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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-24
Pharmaceutical Mrs. Wharton

"Astringent as one may deem Mrs. Wharton's mood" says Francis Hackett in The New Republic "it would be ab- surd to miss her deep excellences on that account. There are many manifestations of America for which she has not the faculty, but those that peculiarly arrest her, those that depend on being of the feminine gender among well-on people in given time and sphere, extract
 from her the sort of appreciation that amounts to genius. The fate that she
 has most absorbingly contemplated and most handsomely represented is perhaps that of persons whose lot is enhanced
 by money or family or taste. and whose Impulses pay reluctant toll to an order in whose establishment their happiness you like, worldly wisdom that here oc- cupies Mrs. Wharton; it happens how
 ever to be disdom. Congruous as she is with Scribners Magazine, incongruous with the Walt Whitmans, she is still the intent observer of nature adaptive
 and assertive, of plancies and subjec- tions, assertions and rebellions- In some respects she is pharmacist in her hand- ling of vital forces. She deals in es- sences and double Installations. She uses q delicate measure to weigh out what is precious or deadly She dispenses lit tie that she regards as lethal or valuable outside what would fit in an apothecary scales She is grave. minute, scrupulous. analytic. She is dramatic hypodermically. But to such fine uses does she put the sympathies and perceptions with which she is endowed that reader would be strangely callous who was not lost in admiration among the merits of her art. "
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-24
VETERANS REUNION COMMITTEE ISSUES FORMAL STATEMENT
Admits Washington Is Ask. ing South for Funds, But Says Other Sections
 Are Contributing

Montgomery, February 23.-Gen. George P. Harrison, commander in chief of the United Confederate Veterans, in state ment issued at Opelika today, asserted that he was greatly surprised by the appeal for funds recently sent out by the. Washington finance committee for the reunion at the National Capital this year, as the Washington committee which appeared at the last reunion at Birming- ham and asked for the 1917 meeting had assured the veterans that they would finance the reunion.
 General Harrison said he was taking the matter up with the Washington , mittee.
 Washington, February 23.-The Wash ington finance committee for the United Confederate Veterans reunion issued q statement tonight in explanation of let ters recently sent out regarding funds. The statement says that when General Harrison has had the matter fully ex- plained he will heartily approve" Tn, statement follows:
 People of every section of the coun- try, north and west as well as south, have been offered an opportunity to CO., operate with the citizens of Washington in making this reunion the most bril- liant In the history of the organization and coming at the time it does, one O. the most unique events ever held in the National Capital.
 When what has been done is ex- plained to General Harrison we are sure he will approve heartily. Many thou sands of dollars have so far been received by the Washington finance committed from some of the largest business in terests and most influential individuals in Washington and many sections, in- cluding New York, Indiana, Illinois, Ohio and Georgia
 Members of the finance committee have received reports of some criticism of the committees action, but explained tonight this was caused by the fact that the plan probably was not thoroughly under stood.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-24
WEATHERLY FARM co.
 DULY INCORPORATED
Commissioner Weatherly Enters Into Back to the Farm" Movement. Other Companies Incorporated

Articles of incorporation were filed yes terday in the probate court by the Wealth erly Farm company, with principal of fees in Birmingham. Mrs Florence M. Weatherly is named as president and treasurer James Weatherly. vice presi- dent and H. F. Adams, secretary and general manager. The capital stock is s3o,000, divided into 300 shares at a par value of 500 each. Of the stock Mrs.
 Weatherly owns 29S shares, James weath- erly one share and H. F. Adams of Rose mary, Hale county, one share. The pur- pose of the company is to engage in agriculture in all its branches, raise live stock, saw lumber, sell merchandise, oper- ate grist mills and deal in real estate. Hoover and Rieg Manufacturing com pany filed articles of incorporation yes-
 terday. The principal offices are in Bir- mingham. Benjamin Hoover of Meridian, Miss, is named as president; Swebert
 B. Rieg of Meridian first vice president; w. H. Hoover of Birmingham, second vice president; Thomas Thompson of Br-
 ningham, secretary treasurer and general manager, and J. D. Pope, attorney. The capital stock is s100oo0. with 8 par value of S10 each share. Of this stock Ben Hoover owns 2550 shares, s. B. Rieg 2550 shares. T. Thompson 10 shares, W. H. Hoover lU ShareS and J U. Pope 10 shares. The purpose of the company is to deal in machinery, erect buildings, to operate mills, purchase machines, and lumber and other commodities.
 Rust and Shelburne Sales company filed articles of incorporation yesterday in Bir- mingham w. c. Rust is president s. V. Shelburne secretary and treasurer and M. H. Rust vice president. The capital stock is 5000 It's business will be manu- fo etJ hrrkarq in coke, pig iron. steel, hay, grain and pro- duce.
 The Ledbetter Air-Hose Reclaimins company, with offices in Birmingham, and R. w, Ledbetter president W. D. Britt. vice president and J. H. Brown secretary and treasurer. filed articles. It's capital stock is s75,0oo. with shares at a par value of S1. The company will sell and own patent rights and manufacture and sell patent repair coupling for air-hose.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-24
MONTGOMERY GIRL
 WINS ESSAY PRIZE
Miss Annie c. Helms Awarded Prize of Anti-Tuberculosis Association.
 Many Get Honorable Mention

Miss Annie c. Helms, a fifth grade pupil of Montgomery, won the s10 prize offered by the Anti Tuberculosis associa- ton for the best essay on How to Pre- vent the Spread of Tuberculosis in Ala bama.''
 The contest was opened before the sale of Red Cross seals began last Christ mas, and the committee has just com pleted the judging, according to Secre- tary George Eaves. The contest was open to pupils in the fourth, fifth and sixth grades, and the best essays in the fourth and sixth grades were written by Miss Essie Johnson of Jefferson county. fourth, and Miss Melanie Walthall of Hale coun- ty, sixth.
 In submitting it's report the commit tee makes honorable mention of the fol lowing: Essie Johnson, Palos; Daisy liar grove, Cottondale; Alien Etheridge, Cof- feeville; Kittie Sue Melton. Valegrande; Dora Brackin, Headland; Lois A. Doug lass. Haypeville; Mildred Crawford, Vale grande; Bernice Holder, Joppa; Mary Louise Jones. Paint Rock; Eva Bonner Tullis school, Toxey; Ruth Simmons, Mt. Zion, Route 8, box 5S, Banner; Mildred Duffee, Prattville; Adine Lofts, Kenne- dy; Cleva Geer. Kennedy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-24
MANDAMUS HEARING
 TO COME UP TODAY
Assistants and Office. Force of S0lici- tor Black Ask That Board of Reve-
 nue Pay Their Salaries

Hearing of the mandamus proceedings filed by the assistants and office force of Solicitor Hugo L. Black to compel the board of revenue to make appropriations for their salaries will take place this morning before Judge H. A. Sharpe, pre- siding judge of the circuit court. There are five separate suits, each brought in the name of the state, ex rel Mrs. w. H. Hyatt, w. s. Welch, Ben F. Ray. J. H Garth and Walter S. Brewer, and seek to have the court compel the board of revenue to issue warrants for the amount of their salaries for the month of Jan uary, 1917.
 As all the cases present the same sci of facts, it is probable that they will be argued collectively before Judge Sharpe. It is understood that the matter will be carried to the supreme court foi final adjustment Solicitor Black will argue the cases on behalf of the rela- tors and Gibson &s Davis will appear for the defendant.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-24
To Select Permanent
 Officers for League

The Jeffersonian Democratic league. through it's finance committee, is solicit ing funds for the furtherance of the purposes of the organization. It is de- clared, in statement issued last night by the members of the committee. that the publication of literature and the other business of the league requires financial support and those who favor the prin- ciples enunciated by the organization are urged to assist in the work. The presi- dent, Capt J. D. Dickson. and the mem bers of the finance committee, w. H. Barnard, T. J. O'Neill, Samuel B. Lewis, J. c. Almon, Dr. H. A. Elkourie and Joseph Slack, have been authorized by the league to receive donations for the work.
 A meeting of the steering committee has been called for Monday night at the headquarters in the Lyon-Terry building to select men for the perma- nent offices which will be recommended to the general meeting at the courthouse Wednesday night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-24
RECEPTION PLANNED FOR PRESIDENT OF
 LADIES AUXILIARIES
Mrs. McWhorter of Chicago Will Be Guest of Local Branches-Open Meeting Tonight at Knights
 of Columbus Hall

Arrangements for the reception of Mrs. Mary F. McWhorter of Chicago. national president of the Ladies' auxiliary to the Ancient Order of Hibernians. who will arrive in the city today, have been com pletcd and will include a luncheon at tho Hotel Hillman, an automobile tour of the city. and an open meeting at which an address will be made. Mrs. McWhor- ter will arrive from Montgomery this morning at g o'clock and will be met at the Louisville and Nashville depot by a joint committee from the auxiliaries of the local divisions with Mrs. Frank U. White chairman.
 Mrs. McWhorter is On a tour through the south in the interest of the ladies' auxiliaries and has organized many branches during her tour, as well as reviving interest in those already organ ized. She has visited Louisiana, Texas Oklahoma, Mississippi and other states. She is a pleasing and well informed speak CT and large attendance Is expected at the open meeting tonight, which will be held at the Knights of Columbus hall on Third avenue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-24
LEGAL NOTICES
~
 Notice

Notice In the District Court of the United States, for the Southern Division of the Middle District of Alabama-In Bankruptcy.
 In the Matter of Foy & Williams, bankrupt:
 Take notice that under and in pur- suance of an order made In the above styled cause and dated February IT, 1917, A, the undersigned receiver, will proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder, for cash, at the storehouse formerly oc- cupied by the bankrupt in the city of Dothan, Houston county. Alabama, on Tuesday. February 27, 1917, during the legal hours of sale, the stock of dry goods. shoes, millinery. etc. belonging to the estate of the above named bank rupt. Said stock of goods inventory ing $16,22704; one lot of store fix lures inventorying $137775; and one lot of book accounts and notes aggre- gating $7o91.s0. Said sale being sub ject to confirmat tion or rejection by the said court. Inventory now on file in the referees office at Dothan, Ala. Dated, this 17th day of February, 1917. E. o. JONES,
 Receiver. A certified check in the amount of $250 will be required to accompany bids, as a guarantee of good faith.
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-24
Arthur Cohn Says
 the Liquor Interests
 Favor BOne-Dry Bill

Arthur Cohn, the head of a large dry cleaning company of Cincinnati, is in Birmingham.
 According to Mr. Cohn. the liquor in Congress has passed the "bone-dry" law.
 Tt is an acknowledged fact in Cincin- nati that the liquor dealers supported the measure enacted by Congress mak- ing the prohibition states bone dry, said MT. Cohn. '"They feel that such meas ure will either cause a reaction and re- suit in more wet states or force them out of business all over the country. It will give them a definite idea of the situa- ton.
 They do not desire to have the law go into effect immediately. but have openly supported it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-24
JUDGE FORT ASKS
 FOR A THIRD JUDGE
Requests Judge Sharpe to Assign a Judge From Civil Division to
 Hear Capital Cases

In order to expedite business next week in the criminal division of the circuit court. Judge w. E. Fort has recommended that a judge be as signed from the civil division to as- sist in the trial of the capital cases set on the docket. There are lS cap ital cases set for trial during the week and with an additional judge to help Judge Fort and Judge H. P. Hef- lin it is thought the docket can be cleared. Presiding Judge +. A. Sharpe has received the recommendation and may assign one of the other judges to sit on the criminal bench for the week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-24
Leaves Grow Vertically

From the National Geographic Maga-
 zine.
 Eucalyptus are evergreens, which shed their bark. but not their leaves; but they are not shade trees The leaves are placed in inclined rather than in horizontal positions, and the passage of light Is but little ob- structed. For this reason. smaller trees and bushes and grass grow under meath, and the woods in places assume the appearance of a jungle from which arise the towering shafts of trees. It is interesting to note that primitive types of eucalyptus, as we'll as the young of more modern types. have horizontal leaves. pointing to time in the geologic past when the climate was more congenial and no precau- tions to conserve moisture need be taken
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-24
ANN|STON ID HEAR FIELD SECRETARY
 OF SUNDAY SCHOOLS
Dr. Brown, Specialist in Work of National Repu- tatiOn, Will Lecture
 Next Week

Anniston, February 2s.-(Speciai) )-Cal-
 houn county Sunday school workers are looking forward with a great deal of in-
 terest to the coming of Dr. William A.
 Brown of Chicago. field secretary of the International Sunday School association,
 a specialist who has lectured in every
 state and territory in the United States and every province of Canada, as well as
 in Europe and Asia, who will spend next
 Monday in Anniston, under the auspices
 of the Calhoun County Sunday School as-
 sociation. He will be accompanied by Leo c. Palmer of Montgomery, general secre- tary of the Alabama Sunday School asso-
 ciation. Meetings will be held in the First
 Presbyterian church at 3 and 7:15 D m.
 and will be open to the general public. Calling attention to the fact that
 lady has been robbed there recently by
 a footpad who was emboldened by the darkness, a petition signed by many ladies who live in the vicinity of Ninth
 and W1lmer was presented to the city
 council last night asking for the install
 lation of an arc light at the intersection of Wilmer and Ninth streets. Several attempts at purse-snatching have been
 reported from that section of the city lately and two or three ladies have been
 
 ferred to the committee on lights.
 1 At the meeting of the city council last night the question of extending the An
 riston white way from Noble street down Tenth to the railroad crossing was placed in the hands of the committee on streets and lights. which will cooperate with the Tenth street merchants who are seeking the improvement Mayor l.. L. Scar | brough said he had already taken the matter under consideration and found 1 that the white way lamps would be in- stalled without expense to the city, but the city would have to pay s1 per month per post for light. according to an ar engagement with the Alabama Power | company, who would collect the balance | from the merchants who would receive | the benefit of the lights. This is the same arrangement that applies elsewhere along the white way. There seems to be | little doubt that the lights will be in- stalled and the improvements may ex- | tend to the steel plant, if the Anniiston Steel company will agree to assume their share of the expense.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-24
c. D. Martin, Prominent
 Calhoun Man, Is Dead

Jacksonville, February 23.-(Speciall Hon. c. D. Martin, age 63. son of Lieut.. Col. J. B. Martin, commander of the Tenth Alabama brigade. who was killed at Drainsville. Va. Decem- Der 20, 1861, who was one of the most influential citizens of Calhoun county. died Friday afternoon. MT. Martin was former representative of Calhoun county. at one time mayor of the city, serving an unexpired term, and was back tax commissioner of Calhoun county. He was member of the Presbyterian church, and Ma son.
 He is survived by his widow, who was Miss Geofgie Hoke. and other ref atives. The funeral arrangements have not been completed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-24
Deaths and Funerals
Delphus Vandergrift

The remains of Delphus Vandergrift, aged 40. who died yesterday at a local infirmary, will be shipped to Oden- vile Sunday morning for interment by the Shaw Undertaking company. The deceased is survived by his widow, one daughter, three brothers, L. F. of Nashville. J. B. of Columbus, Miss, and w. B. of Odenville; five sisters. Mrs. Cora zeasey, Mrs. Alma Zeasey, Mrs. Armor Stovall of Birmingham. Mrs. Ella Wilson of Montgomery. Mrs. Ethel Glenn of Margaret.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-24
REV. CARL GREGORY @
 TO SPEAK TO MEN

The Rev. Carl c. Gregory will speak at the mems meeting at the Young Mems Christian association at 3:3o o'clock to- morrow afternoon. His subject will be True Happiness"
 MT. Gregory Is pastor of the St. Johns Methodist church and Is one of the most popular ministers in the city During the past year he has been the instructor In public speaking at the Young Mems Christian association and also at Br- mingham college.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-24
Jake Holberg

Wednesday in Jackson, Miss, was buried Thursday in Jackson. Holberg is a former resident of this city. He had been away for four years. He was connected with the Illinois Gen. tral railroad as general yardmaster. He has also been employed by the Frisco. A number of his friends here will regret to hear of his death.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-24
Mrs. Anna M. Curtis

News has been received in Birming ham of the death of Mrs. Anna NJ Curtis yesterday in Toledo, O., after a lingering illness. Mrs. Curtis Is, sur vived by two sons. Frank Curtis of Birmingham who is connected with the Woodward Iron company and Charles E. Curtis of Toledo and four sisters. Interment will be made at Skaneatalis. N. Y.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-24
Mrs. Nancy Hyche

Hamilton. February 2S.-(Special.) )-Mrs. Nancy Hyche died at the home of her granddaughter, Mrs. pr. G. H. Maxwell, yesterday in Hamilton. She had been sick for sometime and was in her seven ty-fourth year at the time of her death. Her remains were carried to Carbon Hill for interment
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-24
Agnes Coby

Funeral services over the remains of Miss Agnes Coby, aged 1s, who died Thursday at the family residence in West End. were held yesterday from the Blessed Sacrament church. Inter ment followed in Elmwood cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-24


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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-24
Drs. Dozier X Dozier Oldest Established Firm of Medical Specialists in Alabama. Twenty five Years in Birmingham.

We treat scientifically and with wonderful success. all man ner of chronic diseases of the Eye. Ear. Nose and Throat. Lungs. Heart. Liver. Stomach. Bowels. Kidneys and all diseases of tho Skin and of the Pelvic Organs of
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-24
ONE CENT A WORD
BUSINESS CHANGES

RATES-One cent a word 0ays no aA.
 taken for less than 26c for first tnaer- ft0m. CMhh must accompany order.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-24

An English patent has been issued for process for rolling hollow steel bars from ingots that are drilled and filled with heat resisting sand.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-24
PERSONAL

J. H. Cranford of Jasper, capitalist and politician and one of the best known men in the state, is in Birmins- ham on business.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-24

FOR SALE-Stock of fur niture. A company in a middle Alabama town is closing out it's furniture de- partment in order that proper attention may be given to- other interests, and will sell a small stock of staple furniture, invoic- ing around 5000, at prices 25 to 50 per cent lower than manufacturers prices of today. A splendid opening is available for the right
 man and terms will be made to satisfactory party
 with some money to invest.
 Annual pay roll of S680,- 900; only two furniture
 stores. Address M-64, care
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-24
LOsT-sTRAYED-STOLEN

case, near Chestnut Hill Finder please return to H. M. Edmonds, 104S S. 31st st
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-24
.QNE GENT A WORD.
WANTED-FEMALE HELP

RATEs--Oue cent word . days aa.
 taken for less than 25c for first tnseP- tf0n. Cash must accompany Wraew.
 WANTED-FEMALE HELP
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The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1917-09-04

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to that effect.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1917-09-04

fered that hotels, boarding houses
and private houses in nelghoorlng
chartered to engage in the business
o. manufacturing and selling cotton
seed oil and cotton products, manufac-
ture and sab. of ice, -four and wheat
products. brooms, and kindred arti-
cles, and operate laundry. The cap
ital stock is 100000 officers are: Alan
Johnstone, president; John H. Wicker
general manager, secretary and treas
urer.
Several little boys have come to is
with the idea that Mr.. P. E. Scott
was fixing for a swimming pool on his
lot between Mr.. Pittard's residence
and the creek. When we answered
that it seemed he would be taking out
dirt instead of hauling so much in
one of the boys said the dirt was for
a foundation for the stand and dress
ing house.
An amendment to the charter OF the
The crowding of the hotels and
boarding houses in Columbia is no
more than might have been expected
and was The suggestion mas oeen or
towns such as Lexington, BatesDur5,
Ridgeway, Camden, Winnsboro and
Newberry might furnish accommoda-
tions for the families Of many officers
and that they acquaint the chamber
of commerce with what they have to
offer.-The State.
Several issues back you were told
that Mimnaugh had gone to sataer
his fall crop of dry goods, etc. Later
it was mentioned briefly that he had
returned. If you watch the advertis-
ing department of The Herald and
News and go to his store you will see
that the harvest has been great What
soe~er man sows that shall he also
reap. I Mimnaugh sowed.: for a full
crop of the best of all grades in his
varied line that the markets could az
ford and his prospects for reaping
abundantly Of the rich reward are
bright and promising.