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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-27
JORDAN NAMED AS BUNN'S ASSISTANT Local Railroad Man to Be in New Traffic Bureau
 Office

H. F. Jordan, former chief clerk of the Alabama Great Southern, has been named assistant to O. L. Bum, secre- tary-treasurer of the Birmingham Traffic bureau. Although it was not intended to make official the announcement of MT. Jordan until the arrival of MT. Bum in Birmingham tomorrow, President M. P. Northington said, upon being questioned, that he understood MT. Bum had closed with MT. Jordan for the office.
 The offices of the traffic bureau will be opened tomorrow morning when MT. Bum arrives in the city, and MT. Jordan will it is understood, take up his duties at that time. MT. Bum will bring one of his assistants from his office in Chat tanooga, according to announcement made by him when he was in Birming- ham several weeks ago.
 MT. Bum will remain here until the op- erations of the traffic bureau have been firmly established, and will then return to Chattanooga to finish up his work there. leaving Mir Jordan In charge.
 AS soon as his work in Chattanooga is completed. he will return to Blrming- ham, bringing his family with him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-27

Birmingham bondholders of the olo Tidewater lines will receive nearly sloo'ooe in bonds of the new issue that the Bir- mingham Railway. Light and Power com pany will place on the market.
 At ore time Bil mingham men held over s225n, GOO in bonds of the Tidewater com pauy, but now there are less than $15O,- 600 in their possession. Maj J. D. Kirk patrick will profit more by the absorption than an yother Birmingham man, for he had substantial holding of the bonds.
 There are several smaller bondholders in Birmingham. The Tidewater bonds
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-27
To Handle Movement
 of Florida Tourists

Robert Anderson division passenger .gent for the Illinois Central railroad and the Central of Georgia, will leave today for Florida, where he will be located for two months.
 He will have his headquarters at Jack ssovI'le and will be engaged in superin- tending the movement of the thousands of hcrtherners who have gone to Florida to spend the winter months. There are more touris.s in Flolda than in the his tory of the state, Mir. Anderson said, but they nave started the move,reEt back to the north.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-27
NEED MORE PRECAUTION

| Officials of the Boys club stated that in practically all of the so- called "exceptional cases" investigation I showed that instead of work and aft ernoon occupation to keen the boy 1 off the street." however harmless the work and the occupation" might ap- | pear to be, the boy needed more real play to properly develop his physical l body. more rubbing elbows and tuss- l ling with regular boys in gymna- | siums, and less of the "business ex- perience." and less of the push and drive to make selling records and phe- nomenal school grades which fre- l quently resulted in an impoverished I body and overstimulated mind. l The clubs records show that tho | average schoolboy who does street | trading is far behind the grade he 1 should be in: and that the boy who l applies for work is in most instances | far behind in school and also phys ically abnormal.
 I Mrs. w. l.. Murdoch. chairman of the 1 local child labor committee. has stated that no boy in Birmingham who wants Ito stay in school need have to stop | because of lack of books and school supplies and that so far as possible
 assistance will be given where an 1 out,
 l Any body who wants to stay in
 school or who wants to go to school l can get assistance from Murdoch g committee by applying to her or to | the Bows club.
 l Tn the child labor law of the state Alabama is foremost and first in the
 south to cooperate with the policy
 just recently advocated by President
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-27
BIRMINGHAM MEN AMONG
 TIDEWATER BONDHOLDERS
Will Receive About S1O0O0O In Bonds Under Financing Scheme of Absorption Major Kirkpatrick Largest
 Local Holder-Get 50 Gents on Dollar

large holders in Chattanooga, Tuscaloosa, Atlanta and New York and many other cities.
 At the outset the bonds had a par value but this declined. Before the receiver ship, the Birmingham holders disposed of them at varloLs figures under par After the receivership, some Birmingham men sold the bonds as low as 20 cents on the dollar.
 The financing scheme of the Birming- ham Railway, Light and Power company is to give the Tidewater bondholders new bonds for their old, the Tidewater bonds being worth 50 cents on tn edollar There being worth 50 cents on the dollar There asmuch as the litigation fees and costs will consume this.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-27
TODAY'S EVENTS
At the Theatres

At the Theatres Lyric: Keith vaudeville. Matinee at 2:so. Night performance at 7.SO and o'clock
 Majestic: Gardner and Lawson, in Hello Southland Revue musical com edy.
 At the Photoplay Houses Strand: Marguerite Clark in "The For tunes of Eff"
 Colonial: John Barrymore in "The Man from Mexico"
 Triangle: Dorothy Gish in Stage Struck"
 Trianon: Marjorie Rambeau in "The Greater Woman" Rialto Peggy Hyland in Intrigue"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-27
A sEvENrY-YEAR-oLD COUPLE

MT, and Mrs. T B. CaFpenteT Har- rlsburg. Pa. suffered from kidney trouble, He says: My wife and suf- fered from kidney trouble and had rheumatic pains all through the body, The first few doses of Foley Kidney Pills relieved us, and five bottles en- tirely cured us. Although we are both in the seventies we are as vigorous as we were 30 years ago" Foley kid- ney Pills stop sleep disturbing bladder weakness, backache. rheumatism swol- len joints Sold everywhere.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-27
Dr. Byrnes to Speak

Dr. Thomas P. Byrnes will speak to the people of Birmingham on the subject, How to Live One Hundred Years, and Do Good Work to the Last in the First Unitarian church at 8 o'clock tomorrow night This is an address for those who wish to preserve the spirit of youth, to do good work in the world, and enjoy life to rope old age. Admission Is free, and the public Is invited.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-27
Gerard at Corunna

Madrid FahTdafT s6.-tVia Paris.) Ambassads aerarH and party have arrived at CscHrW. according to a message fefns Yed itere from the gov ernor e consine this evening. The anbassSstQ Qf t4drid yesterday aft ernoon ANd X'sf Take steamer from CerunnN 4r the Faited States
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-27
STATIONED IN BIRMINGHAM

| ing the close of the Civil var, Major Me- Laughlin was stationed near Birmingham and after he was retired in 1870 came here 10 reside, and was prominent figure in the upbuilding of the city. He was sue cessful in his business ventures and amassed a large fortune.
 Of affable manners, Major Mclaughlin made many friends during his long resi- dence in thee ity, and previous to being stricken with paralysis, about eight ago. was familiar nsure on the streets. He was fond of congenial company and had wonderful fund of incidents and anec- dotes connected with his army life and the period in the nations history that tried mems souls," which he related on special occasions showing a marvellous memory for historical facts.
 In the archives of the United States army is found the following record of Major McLaughlin's army career:
 Private and corporal general service corporal sergeant and first sergeant, Bat teries M and D, Third artillery, from Feb ruary 21, 1S49 to February 21, 1854 first sergeant, Company E, Second infantry, from May F, 1884, to May 12, 1S59 and from August F, 1859, to October 4, 1861; first lieutenant, Eighth Iowa infantry volun- teers, October 4, 1861; resigned November 20 1861; second lieutenant, Second United States infantry, October "A, 1861; first lieu tenant February Is, 1882; regimental quartermaster, September "A, 1862. to De- cember 1, 1863; captain, December l., 1863; retired, December 31, 1870; on account of wounds received at Gettys- burg, July 2, 1863; brevetted major August 1, 1864, for gallant service in the battle of North Anna river, Virginia, and dur ing the campaign before Richmond; ad- vanced to grade of major on retired list. April 23, 1904.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-27

Wilson. The president has requested all of the state governors to have laws passed which shall dovetail with the federal child labor law and to have their state officers cooperate with the federal officials. Alabama al- ready has the law and the workers are ready to cooperate.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-27
PERSONAL

MT. and Mrs. Louis Piztz have returned from New York, where MT. Pizitz bought
 spring stock. On their return journey
 they recuperated at French Lick Springs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-27
MAJOR M'EAUGHL|N, VETERAN OFFICER. !. ANSWERS LAST CALL Oldest United States Army Officer Succumbs at the
 Ripe Age of 92 INDIAN FIGHTER AND CIVIL WAR VETERAN Was Prominent in the Upbuilding of Birmingham and Had Lived Here
 for Nearly Half a Century.
 Interment at Arlington

Maj. George Hogg Mclaughlin, the oldest officer of the United States army. veteran of the Indian and civil wars, and pioneer citizen of Birming ham, died yesterday afternoon at 12:30 o'clock at his residence on Maiden Lane.
 Funeral services will be conducted this morning at the residence at 7;30 o'clock and at St. Paurs Catholic church at 8 o'clock. the Rev. James E. Coyle officiating. At S:30 o'clock the cortege will leave the church for the Terminal station under a mounted escort from the Alabama National Guard and guard of honor from the local recruiting stations under com mand of Capt J. B. Hutchinson, U. S.. A. The guard of honor will accompany the remains to Washington. The inter- ment will be in the officers section Of the Arlington National cemetery.
 The following honorary pallbearers have been named: Capt Frank 5. White. pr. Charles A. Whelan, Dr. S P. Solomon, Dr. J. H. Phillips, Capt John G. Smith. Judge oscar Hundley Leon W. Friedman and Judge H. C.. Selheimer. The active list of pail bearers. consisting of United States of ficers. will be selected at Washing ton, where the regulation military flu neral for officers will be conducted
 AN INVALID FOR YEARS
 While not unexpected. the news of Major McLaughlins death was a shock to his many Birmingham friends, for although he had been an invalid for years and frequently was reported at deaths door, he had always hereto fore rallied
 Major Mclaughlin was married in 1883 to Mrs. Elizabeth Tighe in New York city, who survives him.
 The career of Major Mclaughlin reads like romance and his life of 92 years was crowded with stirring incidents. Born in Ireland in 1925, he came to this country at the age of 24 and decided to take the army as his career. He saw hard service during the Indian war in the ranks, and as an officer In the civil war served with gallantry and won distinction on the of the fighting at Fair Oaks, Malvern Hill, Cold Harbor, Antietam, and was wounded at the battle of Gettysburg. In his early service in the army he was a company mate of William T sherman, afterward famous as a gen eral. He also saw service with Buff falo Bill during the Indian war.
 Major Mclaughlin was brevetted for major for gallantry on the field on August l, 1864, and was advanced to the grade of major on the retired list of the United States army son April 23, 1904
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1917-03-13
Big ENTERPRISE
MAY BE BUILT
Handling of Immense Tobacco Crop
in This Section May Bring
Business Here.

The delay in the shipping of to-
bacco from the warehouses in this
city which caused the loose leaf
sales to be held up on several occa-
sions this season, may result in this
city having an immense redrying
plant built here and it is reported
that several men interested in the
tobacco business already have plans
under way looking toward the con-
struction of such a plant the com
ing summer The building of a
plant of this character would mean
a great deal to this city and would
furnish employment to many men
and would also serve to make this
city much better tobacco market
and of course, the more tobacco sold
here the better it will be for the
merchants.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1917-03-13
Damaged Stock Sale.
merchants

Punch, Caves & Co. will put on a
Special Sale, beginning Thursday of
this week, the offerings to consist
of the shoes that were damaged the
first of February when the large
city water main on Main street
broke and flooded our cellar and
stock room. We will also offer a
number of odds and ends in this
sale. These goods are only slightly
damaged but will be marked at fg-
ures that will make them sell. 1t is
our intention to close out every shoe
that was damaged, no matter how
little. Prices on footwear is adj
vancing every week and you should
not overlook this opportunity to
supply your needs. Do not forget
the date, Thursday, March 18TH,
the sale starts. A rare opportunity
Punch, Graves & Co.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1917-03-13
MERCHANT SHIPS
ORDERED ARMED
Congress Called to Meet April 49,
Step Frauuht With Grave POSI-
biIity of Actual War.

President Wilson from a sickbed
Friday ordered the arming of Amer
lean merchant ships against Ger
many's ruthless submarine warfare
and at the same time issued a
proclamation calling an extra ses-
sion OF Congress to meet April Is.
The Presidents decision came
suddenly, following action of the
Senate in revising its rules to per-
init prompt action on important
questions and the submission of
formal opinions by Secretary Lam
sing and Attorney General Gregory
that he has the power to arm mer-
chantmen without action by Con-
gfess.
Details of the governments armed
neutrality plan for defending the
merchant marine were withheld to
avoid endangering Americans and
their ships by permitting the infor-
nation to reach Germany. The
only statement at the White House
and the Navy Department was that
the President was determined to
fully protect American rights.
The decision, coming at the end
of a period of tense waiting, was
generally hailed as the natural and
unavoidable step in the policy
adopted by the President when he
broke on diplomatic relations with
Germany and gave warning that
tine United States would not toler-
ate attacks on American ships and
citizens in violation of international
law.
Fraught with the grave POSSIBLE
ity Of war with Germany, the action
was taken by President Wilson only
after ne was convinced that Ger
many actually was proceeding with
her campaign of ruthlessness, and
had made efforts to plot with
Mexico and Japan, against the ter
ritorial integrity of the United
States.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1917-03-13

Mr.. FARMER
Let Nothing Prevent Your Coming
to Hear Hon. ]. n. Thompson
Speak Monday.

Hon. ]. II. Thompson, of Bour-
bon county, considered one of the
best posted men on the tax ques-
ton that is now up before the Leg
islature, will address the people of
this county Monday afternoon at
l :15 at the Court House and we
urge all people interested in this
great question, especially the farm
ers, to let nothing prevent their
coming to hear this gentleman. The
bills as submitted by the Tax Com
mission if passed will work great
hardships on the farmers.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1917-03-13
BUILDERS BUSY

Miss Elizabeth Wyatt has started
the foundation 70 a modern dwelling
on her lot on Sycamore street and
will rush same through to compile
ton. G.. II. Strother has the con-
tract.
Chenault & Orear will start this
week to build an addition to their
garage on Main street. A modern
fiat will be built on the second floor
of the addition.
Trimble & Chiles will shortly q.
gin the erection of handsome
brick and concrete garage on East
Main street just below the BEAUMONT
Hotel.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1917-03-13
GREAT MEETING AT LEXINGTON

More than 1000 men met at Lex
ington Sunday afternoon and ex-
pressed their sentiments with en-
thusiasm and declared their faith in
President Wilson. The meeting in
no uncertain language condemned
the action of the Senators, led by
Stone and LaFollettee and called
upon Senators Beckham and James
to urge that Senator Stone be not
re-appointed Chairman of the SEN
ate Committee on Foreign Relations.
Governor Stanley, Rev. Richard
Wilkinsin, Dean r. X. Massie,
Judge C. F. Kerr and others made
stirring speeches.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1917-03-13
TAKES CARBOLIC ACID

Mr.. John Stockdale, one of the
best known men in the county, and
who lived in the Judy neighborhood,
drank carbolic acid Saturday night
and died within a short time. He
was about IS years of age. He is
survived by four children and one
brother, Mr.. Rufus Stockdale, of
this city. He was clever, big
hearted man and his many friends
were shocked at his tragic death.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1917-03-13
CARRANZA REELECTED

General Carranza was on Sunday
elected President of Mexico by
what is believed to be the largest
vote ever cast in that country. He
received all but a few scattering
votes. Reports from various sec
tons of the county report that the
election passed off quietly. The
congressional contests were rather
spirited.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1917-03-13
LOTS SELL CHEAP

The handsome building lot of
Mr.. Albert Stofer adjoining the
property of Mr.. E. w. Hehin on
West High street was sold at pub
lie auction Saturday for $755. Mr.
Heflin was the purchaser. Consid-
ering the size of the lot and the To-
cation this sold very cheap. Mr.
W. Hoffman Wood, the real estate
man, conducted the sale.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1917-03-13
BUYS BUILDING LOT

Mrs. Mary Wood Rice last week
purchased from Mr.. w. c. Hamilton
building lot on Samuels avenue.
Mr.. Hamilton recently purchased
same from Mr.. L. C. Mccormick. 1t
is reported that two or three houses
will be built on this street the COM
ing summer.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1917-03-13
aLIoN ANp MOUSSE WAKES HIT


The "Strollers," the University of
Kentucky Dramatic Club, that is to
present "The Lion and the Mouse"
at The Tabb Theatre Wednesday
tomorrow night, made the big
gest hit of its career at the Lex
ington Opera House last Saturday
night. The Lexington Leader has
the following to say in regard to
the production: Everything con-
nected whit the performance dis
played finish seldom found in the
"amateur show" The acting was
of a kind that would do credit to
professionals. In the leading parts
were Emery Frazier, as John Bur-
kett Ryder, Miss Mamie Miller
Woods, as Shirley Rossmore and
Augustus Gay, as jefferson Ryder.
These three could have carried the
show to success by their work alone,
and it was difficult to realize that
they were not professional actors.
Mr.. Gay, young athlete of this
city, was at home in his part, that
of the manly young son of the un-
scrupulous Ryder. His part was
probably one of the most difficult to
play.
Mr.. Frazier is veteran actor in
Stroller plays, as he has had lead
ing parts in each annual produce
ton for the last three years. There
is no doubt, but what he did the
best work last night of his career.
Unquestionably Miss Woods was
favorite with the audience from
the moment Of her first entrance to
the final curtain. A beautiful girl,
charming in personality, accom-
plished, il was inevitable that her
rendition of the part of Shirley
should be popular with the audience
when to these things she added a
wonderfully sweet stage voice and
depth of feeling Of which most
amateurs are incapable. Her act
ing in the "denunciation scene" was
little short of professional.
William Shinnick, another exper-
fenced actor, had the leading com
edy part, that of Fitzroy Bagley,
and as usual, he made a hit. He is
natural comedian and kept the
audience in a good humor at all
times"
Enoch Grehan, dramatic critic
for the Lexington Herald, said :
"The play caught on from the first
curtain and held its auditors Sc
curely to the close, feat few nom
professional companies are ever
able to accomplish"
Maurice Burnaugh, a profession
actor with Raymond Hitchcock, who
witnessed the Lexington perfor-
nance, said: "Frazier's interpreta-
ton of Ryder was the best amateur
effort 1 ever saw. consider him a
natural and forceful interpreter"
The advance seat sale at Land &
Priests has been unusually heavy
and it is certain that a standing
room-only" crowd will greet "The
Strollers" when the curtain rises at
8:15 tomorrow night.
The Advocate FOR nrintino
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1917-03-13
.RETRIBUTION
FOLLOWS THEFT
Man Who Steals Diamond Ring,
When Confronted by Sheriff,
Suddenly Expires.

"The wages of sin is death"
Truly this Biblical admonition was
carried out in no uncertain manner
Monday, when Lee Million, confront
ed by Sheriff Harry F. Howell and
charged with stealing a diamond
ring from suit case, suddenly put
his hand to his side and gasped,
ooh my hearth and fell forward
dead.
Miss Margaret Frost, the COM
munity nurse here, was returning
from the home of Mrs. r. E. Upton
Sunday afternoon and had her suit
case strapped to the side of Mrs.
Tpton's machine, however they did
not come directly to the city but
drove to the residence of Mr..
James H. Henry, near Sideview, and
somewhere on the road lost the
suit case and returned to this city
before missing it, They Immediately
went back over the route they had
travelled and found the suit case at
the store of Thomas Anton, who
said the case had been left there
by a stranger travelling with his
wife and five children in a small
wagon. Upon her return Miss Frost,
in unpacking the suit case, missed
diamond ring she had placed in
the case. 1t was too late, however,
TO make the trip, so bright and early
Monday morning, Mrs. Upton, Mr..
Rex Hall and Sheriff Harry F.
Howell set out to locate the man
who had left the suit case at the
store of Mr. Anton, and finally
found him in Clark county on his
way to Winchester. Mr.. Howell
asked the man regarding the suit
case and he denied knowing any
thing about it or having left it at
the store, but finally admitted he
did find it but said he knew nothing
about diamond ring as he had not
opened the case, and asked Mr..
Howell to search him, but when the
! Sheriff was within few feet of him
suddenly put his hand to his side
and gasped "oh my heart and fell
forward dead. The Coroner of
Clark county was summoned and
took charge of the body, which was
conveyed to Winchester where an
inquest will be held today. The ring
was found in the dead mans pocket.
Million is not known in this sec
ton but papers on his person show
ed that the authorities in Ohio had
assisted him some time ago. The
wife and five little children were
brought to this city and taken to the
Rest Rooms where they were cared
for until Monday afternoon when
they were taken to Winchester. The
poor woman and her little children
have the sympathy Of everyone.
The Advocate for printing.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1917-03-13
DR.. SHIRLEY ELECTED

Dr.. J. A. Shirley was chosen by
the recently appointed Board of
Health as Health Officer of this city
at a salary of 800 per year. DR..
c. w. Harris, Lee Orear and Clay
Miller compose the Board of Health.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1917-03-13
OLD NEGRO DEAD

Lewis Walker, better known to
most of the people of this city as
"Uncle Lewis" died at his home in
Smithville Monday, aged SO years.
He was a polite, hard working old
man and had the respect of both
white and colored people.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1917-03-13
Motorcycle for Sale

Big Indian, Model 1915 twin,
speeds, equipped. In Al condition,
will demonstrate. Apply at J. w.
Stephens Carriage Shop. (37-3D
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1917-03-13
BUYS OLDSMOBILE

Mr.. Marvin N. Gay has purchased
a four passenger Oldsmobile road
ster. The ear will be delivered to
Mr.. Gay about the first of the
month.