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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-30
Swat the Fly
Wholesale murder

w ]t4NHelt lihidFA~
 A declaration of war.
 Battle without quarter.
 These are counselled by the city of Bir- mingham.
 The health department has started to wage it's fight against the fly and yester- day actively started the campaign to swat the fly by the publication of the March issue of the Health News
 Some of the suggestions as to how to get rid of the fly are:
 There isn't any better thing that the people of Birmingham can do right now than swat the fly.
 Every man. woman and child-espe- cially the child-can help attack this pest. One fly right now means the saw ing perhaps of hundreds. maybe thou sands, of flies later in the season. The time to get them is before they get started. You can do a good work for your city and for yourself if you will be- gir a relentless campaign on the fly now before the pest has had time to get in full swing
 Turn over cans of water.
 Clean up the dark holes where they thrive
 Sweep out the stables put the garbage cans out in the sunshine, sprinkle lime under the house and where the water drops off the caves.
 Put up screens, especially around tHe kitchen.
 Keep the cans of refuse tightly cov- ered'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-30
ALBANY CITIZENS ID
 MEET AND |NDORSE
 ACTION OF WILSON
Mayor Calls Mass Meeting for This PurpOse-NO Famine of Water or
 Lights Expected

Albany, March cial.)-.Acting iii conjunction with the mayors committee oi America, of which Mayor George B. Ward of Birmingham is a member, Mayor E' z. Payne of Albany has called mass meeting of citizens for Thursday night, April ,, at the Albany city hall for the purpose of passing such resolutions as VIII demonstrate to the world that the people of America are ready to act reso- iutely, promptly and patriotically to meet the crisis at hand"
 There will be no water famine nor dearth of electric lights in Ai;any and Decatur. This was the announcement made today by the Alabama Water com Pany and the Alabama Power company. The leak that threatened to force the cutting off of the water supply of the Twin Cities, necessitating the closing down of the power plant, has been cosed. A force of negroes plying the
 trench pumps" emptied the big ditch in which the water main that had blown out is laid and enabled the water sup ply company to repair the damage. The rapidly rising waters of the Tennessee river caused the sending out yesterday of warnings to all light and water users. In consequence every candle in the .tocl of local stores was bought for emerg ency use and many utensils were filled with water as precautionary measure.
 Officers of the Huntsville presbytery which closed it's sessions here today at Westminster Presbyterian church were elected as follows: President, Mrs. George Hamilton, Athens; vice president, Mrs. w. w. Cawthorn Brownsboro: record - ing secretary, Miss Carrie Sykes, Athens; treasurer home missions, Mrs E. T. Ter ry, Huntsville; treasurer foreign mis- sions, Mrs. E. l.. Grau. Albany; secre- tary literature, Mrs. Reavs O'NealI, Huntsville: secretary education, Mrs Herman Plettner, Sheffield; secretary church extension, Mrs. H. L. Walker, Athens; secretary contingent fund, Mrs. Jerrie Clark, Albany.
 While working with a crew of men en- gagged to tear down the grandstand at the local baseball park, which is to be re- built, Frank Case was caught beneath heavy timbers when a part of the struc- ture collapsed, and was seriously hurt. He sustained injuries about the hips, and was given medical attention by Dr. F. l.. Cheanault
 At the annual congregational meeting of Willoughby Presbyterian church last night, officers for the ensuing year were chosen as follows: Elders, H. T. Will lams, J. w Owen, H. L. Turner, Frank Lewis, w. R. Alexander, E. c. Kirby; deacons, J. P. Earp, R. V. Gillian, Henry Norton, H. T. Williams; trustee, J. T. Cox.
 Post H, Travellers Protective associa- ton, will hold it's annual banquet and election of officers at the Lyons hotel, Decatur, Saturday evening, according to announcement today of J. H. Calvin president, and J. F. Lovin, secretary. The growth of the post during the past few years has been phenomenal
 The Albany High school lost the open ing game of the present season to the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-30
PRESENTS FLAG TO
 AVONDALE LIBRARY

The Avondale public library has a large American flag on display. It was presented to the library by Dan O'Rear, and immediately accepted.
 Carl Milan, director of the libraries, announced that he thought all of the branches should Show their colors," but that inasmuch as funds were linn ited, this could not be followed out.
 ''The library at Avondale was indeed glad to have a flag presented to 1t and I know that the other branches would welcome one each" said MT. Milan. "It is well that every public building should be decorated with the colors of the United States. I hope that other citizens will follow the example of Mir O'Rear"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-30
Other Consuls Leave

Berne, Switzerland, March 29.A-(Via Pariso-Four more of the little group of American consuls left behind in Ger many at the time of the rupture of re- lations have arrived at Zurich from Munich. They are c. Innes Brown. vice consul at Mannheim; Henry c. A. Damn, consul at Aix-la- -Chappelle: John e. Wood, consul at Chemnitz, and w. Bruce Wallace, vice consul at Madgeburg. These men were originally ordered to Constan- tinople but declined to go until they partment. They were granted yises by Germany which were good for Turkey, but not for Switzerland. and as a con sequence they had to remain at Munich temporarily.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-30
PLANS TO INCREASE ARMY TO WAR BASIS
 GO STEADILY ON
 IN CON F E. R FEN c E. IS
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 war strength of 270.000. or with aux diaries aggregating a force of about 300,000 The war strength of the Ma tional Guard is estimated at 440,000 men with all forces fully enlisted. Thus, combined the Senator said, a trained army of nearly three quarters of a million men could be provided without action by Congress.
 When the regular army appropria- = tion bill reaches the Senate, Senator Chamberlain said he thought it would be increased. with or without specific request from the war department at least sufficiently to provide material necessary for an army of 100000 men. A change planned by the war depart ment in the supply bill and probably the only important change is to shorten time for accumulation of re- serve materials for the army. The present bill provides for their purchase over a period of from four to five years and the department is planning to ask that funds for this purpose be made immediately available.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-30
LOUD EXPLOSION
 DOES NO DAMAGE

A terrific explosion occurred Ia st night about ' o'clock at a gasoline tank car on the Birmingham Belt railroad on Tenth avenue between Twentieth and Twenty-first streets when a switchman's s torch set off the fumes from leaking gasoline. No one was injured and the car was not badly damaged, although the force of the explosion was so great that it was heard for several niles.
 According to statements of rai,road men the fumes from leaking gasoline were accidentally set off and the manhole of the tank was blown out Flames from the gasoline shot high into the air and were visible for a great distance. The tank car was not blown from the tracks and no other damage resulted.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-30
To Take War Census

Albany, N. Y, March 29.-A bill au- thorizing the taking of war census was signed by Governor Whitman today. In an accompanying memorandum the gov ernor said: The powers of the gov ernor under this bill are much more comprehensive than under the provisions of the military law, which contemplates only the enrolment of the able bodied male citizens of the state between the ages of IS and 45 years, as it provides for an inventory of all the resources available for use in the event of war which would include the women avail able for service as well as men,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-30
Physician Is Jailed

Dr. E. A. Wilson was placed in the
 county jail last night on charges ol violating the Harrison anti-narcotic law, following his failure to make bond in the sum of 5000 in each of three cases. pr. Wilson was arrested Wednesday by United States Deputy Marshal S. Lip sy and following a preliminary hearing before Commissioner R., B. Watts was granted bail of 5000 in each of the three cases. He made bail for 5000 in one of the cases and was allowed until o'clock last night to make the other bonds. Upon his failure to do so he was incarcerated in the county jail.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-30
Deaths and Funerals
Mrs. John M. DeShazo

The funeral services of Mrs. John M. DeShazo. who died Wednesday evining at the family residence, 2124 Fourth ave nue, north, were conducted from the res idence at 3:30 o'clock yesterday after noon, with interment in Elmwood ceme- tery. The Rev. John Miner officiated. The deceased is survived by her husband, John M. DeShazo, and one daughter, Miss Madeline DeShaZo.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-30
215 Mayors Asked to Aid
 Movement to Display Flag

New York. March 29.-Mayors of 215 American cities were called upon today to cooperate in bringing about an or ganized display of the Stars and Stripes from homes throughout the country on and after April ?, when Congress meets in extra session. The American Defense society, the National Security lea que. the American Rights league and the business Mems National Service league united in the call.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-30
Weekly B. A. C. Shoot

T. K. Lee led the revolver shooters last night, with splendid score of 2S3 out of 300. A very enjoyable time was had by both the competitors and spectators. MT and Mrs. Gerard are new members, and Mrs. Gerard made a splendid score. con- sidering the fact that she never fired a pistol before in her life
 Jack Riddle made the highest score in his career, 251. o. L. Carl was not shoot ing up to his usual average. Mrs. T. K. Lee made the highest score she has ever turned in also
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-30
Federal Court Adiourns

The spring term of the federal court of the northern Alabama district closed yesterday with tho completion of the case of Fred c. Eastman vs. the Uni- ted States Cast Iron Pipe and Foundry company. The action was for alleged per- sonal injuries and the jury returned a yer. dict of 5000 in favor of the plaintiff,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-30
No Evidence of Villa Activity

Chihuahua City, Mex, March 29.-Be- yond an exchange of shots between one of General Murguia's exploring parties and small band of Villas followers near Fresno, a town on the Mexican North western railway, 15 miles southwest of Chihuahua City, no evidence of Villa ac- tivities was received here. Indications are that Villa is in retreat. Normal con ditions have been restored in the city, where business went on today as usual.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-30
Back Into Service Today

The First Sanitary corps, National
 Guard of Alabama. will be mustered back into the federal service at the armory in the city hall at 1 o'clock this after. noon. The men will leave during the afternoon for Montgomery, where they will join the Alabama brigade in Camu vandiver. It is announced by Captain
 Ashworth that the call for service comes direct from tho President and that any man not reporting will be listed as . deserter from the United States army.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-30
Lehman's Auto Stolen

The seven-passenger Mitchell automo- bile of Charles T. Lehman, 1923 Powell! avenue, was stolen last night while standing in front of the Lyric theatre. The theft was reported to police head quarters, but at an early hour this morn ing the machine had not been recovered.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-30
Mrs. Annie Elizabeth Ellemwood

The funeral services of Mrs. Annie Elizabeth Ellemwood, aged 63, who die1 at the residence of her daughter, Mrs B. L. Fisher. 1923 South Fifteenth ave- nue. at o'clock Wednesday night, were held from the residence at 8 o'clock yes- terday afternoon. Interment was made in Elmwood cemetery. She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Fisher and Mrs. John l.. Kirkland, of Orlando, Fla.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-30
T. P. A. to Elect Officers

The annual election of officers of Post B, Travellers Protective Association, will be held at the meeting tomorrow night at o'clock at the Chamber of Commerce. Delegates will also be chosen to attend the state con vention, which meets in Selma in May A luncheon will follow the business ses- sion and Chairman F. O. Harvey of the board of directors urges all members to be present.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-30
Foundry Damaged

The foundry of the Caldwell Watson Machine and Foundry company, Fifth avenue and Thirteenth street, north, was slightly damaged by fire at o'clock yes- terday morning. It is stated that the fire originated from a defective oven. The damage was estimated at $l0O
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-30

District Agricultural school of Athens by a score of to 6, the game being played on the grounds of the latter. The team plays Goodrich school at Huntsville to- morrow
 The Thirty-third regiment, Michigan Ma tional Guard, passed through here today en route to their homes from the border. They occupied three special troop trains, which remained at the local shops for more than an hour.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-30
Otelia Belle Johnson

Funeral services over the remains Of Otelia Belle Johnson, the 14-month-old
 daughter of MT. and Mrs. c. D. John son, who died in a local infirmary Wednesday afternoon, were held from the private chapel of the s. w. Woodin Undertaking company. Interment was made in Forest Hill cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-30
Scores in detail follow:

MT. Riddle of the Birmingham Arms and Cycle company announced last night that his firm would donate a silver lov- ing cup as prize in the police match to be shot next Tuesday. April B. instead of a cash prize, as formerly stated.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-30
PERSONAL

Dr. and Mrs. J. H. Edmondson have returned from Golden and New Or leans, where pr. Edmondson has been recuperating from his recent illness.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-30
Oscar Laney

The remains of Oscar Laney, aged 50,
 who died Wednesday morning at the home of his daughter-in-law, Mrs. Mary Laney, 822 North Twenty-first street. were sent to Eden at o'clock yesterday morning by the Johns Undertaking com
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-30
Civic Officers Guests

Officers of the Birmingham Civic as- sociation were the guests of the Real Estate exchange at the weekly luncheon yesterday. President James Weatherly. Capt. Frank s. White and Joseph B. Babb made addresses.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-30
M. II. Hall

Funeral services over the remains of M. U. Hall. aged 3S years. who died in la local infirmary Wednesday afternoon. were conducted from the West End Methodist church at 8 o'clock yesterday afternoon with the Rev R. T. Tyler, pastor of the church, officiating.
 Interment was made in Elmwood cen1e- tery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-30
PARKER ADVISES MARTIN

New Orleans. March 29.-John M. Park CT. progressive nominee for vice presi- dent in the last election. today teIe- graphed to Congressman Whit P. Mar tin. progressive of Louisiana, and one of the five independents in the House, urging him not to align himself with either republicans or democrats in or Ganising the new House. MT. Parker, in his telegram, said:
 "Now is the time to put public well fare in the first place. AS . progres- sive and independent voter. appeal to you to loyalty support our President to uphold American honor. but not to CO., operate with either of the old parties Until their national leaders commit the leaders of those parties in the several states to a complete reformation of the registration. primary and election laws wherever needed"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-30
A. Anderson

The body of A. Anderson, aged 7s. of Dora, who died in local infirnary
 Wednesday afternoon, was sent to Dora
 at o'clock yesterday morning by Lige
 Loy where funeral services were held lin the afternoon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-30
MARTIN WILL NOT SAY HOW HE WILL
 VOTE IN HOUSE
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tonight he thought lone or two of the boys would be with him in his fight.
 T am unalterably opposed to the south ern democrats remaining in tie saddle throughout the coming session" MT. Gal livan said. They have had virtually all of the choice chairmanships in the past and they should not have them again. This Is no time for one section of the country to be controlling the House. '
 Fear that enough democrats may fol- low the Massachusetts member to Upset party plans are based largely upon his success during the closing days of the last session in defeating a judgeshlp re- tirement bill earnestly desired by south ern democrats.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-30
A. M. Payne

The funeral of A. M. Payne aged St years, who died at his late residence
 at Coalburg Wednesday afternoon, was held from Walkers chapel church at I2 o'clock yesterday afternoon. The de- ceased is survived by two daughters, cHe son and one sister.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-30
TOO LATE 10 CLASSIFY

CARDS PRINTED-Business cards, per 1000, $2.50; visiting. per 100. COG; cards de- livered in A hours; satisfaction guaran- teed.s Drop post card to J. Field, 1917 Park ave.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-30

Both children and erown.ups. with coughs and colds, are all the better for . dose of Foley's Honey and Tar at bed time. It wards of croup, stops tickling throat, and hacking coughs, and makes an otherwise feverish, sleep. less night of coughing and distress, quiet and restful one.
 BROWNSVILLE, TEXAS, Mir. Chss. Baker. writes: My wife would not think of using any other cough medicine. as Folcy's Honey and Tar is certain to bring quick relief. It is especially effective in cases of bad couehs, and we live it to our children and recommend it alwsye e . cafe remedy. for 1t contains no opiates."
 Sold Everywhere
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-30
DEMOCRATS TO CAUCUS

Democrats will caucus tomorrow aft ernoon and complete organization plan will be worked out
 Unless unexpected changes are made, the tentative arrangements for making committee assignments probably will be adopted.
 The republican committee of 27 will meet tomorrow afternoon and prepare its final recommendations to be presented to the republican conference Saturday. It already has adopted a resolution rec ommending that a committee oe 15, to he headed by the speaker, name the com mittees. This and other recommcnda- tions doubtless will be reported to the nj membership,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-30
PROGRESSIvES INSISTENT

Plans not only for organization Of the House but also for the Senates conduct of business on the republican side will be threshed out in the republican con- ference. Regardless of what party or ganizes the House. the progressive re- publicans will insist that their member ship take a constructive stand on all important measures. Should they dislike a democratic proposal, the progressive element insist they should offer a sub stitute instead of merely objecting. They also think the party should offer vari- ous progressive measures withcat regard to democratic action.
 The question of who shall he floor leader in case the democrats organize the House also probably will be brought before the meeting Whether Hepresen- tative Lenroot of Wisconsin. the ac- knowledged rogressive-republican lead CT. will be put into the leadership race against Representative Mann in case ot the reelection of Speaker Clark is caus- ing much speculation.
 MT. Lenroot declined today to say whether he would be candidate under such circumstances. He also declined to discuss the possibility of his entering the speakership contest.
 Representative Mann is expected to of- fer his bipartisan organization plan and Representative Towner's temporary or. ganization project, now supported also by Representative Gardner of Masse chu- setts
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-04-06

Junior essays were handed in today
at the high school The competitors
for the Huling Carter prize will be an
nounced Immediately after vacation.
This prize contest win take place May
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-04-06

Satisfaction goes with our w. l..
Douglas and Walk-Oyer $3,50, $500
and $500 shoes at Harris, ADV.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-04-06
Relieves Serious Case
of Chronic Constipation
Dr.. CaIdwell's Syrup Pepsn Corrects
Condition That Seemed
Hopeless.

After suffering from chronic consti
patton until she was so run down she
was unable to do any kind of work,
Miss II. A. Frees, 209 Adams St, Day
ton, Ohio, obtained bottle of DR.,
Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin and used 1t
with such gratifying results that she
continued the treatment and has writ
ten to Dr. Caldwell that her condition
is again normal, and that she wants to
recommend Syrup Pepsin to everyone
who suffers with constipation.
DR.. Caldwelps Syrup Pepsin is a
combination Of simple laxative herbs
with pepsin, gentle in its action and
free from gripping or other pain or dis
comfort. 1t contains no opiate or
narcotic drug and while acting read
lily on the most stubborn case of in.
active bowels is absolutely safe for
the finest babe, SO that II is the ideal
family laxative and should be kept on
hand in every household for use when
needed
DR.. Caldwells Syrup Pepsin costs
only fifty cents a bottle and is sold in
drug stores everywhere. To avoid i'm
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-04-06

services in the Congregational chapel
tonight with brief address by the
pastor. who Are Jesus Friends?'
Hour at 1880 to S:l5 All welcome