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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-25
Majestic Performers
 Buy Liberty Bonds

Val Nesbitt. one of tho -four minute men" of the liberty loan bond committee, made home run with his speech at the Majestic theatre last night for, at It's conclusion, every member of the company and all the stage hands bought one or moro liberty bonds. MT. Nesbitt modest ly disclaims credit for his appealing ora tory, and insists that 1t Is an expression of the patriotism of the performers and employees of the popular theatre, whose names and amount of bonds purchased follow: Stage hands, Cecil vining. s1200; H. L. Eddleman, s100; Fred Chanault. $50; a. Boochhardt. $50. Players. Larry Rich ardson. $20o; Marie Beckett. $50: Philip Josenberger J $50; Bernie Josenberger. $50; E. B.. Strout, $20O; Mrs. Grace Strout, $50: Jack Garrison, $50; Rubie Garrison. $50; Baby Rubie Garrison. $50; Harry Lever, $50; David Weisner, $50: Dave Green. $50; Joseph Green, $50; Sylvester Simpson, $50; Doc Love, $50; Charles Crutchfield. $50; Dave Hannapratt, s50; s. M. Mitchell, $50.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-25
SYRUP OF FIGS FOR GROSS. SICK
 FEvER|SH CHILD If little stomach is sour, liver torpid or bowels
 clogged

Mothers can rest easy after giving "California Syrup of Figs because Tn a few hours all the clogged-up waste. sour bile and fermenting food gently moves out of the bowels, and you have well, playful child again. Children simply will not take the time from play to empty their bowels, and they become tightly packed, liver gets slug gish and stomach disordered.
 When cross feverish. restless, see If tongue Is coated, then give this deli cious "fruit laxative" Children love It. and it cannot cause injury. No differ ence what ails your little one-if full of cold or 8 sore throat. diarrhoea, stomach -ache, bad breath, remember. gentle inside cleansing" should all ways be the first treatment given. Full directions for babies. children of all ages and grown-ups are printed on each bottle.
 Beware of counterfeit fig syrups. Ask your druggist for a 50-cent bottle of california Syrup of Figs" then look carefully and see that 1t Is made by the California Fig Syrup Com pany." We make no smaller size. Hand back with contempt any other fiE syrup.--Ady.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-25
Anopr TNDIyIDuAL SOLDIERS
To Have Complexion
 That Men Admire

"A man may admit with great sophis- tication, that powder and rouge are necessary aids to beauty" says a we'll dreams of the woman whose loveliness needs no artificial touching up. Women who appreciate this, who give consid- eration to the masculine viewpoint. avoid using anything that might indi- cate their beauty Is not all their own
 Such women In increasing number are acquiring the mercolized wax habit. By applying the wax at night as they would cold cream. washing it off in the morning, they secure, and maintain, en- tirely natural compilations. Their faces exhibit no evidence of having been 'beautified.' Nothing Is added to the old complexion--the latter. instead. Is dis carded. Mercolized wax, procurable at any drug store tan ounce is sufficient), absorbs the devitalized outer skin, gradually, almost imperceptibly. The fresh. clear. satiny underskin which ap- pears. bears a healthy, youthful bloom not comparable with the fixed artifi- cial color.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-25
Albertville and Marshall
 County Doing Full Part
 in Liberty Loan Campaign

Albertville, Ala, October A-(Special-) The biggest outburst of patriotism in the history of Albertville was witnessed this afternoon when promptly at o'clock every business house closed it's doors to allow proprietors and employees to take part in the Liberty Day parade. With all the whistles blowing the parade formed at tfre depot and marched through the business section to the AL bertville hotel, where patriotic speeches were made and subscriptions to the geo. ond liberty loan taken.
 Thomas Orr was master of ceremonies and after a brief talk introduced the following speakers Rev. W. B. Pope, Jr., Curry and Joe I. Williams The prin- cipal address was delivered by Hon. O. D. Street of Guntersville. He spoke at length as to the various reasons why the United States was at war and closed with a powerful plea for subscriptions to the second war loan.
 An inspiring sight in the parade was the local chapter of the Red Cross in full uniform. Hogan Jackson of this city, who is chairman of the Marshall county liberty loan committee, states that this county is doing its part in subscribing to the loan.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-25

whatever, on the ground that mans family must live and their present needs were more pressing than the future ones.
 But Congress stepped in and adjusted matters. By the passage of the lnsur- ance bill the greatest burden of all was lifted, and the soldiers can now march away to the wars with light hearts.
 Hardly a man in our regiment failed to take advantage of the insurance or fered An officer of each company was detailed as official insurance agent, to write" those who desired 1t. The job proved to be gigantic one. The amounts written reached staggering proportions. In each company it Is estimated that more than s2000,00o worth of protection has been applied for. A German shell' bursting In our regiment, would cost the government a whole lot of money.
 Whateuer statesmen framed and voteo for that bftl. are receiving the thanks or & grateful soldAery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-25
Americans Shower Liberty Dollars Into Lap of Nation 1 to Ali din Winning the War
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 will subscribe It's minimum total by Sat urday.
 Among the Pacific coast figures for the campaign received tonight were:
 San Francisco. $6o,OoO.ooo; Los Angeles city and county, $l5,00o,0 900; San Diego. 8, GOO 900. Kansas City reported only a few words-that subscriptions were large. Hawaii also celebrated the day. A mes sage from the governor said the islands
 did not know their total but were going ahead to roll up the largest possible quota More than s3,00O,000 already has
 been raised there."
 From the farthest corners of the world Americans are answering the call. Sub
 scriptions have been received. 1t was said, from citizens ip almost every for eign land. supply of post present each American consul stirred some of them to
 such enthusiasm that they responded by cable.
 The Presbyterian synod of Virginia. whose Jurisdiction includes Maryland and the District of Columbia. recessed at It's annual convention at Alexandria across the Potomac, today so that It's
 delegates could participate in the local Liberty Day parade.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-25
Knitted Helmets and Muf- flers Are Even More Pop ular Than Sweaters
 Among Them
HARRY LAUDER IS VOTED FUNNIEST MAN
 BY HIS AUDITORS
Practically Every Man in Alabama Regiment Has Taken Advantage of
 Soldiers Insurance
Rr M. HARyIE

Camp Mills, N. Y, October Z.-(Special )-For the past few weeks there has been steady shower oi knitted stuff" descending on the One Hundred and Sixty-seventh infantry.
 The women of New York and Long Is- land have been sending In sweaters. mufners. helmets, stocks and wristlets since our first arrival here A few days ago large consignment from the Red Cross was delivered to our regi- ment. each article tagged with the name of the one who had knitted 1t. The men were delighted to note that some of the articles issued to them were made by Birmingham women.
 When 1t became known that the Rain bow division was in need of such ar ticles the call went forth from division headquarters, and the answer was pronrpt and emphatic. Almost imme- djately rAe shower began. AS result nearly every man Is fully equipped with everything needed for the winter.
 Long before thiss general sending in of wooien equipment a<number of New York women came out ana took charge of our regiment as their very own. The method most in vogue here Is for each woman who wants to help the cause to "adopt'' some soldier. She thus has definite person upon whom to lavish the fruits of her industry. Instead or send ing her knitting to some distributing organization she sends 1t direct to the soldier who is to wear 1t. This gives her q closer touch with the war, and, I am told, adds greatly to the interest of the work.
 ADOPT INDIVIDUAL SOLDIERS
 In order that her elabor be not spent upon anyone unworthy of it. great care sa taken in the selection of the soldier who Is to be adopted. Where she has no soldier of her acquaintance to work for, the company officers are called upon to furnish one. The soldier IS recommended as one who needs the equipment. Is worthy of 1t, and has no
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-25
First Freezing Weather
 Was Recorded Yesterday

Warm weather again Is promised for
 Birmingham today. The lowest tempera-
 ture registered here since spring came yesterday between and o'clock In .hc morning. At this time the thermometer fell to 32 degrees, freezing point. Ob- server Horton said last night that rise in temperature would be noticed this morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-25
ARMY ORDERS

Washington, October 24.-(special.J Army orders as to Alabama camps:
 Second Lieut.. John D. Eastwald to Camp Mcclellan, Anniston.
 First Lieut., James H. Vetter, medical reserve, relieved, Camp Sheridan, Mont gomery, and will proceed to Platts- burg barracks, New York.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-25
PERSONAL

James F. Jordan, former Birmingham boy, who held a responsible position with the Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company, is in thee ity as a delegate to the meeting of the National Electrical association. Mr. Jordan 1as many friends in Birmingham who are giving him a cordial welcome.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-25
Local Data
Law Making Washington
 Dry After November 1 is Upheld by Court

Washington, October A.--The law which
 makes the national capital dry Novem-
 Der was upheld as constitutional in the local supreme court today. which dis missed the attacks of liquor dealers
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-25
Appreciates Age-Herald Cooperation
 in the Sale of Liberty Bonds
To the Editor of The Age-Herald:

To the 0 Age-IIerald: f&&& congTatulatng Sunday morning. with the for the cause or second  splendid cooperation that we nave truly, ~ ~ ' W. ADAMS
  Including advertisement Sundays Agee of The Ageerald this of liberty loan advertising publicity chairman liberty loan committed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-25
HEIWEATHER
Weather Forecast

Washington. October 2-Weather fore cast for Alabama and Mississippi: Fair and Warmer Thursday, Friday probably rain.
 Georgia: Fair and continued cold Thursday; Friday fair.
 Tennessee: Fair and warmer Thurs day; Friday rain.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-25
At Loew's Bijou

The theatregoing public is quick to appreciate a square deal and will give generous patronage to meritorious en- tertainment, and 1t is the fact the management of Loew's Bijou has given the public a square deal that accounts for the success and popularity of Bfr- mingham's most beautiful playhouse. In keeping with this policy the bill for the last half of the week is well up to the Loew standard and includes "Ap- pie Blossom Time." a beautibul scenic treat with two clever mimics and whistlers, who provide fine entertain ment. Howard Sisters in catchy sings and sprtely dances, Evans and New ton in steps and stories, Dave Thurs by, character comedian. and DeRanzo and LaRue, acrobats. Carlyle Black we'll in The Burglar" Loew's News Weekly, and new comedy reels. are the picture features.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-25
Prisoners Transferred

State Transfer Agents Bransfield andl Corbett yesterday lodged with Warden C. W. Austin + prisoners collected from the northern part of the state Corbitt also left for the state prison at We tunlpka with seven prisoners convicted In the criminal court.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-25

Inyisornting to the Pale and Sicl<iy
 The Old Standard general strength ening tonic, GROVES TASTELESS chill TONIC arouses the liver, drives out Malaria, enriches the blood and builds up the system. A true tonic for adults and children, soc.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-25

movement.
 Yesterday they were entertained at luncheon at the Southern club by Col. T. Q. Smith, today they will be guests or the Civic association at luncheon, tnd Sunday they will be dinner guests Of C.. F. Orr at his home on Highland ave- nue. They have been invited to attend the dinner to be given Friday by the Rotary club in honor of Rev. Leslie Pidg- con, International president of 'he Rotarians, who is citizen of Toronto, home of the four Canadians.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-25
Service at Jail

In connection with the regular church work being done among the prisoners in the county jail. they were addressed yesterday afternoon by w. c. Landes,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-25

Florida contains about 100000 acres of land waiting to be reclaimed by prop CT drainage. Contracts for draining al most the entire Everglade region have been made.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-25

, general secretary of the Pennsylvania Sunday School association, who Is here
 in behalf of the School of Methods.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-25

Four Maple Leafers," discharged from the Canadian army after receiving their baptism of fire In the trenches of the Ypres salient. have been much feted guests of Birmingham this week, hav- ing arrived here a week too soon for their vaudeville engagementsat the Lyric next week. They have been actively as- sisting in the liberty loan campaign, &C., companying various committee while out making sales, and their presence has been a decided influence in favor Of the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-25
LIKE HARRY LAUDER

The boys were entertained for a while Friday by no less a parsonage than Harry Lauder The word went forth that he was coming, and long before his arrival the big guest tent of the Young Women's Christian association, at the entrance of the camp, was literally packed with soldiers. Fully as many were ranged in dense ranks on the out side.
 Although the Scotch comedian's name is a household word with most of us, many Of our boys had never heard of him, so there was much curiosity as to what manner of man he would prove to be. One lanky individual from the piney woods of south Alabama asked me if the party that was going to sing was one of them opery singers" His mis- take was a natural one, for our neigh bors of the Sixty-ninth New York have been hosts of many of the worlds great est artists recently.
 If there was any misunderstanding 1t was quickly cleared up. for Mir. Lauder had not even begun his first song when the audience fell for" him. They al- most died laughing at him, and cheered him to the echo. He was promptly voted the funniest man in the world
 Which reminds me that MT. Lauder may well feel proud of the hit he made, for his audience, though by no means ulScrlHlindtiIiS III matters or art are eX- traordinary critics in matters of humor. There Is hardly a platoon in the division that does not contain at least one semi official humorist.
 And their humor is Just as sincere and natural in it's way as that of MT. Lauder, though I must admit that it is trifle crude. It has been pointed out that the soldier brand of repartee is not noted for its delicacy. In fact it is ra ther direct in anplica tjop and yo+ overly refined in it's quality. But it loses nothing of its spontaniety, and as for it's sincerity, 1t springs straight from the heart.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-25
Al tinaAI.yric

Henry Keane and company in 'The Unexpected" four other high-class vau- deville acts and the second part of the second episode of the official war pie ture, "The Retreat of the Germans at the Battle q Arras" will be presented on the new programme of entertainment at the Lyric beginning with this after noon's matinee.
 Tn 'The Unexpected" Henry Keans and company have what Is claimed as one of the best entertainments In vauds- vile. Lucy Gillette, famous woman jug gler, Is also on the programme. and she is very clever. Mickey brothers are acrobatio dancers of ability and Ech- hoff and Gordon are musical laugh makers Rose and Moon will entertain in song and dance classics.
 The second part of the second episode of the official war picture, "The Re- treat of the Germans at the Battle Of Arras" is thrilling and shows some of the actual battle scenes just as they were fought The curtain at the matt nee will go up promptly at o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-25

chance of getting 1t elsewhere. The 'godmother" then sets to work to equip him.
 The idea among our New York friends is that, as they cannot fight for the country themselves they can at least help those who can fight. It is the in teqtion for each to keep her particular soldier equipped with needed articles and cheered up with letters throughout his service. It Is one way, and I think Q good one, of doing ones bit
 Speaking of this Emitted stuff,' l am reminded that what seems to please the men most Is the woolen helmet. It has been remarked that although the sweat CTS are excellent, and the cause of much comfort, a soldier can always put on an extra shirt or two and so keep warm. But for man on guard, or outpost duty, there is nothing so well calculated to keep him warm and happy as something to protect his head and ears. There fore there Is great delight among those lucky enough to catch" the helmets and mufflerS
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-25
AmNWs@Hnem
"The Beauty Shop"

Beginning tonight "The Beauty Shop" the big melodious and successful musical comedy, for which Charming Pollock and Rennold Wolf contributed the book and lyrics, while Charles J. Gebest supplied the music. will enter upon & three-day engagement at the Jefferson theatre, and if the representations of the official prognosticator are to be relied on a most hearty welcome awaits this company of 60 singers and dancers, for the mere thought of a play bearing this allur- ing title prepares one for an evening of laughter
 The play is in three acts, the first talk ing place In fashionable beauty parlor on Fifth avenue in New York. while the second and third are set at an Inn and on beach on the isle of Corsica.
 The scenic investiture and costumlng have been furnished with a lavish hand so that nothing will be left wanting when the curtain rises There are 20 song hits rendered during the action of the play.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-07
Fights Mothers Will,
Accusing His Father
William Tanning Alleges Sis
ter, Relative of Goulds,
Also Influenced Parent

William Tanning has filed a contest
in the Surrogates' Court Of the will OF
his mother. Mrs. Mary Louise Tanning
who died on February 6 last at the
Hotel Grosvenor, leaving valuable
estate. consisting mostly Of real estate
Tanning alleges that his mother was
unduly Influenced by his father. George
W. Tanning. a real estate operator, and
mis- sister, Mrs. Ada L. Harris. The
latter is the widow Of Dwight Miller
Harris. who was a member OF the Stock
Exchange and a cousin Of George j.
Gould.
Mrs. Tanning left her entire estate
TO her husband. but the will was not
fled. the son said. until he applied for
letters Of administration. Because Of
disagreements with his father. Tanning
said he left home. and was not even
notified Of the illness or death Of his
mother.
flaming alleges that the day before
his mother died she transferred by
deed of trust to her daughter property
at First Avenue and Twenty-thlrd
Street, and that since the death of Mrs.
Tanning his father made similar con-
veyances Of five other properties. Fan
ming SAYS that he had affectionate let
tiers from his mother to prove he was
on good terms with her.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-07
Billy Sundays He'll
Assailed by Holmes
Religion Which Condemns
Unitarians Called Immoral
and Untrue

Dr. John Haynes Holmes continued
his attack upon Billy Sunday yesterday
in his sermon at the Church of the
Messiah on who's Who in Billy Sun
days He'll" He also attacked all the
evangelical churches through the re-
vivalist by saying that the internal re-
gions pictured by Sunday were con
tanned in the creeds of each Church, but
that the evangelist alone had the cour-
age to depict them.
"Mr. Sunday is doing New York
service" Dr. Holmes proclaimed. HE
is showing us orthodox theology. not
a. il appears in its modern masquerade
of evasion and compromise, but IN its
essential ugliness, cruelty and falsity.'
The minister then named famous
Unitarians, all OF whom, he said, would
be condemned to hell if Mr.. Sundays
doctrine were carried out. Among
these were John Adams, John Quincy
Adams. Thomas jefferson. Willard Fill
more. John Marshall, Daniel Webster.
Edward Everett, Henry Wadsworth
Longfellow, James Russell Lowell, Will
lam Cullen Bryant. Ralph Waldo Emer-
son. George Bancroft, Bret Hartc, Susan
r. Anthony and George William Curtis.
what are we to think Of a theology
that consigns such people TO hell?" he
asked. 81 know what think-that it is
irrational, immoral, untrue. A religion
which involves such logic as this is not
a religion at ALT is a crime
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-07
Jersey Folk Thirst
On Staten Island
Five Hundred Saloons Closed
Under Vigilance of
Excise Men

Yesterday was the driest Sunday
Staten Island mas known in many years.
Virtually every one of the 500 saloons
was closed. Thirsty folk from Bayonne.
Perth Amboy and Newark, seeking
their customary relief from the weekly
Jersey drouth. we're inconsolable.
Inspectors from the State Excise De-
partment had come from Albany late
Saturday night and word of their ar
rival had spread quickly. II was said
that the utmost diligence on the part
Of the inspectors was productive only
OF three complaints.
esponsibility for the conditions pre-.
vailing yesterday is laid By Staten ISL
anders at the door Of civic committee
which discussed the liquor question
with Governor Whitman more than two
weeks ago. Soon after the committees
trip 20 Albany state excise men went
about the borough. with the result. as
saloonkeepers learned on Saturday,
that complaints were lodged against
forty retail dealers. Some had three
complaints, which means forfeiture OF
their licenses, while others with only
one must forfeit half their bonds.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-07
Mrs. Luckenbach Sued
In $500, 900 Stock Deal
Banker and Engineer Ask Ac-
counting of Liquid Gas
Company's Assets

A few hundred empty bottles. a
small. inactive plant at Kane, Penn,
and a large amount of engraved GER
tificates of stock are alleged 70 be the
principal tangible assets of the So
600. 900 Consolidated Liquid Gas Com
pany. incorporated in 1913.
John NJ Even, VINO was retained as
consulting engineer, and Charles Is.
Houghton, banker, are seeking inior-
nation in the Supreme Court concern
ing the majority stock of the company
which, they allege, was controlled by
Mrs. Mary +. Luckenbach, of 1870 River
side Drive, and Or. John ID. O'Hagan.
Mrs. Luckenbach is the aged widow Of
Commodore Lewis Luckenbach, OF the
Luckenbach line of steamships. lie
died in 1906, leaving his widow a life
income of $4,000 a year. giving the
rest Of his estate to his son. Commo-
dore Edgar +. Luckenbach.
The plaintiffs have obtained an order
from Justice Pendleton TO examine the
defendants.
Mrs. Luckenbach. it is alleged. OBJ
tanned one group of shares. par value
100000. for $4,000. and another
group. amounting to 100000 par, was
bought in for $1,000.
Mrs. Luckenbach, il is alleged. OBJ
tanned money TO buy the stock on notes
Of the plaintiffs. Even and Ioughton
say that notwithstanding IA syndicate
agreement the defendants have dis
posed OF the stock for their own benefit.