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The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1917-07-26
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Son-Father. what do standing arm
les sit on when they are tired?
Father-On the seat of war, my
boy.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1917-07-26

AN automobile tongue Is one that Is
always running people down.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1917-07-26

When there is an office for each seek
er the millennium will be i'm sight.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1917-07-26

town man brags about how much
it cost; farmer about how cheap he
got It.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1917-07-26

He-Arc YOU fond Of indoor sporfs7
she Yes II they know when 10 go
home.-Prlncet0n Tiger.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1917-07-26

mo- direct benefit There are other
things unpurchasod that would have
been helpful TO you. Therein lies the
real economy or lack Of &C. Real
economy looks into the future for ain
equation of purchase prices.-Grit.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1917-07-26
SELF HELPS for the
NEW SOLDIER
By United States Army Officer
THE SOLDIER ON THE MARCH.

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(CopyIight. 1917. by tho Wheeler srndIcntn- Inc
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-10
The Surgeon as a Lifesaver

From the Philadelphia Ledger
 The true facts about the work of pr. Alexis Carrel at the American hospital at Paris (NeuilD, which are row attracting a somewhat sensation al attention. warrant any enthusiasm that the medical profession and the laymen may express, for they show the surgeon as lifesaver on a scale hith- erto considered impossible in war And yet what pr. Carrel has done is sim plicity itself. since, as announced by him early in October. in cooperation with the American ambulance service, he first shortened the time that it took to fetch the wounded from the trenches to the hospital, and, secondly, he subjected the wounded at the earl fest possible moment, to the new an- tiseptic treatment by which blood poisoning was prevented. As result of these two simple precautionary measures the wounded at the hospital not only do not have to undergo so many operations, brought about by in- lection of the wounds, but the heal ing of the wounds is quickened and the death rate lowered. and, what is more, the application of the marvels of plastic surgery. by which the un- fortunates are restored to some sem blance of humanity. is enormously de- veloped. Consequently. through this splendid cooperation. results arc be- ing achieved that surpass all expec tations as to the saving of life and restoring the wounded. and that this is done by Americans must be source of qualification to us.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-10
Saint-Gaudens in Paris

From Saint -Gaudens: Recolelctions of
 His Friend Maitland Armstrong; by
 Hamilton Armstrong, in the January
 Scribner
 The Falcone was an ancient trattoria opening it's hospitable doors just back of the Pantheon on one of the crooked streets that tie themselves into dozen bow-knots in an effort to wriggle some how into a respectah1s part of town. To those familiar with modern Rome the vicinity of the Pantheon will seem an unexpected spot in which to discover favorite cafe but in the early seventies the Falcone was much patronized by the artistic Fraternity. The bi1lowy primitive stone floor and the tables furrowed and black with age could not detract whit from the fragrance of the macaroni sig zling in the next room, while the heads of old wine casks that studded the walls but reminded us that there still remained much Chianti to be met and conquered. The American and English artists who enjoyed the F'alcone's savory meals were not always famous, but they satisfac- torily enough made up for the lack of appreciation in others by unreservedly admitting to each other that at any rate they were far and away the best
 Here it was that the sculptor Rhinehart Cor "Rhiny," as he was known to his fellows. "a man of infinite wit') was host at jolly dinner one sultry July night in 1S72-the third of the month it was, for I remember how patriotic we became as morning drew near. And it had drawn disgracefully near before all the tales were told and all the songs sung by the convival crowd, among whom I remember Elihu Vedder and Charles Caryll Coleman, neither of whom needs an introduction to artists. At the long table sat George Simmons, the English sculptor whose .'Falconer'' adorns a rocky knoll in Central park. Rhinehart was sculptor of great promise, but alasi he died not long afterward, when just achieving fame. The name of my next neighbor was Augustus Saint-Gau- dens His personality strongly impressed me, and there and then began friend ship destined to last till the day of his death.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-10
LABOR AGITATOR IS
 CONWCTEDOF FIRST ! DEGREE MURDER
Thomas J. Mooney Found Guilty of Throwing Bomb During Preparedness
 Parade in Frisco

San Francisco. February 9.-Thomas J. Mooney. labor agitator, was convicted of murder in the first degree by a jury in he superior court here tonight for bomb explosion costing 10 lives during pre- S2aredness parade July p, 1916.
 When the Jury announced its verdict Moneys mother began to scream and he courtroom was thrown into violent jonfusion. Miss Anna Mooney, sister of she prisoner, collapsed The mother then .scame so violent that the judge ordered ar removed.
 Screaming and fighting she was dragged om the courtroom. Mooney received &e verdict unmoved. His wife was not ---the courtroom. Mooney, his wife, Is-
 Weinburg, Warren K. Billings and yard Nolan were arrested within a ek after the explosion of the bomb
 Stuart and Market streets on July
 ast. All were indicted for murder.
 lgs, the first to be brought to trial.
 found guilty and sentenced to life - vsonment.
 I se1 case against him hinged on his l abouts immediately prior to the eX- nn n. The prosecution sought to prove
 the bomb was contained in a suit ptIaken to the scene by Mooney and | sossociates in an automobile. The de- tht sought to establish that Mooney evsy others were far away from the Ch5 just before and at the time the was exploded.
 oney was a labor agitator for sev-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-10
25, 1000 MEN ARE
 WANTED FOR NAVY

In the war department steps are under consideration for hurrying organization of the officers reserve corps
 Less than 1000 men have been commis- stoned so far, although approximately 5D,- coo would be required for volunteer army of 5OO,OO0 men. An official state ment issued today calls attention to the classes of men eligible for commissions and urges that there is no reason why eligible men should hesitate to apply for commissions on account of being rusty. or even deficient in technical military mat ters"
 It says personality and probable eff ciency of the individuals are given great est weight by examining officers. The establishment of examining boards in every city or town where fair num- Der of applicants come forward is now being considered.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-10
KNOWS FROM EXPERIENCE

B. M. Allen said he knew from actual experience that a cannery paid 'I have cannery of my own down on my large plantation, and hired a man from Texas to operate it. He filled the house with canned stuff and it was all good. About the time he wound up the canning season he decided times were too prosperous and wanted to go back to Texas. He went and left the canned goods. but he forgot to label any of his cans. So when we opened & can of vegetables and it proved to be beans-beans it was for supper; if tomatoes, tomatoes it was Therefore I'm strong for a standard brand of goods if we start this new canning plant, an especially attractive and standard lab el so the consuming public will know what they are buying" MT. Allen thought the new undertaking would be a success
 Several others present gave what ex- perience they had learned about the new venture and a general discussion was had It was finally decided to immediate ly get in touch with the three demonstra- tion agents of this county, secure the names of the leading farmers and truck CTS in the immediate vicinity of Birming ham and mail each personal letter, ask ing him to meet with the Chamber of Commerce at a date to be set at once At this meeting the pulse of the pro- ducer will be felt, and if cooperation is offered. the venture will be immediately launched, and some definite Information given as to what the producer can ex pert for his stuff delivered at the can nery. The newspapers were asked to give publicity concerning the coming joint meeting of the farmers and the Chamber of Commerce as soon as the date for the meeting was set.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-10
MIDDLETON GIVES
 WARNING, NOT TRUSS

Sidney Middleton, chief of the Bir- mingham fire department, Is going aft CT the persons who start fire by placing hot ashes into wooden re- ceptacles. Several fires have been caused recently by this practice and the chief states that those who start fires will suffer doubly in the future, for he will recommend that the courts fine persons guilty of this practice.
 The commission has passed an or Ginance against this practice and will stanchly support the chief. This warn ing was inadvertently accredited to Commissioner J. D. Truss in yester- days paper. But inasmuch as MT. Truss is not in charge of the fire depart ment. he does not wish to be in the position of giving advice or warning. The credit for the warning belongs to Chief Middleton, not to MT. Truss
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-10

Washington, February 9.-Navy recruit ing agents have been instructed to imme- diately enlist 25,OOO additional men. While the current naval bill authorized a peace strength of 740OO men, it carried appropriations for considerably less since the department had estimated that not more than 10000 recruits above the num- Der necessary to replace men discharged could be found.
 Officials have been encouraged by re- cruitng returns. however, which have brought the actual strength up to nearly 5S, ,090 men already.
 In the event of war probably the first act of the President will be to authorize the enlistment of the maximum war time strength of S7OOO. Probably this could be quickly accomplished by a provision in the departments regulations permitting volunteers to enlist for the duration of the war.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-10

so the enraptured clerk declares. It is a British invention made since the war and very popular in the trenches. It rings uninterruptedly for full min ute.
 Experts on timepieces, wits, men about town, business men and societys grand danes and debutantes saw it in these interesting qualities:
 A business man having an appoint ment has only to set the alarm and he'll not forget.
 Milady of society need worry no longer about that afternoon tea of Mrs So and sos.
 The toastmaster at the banquet has merely to adjust the piece, and when the fustian, windy orator oversteps the time limit-b- b-b-r-r-r-i-i-i-n-n-g- -g-g-gi
 What a godsend, too, to the abtract commuter who forgets all those err rands Mrs Suburban had assigned him!
 And, hushl Young women, why not one for the beau who hangs over the midnight hour?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-10
REAL LIFE IS ERLOOKED
 SAYS PRETTY ROSA QUINN
Dainty Blonde Beauty in Chorus of the Winter Garden Spec tace "A World of Pleasure Tells of the Inner
 Circle of the Life of Chorus Girl

The chorus girl has been depicted from several angles There is the pathetic story of the poor little girl who really doesn't know where her next limousine is com ing from. There is the other who, being advised, Be good if you can; if you can't, see mer' has sought this kind counsellor Tales galore have been told and the press is full of trials and tribu- lations of the chorus girl, her midnight revels and the persistence of the million aires son, but little Rosie Quinn, the daintiest and mostly admired chorus girl in "A World of Pleasure" says the real life is overlooked.
 For Rosie, the sprightly little dancer and, perhaps, the most beautiful blonde in the whole chorus of 45 avows that the chorus girl is a quiet, industrious little person off the stage, and that the mid night parties and the gay revels are for the most part myths.
 Rosie, a striking little blonde of IS years, should know for she has been in the Broadway choruses for three years The chorus girl is not as gay as they say" Rosie confided. 'Of course, there are a few high livers,' but the vast ma Jortty are quiet, industrious little persons nursing ambitions Instead of going oat on the big parties after the show most of them go right to their hotel"
 "1s the Stage-door Johnnie myth or is he true to reports, awaiting at the door with a bouquet in his hand?"
 Perhaps he doesn't wait at the door. But he exists just the same. I suppose that the chorus girl in New York will get on an average of 10 letters or notes from unknown admirers telling her how much they admire her, and inviting her to a little dinner, or talk
 Are the notes plaintive, amourous or colorless?"
 "Oh! there are all kinds But most of them merely state; T have enjoyed your work so thoroughly and wonder if you would meet me- or Did you receive the candy or flowers I sent your and other little queries Some are answered, some are not. It is. all according to the appeal and the mood of the girl''
 "They say that the beauty in the Broadway show receives many proposals from men they have never seen. What has been your experience?"
 "Oh! I suppose that I could count then, upon my hands, she responded but. spread out her dimpled hands so all 10 fingers were in view. "Anyway, I am rather young to contemplate such a state"
 Ambition is not lacking with Rosie Quinn. After three years in the chorus she has succeeded In getting a "part. ' for she has two numbers in which she dances and sings two little songs. and is going up. T am working hard every day, and I hope to become a dancer. I sing a little, but just love dancing. In fact, I started in the chorus of Gertrude Hoffman's company when I was 16, and have been studying it since then"
 In New York Rosie Quinn was rated as being one of the real beauties in the Broadway choruses. But in "A World of Pleasure" there are others, indeed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-10
PROS WIN ANOTHER
 POINT IN SENATE
Bankhead Anti-Liquor Ad- vertisement Feature Made
 Part of POstoffice Bill

Washington. February 9-The fight of the prohibition forces to keep liquor advertisements from dry territory ad- vanced step today when the Senate postoffice subcommittee decided to in corporate in the postoffice appropri- alton bill Senator Bankhead's amend ment to prohibit that class of matter from the mails in prohibition states
 The subcommittee also recommended to the whole committee that second class mail rates be increased one-half cent per pound immediately and an additional half cent per pound next year. This would affect newspapers and magazines principally and has all ready brought forth strong protests
 James Cannon of Richmond ap- peared before the. House postoffce committee today to urge the adoption of the Bankhead amendment. He re counted the progress of the prohibit ton movement and told the committee that drinking in public places by fash ionably dressed women had lasted too long.
 The Senate previously had passed a bill by Senator Bankhead closing the mails to liquor advertising in pro- hibition states, but to facilitate pass age through the congested calendar of the House it was decided to attach similar measure to the postoffice bill, which is expected to receive prompt consideration in the lower body.
 Senator Bankhead has explained that his bill is not aimed at newspapers especially but more particularly at wholesale liquor dealers to prevent them from soliciting orders in dry states The measure, however. bars liquor advertisements whether in newspapers or otherwise
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-10
BIRMINGHAM PREPARES
 TO GREET SUFFRAGISTS
Streets and Show Windows Being Decked With the Yellow ''Votes For Women Signs-Programme For Conven-
 tion Which Begins Monday Announced

Downtown Birmingham streets are be- ing decorated for the convention of the Alabama Equal Suffrage association, which begins here Monday and will con tinue two days. On the principal streets, green decorations are being placed, with the yellow badge of suffrage holding them into place.
 Votes for Women" placards are being put, in practically all the shop windows, and many of the merchants are arrang- ing special decorations for the conven- ton.
 announced follows:
 Monday, 9:30 a. m., meeting of the ex- ecutive committee; 2:30 D. m., convention called to order, prayer, greetings by the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-10

local president, response, on the part of visitors by Mrs. John LusS, appointment of credentials committee, reports of presidents of city organizations. reports of chairmen of standing committees; s D. m., reports of delegates to the nation al convention, discussion of the federal amendment, presidents address.
 Tuesday, 9:30, report of credentials committee, reports of officers, recom- mendations, reports of committee on re- vision of the constitution; 2:3O p. in., nomination and election of officers, con slderation of budget; p. m, election of delegates to the national convention, dis cussion of policies of Alabama Equal Suf- frage association, and it's attitude toward the federal amendment, report of resolu- t1ons committee, unfinished business, ad- journment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-10
MAKING PROGRESS ON PLANS FOR CANNING PLANT H ERE Commissioner of Agriculture Wade Meets With Local Com
 mttee and Discusses Proposition-Matter To Be
 Pushed and Success Seems Assured

the soil need encouragement as they do today"
 number of those present asked Mir. Wade questions on different subjects, all of which he answered in an expert man ner.
 J. D. Ramsey, of the Bell-Ramsey Brokerage company, was the next speak CT His talk was along statistical lines. He showed how Birmingham consumes 1000 carloads of canned goods annually, all of which are shipped in. The money value of this one item alone is $1,50o, GOO. MT Ramsey stated that feelers had been sent out among some of the farmers, and spirit of cooperation was shown In many of the responses. All replies em- phasized the fact that the enterprise should be launched at once or not at all, as the farmers and truckers could then go ahead and plant their acreage in such stuff as could be readily marketed at the cgTnerY
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-10
CITIES TO TAKE
 MILITARY CENSUS
Conference Held in Connecticut and Work Will Be Done Through
 Voluntary Effort

Hartford, Conn.,, February 9-At con- ference here today attended by Governor Holcomb and the mayors of 19 Connecticut cites campaign was begun to take an immediate military census of every male in the state above the age of 16 years The entire work will be undertaken by volunteers who will serve without pay. Blank forms have been prepared by the war department Hartford already has started the work, it was announced, and the names of So0OO men have been tabu- lated.
 Every clergyman in the state has been requested to call attention to the work at the next Sundays services. The Con- necticut Woman's Suffrage association has offered to prepare a list of women available for Red Cross work.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-10
With Exception of Raids and Artillery on Son7n1e Front AZ War Sectors Are Very Quiet

 ront in France in the Somm and batdeields
  vicinity O Ypres
 
  quiet reports has been under bombardmen of
  channel striking that the of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-10
ALABAMA QUINTET
 WALLOPS ANNISTON

Tuscaloosa February 9-(Special) Coach Kelley's Crimson quintet ran away with the Anniston Preds tonight bling up 49 points and holding their opponents to total of nine counters Aiapamas s passing was cratic at times. but the Crimson showed much smoother machine than was expectea considering it's inexperienced material
 bowman. Red Brown and Anderson all Birmingham athletes, starred for the Crimson. Anderson's shootine he lng especially brilliant. Simpsons work featured the play of the Preds
 In the last period Coach Kelley sent in his second string men and among them Moore. another Birmingham boy. showed to advantage.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-10
erfect Health Is Yours
 4f the Blood Is Kept Pure

condition of the blood. Among the most serious are Rheumatism, with it's torturing pains; Catarrh, often a fore runner of dread consumption Scro- fula. Eczema, Tetter, Erysipelas and other disfiguring skin diseases; Ma laria which makes the strongest men helpless. and many other diseases are the direct result of impure blood.
 You can easily avoid all of these diseases, and rid the system of them by the use of s. s. s. the wonderful blood remedy that has been in con- stant use for more than 50 years & S. s. cleanses the blood thoroughly. end routs every vestige- of impurty It IS sold by druggists everywhere
 For valuable literature and medical advice absolutely free, write today to the Medical Dept. Swift Specific Company. 39 Swift Lab6rhtory, At lanta, Ca
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-10
INTERESTING SPEAKER TO BE HEARD SUNDAY

One or the most interesting meetings Tor men ever held in Birmingham will be that tomorrow afternoon at the Jeffer- son theatre, when John Tyler speaks ,ln- der the auspices of the Young Mems Christian association. In discussing MT. Tyler, H. R. Howell of the association said;
 ne was born to wealth and culture ana feceived the best education that col leges could give. and then with for tune at his command lost it all through drink and gambling, and became a world hopo.' His story of his repeated wander lngs about the world and strange experi- ences is intensely interesting.
 Ills subject Sunday will be "The White Lights of Modern Babylon"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-10
Company to Make
 Sash Weights Formed

The Irondale Foundry and Machine company has been formed with an au- thorized capital of S10,000. of which 5000 has already been paid in. The construction of a plant which will make a speciality of manufacturing sash weights is already under way and will be in operation within 30 to 60 days.
 The officers of the company are: j. F. Beggs. president; Claud Fortenbury vice president; George W. Dyer, sec retary and treasurer. The board of directors consists of J. P. Beggs, R. F. Beggs, G. w. Dyer, J. w Fortenbury and H. c. Green.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-10
Thomas Lee Moore

Thomas Lee Moore, aged 76, prominent citizen and Confederate veterans. died early yesterday morning at the faraily residence, 626 North Nineteenth street Funeral services over the remains will be held this morning at 10 o'clock from the residence. 4I.
 The Bue lodge Masons will be in charge of the funeral. Interment will be made in East Lake cemetery. All Confederate veterans are requested to attend the ser vices.
 Mr Moore is survived by his widow, Mrs. Cora Moore; three daughters, Mrs. s. l., Downey and Mrs. l.. McRoberts of Birmingham, and Mrs. Robert Lee of El Paso, Tex, and three sons, John N. Moore of Birmingham. Emmett Moore of Hattiesburg, Miss, and sam Lee of Mo hiIa
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-10
Crushing Defeat for Bribery lc,,AI l.l la.

TUIII tIIt NEW TtUpUUIIC.
 Picturesque beyond the invention of ge- nius is the affidavit of Theodore H. Mar tin. hustle "jackroller' and re- peater of Kansas City, Mo. MT. Martins regular business is to wait for jovial drinkers, put chloral in their glasses, and then lead them into alleys and take their jewelry. His principal interest in poli- tics is to defeat prohibition; on the side he gives good-natured aid to the great political parties On November MT. Martin accepted $5 to vote for Mr Hughes and then cast g ballots for MT. Wilson. This crushing defeat for bribery was accomplished only by a considerable heroism. MT. Martin memorized 37 names and addresses, in all cases, except one, connected the right name with the right address, and even confessed to the ap- pellation of J. c. B. Ish.