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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-11-15
Giant Groom--Br,dc E,lf,sh.

Denver, Colo, Nov. i4-Carl SAM.
dell. seven feet four inches tall. and
Johanna Nachr, four feet sevent
inches. are now husband and wife.
The bridegrooms weighs 2a9 pounds.
the bride ninety-five pounds He is'
a native of Colorado and a guide. The
bride came here from Baltimore about
three years ago.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-11-15
: - Is
FAIRPIAAY

The William p. Squibbs & Sons dis
ullery AZ Lawrenceburg. Ind. which
was closed when war prohibition OF
%hiskey making became effective, has
resumed operations and is MASKING a
considerable quantity of grain daily
for making denatured alcohol. The
Rossviue distillery also is preps ring
TO resume and will make dena .ured
alcohol and furnish a market for soft
and frosted cora
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-11-15
Tfpers Are Raide,t

Eleven state troopers made the
rounds of West Berwick and Briar
Creek township. In Pennsylvania, and
raided the houses of twenty foreigners.
Forty person were arrested on charges
of selling booze. The liquor seized
at these places flied ten auto trucks.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-11-15
Indnrsc nrnnihitinn

- The Five Years Meeting of Friends,
in session at Richmond, Ind, adopt
sd resolution endorsing the move
ment for national prohibition through
constitutional amendment, and call
ing on the membership to work for
Ats adoption.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-11-15
ChIcago Cons Must Bux,

The Liquor Dealers association an
nounced last week that the saloons
and breweries of Chicago had decided
to abandon the time horiored custom
of dispensing free drinks to police
men. The new order became opera
tive November l. High taxes and the
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-11-15

ditions improve. and the scarcity OF
fuel threatens to close the breweries
even IL they had abundance Of MATER
ials
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-11-15

v1hGINtAN PHONES;
Advertisirg---Nad. 1853.
Business Ofnce--Mad. 1888
Society--Mad. 1919.
EdItorial--Mad. laz7.
General Mgr Ran. 1.fss
Circulation Ran. 7s2
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-11
COTTON GOODS

New York, March 10.-Print cloths, con- vertibles. and sheetings have been more active this week and substantial sales are reported for forward delivery, some con- tracts beginning in July and extending to January Prices are firmer and in some instances higher by 1sc 8 yard. Sport ef-
 fects in wash fabrics continue active, while other lines of wash goods and white goods are quiet Colored goods rule very firm, leading lines of staple and dress ginghams being at value. Duck
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-11
MONKEY DRIVERS
 WILL RACE HERE
Street Fair Under Auspices of Camp Wilcox Has
 Attractive Features

rare treat is in store for the lovers of auto racing in Birmingham. Those who visit the Confederate Veterans Mardi Gras on Second avenue next week will have the opportunity of witnessing some of the most realistic automobile racing ever presented in this city One of the attractions to be presented there is monkey speedway. Miniature autos. driven by monkeys on a circular track truly amaze one with their reckless driv- ing, sometimes attaining a speed of-wel, it's fast enough. These little fellows seem to take a special interest in theff work and it is claimed the winner is seemingly elated over his success.
 This Is only one of the many high-class
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-11
B|RM|NGHAM'S NEW POSTOFF|CE AGAIN IS BEN t DELAYED
Contractors and Architects Disagree on Whether Mar ble Can Be Used With.
 in Appropriation
By HUGH W. ROBERTS

Washington, March 1O.-(special)- )-Al- though new bids for the construction of the Birmingham postoffice were opened March ?, an investigation develops the fact that additional delay must be under gone before the contract can be awarded.
 The contractors declare their figures on a marble bases are within the lmita- tions of the appropriation. The architects testify to the contrary. As 8 result, Sem ator Underwood was notified today that unless a closer investigation proved the estimates of the architects erroneous, the contract on a limestone basis would be awarded next week. The lowest bid on Tennessee marble was submitted by George H. Baker company, of Worcester the, figure being $693,000 When the ap- propriation was authorized it was sufti- cient for the construction of a marble edifice. Long delay has witnessed phe- nomenal increases. in building material and original plap have miscarried.
 Senator Underwood has hopes that pre- liminary work will be authorized by April i.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-11
w. B. BAuKHEAD ID GIVE HIS ATTENTION
 ID RURAL CREDITS
New Congress man From Tenth District Thinks Red Tape" :
 Should Be Eliminated
Rx HIGH w. RnRERTS

s
 Washington. March 10.-(Special) )-Wil- liam B. Bankhead, representative in Con- gross of the Tenth Alabama district, in- tends giving much attention in the extra ordinary or next regular session to the question of rural credits.
 While in Washington this week, he made a statement to the above effect. He is moved to take his position because of his knowledge that the people of his district and the south intend to make use of the rural credits laws to an almost unlimited degree, and his belief that to considerable extent the usefulness of present statutes is impaired by the red tape in which they are enmeshed.
 Despite the difficulty with which those in need of money become enabled to un- derstand the rural credits laws said MT. Bankhead, there is evidence making it certain that many of them intend re- sorting to the provisions of those laws It is probable that from my district ap- plications for loans will amount to sev- eraI hundred thousand dollars. I take it for granted that identical conditions pre- vail over the south. It will be ascertained in the long run that it Is possible to improve the original draft of the rural credits laws.
 There is no question but that they are impaired at present by the existence of excessive red tape Some red tape is probably necessary. Too much, however, will prove most detracting feature. By the elimination of this red tape the laws of such vital importance to the south will be brought nearer the people. At present, it requires good lawyer to understand the rural credits system. The system should be so simple that any explanation would be superfluous. I in- tend to try to do something to improve them.'' 4i :F d
 While in Washington the new represen- tative met many other members of Con- sress. He has not expressed himself re- garding the committees on which he de- sires to serve.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-11
Guthrie's Last Official
 Act Was Patriotic Speech

Tokio Thursday. March S.--(Delayed by Censor 1.-The last official act of George w Guthrie, the American ambassador to Japan, who died suddenly of apoplexy here today, was the delivery of an impas- stoned and patriotic address at the rais- ing of the Stars and Stripes over the new American steamship offices at Yokohama. Alluding to the present crisis MT. Guthrie said:
 God grant that Americas love of truth, justice liberty and humanity may still be with us to inspire and guide that this flag and all that it stands for-justice and freedom of the seas-may be undestroyed, and that we, too, if the day ever comes, may be willing to sacrifice all and to die if needs be so that the flag may never be impaired"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-11

attractions that will be presented. Some of the other more important ones are the Trained Wild Animal show, where lions. tigers. bears. pumas and leopards are seen in almost unbelievable perform ances; the autodrome, featuring Miss Olive Hager and her brother In motor cycle and automobile races on perpen- dicular track; the Royal Midget family. where three tiny mites entertain with musical numbers and dancing.
 The members of Camp Wilcox, [. C. V, under whose auspices the shows are be- ing given, are loud in their praise of the Sheesley shows. as they have already received encouraging reports from Mont gomery, where the shows are appearing this week under the auspices of the Con- federate Veterans of that city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-11
Complaining to Britain

Berlin, March 10.-(Via Sayville.)-A statement from the Overseas News Agen- Icy (the official German news bureau) quotes the Russky Slovoe of Petrograd to the effect that France and Italy have made Serious official representations at London on account of the lack of coal and other hardships occasioned by the sub- marine war. Italy is reported to have pointed out that shortly before her en- trance into the war Great Britain guar anteed her maintenance of unlimited traf- fc. Premier Lloyd George is said to have replied merely that it was to be hoped the campaign against submarines would soon have visible results.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-11

markets are strong, army duck being well sold. Bleached cottons are easier in some jobbing houses. Prints and percals hold steady. There have been scsne large orders booked on cloths for the rubber and oil cloth trades, for aeroplane cloths. and for many. purposes outside of the usual dry goods channels Yarns are steadfer combed yarns being firm and the lower numbers of carded yarns show ing an upward trend. Knit goods are
 firm with the demand for spring under wear and hosiery increasing. Mills are ! complaining greatly of the increasing costs of production.
 ! Prices are still irregular and are quoted as follows: Print cloths, 2s-inch. 64xe4s,
 southern sheetings, standard, 11lz0i1Nc; southern seetings. standard. 111kcIl1%c:
 denims. 2.20s indigo. 21c tickings. g. ounce. 2o1ec; staple ginghams, 91kc; prints, l9c; dress ginghams. 12IzG13c
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-11

Ruhama Baptist Churchill, H. Hibbs, pastor Announcements for Sunday, March Il: The pastor will preach at both hours; morning. Il o'clock, subject, 'Tne Good Samaritan;' evening, 7:9O o'clock, subject, "The Cloud and the Rainbow" Sunday school at 9:30 a. m; Sunbeams at 3 p. m.; B. Y. P. U. Sr and Jr at S.30 D. m.; prayer meeting and efficiency Sunday school meeting Wednesday from to p. m., with lunch at o'clock
 First Baptist-Sunday school 9:30 a. m., B. c. Cox, superintendent. At the Il O clock service there will be the sermon by the pastor, Dr. Dickinson. At the evening service, 745, the hour will be devoted to s> musical programme by the orchestra (Apollo sexteD, with a short sermon by the pastor
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-11
LUTHERAN

Zion Lutheran Church-Corner Avenue B and Nineteenth street. Rev. H. Reuter- pastor. Divine services in the German language will be held Sunday morning at 1030 subject, Paul Zea1ously Con- tending for the Doctrine of Gods Free Grace" There will be no evening ser vices. Sunday school opens at a. m
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-11
ALTRuIAN

Altrurian Chruch-Dr. l.. A. Fealy, pas tor. The following services will be held at the church. Sunday school, 10 a. m. ; Service Il a. m.. subject Equality" service 7:45 D. m, subject, Religion D Gray P. Smith, secretary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-11
Call Is Made for Report
 on Condition of Banks

Washington. March 10.-The comptroller Of the currency today issued a call for the condition Of all national banks at the close of business on Monday. March 5.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-11

It is expected that the sugar crop in the Philippines will be larger than ever before. In the last three years there has been a steady increase in the sizs of the crop. that of 1918 reaching the total of 390.00O metric tons
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-11
UNITARIAN

The First Unitarian Church-Dr, Thomas P Byrnes, minister. Sunday services at Il and 7:45 o'clock. Mir. Isa- dore Shapiro representing the Ala6afna Sociological congress will deliver an ad- dress in the morning. No evening serv- ices on account of the meeting of the Alabama Sociological congress in the Lyric. Open forum every Wednesday night at o'clock. The church at No 725 Nineteenth street, north
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-11
EPISCOPAL

St Andrew s-Corner Eleventh avenue and Twelfth street. Early celebration of holy communion at 7:S0 a. m. Sunday school at 9:30 a. m. Morning prayer and sermon at Il o'clock. Evening prayer and sermon at 7:90. Rev. Wilmer s. Poyner, rector.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-11
SERVICES AT THE CHURCHES

Man" Sunday school at 9:S0. Testimo-
 nial meeting Wednesday, at 8 p. m. Read ring rooms HI American Trust building, Topen week days from 10 a. m to6 p. n.,
 except Thursdays, from 10 a. m. to D. m.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-11
CHRISTIAN SCIENCE

Second Church of Christ. .scientist-Au- ditorium Chamber of Commerce William T. Giles. first reader. Services Sunday at II a. m. and SD. m, Subject, Man" Sunday school at a:So a. m. Wednesday evening testimonial meeting at o'clock.
 First Church of Christ. scientist South Twenty first street and Eleventh avenue. John Sparrow, first reader Services Sun- day at Il q. m. and ss'p,ssrh. s Subject.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-11
cHfJRCH oF CHRIST

West End Church of Christ Services as follows: Bible school, 10 a. m; preaching II a. m. and 7:45 p. m. "The Bible and Conscience and "The Pathway to Heaven's>will be the subjects, respectively
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-11

Monday we will have an expert demonstrators sent here from the factory to demonstrate the merits of the "TRIO' polish on fine furniture hardwood floors. stained or painted. and linoleums. Don't fail to attend this demonstration and receive a bottle of polish ABSOLUTELY FREE--it is your forsthe asking.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-07-27
To the United States Senate

5.-- CONTINUED from First COlumn.)
cned to give trial the idea of light wine and beer WITH
OUT Whsy that they would probably reconsider absolute
prohibition in of that ideaand the Indiana league
warns its friends to fight against letting THE CITIZENS
OF INDIANA SAY AT THE POLLS WHAT THEY
THINK AND WHAT THEY WANT
Prohbitionists fear the Of the 'No whisky
plan and they will force the Senate inject bitter
discussion of prohibition into every Legislature
to head off and prevent the system that works for real tenn
perance in other countries.
Public opinion rightly citicises the weak little group
of suragettes that with their antics and individual de-
mands insist on disturbing the President Public opinion
led by the Senate should rebuke the prohibition fanacsm
that considering only its immediate DESIRES insists
upon foolish at any time and especially foolish
now when the President has enough problems without
nation wide prohibition fight to bother him. and when it is
above all things important that workers be kept conented
and cheerfully at work.
Nation prohibition would not prohibit any but
the mder and relatively harmless stimulants It would
again put this nation whskey basis in the days
jefferson who advocated Government encouragement Of
light beer brewing the only remedy for 1.-THE poison Of
whskey That is serious matter and do not believe
that Senators fail to realize it.
It is a matter to be seriously discussed and thought
over before yielding the sincere well meant but ignorant
and dangerous pleadings Of fanaticism.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-05-19

Congress has been in session more
than six weeks 1t was convened for
the purpose of declaring war and en-
acting legislation in connection there
with 1t has passed just two bills
that providing for the $1,000, OOO,O 900
bond issue and the army bill. II this
rate be maintained how long will 1t take
TO prepare for carrying on the conflict?
The submarine danger has been in
tensified and Russian disOrganization
has developed. The bonds furnishing
the basis of national credit have not
been sold; the new army is not yet I'M
der canvas; the war revenue bill has
not been passed; the new merchant
marine is still in the rhetorical stage;
no practical measures for food conser-
walton have been adopted at Wash
tngton is muddle and debate as one
expert confers with another expert and
contrary. opinions are upheld with
stubborn insistence; there is union
on nothing. The watchful waiting
policy appears to have permeated
every branch of the government.
Goethals. who has demonstrated his
capacity, has no lawful power. Meth
er has Hoover. Neither has Coffin.
Every one of their decisions must be
referred. No centralizIng, co-ordinat-
ing authority exists.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-05-19

The country cannot absorb the war
bonds of the government unless it has
savings to invest. 1t can not have saw
ings if business 1ags and profits and
wages drop. If the five billions of
dollars in bonds, which the govern
disposed of within a year. says the
Boston Transcript, the business of the
country has got to be kept going on
the scale that It maintained last year;
for it so happens that the five billion
dollars in boz is that must now be alb
sorbed by the money available for in
vestment just about exactly equals the
amount of savings deposits in the
United States in 1916.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-05-19
WHAT A CHANGE,

Inc war has wrought many changes
in the world both of conditions and
of thought. There has been none
greater perhaps than in the attitude
being taken on the Pacific coast to-
ward Chinese immigration. Before
the war to suggest permitting Chinese
laborers to enter the country to a Cal
norman, was like Haunting a red rag
in the face of a bull. But now note
the following from the Los Angeles
Times:
Inc proposition to temporarily let
Ndown the bars to Chinese labor to meet
the emergency now confronting the
farmers of the country is a good one
and the Times is heartily in favor of
such a step. Letters and kilograms
are pouring in from all parts of the
state in favor of this plan and the
washington authorities are also beins
urged to take action
The Chinese exclusion act could
easily be modified in such a wav as
to permit of this. If the modification
were hedged around with wise restric-
ions, limiting the number of laborers
ADMITTED and based on the actual
ascertained needs of the farmers and
ranchers or the country, nothing but
good could possibly come from such a
step.
Farm labor we must have, and we
are all well aware of one big fact in
this connection, that is this the Chi
nese are one of the most expert and
capable agricultural people in exist
ence; and, in addition, they are faith
ful, reliable and industrious With
our vast agricultural areas well sup
piled with this class of labor hummer
crops would be assured, and if the
highest governmental authorities are
what we need for winning this war.
In the face of the most alarming
food shortage that ever confronted the
world no means or measures should
( be cast aside that promise to aid in
solving the problem that the United
States and the allies are facing. Food
we must have, but unless we get men
on the farms to cultivate and harvest
the crops millions of tons of food will
be wasted-and in a time like this
waste is nothing short of criminal.
| The letting down of the bars to Chi
nese labor would have a wholesome
effect on the present attitude of the
food spectators, for they are I'M
doubtedly gambling on the labor short
age as a factor in future market con-
dittons. We know that the crops have
been planted in sufficient volume to
| feed not only our own people but thS
entire group of nations with whom we
are allied in this world struggle; and,
knowing this, we should take imme-
date steps to see that sufficient labor
is made available to give the crops the
best care while growing and to see
that they are promptly and efficiently
! harvested.
Modify the Chinese exclusion act
Let down the bars in such a way that
every farmer who has planted his
broad acres may be assured of suffi-
cient labor to get his crops in and to
market There is no danger in this
transaction if it is properly handled
First, ascertain just how much and
where the labor is needed then admit
q sufficient number of laborers to sup
ply this need. It's a good plan and
should be promptly adopted
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-05-19

dropped. Since when? 1t couldn't
have happened in fifteen minutes"
Il think it began that day you
dropped your muff,'' he said eagerly
81 wonder if you have ever thought
of me at all since then"
Yes" she confessed.
Then, that's all I'll ask of you until
you've told this Archibald that it's all
off"
But 1 can't. Grandma would die
of disappointment and it would be my
fault
The door opened and Polly rushed
in. "Oh, Kitty Louise-your grand
mother. Shes-she's@
Polly, what are you saying? Is she
-dead?"
Polly nodded excitedly. ooh. don't
Kitty Louise. Pleased" For the latter
had buried her face in the cushions
and was sobbing softly.
Richard went over and took one OF
her hands. 1.-The gods have sent, ne
repeated solemnly. "Owam was right
I-(Copyright, 1917, by the Mcclure
Newspaper Syndicate.)
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-05-19

1t requires the mind of an optimist
to see a blessing in taxation and the
New Republic is justly entitled to a
place in that class. 1t says: During
the twelve months ending March 81
the revenue of the British government
from taxation was nearly s2,6OO,0OO,-
600, almost $500, OOO,O 900 more than
for the last year preceding the war.
This additional taxation has not af-
fected the business of the country un-
favorably. 1t has not proved a dam
per on business enterprise and it has
not weakened motives for thrift; not
only so, but the taxes have proved pos
itively advantageous. While the stand
ard of life of no class in the com
munity has been seriously lowered, in
dividual consumption of comforts and
luXuries has been materially reduced,
thus setting free labor and capital for
war purposes.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-05-19
THE SEARCMLIGMT
Latest News from the Fields of
SCIENCE, EDUCATION. INVENTION
A Myth of the North.

The polar north is filled with weird
and imaginative legends, but perhaps
the most imaginative is the theory of
the north Greenlanders recently stud
led by European ethnologists concern
ing the controlling power of the uni
verse. This, they believe, is woman,
known as the Old Woman of the Sea.
According to Hartley Burr Alexander;
"Once she was a mortal woman;
petrol wooed her with enhancing song
and carried her to his home beyond
the sea. When her relatives tried to
rescue her, the bird raised such a
storm that they cast her into the sea
to save themselves; she attempted to
cling to the boat, but they cut off her
hand and she sank to the bottom,
her several fingers being transformed
into whales and seals of the several
kinds. In her house in the depths OF
the sea Nerrivik dwellS, trimming her
lamp, guarded by a terrible dog, and
ruling over the animal life of the
Deep"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-05-19

in 1917 t. no greater than in 1910,
while population has meantime in
creased Is per cent, and those changes
do not include the horses in cities,
where the substitution of power driven
vehicles for those drawn by horses is
even greater than on the farm. The
total number of horses in the entire
United States in 1917. including farms
and cities. is probably less than in
1910. while population to be fed has
increased 13 per cent.