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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-24
SECOND LOAN BEING PLANNED BY M 'ADOO TWO BILLION
Savings Will Be Made Through the Purchase of Stamps of Small
 Denominations

Washington, September 23.-Every town and city in the country will have on sale soon a share of the S2,0OO,O0O worth of war savings certificates just authorized by Congress Secretary McAdoo announced tonight that the certificates. In denominations as low as $5, bearing four per cent interes! and maturing in five years. will be is- sued In blocks from time to time be- ginning as quickly as plans can be completed.
 The treasury, subtreasuries, internal revenue customs and postoffices and other agencies will be designated tc make sales.
 campaign to bring the value of this form of investment to the atten- ton of the people will be conducted by special committee appointed by Secretary McAdoo composed of Frank A. Vanderlip New York. chairman; Frederick A. Delano. Chicago, member of the federal reserve board; Henry Ford. Detroit; Eugene Meyer. Jr., Mrs. George Bass, Chicago and Charles L. Paine. Boston.
 Tt is proposed" said MT. McAdoo eOhIGht, tO uoNSlOp tHS pldIS III SuCn way that savings may be made through the purchase of stamps of small denominations which can be car ried in books and issued for the pur- pose and accumulated until a suffi- cient amount has been saved to pur- chase a war savings certificate. The government will redeem these war certificates at any time before matur- ity upon request of the holder, allow ing interest at less rate than four per cent.
 Tt is vitally necessary that the American people should practice sav- ings on a large scale during the prog ress of the war. In no other way can the government be financed"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-24
AMERICA MUST CUT DOWN SWEETS ID
 AID FRENCH ALLIES
Hoover Asks Americans to Reduce Consumption of Sweets, as France
 Faces Shortage

Washington, September 23.-Food Ad- ministrator Hoover appealed to the American people tonight to reduce their consumption of sweets. to leave share for their French allies, who are facing the prospect Of two months entirely without sugar.
 we have received a request from the French government" MT. Hoover said, that we allow them to export from the United States 100000 tons of sugar dur ing the next month, and probably more at later period.
 "Our own situation Is that we have just sufficient sugar to maintain our normal consumption until January 1, when the new West Indian crop becomes available to all.
 "Our consumption Is at the rate of 90 pounds per person per year-a little un- der four ounces per day per person.
 "The French people are on ration of sugar equal to only 21 pounds per annum per person--or at the rate of less than one single ounce per day per per- son-a little more than the weight of a silver dollar each day.
 'The English and Italian rations are also not over one ounce per day.
 The French people will be entirely without sugar for over two months if we refuse to part with enough from our stocks to keep them supplied with even this small allowance, as it is not available from any other quarter.
 Sugar even to a greater amount than the French ration is a human necessity. If our people will reduce by one-third their purchases and consumption of candy and of sugar for other uses than preserving fruit, which we do not wish to interfere with, we can save the French situation"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-24
DID GERMANY'S NOTE
 SATISFY ARGENTINA
Communication Reaches Chamber of Deputies While They Contemplated
 Declaration of War

Buenos Aires September 2s.-Just as the Argentine Chamber of Deputies early this morning was preparing to vote on the question of breaking dip- lomatic relations with Germany an of ficial communication was received from the Berlin foreign office.. The note dis approved of the ideas expressed by Count Won Luxburg. the German min lister here, regarding Germany's "cruis- CT warfare"
 The word "cruiser" left some doubt in the minds of government officials as to whether Germany intended to modify her submarine campaign. A declaration of war by Argentina on Germany, however. was postponed by the receipt of the German note.
 London, September 23.-A dispatch from Buenos Aires to Reuters limited. says that Argentina has received note from Germany which has given com plete satisfaction to the Argentine government
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-24
Local Data
AnmwsemaemGs
Million Dollar Doll"

The Million Dillar Doll" which opens tho 1917 season at tho Jefferson theatre with four performances, Is the biggest musical comedy organization on tour. Two car loads of special scenery are car ried to obtain the unparalleled effects which abound in every act. The original cast and production which, when pre- scented at the New York Winter Garden, swept Gotham by storm, will present the production here. Included in the produc- ton is the, unusual attraction of the Empire Quartet-Imperial quartet, one of the noted quartets of the country. These singers will present the latest song hits.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-24

the use of, daily, 500 pounds of beef, 400 pounds of mutton, $50 pounds of pork, 250 dozen of eggs, 500 loaves of bread, $50 pies, 10 barrels of apples, 10 boxes of oranges, tea, coffee, vegetables, canned goods, etc.
 The "big show will give two per formances-at 2:30 this afternoon and 8 o'clock in the evening. The doors will open at l o'clock and o'clock in or der to allow ample time for inspecting the geological collection.
 The performance this year is declared by the circus officials to eclipse all others given in the past. New acts and specialties have been added, while the old ones have been improved upon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-24

attended. Prayer Is universal said the preacher "and sooner or later all men come to pray, whether they are con scious of 1t or not, in the hour of stress or danger or death the human heart seeks God in prayer. As we are sons of God, prayer should be daily com munion with him, not begging for fa- vors or saving us from pain and dis tress.
 God answers our prayers through our selves; the answer comes to mans con sciousness as he prays. He must put forth the effort, not sit simply down and pray only, but living as he prays. The selfish, foolish prayer was shown up in terms that showed the utter folly of prayer in such fashion
 The Sunday school will observe Rally Day next Sunday and the parents and friends are invited to be present.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-24
WOMEN TAKE FIRST STEP TO FILL PLACES
 VACATED BY MEN

Washington September 23-State representatives of the woman's com mittee of the council Of national de- fense are preparing to make survey of the occupational training courses of :. fered by various institutions through out the county.
 This is 8 phase of the general effort to equip women to take mems positions during the war.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-24
CANTONMENT POST
 OFFICE SATISFACTORY

Washington. September 23-Postof- fices at each of the army cantonmenls and camps reported to the postoffice men was being handled promptly and without complaint. At every post the department has set up facilities for an average of 50.000 mail recipients, about the number in the average city of 100000 inhabitants.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-24
SPANISH MINISTER TO
 MEXICO ARRIVES

Laredo, Tex. September 23.--Favillay Bell, Spanish minister to Mexico. arr rived here today from Mexico City en route to Washington, where he will confer with the spanish ambassador before departing for Spain Senor Bell says he is called to Madrid for a special conference. but declined to say on what subject. He expects to return to Mexico within a few weeks.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-24
Peace 7alk--- Central Powers,
 Germany, Bulgaria and 7urke,

Copenhagen, September @.--The corre- spondent at Vienna of the Berliner Tageblatt says:
 'The replies of Turkey and Bulgaria will be forwarded to the pope today. Turkey demands that her territory shall not be violated. Bulgaria demands that her frontiers shall be regulated in ac- cordance with the principles of nation ality."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-24
NEGROES AND WHITE
 CLASH IN LOUISIANA

Arcadia, La. September 2S.-John Lewis, a negro. and his mother. were shot and killed and several whites and negroes were wounded during sev- eral clashes between white and ne- gro families here today The trouble started when Pierce Dane, White, and Lewis, attempted to settle quarrel with pistols.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-24
LEGAL NOTICES

Notice of Annual StOckhOlders' Meet
 ing
 The regular annual meeting of the stockholders of Copeland-Inglis Shale Brick company will be held at the office of the company at room BIO American Trust Bldg, Birmingham, Ala, on Sat- urday, September 29. 1917, at o'clock p. m. This meeting will be held for the transaction of any and all business that may come before it. W. l.. INGLIS, S-T-5t-mo Secretary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-24

pr. Michaelis, the German imperial chancellor. will discuss the Belgian ques- tion and German peace conditions in a speech next Thursday, according to the Neueste Nachrichten of Munich. The chancellor will declare, the newspaper says, that Germany Is ready to re-estab- fish Belgian independence if the entente power agree to restore the German col onies and to give up 'their policy of territorial and economic conquest"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-24
S75.OOO Lire

New Orleans, September J23 - The bottling plant of the Standard Brew ing company here and eight small buildings nearby. were destroyed by fire which originated in shed in the rear of the plant late today. The loss was estimated at S75,00O.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-24
Bic Circus ArriDes With
 Precision of Great Army.
 DOWntOWn Parade To-day
Tents Erected and Every thing Will Be in Readiness for First Performance
 This Afternoon
ROUTE OF PARADE

Leaving the showgrounds at 10:3o this morning the circus parade will move through Fifth avenue to Nine teenth street, to First avenue, to Twenty-first street to Third avenue, to Eighteenth street to Fifth avenue. to the showgrounds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-24
Food Commission

San Sebastian, Spain. September 2a. Premier Dato. after a conference with King Alfonso, regarding the provis. ioning of the country announced that Ia decree was in preparation instltut ing food commission which would enter upon It's duties October l.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-24

Coming with the precision and discip- line of a great army, the Barnum and Bailey circus comprising ss extra long railway cars reached Birmingham Sun day afternoon. the first section arriving at o'clock.
 The usual crowd of circus enthusiasts was in waiting at the Louisville and Nashville railroad freight yards at Eighteenth street to give their old-time friends. the elephants, hearty welcome. After detraining, the paraphernalia and animals were taken to the showgrounds where, operating with circumspection born of long practice. the workmen erected shelter for the animals and the numerous department tents in manner so quiet and unobtrusive that it scarcely marred the accustomed stiffness of the Sabbath evening.
 ERECTION OF TENTS
 Being Sunday, only the necessary tents. such as the three stables. the dining and cook tents and the menaser- ies were erected. The main arenic tent and accessory show tents will be erected at daybreak this morning, when the cir GUS wonders, gathered from the four cor ners of the world by the Barnum and Bailey management. will be exposed to the public gaze. and its hundreds of employees will unite in an effort to en- certain and win the approval of the crowds which will flock to the shows temporary home.
 The first performance will be given at 2:9o o'clock sharp, this Monday after noon, the management having arranged to hold the performance until that hour in order to enable scholars of the public schools (which will be dismissed at 1:3o) to be comfortably seated. The parade will start at 1o:3o o'clock this morning.
 The flying squadron as the first ar rivals are called, consists of the com rnissary department and tho cook tent.
 AT CIRCUS GROUNDS
 Excited interest watched their precise and fast disembarking and start for the circus grounds. And then came the other sections until three long tracks in tho siding were filled with circus cars.
 The boys were everywhere by this time The police could only keep them Mack of the lines for time, but ea- gerly they broke through after each rebuse to get . closer view of something in a gold lettered vehicle from which came strange noises. all permitting of the widest guesses at what 'ft' was.
 Meanwhile, the circus lot assumed an air of extreme activity. In trico the cook tent was up and soon smoke curl- ing from two chimneys showed that in s few moments the cooks would be ready to serve supper.
 Great tents began to rear themselves, and every trolley car brought maxi mum load of those unable to resist the lure of the circus, so that during the night one of the biggest welcoming crowds any circus ever had was as- seubled
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-24
CONSCRIPTING BOYS
 TO MAKE MUNITIONS

Havre. septemebr 23.-The German military authorities at Bruges, Bel gium, are conscripting all the boys and men of that city between the ages of IA and 60 to work In munition fac tories and ,shipyards. The rich and poor shopkeepers and workmen, all the being taken, only the school teachers, doctors and priests escap- ing.
 The Germans virtually conducted raids on the city. according to re- ports received here. seizing men III their homes, in the streets and in all places. The provincial committee has been ordered by the Germans to re- lease 75 per cent of It's staff
 Bruges Is the capital of the prov inces of West Flanders. lying 55 miles northwest of Brussels and 14 miles east or Ostend The population in 1914 was about 55.000.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-24
DAILY FOOD SUPPLY

More than 1400 persons are on the pay rolls of the Barnum and Bailey circus. This includes performers, workmen and those employed in other departments of the work incidental to the production
 Tc provide three meals a day for the circus hands and performers 1t requires
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-24
THE WEATHER
Weather Conditions

Washington, Septemebr 23-Weather forecast for Alabama: Fair north. showers south portion Monday; Tues day showers.
 Tennessee: Fair Monday. warmer In central and east portions; Tuesday, fair.
 Georgia: Local rains Monday and Tuesday.
 Mississippi: Fair Monday and Tues day. except showers Tuesday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-24
MASONIC NOTICE

All members of Birmingham Chapter Rose CrOix are requested to meet at the Masonic temple at 1O:30 this mOrn- ing for the purpose of attending the funeral of Brother James Eastis. All members of other Scottish Rite bodies are expected to attend.
 JOHN B. BETHEA. w
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-24
Believe Me. Xantippe"

Richard Buhler, who is generally con ceded to be one of the handsomest and most talented young leading men on the American stage, and who has ap- peared here as "Ben-Hur," will make his first appearance as a star in Believe Me- xantippe'' at the Jefferson theatre Friday and Saturday nights, with a matinee Saturday afternoon, September 2S and 29 As he Is very popular with all of those who saw him as "Ben-Hur' and with the many movie" fans who have seen him on the screen In a num- Der of feature films, the last one he appeared here in being the "Thief' at the Alcazar, a large crowd will prob- ably turn out for both performances. Believe Me, Xantippe' is a s10.0O0 Har- yard prize play by Frederick Ballard. a comedy that made Boston laugh for 200 performances New York for 15o per- formances, and London, Eng, for two solid years. This leads one to believe that 1t must be some comedy" as neither Boston or London have ever been known to laugh without consider able provocaton. MT. Butler in Be lieve Me, Xantippe" was the attraction for the entire week of the state fair at Louisville, Ky, and several from this vicinity who witnessed this perform ance are enthusiastic In their praise of star, company, play and production.
 At the Lyric
 The Hirschoff Troupe in "A Nigh. in Gypsy Camp" are the headline attractions on the new bill to be pre- scented at today's matinee. The act abounds in singing and dancing and is regarded as one of the most novel acts in vaudeville.
 Lalla Selbini, famous woman en- tertainer. offers a variety of amuse- ment that has made her vaudeville favorite. Burns and Quinn in "The Untrained Nurse" have vehicle filled with fun and frolic. and Francis and Ross are dancers extraordinary. The Rrobert DeMont Trio wil entertain in At the Hotel Turn Over" Pathe pie lures will be a feature.
 At Loew's Bijou
 The management of Loew's Bijou has secured an exceptional booking of high class attractions for the first half of the week and some of the greatest acts in vaudeville and feature pictures are included. Joan Storm and Jong Mars den will present clever drama of mar ried life, "The Alibi" Other acts are Harry Thompson, dean of the vaude- vile stage, will give character i'm per sonations Freddie James. self-styled Worlds Worst Juggler;'' the lessons in smart songs, and the Totos. original gymnasts Flirting with Death" fea- turing Herbert Rawlinson, Loew's cur rent weekly and comedy reels complete the bill
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-24

A. L. REESE.
 Secretary.
The St. Joseph observer. [volume] (St. Joseph, Mo.) 1906-1932, 1917-06-30

nor oats nor rye is used In the manu-
facture of beer or light wines; CS)
That barley is worthless as food
product for human beings and has lit
tie value for animals: ca That the
barley already planted cannot be sup
planted by other grains; (5) That
'confiscation of property has no war
rant in law. in policy or In morals;
(6) That such legislation has no
standing In reason at this time except
In so far and only so far as it may
help to win the war.
Upon the last and most vital point,
the World says succinctly and truly:
'The temperance advocate is con-
cerned only with prohibiting the use
OF alcohol In all forms. The food ex-
perts measure all articles of diet first
according to the amount of nourlsh-
ment they afford. But the govern
ment faces an entirely different prob
lem. 1t must take into account the
settled habits of hundreds of thou
sands of men and women employed
In essential industries. 1t is dealing
with human nature. and It hesitates
except In extreme emergency to lay
down arbitrary rules as to food and
drink for large classes of people
whose good will contributes to their
efficiency as producers of war sup
plies.
whether the best results are to be
obtained from malt in beer or malt in
bread is purely a question of policy.
There is danger of scientific organiza-
ton being carried so far as to cause
discomfort among workers and reduce
their energy. Any employer accus-
toned to handling large numbers Of
operatives must realize the difficulties
the British government faces in the
problem of adjusting grain imports,
fixing the exact consumption OF beer
and at the same time not interfering
lunwlsely with the normal diet of the
working classes.
"To what extent alcohol Is required
In the manufacture of munitions and
like necessities we do not know and
the Congress does not know. The
Department of Agriculture, having the
advantage of Mr.. Hoover's informa-
ton, should know or be able to find
out. Upon that department, therefore,
responsible as it must be for the con-
servation of all foodstuffs, should be
conferred absolute power over the
production and distribution of all
grain products, with full confidence
that 1t will apply every ounce of its
Intelligence and energy to the winning
of the war to the exclusion of all 9TH
er considerations."- North American
Review.
The St. Joseph observer. [volume] (St. Joseph, Mo.) 1906-1932, 1917-06-30
THE KANSAS STATE ANTHEM

Kansas. the state just across the
Missouri opposite the Francis Street
depot. is always finding or doing
something new. The latest. according
to the veteran ticket seller. W. l.
CoolIsey, at the Francis Street depot,
is a magnificent state anthem. Pos
sibly you may have heard 1t, but II
not here Is one Of the verses that
Cooksey remembers. Here it goes:
The roosters they lay eggs in Kansas.
The roosters they lay eggs in Kansas.
The roosters they lay eggs
AS big as whiskey kegs
With whiskers on their legs
In Kansas.
The St. Joseph observer. [volume] (St. Joseph, Mo.) 1906-1932, 1917-06-30

Congressman Booher has sent a
survey of Buchanan county, each con-
tanning a handsome colored map OF
this county which may be had free OF
charge by applying to the county
agent at the court house or to the
postmaster.
The St. Joseph observer. [volume] (St. Joseph, Mo.) 1906-1932, 1917-06-30

The local coal men were looking a
trifle mystified yesterday over the ac-
tion Of the operators in reducing the
coal prices.
The St. Joseph observer. [volume] (St. Joseph, Mo.) 1906-1932, 1917-06-30

William f. Harrington, the drug
gist at 301 Illinois avenue, on yester-
day received notice of the death of
The St. Joseph observer. [volume] (St. Joseph, Mo.) 1906-1932, 1917-06-30

Mr.. August Quentin and Mrs.
Blanche Mutersbaugh were married
Wednesday and left at once for a
wedding tour OF the East.
The St. Joseph observer. [volume] (St. Joseph, Mo.) 1906-1932, 1917-06-30

Roy King. nineteen years of age, a
professional I. w. w, was arrested
Thursday and identified by Father
Kearful as the man who shot him on
Thursday. June 21. After the priest
had identified King the latter de-
nounced him bitterly.
The St. Joseph observer. [volume] (St. Joseph, Mo.) 1906-1932, 1917-06-30

Ralph B. Innis, secretary OF the
Cooperative club, resigned his posi-
tion Friday to go to his new appoint
ment in the quartermasters depart
ment of the army. Ben I.senby was
chosen to succeed him.
The St. Joseph observer. [volume] (St. Joseph, Mo.) 1906-1932, 1917-06-30

Despite the Red Cross and Liberty
bond drives, dealers say that the de-
mand for fireworks in ST. Joseph this
year is the largest ever known.
The St. Joseph observer. [volume] (St. Joseph, Mo.) 1906-1932, 1917-06-30

William Garrett on Thursday in
Judge Utz' court pleaded guilty to
gambling at the lake. for which he
was arrested some days ago and was
sentenced to the penitentiary for two
The St. Joseph observer. [volume] (St. Joseph, Mo.) 1906-1932, 1917-06-30

Three damage suits against rail-
roads were settled out Of court Thurs
day.
The St. Joseph observer. [volume] (St. Joseph, Mo.) 1906-1932, 1917-06-30

his mother which occurred at James
port, Mo-, on Thursday.
The St. Joseph observer. [volume] (St. Joseph, Mo.) 1906-1932, 1917-06-30
PROHIBITION VER- -
SUS PATRIOTISM

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years. but later parolled on promise
to not repeat the offense. Ten other
players arrested at the time with Gar
rett pleaded guilty to gambling and
were fined s25 each.
Michael Filkovitch, South side
butcher, was fined ten dollars in po-
lice court Thursday for selling taint-
ed meat.
Dr. De Lamater, city health officer,
has issued a warning TO people to boil
the water used for drinking purposes
and thus avoid any danger of typhoid.
The Commerce Club committee.
headed by H. G.. Porter OF the street
railway. which Mas been selling 5000
base ball tickets to insure the reten-
tion of the st. Joseph franchise, have
made good and the franchise will not
be lost.
The park board has decided to re-
pave Lovers Lane.
A deer fawn was born at the city
zoo this week.
Ernest Hale of Maitland met a ne
gro near the Union Station Wednes-
day night and was robbed of IS.
Thomas ]. Wills, carpenter, seven
ty-five years of age, died Wednesday.
william Gardner of $40 East Colo
RADIO street died Thursday.
The board OF public works will ad-
vertise at once for the construction
of sewers In Hyde Park.
The St. Joseph observer. [volume] (St. Joseph, Mo.) 1906-1932, 1917-06-30

Michael Filkovitch, n South Side
butcher, was fined ten dollars in po-
lice court Thursday for selling taint-
ed meat.