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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-05
INTEREST BEGINS
 TO CENTER UPON
 LEGISLATIVE TICKET
Many Names Mentioned for Senate and Lower House and Race
 May Be Lively

The approach of the state elections Is bringing with it the usual possible as pirants for the several positions to be filled.
 Already there may be noticed little knots of men closely punched in a cor ner agreeing or disagreeing, arguing or pleading. wildly gesticulating or solemn ly driving home facts" There have been only few announcements so far. but it is expected that in the near future several more names will be added to the list.
 As many unusually important issues lslature, more than ordinary interest is being taken in the legislative ticket
 Among those mentioned for state sen- ator are: John N. Vincent of Huffman; {; Roger w. Snyder, West End; T. Y. Prude, East Lake; F. G. Moore Ensley, and Dr. w. J. Love. Birmingham
 For the lower house: J. B. Aird, Bir- mingham; Charles R. West. Inglenook o. B. Sparks, Woodlawn; George Whit field, Birmingham; C. B. Rogers. North Birmingham; David J. Davis, Birming- ham; T. T. Huey, Bessemer; w. E. (BerD Vines. Locust Fork; Dr. William Waldrop, Bessemer; J. Fletcher Brad ford, Warrior: James Miller, Partridge; F. B. Yielding, Birmingham; Thomas M. Dozier Birmingham: Dr. J. M McNeil, Bessemer; E. J. Hudnall, Sunnyside; Pleas w. Acton, Acton; Charles F. Dod- son, Pinson; Roy E. Osborn, West End; S. W. Hawkins, North Birmingham; Charles D. Comstock, Pratt City; Judge F. W. Beale, McCalla; Vince C. Culwell, Warrior: Moses M. Hughes, Bradford: George B. Tarrant, Birmingham; w. J. Whitaker, West End; J. D. Truss, East Lake, and Graham Perdue, Birmingham, are all mentioned
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-05
NEW DIRECTORS ARE
 ADDED 10 BOARD OF THE DIXIE GAS CO.
M. c. Park Is Made General Manager Drilling on AIdrich Dome Be-
 ing Pushed

The Dixie Gas company, which upon December 1, formally took over the Ald- rich dome property of the Gulf Produc- ing company of Alabama. has added two more names to the board of directors. They are G. T. Wofford, one of the best known oil men in this section of the south. and A. R. Forsyth, vice president and treasurer of the Gulf States Steel company.
 board from eight to Il, and it is under stood that one and probably two repre- sentatives of local financial interests will be added to the present board.
 It is also announced that M. c. Park has been made general manager of the Dixie company, and has taken active charge of operations at the lease. MT. Park has had some 9 years experience in the gas and oil business in practically all of the well known fields in the coun- try He is pushing the drilling work az excessively.
 Drilling was resumed at midnight last night on No. ,, where an accident Sat urday night stopped operations for three  days. A stripped gear had to be repaired before work could be resumed. This is the well which has the big rig and will go deep. It is now down 150 feet, and with no further setback, is expected to penetrate the first gas horizon late this week.
 Drilling at No. will also be resumed this morning. This well had a crooked hole, which had to be strengthened out. It is stated that this Is not unusual where the rock in which the drill is working is exceptionally hard.
 The flow at No. and No. is un- changed these two wells alone having about 100000 feet a day.
 The directors of the Dixie Gas com pany will hold special meeting Friday, at which time certain matters of policy will come up for consideration.
 Edward Lowell. treasurer of the local company. left Birmingham Saturday for his home in Casper, Wyo., and his ar rival there within the next day or two is expected to direct the attention of d number of prominent Wyoming oil and gas men to this field. It is already as sured that considerable Wyoming capital will be utilized in developments here in addition to the interest of Mir. Lovewell.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-05
IMPORTANT MEETING
 OF LOCAL COUNCIL OF
 NATIONAL DEFENSE
Officers to Be Elected at Mass Meet ing at the Tutwiler Hotel
 Thursday Afternoon

A mass meeting will be held tomorrow afternoon at o'clock at the Tutwiler hotel, at which time the Birmingham unit of the National Council of Defense will be organized and all organized women are urged to become member of this unit, through which all women's war work of this city will be done.
 By organizing the women of America for war service the National Council of Defense purposes to have one great ma chine through which all Its work will pass, each part doing its share and in this way there will be no duplicating of efforts, time or materials.
 Mrs. w. L. Murdoch, acting chair man for Birmingham, has called the meeting under the direction of Mrs ]. D. Hooper, state chairman of the women's committee of the Council of Defense. Officers for the local unit will be elect ed at this meeting and the city di- visions made.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-05
Entire Detective Force Working on Clew to
 Death of Chauffeur
Jitney Driver Murdered on Road Between Ensley and
 Adamsville

The entire detective department is bending every effort to the mysterious burder of Dewitt Fletcher, a negro jit- ney operator, who was found dead on the road between Ensley and Adams vile early Tuesday morning by Ems ley officers. Fletcher was found about 100 yards off the road, with bullet wound in his head.
 Ensley officers discovered the car of Fletcher standing on the road, sew eral miles from the city. The front seat of the car was covered with blood. Upon investigation the body of Fletch- CT was found. He had been dead some time.
 Fletcher was identified by his bank book and chauffeurs certificate on his person. Detectives are working on sew eral clues, and an arrest is expected soon. The negro was robbed of all his personal valuables, and some of his clothing. Coroner Rives is also investi- gating.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-05
Increase in Handling of Raw Material for
 October 10 Per Cent
In View of This, Railroads Unable to Furnish 100 Per Cent of Cars
 Ordered

1se handling of raw furnace material for the month of October increased ap- proxinaately 10 per cent over September in the Birmingham mineral district. ac- cording tc statement issued by H. F. Hutchins, lairman of the subcommit- tee on car s rvice. In view of this in creased output\ of raw furnace material, the railroads We're not quite equal to furnishing fully 100 per cent of equip ment called for Notwithstanding this, however. there was an increased move ment approximatirg S4,0o0 tons.
 ''The cooperating efforts on the part of the furnaces, miNes, quarries and other raw material Nsources are still producing results, the leverage time for handling per car for October being IS hours and 23 minutes. and the record so far this yedr shows an average of 21 hours and S7minutes as against 32 hours for 1916. whfh means an actual saving of 3S. 465 cat days--a wonderful and in tho movemett of the commerce Of this district saF MT. Hutchins.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-05
DAMAGE SUITS

The following damage suits were filed in tho circuit court yesterday:
 $3O,00o-Mrs. Essie Blatzer vs the Bir- mingham Railway Light and Power company for alleged personal injuries received on October 15.
 $3000--Harry Harrison vs. the Louis vile and Nashville Railroad company for alleged personal injuries received on October 2S.
 $1000o-Louise Powell vs Caldwell Wat son Foundry and Machine company for alleged personal injuries received on July z.
 $50O0-Mattie Jones vs. Jenkins Taxi- cab company for alleged personal in juries received September z.
 $50o0-Annie Hughes vs Jenkins Taxi- cab company for alleged personal in- juries received September T.
 $l0o0-J. l.. Busenlehner vs. Hugo Marx for alleged deceit.
 s5ooo-vigil l.. Metz vs. the Birning- ham Railway, Light and Power company for alleged personal injuries received on February p.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-05
Representatives of the
 Miners and Operators
 Are Off to Washington
Second Conference With Fuel Admin istrator Garfield to Be Held
 This Week

Representatives of the Alabama Coal Operators association and the Alabama division of the United Mine Workers of America will leave today for Washing ton to attend second conference with Dr. 1T. A. Garfield, federal fuel ad- ministrator. in regard to the contentious of the mine workers.
 Before leaving for Washington J. R. Kennamer, president of the United Mine Workers. said Our delegates will go back to Washington. leaving today. with expectations of being met ravorably by the operators and the government. We are not asking too mLcn, nor expecting unreasonable things Our men are work ing hard. and will continue to do so un- til they get authoritative instructions to the contrary. no matter what is beins said by the other side
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-05

Richard NJ. Hobbie of Montgomery, state food administrator, will deliver the principal address at a luncheon to be given tomorrow at l o'clock at the South ern club, at which time representatives from all the civic bodies of Birmingham will assemble to hear the report of the food preparedness committee, headed by John H. Frye. This committee is com posed of MT. Frye, chairman; B. M. Al len, Murray Brown, John L. Cox, Hill Ferguson, G. B. Mccormack, J. D. Moore, l.. Pizitz, James J. Smith, Frank S. White and w. D. Wood, and has con tributed in a large manner toward the in creased food crops and the successful marketing of Alabama grown products.
 This luncheon is. for the purpose of thoroughly acquainting those concerned in this work with what has been accom- plished this year and to make plans for 1918.
 MT. Hobbie will, from national stand
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-05
From, Weak and Lame
 To Well and Strong

Try them. Foley Kidney Pills will do for other men and women-quick- ly-what they have done for Mrs. Straynge.
 Last year, got almost down with my back" writes Mrs. H. T. Straynge of Gainesville, Ga, R. No. 3. "I suf- fered from intiammation of the blad- der, and whenever l stopped doctoring grew worse. tried Foley Kidney Pills. and after taking them awhile my bladder action became regular and the stinging sensation disappeared. I am now stronger in my back than I've been for severN years, and since get ting well, I've stayed well and had no return of the trouble.'
 Start in now ito use Foley Kidney Pills. You will feel an improvement from ny first doses. showing how 4they act on kidneys and ladder. ney stop irregular urinary action, ease pain in back and sides, Timber up stiff jointss and aching mus cles. They put the kidneys and blad- der in sound. healthy condition. Try them.
 Sold everywnAS
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-05
Rotes XIII Fatted Goat
 Captured at Rickwood
The Luncheon Today at Tutwer Will Be the Roarians the Fun Will Be the Kiwanees-The Prevailing Tune
 Will Be s'Take Me Out to the Ball Game'

President Val Nesbit of the Rotary club states that all Rotarians are au- thorized to invite any friends among the newly commissioned United States of- hcers to the joint Rotary <iwanis lunch con today at the Tutwiler hotel at l o'clock.
 Music for the occasion will be fur nished by the Boys Industrial School band and the occasion promises to be very lively.
 By common agreement of Val Nesbit, Rotary chief, and J. Mercer Barnett, grand mogul of the kiwanis club all se- rious business has been tabooed for this occasion, but neither will reveal just what his organizations will put over on the others in the way of stunts and great time is expected.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-05

About the nearest the outsider could nose in on the ringside stuff is plucked from Rotarygrams and herewith made public:
 The Kiwanis club will be our guests. Each Rotarian will please condescend to introduce himself to a Advance Snd sit with him during the luncheon.
 ''In their honor we are going to kill the fatted goat recently captured at Redwood.
 "The luncheon in honor of the Advances will be at our expense, but the fun won't, so be sure to come We are going to open up the cere- monies by singing: Take Me Out to the Ball Park led by Gregory Good Gulf Johnston. Again the Rotes will be expected to take in the Advances"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-05
H. B. DALBEY RESIGNS AS CASHIER OF FIRST BANK OF FAIRFIELD
Bank Has Made Wonderful Advances Under His Seven Years of
 Management

i The Fairfield and Ensley district re gret the resignation of H. E. Dalbey as cashier of the First Bank of Fair field, which is effective December 31. Mir Dalbey has been cashier since the or ganization of this bank seven years ago, and his decision to leave Is received with keenest regret. MT. Dalbeys res ignation is the result of his decision to pursue an outdoor life. While his fu- ture plans have not matured he hopes to remain in Fairfield. Since the be- ginning of this bank in 1910 the deposits total s700Ga
 The name of MT. Dalbey'l a..eessor has not bean ulade c--l-tc
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-05
MEN ENLISTING MUST
 BE IN CAMP BY DEC.
 15, SAYS HUTCHINSON
Married Men to Be Accepted on the Same Basis With
 Single Men

Instructions to enlist married men on the same basis as single men for the national army have been received by tel egraph by Capt. James B. Hutchinson of the local recruiting office from the adju- tant general. This applies to the period of emergency only Every branch of the service is open at present.
 Men who have not actually been called by the exemption boards for examina- tion may still be enlisted but must be in camp by the 18th of this month This means that men affected by this order will have to enlist at the local office on or before the 14th.
 The period of voluntary enlistment of negroes is over and no more negroes will be accepted other than the ones called by the approaching draft.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-05
CIRCUIT rTI JERKS WILL
 ISSUE GENESIS TO
 HANDLE EXPLOSIVES

Explosives licenses will hereafter be handled by the circuit court clerks throughout the entire state of Alabama, was the information received yesterday by Walter K. McAdoroy, state inspector, of explosives. from Assistant Director Peabody of the bureau of mines.
 The new explosive laws are very strin- gent and every person engaged in the buying, selling or htndling of any form of explosive is required to obtain H. cense before so doing.
 It will probably be December 10 before all the instructions and necessary sup plies are received by Circuit Clerk Will liam J. Waldrop.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-05
NJ Interpretations

The DavisB Bluff Land and Timber com pany filed Ipers of incorporation in the probate co9t yesterday. The capital stock of thI new firm is s10ooo, Nall of which is pal in
 Jonas Sch4b is president and treasurer. T, E. Bi enfs secretary. w. II. Cooper of Mobile ab Leah Sohwab of Birmias ham are stotholders and directors in the corporatioa.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-05
Four Negroes Charged
 With DesertiOn Jailed

Four negro men were lodged in the county jail yesterday by F. E. Bram- mer, government agent, and charge of desertion is entered opposite their names. They are Jim Blackman. John Wea eatherspoon, F. Wirsley and Jim Kemp.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-05
MASONIC NOTICE

X special communication of Bir- minGham lodge No. 757, A. F. md A. M. has been called for 7s30 p. m. Wednes- day night, December \, for work in the E. X. deEree. Members are requested to attend nnd participate in this work.
 w. IF. WRYE,
 Worshipfui Master.
 C. 1T. CALDWELL.
 Secretary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-05
Marriage Licenses

The following marriage licenses were issued yesterday:
 pr. I. N. Jones of Newborn to Miss Eve lyn Pearl Puryear.
 Julius H. Cohen of Birmingham to Miss Mollie Bank.
 l.. l.. DeRardeleben of Ensley to Miss Frances Sheldon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-05
ATTRACTIVE POSTERS

In the various homes and stores or Birmingham attractive posters are being displayed, and one that is attracting much attention is being distributed throughout the United States. and a light may be placed behind same and the following illuminated inscription will be produced: Ten million members by Christmas or Christmas eve. A candle in every window and Red Cross mem bers in every home."
 Orders for the popular service flags are being taken on the balcony of Loveman, Joseph & Loeb's store. flag with 50 stars has been ordered by a church, of whose membership 50 have joined Uncle Sans forces, and well known coal corporation has ordered a similar flag with 20 stars. These Red Cross service flags are being made by the young women of Red Cross unit in Birmingham.
 Robert Jemison, Jr., state chairman, stated that his attention had been called to the beautiful sentiment ex- pressed by Henry vanDyke, which is below:
 "A Red Cross Christmas.
 ITO those who feel poor.
 q write as your brother.
 ''We are large family.
 t'This world war, made in Germany, against which we are fighting. has sent our incomes down and our expenses up.
 "The pinch hurts. but 1t is not going to kill us.
 'eWe still have enough and something to spare.
 Though we feel poor, don't let us be impoverished by selfish fear.
 Let us save in food, in service, in clothes, in luxuries and joy rides-but not in money
 Let us use that by giving it to save the wounded, the suffering, our friends, our country.
 Let us keep Christmas this year by keeping up the Red Cross.
 "Then it will not be poor Christ mas, but rich Christmas to our hearts. mas, but rich Christmas to our hearts,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-05
Itching Eczema

Attacks all parts of the body from the scalp to the feet--and between the toes. Stop the itch ing and relieve all soreness with e. B. EczEMMA TREATMENT, a clean, ereaseIess eermiclde that disinfects and heals the sores. is harmless to the scalp and safe to use on children. No relief, your money refunded Price soc. Sold and guaranteed by your drug dealer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-05
LINING UP STATE CHA|RMEN
 FOR FINAL DRIVE 124 Chapters in Alabama Are Rapidly Reporting
 Campaign Managers ATTRACTIVE POSTERS TO ILLUMINATE HOMES Service Flags Are Being Made by Local Young Women for
 All Organizations and

W. J. Leppert, executive secretary for the gulf division of the American Red Cross, is dealy sending Robert Jemison, Jr., chairman of the state drive, the names of the campaign managers for the state Red Cross Christmas drive, which will begin on December II.
 Among those who have acknowledged their willingness to serve in their par tlcular communities are: c. w. Allen, Ashland; Mayor R. B. McC1eskey, Boaz; J. k. Curry, Albertvile; Lucius s. Loeb, Montgomery; Miss Ida Camp, Monte- vallo; c. E. Wilson, Jr., Russellville; Mrs. c. R. Dickinson, Brundidge; Mrs. H. J. Bruister, Butler; Miss Bernice Bruce, Catherine; A. T. May, Benton; K. V. Fite, Hamilton; N. B. Ware, Att talla; Dr. H. M. Ford, Centerville; B. F. Maxham, Cottonwood; B. H. Smith. Haleyville; Col. R. V. Taylor. Mobile; Miss Blanche Drury, Flomaton; Miss Ruth McGeehee, Hayneville; MT. Roy L. Nolen, Alexandria City.
 There are 124 chapters in the state and a large number of campaign managers have not yet sgnified their willingness to serve but the entire list is expected to be completed within the next few doxr
The Coconino sun., 1917-05-04
Didn't Want to Shine

The old folks had come to New York to see their son, who had secur- ed room for them at one of the most expensive hotels. The father, partic- ularly, was very much impressed with the manner in which everything was gilded.
 Lot of gilt they have used here, son." he said.
 When the old folks retired the son suggested to his father that if he would put his shoes outside of his door they would ''be shined."
 "No, thank you," boy" he returned, "Ill keep lem in my room."
 "But why not?" persisted the son.
 "No," answered the father; they'll put gilt on 'em."
The Coconino sun., 1917-05-04
CHAUTAUQUA BRINGS WM. J. BRYAN, "PINAFORE" AND
 OTHER ATTRACTIONS

For season ticket purchasers, the Chautauqua which comes to Flagstaff on May 14, 15, 16, IT, IS, 19 and goth offers what might we'll be termed a bargain in high class entertainment, famous lectures and popular and classical music. The admission price to each program will be practically the price of movie" ticket to those who take advantage of the season ticket.
 Seven days programs are given, one program in the afternoon and one in the evening. Each morning the children have their games and super vised play and prepare for the Child ren's Circus which is given on the evening of the last day. Approxim- ately one-hundred people are engaged in giving the programs, there being eighteen different lecturers, com panies and groups of entertainers.
 William Jennings Bryan is, of course, the most noted lecturer on the program. Many people consider his lecture alone worth the price of the season ticket. Regardless of whether or not people agree with his policies he is always heard by record-breaking crowds. He could be secured to speak in only few cities and this city is fortunate enough to be one of them.
 Other lecturers include Governor Malcolm R. Patterson of Tennessee, Brooks Fletcher who speaks with the compelling mastery of a leader.
 Lou Beauchamp brings to Chautau- qua lecture replete with new, witty stories.
 Edward Amherst Ott, The Althea Players, The Metropolitan Men Sing CTS, The Hawaiians, Harrison Keller, the violinist and Stewart Willie, the pianist, Ruby Norman and Peggy" Hill, Frank Ducrot of New York, Lit tie Women" is glimpse of Civil War days and direct from New York comes the Pinafore company to give the opera "H. M. s. Pinafore." There will be elaborate scenery, including the large ship, scenic effects and every detail needed to produce an opera in manner equal to its pres entation in the largest cities. The list of singers includes such we'll known people as Marie Horgan, J. Humbird Duffey, Harry Luckstone, William Sellery and Arthur Pacie Ripple. There is chorus of young men and women, and orchestra under the direc- tion of Frank Vaudeville and no ex- pense has been spared to make this production the most elaborate ever seen on any Chautauqua.
The Coconino sun., 1917-05-04
:. THE KAISER SERVES NOTICE :.
(The Last Ultimatum

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