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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-07
RELIGION THEPOETRY OF THE SOUL" SUBJECT OF DIR. BYRNES'SERMON
Forceful Discourse Delivered Last Night by Pastor of First Uni-
 tartan Church

"Religion, the Poetry of the Soul.' was the subject of an interesting ser mon by Dr. Thomas P. Byrnes in the Byrnes discourse was brief. but very scholarly and forceful.
 pr. Byrnes said in part: "The trans figuration is the symbol of inspired religion. the soul awake and on fire with feeling and religious joy.
 "It is spiritual mountain on which the soul has climbed and sees as in c vision the home of the spirit.
 This is one great mission of tAe church and religion to take the soul of man upon tnls spiritual mount of transfiguration and thrill the soul with the new life divine.
 Man draws his daily life from God from the divine energy which indicates his heart.
 "The Christian religion at it's best comes as divine life. as inspiration, as the joy aud poetry of the soul, as the life and light from above.
 Such religion comes as healing power; it comes as clearness of vision; it comes on the wings of aspiration; 1t comes as faith. hope and love.
 We all need this lnsplrauon; Mc reed to be lifted out of the petty in- terests of daily life, and to feel the thrill of the great things of the spirit
 eve all need to repair from time to time to this home of the soul. 10 sit for an hour at the table of spir- itual refreshment and to walk with God in the land of spiritual delight
 For there is a land of the spirit, a land of faith and hope. a land where imagination paints the scenes and tiutc with a radiance divine the 1andsca pc and the sky, and he who would be true to his own highest needs and hungers would have his regular hours of refreshment in this table land of the spirit.''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-07
CONTROL OF FOOD
 PRICES FAVORED
Typographical Union Calls on Senators and Huddle-
 ston to Support Plan

Birmingham Typographical union, al a meeting held yesterday afternoon adopted resolution calling upon Sen ators Oscar W. Underwood and John H Bankhead and Congressman George Huddleston to support the programme of the department of agriculture anent the fixing of food prices during the war crisis, as set forth in House bill prepared by Chairman Lever of the agriculture committee.
 The resolution, copy of which was sent to the senators from Alabama and the congressman from this district, is as follows;
 Hon. John H. Bankhead, M. C.; Hon.
 oscar w. Underwood, M. C.; Hon.
 George Huddleston, M. C., Washing
 ton, D. C.:
 Realizing the urgent necessity of supervision in the production, distribu- tion and fixing of prices on food dur ing the war crisis, Birmingham Typo graphical union, in behalf of a famine threatened people, hereby respectfully request your vote and support for the agriculture departments programme as set forth in the House bill of Chair man Lever of the agriculture commit tee.
 Tt is believed by your petitioners that the operation of this measure would prove a Godsend to class who soon may be goaded to desperation under existing conditions. Free your constituents from the strangle hold of monopoly and the ghoulish manipula- tors of food prices and you will have rendered a patriotic service second to that of no one in all the history of Alabama.
 Conditions which we believe this bill will alleviate are becoming in this state day by day more serious. so that we respectfully suggest that action rather than prolonged debate, is what the country needs and expects.
 This union is not given to the habit of petitioning and does so in this in stance with reluctance but we shall watch With interest your position in this Armageddon of the food shark and the people, confident that we shall re- main proud of you when the ballot is counted.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-07

Bobby, was also badly cut by glaes and sustained serious but not fatal in juries. Mrs. Buck sustained a spraineG ankle and wrist, but her injuries though painful, are not serious
 The injured persons were rushed TO the Birmingham infirmary in the am- bulance of the Shaw Undertaking con- pany. where it was stated at a late hour that Mrs. Stevens was not ex- pected to live through the night and that her son Bobby is in serious con dition. Mrs. Buck received medical at tention and was later removed to her home by her husband. c. A. Buck, of the Buck Mercantile company of Fair field. Mrs Riggs was taken to the South Highlands infirmary in a pri : vate automobile, where her injuries were treated and she was later re- moved to her home
 MT. Glenn was arrested by Officer Drake on charge of reckless -driv- ing and Is being held on a charge Of assault with intent to murder pending the outcome of Mrs Stevens injuries When seen last night he stated: q was on the Valley road about 15 feet from the curb. running it about 10 or 2 miles an hour, following about 20 or 40 feet behind another car This car being at right angles when the Stevens car ran into the front of my car while going at rate of 20 or 25 miles per hour.'
 Robert Stevens stated to the of ficers: q was driving my car at the time of the accident I was on the right side of Third avenue going west Glenn was going east on Third avenue and cut in on me before I knew he was in the vicinity
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-07
ODD FELLOWS HERE
 FOR ANNUAL MEET
Grand Encampment Con- venes Today and Grand Lodge and Rebekahs
 Tomorrow

Odd Fellows are gathering in Bi'- mingham for the annual state ses- sions and delegates to the grand en- campment, the grand lodge and the Rebekah state assembly commenced morning about 1000 representative to the various bodies are expected.
 The grand encampment convenes in Fraternal hall this morning at 9:s0 o'clock and will be presided over by F. J. Cramton of Montgomery, grand patriarch Other officers expected will be T. L. Powell of Ensley. grand high priest: L. N. Ruell of Cullman, grand senior warden w. F. Mccartney of Samson, grand scribe; c. w. Capps of Birmingham. grand treasurer, and R. s. Whaley of Montgomery, grand junior warden.
 The grand lodge meets tomorrow with Grand Master George Stiefel- meyer of Cullman in the chair and Grand Secretary H. c. Pollard of Huntsville at the desk.
 The Rebekah state assembly will also convene tomorrow, both it and the grand lodge also meeting in Fra ternal hall on Third avenue near Twenty-second street.
 Thursday the delegates will enjoy an excursion to the odd Fellows Home at Cullman.
 Grand Master Stiefelmeyer of the grand lodge will recommend that Bir- mingham be made the permanent head quarters of the order in the state and Palmer F. Daugette of Birmingham will be installed as grand master at the sessions here. Officers will Dc nominated to be voted on next october and installed next year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-07

be received. A number of meI were passed on yesterday. The following were accepted: William Earle Barclift, L. Taylor Banks, Lewis G. Coleman, Theodore D. Mathews, Gordon Bryan Davis, Robert Montgomery Goodal, John A. Clifford, Howard D. Lacy, Loughlin McKinnon, Louis Berkowitz, James w. Gillespie, Samuel F. Anders, James B. Hanson. Michael J. O'Byrne, Ambrose E. Camper, John Albert Cliff ford, Samuel Ross Vernado, James Pride Tarny, w. Anthony Scott, Jack Kirby Smith, Grover c. Kelley. Leo King, Samuel Witherspoon, Rollin Brown, Dewitt Cross.
 To assist the recruiting officers, who cannot reach remote parts of the state, authority has been received for second, third and fourth class postmasters to accept, examine and ship recruits to tue nearest recruiting depot of the United States army. When the postmasters have passed on an applicant, he will be given his railroad fare to the near est office. All men are expected to re- port at once to the officer and enlist in the regular army. This new plan ia expected to greatly expedite the re- cruiting of the army up to it's full strength.
 RECRUITING FOR NAVY
 Lieut. P. K. Johnson, naval recruit ing inspector of the southern division, while at the local office, spoke high ly of the work being done by Captain Clark. He has given some interesting figures on the way recruiting is pro gressing. During the week ending May i3, 5669 recruits were gained by the navy. The central division led With l 1929; next came the eastern division with 1881, then the southern with 1362 and last the western with S47 The I. S. s. Virginia received 73S recruits dur
 ing the month of April. Dallas, Tex, has broken all recruiting records dur ing the past week with 440 recruits, and has set high mark for other offices to shoot at. The ranking of some of the chief southern cities fol- lows: Dallas, 40; Houston, 17s; Okla- homa City, 140; Atlanta, 11s; Little Rock, no; Nashville, 103; Montgom- cry, 102; New Orleans, 99; Columbiana, IS. C., S9; Jackson, Miss, 54; Birming ham. 30.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-07
BISHOP BREACHES AT ST. ANDREWS AND CONFIRMS A CLASS
Delegates and Visitors For Annual Diocesan Council of Episcopal Church Ar
 rive Today For Session

Rt Rev. Charles M. Beckwith, bishop of Alabama, preached at the morning service at St. Andrews Episcopal church yesterday and confirmed class. Bishop Beckwith is here for the annual diocesan council which is to be held at the Epis- copal church Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.
 A number of the delegates to the coun- cil will arrive today to be present at the celebration of corporate communion at St. Andrews tomorrow morning at 3 o'clock. This will be followed by con ference of the clergy which will continue throughout the day. The laymen are urged to be present. An informal service will be held at St. Andrews tomorrow night at 8 o'clock.
 The delegates to the meeting of the womans auxiliary will also arrive today to attend the opening meeting which is to be held at St. Mary s-on-the Highlands tomorrow morning at g o'clock. Bishop Beckwith will make his address to the auxiliary at this hour, after which the women will go into session with Mrs. Frank Stollenwerclk of Montgomery, state president, in the chair.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-07

oi which goes to Birmingham and Jack sonville, Fla. This. of course is just a slde line-pin money, as it were Our
 mainstay is cattle and hogs, especially hogs, Geneva county raising more hogs
 than any other county In the south. It is reliably reported also, that the Louis- vile and Nashville will handle 1900 cars of watermelons this season in the territory from Samson to Graceville, a distance of about 30 to 95 miles.
 Opportunity is still in the wiregrass for the man who wants to grow rich with the country, for in the western end of Geneva county alone there are some 3O,0oO to 10000 acres of cutover lands.
 every bit as good as that under cultiva-
 tion, that can be had at a very moder-
 ate price.
 We have also done our bit In a mill tary way. This little county, one of the smallest in the state, has sent three full companies to the National Guard besides helping to fill two cavalry troops, to
 say nothing of volunteers to the regulars
 and the navy. l believe, population con sidered Qess than 5000, including ne- groes), we have the best record in the state.''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-07
GENEVA COUNTY SETS STATE
 EXAMPLE IN PREPAREDNESS
oof ccaftney of Samson Ledger Tells of Some Things tie South Alabama County Is Doing-Furnishng More
 Than Her Share of Hogs Foods, Poultry and Soldiers

Geneva county is doing her share in the food preparedness campaign. Prac- tically every acre of land which has ever been cultivated and many never be- fore touched by the blow are now planted in crops which will feed man and beast '' said W. F, Mccartney, editor of the Samson Ledger who is in Birmingham to attend the meeting of the grand encamp- ment of Odd Fellows.
 Few realize the splendid development of the wiregrass section fin the past two years. Hit harder than most portions of the state by the boil weevil and the wars outbreak, the farmers there have turned their curse into blessing, and not only fed themselves last year, but Samson, one of the four towns In this little county, shipped in 1916 more than $500, 900 worth of products outside of cot ton. This year we confidently expect to make it s1,0O0,000 or more
 Tn just the one item of poultry and eggs we are now shipping out nearly if not altogether 5000 worth a week, most
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-07
TO DELIVER ADDRESS TO WOMANS' ALLIANCE

The Woman's Alliance of the Firs. Unitarian church will meet with tte president. Mrs. Catharine Wright. at her home in the Ridgley apartments at 8. o'clock this afternoon.
 Tie guest of honor will be Mrs. Abby Peterson of Boston. Mass. who is vis- iting Birmingham on her way to the Southern Unitarian conference l., Chattanooga. Mrs. Peterson will de- liver short address on her work in Shelter Nick. N C.. where she Is con- ducting a mission of education to the struggling white boys of that district All the women of the church and all interested in the cause of education in the south are cordially invited to this meeting.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-07
TIRED OF LIFE Consfant Backache
 and Rheun,atiss,,

Foley Kidney PiTh fixed v Taxas brshsnsa - hs's good ss ever.
 Almost down and out with kidney trouble. Rheumatism s6 bad he could scarcely ret up when he sat down. No wonder Mir. r. A. Wooley, braks- man on the road from Dallas to Jack- son. Texas. was tired of living" taa :aE ss s oUK MdKnsy soms rs ana ;dxss .ss | short time I was thoroughly cured and am having no more trouble.
 Your kidney. ills will disappsar- mstis nma by % the s- use Of Foieyn nc xidney Pills. Once your kidneys become strong and active. aches end pains will disappear like magic.
 There's nothing to equal the wenu- inc. Will help any case of kidney cr b}sddsr trouble not beyond the reach ot medicinSs Contain no harmful drugs. Try tkon.
 Sold Everywhert
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-07
CIVIC ASSOCIATION
 TO HEAR DIR. EDMONDS
Business and Social Sesion to be
 Held Tonight

egular monthly meeting of the ham Civic association will be ight in the associations rooms Ewenty-fourth floor of the Jef- unty Bank building at 8 o'clock. ttee on organization, of which iillips is chairman. will act as tion committee.
 N Ir will be largely a social one ne members together and foster association spirit. An orchestra lsh music throughout the even event of the evening, how be a short address by Dr. H. M.
 on some patriotic and appro- ject. All the association mem
 their friends are cordially in
 e present.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-07
TODAY'S EVENTS

Grand encampment, l. o. o. F., con venes at Fraternal hah at 9:30 o'clock.
 At the Theatres Lyric: Keith vaudeville. Matinee at 5 o'clock. Night performance at 73o and 9 o'clock
 Loews Bijou Superior vaudeville and first run feature pictures. Continuous performance 1 a. m. to Ii p. m. Majestic: Verne Phelps and Lasses White in musical tabloid. Feature DIG lures.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-07
STATE MACCABEES
 CONVENE TOMORROW
Women's Auxiliary of Order Meets
 Here at Same Time

Z Delegates and visitors for the con vention and annual state rally of the Maccabees and the Women's Benefit as- sociation. the woman's auxiliary of the Maccabees. will begin to arrive today for the sessions, which are to be held tomorrow and Wednesday. Tie meetings are to be held in the Macca- bee temple and an open meeting will be held Wednesday evening in the Ben Hur temple.
 Macca bees, reports that the order is in splendid condition and is progress ing rapidly despite the war situation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-07
Marconi to Bring Wreath
 For Washington Tomb

Rome. May 5. Saturday, (via Par'g. May 6.)--william Marconi. membe. : of the Italian mission tp visit the United States. will take to\ America a bronze wreath to be placed on the tomb of George Washington in the
 name of the Italian nation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-07
Knights of Columbus Return

The degree team and large dele eation of members of the Birmingham council, Knights of Columbus. returned last night from Cullman. where they attended big ceremonial and dnftia- tion yesterday A number of candi- dates were given degrees. The local knights were elaborately entertained in Cullman.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-07
PERSONAL

Hugh l.. Cardoza. who Is connected with the Loew enterprises, arrived in the city last night and is registered at the Florence.
The Coconino sun., 1917-05-18
HEALTH IS WEALTH"

MT. Citizen, have you taken into consideration, in making plans for your material welfare during the coming summer and fall, that the health of yourself and your family may determine whether or not this is to be successful year for you? If you are a merchant, have you stopped to reflect that case of typhoid fever in your family will affect your assets exactly the same way as the loss of a valuable shipment. of merchandise? If you are farmer, has it occurred to you that such an illness may offset the value of a bountiful crop on many acres of your land? If you are a wage earner, have you considered that illness of yourself or a member of your family will materially affect the plans you have made for the invest ment of your savins? .
 You have thought, of course, of how unfortunate it would be for such ill., ness to 'happen" in your family. You have insured your merchandise
The Coconino sun., 1917-05-18
CAMPBELL NAMES
 LIVESTOCK BOARD

Governor Campbell has announced the appointment of James A. Johnson, E. A. Crabb and Frank P. Moore as members of the live stock sanitary board, succeeding the members of the board who resigned this week. Sam B. Bradner, secretary of the board. has also rendered his resignation and it is understood that Edgar w. Stew ems of Prescott will be selected by the new board for his post. Johnson and Moore were nominated by Campbell for this board last winter to succeed two last-minute Hunt appointees, but the senate refused to confirm nomina- tions. All three members of the new board were recommended to the gov ernor by the Arizona Cattle Growers association.
The Coconino sun., 1917-05-18

An Overland touring car used on the mail run betwwen Walpawa and Ongagonga in New Zealand, is mak- ing proud record for itself and it's builders by its consistent service.
 Each day it is to be found on the regular path between these two points in all sorts of weather and road con- ditions. At the present time it is es- timated that this car has covered ap- proximately 175,000 miles. Not only does it carry the heavy mails between Walpawa mad onagonga, but it also serves as stage, carrying frequently more than the number of passengers for which it was originally construct ed.
The Coconino sun., 1917-05-18
ARIZONA CATTLE GROWER
 GIVES FOOD DATA

Returning from Washington during the week, F. A. Reid, of the Reid Cashion Land & Cattle Co. of this county stated that the food problem, from the angle of official considera- tion, was becoming intense and &C., tion was being earnestly taken to- ward averting what might be classed as a crisis to follow in months to come.
 Mir. Reid, being identified with one of the largest livestock concerns in the state, his ability to impart need ful information was sought by the senate committee on agriculture as we'll did he have personal interview with Secretary of Agriculture Hous- ton. The object, Mir. Reid states, was to learn the resources of his section in farming as well as livestock assets. It is his belief from the disposition manifested in all official channels, that a minimum price will be estab- ished, but not along lines which will prohibit remunerative price being paid the producer. The disposition seemed to be for the producer to i'm crease his efforts that production might be increased, and the govern ment would guarantee price that will prove acceptable to all affected.
 "To stabilize the market, and fix a minimum price, is the evident purpose of the government" he says, land re- ports that any industry will be seri- ously disturbed are misleading"
 Another interesting matter men tioned by Mir. Reid, was that when ac- tion is taken in selective drafting for an army, it is quite probable that all qualified to enter the ranks who are working on farms or ranges to pro- duce food will not be disturbed in their vacations, the government keen ly appreciating tbeir services as being invaluable during the period when they will be called upon to provide any article which may be required along lines of high standard of pro- duction both as to quality and quan- tity.
The Coconino sun., 1917-05-18
MADERO BUYS RANCH

Tucson, Arizona, May 1.-The big herd and four ranches of Bernabe Robies recently sold to the West Coast Cattle company have been purchased by Kraft & Madero and John T. Me Caleb of Fl Paso. The new owners will keep the herd here, improve the property and develop native Arizona stock cattle and horses. Until recent ly Amilio Madero, one of the members of the firm of Kraft & Madero was one of the packers of the Villa gov ernment. Madero is brother of the late president Francisco Madero.
The Coconino sun., 1917-05-18

against loss. You have insured your house and barn against fire. You have perhaps even taken out an insurance policy to provide for the necessities of life for your family in case you be- come i'll. But have you given to the question of PREVENTING such ill., ness the thought and study that so important matter deserves? And many of our most serious and costly diseases are entirely preventable.
 The United States Health Service devites much of its time and effort to the studying of these preventable diseases, and has issued numerous publications containing the fund amental principles of disease proven ton. The titles of few of these publications are here given. Any or all of them will be sent to you free of charge on request.
 Good Water Farm Homes," Public Bulletin No. 70. Typhoid Fever-1ts Causation and prevention, Public Health Bulletin No. 69.
 Prevention of Malaria" Reprint No. ITO.
 'The Prevention of Pellagra," Re- print No. BOT.
 Tuberculosis Its Predisposing Causes," Supplement No. 3. "Hay Fever and Its Prevention" Reprint No. 349. "Infantile Paralysis" Reprint No. $50.
 "Malaria-Lessons on Its Cause Prevention" Supplement No. IS. (For use in schools.)
 Fighting Trim-The importance of Right Living" Supplement No. 5.
 "What the Farmer Can Do to Pre- vent Malaria" Supplement No. II.
 "The Care fthe Baby" Supple ment No. 10.
The Coconino sun., 1917-05-18

Neither press nor people should un- justly criticise government officials in regard to conducting of the war. But neither press nor people should be in- hibited, by censorial legislation, from criticising public servants freely.
The Coconino sun., 1917-05-18

The Flagstaff city band listened to a nice little talk made by Col. Fred Breen and then joined the home guards. First thing you know, that fellow Breen will be slipping one over on the boys and will be out with a tender of a company to the presi- dent.-Superior Sun.