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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-20
DRENNEN-PROyOST

The following comments of the en- gagement of Miss Annie Moore Provost and MT. Donald Ward Drennen. wbicb was announced on Sunday. appeared Tn the Mobile Register with a very lovely picture of the bride-elect and VII VII pc read with more than usual in- terest by friends and relatives in the city: W
 One of the loveliest Of the winter brides. the announcement of whose en- Sagement today to Mir. Drennen of Rir- lngham will be received with much delight in that city, where Miss Pro- Vost is universally favorite and where she will be welcome addition 10 the young married set there. the 1uIr City having already relinqushed many or her loveliest belles to the men of the Magic City, who always succumb 10 their charms. This lovely girl, with her bright, attractive manner, has won friends among old and young alike and the honor of having served twice ln carnival court of Mobile. is one that few girls can boast of, the sorcery or her smile having twice won it's way to the heart of the Emperor of Joy and his Queen. who were proud to have her as one of the fair maids of their court" MISS HARRIS IN RECITAL
 It will be of interest to friends of Miss Constance Harris, daughter of MT. and Mrs. H. O. Harris, student for the past two years at the Oberlin Con- servatory of Music, Oberlin, O., played very successfully on last Wednesday evening at the weekly students re- cital of that institution. Miss Harris numbers were: ''Arabesque," in E. by Debussy, and "Polinaise," in c sharp minor, by Chopin, for the piano, and it is said that her nerformanca of theIn reflected great credit upon her ability. Besides the piano, Miss Harris is study ing organ and is taking course in theory
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-20

history of music classes and the oIHe tableaux in costume from well know operas. Girls well suited to the various types have been chosen for these types. An added feature that will afford much pleasure will be the singing Of the Boys Glee club, already known Tor their splendid work.
 The proceeds of the entertainment will go toward buying a new talking machine for the school. The public IS invited.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-20
'When Looking for Correct Frocks for Forensic Func
 tions You'll Find the Honorable Miss Jeanentt ankn an Interesting Study of Politics in Petticoats g5 Dolly
By DOLLY DALRYMPr.r
Rankin Feminisms" of Americas First
 Woman Congressman
She likes the movies,

She likes the movies.
 She uses face powder and hat pins.
 She .taxis, to the capitol every morning.
 She smiles frequently and adora- bly.
 She likes newspaper people but doesn't always read what they write about her.
 She trembIes in her pretty high beeIed boots when "cub' reporter attacks her. on account of the amazing questions asked.
 She was scared within an inch of her life on the first day she took her seat in the halls of Congress. She wears only one article or iewelry and that is a plain gold bracelet.
 She thoroughly enjoys all the amusing mail she receives.
 She likes pretty clothes and wears them prettiiy.
 She's just womanly enough to say q told you so,' about the Nsw York election.
 She is deIightcd with the way her eIlow-Congressmen have re- ceived her, but can't get over the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-20
EOR MRS. RERNEY

Mrs. oscar Berney, who is the guest of her parents, MT and Mrs. Hope liar : grove, in Tuscaloosa, is being delight fully entertained
 Mrs. Roy Faucette compIimented her sister on Friday afternoon, which was
 a very delightful affair, assembling many friends to welcome this lovely bride to her former home.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-20

For Indiecstiop. Constipntl,hs ar Hii- i0usncss Take LAX EOS WITH PEPSIN 4 liquid laxative pleasant to take. ooc' Made and recommended to the pubic by Paris Medicine Co, manufacturer of Laxative Promo Quininc and Groves
 Tasteless chill Tonic.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-20
MRS. FRAZIER VISITS SOLDIERS

Mrs J. E. Frazier one of Birm1nS- hams prominent club women, mem- Der of the Music club and Drama league, as well as president of pure Iy literary organization. has become interested in Camp McClellan's needs through Patriotic Patricias fine work in The Age-Herald.
 With several friends Mrs Frazier has motored over from Birmingham, bring ing books for the war library and deli cacies for the sick at the base hospital. They were entertained delightfully."- this afternoon at the home of Mrs. John B. Knox, when the representatives of the womens council for defense, Red Cross workers and others were preesnt to welcome them and show appreciation of their kindness.-Anniston Star. RUTSTEIN-ALPER
 The following invitations have been issued: Mrs. Bluma Alper requests the honor of your presence at the marriage of her daughter, Rose, to Mir Frank Rutstein on Wednesday evening, No- vember 2S, 1917, at o'clock Tutwiler hotel, Birmingham, Ala.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-20

She thoroughly enjoys all the amusing mail she receives.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-20

She's just womanly enough to say "I told you so,, about the Nsw York election.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-20

She likes pretty clothes and wears them prettiiy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-20

She was scared within an men or her life on the first day she took her scat in the halls of congress.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-20

She wears only one article or jeweIry and that is a plain gold bracelet.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-20

She likes newspaper people but doesn't always read what they write about her.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-04-18
BISHOP STRENG
NAMES PASTORS

At the hfty-third annual confer
ence OF the Evangelical association
In Michigan. held recently in Xix
ton. the following appointments OF
pastors were made by Bishop s. p.
Sreng. OF Naperville. NJ
Presiding elder. Rev. J NJ Nyce
Blissheld. " A Frye, Carleton. W. ".
Wagner Dearborn. A. A. Scheurer
Detroit. Grand Rivsr-ave r. 8.
Faust. Detroit. Hamilton blvd. G r
Gackier Detroit Harper.svs.. under
MAck-Ave. Detroit Kercheval-ave..
g, r Oiese. Detroit. hack-ave. J. A
IlAlmhuher; Detroit. Watermsn-Ave
q & Gibson Detroit Twelfth snd
Davidson. Geo Splitter Detroit Wood
ward and ENine Mile-rd., &. r. Rerdt,
Erie otto Braun Howell. VIM Kutrr.
key. FuwlcFvtlir g. e WestfHii
Greenwood. ~. q. Rushong Ida. John
kim I<noN Earl Bailey. Monroe. ID
o. Ruth Pontiac. J. n SoltmRn. =
lockwood. r Koehler. Wauseon, r
L. Marsh Whiteford. AUG. Kuehn,
whitehouse. sumner Young whit
taker. r. A. Hood
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-04-18
LID ON TIGHT
IN MT. CLEMENS
Not One of Bath City's Famous
"Club Rooms" Escapes
Edict

MT. CLEMENS. Mich. April IS
Not one OF the Bath City's famous
club rooms has escaped the edici
Of Sheriff HartwAy for a general
cleanup. Starting two weeks age
with the closing OF two OF the lara
est gaming resorts in the city, tho
lid" has been extended and today
there is not in operation a single
rambling room. The order for the
clean sweep has been carried out
effectively by the faction under the
leadership OF Mayor Albert A. Parl.
sot. recently elected.
This city Is now involved In one
OF the bitterest factional lights In
its history. On one side IA ArTayed
those who have taken a stand for
clean government" and have taken
10 publishing the Bath City Civic
Review" attacking everything that
does not conform 20 that policy.
Lined against them Is n faction
that claims that the enforcement OF
the cleanup" rule will accomplish
tho ruin OF Mt. Clemens a. a resor;
city. Not a few have taken up a
halfway position and are work.
ing for a return 20 former condi-
lions with better control over the
resorts than WAS had formerly.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-04-18
UTILITIES BILL
KILLED IN HOUSE
Committee Refuses To Report
Measure Passed By
Senate
BY w. l.. CALNON


(Sfdn Correspondent Detroit Timer
LANSING. Mich. April lS.-Ihe
house committee on private corpo-
rations has killed the public utilities
bill introduced some time ago by
Senator Foster and passed by the
senate. The committee vote was
eight 20 one against It's being re-
ported 10 the house.
Following the withdrawal Of the
Wiley public utilities bill early IN
the session. after II had stirred UP
a row because OF charges that II in
tringed on home rule rights OF cities.
an effort was made 10 obtain some
sort OF utilities legislation. Attor-
ney-General Groesbeck took an in
terest in the plans and finally II
was arranged that a bill should be
put in by Senator Foster 10 change
the name OF the state railroad com
mission 10 public utilities commits
sion. raise tho salaries OF the com
missloners 10 5000 and enlarge
their powers over utilities except
those in cities. the latter being Civ
on hlll control in their own limits
Also joint resolution was put In
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-04-18

$4,000 for false arrest naming
.... Git,nplo. Allan H. Frazer and
other members OF the police de-
partment as defendants. He ols Inns
Adolph bender for the alleged
theft OF an oil paintinE In Milwau-
kee. and arrested him by mistake
A great French writer will be Shs
product OF the EurOpean war
Adolphe Cohn veteran az the Fran
ro-PTussian war and a former pro
lessor of romance literature IN Co
lumbla university. predicted Tues
day night In q lecture before the
Alliance Francaise. His lecture wAs
on lie TomAnticisme 81 le realistne
de BAlzac" lie said thai BalEac
was haunted by the turmoil OF the
revolution. like Moliere. "a score
taTy ~ society pieturlnS nc
realism consisted or his incorpo-
rating the setting into the person
ages he wished 10 descrihs. he de-
clAred.
A veiI-knOvn dentist was called
from work on . patient Tussday
afternoon 90 answer summons In
suit for damages In an automobile
accident IN which one OF tic ma
chimes bore a 1918 license Issued 70
the dentist. why l don't own
that machine and 1 haven't been
Il traded that cAr--my wife's cleo
tric-in for a new car hsr car
and my car have the 1917 licenses.
OF course. How do you suppose
that old 1918 license got by the 20
lice for two years.
TIE popular idea of how chorus girls
nve--ln expensive hotel suites snd
CARRIED In luxurious GOWns-had
rude jolt Tuesday noon In a tea
room on Farmerst.. where q group
OF girls from the Ills Little Wad-
ows' company. IN tho GaTrick the
alter this week. had their luncheon.
The girls. including the Haley sA-
tiers. are staying ia a small hotel
on a side street and were combin-
Ing breakfast and luncheon In tho
tea room at 1880 o'clock. They
were quietly and very inexpensive
~ dressed had manners and voices
20 match and their Conversation
was about the folk at home their
school days and the war situation.
Stage door Iohnnies. JOY rides. late
suppers and sporty companions
evidently have no interest for this
particular bunch Of chorus maidens.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-04-18
WANTS LARGER
CITY HALL FLAG

The "innnltesimal" Gag on the
city hall has been displeasing "a
Aid. Herman link. who declared
himself Tuesday night in the meet
ing OF the Aldermanic body as IA.
voring a mans size" nag He pu,
thru a resolution calling for the pur.
chase OF a nag that "can be seen
for miles around" and one worthy
our big. beautiful. patriotic city"
Several patriotic resolutions were
adopted by the aldermen. One pro
vided for a baseball game between
the aldermanic nine and he Metro
politan club on NAyin field. and the
others granted permission to place
flags across downtown streets "to
stir patriotic feeling"
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-04-18
COUZENS AND
MARX REACH AN
UNDERSTANDING
for that akin trouble u

Differences OF opinion over police
department policies between Com
missioner James Couzens and Mayor
Marx will not lead 20 a break IN
their relations. The mayor says
that he hasn't had any intention of
Diminishing the police commissioner,
and Mr.. Cou1ens says that he
doesn't intend 20 resign II he is
asked 10 do 80.
The action OF the board OF esti-
mates In sending Assistant Corpora
ton Counsel Lee 90 Lansing has
been largely Misunderstood" said
Mayors Secretary Fitzgerald The
police department now has power
that ia not delegated 10 any other
city department. and II Is the de-
sirs OF the estimators 10 put The
power OF the police department on
an equal basis with other depart
msnts. There was not the slight.
est intention 10 take rap AZ the
commissioner
The estimators are responsible
for the budget. which II now being
pared 10 a reasonable amount, and
feel that they should hx all sal
aries. That Is the mayors attitude
In announcing that the board had
DO intention OF questioning the mer.
its OF the salary plansas proposed
BY the police commissioner.
Tho mayor says that all talk OF A
break between himself and the com
missioner IL "unfounded" and that
"somebody jumped at conclusions.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-04-18

oner. The young man was m
vate In the Nineteenth battslion q
the Canadian contingent. and 80
listed from Detroit two years ego.
lie II 20 years old. He has been
twice wounded and was reported
missing In October. Detroit reiar
uves include brother. George.
with whom he formerly made bic
home. and sister. Mrs. y. a. rpce.
No. 1884 Belvidereaye. A brother
and sitter live In Jackson. Mich. In
the same report OF Rsmington's
death appeared the announcement
Of the wounding OF William Hvssy
Dodd. No, 1893 Helen-avs.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-04-18
LOOKS COUNT IN
DIVORCE TRIAL
naNpn haired

Alphonse Tytecs, haxen-haired
and ruddyfaced, told Judge Hosmer
Tuesday that tho his looks might be
against him. that was no reason TO
believe tho charges OF drunkenness
brought by his wife. Julia. who sued
for divorce.
All OF US Belgians look like that, 1"
he said.
Mrs. Tyteca declared her husband
had struck her with n hammer.
1T wasn't hammer at all; II
was only a chair" said the indig.
nant husband Judge Hosmer new
crtheless gave the wife a decree on
the grounds OF extreme cruelty and
drunkenness.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-04-18
VIII Show oregon Scenes.

Samuel Christopher Lancaster
consulting engineer for the Colum
bia highway, will speak in the Board
OF Commerce at s o'clock Wednes
day evening In connection with the
See America First" pictures oil
Scenic Oregon" which will be
shown in the auditorium. The mo
ton pictures and the stereoptican
slides TO be shown wednesday even
ing were taken by Mr. Lancaster
and two other mountain climbers
The meeting will be open to Board
OF Commerce members and Their
families and friends.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-04-18
COUNCIL VOTES
$4,000 FOR SEEDS

The council Tuesday night voted
s. 900 with which 20 purchase seed
potatoes 10 carry out the Pingree
potato patch" plan. which Is In
charge OF committee appointed by
the mayor The council action FOL.
lows an announcement OF the com.
mittee that II could make no ftir-
Their progress unless II had funds
More than 300 families 10 date have
applied for garden space for 'he
sdmmer.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-04-18

by Rep. ormsbee TO permit cities to
buy and operate telephone systems.
The ormsbee resolution passed
the house and was killed In the sen
ate. Now the Foster bill has failed
in the house. Gov Sleeper Was re
ported az strongly In favor OF the
Foster bill and hints are being made
that a special session next fall or
winter IL likely. at which the utili-
lies bill will come up again.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-04-18
City News in Brief

with regard 20 the holding OF tag
days. but promised 10 ell he e2uld
20 procure municipal aid for the
society.
sunday afternoon az . e'eIock =. Tvr-
nieky. OF ChicaHo, SECRETARY OF the
Bohemian National Alliance in Am
erica, viii speak In Bohemian Ma
tional hall. Tillman and Butternut-
SITS. on American democracy VS..
German autocracy" After the lee
ture the alliance viii begin the en-
rollment OF recruits for the Bo-
hemian battalion which IL benz
formed in Chicago for war service
and which will be made up entirely
OF men OF Bohemian extraction.
Harvey neHaEh and Jeha kssh. No.
iOT Cslumhta-st east. were arrest
ed early "Wednesday by Detectives
O'keefe. Henern and Cotter while
acting suspiciously near their rest
dsnoe. Several dollars I'm change
and two bottles OF whisky were
found on them when searched In
police headquarters Later II was
learned tho money and liquor had
been stolen from n saloon at No.
said TO have been driven away by
the pair. was found In front OF
the Columbia-st address.
PrtSes In the bird house contest fer
school children. held last week I'm
the Federation clubhouse under the
AAERAhNo WA AnN Va
mons clubs. were awarded as fol
lows Best martin house. Leslie
Lowery; most complete exhibit
Raymond Schneider, best wren
house. William Dyer. tree swallow
house. Werner seyfarth; most novel
and unusual house. stevens San.
dsrson. Ths judges were Mr.. and
Mrs r. W. Robinson. DIT. Oscar T..
Fischer and r. II. Solar.
The frsternsI order OF the White
hniEhtH. following its snaasl ban
quet Tuesday evening in Martha
Holmes Methodist church. passed
unanimously resolutions pledginE
support 20 President Wilson and
the policies OF the United states OF
America In the present war situa-
ton. The speakers at the ban
quet included Major George WIKI
inson. 81 Windsor. who recently
returned from tho European war
front. and Judge r. J. Jenries Mu-
slc was furnished by w L Solo
mon. saNaphone soloiHt. and the
Hawaiian string quartet
A jurvr who 10 afraid 90 do Ais duty
L. not wanted on any panel Of the
circuit court. Judge Brown toll
Victor HRbel Tuesday. as a jus
was being drawn 20 hear the suit
OF Carl Bender. a Detroit artist
against the police department Ha-
bel said he would be afraid 10
render a verdict against the po-
lice because they might get him y
Judge Brown dismissed him with
reprimand. Mr.. Bender is asking
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-04-18
CUBA GETTING
ON WAR FOOTING

WASHINGTON. April 1s-Cuba.
youngest republic in tho western
world. Is rapidly getting on a war
footing
Following the example set by the
United States the women OF. Cuba
are rallying TO the support OF the
American Red Cross and the spirit
OF economy In living. The agricul-
tUre, labor and commerce depart
ments are taking steps 10 cope with
tie food shortage problem
A sweeping patrol OF the Cuban
coast has been established by the
Cuban navy.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-04-18
FORD WAVES
TRACTOR RIGHTS

Henry Ford has waived all patent
rights TO his new tractor ON request
OF the British government. which
contemplBtes Communicating facto-
ries and making them by thousands
Government ofhcials have seen them
in operation in France. Work is be-
ing rushed on Ford's Dearborn trac.
tor plant also, 10 enable farmers to
use them for this seasons crops.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-04-18
Two Negroes DISCHARGED.

Two OF the Ave Negroes arrested
In connection with charges OF
smuggling opium from Windsor 10
Detroit were discharged by United
States Commissioner Hurd Tuesday.
The other three were held 70 await
action OF the grand jury. Archie
BoIhill and Albert MCGEE are held
under bonds OF $4,000 each. and
Samuel Vinegar under 81 900 bonds
The discharged men are Samuel
Holt and William Young.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-04-18

Relatives OF Frank Remington.
formerly OF No. 1878 McClellan-ave..
this city. whose name Is In the last
ofhciAl list OF soldiers killed in &C
ton in the Canadian overseas ser
vice. refuse 10 believe that the
young man is dead. They are in
clined 10 think ne Is a German pris-
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-04-18

Mabel-Rainbow chaser. IL her
Ma-why. he'll chase a cloud for
the silver lining"
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-04-18

Directors OF Inc NhITdrrnH Mo -
ciety, az their last meeting, con-
sidered means OF aiding the Red
Cross and other organizations In
war relief work. Plans will he
made 10 extend the work 30 that
children made homeless thru the
war will he cared for. The big
assembly room OF the society at
No. 81 warren-avs west has been
thrown open for the use OF the Red
Cross.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1917-02-13

OIL leases and towngmp pats Tor
oil men on sa e at Leader office. AL
70 assanments afiidaylts OF posses-
sion and affidavit OF cash bonus
paid All Of the latest forms, and
conform to oil leasing laws.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1917-02-13
MARK
TWAIN
Novels, Stories, Humor,
Essays, Travel, History

TO US whose chuckles had turned to
tears Of pathos at Huckleberrg Finn"
to US who felt the cutting edge Of
"Connecticut Yankee" to us who saw
the keen vision in "Innoccnts Abroad" "
the coming Of Joan Of Arc from the
pen Of Mark Twain was no surprise.
Read "Joan Of Arc" if you would read
the most sublime thing that has come
from the pen Of any American. Read
Joan Of Arc" il you would know Mark
Twain in all his greatness. II is not
a history, in the true sense. and vet
it IS as accurate as any history. 1t is
story told by one Of Joan Of Arc's fol-
lowers. You will feel all through as
though il were your grandfather talk
Ing TO you in a kindly, simple way.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1917-02-13
oil and Gas L.rse BLANKS.

OH and PAS lease bianhs fo SAL
Thr oaaer office Con'Jr.n n
al late supreme coun decisions
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1917-02-13

"Joan fare" came out first as an anony-
mous romance in liarper's Magazine. But
the secret was soon out. The great men
Of the world said: "Who copld have writ
ten it but Mark Twaini' Who else could
have written this-one Of the most spirit
ral, one Of the most lofty books that ever
came from the pen Of mani II has almost
the simplicity, the loftiness Of the Bible
il has a whimsical touch which makes it
human. So that Mark Twain's Joan Of
Are is no cold statue in a church no
bronze on pedestal, but a warm, human,
loving girl. Our heart break for her
awful fate.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1917-02-13

Covers every rural route Tai
Daily Leader
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1917-02-13
Why This Half-Price Sale Must Stop

Mark Twain wanted everyone in America
70 own set Of his books. 50 one Of the
lu-' thing, ho asked us vas that we make
asetat So low a price that everyone might
own If
IL said. "Donn make editions 10 sell for
<2ooorS3oOudglooo Make good books,
book GOOD y look at and easy to read,
#ud make their price low So we have
mlo fhis cf lni until now we wore
at.ofo clIitatua low price Butathing
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1917-02-13

has happened mat Mark Twain could
moi forcscc Before the war WE had
contract price for paper, 50 we ~ouIl
sell the ST Of Mark Twain at this .
present price But nov the cost of 4
paper has gone p L has almost +
doubled in pre Even the cost srl
Of ink has gone up So it is +
impossible tonakoapv more + Harper
scts and 70 scIIfacmHth his 4
low nrIce. nIole,r,