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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-07
H. [. KITCHENS WAS
 UNABLE ID WALK
 FOR OVER A YEAR
Lays Crutches Aside After Taking Tanlac and Goes Back to Work-Has
 Gained p Pounds

After my husband got such won
 derful relief by taking Tanlac all
 the neighbors marveled at it and many
 of them had me telephone for Tanlac
 for them" said Mrs. H. c. Kitchens,
 who formerly lived at 506 South Main
 street, Memphis She and her hus-
 band, an expert meat cutter and fine
 judge of cattle, now reside at 701 East
 Fourth street in Little Rock.
 MT. Kitchens had complete ner- vous breakdown three years ago." con tinued Mrs. Kitchens. "He could hard ly sleep and was simply a nervous and physical wreck. He would often
 have attacks of acute indigestion and
 sometimes it looked like he would die.
 He lost 95 pounds. falling off from 225 pounds to 130 pounds. Of course. he was unable to work. so I've had to work myself for two years.
 About a year ago, when he tried to work some, he fell unconscious while cutting meat He remained in that condition for five days and was in bed under the care of trained nurse for three weeks and seemed to have lost the use of his limbs. From the time he got up until he began taking Tanlac in September, he had to use crutches but it's a positive fact that he laid them aside and began walking with a stick before he fin ished his first bottle and a few days later he threw the stick away and was able to walk without trouble. He took six or seven bottles in all but after he had taken three bottles he came and worked in the store for month and a half and then accepted posi- tion with w. M Dean in Little Rock and has been working there ever since. "He wants me to stop working now, so I'm going over there tomorrow. He tells me he now sleeps like a baby and has gained back 22 pounds of flesh and is gaining more and get ting stronger every day. He never complains any more of indigestion; in fact, after he had taken two or three bottles of Tanlac. he said that everything seemed to agree with him perfectly. I think Tanlac is wonderful and often when I go home tired and nervous I take a dose myself and 1t always makes me feel better. I just can't find words to express my grat- itude for what Tanlac has done for my husband"
 Tanlac Is sold exclusively in Bir- ming gham by Eugene Jacobs drug store and by the Patton-Pope Drug company in Ensley by D. W. Morris Drug com pany; in Bessemer by Pegram- Patton Drug company: in Pratt City by Cafe Drug company; and in North Birming- ham by Walker Drug company. under the personal direction of special Tan
 lac representatives Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-07
ONLY D|SCORDANT
 NOTE IS MADE BY
 WILLIAM ]. BRYAN
In Great International Crisis Nebraskan's Voice Alone in Attempt to Attack
 President

Washington, February 6.-(SpeciaL) William Jennings Bryan bobs up. Not satisfied with his unveiled purpose to de- stroy the democratic party through the agency of prohibition, he is endeavor- ing to array the people of the United States, in this moment of international crisis, against the President.
 The Commoner has been the subject of much unpleasant comment in Washing American people, urging them to stand against the possibility of war between the United States and Germany and en- deavoring to beguile them into a belief that it would be honorable for the United States patiently to swallow the insults of the Kaiser, great many prominent men took his name in vain. The opinion seemed to be that MT. Bryan, along with all others who possibly stand against the President in his most recent position should, for patriotic reasons, remain silent.
 The remarkable contrast between the utterances of the democratic Bryan and the undemocratic Roosevelt has been the subject of wide discussion. The friends of Bryan blushed when he croaked in the moment of peril. The enemies of Roose- welt applauded swhen he offered to the President his life and the lives of his sons
 Ex-President Taft, declaring that the President is right and that it is the duty Of every American to stand up strong behind him, came in for his share ot praise And it seems that MT. Bryan, ot all the public men of America struck the discordant note-one which when properly translated, declares that a na- ton should not shed it's blood in defense of right and honor
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-07
Two Barges Are Lost

New York, February 1.-Two barges. with five men on board were lost yes terday somewhere off Sandy Hook during the snowstorm and gale. according to a report brought here today by the tug Covington, which had the barges in tow. The tug, with the barges, said to be the Iowa and Kennebeck were on the way from Newport News to Boston. The tug, after losing her tow, put back and man. aged to pick up two men. but was unable to rescue the others.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-07

nearly all of the amount pledged fo4 -hs work HuntsvilIe's part was fixed at s25O0 and because of the fact that this city is a considerable distance from the river and the proposed development, the work of raising money for the pTojec' has been unusually difficult
 Capt C. J. Worcester. for eight yeart in charge of the Huntsville Salvation Army home. and his co-worker, Lieut. Cora Owens, have been arrested oni charges of adultery. sworn out againstl them by Miss Bertha White, who wal acting in behalf of Mrs. Worcester. Way% rants charging assault with intent hoN murder his wife and threats to murder his wife were also sworn out against Captain Worcester. He has retained counsel and declares that he will fight the case through the courts. The direc- tors of the Huntsville Salvation Army recently withdrew their support from him and repudiated his connection with the organization.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-07

Alabama counties become fully infested by the boil weevil
 While his wife was away from home yehterday, Horace Msnley, an aged negro, who has been an invalid several years. fell in the fire of their home on Howe street and was SO badly burned that he died short time later The ac- cident set the house or fire, but the fire department succeeded Tn saving the home. although the old man lost his life.
 Mrs. Mary r. Rupert, wife of W. F. Rupert. a well known merchant died yesterday at the family home on West Clinton street. Mrs. Rupert was 73 years old and is survived by her husband and seven grown sons. most of whom are res- idents of Huntsville.
 Chairman T. w. Pratt of the Hunts vile committee which was appointed to raise funds to aid in the Muscle Shoals development campaign, is winding up the affairs of the committee. having secured
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-07
CATTLE RAISING IN ALABAMA IS GIVEN TREMENDOUS BOOST
Speakers at Meeting of Live Stock Association Optim- istic at Results Being
 Produced in State

Huntsville, February 6.-(speciaL)-Dr. c. A. Cary, president of the Alabama
 Live Stock association, said in his an nual address today that the progress of tick eradication in Alabama has been astonishing. and that within two years there will not be more than two counties left in quarantine. He said this means much more money to the farmer and greater value to his lands He said the live stock industry has made more prog ress during the last year in Alabama than ever before. The sheep raising industry has not made any advances. although there is much land especially adapted
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-07
Racing Commission Upheld

Frankfort Ky, February 6.-Authority of the state racing commission to regu- late horses on Kentucky race tracks to- day was upheld by the state court of appeals. The Douglas Park Jockey club, Louisville, sought to enjoin the enforce ment of rule requiring minimum purses of $500 on tracks within 10 miles of cities of 100000 population and $500 on other tracks within the state on the ground that it was discriminatory. The injunc- tion was refused.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-07
Opinions of U. s. Court

New Orleans, February 6.-tSpecial.. The United States court of appeals an nounced the following decisions:
 Georgia-M. c. Riser company vs. Cen. tral of Georgia railway; affirmed. county; affirmed
 Mississippi-Charles Smith vs. Copil county; affirmed
 Texas-Wilson D. Wing vs. Charles Dil. lingham, receiver; affirmed.
 Canal Zone-Panama Railroad company TVS. Theodore Bosse affirmed.
 H. A. A. Smith vs Government of Ca. nal Zone ex rel. William c. Mcintyre dismissed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-07
ITS YOUR LIVER! YOU'RE BILIOUS, HEADACHY, SICK! Don't stay constipated with breath bad, stomach sour
 or a cold Enjoy life! Liven your liver and bowels tonight and
 feel fine

Tonight sure! Remove the liver and bowel poison which is keeping your head dizzy, your tongue coated, breath offensive and stomach sour. Don't stay bilious, sick, headachy, constipated and full of cold. Why don't you get a box of Cascarets from the drug store now? Eat one or two tonight and en- joy the incest, gentlest liver and bowel cleansing you ever experienced. You will wake up feeling fit and fine. Gas carets never gripe or bother you all the next day like calomel, salts and pills. They act gently but thoroughly Mothers should give cross, sick, bilious or feverish children whole Cascarei any time They are harmless and chill dreff love them.--Adv,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-07
DERNSTORFF LOSES NO FRIENDS WHEN
 ORDERED ID LEAVE
Former German Ambassa- dor to America Holds Good Will of Entire American
 People in Crisis
By HIGH w. ROBERTS

Washington, February 6.-(Special) Count Johann von Bernstorff returns to his imperial master without having lost a single one of his innumerable friends in America.
 Despite the fact that the average citi- zen of the United States is at heart anti German, the former ambassador from the Berlin government was without question the most popular diplomat assigned to Washington
 There is no doubt but that President Wilson, Secretary Lansing and other members of the cabinet regretted the ne cessity of requiring the dismissal of Won Bernstorff, and that they unhesitatingly assured him of their personal regard and appreciation of his skill in diplomatic matters.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-07
Building New Tyne Ships

Washington, February 6.--Construction of single deck big steel cargo ships is being rushed by the British government, it was learned here today, as one meas ure to meet unrestricted submarine war fare The vessels will be of standardized construction, capable of carrying 5000 to 10000 tons dead weight. It is said they can be turned out with unusual speed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-07
Brazil Takes Precautions

Rio de Janeiro, February s.-Thex gov
 ernment has ordered the Brazilian ports be closed at night time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-07
Panama Bank Closed

Panama February 6.-The Continenta Iits doors.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-07
HE LOVED AMERICA

For approximately 10 years, Won Bern storff has lived in Washington He knew many people. He was popular every where. He was honored with literary de- grees from practically all the large Amer ican universities.
 He made it plain that he was deeply attached to Washington, which he termed the "city beautiful" and that next to Germany, he loved the United States. It is known that he left no stone unturned in his indefatigable efforts to prevent diplomatic break between this country and Germany. And it is known that he holds to the belief that President Will son, as result of the new German policy, could not in honor have taken any other course than that which he did take. Furthermore, it is known that he is op- posed to the war mad" school in Ger many and that during the past two years he has been the subject of their ani- mostly.
 When the break came, Von Bernstorf was apparently heart broken. He knew that in his good offices to preserve peace he had failed. In the presence of newspaper men he made no effort to prevent his eyes filling with tears.
 HIS NEWSPAPER FRIENDS
 Of all representatives of foreign na- tions assigned to Washington, Von Bern storff was perhaps the most easy to be approached. He never denied himself to newspaper men. He never hesitated to talk with them although it often hap hat ho h inc al h1a n answer questions.
 Sometimes, when confronted by the cor respondents, he would suggest as a com promise, little walk and a little bite to eat" With them, he would leisurely stroll through one of the parks and in confidence talk freely. He declared on these occasions that this custom gave him great pleasure and that he delighted to chat with Washington reporters with whom in sharp contrast to some others, he was at liberty to unbosom himself.
 And when the end came he was in tears. ''I don't know what I will do, boys" he said. This Is my first experi- ence in complete failure" When asked questions of some delicacy, he declared that he was only a private citizen, and that as a private citizen, he did not care to speak. Then he referred his question CTS to the Swiss minister who is to care for the interests of Germany during the era of ''unfriendly relations
 HOPES TO RETURN
 When the clouds have rolled away Washington, official and unofficial, would rejoice were the Kaiser again to commission Von Bernstorff to America. The former ambassador would also re- joice.
 The count was born in 1862 in London. He married the daughter of German fa, in tho 1.it nP kIor
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-16
FINANCE CAMPAIGN
 FOR SUNDAY SCHOOL
Purpose Is to, Enable Alabama Asso' sociation to Carry Out New
 and Advanced Work

A complete and thorough financial campaign for Sunday school work has been planned and undertaken by the Alabama Sunday School association. according to leaders of the work Tn Birmingham. The organization Is now
 practically complete. with a county financial committee in each county
 headed by leading business man. II Is planned to raise total budget of s3o,0oO by individual subscription from
 the Christian business men and public
 spirited citizens of Alabama.
 The purpose in raising this money is
 to enable the association not only to
 carry on the existing work but also
 to do new and advanced work of a
 higher educational type. than has Yet been undertaken. The Sunday schools of all denominations in the state will
 be given the aervices of trained spe. cialists in each department without any expense to the individual school It Is planned to enlist in Bible study all the boys and young men who have not yet been called to the colors te provide them with trained Bible teach CTS and win them to Christian living before they leave homo. This will prob ably be done by a systematic state wide campaign among all denomina. ttons.
 Fourteen leading bankers and busi' ness men constitute the central financt committee. A leading business man 1T 1 each county will be associated witt l this central committee. Representative | business men and public spirited cit | Iizens have been selected to co-operAt' with the county chairmen and at tn, | proper time to make . canvass Of thei ! respective communitisA
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-16
GOSSIP IS IN ORDER ON ASSIGNMENTS OF NEW COMMISSION Places for Taylor, Bf> n and Burruss Must Be
 Settled by the Com
 missiOners

Now that the election is over and the
 personnel of the commission that will
 handle the affairs of the city of Sir
 mingham for the next four years IS
 settled. gossip Is in order as to where
 the new timber will be placed.
 great deal of speculation is already
 being indulged in as to the assign
 ments" that will be dealt out as soon
 as the new commission is organized.
 It seems pretty definitely settled that
 John H. Taylor will become commission
 CT of public safety, he having practically
 made the race for that place and hav-
 ing stated openly that he aspired to be
 the successor of Commissioner Barber. It is also understood that J. Ellis Brown
 will ask for the place of commissioner
 Of public utilities. in view of his legal training and experience as lawyer. Mr. Hornady will hold his present de- partment, 1t is practically assured, he being the only man who was elected for another term. This will leave the de- partment of streets and public improve ments to Professor Burruss, as the place of MT. Truss will become vacant.
 Some seem to think that there will be opposition to Mir. Brown as Mir Weatherly's successor, an attempt being made to place him in the department of 1 public safety, while Mir. Taylor would I be given the department of streets and public improvements. In this case Pro- | lessor Burruss would be rendered the department of public utilities But Messrs Taylor and Brown are expected to show some opposition along this line 1 and thereby interest increases in the | first meeting of the new commission.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-16
WORTHINGTON IS
 HERE HAPPY OVER
 NITRATE VICTORY
Sheffield Man Is Optimistic Over Expenditure of Entire $20,O00, 900 Appropriation at Muscle
 Shoals

J. w. worthington of Sheffield, who led the successful fight for Muscle Shoals as the site for the government nitrate plant, modestly declined to dis cuss in Birmingha mlast night either the details of that fight or probable future developments.
 "We have won the experimental plant" said he. "We are very grateful to the interdepartmental board for it's consider ation. We feel certain that the gov ernment has made the proper award and has done the wise thing. Other than that, there is nothing that can be said"
 Credit for the victory, Mir. Worthing- ton gave to Senator Bankhead, Senator Underwood, Representative Dent and other members of the House delegation from this state, various other members of Congress, patriotic Alabamians in private life, and the farmers of the en- tire south.
 MT. Worthington indicated optimism in the probability of the government de- veloping Muscle Shoals by the construc- ton of a giant dam and expending there the remaining sum of the $2O,00O,000 ap- propriaton. But he declined to discuss this phase of the situation. He will leave this morning for Washington.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-16
SELL MODERATELY
 COTTON MANS TIP
N. T. Blackwell, Dallas Editor Is a Visitor to
 Birmingham

Among the visitors to Birmingham yesterday was N T. Blackwell of Dal- las. Tex, editor of "The Cotton md Cotton States News,' who was here on his periodical trip. which includes all the large southern cities.
 MT. Blackwell Is we'll known as an expert cotton man, his knowledge of conditions, both here and abroad eauipping him splendidly to give out the best information regarding the cotton situation.
 Besides editing "The Cotton and Cot ton States News" MT. Blackwell com piles annually two reference books which are invaluable to the cotton world, "The International Cotton Buy CT and Cotton Seller" and 'The Inter national Cotton Seed Products Direc- tory,' these books being used all over the world by the biggest men and in stitutions in the cotton business.
 In speaking of cotton conditions MT Blackwell said:
 "On September IF, in a lengthy edi. torial in my paper. endeavored to ex- plain why cotton would go to 25 cents or better; it has reached 26 and 2i cents, and my advice Is to sell mod erately under present conditions a: fast as it can be gotten out at pres. ent prices. as it will probably go high. CT with the approach of spring. con. |sider cotton at 27 cents the equivalen of 30-cent cotton if 1t has to be helt six months"
 T want to say right here." MT Blackwell continued. that believe 1T high priced cotton for several reasons chief among them being great intia tion of money, the rapid advance of al other commodities. and further fact that on account of scarcity of labor peace or war, we will be unable t, produce q large crop in 19lS.s
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-16
Gen. DuUaU and Aide
 WiH Be Guests Today
 at Liberty Loan Lunch
Commander of Southeastern Department of the Army Will Spend Several Hours Here Before Proceeding to Mississippi on Tour
 of Inspection

tive to government development at Mus cle Shoals, reached the city yesterday The visitors will be driven throughout the city on a tour of inspection fol- lowing the lunch. The Chamber of Com merce committee named to attend Gen. eral Duvall is composed of Robert Jemson, Jr.. George E. Ward, Oscar Wells, Val Nesbit, J. S. Pevear, Craw- ford Johnson and W. D. Nesbitt.
 w. C. Adams, chairman of the liberty loan committee, announced last night that all civic organizations engaged In work for the sale of the bonds are in- vited to have representatives at the lunch The Civic association. the Real Estate exchange, the Rotary club, the Kiwanis club, as well as the Chamber of Commerce, will be represented.
 General Duvall succeeded General Wooo as commander of the southeastern de. partment and is regarded as one of tht distinguished officers in the service
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-16
DIR. FOSTER TO LEAVE
 FIRST PRESBYTERIAN
Tenders Resignation, Effective No vember 1, to Take Up Pastorate
 at Anderson, s. c.

Dr. John S. Foster, who for nearly eight years has been pastor of the First Presbyterian church, Sunday morning rendered his resignation, effective No vember 1, and asked that the congrega- ton hold meeting Sunday to take ac- ton on it. pr. Foster~is resigning tc answer the cali of the First Presbyterian church at Anderson, s. c.
 Dr. Foster will be accompanied by Mrs. Foster, his two daughters, Juliet now in Agnes Scott college. and Mar garet, and his son John.
 While here Dr. Foster has made him. self very acceptable to those with whom he has come in contact and has lent his assistance to all social and civic en- deavors, and the city as well as the church, it is declared, IS suffering loss in his removal. Many friends have ex- pressed their deep regret over his reslg- nation
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-16

Mai. Gen W. P. Duvall, commanding officer of the southeastern department, with headquarters at Charleston, s. C., and his aide-de-camp, Capt Raymond Sullivan, together with Maj J. E. Nun sic and Capt R. w. Hemphill, repre- senting the ordnance department at Washington, will be guests today at a luncheon served at the Southern club at I o'clock under the auspices of the Birmingham liberty loan committee and the Chamber of Commerce
 General Duvall will reach Birmingham at noon and will remain here for four hours. He is on tour of inspection of the supply departments of the various camps located in Alabama and Missis- sippi Major Munsie and Captain Hemp hill having business in Birmingham rea-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-16
Fire Preventers Work
 to Avert Food Waste

Fire prevention to avert food waste Is being championed by representatives ot the Alabama fire prevention committee of the national defense board. who are making inspection of grain elevators wholesale grocery establishments, pack ing plants and other food repositories.
 The inspectors are interested solely in good conservation, and their work is ap- proved by the government and has noth- ing to do with selling insurance. The men engaged in the work in Alabama are John s. Goldsmith, S. l.. Johnson w. H. Hackney, J. W. Blakeney. w. c Raider, R. c. Lewis. of Birmingham A. c. Eifler, Kalford Kreth, A. J. Braeme F. o. Hawkins c. G. Key, J. Hunter White, of Montgomery: Edgar s. Wilson J. w. Harris. of Jacksonville; Norman D. Burke of Jackson, Miss; H. T. Hig- ginbotham. New Orleans; Edwin c. Jones Ns-1orge Williams, Atlanta.