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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-27

Washington March 26.-(Special. )-The order of the President rallying to the federal standard the National Guard o1 half the states of the union, is simply the outward and visible expression of that prodigious preparation for war which has been covertly under way since the destruction of the Algonquin.
 When a German submarine sent that boat to the bottom, President Wilson rec ognized that a state of war actually ex- isted. With the exception, however, oi calling Congress into extraordinary ses- sion, he made no public proclamation Nevertheless, he put into operation every department of the government to the end that when the time for striking ar- rived the nation would be prepared. The present calling into the service of the National Guard means simply that every preliminary step has been taken, and all that remains to be done is the organ ization of an army.
 The mobilization of the National Guard of several states portends the mobliza- ton of the National Guard of all states The troops of southeastern states will report direct to General Wood, who is now in Charleston. The guard of Ala bama in all probability will be stationed at Mobile, or made unit of the force under orders to protect either New Or leans or Galveston. The guarding by troops of all Notifications, arsenals and industrial plants, harbors and railroad approaches, and the transportation today
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-27
Notice of Stockholders' Meeting

Notice of StOckhOlders' Meeting To the Stockholders of Birmingham Rail-
 way, Light and Power Company: Please take notice that, pursuant to 8 call duly made by the board of directors of the Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company, special meeting of the stockholders of the Birmingham Rail- way, Light and Power company will be held at the office of said company, at ham, Ala, on the 18th day of April. 1917, at Il o'clock, in the forenoon of said day, for the following purposes, to-wit: ts
 l. Consenting to and authorizing the creation and issue of two-year per cent gold notes of said company, limited in aggregate principal amount to g, 2,000, 900; to be dated May l. 1917. to mature May |. 1919. to bear interest at the rate of 6 per cent per annum, payable semi-an- nually on the first day of November and the first day of May in each year, and to be redeemable in whole or in part at such prices, at such times and in such manner as may be prescribed in the in- denture hereinafter mentioned.
 9 Consenting to and authorizing the execution of an indenture to suitable trustee to be designated by the directors of said company, such indenture to be in such form as the directors of said company may determine. prescribing form of said notes and the terms ana condi- tions upon which the aforesaid two-year Is per cent gold notes shall be issued and held.
 3. Authorizing such acts and the ex- ecution of such instruments and agree ments as the directors may deem con venient or necessary to effect the issue. negotiation and sale of said two-year 6 per cent gold notes.
 4. Transacting any and all other busi- ness which properly may come before said meeting.
 Dated March 26, 1917.
 By order of the board of directors. J. P. ROSS. Secretary. 3-27-4t-tu
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-27

PROPOSALS for furnishing 62 G. inch gun mounts complete, with sights (except telescopes) and spare parts, will be received in the navy depart ment, bureau of ordnance, until F o'clock noon, April IS, 1917, when they will be publicly opened Forms of pro posals and all information may be ob- tained from the chief of bureau of ord nance, navy department. Ralph Earle, chief of bureau of ordnance.
 3-27-4t-tu-th
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-27
FLORENCE

Florence, March 26.-(Special.) )--In obed- fence to the mandates of the two last Lauderdale county grand juries, strict Sabbath observance has gone into effect here. Orders have been issued by Cir cult Judge Charles P. Almon to the sher- Tiff to see that all places of business arc closed except drug stores restaurants, garages and livery stables. The excep tions will be limited in their operations, the drug stores selling only drugs and garages being prohibited from selling gas oline and making repairs The order ap- plies to butcher shops also.
 Congressman Edward B. Almon, of this, the Eighth congressional district, will speak at the courthouse here on Wednes- day, March 2S, at which time he will ex- plain to the farmers of this county the advantages offered by the federal farm loan banks and the farm loan associa- tions A number of farm loan associGs tions are being formed in this section
 Walter Pittman, a brother of Paul Pittman of this city, passed away at his home in St. Louis last week, and burial of his remains took place at Decatur. in the family burial grounds.
 4N
 Arrangements have been completed with the Southern railway to have the company's expert geologist come to thls city and spend several days with the sec- retary of the Chamber of Commerce in inspecting various mineral deposits in tho vicinity of Florence.
 The Chamber of Commerce has inter- ested large stove manufacturer in this city and has been advised that repre- sentative of the company will soon pay visit here to ascertain regarding freight rates, sites, etc., with a view of locating a plant here.
 If the present spell of pretty weather continues the farmers of this section will be able to start farm work, which has been greatly hindered by excessive rains during the past several weeks. General diversifcation is the rule in this county this year and a large acreage will be planted in other staples than cotton.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-27
Jack Ashore

From the Washington Star.
 Secretary Daniels at luncheon said with laugh:
 Some of these naval critics are as ig- norant of maritime matters as Bob Bow line was ignorant of land matters.
 Bob and his best girl were crossing a country lane when trolley car whizzed past and nearly got them.
 "'Say. ye blind landlubber.' Bob roared at the conductor. cant ye see where we're goin? Ye might have killed my lady friend here.
 ""Ah, what's eatin' yer yelled the cons ductor. I ain't drivin this car. am T. But ye'rs steerin' her. ain't yer yelled Bob Bowline.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-27

WE supply castings for all makes or stoves and ranges and repair them with experienced help. S13 N. goth
 st., Robert Prowell Stove Co l-22-u
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-27
LEGAL NOTICES

Notice of StOckhOlders' Meeting
 To whom it may concern: Notice is here- by given that the annual meeting of the stockholders of the Interstate Casualty company will be held Tuesday morning, April 10, 1917. 10 a. m, at the home office of the company, Clark building, Birming- ham, Ala. HENRY B GRAY.
 Attest: President. D. B. LIGHTNER, Secretary
 3-13-4t-tu
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-27
SHEFFIELD

Sheffield March S.-(Special.) )-Initial steps have been taken by citizens of Shelf field, Florence and Tuscumbia toward ar ranging for an appropriate reception of Company K, Second regiment, Alabama National Guard, upon its return here probably the last of this week, after the men are mustered out of the service. at Montgomery.
 At the informal meeting held Saturday temporary organization was perfected by the election of Frank Julian as chairman. A committee on arrangements was named as follows: A. D. Thomson, J. B. Bla- lock and G. E. Roulhac, who will confer with similar committees from Florence and Tuscumbia, to the nature or the reception. to be extended. A finance com mittee composed of Harry Spielberger, Ed Sandford. w. S. Hatch and w. H. Sadler was named. It Is planned that every business house in the tri-cities should be decorated in flags and the na- tional colors, and 1t is expected that through cooperation of the three towns splendid reception will be rendered the young men.
 Company K is composed of young men from Sheffield, Florence and Tuscumbia and vicinity and only last week returned to Montgomery from the Mexican bor- der, where they have been since late last summer
 It is not considered likely that the dream of Huntsville or Decatur to se- cure freight relay on the Memphis di- vision of the Southern railway, by req son of the enactment of the eight-hour law, will be realized in the near future. or even in the remote future. The South erns shops, one of the most complete on the system. are located in this city, 146 miles from Memphis and 165 miles from Chattanooga. Should it be neces- sary to reach Chattanooga or Memphis within eight hours. the tonnage simply will be reduced to capacity which would insure the. trip of freight train within the eight hours. More trains and per- haps more train crews will be added to the service, and these will operate in all prob ability from this point.
 Farm work In this section has been very greatly delayed, probably as never before, on account of the continuous rains of the past several weeks. Very little blowing has been done, and the farmers are facing a late spring.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-27
WANTED

RATES-One cent a word a days no ad.
 taken for less than 2Sc for first fnser. tfOn. Cash must Ncr0muauv OraeR.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-27
MUCH EXTRA WORK lr MARCH

MUCH EXTRA WORK lN MARCH
 It's between seasons now. when few persons perspire as much as health demands. The result is double work for the kidneys. for the kidneys must throw out waste matter from the sys- tenn that is eliminated through the pores when persons perspire. Over worked. weak or disordered kidneys need help now. B. H. Stone. Reading
 Pa. writes: whenever I need a kid ney remedy I rely on Foley Kidney Pills They have been worth their weight in gold to me."-Sold every
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-27
AUTOMOBILES AUTOS nickel plated like new. s. M. Bernheim Co.,, 2023 1st ave. Main 881.
 a-S-S0t

AUTO OWNERS-Why pay s9 or $10 for 30x3 tire when you can get our double treads for s complete? Other sizes sold accordingly; 34x4, $9; 33x3H, s7
 36x41R. SIP Free service to our patrons. Phone Main sos. Blacklock- -Posner Tire Repair Co. 1-N-tf-thu-su-tu tu
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-27

for furnishing target pro-
 jectiles, as follows, viz: 5000 14-inch, 2500 12-inch, 20OO s-inch, 10000 5-inch, 7oOo finch, 10000 3-inch, 100000 one-pounder,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-27
SPECIALIST.
BUSINESS CHANGE

BUSINESS CHANGES
 
 WANTED-An educated energetic southern woman to form Mildred Rutherford Historical circle; must be over 30 and free to travel; give ref erences. Address. ESQ, care Age- Herald. 2-15- tf-th-tu
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-27
Legal Notice

Legal NOffCe
 Attorney or law firm looking for the heirs of George P. Arthur, please commit nicate with M. U. Arthur Mo- 15 Biltmore st., Springfield, Mass. 3-2O-3t-tu
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-27
WANTED-HELP
ADVERTISEMENTS

A GREAT eastern corporation wants salesmen to call upon customers; must have initiative. good education and 3O years of age: selling experience not es- sentiaI; answer in your own hand, giv- ing house address and phone number. Address J-73. care e-Herald. 3-2l-7t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-27

FOR SALE-At sacrifice for cash, lot in Edgewood, located in section now thickly settled; lot lies on slope of knoll, is near church and only two blocks from car line; this Is a bar gain for someone who wishes to To- cate in this part of city. Address, V-32 care Age Herald 3-25-3t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-27

SWEDISH massage; Maynard's, 601 N.
 2Sd st. Phone Main 61S6 for appoint
 ments. 3-1S-14t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-27
ONE CENT A WORD
PERSONAL

RATES-One cant word days no nd
 taken for less than 25c for first fnser- t1on: Caxh must accompnny order:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-27

GRAND PIANO in first-class condition for sale; owner leaving town. price,
 $500 Main 4475. 3-25-3t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-27
LAND TITLES
LAND TITLES
By "HOp''

LAND TITLES Examined and guaranteed; quick service. reasonable prices. Title Guarantee Loan and Trust Co., 7-21-tf
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-27

WE are prepared to discount well secured purchase money notes. and to negotiate loans on improved real estate in Bir- mingham and cultivated farm lands In Jefferson and adjoining counties. REALTY TRUST COMPANY.
 2O3 North 20th Street.
 t-1E-sa -tu-thu-tf
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-27
ONE CENT A WORD.
FARM AND LUMBER LANDS

RATES-One cent . word a days ad. taken for less thaa 25c for first fuser- ton. Cash must accompnuy order.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-27

~o~~~~-O~~~N-~O~~S~~~~cSo FOR SALE-By owner, perfect S0- acre tract unimproved in south Bald
 win county; two miles from Mobile bay and 16 miles from Mobile Price s25 per acre. Will clear, all ready for the blow. for $10 per acre. Orange. pecan and farm land. Write for full particulars to H. L. Misamore, Fair hope, Ala. 2-l4-tf
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-27

HOTEL
 Will sell best hotel proposition in the south. Easy terms. Will make some one rich. Reserve Loan Co.,, 209 Brown Marx, Birmingham, Ala. 3-25-5t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-27

Walter Pittman, a brother of Paul Pittman of this city, passed away at his home in St. Louis last week, and burial of his remains took place at Decatur. in the family burial grounds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-27
FOR RENT

MODERN 4-room apartment, 12l5 18th
 ave, S.; steam heat, water, shades, gas range, janitor service included; rent reduced to October 1. Call Main 6277 or 2662-J 3-27-3t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-27
ONE CENT A WORD|ONE CENT A WORD| |0'
FOR SALE

RATEs-One cent . word . days ad. taken for less than 25c for first inseF.
 tion. Cash must Hcco-sany orAee.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-27

WANTED = SECONDHAND POSTOF- FTCE FIXTURES
 Wanted-Good secondhand postoffice fixtures; must be in good condition. Answer quick with full description and lowest price can be bought for. Address, "B," care Age-Herald.
 3-27-ot
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-27

FOR RENT-A Groom, modern house, POPS Sth ave, N. Apply on premises.
 327-4t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-27

A-~r~~~~~~~~~~><~-~->-~>r SHAVING 10c at 1929 4tn ave. I1-29-tf VTTT1 DTIN Second hand clothes.
 w L DO l shoes. 2116 2nd Ave
 Phone 15S1. 12-30-tf
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-04-16
BATTLE
GROWS IN
VIOLENCE
United Press cabIegra1n.

LONDON. April 16-Iu the face of
the fiercest opposition vet rallied
against the British drive. Field Marshal
Haig's forces today battered their way
stil1 further around Lens and advanced
within mile and half from the Cam
bria-st. Quentin line. Villarat was cap
tured. This widens the British wedge
threatening the main Hindenburg line
Of communications from ST. Quentin 20
Cambria
Haig's official statement SAYS:
The enemy attack on Moncbv wns
made last Saturday in most dolern-
ined manner. The third Bavarian diei-
sion was again hurried and ordered 20
recapture the town at All costs The
losses were exceptionally heaty We
captured several six-inch naval guns
thousands Of rounds of ammunition sna
other booty. More than one-thiri or
our prisoners are Bavarians"
The Germans are withdra wing errat
supplies of Nod. munitions and er,as
from Lens and st. Quentin the suaurhs
of which are held by the British The
Germans are evidently gathering great
forces for counter-attacks - relieve the
pressure On Lens and St. Quentin.
Occupation Of DiSnude hy The Eel
Eians indicated that the Germans uias
he planning a retirement TO shorten
their lines.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-04-16

SESSION IS
CONSIDERED
War Legislation Believed at
Indianapolis to Be Neces-
sary and Legislature Will
Probably Be Called With
in Thirty Days.
TIMES BUREAU,
AT STATE CAPITAL.

INDIANAPOLTS. IND. April 16.-It
is more than likely that Governor Good
rich will issue a call within the next
thirty days for a special session of the
legislature to pass some war apropria-
ton legislation. While nothing definite
has been given out on that subject.
enough i known 10 warrant the state
ment that call may be expected.
The Governor does not propose TO call
the special session unless it is found
to be absolutely necessary, and he does
not propose to assume the full response
bility for the session if one is called.
This has been made clear By the fact
that he call Democratic and Republican
legislative leaders here for a conference
las, riday on this subject. lie wanted
to ob.ain their views on the matter be-
fore toiue anything definite. But it is
knov 81 TOO that out of that conference
came conviction that p special session
viii D. necessary. for there is no way
to make appropriations to meet the
exigencios of the present war emerg
ency-
One thing that the Governor would
like to know definitely is just what kind
of legislation would be undertaken at a
special session He is in favor of CON
ffning the work of special session ex-
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-04-16
D. c., April
W 6-PresiGen+ Wilson an

wxT ASHINGTON, D. c., April
w 10. President Wilson ap-
peals to all the people OF
the nation urging them to Join the
great service army.
TO FARMERS-Increase the pro-
duction of your land and Coop
crate in the sale and distribution
of your products.
TO MEN AND BOYS-Turn in
hosts to the farms to help cult
vate and harvest the vast crops
imperatively needed.
TO MIDDLEMEN-Forego un-
usual profits and "organize and
expedite shipments of supplies" !"
TO RAILWAY MEN-See to it
that there shall be no "obstruc-
ton of any kind, no inefflciency
or slackened power" of the ear
teries of the nations life"
TO MERCHANTS-Take for your
motto, "Small profits and quick
service"
TO SHIPBUILDERS-Speed con-
struction of ships, for "the life Of
the war depends upon" you.
TO MINERS-If you "slacken or
fail, armies and statesmen are
helpless"
TO MANUFACTURING MEN
"Speed and perfect every proc
ess," for your "serviee is abso-
lutely indispensable" to the ma
ton.
TO GARDENERS-By creating
and cultivatng gardens you can
help greatly TO solve the prob
lem of feeding the nations"
TO HOUSEWIVES - Eliminate
wastlefulness and extravaganza.
TO EDITORS AND ADVERTIS-
ING AGENCIES-Give wide
spread circulation and repetition
TO this appeal.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-04-16
WATER COMMITTEE
IN CONFERENCE

A conference Of the water committee
Of the East Chicago Chamber of Com
mercc at which Mayor Callahan and
city Engineer Wallace were in attend
ancc was held al chamber headquarters
Saturday evening
The object of the meeting was TO con
slider the extra -ordinary and what seems
to he the lnexeusable delay in bringing
to an issue the details involved in the
construction Of hltration plant
At this meeting the opinion was free
Iy expressed that the state commission
was doing this city a great injustice by
permitting the water company TO stall
OFF any definite action looking toward
the construction Of this plant
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-04-16
MILITARY
ROMANCE IS
REVEALED

Banns have been published in Holy
Angels church at Gary of the coming
wedding Of Miss Anna Keilman. daugh-
ter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Keilman. 7th
avenue and Tyler street. Gary. 20 Julius
SpeeL
The engagement reveals romance.
Miss Keilman is the brother Of Ser
geaat Fred keiIman Of 60. z of Gary.
NJr Speel is corporal in the company
ara the two soldiers were good friends.
Corporal Speel and Sergeant Kenrnau :
siste b came more than ordinary
"a nds and their acquaintance soon
peaco into love.
THE wedding VIII take place on April
81 NJ and Mrs. SpeeI win reside in
one of the new houses Of the Tin Plate
COMPANY Mr.. Speel being connected
with the Gary tin mills.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-04-16
TWO ARE
SLAIN BY
ROBBERS
Murdered Bodies are Found al
Nickel Plate Tracks This
Morning,

The slain bodies Of two Greeks were
found early this morning a quarter of
mile apart along the Nickel Plate rail
road tracks between Burnham and Hege-
wisch. A band of five highwaymen who
lay in wait to rob laborers in the Hege-
wisch shops returning from celebrations
at Burnham are believed 10 have COM
laitted the murders. Robbery was the
motive.
third member Of a party of four
creeks may die. He is Steve Cazoras.
1S2t3 Baltimore avenue. Hegewisch. and
was operated on by DR.. ]. a. Graham
and bullet extracted from his liver.
Returning From Hammond.
shortly before 1 o'clock Michael
kolan 1855 Brainerd avenue, Hege-
wisch. summoned the Buruham chief of
police He said he and two companions.
returning from Hammond. where they
had been celebrating. the. Greek Easter.
had been stopped by five men. They
kicked him and ordered him to 60 on
when they found he had no money. Later
he said he heard shots.
Bodies Near The Tracks.
Two bodies were found on the road
along the tracks about a quarter of
mile southeast Of the Chicago city
limits One man was dead. The other
was rushed TO St Margarets Hospital
in Hammond and placed on the operat--
ing table. At the hospital it was said
Inc was shot through the abdomen.
Kolan-said the dead man was Spiro
Porakis. 1928 Baltimore avenue. The
other was steve Cazoras 1871 Brandon
avenue.
few minutes later Samuel Conner
and Arthur Rice TFegewiseh residents.
alighting from South Shore electric
train. found the body Of a laborer at
one Hundred and Thirty-siXth street
and Brainerd avenue in Hegewisch.
They summoned Policemen Rooney and
Ferguson.
other Dead Unidentified.
The man apparently had been dead
about an hour. He had 40 cents and a
gold watch in his clothes. but there was
no means OF identification. He appeared
to be a Pole.
Lieutenant James L. Mooney and the
rife squad started for Hegewisch at an
carly hour to attempt to round up the
bandits.
Kolan was held in custody
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-04-16
BY CARL d. GRoAr

Omitted Press stan Correspondent
WASHINGTON, April 16.-One
of the most eventful weeks in
American history lay before the
United States today. With Presi-
dent Wilson's appeal calling for the
cooperation of every man and
woman of the nation in waeinp a
successful war, events OF the next
few days viii move rapidly to-
wards participation in war with
Germany.
Congress will put the war on a
firm footing this week. Allied
high commissions with such men
as former Premier Viviani Of
France and Balfour of England will
be here.
The senate is expected to approve the
seven billion dollar bond issue tomor-
row or Wednesday Suggestions for
raising nearly two billion dollars by in
creased taxes are formally before con
gress today from Secretary McAdoo
The selective conscription bill is now
before the senate military committee
It seems likely to pass though the pres
ident may have to exert further
pressure. The federal ship board win
organize fifty million dollar corpora-
tion to build a thousand ships Officials
say this country is in the war to tho
last drag They are building war
structure to last at least three years
No peace moves are known or expected