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Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1917-02-09
Rioht Spirit Counts.

Let us Keep a right spirit Tor It Is
the spirit that counts. Let US pre-
tend to nothing that we do not feel,
but feel everything that we ought to
feel. Let us dedicate a few moments
now and then to seeking wisdom for
our trying moments, and then when
the moments come let us apply it as
successfully as we can. If we fail
many times we shall succeed at last.
and then part Of the unpleasantness
will be conquered. In time we will
conquer it all. The self-training we
thus give our hearts and minds is the
purchase price Of love, appreciation
and successfully.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1917-02-09
In Woman S Realm
What Known the Dressmakers Dress Has Won Immediate
Favor by Its Originality and BeauySmart Pepum Blouse
of Satin Has Hat Bordered With Fringe of Ostrich

The "dressmakers' DRESS" which is
heralded as the incoming mode, canpot
fail to win over admirers when 1t is
presented In models as chic as that
pictured. Nothing less than genius
ever succeeded In making One-piece
dress of such originality and beauty.
that is equal to doing the duty of a
suit. Note that there is double
skirt, with the overskirt full and that
the bodice opens over an embroidered
vest. The vest and Overskirt provide
as much warmth as the coat in coat
suit.
In the picture, the underskirt seems
narrower than 1t really is. This effect
Is more a matter Of straighter lines
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1917-02-09

woman of fashion must have some
thing that is not too warm, but warm
enough. to meet the most unexpected
wind that blows, and 1t is liable to be
a Northern" in Florida or a "SOu'west-
err" in colder climes.
Here is a new peplum blouse Of satin
with a smart hat of the same mate
rial to keep 1t company. The peplum
really deserves its name, with its skirt
reaching almost to the thigh. 1t fas-
tens at one side, along the shoulder and
under the arm, and like other new gar
ments it's first impression makes one
wonder how the lady got into 1t. The
wide velvet-hued collar is remnant
of winter fashions and the short
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1917-02-09
Don't Be a loafer.

One Of the most important lessons
that child can learn is that money Is
the representative Of labor; reward
for services rendered; compensation
for doing something. and not a gift to
be had for the asking. The penny that
is earned has a vastly different aspect
from the one that is solicited. When
the child grows up he will find that
tie world will not hand out money for
the asking, but only In return for
value. The growing boy or girl can
have no better lesson than to be COM
PEELED to return something for their
spending money,
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1917-02-09
optimi.t Gets Most Out Of Life.

The optimist has the power Of see
ing things in their entirety and in their
right relations. The pessimist looks
from a limited and one-sided point
Of view. The one has his understand
ing Illuminated by wisdom. the under
standing of the other Is darkened by
ignorance. Each is building his world
from within, and the result of the
building is determined by the point OF
view of each. The optimist, by his SUI
perior wisdom and insight, is making
his own heaven, and in the degree
that he makes his own heaven Is he
helping to make one for all the world
besides.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1917-02-09

sleeves are harbingers of a new or
der of things in sleeves for the COM
ing spring. Both Of them are finished
with small satin-cOvered buttons.
Soutache braid, which has already
had q great vogue, decorates the lower
part of the blouse and the peplum with
simple scroll pattern. The braid Is
sewed along one edge In the manner
introduced by Paris milliners in the
present season. 1t does not lie fat
to the garment and it makes an alto
gether satisfactory decoration for tail
ored hats as well as other things. The
short sleeves promise long gloves or
some other covering for the forearms.
The hat is bordered with fringe of
ostrich and is untrimmed. 1t might be
embellished with pattern in soutache
braid with very good effect.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1917-02-09
Look for the Best.

When a young man gets into new
place he meets the bad companions
first. They float around on top, as
scum usually does. Good company is
not so easy to get into. 1t has to be
sought. The wise young man knows
the channels through which he can
come in contact with respectable peo-
pie.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1917-02-09
Study EUmanjtv.

One OF the nearest and simplest
Of duties II the perception of others
points Of view. Of sympathy, in no
limited secse; and that sympathy We
can only gain through looking at hu-
mainly In its wholecess.-A. c. Ben
son.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1917-02-09
Sphinxes.

do you believe woman can keep
a secret?'
WELL" replied Senator Sorghum, "a
great many were very successful in not
letting on how they were going to
vote"
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1917-02-09
To Freshen Wicker.

When a wicker chair requires clean
ing, dust 1t well and wash in tepid
soapsuds. Mix together equal parts
of turpentlne and sweet oil and a few
drops of methylated spirits. When the
chair is quite dry rub with a cloth
moistened with the polish.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1917-02-09
SvmDathetic

HAS higgins a sympathetic ma
ture?"
In wsy. He is honestly sorry for
his fellows because so few of them
know as I5uch as he does"
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1917-02-09
Clear Over,

Bacon-I see a preacher out West
delivered sermon from an airplane.
What do you think of that?
Egbert-Why, | think the sermon
was over the peoples heads.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1917-02-09
A Question,

II see where some of the coal eX
perts are advising people not to buy
great quantities of coal at a time"
as that advice economy or sar-
casmT
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1917-02-09
Both Hungry.

Weary Willie-No blOomin' good!
told her the tale. an said, I'm I'm
CRY. mum. I'm VERY 'ungry!"
Tired Tim-Aud what came TO IL?
Weary Willie-She says, "An SOS
my dawgw
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1917-02-09
Twisted Vanity Bag.

Select a small, round mirror and a
pair of monogram embroidery hoops.
the smaller Of which will just fit the
mirrors m. Cover the back Of the
mirror with q scented silk sachet. and
around the small hoop plait a piece Of
heavy taffeta silk or ribbon. Press
the plaits with warm iron and sew
ND the bag. Then sew the plaits
smoothly to the other hoop and twist
the plated silk until the opening is
closed. Then slip the larger hoop
over the smaller one and hold the silk
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1917-02-09

near the steam from boiling kettle.
When 1t is slightly damp rest the
warm iron over the top until it is dry.
This will produce a permanent twist
to the plated silk Sc that the bag will
readily twist itself closed.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1917-02-09
NEWEST IN PEPLUM eLoUsEs.

inspiration of satin embroidered with
colOred silks. This Is the last word in
costumes.
Hats have been matched up with
muff and neckpieces, with bags and
frocks. and now it remains for them
only to be matched up with blOuses.
For early spring. and between sea-
sons, or for the journey South the
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1917-02-09
To Trim Neoljoees.

A novel and extremely good-lookina
trimming seen on some of the new
negligees is in the form of shower bon
quets Of ribbon, for all the world lik(
the ends Of rosettss falling from {
bridal bouquet
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1917-02-09
Muddlera.

The supreme muddlers Of living are
often people Of quite remarkable in
tellectual faculty. with a quite re-
markable gift Of being wise for 9TH
ers.-Arnold Bennett.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1917-02-09
Worthy PRAYER.

Prayer for worldly goods is worse
than fruitless, but prayer for strength
Of soul Is that passion Of the soul
which catches the gift II seeds
George Meredith.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1917-02-09
Noisy.

"what are the wild waves sayingr
murmured the woman. as she stood on
the silver lining Of the mighty main.
Nothing, Maria" replied the man.
hoarsely, they are like some people
we know. They make great deal Of
noise, but don't say anything."-Buf.
fal0 News.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1917-02-09
Lucky.

Briggs-It has been my experience
that at every public dinner there's al
ways one speaker vino bores every
body.
Griggs-My! How lucky you've
been!
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1917-02-09
Meteorological Motto.

The Lord sends the sunshine and
the rain, but the farmer must do his
own Christian Herald.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1917-02-09

Glass Engagement Ring.
Newedd-It is hard to ask for bread
and get q stone.
Mrs. Newedd-It u worse to al for
4 stone and get pasta.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1917-02-09
A Bit of Velvet,

Narrow black velvet edges many OF
the fiounces introduced on the skirts Of
gowns.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1917-02-09
Bags in Bright Colors.

The arm bag, a gorgeous thing Of
silk. metal braid, laces and bead en-
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-08-12
BIG ATTRACTIONS
BOOKED FOR FAIR
Ruth Law, Americas Most
Daring Woman Aviator,
Among the Features

Announcement to the effect that some
of the worlds best attractions will be
seen here during the Alabama State Fair,
which is to be held In Birmingham COM
mencing October 8, was made yesterday
by local authorities in charge of the ar
rangements. Band music, singing, dane
ing acrobatic acts. equilibrium acts,
clown acting, animal ana horse acts will
be among those given before the grand l.
stand in the annual fair here, which at
tracts thousands of people from different
parts of Alabama and neighboring states.
The special grandstand acts which were
announced are as follows:
Cavallo's Concert band, 40 musical art
lists. Soloists and noted singers
Ruth Law, the worlds greatest outdoor
attraction. will outfy the birds
Holland and Dockrill with four beauti-
full Arabian horses.
Des Vail and company, spectacular an
imal act.
The Bellclair brothers. sensational aero
bats.
Helen Leach Wallin trio, novelty act
The Four Recorders, equilibrium act.
Erfords Whirling sensation, pretty
girls, pretty costumes.
The Tasma Three, beautiful and artis-
tic wire act.
The Novel Brothers, European musical
clowns
Olympia High School Horse act.
Booker Ben Ali Arabs, eight whirlwinds
Of the desert.
The Davises, rube act.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-08-12

labeled THE Billy Sunday of the South, y
will be heard in Birmingham today at
the First Methodist church in the absence
of DR.. Stuart, the pastor.
Rev. Bob Jones will be remembered as
the evangelist who conducted a meeting
in Birmingham at the First Methodist
church about six years ago, and Is now
recognized as one of the leading evangel-
lists of the country. He has spent most
Of his time in recent years in the north
ern states, but is an Albanian, and his
home is in Montgomery He is now billed
to participate in the programme of the
Winona Lake and Lake Chautauqua BIZ
BILE conferences. He is a forceful speaker,
and one of the most entertaining pulpit
characters in the country.
This afternoon at $3.50 clock, Mr.. Jones
will address the Gideons at the Hotel
Hillman, at which time the 800 Bibles that
will complete the bible in each room
campaign of the local Gideons will be
dedicated to this service. Every travelling
man and the public generally are in
vited to attend this meeting and Secre-
tary Hugh Lattimer promises good time
to everyone.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-08-12
Officials of Industrial
Plants offer Services to
the Boards of Exemption
County Division No. Summons Additional 800 Men to Fill
Quota Required by Government-Boy Scouts Offer
Services and Render Valuable Aid

a fund to buy these boys dinner each day
that they work, and any contributions
will be welcomed.
Officers of the Louisville and Nashville
railroad and the Tennessee Coal, Iron
and Railroad company came before the
board and offered to do ali in their power
to help. They were told that there was
scarcity of blanks and both promised to
have enough printed for their employees
to use, and the Tennessee Coal, Iron and
Railroad company agree to give some to
the government if they were needed
Bureaus of information have been estao-
lished by both companies. and they are
doing all they can to make the work as
easy as possible for their employees. The
members of the board think that other
companies might advantageously follow
these examples and supply blanks and
information to their employees.
The two men that were on the honor
roll yesterday as not asking exemption
are Armfield Godson and Johnnie Stew
ard. Those who were rejected by the
doctors are Mosey Bell Northrop and
John Roberts.
Those who were pronounced as physl-
cally fit but who filed claims of exemp-
ton are the following: Willis Raymond,
Sam Perkins. Virgil Perry, Felix Harris,
Anthony Moffett, Will Lee Charlie Jor-
dam Louis Simmons, Elijah Windley, Err
nest Moore, Will Jones, Andy Byrd, VIII
Holmes, John Evans, Joe Carter, Ammon
Day, Roy Dixie
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-08-12

The exemption board for the third
county division examined Il men yester-
day, who had failed to report for their
examinations at the regular time, and
from this q only 2 were passed by the
doctors, who did not file claims of exemp-
ton. The doctors rejected and II filed
exemption claims because of dependents
From the entire division, which is com
posed of the north and east parts of the
county. there were only IS men found
who did not claim exemption.
In order to expedite the raising of these
men, 800 more men were summoned by
the board yesterday and will report on
Thursday, Friday and Saturday of this
week for their examinations, 100 each day.
This board must have 100 men ready for
mobilization by September l. and they are
taking no chances of not having enough
at the last minute. The same board that
has been sitting will examine the men the
last of the weeit
TWO Boy Scouts came up to the office
of this board yesterday and offered their
services and proved of great use to the
board. A member of the board appeared
before the Birmingham Railway, Light
and Power company and asked free
transportation for the boys while they
are doing this work, as they are helping
the government and receiving no pay for
it. A move has also been started to raise
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-08-12
WATERMELON FEAST
ON ROOF GARDEN
Civic Association to- Hold Get
Together Affair Tomorrow
Night

A big watermelon cutting will be
given to the members of the Civic as
ISOLATION tomorrow night at o'clock
on the roof, and all are invited to come
up and eat their fill. The affair will
be very informal on the order of the
opening night on the roof, and the
spirit of the occasion will be one of
good fellowship and get-together. No
special letters of invitation will be
mailed out to the members.
There will be no regular programme
arranged, and no long set speeches.
There will be a strict cloture rule of
one minute, and If any speaker goes
over this time limit, the members are
at liberty to settle him with the most
convenient missiles they can find Sec
rotary Harold reminds all who might
go over this limit that there will be
an abundance of rinds and that the
association members are unerring
marksme and that watermelon may
be taken externally as well as inter-
lnally. This Is the first of number of
entertainment affairs that the associa-
ton is planning to hold and Is entirely
free to members.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-08-12
WARD IS URGED BY
DELEGATION TOGET
BACK INTO THE RACE
Cabaniss Tells Him Citizens
Want to Conscript Him
for Further Service
WARD WILL GIVE
ANSWER MONDAY
Special Committee Named to Meet
Him at Noon Tomorrow and
Hear His Decision on
Subject

Following an appeal made by dele
cation of citizens representing all
sections of Birmingham yesterday
morning to George B. Ward to reenter
the race for the presidency of the city
commission those present came away
with the conviction strong that Mon
day afternoon Mr.. Ward will issue
statement in which he will agree to
make the race for mayor of Birming
ham.
The delegation visiting the city hall
yesterday morning numbered between
200 and 800, according to those who
witnessed the crowd as it poured into
the municipal building, filling up the
city council chamber and extending
into the hallway in front of the ele .
vator on the second floor. The spokes
man of the crowd was r. DUPONT
Thompson of Woodlawn, who intro
duced E. H Cabaniss, who in turn
addressed Mr.. Ward. Mr. Cabaniss SAID
in part:
"Conscription is now the order OF
the day, Mr.. Ward. and We are here
to ask you to serve your city again
We want you to run for the presi
dency of the city commission to sue
coed yourself. We express the senti-
ment of the people of Birming ham,
and we want you because we believe
in you, because we have faith in you,
and because you are honest and cour-
ageous The city government is on
trial. We know of the handicaps and
hardships that the commission has en-
countered, but we think you are
the right man to be at the helm and
we want you there
Mr. Ward spoke feelingly in reply
He stated that he hoped he would
merit some day the esteem and friend
ship that have been shown him by
the people of Birmingham. Kind
words go a great way with a man in
public life" stated Mr.. Ward.
Eve all know that Birmingham Is
the greatest city in the whole south :
land, and we all know that municipal
government must be handled with con
servatism. We must keep her free
from entangling alliances" shouted
Mr.. Ward; alliances that reach from
Panama to Maine, all the way"
Mr.. Ward spoke at some length and
his words were received with great
enthusiasm. He was frequently inter-
rupted with applause, but what was
regarded as the real crux of his speech
was aimed at one of his opponents in
the following remark:
No successor of mine should be
placed in my place unless he stands
squarely and alphabetically with the
rulers of this nation in this great war.
His heart and his soul must be in this
thing.
Il can't say yes this morning, gen
tlemen, though the appeal you made
to me is a strong one. I will let you
know Monday afternoon and by so do
ing this will give me time to consider
some matters of business that 1 now
have on hand"
A committee was named to meet Mr..
Ward Monday at noon and receive his
answer The committee is composed of
E. ii. Cabaniss. j. IA. finder, Joseph
H. Lattuille. j. D. Hagan. e. P. Dun
ham, r. B. Rogers. r. DUPONT Thomp-
son and r. e. Chadwick.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-08-12
Who Will Give Five?

Col. Tom o. Smith has headed
"A subscription list to raise $50 to
pay the car fare and furnish
lunch for the Boy Scouts who are
on duty each day Mt the office of
the local boards assisting In the
handling of the men appearing for
selective draft.
The matter was discussed yes
terday and 1t was learned that 1t
would cost So n day to buy lunches
and pay the car fare of the boys
serving. SO Colonel Smith prompt
Iy donated S5 and Secretary Pep
perman Is now looking for nine
other men equally as patriotic who
are able to make such a contribu-
ton.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-08-12
UKALELE MUSICIANS
At CAPITOL PARK
Unique Programme at Com
munity Sing to Be Rem
dered Today

"Ukelele Day is the official title of
the eleventh weekly Jefferson county
singing, to be held at Capitol park this
afternoon beginning at clock, and one
Of the largest audiences yet seen at the
big Sunday afternoon sings" is expected
to be present The programme, aside from
the special feature of the ukelele music,
which will be participated in by all who
have an instrument and wish to take
part, will be made up principally of band
music and a vocal solo by Mrs. George
B. King
The ukelele musicians of the city We're
notified two weeks in advance of today S
services and have been practcing the
songs that are to be sung this after
noon. This feature is a novel one to
the community singing and it is expect
ed that it will be a great success.
The band selections have been so pop
ular that Director Lawrence has had an
unusual number of features by the band
put on today's programme.
The programme in full follows:
l. Selection from tTannhauser" CWag-
ner)-Communty band, William Nappl
director.
2. (a) Doxology Ito be sung by every
body) (b) The Lords Prayer Ito be re
peated In unison).
s. (a) Salute to the Flag; (b) Amer
icaN Everybody.
4. A Patriotic Patrol (zamecniD, Com
munity band.
8. Nearer, My God to Thee (Mason)-
Everybody.
G. Cornet solo, 'Infammatus" (RossinD
William Nappi
Z. Ukalele number.
8. A Hunting Scene (BuclossD-Com-
munity band.
8. Vocal solo, Somewhere Voice Is
Calling (Tate)-Mrs. George B. King.
TO- Selection from Aida (VerdD-Com-
munity band.
II. Ukalele number.
70. Simplicity Gee)-Community band.
49, Lowering the flag.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-08-12

church. Fourteenth street and Avenue +.
27. Ullman school, Avenue u anu
Twelfth street. ,
% St. Andrews parish house, Twelfth
street and Eleventh avenue
20. Phillips grocery, Phelan street ana
Glen Iris avenue.
80 Letaw's pharmacy, Fitteenth Stree.
and Eleventh avenue, south,
q Elyton school, Center street and Tus-
caloosa avenue -
avenue.
80. West End library, Elyton avenue
and Tuscaloosa.
avenue.
Eighth avenue.
Sc Fairview school, PISS Bessemer boule7
ward
81. City hall, Pratt City.
49, Thomas school, Thomas.
80. McLaughlin's coal yard office, East
Thomas.
40. Ensley Highlands Presbyterian
church. Ensley avenue, Highland station:
Al. Henry w. Wood Co., Ensley, 10
Nineteenth street. .o,,
AZ. Russell Borthers' studio. Ensley, 1913
! Avenue E.
4s. Ensley Community house formerly
| Wesley House. 14O4 Avenue II.
| "A Minor school Ensley, Palmer Ter
| race.
Is. Ensley library, Avenue and
| Eighteenth street.
4s. Central pharmacy, 44o4 Seventh ave-
\ nue..
| AZ. Central Park school, Central Park.
I az. Plaza hotel lobby, Fairfield.
40. Loveman Joseph & Loeb.
| So Caheen Bros.
Il Burger Dry Goods company.
50. Louis Saks Dry Goods company
81. Louis Pizitz Dry Goods company,
81. Drennen's Dry Goods company.
* Steele Smiths Dry Goods company.
Sc. Capitol park grandstand.
81. Registration headquarters In the
| Tutwiler hotel building.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-08-12
ASSOCIATION WILL
COOPERATE WITH
ITALIAN SOCIETIES

The Birmingham Civic association has
pledged its cooperation to the five 1tal-
ian societies of the Birmingham district
in their effort to raise funds through the
medium of a picnic on August 26, at
which time the fairgrounds will be the
scene of a great gathering, the proceeds
from which will be given to the Ameri-
can and italian Red Cross
The official programme will be COM
pleted within a few days and public an
nouncement made. The Italians intend to
give all visitors outside OF their colonies
great day on August 2s. and undoubted-
ly will.