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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-24
A Redeemed Bosnia
From "Francis Joseph and His Reigr

From 'FranclS Joseph and His Reign,
 by Ebert Francis Baldwin, in the
 American Review of Reviews.
 In no part of the world. however has there been greater recent advance to- ward civilization than in Bosnia or in Herzegovina. No matter what our views may be as to the Emperor's fealty to the treaty of Berlin (which had assigned these provinces to his military protec- tion in finally annexing that region, 50 far as economic Justification is con- cerned, he held trump card. He had redeemed the region from misrule, po- litically, economically and educationally. The only reminders of the old Turkish domination are the red fezes and the short oriental jackets of the Bosnian con- tingents in the army.
 The provinces now actually enjoy prac- tical self-government, their basis of election being on the same ratio as that observed in electing the legislatures of other provinces. Unlimited forced labor has given place to tax levied on tho basis of 10 years harvest. Even as late as the '70s Bosnias only communi- cation with the outside world was the Austrian consulate's weekly post card now highways, railways, telegraphs and telephones have made the region access sible. The former illiteracy has been largely eradicated, for many schools have been built and efficiently operated; ii- dustries are also taught in them. But a still more signal triumph has been in the department of justice. Under the rule of today there has not even been a train robbery. The Bosnian redemption is perhaps the most notable feature of Francis Joseph's reign. And yet, in the der. the proximxte cause of the present Wari
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-24
sWATER CONTRACT
 UP IN bESSEMER company Offers Reductions in Contract Submitted
 to Council CITY CONSIDERS OFFER lag Day for Benefit of Bessemer Methodist Church Will Be
 Held Today
CITY CONSIDERS OFFER

Bessemer March 2A-(Special)-An ad- lourned meeting of the Bessemer city fcouncil was held tonight Aldermen Ter ", Simmons and W. R. Parker were aosent. The amendment to the contract made in 1894 between the city of Besse- mer and the Bessemer Waterworks com pany was read by President Ross and was discussed at length. The proposed reduction in rates will be 20 per cent The fiat rate for dwellings of three rooms Will be SS per annum, formerly BIO, a. re- auction of s2, while each additional room will be s1.50 extra up to 10 rooms and all over this number will be S1
 All water supplied through meters will be paid for at meter rates and where a meter is installed where the rate is over *l2 and less than SIS, charge of s3 per quarter will be made in the proposed rate While if the present rate is In excess of SIS a minimum of s4.50 per quarter will Joe made. A charge of 25 cents for every leo0 gallons used over the allotment al- lowed Will be made as heretofore.
 The water company proposes to give the city 100000 gallons of water per month to be used at the city hall, school , buildings and jail, while all additional wa Rter used by the city minimum of 1( fcents per 1000 gallons and the city will pay $500 per year for sprinking purposes. At the present. time the city pays s510C per year for 102 plugs, while the com- pany proposes to install 23 extra freplugs anywhere on their present mains now established, making total of 125 fire plugs at a cost of s5000 per year until 1884, when the present contract expires. The company will also extend main lines to consumers when the net income will
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-24
Special Bargains
 by Merchants in
 Today's Age-Herald

Louis Pizitz is going to sell mems Frankel System suits for $16.50.
 Doster-Northlngton says Isis. "the cream supreme works in natures way.
 Porter's feature new Manhattan shirts at $1.75, 1925 and $250
 Loveman. Joseph & Loeb present a full page of store news for today s shoppers.
 Saks feature new spring hats-the Dunlaps at $5; Stetson at $4 to s.
 Blach's announce some more new "pugs' in the Vulcan s3 hat.
 Son1mer Tailoring company guaran- tee to stand behind the shirts pur- chased there.
 M. Veil & Bro. say dress up in a Hart Schaffner & Marx suit, $15 up.
 Yeatman-Baugh suggest new hat at $S.50.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-24
l Well Known Editor Is Named Postmaster of
 Capital of St. Clair

Ashville, March 23.-(Special.)-B. B. Gather editor of the Ashville Aegis, one of the oldest and best known newspapers in the state, has been appointed post master here.
 The appointment of MT. Gather is an other recognition of the newspaper man by this administration,in the great work for democracy, and Congressman Burnett in his recommendation has shown that the work of the country newspaper is appreciated
 MT. Gather is the son of the late George R. Gather, one of the pioneer editors of the state, who established the Aegis in 1872, and for years it was one of the most widely quoted papers in the south The founder of the Aegs was an alumnus of Washington and Lee uni- versity. He ran his publication on a high plane, and in a community most evenly divided always kept the banner of democracy in the breeze and his son after him continued in the footsteps of his father. and his friends feel he has been justly rewarded for his efforts for the party of Jefferson and Jackson.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-24
GRAND JURY MAKES
 A PARTIAL REPORT
No Further Investigation of the Jail Delivery Will Be Made by the Grand Jury at This Time. Opinion is That Impeachment of
 Sheriff is Closed Incident

gard Is a matter of conjecture, but it is the prevailing opinion. in view of their almost immediate adjournment after Judge Forts charge, that so far as the present grand jury is concerned the incl Gent is closed unless some new develop meuts arse.
 it is stated that the grand jury has examined every witness available at this time in regard to the jail delivery and that as they had completed the docket there was no further need for them to ! enain in session.
 At f o'clock yesterday afternoon the grand jury announced they were ready to make another partial report and al 415 flied into the courtroom before Judge Fort. The foreman made the brief an rouncement that they had some indict- ments to return and asked to go into re- cess until April g. This. with the remarks stated above was all that transpired in the courtroom.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-24
BREAD RATION IN
 GERMANY WILL BE
 FURTHER REDUCED
Scarcity of Wheat Is Cause of Cutting Off One Fourth of Present
 Allowance

Amsterdam. March 2s-Cvia London) diminished one-fourth beginning April IS, owing to the scarcity of wheat, ac- cordins 10 a dispatch from Berlin in the Weser zeitunE of Bremen. The po- tato ration will be continued at five pounds weekly and the meat ration will be increased by 250 grammes weekly
 It is announced. adds the dispatch, that the curtailment in the use of wheat is necessary to insure the pres ent stocks lasting until the next hsr- vest
 Copenhagen. March 23.-(via Lon don.)-The announcement of reduc- tions In the bread ration in Germany and an increase in the meat ration, as received here. Is indicative of Ger many's present food difficulties, to which the Prussian food commissioner Dr. George Michaelis referred to in 2 recent speech in the Prussian Diet. The grain stocks, which. even with the supplies received from Rumania were barely sufficient to carry through the population until the harvest at the old ration had to be drawn upon to compensate for the potatS crisis in the winter. when for weeks the sup plies to the cities were interrupted owing to the intensely cold weather
 The restoration" of the potato ra- tion to five pounds is really a reduc- tion, when it is considered that the original ration in the autumn was seven pounds. Then for weeks the ac- tual ration of three pounds was un- obtainable by large part of the pop ulation, Hamberg, for instance, serving it only at occasional intervals
 The meat ration. on the other hand, can be increased owing to the com paratively large stocks of cattle that have accumulated and which must be slaughtered owing to the shortage in fodder
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-24

Have you any committees out?" asked Judge w. F.. Fort.
 NO, sir" replied J. D. Prowell, fore man of the grand jury.
 You gentlemen will be at recess until Aprl 3, as requested by the foreman
 This was the substance of the partial report of the grand jury, made yesterday afternoon before Judge Fort, when they returned l. indictments and after making the report the grand jury disbanded for the time Icing.
 Maintaining the strict secrecy as re- quired by law, nothing could be learned as to the intentions of the grand jury in regard to further investigation of the jail delivery on Tuesday and its subse- quent sensational developments As to whether they will follow the instructions of Judge Fort further or not in this re
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-24
Notice!

Beginning Sunday morn ing, March 25, 1917, the Idlewild and Fountain Heights car lines will be connected and operated as one car line.
 Northbound from the terminus of the Idlewild car line, the cars will take : the same route as the Idle wild cars to 2d avenue and 20th street, North; from 2d avenue and 2Oth street, North, the cars will continue north to the ter minus of the Fountain Heis noS car line, taking the same route as the ' Fountain Heights cars. Southbound from the terminus of the Fountain Heights car line, the cars will take the same route as the Fountain Heights cars to 1st avenue and 2Oth street, North; from 1st avenue and 20th street, North, the cars will con tinue south on 20th street to 2Oth street and Avenue B, South; from this last named intersection the cars will take the route of the Idlewild cars to the terminus of the Idlewild car line.
 BIRMINGHAM RAIL :, WAY, LIGHT & POWER COMPANY
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-24
You Meet not
 Suffer from Catarrh

it out of your system. s. s. S., which has been in constant use for over fifty years. will drive the catarrhal poisons out of your blood, purifying and strengthen ing it, so it will carry vigor and health t, the mucous membranes on its journeys through your body and nature will soon restore you to health. You will be re- lieved of the droppings of mucous in your throat. sores in nostrils. bad breath, hawking and splitting
 All reputable druggists carry S. s. S. in stock and we recommend you to give 1t a trial immediately.
 The chief medical adviser of the Com pany will checrfully answer all letters on the subject. There is no charge for the medical advice. Address Swift Specific Company. 70 Swift Laboratory. Atlanta. Ga
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-24
CoIombia-the Hebrew Republic

Dan Ward. in the World Outlook
 Columbia is the runaway daughter of Spain. She is twice as large as her mother-and many times as prom : 1sing. And it may surprise you to learn that the most progressive element in Columbia is not the Spanish popula- tion, or the natives. but Jewish peo- pie called Antioquians who have Old Testament names. raise families of from 12 to 30 children, and are fast becoming the dominant power in the land, both in numbers and influence. Colombia is the great Jewish republic of the near future
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-24
Baby Alcoholics

From the World Outlook
 Children in the Indian families of South America have not pleasant life provided they are strong enough to survive the lack of care and Ignorance with which they are treated as babies. With a baby coming every year as 1t does in most Indian families, no child gets individual attention The mothers q chief desire seems to be to keep it comatose and to do this she often gives even the tiniest baby pisco to drink. with the result that many chill dren of ? years are confirmed al- coholics.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-24
verhaeren the Poet of Joy

From the New Republic.
 The work of Emile Verhaeren was a long progress toward joy. The world has known geniuses who did not have to make the ascent. Born at the summit, their art has been a mighty, continual, affirmation of existence. They are, how ever the exceptions. There has been but one Rubens, one Handel. one Rabe- lais. The rest have had to toll towards gladness. Many have died on the cruel journty. The Belgian poet who perished few weeks ago in a railroad accident persevered and attained. The mature, the definite portion of his work, is a passionate hymn to life. He is of the company of the conquerors.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-24
But You Must Drive It Out of Your Blood to Get Rid of It Permanently.

You have probably been in the habit of applying external treatments, try
 ing to cure your Catarrh. You have used sprays. washes and lotions and possibly been temporarily relieved. But after a short time you had another att tack and wondered why. You must realize that catarrh Is an infection of the blood and to get permanent relief the catarrh infection must be driven out os the blood. The quicker you come to understand this. the quicker you will get
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-24
South America Needs a Bryan

E rom the WOfId OutIOOK.
 An Anti-Saloon league would have It's hands full in South America Drink has nearly wiped out the Indians. In Val paraiso Chile, there is one saloon for every "A men. That city with a popula- tion of 14O, 900 had 600 more cases of drunk enness reported in one year than all Lon don with 5O00,000 souls.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-24
BRAVES AGAIN TAKE
 ATHLETICS MEASURE

Miami, Fla, March 23-Errors by the
 Philadelphia Americans cost them the second game of a three-game series with the Boston Nationals here today to l.. Three Athletic pitchers allowed the Braves only five hits while Barnes and Crum, pitching for Boston, held their op- ponents to six hits. Score:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-24
All Georgia Troops Leave

San Antonio, Tex, March H.--All of the Georgia troops left Fl Paso yester- day, the movement including a brigade headquarters, First, Second and Fifth regiments of infantry, five troops of cav airy and field hospital No. 1, it was an- nounced at army headquarters here
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-24
Puts in fnr Renairs

Jacksonville, Fla, March 23.-The United Fruit steamer Levisa, Banu, Cuba, for Boston, with sugar. put in here late today for repairs. The vessel re- ported having broken propeller blades at sea.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-24
PERSONALS

Mrs. Will Terry is critically i'll at her home on Clarendon avenue. and little hope is held for her recovery.
 Dr. c. A. Harris has gone to Fayette where he was called by the illness of a relative.
 Harry Collier and Bob Williams have gone to Pyriton.
 Gid Tidwell left this afternoon for Montgomery. where he will join Company D, Fourth Alabama, in camp, after spend- ing few days with relatives.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-24

Summary: Three-base hit, Bailey. Two base hit, Thrasher. Sacrifice hits, Bailey, E. Johnson. Stolen bases, Maranville ?. Double plays, Maranville to Evers to Ko- netchy. Hits, off Bush in innings, F. Johnson 2 in innings, J. Johnson l in 21a innings, Barnes in innings, Crum 2 in 8 innings. Struck out, J. Johnson I2, E. Johnson l. Barnes 1. Bases on balls,
 Bush 2, J. Johnson 1, Barnes 1, Crum 1. Left on bases, Philadelphia 3, Boston ,. Umpires Chappelle and Reid. Time, 1:40.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-24
MUSCLE SHOALS|S LOGICAL PLACE
 SAYS MARSHALL

Albany, March 2.-(Special.)-'If they want to build a nitrate plant in this country, unless they go away out west, and I do not think they will, the only place for it is Muscle Shoals
 This statement was made here today by Vice President Thomas R. Marshall, who stopped over for an hour between trains en route to Florence, where he spoke tonight. The vice president was accompanied by Mrs Marshall.
 q do not know whether I will see the shoals or not said MT. Marshall in am swer to a query. T really do not need to see the water power site, for if we build a nitrate plant unless we go out west, the only place for it is the shoals. The vice president came in on the regular Louisville and Nashville accom- mooaton. When asked: Where is your special car?" he replied: Special car why, I have no special car. I am demo- crat; not republican"
 Do you consider state of war with Germany exists?" he was asked. Why, certainly I do,' he replied. ''Ii attacked you and beat you you would certainly consider it assault and battery. 
 A rainfall last night of one inch throughout the Tennessee valley, from Decatur to Chattanooga, will result in an augmented rise of the Tennessee river, according to warnings sent out to- day by the Chattanooga weather bureau, which predicts crest of 20 feet at De- catur early next week. or within one foot of the danger point. The river this morning stood at 18.1 feet here and was rising. Continued rains may send the river again out of it's bounds, 1t is feared here.
 Arthur A. Strock, a Morgan county school teacher who was paroled by Governor Henderson in order that he might teach in the convict camps, has been sent back to hard labor, his pa role having been revoked for inefff- cheney, according to advices received here. Strock was sent up for five years for forging the indorsement of J. H. Calvin Go. here to a check for $15, which was cashed by the City National bank.
 w. c. Gentry, secretary of the AL bany civil service board has been urged by the civil commission to make personal effort to secure men for naval assignments in the navy yards and arsenals of the United States. Posi- tions are open for a large number of men in various lines of endowment
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-24

A number of schools now clean black boards by a vacuum device. this being quicker and more sanitary than the old method.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-24

be more than per cent The city will not charge the water company more than $500 per year license until the contract expires.
 After lengthy discussion the proposed amendment was referred to the mayor, president of the city council, city attor- ney and waterworks committee to inves- tigate.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-24

Many complaints have been made il regard to the condition of Nineteenth street north of Fifth avenue, it being al most impossible.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-24

Everything is ready for Tag Day, which will be held Saturday by the Pastors Helpers of the First Methodist church A committee of women will be assisted
 by number of young girls on the street corners, selling the tags. This Tag Day
 has become an annual affair. The pro. ceeds will go towards the church debt
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-24

The. Rev. M. K. Thornton is asking for books for the Elizabeth Duncan hos pital and says: We lack few more volumes of books to fill the nice new book case at the hospital We will be glad if anyone who can spare one or more volumes from their collection at home will make donation. Thsy will either call me or send them to the hospital.''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-24

Despite the indictment weather tonight a good crowd gathered at the Bessemer High school to attend the performance of the comedy, Farm l>olks,'' which was presented under the auspices of the se- nior class of the high school. The cast of characters was splendid and kept the au- dience in an uproar of laughter during the entire evening. The proceeds will be used for sthe publication of the ''Ka- lista," the high school annual!
 Miss Frances McNeil will entertain the Junior Music club Saturday afternoon at o'clock at her home on Arlington ave- nue.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-19
 STOCK MARKET
 

New York, April 19-Opening.- There were virtually no exceptions to the general strength of the stock mar ket at today's opening. United States Steel and allied shares scored average gains of point, with like advances in Mexican Petroleum and Continental Can. Studebaker, Atlantic Gulf, and West 1ndies were almost two points higher. Reading and Union Pacific were the strong railroads, the only setback in that division being a two point loss in New Haven. Metals were fractionally better with Indus trial Alcohol.
 Noon-Profit> taking and bearish pressure exerted the usual effect after the first hour. New Haven increased it's loss to A points on selling in- duced by the proposed preferred stock issue, .Studebaker lost all it's rise, American Tobacco fell seven points and Consolidated Gas 1 x. Ohio Gas moved steadily forward, however, to the new record of 143A. United States Steel and other active indus trials were stronger with oils. Pitts burgh & West Virginia common and preferred rose two and four points re- spectively, but in the main railroads remained sluggish. Bonds were dull.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-19
IHE WEATHER

New Haven, April 19.--For New Haven and vicinity: Probably showers tonight and Friday.
 Connecticut: Probably show CTS tonight and Friday; moderate east winds.
 The western disturbance has de- veloped into a we'll defined storm, which is central this morning over Kansas. Cloudy and rainy wealth. CT prevails generally in all tho northern districts from the Rocky mountains eastward to the Atlan- tic coast. A secondary disturb ance is central near Atlantic City, N. J. Several places reported thunder storms Pleasant wealth. CT continues in the southern dis tricts. The temperatures are above freezing in all the districts cast of the Rocky mountains. The temperature is rising slowly in the eastern portion of the lake region and New England.
 Conditions favor or this vicinity unsettled weather with occasional light showers and slightly highe temperature.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-19
THRIFT BONDS TO BE
 SOLD AT FACTORIES

Following the arrival of $50,000 fr Thrift Bonds at the First Bridge mort National bank Monday. the rep
 1sond Corporation here are comp1et- @ng arrangements for their sale. Besides the stores already secured LRs distributors, some of the largest manufacturing corporations of the ci- Sty are arranging to place on sale at ytheir factories these $10 bonds based Ion tax-secured state, county and mu- hnicipal obligations.
 In discussing this newest aid to kFhrift practice with A. H. Eyles, IT,,
 Connecticut representative of the Ma Eftional Thrift Bond corporation, a fBridgeport manufacturer said: i We are for any convenient safe A1nethod of encouraging saving. It is four experience that the worker who ffas. something laid by to meet unex- pected calls on the pocketbook is not only happier and more contented !, himself, but he makes a better work ]! nan.
 'T read the other day in 8 Y. M. c. . A. magazine the story of the Ameri- can Cast Iron Pipe Co.'s experience in Birmingham, Ala. Down there, a {! company savings club was organized ! by the Y. M. c. A., and a prize was ] given to the member making the best ] record. The winner saved 31 per cent. 1, Of his pay.
 Since the club was started, there has been an increase in tonnage of ] output per man of 13 per cent, and the average time lost because of ac- cidepts has decreased nearly 50 per cent. Money saved and put either in the savings bank or in such conven- :, tent securities as Thirst Bonds is !, rot -spent. in any way to injure the
 Gwnerg.s On the contrary, 1t is going to make him a better all-around
 workman and man."
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-19
I =. Finance. Real Estate Insurance =.
Savings Banks Show
 Big Gains in Assets

Figures compiled by Bank Comn1is- sioner E. J. Sturges show an increase in the assets of savings banks in the state during the six months ending April 1, 1917, of $17,92S, S,449.76. Trust companies and state banks show an increase in assets from September 12, 1916, to March 5, 1917, of $15, ,152,- 43766. The total amount of assets in all state banks under the Jurisdiction of the bank commissioner at present amount to $544,134.S69.59. This is an increase in assets in the state banking department since the October, 1914, report of more than $120,000,- 900.