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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-16
Catarrh Is
 Dangerous

To be able to breaIn freely, hear plainly, smell, taste and arise in the morning refreshed and strong, with head and throat clear and free from phlegm, are conditions that make lie worth while.
 No victim of catarrh can enjoy life as they should The effects of this ravaging, disgusting disease are too plainly felt and yet few people realize what a serious disease catarrh really 1s
 1t is more than a trifling ailment, more than a passing discomfort; ca tarrh is a dangerous condition. It may lead to many distressing complicationT such as ciogged nostrils, droppings in the throat, a constant dlsagreeapie taste in the mouth, loss of hearing, dull headaches or perhaps consumption
 Left to itself catarrh slowly ana sure ly undermines the general health. De ing a disease of the blood, it should be treated through the blood to secure res suits Sprays inhalers and ointments can never cure catarrh.
 Below we print an old-fashioned rec ipe. that can be made up in your own home for a few cents and which has been used with good results in cases of
 Go to any drug store and get an ounce of parmnt, about 75c worth. Take it home and put it into syrup of A pint of hot water and four ounces of granulated sugar. Take table spoonful four times day.
 This recipe has proved successful in many cases because it acts upon the blood and mucous membranes and tends to correct the trouble in the proper way. If the blood can be made pure your catarrh will speedily vanish. Any one who has catarrh in any form should give this simple recipe a trial.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-16
MARKED COURTESY WILL BE SHOWN TO
 OVER-SEA VISITORS
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 come to an exact knowledge of what the others were fighting for.
 Those details. 1t now seems practically certain, will be disclosed freely to Presi- dent Wilson in such way as to comply with the suggestions of his note of De- cember IS, asking all the belligerents for such an avowal. While the allies in their reply gave a skeleton outline of their terms, 1t was realized at the time that it was not complete and that it probably contemplated he maximum. Discussion here today of America S probable terms brought from an official source/ the statement that this country stood unreservedly on the broad basis outlined in the Presidents two addresses, one to the Senate proposing a world peace federation and the other to Congress ad vising that state of war be declared. Those terms involve the destruction of the Prussian autocracy government rest ing on the consent of the governed, free dom of worship freedom of and access to the seas and a world federation to prevent future wars.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-16
HUNDREDS OF GREEKS PLEDGE LOYALTY AT
 MONTHLY MEETING
Number of Addresses Heard and Un- qualified Loyalty to American
 Government is Assured

Between 750 and 1000 local Greeks attended a mass meeting at the Fra ternal hall at o'clock yesterday aft ernoon to pledge their loyalty, fidelity, patriotism and confidence to the Uni ted States government in whatever &C., ton President Wilson and Congress may take.
 The principal speaker of the evening was the vice consul in this district, Demetrios Vafiaedis of Atlanta, who presided over the meeting. City At torney NJ. M Ullman made an interest ing speech, stating to the Greeks what the United States stood for in the pres ent crisis. George Papas, the Rev. Lumb beidis, Dr. B. L. Wyman, Gus Cos tellos and TIN. Balabanos were among the speakers of the meeting.
 Every Greek cafe and business house in this district was closed from to 6:30 o'clock in order to give all of the Greeks an opportunity to attend the meeting.
 The committee that made arrange ments for the big rally was composed of T. N. Balabanos, N Leonidos, l.. Pappageorge, Gus Costellos and George Pappas.
 National songs were sung by large delegation of Greek children.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-16
CONDUCT FUNERAL OF
 PROMINENT CITIZEN
Services Over Remains of Dr. R. w
 Roland Largely Attended

The funeral services for Dr. R. w Roland, pioneer and prominent citizen of this district, who passed away sud- denly last Tuesday morning at Fl Paso, Tex, were held from his late residence, 2o16 Highland avenue, with the Rev. Mid dleton s. Barnwell, rector of the Church of the Advent, and the Rev w. N. Clay brook, rector of St. Mary son -the-High- lands, officiating, at o'clock yesterday afternoon. Interment was made in Elm wood cemetery.
 The services were attended by a large concourse of friends and admirers of the deceased. Many beautiful floral offerings were sent.
 Survived are his widow and one brother who resides in Philadelphia.
 The following were the pallbearers Active, T. H.. Benners, Thomas Bellsny- der, Robert Richie, l.. A. Christian, J. w Adams J. A. Smith, W. D. Tynes, Dar Dimmick, J. Goslin and w. c. Sterrett Honorary, J. s. Gillespy, John P. Till, man, T. o. Smith, A. O. Wilson, l. Sevier, Dr. Cunningham Wilson, pr. T B. Magruder, A. W. Smith, E. J, Smyel and z. T. Rudulph.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-16
ADJUSTMENTS
At The Lyric

Some of the best acts of Keith vaude- vile will be offered on the new pro- gramme of entertainment to be presented today matinee. One of the biggest acts of it's kind on the stage-Gus Edwards Revue is the headline attraction, and in this elaborate act many well known en- tertainers are featured. Georgie Price and Cuddle Edwards are names that are synonomous with good entertainment and in the Revue are supported by capable caste of pretty girls and good comedians
 Wnona Winter is another attraction on the all-star bill. She is an Alabama girl, and a charming singer. She is the daugh- ter of Banks Winter of White Wings fame. The Stan Stanley Trio are com edians of merit, and all are talented en- tertainers. Ruth Budd will be offered as and extra added attraction and she is a good entertaining. She is an aerialist and performs some wonderful feats. The Three Stuart Sisters are acrobatic danc- ing girls, Pathe News pictures will be a feature The curtain at the matinee will go up promptly at 8 o'clock
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-16
REV. JAMES E. COYLE
 ON "OUR DUTY NOW"
Everyone Should be Loyal to Country Now in Spite of Past
 Sympathies

The Rev. Father James F. Coyle of St.
 Paul's Catholic church spoke at yester- day mornings service on "Our Duty Now" He said in part:
 What is our duty in the present world conflict? do not mean what is the duty
 of the United States. Our rulers. repre-
 senting us, the men to whom we dele gated authority to decide for us, are now
 preparing course of action for the na- ton at large, and when they have reach ed a decision. it will be the duty of the na ton to see that the decision re- mains no dead letter By the question, what is our duty in the state of affairs that now obtains, I mean what, as in-
 dividual citizens of the republic at war
 with the central European powers, must
 be done by you and by me in the present
 crisis.
 Our duty, yours and mine is, first of
 all, to obey loyalty the laws of the land,
 to be good, earnest citizens, upholding
 lawfully constituted authority and when this authority demands our cooperation and our aid to win the war and point out the way, it is our duty to give that cooperation and that aid with all ouI energy and with all our strength. Our duty, yours and mine Is now and hence forward to subordinate all sympathies, we may have heretofore felt for the na- tions that stand opposed to us. Before Good Friday last, when Woodrow Wilson signed the fateful document that brought this country from theory to actual war, many-of these many was I-sympathized with the central powers, gloried in theil | brilliant achievements on land and on | sea, prayed for the success of thell armies against the nations that opposed | them, against, in my case, one nation l above all, that has stained the pages o1 | my native lands history with tears and with blood. Yes, and not only l. but all these thousands who in the past opposed | the entry of this nation into war, now will stand Loyalty by Old Glory ready | to defend the nations honor with the l last drop of their hearts best blood
 | We have q duty moreover you and | have not alone to our land, native oi ] adopted as the case may be- but also tc Fthose in our midst who are, or have beer | at any time, subjects of the centra ! powers. the duty of broad charity. These
 people find themselves objects of sus- picion, their words and actions are close
 ly scrutinized Let us not believe evi
 of them, that they are will be dis
 loyal to this country, until we have un
 mistakable evidence in every case. Doubt
 less, some will be found, in the lengtl
 and breath of the land who, feeling in tensely the love that every man witt soul not dead feels to his native lanc will say and do things that are not law
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-16

feel so unanchored. An, there was z voice. If she could only locate it and call to it and make it listeni It came nearer And there were lights ant moving figures. She hoped they would see her, but probably they wouldn'r since she had no body-only miEo that floated and floated and
 Well, well. little woman, you're g brick and trump and a game sport From my heart I congratulate you You've as fine son, madam, as ever same. The nurse is asking you permission to bring him in"
 It was pr. Hartley's voice. The doe tors kind and humorous eyes look ed down into hers. The mists cleared. The noises stopped. Full consciousness re- turned, and Cora felt the reassuring pressure of the doctors hand as he held her wrist and looked at his thln gold watch.
 Then I'm really alive and here. and" Her voice sounded odd even to her Own ears. She smiled a little and tried to turn her head but gave up the effort as not worth while, baffled at her own weakness yet grad ually feeling an inward strength and confidence such as she had never known before
 Indeed you are alive; very much so. Allo oO IS your HuShN ldu. ne DtSlI bawling his head off Like to see him ?''
 A rush of joy came to Cora. Her baby! Hers! The miracle of it was too vast even to try to contemplate. Tears filled her eyes as she smiled her answer to pr. Hartley. He signaled the nurse.
 A lumpy little bundle was laid on her arm. It was very limp and soft and warm, that breathing bundle-un- like any other bundle in the world.
 Cora closed her eyes and held it to her for moment with all the strength she could command Then. Bring Da- vid." she whispered. Hurry"
 David came. strained looking and struggling with his own emotions
 "Oh, my darling girl" he breathed. What hell to go through"
 Hush. Dave. don't say that. It is the most wonderful of adventures
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-16
ROOSEVELT WRITES LETTER OUTLINING
 VOLUNTEER PLAN
Dent and Chamberlain, Chairmen of Committees in Congress Are Com
 municated With

Washington. April 15.-Colonel Roose- welt, in letters today to Senator Cham berlain and Representative Dent, chair men of the congressional committees, de- tailed his plans for raising and accompa- nying volunteer expedition to join the allies on the western European battle front. He heartily approved the admin istration's compulsory service plan for providing a war army. but insisted that volunteers could be put on the firing line in four months and that the American flag should be there at the earliest pos sible moment.
 When he was here last week Colonel Roosevelt saw the military committee chairmen after his conference with Pres ident Wilson and they asked him to sub init his view of the situation in writing,
 T most earnestly and heartily support the administration bill for providing an army raised on the principle of universal obligatory military training and serv-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-16

ful. We must not condemn an entire race for the faults of a few hot-headed ex- tremists. The immense ma ajority of those of Teuton blood will stand loyalty to the land of their adoption. against the land ot their fathers against the land where their kinsmen and brethren are standing with heroic bravery, against a world rnged round in battle array.
 "We Catholics above all should be charitable and considerate to those of German race. They will be suspected of disloyalty. We are no strangers to sus- the old untrue charge that it is impos- sible for us to be true Catholics and true United States citizens, as if forsooth we had not proved our loyalty in every battlefield from that first fight where the embattled farmers fired the shot that echoed round the world to the latest bat tie against Catholic Spain
 What then, to sum up, Is our duty now? A loyal acquiescence in the state of things that obtains today. a cheerful cooperation in the means that our coun- trys rulers will, in their wisdom, adopt to win the way in which the country is now engaged. a charitable interpretation of the words and deeds of our fellow citizens of every class, and color and creed. This is the duty of the hour for all. We Catholics who have loved and Loyalty served our country in the past will. in the present crisis. stand forward in the foremost ranks of her defenders. We will say, as every true loyal citizen will say, in the words of the great American poet,
 Sail on ship of Statel
 Sail on. Union strong and great.
 Humanity. with all its fears,
 With all the hopes of future years.
 Is hanging breathless on the fate"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-16
BRITISH HAVE FOUR ARMIES ENGAGED IN
 PRESENT OFFENSIVE

London, April 16-The Times military critic, reviewing the battle of last week, notes that it is being fought by four of the British armies in France over more than a 50-mile front and says
 We have not hitherto attempted to fight great offensive battle with more than one, or at the most two of our armies simultaneously
 He warmly admires "the excellence of the staff arrangements. the close CO., operation of the neighboring armies and the orderly advance of the whole line, adding:
 "The attack on vimy Ridge by General Horne's army was a masterpiece of mod ern tactics.!'
 Discussing the German retreat the cor respondent says that the Germans left the Somme and the Ancre because they were unable to stay, and left Vinly Ridge because they were kicked off
 "The fear of our artillery, on the whole,' he says, appears to be the main cause of the retreat. Let the Ger mans bury themselves as deep as they please, the deeper thy go the more pris- oners."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-16
HER SIDE---AND HIS
Motherhood
By ZOE BECKLEY

Cora Temple moved about her home in half dream state. It was an in- describable experience-waiting for the call to go down into the valley of the shadow. Weird hours they were. What woman who has passed through motherhood does not recall them with thrill and sudden tightening of the heartstrings? To Cora nothing seemed quite real. She seemed suspended be- tween two worlds-the world she knew and & new strange world of knowledge and responsibility which must be reached through uncharted seas of mystery and pain.
 She tried to keep normal, to fix her mind on the little commonplaces of her domestic life. Fear knocked at the door of her soul one moment. only to be followed by wondrous hope and confidence that amounted almost to ex- altation.
 Then came the call. And Cora Tem- pie entered the realm. of primitive womanhood-the realm which knows no rank or class, recognizes no refine ments of birth or breeding, respects the empress no more than the peas- ant, the good woman no more than the bad. In the valley of the shadow all women are equals and none is spared
 Cora swan through darkness and space. Flashes of torture too exquisite for human expression alternated with sweet minutes of repose in which nothing mattered." She felt like a person perishing in a snow storm; tired and comfortable and very, very sleepy. Then again came the furies with their claws of pain and their fiery breath. Darkness descended and whirling sense of falling from a height. Then--nothing
 Presently. very far off Cora thought she heard the ticking of a watch; or maybe it was the firing of guns-she couldn't tell. She wasn't alive any more There was nothing to her but spirit. which seemed to be floating about somewhere. It disturbed her to
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-16
Frank Rockefeller, Brother of Standard Oil Magnate, Passes Away at Cleveland

Cleveland. April 15.-Frank Rocke- fe!ler. 72. youngest brother of John D. Rockefeller. died today in his apart ments in a local hotel from stroke of paralysis and blood clot on the brain as result of relapse he sustained following an intestinal operation a month ago. He became seriously III Monday and had been unconscious since Friday. He is survived by a widow and three daughters. The tu- neral will be held here Tuesday
 Frank Rockefeller was not on speaking terms with his brother. John D., as a result of quarrel they had years ago.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-16
MANY RESERVATIONS
 FOR THE BANQUET
Senator Bankhead, Governor Tender son and Five Other Governors
 to Attend

It is expected that not less than $50 people will attend the banquet of the United States Good Roads association to be held at the Tutwiler Wednesday night, according to announcement by pr. H. A. Elkourie. chairman of the banquet committee. Dr. Elkourie stated last night already 250 tickets had been sold but that as there was space in the hall possibly for $50, he hoped that other local citizens would make their reservations without delay.
 Senator Bankhead, Governor Hen- derson and five other state executives will be present and some notable ad- dresses are expected.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-16
Frank K. Brown

Funeral services over the remains Of Frank K. Brown, aged 33 years, who died at his late residence, 2330 Fourth avenue, north, at 6 o'clock Saturday evening, will be conducted from St. Paul's Catholic church at 9:30 o'clock this morning. with interment in Elmwood cemetery. The Rev. Father James E. Coyle will officiate. The deceased is survived by his widow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-16

military necessity. He added that when Huerta was defeated and the capital oc- oupied, the country and the people had suffered comparatively little damage which could have been eaisly repaired had not ambition bitten certain chiefs and made fhe continuation of the civil war inevitable.
 MT Carranza went to, the chamber through streets lined with soldiers and with a bodyguard. He was wildly cheered both in passing through the streets and inside the chamber when he entered.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-16
Begin Examinations
 For Teachers Today

Teachers examinations for both city and county teachers will be held this morning at o'clock at the South Highland school building. All teach CTS who desire to take an examination for a higher grade certificate as we'll present this morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-16
Miss Sue Norton

The funeral of Miss Sue Norton, aged 40 years, of the State Normal college at Livingston, who died at 11:30 o'clock Sat urday morning at the home of her brother, the Rev. J. w. Norton, 4O5 St. Charles avenue, West End, was held from the residence at o'clock yesterday afternoon, with interment following in Elmwood cemetery. The faculty of the State Normal college attended the serv- ices in a body.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-16
Deaths and Funerals
Mrs. Mamie L. Richards

The funeral services for Mrs. Mamie l.. Richards, aged 27 years, who died at 9.30 o'clock Saturday night at the family residence, 1920 Eighth avenue, north, will be conducted from the private chapel Of the Johns Undertaking company at Il o'clock this morning, with the Rev. James A. Bryan, pastor of the Third Presbyte- rian church, officiating. Interment will follow in Elmwood cemetery The de- ceased is survived by her husband, c. E.. Richards.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-16
Jews Pledge $2. .OOO. .OO0

New York, April 15-More than s2,- 100000 was pledged by Jews of nation- wide prominence toward the proposed $10,- 100000 for the relief of Jewish war suf- ferers at a dinner given here tonight by Jacob H. Schiff, in honor of Julius Rosen- wald of Chicago, and Henry Morgenthau, former ambassador to Turkey.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-16
REQUESTS FROM AUDIENCE

gramme were My Lord, What a Morn- ing When the Stars Began to Fall.' and Way Down Wonder By Myself Couldn't Hear Nobody Pray
 Then the request numbers began to pour in and the congregation in the balconies was asked to join in singing each Among the numbers given were Walk In Jeru- salem Just Like John," Everybody Talk About Heaven Ain't Gwine Dar," and Little David Play on Your Harp"
 The concert concluded by the pastor calling upon every one present, white and black to stand and sing "America.'
 There will be great deal of music in
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-16
HAD TO REPEAT IT

HAD 1O NET EA l II Rev. A. c. Williams, the pastor of the church, then sang his solo, accompanied by his wife on the pipe organ. r,o@owIng him came one of the most delightful num- bers of the evening. On the programme it is called Every Time I Feel" but as tho plaintive words Every Time I Feel the Spirit Moving in My Heart l Will Pray" were repeated over and over there were few dry eyes in the audience when 1t was concluded. The next number also was very effective, Were You There When They Cruicified My Lord?" The rever- ence and melody that haunt these re- ligon-jubilee numbers are very moving ! when sung by such capable voices as the members of this choir possess. An anthem. Nearer. My God to Thee" with trombone obligato, by L. B. Harris, was the next number, and this was fol- l lowed by the offering.
 Incidentally the pastor here announced 1 that the men before him who hdd built | this handsome colored church for Br- | mingham had done so on the promise that | the white people of the city would help them pay for it, but that there was still | a debt of $30,000 on it. It has one Of the | largest and best arranged church audi toriums in the city.
 l The next song number was solo by Julia K. Wilkerson, which proved one of the real hits of the evening. There were several verses each carrying the refrain, He Lifted Me-" and when she had con- cluded the applause was so spontaneous
 and so prolonged that she finally iespond- ed to an encore and sang another sacred
 number, 'When You Need Friend to 1 Help You"
 | On the programme the next nulnGer was
 an organ transcription of Swing Low
 Sweet Chariot" in memory Of Booker i'. | Washington played by the author, c. F..
 Diton of Talladega. The pastor asked,
 however. that the choir first sing Swing
 Low and that those in the balconies all
 join in. It was here that the audience
 got one of the genuine treats of the even
 ing. The song was so well received that
 the choir and congregation of the church
 had to sing as an encore the haunting
 Every Time I Feel the Spirit Moving in
 | My Heart I Will Pray"
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Great Musical Biennial to be Formally Opened
 Here This Morning
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numbers were sung by the choir, Steal Away to Jesus" was followed by My Lord Says and as the rhythm of the words, My Lord says there is room enough in heaven for us all' permeated the audience they were soon in full ac- cord and sympathy with the spirit of the occasion.
 Following these numbers was an anthem, Unfold Ye Portals and then two more jubilees, "Oh, Rocks Don't Fall on Me- and Lord, Oh Hear Me Pray ing, l Want to Be More Holy Every Day." The latter number of the couplet was particularly impressive because of the haunting melody and rhythm.