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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-09

Thurston. the master magician, who is billed to appear at the popular play house this week. The performance is one of rare excellence throughout. Thurston is master at his game. which he frank ly admits is trickery, pure and unadul- terated. He states he is under no con tract with anything or anybody but his own clever fingers and brain, his ap- paratus and corps of assistants.
 Thurston Is almost as good comed7 ian as he is magician and injects plenty of fun into his performance. When the audience is not laughing he has them mystified. While lie deceives by his dex- terity. his apparatus and cabinets, he holds the attention of the audience by his clever line of talk and then springs trick that is truly marvellous. The tricks are too many and too complicated to be mentioned in detail. All are good.
 The performance last night was en- hvened by the presence of the Arab Pa trol and Shriners' band of Zamora tenn pie, who were the guests of MT. Thurs ton, himself a member of the order. They occupied the boxes and with the Shriners' accustomed joyous zest en- joyed the wonderful show.
 At this afternoons matinee Thurston has invited as his guests the children Mercy Home. The performance is one that will appeal to children as many of his tricks are performed with rabbits, pigeons, ducks and geese and are par ticularly pleasing. And, incidentally he will present every woman who attends the matinee this afternoon with com plete horoscope of her life free.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-09
COURTS OF RECORD
 START ON LAST LAP
Changes Made in Clerical Duties When Consolidated
 Court Goes Into Effect

The courts of record of Jefferson terday morning with the organiza- tion of the several juries and the sounding of the dockets set for the day. On next Monday morning the con- solidated circuit court bill goes into effect, which will change the min isterial duties of the courts and put the clerks on a salary basis. It will also change the jury system in that only one venire will be drawn for all the courts, criminal and civil. and juries will serve all the courts as they may be required.
 On yesterday morning the last jury for the criminal court as it now stands was impaneled by Judge H. P. Heflin and the noncapital docket set for the week was taken up. Judge w. E. Fort took up the nonjury dock ct set in the second division of the court. The city court of Birmingham also drew near its finale when Judge John c. Pugh organized the 5uries for the week for the four divisions and the several judges took up the clos ing docket for the week.
 In the circuit courts juries, were or ganized and the judges of both divi- sions took up the final docket under the present regime.
 While the new system makes many changes in the ministerial part of the court the duties of the judiciary are practically the same and on Monday morning all the courts expect to con- tlnue to dispose of the cases set with out delay or confusion
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-09
DIR. CLARK TO MAKE
 TWO. ADDRESSES
Interpretative Reading to Be Heard by the Drama League This
 Afternoon

Dr. s. Fl. Clark, professor of public speaking at the University of Chicago, and interpretive reader of national repu- tation, will appar before the Drama league this afternoon, giving one of the best of his repertoire of readings, "Androcles and the Lion.
 The meeting of the league will be held in the ballroom of the Tutwiler hotel and will begin at 3:30 o'clock. Persons car ing to hear Dr. Clark's afternoon reading may be admitted by joining the Drama league at the meeting, according to Mrs. B. r. Whkerson.
 Tomorrow night the Drama league will present Dr. Clark in public appear ance. Galsworthys Justice is the sub ject for the reading tomorrow night. The ballroom of the Tutwiler is expected to be crowded, as this second appearance of pr. Clark will not be confined to mem- bers of the Drama league, but will be open to the public
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-09
TWENTY-FOUR DOCS
 10 START IN DERBY
National Field Trials Near Montgomery Are Now
 Well Under Way

Montgomery. January s.-The drawings for the derby stake of the National Field Trials clubs were held here tonight and resulted in 24 starters, only two below the seasons record. The judges have ordered ont the first five brace of the derby to finish the running Tuesday, as there were only nine of the 15 brace run in the all- age stake Monday.
 rhe judges do not want to make a dog run both the first and second series heats in one day and because of this, the derby stake will begin upon the con clusion of the first series of the an-age Tuesday.
 Lewis c. Morris. John Proctor's Sister and DeSoto Frank are thought to stand high among the dogs which ran their first series heat Monday
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-09
ALABAMA VISITORS
 AT LOCAL HOTELS

Tutwler-George Drolet. Tuscaloosa: C. H. Ragenmore, Montgomery; A. H. Shep- pard, Anniston; J. J. Acmar, Selma; Hor- ace Stringfellow, Tuscaloosa; R. A. Mitchell, Gadsden; A. B. Murray, Troy; Roy F. Otis, Huntsville; F. B. Browell. Montgomery
 Molton-Thomas L. Racket, Montgom- cry Fl. Brannon, Jasper; M. w. Pew. Cullman; Jack Stollenwerck, Montgomery: F. P. Sanford, Montgomery; w. T. Gra- ham, Talladega; J. E. Hopkins, Clan ton; A. B. Aldridge Anniston: c. A. nedy.
 Metropoltan-R. B. McCary, Huntsville; H. L. Hackett, Montgomery: J. A. Ty- son, Madison Charles Melley Portland A. Shea, Portland; Harry Peterson, Mad ison; J. l.. Lilies. Roanoke; C. O. Jag gers, Cullman; J. E. Drain, Albertville J. R. Harding. Gadsden; w. F. Williams, Cullman; R. L. Scale, Livingston; J. E. Ellington, Opelika; s. c. Carr. Colum- biana; s. F. Robbins, Montgomery; John James, Selma; E. Jordan, Mobile.
 Morris-T. l.. Andrews Mobile; M l.. O'Neale. Coal City; H. F. Chandler, Clan ton; J. C. Morgan, Fairfax; J. H. Aired, Clanton; s. L. Richardson, Culman; A. P. Richardson. Gullman; A. P. Smith, Odlpou Iiiil, II. IL. I1let, l-lneVille. J. H. Putnam, Boaz; Walter F. Miller, Tus- cumbia; Charles E. Mccall, Montgomery; w. M. McGehn, Greenville.
 Florence-Ed Drummond and wife, Tus- caloosa; Alex Hilstrom, Montgomery; J. B. Magruder, Mobile; R. N. Waldrof, Jr., Millport; O. A. Mccain, Lineville; w. A. Stewart, Decatur; Ed E. Miller, Gull man; w. J. Hamm, Jr., Huntsville; W. D. Ormand, Tuscaloosa; G. Prater, Millport.
 Hillman-B. M. Hay, Jasper; o. c. Evans, Mobile; Daniel Pratt, Prattville; T. c. Long. Jasper; J. F. Smither AL bany J. M. Stevenson, Roanoke; R. E. Ledbetter, Montgomery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-09
BANQUET IS GIVEN WILLIAM J. CUMMINS
 IN HIS HOME TOWN
Representative Citizens of Tennessee Demonstrate to Pardoned Banker Loyalty of Real Friend
 ship in Adversity

Nashville, January S.-More than 300 representative citizens of Tennessee att tended homecoming banquet in honor of William J. Cummins tonight and joined in demonstration to celebrate his being pardoned after three years in prison for violation of the New York banking laws. rising vote of thanks was rendered Governor whitman for his kindness to Cummins
 Prominent state and city officials leading bankers, lawyers and business men from all over the state were in attendance Small delegations from other southern states also participated in the programme.
 The hotel lobbies and corridors near the banquet hall were crowded with friends of Cummins and spectators who 1omed in demonstration when he was presented. Speeches were made by life- long friends of the pardoned banker and many pledges of friendship and confi- dence were made by men prominent in the official and commercial circles of the state. Cummins thanked his friends briefly for their loyalty and friendship.
 There was no quorum in the state senate when the body met today and adjournment was taken without effort to rescind the action of the legislature in accepting an invitation to attend the banquet.
 Cummins began his business career in Nashville and had established him. self in the confidence of a large ele- ment of the business men of the city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-09
RESOLUTIONS ON DEATH OF LIEUT..
 XERXES H. HUGHES
Popular Officer of the Fourth Ala bama Infantry Passes Away
 at Nogales

Resolutions on the death of Second Lieut.. xerxes H. Hughes Fourth Ala bama infantry. at Nogales. Ariz.. have been adopted by the officers of the Fourth Alabama infantry and copies of the resolutions have been forwarded to Birmingham and Gadsden, where Mir Hughes lived. by Lieut.. Col. Will liam N Screws.
 In the death of Lieutenant Hughes the Fourth Alabama infantry has lost one of it's most efficient officers, the resolutions say, and one who was de- voted to duty, and whose life was noble example to all who were asso- ciated with him.
 Officers of the regiment will wear the usual badge of mourning for 30 days in memory of Lieutenant Hughes, according to the general order, which accompanies the copy of the resolu- tions, which are signed by Maj. w. F. Bare, Capt. N. A. Jones and First Lieut. Bruce Nabers all of the Fourth Ala bama infantry.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-09
MADAME ACOTNEY TO
 APPEAR IN CONCERT
Music Study Club Will Offer Pro- gramme of Exceptional
 Strengtf

The choral concert, which is the next open meeting of the Music Study club Will be most interesting and decidedly attractive programme has been arranged 1t will be given Thursday evening at SIS o'clock at the Jefferson theatre. Madame Evelyn Acotney, the soloist who will sing the first half of the pro- gramme, is a protege of the great Melba and her voice is said to have the same beautiful quality which has so endeared Melba to the music loving world. The Music Study club considers itself very fortunate in securing this artiste for the second of it's series of open meetings. The chorus is composed of the Treble Clef chorus and the Music Study chorus of men and women. William Gussen is director of the chorus and Miss Beatrice Tate will be accompanist. A small or chestra of local musicians will assist Miss Tate. Mrs. Houston Davis will be accompanist for Madame Acotney. Following is the programme:
 FIRST HALF.
 Polonaise. "Te Suis Titania,'' from "Mignon' CThomas).
 (a) ''Du bist die Ruh' (Schubert (b) Fantoches Debussy).
 Co Lullaby (Scott).
 (d) An Open Secret CWoodinan).
 ''Vissi d d'Arte,'' from La Tosca'' (PuccinD.
 (a) Star Trysts'' (Bauer).
 (b) Pierrot' (Rubner).
 Co Wake Up Phillips).
 Madame Evelyn Acotney
 Mrs. Houston Davis, accompanist. Intermission.
 SECOND HALF. a al tsTra orapca nf tha Rosa, oI, Leighter).
 (b) From the Sea" (MacDowelD. Cantata, 'The Nightingale and the Rose" (Henry Hadley).
 The chorus. with the solo of the cantata sung by Madame Acotney. William Gus sen, director; Miss Beatrice Tate, accom- panist.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-09
INSURANCE MANS :, WIFE NOW FEELS 1 LIKE NEW WOMAN
Had Smothering Spells and Could Hardly Breathe.
 Troubles Overcome

Mrs. Mattie Morgan, wife of a well known insurance man, residing at 53l Forty-seventh street, had the following to say few days ago regarding her remarkable restoration to health through the use of Tanlac:
 For the past three years I suffered with catarrh of the stomach and terri ble pains in my back and sides nearly all the time. My kidneys bothered me constantly and I tried all sorts of med- icines but instead of getting better I kept getting worse About five months ago l began suffering so from the gas on my stomach I could hardly stand it. The most awful pains would start in my stomach and get up into my throat and circle around my heart. Sometimes my breath would almost stop and I thought was dying. l lost in weight and got so weak and nervous just felt wretched all the time. I could hardly sleep and it was with the greatest effort that I managed to get around at all. I couldn't half way do my housework and if It hadn't been for looking after my fam fly I would have given up entirely
 Then 1 comm enced reading about the wonderful good Tanlac was doing people right here around me and made up my mlnd to try IL. have taken only ono bottle, but 1t has acted like a charm My appetite Is splendid and I can eat what I want and enjoy 1t as well as [ ever could. The gas and pains have all left my stomach and haven't had one of those terrible smothering spells since I began taking Tanlac. T sleep like child every night and get up in the morning feeling rested and ready for my work. l have gained least 10 pounds in weight and there's no question about it with me- I know what Tanlac will do because I have tried It. and 1t has simply made me feel like a new woman"
 Tanlac is sold in Birmingham exclusive ly by Eugene Jacobs Drug Store and Patton-Pope Drug Co.,, in Ensley by D. w. Morris Drug Co.,, in Bessemer by Pegram- Patton Drug Co.,, in Pratt City by Gale Drug Co., and in North Birming- ham by Walker Drug Co.-Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-09
Suit Growing Out of
 Knight Yancey Failure
 Decided by Supreme Court

Washington, January S.-Dismissal by Alabama and Florida federal courts of suits brought at Mobile and Pensa- cola against Latham & Co, French cot ton brokers by Knouth, Knachod & Kuhne brokers of New York and Lefp- zig, Germany, to recover $9S,000 from assets of the bankrupt firm of Knight, Yancey & Co., of Decatur, Ala, was af- firmed today by the supreme court.
 The German company contended it was entitled to trial of it's claims in an attempted seizure of cotton. The Alabama firm became bankrupt in 1910 with alleged liabilities of $5.000,000, and it was charged improperly assigned cotton worth $600,0o0 to the French brokers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-09
ADJUSTMENTS
"Fair and Warmer"

Avery Hopwoods Fair and Warmer , which scored such success in New York last season that a demand for 1t had come from north, east, south and west before the end of the sixth big month at the Eltinge theatre, will be presented at the Jefferson Friday and Saturday, matinee Saturday by Selwyn & Co.,, whose faculty for tickling the public has not once failed them in the four years of their existence.
 Fair and Warmer is infallible as laugh-maker. Nobody was ever able to resist its array of absurd situa- tions, or it's galaxy of sparkling lines. These accounted for the fact that for month after month it's long run in New York there was never a vacant seat in the theatre.
 Selwyn & Co. will present Flair and Warmer" here with an excellent and well-balanced cast of farceurs
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-09
BANQUET RENDERED
 TO RAILROAD MEN

An informal banquet at the Country club last night was rendered to officials and representatives of the Atlanta, Bir- mingham and Atlantic railroad
 More than 30 employees of the road are in session in Birmingham, attend ing the semi-annual traffic meeting. Headed by B. l.. Bugg, general man ager, and J. l.. Edwards, traffic mana ger, these railroad men are meeting to talk over matters pertaining to the At lanta, Birmingham and Atlantic rail- road.
 The session will continue throughout today at the Hillman hotel. I. w. Rouzer, the general agent of the At lanta. Birmingham and Atlantic at Bir- is acting as host
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-09
Dr. Price to Lecture
 at Unitarian Church

Dr. W. R. Price of California, author of "The New Psychology" and founder of the New School of Practical Psychology, will lecture at the Uni- tarian church Wednesday evening at s o'clock. The lecture will be given under the auspices of the regular Wednesday evening open forum of the Unitarian church and will be complimentary to those interested in the study of psychology.
 Dr. Price will discuss the special phase of psychology underlying all sys- tems of therapy or healing. He has spent over 30 years in the study of psychology and has travelled all over the civilized world in investigation of the subject.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-09
Everyone Needs a Tonic to
 Withstand the Rigors of Winter

The rigors of winter are unusually severe on the average system, and it is just now that assistance is needed A few bottles of S. s. S. will do you wonderful amount of good by thor oughly cleansing and purifying the blood and putting the entire system in tip-top condition. It will improve your appetite, and by increasing your supply of rich, red blood throughout the circulation, new life and vigor will take the place of that weak and good for nothing feeling.
 S. S. S. is sold by druggists every where, who will tell you that it has been on the market for more than 50 years and is thoroughly reliable. Val uable books and free medical advice can be had by writing to Swift Spe- cific Co.,. 30 Swift Laboratory. At lanta. Ga.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-09
DINNER TO GERARD
 IS COMMENTED ON
 IN GERMAN PAPERS
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ficially inquired Into by the state de- partment today. through a cable to the ambassador personally
 Officials. in making this announcement, refused to add any further comment, ex- cept that they wished to know exactly what MT. Gerard had said.
 The action of the department was inter- preted as evidence of the importance at- tached to the possible effects of such an utterance, especially upon public opinion in the allies countries, where published reports have shown an impression that the Presidents note was !n some way connected with the central powers peace proposal. Every effort has been made to dispel that belief.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-09
LONG ARGUMENT

Although three hours is the usual time allotted for argument of a case, the court today granted an extension to eight hours, equally divided between the federal and railroad counsel. Tomorrow Walker D. Hines, chairman of the railroads general committee of counsel, and John G. John son of Philadelphia will speak for the carriers and on Wednesday the closing argument for the government will be made by Frank Hagerman, special assist ant to the Atotrney General. The rail- road brotherhoods are not participating through counsel but several labor lead- CTS were spectators today. Attorney Gen eral Gregory and his entire staff and many members of Congress also were Tn the crowed courtroom.
 Solicitor General Davis, in a two-hour argument, told the court that it reached the heights of imagination to say that the primary object of Congress in passing the law was not to limit the hours of toll. He asserted that Elisha Lee, the railroads spokesman throughout the strike controversy, often had admitted workable, now denied by the railroads.
 JUSTICES ASK QUESTIONS
 When Mir. Davis cited Congress- dis turbance of railroad contracts in passing the federal employers liability act, upheld as valid, Justice Day asked:
 Do you claim the same power in fixing wages as in fixing rates?''
 We do,'' Mir. Davis replied.
 q can't follow that argument" inter- |jected Chief Justice White. "The sub ject is regulating hours of service. The government has regulated commerce for ages. That was no decision that the gov- ernment has the power to regulate wages.
 That is what we contended for" re- joined MT. Davis.
 That's the logic I can't follow" re- peated the chief justice.
 The solicitor general argued then that if Congress can regulate the relation of master and servant, of railroads and em- ploVes. it can also regulate WageS
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-09
PERSONALS

Jacob Stein has returned to his home in Mississippi after visit with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Sam Stein, on Nineteenth street.
 for Montgomery. where she will be the guest of friends for several days.
 Arthur Corners of Youngstown, O., is the guest of MT. and Mrs. w, c. Con ners.
 Miss Edwina Thaggard has returned to her home after a visit to Mrs. T. D. Lewis.
 D. s. Johnsoh has gone to Driftwood, where he has accepted a position with the Sloss-Sheffield Steeh and Iron company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-09
Citizens of Four States
 Honor John M. Parker

New Orleans, January S.-Several hun dred citizens of Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama and Arkansas including numer- ous prominent members of virtually all political parties in the various states participated in a recognition dinner" given here tonight in honor of John M Parker, progressive candidate for vice president in the last election. The affair was nonpartisan in character and among the principal speakers was Governor Ruff fin G. Pleasant, democrat. who defeated MT. Parker in the gubernatorial election in Louisiana last April.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-09
WORTH ATTENTION OF WOMEN

When you feel too tired to work, when dark puffs appear under your eyes, when you wake up weary, with back ache or pains in sides and loins, when muscles and bones ache, when you suffer rheumatic twinges. when lum. bago puts you down, then you know the kidneys are weakened or disord- cred. Mrs. T. J. Bucknell. Route |, Hary, Neb writes: 'I am recovering from an attack of lumbago. by the aid ,of Foley Kidney Pills. They surely have helped me" Sold everywhere.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-09
Crude Oil Goes Higher

Shreveport, La, January 8.-Pipe line companies announced an increase of 10 cents per barrel in all grades of light oil in the north Louisiana field today This is the eighth advance in the field since November 29 and establishes new price levels. The quotations posted today were: Caddo, s1.6o; DeSoto, $l.50: Red River, 13O This is cents per barrel abpve the highest price hitherto paid for crude oil in this field.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-09
At the Lyric

James Dutton and company, equestrians, who have visited Birmingham number of times and are favorites here, are ap- bearing at the Lyric for the first half of this week. Their performance brings back memories of the circus and easily ranks as one of the most graceful and pleasing in vaudeville. The snowy white horses and trap and the costumes of the velvet hangings in the background. The Duttons are skillful and some of their poses are strikingly beautiful.
 Herbert Clifton is by no means an ordinary female impersonator. He re- verses the methods usually employed by delneators of his type and takes the audience into his confidence as soon as he appears on the stage. The first part of his speciality Is a rather coarse burlesque but the latter part proves all the more of a surprise on that account. He wears some stunning costumes, one a peacock dress that made women gasp, and sings Tosti's "Goodby'' with all the tempera- mental fervor of 8 grand opera prinla donna. Mir. Clifton is not quite in Julian Eltinge's class, but he is quite an artist and the best impersonator of women seen on a local stage in a. long time
 Walter Shannon. Marie Annis and com pany in "The Garden of Eden" show vocal ability, but the piece itself is inane, with even less wit than the average vaudeville sketch affords. The costumes and scenery are somewhat pretentious for a vaudeville number.
 Conroy and O'Donnell in "The Parcel Postman' proved amusing. Most Of their comedy is good, the b1ackface comedian creating most of the laughter by his droll appearance and his jokes.
 Grace Carlisle and Jules Romer are two talented musicians who were well received in vocal and instrumental selec- tions.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-09
ABSOLUTE DENIAL
 OF LEAK" CHARGE
 MADE BY HUMILITY
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sweeping and complete as know how. I am still waiting for Mir. Woods public apology.
 'T am authorized by the President 10 quote him as follows:
 '" T wish, in justice to MT. Humility. to say that he has stated tho exact fact. He had no knowledge of the note whatever until it was given out for pub lication.' !"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-09
City Directories Ready

The new city directories have been re- ceived from the press and are now being distributed to the subscribers throughout the city. R. L. Polk & Co, who have is- sued the directories here for a number of years. were the publishers
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-09
Smoked Cigarettes
 For 22 Years
Habit Was Ruining Him, But He Conquered It in Three
 Days, Easily

The portrait below is that of Mir, F. ]. a well-known citizen of Montana, who knew that his life was being ruined through the pernicious habit of cigarette smoking, and solace the nervous craving until he got the remarkable book that can now ok In ad