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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-13
FITS SAYS PEOPLE ARE COOPERATING IN
 LAW ENFOREMENT
Assistant Attorney General in City Talks on New Problems Facing
 Nation
Is0o American Trust Bids

William C. Fitts, formerly of Birmlng- ham, but now assistant attorney general of the United States in Washington, is one of the prominent visitors attending the sessions of the Alabama Bar asso- cia ton this week. Mir Fitts is in special charge of the criminal prosecutions all over the country-a stupendous task at this time because of the indictments un- der the new espionage law.
 The most gratifying feature of my
 work is the way the people of the whole
 country are responding in their efforts to aid in the enforcement of the laws" said
 MT. E'itts Some of the best work being
 done for the department of justice is by
 volunteer workers who have enlisted In
 the cause all over the country. Their
 efforts are making it more and more dif~
 ficult for anyone to commit treasonaoie
 acts against the country.
 The people of this country are now
 coming to realization of the serious
 ness of the task before the United States and they are going to see this thing through They realize that although our allies have made tremendous sacri- fees for the cause of liberty the duty Of winning the war is now upon the United states The destiny of the world is ac- tually in the hands of the United States Ut will be a hard task but it will be
 worth the cost and we are willing to
 pay the price The people have confi- dence in the love for their country greater than ever before and they intend to show it. They are proud of their army and navy and they are elated over the marvellous efficiency already shown bv our sea fighters. The task of moving the first army so safely across the At lant:c could do no other than inspire the , greatest admiration. It was greater achievement in itself than the conduct or the entire Spanish American war. We must steel ourselves for shocks to come because we are against an enemy powerful and resourceful. But We shall win. We are in this war to see It 10 a successful end.
 l "It is especially gratifying to me to see the espionage laws so rigidly en- forced and so generally respected and obeyed in my home state, Alabama. our own people are doing their part nobly.
 The new conditions have placed new duties and responsibilities on the whole department of justice but it's officials have risen nobly to the situation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-13
MANY WOMEN JOIN HOUSE, WIVES LEAGUE
Cheerful Response to Ap- peal to Stop Household
 Wastefulness

Never before in the history of Bir- mingham have the women shown more eagerness to cooperate in any movement than they did yesterday when 5000 or more cards were distributed to the house. wives asking them to become enrolled as members of the national Food Con- servation league.
 The cards will be signed and returned to headquarters in Washington by Mon day showing how many Birmingham housewives are eager and willing to as- sist in eliminating waste and wasteful- ness in their homes.
 Mrs. L. J. Haley and Mrs. w. L. Mur- doe. nave canvassed all sections of the city and county with their committee explaining the work and its great i'm portance.
 Mrs Murdoch said: T have never seen such interest and such enthusiasm and cheerful response as the women have shown throughout the county in this work
 Mrs. Haley was equally enthusiastic over the city canvas. She said: By o'clock Thursday morning the women serving on my committees came to my home for enrolment cards and by g O clock any of them were back for more. Mrs. Hooper, chairman of the state work appointed by Governor Henderson under the Council of National Defense, sent to me l5,000 cards for distribution in Greater Birmingham. but I have seen already that this number will be alto- gether insufficient"
 The cards which were distributed yes terday bear brief instructions in food economy and conservation and ask the housewives to buy only that which is ac- tEally needed, using as little meat as possible, also eliminating wheat and such products as will be neded by the army. They are also requested to buy from those nearest at hand so as to help with the transportation facilities.
 Bulletins will be issued to the house. wives monthly showing how we'll bal anced, nutritious meals can be served at the smallest cost. There is no cost to join this league, and it is the desire of Mr. Hoover and his assistants to have as many women as possible in the United States to become members.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-13
How to Get
 Rid of COrns

People suffering from tired, swollen, aching feet, or from stinging, burning corns or calluses will be glad to know that these nerve -racking. misery bring ling afflictions can be quickly overcome by a simple home treatment that will not cause one bit of pain or soreness. From your druggist get small jar of Ice Mint. Rub little on any painful corn or callus Instantly the pain will disappear and in short time the corn or callus will loosen and can be lifted out easily with the fingers-root and all-ieavng the surrounding skin in q healthy, normal condition.
 When you stop to consider that H,e simple, pleasant process of rubbina a little Ice Mint on the foot at nignt WIN shortly rid one of every painful corn or callus and will keep the feet cool. com fortable and rested on the hottest days, it is ea.iy to understand why 1t isl thought that foot troubles will soon be a thing of the past. Mint Is an entirely new departurs, from the disagreeable old time foo& remedies, inasmuch as 1t is absolutely E harmless and comes in the form of r snow white creamy preparation, whiciu l is delightful and easy to apply. It costa little and can be obtained here fromy
 any of our local druggists
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-13
CAMP WILCOX
Professor Burrus Will Make Address
 at Meeting This Afternoon

Prof H. P. Burruss will deliver an address at the regular meeting of Camp Wilcox, No 17S2 United Confcd- crate Veterans. to be held at 2:3O o'clock this afternoon in the hall If the Starr Piano company, Third ave- nue. It has been announced that mat ters of importance will come before the camp at this meeting and it is hoped that all members will attend. An invitation has been extended to all vet erans. sons of veterans and to the United Daughters of the Confederacy to be present.
 It was also announced that the hall of the Starr Piano company will be the regular meeting place for the camp in the future.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-13
~S BOY SCOUTS JOIN CIVIC ASSOCIATION Older Boys to Form Troov No. 1 to Be Part of the Civic Body

The Birmingham Civic association is to
 take an active part in rejuvenating the work of the Boy Scouts of the city and the special committee which had been ap- pointed by the directors to foster this work met with the scout officials yester- day afternoon and adopted some excellent plans.
 A big troop of scouts is to be organ ized under the auspices of the association and have as their speciality civic knowl- edge of Birmingham They are to become acquainted with facts and figures con nected with the industrial. educational and political life of the city and grad luate into the Civic association as trained boosters with an accurate knowledge of civic affairs. This troop of scouts Is go- ing to undertake to set the pace for all of the other 45 troops of the city to fol- low, and they are expected to be a valu- able asset to the association. The members are to be carefully select ed and must be at least 15 years of age, presnt a good appearance, carry them selves well and be well recommended. In fact it is proposed to have such group of boys that to be member of Troop No. will be recommendation of high de- gree
 The larger members who join will be | eligible for the drum corps which will soon form among the members of the
 association, and where there are older
 men in the association who wish to be represented on the drum corps they ex- | pect to furnish some of the troop with a i drum that they may be drummers by proxy
 , The signal corps of the troop will be | furnished with a big search light which | is to be placed on top of the Jefferson County Bank building so that the wig wagging of the big bar of light may be read by all scouts of the city. l The troop meetings will be held in the i Civic association club rooms and the boys
 will have the privileges of the rooms on 1 the meeting night
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-13

One hundred and seventy-hve classed as undesirable.
 Ninety-fve of the applicants were with in the registration ages.
 The second training camp will open al Fort McPherson August D. but the appli- cations for the camp will close tomorro" night. Alabama's quota for the second camp is S2S, and it was expected that men would apply ranging in age from 70 to 70 years Men for officers were want ed who have had experience in the ousi- ness world or in other pursuits which
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-13
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE WILL MAKE BIG DRIVE TO LOCATE NITRATE PLANT

The Birmingham Chamber of Commerce directors will put on a full head of steam and make terrific drive for the location Of the nitrate plant at Lock IT on the Warrior river. Funds were easily raised among the director nte Tt yesterday afternoons meet ing adequate to launch the cam- paign. Additional money will be raised as needed to the extent of $10,OO0 if necessary.
 The board of directors unanimously in dorsed the Black Warrior as the perma nent location of the plant; also for tn station, and immediatel. wired congressman and senators iron Alabama to urge them to lend their ef forts to that end.
 The Chamber of Commerce will i'm meiately invite Tuscaloosa and all otht
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-13

Birmingham and Alabama have so far proved a disappointment in the matter Of recruiting for the second officers train Ing camp at Fort McPherson.
 Although it had been expected by the army officers that something like 2000 men would apply from Alabama to take the course, last night the number so far ap- plying shows the following figures:
 One hundred and twenty appli- cants graded as first class.
 Two hundred and nine applicants which look doubtful
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-13
SINKING FUND IS AN UNNECESSARY
 BURDEN ON TAXPA YERS, SA YS MOL TON
ALABAMA RECRUITS FOR THE SECOND
 TRAINING CAMP COMING IN VERY SLOWLY

would have aided in qualifying them to be leaders of men.
 Upon the officers will rest the entire responsibility for the conduct of the war in foreign fields and they must, therefore, be kept up to the very highest standard. It is also pointed out that more men of mature years are urgently desired.
 The local recruiting office is hoping that there will be a rush of applications to- day and tomorrow, such as will come nearer fulfilling the expectations for this state.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-13
Marriage Licenses

Marriage licenses were iss 1ed yester- day in the probate court to the follow ing:
 Pcarlie Carson of Powderly to Miss Iva Backerly.
 W. s. Mann of Pratt City to Miss Christina Kirg.
 Clinton Miller of Republic to Miss Ruby Gooch.
 F. R. Stevens of Birmingham to Miss Christina Harrell.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-13
Resolutions Passed by Real Estate Exchange Seek
 to Reduce the Five
 Mill Levy COL. MOTION SUBMITS FIGURES THAT SHOW STATUS OF CITY'S DEBT Candidates for City Com mission Called Upon by Resolution to State
 Position on Question

The Birmingham Real Estate Exchange has started campaign to reduce the 5-mill levy for the city sinking fund to ? mills, as much as is necessary to raise a sufficient sum of money to take care of the bonded indebtedness of the city, between now and 1881, when the city bonds mature.
 At meeting of the Real Estate ex- change yesterday at the Hillman hotel resolution by T. H. Motion, which has as its intent such a reduction in the 5-mill levy, was introduced, and upon motion of B. A. Thompson, which motion pre- vailed unanimously, it was referred to the legislative committee, of which T. H. Motion is chairman.
 MT. Thompsons motion was to the eff feet that the idea conveyed in the Mol ton resolution expressed the wishes of the Real Estate Exchange, but that he thought it might be referred to the legisla- tive committee in order that they might change the resolution so as to make it read the levy shall be only sufficient" to raise the necessary money to care for the debt. This motion carried, and the
 
 next meeting of the Real Estate ex- change as to the final disposition of the resolution.
 MOTIONS ADDRESS
 Mr. Notions remarks, prior to the sub mission of the resolution and afterwards and the resolution, follow:
 "A short time ago there was published n iola vii l,y Frank V. Evans, student of finance, and especially an authority on this city s financial condition, calling attention to the unnecessary levy of as much as , mills to take care of the bonded in- debtedness contracted prior to the year 1902
 T have made some investigation and submit that MT. Evans is entirely cor rect in his position that there is no ne- cessity for the city commission to levy more than ? mills to take care of the interest and create a sinking fund to re- deem these bonds when the last becomes due in 1881.
 The taxpayers of Birmingham are un- necessarily overburdened by the con tinued imposition of this 5-mill tax ap- piled. as is alleged, to the so-called sinking fund.- This is fund raised under constitutional authority solely for the liquidation of that part of the bonded debt of the city contracted prior to 1e02-a debt of about $2,O0O,0Oo. The levy has continued to be applied each year since 1902, and even before. But for diversion to other sources than that for which 1t is levied, the sum obtained to date would now almost, if not quite, liquidate the debt. But for Judge Sharpe's ruling that this diversion was unlawful, it is more than probable that the diverting process would have con- tirued, but under that ruling in 1916 a halt was called and the sum of $535, 23e 55 was held in balance. The levy of 1916 produced about $50O.UO0 more, so that the sinking fund started the year 1917 with about S035, 239. 55, from which amount only $5o000 of the principal has since been paid
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-13
TODAY'S EVENTS
At the Theatres

Lyric: Keith vaudeville. Matinee at 3 o'clock Night performance at 7'So and o'clock
 Loew's Bijou: Superior vaudeville and feature pictures. Continuous per formance. to II p. m.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-13
FIGURES SHOW STATUS
The following tlsures snow lne status of this debt q the present time:
$2,O94,OOo sS3s,6 $50 5.

S2,UJ4,UVJ $S39, boU $Z, ,S3J, ,boO
 'Of the total of Sz, 933,65 to be paid. as already stated, there IS now on hand more than Sl,U00000, leaving approxi- mately $l,933, 6o0 to be raised in the 14 years yet to run. It will be seen that a levy of ? mills on an assessment of $1OO, ,0Oo,00O will bring in S20O,000 per an mum and s2,SOO,OO0 in the IA years yet to run. This added to the interest being earned on deposits and on other invest ment of these funds, to say nothing of the fact that the assessed values of property in the city already exceeds $100. 100000 and will doubtless greatly ex- ceed that amount before the year 1881 It is therefore too plain that levy of mills will more than take care of the dobf
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-13
At Photoplay Houses

Strand: Vivian Martin and sessue Hayakawa in "Forbidden Paths"
 Colonial: Alice Brady in "Thc Dancers Peril"
 Odeon Two: Billie Burke in "Gloria's s Romance" Vivian Martin in Give Becky a Chance"
 Trianon: Ala Axiom
 Rialto: John Mason and Alma Han Ion in .The Libertine."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-13
FIGURES VERIFIED

These figures are approximately cor rect and can be verified by an examina- tion of the reports of the city commits sion.
 T submit that the people should not be burdened by continuance of this un- necessary imposition. If, by legal appl- cation of the funds thus obtained, inn provements could be made in our schools, fire and police departments sanitation and streets. we might afford to con- tinue the burden, but why take this money from the people to accumulate in bank vaults, and stand as temptation for diversion by the city commission?
 T submit that this is the opportune time for the several candidates for city commissioner to state whether or not
 (Continued on Page Nine)
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-06-05

Mrs August Rapraeger entertained
few friends at pleasant dinner par
ty last Thursday evening at her home.
80 South Fourth avenue.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-06-05

The marriage of Miss Theresa Matt
Maple Creek, Canada, was solemnized
yesterday morning at ten O'clock at the
home of the brides father, Frederick
Mattke. Rev. Ebert read the marriage
service. They were attended by Mrs.
Ida Hartwig of Schofeld, and Paul
Tress of Wausau The bride was at
tired in beautiful travelling suit and
wore white hat. She carried bridal
bouquet of roses. Mrs. Hartwig wore
pretty green suit and white hat,
and carried carnations. Following the
ceremony a wedding dinner was
served. Mr.. and Mrs. Helke departed
on the noon train yesterday for Mil
waukee and Chicago. The attendants
accompanied the couple to Eland juno
ton. They will return to SchofielG in
about week, and will leave for their
home in Maple Creek, Canada, in July.
Miss Helen Stone entertained num-
Der of friends at auction yesterday
afternoon for Miss Ruth Wright of
Evanston, Ill.,, who is a guest at the
Stone home. The occasion also marked
Miss Wright's birthday anniversary,
and the afternoon was pleasantly cell
ebrated for that reason. Favors at
the six tables were won by Mrs. August
Kickbusch and Mrs. E. w. Behlke.
Yesterday morning took place the
marriage of Miss Celinere LaPofte OF
Schofield, and Olaf Benson of Wausau.
The couple went to Oshkosh on their
wedding trip.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-06-05
COUNCIL OF DEFENSE

The Marathon County Council of De-
Tense met at the court house last even
ing in weekly session.
The state council had sent in about
10000 return postal cards asking that
an agricultural census of the county
be made. This work was deferred as
much of 1t had been already attended
to.
1t was voted to appoint sub-com-
mittee to assist in recruiting for the
navy, and it was also voted to ap-
point a committee of two to assist A.
G. Burg, who is in charge of the de-
partment of agriculture, in securing a
list of farm helpers from our commu-
nifty, and to organize an auto league.
Mrs. A. H. Reid reported that Miss
Conley of the University Extension,
had been secured to give a lee
ture on food conservation, canning
fruits, etc. These lectures would be
given at the city hall on June 18th
and 18th, and June 25th and 26th, and
are to be free to all.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-06-05

Mr.. and Mrs. Stockum went to Cash
octon, o., on Friday, called there by
the death of Mrs. Stockums mother
This is registration day and every
young man between 81 and 30, in
elusive, is registering hope so.
The Ladies' Literary club, through
the advice of its executive council,
bought a Liberty Loan bond yester-
day for the sum of $4,000.
Mrs. w. H. Mylrea was operated up
on yesterday morning at st. Mary's
hospital. Her many friends here will
be pleased to know that the operation
was very successful one and that she
is improving.
Plenty of rain is now being had and
not complaint is being heard. Rain
commenced to fall Sunday evening and
it kept up all day Monday and part of
today. 1t has been very cold and not
good growing weather.
Miss Hazel Schroeder, a daughter of
F. E. Schroeder, had the misfortune
to break her. left arm above the ell
bow Tuesday afternoon, while play
ing in the public library grounds. In
running she slipped and fell upon it.
She is getting along finely.
Gov Philip appointed H. G. Fneth,
W. l.. Edmonds, A. w. Trevitt and F. P.
Stone, members of the Board of Reg
istration of Marathon county. They
in tabulating the returns. The men,
bers of the board are L. H. Cook. coun-
ty clerk, C. n. Goerling, sheriff, and
W. A. Ladwig, county physician.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-06-05
REV. d. s. WEST ACCEPTS CALL

Rev. d. S. West spent Thursday and
Friday at Ironwood, Mich, comforting
with representatives of the Presbyle-
rian church at that place with refer
ence to the call he recently received.
During his visit there he accepted the
call. Rev. West and family expect to
leave Wausau the latter part of
August, and he will take charge of the
church at Ironwood the first part of
September.
Rnv. West and family came here
from Wausaukee, Wis. three years
ago last November, and during that
time have made many friends, who
regret their leaving Wausau. but who
also wish them God-speed in their
new home and new field of work.
Rev. West has filed the position of
associate pastor of the First Presby-
terrain church here, and also had
charge of the services at the chapels
connected with this church, during his
stay in Wausau.
No arrangements have been made
as yet for his successor.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-06-05

c. C. Yawkey was confined to his
home yesterday by an attack of the
grip.
The ladies of The Universalist church
held a sale of fancy articles in Cyrus
Yawkey hall on Monday.
W. F. Collins. who is at st. Mary's
hospital, is improving and will soon
be able to be about again.
Louis o. Larson, SIS Franklin street,
is in the employ of the Robertson Lum-
Der company at Rhinelander
The John Kiefer Furniture Com
pany repairs cane and upholstered
furniture. Phone 1909. adv. If.
The crops throughout the county
are looking fine. A little warm wealth
er will do wonders in the growth of
everything.
The warm months of the season
you'll want cool underwear. See Seim
Brothers, opposite the court house, if
won want to be comfortably suited. ad
Have you seen those latest styles of
hats of all shades and makes at Seim
Brothers? If not come in and take
look at them and select the one you
like best. adv
As per request of Gov. Philip. the
. Wausau Retail Liquor Dealers assoc
citation requested all saloons to re-
main closed during the day, which is
being done.
A son was born to Mr.. and Mrs.
"Clyde" Grout, st. Johns. n. B., on
Sunday, June Sd. The little fellow
has been named after his grandfather
of this city-"Horace."
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-06-05
FOLLOW.UP WORK

Miss Selma Akerfalt, a representa-
tive of the Wisconsin AntiTubercu
losis association, has succeeded in
getting DR.: d. T. Jones to take charge
of the station at the Franklin school
building on Thursday afternoons, and
DR.. Cough will be in charge of the
station at the Lincoln school building
on Wednesday afternoons. Miss Aker-,
falt is carrying on intensive welfare
work, which is part of the follow-up
work of Baby Week held last summer.
She has visited about 100 homes al
ready and many mothers expect to at
tend these meetings. These stations
will be kept up for one month at least,
and possibly longer,