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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-29
PLANETS IN FEBRUARY

l Mercury attains it's greatest dis l tance west of the sun on February 12,
 for few days before and after this
 date it will rise in the extreme south
 east about one hour before sunrise,
 and may then be detected in the glow | of the dawn,
 1 This strange little world, whose radius is but 400 miles greater than | that of our moon is revolving so close 1 to the sun that the light and heat which it receives from that body are seven times as great as with us on the earth The path which it follows around the sun is very far from being a perfect circle so that at sometimes lit is but 2S,O0O,0O0 of miles from the sun and at others it is 4S,000,000 of miles away. It's year is but SS days i long, so that when nearest the sun the ] heat poured down upon this little l world is three times as great IS when ] it attains it's greatest distance A days l later We on the earth reached our 1 least distance away from the sun on the third of last January. Mercury will
 reach it's greatest distance on the 25th | of the present month But few on our l earth ever hear the words PeriheliOn
 (nearest the sun), and Aphelion Gar thest away), because our earth's path | is so. nearly circle that its varying
 distance produces no appreciable eff
 feet. But upon a world situated as I Mercury is these two points of the path
 assume great importance. It cannot be
 doubted that the extreme heat. and
 still more the excessive variations, in l heat, would render existence there
 quite impossible, at least for such
 highly organized beings as ourselves. | The brilliant Venus is seen rising in 1 the southeast 1 hour 20 minutes be-
 fore the sun on February 1, and this
 time diminishes to but 40 minutes by February 2S. The planet is rapidly becoming lost in the suns rays. al
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-29

this class is in the constellation Gemni in the position D, Figure 1 but this is now wholly invisible in a small telescope and will not become bright until next October. The bright star at F more tharg doQples in brightness every eight months. This is now ap- preaching minimum; it will be at it's greatest faintness next June. This remarkable variable is also double star but the presence of it's companion sun has nothing to do with it's re- markable variations
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Mrs. Mary F. Russell

Mrs. Mary F. Russell, aged Se, died last night at the home of her daughter, Mrs c. P. Beddow. on Highland ave- nue. Remains will be shipped to Wild wood, Ga. for interment by Woodin & Co. Mrs. Russell is survived by Mrs .C. P. Beddow and Arthur Russell of Birmingham. and Mrs. Lena Taylor of Chattanooga
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-29
VARIABLE STARS

Of the many readers who have this year been watching the wonderful brightening and fading away of the variable star Mira, there will doubtless be several, at least, who will be surprised te learn what great number of the stars in the sky are now known to be variable suns. More than 5000 have already been dis covered, and this number is constantly being added to-
 The modes of variation of these distant suns vary greatly, many brightenng or growing dim in the course of a few days, or even hours, and others, like Mira, suffering their great outbursts of light the latter class there are no less than 8 which during the present year will become sufficiently bright to be observed with a very small telescope, or even with an opera glass, and in many of them the range of variation is much more remarkable than in Mira itself
 For example, just above the handle of the Great Dipper, at the point A, Figure 1, almost equally distant from the stars B and c, the observer will find variable star of this kind which when at it's faintest is of but the thir- teenth magnitude, and hence only visi- ble in the largest telescopes, but which every 257 days becomes quite clearly visible to the naked eye. This star is now growing brighter and will attain it's greatest brightness of 55 magni- tude on March 13. Thus during the lat, ter part of February it will be very easily visible in small telescope.
 An even more striking variable of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-29

While exploring this region with the telescope the observer should not omit to examine the remarkable star cluster at H, just above the variable at r. This is one of the finest objects of this kind in the heavens; though easily seen in the opera glass, it requires a larger telescope to reveal it's multi tude of streaming and intermingled stars. It was near the star at F that Herschel discovered the planet Uranus
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-29
BURRELL-H L-HALTBY

The home of MT. and Mrs. Poole on Second avenue, between Fifteenth and Sixteenth streets, was the scene of a pretty home wedding last night when MT. F. L. Burrell and Miss Ada Haltby of Aliceville were united in marriage by the Rev. I. F. Swallow, pastor of the First Presbyterian church. in the pres- ence of a few relatives and friends. The bride is charming young woman and many friends in this city who will give her a cordial welcome. while the groom is well known here and holds a responsi- ble position with the United States Cast Iron Pipe and Foundry company. MT. and Mrs. Burrell will make their home in Bessemer.
 Little Miss Louise Schwabacher enter tained a number of friends this afternoon in celebration of her eighth birthday at the home of her mother, Mrs. U. Schwabacher, on Sixth avenue. The house was prettily decorated for the oc- sasion in ferns and potted plants. Vari- ous games were enjoyed by the little guests, after which they were shown into the dining room, where delicious refresh ments were served. The table was ar tistically arranged, the birthday cake forming the center decoration. The little hostess was the recipient of many pretty gifts. Among those enjoying this hospi- tality were Gertrude Strauss, Joseph
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Deaths and Funerals
L. P. Lawrence

Funeral services over the remains of l.. P. Lawrence, aged 57, who died in Louisville Friday, were conducted from the private chapel of the Johns Under taking company yesterday afternoon. h. terment followed in Elmwood cemetery.
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James E Brown

Funeral services over the remains of James F. Brown, aged 53. who died in his home in Bessemer yesterday, will be held from the residence of his brother, J. c. Brown, 1504 Nineteenth street, north, this afternoon at 2.30 o'clock. Tnterment will follow in Elmwood cemetery.
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J. L. Craig

J. l.. Craig, formerly of Jasper, died suddenly yesterday of heart failure at Morristown, Tenn. Mrs. Hutton Bell and mother. Mrs. Julia Montgomery, are among the local relatives, and will leave today to attend the funeral.
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C. M Howard

The remains of c. M. Howard aged 57. who died Saturday, were sent to Bethel yesterday by the Johns Undertaking com pany.
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The Woman's auxiliary of the First Presbyterian church will hold it's regular missionary meeting Monday afternoon at o'clock in the parlors of the church. Mrs. B. L. Russell will be the leader. A full attendance is urged.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-29
Decima Pegues

The remains of Miss Decima Pegues, aged 43, who committed suicide early Fri day morning at 506 Sarah avenue, will be shipped to, Demopols at o'clock this morning by the Johns Undertaking com pany.
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Strauss, Sybil Kartus. Sidney Kartus. Harry Lee kartus Malvin Kartus, Cecelis Weinstein Milton Weinstein, Gussie kohn Jacob Kohn, Katie Baitchman. Sadie Baitchman, Bernice Erlick, Milton stein, Alvin Strauss, Aggie Heinberg, Minnnette Schwabacher, Addie Mae Lange, James Cowan, Roland Balcom, Leon Schwabacher, Clyde Balcom and others.
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and by the end of the month will prob ably be quite invisible to the naked eye.
 In the telescope this distant sun now shines with deep red color Above Mira there is the bright, golden Jupiter,
 which is to remain in a favorable posi- tion for observation but one month more, while the beautiful planet, Saturn, has attained almost it's highest possible posi- tion in the heavens and shines out al most on the meridian in the south. Alto gether the February heavens of this year shine with an unusual beauty and splen-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-29

A large crowd gathered at the First Methodist church this afternoon to at tend the organ recital given by the Wednesday Music club, assisted by T. Bryan Waller and George Houston An excellent programme was rendered and was greatly enjoyed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-29

Circle No of the Pastors Helpers of the First Methodist church will meet Monday afternoon at o'clock at the home of Mrs. Mac Clay on Dartmouth avenue. All members are urged to be present.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-29

Deputy Coroner Arthur Jacobs has re- ceived his commission from Dr, c. C. Wiley, the new coroner of Jefferson county, appointing him deputy coroner of the Bessemer division, for term of two years. MT. Jacobs has been deputy coroner for four years under Coroner Spain
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-29
Figure The the and the planets, M ercury and Mars.

on March 1a. 17s1. During the 1s5 years which have. elapsed since that time this very distant and slow-mov- ing world has passed one and two-
 thirds times around the celestial sphere, and is now near Mars in the Capricornus, where dur ing these February evenings it is lost
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-29

KINDLY ACT OF CONGREGATION CAUSES KEEN RIVALRY BE- TWEEN TWO WELL KNOWN PREACHERS AND HARMON
 IOUS RELATIONS MAY BE SEvERED-WARNING ISSUED
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STEEL FOR JAPAN

The Bessemer rolling mill of the Ten nessee Coal, Iron and Railroad company shipped a carload of steel yesterday to Yokohama Japan. Tho steel was or heavy plate and was ordered by several firms of that city to be used in the ship building industries there. This was the first direct shipment made to the orient in several years. The steel was shipped via Seattle, Wash, and will be unloaded there and transferred to vessels that will take it to it's intended destination.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-29

The explosion at No. pit of the United States Cast Iron Pipe and Foundry com pany which occurred yesterday morning will not delap the operation of the plant at all as the work done at this pit can be transferred to another pit until the damage done this section is repaired. Work of removing the debris and put ting things back in condition is being pushed and everything will be repaired within few days
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-29
REVENUE EIGHT TO BEGIN

to have all resolutions referred to t committed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-29

The fire department responded to call last night to 24OS Eighth avenue where the house occupied by J. H. Har- fis was damaged by fire. The blaze is thought to have started from defective flue, and had gained considerable head way before it was discovered. The fire was extinguished, and the damage is es- timated at about $350.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-29
CONGRESS TO WORK
 OVERTIME IN ITS
 EFFORTS TO FINISH

tContinued from Page One,
Evening star., 1917-12-02

Two-clasp model in white only,
with one row stitched backs.
An exceptional value at the
price. 49,
wanted varieties and fabrics:
values you'll recognize as
superior, soc to Sl.50.
First Floor-Lansburgh & Bro.
Evening star., 1917-12-02

Handkerchiefs
For Gift Purposes
1t wouldn't be Christmas
without a few handker-
chiefs on your gift list.
Mems Fine Cambria Hand
kerchiefs with embroid-
cred initials; full size; 6
in a box. 75c. At 1z1z ca.
Women's All-linen Handker-
chiefs; some hemstitched.
Per dozen, 75c. Each, 7c.
Crepe de Chine Handker-
chiefs with hemstitched
or rolled edge. Come in
all tints. Slightly imper-
feet. Regular &c value
at 10c.
Mems Silk Initial Japonette
Handkerchiefs, with wide
hem. Full size. Each, 10c.
Mems Cambria Handker-
chiefs, hemstitched; full
size. Each, &c. Dozen,
90c.
First Floor-Lansburgh &
Bro.
Evening star., 1917-12-02

This lot consists of Madame
Lyra, Redfern, Bon Ton
(Front and Back Lace),
Memo, Rengo Belt, R & G and
c. B. Sizes Is to Sc. Special
at sos.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-08-27
JAPAN TO EXCHANGE
BOTTOMS FOR Steel

uation whore Japan. Russia and
peace played leading roles.
Promise Cooperation
Japan. Il was stated. will pass NJ
the questions OF the open door in
China, permanent possession OF the
German islands IN the Pacific and
Japanese immigration to America
until after the war Whether she
will offer a share OF her big trans.
pacific tonnage for transatlantic
service depends upon allied re.
quests,
Japan has cast her lot with the
Englishspcaking peoples. and the
real object OF the mission Is TO co.
operate with Great Britain and
America. now and In the future. g
said one OF the mission members
today
what Americas attitude toward
the proposed proffcr viii be is I'm
known. tho Il il assumed some
shiphuilding agreement may be
made II Japan's terms are satistac
tory.
Increase Faith In Russia
Meanwhile the Russian situation
pictured by Kerensky at Moscow
as passing thru period OF danger
gave added signs OF looking up. q"
His fighting tone and the en-
thusiastic reception OF his inspir
ing address increases the faith OF
American officials.
Exnect wIisan'a Eenfx
As for peace. II seemed likely that
the week would develop President
Wilson's reply.
Should Il develop that the pope
has actual knowledge OF Teuton
willingness 10 surrender Alsacc-
Lorraine. Trent and Trieste. and
restore Belgium. the answer might
be far different than otherwise.
The reply now. however. will be
a rejection OF the popc's offer. with
a new declaration OF principles that
would give Germany a chance TO
get peace on allied terms II she
chose.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-08-27
RESUME TONG
WAR;0NE man
SHOT 8 TIMES

Altho agreements had been
slgned by the heads OF Chinese
tongs on the Pacific Coast. In
which pledges were made that
there would be no resumption
Of the feud between the broth.
erhoods. the conflict was re-
sumed Sunday night. when tsso
unknown GUNNER. alleges 10
be members OF the Bow leonn
tong. shot and killed zee Bling.
said 20 be the head gunman o.
the Hip Sing tong.
Blng was wanted by the police IN
with the murder oi
Ling. In tho last fray be
tween tho two societies. June IL.
X. Susuki. japanese. who was
a witness OF tho shooting. at this
corner OF Sixth ave. s. and wellei
st.. sustained flesh wound In tbs
neck when one OF tho shots fired
by the gunmen went Wild.
Shot Eight Times
Eight bullets lodged In fes
Blng's body.
After tho shooting. the two Chit
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-08-27
BERLIN ADMITS
WAR REvERSES
ON WEST FRONT

BERLIN (Via Londonl. Aug 81
Local advantages were gained by
British troops around Malakotf and
Cologne farms and French assaults
forced retircments around Beau-
mont tverdun sector). today's of.
fetal statement said
Northwest OF Lens violent en-.
envy attacks broke down." the war
office asserted.
On the eastern banks OF the
Mouse there was desperate fight.
Ing. IN which We were pressed out
Of Beaumont. Posses and the
Chaume works. The French re-
captured the village and the
woods"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-08-27
1900 MEN TRAIN
FOR OFFlCERSHIPS

SAN FRANCISCO. Aug. 27.-The
course OF instruction In the second
preside reserve officers training
camp began today. when 1900 men
we're divided into nine companies
OF infantry. three batteries OF field
artillery and ono coast artillery
company. and began work in the
school OF the soldier. Army off.
GERS observed that tho men in the
second camp have had less actual
military experience than those OF
the first camp. but are Just as en-
thusiastic TO learn.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-08-27
OxMAN'S TRIAL IS
SET FOR SEPT. 5

By united fress Leased Wire
SAN FRANCISCO. Aug. 81
Frank G. Oxman will go on trial
September on the charge OF at
tempting TO induce +. II. Rigall TO
give perjured testimony in the
trial OF Thomas J. Mooney.
Tho date was set today by
Judge Frank Dunno. Oxman was
not in court. and his attorney.
Samuel shortridge. declared he
had been unable TO locate him.
District Attorney F1ckert an
nounced no had received a tele-
gram saying Oman would be- In
the city September q,
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AMBASSADOR SAT0
WILL ASSIST ISHII
ny United Pres. L-a.ed wir-

TOXIC. Aug. 27---The japanese
Ambassador at Washington has
been instructed 10 negotiate with
the United States for 4 modlfica.
ton OF tho American steel EN-.
largo. so far as Japan Is concern.
cd. II was learned today.
Ambassador Sato. II Is under.
stood. will cooperate with viscount
lshii. head OF the japanese dipio-
matte mission TO this end. Amer
tea will be asked TO make an ex.
ception In application OF tho EN-
barge to Japan.
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BY CARL o. GRoAT

United Press starr Correspondent
WASHINGTON, Aug. az
Japan Is willing TO grant use
Of her ship yards for building
bottoms 10 be used either In
the Atlantic or Pacific trade.
vlseount lshll Will otter these
yards In comforting with
American government heads,
probably this week.
In return Japan will seek relaxa
tion OF the steel embargo. but vii
not urge too strongly the case o
the Osaka shipbuilders. who hav,
been making fortunes from the war
This was the foremost develop
ment today In an international sit
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-08-27
FRENCH BREAK UP
VIOLENT ATTACKS
United Press Leased Wire

~ United Press Leased Wire
PARIS. Aug. T.-German
counter attacks OF the most
violent character failed early
today 10 make the French re-
iinqulsh any OF the ground they
gained In yesterdays new Of
fensive around verdun.
The war office reported to-
day all such attacks around
Beaumont had been "broken
up"
We not only retained our gains
bit consolidated our positions. tbs
statement added.
On Sunday. In the sudden shift
Of Gen. Petain's drive from tbs
east to the west bank OF the Meuse
the French took l.i32 prisoners
the war office asserted.
Elsewhere on the French from
the Germans were busy.
Use Picked Troops
The official report told OF greai
enemy activity east OF Noisy. anC
west of Cerny In the region Of
Monument and Hurtebise Their.
were series OF attacks. These
were all by specially picked storm
Ing troops. indicating a general OF
fensive everywhere. They wer,
Al repulsed.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-08-27
Goods With Some VI

WHY, these sample pieces OF
w Velour Coatings are worth
two or three times the price asked
and offered at $50 all because
they are samples and bought a
a price.
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THEY'RE materials that are
- being asked for every day
now, for Fall and Winter coats
being SO serviceable and hand
some. All are Sd inches wide.
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Sample Velour Coatings $3.50 Yd.

T ENCTHS from IN to s yards
- in shades of Burgundy,
wistaria, Russian green, cedar,
wine, rust, Copenhagen blue,
brown and navy blue.
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orlen,als Frightened
LADIES, YOU ARE
INVITED TO SMOKER
Continued From Page l

yourself n lot OF explanation and
apology ~ you DO attend. For In.
stance. We Eot word today that WIN
H. Morris. tho lawyer. Is not to
hacco fund" Stacker. altho wc had
almost begun 20 think 10.
Morris IA one OF tho prominent
citizens We had decided TO hold
up for s. for ringside seat. you
know. We gave these gentlemen,
whose names appear below. until
Saturday 20 accept their roles as
victims
| J, Won Hcrberg. manager OF the
Liberty theatre. after holding out
on us for several days. finally saw
the error OF his wRys. and sen, us
i've simoleons by special messen.
ger
DR.. + J. Brown. the dentist, so
cialiHt. democrat. lawyer and orr.
tor. also concluded he had better
come thru" We have hlA check.
in addition 10 those we listed satur.
day.
We've got word from reliable
sources" that VIII II. Morris viii
pay his s. when he comes back
from fishing trip. lilo is now
somewhere in the mountains"
SIN Have = Chance
In n case like that. OF course. We
can't very well be too hard on
Morris. and We agree TO accept his
money later. Il may be. also. the
same sad case with others whom
We had planned 10 hold up"
They. too. may be out OF town
just now. We reserve Judgment on
them TIL we find tout They may
be tobacco fund" alackera or not.
Time will tell.
Admission will DO s.. $3.50 and
VI. General admission tickets
price ~. were placed on sale at
The Star office today and will also
be on sale tomorrow night NJ tho
Arena. Price OF reserved Tickets.
$3.50 and 81 Tickets may be
had at the places listed on page s.
Neither Eddie Pinkman nor
Romeo Hagen will be on hand at
the bouts. Plnkman will not be
permitted 10 leave III Worden, and
Hagen wrote from Centralla that
/ he had again been turned down by
army officials after having been as
sured OF being accepted. and has
departed for parts unknown" Ed
die Hammond. the S. A. c. 145-
FOUNDER. Will take his place against
Steve Reynolds. the battling fire
laddie.
Among tho contributions We re-
ceiyed today WAS $40 from the
Switchmen's union, Local No. II. at
the Labor Temple.
Other contributions we're:
Mrs. ). D. Prescott. aios 18th \. ZOO
J.. NJ Kline, Henton, Bor 1889 so
no name ......+............ 100
| l.. VI. Nelson, GgI ~ oist at 1 IN
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nese threw away their guns. one
under the sidewalk and the other
into tho street. and fed up Weller
St
orlentals Frightened
Chinese who live Ia the quarter
Immediately shut themselves up be.
hind barred doors. expecting a re-
sumption OF tho tong war that rag.
ed fow months AgD.
Altho police cordons immediate.
~ surrounded the nolghborhood. no
traces were found OF tho two muir
derera.
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LITTLE GIRL BREAKS LEO
Little Mary Agnes Hill. aged 6,
S34s Wabash ave. fell and broke
her leg on picnic Sunday.
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