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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-18
WILL CRAWFORD NOT
 ENTITLED ID 4 NEW TRIAL, HOLDS COURT

Montgomery, April 17.-(Special) )-Will Cranford's effort to obtain a new trial on an indictment charging assault with intent to murder because the trial judge in imposing a sentence on him for assault and battery failed to ask him if he had anything to say why the sentence of the law should not be pronounced upon him, failed when the court of appeals Tues day affirmed the sentence of the Marshall circuit court. Cranford was convicted of assault and battery and fined $500.
 In deciding for the first time the ques- ton as to whether or not the old com mon law phrase was necessary in misde- meanor cases, Judge Sanford said: Upon a conviction for a misdemeanor in the courts of this state the defendant can have every legal right to which he is en- titled without asking him the question insisted upon and its asking is, therefore, useless. The law does not recognize the doing of useless thing. Therefore we hold that in misdemeanor cases 1t is not necessary for the court to ask or that the judgment shall show that the de- fendant was asked if he had anything to say why the sentence should not be imposed "
 The question Is unnecessary in misde- meanor cases because the juries impose the sentences. It became fixture in the English common law when the judges imposed all sentences according to the degree of the offenses.
 A. s. Cassemus, Birmingham Greek was given another opportunity to prove his innocence of a misdemeanor because the solicitor in the Jefferson criminal court in the presence of the jury re- marked that he was opposed to the use of interpreters for the Greeks because they were in the habit of framing an- swers to questions to meet the needs ot the defendants. The court of appeals held that this remark was improper and sc serious that the mere announcement ot the court from the bench that it should not be considered by the jury was not sufficient to cure the prejudice which might have been brought on the Jury which convicted Cassemus.
 Decisions in 22 cases of minor impor- tance were handed down by the court of appeals Tuesday afternoon. In many oi the cases affirmative decisions were ren- dered on certificates when the appellants failed to file bills of exceptions, appeal ing the cases only for delay.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-18
WIDOWS MITE TOO MUCH
 FOR THE COMMISSIONERS

Five Birmingham women, all widows, who reside in that block on Thirteenth street between Eleventh and Twelfth ave nues in Fountain Heights, do not believe that Birmingham commissioners are a bad lot-no, not by a jug full. In fact they know that they have hearts. no mat ter what people may say about them.
 Yesterday morning four of these ladies appeared before the city commission and though they had an able lawyer to rep- resent them, they had no need for one. This able attorney showed his ability when he let them present their own case. for he said 1t was a case of the widows might as well as mite.
 Gentlemen" said the first lady, If this block is paved, and the cost is as- sessed against my property, will lose my home. I keep boarders, meet my butch CTS bill, pay my baker, grocer and milk man promptly, and that is all that I can do. I have mortgage of SS000 on my property, and when I pay the interest on that I cannot raise another dollar. If
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-18
THE PRICE SHE PAID"
 AT THE RIALTO

The Price She Paid" with beautiful Clara Timball Young as the star, is showing at the Rialto today and to- morrow
 This photo drama of the life of beautiful young society woman is from the immensely popular novel by David Graham Phillips. It outlines the prob lems in the life of a young woman, used to luxurious surroundings, who finds herself almost without resources. After a disastrous marriage she de- termins to become an opera singer. and the difficulties she encounters form q series of scenes of unusual interest. How she finally reaches independence and freedom is a fascina ting story
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-18
AppIv for State License

Dallas, April 17.-Application seekirg g appointment of state receiver for the Texas and Pacific Railroad company was filed in the district court here today by Mrs. Isador Archer, who at the last term of court secured judgment against the company for $10,000 for the death of her husband. The court fixed April 27 as the date for the hearing. The Texas and Pa cific Railroad company already is in the hands of a federal receiver appointed by the federal court in Louisiana and the suit filed today Is said to be mainly to test the right of a state receiver
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-18

you do this work, you will have to take my home"
 "Gentlemen," said the next lady, my home carries a $500 mortgage, and it is all that I can do to meet the interest payments and take care of my family. The improvement assessment means l will have to turn my home over to the city"
 Gentlemen" said the third, my home is mortgaged also, and 1t means move out if l am called upon to stand my part of the paving. I don't blame the people for wanting 1t paved 1t ought to be paved, it needs it, but I cannot meet the cost of my part"
 And the fourth lady likewise told of her mortgage and her struggles, and her in- ability to cope with further expense. The fifth one was absent, but her story was told
 "As for me-" said MT. Weatherly, 'In never vote for that ordinance s long as I live. I couldn't if I wanted to- but I just naturally don't want to, and I won't"
 And all four of the other commissioners said Me, too," and referred the matter to Mir. Truss to do what he thought best. And it's a cinch that street will be patched, not paved now.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-18
Appeals Court Rulings

Montgomery, April 17.-(Special )-Deci- sons rendered by the state court of ap- peals Tuesday afternoon follow: Per Curiam: I. J. Kerley, ct al. vs Sellers, Richardson & Co.,. from Monroe law and equity court; reversed and re- manded.
 Brown, P J.: White Trunk and Bag Co. vs. M. F. Brantley, from Baldwin circuit court; affirmed.
 A. J. Paterson vs. William D, Bridges, from Mobile circuit court; reversed and remanded.
 John Stanley vs. the state of Alabama, from Monroe law and equity court; af- firmed.
 Oscar Morrissette vs. the state of Ala bama, from Dallas circuit court; affirmed.
 w. A. Powell vs. the state of Alabama, from Elmore circuit court; reversed and remanded. R. M. Curlee vs. the state of Alabama, from Elmore circuit court; reversed and remanded.
 H. w. Cole vs. the state of Alabama, from Jefferson criminal court; reversed and remanded.
 John Ragland vs. the state of Alabama, from Talladega city court; affirmed.
 Alphonso Ragland vs the state of Ala bama. from Talladega city court af- firmed.
 Bricken, J-R. c. Cunning vs. town of Thomasville. from Clarke circuit court; reversed and remanded.
 American Peoples Insurance company vs. Fannie Lindsay, from Mobile law and equity court; affirmed.
 Ralph Jordan vs. the state of Ala bama, from Washington probate court; reversed and remanded.
 George Smith vs. the state of Asei- bama, from Henry circuit court; af- firmed.
 A. S. Cassemus vs. the state of Ala bana, from Jefferson criminal court; re- versed and remanded
 J. H. F. Long vs. A. F. Chitwood from DeKalb circuit court; affirmed.
 Sanford, J.-Josh Pressnall vs. the state of Alabama. from Clarke county court; affirmed.
 Peter Grayson vs. the state of Alabama, from Clarke county court; appeal dis missed
 Abraham Bros vs Noah Means, 'eom Montgomery circuit court; reversed and remanded.
 Sallie Belle Kennedy vs T. R. Miller Mill company. from Conecuh circuit court: reversed and rendered.
 Ammie Lee vs, the state of Alabama from Geneva circuit court; affirmed.
 Will Cranford vs. the state of Ala bama. from Marshall circuit court; af- firmed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-18
Patriotic Celebration Fol lowing to Be Remark
 able Demonstration
PROMINENT SPEAKERS
 TO ADDRESS CROWDS
Nearly One Hundred and Fifty Dr. ganizations to Be in the Line of March-Captain McCrossin
 Grand Marshal
PROCLAMATION

Whereas, Thursday, April 19. 1917, has been proclaimed as Liberty Day, and.
 Whereas. the citizens of BtrminE- ham have prepared patriotic pa- rade to comme mOrate the history of the call to arms of the American coionists and the historic ride of Paul Revere at the beginning of this government;
 Now therefore, I, George E. Ward, president of the commission of the city of Birmingham. do hereby pro- claim Thursday, April 19, 1917, as Liberty Day, md do hereby call upon all patriotic and loyal citi- gems of the city of Birmingham to participate in a parade to be held on said day at s o'clock F. m. In said city, thereby celebrating and cOmmemOrating thnt glorious his- toric event which brought about the establishment of free and independ- ent government in these United States of America.
 Given under my hand and scnl tEiS, the 1Tth day of April. 1917.
 GEORGE B. WARD. President of the Commission of the
 City of Birmingham. Ala.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-18
DICK HARRISON IS
 BROUGHT ID STATE AS FEDERAL WITNESS

Montgomery. April 1E-(Speeial)-Dio Harrison, alleged member of the Harri- son gang, which held up and robbed the mall car of the Louisville and Nashville train near Greenville two years ago. was brought to the city from Martinsburg W. Va, Tuesday as a witness against Jeff Harrison, who is under indictment on charge of complicity in the Green vile robbery.
 Henry Grady Webb. who was recaptured last week and placed in the penitentiary at Atlanta to serve 20 years for a Vir- ginia robbery Is under indictment as an accompnce in the Greenville robbery. Dick Harrison was not indicted in the Alabama case but he is under arrest in connection with other robberies.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-18

no violation of the rights of sOv- ternnI affairs. Grinding millions of bushels of grain into liquor while millions of people are starving for bread is national crime. Brew CTS and distiIlers at such time arc lending aid and comfort to the enemy and are therefore enemies of the republic. I hope the con ventiOn will take such action"
 It is very likely that some ac- ton will be taken in line with Lieutenant Governor kiIby's sug- gestiOn. in view Of the present campaign for greater food produc- tiOn, and the conservation of the supply on hand.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-18
IN THE EPICTURESANDOUT

mystery story that Is not unraveled until the end.
 A young girl living in a small place Is convicted of murdering young doc tor. who lured her into his office and insulted her. This doctor had a rival in town. an elderly man that had prac- ticed there for many years. While on her way to serve life sentence, Mary Lawson escapes and, eventually, be- comes the wife of wealthy man. She does not tell her husband her secret until the officers of the law got on her track. Just as they are about to arrest her again. the real murderer con- fesseS
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-18
"STOP GRINDING GRAIN
 TO MAKE LIQUOR" SAYS
 LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR
Kby Says It's National Crime When Millions of People Are Starving For Bread-Government Should Prohibit Liquor Manufacturing During War He De
 cares-Wants Action Taken

Lieutenant Governor Thomas E. hiIby of AnnistOn, candidate for governor of Alabama. now in Bal timore with a member of his family who Is i'll, has wired Secretary Rountree of the United States Good Roads association that he will be unable to attend the meet ing of the association. In his mes sage he says;
 "I would ask that the convention, by resolution, throw it's influence in favor of the prohibition of the manufacture of intoxicating liquors in the United States during the war, as a war measure, which under the circumstances would be
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-18
MELTING MILLIONS" AT THE ALCAZAR

George Walsh. the athletic star of the Fox company, Is making many new admirers by his splendid work in Melting Millions" now showing at the Alcazar. The action Is swift and at times intense. and Walsh has varied opportunities to display his versatility both as an actor and an athlete.
 Melting Millions" is one of the best pictures showing at the local play houses.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-18

Governor Charles Henderson, Mrs. Henderson, Senator and Mrs. Bankhcad, Senator Underwood, Governor Trough of Arkansas and distinguished citizens of Birming- ham and Alabama. and from other states, here in attendance upon the United States Good Roads associa- ton will head the Liberty Day pa rade tomorrow evening nt s o'clock. when 1t winds its way through the streets of Birming- ham from 15,OO0 to 10000 strong, cn route to Capitol park. where Il patriotic mass meeting will follow.
 Two thousand torches. thousands
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-18
BEST LIVER AND BOWEL LAXATIVE .. RFAM|LY USE "Cascarets' regulate women, men and Children with
 out injury Take when bilious, headachy, for colds. bad breath,
 sour stomach

Instead of nasty. harsh pills, salts. castor oil or dangerous calomel, why don't you keep Cascarets handy in your home? Cascarets act on the liver and thirty feet of bowels gently you don't realize you have taken a cathar- tic, but they act thoroughly and can be depended upon when a good liver and bowel cleansing is necessary-they move the bile and poison from the bowels without gripping and sweeten the stomach. You eat one or two at night like candy and you wake up feel ing fine, the headache, biliousness, bad breath, coated tongue, sour stoma ch, constipation, or bad cold disappears. Mothers should give cross. sick, fever ish or bilious children a whole Cascaret any time--they are harmless and safe foH. the little folks-Adx.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-18
Features for today;

Rialto: Clara Kimball Young in The Price She Paid"
 Alcazar: George Walsh in Melting Millions"
 Trianon: Charlotte Walker in Mary Lawsons Secret"
 Strand: Marc MacDermott and Miriam Nesbitt in Builders of Castles
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-18
Mexicans Tax Oil

Mexico City, April 17-A decree Issued tonight puts a stamp tax of 10 per cent ad valorem on crude oil and fuel oil from the Mexican fields.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-18

oI lIHSs ana 0undfeus OI yhEus VI
 bunting will be in evidence. brass
 bands galore, and marching
 chorus under the direction of Rob-
 ert Lawrence will sing Grippe
 rary," accompanied by the Boys
 Industrial School band.
 Gov. Charles Henderson has accepted the invitation of the Liberty Day parade committee to be in Birmingham on Thursday evening and march in the pa rade, accompanied by Mrs. Henderson. Governor Henderson accepted the invi- tation at the meeting of the Liberty Day parade committee at the Chamber of Commerce yesterday morning, when he Addressed the committee.
 GOVERNOR TO HELP
 ''When I see a community striving it's best to do something, and when that com munity tells me that I can be of service to it, it is not in my nature to fall down if can help it. I'll be here, and I will be in the parade" said the governor. Vociferous cheering greeted the remarks of Alabama's chief executive.
 Grand Marshal E. J.. McCrossin is jubi- lant over the magnificent cooperation that is being shown in getting the par ticipants lined up in bodies. A total of 114 fraternal organizations will partici- pate In the parade, and Herbert J. Baum, chairman of the fraternal committee, is assured that all of the representatives of the fraternal organization will be on hand for formation tomorrow evening at 7:30 o'clock.
 Arab patrol of Zamora temple will be in line, Knights of Ixhorrasan drill team, Woodmen of the World, Modern Wood- men of America, Sons of Confederate Veterans, five Italian societies or hns1ey and Bessemer, all Greek societies, entire Syrian colony, Knights of Columbus T. P. A., U. c. T., Alabama Travellers, Bir- mingham and Ensley lodge of Elks, tribe of Hur, United Confederate Vet erans, all Masonic lodges, and practically every labor organization in the district will be represented in the parade.
 The Grand Army of the Republic will decorate the park for the speaking. which takes place after the parade, the woman s relief corps of that organization doing the work.
 The representatives of the various or ganizations are requested by Grand Mar shal McCrossin to form in line at First avenue and Eighteenth street, and here they will be directed as to where to fall in line, the parade following at this point. After the parade has traversed all of the principal streets of the city it will disband at Capitol park, and adjourn to the speaking in the park. where patriotic
  zens, as well as Senator Bankhead, Sena- tor Underwood and Governor Hender- son.
 CREEKS IN LINE
 c. D. Pantaze told the committee that 400 Greeks would be lined up in the parade, and Victor Torino stated that he would have between 300 and 600 Italians in line of march.
 M. E. Linnehan was named committee of one to confer with the musicians union and urge them to play in the parade, following the rumor that they were con- stitutionally barred from playing in the parade, by articles of their organization MT. L4innehan stated that this was not true, and that he would not belong to an organization that would prevent him from footing his horn" in patriotic parade.
 Singers will march In the parade, di-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-18
CHARLOTTE WALKER
 AT THE TRIANON

The Trianon offers today Charlotte Walker in Mary Lawsons Secret" a
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-18

rected by Robert Lawrence, and sing Tip. perary, preceding the Boys band, which will accompany the singers.
 The boilermakers' local of the Birming- ham Trades Council will have 265 men IT march. and other organizations of the Trades Council will be represented, ac- cording to w. B. Humphries.
 Two thousand torches have been pur- chased, and they will be used by the pa- raders. T. F. Patterson, H. J. Baum and J. B. Bethea were named as com mittee to arrange for torches, and they call upon all who had torches in the Wilson parade recently to ressurrect them.
 Dr. J. H. Phillips will name & commit tee to arrange for having hundreds of the school boys, 1S and 14 years of age, in the parade The Boy Scouts will be there strong and in large numbers
 A final meeting of the committee will be held at the Chamber of Commerce this morning at Il o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-18
COMMUNITY SINGERS

The space immediately in front of the bandstand at Capitol park will be reserved tomorrow night for the Community Sing CTS. Every singing organization in the city is invited to participate in this great patriotic celebration of Liberty Day.
 Robert Lawrence. director of the Bir- mingham Community chorus. urges all singers in the city to assemble at Cable hall at 730 o'clock tomorrow night in readiness to take their place in the parade which will form on First avenue.
 The Community singers will be placed immediately in front of the Boys Indus- trial school band, and will sing occasion ally on the way to the park
 On their arrival at the park, the singers and the band will be seated in the re- served enclosure.
 The songs will be sung are: America. :" Columbia, the Gem of the Ocean," Dixie Land." "Tipperary," 'rhe Star Spangled Banner"
 Music books will be distributed to the singers on their arrival at the park.
 The following organizations are Invited to participate in the singing Tvarsday night: Birmingham Male chorus, Arion club, T. C.. I. chorus. Howard College Glee club, Owenton GIee club, Central, Ensley, and Bessenaag High school Glee clubs, Music Study c4ao chorus. Treble Clef club, Birmingham Opera association, Loula Compton Seminary chorus. Sacred Harp Sin rs, and all church. choirA
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1917-01-03

Two thousand bluebiu and 500 white
winged scooter ducks we're found to de
stroy 5000 oysters a day in a single bay
near Olympia, Wash.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1917-01-03
EAT LESS AND TAKE
SALTS FOR KIDNEYS
Take . glass Of Salts before breakfast
if your Back hurts or Bladder
bothers you.

The American men and women must
guard constantly against Kidney trouble
because we eat too much and all our fotd
is rich. Our blood is flied with uric
acid which the kidneys strive to flte:
out, they weaken from oye,wori., become
sluggish; the eliminative tissues clog and
che result is kidney trouble. bladder
weakness aud a general decline in, health.
When yonrN Kidneys feel ike hiu,ps OF
lead: your back hurts or the i,r;ne il
cloudy, full of sediment or vo,, are
obliged to seek relief two CT three tines
during the night; if you s.,!ler with sieh
headache or dizzy, nervous spells, acid
stomach, or you have rheumatism when
the weather is bad, get from your Illac-
macist about four ounces of Jad Salts:
take g tablespoonful in a glass OF
water before breakfast for a few days
and your kidneys will then act fine.
This famous salts is made from the acid
OF grapes and lemon Juice, combined with
Hthia, and has been used for generations
to flush and stimulate clogged kidneys;
to neutraline the acids in the urine 50 it
no longer is source of irritation; thus
ending bladder disorders.
Jad Salts is inexpensive; cannot in
jure, makes delightful efferyescent
Whitewater beverage, and belongs in
every home, because nobody can make
mistake b. having . good kidney flush
ing any time.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1917-01-03

Permits for the importation Of l27, 706.
canaries were issued by the Biological
Survey during the past year.
Z For correcting soil acidity, | ton Of
burned lime is practically equal to IL
tons of slaked lime or tons Of ground
limestone, IN case all three forms are Of
equal grade Of purity
The pasturing Of corn is especially
applicable to semi-arid regions. The.
dry soil is not injured by the animals,
and very little corn goes to waste or.
spoils by coming in contact with the
soil. Tie stalks are left in good shape
to prevent the drifting Of snow.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1917-01-03
THE SPECIALIST
Who Has An Authorized Inherent.
License From the State Medical
Board Of Medical Examiners to
Visit .ne Different Towns
in Minnesota
TREATING DISEASES WITHOUT
SURGERY
sse Will be ut -
n Grand Hotel
Monday, January Is
Office Hours p. m. to 8 p.m.
ONE DAY. ONLY

DR.. Doran is a regular graduate in
medicine and surgery, licensed by the
state of Minnesota and having authority
from the Minnesota State Board of
Medical Examiners Qtinerent license)
to visit professionally the importants
towns and cities of the state, offers to all
who call consultation, examination and
advice free.
DR.. Doran does not operate for ap-
pendicitis, gall stones, tumors, goitre or
certain forms of cancer. Diseases of the
stomach, intestines, liver, blood, skin.
nerves, heart, spleen, kidneys or bladder.
catarrhal deafness, rheumatism, sciatica..
bed-wetting, leg ulcers, weak lungs and
those afflicted with long standing, deep
seated chronic diseases, should not fail
to call.
Married ladies must be accompanied
by their husbands and minors with their
father.
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