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The Washington times., 1917-03-19
TIN CAN FAMINE is
NATIONAL MENACE
Government Heads Fear Large
Quantities of Food May
! Be Lost.

The food supply of the entire ma
tion is menaced by a serious shortage
in tin cans.
Great quantities of milk, vegetables
of all kinds, fruits, Ash. meats, and
other foods susceptible Of packing
will go to waste this spring and sum-
mer unless the situationris Immediate
ly remedied. according ITO Secretary
OF Commerce Redfield and Secretary
OF Agriculture Houston. The two
Cabinet officers are striving In every
possible way to remedy the situation.
They are convinced that the waste
and loss of this food supply at this
time would be a national calamity
and would entail great suffering and
hardship and high prices.
With the nation facing a grave in
the army and the navy would be SER
iously affected.
Secretary Redfield has sent letters
to Secretary of War Baker and to
Secretary OF the Navy Daniels, urg-
ing that they give these facts con-
sideration. In placing orders for mu-
nations that involve the use OF steel
and tin plate.
As another measure to meet the sit
nitions that involve the use of steel
Bureau OF Standards here working to
secure a paper or fiber container that
will be as effective in food packing
as is the tin can. Scientists OF the
bureau are experimenting with every
possible form of substitute.
The Washington times., 1917-03-19
OPERAL0YERS HAVE.
TREAT AT BELASCO
Gallo Evokes Cheers by An.
nouncement Of Next Sea-
sons Plans.

Washington had an experience last
evening like that New York enjoys
1t was the Grand operate Concert
given at the Belasco Theater by the
full strength OF principals of the San
Carlo Grand Opera Company, who
presented, before a large and enthusi-
astic audience, costumed scenes and
excerpts of q number of opera selec-
tions that stand foremost In public
appeal.
That this music was dear to the
hearts of the sympathetic audience
was proven by its reception that even
reached cries of "Bravorw Impre-
sario Gallo, in a curtain speech OF
appreciation, announced the return OF
the company next season with an en-
tire change OF repertory.
1t was truly q notable galaxy OF
artists. The scenes that were given
in their entirety reached two
cIimaxes in that of aida" and in the
scene that contained the famous sex
tet from Lucia" As Aida, Mile.
Kaestner, as singer and actress. gave
the poignant Nile scene with vocal
charm and heights and dramatic
force. Sfgnor Battistini, as her
father, sang with splendid effect.
while Salazar was striking
Rhadames.
Mime. vaccari, with her delightful
and Signor Agostini,
tenor, were foremost In their respec-
tive realms. Mime. Vaccari, in the
Verdi caro- Nome" from "Rigoletto.' %
displayed again her finished coIora-
tura voice, that is free and ever ex-
act and lovely, while Signor Agostini
gave, with beauty OF voice and true
italian subIlety, an artistic rendition
Of 'Che Zelda Mamma" from DO
heme," and, in response to an insist
ant encore, q Tosca aria
These two artists were foremost
In the sextet and scene from ''Lucia. !"
given with splendid portrayal with
Nine. Homer, Antola, Rossini and
The Washington times., 1917-03-19

Cervi. Angelo Antola, established
himself as a virile artist. whose free
and resonant voice brought asstorm
OF applause after his costumed giving
of the prologue from "Pagliaccf," and
he was also forcefuf in the scene
from TALES OF Hoffman" with Mines.
D'Arclee and Careno and Signor Sci
arettl.
Stella .Demette. eontralto. gave .
pure and authentic singing OF Doni-
zetti's 20 Mo Fernando" 1t was
lovely Italian singing. given in rich,
vibrant tones. Msddalena Carrepo
sang with charm and warmth the
contralto aria from samson and
Dalila," and Davide SILVA. In rich
baritone, gavs-songs OF the Italy Of
sentiment.
Signor Sciaretti's ''Tosca" aria
brought as encore La donna mo-
mile" that was received with accla-
nation. The orchestra. with Cheya-
lier Peroni, was a fns balance, a.
was the chorus In several Instances.
J. Mach.
The Washington times., 1917-03-19
Crand7lSs.

The height OF ambition of the aver
age motion picture fan" is a glimpse
into the hidden mysteries of the mo-
ton picture studios, where directors
are popularity supposed to storm
and salaries are likewise always COM
puted in four figures.
Such an ambition is gratified to
some extent in "a Girls Folly" yes
terday's photoplay attraction at
CrandslI's, which also holds the
screen at that house today and to-
morrow. 1t concerns the affairs OF a
screen-struck girl who leaves her
peaceful country home for the glare
of the studios Cooper-Hewitt lights,
The Washington times., 1917-03-19
Avenue Grand.

Hearts in Exile" featuring Glars
Kimball Young, Is today's attraction
at CrandaIrs Avenue Grand. II
scenes are laid In Russia. A second
airy attraction today is the comedy
stolen Magic" which Jointly feat
ures Raymond Hitchcock. Mabel Nor
mand and Mack Sennett.
Tomorrow's attraction VIII be "TSe
Years of the Locust" a PARAMOUNT
subject which features Fannie Ward
other pictures to be shown this week
are as follows: Wednesday, Frances
Nelson in zone of Many" and Bever-
Iy Bayne and Francis Bu."ssan in the
ninth instaIIment OF THE Great Sc
cret;" Thursday, George Walsh and
Anna Luther in Melting Millfons;'
Friday, Dorothy Gish in Children OF
the Feud," and Ford Sterling in HIS
Fathers Footsteps:" Saturday, MAY
Allison and Harold Lockwood in THE
Promise"
The Washington times., 1917-03-19
coLoReD sAPTIsTs TO MEET.

The Baptist Ministers Conference OF
Washington and vicinity. will be held
ut the Mckinley Memorial Church,
Fourth and A. streets northwest, be-
ginning next Monday. DIR. NJ. w. ID.
Norman. president. DIR. J. r. Loving,
secFetary, and the Rev S. G. Lam
kins, pastor OF the Mckinley Church,
will have charge of the conference.
Next Sunday night, a collection will
be taken in every colored BaptIsI
church in the city for the conference
campaign fund
The Washington times., 1917-03-19

in whose radiance she expects to find
the path to undying fame. The
young woman is disillusioned, event
ually, and this turn of the plot by
itself, makes the story unusual.
Doris Kenyon and Robert Warwick,
who are pictured, respectively, in the
roles of the girl and the leading man,
provide convincing Characterization
John Hines, June Elvidge, Chester
Barnett, and Jane Adair also appear
in the cast
The Washington times., 1917-03-19
Apollo.

Owen Moore and Irene Fenwick are
Jointly featured in the Paramount pic
ture, "A Girl Like That" which is the
screen attraction at Crandalrs Apollo
today. This picture provides new an
gle to the type Of crook" play which
have of late proved so popular on both
the stage and screen. 1t exploits the
fact that there Is honor among thieves
and the "double-crossing of par is
an incident around which the story has
been written.
Tomorrow's attraction will be "A
Square Deal" featuring Carlyle Black
we'll, June Elvidge. and Muriel Ostriche.
The program for the remainder Of the
week is as follows: Wednesday. June
Caprice In "A Child OF the Wilds :"
Thursday. Frances Nelson in "One Of
Many" Friday. Margaret Lands in
The Beloved Vampire" and Bushman
and Bayne in an installment Of The
Great Secret :" Saturday. Marie Doro in
Lost and Won"
The Washington times., 1917-03-19
MAJOR MITCHELL DEPARTS
Signal Corps officer VIII Observe
French Aviation Body.

Major William Mitchell. Signal
Corps, U. s. A, one of the four avia-
ton officers detailed for duty as
military observers in France, left to-
day for Havana, preparatory to sail
ing the aviation section of the Signal
made an enviable record in reorganiz-
ing the AVIATION section of the Signal
Corps. He will pay particular atten-
ton to the organization OF the
French signal corps.
The Washington times., 1917-03-19
CALLS SETTLEMENT PATRIOTIC

That the settlement of the railroad
crisis was both wise and patriotic"
was the expression today of Frank
Trumbull, chairman of the railway
executive advisory committee and
chairman of the board of the Chesa-
peake and Ohio railroad.
The Washington times., 1917-03-19

Tonight sure! hemove the liver and
bowel poison which is keeping your
head dizzy. your tongue coated, breath
offensive and stomach sour. Don't
stay bilious, sick. headachy. consti-
pated and full of cold. Why don't
you get a box of Cascarets from the
drug store now? Eat one or two to-
night and enjoy the incest, gentIest
liver and bowel cleansing you ever ex-
perienced. You will wake up feeling
at and fine. Cascarets never grippe or
mel. salts and pills. They act gently
but thoroughly. Mothers should give
cross. sick. bilious or fsverIsh chill
dren a whole Cascaret any time. They
sre hs-'1less and children love them.
The Washington times., 1917-03-19

Tiny bottles Of the
magic fluid can now be
had at any drug store for
a few cents You simply
apply a few DROPS OF this
freezone upon q tender.
aching corn or q harden
ed callus- Instantly the
soreness disappears anf
shortly you will find the
corn or callus 50 loos
and shriyeIeds that yoss
Eft IL off with the fingers
Not q bit OF pain or sore
ness Is felt when apply
ing freezone or after
wards II doesn't even
The Washington times., 1917-03-19

A word to the wise ought to be suf.
flcient.
tCopy't. 1917. by Newspaper Feature Service. !
The Washington times., 1917-03-19

The death rates OF single men and
married men among each thousand of
population is dramatic enough to send
all sane bachelors to the nearest par.
sonage. Here they are:
The Washington times., 1917-03-19

lrTftate the skIn OF IIesh
For q few cents one can now get
rid Of every hard corn, soft corn. or
corn between the toes, as well as
painful calluses on bottom Of feet
Everyone who tries freezone becomes
an enthusiast because IL really doesn't
hurt or pain one particle. Genuine
freezone has q yellow label Look
for yellow labeL-Advt.
The Washington times., 1917-03-19
POPULAR MEDICINE
BY DR.. HIRSHDERG
Intelligent Observation of Rules
of Hygiene viii De-
crease Illness.
By/DR L. X. HIRsHBERG.

That old joke to the effect that
married men do not live longer than
bachelors, as it only seems longer,
may now be relegsted to the scrap
heap. 1t cannot endure as either an
encouragement or a consolation for
bachelors in the light Of recent re-
searches Conducted by Pro-. wilcox
of Cornell University.
After an elaborate and painstaking
investigation, which leaves the
bachelor not a leg to stand upon,
Prof. Wilcox reveals from his anal
ysis OF the whole population OF the
State of New York that the death
rate OF bachelors is more than twice
as great as that of married men.
II the single man, who can afford
IL, the bachelor, the widower and the
Divorce, does not now rush to cover
and obtain the best of all life insur-
ance, a wife, 1t will be only because
he either refuses to believe the truth
or to come in out of the wet.
Married men ought at once to dou-
BILE the allowances of their wives.
Were it mot for their devotion, at
tention, Care, regular meals, mode of
living and insistence upon early
hours, half of you married men would
now be dead and unable to ponder
these facts.
Dangers of Bachelors.
r. It is plain from this undeniable
discovery that marriage is about the
best investment which man can
make. Bankers, financiers, insur-
ance companies, and other purveyors
OF economy and savings accounts, in
light of the facts, confirm this as
sertion.
The death rate OF men in the TWEEN
ties is 81 per cent greater among
unmarried men than married ones. In
other words, a bachelor under thirty
has over two chances to one of dying
before the benedict, at whom he Is
accustomed to poke fun.
One of Americas foremost and ne
plus ultra OF bachelors says he Will
pay almost any kind of an unfair
bachelor tax rather than be led to lly-
mems altar. Little recks he that he
is already paying the heaviest OF
taxes, to wit, 119 per cent greater
danger OF death than his hitherto I'M
envied married friends. But let us
examine Prof. Wilcox's indisputable
and irrefutable facts and figures.
Two Interesting Tables.
The percentage of deaths among IN
married men as contrasted with the
married ones are:
The Washington times., 1917-03-19
THE MAGIC FLUID
Few drops and eorns Or eaiIuses
loosen and Iift OF with
fingers. No painI

The world owes thanks to the
genius In Cincinnati who discovered
freezone. the new ether drug.
The Washington times., 1917-03-19
PICTURE PLAYS ON
WEEKS PROGRAM
Current Bills in Local Photo
play Theaters Feature
Many Stars.

"Sapho," the heroine of the novel Of
that name by Alphonse Daudet, has at
last reached the screen. and is being
portrayed in hlnO version by Pauline
Frederick. The picture is being shown
at Loew's Columbia Theater. today. to-
morrow, and Wednesday OF this week.
Miss Frederick has made excellent use
OF the great opportunity afforded her in
this vehicle. The film version Is much
like the play. Made famous by statue
for which She posed, and by poems in
spired by her wonderful beauty. Dau-
diets famous character. Sapho, volun-
tariiy chose to give up all the fame and
notoriety which might have been hers
to live in semi-poverty for the sake Of
Jean Gaussin. the young student
Miss Frederick draws a remarkable
life-like portrait OF this girl. uneducated.
unrefined. and yet the inspiration OF
some of the greatest men and artists
Of the time.
Beginning Thursday. and for the last
half OF the week, Jack Pickford will be
seen in a film version Of the great
stage success. THE Dummy" The
fight of time means nothing to. one
when one happens to be a motion pic
ture~ star. Take Jack Pickford for in
stance. In his picture before last" he
appeared as a modern young chap with
a hankering for automobiles and tea
dansants. In his last photoplay he
went back a step to the era of Dickens
in ''Oliver Twist" and now he comes
UP to date with no effort at all as a lit
tie telegraph boy. industriously reading
Mick Carter in his leisure moments.
The way he redeemed himself and turn
ed even this bad habit to good account
are shown in this clever picture.
Savoy.
"The Price She Paid" a motion pic
ture version OF the David Graham
Phillips novel of that name, consti-
CrandalPs Savoy yesterday. Pictured
in the role of Mildred Cover, Clara
Kimball Young furnishes q telling
of the girl who mar
rfes a rich man, much older than her
self, and finds that he regards her
only as a chattel.
The work of the supporting cast,
which included David Powell, Cecil
Fletcher, Snitz Edwards, Louise
Beaudet, Alan Hale, w. J. Butler and
Benson Lee, is good.
The central character in the story
is a girl whose early life has been
one of luxury. Consequently, when
her father dies. penniless, the girl Is
urged by her mother, against her
own wishes, to accept the attentions
of the elderly sutton. After a few
months OF a care-free existence, she
realizes the true situation and seeks
to break thu ponds that hold her to
an obnoxious partnership.
The photography throughout Is
good, and the settings, both interior
and exterior, indicate careful selec-
ton. This picture will remain the
attraction at the Savoy today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-09
COMMUNITY SING
 AT PRATT CITY PARK
Dr. R. F. Lovelady Will Lead the Singing and Professor Stuart
 Will Direct Music

There will be community singing and a band concert at Pratt City park this afternoon at 3 o'clock. with Dr. R. F Lovelady as leader and Mrs. Vann as organist. A. w. Dozier, president of the Pratt City community. announces the following programme.
 Lords Prayer-Repeated in unison.
 Nearer My God, to Thee"-Audence led by brass band. under direction ot Professor Stuart.
 Selection by band.
 Let the Lower Lights Be Burning Audience
 Selection by band
 Apollo Quartet-W. c. Steele, J. H Wells, c. c. Bennett and H. c. Tunnell Ten minutes intermission.
 Selection by band
 Onward. Christian Soldiers" Short addresses.
 Selection by band
 Apollo quartet
 Work, for the Night Is Coming g"-Au- dence.
 arSpangled Banner"-Audience
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-09
We Have Paid
 12%

On the par value of our preferred stock (S10 the share) for many years. This is one of the most prosperous companies in the south in proportion to its capital. We desire to expand our operations into other states and must increase our capital stock to comply with their laws. Accordingly, we shall sell a sufficient amount of our preferred stock for this purpose at S20 per share, guaranteeing pur- chasers at least per cent on their in- vestment, paid semi-annually. As we employ no selling agents this price of s20 share is net to the buyer This stock is offered in shares and multi ples of $10 It combines safety with a guaranteed income yield consider ably above that of most first class se- curities.
 LIBERTY BONDS taken in ex- change at par, or at New York Stock exchange quotations If above par.
 Applications for allotments of this stock or for additional information should be addressed to
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-09
CHIEF PAGAN FILES MONTHLY REPORT
Gaming Leads Number of Arrests-Big Decrease in
 Drunkenness Shown

There was $7231 .16 worth of stolen prop erty recovered by the police and detective departments during the month of August according to the monthly report of the departments submitted by Martin Ea- gan, chief of police.
 The report also shows the following facts:
 Of the 1868 persons arrested during the month, 563 were white males. 80 white females, 565 colored males and 40 colored females. Fifty-one persons were turned over to the sheriff of Jefferson county, 23 for grand larceny, seven for buying, receiving or concealing stolen property, four for assault with intent to murder, one escape and two for rape. Seventeen prisoners were delivered to federal au- thorities, eight to the welfare department. IA were fugitives from justice, 19 were delivered to the juvenile court and eight to the city physician, by the police de- partment. Of the 1251 persons arrested for the recorders courts, 902 were convicted, 19S were noll pressed, 16 continued and two forfeited bonds.
 Inc ldFSeSt uunDer OI arrests made was for gaming which was 2O2 For violating the traffic laws 67 arrests were made and 157 for disorderly conduct One hundred and three were arrested for violating health and quarantine laws 93 for assault and battery, and 40 for drunkenness. For petit larceny the number totaled 6l for lettering "A, for trespassing IS, for violating the prohi- bition laws, 27.
 There were three arrests for wife whip ping and four for defaulting witnesses; nine for running house Of prostitution; eight for visiting house of prostitu ton and one for residing in house of prostitution; six for discharging firearms in the city limits; four for embezzlement, 22 for carrying concealed weapons and 10 for passing worthless checks.
 During the month 143 speeders were arrested and fl reckless drivers.
 The report shows that there were 3S more arrests and $392. p more collected in fines in August than In July of this year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-09
LeEMl Notice


 Notice is hereby given that on the 24th day of September at 10 o'clock a. m. a reference will be held at the office of the undersigned in the city of Birmingham, Room 306, county courthouse, for the pur- pose of considering and reporting to the court whether or not the proposition of purchase of all of the assets of the estate os John l.. Parker, deceased, made by Lillie Ward Parker shall be accepted, which proposition forms the basis of a proposed final settlement of said estate, and, if so, of considering and reporting tc the court upon all matters relating to final settlement of the estate which hay be brought before the register dur ing said refere4ce by the execuptrix of said estate or others interested therein, particularly the status and disposition of the claims of L.. w. Dabney, against Parker Land company and of the trustees of the estate of B. F. Roden against the said estate of John L. Parker
 ERNEST MATTHEWS, Register in Chancery, Circuit Court of
 Jefferson County
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-09
Seal Proposnis for Coal

Notice is hereby given that sealed pro- rosals will be received at the cisy clerk s office until Wednesday. September 19, 1917. at o'clock p. m. for furnishing the city of Natchez and it's schools with two or more cars of lump coal and two or more cars of screened nut or washed nut coal, all f. o. b. Natchez. Bids re- turnable Wednesday, September 19, 1917. Payment cash on delivery. The board re- serves the right to reject any and all bids. c. c. BROTHERS,
 9-9-3t-su-we-fri City Clerk.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-09
To Elect Mayor

Coimbus, Miss, September s-(Speciai)
 The recent death of Mayor w. C. Gunter makes it incumbent upon the municipal council to call special election to name his successor, the city charter providing that date for the contest must be fixed within 10 days after the vacancy occurs. The term for which MT. Gunter was elected will not expore until Jan uary l, 1919, and several gentlemen are preparing to enter the race, prominent among the number being D. S. McClana- han, president fo thee ity council who has been acting mayor during the ill.,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-09
LEGAL NOTICES
Notice of Letting Contract

Notice of Letting Contract Notice Is hereby given that the highway commission of Pickens county, Ala, will, up to 10 o'clock, a. m., Thursday, october 4, 1917, receive sealed bids for grading, graveling, fencing, hauling and placing pipe and making concrete pipe, all &C., cording to plans and specifications on file at probate judges office, Carrolton. Ala, the Following roads: The Carrollton and Pickens road. distance miles; state line to Pickensville, distance 10 miles; the Pickensville- Admission road, distance 10 miles; Reform -McShas road, distance 10 miles; McShas state line road, F miles. Approximate quantities as follws: Grad irg. 150,0O0 cubic yards; graveling. 4o.50O cubic yards; clearing and grubbing, 500 stations; pipe, 3500 lineal feet; bridging, 100000 feet. Plans and specifications may be had at the office of Gus l.. Hauser, consulting engineer Columbus Miss, for $3. Each bid must be accompanied with certified check for per cent of the cost of each bid, made payable 10 E. c. Rob- inson. chairman.
 The highway commission reserves the right to reject any and all bids. Signed:
 E. c. ROBINSON, Chm.
 w. c. SPARKMAN.
 CHARLES R. HORTON. Highway Commission Pickens County,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-09
Notice to Contractors ] lii

Sealed proposals will be received by the undersigned until o'clock p. m. Satur day, September 29, 1917 for the construc- tion of certain grade work, gravel paw ing concrete culvert work concrete curb and gutter work in the city of Russell vile, Ala, under improvement ordinance No. 1. Specifications may be obtained and plans examined at the office of Travis Williams city attorney, on Jack son street, in said city All bids must be accompanied with certified check in the sum of $500. The right is reserved to reject any and all proposals.
 A. J. EARLE, City Engineer. 9 2-4t-su
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-09
COL. JOYCE TO VISIT
 NITRATE PLANT SITE
Government Expert Will Inspect the Warrior River Site on
 Tuesday

It was announced last night that Col onel Joyce, head of the ordnance de- partment of the United States, will be in Birmingham next Tuesday. Colonel Joyce is touring the country examining proposed sites for the location of the experimental nitrate plant He comes to Birmingham from Muscle Shoals and will go from here to the Warrior river site While he is in Birmingham he will be the guest of the Civic associa- ton. He will probably go down the Warrior by boat to Tuscaloosa.
 The officers of the association are much pleased with the announcement of the visit of Colonel Joyce and take it as a very favorable sign that the plant will be located in Alabama. A committee will be appointed tomorrow on the en- tertainment of Colonel Joyce while he is in Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-09
Ku Klux Klan

Col. w. J. Simmons of Atlanta, i'm perial wizard of the Ku Illux klan, will attend the meeting of the local klan to- morrow night and will make an address The meeting will commence at o'clock and Exalted Cyclops I. l.. Mackey re- quests all local and visiting members tc attend.