sothern is at the Rialto today This is a wonderfully acted and staged photo-drama of love and hate and mystery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-01
THE TRUANT SOUL AT THE
 STRAND.
THE MATRIMANIAc." ]"

Douglas Fairbanks in "The Matri- maniac" broke all attendance records at the Triangle yesterday. His latest play is as good as his best and that is saying a lot.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-01
CONGRESS IS FACING MASS OF BUSINESS
 TO BE FINISHED UP
 BEFORE MARCH 4TH
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this view is unknown. but he indi- cated forcibly to the senator Saturday his desire that consideration of the issue be expedited.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-01
Local Data

For the "A hours ending at z p. m. De- cember Sl, 1916:
 Highest temperature .................. 6o Lowest temperature ...... 40 Mean temperature ............ 52 Normal temperature .......... 46 Deficiency in temperature since Janu-
 ary 1 ss Rainfall ....................... O Total rainfall since January 1 ...... .55 .05 Excess in rainfall since January 1 .. 5. AZ Relative humidity 2 a. m. ........ 66
 12 m. ..................... 2S
 ' D. m. ....................... 40
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-01

it and MT. Nipple brings with him an excellent supporting company. The en- tire production is given with the same elaborate staging as when it was pre- sented by MT. Olcott, throughout all the larger cities of the country.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-01
At The Bijou

, Clifford Nipple will be seen at the Bijou
 all week with special matinee today in the delightful romantic Irish comedy,
 Dream Girl O Mine,'' which is a play full of mirth and song. It was with this play that the well known actor, Chaun- cey Olcott, made the success of his ca reer, and MT. Nipple has been chosen to succeed him in the character of the Irish poet-patriot, Dare O'Donnen,"
 Who writes under the non-de-plume of "Shameen Dhu." This play is one that tells story of Ireland 100 years ago, and it is full of brilliant wit and pleasing sa- tire. All of the scenery is carried for
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-01
EMPEROR WILLIAM TELLS HIS TROOPS
 ENEMY HOPES ARE
 BOILED BY BRAVERY
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(C0nttnued from Page One) port of Matchin. The statement fol- lows:
 Front of Archduke Joseph: In the frontier mountains toward Moldavia the fighting continues to be favorable for us. North of the Uzul valley Ger man troops captured Solymtar height from the Russians and maintained it against strong counter thrusts. One officer and 80 men were made pris- oner. On both sides of the Oituz val ley German and Hungarian regiments took Rumanian and Rus sian positions. They made gains in the Putna valley in the course of hard fighting. Near Nereyu, in the Sabala valley, our troops advanced.
 On the Russo-Galician front, the statement says, the activity of the artillery south of Jacobstadt
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-01
ADJUSTMENTS
"The Birth of a Nation

Playgoers of Birmingham can en- joy "The Birth of Nation" at the Jefferson theatre this week with a glow of local pride, for the reason that Henry Wa1thall. a son of the southland, has the leading role of Col. Ben Cameron. As "The Little Colonel" of Thomas Dixons world popular story "The Clansman," MT. Walthall does the best work of his notable act ing career and newspaper reviewers throughout the country have credited him with a great share of the success enjoyed by the Griffith spectacle.
 As most readers of the newspapers and magazines know, "The Birth of Nation" is a mighty picturization of "The Clansman" staged in the out doors with 1S.000 people and 5000 horses. It is by long odds the great est achievement of fi1mdom and the fact that MT. Walthall was picked above ali other American actors for the leading role is a splendid commentary upon his ability. Henry Walthall and his several brothers are natives of Wilsonville, Shelby county. Alabama, and during the Spanish-American war Henry served with an Alabama regi- ment of volunteers. One of his broth CTS, H. P. Walthall, is a resident of Birmingham, being employed as stamp clerk at the city postoffice.
 Perhaps the best work of MT. Wal tlalls career on the speaking stage was done in association with Henry Miller. For several seasons he was one of the most valued members of the celebrated actor-manager's com panies, usually being cast in parts opposite Miller himself
 Seats for the weeks performance of "The Birth of a Nation" at the Jefferson are selling fast.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-01
At the Lyric

xHe tHC LyIlS
 A special New Years day matinee will be held at the Lyric this aft ernoon and a most pleasant pro- gramme of entertainment has been arranged. The bill for the first half of New Years week includes some high class numbers Spenser Kelly and Marion Wilder and company will entertain in melodies past and pres- ept.' This act is pleasing musical number The Ham Tree Mule is an animal comedy act and late fea- ture of the big production of McIn- tyre and Heath
 "A Vaudeville Table D'Hote' is the subject of the vehicle which will in troduce John Henshaw and Grace Avery. In this act this pair are ex- ceptionally clever and furnish some rare entertainment. Peggy Bremen and brother will offer The Imps' Playground" big spectacle on un- supported ladders. Ed Morton, vaude- ville's pleasing singer, completes the bill. Pathe news pictures will be a feature.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-01

-mong the we'll known screen ar
Evening journal., 1917-04-03
CHANGERS Get NIBDLES
AGAIN OF Goodies

Members OF Delaware Grange, No.
46, at Newport, had a rousing meeting
at their headquarters last night.
Special mention was made by r. p.
Robinson, master, Ct the death Of
Mrs. Harrison w. Howell. While only
partial member Of the grange, Mrs.
Howell was held in high esteem by all
the members. Dr. Howell is a mem
Der of the order.
It was decided to hold a ladies
night on Monday, April 16, and to
have the various officers for the oc-
cas- on appointed by the master.
Several applications for member
ship were received but the date Of
initiation was not decided upon.
The lecturers hour was taken up
with readings and music, and also
with the reading of recipes for rolls
by Mrs. c. W. Maclary, Mrs. r. p.
Robinson and Mrs f. c. Snyder, and
for lemon butter. by Mrs. II. e. Gregg
The members we're later treated to
samples of the rolls and the lemon
butter. The committee reported that
next week they would have volunteers
with recipes Of cookies, also small
Evening journal., 1917-04-03
Personal Notes of Interest
In the City's Social World

der, superintendent Of carpenter
works at Plant No. at Pennsgrove.
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Miss Leila Merck, OF this city, re.
Gently visiting IN Pennsgrove.
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Joseph Moore and the Misses Anna
Irva. Louisa and Elizabeth Moore. OF
this city, were recent guests OF Coun-
Gilman and Mrs. Albert J. Bocinde, OF
Pennsgrove.
Mrs ] J. Johnson. OF this city. was
a recent guest Of Mrs. r. w. Jenkins.
Of Woodside.
Mrs. Felix Lake. of Snow Hin. Md.
has been visiting friends in this city
and Philadelphia
Harley Taylor Of Shovel. came to
this city on business last week.
%
Miss Marion Gillespie. OF Port Dc
post. who has been I'm the employ OF
the Curtis Publishing Co., of Philadel.
phia, for some time has accepted a
position with the DUPONT Company, OF
this city.
The Misses Mary and Jessie Camp.
bell, Of Port Deposit, recently visited
friends in this city.
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Miss Mana Hopkins. OF Port De.
posit spent several days recently IN
this city.
?. p. Barnum. of this city. and vii
liam Pogue, Of pennsgrove, recently
visited the latter's parents, Mr. and
Mrs. William Pogue, OF Rising Sun
Md v
Mrs. NJ D. Craig, OF Perryville Is
spending few days in this city.
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Mrs, NJ e. Cole. OF Perryvllle, is
spending some time I'm this city
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Mrs George Pyle, of PerryvilIe
spent last Wednesday in this city.
o
Mrs Anna Watson of this city. Il
visiting Mr. A. II. Queensland family
OF perryville.
Mr. Alexander Jackson. OF this city
visited relatives in Perryville recently
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Miss Eva Green. OF Lewes. wa.
awarded the second prize in the es
say contest OF the w. G. r. u. o.
Delaware. The prize was SIS TIL,
essay was entitled why Should Boys
and Girls OF Delaware Want a Dry
State"
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Armon d. Chaytor, Jr.. and Georg,
p. c. Kerr were recent guests al
the Hotel Strand. Atlantic City, n ]
o
Mrs Frank Edsall has returned
Evening journal., 1917-04-03

home after spending a fortnight in
Jersey City with DR.. Edsall.
o
Nicholas Fidance has returned from
visit to Florida. He was given a
reception by his many Italian friends
and was their guest at a dinner at
Ainscows Cafe.
Mrs. ]. b. Ettinger and Mrs. A. ].
Stewart Of Portland. Ore, have been
visiting Mr.. and Mrs. II. A. White at
the Hotel DUPONT.
Among Wilmington guests at the
Marlborough-Ble Atlantic City
are Mr. and Mrs. Holstein Harvey
George S. Capelle and Mr.. and Mrs
George S. Capelle. Jr
Cyrus y Gears and son, Clarcnci
Gears. Of Odessa, were Wilmington Wis
itors today.
James Kelley, operator sf the eleya
tor in the Federal Building, who ha
been in at his home for several weeks
resumed his duties yesterday.
Evening journal., 1917-04-03

lis "a; Bethlehem B stock jumped 20
l42, up IA; Marine Preferred opened
at SO. up I Is; Marine, 30. up 3-s;
Reading, % rs, up SIS; Crucible. I'M
changed at 20 3.4 Chino Copper, 50. up
-; Central Leather, 90 IL, up SIS.
Anglo French loan bonds opened at
o., up ! Is.
The market quietly settled into strong
prices as trading progressed The Ma
rine issues were active and held steady
at figures higher than the previous clos
ing. American Wooden was strong at
"a IA.
Anglo-French bonds, after their first
advance. jumped again, touching "a rs,
an advance Of points over the previous
closing.
The first hour saw the lveliest trad
ing experienced on the floor for days. A
total of $50 100 shares we're turned over
in this time This is double the trading
done the same hour on Saturday and
Monday.