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Valdez daily prospector., 1917-08-24

ing a total decrease from the begin ming of 1915 to the end of 1916 of 245,625, or 3s.5 per cent of the num- Der of living births recorded in the year 1914. This percentage also ac- cords with the decrease percentage in the absolute number of such births recorded in the largest twenty-six German cities, which are separately tabulatsd.
 It is clear that such decline in the number of births can by no means be counterbalanced by the simultan- eous decrease shown in the mortality rate of infants under one year old, al- though this is relatively somewhat greater than the shrinkage shown in the number of births. The mortality rate of infants under one year old, measured by comparison with the number of births, has continually de- clined since 1914. In the twenty-six largest German cities the rate of such infant mortality, as compared with births, fell from 15.3 per cent in 1914 to 13 per cent in 1916, while in all German towns of 15,0O0 or more in habitants it declined in the same per iod from 15.5 to 13.3 per cent.
 The German press emphasizes that the rate of infant mortality in the war year of 1916 was lower than in the year 1912, when it stood at 14.1. hitherto a record low rate. However, such a decrease can have but relat- ively slight effect on the shrinkage of the actual number of births in the empire in two years of war, and the next population statistics must show evidences of the check which war has imposed.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-08-24

Cordova Minced Clans, Keystone Produce Co.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-08-24

The Rockefeller foundation has erected a model war base hospital In which American doctors will be train. ed in the surgery used on the battle front in France. The hospital will be in charge of Dr. Alexis Carrel, the ia. nous surgeon. who recently returned from the French front, where by new methods he was able to save many lives and limbs.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-08-24
WAR AFFECTS BIRTH RATE

War is making good inroads on the populations of the belligerent coun- tries of Europe with the effectiveness of a two-edged sword. Statistics from the various countries now at war are not available, but enough is known of conditions in Germany to show that the birth-rate is diminishing at a rapid rate while the casualties of warfare have reached staggering total.
 The official statistics which apply to German towns of 15,000 or more inhabitants, show that the number of infants born alive in such towns de- creased by 131,06S in 1915 as com pared with 1914, and that in 1916 they again declined by 114.557, mak-
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-08-24
ANTIQUITY OF FREEDOM.

 ~ FREEDOM! Thou art not as poets V A fair young girl. with light and del-
 cate limbs, And wavy tresses gushing from the cap With which the Roman master crowned
 his slave When he took off the gyves bearded
 man, Armed to the teeth, art thou. one mali'
 ed hand
 sword; thy brow. Glorious in beauty. though 1t be- is
 scared With token of old wars; thy massive
 limbs Are strong with struggling Power at
 thee has launched His bolts and with his lightnings smitten
 thee; They could not quench the life thou has
 from heaven; Aerciless power has dug thy dungeon
 deep. And his swart armorers. by . thousand Have forged thy chain: yet. while he
 deems thee bound. Tho links are shivered and the prison
 walls Fal, outward: terribly thou sprinsest
 forth, Az spring the flames above a burning pile. And shoutest to the nations. who return Thy shoutings, while the pale oppressor flies. Thy birthright was not given by human
 hands; Thou vert twin born with man. In pleas
 ant fields, While yet our rnce was few. thou sat'st
 with him To tend the quiet flock and watch the And teach the reed to utter simple airs. Thou by his side amid the tangled wood Didst war upon the panther and the wolf, His only foes: and then with him didst
 draw The earliest furrow on the mountains
 side. Soft with the deluge Tyranny himself, Thy enemy, although of reverend look, Hoary with many years and far obeyed, Is later born than thou; and as he meets The grave denance of thine elder eye, The usurper trembles in his fastnesses. Oh. not yet Nayst thou unbrace thy corselet nor
 lay by Thy sword! Nor yet O Freedom. close
 thy lids In slumber, for thine enemy never sleeps! And thou must watch and combat till the Of the new earth and heaven.
 William Cullen Bryant
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-08-24

A complete line of nugget and ivory jewelry at the Owl Drug Store
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-08-24
REPUBLIC PERU
 SENDS U[T|MATUM
Over Sinking of Peruvian Bark LOrtOn

AMSTERDAM, Aug. 24.-A dis pG tch to Amsterdam from the Berlin CT Vossiche ZeitYng announced today that Peru had sent Germany an ulti- matum over the sinking of the bark Lorton, and that diplomatic relations were liable to be severed at any min ute.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-08-24

Just received all the latest popu- lar songs at G. O. Reinke's. If
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-08-24
Siam CensOrs Cables

NEW YORK, Aug. 24.-Siam has imposed cable censorship. The Con- mercial Cable Company announced that Siam now only admits cable grams written in plain language. En- glish, French or in certain specified codes.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-08-24
VILLAGES. BEING DESTROYED French Artillery Pour Whitening Fire Upon Germans From Verdun
 Qualifications

PARIS, Aug. 24.-The French ar tillery fire directed against the will lages occupied by the German army, is proving unusually destructive, as whole villages are being slowly crumpled, the Germans being forced to retreat to new positions.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-08-24
ASKS FOR REPORT ON U. s.
 ENLISTING MEXICAN CITIZENS

MEXICO CITY, Aug. 24.-Sub-sec- retary of State Ernest Perez, has sent instructions to Ambassador Bonillas at Washington, D. C., to investigate the alleged reports that Mexicans are being forced into the United States army.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-08-24

Special price of 75c per curl for permanent hair waving will close Aug. 31. Vanitie Shop. If
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-08-24

Seattle Fish Prices SEATTLE, Aug. 24.-Seattle price at noon August 23; halibut 15c; black cod 4c.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-08-24

Use Rexall Hair Tonic and you will use no other. Valdez Drug Store. ii
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-03
URGE CARE IN MAKING DONATIONS FOR WAR
Publicity Endorsement Committee Calls Attention to Govern
 ment Statement

To guard the city from quacks and frauds of all kinds. the publicity indorse- ment committee of the Birmingham Civic association yesterday sent out the follow ing statement:
 On August p. 1911, the President of the United States published in the general orders of the war department a procla nation defining the official status of the Red Cross in time of war. The first two clauses reads as follows:
 "I That the American National Red Cross is the only volunteer society au- thorized by this government to render aid to the land and naval forces in time of war.
 "2. That any other society desiring to render similar assistance can do so only through the American National Red Cross.
 As many requests for donations ara being made at this time. we would sup- gest close scrutiny of all requesrs as many mistaken so-called patriotic moves are made to raise money, and often it is d-e in wrong way and through the wrong agencies.
 The publicity indorsement committee is watching with great interest the de- yelopment of many relies plans that are |now maturing under the auspices of the government, the National Red Cross and the United States Chamber of Comm erce in conjunction with all civic associations ns throughout the country.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-03

out the censorship sections of the admin istration espionage bills when they come for final decision, probably sometime this week. During debate today Senator Johnson of California and Representative Graham of Pennsylvania announced that they would move to strike out the sec tions to which there had been much op- position by newspapers and persons who say it would endanger the right of free press and free speech.
 Representative Grahams announcement followed vigorous attack of an hour on the House bill in which he maintained that the newspapers had proved by sub mitting voluntarily to censorship that they could be trusted in time of national crisis. He termed the section. "un- Amer ican," and declared that any real giving
 of news of value to the enemy could be dealt with under other provisions.
 Representative Gard of Ohio empha-
 sized passage of the measure as it stands. He says the newspaper section
 was proposed so that the law could be,
 not to hamper the reliable press, but to
 safeguard against dishonest newspapers.
 Heated debate is expected in the House
 tomorrow when various amendments will be offered. Representative Kahn will
 propose permanent board of censors
 and Representative Mccormick of Illinois, who opposed the bill in a speech today, and others have changes they want to
 urge. The bill may reach a final vote in
 the House tomorrow, provided it is not
 set aside in favor of the measure to permit the President to put the seized German ships into service.
 In the Senate debate centered upon the expert embargo clause. Senator Hoke Smith offered a substitute for the com mittee draf to authorize embargoes only when foodstuffs reach an enemy country through a neutral.
 A general export embargo, the Georgia senator said. is not necessary now and would permit unconstitutional discrimi- nation between American ports. Citing how Congress gave former Pres idents the authority to lay embargoes, Senator King of Utah urged that Presi- dent Wilson be given such power now, because he might need it later while Con- gress is in adjournment. Senator Smit h said a general embargo was of such inn portance that it would warrant an extra session.
 Senators Overman, Walsh and Thomas defended the committee proposal and denied that it would permit discrimina- l. tion in application between any ports of the United States.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-03
See The POiSOnS
 In Your Blood Mighty Poisons Accumulated Through the Winter Months Mean Disaster and
 Disease. Says Rid the System With Su1- pherb Tablets Easily.

Springtimc always brings with it Joy and distress. The distress is in the form of catarrh, neuralgia, rheu- matic pains, constipation, inactive kid neys and usually a feverish, sluggist 1ethargy that is hard to throw off.
 Do you remember how grandmother fed you sulphur and molasses every spring to purify the blood3 It was a good, o1d-fashioned, but nauseous remedy. Now you can take sulphur, cream of tartar and herbs in tablet form. A better remedy, easy and pleasant to take in Sulpherb Tablets. Sold by all druggists. A laxative, blood purifier of unequalled merit for those who are constipated and suffer ing in any way from such pent-up poi sons. Each package is guaranteed to give wonderfully satisfactory results. Be sure you get Sulpherb Tablets (not sulphur tablets).
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-03
ICE-MINT


 Just a touch or two with Ice-Mint and your corns and foot troubles are ended. It takes the soreness right out, then the corn or callous shrivels and lifts off.
 No matter what you have tried or how many times you have been disap- pointed. here is a real help for you at
 You will never have to cut a corn again or bother with bungling tape or
 Hard corns. soft corns or corns be- tween the toes just shrivel up and lift off so easy. It's wonderful. You feel no pain or soreness when applying Ice Mint or afterwards. It doesn't even irritate the skin.
 This new discovery, made from Jap anese product, is certainly magical the way it draws out inflammation from a pair of swollen, burning, aching feet fce-Mint imparts such delightful cool ing, soothing feeling to the feet that II just makes you sigh with relief. It is the real Japanese secret for fine healthy little feet It is greatly appre- ciated by women who wear high hecl shoes. It absolutely prevents foot odors and keeps them sweet and comfortable.
 It costs little and will give your poor tired, suffering, swollen feet the treat of their lives Sold and recommended by good druggists everywhere
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-03
THE WAR SITUATION

ever a vessel comes within range of their guns or torpedoes
 Impetus is beging given to the plans tries at war with Germany, and hopes are expressed that shortly a check may be put to the inroads of the submarines into commerce.
 The military activities on all fronts in France and Belgium are still in a stage of apparent deadlock, but the big guns everywhere continue roaring in violent duels and doubtless new phases of infan- try action are developing. On none of the other fronts have there been engage ments of great importance, although the British in Mesopotamia have driven for ward their lines against the Turks and made, captures of men. guns and stores while the Turks have forced out the Rus sians from Mush, in Turkish Armenia.
 The anticipated proffer of peace by the imperial German chancellor will not be given to the Reichstag Thursday. but will be withheld for more fitting occasion" according to advices reaching Copen- hagen. That peace is not uppermost in the minds of all German officials appar- ently is indicated by the address before the Reichstag at Its reopening session of Dr. Johannes Kaempf, president of the chamber, who asserted that the Ger man people adhered ito the firm belief in Germany's star and in a peace which will secure for all time the fatherland's happy development"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-03
HE ALMOST FELL DOWN

A. M. Hunsucker, Bogue Chitto, Miss felt so grateful because of being freed from pain and distress that he wrote the following letter: T was suffering from rheumatism, kidney and bladder trouble, also dizziness would almost fall down at times. I started taking Foley Kidney Pills and two boxes gave me entire relief" Disordered kidneys give warning by pains in side and back. rheumatic aches, sore muscles, swollen joints, puffiness under eyes, tired and 1anguid feeling.-Sold every where.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-03
Mrs. Camelia Lacy

Mrs. Camelia Lacy. aged 55 years. died last night at 9 o'clock at the fam fly residence. 1129 Cullom street. from pneumonia She is survived by three daughters. Mrs. N. A. Reger and Miss Clare Lacy of Birmingham and Mrs. w. c. Snellgrove of Gadsden, and two sons, w. Ross Lacy and Russ Lacy of Birmingham. The funeral arrange ments will be announced later by the Johns Undertaking company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-03
Mrs. Sarah E. Sims

Mrs. Sarah D. Sims. aged 62 years, died at her residence in Crestline Eefsshts at o'clock yesterday after a lSpsf illness Funeral services will be dlEd lcted from McElwains church this ast cheon at 2 o'clock. Interment will Ia daYMcElwain cemetery. with S. w. Wng. .sF Undertaking company in Charge. The deceased Is survived by 'three sons. William. c. S. and Howard IT. SimA, her husband. w. T. Sims, and two daughters. Mrs w. w Latham and Mrs. ,E. C. Watkins.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-03
Theodore Franklin Copeland

Funeral services over the remains Of years, infant son of Dr. and Mrs. Charles P Copeland, who died at $ o'clock Tuesday night of cholera in fantum. were conducted yesterday aft ernoon from the residence. 1910 Seven teenth avenue. south. at o'clock In- torment was in Elmwood cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-03

Mae Turner. Miss Lucille Stephens, John Jones, J. o. Lanthrip. Francis Morrison. Clyde Turner and Herbert Stephens.
 Some improvements are being made at the city hall and as result Chief of the Fire Department J. l. Reeder is being provided with a private office. which Is being built adjoining the fire station. The office is being constructed in tae old hallway. opening on Eighteenth street. The city clerks office is reing repapered and number of other improvements are being made.
 The baseball fans are looking forward with a great deal of interest to the game to be played Saturday afternoon at Red Mountain, when the Bessemer roll ing mill team will meet the Red Noun tain nine. Both teams were defeated last Saturday. This will be the first game to be played on the Red Mountain diamond this season.
 The Bessemer Culture club will meet Thursday afternoon at S:30 o'clock at the public library and all memb CTS are urged to be present as d splendid programme has been arranged.
 Miss orrie Keith has gone to Cordova, where she is attending the district con- vention of federated music clubs
 J. Marks left tonight for Gadsden, where he will be the guest of his daush- ter, Mrs. Haas, and Mrs. Sidney Stamm.
 Frank Sullivan of Company D. Fourth infantry, Alabama National Guard is spending a few days with his father
 Mrs. Robert T. Smith has returned from Atlanta, where she has been visiting friends
 Mrs. Phil Gulley Is the guest of her sister, Mrs. F. A. Little for few days
 Charles R. Kuchins has gone to Wash ington, where he will receive his com mission and will return to Atlanta, where he will enter the officers training school
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-03
MOMENTS CLUBS IN .SESSIONAT CORDOBA
District Meeting Com menced There Yester-
 day Afternoon

The third annual meeting of the Second district of the Alabama Federation of Women's clubs convened yesterday after noon at Cordova The invocation was pro- nounced by the Rev. F. B. Redus and the welcome address was made by Mrs. William Stokes, Mrs J. H. Cranford ~ Jasper responded to the welcome ad- dress Several committee reports were made during the afternoon and an auto mobile ride was enjoyed after the eonclu-. sion of the afternoon session.
 At the meeting last night, pr. George Eaves spoke on the work in Alabama for the prevention of tuberculosis. Certain committee reports were also made and musical programme was enjoyed. Dele gates are in attendance from Jefferson. Marion, Walker, Winston, Lamar. Fay cite, and Blount counties, which compose the district.
 The programme for today follows:
 9:30 a. m.-Afinutes. Report of civics committee. Report of art'comnsittee. Re port of scholarship committee. Report of literature committee. Discussion Club reports. Q,imited to minutes each) Club Work in Small Towns" Mrs. J. F. Hooper. president Alabama Federation of Women's clubs.
 12:30 D. m.-Adjourn for luncheon. 1:30 D. m.-Minutes. Better Baby Work" Mrs. w. L. Murdoch. Club re- ports (continued). Report of resolutions committee. Election of officers. Adjourn ment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-03
ANDY MOSS ON STAND

Andy Moss, negro, under 10 years sen tence for murder, was the first witness Wednesday. He said Tony Malona and Sam Macena, two Italians who escaped with Overton, had unlocked the cells offered to show that prisoners were used about the jail and handled the keys
 Moss retold the story of the escape of Overton Malona, Macena and others and said the condemned men were often in the jailyard before the escape. He admitted that prisoners carried keys to certain doors and said he had them for sometime. He could not remember of the jail having been searched but one time since he went there until the big jail delivery. Moss said a prisoner named Montgomery com mitted suicide by cutting his throat with a razor which was the property of a prisoner.
 The witness said he saw Lem Lavender, warden talking in low-toned converse ton with Sam Macena and one other prisoner who escaped shortly before the jail delivery, but neither the state nor defense pursued this line of the testimony further.
 S. C. Clements white prisoner, told the court Tuesday that Overton, Macena and Malona, all death sentence prisoners, carried him to the hospital, which was detached from the main prison. when he was injured, but Moss denied this.
 Lem Lavender. one of the wardens at the jail at the time of the escape, declared that death sentence prisoners were not allowed general liberties of the yard. He denied that he had ever seen Overton outside except when be- ing transferred to the hospital under
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-03
Grace Davis

The remains of Grace Davis, aged IS years. who died at a local infirmary yesterday were sent to Inman yester- day afternoon at o'clock by Lige Loy Undertaking company for interment. The deceased is survived by her mother.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-03
Deaths and Funerals
Mrs. Drill Chastin

Mrs Drill Chastin. aged 23 years, died at a local infirmary last night at 7:3O o'clock The remains will be shipped to Mineral Springs this morn ing at $50 o'clock by the Johns Under taking company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-03

That Germany's submarine arm, not her military arm, Is the menace which for the moment is greatest for the future welfare of the United States and the en- tente allies is recognized by the chancel- lories of all the powers which are at war with Germany.
 The last days of April saw the under water boats send to the bottom hundreds of thousands of tons of shipping, which means that huge quantities of ammuni- tion and foodstuffs, the receipt of which would have greatly heartened Great Brit ain and France, have been irretrievably lost to them and made the pinch of want to those countries, their soldiers and their people more acute.
 The unseen monsters of the underseas from April 20 to 27 had their share with mines in sending beneath the waves. some of them unwarned and with tolls of death, B British vessels of over 1900 tons and 13 others of less than 1900 tons the aggregate in each category being only two vessels less than the British admir- alty reported the previous week, when merchantmen since the reports have been issued was reached.
 In fair weather foul the submarines are working, mountainous seas seeming not even to impede their thrusts when
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-03

Babylonia was noted for the excel lence of it's wheat and other cereals. Syria and Palestine also produced wheat of fine quality.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-03
WALTER FOGG
 TELLS OF BEING
 BATSON'S TRUSTY
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cate corruptible conduct, but rather busi-
 ness efficiency, unless it were snown that
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-03
OvERTON WAS RESTLESS

state and defense did not pursue this questioning further
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-03

guard, and that Malona and Macena were not allowed liberties One time Macena came down and asked him to get him some playing cards. He de- clared that Sheriff Batson was not present when any condemned men were given any liberties This answer was given on cross examination. the inten- tion of the defense being to show that the sheriff knew nothing about the giv- ing of such liberties to persons con victed of serious crimes.
 On redirect examination, Lavender said one of the guards of Overton, Ma Iona and Macena when they were out side was a prisoner named Cole, who was under a sentence of 10 years for murder
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-03

Miss Eulene Stephens was a delightful hostess last night when she entertained a few friends in celebration of her birth day The national colors were employed in the decorations of the reception room and hints in the red, white and blue tones were served. Various games and music were enjoyed after which an ice course was served. Those present were: Miss Roberta Morrison, Miss Pearl Cald- well, Miss Bernice Lanthrip, Miss Lola
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-03

The raising of a large flag on the Pleasant Hill school building will take place Thursday evening at o'clock. when an interesting programme will be rem dered. The flag was presented to the school by the pupils. Mrs. G. 1T. Mathis of Gadsden will make an address at ' o'clock which will be of interest to the citizens of this district.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-03

Miss Dorothy Mallett and Nathan Atchison were married this afternoon in the office of Judge of Probate J. P. Stiles, the ceremony being pronounced by Clerk Herbert Ethridge in the presence of a large gathering of friends and interested spectators. Both of the young people are well. known in Bessemer, where they will make their home.
The Seward gateway., 1917-01-03

THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA SENDS GREETING TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS: