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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-08
EVANGELIST HERE FOR SERIES OF ADDRESSES

John Tyler of Virginia, the famous convert of the Jerry Mckinley mission of New York city. is in Birmingham. He is to speak for the Young Mems Christian association Sunday afternoon at the Jefferson theatre.
 According to Religious Secretary H. R. Howell, MT. Tyler is one of the most remarkable characters in the country. He is descendant of former President Tyler of Virginia. He inherited wealth and received a splendid education in the best colleges. He dissipated his entire fortune and became a wanderer over the face of the earth.
 For 90 years he made his way around the world, using all sorts of means. He crossed the Atlantic 30 times and went through the Suez canal in dozen differ ent boats. He rounded Cape Horn nine times and spend six years among the bushmen of Australia. He finally was converted in the Jerry McAuley mission of New York and has since been a tre- mendous power in evangelistic work.
 MT. Tyler is man of commanding presence and an unusually strong, vigor- ous speaker. He is drawing tremendous audiences wherever he speaks.
 MT. Tyler will be the guest of the Gen. tral Young Men's Christian association for the next two weeks. He will speak in the shops and factories during the week, and in the Jefferson theatre next Sunday afternoon and the following Sun day at 3:30 o'clock. His subject next Sunday will be "The White Lights of a Modern Babylon
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-08
AMBULANCE FUND
 HALF SUBSCRIBED Some of Donors Want to Raise Entire 5000 or
 Else Drop Matter

J. w. Donnelley, as chairman of the special committee to raise the $1OOO fund for an ambulance to be used in France, and as contribution from the people of Birmingham, said yesterday that he was planning to send $500 to the central committee in New York this morning. He was taking this action, he said, on the ground that divided sympathies in the community made it difficult to get the full amount desired.
 It was understood last night, however, that some of those who have subscribed to the fund were opposed to this action. They took the attitude that Birmingham either could raise 5000 for this fund or could not raise it, and that it ought not to be done in any half-way manner. The contributions to the fund so far made and published amount to S417.
 The fund was started at the time of the recent visit to Birmingham of Cyril Maude, the English actor. who explained the need for this ambulance, which was to be used for the new ambrine treat ment of burns. The money was to have been forwarded, when raised, to Miss Ethel DeWolff iii New York.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-08
.GEORG|ANS ID COME
 FOR CAME TONIGHT
Birmingham Athletic Club Plays Cracker University
 Five on Local Court

The University of Georgia basketball team will be seen in Birmingham to- night for the first time this season when the Crackers go up against the Birmingham Athletic club squad on the latter's court.
 The record of the Georgians during the present season is one to cause worry to any opponent but the locals are confident that they will be able to handle the visitors However, they are no so confident that they are overlooking any good bets in the mat ter of getting ready for the contest
 Birmingham Athletic club will pre- sent a strong lineup. Bisco Seals and Red Jones will play and Gillian and McGowan will be in as forwards. Just who will essay the role of center is matter of doubt, but it is declared that Strange will probably be selected for that position. At any rate, the locals will give the visitors lineup that will be hard to contend with
 Mike Donahue of Auburn will of ficiate.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-08
IN THE ElpIC1URESANDOUT
By N. s. RYALL

N n AAA
 1 the largest crowds of any film spec. | tacle yet produced.
 Motion picture devotees can we'll af- ! ford to look forward with great in | terest to the showing of this wonder | full picture.
 1 B. S. Moss dispatched film com pany to St. Augustine, Fla, last Fri | day where the first scenes of a forth coming release, entitled "In the Hands ! of the Law" will be enacted. The troupe was in charge of Ben Goets. | Heading the company, which com I prised 27 players, is Lois Meredith former Mutual. Pathe and Metro star Eugene Strong will play the role op- l posite to Miss Meredith. 1 It has been announced that it wil require about three or four weeks tt | complete the scenes for which Mr Moss company journeyed southward The remainder of the picture will bt I made in the Erbograph studio in New York.
 l There Is no end of jovial studio comedy fin "A Square Deal" an i'm.
 pending World-Br picture witf Carlyle Blackwell as it's star, and June Elvidge, Henry Hull and Nitric l Ostriche leading the other principals l Three features of unusual merit 1 comprise the Kliene- Edison Selig- Els sapay programme for February whicf
 opened Monday with Essanay'' | "Skinner's Dress Suitn' a novel pro. auction based on the story by Henry
 Irving Dodge, and featuring Bryant l Washburn. Selg's "The Heart of Texa: Ryan," with Bessie Eyton, is the of. | fering for February 12, and Edison's ''The Royal Pauper" is scheduled foi 1 first showings February 19 The latter | subject is enacted by stellar cost oi ! which Francine Larrimore is the fea. 1 tured member.
 Shirley Mason, younger sister of Vi | ola Dana. is featured in "The Law oi 1 the North" forthcoming release through the K1eine- Edison Selig- Els. | sanay service.
 | Mary Nash. the newest of the screer
 stars. is one of the shrewdest busi. ness women on the stage in addition
 to being one of the best young act 1 resses of the. time. She is wealthy 1T her own right and manages her es. | tate with the utmost skill. ' l The Ocean Waif,' with Doris Kenyon l in the leading role, was the best Interna tional release of 1916.
 ! Mack Sonnet has signed to release hi. 1 Keystone comedies through the Triangl, exchanges for another year. l Frederick Warde, in King Lear" give!
 an interesting and impressive rendition O the great Shakespearian play l Mabel Norrnand will shortly appear il Mickey" We are anxious to see "Oul Mabep again.
 l Constance Talmadge is the latest stai
 to appear on the Triangle-Fine Arts pro l gramnle.
 1 It is rumored MT. and Mrs. Sidney Drew will leave Metro shortly. l Herbert Brenon. making a seven-ree | feature for the Selznick programme. hal 1 his company in Florida. l Geraldine Farrar, in Joan, tn, Woman" based on the life of Joan O.
 Arc.'' is credited with being one of tn, greatest film dramas of the year. It i. playing to g audiences in New York city and is destined for long run.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-08
Peruvian Vessel Is Sunk
 Inside Territorial Waters
 of Spanish Government

London, February 7.-The Peruvian sailing vessel Lorton, while on voy- age from Callao. Peru. was sunk by a German submarine on Monday in- side Spanish territorial waters, ac- cording to a British official statement issued today.
 The official announcement says:
 "The Peruvian sailing vessel Lor- ton on passage from Callao, was sunk by an enemy submarine Monday in side Spanish territorial waters. It is interesting to note that on the very day this dual affront to two neutral states was perpetrated a German wire less press message was boasting of the consideration shown by Germany to the interests of neutrals.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-08

His advocacy of Lock r as site for government nitrate plant was not in any sense aimed at Muscle Shoals, &C., cording to Thomas L. Cannon, general secretary of the Birmingham Civic asso- citation. MT. Cannon declares that the principal reason for placing such 8 plant at Lock r lies in the fact that the gov ernment would be able to complete it in a very short time, while several years would be required at Muscle Shoals or any of the other sites where the dam had to be constructed.
 T realize, of course, that the amount of power available at Muscle Shoals is far greater than at Lock IT," said MT.
 Cannon. However, the situation now existing is such that the United States should have an immediate source of SUD-
 ply for nitrates. We cannot tell when
 we may need it. In case of war the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-08
MAY BLOSSOM AND
 LEWIS |. MORRIS
 FEATURED TRIALS
These Two Dogs Did SpIen- did Work in the First Series at Grand
 Junction

Grand Junction, Tenn, February 7.-The race between the setter May Blossom, owned by J. c. Bannister, of Kankakee, H., and the pointer Lewis c. Morris, the entry of l.. L. Haggin, was the fea- ture of today's first series of heats in the national championship field trials here. Both found birds, handled them well and finished the three-hour heat strong. May Blossom had three pevy finds and four singles to her credit, and Lewis c. Morris four bevies and single
 The settlers Babblebrook Bob, owned by Lewis McGrew of Pittsburg, and Missis- sippi Sport, owned by R. H. Sidways or Buffalo, ran as the other brace today. Babblebrook Bob found three bevies but much of the time was not under judg- ment Mississippi Sport found three bevies and four singles but failed to show his usual speed and range.
 Five dogs remain to run in the first series.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-08
ALBANY

Albany, February 7--(Special )-F'riday will be fraternal order day in the Twin Cities. In addition to the visit of 300 I Shriners from Zamora temple, Birming- ham, the Morgan county Masonic con- ference will be in session, and the Macca- bees will give their annual banquet. The visit of the Shriners will be made a big occasion here, and already the business streets of Decatur and Albany are gay with decorations. The decorations were placed under the direction of official dec ora tors of the order from the Magic City, and extend from the Southern depot at Decatur, where the Shriner special will stop, to the extreme end of Second ave- nue. in Albany
 In honor of the visiting shriners the Colonial club will give a dance at it's club rooms Friday evening. The cere- monial session will begin at o'clock, following drills and parades in both AL bany and Decatur.
 Residents of Flint, six miles south of here who awoke one morning recently to find their front yards "showered" with articles of household furniture, have dis covered that cyclone was responsible for the queer freak which aroused much interest and for time was unexplained. George Russell, a prominent planter, came here today and told of the utter wreck of a building owned by Mir Brown, near Neal several miles from Flint.
 cyclone made a sudden swoop earthward, lifted the building from it's foundations,
 tore it into bits and scattered the debris
 for radius of five miles, Even the
 sills of the house were blown away. The
 Brown prayer book was found five miles
 from home. and couch, articles of
 household use and the family song book
 were blown distance of four miles No
 one was hurt, as the family were awaS
 from home at the time.
 The local camp, Woodmen of the
 World, at their meeting last night elect
 ed the following delegates to the meet
 ing of the Head camp: Melvin Hutson,
 John Green, 8. R. Garrison, E. w. Isley.
 John H. Green, the retiring counsel com
 mander, was presented with a beautiful
 watch charm by the camp as testi-
 monial of esteem. The remains of Maj. w R. Francis, prominent attorney and democratic elect
 or from the Eight congressional district, arrived here last night from Birming- ham, where death had occurred at an in-
 firmary there. Pending receipt of ad-
 vices from relatives in Tennessee, the
 funeral arrangements have not been an-
 nounced. Major Francis was unmarried
 and had resided here for the past 25
 years. However he had no relatives in
 this section, and it is expected that his
 body will be conveyed to Decherd, Tenn,
 his old home. for interment. He ranked
 high as an attorney and was also active
 in political campaigns.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-08
NITRATE PLANT
 AT LOCK IT AN EMERGENCY
 MEASURE, STATES CANNON
Not Intended Suppant Muscle Shoals But Merely to Pro- vide Unit Give Nitrate Supply Without Delay Neces sary Where Dam Has to Be Built Muscle Shoals Has
 Greater Available Power Than Warrior River Site

i Chilean supply might be cut off and even if it were not, the price charged in such an emergency would be ex- orbitant.
 Due to the fact that the dam is all ready built at Lock IT, the government could have one unit of a nitrate plant ready in a very short time. This need not interfere with any plans for nitrate plant at Muscle Shoals. have been in- formed that the proposition to have more than one plant has met with the favor of the government officials
 "The government nitrate plant must be located in the south, for the other loca- tions with plenty of power, such as the Columbia river and Niagara, are too close to the borders to be safe from attack The quickest source of nitrates avail able is at Lock 17. Let the government build 8 unit there at once and then in due time locate the plant at Muscle Shoals or elsewhere as the merits of the case may dictate"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-08
COLBERT IS FIFTH

Action of voters of Colbert county Tues day in giving majority of about two to enc in favor of a special 3-mill tax for public school purposes under the educational amendment to the constitu- ton has caused general demand for another election in Marshall county where the 3-mill tax was defeated by a small majority last week. It is prob- able another election will be called later in the year and if it is the state edu- cational department will make a cam- pign in an effort to show the voters the advantages to be obtained by the adop- tion of the levy.
 Colbert is the fifth county in the state
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-08
Distribution of Federal Ap- propriation Under Bank
 head Law Is Discussed
BRICKEN MUST RESIGN AGAIN TO GOVERNOR
War Department Refuses to Accept Paper Quitting Service-Tax Suit Against L. & N. Begins-Educa-
 tors Are Rejoicing at Victory

Montgomery, February 7.-(Special) Probate judges of Alabama counties be- gan to gather here Wednesday night for a conference with the state highway commission Thursday, at which plans will be made for the expenditure of Ala bama's portion of the federal appropria- ton for good roads. About 9 probate judges have signified their intention of being present. This state has an appro- priation of $Io4,oOo Three times as much money as is available has been requested and the purpose of the conference Is to map out a plan for the use of the appro- priation in a way that will best serve the people.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-08
NEW BANK REPORTS

Notice of the interpretations of the Farmers State bank of Huntsville, with a paid-in capital of $5O0OO, has been re- ceived by the secretary of state. The bank is open for business under a char ter granted by the state banking de partment T. T. Terry, mayor of Hunts vile, and several other citizens of Mad ison county, are interested.
 Another company which reported arti- cles of incorporation Wednesday was the Famous company of Huntsville, which will engage in the wholesale and retail mercantile business of Huntsville with a paid-in capital of 5000. Those interested are George c. Terry, William Martin and W. O. Sisco.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-08
MUCH LAND INVOLVED

Twelve thousand, five hundred acres of Sumter county land is involved in a con- test between the National Stock Yards National bank of Illinois and the Inter state Trust and Banking company and affiliated company, the Mortgage Securi- ties company of New Orleans, which was submitted to the supreme court Wednes- day In deciding the issue the supreme court will pass upon the right of for eign corporation to do business in this state without complying with the state laws relating to such corpora tions and also whether or not deal put through in another state but Involving property in Alabama is subject to Alabama laws.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-08
Shipping Men Cooperate

Washington, February 7.-Officials are much gratified at the response of shipping interests to President Will sons proclamation prohibiting sale of vessels of American registry for opera tion under foreign flags. The many shippers who have asked as to the status of vessels concerned in partly completed sales have been told the transfers could not be made, and all have agreed to drop negotiations with out contesting the Presidents order.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-08
BANK GETS JUDGMENT

Judgment for $11, ,966 63 has been rem dered against the Eureka White Mar ble Quarries, in favor of the Birming- ham Trust and Savings company by the Montgomery county circuit court. The bank sued for two notes of s50O0 each the remainder of the judgment being for interest. The allegation was that the quarries, which are located in Coosa county, had failed to pay the principal and interest on the two notes, which were executed in 1915
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-08
RESIGNATION REFUSED

The war department has refused to ac- cept the resigna ton of Charles R. Brick en as brigadier general of the National Guard of Alabama, but has instructed him to report to the department of the east for muster out It announced that he was appointed by another authority. He will be relieved of duty with the fed eral government and will resign to Gov ernor HenderSnn
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-08
RAILROAD SUIT BEGUN

Trial of the suit involving the claim of the state that the Louisville and Nash vile railroad should pay franchise tax on s56,oooOo0, instead of Sl3,000,0c0, was begun before Judge Gaston Gunter, in the circuit court Wednesday. This is the first of several cases instituted against railroads operating in this state by Will liam l.. Martin, attorney general. Law points only are involved and no jury Is necessary
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-08

to levy the special 3-nill tax since the constitution was amended in November. Franklin, an adjoining county, was first, and was closely followed by Geneva, Jef- ferson and Walker. Marshall is the only county which has defeated it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-08
PAROLES IssUED

Governor Henderson has issued paroles to Percy Ransom, J. A. Craig and Henry Black. who were convicted of violating the prohibition laws in Tallapoosa coun- ty. Tn reference to Ransom and Craig the governor said the trial judge had recommended their release because of strong doubt of their guilt. The solicitor urged the liberation of Black.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-08
Lansing w gsts 9gsnd to
 Aid Anne scsns M Europe

Washington. @patlSgy ~<An emer- gency appropr N on of LOO for re- lief. protectioW a;;d portation of American citiz<sse 'n E4 A was asked of Congress tossa " Hs lAry Lansing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-08
Colonel HarHIne Gsu5hes Zone

Colon. Febr 4aa Col. chester Harding. act''x sp* Fof the canal zone, arrived tfs tst United States today. He As tomorrow With Bigadier Gess Yqee k Edwards. Commander thS t&ne Zone, with ref erence to iii siie eF} lation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-08
Savannah Liner Reported Safe

Savannah, Ga, February 7.-The Ocean Steamship company was advised today that the Savannah liner City of Memphis, now engaged in foreign trade, reached Havre, France, yester- day in safety. The Memphis sailed from New York January 23.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-08

Features for today:
 Triangle; Thelma Salter and Frank Keenan in '"The Crab" Strand: Alice Brady in "The Hun gry Heart"
 Colonial: Marguerite Clarke and
 Harold Lockwood in "wildflower." Trianon: Dorothy Phillips in "The Price of Silence"
 THE CRAB" AT THE TRIANGLE Many people dislike children, but rare lis the man who despises them with the intensity that Frank Keennan portrays
 as "The Crab' in the Triangle produc- tion of that name
 Although he Is reputed to be the mean est man in the community and is known as "The Crab" to his neighbors, there Is one person who knew nothing but love and tenderness in his nature That was his wife.
 | But when the story begins his wife i has died, leaving him as much apart l from the rest of the world as though he had been shut up in dark closet. Yet. | all the 50 years he and his wife have l been together their love has never fal- tered.
 | He has no friends, and no respect for | even the law save that he may use it as an instrument to compel people tc leave him alone. Being the wealthiest man in the town, he is forced to adopt a 1 little girl tagged and sent to the village drunkard, who is missing; and although | he is cruel to her and the neighbors try 1 to take her away from him. the child herself testifies in court to his goodness. a pi rl 1 is a perfect little actress, quite capable of conveying thought and feeling by silent and subtle methods, far better in some respects than older people Of the pictured story. She is but eight years of age and her acting is extraordinary. The way that she wins his love is un- usual and she captivates her audience long before she reaches the heart of l"The Crab''
 "The Crab will be the offering at the Triangle today and tomorrow. RETURN OF "WILDERNESS." Marguerite Clarke, supported by Harold Lockwood, returns to the Co., lonial today in "Wildflower," the pic- ture play in which Miss Clarke made her debut in the silent drama. It is a delightful play, permeated with the refreshing atmosphere of field and stream, with quaint and pretty little girl of the out-of-doors as the central figure.
 PICTURES THAT REMAIN. With the exception of the Colonial, the better picture houses show today the featured films of yesterday. At the Triangle, little Thelma Sal- ter and Frank Keenan in "The Crab,' are charming large audiences by their artistry.
 Alice Brady at the Strand, in '"The
 Hungry Heart screen adaptation of the French play, "Frou Frou." is show ing to capacity.
 "The Price of Silence with Dorothy Phillips. at the Trianon, is drawing good crowds and the play is good | STRAND BOOKS COMPILATION" The Strand has booked "Civilization.' This film masterpiece, proclaimed by many as greater even than ''The Birth of Nation" will be shown the week beginning February IS.
 1 "Civilization," like the Birth of a l Nation" has been a sensation in the motion picture world since its initial showing a short while ago. And, like the Birth of Nation,' it has drawn
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-08
THE WEATHER
Weather Forecast

Washington, February 7.-Foreeast for Alabama and Mississippi: Rain Thursday, colder by night north portions; Friday generally fair and colder; much colder north and central portions.
 Georgia. Rain Thursday; warmer along the coast; Friday probably fair and colder: much colder in north portion.
 Florida Cloudy Thursday; probably rain in north and central portions; warmer, except in northwest portion Friday probably colder north portion. Tennessee: Rain Thursday; colder in the afternoon; Friday generally fair and much colder.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-08
ssREFERENDUM IS RIGHTs'
"ATTACK Is INsPIRED"

I protest against such an attack. I protest against it because it is unfair. I protest against it because it is in-
 spired by the despicable principles, the
 vicious qualities that have been so | falsely ascribed to MT. Bryan. (Ap- plause).
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1917-07-05

Mrs. Woodbury. of Alden visited her
sons here Sunday.
Mrs. Kennicutt of Stockton, CAL, is
visiting at the home of W. A. Epson.
Miss Jessie shumway of Chicago is
visiting her sister, Mrs. w. S. Foulke'
Miss Clarice Foulke Of the Kenosha
Hospital visited at the home of her
parents Monday evening.
Clarence Everett of Kenosha spent
Sunday with his brother, Lynn, here.
Mrs. A. Beernick of Milwaukee Wis
tied friends here over Sunday.
Mrs. Jennie Gross, nee Stevens, Of
Minneapolis came Tuesday morning to
visit with her uncle, F. Z. Stevens and
family.
Miss Ellen Northway, who has spent
the winter at Los Angeles, Cal, re-
turned Tuesday morning and is visiting
her sister, Mrs. D. L. Burgess.
Gordon Snyder is suffering with
blood poison in his hand.
Miss Lydia Curtis Of Kenosha spent
the Fourth in Bristol
Don't forget the Red Cross meeting
IN the Bristol Hall, Wednesday even
ing, July 18th, at s o'clock.