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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-18
Sc0utmaster H. w. Wester
 Issues Call to Scouts
Wants Meetings Tonight at Various Places, Also Tomorrow Morning,
 for Important Work

II. w Wester, local scoutmaster, has issued a call for all scouts to meet tonight at 7:3O o'clock. Those living on the Southside are to report at the Southside Baptist church; scouts on the Norths.de at the Y. M c. A. build ing; those of Woodlawn and East Lake at the city hall at Woodlawn, and those of West End at the Vine Street Presbyterian church.
 Tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock an other meeting has been called when all of the scouts are to meet at the same places as they did in the food conservation campaign. Scoutmastcr Wester stated last night that he de- sired the presence of every scout in the Birmingham district and that they be at the proper place punctually. as an important subject would De handled.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-18
Army Y. M. c A. Secretary
 to Address Drama League

c. W. Binghaman, secretary of the army Y. M. c. A., building 112, Camp Mcclellan, will speak to the Drama league at the Tutwiler hotel this aft ernoon at 3:30 o'clock. He has chosen for his subject Camp Life" and very interesting talk is anticipated
 The convalescent ward at Camp Mo- Clellan has recently been made a pres ent of new Edison phonograph, through the Drama league and re- ports from the camp prove that this popular instrument is giving the boys no end of pleasure
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-18
International Bible
 Students Meet Here

The International Bible Students association for the southern district will hold a convention in Birmingham on December 20 21, P and 23
 Their meetings will be held at the Tutwiler, except Sunday, at p. m., when they will meet in the Jefferson theatre. Judge J. F. Rutherford of Brooklyn, N. Y, president of the as- sociation, delivering an address On the subject Are We at the End of the World" and "The Fall of Babylon.'
 Many distinguished scholarly men will address the convention at the va rious meetings.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-18
Christmas Tree for Little Folks at Home of
 Mir. and Mrs. Flemming

A Christmas tree celebration will be given to the children of the Grace Epis- copal church and the East Lake Mission Sunday schools, on Friday evening, De- cember 21 at o'clock, at the residence of MT. and Mrs. I. V. Flemming, 7i32 Third avenue, north.
 Sunday morning at 10 o'clock the white Christmas celebration exercises will be given by the members of Grace church Sunday school The gifts will be given to the poor of the city, and will be dis tributed by the local Boy Scouts.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-18
MOULD PROTECT BONDS

Washington, December 17.-A resolu- ton to make it unlawful to buy or offer to buy any federal bonds, issued since April 6. 1917, for less than par, and the accrued interest. was introduced today by Representative Wood of Indiana.
 The object Is to prevent depreciation and speculation in government wartime securities. It was referred to the Ju- dietary committee.
 Secretary McAdoo recently stated he was convinced German selling" had quoted liberty bonds below par.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-18
OPT, ALA, MAN KILLS WIFE AND
 THEN HIMSELF.

Montgomery, December 17.-A special to the Journal from Opp says that An drew Wallace this morning shot and killed his wife and then committed sui eide Mrs. Wallace was a sister of Richard Tillis, Montgomery traction magnate. Following domestic difficulties Mrs. Wallace called at the home occu- pied by her husband and son and read written notice, ordering him to vacate. As she left Wallace shot her three times in the back, death being instantaneous. Wallace then turned the gun on himself, firing two shots into his body. Evident ly fearing that he was not fatally wounded, he procured a shotgun and fired both barrels, one load taking off the top of his head.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-18
CUT THIS CUT-IT IS WORTH
 MONEY

DON'T MISS THIS. Cut out this slip. enclose with Dc and mail it to Foley & Co.,, 2S35 Sheffield Ave, Chicago, ILL, writing your name and address clear ly. You will receive in return a tria; package containing Foley's Honey and Tar Compound, for coughs, colds and croup; Foley Kidney Pills, for pain in sides and back. rheumatism, backache, kidney and bladder ailments; and Fo- ley Cathartic Tablets, a wholesome and thoroughly cleansing cathartic for con- stipation, biliousness, headache and sluggish bowels. Sold everywhere.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-18
SMITH DEMANDS BILL

Senator Smith or Arizona demanded that Senator Borah produce bill remedying the situation If Congress was to remain in session. The Idaho senator replied that he was not railroad expert but that if remedy comes 1t must come through Congress
 When Senator Smith suggested that certain enemies of the country were largely responsible for the present tie-up of the food and fuel supplies, Senator Borah declared he did not agree with him at all, adding: '"Therc probably are men in this country who would like to do what the senator says they have done, but they are few and none of them are in positions where they could so act"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-18
Damage Suits

Suits as follows were filed in the cir cult court yesterday
 $9o00-Zenobia Campbell vs. Hooper's cafe for alleged personal injuries re- ceived during service for the defend- ant
 $200-Arlie Barber vs the Pratt Consol- dated Coal company for alleged breach of contract entered into August l, 1916.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-18
Steamer Sinks in Collision

Detroit, December T.-The steamer Henry Cort was sunk off Bar Point in the lower Detroit river. late today in a collision with the steamer Midvale. Just how the accident occurred has not been determined. All members of the Cort's crew were taken off before the vessel settled in 9 feet of water. The Midvale sustained little damage.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-18
AS I'D WAR TAX BILL

Washington, December T.-There will be no general consideration of the war tax bill at this session of Congress, Chairrnan sfas7 7ns of the finance com mitfee ansoee0 today during an att tack on tha gsa re by various repub- lieag zen. .to1s e declared the bill was ret sefa and added that to correct varials inconsistencies. some legislation
 ould De required.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-18
Tidewater Car Strikes
 Laundry Delivery Wagon

A wagon of the American Laundry company, driven by Simon F. Schorf, 5224 Grand avenue, was completely de- molished by being struck by Tidewater car No. 32 yesterday about 6 o'clock at Fifty-second street and Second avenue, south. The car was in charge of Motor- man E. A. Arnold. Neither the horse or driver were injured.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-18

reduce salaries of senators and con gressmen from $75OO to $500 during the war, was introduced today by Senator Kenyon of Iowa. and referred to the appropriations committee.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-18

Mrs. F. M. Frazier-Age 91, died last night at the residence of her daugh- ter, Mrs c. D. Eberscle, 2S19 Pine avenue. Funeral services over the remains will be held Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock from tftp resi- eence with interment in Oak Hill cemetery. Johns in charge.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-18

John Kelley-Age 65, died Sunday morning after a long illness. The deceased was one of the pioneer de- velopers of the coal mines in the state. For the past 21 years he has been employed by the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad company. At the time of his death he was fore- man of the mines at Adger. He was born in Ireland, but had spent 45 years of his life in the United States. Funeral services over the remains were held yesterday after noon from the residence of his daughter. Mrs. H. +. Warner, 530 North Eighteenth street. The Cyrene commandery, Knights Tamplar, of which he was a member, had charge of the services. He Is survived by widow and three daughters.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-18
CONGREssMAN ENLISTs

Washington, December f7.-Representa- tive Johnson of South Dakota enlisted today as a private in the regular army, and was assigned to Camp Mead. He has not resigned his seat in the House.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-18
WASHINGTON HEARS HUNS WILL SOON
 MAKE PEACE OFFER

Washington, December 17.-Informa- traI diplomats agrees with intimations from abroad that Germany IS consider ing another offer of peace.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-18

Ola May Lackey-Age months, daughter of MT. and Mrs. T. H. Lackey, 402 Fourth avenue, south, died yesterday at the residence. Fu- neral services over the remains will be held this morning at 10 o'clock with interment at Forest Hill ceme- tery. Lige Loy in charge.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-18
That Little Visit Back Home" Evidently Changed
 Views of Some
BILL TO REDUCE PAY
 IS EVEN INTRODUCED
Dakota Member Enlists as Private in Army-Measure Is Submitted to Safeguard Liberty
 Bond Values

washingtc DeceuBsr 45--it station to srsciacsa s4oil,- ss tsderal off cffs 5E the F. nt and members shs asren.s 1rt to the excess prof i4s ax agreed upon today by the efsrse ways and means committee.
 nhere has been widespread criticism because 'the occupational tax of the war tax bill, lays upon the income of professional and salaried men, when they exceed s60OO. a tax of per cent in addition to the regular income tax, but exempted members of Congress.
 RECESS PLANS
 Washington, December 17-Arrange- ments for Congress to recess from to- morrow until Thursday, January 3. were made final today when the Senate adopted the House resolution to that purpose.
 MAY REDUCE SALARIES
 Washington, December T.-A bill to
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-18

Thomas F. Pointer-Age 45, died Sat- urday at the family residence, 1001 North Twenty-ninth street. Funeral services over the remains were held yesterday from the residence with interment at Union Hill cemetery. Shaw in charge.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-18
DEATHS

William Webb-Age 34, died yester- day at local infirmary. Remains will be sent to Burnsville, Miss, this morning by the Shaw Undertaking company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-18
THE WEATHER
Weather Forecast

Washington, December 17.-Forecast for Alabama, Mississippi: Cloudy; probably local rains Tuesday and Wednesday.
 Georgia: Fair Tuesday; Wednesday rain, not much change in temperature.
 Tennessee: Rain in west; fair in east portion Tuesday; Wednesday probably rain.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-18
RECESS PLANS

MAY REDUCE SALARIES Washington, December H.-A bill to
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-18
Local Data

,r the 24 hours ending at p. m,
The diamond drill., 1917-11-10
Yours very truly,
CARPENTER COOK co.
ALPHA SUNDAY SCHOOL.

Local Sunday school workers have
instituted drive, under the direc-
tion OF Geo. B. Lemmen TO the end
that every protestant family be visit
ed and urge both old and young TO
attend the Sunday school next Sunday
morning at 1880.
II Mr. Lemmen and his committee
have missed you, accept this is an in
vltation to attend.
1t is the plan OF those behind the
movement to extend the influence OF
tile Sunday school TO every home In
Alpha; to increase the efficiency OF
its teachers by having weekly teach
ers' meetings and by using the grad
ed Sunday school lesson services.
A mems Bible class will be conduct
cd on democratic lines. with live dis
cussions OF practical value.
A Sunday school banquet will be
given on the Wednesday evening be-
fore Thanksgiving at which all who
get in line with Sunday school work
during the next three weeks will be
invited. Christmas Is coming. Child
rem will enjoy the work and be great
ly benefited by IT, Parents, your
children will be much better off In
Sunday school than out in the streets
and alleys You are invited to come
TO Sunday school. Slxty-three were
present Oct 4. Watch next Sunday
enrolment
The diamond drill., 1917-11-10

Mrs Al Annear left Thursday for
Republic.
Roy Weeks has finished painting
the coal sheds for the village
William piper, of Crystal Falls, was
here yesterday
Don't forget the Lyceum course en-
tertainment on November 16
A furnace Is being installed at Capt
Whitehead's residence this week.
Mrs. r. Mathews and Miss Celia arc
visiting at the home of James Math-
ews this week
Mrs Vic Johnson went to Chicago
last Tuesday where she will visit for
time.
The Commercial club has changed
the date OF their masquerade from
Nov. 10th TO 29th.
The Balkan Mining Co has carpen.
ters at work at the Wright residence
making extensive repairs.
The minstrel show is getting alonF
nicely The boys are taking hold, an,
II looks like a winner.
The diamond drill., 1917-11-10
TAXES UNDER PROTEST.

Alpha village Is having its trouble
in tax matters this year as well as
other places in the county The VII
lage taxes should all have been paid
but there are some delinquent, and
besides there some taxes paid under
protest.
The latter is represented mainly by
the taxes levied against bank stock.
Some OF the stock OF the Alpha bank
IS owned outside OF the village and
the owners claim that they are pay
ing taxes on that stock in the asses5-
ing district in which they reside. The
assessing OF the stock in Alpha brings
onto the stock owners in such cases
a double taxation that they don,
think is just.
The matter was referred to a com
mittee OF which President Edwards
IS chairman and this committee has
asked for legal advice upon this mat
ter. Upon the advice received will de
pend the attitude OF the village author
tiles in the matter.
The diamond drill., 1917-11-10
SAVING WOOD.

ole Nelson is hustling with his wood
enterprise and some OF the wood that
he has manufactured has been ship
ped to Alpha during the week
Mr.. Nelson purchased tract of the
cut-over lands OF the Sawyer-Good-
man Co. and then he secured a igaso
line outfit. He has crew OF men At
work and Is having plenty OF call for
an of the wood that he can get ou..
Alpha is strictly up against II for
fuel Mr.. Johnson succeeded in get
ting one carload OF the coal that he
is to handle and he hopes to get more
soon. Coal Is hard to get and with
It's scarcity comes a dependence up
on wood that makes Mr.. Nelson's ven
ture look pretty good.
The diamond drill., 1917-11-10

A letter received by Mr.. Perkins
during the week tells OF the work the
Y. NJ. c. A. Is doing at Camp Custer.
II Is as follows:
You wanted to know what these
army Y. NJ. c. AS. are. Well we spend
eur evenings there and we receive all
our writing material there, free OF
charge and they also have moving
pictures there In the evenings that
we can go TO and look at and that Is
also free and they have basket ball
football, baseball boxing gloves and
everything you can think OF. They
have a stage there and some OF the
boys who have been actors in shows
go up there and put on acts. They
usually have them on Saturday nights
and they call il stunt night" so Ii
there are any who can put up some
funny stunt well. they go up on the
stage and do so. They have piano
on the stage. and they have a pretty
good orchestra and also a pretty fair
quartette. Well, to tell yo' the truth,
the Y. M. c. A. Is about the only place
we can go now 10 enjoy ourselves as
II is too sloppy to be out and play
baseball
There are quite a number OF these
Y. NJ. c. AS. here and every night they
are so filled with soldiers that you
can harly move around in them. They
also hold church services in them oa
Sunday mornings and Sunday nights,
so these Y. NJ c. AS. are the only
place where 90 TO enjoy myself
when | am here in camp. They get
shows from outside to come in here
and act Last night they had fell
low here with bear and had the bear
on roller skates and say, II sure was
good to look at that bear skating on
those rollers.
Well Mr.. Perkins, can hardly
think OF anything more about these
" NJ c. AS, only that they furnish
all kinds OF books and newspapers
from all over Michigan. They get the
Iron River Reporter here. but have
never seen the Diamond Drill. and
have looked for It number OF times
Well, I haven't much more news for
the present time, so | will have ta
close. Hoping that this letter will
help you out little on that Y. M. c
A. dope. Give my regards to all.
WALTER c. wESTLAND,
Camp Custer Michigan
The diamond drill., 1917-11-10

Mrs. Thompson who has been the
guest OF the Perkins left yesterday
for her home at Escanaba.
The true blues met last week The
question OF their basket ball cam
paign Is still in the air, building
not having been secured yet
Mrs w. ]. Perkins entertained few
friends last Saturday in honor OF her
guests Mrs. Thompson OF Escanaba
and Mrs. Sam Perkins OF Norway.
The o. b. Johnson drug store has
been given renovation this week.
Roy Weeks is doing the work.
Mr. H. C.. Bradley has taken a col-
tract from Mr.. Blixt to put in a LOT
OF timber near Fortune lake and Is
gathering a crew for the work.
The new club house is going lp
rapidly. The wiring was done during
the week and lathing OF the building
began yesterday.
Several OF our council members,
among whom were: J. X. Hubbard,
DR.. Edwards, Jim Mathews, Ray Burge
and Dave Schoffman went to Crystal
Falls yesterday on business connect
ed with the village.
Alpha expects to have a big delega-
tion at the potato show next week. In
addition to the boys OF the potato club
there will be In attendance the mem
bers OF Miss Buffers class on home
economics on the day that Miss JUS
tin gives her demonstration.
The regular meeting OF the Red
Cross ladies was held on Tuesday
and considerable work was laid out
for the members. The work in or
ganizlng the surgical dressing class
is progressing. The class will meet
some evening In the week, but the
evening has not been selected yet
Mr.. r. j Sopher was here on Wed
nesday and met with a commltte,
consisting OF Supt. W J. Perkins
Harry Anderson, Roy G. Whitehead
supt George Bishop and Or Edwards
The meeting was held al the Balkal
office and at Il plans were discusse'
for the coming drive OF the Y NJ G
A. next week
-O--
The diamond drill., 1917-11-10

Herbert Hoover having designated
the International Live Stock Exposi-
tion Food Training Camp" by this
act drafted this institution into the
service OF this country. More meat"
is the appeal OF the food sdmlnistra-
tor. To win the war. beef and pork
ESPECIALLY the latterl will be neces-
sary There is shortage OF meat and
fats. For years this deficiency has
been developing. During that period
the International Live Stock Exposi-
tion has acted as conserving agency,
educating the country along lines OF
economical production; otherwise
supply conditions in this emergency
The diamond drill., 1917-11-10

Connecting Wire Hasn't Arrived and
Pump Can't BE Started.

The new water system is ready Tor
trial so far as the pipe. connections
pump and water supply Is concerned
A shipment OF wire needed to connect
up the power with the pump is not
here and that fact will delay the try
ing out OF the new system. IL was
expected that this new water system
would be tried out yesterday and II
would have been had the wire been
ON hand As soon as II gets here the
pump will be started.
The village authorities thought best
not to go to the expense OF construct
ing a reservoir this fall until the wa
ter supply from the flowing well can
be tested out thoroughly II the SUP
ply proves insufficient reservoir Al
that point would be so much money
wasted "
To take the place OF a reservoir
dam has been constructed across the
creek and the suction pipe run into
the pond formed. The creek at this
point is fed by the flowing we'll so
that the supply will in no way be CON
taminated and 1t will give the village
a chance to test out the supply. II
experience shows that sufficient water
is obtained there to supply the vii
Iage reservoir will be built next
year
The diamond drill., 1917-11-10
A | p h a d TT m e n t

Frank Thompson is recovering from
his illness after having been confined
TO the house for week.
Jacob Rajala left for Alpha Tues
day morning
Mr.. and Mrs. Kahma have recently
moved TO their farm.
The Physics class OF the high school
visited the two pumping stations on
Monday.
Mrs. Mathews and daughter Celia.
are spending the week In Crystal
Falls and Alpha
Thomas Saarinen and Matt Hanta-
la visited Iron River Tuesday.
q T.. Lawrence was in town on
business Wednesday,
Mrs j o. Prosser OF Palatka spent
Monday and Tuesday in Amasa
Miss Esther Swan Is visiting with
friends in Crystal Falls.
Miss Esther Blomquist spent the
weekend in Crystal Falls.
Dace Schofman spent Sunday IN
Amasa.
Joseph Pivaux OF Green Bay, spent
a few hours here on business Wednes-
day.
The diamond drill., 1917-11-10

Gust Jacobson has purchased
Ford car.
The diamond drill., 1917-11-10
SUGAR TO DIsAPPEAR.
Mr.. OlIn Informed That None VIII BE
Available Soon, Until About Jan. l.

Mr.. r. r. olln, our enterprising
merchants, advises his customers In
Alpha TO- 60 easy on sugar and 70
conserve every ounce and make II 60
as far as possible.
The reason for this advice Is let
ter received from Carpenter Cook dur
ing the week which tells of the condi-
tions in sugar. The letter is as fol-
lows:
Mr.. Fred r. olin,
Alpha, Michigan.
Dear Sir:
We have your mail order OF the
3rd, and same is having immediate
attention. We were obliged to cut
down your order for five bags OF
sugar. but we assure you that we gave
you all we could.
In regards TO the sugar situation.
will says that sugar is getting scare
er every day, and we do not believe
that 1t will be very long before sugar
will be practically of the market as
far as the United States is concerned,
and this condition will probably pre-
vail until the middle OF December or
longer.
Yours very truly,
CARpENTER COOK co
The diamond drill., 1917-11-10
A M A S A

Mr.. and Mrs. r.. r. Holmberg spent
Sunday at the home OF Knud Nelson
In Crystal Falls
Henry Rowe OF Palatka. spent Sun
day in Amasa,
The high school literary society
will hold a public meeting Friday
evening in Finn hall
A donation consisting OF shoe pol
lsh. soap, Jam, and towels was sent to
tile boys at Camp Custer from the
Amasa people last week.
Mrs X, J Halmberg left for Iron
Mountain Monday afternoon.
Miss Marion Gervy left Monday for
Crystal Falls where she will visit rel
atives.
Miss Jennie Hurja spent the week
end at her home in Crystal Falls.
Miss Ida Gustafson returned Mon
day from Crystal Falls.
Miss Bernice Marks spent Sunday
aad Monday in Crystal Falls.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chester Retallic have
returned from Diana where they have
been camping for some time.
Miss Josephine Thomas left Thurs
ia- FOR Green Bay. Wis. where she
will make her home with her brother.
The Misses Josephine Thomas, MAJ
ion Gerry, Ralp Premo and Edgar
Bergquist motored to Stambaugh last
Thursday night where they attended
dance.
The diamond drill., 1917-11-10

would have been even less favorable.
This season great drive for immed-
late increase in production win be
made. The moment Is opportune and
conditions ripe. Consumption OF
meats has reached stage several
laps ahead OF productio and the In
ternational Live Stock Exposition
teaches the way out More cattl,.> :
hogs and sheep OF better quality snN
earlier maturity. insuring maximum
expense. is the solution OF the prbb y
lem.
The diamond drill., 1917-11-10
Distinction.

This Means You. II your clothes
are nicely cleaned, pressed and re-
paired, you'll always look distinguish
ed and feel better. Try us-we'll suit
you. J. r. sToLBERG, Merchant
tailor. Crystal Falls. Michigan
The diamond drill., 1917-11-10

The drama. that ancient vehicle Of
expression. never loses It's charming
for the people Of this world Today
it Is making It's appeal on the screen
in thousands OF movie houses but
never. so long as the human voice
hold It's charm will the spoken drama
lose its place In the hearts OF the
people The University Lyceum Play
ers IS one OF those genuine sources
of pleasure for the true lover OF the
drama Powerful acting in scenes
from great PLAYS under the direction
OF an authority makes this company
really worth while. Alpha Move 1s
The diamond drill., 1917-11-10

mrs PsrER REPRESENTED foR FokErn
kOVERsISING BY Tie
The diamond drill., 1917-11-10

The Balkan mine has been getting
in a lot OF coal the past week. A fire
in their coal pile delayed operations
for time but that has been over
come.