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The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1917-04-03

of the supreme court will have a far
reaching influence as effecting the
powers of the probate court and the
Home Finding Society.
William Priest, boy of seven yaers,
in the case cited above was awarded
to Charles F. and Jessie Jain; Ruth
Priest, still younger was awarded to
W. E. and Nellie Upton. These are
exceptionally fine people living at
Genesee they have become much at
tached to the children and it is al
most a tragedy to take them from
them.
At the time the children were sent
to the Home Finding Society at Lew
iston by the probate court of Sho-
shone county, it is said the parents
were addicted to liquor and were not
taking proper care of the children
Since then it is said they have re-
ormed.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1917-04-03

are committed to it as guardian by
the probate court in a proceeding by
which they are taken from the par
ents.
This ruling was laid down Saturday
by the supreme court affirming judg-
ment entered in the first judicial dis
trict court for Shoshone county, Civ
mig Ruth and William Priest to their
parents, William and Marie Priest. Mr..
and Mrs. Upton claimed the right to
the custody of Ruth Priest and Mr..
and Mrs. Jane the custody of William
Priest through adoption from the chill
dren's home at Lewiston.
Both foster parents are residents of
Latah county.
1t is felt locally that this decision
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1917-04-03
RAILROADS FILE PETITIONS
Ask Government Authorities to In
crease Freight Rates Because of
AdamSOn Law

WASHINGTON - Formal petitions
from % western railroad companies
asking for an immediate increase of
general freight rates have been filed
with the interstate commerce commits
sion here. The exact increase desired
is not named, but it is understood to be
Is per cent of the general rates now
in effect
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1917-04-03
THANKS FROM
WHITE HOUSE

In response to the message
sent to President Wilson a few
days ago by the faculty and stu
dent body of the University of
of Idaho rendering their services
in case of war President Bran
non Saturday afternoon received
the following gracious message
from the White House:
"The President deeply appre-
ciates your very gracious and
patriotic pr0ffer of your serv-
ices, and he wishes in this in
formal way to express his
grateful thanks"
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1917-04-03
CHILDREN RETURN
TO FORMER HOME
SUPREME COURT HOLDS THAT
PARENTS HAVE FIRST
CLAIM

BOISE-The Children's Home Find
ing and Aid society of Lewiston, as
guardian of minor children, has no
authority to consent to the adoption
of such children when they are not
surrendered to it by their parents, but
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1917-04-03
Take Interned German Ships

WASHINGTON = The government
plans the taking over of 80 interned
German ships now in American ports
just as soon as war is declared
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-19
CALHOUN CITIZENS
 ARE ID CONSIDER SCHOOL TAX LEVY
Monster Mass Meeting Will Be Held to Discuss Call ing Special Election
 Under New Law

Anniston, January 1s.--(Special0 If the weather is favorable Saturday it is believed the circuit courtroom in the Calhoun county courthouse will be crowded when President James Keith of the county board Of education calls the monster mass meeting to order.
 The meeting was proposed by the county board of education for the pur- pose of feeling the public pulse in the matter of the S-mill school tax elec- ticn, which it is proposed to call with in the next 60 days
 Both sides of the question will be argued IS the members of the county board want to get the general feel ing of the county on the matter and do not want to call an election soon if the 3-mill tax proposition would be certain of defeat However. the chances for it's passage are growing stronger every day, owing to the activities of the teachers in the county who are taking pains to show its advantages.
 The principal speakers for the B. mill tax will be James Keith, Jr., president of the county school board; c. ". Daughette, president of the nor nal school at Jacksonville; D. R. Mur- phey, principal of the city schools of Anniston: H. T. Persons. county super intendent of education; A. N. Bragg, principal of the Piedmont schools; R. S.. King, principal of the county high school at Oxford and others
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-19
CAPT. DICKSON HEADS
 THE CONSERVATIVES
Another Meeting Called to Perfect Permanent Organization
 Next Week

Between S5 and 40 conservative demo- crats from city and county met in the Lyon-Terry building last night and per fected temporary organization, with
 Capt J. D, Dickson as president. J. Morgan Flowers was made secretary EShort talks were made by Judge Thomas M. Rogers. Lee Cowart, Joseph Slack, M J. Sullivan and Fred Baker. A commit tee on constitution and bylaws was ap- pointed, consisting of Judge Thomas M Rogers chairman; ex-Gov. Emmet O'Neal
 Judge Richard V. Evans, Paul Stevenson M. J. Sullivan W. IT. Barnard and Dr. c. H. Kibhey.
 The president was authorized to ap- point a finance committee. which will be announced later The meeting was en- thusiastic and harmonious. The next meeting, for the purpose of effecting a permanent organization, will be held on Thursday night. January 25, at 8 o'clock at the Lyon-Terry building.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-19
TO OBSERVE BIRTHDAY ANNIVERSARY OF LEE
The Rev. Albert Sidney Johnson Will Make Address Today

The birthday anniversary of Gen. Robert F. Lee will be fittingly commemorated this afternoon at the First Presbyterian church, Fourth avenue and Twenty first street. The exercises will be held in tba Sunday school rooms of the church and Will commence at 2;3o o'clock. The prin- cipal address will be made by the Rev. Albert Sidney Johnson and an appro- priate musical programme has been ar- ranged.
 Members of Camp Wilcox, United Con- federate Veterans, will attend in a body and all veterans, Daughters of the Con- federacy, Sons of Veterans and the pub- lie generally are invited to attend. The programme follows:
 My Country. 'Tis of Thee audience; prayer by chaplain, Dr. J. S. Foster sole selection, Mrs. o. l.. Stephenson; ad- dress, Dr. Albert Sidney Johnson; solo Holy City, Mrs. o. B. Fleming: pres entation of crosses, Daughters of Con- federacy; 'Tenting on the Old Camr Ground,' West End Quartet; violin solo The Swan.' Clyde Lovelady; Nearer My God, to Thee" audience.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-19
Newly Elected Officials
 of Bl0unt Take Charge

Oneonta, January 1S.-(Special )-The old county officials have given up their places to the new officials. Judge John H. Kelton who has faithfully served the county two terms as probate judge, has turned over the office and records to Judge Aldrich. Blackwood is now tax collector and Lou Shelton tax assessor. The office of county treasurer was abol- ished by the last legislature and it was thought that one of the banks would be selected to look after the county funds, but the commissioners court decided otherwise and MT. Roe Denton has been selected as county treasurer for the present year.
 The contract given by the city council to the Mitchell Bros. for sidewalks and other street improvements has been com pleted.
 Albert Bains is just having completed one of the most up-to-date and costly dwellings in Oneonta on the corner of Third street and Third avenue.
 At a recent meeting of the stockhold- CTS of the Blount County bank, A. A. Fendley was elected president and Burt Brown cashier.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-19
TRAINING SCHOOL
 MOST SUCCESSFUL
 EVER CONDUCTED
Evening Meeting Will Bring tt Close Five-Day Session of
 Baptists

The Baptist Training school, which has been conducted at the First Baptist chruch this week, will come to a close with the meeting this evening, following the most successful session of the school according to those in charge
 Several hundred Sunday school work CTS from all parts of Greater Birmingham have attended the meetings each evening and have taken part in the programme.
 This evening Dr. A. J. Dickinson will give the last of his series of talks on 'The Life of Jesus from the Gospel Ac- cording to John'' pr. Dickinson's lee lures have been among the most interest ing features of the school work.
 Dr. c. Ross Baker will speak this eve ming on "The Hope of the Christian. Dr. Baker has also given a talk each evening during the school session.
 Miss Annie l.. Williams, whose talks on story telling have been heard by hun dreds of interested workers during the week, will speak this afternoon on 'The Source of the Story's Power'
 From 6:15 o'clock to o'clock this eve ming departmental conferences will be conducted.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-19
SEND INVITATION TO
 MADAME BERNHARDT
Drama League Asks Noted Actress
 to Be Its Guest

The Birmingham center of the Drama League of America is sending telegram to Madame Sarah Bern hardt at Macon today, where she is playing an engagement this. evening, asking her to be its guest next Tues day afternoon at a reception at the Tutwiler hotel at 4:30 o'clock The message follows:
 Madame Sarah Bernhardt, (En Tour), Macon. Ga.
 The Birmingham center of the Drama League of America would be very much pleased to haveryou favor us with your gracious presence on next Tuesday afternoon. January 2S, at a reception given in your honor at the Tutwiler hotel at 430 o'clock.
 MRS. WILLIAM D. SMITH,
 President. If Madame Bernhardt accepts, the reception will be one of the most not able social and artistic events that has ever taken place in Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-19
ANGELL DIED FROM
 NATURAL CAUSES

Irby T. Angel died from natural causes, according to a report made by Coroner John R. T. Rives, following the post mortem examination. Funeral serv- ices over the remains of the deceased were conducted yesterday.
 It was shown at the inquest that MT. Angell had been suffering from la grippe for the past month. He had only par tially recovered His position in bed, when found by his brothers in a local hotel, indicated that he died while asleep. The post mortem was held at the instance of the family, who wished to determine the exact cause of death.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-19
REMARKABLE RECORD
 MADE BY PRUDENTIAL

1 Newark, V. J., January 1S.--More than i $591, ,000 GOO of paid-f life insurance was issued by the Prudential Insurance com pany of America in 1916. and at the lowest expense rate in Prudential history, ac- cording to the forty-ffrst annual figures of the company read yesterday ly Pres ident Forrest F. Dryden ar the opening session of an international business con | ference of Prudential field representa- | tiyes held here. This issue. Mr. Dryden l explained represents gain in insurance | in force of over s2s3, ,0o0,vJA.
 President Dryden also stated that the Prudential now has 15.0O0,0 900 policies, rep resenting total of over ss00o,0 Oo,0O0 in surance in force. continuing the Pruoen- tial although one of the youngest, as the second company in the world in ths 1 respect. Since it's organization in lS6 MT | Dryden stated the PruIer'al recently mutualized, has paid l tota, If over s42S,- 1 O000O0 to it's policyholders. including mo:e than BPS 750, 600 not called for by the rolicy contracts. These payments in 1916 alone | totaled $47 27S,000, covering an average of | $50 claims every working day of the veal | Although the Prudential writes insur- ance only in the United States and Can | ada it has paid 1lS4 war claims, for | total of $364,000.
 | It is the first time in 13 years tha; the
 Prudential has called it's men in from all over the United States and Canada 1 for general conference with nome of | fee executives. and 1t is believed the gathering, which will iast three days will result in much good to the agency l force
 1 The conference will be almost a con- l tinual session at the home offices here and will be broken by dinner tomorrow night at the Hotel Biltmore, in New York. At the dinner New Jerseys newly | elected governor, Walter E. Edge, an6 Jesse R. Phillips, insurance commissioner l of New York; George M. LaMonta. in- I surance commissioner of New Jersey
 Richard V. Lindabury, general counsel | for the company, and Austen Colgate trustee for Prudential policyholders. will
 be the speakers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-19
'PATRIA' ACCORDED A GREAT
 OVATION

'Patria," the new preparedness serial or the International, in which Mrs. Yer non Castle is starred, was given it's first showing on Monday evening, November 70, before distinguished gathering of almost 2000 persons in the grand ballroom of the Ritz-Carlton.
 Practically everyone of prominence in the silent and spoken drama, in art, It, erary, musical and professional life of the metropolis, were present
 Mrs Castle. who portrays the role of Patria Charming, in the new serial, oc- cupied box with party of friends and was given tremendous ovation. She re- sponded with brief speech in which she told or her preference for motion picture work over dancing and voiced the opin- ion of those others present that "Patria,' would be proclaimed the most emarl1able photopay serials of all time
 Milton Sills, Warner Gland Dorothy Green, Allen Murnane, and George Ma Jaroni, who have the principal supporting parts in "Patria'' were also present.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-19
LIFE INSURERS TO
 SELECT OFFICERS

The officers of the Birmingham Asso- cation of Life Insurers will be named today, when the members meet at the Motion hotel at 1 o'clock. Lucien c. Brown has been president during 1916.
 In addition to naming the officers for 1917, the life insurers will be favored with an address by Dr. George R. Stuart.
 The call has been issued by Beach M, Chenoweth, secretary of the organization. The Birmingham Association of Life h. surers has been a live and wide-awake crowd, and has fostered new and progress sive measures for the profession.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-19
Frisco Makes Change
 in Its Fiscal Year

The Frisco is the first of the rail- roads to make a sweeping change in the fiscal year. Announcement was made yesterday by J. H. Doughty, gen eral agent of the Frisco lines. that that system had determined to make the fiscal year identical with the cali endar year. The change will go into effect during 1917.
 It is understood that many others of the big railroad systems are con- sidering the change and will follow the lead of the Frisco.
 The cause of the change is the ina bility of the railroads to furnish fig- ures for the various commissions of the government in 8 satisfactory form. The fact that the fiscal year now ends in~ the summer makes 1t very un- wieldly for the railroads to furnish data that is satisfactory or accurate
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-19
THE WEATHER
Weather Forecast

Washington, January 1S.-Forecast for Alabama and Mississippi: Fair Friday; colder on the coast; Saturday increasing cloudiness
 Georgia Fair and colder Friday; Sat urday fair.
 Florida: Probably fair Friday and Sat urday; somewhat lower temperature.
 Tennessee: Fair Friday; Saturday ln- creasing cloudiness.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-19
Mansfield tn Sneak

The Rev. w. H. Mansfield will speak at the Young Mems Christian associa- tion meeting Sunday afternoon. His sub ject will be "The Wreck of Soul.'
 MT. Mansfield is newcomer to Bir- mingham. He received the appointment as pastor of the North Highlands Meth odist church at tn conference. He is said to be one of the strongest of the younger preachers of the city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-19
Alabamians Registered
 at Washington Hotels

Washington. January 1s.-(special.) ) Alabamians here today; Congress Hall-Mr. and Mrs. w. M. Humphrey, Huntsville. Raleigh--W. E. James, Cullman MT. and Mrs. F. M. Jackson. Birmingham; lC. A. Cunningham Mobile; E. F. Hor- ton, Mobile.
 Ebbett-B. A. Eldred, Birmingham.
 Continental--Marvin Scott and J. NJ. West, Headland.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-19
Jewish Congregation
 to Hear Dr. EdmOnds

At the Sabbath services at the Temple Emanu-El tonight, Dr. Henry M. Ed monds will preach the sermon. as Rabb Morris Newfield is absent from the city The ritualistic part of the service will be conducted by Chester G. Bandmar and will commence at s o'clock. The public is cordially invited. Dr. Newfied is attending the annual meeting of the Union Hebrew Congre- gations at Baltimore.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-19
Local Data
Jamaicans Fear German Raid

New York, January 1S-The people Of Kingston, Jamaica, are in constant fear of a raid by a German ship according to stories told by passengers on the liner Almirante, which arrived here today from the West Indies. No street lights burn at night in Kingston, the arrivals said, and there is extreme activity in the har- bor where searchlights nightly play from the Notifications while fleets of small boats patrol the harbor entrance both night and day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-19
SMOKER TONIGHT OF
 FURNITURE DEALERS

The Retail Furniture Dealers associa- ton smoker will be given tonight at s o'clock at the Tutwiler. Committees rep .resenting the retail grocers and butch CTS, the Bessemer Board of Trade and other civic organizations will attend. An adrdess will be made by V. H. Hanson. The members of the association plan to have these smokers monthly in the fu- ture and representative business and pro- fessonal men will be invited to speak
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-19
Women Lawyers Opposed

London, January 1S.-Women will not be permitted to practice law in England if the lawyers can prevent tlem At d meeting today ot the gen Stal council of the bar, over which AL torney General Sir F. 2. smith pre- sided, a restitution asking the general council 10 consider a report upon the desiratility of making provision Tor tho admission of women to the profes- sioG." was overwhelmingly defeated.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-19
IncorporatiOn

Incorporation papers were filed yester- day in the probate court by the Jones Mercantile company of Birmingham. The capital stock is placed at 5000 The fol- lowing officers were named in the papers J. H. Jones, president and manager; F. M. Windham secretary and treasurer; Jo- sephine Bramlette, director
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-19
EMMY WEHLEN IN "vANITY."

Vanity" with Emmy Wehlen in the leading role, is at the Rialto today. This is an exceedingly interesting picture-a story of suspense and thrills throughout. It has a dash of the underworld and depicts something of the third degree as practiced in many of the police de- partments of the country
 As an artists model who is framed by the chief of police, Emmy Wehlen, as
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-19
O'RYAN's PLAN

General O'Ryan thought the universal service plan should provide an option of one year with regard to army and five years in the regular service, or six years in the National Guard, three on active service and three in reserve or six years in some industrial pursuit.
 He was not prepared to detail this last plan, which,-he said, was only tentative in his mind.
 Captain Burns said the sentiment among officers and men of the National Guard on the border was for universal service. He thought that feeling had come to them with wider knowledge due to their serv- ice, adding that the governor heretofore had always been barrier to the enact ment of rational military legislation
 The three officers were not agreed as to the effect of the mobilization on Ma tional Guard enlistments. General O'Ryan said it differed in different localities in his state. Captain Burns thought most of the men who served on the border would go out again if another call came within few months after the return.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-19
Features for today.

Features Tor today:
 Rialto-Mrs. Vernon Castle, in "Patria." Emmy Wehlen, in vanity"
 strand-Clara Kimball Young, in My Official Wife"
 Triangle-Frank Keenan. in The Bride of Hate"
 Colonial-Irene Fenwick and Owen Moore, in "A Girl Like That"
 Trianon-Mme. Petrova, in "The Black Butterfly"
 odeon one-Mary Pickford, in "Tess |of the storm Country"
 COMES MRS, VERNON CASTLE IN
 "PATRIA"
 Comes to the Rialto today, the first episode of "Patria," introducing Mrs Vernon Castle to the screen.
 "Patria" is heralded as the greatest serial of the age, with the best known woman in America as the star, and backed by the greatest advertising and publicity campaign ever launched The play has for it's theme the pro- lection of the American home against invasion.
 As Patria Channing, Mrs. Castle  shows remarkable versatility. She shoots with the dead sure aim of a frontier maid. She swims with the grace and abandon of a mermaid. She dives from dizzy heights. She drives motor at a speed that defies all law. She rides with the easy daring of cowgirl" She laughs, dances, cries, makes love-she portrays all woman ly emotions with the power of a great artist. Arthur Brisbane says, why waste time describing Mrs. Castle? When you mention her name, you tell the whole story. If you had engaged Theodore Roosevelt to play the part of a cowboy, you would not attempt to tell the public he had once been rough rider"
 Supporting Mrs Castle are Milton Stills, as Capt. Donald Parr of the U. s. secret service.
 Warner Gland, as Baron Huroki of the Japanese secret service.
 Dorothy Green, as Mrs. Fanny Adair.
 George Majieroni, as Senor Juan de Lima, secret agent of Mexico.
 Mrs Castle appears in the dual role of Patria Charming, society heiress, and Elaine, the dancing girl of the Montmarte.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-19
WAR DEPARTMENT
 RESPONSIBLE FOR SLOW MOBILIZATION
New York National Guard Officer Puts Whole Blame for Delay on System
 of Regulars

Washington January E.-Blame for de- lay in the mobilizing the National Guard for border service was placed squarely on the war department today by Maj John F. ORyan, commanding the New York division of the state forces. in testi- fying before the Senate subcommittee on universal service. Adit. Gen. Louis w Stotesbury of New York and Capt. James T. Burns of the Third Illinois infantry, joined in defending the guard.
 All three officers agreed in favoring uni versal service legislation, although they had differing ideas of how it should be applied. General O'Ryan outlined a plan under which boys would be required in their nineteenth year to elect a course of service they preferred, whether in the regular army, National Guard or in some civil capacity. In common with the other two officers, he declared that complete liberalization of the state troops must be effected, and believed this could be accomplished by a simple amendment of the national defense act.
 UNFAIR TO GUARD
 Generals O'Ryan and stotesbury de- clared the report on the National Guard was unfair to the state service They disclaimed any thought that army off cials had issued it for the purpose of discrediting and breaking down the
 
 ton was due to Conservative prejudice and ignorance of real conditions
 'tThe National Guard was treated by the war department as a volunteer force, not under the scheme contemplated in the national defense act" said General Stotes- bury.
 The people were to blame. They did not approve proper preparation" said General Stotesbury
 General ORyan said the 19000 men of the New York division had been mobil- ized within less than "A hours, complete as to numbers and all equipment they were expected to furnish.
 The report shows" he added, that there was no shortage of men or equip ment in our division. Some companies were at war strength.''
 You put the whole responsibility for delay on the regular esta tablishment 9" asked Senator Chamberlain.
 SYSTEM IS WRONG
 That seems to be agreed among off
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-19

are included in the true pills returned by the county grand jury. They are charged with conspiracy in the exac- ton of tribute from underworld char acters for police protection Among those named were two detective ser e-A
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-19
Schooner Is FlOated

Norfolk, Va. January 1s.-The
 schooner M. sD. Greasy, which went aground yesterday in Hampton Roads, was floated today undamaged and proceeded to Portland. Me. She carries coal from this port.