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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-26
MEANS TAKES STEPS TO ESTOP REMOVAL
 TO ANOTHER STATE
 TO ANSWER CHARGES
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ant District Attorney John Dooiing of New York and other New York and Chicago officials who came here with Dooiins to aid the prosecution, to turn over the documents to tho clerk of the superior court of Cabarrus county. The writ is made returnable before Superior Judge Cline at Salisbury October g. Dool- ing and other officials named in the or der informed Sheriff Caldwell that the documents referred to were in possession of Solicitor Clement, who conducted the prosecution of Means. The latter is- sued statement saying:
 We will keep the documents unless ordered by ths court after the hearing. to give them up."
 AMONG DOCUMENTS WANTED
 IS SO-CALLED SECOND WILL
 Among the documents mentioned 1T, the order was the alleged second will of the late J. c. King or Chicago, which. if finally held legal, would rive to the estate of Mrs. MAude A. King approx- imately s2.ooo,OOo more than the wife got whom her husband died. Mrs. Melvin, whose name was attached to tho order as Mrs. Mary c. Melvin. believes, ac- cording to the order, that c. B. Am- prose. 2 federal department of justice agent, who came hare for the hearing. and who was one of those named in the order. lis an agent of the Northern Trust company of Chicago. and is vitalIy in- terested in preventing the will being pro- bated." The trust company holds she 32.000.O00 in trust for a charitable organ ixation.
 II don't worry about what they ba- lieve am," said Ambrose. when asked
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-26
SPEAKERS NAMED
 FOR VETS REUNION
Details of Programme for State COncaIve Are
 Announced

Judge w. w. Brandon, Rev. Dr. George stuart Mrs. Chappell Cory. George ward and Gen. C. W. Hooper will be among
 the speakers at the state reunion of the
 United Confederate Veterans to be held
 in Birmingham october 10 and IL Final
 details of the programme for the re-
 union were announced yesterday follow
 ing meeting of the chairmen of the Is subcommittees yesterday at noon.
 Judge Brandon will deliver patriotic
 address at the afternoon session of the
 first day October 10. pr. Stuart, Mir.
 Ward and Mrs. Cory will deliver ad-
 dresses of welcome at the opening ses-
 sion, the latter on behalf of the Daugh-
 ters of the Confederacy, and General
 Hooper will deliver the response.
 On the first night of the reunion there
 will be the grand ball at the Tutwiier
 hotel and the Southern club and theatre privileges will be granted for Confeder-
 ate Veterans. The parade will be held on the second day of the convention. Following is the programme an-
 nounced by Dr. H. A. Elkourie, general chairman:
 PROGRAMME FOR FIRST DAY First day, Wednesday, October 10,
 Jefferson theatre, corner Second avenue
 and Seventeenth street, 10 a. m:
 Concert, southern airs.i while veter-
 ans are assembling, by the band; meet ing called to order promptly at 10 o'clock
 by Dr. H. 4. Elkourie general chairman who will turn the convention over to Col D. NJ. Scott, adjutant general; in vocation by the state chaplain: song. led by Prof. Fred l.. Grambs; address Of welcome, by Dr. George R. Stuart; ad- dress of welcome, on part of city of Bir- mingham, George Ward; band selection; address of welcome on part of the United Daughters of the Confectionery, Mrs. Chappell Cory; response to ad- dress of welcome, Gen. c. W. Hooper; song. led by Prof Fred L. Grambs; Gen. c. w. Hooper, commander of Alabama division. will assume command and read Tribute to the Confederate Dead and Women of the Confectionery" to be re- sponded to by the veterans; selection by band; roll call of camps by D. M Scott, adjutant general; music, by the band; announcement of committees; re- port of credentials committee; election of officers for the ensuing year; song; recess until 3:s0 p. m.
 AFTERNOON SESSION Afternoon session at Jefferson theatre: Selection by band; song, Nearer My
 God to Thee" invocation. Dr. H. M. Edmonds; patriotic address by Judge w. w. Brandon: band selection; report of place for 1918 reunion; song, "In the Sweet Bye and Bye"
 | Night session, 8 o'clock: Theatre priv1- l leges for Confederate Veterans; first grand ball at Tutwiler hotel and South 1 ern club.
 | Second day, October il: Confederate Veterans Day.
 l 10 a. m, sharp grand parade and review l of veterans, sponsors. maids, military. citizens, school children. etc: state fair. | free admission to veterans; p. nn., sec ond grand ball at Tutwiler hotel and ! Southern club.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-26
LEADING THE YOUNG BELLOWS

Ernest Matthews and Will Wal drop from the courthouse are leading you fellows, you young men, into something that you will regret-this T. A. society-and you are breaking your necks to follow them. but when they get their jobs they don't care rap about you.
 was born 45 years ago on the corner of Morris avenue and Nine teenth street; my grandfather was the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-26
AsIs 9S0o0 IF Sprained Arm

Suit for esoo0 damages for alleged psraonal injuries was filed againat the Southern railway yssterday by Mrs. Dora r. Fulton. She ciaims that while passenGer on one of the defendant's trAine on Auguat har lett arm was seFieualy sprained.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-26
Pickens County Citizens
 Vote 3-Mill School Tax

Reform, September 25.-(Special )-Pick- ems county today voted three to one n favor of the 3-mill tax.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-26
At Loew's Bijou

The most discriminating theatregoer will be pleased with the offering at Loew's Bijou for today. for in every particular the bill matches up to tho requirements of the public. Every act is pleasing and the feature pictures, especially Loew's current events, are of the standard that has made Loew $ Bijou the most popular amusement house in town. The headline act. Joan storm and John Marston, in "The Alibi" is delightful little comedy dealing with the married relation, Harry Thompson entertains w,sn char actcr impersonations; tho ,5essons In song and dances; Freddie James, the "nuttiest of nut" jugglers. and the To- tos in a wonderful novelty Kymnastic act are tho vaudeville features. Tho pictures include Herbert Rawlinson in "FHrting with Death" Losw's current events and comedy reels complete the bill. The performance is continuous, II o'clock until H.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-26
OF LAWYERS
 CONSUMED ENTIRE MORNING

Arguments on whether or not Magis- trate Pitts should bind over to the grand jury consumed all the morning session of the second day of the pre- timinary hearing, and it had been an- nounced that all the attorneys repre- senting Means would make arguments for dismisSal. Arguments began after 1t was announced the defendant would not offer evidence. Two of his attorneys had attacked the case of the state which closed late yesterday and Solicitor Ciem- ent had delivered an argument for com nitment when luncheon hour intervened
 During the noon hour the writs were served demanding the seized documents and reconyening of court brought the announcement that Means would con- sent to be bound over. Then followed the long arguments as to the form that commitment should take.
 Attorneys for Means were expected to continue their effortn to get possession of the documsnts Mono of them, how ever. would discuss what action would be taken. D. 1T. CAnsler of Means' counsel indicated in open court that no habeas corpus proceedings would bc started to get Means out of jail pend- tng grand jury action, and in state- mont after court adjourned MT. Cansler reiterated that.
 Solicitor Clement. Attorney General Manninh and others, including some of the New York and Chicago officials went to Salisbury tonight, where So- ticitor Clement residep. All announced they had no immediate pl&hs in sight pending grand jury action, which they could make public at present
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-26
MADE BY MEANS
 IN WAVING EXAMINATION

Means alleged in the order for he
 apers and documents that they were necessary for the defense of his case and cited that none of them had hean introduced by the prosecution in the pre- lininary hearing. His counsel in co1rt said they had been unable to get ner- mission to copy the papers, while Solicit tor Clement replied thar he had been .nable to get from the defense certain documents and evidence wanted.
 The defendant comes into court and valves examination and the finding of probable cause for the reasons sta.ed in the paper hereun6 attached. If is therefore ordered that the defendant pe committed to jail without bond to await action by the October term of the grand Jury The grand jury meets October 1s next" Magistrate Pitts said. Solicitor Clements had argued for commitment binding Means over and stating that evidence Justified such action, while Means attorneys contended that the or- der should contain Means reason for agreeing to be bound over, including t. statements as to his intellectual efforts to obtain the documents, and references to extradiction papers and ''undisclosed criminal charges which he did not want .o face before final action on the mur- der charge here
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-26
Relieve Me. Xantippc"

Margaret Knight, who plays the part of Dolly Kanman in Believe Me, Xan- tippe," which comes to the Jefferson theatre Friday and Saturday with Sat urday matinee, is an ardent camera fan and early every morning will be seen slipping out to seek the odd and unusual. The fortunate ones who have had the opportunity of seeing her collection at her summer home in the Thousand Islands would think that she had put in every moment of her time. Her collec- ton covers a vast amount of territory, from the Canadian Rockies to the gulf. and from the Atlantic to the Pacific.
 Miss Knight has had several narrow escapes from arrest since the war be- gan, as authorities thought she might be spy. But, after explanation, she was allowed to go her way with warning command. Believe Me, Xantippe," has long runs in New York and Boston.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-26
At the Lyric

Large audiences are enjoying the bill of Keith vaudeville headed by the Hirschoff Troupe of Gypsy entertainers In whirlwind dances and songs at the Lyric theatre this week. This act is well staged and Is presented by com pany of talented performers. The other numbers on the bill furnish much enter tainment.
 Francis and Ross are among the best dancers seen in Birmingham in a long time and Burns and Quinn in 'The Un- trained Nurse" offer some pleasing com- edy and song selections. These acts are very good and receive much applause.
 Leila Selbini is a versatile and petite entertainer who possesses very pleas ing personality She sings and dances, rides the bicycle and plays the mandolin and does 1t all in a very pleasing man ner. A rapid-nre acrobatic and gym nastic act is presented by the Robert DeMont Trio and they render a very pleasing entertainment. Pathe news pie lures are feature.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-26
MAGISTRATE PITTS WOULD
 NOT SIGN ATTACHED PAPER

Magistrate Pitts signed the writ itself, but declined to sign the attached eRpla. nation, which also contained statement that Means in no manner agreed that there was any evidence by which he could have been held to the grand jury If he had seen fit to continue to fight the case. and also described him as fully believing that he would be com pleteiy acquitted and vindicated" of tho charge of murder when the case went to jury.
 Assistant District Attorney Dooling of New York said counsel represent the
 men named in the writ ordering them to turn over the documents seized in Means apartments when tho case was brought up for hearing, which is set for October 8. The writ also orders those named in 1t to show cause why they should not be permanently enjoined from removing the documents from 1u- risdictfon of the court.
 Besides Dooling and Ambrose, pr. schultze, medical assistant to District Attorney Swann in New York, John Cuniff, William Jones and William T. Jones, connected with the New York police force. were named in the writs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-26

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Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-10

"cosey corner very closely of the chamber of commerce, but up to date not one word of protest has appeared. They seem to be as silent as a grave- yard at midnight in regard to rail- read matters whether the fares are raised 50 per cent. or whether they shake all of your teeth out riding over flat wheels. It was supposed that the chamber of commerce was a civic body in the interests of the welfare of our fair city. There seems to be a question whether the cham Der of commerce controls the street railroad or the railroad controls the chamber of commerce with the odds in favor of the railroad.
 Mr. Editor, how would it do for the committee appointed by the chamber Of commerce to investigate the Hop l<ins & Allen Arms Co. trouble te take up the matter of the 50 per cent. raise in fares. find cut who gets the money squeezed out of the public, report back to the secretary instead of the board of directors of the chamber of commerce with instructions to pub- fish their findings in the weekly "cosey corner" so the public that put up the money will know whether. the owner, president, traffic managers. su- perintendents or conductors. motor men and mechanics get the benefit of the raise?
 One of the Public Being Squeezed, Y Norwich, Oct g, 1917.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-10

would not be so much of a tragedy in his case, as ht was long suffering and used to it. I apologized and told him if he had a spark of Christian charity in his makeup and any regard for the insurance companies he would kick in one of our basement windows and put out the bas under the ttakettle.
 He said he would, in a patient af- f1icted sort of voice, and 50 we were able to go our way with some restored tranquility.
 He put it out all right. expect?" suggested the woodlawn man.
 "Oh. his friend the Hyde Park man told him, |" It wasn't burning after all. Imogene had put it out herself before she left. I don't know how l ever can square myself with the doctor. except by having a long and expensive iil- ness. and I'm so busy at the office that l hate to take the time.
 Then there was the day we went across the lake and Imogene remem- bered that she had left the canary bird and the Angora cat shut up in the room together, and the maid gone till evening.
 !" Even if she comes back early Imogene walled, she won't think of going to look at the canary bird or he cat. And if she did it would be too late because the bird will be all eaten by then. He must be all eaten now. Oh my poor Dickie, And Fluff isn't used to meat, so he'll probably die too. How on earth did come to forget put ting Fluff in the sun parlor as | had planned? Oh, Henry! Can't you stop the boat or something?'
 "I told Imogene that much as I loved her I refused to beard the cap- tain on the bridge and request him to turn back to Chicago in order to save our 1amented song bird. I agreed that it was too bad. but begged her to put the tragedy out of her mind and watch the rippling waves.
 ''Imogene simply would pay no at tention whatever to the waves. Every five seconds all day she had a fresh remark to make on the subject and the minute we landed she streaked for a train and tore back to Chicago. I am just man and subtracted the car fare from Imogene's next allowance. 1 thought it might teach her a lesson"
 "But--
 Why, the canary was all right" explained the man from Hyde Park. And so was the cat, which had been neatly inclosed in the sun parlor, just as she had planned and then forgotten that she had done. I could relate a lot of other disturbing memories, but these samples are sufficient to show you that your proper family does not have all the troubles"
 'fWeT" said the Woodlawn man. "I guess that on the whole a cold in the head is not so wearing. ng."-Exchange.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-10
VESSELS FOR DOMESTIC CON-
" MERCE.

The action which has been taken by congress in extending permission to vessels of foreign registration to engage in the domestic commerce of this country is entirely in accord with the needs. Heretofore foreign vessels were forbidden to engage in this trade. They could of Course come in to our ports and discharge cargoes brought from foreign shores, and take on goods for other countries, but they could not carry goods from one American port to another.
 With the decrease in tonnage due to- the war there are frequent in stances where cargo space could have been utilized with good results had foreign vessels not been so excluded. There have also been many neutral vessels tied up at docks or swinging at anchor for months which if this step had been taken before could have been used to relieve the domestic Transportation problems. The tenn porary letting down of the bars, which will continue until 120 days after the war, should result in much benefit to the country.
 The opportunity is thereby offered to the ships of the northern neutrals which have come here for cargoes and in some instances loaded them put which cannot get a license frcm this country to sail to their destina- ton because this government is un- willing to release the supplies which they have or want. to overcome the losses which they are experiencing through idleness by entering our do- mestic trade. either by operating or leasing their vessels Tn such service. Whether they will do so or not re- mains to be seen. but if the induce inent is not taken advantage of, this country should not hesitate to use it's rights and take over the ships for just such requirements. ]
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-10
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Is dark for the man who likes to in- dulge his taste for spirits. either ju- fdiciously or injudicious1y, and on req sonable terms In our luxuriesls for Scotch highbal1 is now 40 cents. The man with the highbau habit seeks in vain the low priced avenues gone up in sympathy. The fve-cent wheat whiskey, and ten-cent rye of yesteryear are now only more or less fragrant memories. Worse yet, no relief IS in sight. The beast is heard at the original source of production and in the wholesale and retail estab- lishments. to last two years. With the source of rep1enishment cut off or dried up, even that prospect will not restrict the familiar operation of the law of supply and demand. Para doxical as it may seem. whiskey is bound to go up so long as it con- prophets who affirm with confidence that prime whiSkey will sell over the bar at one dollar per nip before an other year~has passed.
 Here we have a vista of wonder full possibilities. Who knows, but that the time may be coming when cur emporiums of hilarity will have their annual dollar day along with the rest-a rare bargain day when the cost of drink of ten-year-old Ken lucky will be marked down to a round pluhk. as inducement to patrons made abstemious by the high cost of opportunities.
 Beer-drinkers, too, must prepare to stand share of the horrors of war At time when the price fixers are embcldened to double the charge on everything, it is not to be expected that the, standard price of a foaming bootleg Of beer will remain at the good old peace rate of five cents. shortened-as is. threatened in the case of the altitudinous feminine shoe or else the saloon man, if the brewer is to be paid, must resort to the dire alternative Of a smaller glass: Wheth CT the rich or the poor will be the harder hit by war taxation, is a sub ject Of constant debate. But there can be no doubt that the class that thirsty. In full cry for vexatious laws to curtail the freedom of the sot or to arrest the zigzag progress of the drunkard. our bene-dry anti saloon on trial in the court of public opinion. who of late have poured forth their eloquence preaching on whiskey and beer barrels, till they half stnpe- ned ned ,ti, their ,e,,,ht hearers. a sample of pure gushed forth such a pious hate of drunkenness may live to see their ef- forts rewarded. Eventually, King AL cohol and John Barleycorn may find solace from the depths of bottled nos- trums, where they may sow their wild oats, free frcsn sarcasm's knotted lash under the protecting wing of le- ga1ized traffc in narcotic and dope. A hypocritical form of Jaw, to remove an evil. only to inaugurate a curse, under mask of morality, to fasten it's consequential damage upon the in- nocent, as well as the hopeless inc briate. We understand the curse of intemperance. We have no profes- sions of sympathy for the saloon. And, we understand. and read be- hind the wreathed smile, the satanic hypocrisy.
 J. H. CUMMINGS.
 Norwich Oct. g. 1s17~
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-10
OTHER VIEW POINTS

This is not propitious time to build new trolley lines. but it is the time when people should insist upon a square deal It not their fault that the trolley promoters loaded these properties with wind and water. and they should not be compelled to choose the alternative of walking or paying fares that will make that wind and water profitable.
 In Brideport over 700 jitneys are carrying passengers for 5 cent fares and it is likely that within two weeks thousand jitneys will be doing a busy and profitable business in that city.
 There are only 200 jitneys in the New Haven servfce-H Bridgeport is keeping TOO jitneys profitably employed why not put an equal number into commission in this city? Good service at cent rates will win paying patron age here.
 Meantime the walking is good and scores of people who used to ride Short distances are walking now. thus saw ing a lot of money and materially inn proving their health.
 Walking is fine exercise. Why not try it?
 This trolley fare grab isn't going to be fastened permanently upon the peo- pie without the biggest fight the trolley managers ever attempted to overcome. Before that fight is finished the wind and water method of exploiting trolley properties is going to be exposed in ali its greedy ,details.-New Haven Times Leader
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-10

must be rated as luxury and there can be no question but what there Is great opportunity for the raisers of hogs to not only bring about change in the situation but to develop a profitable business at the same time. And this is a chance which is offered not only to those who are in the swine breeding business but for the farmers throughout the country. A large number are already raising hogs, but where they may have one or two; chiefly for the purpose of
 meeting their own requirements, they could increase the number many times and be assured of a good market. The head of a farmers organization has well said that with hogs bringing s14 a hundredweight a good profit can be made raising them even if they have to be fed on corn costing SIPS a bushel but they are selling higher than that and the corn supply is large this year.
 The country demands more hogs. The supply is far below normal and is knocking at the far-' mer's door It is a call which he can not afford to neglect
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-10
BETTER THAN CALOMfL
Thousands Have Discovered Dr. k Edwards Olive Tablets are
 Harmless Substitute

[ Dr. Edwards Olive Tablets-the sub- stitute for calomel-are mild but sure laxative, and their effect on the liver is almost instantaneous. They are the re- suit of Dr. Edwards determination not to treat liver and bowel complaints with caiomei. His efforts to banish it brought out these little olive-colored tablets.
 These pleasant little tablets do the good that calomel does, but have no bad after effects. They don't injure the teeth like strong liquids or ca1omel: They take hold of the trouble and quickly correct it. Why cure the liver at the expense of the teeth? Calomel sometimes plays havoc with the gums. So do strong liquids. It is best not to take calomel, but to let Dr. Edwards Olive Tablets take its place.
 ! Most headaches, "dullness" and that lazy feeling come from. constipation and a disordered liver. Take pr. Edwards Olive Tablets when you feel "loggy' and 'sheavy." Note how they 'clear" clouded brain and how they "perk up" the spir- its. 10c and 25c box. All druggists.