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The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-02-25
Doctor Tells Ho1U to Strengthen
Eyesight so per cent in One
Weeks Time in Many Instances

by following the simple rules. Here 10
the prescription: Go to any active drug
store and get a bottle of Bon-Opto tablets:
Drop one Bon Optic tablet in a fourth OF
a glass of water and allow to dissolve.
With this liquid battle the eyes two to
four times daily. You should notice your
eyes clear up perceptibly right from the
start and Inflammation will quickly dis
appear. II your eyes are bothering you,
even a little take steps to save them
now before 1t is too late. Many hopeless
ly blind might have been saved n they
had cared for their eyes in time.
Note: Another prominent Physician 10
whom the above article was submitted,
said: Bon-Opto is a very remarkable
remedy. It's constituent INGREDIENTS are
we'll known to eminent eve specialist and
widely prescribed by them. The manu-
facturers guarantee II to strengthen eye
sight so per cent. in one weeks time IN
many instances or refund the money. 1t
can be obtained from any good druggist
and is one of the very few preparations
feel should be kept on hand for regular
use in almost every family" II Is solo
in Pensacola by The Crystal Pharmacy.
(adv)
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-02-25

Lingering Coughs Are Dangerous.
Get rid of that tickling cough that
keeps you awake at night and drains
your vitality and energy. DR.. Kings
New Discovery is a pleasant balsam
remedy, antiseptic, laxative and
Promptly effective. 1t soothes the ir-
ritated membrane and kills the cold
germs; your cough is soon relieved.
Delay is dangerous-get DR.. Kings
New Discovery at once. For nearly
fifty years it has been the favorite
remedy for grippe, Group, coughs and
colds. Get a bottle today at your
druggist, 50c.-Ady
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-02-25
THE SCRATCH PAD
By THOMAS EWING DABNEY.

AS things look now, the only |
chance there is to save any money is
for there to be an absolute potato
famine.
Doubtless they were descendants
of the famous tea party who in Bos-
ton the other day raided grocery
store.
We wouldn't be at all surprised to
learn that the man who invented the
barrel skirt is strong believer in
pork.
What is America going to do about
the high prices? is the question that
is distressing editors. Oh, it's very
simple. Pay them.
"Mil.ionaires who laugh are rare"
says Andy Carnegie. True, true;
giving hungry people libraries is too
grim joke for cachinnatory levity.
Another argument against monar-
chy is that when the king puts on
his court dress, you are liable to dis
cover he is knock kneed.
Net results of preparedness are al
ready visible. A steamer recently got
tangled in the submarine net guard
ing Norfolk.
The first strawberries of the season
brought ten cents each in Hammond,
La. Anybody would think they were
potatoes.
In view of the development of ma
tional prohibition, it is peculiarly
appropriate that the schooner Gala
tea should have been wrecked half
seas over.
According to the New Orleans
States, a man named P. Mutt is be-
coming prominent in Texas politics,
and we hope he will come here soon
to meet his many relatives.
At first inclined to question some
of the provisions of the Spy Bill, we
are enthusiastically in favor of it
now that the Union against Militar
ism" has come out against it.
| Commissioner McRae has a very
interesting article in this issue de-
scribing the "Seven Wonders of the
World and of Florida" No mention
however is made of the mystic seven
that is the spotted fruit of the little
cubes, but this is a deficiency being
nobly supplied by police records at
this time.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-02-25
A Free Prescription You Can Have Filled
and Use at Home.

Philadelphia, Pa. Do you wear glasses?
Are you a victim of eye strain or other
eve weaknesses? If so, you will be glad to
know that according to DR.. Lewis there is
real hope for you. Many whose eyes were
failing say they have had their eyes re-
stored through the principle of this won
derful free prescription. One man says,
after trying it: II was almost blind;
could not see to read at all Now l can
read everything without any glasses and
my eyes do not water any more. At night
they would pain dreadfully; now they feel
fine all the time. 1t was like miracle to
me-" A lady who used it says: "The at
mosphere seemed hazy with or without
glasses, but after using this prescription
for fifteen days everything seems clear.
can even read fine print without glasses"
II is believed that thousands who wear
glasses can now discard them in a reason
albe time and multitudes more will be
able to strengthen their eyes so as to be.
spared the trouble and expense of ever
getting glasses. Eye troubles Of many
descriptions may be wonderfully benefited
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-02-25

The biggest gun of the United States
navy is 60 feet in length, weighs about so
tons, and fires projectile weighing 210O
pounds.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-02-25

Germany has 10000 miles of railway, or
about one-sixth of the total railroad mile
age in the United States.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-02-25

Under English law no clergyman can be
arrested within the walls of his church, or
while he is going to or returning from his
duty.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-02-25

The founder of the Rothschild riches was
born in Frankfort ghetto, the son of a
poverty-stricken dealer in curios.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-02-25

Within radius of 100 miles of New
York City lives one-eighth the population
of all the United States.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-02-25

The bread of the Balkans is made in the
form of chains, and is sold accoding to
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-02-25
ODD, ISN'T IT?

Stewartsville, n. J.-Oysters,
horseshoes, haircuts, shaves, ETC., are
not to be had here. The village bar
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-02-25
sLANDERING OUR AMBASSADOR.


It's very easy thing to accuse anybody.
Rae Tanner didn't have any trouble charg
ing Lawyer Osborne. Tom Lawson didn't
have any trouble slandering cabinet Off
Gals Senator Stone didn't even have to
take the trouble to think, when he said
the press of the country was in a secret
"cabap' to force war But making these
claims good is quite different matter
Rae Tanner told convincing story-the
only trouble with it was, nobody believed it,
and facts have since demonstrated its wilful
falseness. Tom Lawson almost succeeded,
but here again truth would out. And if
Senator Stone had the slightest proof he
would certainly exhibit it, not only for pa
triotic motives, but also to get the $1,000
reward the New York World has offered
for the evidence.
Doubtless it is because he has not yet
learned the futility of fools rushing in that
Count Reventlow contributes his dishpan of
SANDER to the murky current, already suffi-
GENTLY large. In leading editorial in the
Berlin Tageszeitung, devoted to an attack
on ex-Ambassador Gerard, he charges him
with using his official position to transmit
war information to the Entente via
America He says:
MANY indications have continually pointed to the
tn the e9 ed ga8s w % AND
Embassy has also been an uncontrolled method Of COM
in events Which led to the cspure and
Of the which, led Basement
t4e Irish coast and his capture followed American
me0 delivered the honorable Irishman to the hang
AS mother will seek to excuse the most
heinous offense of her child, so Reventlow
is doubtless trying to explain why Germany
in 1870 refused to allow the American min
lister in the beleaguered city of Paris the
diplomatic right of communicating with his
government under cover of sealed dispatch
es. What Ambassador Gerard did proves
what Minister Washburne would have
done; and what Minister Washburne did
not do was.a provision of what Ambassador
Gerard would do. With such an endless
chain argument, the wonder is that Ger
many allowed her softness Of heart to trick
her today. Doubtless every atrocity Of
which Germany is guilty has some pro
phetic justification.
But why does not Count Reventlow make
his charges good? What are "manv indi
cations?" Are they Tanner indications
| LoWooH l1ul1dlIOIlS, ClOue HlQlCdClOIS! vi
are they the Grant tracings of defective
pen?
Let Reventlow produce the profit i:
his duty to patriotism, it is his duty to hu
manitv, for even such pathetic evidence a.
the Belgian Photographic reproduction
would swing some sympathy towards Ger
many, and proof would cause revulsion O
feeling they might avert the possibility o
war. If he cannot, Kaiserism must stant
convicted, not only of being jealous of tn,
lives of innocent people, but of their gooc
name as we'll
The biggest gun of the United State
navy is go feet in length, weighs about s.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-07
CENTRAL PARK

The Missionary society of the Methodist church. held it's regular meeting Thurs day morning at the home of Mrs. B. F. Lambert
 Thursday with Mrs. Dan Eggler.
 The Sewing circle met Friday with Mrs. Alex Shaw. The ladies bused them- selves for several hours with their fancy work, after which refreshments were served.
 The South Park social club met Wednesday with Mrs. R. M. Porter with an all day quilting. At noon a picnic lunch was enjoyed, and in the afternoon beautiful brooch was presented to Mrs R. M Porter, president of the club by Mrs Alice Spurrier for the club, showing their appreciation of her service for the Mrs W. l.. McRea, Mrs. E. G. McRea, Mrs Gilbert, Mrs. J. B. Walker, Mrs Alice Spurrier Mrs. Harry Spurrier Mrs Stewart, Mrs. F. Maddox, Mrs. Glen Zuber and Mrs. Childress, guest of the club, Mrs. R. M. Porter.
 Mrs. Sam Bonnell is quite sick.
 Mrs. ! H. Gallagher has returned from Gadsden, where she visited her son.
 Mrs Fred George is I'll at her home at Martin.
 Mrs. Frank Bonham is conyalesceni after an operation. G S. Handley and little daughter, Mil dred Louise. have returned from soutt Alabama, where they spent the holidays
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-07
ENGAGEMENTS

MT. and Mrs. N. M. Strickland an nounce the engagement of their daugh- ter, Pauline Elizabeth, to MT. James Buchanan Johnson, the wedding to take place February 28.
 Mrs. E. L. Bridges announces the engagement of her daughter, Virginia McLester. to MT Walter Colquit Weems, the wedding to take place January 24.
 The following invitations have been issued:
 Mrs James Andrews Shamburger requests the honor of your presence at the marriage of her daughter, Jane Portis. to MT. Walter Wharton McIn- tyre on Saturday. January 13, at o'clock in the evening, 1908 Fourth avenue, Bessemer, Ala"
 The announcement of the engagement of Mrs. Kathryn Meeks of Pilot Point Tex, to John M Oracle of Little Rock, Ark, is made, the wedding to take place in January.
 MT. and Mrs. Thomas Atkinson Baker of Dancy announce the engagement of their daughter. Maurine. to MT. James Leon Curl of Helena, Ark, the wedding to take place on January 31.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-07
PRATT CITY

Mrs R. E. Johnson delightfully."- enter tained the Bon Ami club and few friends on Wednesday afternoon at her home in Palmer Terrace.
 Among the many courtesies extended MT. Albert Webb of Detroit was on Wednesday evening. when MT. and Mrs. M. J. Shelvin entertained coterie of friends at five hundred and dominoes. In the former the ladies' prize, a hand painted picture, was won by Mrs. R. J. Searson and the gentlemen's prize, a box of stationery, was given to MT. J. !. Nickels, while the consolation, calen- dar was drawn by Miss Theresa OHara. In the game of dominoes the prize, a hand-embroidered handkerchief, was cap tured by Miss Edith Nickels.
 Mrs. T. A. Taylor complimented Miss Lillian Mills of the State Normal school at Livingston, who has been spending the holidays with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. r. Mills. Mrs. Taylor was assisted by her two daughters, Mrs Florence Ken nedy and Miss Bella Taylor Music and games were among the diversions, after which salad course was served.
 The Matrons Social club entertained on Friday afternoon, with Mrs. B. F. In- gram as hostess at her home on Second street. Tables were arranged for the club game of forty-two, and at the close a salad plate was served, the guests in- cluding the club members and Mrs. R. G. McMahon, Mrs. E. B. Nelson. Mrs. W. A. Abercrombie Mrs. w. w. Whorton, Mrs, H. H Elliott and Mrs. c. N. Carraway.
 MT, Albert Webb, who has been spend ing sometime with relatives here, has returned to his home in Detroit, Mich.
 Dr. ana Mrs. J. w. Mehaffy of Okla homa City were guests the past week of Mir. and Mrs. w. D. Young, being en
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-07
WILLIAM

Mrs. James Davidson was hostess to the K D. class Wednesday evening. A salad course was served.
 Mrs. John Barr was hostess at spend the-day party. Those present were MT. and Mrs. W. A. Love and children and MT. and Mrs. Robert Barr.
 MT. and Mrs Richard Casey, who were recently married, are at home with Mrs. R. D. White.
 Mir Archie Miller and family of Hous- ton, Miss, have come to make their home here.
 MT. Sandy Barr of Briceville. Ind, is visiting his parents.
 Mrs. T. L. McDiamund has returned to her home at Brilliant, after visiting rela- lives.
 Mrs. J. M. Sawyer and Mrs. Sam Cald- well have returned from a pleasant visit to relatives at Livingston.
 Mrs. Don Walker is visiting friends at Chattanooga.
 Mrs. George Townley and little daugh- ter have returned from a weeks visit with relatives at Houston, Miss.
 MT. Harold Walker has returned to Auburn, where he is attending school.
 Dr. F. w. Mcdonald has returned from a two weeks stay at Asheville, N. c.
 MT. William Atkins is resting nicely following an operation at the T. c. l. infirmary.
 The Rev. I. K. Waller Mrs. Waller and Miss Gay Waller have returned from a visit to relatives at Cairo, Ga.
 Mrs. R. l.. Glasglow and Master Sam Glasglow are at home again after week s visit with her mother at Collinsville.
 Mrs. J. F. Russell, after several days visit at Piedmont, has returned to her home.
 Mir. Charlie Walker has returned to Boaz, where he is attending school.
 Miss Florence Sandlin of Hamilton Is the guest of MT. and Mrs. Will Sandlin
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-07
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the Southern School of Musical Art and admission will be by card only. These can be obtained by phoning the secre- tary of the Southern School of Musical Art and at Cable hall. The following programme will be rendered.:
 The Star (Rogers); Gae to Sleep (Fisher); Will O the Wisp (Spross) An Mon Fills, from the Phophet (Myerbeer) Traum Durch die Dammerung (Schubert); Meine Liebe ist Grun (Brahms); Abide with Me CLiddle) L'Esclave (Lalo); LHeure de Paupre (Holmes) A Spirit Flower (Tipton) The Early Morning (PeeD; The Awak- ening (spross).
 Miss Mamie Williamson of Mobile and Mir. William Whitfield waldron of Bir- mingham were married Sunday, Decem- Der 31, at high noon at the First Christ church of Mobile. The attendants were Miss Julia Trough of Mobile and MT. Curtis Waldron, a brother of the groom.
 The bride was attired in blue suit with grey hat, gloves and shoes to match. She carried brides roses and lilies of the valley.
 Immediately after the ceremony they left for Birmingham, where they will make their home.
 Evelyn Scotney is the soloist who will appear with the Music Study club Thurs day evening at the Jefferson theatre. Miss Scotney has a beautiful soprano voice and will sing the first half of the programme, the second half being given by the combined choruses of the Music Study club and the Treble Clef club MT. William Gussen director and Miss Bea- trice Tate accompanist for the chorus Miss Houston Davis will accompany Miss Scotney. A most enjoyable programme has been arranged and MT. Gussen has done wonderful work in working the chorus into smooth ensemble. Seats will go on sale Tuesday.
 Mrs. w. H. Kettig will entertain at a luncheon on Saturday at the Tutwiler, complimenting Mrs Charles A. Stillman of Illinois, who is the guest of Mrs. E.. H. Cabaniss. The guests will afterward attend the play at the Jefferson, Fair and Warmer"
 It will be of interest to learn of the success of Ralph Stodghill in his chosen profession, that of choir leader and singer in the evangelistical field. He be- gan his studies in Birmingham with Miss
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-07

1 route to New Orleans. where they expect to spend the winter months. Mrs. G. W. Burks was hostess to the members of the Quingenti club at her home on Third street Friday.
 Miss Margaret Taylor has returned to Talladega from spending the holidays with her parents, MT. and Mrs. G. M Taylor, in West Pratt. Miss Gertrude Gregory of Tuscaloosa is spending fortnight as the guest of Miss Lela Mae Coker at her home on Vine street.
 Mrs. Lillian Mills who has been spend ing the holidays with her parents, MT. and Mrs. H. T. Mills on Third street, left today to resume her studies at the State Normal school at Livingston.
 Mrs. c. T. Smith is spending sometime with her mother, Mrs. c. Scholtz in Pitt man, Fla.
 MT, and Mrs w. s. Inman have re- turned to their home in Atlanta after pleasant stay with Mir. and Mrs. Samuel , Inman.
 Mrs. J. M. Darlington has returned from visit to her mother, Mrs D. w. Lan- ders. at Heflin.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-07
EAST BIRMINGHAM

The regular meeting of the Cum ningham School Improvement associa- tion will be held in the auditorium of the school Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. MT. J. H. Phillips will address the meeting. Business of importance will be transacted.
 The Women's Missionary society will meet Thursday afternoon at 2:3o o'clock at the Methodist parsonage. Mrs. R. w. Stewart will preside at the meeting.
 Miss Olivia Wilkins and Miss Sophia Jones will entertain the Wednesday Morning Crochet club at the home of Mrs. Jones. Mrs. Jones will address the club on domestic science.
 marriage which will be of in- terest to the many friends of the pop ,ular couple will be that of Miss Irene Chambers to MT. G. R. Roebuck of Anniston. The ceremony will be sol emnized Sunday morning at Huffman at the Methodist parsonage, Rev. G. c. Dobbs officiating.
 Tn honor of Miss Lucile Irwin one of the popular teachers of the War rior school, who returned to Birming- ham to spend the holidays with her parents. MT. and Mrs. F. Irwin, Miss Nellie Firth invited the following friends to spend Tuesday evening at her home.
 MT. and Mrs. Dudley Brewer of Chi cago have returned to their home aft CT a visit to relatives and friends.
 MT. Leon Schlege1. who has been the guest of his cousin. MT. Marion Mum, has returned to his home in Meridian. Miss.
 Miss Gertrude Sullivan has returned to Montgomery after a visit to Miss Mabel Missildine.
 Mrs. r. J. Duffin was hostess Tues day afternoon to the members of the tContinued on Page Five)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-07
AVONDALE

Miss Elma Hall entertained at her home Monday evening. Games and con- tests were enjoyed and fruit was served.
 Miss Sarah Jones was hostess Mon- day evening. After an enjoyable even ing of games and contests salad course was served
 Mrs. T. A. Moore entertained Sat urday evening in honor of her vis- itors, Misses Hughlett and Mabel Hol- ley of Tennessee and Miss Lillian Un- derwood of Talladega.
 The members of the Round Dozen Forty two club surprised Mrs. w. F Suydam by gathering at her home Monday afternoon.
 MT and Mrs Earle Lacl1ey were hosts to the family of MT Lackey at din- ner Sunday
 MT. and Mrs. o. A. Wiltse were hosts at dinner last week in honor of their guests, MT. and Mrs. A. w. Daniel and MT. and Mrs. Earl Lackey. Mr. and Mrs. B.. F. McCool were Mrs. McCoors sister. Mrs. P. G. Will lis of Valley Head. Mrs. o. T. Chaffin has returned from Huntsville
 Rev. and Mrs R. F. Hunter have been the guests of pr. and Mrs. s. R Caffee Miss Lola McCool has returned from Tuscaloosa.
 B. W. Duncan has returned from a visit to his parents in Woodbury, Ga MT Linn Akins is i'll at his home Mir and Mrs. James Milking and children. who have been visiting Mrs J. A. Wilking, have returned to their home in Pennsylvania. Misses Laura and Lucille Kyle and Ruth Barton. who have been the guests of Misses ValIa and Lola Mo- Cool, have returned to their home in Tuscaloosa.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-07
IRONDALE

Mrs. A. H. Bobo was hostess on Wednesday afternoon to the Baptist Women's Missionary society
 Miss Elizabeth Stringfellow of Tal- ladega and Miss Ada Guyton of Bes- semer have been the attractive guests of Mrs w. L. Bowen for the past week.
 Mrs. A. L. Jarrett of Anniston is spending sometime with relatives here
 Mrs. F. o. Bruce has returned to her home in Sipsey after visiting her parents MT. and Mrs. E. J. McDaniel
 MT. Charles Ellard has returned to the state university to resume his studies studies.
 Miss Jessie Clements has returned to the Florence State Normal, aftel two weeks visit to her mother. Mrs Margaret Clements. Miss Cora Laster and Miss Addilent Laster have returned from a visit tt Miss Pearl Pearson in Springville.
 Mrs. J. N. White. who has been wis
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-07

Daughters of the American Revolu- ton will give their annual card party on the afternoon of February 10. The proceeds will go to the patriotic edu- cationa1 fund of Alabama. The location will be announced later.
 There will be social meeting of St. Agnes guild tomorrow afternoon at 3 o'clock at the parish house of the Church of the Advent This is the first meeting of the new year and a large attendance is expected.
 The active and advisory boards of the Mercy Home will hold their an nual meeting at the home Tuesday morning at 10:30 o'clock. Friends of the home are invited to attend.
 
 The monthly meeting of the Chill dren's Hospital association will be held at the hospital on Wednesday urged to attend.
 The Pettus- Roden chapter of U. D c. will meet on Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock with Mrs Henry Dill 172s South Tenth avenue.
 The regular monthly meeting of the board of control of the Boys club will be held on Thursday morning at 0:3O o'clock at the Tutwiler.
 There will be meeting of the Bir- mingham Graded union Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock at the First Methodist church
 There will be a meeting of the William l.. Yancey chapter of the United Daugh- Tor <.f l,N D,x. e. afternoon at o'clock at the Southern club.
 There will be a meeting of the Lake view School Improvement association Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock
 
 The Areme club will meet with Mrs A. R. Mays on Thursday afternoon al 2:3o o'clock at her home, 1905 Park ave nue, Ensley.
 All members of the Art club are re auested to meet at the home of MT. an( Mrs. Donnelly tomorrow afternoon at o'clock to assist in receiving the gues at the tea to be given for MT. Taft iron 3:3o to o'clock
 The Minerva Chnds Study club vii meet Tuesday morning at 1O:30 o'clocl with Mrs. E. J. Rowe, 3132 Norwood bou levard
 The Pelham chapter, United Daughter! of the Confectionery, will meet on Wednes day afternoon at 2:30 o'clock with Mrs J. H. Ray at Terrace court.
 
 The rehearsal of the choruses of tht Music Study and Treble Clef clubs vii be held tomorrow morning at 103O oclocl at Cable hall.
 The Birmingham division of the O. R C., No. 1S6 Alabama division, No. 117 Ladies, auxiliary, will hold joint in stallation at Macabee temple this even. served and the public is invited. The com, mittee on arrangement is MT. J. R. Y Rives, Mir. H. W. Kaminsky and MT F. H. Dukes.
 There will be a meeting of the West. minister guild of the Fifth Avenue Pres byterian church tomorrow afternoon al 2:30 o'clock at the home of Mrs. O. E Cowden, 1103 Thirty second street, Nor wood
 There will be a meeting of the board of directors of the Y. M C. A on Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock al the building on West Twentieth street There will be a meeting of the Creche at the Mercy Home tomorrow morning at Il o'clock instead of Tuesday