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The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1917-01-26

have been quip and jest around the hospitable
board. Love affairs begun and harmless jealousy
can be easily discerned. The dancers is the next
figure. couple steals off after the set is over
secluded lounge in the hall offers opportunity for
the sweet nothings," or maybe true love called
forth by the propitious time and place.
The negro servants stand around the hall door
and watch with fascinated gaze the many couples
they go through the dances Happiness fairly
CLEANS on their dark faces.
The night is waning already the ROSTERS have
crowed for three o'clock" From now until "de
brek er day" the dancing keeps up, and when the
first red streak appears the horizon the violins
play 'Home, Sweet Home" 1t seems that the fid-
dlers fairly excel themselves they draw their
bows for this, the last waltz. The dancers swing
to the steady rhythm of the music. The music
ceases The dance Is over and one more old-ume
Virginia Christmas gathering is memory The host
and hostess speed the parting guests and pres
emily the great house. is quiet.
The Customs Inherited.
The customs inherited from English ancestors
will never be forgotten in this section of "Ole
Virgnny," where the plantation owner very
king, where the smaller farmers had their own
peculiar pleasures, and where even the negroes
following the example of "de wife fokes") have
always made merry In the Yuletide season. fol-
lowing the time-honored customs which have ex-
listed so long that like the common law, "the men,
DRY of man runneth not to the contrary"
Changes have taken place In this favored Sec
ton, many of the Oldest families have sold their
ancestral homes and moved to the cities. The
numerous well-known estates have passed into the
hands of wealthy persons from the North and
West but in spite of changes, the spirit of Christ
mas animates the natives of all classes and is
caught by the strangers within the gates" for
the Northern and Western folks that have settled
and made their homes with in nearly every
case enter into the social life of the communities
in which they reside, and during the holiday sea-
join hands with the natives-all in humor for
the week of frolicking.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1917-01-26
FISHERMEN SAVED MOOSE.

A bull moose was seen lately, pursued by bear
close to the town of Pinedale In the state of
wyoming. Two men, fishing in Fayette lake early
one morning. were greatly astonished to see him
emerge from the timber at high rate of speed
ana rush toward the water. few seconds later,
however, they were able to grasp the reason for
this singular conduct as a large black bear came
into view Mt the same spot but on beholding the
men he at once took fright and made into the
woods. After splashing round in the lake for
some time the moose came out, blew the water
from his nostris and stood only few yards away
from the fishermen, eying them serenely. He was
OF unusual size and had magnificent set of
horns. He skirted the shore Of the lake at leis-
urely gait for about mile and then darted into
the woods.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1917-01-26

sr> HE visitor to an old plantation in tide
water Virginia, ut Christmas time VIII
no doubt be agreeably surprised to find
~ that many of the old customs survive
on' a are large assS 1assS<S1 but No" on the
smaller farms, and even in the negro
JS- quarters. SO all get their full measure
NZ%SO of gifts and turkey
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1917-01-26

universal, you will hear the baying of the hounds
and the cheering of the mounted hunters they
pursue the crafty fox through fields and woods on
a Christmas morning
The Christmas dinner is more less a formal
function and it is likely that the family and the
guests will be in place when the blessing is asked
by the host Even the allurements of the hunt will
not make the men overlook the time-honored GUS
tom of being in place when the stuffed gobbler is
served
The Country Dance.
In the evening all join in the old-time country
dance. The very name suggests quadrifles, Ian
GERS, two-steps, waltzes and even, perhaps, the
schottish. These delightful recreations, still OBJ
served, come from the mother country" and have
fourished in east Virginia for three centuries.
Nothing is more joyous than Christmas dance
on Virginia plantation. where observance of the
season is inherited, where the servants are ne
groes the fiddlers are negroes and thoroughly fa-
mar with the dear old dance music so fondly re-
membered by those of ante bellum days. Invita-
tons have brought out the countryside whose
social position deserves the courtesy. The great
house" is decorated with all the evergreens of the
season. Bright fires are burning and the servants
are on hand to wait on the 'wite foxes"
The night is a starry one, and rime of frost
has settled over the landscape Outside there is
rumble of vehicles over the slightly frozen road
leading to the house. buggies, carriages, perhaps
four-mule wagon, with its gay crowd of young
people, the black jehu guiding his team and COM
ing in rapid trot. There may be two
tomobiles.
THE big front door is thrown open, a blaze of
genial light welcomes the incoming guests, who
shake hands with the host and hostess standing
within the portals. Upstairs go the "gyrs" to the
ladies room" while the gentlemen go to the room
assigned them. All is hustle and happy prepare
ton for the coming dance.
Nine o'clock chimes from the timepiece the
parlor mante. The lively bevy of maidens are
trooping down the broad stairs. What visions of
loneliness are these hghbred Virginia girls land
they charge the very atmosphere with coquetry.
Young gentlemen offer hurried requests for the
dance. Then the real revelry begins with the
fddler's call of Choose yo' pahdnahs TO de fus'
quaddrll"
turkey In the Straw"
There is graceful sweep of skirts across the
well-waxed floor, clasp of hands as the couples
fall in place. The scraping of volins to the tune
of Turkey in the Straw" and the head fiddler
calls "fohwud fo'." One dance follows another
with short intermission until supper Is announced
Mt II o'clock. Then the musicians play march
for the couples they make their way to the
big dining room.
Around the heightened mahogany table Is
spread a feast lit for the gods. Cold turkey, tur-
key salad, picked oysters, cold ham, celery.
olives beaten biscuit thin waters, fruits, cake and
black coffee. At 80 dancing is resumed. There
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1917-01-26
She Knew a Windfall.

"Why, these apples are dirty" COM
planned the young housekeeper.
swell, yes, they are" admitted the
farmer. "You see they are windfalls.
and that is why / can sell them so
cheap"
you mean they've fallen from the
trees onto the ground, but they are
otherwise all rightT' the customer in
quired; then, proud of her ready I'M
Outstanding, she bought them.
Several days later she called the
farmers wife on the telephone.
81 ordered the best cucumbers for
picking" she said sharply, "and
you've sent me windfalls"
"Sent whatY' gasped the farmers
wife.
"Windfall cucumbersl I can tell
you needn't think / can't. There's dirt
on them !'-Youth's Companion.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1917-01-26
Radio Fertilizers Fail

Experiments with radum and other
radioactive fertilizers for soil conduct
ton prove that none yet suggested can
rival the old-fashioned farmyard ma
nure or the best of the commercial fer
tiliZers.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1917-01-26

enemy. lie king
made 1t possible
for this man to
ca S e worrying
concerning t h e
material things
of life. What Il
relief w Oul d
come to many
of us If we could
be absolutely GER
tain, as we look
out into the fu-
t ur e, that all
needs would be
supplied. A n d
surely we may
have the relief
for God will be
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1917-01-26
Disproportionate.

''Dese high prices is workin' heap
of injustice" remarked Mr.. Erastus
Pinkley.
'In what way"
Poultry an eggs is gettin' so
precious dat If you happens to give
shelter to some homeless pulfet dey's
liable to charge you wifi grand lar.
ceny."
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1917-01-26

Lots of men would be unable to bOr-
row trouble if they had to give Sc
curity.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1917-01-26

Anuric cures Backache, Lumbago,
rheumatism. Send Zoe. DIR. V. M. Pierce,
Buffalo, N. Y, for large trial PACKAGE
Adv.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1917-01-26
Found Valuable Coin.

John Walker dug out of potato hill
in Chittenden, VT, United States sill
yer coin dated 1903.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1917-01-26

The man who borrows trouble, as
rule has to go off his own farm to
find 1t.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1917-01-26
ContrarieS.

"I've got it in for Smith"
"Yes, l heard you were out with
him."
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1917-01-26
Continual
Supply
BY REV. B. B. SUTCLIFFE
Extension Department. Moody Bible
Institute. Chicago

TExT-There was a continual allow
ance given him OF the king. every day q
portion. all the days of his life.-II Kings
S:3O.
These words describe the treatment
given by the king Of Babylon to his
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-13
NEGRO METHODISTS
 HEAR BISHOP LEE
Ringing Patriotic Resolutions Adopted
 Hedging Members of Race to Defend the Flag

The Rt Rev. Benjamin Franklin Lee, D.D., Ph, D., senior bishop of the A. M. E. church, lectured to at least 500 negroes at St. John A. M. F. church yesterday afternoon. Among other things. he said:
 'We were not citizens when brought here and why harp about citizenship? We should be thankful that we are men. if not citizens, and defend the United States flag if for no other pur- pose. However, Benjamin Banniker helped survey the District of Columbia. Let's abide in the ship. Be loyal. Tn } American people did not bring us here from Africa. Dutch traders did it. Ger man kindred. Never think of aiding a country whose kindred decoyed and deceived us. Do not blame and accuse the Americans for conditions.
 MT. Wilson has been held back as was Lincoln and Mckinley. He is a great President. God has made hint a leader of men. (Great applause) I have never run to keep from fightin;; and have never fought to keep from running.
 Germans are no friends to the ne- gro, not half so much as the American man. This is no time to talk about the friendship of the foreign enemy This is no time to talk about equality talk loyalty and patriotism. Mark my words, no two races can be separated | that have lived together as the Amer lcan white man and the negro; for we thoroughly understand each other"
 The last words of the bishop were, be loyal and patriotic to the United States flag"
 George B. Ward president of the city commission, and Bishop J. H. Mccoy of the Methodist Episcopal church, sent regrets of absence.
 Patriotic resolutions were adopted full of loyalty to the flag and conclud- ing as follows:
 We are one we say to our white brother. your country is our country. your government our government. your flag our flag; your God our God where you abide we will abide; where you go we will go; where you fall we will fall and where you are buried, there will we be buried also
 We say to our sons what the Spar tan mothers said to their sons, when the Greeks were going to war: Boys you must be victorious or never come back. We say to the boys of color. you must bring back the old American flag with the colors or report to God the reason why. We mean do or die
 Signed in behalf of African Method ism: Dr. J. A. Lindsey, pr. w. M. Craig, Rev. E. H. Hudson. J. H. Elliot, Will liam Jones, Rev. G. w. Browning. J. c. McDory, Talmage Sturgeon Jack son, reporter"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-13
PLAN B|G PARADE
 ON LIBERTY DAY Civic Chamber Committee to Make Plans for Patri-
 Otic Celebration

Birmingham has shown her colors for weeks and now she is going to denon- strate that her heart is in the rrght pface by giving a big patriotic festival on Liberty Day. Elaborate plans are being made for the celebration, including big parade, in which thousands of Birming- ham citizens will take part, and a speech making ceremony at Capitol park in the evening.
 Joseph Loveman has been made chair man of the committee in charge of the arrangements, and he will meet with his committee at the Chamber or commerce at 10 o'clock this morning to further plans On the committee with him are: Dr. J. H. Phillips, R. A. Brown, Paul Earle, J. c. Hodges, Joe Mudd, A. M Taylor, Col. Allen Crenshaw, w. J. Adams B. B. Burton, Frank Willis Bar nett, James J. Smith, Joe Saks, w. R. Humphries, H. O. McClurg, B. W. King. R. E. Connolly, Borden Burr, L.. Sevier, J. Frank Jutz and Blanks Everett, secre- tary
 Other civic organizations will corporate with the Chamber of Commerce in its eff fort to make the Liberty Day celebration a memorable event. The programme will include some of the most noted speakers in Alabama.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-13
WOMEN MUST HELP WIN WAR, OPINION
 0F JOHN BARRETT

New Orleans, April 12.--John Barret, di- rector of the Pan-American union, speak ing at tonight's session of the biennial council meeting of the General Fedora ton of Womens clubs, advised strongly the holding in the future of a Pan-Amer- iean conference of women, possibly at Lima, Peru, in 1921, in connection with the third Pan-American scientific congress.
 Discussing. the part women will be called upon to play in the war with Germany, MT. Barret said:s
 Victory or defeat for the United States will depend asa~much upon the women as upon the men Economy must be practiced and extravaganza avoided. War is the time when needless expenditure and vanity must give way to moderation and self-sa crifice. If the women set the example in this the men cannot fail to follow and the whole country will be characterized with thrift, a self-sacri- flee and an economy that will reflect it. self in splendidly added efficiency. This does not mean that there shall not be operas and theatres and dancing, but it does mean that they shall be enjoyed and patronized in moderation
 Informal discussions featured the ses- sion late this afternoon. Members of the association of state presidents, or ganized last year, met and discussed po- ltical and sociological matters. Tomor- row, the last day of the meeting, the vis-
 tors will be the guests at patriotic entertainment planned by the Colonial Danes. Tea will be served beneath the historic live oaks bordering the battle field of Chalmette.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-13

first donation to it was made by little Augusta Carlisle Clark-at that time young Miss of six or eight months The camp in which the boys were located in Mobile had been named in honor of her father. Gen Louis V. Clark, at that time in command of all the Alabama troops
 The flags were finished, and on May the Louisville and Nashville railroad donated a special car in which to take the party to Mobile for the flag pre- sentation That event took place on the camp grounds late in the afternoon and was a very pretty ceremony.
 Miss Louisa Chilsolm presented the national flag and Miss Bertha Lewis the state flag, and feeling responses were made by Colonel Higdon and Chaplain Fitzsimmons
 Other young ladies composing the party were Misses Anna Morrow. Kathleen Hundley Helen Ehrman, An na Mae Phelan, Sada Hawkins and Minnie Merle Lane.
 We don't see these names in the papers any more, as they are all changed, but the girls themselves, are still girls in spirit, and as fair and fresh as they were in the days of the Spanish American war
 Such is the brief little sketch of the flags in Saks' windows They are es- pecially interesting now in view of our countrys present call to arms, with an apparent task ahead of us the next year or two which makes our little expedition against the Spaniards in Cuba look almost like a Boy Scouts expedition on holiday outing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-13
LETTERS TO EDITOR
Real Cause of Unrest

To the Editor of The Age -Herald
 I have read the communication of MT. Neil Hutchings in The Age Herald of April 10, dealing with the causes of the negro exodus from the south. and the Birmingham district, particularly, and want to congratulate that gentleman on his frank and fearless contribution of the cold, bare facts in the case.
 Mr. Hutchings, being southern born, naturally inherits that characteristic southern reverence for the traditions of the old south, but MT. Hutchings belongs to a new and progressive south, whose people have forgiven if not forgotten emancipation. He has for 20 years been actively connected with one of the great industrial corporations of the district, em- ployng many hundreds of negroes, and is thoroughly familiar with the envron- ments of the black man in this locality. He speaks with authority and states the real causes of the growing unrest among the negroes of the Birmingham district. The writer first saw the light of day almost within the shadow of secession hall. but he believes it no sacrifice of honor, chivalry or patriotism to give the negro at least a square deal
 S. J. PAGE.
 Adger, April 1, 1917.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-13
Oral Argument Heard in
 Jefferson County Case
 as to the Health Officer

Montgomery, April 12.-(Special.) .)-Quo warranto proceedings involving the right of Dr. F. E. Harrington to hold the posi- tion of health officer of Jefferson county and Birmingham were submitted to the supreme court on oral arguments and briefs Thursday and became a preferred case in order that a decision may be rendered soon. Judge Samuel D. Weak ley and Borden Burr of Birmingham rep resented Dr. Harrington, and the state board of health. while the opposition was represented by Francis B. Latady.
 The Jefferson circuit court held that the position is an office within the mean ing of Alabama laws and that Dr. liar rington cannot hold it because he is not a qualified voter of this state. The state board of health seeks to show that Dr. Harrington is not an officeholder, but merely an employe of the state board. and is not affected by the law which says no person but qualified voter can hold a public office in the state In this contention, it is supported by decision of the supreme court, which held that the state health officer was not an official but was an employe of the state board of health and could receive an increase in salary. although the constitution says the salary of an official can neither be increased nor diminished during his term
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-13
MANY ADDITIONS TO
 CHURCH ARE MADE
Revival at the Woodlawn Methodist Church Is Great Success.
 Will Close Sunday

One hundred and twelve additions to the church have been made during the first Il days of the great revival which Is now being conducted in the Woodlawn Meth odist church by Rev. J. o. Hanes, gen. eral evangelist of the Methodist church. The meeting will continue till Sunday night. with services daily at 1o:3O a. m. and 7:So p. m. The ladies of the church are conducting many cottage prayer meet ings in conection with the revival. W. G. Waltermire is in charge of the large chorus, and the singing is an inspirs- ton.
 Wednesday was "Old Peoples Day" and Thursday Mothers Day in the meeting, and committee of ladies took charge of the babies and gave the tired mothers an opportunity to enjoy the service. To- night there will be an old-time love feast. The love feast service has always been one of the interesting features of MT. Hanes' meetings. Large congrega- tions are crowding the church night after night Rev. Robert Echols, pastor of the church. is assisting in the services.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-13
UNIQUE ALABAMA FLAGS
 ARE NOW ON EXHIBITION
By HILL FERGUSON

The flags of the First Alabama vol unteers in the Spanish American war, which Saks has displayed in his show windows, vividly recall to my mind one of The Age-Herald's early enterprises after Mir Barrett took charge of the paper.
 The Maine. it will be remembered, was blown up in February, 1898, war was declared in April, and on May 1 the regiment from north Alabama, un- der command of Col. E. L. Higdon. went down to Mobile to go into mobi- lization camp.
 In the mean time MT. Barrett de- cided the regiment ought to have some flags. worked and embroidered by the fair hands of our noble women,' and he assigned me, as the youngest re- porter on The Age Herald, to work up the enterprise.
 The old files of The Age-Herald show that Mrs. Charles G. Browne was elected chairman of the ladies' fla g committee. and other active members were Mrs Zac Smith. Mrs w. A. Chen oweth, Mrs. George c. Ball, Mrs. J. B. Francis. Mrs. D. G. Chandler, Mrs. R. H. Pearson, Mrs. J. B. Luckie, Mrs. Henry B. Gray. Mrs. s. E. Thompson and a number of girls
 Funds for the purchase of the silk from which the flags were made, were raised by popular subscription, and the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-13
ANSWERS

Lulu-Marguerite Snow's first Canadian National Features picture has not yet been announced Barry O'Neill will di- rect her. Harold Lockwood is married so is Viola Dona and Edna Flugrath her sister.
 l. A. M.-Universal pictures are nearly all made in the west. King Baggot is now touring the country. So Is J. War ren Kerrigan. Mary Fuller has started another picture for Lasky.
 H. o. P.-Marguerite Clark lives with her mother at 50 Central Park, west, New York city. Address Edna Hunter at 55 West End avenue. New York city; George Walsh is married; Douglas Fairbanks has one sweet child, while Bushman has five.
 L. g. C.-June Caprice is married only to a film contract. Her real name Ia Betty Lawson and she halls from around Boston, Mass. She is not IS. Robert War wick has offered the use of his automo- piles to the United States government in case of war.
 Laurette-Lottie Pickford Is not in pic- lures now. Marie Doro is a stage name. Irving Cummings has gone south Alma HanIon in 'The Law That Failed" Elm nett Corrigan is not in pictures at pres ent He appeared in Husband and Wife" with Ethel Clayton.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-13
Supreme Court Decisions

Montgomery. April 12.-(Special. .)-Decis- | ions rendered by the supreme court Thursday follow:
 Anderson, c. J: Mrs. Georgia D. Gai- ther, ct. al. vs Lovick w. Phillips, appeal from Jefferson probate court; reversed and remanded
 North Ontario Packing company vs Ma pierMcCall cocmpany et al. appeal from Birmingham city court; affirmed.
 Mayfield, J: State, ex. rel, w. w. Bran don, ct. al.. vs. A. F. Prince, ct. al., ap- peal from Tuscaloosa circuit court; re- versed and rendered.
 Mary Ann Snow vs. R. J. Pulley et all, appeal from Birmingham city court; af- firmed.
 Ed Wright vs. Empire Coal company; appeal from Walker circuit court; af- firmed.
 Gray & Dudley Hardware company vs w. l.. Guthriey as trustee. etc., appeal from Cullman chancery court; affirmed
 l.. c. Watson, as trustee etc, vs. George D. Motive, appeal from Gadsden city court affirmed.
 H. w. Blair vs. Fannie R. Blair, ap- peal from Colbert circuit court; affirmed
 Thomas w. McDaniel vs. N. A. McDan- el, appeal from Lauderdale probate court; appeal dismissed.
 Somerville LA. l.. Gullatt vs the state of Alabama ex rel. Dedge. appeal from Russell circuit court; affirmed
 c. c. Phelps, claimant, vs. state of Ala bama ex rel. Dedge. appeal from Russell circuit court; affirmed
 The Theatrical club vs. state of Ala- bama ex rel. Dedge appeal from Russell circuit court; affirmed.
 Ben Edmunds vs. state of Alabama ex rel Dedge appeal from Russell circuit court; affirmed.
 D. L. Richards vs. state of Alabama ex rel Dedge. appeal from Russell circuit court; affirmed
 J. T. Kittrell vs. state, of Alabama ex rel. Dedge. appeal from Russell circuit court; affirmed.
 Laura E.. Skidmore vs s. E. Stewart, appeal from Morgan chancery court af- firmed in part and in part reversed ren- dered and remanded. Thomas J.-Louisville and Nashville Railroad company vs. Homer Blanken- ship, pro ami. appeal from Cullman cir cult court; affirmed. Marvin Pearce vs Clovis Pearce ct all, appeal from Marion chancery court: af- firmed
 A. J. Terrell vs. Frank Nelson, ct al. appeal from Birmingham city court; af- hrmed.