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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-16
| BELIEVE II WAS MY SALVATION, SAYS
 MRS. MAMIE GROVE
Was Almost Nervous Wreck When She Began Taking Tanlac-Gains II
 Pounds

T am glad to join the rest of my fam fly in praising Tanlac, because 1t pulled me through the most trying experience of my life,' was the statement made re- gently by Mrs. Mamie M Grove, whc lives at 622 Seventeenth street, in Ems lc,. She is the third member of her fam fly to testify to the merits of Tanlac and to the great benefit that they have derived from taking it.
 My mother-in-law and my sister had been benefited by taking Tanlac, D she continued, that they persuaded me to take it and I honestly believe 1t was my .salvation--I took two bottles and gained Il pounds and I feel like a diff ferent woman.
 T lost my appetite and began to get into a mighty seriously rundown condi- ton about eight months ago and I got so l didn't want to even look at any thing to eat, because the smell or ever the sight of cooking made me sick. Tc get good nights rest was just out ot the question and I would lie awake ano roll and toss nearly all night and ir the morning I would feel more tired thar did before I went to bed. I managed to keep on my feet for time, but knew I was going down hill mighty fast and finally I collapsed. I was al most a nervous wreck without any strength or energy and I was worn sc thin that I was hardly more than 6 shadow of my former self. I was il such bad fix that I really didn't car, whether I lived or died.
 As I said my mother-in-law and my sister had been restored to health afte serious illness by taking Tanlac and $, { they came to me and kept on trying t, persuade me to take 1t, but somehow just wouldn't mind them. Finally I con sented to try it and I honestly think i was the only thing that saved me have taken two bottles of Tanlac ant I feel strong and well and I sleep like . rock and I can hardly get enough to eat Just think. I gained Il pounds and yol know that is a lot for woman who wen down to IA pounds. All my nervousness has disappeared and I have completel. recovered from that nervous collapse
 highly recommend Tanlac to any wornal who is suffering like I was and hop they wouldn't wait until they get a badly run-down as I was"
 Tanlac is sold in Birmingham exclu sively by Eugene Jacobs Drug Store an, Patton-Pope Drug Co. in Ensley by D
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-16
SOUTHERN RAIL WAY
 ID BUILD WADUCT
Final Agreement Reached Between City and Several Railroads Interested

All agreements concerning the con struction of the Twenty street viaduct have been reached
 The Southern railway, having reached an agreement with the Louis vile and Nashville railroad. the Ala bama Great Southern and the Seaboard Air Line as to the relative portions of the expense. will build the via duct. L. Sevier, general agent of the Southern railway. will be in charge of the construction.
 The contract between the city and the railroads will be drawn up dur ing the week, according to the an- nouncement of Mir. Sevier last night as all preliminaries have been decided upon. As soon as this is accomplished bids will be asked for the work, which will involve an expenditure of approx imately s1o0.00o
 The Southern railway will con struct the Twenty-first street via duct,' MT. Sevier said This has been determined upon; he>contracts will be drawn up this week, and work will get under way at an early date"
 The city of Birmingham will pay 20 per cent of the total cost The con tracts haze been drawn up already by the city attorney and there will be no further hitch.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-16
LUNCHEON TODAY
 FOR MR. FREUND Dr. Edmonds to Be Toast master-Mr. Freund to
 Make Addresses

At the luncheon for J. C. Freund, which the Music Study club is giving today, Dr. Henry M. Edmonds will be toast master The following will be speakers George McCleery, for the Chamber of Commerce: John c. Henley for the Rota- rians; James w. Donnelly, as a Bir- mingham citizen on Our Coming Bi- ennial.''
 Mrs Houston Davis, president of the Music Study club, will introduce MT, Freund, who will make the principal speech at the luncheon.
 The luncheon will begin promptly at o'clock and will be over by o'clock Tickets may be obtained at the Cable shelby-Burton Piano Co.,, by anyone who desires to attend.
 Mir F'reund will speak at the High school this morning to the students Later he will attend the luncheon at the South ern club and in the evening will deliver his famous lecture on American Music and It's propaganda" at Cable hall, under the auspices of the Music Study club.
 MT. F'reund is a fluent, forceful speaker with most pleasing personality and is at his best on the lecture platform.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-16
CONSERVATIVES" TO
 HOLD MEETING HERE
Political Situation Will Be Considered at Gathering Thursday
 Night

The conservatives' are planning to hold a meeting here Thursday night it became known yesterday. The meeting is to be held in the Lyon-Terry build ing and is being sponsored by Capt. J. D. Dickson of Fairfield, J. Morgan Flowers, Luther Gates and others.
 Just what is the purpose of the gather ng has not been officially made public, 3ut it is understood that the present political situation will come up for con- sideration. It is reported that none of the candidates now in the race for gov ernor has met the expectations or de- mands of the ''conservatives' and it may be that a movement will be instituted at the meeting Thursday night looking toward bringing out some new men who will not favor prohibition
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-16
FUNERAL SERVICES
 OF MRS. JOHN WHITE
Beloved Birmingham Woman Dies.
 To Be Buried at Greensboro

Funeral services over the remains of Mrs. John White, aged 77, who died yes terday morning, will be conducted from her late residence. 2210 Highland avenue this morning at o'clock the Rev. w. N Claybrook officiating. The remains will be sent to Greensboro by the Johns Un- dertaking company for interment.'
 She is survived by five children: J. F. White, Mrs. R. S. Nelson, Mrs. Robert Coleman, Mrs. A. w. Nelson and c. F White. The following will act as pail bearers: Robert A. Terrell. T. o. Smith Robert Thach, Tom Benners, Franl Fowlkes and Richard Randolph Mrs White was one of the most prominent women in Birmingham. She leaves { large circle of friends to mourn he death which followed long illness.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-16
Where Can l Find Relief From
 Itching, Terrifying Eczema?

ing the irritation, no matter how un- bearable the itching and burning of the skin, S. S. s. will promptly reach the seat of the trouble and forever rout from the blood every trace of the dis ease, just as it has for others who have suffered as you have. This grand blood remedy has been used for more than fifty years, and you have only to give it a fair triah to be restored to perfect health.
 Our chief medical officer Is an author ity on blood and skin disorders, and he will take pleasure in giving you such advice as your individual case may need, absolutely without cost. Write today describing your case to medical depart ment. Swift Specific Co.,. 37 Swift LAb- oratory, Atlanta, Ga.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-16
ORGANIZATION OF COURTS PERFECTED
 WITHOUT DELAY
Judge Sharpe Chosen as Presiding Judge-Bailiffs and Clerks Appointed
 for Various Divisions

With the election of Judge H. A. ! Sharpe as presiding judge, the organlza- ton of the juries for the week, and the appointment of court officials, the con- solidated circuit court of Jefferson county came into being yesterday morning Notwithstanding the decided changes that have been made in some of the depart ments of the court, there was little or no confusion and early yesterday after noon the several divisions of the court had got down to work and the judges engaged in the trial of cases.
 Yesterday morning all the judges of the new court met and discussed the plan of operation of the court. Judge Sharpe was unanimously elected presiding judge and sam Blake, secretary of the meet
 ing. Quite a number of matters of inn portance were taken up and tentative plans made pr the immediate operation of the court. 1t is thought that changes as to detail will be made later.
 It was decided that for the present all the judges should occupy the same court rooms as under the old system and the judges of the criminal division Judge W. E, Fort and Judge H. P. Heflin. were retained in the criminal court.
 In reference to the drawing of the juries it was suggested that to expedite matters the criminal judges and the judges of the Bessemer court organize the 1uries in their respective courts. The consensus of opinion, however, seemed to be that all the juries would have to be organized at the same time and place. The matter of the Bessemer court was referred to Judge Sharpe and Judge J. C. B. Gwin of that division for ao- justment. No immediate action was taken in regard to the criminal court yes terday, as it Is not in session this week.
 Practically all the bailiffs of the several courts were retained, and the judges adopted a resolution in accordance with the recommendation of the board of rev enue. Under the terms of the resolution there will be a bailiff in each of the civil divisions, and a clerk who will also per- form the duties of bailiff and in the criminal court there will be two bailiffs and clerk
 This plan it is estimated, will save the county several thousand dollars.
 Following the suggestion that each judge appoint the bailiffs for his di- vision, appointments were made as fol- lows: Judge Hugh A. Locke. chancery B. l.. Batson, clerk; Hunter Armstrong, bailiff; Judge w. E. Fort, criminal di- vision, J. R. McAdory and w. II. Bowen bailiffs, E. l.. Newman, clerk Judge H. P. Heflin, criminal division. N T. Overall and J. c. Green, bailiffs, E. C. Dod) Smith, clerk; Judge Romaine Boyd, law division, M E. Morris, bail Tiff, and w. l.. Tate, clerk; Judge c. B. Smith, law division, T. P. Patterson bail Tiff, and F. A. Reeves, clerk; Judge C. w. Ferguson law division, J. S. Davis bailiff, and J. H. Hargrove, clerk; Judge John H. Miller, law division, R. M Me- Adory, bailiff, and Walter Smith, clerk; Judge H. A. Sharpe, Samuel Ansley, bail Tiff, and w. M. Gwin, clerk
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-16
This Question Is Ever on the
 Lips of the Afflicted.

Eczema, Tetter, Erysipelas and other terrifying conditions of the skin, are deep-seated blood diseases, and applica- tions of salyes lotions and washes can only afford temporary relief. without reaching the real seat of the trouble. But just because local treatment has done you no good, there is no reason to despair. You simply have not sought the proper treatment. that is within your reach.
 You have the experience of others who have suffered as you have to guide you to a prompt riddance of blood and skin diseases. No matter how terrify-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-16
Negro Killed at Terminal

Green Swain. negro residing at 2G18 Alley B. employed as helper to the car repairers of the Alabama Great Southern. was instanly killed last night about 9:15 o'clock when he vas mashed between the engine and the mail car while inspecting train which had just arrived at the Ter :rinal station.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-16
PERSONALS

The many friends of Lieut. Bruce c. Nabers of Company D. Fourth infantry, in camp at Nogales, will regret to learn of his illness.
 Robert Brooks is i'll at his home on Seventh avenue.
 pr. Bert C. Gillen has returned from a visit to relatives in Leeds
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-16
IN THE PICTURES SANDOUT
Features fnr tndav.
By II. s. RYALL

Features for today:
 Rialto-Benjamin Christie. in Blind Justice"
 strand-Robert Warwick, in "The Man Who Forgot"
 Triangle-Dorothy Gish. in "The Lit tie Yanlk"
 Trianon-Margarita Fischer, in "The Butterfly Girl"
 Colonlal-Marie Doro. in ."oliver Twist"
 ROBERT WARWICK AT STRAND
 Robert Warwick is al the Strand to- day in "The Man Who Forgot" sup ported by Doris Kenyon and Gerda Holmes
 The theme of "The Man Who Forgot is unusual. It deals with the conflict of national prohibition forces with liquor forces and it also deals with the tremendous difficulties undergone by the leader of the prohibition force who has lost his memory. The result of these conflicts forms thrilling and powerful drama.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-16
Red Murphy Signs

Elmira, N. r., January 15.-John C"Red") Murphy, for many years outfielder fol the New York Giants, and last season with Toronto, international league team today signed contract with the New York Nationals for the coming season.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-16
DENY RECOGNITION
 ID DR. HARRINGTON
 AS HEAL HI OFFICER
Commission Unanimously Takes This Course After Receiving Report of.
 City Attorney

Backed by the full weight of the city's legal talent, the commission In executive session yesterday afternoon refused to recognize Dr. F. E. Harring- ton as health officer of the city of Birmingham
 This action followed the careful con sderation of a rather lengthy report from the counsel of the commission. This advised that for nine reasons the county health officer could not serve as health officer for Birmingham. The first point was that "the territorial Jurisdiction of county health officer is only confined to those parts of the county not comprised within the lim- within the county"
 Following this. the finer points of the state statutes were developed. It was held that inasmuch as the all-time county health officer was required to devote all of his time to the work of the county he could not hold a posi- tion with the city and legally fulfill the duties thereby imposed upon him.. The statement was signed by City At torney U1Inian and the two assistants, Jenkins and Sadler Commissioner opinions
 NO HEALTH OFFICER
 Inasmuch as the office of health of ficer for the city of Birmingham be- came vacant by reason of the resfg- nation of Dr. Cecil D. Gaston, which became effective at midnight, the cofn- mission will naIhe. in all probability at the session this morning, his sue cessor Had the Medical society elected this man last night the commission would have doubtless confirmed it. George B. Ward will have the power to make the appointment.
 The attitude of the city will depend upon the force that the supporters of Harrington take to push his cause. No quo warranto proceeding is contem- plated. unless it is absolutely neces- sary.
 The letter that the city, commission sent to the Jefferson County Medical society yesterday afternoon follows: NOTIFY HEALTH BOARD Dr. Thomas D. Parke. Chairman Com mittee of Health Birmingham, Ala Dear Sir-At conference of the city commission held this afternoon, at which supplemental report was re- ceived from the legal department, the commission accepted the report of this department and will be governed thereby The decision, in brief, is that the county health officer cannot be made the health officer of the city of Birmingham under the law. I was in structed to communicate this informa tion to your society. Yours very truly J. R. HORNADY, Commissioner of Health and Educa- tion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-16
The Bachelors View
From Puc

From Puck.
 Just back from your wedding trip, ehe Too bad you had such rotten weather, You couldn't have enjoyed yourself particle"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-16
"BLIND JUSTICE" AT R1ALTo

BLIND JUSTICE' AT RIALTO Blind Justice" featuring Benjamin Christie, who also wrote and directed
 the play, is wonderful production.
 Running through seven chapters, 1t
 grips and holds the attention from the beginning to the final scene. It depicts
 startlingly the efforts of an accused after year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-16
MARIE DoRo BACK AGAIN

4"1AAt1I1 I1OItO l1<ACIN <AO1A14N
 Marie Doro is at the Colonial ir "Oliver Twist. This is Famous Play CTS production and created almost a sensation when shown at the Strand two weeks ago Today is your last chance to see this truly remarkable picturization of Dickens classic.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-16
PICTURE PLAYS REMAINING

Margarita Fischer is at the Trianon again today in "The Butterfly Girl" an interesting story of love and adven ture. The photoplay of this film is ex- ceptionally good.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-16
BOARD OF REVENUE MEETS IN BESSEMER
Pickens Succeeds Edmond son as Clerk of Branch
 Office
CITY COUNCIL TO MEET
Chief of Fire Department to Petition for More Equipment
 and Men

Bessemer, January Especial )-Tht board of revenue held it's regular meet ing in Bessemer today. All bills were or dered paid. On account of the absence o1 Dr. R. H. Lovelady, no salaries were fixed for the county employees. Supplies for the various offices of the county were ordered bought and after routine business the board returned to Birmingham. Joe W. Pickens, the newly elected clerk ot the board, took charge this morning, sue ceeding Dr. E. l.. Edmundson, who has held the office since the establishment of the branch offices in Bessemer.
 The Bessemer city council will meet in regular session Tuesday night in the council chamber. One of the most impor- tant matters to be taken up will be the petition of Chief of the Fire Department J. I. Reeder for more men and more equipment According to people familiar with the fire departments in the various southern states, the local department is one of the smallest in any town the size of Bessemer. At the present time there are only six regular men, including Chief Reeder, and with two trucks there are only three men to the truck in case of two fires at the same time. The need of more men, it is declared, was shown very plainly last Thursday when the firemen were fighting a big fire at the home of E. A. Little and another alarm was turned in from Ninth avenue. Besse- mer is continually growing and the citi- zens feel that the city should have more and better equipment in the fire depart w. Morris Drug Co.,; in Bessemer by Pe-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-16
THE WEATHER
Weather Forecast

Weather Forecast Washington, January 15.-Forecast for Alabama. Mississippi: Overcast Tuesday and Wednesday.
 Georgia Probably rain Tuesday; Wednesday overcast. Tennessee: Overcast Tuesday and Wednesday, not much change in temper ature.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-16

, delighted hundreds who saw this pie ture at the Triangle yesterday It Is a story of the civil war which is always an appealing subject. 1 LOUISE HUFF DEPARTS FOR CALI | FORNIA
 Louise Huff, dainty and popular Fa- nous Players star, who has added to
 her laurels recently Vby her charming work as the co-star of Jack PicSford in the screen adaptation of Booth Parking tons "Seventeen,' departed for Holly wood, Cal, on the day after Christmas where she will remain at the Lasky stu dios for several months. ! The immediate object of Miss Huff departure is the fact that she is to CO., star with Jack Pickiford in an adapta- tion of Gene Stratton Porters atmos- phere of which demands typical Cali fornia setting. Jack Piclsford will fol- low Miss Huff in a very short time. k PRINCE ACROBAT HASN'T DECIDED WHAT TO DO And now Douglas Fairbanks has done it. has done exactly the thing whle2 was rumored and given vent through this column not long since.
 He has left Triangle.
 Perhaps this means that that foolish person whom he recently said would come along and offer him $100O0 week for cavorting and gallivanting before the camera has really materialized. However Fairbanks will not admit 1t. But this, in substance, is what he had to say in letter we received from him yester- day;
 That his contract with the Majestic Motion Picture Co. (F'ine Arts) included clause which stipulated that in the event of David W. Griffith severing his connection with the company, or dis continuing in the active management of it, Fairbanks could at his option with draw from the employ of the com pany.
 Griffith is now actively engaged in ex- plotting his own pictures, "The Birth of a Nation" and "Intolerance," and says he has no connection with Triangle.
 80" says Douglas in his letter, T have decided to stand upon my legal and moral rights, and have severed my con nection with the company
 q have come to no conclusion rela- tive to my future plans in the motion pic ture business. .'-Cleveland Plain Dealer
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-16

gram Patton Drug Co.,; in Pratt City by Gale Drug Co. and in North Birming- ham by Walker Drug Co-Adv. ment, so that the property could be bet ter protected.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-16

Dorothy Gish, in "The Little Yank.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-16

oscar Monroe Turner, Jr., the little son of Mir and Mrs. O. M, Turner, died this morning at 9 o'clock at the home of his parents at Dolomite following a short illness. Funeral services will be held Tuesday afternoon at o'clock from the residence, and interment will be made at Bethlehem cemetery
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-16

Street car traffic was seriously htm- pered this morning on account of the heavy sleet which covered the car tracks and trolley wires with ice. The streets were covered with ice.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-16

delighted hundreds who saw this pie ture at the Triangle yesterday. It Is story of the civil war which is always an appealing subject
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-16

Clerk Herbert Ethridge. of the probate court here today issued the following marriage license: J. w. Leopard Besse- mer, and Miss Lurrah Jolly.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-11-07
FOR A BAD CASE OF BLUES.
Some Become So Depressed and Fall
Prey to Idea Life is Not Worth
Living.

Cheerful people are warned not to
read what follows here. 1t is not
even intended for people who have
only occasional fits of the blues.
Indeed, this is meant for persons who
are inclined to feel blue pretty near
all the time. They may be so de-
pressed by overwork or by illness,
that they have fallen prey to the mis-
taken idea that life is not worth liv-
ing.
Often for them the normal ways Of
getting "cheered up do no good. If
you suggest some pleasant cause for
hope their tired minds quickly re-
ject it. They can't go to sleep for
thinking how bad things are.
Now such people should try say
ing this to themselves: well,
things are pretty bad; / don't see
how they could be much worse; but
at least / am ready and waiting to
see how much worse they can get"
This may seem strange doctrine,
but it has been known to help many
a worried man or woman, when bet
ter and more helpful means fail. In
the first place, it relaxes the strain
of restless thinking about ones con-
dition. In the second place, there
seems to be something sportsman
like about this proposal that will ap-
peal to man if he has any good
blood left in him at all.
Finally, it gives free play to the
instinct of curiosity. At least, one
can be curious to see what the next
day will bring. Curiosity may have
killed many a cat, but curiosity it
self is a hard thing to kill. And IL
a man only stands by ito see how
much worse things can get, still
playing his part as best he can, it's
surprising how soon he may find
things getting not worse, but bet
ter. OF course, the real answer to
the question-Is life worth living?
lis simply, "That depends on the
liver"