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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-12
RANDOM NOTES

Mrs. Jamtes Sumter and little son, James Sumter, Jr., of Pulaski, Tenn, are the guests of Mrs. Shutters parents, MT. and Mrs William Porter, on Twen- ty-first street, south Mrs. Sumter will be pleasantly remembered as Miss Ro- berta Porter of this city
 Mrs. Kathleen Hundley Cunningham has been called to Anniston on account of the illness of her aunt, Miss Carrie Hundley
 Friends in the city will regret to learn that Miss Carrie Hundley of Talladega is quite i'll at the home of her relatives, MT and Mrs. Pelham Agee, in Anniston, having become ill during visit to them. MT. and Mrs Angus Macey Taylor have named their little son Robert Macey.
 their little son Jones Moore for his ma ternal grandfather, the late MT. Jones Moore.
 Mrs Clarence Darby has returned from visit to relatives in Montgomerys
 Miss Anne Kilby will arrive today to be the guest of Mir. and Mrs E. M Kilby at their home on Chestnut Hill. Several delightful informal affairs are being planned in her honor
 MT. and Mrs. Ben Winter of StA Louis and Miss Al Cohen of Chicago are the guests of Mir and Mrs H, NJ. Beck.
 
 Mir Charles stlllman who has been the guest of Mir and Mrs E. H. Cabaniss for the past few days. left yesterday for his home in Evanstown. I'll. Mrs. Still man will remain few days longer Miss Mary Steel who has been the guest of her brother MT. Carroll Steele and Mrs. Steele has returned to Mon roe, Ga where she is spending the win ter. Mrs. Steele will remain several weeks longer.
 Mrs Henry Hidden and little daughter, Dorothy, will leave next week for Tulla- of her uncle, MT. Benjamin Wilkinson and Mrs, Wilkinson
 Mrs. John King of New York is the guest of her aunt, Mrs. R. M. Goodall, at Glen Iris Park. 1 Mrs. w. G. Harris and son; Master ] William. have returned from visit to Mrs James Tolle in Montgomery
 
 Maj and Mrs E. NJ Tutwiler. Col w. E. Leedy, Mrs. l. F. Young, Mir. and Mrs Crawford Johnson, Mrs Hubert Drennen and Mrs. Frederick Dimmick of Philadelphia. Mrs. Earle, Miss Kate | Earle and Mrs w. P. Worthington will leave in their cars on Monday for Orr mond Fla. stopping en route for sev- eral days in Jacksonville. &
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-12

l NMOU'D D never think to glance at Miss If Kathleen Wilkinson, slender.
 pretty, young, attractive, that tucked away in her clever little heart and mind was a fund of knowledge that the biggest scientists and>doctors in the world have worked for ages, to master; I say you'd never think so at a glance, for Miss Wilkinson looks more like a butterfly of fashion and debutante whose hours are filled with balls and parties and
 good times than sober minded stu dent of health and efficiency at which she has worked and studied for the past many years.
 Ihose who have had the pleasure of attending Miss Wilkinson's lectures since her recent residence in Birmingham have been greatly impressed with her thorough knowledge of her subject and the efficacy of the doctrine she ex- pounds; her talks are scientific and she answers many questions that are being asked by hundreds of people every day in every city and cline in regard to health and the foundation of efficient @OtAASo, ShC ehuNOSdtco SptCldl eNtfCtScJ deep breathing and right living in other words the proper mental and physical attitude; she explains relaxation fatigue and rest posture, under-weight and over weight, and everything that has to do with natures normal faculties and re- quirements
 Miss Wilkinson handles her subjects delicately. and accurately. is a convinc- ing talker, and her own physical and mental condition bespeak plainly the re- suits of excellent rules, scientifically ap- piled.
 Becoming interested in the subject of health and efficiency" afer Miss WilKin- son outlined her work casually, I asked her how she happened to follow it as a profession it is a somewhat unusual thing for a woman to do, especially one so young, and she said very cleverly:
 The gospel of rational living was, you might say, thrust upon me, some five years ago; some very eminent New York doctors joined forces in pulling me through very serious breakdown and then told me frankly that it was up to me to learn to live sanely, or die! How was to learn to live sanely? How was 1 to learn how to keeping from dying? The answer was: Mrs Clara J. Moore As you probably know, Mrs Moore has
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-12
A. P. Directors Nominated

Chicago. January 11.-The nominating con mittee of the Associated Press met here today and made the following nomi- nations for the five impending vacancies ir the board of directors of the Asso- ciated Press: Frank B. Moves. Washing ton Star: w. L. Mclean, Philadelphia Bulletin; Adolph s. Ochs. New York Times; A. c. Weiss, Duluth Herald; w. Y Morgan, Hutchinson (KanD News; J. D. Barnum. Syracuse Post-Standard; J. R. Rathom, Providence Journal; B. H. Anthony, New Bedford Standard; Frank P McLennan. Topeka State Journal; E P. Adler, Davenport Times z. B. Blethen of the Seattle Times presided as chairman.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-12
ANNOUNCEMENTS

Col. Madison J. Lee will present the play, Prince and Gray Cat" at the Hemphill school building Friday evening, with matinee Saturday. for the benefit of the School Improvement association. A small admission fee will be charged. Two hundred children will be used in drills and statuary.
 Vulcan review No. 2S will give bene- fit tacky party at the home of Mrs. S. A. Middleton, 1501a Third avenue, north, this evening. All Maccabees and their friends are cordially invited to attend.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-12
Organized Labor Against Involuntary Servitude
 Says Samuel Gomper.

Washington, January 11.--Organized la bor President Gompers of the American Federation of Labor, told the Senate interstate commerce committee today, lis unanimously against involuntary servi- tude whether it is permanent. or tenn porary.'
 mended by President Wilson to supple ment the Adamson law because it inter fers with the right of an employe to strike and thus, he contends. results in
 involuntary servitude by forbiddins a strike pending investigation of a con troversy between railroad employers and employees.
 fliated with the brotherhood, but has a common policy, and interest with them.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-12

been for years at the head of the "health department at Chautauqua, and CO., worker with the foremost physicians ot the country. Since I have lived and studied with Mrs. Moore, I have espe- cially prepared myself to assist in spread ing the wonderful work that she ex- pounds
 After studying with Mrs. Moore Miss Wilkinson continued, T added extended research and practical work along this line at Columbia university, and much clinical and experimental work in New York under the direct guidance of the head of this department at Columbia, as we'll as under a number of prominent
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-12
Epidemic in West Virginia

Clarksburg, W. Va, January 11.-Infan- tile paralysis continues to spread in West Virginia despite the vigorous efforts of federal state and local health authori- ties. Reports for the past "A hours show an additional death, and two cases at Grafton, and two new cases at Elkins. There are now 25 cases of the disease in Elkins and four deaths have been re- ported there since the epidemic began.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-12
Automobile Men Gather

New York, January 11.-Leaders in all branches of the automobile industry are in New York today. The manufacturers, dealers and agents have been here for tional Automobile show. The Society of Automobile Engineers, which numbers 20OO members convened today. It is estimated that at least 5000 dealers are in the city. The automobile salon which closed last night reported sales of cars in excess of $500 coo
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-12
China Replies to Peace Note

Washington January ll,=-chinas reply to President Wilson's peace note. made public at the state department today expresses ''her sympathy for the spirit of the Presidents note. and her Will ingness to join her efforts With the Urited States for the attainment or permanent peace.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-12
Gunnels Becomes Chief Clerk

Montgomery, January 11.-(Special.) James N. Gunnels, bookkeeper of the state department of education, became clief clerk of the department Wednesday, succeeding, Clarence M Dannelly, who retired to become the tri-state repre- sentative of Rand, McNally & Co. MT. Gupnels was succeeded by T. l.. Head, former superintendent of education of Clarke county.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-12
.K|LBY IS IN RACE
 ID STAY DESPITE
 MUSGROVE'S MOVE
This Is Declaration of An niston Man on Hearing of Announcement of Eel
 low ProhibitiOnist


 Anniston, January 11.-(SpeciaL)-The card given out at Montgomery Wednes- day by Phil Painter, editor of the Ad- varce, a weekly paper published at Bir- mingham, and lieutenant to Mir Musgrove in the Hobson campaigns, was the cause of considerable surprise to the friends and relatives of Mir Musgrove in An niston, particularly those who have worked with him in the inner councils of the Alabama Anti-Saloon league.
 The fact that Mir Musgrove is one of the officers of the Alabama Anti-Saloon league and the further fact that he IS a close friend of Lieutenant Governor Thomas E. I<ilby of this city, who an nounced several months ago. and who was considered to have pre-empted the prohibition field, has added to the sur prise, inasmuch as prohibitionists all over the state have been notified of MT. Kilby's stand and have been working in his behalf
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-12
MERCHANTS ELECT OFFICERS

The annual election of officers of the Merchants Retail Dry Goods and Clothing association of this city was held last night with the following re- suit:
 L. H. Carre was elected president to succeed Joe Saks. resi- gned N E. Ory was elected vice president and C. B. Thompson. secretary.
 The retiring president was given a vote of thanks for his untiring work in the association during his term of office. This association is one of the
 most active business associations in the city.
 The campaign being conducted for | new members for the Anniston Ath- ietc club, which commenced Tuesday morning, is meeting with almost amaz- ing success The two campaign teams have already signed up 100 new mem 1 bers, which is half the number they sought to interest in the proposition. There is now no doubt of the final I success of the campaign and the money raised through the new members will be used to fit up the club with all l modern club improvements
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-12
IMPORTANT REAL ESTATE DEAL

The real estate men of Admission count that day as lost in which no big real estate deal is made lately. In addition to the number O. changes
 heretofore reported since the first of the year, A. J Goodwin & Co, agents, yesterday sold the Kidd building at
 Twelfth and Noble streets to John
 R Farley, assistant cashier of the Traders National bank of Birmingham The building is a three-story brick structure and a two-fifths interest In it was sold a week ago to M. B. We'll born, director of the federal reserve bank at Atlanta, for 1,s00. In the deal made yesterday MT. Wellborn sold his two-fifths interest in the building and Louis Kidd sold his three-fifths interest to Mir. Farley. former resi- dent and real estate dealer of this city.
 This sale was especially gratifying to local real estate men as they are gratified to see outside capital being invested in local real estate.
 Several small west side houses also changed hands yesterday and there are rumors of an impending deal that will eclipse any of those recently made. The activity has had the cause of increasing the market values of a ta in "a ci
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-12
LOCAL OPTIONIsTs BLAMED

Staunch prohibitionists in this city. who have recognized the danger of putting two strong prohibition candidates in the field for governor, attribute the an nouncement of MT. Musgrove, if it is con- firmed by him, to clever and success ful ruse worked by local optionists at Montgomery. Several times since MT. Kilby announced attempts have been made in that city to get out other cain didates, and all of those mentioned have been of the prohibition persuasion, no- taby Judge Denson and Speaker Car michael, both of whom have declined to be led to the slaughter. At first, Judge Denson was mentioned as compromise candidate, then the attempt was made to split the prohibitionists. Carmichael de- elined to be victim of this coup, and Anniston friends of MT. Musgrove be- lieve that he is too wise to sacrifice a cause so close to his heart in this way
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-12

The fact that MT. Musgrove is in the east; the fact that his announcement was made at Montgomery by MT. Painter, citizen of Birmingham and the fact that MT. Musgrove, when seen at Wash ington had nothing to say, all adds to the mystery of his announcement
 Lieutenant Governor Kiby had no comment to make on the new entry into the field when seen today. He has been busy at his campaign headquarters for several weeks. perfecting statewide organization. and he seems little per turbed at the complication of the situa- ton. T am in the race to stay" he said tand that is all
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-12

Mrs. w. c. Harris and son; Master William. have returned from a visit to Mrs. James Tolle in Montgomery.
The Little River news. (Ashdown, Little River County, Ark.) 1897-current, 1917-05-02
4 REVIVAL, BE-
CINSlN This CITY
Preaching Services Are Being Con-
dacted by Rev. l.. Il.
Steel of Pine
Bluff,

There is now being held at the
Methodist church protracted meet
ing. Rev. e. r. Steel, of Pine Bluff, is
doing the preaching 1t will be re-
membered by the older people of this
part of the county that this was Bro.
Steels first circuit, known at that
time as the Peytonvf!le circuit, and
it is with delight to Our people that
be has Left his large and cosmopoli
tan church at Pine Bluff and come to
US for this week.
Brother Steel's style Of speaking is
most impressive. He makes no effort
at oratory, nor to excite the people by
sensational methods He talks direct
to the heart and to the brain. His is
the most appealing style and his voice
is SO mellow and pleasing. Every
body should should use this opportuni-
ty to hear him. Those who hear him
are delighted with his sermons. Let
Ashdown turn out and hear him. He
speaks at 10 d. III. and 8 p. m. each
day.
The Little River news. (Ashdown, Little River County, Ark.) 1897-current, 1917-05-02
RECRUITING
CAMPAIGN
Ashd0wn Company viii Be Mustered
in Tuesday Nigl.t-Mass Meet
ing and Program at
Courthouse.

The Ashdown Guard Company ex,
poets to be mustered in by Major
Crawford Tuesday night, and viii cele-
brate that event With a mass meeting
and recruiting campaign Tuesday
tonight, campaign at the courthouse.
New members are being added to the
company every week. There are sew
eral advantages in belonging to the
guard over other sections of the army.
One of them is that the officers for the
great two million army to be raised by
the selectiye draft plan viii be largely
drawn from the guard and regular
army units from the raka.
TIE program announced for the
night meeting follows:
Opening prayer Rev. w. T. sullivan.
Opening address, Hon. A. D. pu-
Laney
Five minute talks oy Judge J. S.
Steel, Seth c. Reynolds, d. P. Holmes
H G. Sanderson, w. l.. Perkins and w.
d. Waldrop.
Address, Major Sam Crawford.
Administering of oath and muster
ing in of company. ..,.,
The Little River news. (Ashdown, Little River County, Ark.) 1897-current, 1917-05-02
U-bOAT' SINKS
j. 5. TANKER
Captain and Ten Navy Men, Including
Lieutenant, Are Missing
Steamer Vacuum Sunk En-
Route to England.

London, April 30,-The American oil
tank steamer Vacuum has been sunk.
The captain and part of the crew and
the naval lieutenant and nine Ameri-
can naval gunners' are missing.
The Vacuum was sunk by German
submarine on Saturday While on her
way to the United States.
The chief mate and II of men, in
Guiding three of the American navy
gunners, have been landed.
A boat containing the master of the
ship and the remainder of the crew,
together with the lieutenant and nine
naval gunners. is missing.
The American steamship Vacuum,
commanded by Captain S. S. Harris of
Now York left New York on March
80 for Bilkenhead, England and car
ried a crew of "a men, of whom Is
; were American citizens, including nine
natiye-born.
The Little River news. (Ashdown, Little River County, Ark.) 1897-current, 1917-05-02

Baker made it plain that the War De
partment does not plan to apply the
draft to fill up the regular and SuaI
forces until the supply OF volunteers
has been exhausted.
Within a month after the enactment
of the bill the secretary expects TO set
the registration date &c? the coEscript-
i've forces. A proclamation will be is
sued notifying all men affected to ap-
near at the registration places. lhe
election machinery OF each community
will be used a facilitate registration
and the police forces will be employed
to bring in those who fail to appear
voluntarily.
The department issued a statement
TODAY TO correct the impression that
the army Springfield rifle is to be
abandoned for the British Enfield.
Tentative contracts have been let,
however, 1Of enough nlouiheu -hiioi""
TO arm the second million men. The
British type will be rechambefed to
use American ammunition, and with
the change they will be more power
full guns than those used by the Brit
ish.
The department announced also that
it had ordered two types OF heavy
field howitzers of foreign design. The
largest American gun of this kind now
in use is the siX-inch weapon and both
of the new guns are Of larger size. The
number was not disclosed.
The Little River news. (Ashdown, Little River County, Ark.) 1897-current, 1917-05-02
.ASHDOWN GIRL NARRIES
Miss Ne!!e D0Wda and Sam Z. Bryant
of Roy Married.

The news was received in Ashdown
last week announcing the marriage Of
Miss nellie Dowda of this city to Mr..
Sam Bryant of Roy. The marriage
occurred on the 18th at Murfre sboro,
where Miss Dowda was teaching. The
couple had not intended to announce
the wedding at once, bat the news
leaked The groom is a prosperous
young farmer The bride is we'll
known in this city, which has been
her home since childhood. She is a
sister of Miss Ethel Dowda. The brides
many friends here extend congratula-
tions
The Little River news. (Ashdown, Little River County, Ark.) 1897-current, 1917-05-02
ONLY 81 VOTE
AGAINST DRAFT
Kirby One OF Eight Senators Opposing
C0nscripti0n-Age Limit is
observation-disclosures
Are Added.

Washington, April 2S.-By Over
Whelming majorities, both the Senate
and House passed late tonight the ad-
ministration bill to raise war army
by selectiye draft
The final roll call brought into line
behind the bill many senators and rep
reaentatives who had fought for the
volunteer system until routed by de-
cisive defeat of volunteer amendments
earlier in the day in both houses.
The Senate, which had voted down
the volunteer plan, So to IS, passed the
bill by vote OF 81 to g. In the
House the vote against the volunteer
plan was 313 to 100, and that by
which the bill was passed, 397 to "a
The War Department has complete
pl.ns for carrying it into effect.
Kirby Votes Against BIZ.
Senators who voted against the bill
were:
Democrats-Gore, Hardwielz, Kirby,
Thomas and Trammel'-5.
utlicans-Borah. Glonna and
LaFollette-3.
Totals.
Senator Vardaman OF Mississippi,
Democrat was excused from voting, at
his own request. He did not give a
reason.
TIE "a representatives WHO voted in
the negative were:
emocrats-Burnett. Church. Clark,
OF Florida Claypoo. Crosser, Dill,
| Dominick. Gordon Hilliard, HuGdles-
ton, Heating, Sears, Sherwood, Sisson
ID.
Repub' canl-Bacon, Hayes, King,
LaFollette Lundeen o. Minnesota Ma
son. Nolan Powers-S.
Prohibitionist-Ran
Socialist-London-1
TOtal-24
The Little River news. (Ashdown, Little River County, Ark.) 1897-current, 1917-05-02
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DRILL NEAR WILTON
Derrick has Been Erectea-Well VIII
BE Started Soon.

Flanders G. Ramson, the same peo-
Cliffs have erected a derrick one mile
east of Wilton and have let the con-
tract for an oil we'll. Work on the
we'll will be started as soon as the
drilling contractors With the ma
chinery arrive.
The Little River news. (Ashdown, Little River County, Ark.) 1897-current, 1917-05-02
MAD DOC At WILTON
Bit Eight Dogs Monday. Which Were
Promptly Shot.

A mad dog bit eight other dogs at
Wilton Monday. The eight dogs,
which were known to have been bitten
We're promptly shot and other dog
owners are buying muzzles.
The Little River news. (Ashdown, Little River County, Ark.) 1897-current, 1917-05-02
Organization Big Task.

Secretary Baker said today that
many problems involved in raising, or
ganizing and training the new army
could not be solved until actual cases
were presented. He said it now seem
ed unlikely that the entire 100000
more. men who will be liable .os
duty in the conscriptive forces could
be enrolled, physically examined and
otherwise pass upon exemptions before
the process of calling to the colors be-
gan.
Mr. Baker is inclined to favor the
jury wheel system of choosing the men
to be called first. When any town
ship is called upon for it's quota to
fill the first 100000 increment the
names of all it's citizens previously
registered for military duty, would be
placed in the jury wheel and the prop
er number drawn, Examination of that
number would then be carried out and
enough additional names drawn to
fill up the quota with provisions
made for exemptions.
The Little River news. (Ashdown, Little River County, Ark.) 1897-current, 1917-05-02

As passed by the Senate the measure
provides for the draft of men between
til ages of q and y years. while il
the House measure the age limits are
fiXe2 at q and 40. This and other dis
cccyancies will be threshcd out in con
ference early next week So that the
bill may be signed by the president as
soon as possible.
Both Senate and House adopted
amendments; just before the final roll
calls which would greatly increase the
pay of enlisted men during the war
The House provision would make their
pay $50 month, and the Senate would
fix it at $29 month. The present 7y
is SIS.
In the House at the last moment
Chairman Fitzgerald OF the Appropria-
tions Committee, objected vigorously
to the appropriation CT 100000 900
carried in the bill for the expenses Of
the new army and the section finally
was eliminated. Mr.. Fitzgerald declar
ed that to place this vast sum in the
hands of the Secretary Of War would
make of Congress "a mere automaton, :
and promised that if the section were
voted down, the committee would pro
vide funds promptly in separate
measure
The Little River news. (Ashdown, Little River County, Ark.) 1897-current, 1917-05-02
TO Call Volunteers.

The secretary indicated that pass
age of the draft bill would be followed
late volunteer recruiting in the regu-
lar army and national guard, PreN-
dent Wilson may issue proclamation
calling for 100000 or more volunteers
for these branches of the service. Mr.