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Smyrna times., 1917-06-06
DOUBT DISAPPEARS
No One in Smyrna Who Has a
Bad Back Should Ignore This
Double Proof

Does your back ever ache?
Have you suspected your kidneys?
Backache is sometimes kidney ache.
With it may come dizzy spells,
Sleepless nights. tired, dull days,
Distressing urinary disorders.
Doan's Kindey Pills have been en-
dorsed by thousands.
Are recommended here at home.
You have read Smyrna proof.
Read now the Smyrna sequel.
Renewed testimony tested by time.
Mrs. John Inman, Union St.,
Smyrna, says: 81 suffered from back
ache and general symptoms of kidney
complaint. l had dizzy spells and
headaches. No medicine helped me
until l used Doan's Kidney Pills.
They gave me entire relief" (State-
ment given March IL, 1912.
On March 25, 1916, Mrs. Inmar
said: 81 can still recommend Doan's
Kidney Pills as highly as ever. l use
them whenever my back feels lame
and always get fine results".
Price SOC, at all dealers. DOM
simply ask for a kidney remedy-get
Doan's Kidney Plils-the same thai
Mrs. Inman has twice publicly recon-
mended. Foster Milburn Co., Props.
Buffalo, n. Y.
Smyrna times., 1917-06-06
SKETCHING AT THE FRONT
Exploding Shell spoIIs Artists Work,
but He Frantically Proceeds
With New Subject.

After the battle of Neuve-Chapelle
few correspondents, including Elser of
the Associated Press and myself, were
taken by the British to see the ruins
Of the town which they had just cap
tured. In our party was Matania, an
Italian sketch artist, whose work in
the London illustrated weeklies has
been considered the best that has ap-
peared during the war. 1t was
cloudy day, and in the late afternoon
a rainbow appeared over the shattered
village, framing it like a prOscenium
arch-a stage setting. Matania, in hot
enthusiasm, began to sketch the scene,
when a three-inch she'll whistled its
way to a spot near by and burst. The
explosion drenched the party in mud
and half covered Matania's drawing.
With an Italian expletive, the artist
tore up the drawing and began viO-
lently to sketch the shell-burst as the
fresh memory of it appeared in his
minds eye. A second and third shell
fell near the party, and the British Of
fcer ordered us to move on to another
part of the line, as the Germans had
undoubtedly found our range.
At dinner that night Matania, rum
pling his hair with excited hands, sud
denly shouted: Fool that am! Why
didn't 1 save that mud-covered drawing
and have it published to show how
near 1 came to being killed today r'-
William G. Shepherd in Everybody's.
Smyrna times., 1917-06-06
PROVES FISH CAN SMELL
Experiments Show That Fish Are At
tracted to Anglers Hook by
Odor of Bait.

A fish hasn't a nose, but it can smell.
Recent experiments have proved this.
What is more, these experiments have
proved that odor travels through wa
ter, just as it does through air.
Anglers have laid so much stress on
the need of exciting fish's interest by
the look of food that the effect of scene
has been overlooked. A shark will
bite at a hook containing a piece OF
fat pork, although the pork does not
look like any kind of fish that swims
the sea. Why, then, should the trout
be expected to be interested only In an
artificial gray hackle?"
1t may be heresy in angling to sug-
gest that q "fly' should smell like
fly. These scientific experiments show
how large a part smell plays in the
food pursuit of fish. Bait, such as
small crabs, was found and eaten by
the fishes two or three times as rap
idly when the shells were broken. Bait
placed inside gauZe bag was smelled
within three minutes of being lowered
in the water, and almost at the same
time all the fishes began nibbling at
the bag. When cotton was stuffed in
to it's sO-salled "nOstrils" the dOgfish
would sel5aIn observe the food that
came near them. If they saw other
dogfish eating, those whose nOstrils
were stuffed would join them and take
a share in the feast, but when kept to
themselves they starved in the midst
of plenty.-ChicagO Herald.
Smyrna times., 1917-06-06

dress by Alisha Lee-Old Campus.
80 p. M, Luncheon for Alumni
and other guests of the college 200
D. m, Business meeting of the Alumni
old College. 2.30 o. m, Visit to
Wolf Hall aud Unveiling of the Por-
trait of Theodore R. Wolf. 3.15
o. M, Exhibition Drill - Frazier
Field. 500 p. m., Armory-Com-
mencement Dance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-12

by the caucus to expire automatically in four years. Also an amendment by Senator Salisbury of Delaware was inserted providing that the present tax of 121a per cent on munitions makers profits shall end in six, instead of F. months after peace is declared. An- other amendment, requested by the munitions manufacturers and proposed by Senator Salisbury, which was ap- proved by the caucus. provides that the 12h per cent taxes shall be first deducted from their profits before the extra 8 per cent is computed
 The caucus rejected an amendment by Senator Lewis of Illinois to add the Webb exporters cooperative bill as rider to the revenue bill. This action, Senator Lewis declared prob ably would prevent passage of the Webb bill at the present session. Op- position of Senators LaFollette, Cum mins, Reed and Vardaman to the Webb bili Chairman Simmons and others told the caucus, might cause a fill buster which would endanger the rev. enue measure.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-12
INVITE VETERANS
 TO WITNESS 'sCRISIS"
All Members of Confederate and G. A. R. Camps to Be Guests of
 BijOu

All the members of the Confederate veteran camps and of the G. A. R. veterans camp of the district are 1n- yited to be the guests of the manage ment of the Bijou on tomorrow aft ernoon to witness the superfeature nhotonIay. ..The Crisis" which is be- ing shown at the theatre this week. Of particular interest to the old he- roes of the blue and the gray is the magnificent reproduction on the screen of the history making siege of Vicksburg, which is presented in all ifs minute details and will be readily recognized by the many old veterans of the city who took part Tn thal campaign. se
 All the old forts were rebuilt for the picture and the old warships that attacked the city from the river have been faithfully duplicated The entire National Guard of Mississippi assisted in the reproduction of this historic se- ries of scenes While the plot of "The Crisis" deals with the civil war period and Abraham Lincoln is one of the scenes depicted touching on the civil war are absolutely impartial and at the same time reproduced with a prominent characters in the photoplay, it is not war picture, but such faithfulness of detail that is striking.
 The old soldiers will be admitted free to all parts of the house. the only requirement. being that they wear their veteran crosses or some Federal or Confederate insigna.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-12
NAMES A TOWN
 IN EMERGENCY

Where in the United States or Geth- semane is Hosk Kosh?
 That was the question propounded to the clerk at the Tutwiler last night when a casual observer scanned the reg ister For, down in black and white was Ben S. Pulitzer, Hosk Kosh.' Registers never prove anything except when it is not desired, and certainly Hosk Kosh was inexplicable.
 Just above that mysterious place was ''D. c. Golf, Kenosha, Wis" And there by hangs the solution of "Hosk Kosh."
 Some philosopher has said that the great semitic race has never been outdone and such was nobly upheld by this individual last night Several guests arrived at the Tutwiler at the same time, but MT. Golf evidently was given first whacll at the register. When the pen had ceased it's round of convolutions, there was Mr. Golf of Kenosha, Wis.
 The next individual, who was respon- sible for the appearance of shirts look ing like a cross between stolen awning many Birmingham merchants, was threatened with reversal. Coming from such a commonplace city as New York would be indeed eclipsed by the brazen 'Kenosha, Wis" The clerk testified that he gazed about, scratched his head and showed other evidence of consuming thought, probably trying to find place that would unhorse Kenosha.
 Failing. he had to create place. Hence --Hosk Kosh.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-12
MANY STUDENTS RECEIVE CREDITS
 FOR BIBLE STUDY
Dr. Phillips Makes Report for First Semester to Sunday School
 Directors

Splendid progress Is being made in the matter of Bible study and religious in conducted with the public schools. Tn report on the public school credits, submitted to the directors of the Sunday School association, Dr. J. H. Phillips, superintendent of city schools, showed that 2914 credits had been issued to the school pupils during the first semester of the present school term. which is a larger number than were issued during both semesters last year.
 The public school credit plan was worked out for Birmingham in 1915 by pr. J. H. Phillips and Miss M. l.. Ken nedy, former general secretary of the Birmingham Sunday School association, by Montgomery Mobile, Dothan, Selma and d number of the small cities of Ala bama. Each city has made a slight mod ification of the plan to suit local condi- tions.
 committee on ''co-operation between the public schools and the Sunday school was appointed by the Alabama Sunday School association in December, 1915, and recommended the adoption of the plan throughout the state.
 The records by schools show that 26 per cent of the high school pupils and 19 per cent of the elementary school pupils received these credits for the semester ending January 26, 1917.
 Any pupil in the public schools who pursues certain specified studies of the Bible or other religious studies, who meets the attendance requirements and produces proper certificates from the Sun day school teacher and the superintend- ent, is entitled to receive credit for the work if his department has been satis- factory and has been diligent and faithful in the preparation of the work
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-12

It is pointed out that the heaviest losses were expected in the first few days when many vessels had had TO time to make port or take precau- tions
 In the matter of permitting the arm ing of American ships the American government will take every precau- ton not to go further officially than 1t already has in telling shipowners that they are Justified in arming for self protection if they think it neces- sary it is understood
 Strong opposition had developed from the beginning of the armament discussion to any step which would seem to implicate the country abso- lately in the actual machinery of armament. As much as possible it. has been desired not to take any action which might put the United States in tho position of precipitating hostilities.
 Nevertheless. officials believe that so long as the government has repudi- ated Germanys zone and officially notified American shipowners of their right to arm for self-protection, and owners should be put in a position to exercise that right. The statement of P A. S. Franklin that he has vain ly sought guns and gunners for the American liners has put the question squarely up to the government.
 President Wilson has made practi- cally no engagements for the coming week, but is keeping his time free for work on the submarine question and on his legislative programme still pending in Congress. He may be ex- pected to pay at least one visit to the capitol during the week and to visit the state. war and navy depart ments. Several weeks ago the Presi- dent accepted an invitation to speak tomorrow night before local citi. zen's organization and 1t has been thought possible that he might take the occasion to comment on the pres ent situation Since the break with Germany. however. he has cancelled decide not to keep this one
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-12
NOTED EVANGELIST
 TELLSL|FE'SS STORY
John Tyler Speaks to Large Congregation at the Lyric
 Last Night

John Tyler of New York. the noted evangelist and lecturer, was the speak CT at the Lyric theatre last night at the services of the Independent Presbyterian church He was introduced by the pas tor Dr. Henry M. Edmonds.
 man of commanding presence, of pleasing personality and of splendid pow CTS as speaker, MT. Tyler made deep impression upon the audience with his address. He told the story of his early life, the episodes of various kinds of wretchedness. of experience in dens of vice in this country and abroad
 The work of the famous Jerry Me- Auley mission, at which he was con- verted when leading a life of the ut most wickedness. was explained by the speaker, who told of the founding of this mission and the service it was doing among the vicious and desperate charac- ters along the Bowery
 Mr Tyler had crossed the Atlantic at least % times and after his conversion his great desire was to go back to his old haunts and tell to the habitues with whom he had associated what Jesus -oHIlSl cdD dO lCl dliti WltH d Ilidn WnO gives his life to Him.
 That great desire became fervent, constant prayer and was finally an- swered. I went back to London and told the story of redemption from sin and irs hideous consequences to my former com panions in vice and misery It gave me untold joy to tell them of the cleansing power of the blood of Jesus Christ" said Mir Tyler.
 The dramatic stories which MT. Tyler told of his life were intensely gripping and produced profound effect on his hearers.
 Dr. Edmonds will resume his series ot sermons on the Ten Commandments al the service next Sunday evening, wher he will speak on the Fourth Command- ment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-12
REHEARSING DAILY FOR PERFORMANCE
 OF DISTRICT SCHOOL
"Old Deestrick Skule" to Be Presented at the Jefferson Theatre Fri
 day Evening

Preparation for the presentation of the "Old Deestrick Skule,' an anna teur entertainment to be given at the Jefferson theatre on Friday night. continues. Rehearsals are being held regularly and the offering is expected to be one of the best presented here by an amateur cast.
 Clark Williams will take the part of the "skulemaster." w. E. Arnold, Henry Ament, Ben Ray, J. L. Yancey, F. B. Edwards. Mrs. Sam Batson, Miss Sallie Battaile and Mrs. J. L. Yancey also take important parts in the play.
 The "Old Deestrck Skule' has been presented by amateur casts in num- her of southern cities and has proven highly entertaining. The ticket sale will start Wednesday, The perform ance will begin promptly at S.30 o'clock Friday night
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-12
DEAD IN
 MINNEAPOLIS FIRE Hotel Burns and Guests Are Thought to Be
 Trapped in Ruins

Minneapolis, February 1.-The Ken wood hotel, a three-story brick struc- ture 1t Twelfth street and Hennepin avenue, caught fire here late tonight. Several persons are believed to have been trapped in the burning building. Many were injured by jumping from upper story windows to the street. Every available fire fighting appar- atus in the city have been working on tie building.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-12
Imperial Chancellor V0n Bethmann- ollUeg dndAH High Officers of Army
 WlH Be Present, States
 Amsterdam DiSDQtch

Berlin, February 11.-(Vi London.)-An i'm portant conference at headquarters has been called by Emperor William, presumably to discuss the submarine question, says the Exchange Tele- graphs Amsterdam correspondent today. Dr. Won Bethmann-Ho -Hollweg, the imperial chancellor, and high army and navy officials will attend, and it is reported, adds the correspondent, that the possibility of negotiations with neutrals for mod flying the terms of the recent German menoran- dunn will be discussed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-12
Minneapolis Pacifists
 Mayor Severely Rebuked

Minneapolis, Minn., February n.-A patriotic demonstration was held today under the auspices of the Minneapolis Loyalty league Resolutions approving of President Wilson's stand in the Ger man crisis and pledging support were unanimously adopted Todays meeting, according to the call, was protest against the ''unpatriotic remarks of our mayor, Thomas Van Lear" who called mass meeting which was held last night to protest against war and the severance of diplomatic relations with Germany.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-12
Deaths and Funerals
George Hendricks

Funeral services over the remains of George Hendricks, aged 21, who was killed by discharge of pistol in a friendly scuffle with comrade of Battery A, Alabama Field Artillery, at Douglas about week ago, were held yesterday afternoon from the Fifty sixth Street Baptist church. Interment followed in Elmwood cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-12
Police Arrest Negroes

The police department got busy again yesterday and before the day vas over s5 negroes had been ar rested and lodged in thee ity jail on the charge of Sunday gaming. The raids on the games were made in all parts of the city. It is the largest of arrests made in one day in the past three weeks
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-12
Place America in Wrong Attitude

What has been done far is construed only attempt to place upo the United States the appearance of beerency believing the chef purpose to bewder public opinion here and divide the country the about unwelcome here if r Gerard in Berlin had gone behind the Germans through the Spanish ambassador who represents the United States pete issue.
 Whether sort of beyond acknowledgement the Swiss minister who presented the suggestion yesterday will be made that entirely with President Wilson Opinions differ believing 1t ignore the suggestion entirely is possible that summary of
 the present suarne campaign with list of the sinngs with out warning and the loss of lives may be submitted further showing why the United States and other believe Ger many's course outside the bounds of law
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-12
EMPEROR WILLIAM CALLS CONFERENCE OF CHIEFS
 AT HEADQUARTERS AND IT IS BELIEVED QUESTION OF
 MODIFYING THE U-BOAT CAMPAIGN WILL BE DLSCUSSEL
ACTUAL WAR WITH AMERICA IS COMING,
 GERMANY YES
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ture of the instructions to submarine commanders, who were informed that while the careful course toward neu- trals was recommended and desired, they would no longer be subjected to punishment for departing from their former procedure of warning, if they found this advisable.
 BOTH SIDES FIRM
 It is considered that the only pos sibility of avoidance of hostilities would result from a modification of its standpoint by one or the other side, and. so far as could be judged from the positive declarations of Alfred Zim- merman, the German minister of for eign affairs. and other officials be- fore the Associated Press correspond ents' departure from Berlin, there was no probability that Germany would give way this time or abandon the ruthless campaign now started.
 German-American relations again and again have passed through crises apparently almost hopeless, but this time the crisis is more difficult than the former ones and even the optimist can scarcely see any peaceful egress out of the impasse.
 From neutral cable office it now is possible to tell the story of the ap- proach of the present crisis on which the most rigid censorship has been applied in Germany.
 To the observer in Berlin the ap- proach of the crisis had been plainly and definitely evident since the rejec- ton of Germany's peace overtures. In formation as to Germany's definite de- cision to start sharpened submarine
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-12
Patrick Thornton

Funeral services over the remains of Patrick Thornton. who died Satur- day at a local infirmary, were held yesterday afternoon from the resi- dence. 821 South Nineteenth street, and later from St. Paul's church. Interment was made in Oak Hill cemetery. MT, Thornton is survived by his widow two sons, one daughter. two brothers and three sisters.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-12
Lincoln Is Guiding Star Tn
 Nation Crisis, Says Speaker

Chicago as the great pacificator and mill tant leader of armies. The memorial ser. vices were attended by a crowd of west~ ern tourists aboard a special train from Chicago en route to the twentieth a u- niversary of the founding of the Abraham Lincoln Memorial university at Cumber- land Gap tomorrow. One car of the tourists included Mayor William Hale Thompson, Chicago, and the heads of de- partments of the Chicago city administra- tion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-12
Cecil Herbert Pounds

Cecil Herbert Pounds, the 5-month old son of MT. and Mrs. J. D. Pounds who died yesterday morning at 6 o'clock at a local infirmary, were con- ducted from the residence. 107 South F;fty-fourth street, Woodlawn. yester- day at o'clock. The remains were shipped this morning at 12:1b o'clock to Emerson, Ga, for interment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-12
Virginia Martin

Funeral services over the remains of Virginia Martin, aged years, who died Saturday, were held yesterday from the private chapel of the Shaw Undertaking company. Interment was made n Elmwood. She is survived by her parents.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-12
". w. Ruter

of w. W. Ruter. aged 69, who died at the family residence, 2332 Bessemer boulevard, Friday afternoon, were con- ducted yesterday afternoon from the residence. Interment was made in Oak Hill cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-12
CONGRESS CAREFUL NOT TO EMBARRASS
 PRESIDENT WILSON
 IN PRESENT CRISIS
(Continued from Page One put through as quickly as possible. EMERGENCY BILLS WAITING

Emergency measures awaiting ac- tion in the Senate include espionage and conspiracy bills recommended by the Attorney General and amendments to the shipping laws giving the gov ernment authority to commander vessels being built in this country for foreign owners in time of war or threatened war. A hearing on the shipping bill amendments will be held tomorrow before the commerce com n,ittee. Administration senators plan to have all these measures enacted as soon as possible.
 PORTO RICAN MEASURE
 Tomorrow the Senate expects to nas M t..rso hicaa citizenship bill .s soon as this is disposed of fight aSain will be instituted for legisla- ton in the pending postoffice appro- rriation bill increasing the rate on newspapers and periodicals, and pro- vidin, for one cent drop letter post age These provisions were thrown out of the bill Saturday on point of or der
 Revenue legislation also will be rressed in the Senate within d few
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-12
Mrs. Mattie Jenkins

Funeral services over the remains of Mrs. Hattie Jenkins5 aged 52, who died Saturday at the family residence, 2110 Eighth avenue. north, will be held this morning at 10:30 o'clock from the residence. Interment will be made in Elmwood cemetery. She is survived by one brother and four sons
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-12

Until yesterday morning all we knew about these matters had been passed through English channels and the gist of these reports was that the United States government actually had vio- lated the property and liberty of Ger man citizens.
 English agents by thus adulterating the truth did not intend, of course, to islander the United States. Their inten- tion was to create public alarm in Ger many and thus cause outbursts of pop ular indignation and perhaps even
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-12
Second Virginia Entrains

Brownsville, Tex, February 1.-The Second Virginia infantry left here today for Richmond to demobilize.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-12
GERMANY FINALLY
 GETS REAL NE TVS FROM A MFR A
Foreign Minister States They Were Astounded When Word Came United States Had Not In- termed Teutonic Citizens or Taken Their
 Property English Garbled Reports for
 Their Own Ends, Is Charge Made

condition relations minister Q
 reliable information which February United  astounding
  Inter the United States
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-12
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