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The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1917-08-30

Another good thing accomplished by
the war Is the restoration of economy
to the category of virtues.
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1917-08-30
Pardonable Crime.

He-If I should kiss you, would you
have me arrested?
She-What would be the use? Any
Judge would acqult you.
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1917-08-30
Described.

"What Is a practical joker"
"a FOOLS attempt to make fool out
Of the other fellow"
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1917-08-30

Trieste, Austria, is noted for meer
schaum pipes.
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1917-08-30

When a man can talk on only one
subject he soon lacks opportunities to
talk at all.
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1917-08-30

Appleton, Wis, is to have an aut,
factory.
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1917-08-30
Its Kind.

"What sort Of dinner was that Of
the teamsters?"
II guess it was an In cart one"
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1917-08-30
Used to II.

Doctor-H'm, have you ever been
rejected before?
The Don Juan undergoing re-exam-
ination)-Oh, yassir. Little affairs of
the heart, y'know.
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1917-08-30

The man who never jokes has to
look out that he doesn't get to be a
Joke himself.
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1917-08-30

A wise head makes a close MOUTH
English Proverb.
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1917-08-30

Moore Haven. Fla. has woman
mayor.
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1917-08-30
Letter to
DR.. Kilmer q. Co.
Bindhumton. N. Y.
Nov. 4, 1915.

Prove What Swamp. Root win Do For You
Send ten cents to DIR. Kilmer & Co.,
Binghamton, N. Y, for a sample size
bottle. 1t will convince anyone. YOU
will also receive booklet, of valuable in;
bladder. When writing, be sure and men,
ton this paper. Large and medium size
bottles for sale at all drug stores.-Adv.
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1917-08-30
WOMAN NOW IN
PERFECT HEALTH
What Came From Reading
a Pinkham Adver-
tisement.

Paterson, N. J. --"I thank you for
the Lydia E. Pinkham remedies as they
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1917-08-30

East Dallas, Tex, has renamed Ger.
mania street america"
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1917-08-30

1t is well to honor pretcnsion by ST.
lence.
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1917-08-30
Some Gardener.

Flatbush-Is he ambidextrous?
| Bensonhurst--Sure; he can hoe
with both hands.-Yonkcrs Statesman.
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1917-08-30
A Message to Mothers


the doctors made Of flesh and blood just like the doctor. with
dead Of night readily in the broad daylight they ready
will do from their experience and their love for children
Feher's Castoria is nothing We asking
Of buying Fetchers.
noarfet nar+;cn.rv
the welfare Of baby
o..... o...... ..v.,. bear. til. ......,. 1s1&4Zz
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1917-08-30
Changed.

Changed.
There's safety In numbers"
"There used to be, before the draft
numbers were printed"
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1917-08-30

In the Same Glass.
'Tm certainly down on my luck"
"And I'm up against it."-Baltimore
American.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-19
International Bible
 Students Association to
 Convene Here Dec. 20
Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sun day to Be Devoted to Bible Study
 and Conferences

The programme of the International Bible Students association, which meets here December 20 win be carried out as follows:
 Thursday, Thanksgiving Day-10:S0 a. m., address of welcome 10:45 to Il a. m., response by chairman; Il to F m.. praise and testimony; 2:20 to 2:50 ?. m., prayer and praise; 3 p. m., discourse by Brother Graham; to 7:20 D. m, prayer and praise: 1:So p. m.. discourse by Brother Sexton.
 Friday, Warfare Day-9 to 9.30 a. m., opening services; 10 to Il a. m., discourse by Brother Draper; Il to F a. m. dis course by Brother Macmillan; to 2:N p. m, prayer and praise: 2:30 to S:30 D. in.. discourse by Broths. Pickering; 3:So to 4:30 p. m., discourse by Brother Graham; 7:30 to 7:50 D. m, prayer and praise, $ p. m., discourse by Brother Graham,
 Saturday, Harvesters' Day--9 to 9:l5 a. m, opening services; 9:15 to 10 a. m, praise and testimony. 10 a. m discourse on Baptism by Brother Draper, fol- lowed by water immersion; to 2:30 p. m.. prayer and praise; 2;3o to S:30 p. m, dis coudse by Brother Macmillan; 3:30 to 4,50 D. m.. discourse by Brother Bonnet; 7:30 to 7.50 D. m.. prayer and praise; p. m.. discourse by Brother Rutherford.
 Sunday. Kingdom Day--9 to 9:l5 a. m, opening service; 9:15 to $50 d. m, praise and testimony: 10 to Il q. m.. discourse by Brother Pickering; II to 12 a. m., dis- course by Brother Bradford
 , D. m., public discourse by Judge Rutherford. Are We at the End of the World? And the Fall of Babylon"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-19
CITY RELUCTANTLY
 REFUSES 5000 TO
 BOY SCOUT BOARD
Lack of Funds Given as Reason for Refusing to Contribute to
 Splendid Organization

Commenting highly the work of the Boy Scouts and expressing regrets at not being able to grant the request of the Boy Scout executive board, the city com missioners yesterday turned down re quest for 5000 appropriation for the upkeep of the organization of the city. Lack of availa ble funds was given as the reason for the adverse action.
 In ;l letter to the city commissioners, from the executive secretary of the Boy Scouts organization, 1t was pointed out that the Boy Scouts on every occasion when large crowds had to be handled, did police duty, and aiding in keeping order and in handling the crowds. Their ac- tivities in other lines in aid of the city was presented and in asking the appro- priation of 5000, it was stated that the upkeep expenses of the scouts for next year would be about $S0O0. and hence the request to the city for the appropriation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-19
M. WE'LL & BROTHER
 CLOSE STORE LEASE
 ON SECOND AVENUE
After Being on First Ave- nue g Years We'll Known Firm Will Move
 Next Fall

Announcement was made yesterday that M Well & Brother have closed lease for Second avenue location.
 The move will not be made until next fall, but at that time this we'll known mems clothing store and home of Hart Shaffner & Marx" clothing in Birmingham will leave the present location on First avenue, which has been occupied continuously by them for 25 years
 The store which has been leased is between the Eugene Jacobs drug store and the Jaffe Jewelry company store, the number being 1902 Second avenue, just one door from the corner of Nine teenth street.
 We have arranged to move" said Ben Well yesterday, after being in our present location on First avenue bteween Nineteenth and Twentieth streets for 25 years. We would never have made this move if we had not decided that we wanted the finest mems store in Birmingham and this is what we propose to have. When remodeled our new place will be one of the show places of Birmingham It will be up-to date in every respect
 Tt took us long while to decide to make the change for, after all, there is a great deal of sentiment attached to our present location. We have been on First avenue for so many years that our friends all over the state rather look upon us as one of the in stitut;ons of First avenue and when they come to town they know just where to find us.
 But it will not take them long to get used to the new location Every- body goes along Second avenue at some time during the day, anyway. It is the great avenue of retail business in Birmingham for many years to coma and we propose not only to hold our old friends but to make thousands of new ones in the new location.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-19
DOKEYS TO WELCOME TYROS CORDIALLY
 TONIGHT AT SESSION
Big Ceremonial Will Be Held at the Fraternal Hall Tonight-lmperiai
 Secretary to Be Present

Everything is in readiness for the bis ceremonial session of Aladdin temple. Dramatic Order Knights of Khorassan, to be held tonight at the Fraternal hall. A large class of candidates has been secured and announcement is made that the registration of the candidate will be held up tc o'clock tonight. The cere- monial session will commence at SEQ o'clock. and it is understood the degree team has prepared some special enter tainmeEt which will be of interest to all, especially the candidates.
 Additional interest is added to the meeting tonight by the presence of 1m- perial s,ecre sary A. l.. Frye of Columbus. O., who will be the guest of honor
 The following schedule of events has been announced:
 Registration at Fraternal hall, ceremo- nial at o'clock; fezes will be en regle; official passports will be in order. Tyros will be most cordially welcome; circus seats in the gallery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-19
BIDS TOO HIGH FOR PRINTING CITY'S
 FINANCIAL REPORT
Other Routine Matters Before City Commission at Yesterdays Session
 of Interest to Public

Among the routine business at the meeting of the city commissioners yesterday afternoon was the rejection of all bids for the printing of the finan ' cial report of the city on the grounds they were all too high. Other bids will be asked.
 The city engineer was instructed to prepare an ordinance to pave Thirty fourth street, connecting Vivian and Ensley, and to submit the same to the by January 1.
 Holly street in Central Park, from the Bessemer road to Bradley avenue, was ordered improved. The work will cost approximately $500.
 Representatives of the Standard oil company requested the city to renew the present contract for oil for next year. and stated that rise in oil was imminent and that the city would save money by closing the contract inn mediately. Objection was raised 10 ma king a contract without competitive bids and the matter went over until Friday at 10 o'clock, and the city pur- chasing agent instructed to secure bids from other oil companies.
 Former Commissioner Weatherly ap- peared in behalf of Mir. Ginsberg, who has charge of the city rendering plant, in reference to a renewal of his con- tract for next year. The matter was referred to Commissioner Brown.
 Protest was made by the National Riscui company in reference to the license required of them. namely, $25o, when the local competitor, the Ameri o,,1r + avxy nrl, required to pay $100 and asked a re- duction. City Attorney Ullman stated that in fixing the schedule for 1917 the fact that the local concern paid ad valorum and other taxes. which ap- proximated $500 was given consdera- tion. It was also stated the foreign company did five times the business in the city of the local company On motion the request of the foreign com pany was disallowed.
 Adjournment was taken until 10 o'clock Friday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-19
TRAIN HITS STREET CAR; SERIOUS ACCIDENT AVOIDED
Street Car Rammed From Track by Switching Train at Twenty-Sixth Street
 and Ninth Avenue

A Frisco freight train ran into q North Birmingham street car yester- day afternoon shortly before 5 o'clock at Twenty-sixth street and Ninth ave- nue, north. No one was injured in the crash and only small damage was inflicted on the street car aside iron, being knocked from the tracks.
 The freight train, with an engine and approximately 25 cars. was stand ing on the west side of the inbound track. The last car was etanding about 60 feet from the street car crossing, while the engine was per- haps a block away.
 When our car pulled up to Ninth avenue" said Motorman Henry. "Con ductor Hood and myself noticed the
 train standing still Conductor Hood got off the car and flagged ne across. About the time the front end of the
 car reached the train tracks the train
 started east. I quickly stopped the
 car and cut on the reverse power. The freight car. however. hit the middle of my car before we could get off the track. There was no flagman for the train at the crossing"
 The street car was rammed off it's track and pushed almost on the train track. At the time there were about
 25 passengers on the car, but only Q few were slightly bruised and cut by flying glass from the smashed win dows.
 Conductor Hood was not on the car, being on the oppos< side of the track after Tagging the ! acrosx.
 The engine was No. 3705. in charge of Engineer Harry Shell. Engine Fore
 man Lane was also with the crew. The accident blocked traffic on Twenty sixth street for over an hour, the ca being completely across the street Traffic on the North Birmingham Car line was impaired for several hours. Wrccking crews cleared the track about four hours after the accident.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-19
Sleuths Solue Soldier
 Mystery and Hold Odey

The case attracted unusual interest Odey turned Lackey over to the police authorities, claiming he was a deserter. Later. under Lacl1ey's continual protests. investigation revealed that Odey had relieved him of s11, which he failed to turn in.
 Reese Murray, government inspector, immediately ordered Lacked released and placed the city's sleuths on the trail Of Odey who was captured several hours later. Odey admitted taking the money, but claimed he secured only S. which he was willing to give back. without the slightest argument
 This did not satisfy the authorities, however. and now Odey must face trial for grand larceny.
 Authorities feared Monday night thai Lackey had worked bluff on them td secure his release and that deserter had arrested deserter.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-19

Developments came fast yesterday morning in the complicated case of Flick odey vs the state of Alabama, and as the result, mystery no longer surrounds the case. Local and federal authorities are greatly pleased for the case worked out exactly as they had figured.
 Word came from Camp Sheridan at Montgomery informing the officials that Odey was not deserter. Then, it was firmly established that Glenn Lacley, the employe of the Alabama Boys In dustrial School, was not deserter, but really worker at the East Lake school
 Then officials immediately swore out a warrant for Odey. charging him with grand larceny of s11 from Lackey, and transferred him to the county Jail to await trial.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-19
Old Folks .Saued
 From Suffering


 Mrs. Mary A. Dean. Taunton. Mass, in her S7th year, says: Il thought ! was beyond the reach Of medicine put Foley Kidney Pills have proven most beneficial in my case"
 MT. Sam A. Hoover. High. Point, IN. C.. writes: My kidney trouble was worse at night and had to get up from five to seven times. Now do not have to get up at night. and con- aider myself in truly normal con. dition, which I attribute to Foley Kid- ney Pills. as have taken nothing else."
 says: T suffered from kidney all, ments for two years. commenced taking Foley Kidney Pills ten months ago. and though l am sl years ys, or age
 Foley Kidney Pills are tonic. strengthening and up-building; and restore normal action to the kidneys y der. They act quickly and contain no dangerous or harmful drugs.
 Sold eyerywrlois.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-19
NO MORE 'sRAFFLESo
 TO BE CONDUCTED
Commissioner Taylor Puts Stop to Promiscuous Chance Games, Which
 Were Complained Of

Following complaints that rallies were being openly conducted in many of the downtown stores where candy and cigars are for sale. Commissioner John H. Tay- Tor instructed the police and detective departments to give this matter their immediate attention and to enforce the ordinance prohibiting such rallies to the letter.
 It is stated that all kinds of raffles have been prevalent during the past few days. but more especially for candy and cigars. and the further information Is given that business was rushing
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-19
)r. Tappey to Preach
 at Handley Memorial

Dr. Frances D. Tappey of Huntsville,
 ho was recently extended call to be- pme pastor of the Handley Memorial resbyterian in Birmingham, will be in he city next Sunday and will preach at he Handley Memorial church both lorning and evening. pr. Tappey has ot yet made known n.s intentions with eterence to the acceptance of the call ta
 !..riEgham, but he is being urged by lany local citizens to come here. He ! one of the most widely known min ;ters of the state. and was elected mod rstor Of the synod of Alabama at the leetjrs held recently in Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-19
.OUNTREE INVITED
 TO ATTEND MEETING

J. A. Rountree, secretary of the United tates Good Roads association, also sec etary of the Bankhead National High ray. association, has been officially in ited by Gov, Charles Brough to attend he good roads meetings that are planned pr Fort Smith, Ark, on January Il, and bonneville, Ark, on January F. Secre- ary Rountree has accepted the invita- ons and will attend these meetings while n a tour through the state of Arkansas s the interest of the Bankhead Ma ional highway, during the month of Jan- ary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-19
Great Financier Arrives at 9 O'Clock and Speaks at
 Central High at 10:15
GIVEN AT TUTWILER AT1O O'CLOCK
Enviable Record of Young Patriot, John Doster of Leeds, Js Made Public-Youngster May Ad-
 dress Meetings Here

Frank 4. EanderIip will arrive in Birmingham tomorrow morning at o o'clock. He will address q meeting of the school children at the Central High school auditorium in the morn ing and will also address mass meeting at the Jefferson theatre at 2.3O o'clock in the afternoon.
 Through some misunderstanding the report has been circulated over the city that Mir Vanderlip would not address a mass meeting in this city tomorrow, as no theatre could be obtained for the occasion. It was learned yesterday. however, that through the courtesy of Arthur E. Miller, manager of the "Ex- pcrience' company, which is to play at the Jefferson tomorrow night, the house might be used for this purpose in the afternoon.
 Everyone should take advantage of the opportunity of hearing MT Vanderlip, as tke regular rehearsal of the music for the show would ordinarily take place at this time, but which has been given over to this patriotic purpose. It might be also mentioned that this is the eighth time since the declaration of war that the management of the Jefferson has given the house over to patriotic
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-19

The Boy Scouts will canvass the
 residential section of this city today
 with the exception of Ensley, Fair
 field Wy1am, East Lake and Wood lawn. They will start at s o'clock and
 expect to cover the large territory Ill day. and they have full authority to accept memberships to the American
 Red Cross and give receipts for the subscription.
 Scout Executive Wester states that there are between 400 and 500 boys and if the work is not comcs~ted to- day they will work in the afternoons of tomorrow and Friday. Every resi-
 dent is urged by Robert Jemison, Jr., state chairman, and J. Frank Rush.
 ton, field marshal of the armies for
 the drive, to have tho money and
 names of families who will join ready,
 so as not to delay the boys.
 The reports of the allied armies
 mt the luncheon mt the Tutwiler
 hotel yesterday showed 232S new
 members. while several donations have brought the receipts up to $2591. The report follows; Ladies. IlDs tnGmpGESs SI@sOs EItfhCns tVs members, s400; British, 445 mem- bers, s51O; Belgium, 1S0 members, S203; Italian, 19O members, S203, making a total for the first day of the campaign 232S members and S2501.
 A large number joined prior to the | beginning of the drive and already there are more than 5000 new mem | bers This campaign is not for money primarily, but for members. Birming- ham is expected to make a splendid showing in this drive, as it has ir | all others.
 LUNCHEON LARGELY ATTENDED i largely attended and was one of the most patriotic and enthusiastic affairs | of the kind ever held in Birmingham. Field Marshal Rushton presided and after short talks by the officers re- ports from all armies were made and showed splendid success for the first day A feature of the luncheon was the splendid talk by Mrs. Leonard 1T. Beecher who told the men just how the women look upon this war and of the American boys going to tho front, some SlVlng youth ana dll pc ing splendid specimens of manhood. She spoke of the wonderful sacrifices the women of America were willing to make in this great fight for eternal peace and her talk was along the up- lifting lines, showing the men a new phase of the war that they had not seen before. In conclusion she gave "Soldiers of Freedom" which cre- ated as much enthusiasm as did her You Shall Not Pass" at the dinner Monday evening.
 1 At the conclusion of,SMrs Beecher's | talk she was presented with beau | tiful bouquet ~ LaFrance roses. which were sent by Captain DeCernowitz of | the French forces at Camp Mcclellan, 1 one of the guests of honor at the din-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-19
DR. BARNwELL's ADDRESS

ner Monday night. The card bore the following inscription: "In the name of France"
 DR. BARNWELL'S ADDRESS
 Dr. Middleton S. Barnwell made an excellent talk in behalf of the Red Cross, stating that members were wanted and every citizen in Birming- ham was wanted in this organization. He further stated he felt like saying Any man who refuses to take a mem bership in the Red Cross either has the blood H' q traitor or a turtle in his veins.
 General John Sparrow, chief of the artillery, then made a characteristic talk, which afforded much amusement for the crowd, and read the folloNN g orders which have been issued py Field Marshal Rushton:
 GEN. SPARROW'S ORDERS
 Major Brabson of the United
 States arm.s, Major Thompson of
 the British army and Captain De- Cernowitz of the French army are
 hereby created full generals in the
 allied armies of Birmingham, and all demands which they may make 1 upon this city, socially and other- wise, will be enforced by our en- tire strength.
 For meritorfous conduct at as- sembly on the night of December 17,
 and in the field on the morning and afternoon of December IS, all mem bers of the band of the First Dela- ware regiment of infantry are here- by gazetted as colonels in the allied armies of Birmingham, with full free dom of the city whenever they may elect to come lover here" either in body or as individuals AHre- l clared to have been adopted as the l daughter of each and every regi- I ment constituting the allied armies of Birmingham and she shall pass" l into our lines whenever and wherever 1 she pleases.
 FALSE REPORTS | A statement from Field Marshal Rush
 ton, declaring that the negroes are be | ing disturbed by false reports, was is sued yesterday and is as follows: | Reports are coming into Red Cros l headquarters today that the negroe are being disturbed by statements tha l if they join the Red Cross they will b, l sent to the front or otherwise impressed into military or civil servitude Therefore :, we call upon all the good citizens wht are in touch with our colored people, no | only to reassure them as to the base | lessness of such silly stories but alst to give Red Cross headquarters informa l tion as to the origin and nature of any similar rumor which they may hear. O any other unusual opposition to the Rec | Cross, whether from whires or negroes Immediately following the luncheon tn 1 allied armies formed into line ant marched through the city, headed by tn First Delaware regimenral band, whicl l is in Birmingham this week aiding il l this membership drive.
 Reports coming into state headquarter | from the various towns in the state ar most encouraging and it is expected tha Alabama will lead the other states o the gulf division.
 l Duncheons will be held every day thi
 week at 1 o'clock at the Tutwiler hote for the allied armies, at which time tn reports will be made for the days work