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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-14
AUTOMOBILES AND
 COWS FAVOR|TES Thefts of This Kind of Property Very Numer-
 ous Recently

Two classes of property in Birmingham have recently received the special atten- ton of thieves, viz, automobiles and COWS.
 According to complaints made to the po- lice department about 20 cows have been taken from their owners in the past 30 days of which number only about one third have been recovered so far Con sidering the high prices prevailing for meat butter and milk, the losses are especially heavy.
 Some of the animals have been recov- cred by the police and some by the own CTS themselves but the majority of them are still in parts unknown. It is not be-. yond the bounds of possibility that some of them have ceased te exist on the earth and have already done their part toward enabling Alabama to feed her. self this year.
 Owing to the high price of gasoline it is less apparent why there are so many thefts of automobiles, but the facts re- main. During the last 30 days the lar ceny of these articles of commerce has averaged more than one per day How ever the owners of this species of prop erty have been more fortunate than the
 
 if it can be said to be fortunate to get it back in a more or less damaged condi- ticn necessitating the expenditure of more money for repairs.
 The cars stolen include most makes, but a special preference has been noted in favor of the Ford. Most of the cars were taken for joy riding purposes and after the gasoline had all run out were abandoned Sometimes the top is taken off and left in one place and the car in another. Yale locks and such other con- trivances for preventing movement of au- tomobiles have not yet met with any great success as most of those run off were equipped with something of that kind when taken The police have been very successful in recovering these cars, and while owners have worried and grumbled and paid the expenses of some, one else's trip in the way of repairs, most of them have regained their prop erty
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-14
BOY SCOUTS WILL
 ATTEND REUNION In Recognition of Loyal Service Fund Being Raised
 to Defray Expenses

Birmingham will send the drum corps corps of it's Boy Scouts to the Confederate reunion in Washington.
 Alabama, as well as Birmingham, knows and appreciates the splendid service of these young soldiers and it is certain that there will be a ready response to contribute to the fund now being received to defray their eX- penses
 Borden Burr, president of the local council of the Boy Scouts. asks that those who desire to subscribe to this fund send their contributions to MT. Colman Blach. treasurer of the coun- cil
 During the Confederate reunion, stated MT Burr, the Boy Scouts by their willing, polite and efficient serv- ice endeared themselves to all the vet erans and to all Birmingham. They asked no reward and whenever it was offered, in accordance with their code, refused. Since this reunion in every convention, public gathering or civic movement the scouts have been called on and have always responded. Nol as reward, but as small token of appreciation, we promised the drum corps. organized by drafting through efficiency tests, the most loyal scouts from the different troops. trip to the Washington reunion. The eXecu- tive committee does not deem 1t prop CT to entrench on our budget for the expenses of this trip and have de- cided to make it an occasion for q free-will heart offering from the cit izens of Birmingham to this youth . fu1 band of public servants. MT. Col man Blach is treasurer of the fund and will receive contributions"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-14
Candidates Named
 For Jewish Congress

Rabbi B. c. Ehrenreich of Montg omar and Benjamin S. Gross, young Ia mingham attorney, were nominated night as candidates for the Ameri Jewish congress for the district of 4 bama at a meeting of the district no mating convention at the Knesseth Isr synagogue. Delegates from Jewish ganizations throughout the district 'i and elected also a district board of tors which will have charge of the tions to be held on June F. IA
 The convention was called to order Benjamin s. Gross as temporary oh man. He welcomed the assembly, foll ing which the convention was formally ganized. Rabbi Ehrenreich was no mated in an eloquent address that cauvS much applause by Dr. Henry Swed of Birmingham and MT. Cross nominated by Ike Abelson of Birmi ham. Frank Feidelson of Birmingr Dr. Henry Swedlaw
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-14
ANIMALS AT ZOO
 GREETED BY B|G .
 CROWD YESTERDAY
Miss Fancy and Monkeys Have Fine Time COnvers- ing With Their Youth
 full Admirers

Yesterday was beautiful, balmy day that made trees and flowers and tn, great outdoors seem doubly delightful and hundreds of Birmingham peopI needed the call of spring and went oul to Avondale park to inspect the zoo. The animals were all on their Sunday behavior and delighted the crowds with their antics and tricks.
 People began going about 1;s0 o'clock and a steady stream continued until 5 or 5:30 The largest crowd of the year was out The kiddies, of course, came in full force to visit Miss Fancy, and she showed her appreciation of their interest by performing in her most approved fashion. Teddie, the bear, took a sun bath and rolled and purred and ate pea nuts to the hearts delight of his many friends Pat, the monkey, took an almost human interest in what was going ep around him, and chattered volubly with his own particular group of admirers
 The park is more beautiful this year. than ever before. Flowers and shrubs' have been planted everywhere by Keeper Dayton Allen and all are doing verN nicely. The pansies, daisies hedges am
 
 ing view of color that delights tir eye.
 Miss Fancy was in a talkative as wei ' as ruminating mood yesterday.
 T cannot thank The Age Herald and the children of Birmingham enough for bringing me here she stated last night. My surroundings at the circus were very comfortable. but the constant traT- cling did not agree with me. I have had splendid health during the last win ter. I am heavier now than I have ever been. and have grown eight inches taller during the last two years, I enjoy the companionshlp of my friends. the fhil- dren, more than ever. The kindness Ur my keeper, Dayton Allen, makes my life much more pleasant than it used to Joe.
 Pat, the monkey, also expressed Eon- tent with his life.
 T am looking forward very much to the coming of several friends of Hline from Selma" he said confident Ulilyl Two cousins of mine and parrot avs recently been shipped and will be here in a few days. Then, Mr. Jake Bu ger is going to give a family of six tov the zoo as soon as a home can be builtV for them We will all be put togethen in a fine, large, new house. where We can play and amuse ourselves and our friends, the people, at the same time. We had a prosperous winter and expect to continue to be very happy during the summer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-14
WOMAN'S PARTY PLANS ACTIVE WEEK FOR THE
 CAUSE OF SUFFRAGE
Coming of Miss Alice Paul Yesterday Marks Beginning of Ac tivities-Wi Hold Big Public Meeting at the
 Tutwiler Hotel Next Saturday

ing from Miami. Fla. and will re- main in the city this week. The three workers from the Washington head quarters of the woman's party will think with good deal of interest and even anxiety of events in Washing ton today. for at H. o'clock this morn ; ing President WilEon is to have his eighteenth interview on the subject 1f nation wide suffrage for American women. At the recent amalgamation or the prohibition and progressive parties in St. Louis a committee was select ed to carry suffrage resolutions to the President. This committee was com- posed not only of members of the two parties in convention. but of all lib eraP groups who had been invited to have representatives at the convea- tion. This committee, ex-Gov David Walsh of Massachusetts, q progressive democrat; pr. F. A. Ru1nley, editor of the New York Evening Mail a pro- gressive republican; pr. Ira Landrith prohibitionist; Samuel Gompers. presi- dent of the American Federation Of Labor; John Spargo. socialist; and Miss Mabel Vernon, secretary of the nation al woman's party, will be received by President Wilson this morning and present their resolution demanding immediate action on the Susan B. An thony amendment.
 "Of course. we are deeply con- cerned in whatever the President may have to say to this distinguished con- mittee." said Miss Paul This is the first time since the declara tion of war that the President has been called upon for a statement upon the federal suffrage amendment. He has power, as he has had for four years, to make this matter an administration meas ure, and secure it's immediate submis- sion to the states. Every time the President has been interviewed on s1tf- frage he has come a little farther. We know that suffrage victory is inevit- aple. We dare to hope that it is very near at hand
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-14
DINNER IS SERVED
 ID 386 SOLDIERS
Local Restaurant Man Had All the Boys in Town as
 His Guests Yesterday

Charles Pantaze. the we'll known the soldier boys who are stationed in Birmingham. At his two restaurants he served chicken repast to every man who appeared. in soldiers uni form and 3S6 men were his guests for dinner
 As though this were not enough for one day, MT. Pantaze invited each man who came to dinner to be his guest also at supper last night. The boys appreciated the Mothers Day 'cour . tesy very much. Capt. R. F. Ashworth and Capt. J. w. Tyson spoke in behalf of the men last night.
 Tt was a might fine thing for Nil. Pantaze to do.' said Captain Ash worth "He served a dinner that could not have been bought for dollar anywhere. I have been especially inn pressed by the attitude of the Greeks in Birmin gham toward the soldiers now stationed here. Only last week they sent out lot of cigars and ci,s- arettes to the camp
 Their attitude is also shown by an incident I saw on a car the other day. Coming in from the fairgrounds there was Greek on the car who could not speak English He insisted on paying the car fare of every man in uniform on the car though he looked as though he were not specially prosperous in this worlds goods himself
 'The boys now on duty in BirminS- ham are doing all they can to protect property of this district and I assure you they are highly appreciative of the little attentions which are shown them"
 Captain Tyson left for Memphis last night, where he will finish paying off the men of his regiment who are sta toned there
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-14
FLAG IS RAISED
 IN BEHRENS PARK

Another municipal flag raising was held yesterday afternoon, when big banner was unfurled in Behrens park. The flag was presented to the city by the woman S relief corps of the G. A. R. auxiliary. Y was formally accepted by M. M. Ull- man, city attorney, and the presentation was made by Mrs. Florence McGowan. The flag was raised by Carl Raymond Swope.
 Children sang America" and other airs and addresses were made by Dr. Griffin of Simpson M. E. church, Prof. R. G. Hewitt representing the Confederate Vet erans, and Comrade Bostick of the G. A. R.
 Post Commander G. P Quinn of the G. A. R. presided over the ceremonies. The flag was made by the ladies of the relief corps.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-14

Even Sunday is not a day of rest at the headquarters of the woman's party in the lobby of the Tutwiler ho- tel In honor of Miss Alice PauFs coming two new banners were added yesterday morning to the display ill the fireplace corner of the lobby.
 One of these is the large banner used by Mrs E. St Clair Thompson. south ern field secretary of the womans Larty, now in Birmingham, during the Arizona campaign. This banner bears the text of the Susan B. Anthony amendment for which the woman's party works, The right of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any state on account of sex The other is a replica of the famous We demand" banner carried in the first suffrage parade in Wash ington, D. C.. and reads: "We demand an amendment to the United States constitution enfranchising women."
 As so many people have expressed a wish to hear Miss Paul speak who would be unable to come to a lunch con- it has been decided to hold the conference in the ballroom of the Tut WiIer hotel in the form of large pub- lie meeting at o'clock Saturday aft- ernoon which Miss Paul will address. Other speakers will De the Rev. Thomas Byrnes, pastor of the Unitar- ian church. Mrs. St. Clair Thompson and Miss Beulah Amidon. Following the address, which the public is cor dially invited to hear. an organiza- tion conference will be held The gath ering will then enjoy a suffrage tea" Refreshments will be served and prom inent Birmingham suffragists will act as hostesses and give everyone an op- portunity to meet the out of town speakers
 Miss Paul arrived yesterday morn
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-14
MAJ. ED ANDERSON
 WEDS MISS WARD

known military men in the state, was married yesterday to Miss Ella Louis Ward, daughter of MT. and Mrs N. A. Ward, of Norwood. The ceremony was performed at the Tutwiler hotel by Dr. w. B. Holmes.
 After the ceremony the bride and groom left for short trip east, after which they will proceed to Talladega, where Major Anderson is stationed The mar iage will be of special in terest in Birmingham. where both the bride and groom are so we'll known and so popular.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-14
NOTES AMONG MEN WHO ARE JOINING
 COLORS TO FIGHT

Lieut. B. K. Johnson, naval recruiting inspector of the southern division in his weekly letter, congratulates the south on the way recruits continue to come in In other parts of the country, his letter states, the first enthusiastic rush to the colors is beginning to wane, but the south is continuing to send in a large number During the week, May S-lO, 119l new recruits were sworn in The record of the principal recruiting offices is as follows: Dallas, Tex, 2s6; Houston, Tex, 192 Oklahoma City, 1O; Atlanta, 129; New Orleans, 110; Nashville, S4; Lit tie Rock, S3; Montgomery, 52 Jackson Miss, AS; Columbia, s. C., 40; Birming- ham, s.
 This is not as bad for Birmingham as the figures would indicate, however as there are very few substations here, while the others, especially those rank ing high on the list, often include many stations scattered around the whole state.
 Business was reported as good for Sun day by Captain Clark yesterday. None were sent off, but three were enlisted: Howell Samueis, Harvey Alexander Sharp, Charles M. Cooley. Several others were up and-were examined but failed to meet the physical requirements.
 The orders to hold apprentice shipmen, yoemen and hospital corps men has caused falling off in enlistment, as many seem to have thought that the or ders to hold men meant that the corps is filled. But the orders simply mean that the receiving ships and training camps are filled, and that no more men can be accommodated by them for short time These ships and camps will be sufficiently enlarged in a few days for those now being held to be sent Then the men who have been waiting will go forward, so those who wish to begin their training as soon as possible must enlist now.
 Eleven men were sent off by the army yesterday: John D. Williams, Wood White. William V. Vines. Roy McCul- lum, Daniel M. Gardner. Govan c. Jones, James A. Dunn, Ora l.. Phillips. Leonidas Hatcher Bethel V. Howell, Eddie w. Gilbreath.
 Captain McKenney still needs all kinds of machinists, clerks. bookkeepers, stenographers and mechanics to join the engineering corps and the quartermaster's corps. Men desiring admission to either of these corps will pass the examination of regular private and receive some training as soldier before being trans ferred to their branch.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-14
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-14
MAJOR SEWELL TO
 BE HERE TODAY

Maj. John s. Sewell, who is organizing the engineering regiment of the seventh division for service in France. will be in Birmingham today and tomorrow. While here he expects to confer with a num- Der of local engineers and others who have signified their wish to join this new force. which Is expected to be the first sent to Franco M
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-14

Mint is clean, creamy. snow white. non-poisonous substance and most tender skin. There is no pain. smarting or even a bit of soreness while applying Mint or after wards. It acts so gently, so mag ically that you will never want to run the risk of blood poison by cut ting a corn again.
 Ask your druggist for small jar of Ice Mint, which will cost little. yet is sufficient to rid ones feet bf every corn or callous. You'll like lit immensely
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-14

Thanks to a new discovery made from a Japanese product. your foot troubles can be quickly ended.
 Ice-Mint, as this new preparation is called, is said to shrivel up hard corns, soft corns or corns between the toes so that they can be lifted out easily with the fingers
 Rub little on any tender corn or callous. Instantly the soreness dis appears and shortly the corn or cal lous will loosen so that it can be lifted right out with the fingers root and all, No foolishness
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-14
TODAY'S EVENTS
At the Theatres

Lyric: Keith vaudeville. Matinee at o'clock. Night performances at 7:90 and 9 o'clock.
 Loew's Bijou: Superior vaudeville and feature pictures. Continuous per- formance, l to II o'clock p. Tn.
 Majestic: Verne Phelps and Lasses White in The New Boy,' musical com edy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-14
Belgians Deported

Havre, May 13.-Information di cially received by the Belgian gove ment is to the effect that all ma between the ages of 15 and 65 in th; Belgian province of Luxembourg have been deported for work in France ane Germany in the environs of the iron fiarS
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-14
LETTERS TO EDITOR
Indorses Timely Editorial

To the Editor Of The Age-Heraldl We desire to express our appreciation and approval of your editorial in today s Age-Herald under the caption, No Time to Raise Local Taxes It is a timely discussion of subject that is of vital interest and importance. Business all ready is overtaxed locally, and indica- tions are that federal taxes must. of necessity, be heavy during the period of the war. Yours very truly.
 c. E. MASON. Birmingham. May F, 1917
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-14
At the Photoplay Houses

Strand: '"The Battle of the Somme" gyle Case"
 Trianon: Ethel Barrymore in "The Call of Her People,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-14
Mrs. Ward Improving

Mrs. George R. Ward. mother of Com missioner George Ward, was reported last night as improving from the indispo- sition which has confined her to her home recently.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-14
Stop Corn Pain in Two Minutes
 By the Clock Easy and Simple

TIE MAGIC TOUCH OF cEMiNT TOUCH STOPS THE SORENESS THEN THE CORN OR CALLOUS SHRVElS AND
 LIFTS OFF, TRY IT. YOUR FEET WILL FEEL COOL AND FINE
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-10-16
CONFESSIONS
Of 4 Wife
PERSONALITY ALWAYS
COUNTS

DO you know. little book. was
much surprised that this man
should write me AZ freely as he
did, Tho story also gave me n new
viewpoint OF mans character.
His letter continued:
Il never did like my own society
few men debut am the most
gregarious person ! have ever
known. and have always been able
TO get plenty OF the right kind OF
company without much effort ]
have seldom been lonely.
Il thought was in love many
times, but know now that. like all
youth. was not In love with any
one Girl. but Just in love with love.
I found out early that, az the say.
Ing Is. women fell for me- sci.
dom met a girl who was not glad
TO be in my company.
Il had no settled idea OF the girl
I should like 10 marry-in fact.
did not want TO marry any woman.
And yet found In many girls the
woman I loved. whether she mas.
queraded as blond. with heavenly
blue eyes, or as brunette. with
roguish brown: whether she was
short or tall. fragile or plump. Suf.
flee II to say that my interest
never stretched 10 two women n,
once, and never remained with one
long
II did not at that time stop to
think much about myself or my III.
tie love affairs. took them. as
most young men do, as they came.
and dropped them without com.
junction when grew tired. Moth.
INK touched me verv deeply--I took
the line OF least resistance.
Most OF what I earned had 10 go
to my people. Money has never
appealed TO me as OF any value in
itself. I think. in my own way.
that am pretty loyal to my
friends: and yet no man and only
three women have made any last.
ing impression on my life.
81 finally left my place on the
newspaper and went to n large
Eastern city az associate editor of
a popular magazine. was happy
in the thought that would now be
able to do more for my people than
I had ever been able to do before.
81 had the usual thrill OF the
young man OF artistic temperament
when he first strikes great city.
Perhaps women were kinder to me
than to the average youth. had
manv moro mr. lpaa inupreut of
fairs. but somehow. looking back
at them in the light of this catas-
trophe that has overtaken me,
found that there was no girl II
would hurt me to leave.
81 was fond of them all. could
enjoy a month or day with any
OF them. but each was more griev.
ed at parting than |. was not
making much money-what strug.
Cling writer does? But knew that
| was looked upon as an i'm
portaut member of the staff OF the
magazine.
"And then | woke up one morn.
ing to the knowledge that | was
doomed A hemorrhage OF the
lungs made the slight cough and
lassitude. that ! had paid little at
tentlon 10 before, unheeded mes
sengers Of death. always used up
my salary before II was earned,
and | know now that used up my
vitality az well.
knockout blow. but It also gave me
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-10-16

this juncture. but decided Il was
better TO lot this question be left a
secret.
Like 6outonnIerss
However, he likes boutonnieres.
little pink Cecil Burners. or some
thing like that.
Whitcomb dealt In quaal-con.
tracts and injnnctlons before he was
called TO devote the entire - hours
OF his day 20 briqueta and fancy
screened fodder for furnaces.
He obtained his legal education
ut Amherst college and the Har.
yard law school. after living his
schoolboy days In Worcester Mass.
the town where he was born.
10 Busy Business Man
Since hls arrival In Seattle. eight
years ago. Whltcomb has been
made president OF the Arcade Build.
ing and Realty Co. prehden, OF the
Building Owners and Managers
association. officer In the national
organization OF the same body. O.
rector of the Washington Mutual
Savings bank. director OF the Ma.
tlonal Savings and Trust Co. and
eight other concerns.
Yes. We feel Whltcomb IN the man
to knock unruly coal dealers cold.