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The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-11-28
'OCK FOREVER NON-ASSESSAl

Stockholders OF The Oaage Oh and Refining
Company have no liability whatsosvor. The
stock is all common stock-no bonds-no pre-
ferred stock-no debentures-ne debts-no as
sessments-shsre and share alike and particiPat-
ing upon an absolutely equal basis with the Of
heers and directors in the holdings and future
earnings and dividends Of the company. from
every source, in exact proportion 10 the
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-11-28

good, clean, weIl-managed. aggressive oil com
pany tina. has the win to make good com
soon be on big dividend basis-TEiE TINE TO
ACT IS RIGHT NOW-TODAY. Thn oppor-
tunity may not occur again, The first 900
barrel well struck will send The Usage Oil and
Refining Company's stock flying to ten times it's
par value Don't delayi FIRST CONE FIRST
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-11-28
Get In On the Ground Floor NOW

A very limited allotment of The Usage Oil and
time AT PAR-~hieh, If You are fortunate
enough 10 secure some Of II by quick action,
undoubtedly. offers you the ground floor chance
OF me-time-oHers you tho one great, big
chance to become a partner On the verge OF
probable success. with export oil men and rep
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-11-28

utabIe bankers who have invested their own
time and money in this enterprise-who can
make money for themselves only by making
money for you. If enterprise. initiative, ambi-
ton. knowledge and successful oil methods-
backed by large and rich acreage of proven
and well nigh proven productive Gil andrneans
WILL succeed end SUCCEED TREMENDOUSLY.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-11-28

Oklahoma men and women, in all walks Of
life. have millions of dollar. invested in Okla
homa oil stocks thus showing the absolute faith
of home folks in the Oklahoma Oil future
but the demand for legitimate development CAPT
tai IS great that It cannot all be supplied there
Immediate action will enable you to secure a
participating Investment-at one dollar per
share (par vzlue)-and if you have money
whether il be $40 or 10000 invest in q
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-11-28
Profits To Pioneers Always I.arees

600, 10000. The McMans started in a urnan
way and recently sold out for $4,000, 000. 90.
There hundreds of instances where an in
vestment Of $1,000 or 500. 90 has made raany
thousands of dollars. Judge this enterprise by
what ii can earn-Ay what its possibilities are.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-11-28

tremendous block OF such diversified oil The group
bankers and successful oil offering
nifty limited few get pioneers No investor
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-11-28

Der Of shares held.
To be stockholder in this company gives
you the positive assurance that you associ-
ate6 with who are real money maker
that there viii DO NO red tape. comeback or
complication of any kind whatever that would
tend to deprive any stockholder of just and
equal division of all property profits now or
hereafter acquired by the Company.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-03-23
NO STOMACH PAIN,
GAS, INDIGESTION
IN FIVE MINUTES
"Pape's Diapepsin" is the
only real stomach reg
ulatOr known.

"RalN does put bad stomachs in
order really does overcome indlgeS
ton. dyspepsia, gas, heartburn and
,uurnc,, IN five minutes that--juSt
that make, rapc', DiapepSln the larg
est selling stomach regulator in the
world. If what YOU cat fcrmcntS into
stubborn Jumps, YOU helch gas and
cruc,a'c SOUR. mdlgestcd food and
acid. head J., dizzy and aches breath
foul. tongue coated your ,nSidcS filled
with lilc and SudgcSublc waste. re-
member the moment "rapc', Dmpcpsin"
come, m contact with the stomach all
such di,,rc,, ydul,hcs. lis truly aston.
i,mug i'mo,, marvellous, and the JOY
is rs harmle,,nc,s.
\ large ili'N-ccu' case of Papc's Dis-
pcpsiu will give YOU a hundred dollars
worth ui satisfaction ar Your druggist
hand, YOU your money back
IT. worth i's weight IN gold 10 mcp
and women who can't get their Stom
a.hs regulated II belongs in your
home should always he kept handy in
.a,c ui sick. sour. upset stomach dur
my the day or At night It's the
quickest. urcst and most harmless
stomach REGULATOR in the world ADV
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-03-23

Every mother realVcS, after giving
her children California Syrup OF Figs"
that tins Is their ideal laxative, because
,hcy love itS pleasant taste and i,
thoroughly cleanse the tender little
stomach, liver and bowels without grip
ing
When cross. irritable, ieverish or
breath is bad. stomach sour, look al
the tongue. mother II coated, give a
tca,poouiul oi this harmless fruit lax
atiyc." and in a few hours all the foul,
constpatcd waste, sour bile and undi.
gcS,cd food passes out OF the bowels,
and you have we'll playful child
again When the little system is full
OF cold. throat sore, has stomach ache.
diarrhoea. Indigestion. oolic-remem-
Der, a good inside cleansing" should
always ~ the first tteatmen, given
Millions Of mothers keep California
Syrup Of Fig" handy; they know a
tcaspooniul today saves sick child to-
morrow. Ask your druggist for a so.
cen, bottle OF California Syrup OF
Figs" which has directions for babies
children OF ali ages and grown ups
printed on the bottle Beware of coun-
tcrici,S sold here, SO don't be fooled
Get the genuine, made hy California
Fig Syrup Company"-hdv.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-03-23
KEEPS KIDNEYS
ACTIVE WITH A
GLASS Of SALTS
Must flush your Kidneys oc-
casionally if you eat
meat regularly.
authority tells what
causes Backache and
Bladder weakness.

NO man or woman VINO cats meat
regularly can make mistake h' 'in'h
VIZ ih' Nldncl' o'''', many N"N' q
wen known authority Meat 'o'm' uric
aeid wh'ch clogs lhc kidney pores So
'hcv "rggiNhIy iiI'er or Nfaln only
part OF the waste and poison, from me
blood men YOU ger SICK Nearly an
rhcumall''h' headaches. hvcr trouble,
nervousness '.U,,ip'',"n niA@'h''''
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-03-23
JAPAN PLEDGES
LOYALTY anew


PARIS. March - loyall, to the rn
lrn'r power, and friendship ,o America
hy Japan was expressed Yesterday M
kc',hlro Ma,sui Japanese minister q.
France At demonstration a, the Na'
hnnNc ,n honor of lapan's part IN the
war NE said
"lapan adhered 60 the declaration n'
London on september ! lgl Whereby
the alAs, agreed NOT o. conclude q sep
ara'c peace with the central powers
lapau's sense oi honor would mot allow
her ,n act otherwise
Germany has tried ,o separate the
allies hy an possible means Recent
revelations m America gave an exam
pie oi that sort " machination Such
maneuvers are absolutely revolving e.
Japan How would 1t he possible tot
us 10 heuiy cur valiant alhes2 Hov
could We abandon a great friend oi ih'
new world whom We held M such h'rl
esteem and who contend. iHr the same
noble ideal.
The national sentiment and real w
tcteStS ot Japan are with the allies
| Japan gave them her word and ram,
promptly TO their ard and Japan WI
still multiply her efforts until final tic
tory is won, -.-
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-03-23
Cont lnued on Page >inel

II YOU have a vacant room the Want
Ad way will fiji it for you. Phone
PBN.S.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-03-23

she asked "No.' replied tho man gruft-
is, put back your shilling
The landlord of the Green Man had
stood near enough to witness this scene.
He WAS a good -uAtprcd man and that
lovely. fearful look would have found out
tl, sensitive nhcr In most men Come"
Young woman com" IN, ~ said. and
have y drop ~ something gUurc pretty
well mckcred ont. I cax ~ that llc
took her into the bar fHl said 10 lis
wife Here. missis take this young
woman into the parlor she's n little
ovcrc nc''-ior lIety's tears were no"
fallnA fast
They were merely hystoricsl tears She
was nov at Windsor. not far from Ar
thur She looked with hungry eyes ~
the bread and meat ana beer the land
udN brought her md fur q few minutes
she forgot everything else In the delicious
sense ol satisfying hunger and oNcr- ON.
iuE exhaustion The lnulld, sat uppns,i"
her and looked ut her earnestly From her
beautiful face the lHndladys eyes van
dcrcd to her tEurc which. IN hcr hurried
dr'ssiug ou n'r Journey 81" had taken mo-
pains l1 conceal
why, Nou are NOT very ~ for travel.
ing said the mudlHdy. Have you conn
fur'' Yes" replied ilotty. II have come
"a good long WaN-aud IT'S very firing
hut am better now Could Nou tell me
the Nay to go to this place. She took
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-01
MAY ENDOW BASE HOSPITAL IN CITY
Matter Expected to Come Up at Medical Society
 Meeting Tomorrow Night

The possibility of endowing base hos
 by the doctors of Jefferson county. An nouncement has been made that Birming-
 ham, to prepare for the eventualities of
 war, will consider whether or not a base
 hospital may be situated in this city.
 There are 29 base hospitals already or
 ganized for the United States, but only
 one of these, at New Orleans, is in the
 south
 A base hospital consists of 800 beds and
 a personnel of 23 physicians, two dentists,
 two laboratory assistants and one Roent- gen-ray operator. It will be necessary for
 Birmingham to raise sum of $25,O0O for
 the equipment, which will be necessary if the Birmingham hospital is to fulfill the
 requirement of Jefferson R. Kean, direc- tor general of military relief of the American Red Cross.
 The personnel also includes one chap lain, 50 nurses. 9 nurses aids, so male employees and 15 civilian employees The 600 subscribed for equipment provides beds operating room, furniture and supplies, laboratory equipment in- struments and everything necessary ex- cept blankets, which are furnished by the government
 In Birmingham there are more than lt physicians who are in the medical reserve corps. Dr. Earl Drennen, Dr. l.. c. Nor ris, pr. Lloyd Nolan and several other prominent surgeons are numbered among those who would be available. It is re- ported that the matter of making this es- tablishment will be brought to the atten- | ton of the medical society at the meeting 1 tomorrow night
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-01
WOODLAWN BEGINS
 B|G REVIVAL TODAY
Dr. J. o. Hanes to Conduct Services at Second Largest
 M. B. Church in City

The revival at the Woodlawn Methodist church will begin this morning, and the Rev. J. O. Hanes, one of the general evangelists of the M. D. church, south, will arrive this afternoon from Mont gomery, where he has been assisting pr. s. w. Williams of the Dexter Avenue Methodist church, in very successful revival A large number of people were converted and joined the church during the Montgomery meeting.
 Dr. Hanes will do the preaching dur ing the Woodlawn revival, and his soloist, w. G. Waltermire, will assist the Wood- lawn choir in the music. Dr. Hanes Is well known in Birmingham, where he las lived for the past 10 years, ever since he has been in the evangelistic field. The Woodlawn church is one of the strong est in the city It ranks next to the First Methodist in point of membership, and is very active in all lines of religious work
 Services will be held daily at 10:3O a. m and. 7:3O p. m., and all the people are cordially invited to attend all these serV- ices and operate in the meeting.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-01
MASS MEETING CALLED TO DISCUSS LOCATION
 FOR NEW HIGH SCHOOL
Members of the Board of Education and Commissioner Hornady
 Will Be Present

A mass meeting of citizens to discuss the location of the proposed new high school for the eastern division will be held at the East Lake city hall Tuesday night at o'clock. A committee of East Lake citizens who are deeply interested in the matter have called the meeting and have extendd an invitation to the en- tire citizenship of the eastern section of the city to be present.
 pr. N. A. Barrett, former mayor of East Lake, will preside at the meeting. Mem- bers of the school site committee. consist ing of Sidney J. Bowie, J. B. Gibson and Commissioner John R. Hornady will be present at the invitation of the commit tee.
 Although number of sites for the new high school have been suggested, the people of East Lake have not taken po- sition on any site sites. They have expressed themselves individually as wanting a site that will best serve the in terests of the people of the eastern sec ton. A thorough discussion of the whole matter. therefore, from every viewpoint has been planned for Tuesda.' night. 4 record breaking crowd is expected al citizens from every community east o1 the city proper have been invited to be present and to participate.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-01

'The insecurity of the present jail has been mentioned by grand juries for sev- eral wears, and to this in some measure may be ascribed numerous jail deliveries which have occurred in past administra- tions, notably the Miller-Duncan gang, R, l.. Dix, and many others.
 Mot even the breath of suspicion has been directed against my official honor, or personal integrity. Not a criticism has been made of my administratio of the performance of the many complex and important duties of my office with the sole exception of the jail escapes. real ize that much of this criticism is due to the shock which was naturally caused on account of the number of prisoners their importance, and the apparent ease with which the escape from the jail was ef- fected. I fear neither thorough in yestigation nor the placing of responsibil- ity for this escape, and only ask that the citizens of Jefferson county, among whom have lived what believe to be life of honor, uprightness and correct dealing await the result of full investigation before drawing their conclusions.
 II have made a faithful. diligent and conscientious effort to perform the many high duties imposed upon me, and be- lieye as a result of this investigation a renewal of the entire confidence of the people of this county and state will fol low.
 T will be represented in this proceeding by my regular attorneys. Messrs. Burgir & Brown, and Borden Burr. whom have retained specially. Yours respect fully. T. J. BATSON.''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-01
PARSONS MAKES NO ANNOUNCEMENTSOF OF A DEFINITE NATURE
SIoss Director Says Visit Here of Personal Nature. Secured Information of
 Value for Future

Other than to admit that the Sloss- Sheffield Steel and Iron company was contemplating some future improvements, Henry Parsons. director of that com pany, and the principal owner of the Yo- lande Coal and Coke company was un- able to give information. His visit to the Birmingham district was without especial significance, he said.
 My visit to Birmingham has been in connection with personal matters" said MT. Parsons yesterday, "and had no di- rect relatior to the affairs of the Sloss- Sheffield Steel and Iron company. Never theless I have taken advantage of the opportunity presented by this visit to se- cure certain information which might be of help in connection with the plans which the company might form for the development of it's properties
 Has the Sloss-Sheffield company de- termined whether or not it will construct a by-product coke plant?"
 'As is perhaps generally known, the company had under consideration year ago plans for the building of a by-prod- uct coke plant but action on these plans had to be suspended, owing to the extra ordinary conditions that arose and since have prevailed. The materials which would be necessary for such plant, have advanced in price until they are nearly prohibitive at this time.
 When more normal times return, these plans will come up for considerations"
 While MT Parsons stated he was in no position to make any announcement of the plans, he asserted that as soon as anything developed, President Catch ings would make the announcement
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-01
ENFORCEMENT OF PROHIBITION

"The charge of incompetency brings into review the entire administration of my office. Without claiming that the ad- lministration of the sheriffs office is alto- gether responsible, it is fact easily sub , stantiated by court records that, during my term, crime has diminished, Wolators for serious offenses have been quickly ap- prehenaed. tried and punished Those who sought to bring contempt as of old upon the prohibition laws enacted and put il force during my administration have. through the aid of my field force, been brought to trial, evidence developed, con-
 victions had and the fact demonstrated that with proper official action these laws can be enforced as we'll as others.
 with due modesty, I claim to have brought to the sheriff's office a knowl- edge of business efficiency attained through a successful business life, and as a result the office has been so systema- tized that prompt service and return of the innumerable civil and criminal papers which come into my hands has been
 made. The records of more than Il di-
 visions of courts which have served. and the officers of these courts, will attest the efficiency of my administration.
 My treatment of prisoners and care for the condition of the jail has received commendation from every grand jury and from the state officers. Dr. w. H. Oates,
 the state jail inspector. in his recent re- port says: Three meals are served the
 prisoners daily. which is an innovation | by the present sheriff. There is also an Improvement in the general character of
 l the food. The reports of inspectors show l that there has been a marked improve
 ment in the manner of caring for this
 jail. This is especially true of the kitchen.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-01
NEARLY 200 ADDED
 TOY. M. |. A. IN TWO
 DAYS OF CAMP PA|GN
Leaders in the Membership Roundup Confident That Goal of 400 Will Be
 Realized

The campaign for 400 new and renewal members at the Young Mems Christian association is meeting with success as usual. This campaign is not being pressed upon the men of the city as it is not necessary in view of the fact that the association Is doing a work which com mends itself.
 The fact that Birmingham Is leading the south in it's work through the asso- ciation and producing these results at a cost from 40 to 100 per cent less than any city of it's size in the south, is what pleases the business men of the city who believe in efficient leadership and man. agement. The campaign closes next Tues day at noon and there will be the neces- sary number enrolled by that time.
 One hundred and ninety-three members secured the first two days and the teams just getting down to business is guar antee of the success of the campaign. Chairman Epperson of Division A is leading with nine points to the good Chairman Henley of Division B is get ting his men in shape for a rush tomor- row and Tuesday and will be the winner of the contest or perform the feat ot rolling a peanut across the hall with his nose. McWane, Robinson and Tillery are running neck and neck for the trophy while Bethea is running Johnson a close race.
 Every member of each team is expected to be present at the luncheon tomorrow at 2:30 o'clock to hear an important an nouncement regarding the campaign. Int slogan is 400 members on time at thu close Tuesday at noon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-01
! LECTURES ON SERVIA
To the Editor of The Age-Herald:

To the Editor of The Age-Herald
 MT. Walter s. Standifer, who has re- cently returned from Europe, where he
 went as a member of the American Red
 Cross sanitary Serbian commission, de-
 livered his lecture here on the condition
 in Europe especially the sanitary condi-
 tions He showed many slides which he made himself of the general conditions of Serbia. He also showed many slides of the Panama canal, on which he saw four years service and showed plainly to his hearers that the building of the canal was made possible by work of General Gorgas and his noble assistants. The house was filled, and every one was well pleased with his lecture and congratulate him and thanked him f6x the information he gave.
 Among his hearers was pr. F. D. liar rington, county health officer. MT. Standifer has g. call to deliver his lecture at Mulga, and will do so at some future date l.. T. BROWN. Irondale. March a, 1917
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-01
ORGANIZING SPANISH
 WAR VETERANS HERE
Meeting Called for This Afternoon
 to Consider Matter

Max Dorzdowitz, formerly of the United States navy, and past national chief nu- sician of the Union Spanish war veterans, is in Birmingham for the purpose of orr ganizing camp of Spanish war vet erans here. Nr. Dorzdowitz arrived last night from Meridian, where they organ ized a camp Friday with large member ship. He was Capt. Sam Bernstein. also ship. He was accompanied by Capt. Sam Bernstein, also formerly U. s. N.
 A meeting will be held this afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Hillman hotel upon call of MT Dorzdowitz for the purpose of organizing a camp here All Spanlsh war veterans who served either in the army or navy are requested to attend.
 MT. Dorzdowitz is also recruiting men for the naval reserve forces of the state of Mississippi. He stated he enlisted 12S men for this branch of service in Me ridiau on Friday. Any one desiring in formation on the above can see MT. Dorz- dowitz at the Hillman hotel any time today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-01
Birmingham Alone Supplied Thirty-Three Men for
 Service Last Week
ANXIOUS FOR MORE
 TO MEET NEW ORDER
Recruiting Officer Bone Says Present Rate Must Be Increased to Meet the New Re-
 quirements

Forty men per day must be enlist ed in Alabama for the United States navy. and of this number Birmingham is expected to supply at least one third according to information re- ceived from headquarters by J. A Bone. in charge of the navy recruiting station in Birmingham.
 Although Birmingham has been re- spending well to the call of the I'-esi- dent additional drafts must be made upon her because of the increase in the order from 26.OOO to sS,500 re- cruits, according to MT. Bone.
 During the past week B recruits in all have been enlisted. this being only an average of five per day. The num- Der must be at least doubled to meet the demands of the country and MT. Bone is calling upon all Birmingham to come forward and prove her patriot ism by permitting him to send word into headquarters that the required number is being enlisted, While there are five enlistment stations in Ala bama, Birmingham being the largest, is naturally expected to give larger number.
 We have been doing splendidly during the past week and Birmingham has about set a record for southern cities" said MT. Bone. However, We must do better. We could have raised the additional 2600 all right at the rate we were going, but now we sscil have to show a better average.
 "The call from the department Is urg- ent. New ships are being rapidly built and launched, and there are not suf- ficfent men to man them, nor even to man the old ships. If Alabama is to send 40 recruits a day to the depart ment, Birmingham will have to con- tribute a large share and I believe she will
 Tn the letter I have received from headquarters it is pointed out that the importance of increased enlistments is urgent, and each substation will be ex- pected to do its utmost and spare no time or effort in obtaining its share. It is specifically stated that 40 men per day must be enlisted
 Tn order to better meet the demands made upon them the staff of the navy recruiting station will be on duty all day Sundays, as on week days. Orders to this effect have been received from headquarters. The recruiting offices in the Hood building are open from o'clock in the morning until 9:30 in the evening and MT. Bone says if there are any per 1 sons wishing to enlist who cannot come | during these hours, he will be glad tc meet them at any hour they name. | Four recruits were enlisted at the sta l tion yesterday, bringing the total for the | week up to 33.
 l At the army and marine stations re I cruiting is continuing actively. but thu urgent calls are not being made upor | these stations that are being made upoI ! the navy station.