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The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1917-09-13

II Is interesting to trace the evolu-
ton of the modern collar from those
ancient rufus that filed all the space
between chin and chest with mass
Of white rufIles. In the seventeenth
century the ruGs gave place to the
wide collar of lace or plain linen that
rolled out oyW the coat. Under King
James II, In the seventeenth century,
the coat, which had been for hun
drcd years evolving from the loose
tunlc, became well established but 1t
was much longer than that worn to-
day and was buttoned down the front
to the knees and along with this coat
came into fashion the large crayat with
laced ends. The frilled shirt front
and the white cruvat tied ina great
bow At the chin, followed This gave
way, early In the last century, to the
shirt with rolling collar attached.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1917-09-13
Driving Nails Like Shooting Bullets.

A hammer which adapts the prlnci-
pie of the military machine gun to the
more peaceful pursuit of carpentry
has been invented to save the time and
trouble of getting and holding nails
In position with the left hand while
using the hammer with the right. A
trigger controls the feed of the nails
and nail can be completely driven
In one stroke. BY the use Of such
device, which weighs about 30 ounces,
It IS no longer necessary for carpen-
ter to carry full pouch of nails and
TO adjust each one laboriously with
his fingers.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1917-09-13
How Egyptians Reaped Grain.

The ancient Egyptians reapcd their
grain close to the ear and afterward
cut the straw close TO the ground and
laid It by. It was this straw that Pha-
raoh refused to give to the Israelites.
1t was because OF this refusal to give
the longer straw to the Israelites that
they We're compelled to gather stub
BILE" This was matter Of consider
able difficulty, seeing that the straw
Itself had been cut Off near to the
ground.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1917-09-13

A boy of ten, called as a witness at
Marlebone on behalf of the education
department of the London county
council and described as very intelll
gent for his age told the magistrate h,
had never heard of the Bible and did
not know what it was. He also said
he had never been to church or Sunday
school. "You cannot do anything with
this boy" said the magistrate. He
does not seem to know the nature OF
an OATH"
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1917-09-13
John wesIey,s Mothers Advice.

John Wesley's mother once wrote TO
him when he was In college; would
you judge Of the lawfulness or the un-
lawfulness of pleasure, take this rule
Whatever weakens your reason, I'M
pairs the tenderness of your CON
science, obscures your senses OF Goa,
or takes off the relish Of spiritual
things; whatever increases the author
ity of your body over mind, TINT thing
to you 10 sin. Christian Science
Meaitor.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1917-09-13
Dairy Market.

plymouth Wis, Sept l0-Twenty six
factories offered 2,259 boxes 81 cheese.
Sales-488 squares, 25lc; 100 twins, 2ic,
60 twins 24lc; G35 daisies at 2ilc;
l25 young Americas at 2i3c; AZ young
Americas at 2isc; $50 horns at 25c;
li0 horns 25lc; % horns at 25Ic.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1917-09-13
HUMPHREYS

Humphreys' Homeopathic Remedies ara'
designed to meet the needs of families
or irHalids, something that mother, father,
nurse or invalid can take or give to mees
the need of the moment. Have been in use
for over GrxTy YEARS.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1917-09-13
An Old-iashiOned Guy.

Got any kiddies?"
ave have some offspring, " replied
the other man stifay. But we call
them children at our house"
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1917-09-13
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 10 1917
In Need Of Fixing.

"Fix bayonets," bawled the Captain
"Bayonets seem to be always out OF
order" commented the fair spectator.
81 hear that command every day !
come out
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1917-09-13
DiSc0nsOlate.

"My fance is cold and distant. He's
Oh a farm now, ten miles in the coun
try"
"That isn't distant, grille"
Hes cold, though. Only writes me
three letters day"
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1917-09-13
ELGIN BUTTER

Elgin H., Sept 8--Forty-two cents
was bid for 100 tubs of butter on the
local board and 200 tubs brought bids
OF 1910. No offerings.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1917-09-13
Literature.

Literature would pay better II there
were not 30 many dead men In tho
business. --George Randolph Chester.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1917-09-13

Allletters and communications should
he addressed to
THE MANITONOC PILOT,
Manitowoc Wisconsin.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1917-09-13

Sold by druggists, or sent On receipt of price
Medical Book mailed free.
HUMPHREYS HOMEO. MEDICINE co., Cornes
WuFam aud Ann Streets. New York.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1917-09-13

When Your troubles seem numerous,
think OF Russias.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1917-09-13

A million and quarter horses and
mules have been exported for war pur-
poses since the fall of 1914.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1917-09-13
MANITOWOC MARKET

The following are the current pric
of the various articles Of produce as re-
ported for the Pilot on Sept. 10, 1917
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-13

nonstudious pupils: You remind me of the story about the coon dog Coon dog?"
 Yes Mir. Councilman had the key to the situation.
 And his mind, spurred by the approach of solution, worked more rapidly.
 He could remember now that he had told them the story of the "coon dog.' "A man once had hunting dog that grew so lazy it wouldn't hunt" this much he was sure he had told the children. Yes, even more. He had continued the story on to the end. He told friend about the growing tendency of the dog, and asked his advice And the friend answered: Sell him for 8 coon dog"
 If MT. Councilman had only stopped there, his dignity might have been spared. But he didn't lie added these words:
 You remind me of a bunch of coon dogs
 And the next day the ad was brought to the ad department of The Herald by two high school boys with the request that it be put in Conspicuous" type The ad man didn't know what coon dog is either. But there are lots of things he doesn't know, he says. So he ran the ad
 And Mir. Counseman and Dr. J. H. Phil lips. superintendent of the Birmingham public schools, weren't particularly pleased, but they don't deny that it was a very clever joke.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-13
FITTING PROGRAMME
 AT MEMORIAL SERVICE
Tablet in Memory of Dr. Evans to Be Unveiled Tomorrow
 Afternoon

A programme appropriate and fitting has been arranged for the Dr. W. E. Evans memorial tablet service to be held Sunday at the Church of the Advent at 4 o'clock The tablet, striking bas relief rector of the Church of the Advent. was erected by the members of Birmingham lodge No. 79 Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, to the memory of their beloved chaplain and friend. The mem- bers of the order will attend in body. Among the clergymen who will assist lin the ceremonies will be the rector, the Rev. M. S. Barnwell, the Rev. w. N. Claybrook of St., Mary 's-on-the- High lands, the Rev. w. S. Poyner of St. An drew's, the Rev. J. w. F>ulford of St. John's Ensley; the Rev. I. O. Adams and the Rev. Carl Henchell. The presentation address will be made 1 by the Rev. L. G. H. Williams, state chaplain of the Elks and chaplain of the
 local lodge The address of acceptance will be made by the Rev. M. s. Barnwell Included in the service will be special offertory anthem and a number of popu- liar hymns. Fred L. Grambs, choir direc.
 tor ana orSdilSI, VIII coAuuct tno A1uSiSea
 service.
 The programme follows:
 | Processional hymn, 516 Onward. Chris
 l tain Soldiers
 l Opening prayers and Lords Prayer. Psalter.
 Old Testament lesson.
 | Chant.
 l New Testament lesson.
 | Chant, Nuc. Dimittis.
 1 Creed and prayers.
 l Hymn, S36, Rock of Ages | Presentation address. Rev. l.. G. H
 Williams, state chaplain and chaplain Birmingham lodge
 Hymn, 344, Nearer, My God, to Thee Address of acceptance, Rev. M. s. Barn,
 well, rector Church of the Advent. Offertory anthem. Advent choir.
 | Closing prayers.
 Benediction
 Recessional hymn. 616. "He Leadetl
 Me"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-13
REVISE AGREEMENT EXISTING BETWEEN
 TWO ORGANIZATIONS
Membership in Chamber of Commerce Not Necessary to Join the Board
 of Trade

It will not in future be necessary for
 any person joining the Board of Trade to
 be a member of the Chamber of Com
 merce, and the membership of the board shall be limited to the merchants and manufacturers of Birmingham, or of Jeff ferson county. No one may be member of the Board of Trade, although a mem Der of the Chamber of Commerce, unless elected by the Board of Trade or it's ex- ecutive committed
 The above are the outstanding features of a revised utilization agreement between the Chamber of Commerce and the Board of Trade, adopted at a joint meeting of the board of directors of the Chamber of Commerce shall be ex-officio general Board of Trade yesterday afternoon. Other features of the agreement provide that the general manager of the Chamber ! of Commerce shall be ex-officia general secretary of the Board of Trade, unless otherwise determined by that body; that the Chamber of Commerce shall vote an annual appropriation to the Board of Trade of not less than S1000, and that there shall be no additional dues for the membership in the Birmingham Board of Trade division of the Chamber of Com merce for those merchants and manufac- turers already members of the Chamber 1 of Commerce.
 1 The above conditions, according to the agreement, are to continue in full force and effect from year to year until re- scinded or amended by the majority vote of the membership of either body, upon recommendation of their executive board
 and of the board of directors after joint conference.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-13
SOLDIER BOYS MAKE
 GALLANT SHOWING
Fourth Pennsylvania Infantry Regi- ment Spend Short Time in City
 En Route Home

A forceful reminder of the thousands of Alabama boys who are facing the perils of Mexico and pneumonia was the appearance of several hundred members of the Fourth Pennsylvania infantry on the streets of Birmingham yesterday.
 The Pennsylvanians, sturdy and brown after seven months stay near Fl Paso, Tex, passed through Birmingham in three sections. the last section reaching Bir- mingham at 2 o'clock. The commanding officers marched the guardmen through the streets to give them bit of exer- else.
 The regiment has had orders to re- turn to Pennsylvania since December IS, according to one of the returning horde. Lack of railroad equipment has held them i,a camp, he stated. The Fourth infan- try was one of the first state units to reach the border, as it left Pennsylvania early in July.
 The sight of the husky guardsmen raarehin~ tr~c,,r~'s tho StEeais tiitning- A4slg iztoagl4 ae tisla1 sp ladou from .sNA4as s1s aafsfef wtien Aiaf anna $ iz+if s7f iss la 18tt,Efsst49
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-13
LAKES-TO-THE-GULF
 HIGHWAY PLANNED

The executive committee of the Jefferson County Good Roads association discussed
 the feasibility of establishing national
 highway from the lakes to the gulf at a
 meeting yesterday afternoon. It was de- cided to call a meeting in Birmingham on January 22 at Il o'clock at the Tut
 wiler hotel, when permanent organiza- tion to be known as the Lakes to the Gulf Highway association will be organized and incorporated The route of this high way will be selected at this meeting.
 The executive officers of the Jefferson County Good Roads association were au- thorized and instructed to send invita- |tion to be known as the Lakes -to-the-Gulf cial clubs, automobile clubs. mayors and prominent citizens of Chicago, Indianap- oils. Louisville, Nashville, Columbia, Pu- lasli, Athens Decatur, Hartselle, Gull |man, Birmingham, Montgomery, Lowndes- boro, Selma Orrville. Gastonburg. Thomasville, Grove Hill. Jackson. Mobile, Scranton, Miss, Biloxi. Gulfport. Pass
 Christian. New Orleans, La,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-13
E.i}FJG n{lIsS AID COL IAA nnEy HON
Plans and Methods to Conduct Clos ing Campaign Will Be Outlined
 at Meeting

The movement to carry the 3-mill tax election will receive it's greatest impetus this morning. Over 300 educators, public minded citizens and officials of Jeffer- son county will meet at the Birmingham High school auditorium this morning to outline plans and methods upon which to proceed.
 J. R. Hornady. Sydney J. Bowie and pr. P. M. McNeil, who have been the leaders in the work, have devised the plans for the brief campaign that will attempt to place the voters of the county in a receptive mood for the all-important issue.
 We will get down to brass tacks,' said MT. Hornady yesterday. We have reached that point now where action, of a concerted and strenuous nature, is nec- essary, and this will follow the meet ing tomorrow"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-13
ENLISTING INTEREST
 OF CIVIC BODIES IN
 NATIONAL CHAMBER
Representative of the United States Chamber of Commerce Talks of
 Conditions Now and in Future

Mark Prentiss of the United States Chamber of Commerce, who spent sew eral weeks in Birmingham in Janu- remembered by the many persons he met during his stay here as the "world famous optimist," is here again.
 MT. Prentiss arrived in Birmin gham last night and expects to stay here until Monday when he will go to Mont gomery to visit the Alabama Chamber of Commerce.
 So far as present business condi- tions are concerned MT. Prentiss is just as optimistic as he was when here before. Everybody knows that we are running at high speed. under the greatest pressure ever known, and people all over the country. north, east south and west, are just floating Tn money"
 However. MT. Prentiss isn't so sure of the future. He has grave fears for the prosperity of this country should peace come at an early date and says the best thing that can hap pen for the United States is the pro- longation of the war.
 'Tm mighty glad to be back in Bir- mingham again." said Mr. Prentiss 'I made some mighty good friends when was here before. and I'm anx- ious to see them. I've travelled a lot in my day. but I have never struck any town where I found more real men than found during my visit here two years ago."
 MT. Prentiss is in Birmingham fol the purpose of enlisting the interest of the local Chamber of Commerce ir the annual meeting of the United States Chamber of Commerce, to be held in Washington the last day ir January and the first three days ir September He will ask the local chamber to send a delegation to the meeting.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-13
NO ACTION TAKEN ON SALARIES OF CLERKS Board of Revenue Working on Question of Pay for
 County Employees

The board of revenue is still wrestling with the question of fixing the salaries of the assistant clerks to William J. Wal drop, clerk of the consolidated circuit court, that goes into effect next Monday. It is understood that the delay for the past few days has been due to the ab- sence of Dr. R. F. Lovelady. who has been confined to his room with an attack of the grip It was stated, however, yes terday afternoon that the board of rev Ieneu would got together this morning and fix the salaries
 Individual members of the board when questioned about the matter stated that they had their minds made up as to what they would do in the matter but sug- gested that it would be best D have all members of the board presens wnen the salaries were agreed upon.
 In the meantime the persons affected, and they are quite numerous. for they An-S clude the office force of the present crim- inaL circuit. city, chancery, and probate courts are some what anxious to find out whether they have drawn a plum or a '1emon" at the hands of the board. It
  they will draw neither. but fair and equitable salary based upon the duties and responsibilities of the position to be filled.
 Under the provisions of the consolidated court bill MT. Waidrop will be the chief clerk of all the divisions of the consoli- dated courts The legislature in it's wis dnm fixed his salary at s3600 per annun. He will have nine courts. to act for. The same legislature fixed the salary of the clerk of the Beasemer court, with one couit to look alter, at the same figure It also fixed the same salary For. the clerk of the cha ,cely court, but fla ed rs inenton the stipend for the clerk of the cripiinal division of the consolidated court that of the clerk of the present city court. or that of chief clerk ot the probate court. all positions of responsibility.
 TLe announcement of the salary list by tie board Is awailed with much interest nc only by those affected. but by those in touch with county affairs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-13
BIRMINGHAM WILL
 HAVE GRAND OPERA
Rabinoff Arranging for Two Performances of the
 Boston Grand Opera Go.

Birmingham is to have a season of grand opera much to the delight of music lovers. Although the season is short, a rday, February 3, two beautiful operas will be presented with the very best cast of the company.
 At the matinee Faust" will be sung and in the evening "Aida," and these two popular operas will no doubt pack the Bijou at both performances.
 MT. Rabinoff Is enthusiastic over in- cluding Birmingham in the transcontinen- tai tour of his opera company. Those who heard the magnificent organization last year when Madame Butterfly" La Boheme" and The Love of Three Kings were presented here will welcome MT. Rabinoff and his artistic and beautiful opera
 The Bijou theatre has been secured for the two performances and an artistic and musical triumph is predicted.
 MT Rabinoff, who is making Birming- ham his headquarters for the next three weeks, his family consisting of Mrs. Rabinoff and baby, being pleasantly To- cated at the Tutwiler hotel, said before leaving on a trip to the west which will cause him to be absent for about 10 days:
 T would like to make Birmingham a permanency as far as the Boston Grand Opera company is concerned. I'd like to give a season each year of three nights and matinee. as we are giving in Cleve- land, Memphis, Nashville and other cities But it Is an expensive thing to educate people up to grand opera, and last year was pioneer work in this field, for the Boston Opera company. The experiment proved a success, however. and I feel justified in saying that within the next five years If I continue to have the co- operation of people as have had it with In the past year, grand opera will be 8 certainty in every large city of the United States
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-13
Beware the Cold Storage Egg! In his

work on food and dietetics Doctor Robert Hutchinson says, ''the absence of carbo- hydrates prevents eggs from being in any senae a complete food.' This refers to the fresh egg-the egg with a clean bill of health. What would the Doctor say of the modern cold storage egg? At present prices two eggs cost ten cents-and the egg is not q complete foodl Some thing must be eaten with 1t to supply the needed carbo- hydrates. Two Shredded Wheat Biscuits, with cream or milk, make a complete, perfect meal at a cost of four or five cents. Made al Niagara Falls, N. Y.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-13
QUIET PREVAILS AT
 CITY HALL AGAIN

The quiet tenor, which has been absent for several months at the city hall, is the prevailing tone at the domain of the city than few minor matters have come be- fore the board.
 Clarence B. Lloyd, secretary to the com mission, has been i'll during the last two days, M. M. Ullman, city attorney, also has been confined to his home.
 With these two incapacitated, there has been a noticeable Hull at the hall.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-13
CLASH SEEMS IMMINENT
 IN HEALTH DEPARTMENT
Dr. Harrington Says He Will Assume Charge of City Health Department Commissioner of Health Horn ady Says Harrington Is Without Legal
 Authority Over City Department

are directly contrary. While MT. Hornady
 declares that he cannot state what the
 commission will do, If Dr. Harrington
 clings to his present plans. 1t is plain
 some action will be taken. The scent of battle Is in the air.
 As yet. City Attorney M. NJ Ullman
 and Commissioner James Weatherly have not reported back to the board as to the
 meaning of the state statutes on the
 points at issue. MT. Ullman has been i'll for the past two days. It is understood that there will be no change in the att titude of the city legal department. de- spite the contentious of the committee from the Jefferson County Medical so- ciety.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-13

Dr, F. E. Harrington, county health officer. states that he will assume ao- tive charge of the administration of the city health department Monday.
 J. R. Hornady. commissioner of health. avows that pr. Harrington has no right to be considered city health officer. and maintains that the city authorities will control this department
 A clash seems imminent. Dr. Harring- ton, determined that he will have au- thority under the state laws, and Com missioner Hornady, firm in his opinion that the state statutes do not endow him with this power, entertain views that
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-13
Phenomenal Growth
 of Birmingham Firm

A business romance is reflected in the announcement that the Birmingham Pa per company has increased it's capital from $2S.oOO to $2oo.ooo. T. II. Mcclellan. president of the company. made the an- pouncement yesterday.
 The Birmingham Paper company started, as many other Birmingham companies, in a rather modest way. But as the city grew. it keI~ a pace that was just as lively as that of Birmingham By adhering to progressive policies. the com pany has been able to swell it's capital from the comparatively small sum of $2S.- GOO to $20OO00.
 of the company
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-13
At the Photoplay Houses

Strand: Myrtle Stedman in "The Hap pipess of Three Women"
 Rialto Ethel Barrymore in "The Awakening of Helen Richie.'
 Triangle: Louise Glaum in ''The Weak CT Sex.''
 Triangle: Bessie Barriscale and Charles Ray in "A Corner in Colleens.''
 Colonial: Leonore Uhlrich in "The Road to Love"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-13
BAILIFFS TO MEET
Plans for Annual Meeting to Be Made
 and Committee Appointed

A meeting of the Jefferson County Bai- liff's association will be held at 1 o'clock today in the courtroom of Judge John c. Pugh The meeting was called by Presi- dent T. P. Patterson, who announced that plans for the annual meeting would be discussed and a committee on the nomina- tion of officers will be named.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-13
T. P. A. Meets Tonight

Post B., Travellers Protective associa- tion, will meet tonight at o'clock in the directors rooms of the Chamber of Commerce. Plans will be made for a buffet luncheon. which the members of the post are to tender their wives and daughters. President Robinson urges all the members to attend, as there will be some important matters to come before tho meeting.