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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-02
DIES FROM INJURIES

Howard Thaxton, 21 years of age, died this morning at o'clock at the Newell infirmary in Chattanooga, Tenn, from injuries received about 10 days ago in a wreck on the Ala bama Great Southern railroad a few miles north of Chattanooga. The re- mains arrived in Bessemer tonight ar Il 10 o'clock and the funeral will take place Friday morning at 9:30 o'clock from the First Methodist church, the pastor. the Rev Ira F. Hawkins con- ducting the services.
 MT. Thaxton was well known in Bes- semer, having spent the greater part of his life here. where he was a pop ular member of the younger set He was for many years a star on the Bessemer High school football team, beitg captain one year. He was an all round athlete and his untimely death is much regretted
 Interment will be made in Green wood cemetery at Pratt City with Huey & Mcconnell in charge. and the fol- lowing schoolmates have been asked to act as pallbearers: Active, Paul Ragsdale, Charlie Scott, Henry Evans, Worth Lewis. Raiph Snider and Frank Scott. Honorary. Eugene Coston, Fred Harrison, John ORourke. Herbert Sal : ter, George Hazelwood Henry Roberts, Jack Lacey. Clarence Saunders, Robert Lee, Ed Shaughnessy, John Parlis. Fred Owens, Jess Edwards, Harold Smith. Howe Price. Hal Grigsby, Bob Ra gsdale, Archie Bragg and Bruce Ragsdale.
 He is survived by two brothers. w. l.. Thaxton of Corpus Christi, Tex, and Charles Thaxton of Bessemer; three sisters Mrs. A. c. Hagood, Mrs E. V. Nunnally of Bessemer and Mrs J. C. Wilson of Birmin gham
 Robert Mason Dill the 2-year- old son of MT. and Mrs. l.. Dill. died this morning at S:45 o'clock at the home of his parents, 1505 Eighteenth street. The funeral will take place Friday afternoon al 2 o'clock from the family residence. the services being conduct ed by the Rev. I. F. Swallow, pastor of the First Presbyterian church. In torment will be made at Cedar Hill cemetery with Jacobs in charge The following will be pallbearers: J. r Green, R. II Pugh, F. M Haynie and c. l.. Odell
 The first practice for the track team which will be organized at the Bes- semer High school was held this aft ernoon when a crowd of enthusiastic recruits showed up for trial. Coach Collier expects to develop splendid team this year as number of oll stars will compete for places on the team.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-02
StedgdH Thinks "Bone- Dry"
 LdW WiU NOt Work Out
Alabama Congressman With Prohibition Views Who Opposed Reed Amendment, Tells Why, in His Opinion, Measure Will Not Operate
 to Best Advantage, and Will Even
 Endanger Laws of Some States
By HuGH ". ROBERTS

Washington, March 1.-(Special) Henry B. Steagall, representative in Con gress of the Third Alabama district, re- garding recently enacted prohibition leg islation, has two theories:
 1. Neither political faction in Alabama wants "bone-dry'' laws.
 2 rBone-dry" conditions are not prob able under the Reed amendment to the postoffice appropriation bill
 Regarding the first theory, MT. Steagall states that he has had numerous letters from his prohibition constituency in Ala bama expressing satisfaction because he opposed the passage of the Reed amend ment. MT. Steagall explains that these prohibitions are not opposed to bone dry legislation because that legislation has tendency to cut off the liquor sup ply, but because such progressive" leg islation has tendency to precipitate the reaction. e
 THE LEGAL PHASES
 Mr. SteaGall talked interestingly regarde ing the legal phases of the situation in- cidental to the effect of the Reed amend ment. It is his contention:
 1. That the Reed amendment will not prevent a resident of Alabama importing from beyond the three-mile limit liquor in quantity permitted by the state laws to be imported.
 g. That it is possible that as long as liouor is manufactured in the District of Columbia, such liquor may legally be shipped from the district into any dry state of the union.
 3. That the Reed amendment will not prevent citizen from transporting on his person into dry territory any liquor in quantity permitted to be transported by the laws of the state.
 MAY SECURE LIQUOR
 oThe point is,' he said, that there will rot be a 'bone-dry condition as result
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-02
Texas Lower House Votes
 Down Submission Bill

Austin, Tex. March 1.-The house of the Texas legislature today defeated finally a resolution calling for submission of the prohibition question to the. people of the state. The house had been in session since Tuesday trying to obtain attend ancs Of | full memberehlp.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-02
ANITA STEWART IN
 THE JUGGERNAUT"

Dainty and fascinating Anita Stew art is at the Trianon today in The Juggernaut." This is a picture drama which gives Miss Stewart full scope to display her marvellous artistry. "The Juggernaut" will hold you in sus- pense from beginning to end.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-02
Special Bargains
 by Merchants in
 TOday's Age-Herald

Loveman, Joseph & Loeb present d full page of store news for todays shoppers.
 Saks features millinery for girls, $195 to S10
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-02
Features for today:

IJIdg
 Rialto: Lionel Barrymore in The End of the Tour" Mrs. Vernon Castle in "Patria."
 Triangle; William Desmond in "The Last of the Ingrams"
 Strand: Blanche Sweet in Those With out Sin"
 Trianon: Anita Stewart in "The Jug gernaut.'
 Colonial: Mary Pickford in Cinderella"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-02
WHIST CLUB ENTERTAINED

Miss Berney Gillen entertained the members of the Thursday Whist club and few friends this afternoon at the home of her parents, MT. and Mrs. F. J. Gillen on Nineteenth street. The green and white tones suggestive of St. Patrick's Day were employed in the decorations of the reception rooms. The guests were met at the door by Miss Berney Gillen and were shown into the dining room, where coffee and sandwiches were served. The table was covered with handsome lace piece over green while green flags, hats and Coffee was poured by Mrs. Bert c. Gillen There were four tables of play CTS, score being kept on dainty sham rock cards by Miss Marion Neal. Fol- lowing a series of games the first prize table cover, was won by Mrs. Bob Williams on cut with Mrs. J. J. Fromhold. while the consolation prize, which was drawn with dainty bas- kets of shamrocks tied with green ribbons, was won by Mrs. Frank Wal burn. An ice course in the green and white tones was served. the ice being frozen in the shamrock design. The hostess was assisted in her duties by her mother. Mrs. Gillen. Mrs. Mary Boshwitz. Mrs. w. c. Eilgorc and Miss Ethel Gillen. Those enjoying this hospitality were Mrs. Roy Wagner Of Memphis. Miss Edith Williams. Miss Zelna Lefkovfts. Mrs. w. T. Williams. Mrs. J. J. Fromhold. Mrs. Frank Wal burn, Mrs. c. A. Harris, Mrs Bob
 Williams. Mrs Ted Walburn. Mrs. A.
 w. Harwell Mrs. w. K. Couch, Mrs
 Bradley. Miss Kate Dawson and others.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-02

eral years and was prominently iden- tified with the development of the church.
 The funeral will take place Friday aft ernoon at 2:3O o'clock from the late resi- dence, 5110 Main street, Brighton, the Rev MT. Naiger and the Rev. M. K. Thornton conducting the services. Inter- ment will be made at the Brighton ceme- tery with Huey & Mcconnell in charge the deceased was member, will have charge of the services at the grave.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-02
ADJUSTMENTS
"A Daughter of the Gods'

The "sensations" heralded in the last few years by aspiring motion picture producers who employed all the mighty superlatives in the dictionary fade into lake ripples when compared with Will liam Fox's exquisite picture beautiful. "A Daughter of the Gods according to critics No story ever visualized con tained the possibilities developed from the script of this bewildering and fascinating fairy tale.
 One critic said:
 NO other artiste before the pub lie today has the facial and bodily charm, the mental courage. the phys teal versatility of adorable Annette Kellermann, who literally and grace fully achieves the impossible in her role of Anita, the Lovely.
 NO producer had the wisdom to se- lect for the geography of his action a spot so ideally Elysian as tropical Jamaica, with the palm-f -fringed shores and coral beaches of the blue Carib bean. The scenes from mermaid bay. for dream m-like delight the sight of Anita for soul inspiration to fuller. more wholesome life, the thrill of the great battle scenes, demanding their tribute to the skill and inventive ge nius of men. are lessons which you cannot afford to omit in your devel- opment.
 This wonder drama, photographed at the cost of a million dollars, is booked for the Jefferson theatre all next week, matinee daily.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-02
Marshall Henry cabaniss. 2a xears ot

Marshall Henry Cabanss. 29 years of age. died this morning at 10 o'clock at the Elizabeth Duncan hospital. following short illness. The deceased was well Known in this city and is survived by rison; two brothers, J. T. and Luther Cabanss, and one sister. Mrs. Allen Wade, as well as numerous other rela- tives. He was superintendent of the Bap- tist Sunday school at Brighton for sev-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-02

I of the passage of the Reed amendment.
 That amendment effects only interstate
 commerce. It does not deny a citizen the
 right to order shipped to him liquor from
 any country which Is beyond the so | called three-mile limit. In other words, 1 an Alabamian may legally import from
 Mexico by ship whisky in quantity per | nntted by. the laws of the state to be
 imported.
 l "A citizen of Alabama, furthermore, un-
 der the provisions of the Reed amend
 rnent, may visit Jacksonville and return | to Alabama with the two quarts of
 whisky which the laws of Alabama de- clare he may legally secure every two l weeks. And, it is quite possible that l liquor, despite the Reed amendment, may
 be shipped from the District of Columbia | into dry territ ory. The district is neither
 state nor territory. The prohibition
 ists prevented the ncorpora ton of an whereby the district would be made
 amendable to the provisions of the Reed
 amendment.
 | HURTING THE CAUSE" That very fact would probably raise the presumption in the minds of judges that it was the intention of Congress actually to preserve the district as a single exception to the restrictions of the | Reed amendment"
 | In addition to being of the opinion that the Reed amendment will not make dry | territory bone dry" MT. Steagall be- | lieves that the existence of the Reed
 amendment will endanger prohibition | statutes in the several dry states of the
 union. So positively was he convinced to
 that effect, that, despite his prohibition rredilection, he opposed on the floor of the House, the passage of the amend ment.
 | In other words MT. Steagall, unlike some so-called dry advocates, admitted ] a fear of Greeks bearing gifts.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-02
At the Lyric

Another programme of high-class vaude- vile was presented last night at the Lyric. Music. song, dancing, comedy, pretty girls, gorgeous costumes and beau- tiful scenery are features of the bill.
 "The Up-to-Date Missionary is the ve- hicle that presents Tom Linton, Grace Lindquist and a bevy of pretty girls, att tractive dances, catchy songs and some beautiful scenery. Miss Lindquist is en- dowed with physical beauty in addition to her other talents and is an exceed ingly clever entertainer. Tom Linton is capable comedian and the entire act is presented by company of clever en- tertainers.
 The Alexander Trio please in an ex- ceedingly entertaining black-face number, From Virginia All members of the company are pleasing and O'Neil and Sex ton are graceful dancers This act is one of the hits of the bill
 "Cranberries'' featuring Neil Pratt Ma rian Day and Frederick Carr Is pleas ing sketch, with plenty of comedy and entertainment. Neil Pratt is especially clever.
 Torcat and Deliza offer a rooster novel; ty and it Is an attractive act. The roost- CTS are perfectly trained and perform some wonderful feats.
 Maurice Brierre and Grace King prove very pleasing in song and dance num- Der.
 The Pathe news pictures show the latest news events in pictures, and are fea- ture of the entertainment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-02
PERSONALS

The Rev. Robert Haden, missionary of the Southern Presbyterian church, who was drowned by the sinking of British transport several days ago, was well known in Bessemer, having visited here in 1911 while at home on a furlough from China, and gave two interesting lec- lures at the First Presbyterian church.
 All members of Bessemer lodge No. 45S, Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons, are requested to meet at the hall on Twentieth street Friday morning at g o'clock to attend the funeral of George w. Moore.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-02
HIGHER RATE CHARGED

Because of the disorganized condi- tion of the New York money market resulting from international compli- cations the state will be forced to pay per cent interest on the loan of $300,0 900 obtained from the Nation al Park bank of New York under tho section of the constitution which per- mits the governor to carry this tenn porary loan. The state has delivered it's note to the bank for this amount and it will be redeemable February 26 1918.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-02

Because of the high prices Of food- stuff, the state convict department has determined to exert every effort pos sible this year to grow the things which are necessary for the feeding of convicts. Ten mules were purchased by the department Thursday for use on the state farms.
 Because of the overflow of last sum- mer the states lands are richer and not so much fertilization will be need ed. The state sent man to the Ala bama Polytechnic institute for the pur-
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1917-07-12
Local and Personal

DR.. C. J. Engleson returned Satur-
day evening from his visit with his
brother, Leonard, at New England,
N. ID.
Remember that the states attorney
specified a week ago that he would
be lenient with auto owners about
putting on DINNERS, up to the 18th.
That date will be next Sunday, and it
behooves all owners to have complied
with the law by that time.
H.. H. Pratt, a farmer living close to
Verdi, Mimi, was in the city Tuesday
morning, being interested in the trac.
tor being put on at the State
College. He plans to come later with
his son and spend several days get
ting acquainted with farming methods
as demonstrated at the college.
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still does, is the fact that they have
bar maids almost all together and
worse, women line up alongside men
and drink their liquor At the bar.
Smoking among women is also quite
common, though seldom done on the
streets. AS a matter Of fact, every
thing is very much freer than in
America, not only in val times, but
in peace time. as well, so / am told.
Blackpool is a winter resort and, as
I've already mentioned, | believe. is
very similar to Long Beach in many
respects. The buildings themselves,
of course, are different, all being
made Of brick on the old English style.
They do not know what wooden build
ings are. | asked the landlady last
night if there were any wooden
houses anywhere in ~Blackpool and
had to explain to her what a wooden
house a She had never seen one.
Everything is scrupulously clean
and neat about the English home, or
at least they seem so in contrast to the
house in st. Louis. Still after one has
looked at them a few times they begin
to get about as m%onotonous as the
long rows of closely built-in houses
did in st. Louis and cannot be com
pared with our California bungalows
no stree! The surrounding country
is awfully pretty though-so green and
we'll attended to. The roads are good,
the fields are small and everything is
lined by low. well trimmed hedges,
which makes it look very pretty.
There are a great many soldiers
quartered here in Blackpool. All of
them. with the exception of GONZALES.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1917-07-12
aNRp

Carl Dakin went to Huron on the
early train Tuesday morning on bust
ness.
Mr.. and Mrs. Louis Arvaag, Of Dell
Rapids, were Sunday visitors at the
Jermstad farm home, south west of
the city.
N. A. Stivers, who has been visiting
his son. f.. D.. Stivers, OF State Col
lege, left Monday morning for his
home at Marble Rock, Iowa
John Fendrick. clerk in the Tidball
Pharmacy. e to Lead on Monday
evening, to take the examination for
a pharmacists certificate. He has
been an assistant for the required
length Of time and with his experience
should stand high in his examinations,
Mr.. and Mrs. 6. 4. Lange. of Nc
Laughlin, S. d.. returned to their
home Tuesday morning after a visit
of about a month by Mrs. LANCE al
the home of her father, Frank Slo
cum. Mr.. Lange has been here fol
about a week, having come to accom-
pany his wife home.
VIM. Uppendahl, at one time a resi-
dent of Argo township, and one Of the
early settlers of the county. was il
town Saturday and made us a brie
visit. William is now living abou
twenty miles from Salem. Oregon. an,
has a nice place and is enjoying life
after the hardships of pioneer life Il
Dakota. He is visiting relatives AM
old friends up in Argo and will b,
here for a short time.
BroOkings county is going to adop
a plan of Black and Yellow mainter
ance as a result of the trail bOoste
meeting held there recently. Tn
county commissioners at their las
meeting decided to take up this mat
ter by hiring men to put in their ful
time in keeping the trail in the bes
of condition.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1917-07-12

| just now heard a rumor that we
leave some time tomorrow and that
our destination is Egypt, but think
there is no doubt but what we will 90
to France, to the Base hospital in
Rouen. l hope we go tomorrow, how
ever. Our training, so far, has con
sisted almost entirely of military
drill, regular infantry drill formation.
In addition we have had a couple of
lectures on first aid and hospital du.
ties, a few stretcher drills and dem
onstrations of the use and application
of various gases and gas protectors
such as are used in the trenches. The
latter was new to all of us and very
interesting.
We have had but very little new
from America and as yet no letters at
all. The newspapers here are certain
ly inferior to Jul own, though that
may be due to the strict censorship.
| imagine we know less about what is
SOilS VII lhdu SOu W.. III CdSt yOu
care to send packages at any time, l
think they will reach me if not too
bulky. I haven't anything in mind
that | need just now. but just mention
it in passing.
We spend our time from $3.50 10
about 4:3O drilling or resting between
drills, the remainder of the time Is
our own for sightseeing or what ever
we care to do, just SO we are in by
1890. They have not been at all
strict with us so far. 1t is daylight
all the time we are up; even at 1890
it is light enough for reading or writ
ing and so it is again by 1870 in the
morning. Yesterday they gave us the
rest of our equipment, including the
new army pack, which is about the
neatest thing of its kind | eyer saw
and is certainly far superior for car
rying the army equipment than the
old pack. The government certainly
clothes its men in good shape.
think of all Of you often and Won
der how you are getting along 81 far
away. p you are thinking the
same about me. | am seeing a great
many new things and enjoying myself
immensely and Will have Il great deal
to tell you when | get back. Please
remember me TO everyone,
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1917-07-12


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,brad of those enctions in fha condi-
tior of our crone ~oenociallv corn md
that ve can no nrond of tho shown,
tho, wo oro motino tbie yoar uo
stated that tho clocun corr fo1d
alamo tho track oaot of town was the
hos, lookipo niaco no had soon tbi.
vaar in any locality
A. Fry. who is interested in a half
section of land lying in the midst
Of the oil fields of Wyoming. left
Sunday evening for Upton, in that
state. to look over the property and
determine the chances of becomin4
a western John ID. The Thornton fields
where this land lies are produc-
ing some very big wells and the flu
ture may hold a very bright prospect
for our townsman.
ctoto carotor Ardrow NoryioL &c
cissotor who wos tbo oboirnor &c
tbo concentration committoo &c .bo
senate last winter. was n visitor AZ tho
College Monday and Tuesday. The
Senator does not believe in keeping q
good thing To himself. So no brought
along four auto loads of friends to soc
the big institution on the hill. They
spent most all of their time there and
enioved the visit IN the utmost Wa
invited them TO all come again
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home town II looks rather natural
To see George around on the streets
Int this time he had his GOAT on most
of the time a thing he seldom did
while he was the grocery end Of tho
skinner store The family looks nros
nerous and mist he DOING we'll q
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of $4,000 this year, to put the trail
apportioned and is being raised in the
cities and communities along the
route.