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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-14

definitely extended. officers responsi- ble for property have been instructed to report at once and make an ac- counting. Enlisted men on furloughs have been ordered to make an imme- diate report to the commander of their department for muster out"
 As an indication that the soldiers will be returned home at once the case of a Troy private may be cited. He came to this state early In January from Nogales, having obtained a furlouga of 30 days. This furlough would have expired early in February, but about January 20 he received a telegram in- forming him that the furlough. with out any request from him. had been extended 80 days. Now another order has come extending the furlough an- other 30 days and instructing him 10 report by letter to the commander of his district for information about be- ing mustered out.
 During the past few days the war department has been urged to reopen the recruiting stations in this state which were closed two months ago, but the requests have borne no fruit. Recruiting captains are awaiting in- structions, but no instructions have come. In fact, officers of the National Guard do not believe any further ef- fort will be made soon to increase the membership of the organization.
 Alabama has more men in its mi1i- tary organization than any other state in the south and ranks sixth or Sev. enth in the United States.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-14
ALL INDICATIONS ! POINT ID EARLY ! DISCHARGE OF MEN
Officers on FurlOugh Not Required to Return Un- less They Are RespOnsi-
 ble for Property

Montgomery February 1S-(SpeciaD Tnstead of an effort being made to Hncrease the membership of the Na- AionaI Guard of Alabama as a. result of fhe war scare. the soldiers now in the Federal service will be mustered out during the next few weeks. Orders Issued by the war department have absolutely convinced officers of the guard now in this state that the Ala bama soldiers now stationed at or ncar the Mexican border will be or dered home during the month The possible exception is the cavalry regi- ment now in training at San Antonio.
 Officers and soldiers now in this htate will not be required to return to Arizona unless they are responsible for property. Furloughs granted to enlisted men have been voluntarily ex- tended. Officers who are not respon- sible for property have been told that their leaves of absence have been in
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-14
MONTGOMERY WILL NOT OFFER ADVICE
 ONDEMOB|L|zAT|ON
To Wage No Fight to Have State Troops Returned There to Be Mus
 tered Out

Montgomery, February 13-(Speciai) Announcement of the Birmingham Chamber of Commerce today that it would make an effort to have the en- tire Alabama brigade of national guardsmen mustered out in that city caused Bruce Kennedy, secretary of the Montgomery Chamber of Com merce, to authorize the statement that the Montgomery organization had de- cided not to suggest anything to the war department, believing that pa triotic thing at this time would be to allow the government without sug- gestion from the states commercial interests to do the thing which is best for the government and for the pro- lection of the country.
 "The United States is in a state of war now and we have concluded that we should not do anything now or make any suggestion about the de- mobilization of the troops or the se- lection of a point of the demobiliza- tion," said Mir. Kennedy Tuesday night. eve think the war department should be free to do that which is fair and for the best interest of the country without suggestion from the business interests. We have decided not to make any campaign for the return Of the troops to Montgomery.
 "However, it may be pointed out that the government now is paying S4O0 a month for camp sites in Mont gomery. that it has maintained one department here since the troops were mobilized and that this point is the logical one for the demobiliZation grounds. The Montgomery Chamber of Commerce has decided not to attempt to inform the war department. The decided
 The quartermaster's department has remained at the mobilization grounds here while the troops were on the border.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-14
Special Bargains
 by Merchants in
 TOday's Age-Herald
Burgers feature floor lamps at s12,5

Burgers feature floor lamps at s12.5c
 M. Veil & Bro. feature Hart Schaffner & Marx clothes at 20 per cent discount
 Yeatman-Baugh offer shirts at SS Ia per cent reduction.
 Sommer Tailoring company announce arrival and display of the new spring woolens.
 Matthews Electric Supply company fea- ture Edison Mazda lamps.
 Cable-Shelby Burton feature the Solo Carola -player-piano.
 Louis Pizitz is advertising spring sam pie suits of great reductions.
 Saks' offer mems s25 and s2s.5O suits and overcoats for $2o.95 in the End of Sea- son. sale.
 Lovenan, Joseph & Everything that men wear now. at reduced prices
 Porters offer $40 suits and overcoats for s28.75 in the February reduction sale.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-14
"The Crisis"-Bijou

The heartfelt and all absorbing appeal of Winston Churchills romance novel of love and loyalty. "The Crisis,'' as pre- sented on the screen this week at the Bijou, is finding a responsive chord in the theatre-going people of the city, for everyone who witnesses the remarkable photoplay is most enthusiastic in it's praise and crowded houses are the result. The strong, coherent plot, the clean-cut acting, the remarkable faithfulness of de- tail, the stirring scenes and striking cli- maxes and the appropriate music and effects make it one of the best screeniza- tions of a powerful story that has ever been produced.
 It is a story of the love of two strong men, one of the north and the other of the south. for the hand of one of the souths fairest daughters, and as the set ting is; laid at the time of the Civil war the situations are intensely striking. A feature of the play is a reproduction of the historic siege of Vicksburg. in which the entire National Guard of Mississippi took part. Matinee today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-14
At The Lyric

The unanimous verdict of Birmingham theatre goers is that the programme of entertainment now being offered at the Lyric is one of the best of the season, and packed houses are greeting the ex- traordinary bill three times daily. Fred " Bowers and company present one of vaudeville's biggest and most pretentious acts His scenic song review is an act that is second to none of its kind in vaudeville,
 Another headline act is Will J.. Ward and his five symphony girls. This is a high-class musical act and very enter taining.
 Leonardi, the wizard of the steel guitar, makes one of the hits of the bill, while Allen and Howard in "A Real Pal" pre- sent a sketch that is brimful of comedy and cleverness. Kitner. Hawksley and McClay in 'The Stowaway," are enter taining.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-14
NEWS OF ENSLEY

Funeral services over the remains of Henry Bessiere, one of the pioneer resi- dents of Ensley and Pratt City, were held yesterday afternon from the resi- dence, 423 Avenue F, Ensley. Jefferson Valley lodge, No. So, Independent Order of Odd Fellows, had charge of the funeral services. Members of Pratt City en- campment, I. o. o. F.: Enoch lodge.
 Knights of Pythias. and Black Greek
 tribe of Red Men assisted in the funeral ceremonies. The deceased is survived by one son, J. B. Bessiere; one daughter.
 Miss Julia Bessiere, and one brother, August Bessiere.
 The ffye-passenger Ford automobile of b. R. Cumberland of Fairfield was stolen last night between S:s0 and o'clock
 from in front of the Bell theatre in Ems
 ley At at early hour this morning the car had not been recovered. It is the first automobile stolen in Ensley in sev- eral weeks. The police department is trying to locate the automobile. The Fairfield School Improvement as- sociation gave an entertainment yester- N"S eAtSt HOVil tO tie IHOInerS Ot the children who attend the school follow ing the regular meeting of the associa- ton. Prof. L. r. Banks of the Ensley
 High school made an interesting talk to the mothers. Several other interest ing features were on the programme.
 The Altar society of St Anthony's Catholic church met yesterday afternoon at the home of Mrs. F. c. Cutter at Shadyside. The meeting was well at- tended
 The School Imprivement association of the Minor school was entertained yes- terday afternoon by members of the faculty of the school at the regular meet ing of the association. Mrs Mary J. Caine was in charge of the entertain ment, which was decided success.
 A meeting of the Women's Mission: .ry society of the Shadyside Methodist church was held yesterday morning at the church. The meeting was well at- tended Only routine business came be- fore the session.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-14
Robert Edeson-Jefferson

MT. Robert Edeson argues and most logically. that the theatre is no place in
 which to force people to think; it's proper mission being to entertain. However, the theatre is fulfilling it's object if it can entertain in the theatre and provide folks food for thought after they get home. Such in brief is what MT. Edeson claims his great play. His Brothers Keeper"
 does accomplish. Building on the theme of ITO what extent is man respon-
 sible for his brothers actions it tells
 very tense and beautiful story of the
 seif-sacrifce of a man for his brother,
 who has transgressed the moral law.
 The engagement is for Saturday, mati-
 nee and night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-14
Saws Louisiana Rates Too Low

Natchez, Miss, February 1S.-C. w. Owen, assistant general freight agent of the Morgan, Louisiana and Texas railway, the first witness for the car- riers involved in the complaints of the Natchez Chamber of Commerce against freight rates from Natchez to points in Louisiana, declared at the hearing being held here before Special Exam iner Gibson of the interstate commerce commission that present rates in Lou isiana were entirely too low. He stated that should readjustment of
 ,ates proposed by the carriers to the Louisiana railroad commission be put into effect it would mean removal of ony existing discrimination against Natchez.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-14
ADJUSTMENTS
"Experience'-.Jefferson

The theme of Experience" which Will liam Elliott, r. Ray Comstock and Morris Gest will peresent at the Jefferson today, matinee and night, is the ever new story, yet as old as the world itself, for "Ex- perience" is the vivid story of youth, his temptations, pleasures, hopes, ambitions, tragedies, reverses and successes; all of youths impulsive passions and moods. Experience" is an intensively human story and never lags in interest, the critics say, and is so fascinatingly un- folded that one enjoys the pleasures of anticipation to the fullest extent, await ing each scene's surprise. There is de- lightful musical accompaniment through out the play and the latest songs are heard and the newest dances are given.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-14
aBringing Up Father't-B -Bijou

Bringing Up Father in Politics" will
 be the next attraction at the Bijou. This time Jiggs Mahoney. that crude Irish- man, who made all his money in the contracting business, is elected to Con- gress through no fault of his own, but as the result of his ambitious wife Mag gie who first came into the limelight as a suffragette, and who is now desirous to shine in the social world Jiggs has not changed. His fondness for his old friends still gets him in bad with his wife,. Maggie. This will be the second visit of this laughing cartoon musical comedy to Birmingham this season. It will be presented by an entirely new com pany, headed by Danny Simmons. who will be seen in the role of Jiggs Ma honey.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-14
Big Railroad Shit Filed

Dallas, Tex, February 13-A bill of equity and judgment on second mortgage bonds amounting to $2oO0o,0o0 was filed in the United States district court here late today against the Missouri. Kansas and Texas Railroad company, by attor- neys representing the Bankers Trust com pany of New York. No opposition to the filing was made.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-14
New Citizens Patriotic

Philadelphia. February 13.-Applicants for final naturalization papers were warned by Judge Staahe today that in the event of war with Germany they, as newly made citizens of the United States, would be expected to take up arms in be- half of their new country. The score or more of applicants, including natives of Germany, Austria, Russia, England and Italy, readily assented.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-14
Ambassador Gerard Will
 Reach Paris on Thursday

Paris, February 13.-James w. Gerard, former American ambassador to Ger many, and Mrs. Gerard are expected to arrive in Paris Thursday. They will be the guests of William Graves Sharp, the American ambassador to France, and Mrs Sharp
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-14
"Katv,. Should Spend Millions

St. Louis. February 13--The Missouri, Kansas and Texas railroad should spend $65.0O0,O00 in rehabilitation and improvements during the next eight years, according to report made to- day by J. w Kendrick of Chicago. who has completed survey of the line
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-14
Loops the Loop

Pensacola. Fla, February 1S.-Capt Francis T. Evans, attached to the navy flying school here. successfully looped the loop in hydro airplane today at d height of several hundred feet. It was said to be the first successful somersault in hydro -airplane in this country.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-14
pr. Byrnes to Lecture

How to Develop Great Power of WHIP will be the subject of pr. Thomas P. Byrnes in the psychology open forum of the First Unitarian church, at o'clock tonight. Admission is free and the pulp lie is invited. &A
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-14

Two bridges in a city of India are supported on large metal tanks which float on the water and accommodate themselves to it's rise and fall.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-14
EQUAL SUFFRAGE ADVOCATES CLOSE
 CONVENTION HERE
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provided that the name be changed from tic Alabama Equal Suffrage as- sociation to the Equal Suffrage party of Alabama was voted down.
 In accordance with the new consti- tuition the offices of second vice pres ident and auditor have been eliminated. along with several standing commit tees, and the offices of chairman and vice chairman substituted for those of president and vice president. The new constitution will provide for standing committees on literature. press, prop aganda, legislation, organization and finance
 Sixty-eight registered delegates were present, according to the report of the credentials committee, made at the meeting yesterday morning. Consid- ering the fact that Birmingham is so far removed from the locals in the extreme southern part of the state, this attendance was considered very good by the officers of the association.
 Much enthusiasm was created at the morning session yesterday when a tel egram was read from Representative John W. Abercrombie, expressing his belief in the votes for women move ment. and asking that he be called upon to serve the Alabama suffragists whenever they felt that he could serve them.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-14
PAY HALF OF TAXES

Speaking of the right of women to have a hand in the government of Alabama, Mrs Mathis said: The wom- en of Alabama own half the state and pay half of the taxes. I consider this the strongest point you can bring be- fore any male audience when discuss ing the right of woman to the ballot.'
 The report of the treasurer, Miss Annie Joe Coates, submitted yesterday morning. showed that the association has now on hand s44S.S1. Receipts for the year amounted to $2452.24 and dis bursements to $2027.35. She reported that there were, fl locals paying dues this year and entitled to representa- ton in the convention as compared with 25 last year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-14
TALKS AT LUNCHEON

At the luncheon at the Tutwiler yes terday interesting talks in the interes, of suffrage were made by H. II. Shell Frank Willis Barnett, associate editor of The Age Herald. Mrs. Dora c. Fell and Mrs. G. IT. Mathis.
 MT. Shell spoke on "The Suffrage Question as the Husband of a Suffra- gist Sees it."
 Frank Willis Barnett gave an inter- esting talk, reviewing the growth of his belief in suffrage
 q am one of the original suffra- gists,'' he said. He told of the ability of Susan B. Anthony and of the work she did for equal suffrage. T came into suffrage because the water looked good to me-" he said.
 Mrs. G. H. Mathis, who has recently returned from visit to New York and Washington, sounded a call for the women of Alabama to prepare for war. She spoke of the formation of the National League for Women's Service at Washington, and declared that number of the women present at the convention would live to see their sons sent to war against Ger many
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-14

A meeting of the Women's Mission: .ry society of the Shadyside Methodist church was held yesterday morning at the church. The meeting was well at- tended. Only routine business came be- fore the session.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-01-08
NEWS NOTES

f The directors of the Kennel Club had a meeting Saturday and selected Lieut.. Perrine. Arthur Cole and l. II. .ncCloy as a committee to have full charge of the Borden cup race. This race Is under the auspices of the Kennel Club but 1t Is managed en- tiroly by this committee. The date of Febraury 12 has been set for the race. It Is entirely dependent on the weather, however, whether 1t will be run on that date. The conditions Of the gift of the cup impose that the wea ther and trail conditions shall be ideal. Thus if Febraury 12 shall not be suitable the committee will post pone the race till a later date and ,o on until weather and trail are ideal
 The distance is the full Marathon .ourse of 26 miles and 3S5 yards. md the course will be measured under the direction of the committee in the aear future. Timekeepers. starters and ,thers having to do with the race will be appointed by the committee and their names duly announced.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-01-08

The mail today brought reports from the Tacoma fur sales on No vember Is. Red fox sold from s9 to $1a.5o, cross fox were i1 good request at from s17.5O to s22.5O. Two good skins brought $43.37 each. White fox sold around s15 for fair grade. I-vnx sold between S5.50 to s6.50 Musk rat sold at an average of 26 cents each. One lot averaged 32 cents. The report states that the manufacturers demanded mole Kolinsky and musk rat mostly. Contrary to the general opinion earlier in the sea son, foxes of all kinds have remained in good de- mand though prices for white foxes have been considerably reduced. Mink did not pick up as was expected with the demand for short haired fur. Some i believe mink will remain dead for a while longer while others think more interest will be shown after the first of the year. The price is practically unchanged.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-01-08
LOW RATES OFFERED ON
 FREIGHT

The Nome Seward Peninsula Chamber of Commerce held a largely attended meeting yesterday afternoon at the Pioneer lgloo with President Polet in the chair. After the reading of the minutes of the previous me st. ing, President Polet felicitated the chamber on having achieved tangible results in the matter of the Snake river harbor and on other lines. The matter of reduced freight rates came before the session in the form of an announcement from a gentlemen nam- ed Wells who offers to bring all freight to Nome at a rate of sl3.5O per ton provided a certain minimum amount of freight will be guaranteed before April l. For his part he will make binding guarantee to carry out his end of the contract. Wells offer was taken under consideration.
 The secretary of the chamber was instructed to wire Delegate Wicker sham at Washington in regard to hearings before the interstate com mcrce commission of the Alaska freight rate charges. more particu- larly those applying to Nome. It was also ordered that Thomas A. Ross be appointed by wire as repre- sentative of the chamber to act In concert with Delegate Wickersham for the Snake river harbor project md a telegram was sent to Wicker sham of this effect
 In order that the Nome chamber may be represented at the national council of the Chamber of Commerce 1f the United States wire was sent delcgating the appointment of rep rtsensative in case the Nome council. Tor. Jafet I.ndeberg. can not attend.
 It was agreed to hold a banquet in the near :uture and the entert,in- meth committee will have a meeting today to make plans in regard to 1t. The secretary was instructed to notify all members that the chamber advises merchants to close their places of business at six o'clock dur ing the winter months except an Sat- urday nights.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-01-08

The city fathers will meet tonight for a session after their three weeks holiday recess. They are all feeling pretty frishky after their respite and now that they have dough in the treasury they will doubtless vote to pay the city's bills without any for hodings. Not that any of the sextette forboded much, however, for when the city was thousands in the red they voted to pay bills just as cheerfully as if they owned bank or two. The meeting tonight will be in the city clerks office because 1t is too cold to try to heat up the regular council chamber.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-01-08

At the meeting of the chamber ol commerce yesterday it was decided t0 have a banquet in the near future The committee to have charge of ar engagements are Messrs. E. c. Darl. ing. R. S. Pollister, Frank Kiesele. pr. Neuman. Henry Burgh. II. NJ H Bclander, and G. J. Lomen. They will meet tonight at o'clock at the Gold en Gate to consider the matter.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-01-08

Eric Johnson arrived with the mail .oday at 12:25. Letters bearing post ms; rks as late as November 25 were received. In this batch are letters rom people who went out on the last .'ictoria and Umatilla. Newspapers and periodicals are coming along reg. Il;.rly this season and apparently here is no congestion anywhere along the line.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-01-08

It Is declared that the next big so- cial event will be a Mardi Gras given by the A. B.'s at their hall on January 27. Rumor has 1t that invitations will be extended to many who are not members of the Arctic Brotherhood and that positively no one not In cos tune will be allowed to pass the door. It Is further stated that the club will defray all expenses incident to the affair. It Is believed that beautiful costumes, as we'll as grotesque and an absolute iacognito will make this event one of the most enjoyable func- ttGns of the winter.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-01-08

There will be a general meeting of Nome Kennel Club members nex, Sunday when the sweepstakes, Sol omcn race and other matters will b taken up for consideration.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-01-08

Ideal weather conditions prevailed last night for viewing the eclipse of the moon which acted just as the astronomical sharps predicted she would.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-01-08

Pete Christensen Is In iowa today rom Irene creek where he and his partner Pete tOveralD Pearson are king out good dump with satis- factory pay in It.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-01-08

MT. Wells who yesterday announced to the members of the chamber oi commerce that he would provd, transportation of freight to Nome al s1s.50 per ton is stated to be makins he offer not only for himself but or behalf of Mir. Morris and associa.es IS we'll. Further details of the pro- posed cheaper transportation are no. forthcoming at present but will be made known when the time comes.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-01-08

It Is not believed that Pete Bloom
 Guist and Joe Goodwin who lei
 Nome shortly after Christmas fol Lest River have lost their way in a blizzard and perished as rumor ha. had it for a day or two. On the other hand it appears that they are the two white men an Eskimo reported as pr quite badly frostbitten. They were well equipped with sleeping bags, warm clothing, provisions and seven dogs. It was not learned from the Eskimos how badly they were frozen.