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Putnam patriot., 1917-02-23
UTILIZATION OF ARID LAND
es Be Devoted to the Cultivation of Guayule.

Of all rubber-producing plants, only guayule grows wild within our borders. In the Big Bend territory in Texas large district, only second in size to the Chihuahua field in Mexico, Is available. Why not ex- tend this field over the arid lands of New Mexico, Arizona and Nevada? ? Waste land would be utilized, and valuable product secured.
 Guayule is not new to the Ameri- can rubber man, unfortunately 1t IS almost ancient history to him. It IS safe to say that there are scattered over this country at least fifty aban- doned deresinating plants, intended primarily for the treatment of this rubber. At one time they furnished about one-ffth of the entire rubber used in this country. The total prod uct of the Mexican guayule fields was about 10000 tons of the washed and dried, but not deresinated, rub- Der per year, from 1905 to 1910. In 1911 it began to fall off, and the re- corded production for 1912 is $500 tons. About 80 per cent of this pro duction was exported to the United States. Since 1919 guayule has been comparatively unimportant.-An- drew II. King, in Metsllurgical and Chemical Engineering.
Putnam patriot., 1917-02-23
Order of Notice

State of Connecticut, County of Windham, ss. February 9th. A. D 1917
 Frank T. Newcomb of Holland vs Frank Wingleski and. John Mosek, re- gently of Ashford.
 Upon ;lhe complaint of the snid Frank T Newcomb, claiming for req sons therein set forth a foreclosure Of a mortgage and possession of the .moft- gagged premises now pending before the Superior Court in and for Wind ham County, it appeaTingsto, and be- ing found by the Court, that, the said defendants are absent from this Stats gone to parts unknown: Therefore ordered that said case be continued 2 months and that notice of the penden. cy of said complaint be given by pub fishing this order in the PUTNAM PAT. RIOT, newspaper published in Put nam in said County two weeks sue cessively, commencing on or before ths 23d day of February, 4 D. 1917
 EDGAR M. WARNER, Clerk of the Superior Cours for Wind
 ham County. S-9
Putnam patriot., 1917-02-23
HelD Wanted

"Help wanted in all departments et the American Thread Company's VII limantic mills. Steady empioyment and good wages. Apply st officean The American. Thread Com panY Willimantic Mills. ~ Wl
Putnam patriot., 1917-02-23
Old False
 Teeth Bought

broken or any condition. We pay up to $5 a set, according to value. hsa st once and get our offer. If uDsatfs- factory, will return teeth. Domestic Supply O., ,Binghamton,N NY
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Putnam patriot., 1917-02-23
HARD CHRONIC COUGH Made We'll by Delicious Vinol

Crestline, Ohio.-"I contracted . hard, chronic cough, and was weak, nervous and run down. have . small family of three, and it was hard for me to do my work. I took different medi- cines without benefit Finally I heard about Vinol. and 1t has restored me to health and strength. my cough Is all gone and l feel fine."-Mrs. II. H. CARLISIk
 Ninol is constitutional remedy for chronic coughs and colds. and for all weak, nervous, rundown conditions Try it on our guarantees.
 J. F Donahae, Druggist, Putnam
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-09
ADJUSTMENTS
"A World nf PIeaSurn,, Ioffar

"A World of Pleasure'-Jeffers
 At the Jefferson seats are on sale for the engagement of "A World of Pleas ure, which is booked for Friday and Sat urday with Saturday matinee.
 The play comes here directly from long and successful engagements in New York and Chicago, with the celebrated metro- poltan cast and production intact The book and lyrics of the new extravaganza are by Harold Atteridge, the music by Slgmund Romber, and the dances were put on by Jack Mason, and Theodore kosloff has arranged the ballet. Two score of tuneful musical numbers of the Jfngly whistling type are one of the de- lightful features of this big attraction. The cast of principals includes in it's ros- ter the names of players long and favor ably known for their entertaining powers. Among them are Conroy and LeMaire, William Norris, Wanda Lyon, the Court ney sisters, Collins and Hart, Maurice Diamond and Helen McMahon, Rosie Quinn, Franklin Battle. Winona Wilkins and Mary Mooney. There is chorus of 65 girls, requisitioned from the famous beauty marts of Broadway each the handsomest of it's peach crop, and in ad- dition to pleasing the eye with their love- liness they are able to sing and dance in manner that make them stand out prominently as a big feature of this great winter garden attraction.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-09
BOUND OVER ON
 BURGLARY CHARGE

Joseph Andrews and Frank Smith, two young white men said to be from Detroit. were bound over to the grand jury yesterday afternoon by Judge H. B. Abernethy of the municipal court on charge of burglary and grand lar ceny. Their bonds were fixed at $500 each. The men were charged with en- tering the store of Asllin & Marine and attempting to steal a quantity of clothing
 The case against Eugene Benge, charged with obtaining diamond ring by means of false pretense, was dis missed by Judge Abernethy. J. w. Alt man represented the defendant, and the matter was satisfactorily cleared up.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-09

Two crowded houses greeted the performances of "The Mikado" at the Jefferson theatre yesterday afternoon and last night A large company had been carefully trained by Prof. Rob ert Lawrence, who has had much sue cess in this line of work. The per formers. all of whom were amateurs, reflected credit both on themselves and on Professor Lawrence. One of the sincere compliments paid them was the remark by a veteran attache of the theatre that only at times was it pos sible to distinguish the company from professional organization.
 Costumes and scenery gave the bril- liant coloring and pretty pictorial ef- fleets demanded by the opera, one of the daintiest and most charming ever staged and justly ranked high among the immortal works of Gilbert and Sullivan, which seem never to grow cid. The manner in which the piece was staged proved an agreeable sur prise.
 Among the principals. J. H. McAfee as the mikado, John Kathey as Ko- ko, Fred Johnston, Jr, as Pooh Bah, Mrs. W. T. Ward as Yum Yum Miss Clare Whips as Pitti-Sing. Miss Mill cred Kahn as Peep-Bo. Miss Rebecca Bazemore as Katisha and Ed l.. Penney as the umbrella carrier, deserve ia vorable mention. MT. Kathey and MT. Penney showed talent as comedians, the latter in particular eliciting many laughs by his comica1 antics.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-09

tratrix, etc. appeal from Lawrence cir cult court; reversed and remanded.
 Sayre LA. G. Richardson. ct als., vs. w. N. and r. J. Powell. appeal from Washington chancerY court; reversed and remanded.
 Town of Clio vs. Mrs. A. T. Lee, ap- peal from Barbour chancery court; re- versed, rendered and remanded.
 George II. Dent, ct als, vs. city of Eufaula, appeal from Barbour circuit court; affirmed.
 Nector Wilson, alias. vs. the state of Alabama, appeal from Bullock circuit court; reversed and remanded.
 Gardner, JIG. w. F. Price vs. John T. Price. appeal from Conecuh probate court affirmed.
 Ex parte Western Union Telegraph company in re Western Union Telegraph company, vs. J. o. Royal. petition for certorari to court of appeals; writ de- uied.
 Tom Hodge vs.e state Of Alabama, ap- peal from Covington circuit court; af- firmed.
 j. $. Carroll Mercantile company vs. T. J. W. Harrell. appeal from Pike cir cult court; affirmed.
 Mrs Maud Walker vs. John Smith. appeal from Lee law and equity court; affirmed.
 w. M. Shotts vs J. w. Cooper, ct al., appeal from Marion circuit court; re- versed and remanded.
 H. L. Rains vs. Sarah Dank, appeal from Birmingham city court; reversed and remanded.
 J. B. Black vs. Cora Black. appeal from Lamar chaneery court affirmed.
 Ex parte Son Burt. in re Son Burt vs. the state of Alabama, petition for cer- tiorari to court of appeals; writ denied
 A. E. Walker, superintendent banks, etc, vs. J. w. Baker. appeal from Escam- bia chancery court; affirmed Per Curiam-EX parte Louisville and Nashville Railroad company, in re Louis vile and Nashville Railroad company, vs. R. S Dickson and Ed McCurdy; petition for certiorari to court of appeals; writ denied.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-09
DISTINCT SUCCESS IS
 SCORED BY 'TI1E MIKAD0

The two performances gave genuine pleasure. The presentation of The Mikado" was an ambitious undertaking on the part of Professor Lawrence and his associates, but was so well done that they deserved all the generous applause they received
 The cast of characters and members of the chorus were as follows:
 The Mikado of Japan-J H. McAfee.
 Nanki-Poo (his son. disguised as a wandering minstrel and in love with Yum Yum)-R. B. West
 -Ko-John Kathey.
 Pooh -Bah-Fred Johnston, IT.
 Pish- -Tush-P. Holley Cowherd.
 Yum Yum-Mrs w T. Ward.
 Pitti-Sing-Miss Clara Whips.
 Peep -Bo-Miss Mildred Kahn.
 katisha-Miss Rebecca Bazemore.
 Mjokodi-Ed L. Pinney
 Miss Lena Laurell, Mrs. H. F. Brittle Miss Florice Shanks. Mrs Marguerite Davies. Mrs. J. H. McAfee, Miss Imo- gene Poe, Miss Mary L. Frederick, Miss Elizabeth Dunlap, Miss Jamie Arnold Miss lmelda Duncan Miss Viola Lau- rell, Miss Ethel Burger. Mrs. Philip Os- ter, Miss Mary Ward, Miss Marguerite Schwarz, Miss Ercell Coyle, Mrs B. W. de Wilton, Miss Rosalie Prosch Miss Margaret Proctor. Miss Miriam Bowman, H. F. Lancaster. J. E. Goss j. A. White W. H. Stanberry. F. Will kins. J. B. Simpson, A. c. Cooper, IT F, Ploeger, w. J. Rowe R. Thomas Jr.. Alexander Ploeger, ". T. Ward Jack Austin, W, F. Franklin, J. H. Mar tin. Stuart Mimms, NJ L. Bluttman, Garfield Whare, s. F. Shanks, w F West
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-09
"Experience"- "-Jefferson

The advance sale for reserved seats for Experience, which comes to the lief ferson next Monday, Tuesday, Wednes- day and matinee Wednesday, opens to- day, and those who des.re to secure seats will do well to make their reservations as early possible, the mail order reservations have been exceptionally large. Former Governor Walsh of Massa- chusetts was so impressed with "Exper ience' during it's five months sensational success in Boston that he not only at tended himself several times and had a special gala performance given, which he attended with his entire staff, in their full dress uniforms. Governor Walsh of ficially stated Experience is wonderful play. Everyone should see 1t. I am glad r saw it." The famous New York Experience" organization will be seen in this city with cast of s2 notable players and this modern morality com edy drama by George V. Hobart will be given in 10 spectacular scenes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-09
At The Lyric

Just about the daintiest little actress that has appeared at the Lyric is on the new bill that was presented Thursday and her name is Grace Dunbar Niles. "Petticoats" is the name of the vehicle that introduces to Birmingham this clever little entertainer and incidentally the sketch is one of the most entertaining presented for years.
 The new bill is a good one from start to finish and every act is high class en- tertainment in itself.
 Al Herman, famous blackface mono loguist has a way of putting his stuff over" in great style and his impromptu comedy made a big hit. Al is such a clever entertainer that he was compelled to respond to repeated encores.
 Billy Schoen and Elizabeth Mayne in "Ain't She Nice are clever pair of en- tertainers. and their act proved very de- lightful.
 Merle's trained cockatoos perform al- most the impossible. This act is billed as the act de luxe of birdland and it is a big feature of the all-star bill
 The closing number on the programme is the Herbert Germaine trio. thrilling gymnaSts.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-09
"The Crisis''-Riinu

"The Crisis Winston ChurchilI's s greatest story made into a wonder ful superfeature photoplay, ''The Pic ture of the Hour" will be the attrac- tion at the Bijou theatre all of next week, matinee and night daily, starting with the afternoon performance on Sunday.
 ''The Crisis" is not war play, but big and powerful and wonderful story by one of the worlds greStest writers, produced by one of the fore most picture makers.
 wonderful cast will be seen in the leading roles, a cast that was selected after months of patient care, and ev- cry character was chosen because of type ability, plus quality. With the ex- ception of Sam Drame as "Abraham Lincoln" not one of the players has used artificial makeup
 The advance sale is the heaviest that has been recorded at the Bijou this season.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-09
STATE OFFICIALS
 AND CLERKS ARE
 BEING QUESTIONED
Montgomery Grand Jury Said to Be Investigating Alleged Solicitation of
 Liquor Orders

Montgomery, February s-(Special.) Several state officials and employees have received subpoenas to appear before the circuit court grand jury, which is now in session.
 number of clerks were before the inquisitorial body Thursday while others will be questioned later in the week. Re- ports are that the grand jury Is attempt ing to obtain information about a person who is supposed to have solicited orders for liquors in Montgomery and believes 1t can gain some evidence from persons connected with the capitol.
 It Is alleged that a person in violation of the prohibition law has been soliciting orders for delivery of liquors and that f1e made his appearance at the statehouse shortly before Christmas.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-09
"When a Girl Loves"-Bijou

It is gratifying to learn that the theatre going public of Birmingham appreciates plays that are clean and wholesome This statement is borne ont by the fact that large crowds that have been in attendance at every per- formance of When Girl Loves.' the delightful three-act comedy drama that is the offering this week at the Bijou. It is a play of direct appeal and as interesting as the title would denote. From the first performance to that of last night it has been enthusi aetically received. It is a play that appeals to all classes and while abounding in climaxes that are thrill ing the intensity is relieved by the ir- resistable and delightful vein of com edy which permeated the play.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-09
JEFFERSON OFFICE
 TITLE CASES ARE
 ARGUED IN COURT
Question of Who is Register of Circuit Court and Cor Oner is Taken Under
 Advisement

Montgomery February s.-(Special) The supreme court was called upon Thursday to determine whether or not Ernest Matthews is legally holding the office of register of the circuit court of Jefferson county and whether pr. C. C. Wiley is, entitled to the office of coroner of Jefferson county. The con stitutionality of the special law relat- ing to the coroner of Jefferson county and the right of the Jefferson circuit court to name a register of the circuit court to fill the position of register in ohancery are involved in the cases.
 R. E. Osborn. taxpayer, brought the case against Matthews and M. V. Henry, treasurer of Jefferson county. seeking to obtain an injunction pre- venting Henry from paying Clerk Matthews salary. Judge John H, Mill Ter of the Jefferson circuit court denied the petition. thus holding that the ap- pointment of a register of the circuit corut was legal and constitutional.
 In the coroners case, pr. c. C. Wiley. who was appointed coroner of Jeffer- son county by Governor Henderson last month, is seeking to force the Jefferson board of revenue to issue h1s warrant for salary during the time he served in January. The board declined on the ground that the special law was unconstitutional. Judge H. A. Sharpe of the Jefferson circuit court granted writ of mandamus requiring the board of revenue to issue the war rant and the board appealed. The cor oner's case is only of local interest in Jefferson county. No other county is affected.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-09
Butler County Lawyer Dies

Montgomery, February S.-(Specia1) News of the death of w. L. Gray brother of Congressman Oscar L. Grays at his home at Butler Wednesday, was received here Thursday. No details were given. Mir. Gray was an attorney of Choctaw county and was well known by state officials
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-09
Will Protect Reserve Banks

Washington, February S.-The federal reserve board has taken steps to safe guard any member bank threatened by a run by foreign-born depositors, and will aid any bank in the country whose stability Is thus threatened. In the case of member banks. it is said, the board is prepared to discount virtually the banks entire holdings of paper into cur rency. Nonmcmber banks needing aid to meet such run. it is understood may receive 1t indirectly from the board, through member banks.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-09
EUF FAULA SCHOOL BUILDINGS BOND
 ISSUE IS UPHELD

Montgomery, February S.-(special) Tom Hodge, alleged operator of blind tiger at Florala, must go to the peni- tentiary for life for the murder of s. L. Baker, deputy sheriff of Covington coun- ty. under decision of the supreme court Thursday. Hodge was convicted in the Covington circuit court and the supreme court announced that 1t could find no reason for a reversal
 In another case the supreme court re- fused to interfere with the judgment of the Franklin circuit court, which awarded Mrs. Margie K. Harris 5000 damag ges against the Sloss-Sheffield Steel and Iron company for the death of her husband J. w. Harris, who was killed while dis charging his duties at the iron ore mines of the corporation in Franklin county.
 The supreme court also ruled that the city of Eufaula Barbour county may issue bonds to the amount of s15,OOO for the construction of public school build ings. George H. Dent and other voters of Eufaula attacked the validity of the election on the question of issuing the bonds. contending that the ballots were not properly prepared
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-09
Oil and Tankers Offered

Washington, February s.-Ten tank steamers and 5,O0o,0Oo barrels of fuel oil are offered today to the government ";n case of war by the Mexican Petroleum company through E. l.. Doheny, its pres ident. who also offered his privste yacht.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-09
DECISIONS IN DETAIL

Decisions announces by the supreme court Thursday follow:
 Mcclellan. J.-Gattis Turpentine com- pany vs. Clancy Russell, ct al., appeal from Baldwin circuit court; affirmed.
 Peoples Bank and Trust company vs. T. A. Walthall, Jr., appeal from Selma city court reversed and remanded.
 Cornelis C. Benton, administratrix, etc. vs. city of Montgomery, ct al, appeal from Montgomery circuit court; reversed and remanded.
 Thad D. Pennington vs. Travis Nixon, appeal from Houston circuit court; re- versed and remanded.
 P. D. Martin vs. J. D. Brown and Great Southern Auto company, appeal from Jeff ferson circuit court; reversed and re- mapded.
 Sloss-Sheffield Steel and Iron company vs. Margie K. Harris, adminstratrix, etc, appeal from Franklin circut court; af- firmed.
 l.. H. Peck vs. Tennis S. Lampl1in, ad- minstratriX etc, appeal from Morgan circuit court; reversed and remanded. J. w. Sewell vs. Lattie Sewell, admins
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-09
Market Agent Here

E. M. Lane, market agent for the South ern railway and allied lines, was in Bir- yesterday. Mir. Lane is en- gagged by the railroads to help the south ern producers find markets for the pro- ducts of the soil.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-09
TRAIN REROUT|NG
 PLEASES BESSEMER Delegation From Board of Trade Meets First Trains SAY CARS ARE COLD Junior Board of Stewards of First Methodist Church Is Formed.
 Other Bessemer News

Bessemer, February S.-(Special.) 1.-The first passenger trains of the Southern railroad. to operate over the tracks of the Alabama Great Southern, came through Bessemer this afternoon, and a large delegation from the Board of Trade met the trains at the local passenger station. The first train came through Bessemer, going south, this afternoon at 5:05 o'clock, and a northbound train came in at 5:90 o'clock.
 number of changes have been made at the local station of the Alabama Great Southern station, among them being the transferring of all operators from the local station to Burtstall, formerly known as Mobile Junction, where they will work in future. It is also stated that there will be a day ticket agent and a. night ticket agent at the local depot, the for mer agent of the Southern taking the place as night ticket agent of both the Alabama Great Southern and the South ern.
 J. r. Green a member of the Ala bama legislature, was the engineer on the first Southern train to be operated over the Alabama Great Southern tracks through Bessemer, and the conductor was Mr. OHara.
 The Alabama public service commission on Monday granted permission to the Southern to make the change, which is welcomed by both the employees of the Southern and the citizens of Bessemer, who have worked on this matter for sometime.
 News has been received in this city of the death of George Bancroft a former resident of Bessemer, which occurred yes- terday at the home of his father, the Rev. MT. Peebles, at Meridian, Miss, following long illness. Mir Bancroft was run down by an automobile about a year ago in Dallas, Tex, receiving in luries from which he never recovered. MT. Bancroft made Bessemer his home for number of years, leaving here about five years ago.
 The citizens of Jonesboro have com plained of lack of heat on the cars of the Birmingham Railway Light and Power company between oJnesboro and the pipe works, it being stated that during the cold weather last week there was prac- tlcally no heat on the car. A number of complaints were also made about the coldnes sof the ears on both the North and South Bessemer lines.
 pr. E. P. Lacey has been appointed chief surgeon for the Woodward Iron
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-09
U. P. Declares Extra Dividend

New York, February S.-The Union Pa cific railroad today declared an extra dividend of a half of 1 per cent on the common stock in addition to the regular quarterly dividend of per cent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-09

At the meeting of Jefferson Valley lodge No T91. Ancient. Free and Accented Ma sons, last night at the hall, there were three candidates for initiation.