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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-29

Careful study of these tables will ac- quaint you with the cause of the excess of expenditures over receipts. We sug- rest that the increases shown are in large part accounted for by increased costs of all classes of supplies pur- chased by the city. as we'll as by ne- cessary increases in wages and sal aries paid to it's employees. This doubt : less resulting from the world-war ex- isting throughout this fiscal period.
 For clearer interpretation of the in- crease of appropriations to sinking funds from interest funds, we call your attention to the payment of interest on general city bonds by the general fund, amounting to $212.s00.72. and from in- terest funds amounting to $165,029.28. The payment of this interest by the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-29
Colds and Grippe Yield to Calotabs Overnight

To break up cold over night or to cut short, an attack of grippe. physi- mending Calotabs. the new nausea less calomel. that, is purified from all who have tried it say that it acts like magic, by far more effective and cer- tain than the old style calomel. here
 One Calotab on the tongue at bed time with a swallow of water-that' s all. No salts. no nausea nor the slight est interference with eating, work or pleasures. Next morning your cold has vanished and your whole system feels refreshed and purified. Calotabs is sold only in original sealed pack ages. price thirty-five cents Recom- mended and guaranteed by all drug gists. Your money back if you are not delighted.-Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-29
LOCAL LINES WILL
 NOT BE AFFECTED
Coal Problem of Other Cities Does Not Bother Birmingham's Water
 Power Users

J. T. Huey, superintendent of transpor- tation of the Birmingham Railway, Light & Power company, stated yesterday that car service was normal here and that the company had not received any order from the power administrator of war in dustries board in Washington in regard to the reduction of number of cars op- erated or the reduction of heat in cars, and he did not think that order would affect the local company, as it did not use coal. Its power is generated by water.
 pany have been drafted and the com pany is at present in need of labor. but these vacancies are being filled and the company is operating at present the full volume of cars on every line.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-29
A Thought for Today

Today - Thanksgiving Day =. think little harder of the men abroad who will not eat turkey and pumpkin pie. It's up to you if they smoke American tobacco on the next holiday, Christmas. Re- member this, and send your dona- tions to The Age-Herald soldiees' tobacco fund.
 Warning! The Age-H Herald to- bacco fund has no connection with any other fund, organization or publication. It employs no agents or solicitors.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-29
Heavy Transcripts to Supreme Court

During the past term the circuit court of Jefferson county has sent to the su- pleme court and the court of appeals 56 transcripts, covering over 5000 sheets of transcript paper, at total cost or $2679.S5. Among the larset single tram scripts were: Terre Haute Brewing com pany vs Hugh McGeever, et al. in which the supreme court costs amounted to s102 95: N. c. Walpole vs. Birmingham Machine and Foundry company. costs s137.50, and J. c. Guin vs. Loyal Order of Moose costs $2os.45.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-29
Official Audit Made to Determine
 Exact Status of the City's Finances
President Barrett Says No Attempt Has Yet Been Made to Analyze Figures and That They Are Made Public 'to Speak for Themselves" Wants Citizens to Know the Ex-
 act Situation at Time of Change
 in the Administration

N Barrett president city commission yesterday out tn official Lehman Mcintosh close of the fiscal ing September
 feure said Dr. Barrett simply public for themselves condition of affairs at the time we as informatn
 this monh there still peod administration which not covered will be given out soon in order ha situation at the time we took oce
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-29

general fund correspondingly increased the balances in the interest funds available for appropriation to the sink ing funds, which affects expenditures for the current year accordingly. Our understanding is that these payments were made in this manner to comply with the decision of Judge Sharpe in the Mcdonald case.
 Had all of the interest on general city bonds been paid from the interest fund. the general fund would have had $212300.72 more available cash. and the expenditures for appropriations re- duced like amount; that is. the ex. cess of expenditures above receipts in- stead of being s234.265.69 would have been reduced by the amount of this
 (Continued on p-xs Ten)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-29
Itching Eczema

Attacks all parts of the body from the scalp to the feet-and between the toes. Stop the itch- Ing and relieve all soreness with e. B. EczEMMA TREATMENT, clean, sreaseIess aermicide that disinfects and heals the sores, Is harmless to the scalp and safe to use on children. No relief, your money refunded. Price soc. Sold and guaranteed by your drug dealer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-29

VIII Relieve Nervous Depression and
 Low Spirits The Old Standard general strengthen ing tonic, GROVES TASTELESS chill TONIC. arouses the liver, drives out Malaria and builds up the system. A sure Appetizer and aid to digestion soc
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-29


 
 
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The Sentinel=record., 1917-02-18

Your wedding invitations will be engraved in the newest and most dis tictfve styles if ordered from Jae- cards. 502 Central Ave. Quality workmanship at lowest prices. It.
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PRESIDENT ID ASK CONGRESS-
 FOR POWER

CONFINED FROM PAGE ONE.
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Arlington Hotel Concert.

Prcfessodr Richard Barton of the Arlington Hotel orchestra has arrang- ed a specially interesting program for this evening, in which Miss Mary Fin ley, a fayorite local soprano, appears in two numbers:
 March, Pomp and Circumstance (E. Elgar).
 Overture, Obreron C. M. von Web- eU.
 violE Solo. .selected-Mr. James Gaskel
 Selection, Pagliacci "The Clown (Leoncayano).
 soprano solo. Auf Weidersehn IS. Romberg), from The Blue Paradise. Miss Mary Jane Finley. Expects High Jinks by request (R. Frim).
 Soprano solo, Can't Y'o Heah Me Calm? (Caro Roma Miss Mary Jane Finley.
 Xylophone So.o, Palmetto CD. Mul ler) MT. A. E. Chelsen, The Star Spangled Banner
 %
 Eastman Orchestra. Pref Phillip Laffey of the Eastman
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WIS, FoTguson 10 EHtc cFtdIN, Mrs. C. l.. Ferguson will be bridge hostess to a coterie of friends, Tues day, February 27.
The Sentinel=record., 1917-02-18

CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE. point to this dislocation of shipping. Chairman Simmons of the senate fi- nance committee was one of the sen ato1s who talked with the president today and as result if is understood that in case congressional action Is found advisable a provision for neces- sary expenditures also will be made,
 Just before going to the capitol the president paid a brief visit to Secre- tary Baker at the war depa rtment. anc while it was thought possible that they discussed uniyersa, military train ing, the secretary would make no com ment.
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DRESS FORMS.

Mrs. Armstrong is in the city max ing her famous Dress Forms For in formation cal Wocdcock X Lawson's ? to pm. or No. Dell street morn ings.
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Society

Hotel orchestra makes announcement Of the following special musical pro- gram for this evening al the ever pop ular Monarch of the Gen:
 Soloists.
 Miss Louise Horner-VOcalst, Frederick Yahnke-F1utist.
 ]. V. Havener-F'renoh Hornist. l. March National Defense-Ma. ior
 ?. Overture, William TeI-Rossi. nj. 3. Vocal Solo.
 f. Selection from Firefly-Friml. ,. Sernade for Flute and French Horn-Titi,
 6. Selection from Mlkado-Sllli- van.
 r. A. mureske-Dvorak. B. In. termezzo, Cayaleria Rusticana-Mas- cagni.
 s. Three Dacnes from Henry VIII German Morris Dance. Shepherds Dance Tordi Dance.
 g. Vocal Solo.
 To- Fantasia, United American George Main.
 
 Majestic Concert. At the Majestic Hotel tonight the following concert program vii, be ren. dered
 l. March, Iilifaire-Schubert Eofl ,rJ Cft,-or 4 3. Son Somewhere Voice is Call ing, Tate-Miss Schultz. 4 Overture, Lustspeil-Keler Belo 3. Song, At Dawning," Cadman- Miss Schultz.
 G. Serenade-Widor.
 '. Cello Solo, My Heart at Thy sweet Voice"-Masssne 8. Song. Just a Wearying For You" Carrie Jacobs Bond-Miss Schultz.
 g. March The Wings
 Mrs. Ferguson 10 Entertain. Mrs. c. l.. Ferguson will be a bridge hostess to a coterie of friends, Tues day, February 27
 < * Miss Eisele Hostess Complimentary to
 Visitors. Miss Frances Eisele entertained six couples last evening with buffet sup per in compliment to her house guest, Mrs. William A. Beckmeyer of Sc dalia, Mo, and Mrs. Helen Lemly Powers of Providence. R. l., who is visiting her parents, MT. and Mrs. C. c. Lemiy.
 Csndelabrm and spring flowers were used in the decorative effect After enjoying the supper party given at the home of the hostess. the entire party attended the dance at the Hotel Eastman.
The Sentinel=record., 1917-02-18

Expert KODAK finishing Sorrells Drug Co. If.
The Sentinel=record., 1917-02-18

We pain. we do the work right anu your property gains value. Bggs Art Store.
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Miss Eisele Hostess Complimentary tc
 Visitors.
Birthday Party.

The home of Dr and Mrs. B. r. Cas- sada was the scene of a merry party Friday evening given iii celebration os the fourteenth birthday of their daugh ter. Miss Hattie Cassada, and of the wedding anniversary of her parents,
 Games and refreshments were en- 5oyed The honoree received many nice presents, one being lovely watch bracelet from her parents.
 Among the young folks paTticipa:- ing in the evenings festivities were: Misses Hattie Cassada, Daisy Triffett, Leila Grant, Rose Guerin, Eula How ard, Nettie Kilgore; Masters, Everett Ward, Homer Hardin, Henry Crosby, Roy Disheroon, Arthur Dale, Frank Evans, Dewell Jackson, Harry Lewis, Jennings and Gilbert Howard.
 The older people present included: Mrs. H. A. Strock, MT. and Mrs. B. smith, and Mrs. Cassada.
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Baptist Ladies' Aid Meeting.

Every Tuesday afternoon al o'clock the Ladies' Aid of the First Baptist
 church meet in the Sunday school rooms upstairs in the church building. visiting Baptlsts, members Of other denominations and those who are not members of any denomination are given a cordial invitation to meet with
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this society, The lesson will be from the Mission Study of Pilgrims Pro gress."
Meade County news., 1917-10-18
CHAPTER TX.
Contraband Of War.

The knowledge that the owner was
actually on board changed the entire
situation. I would have to argue it
out with him undoubtedly, for quite
naturally he would object to any re-
turn to an American port. Well,
might be ih for disagreeable inter-
view, but l had made up my mind, and
1t was not to be changed by any blus-
ter or offer of high wages.
"Come on, Masters" l said brusque-
ly. Lets get this over with"
The after cabin extended from rail
to rail, the door opening directly from
the main deck. There were two cabins
astern, occupying apparently the full
width of the vessel, and the engineer
raped with his knuckles on the panel
of the nearest door. There was no re-
sponse, but second attempt resulted
in a voice bidding US enter
1t was a pleasant enough interior,
lighted by two ports, but showing no
attempt ut decoration. A man arose
from one of the chairs and faced us,
the light from the stern port shining
full upon him. He was tall, delicate
looking his features bearing marks OF
Meade County news., 1917-10-18

eight months / was in a hospital In
New York, lingering between life and
death. There was no one to attend to
my business AFFAIRS. and everything
went to the dogs. When / got out
again all that was left me was this
vessel, a reputation for business abil-
ity, and few thousand dollars. This
contract came to me as a godsend; it
was so arranged that l was able to
carry 1t with little help. If success
full, 1t will put me on my feet again."
"You are not German?"
"Not drop of Teuton blood is In my
veins, so far as 1 know. / never
dreamed of the possibility of war, or
even asked the nature Of the ship
ments."
II understand. OF course it makes
little difference where ones sympa-
thies chance to be in case like this"
put my hand on his shoulder, and
looked into his eyes. "You have been
perfectly frank with me; now l am
going to be just as frank with you.
believe your story, and my whole
inclination is to stand by and help
you through"
"You Wilt" he interrupted eagerly,
his eyes glowing. "You mean you are
going to make the attemptl"
"No, 1 didn't say that, my friend !;
only that such is my natural inclina-
tion. If there was only my own peril,
my own time, to be considered, would
shake hands with you instantly, and
Meade County news., 1917-10-18

saving both ship and cargo. had in
tended offering you-at least that was
my first thought-the sum of three
hundred a month to take command, the
contract to remain in force after the
conclusion of this voyage, If you so de-
sired. This you will not consider? The
money argument ha Ho weight?"
l smiled, but shook my head.
"Then there is nothing left me, ex-
cept to appeal to your humanity" he
went on leaning forward, his eyes on
mine. you belong, I suspect, to my
class, and 1 can give you my conf
dence, trust you with my secret. Is
this not true?"
II hope. l am worthy such faith"
Meade County news., 1917-10-18
They Were Astounding.

accept the adventure. But there Is
another on board this ship to be con-
sidered-a woman, whose comfort and
wishes / cannot ignore"
"But she could be transShipped "
(which would at once reveal our
whereabouts and probable course. Any
vessel speaking us would make report
as soon as it reached harbor. Our
only safe method of procedure will be
to keep far enough away from any
passing vessel during daylight tc
escape recognition, and to run the main
European routes by night. If we sc
much as speak ship, it will double
our peril of capture; the wireless is
our greatest enemy"
"Then what is it you propose doingT"
"Just this: I'll go out now and talk
with the lady. I'll explain the whole
situation to her fully, SO, that she
will understand every detail"
"But is this fairito me?"
Eyes, perfectly fair. She is no weak.
nerved creature td,be awed by peril
She is a healthy, sensible girl, ready
to do her part anywhere; her sympa.
thy will all be with you. Anyway, ]
shall leave the affair entirely to her
decision. I'll give you my answer in
thirty minutes" Il =.
AS. closed the door and stood out
side in the main cabin, it suddenly Oc'
Cured to me that did not know the
mans name. Masters had not men.
toned it; I had not asked, nor did
recall noticing the signature on the
manifest.
Meade County news., 1917-10-18
(TO BE CONTINUED.)
Clipping With a Pin.

When you lose your knife or do not
have a pair of scissors at hand for cut
ting the paper a common pin or needle
of any kind serves the purpose ad-
mirably, says Popular Science Month
ly. If it is a single sheet from which
the clipping is to be removed, lay the
part on another paper, hold the pin
slantwise so that the point will follow
around the clipping, just as if tracing
its outline.
Pass back over the scratch with the
point in the lead and you will be sur
prised how smoothly the pin cuts the
paper.
Meade County news., 1917-10-18


be satisfied with the offer which 1 felt
willing to make? 1t was far from my
desire to assume command of the In
dian Chief, and guide her destinies on
long outward voyage, to whatever
port her cargo had been consigned.
What that port was made slight diff
ference, for my whole desire was to
return as quickly as possible to New
York. / would, however, assume tenn
porary command, and consent to navi-
gate the vessel to the nearest Ameri-
can port, where a competent skipper
might be procured, and new crew OBJ
tained. The Indian Chief possessed no
wireless outfit, and whatever l did
must be on my own judgment. These
considerations flashed swiftly through
my mind, and l attained decision be-
fore Masters again spoke. 1 would
navigate the boat to the nearest port
on the American coast, notify the own
ers, and then leave them to do as they
pleased with vessel and crew. 1 cared
nothing for the salvage; the presence
OF the disabled steamer Ia these wa
tiers had saved our lives, which was
reward enough surely. ALI / cared for
was to get myself and the young lady
safe ashore. My thought was inter-
rupted by the sound Of Masters voice.
ut sorter seemed to me, Mr.. Hol-
lis" he was saying, "that maybe 1t
would be best for me to explain these
things before you went into the cabin.
You'll naturally want to know just the
condition before you decide what to
do"
II have decided, Masters" I an
swered briefly. "There is only one
thing l can do legally, and that is
navigate the Indian Chief to the near
est American port, and surrender her
to her owners. AS licensed captain
of steam have authority to assume
command to this extent, but no more"
Il reckoned you would look at it
that way, sir. I'm no sea lawyer, but
I sorter figured it out about as you
do. But that amt the situation ex-
actly."
."what isn't?" .. =.
"Why, this owner business, sir. You
see, the owner of the Indian Chief, an
every pound O. cargo below matches, is
on board here"
"The owner is on boardP
"That's the gospel truth; that's why
1 took the trouble to keep you here,
and tell you what I have, before you
went down and met him, sir. 1t gives
you chance to think out your best
course"
"But if the man is aboard, why did
he not appear on deck to give us well
come? Surely our arrival must have
been of INTEREST,""
Likely as not he hasn't even heard
yet that you are aboard. You see,
his cabin is on the starbOard side
astern, and he would see nothing from
them ports. Besides, Mr.. Hollis, he
is lame, and it is bit hard for him
to get around on a ship without help.
What do you say, sir? Shall we go
down now, an talk it over bclow?"
"The sooner the better" said, with
n glance over the port rail. "The fog
is thickening out yonder, and we may
have a rough night. Tho steamer
would ride heavy sea better with
some more OF that rifle overheard"
Meade County news., 1917-10-18
Another Case of Exemption.

One Of the registrars in Virginia
country district tells story Of a
negro man, obviously within the pre-
scribed ages and of powerful physique
who turned up on registration day.
The registrar had good deal Of diff
Guilty in making the applicant under
stand the questions. .....
do you claim exelnptlan?" he
asked. ~
whats dat, suh?"
"Is there any reason why you
should not render military service
why you should not fight your coun-
'trS's battles?"
"Oh, yes, suh," replied the appli-
cant, much enlightened. Use gunshy."
Meade County news., 1917-10-18
Tropical Rains.

Tropical rains are of relatively short
duration, the reason Of the small num-
ber of cyclonic storms in the tropics.
and this duration is fairly uniform
throughout the year.
The heaviest general rainfalls In
Porto Rico are associated with West
Indian hurricanes. The historic hur-
ricane of August 8, 1899, precipitated
rainfall equivalent to lib tons per
acre.
Meade County news., 1917-10-18

pain, yet certainly not over thirty
years of age. He was not at all like
what ! had expected to see, and l
faced him in surprise. He had taken
a step toward us, limping slightly, but
at sight of a stranger paused.
"WhOm have you here, Masters?" he
asked, his eyes on my face. ais there
another vessel near us?"
mo, sir" and the engineer stood,
hat in hand, awkwardly shifting his
weight. ave have picked up some
castaways. This man here is Captain
Hollis, late of the Atlas line"
''Indeed;" he held out his hand to
me, his eyes looking directly into mine.
II regret your misfortune, sir, but your
coming is godsend to us. Your ship
was wrecked?"
"Sunk in collision" answered. "But
it was not my ship; have not been to
sea for several years in any position
of command. On this occasion l was
a guest on board steam yacht belong
ing to Gerald Darlington Of New York.
The name of the vessel was the Esme-
ralda. need not relate the details
just at present, but three of US have
been picked up by this Ship"
"Three-all passengersT
"YeS-One was a woman"
"Yet, If understand Masters Alright,
you have been IN the merchant serv-
icep
''In every capacity; when I retired,
I was captain of the freighter Vulcan"
He stood silent a moment, thought
fully considering me, and could not
determine whether or not he was alto
gether pleased. Finally, having appar-
emily reached some decision, his gaze
shifted to the face of the burly engl-
neer.
II will talk with Captain Hollis" he
said quietly, "and perhaps you had bet
ter return on deck, Masters, and keep
an eye out; the fog thickens, and we
are in the track of ships"
every well, sir"
AS the door closed behind the engi-
neer's bulky figure, the owner mo-
toned me to chair, while he took an
other himself.
II hardly know how best to approach
my subject" he said soberly. IF you
were merely a shipwrecked merchant
captain, could make you rather at
tractive offer; but, as you have retired
from the sea, that would probably
prove no special inducement."
"The pay, you mean? Well, hardly;
1 have no desire for BERTH"
$50 1 supposed, or else you would
scarcely have been one of Caring
TONS guests for yachting cruise. 1
presume Masters told you the fix we
are in?"
''Yes, as strange an accident as 1
ever heard of at sea. You have got
to have navigator, and 1 am perfectly
willing to serve you so far as 1 can.
l owe you this for picking us up from
an open boat. With your permission,
sir, and without mentioning pay, will
agree to take command of the Indian
Chief, and SAIL her to- the nearest
American port, where you Gun procure
officers, and, if necessary, a new crew."
He sat silent, one white hand crum-
pling a paper on the desk, his forehead
creased, the lines of his face showing
clearly. He appeared to hesitate, un-
certain how best to answer me.
Il certainly appreciate your Of
fer. Captain Hollis. 1t is a most lib
cral one, because, if 1 know anything
of maritime law, you would be justly
entitled to high compensation for thus
Meade County news., 1917-10-18
No Exceptions.

He (scornfully)-A woman can't
keep a secret.
She (bitterly)-Not with the mean
military census taker making her tell
her real age.
Meade County news., 1917-10-18

The next instaIIment tells Of
Vera's old friendship for Rob-
ert Bascom, the steamers own
er, and of the new danger arls-
ing from the old and deadly en-
nifty existing between Bascom
and McCann.
Meade County news., 1917-10-18
Miuht Work,

J eve are extending too many speech
es in the Congressional Record"
whats the remedy Senator?"
"When a member gets tired let him
continue his speech by means of q
graphophone."
Meade County news., 1917-10-18
Connect eeoraia Cities.

Atlanta and Anderson, Ga, are to
be connected by new interurbaA cleo
trio railway.
Meade County news., 1917-10-18

Essex, Conn, yards are building
warships for the first time in 100
years.