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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-24
John McPoland

John McPoland, aged 73, one of the pio- neer contractors of the city, died last night at a local infirmary, following an illness of about four weeks. He is sur vived by two daughters Mrs. J. T. Car ney of Birmingham and Mrs. J. J. Doh erty of Pulaski, Tenn; three sons, J. L. McPoland, William McPoland of Bir- mingham, and M D. McPoland of Perry, Fla. The funeral arrangements will be announced later.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-24
His Back Hurt
 When He Stopped
ssi ses sss . ts tw Ess. i;z s.s.. .,s G. Ii

n.,:3.x hselaehs.-LW ". E1s. Etris, C.
 "Last year was suffering with . terrible 6ackache." writes J. ". Etris of Etris. Ga. "Every tine rd lean \ painful catch in my back just over my Kidneys. tried medicine. wits 10 good result,; bought bottle of box entirely relieved my bachache. It hes been .ome time since took
 Wsafsned. overworked. stopped-up kidneys cause stiff joints. sore mus cies. rhsumatism. sleep disturbing various other ills. Foley Kidney Pi1ls sre q scisntifc medicine. compounded to ciesr ths Hldnsys snd rsstoT. nasfn then Srivin9 out of the system tho Waste prodpcts and poisons thet cause vn,, yaIf /5fe their tonic and restof. atiye' sctiSns ready sGsct and quick YSod Seeultn
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-24

Put your savings into Morris Plan Certificates. Redeemable on demand. Good for loans with this Company up to their full face value, which is 100 cents on the dollar all the time. Se- cured by the resources and character of this Company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-24
Cyril Maude, in "Grumpy'-Jefferson

At the Jefferson on Monday local the |atre patrons will be given an opportunity of witnessing performance of England S foremost character actor, MT. Cyril
 Maude, in his internationally successful
 role of Grumpy in the play of similar title. Seldom has a character the equal of Grumpy been figure of our stage
 Crusty grabbed, genial, loving, he finds a place in the hearts of all. His love for his granddaughter and his nephew his keen, sly intellect; his very peevish- ness-all are charming-made so by MT.
 Maudes perfect impersonation. The long record of successes of "Grump'' dates back to the fall of 1913, when it began it's seasons run at Wallacks theatre, New York. The following May Mr. Maude transferred his organization to the New theatre, London, where his characterize tion found immediate and lasting favor. In fact, after the regular London sea- son, in face of the unusual conditions
 brought about by the commencement of the European war. he again put the piece on at the same theatre and played to crowded houses until November, when he sailed to fill his American contracts.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-24
Ballet Russe

Fresh from triumph in Spain last sum- mer, where they were enthusiastically re- ceived by King Aiphonso and his court the celebrated Serge de Diaghileff Ballet Russo. heralded throughout the world as the artistic sensation. of this century has been persuaded by the Metropolitan Opera company of New York to undertake an other tour of this country, arriving after a preliminary engagement in New York at the Jefferson theatre, one night, Feb ruary l. The great ballet will be under
 the artistic direction of Waslav Nijinsl<y, la acknowledged to be the greatest male dancer now alive. who will appear at the Jefferson for one performance, Thursday. February 1.
 What must at once appeal to art lovers is the fact that the ballet is not merely a production, but Is in itself an artistic movement. It brings the message of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-24
To Consider Cost of Living

meeting of the Housewives league has been called for o'clock tomorrow afternoon at the council chamber of the city han.s According to a state nent of Mrs H. N. Malony, secretary. the purpose of the meeting is the re- duction of the cost of living, especially butter and eggs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-24
Mrs. Charlotte Edwards

Funeral services over the remains of Mrs. Charlotte Edwards aged S9 who died at the residence of W. R. Star buck, in Avondale. Monday, were held
 from the residence yesterday after
 noon. The remains were shipped to
 Waynesville, O., for interment by
 Johns Undertaking company
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-24
Walter E. Miller

Funeral services over the remains of Walter E. Miller, aged AZ, who died at a local infirmary Monday. were held from the private chapel of the Johns Undertaking company yesterday after noon. Interment followed in Elmwood cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-24

United States for such settlement.
 FLETCHER'S MOVE. INDEFINITE
 There were indications that the pros
 pect of sending Ambassador Fletcher to
 his post had been made more indefinite
 by the present circumstances. Officials are surprised and perplexed z, over the drastic measures taken by the first chief whose bank reserve recently was seized and what some contend as a revival Of 1 the persecution of the Roman Catholic clergy.
 Information reaching the British am. bassador from the Bank of London and Mexico of the National Bank of Mexico was that the bullion and specie taken from the banks was loan only in the sense that it was forced. From the Bank of London and Mexico the amount taken
 was valued at 100000 pesos. The Ma tional banks quota was 100000 pesos.
 Remaining in the vaults of the first<are 100000 pesos and the institutions off, cers fear that this may also be removed. MAY TAKE ACTION
 The problem presented by the seizures
 have been called to the attention of the
 state department by representative of the stockholders who are for the most part British and French. If representa- tions are made by the American state de- partment they probably will be based on the assumption that the interests of American stockholders may be injured The fate of the two priests arrested in Mexico charged with conspiracy remained ! unknown here today. The state depart
 ment already has made earnest repre- sentations in their behalf Both at the state department and at the White House scores of telegrams and letters were re-
 ceived today appealing to the American government to exercise every power to prevent their conviction and execution. Cardinal Gibbons was among those who sent appeals,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-24
"St0p! Look! Listen!"

Stop, Look and Listen,' which is
 booked to appear at the Jefferson Thurs day, matinee and night, is another of
 Charles Dillingham's successes. The cli- Imax of the second act is enough in it. self to carry the piece. Here, to the ire
 sistible strains of ragtime, the prlnci- pals and chorus enact a burlesque in the accepted type of melodrama that sets the audience into roars of laughter and brings
 the curtain down to tumultous applause.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-24
OFFICERS

Robert Jemison ........ President Crawford Johnson 1st Vice President L. Sevier ........ End Vice President H. s. Miller, Secretary and Treasurer
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-24
CHILD LABOR DAY
 ID BE OBSERVED
 IN BIRMINGHAM
Schools, Churches and Other Organizations to Cooper ate-State Laws Good,
 But Interest Lacking

Birmingham will participate in the observance of National Child Labor Day, s,, .s .
 pr. J. H. Phillips, supefintepdent ot city schools, has instructed the prin- cipals of the various elementary and high schools to see that the occasion be appropriately observed either Fri- day or Monday
 The pastors of the churches have agreed to devote a part of their ser mons Sunday to the subject of child labor and. various clubs and other or ganizations will take part in the ma tional movement for the amelioration of the conditions of employment of young children.
 It is declared by those behind the movement for the betterment of child labor conditions in Alabama and throughout the country that the prin- cipal purpose in observing a child la bor day is educational. It is intended to drive home to the attention of the people the real needs for child labor laws, and more especially for the en. forcement of those which have already been enacted.
 LAWS VERY GOOD
 The laws in Alabama are said to bt fairly well within the scope of what is considered by the national organiza- ticn as meeting the needs of the case. However, due to an alleged lack of public interest and more or less an- tagonism on the part of many who have not carefully investigated the matter, it is contended that this state is not at this time especially active in enforcing the statutes already on the books.
 Mrs. W. L. Murdock. who is chair Taan of the Alabama child labor com mittee, and also member of the na tional committee. in discussing yester- day the plans for child labor day in Alabama, said:
 .1t is quite fitting that Alabama should observe this occasion, especially at this time of our states activity. Throughout Alabama there has been 2 tendency that now since we have good state and federal law on child
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-24
New Mining Company Will
 Begin Operation in Etowah

Gadsden, January Special } Three hundred men will be employed by the Jirama Ore company by May |, in the opinion of Eugene T. Well, sec- retary of the new corporation which has purchased $500 acres of ore lands in the western part of Etowah coun- ty. It is claimed the tract contains s2,O00,00O tons of soft ore, the deposit running from three to 10 feet thick The offices will be located in Gads den
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-24
At The Lyric

At The Lyric
 Eva Larue is just as clever as ever and is winning new admirers at tho Lyric this week. Miss Larue is the comedienne in "The Broadway Revue" the entertaining musical comedy act that is the headline attraction. She is one of the best known and most en- tertaining of comediennes. and is an exceptionally clever performer
 "The Broadway Revue is one of the best musical comedies presented here in a long time. The girls are pretty and good dancers, the music is tune ful. The costumes new and pretty, and the song numbers and comedy very en- tertaining
 The entire bill is a good one In addition to this big attraction Cum ningham and Marion furnish much en- tertainment in "an acrobatic talkfest' and both are very clever. Lilyan and Boggs, two young women, present a high-class dancing act which is inter- esting and entertaining. and as two black dots" Kroner and Kent are great funmakers. The Weise family gives high-class aerial number
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-24

labor there is need of no more work in the matter, and that the citizens of the state can sit back peacefully and
 watch the miraculous change take
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-24
LACK OF ENFORCEMENT


 But laws, we know. do not enforce themselves nor have they any self-suf- ftcieney. If all of the people of the state were informed of the facts as they exist and acted on this informa- ton rather than simply sentimenta1ize about it, Alabama would not be nun bered among the dark states of the child labor workers.
 The purpose of the Child Labor Day is fundamentally educatienals It's significance will depend upon how well the people have shown to them that the misfortune and poverty of parents must not be the burden of the child-how well the matter of sup porting the inspectors in doing their duty in law enforcement is put before the people. .rr..-t...
 Mrs. Lorana B. Bush of Montgom- cry. and Mir. Phillip Hudson have been trying hard to. see that our good law is enforced; the state child labor com mittee is helping where books, clothes, and sometimes money is needed to keep the children at school, but there is a great deal of indifference. a great deal of lack of knowledge, and so the work is handicapped"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-24
MADAME SARAH BERNHARDT
 STILL THE SUPREME ARTISTE
Great French Actress Appears at Jefferson Theatre in Three oneAct Plays and Despite Handicaps Demonstrates Her Genius Which Has Proved Inspiration to Her
 Countrymen in Their Great Sacrifices

| Russian culture to the new world, and Russia is benighted nation of dark ness.
 The Ballet Russe as we shall see it represents a coordination of all the arts, made possible through the genius of Diag- hleff
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-24
WAR DEPARTMENT NOW ADMITS THAT
 TROOPS ARE MOVING
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to the first chief for settlement, but that he would be held responsible by the United States for such settlement.
 FLETCHER'S MOVE INDEFINITE
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-24

It is not unlikely that the Chamber of Commerce will send delegation tc Washington in the near future to con fer with members of the armor plate board. Announcement by Admiral Fletcher that southern ores will be considered has strengthened the belief here that Gadsden will be named as the site for the new plant
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-24

Judge J. E. Blackwood of the circuit court and members of the local bar today set S1 suits for trial at the Feb- ruary term. It is Judge Black woods s desire to clear the docket as much as possible and to make the June term light. for the benefit of the farmers, who will be busy then.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-10-29

less waste of public money; already this year the city has been saved 970,000 by the adoption of the pref crential system.
 The preferential system of vCt- ing is in operation in number of cities of the United States and in tI.is state.
 The ballot for the election to be he'd November 6, 1917 will be the smallest ballot usod at any munici rai election.
 The voter, when receiving the bal lot at the polls will go to one Of the compartments, take the rubber cross and mark opposite the can didate preferred as first choice in the first column. Second choice if any, in the second column and third choice in the third column If the voter has no second or third choice he is not by law compelled to vote second or third choice, but it is his privilege.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-10-29
For the Elections in San Francisco to Be Held November
 9th.
WILL REDUCE EXPENSES
Much Simpler Than the Former Primary Plan and Considered
 Fairer.

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. %. This city will try new system of elect ing officials November 6. It is call ed the preferential system.
 The preferential system of voting will be used in places which con sisted O. primary election followed later by general election. This system also provides for choice of a majority of the voters. In or der to be elected as first or sec ond choice the candidates must re ceive majority of all the votes cast.
 That system also does away with the unnecessary and excessive phys ical strain of being compellSd to pass through the election cam oaigrs one to get the nomination ani tn, other to secure election. Also the great length of the combined cam paigns is unnecessarily burdens3iae to both voters and candidates. Al SO announcement of the primary re turns 4nables the last favored can dida,es to combine their strength at the general election against the more popular candidates anl thus accomplishing the defeat sometimes by unfair means. Also the expense of the elections under the present system necessitates large and use
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-10-29
ANNUAL DANCE ! FOR THE ELKS BE
 TOMORROW NIGHT

The Juneau Lodge of Elks is mak- ing big preparations for the Black and Yellow Ball which is to be giv- en tomorrow night in Elks Hall. The dance is to be strictly informal and no programs will be provided. Refreshments will be served and plenty of noise making and fun making appliances twill be on hand for everybody. The committee in charge is busy putting up decora tions in keeping with the occasion and it promises to be one of the big affairs of the winter social sea- son. Invitations have been mailed, but on account of the Elks invita-. tion list having been mislaid, some i, may have been overlooked. The com mittee wishes those who have been | overlooked to understand that they were not intentionally missed and that invitations are cordially extend ed to them to attend.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-10-29
HUMAN SKELETONS INDICATE A STORY
 OF THE LONG AGO


 BILLINGS, Mont, Oct 29-Two human skeletons, believed to to have been buried century ago, have been unearthed on a ranch near here. The fact that they were buried six feet under ground leads to the belief that they are the bones of white men, and not Indians. They were in sitting posture, and were free from bullet holes or other evidence of violence.
 It has been suggested that they are the bones of early day trappers or traders, or perhaps those of members of the Lewis and Clark ex- petitions, the first white men to pass through the Yellowstone Val ley.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-10-29
LIBERTY LOAN FAR EXCEEDS
 THE MARK SET Figures Already Received Show It to Be Over
 Five Billion
 Dollars. SHOWS NATION UNITED Telling Blow Given Those Who Had Expected to Make Capital of
 Loan.
SHOWS NATION UNITED

WASHINGTON, Oct. %. The total amount subscribed for the Sec ond Liberty Loan will not be known for several days.
 Officials declare that it is certain to far exceed the $5,000,0 100000 mark.
 There was splendid cooperation in every part of the country and the officials announce that in having ex ceeded the amount requested by the government the United States has again proven to the world that it is a unit in carryling on the war in the cause of democracy.
 It is pointed out that enemies oi the United States will not realize their anticipations for making capi tai out of the Liberty Loan, by rep resenting abroad that Americans arc not supporting the war cause.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-10-29
APPEAL IS SENT
 TO SECRETARY OF
 LABOR BY COMPANY

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 29.-At- torney Gavin McNab and United States Senator James o. Phelan, of California, have asked Secretary of Labor Wilson to come to San Fran cisco at once in order to seek to avert the threatened strike of the organized electrical workers and op orators of the Pacific Telephone & Telegraph Company. The strike is set for Oct 31st. No reply has been received from the secretary The workers are striking for a Sl raise and the unionizing of men op orators.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-10-29
SUMMONS FOR PUBLICATION
 No 1621-A

iNOs iVoI7<hs
 In tho District Court for the Terri
 tory of Alaska, Division No. One
 at Juneau.
 Daisy M. Wheeler, Plaintiff, vs. Or
 vile c. Wheeler, Defendant. To Orville c. Wheeler, Defendant,
 Greeting:
 In the name of the United States of America, you are hereby com manded to be and appear in the above-entiled court, holden at Ju- neau, in said Division of said Ter ritory, and answer the complaint filed against you in the above-enti- tied action within thirty days after the completion of the period of pub lication and service of this summons upon you, and if you fail so to ap- pear and answer for want thereof the plaintiff will apply to the court for the relief demanded in said com plaint, copy of which is filed with the clerk of the aboye-entitled court The relief demanded in said com plaint is the dissolution of the bonds of matrimony existing between plaintiff and defendant, and for the custody of the minor child of plain tiff and defendant, namely, Wen dell Wheeler. and that she be all lowed to visit the other child of plaintiff and defendant, namely, Lon Wheeler, at all reasonable times.
 The order for the publication of this summons was made and dated the 29th day of October, 1917, and the period of publication of said summons is six weeks, the first pub lication to be made on the 29th day of October, 1917, and the last pub lication thereof on the 10th day of December, 1917, and the time with in which you are required to appear and answer said complaint is on or beforeN the 9th day of January. 1918.
 In witness whereof, have here unto set my hand and affixed the seal of the above court this 29th day of October. A. D. 1917.
 J. w. BELL, Clerk.
 JOHN T. REED. Deputy. First publication, October 29th. 1917.
 Last publication. December 10th, 1917.
 H. II. Folsom attorney for plain
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-10-29
TURKISH TROOPS
 APPROACH CLOSELY
 TO BRITISH FORCE

LONDON, Oct 29-An official notice issued by the British admir- alty says Turkish columns on both banks of the Tigris river from Ter kit approached the British posses sions above Bagdad last week, but retreated up the river during the night without engaging the advance posts of the British.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-10-29
AMERICAN STEAMER IS ATTACKED BY
 GERMAN SUBMARINE

LONDON, Oct. 29.-The American steamer Fannie Prescott, 400 tons gross, was attacked by a submar- inc and taken in tow by the sub marine after she bad been abandoned by the crew.
 Ordinarily she carried crew of seven.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-10-29
MORE MEN RELEASED AT CAMP LEWIS FOR
 PHYSICAL DISABILITY

CAMP LEWIS, Oct 29-Two hun dred and one National Army men were discharged today on the grounds of physical disability.
 Fifty drafted colored men arrived yesterday, and 75 are due to arrive today. The remainder of approxi mately 400 colored men will arrive tomorrow and Wednesday.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-10-29
ANOTHER LOAN IS MADE ENGLAND BY
 AMERICAN NATION

WASHINGTON, Oct 29.-The sum of 25,O0O,O00 has been loaned Eng land, bringing the total loan to that government by the United States up to $1 ,400,0000O0.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-10-29
MARRIAGE LICENSE ISSUED

A marriage license was issued Sat urday to George E. Crowell and Amelia s. Knudson. The groom is an auto driver while the bride is a daughter of Thomas Knudson, the Mendenhall rancher. They will re side in Juneau.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-10-29
EXPENDITURES FOR OCTOBER WILL MAKE
 A NEW HIGH RECORD

WASHINGTON, Oct. 29.-Govern- expenditure for October will es- tablish a high record of more than $1,000, ,000, ,000 and may reach $1,- 100000.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-10-29
A Slip-over Sweater

This is a new model and ex- ceedingly smart for dozens of oc- casions. Knit of light weight wools in such cOlors as orange, green, rose and blue, with trim mings of white. Look especially stunning on slender figures
 PRICED S7.5O to S12.5O
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-10-29
NORTH PASSENGERS.

SEATTLE, Oct 29.-Passengers leaving for Juneau on the City of Seattle at 1 o'clock this afternoon are Mrs. Mary Dunlap, Miss R. Lashua, \ John Matson, Lenora Chapin, Mrs. D. Sowerby
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-10-29
ABOVE MILLION MARK

CAMP LEWIS. Tacama. Oct 29. The Liberty Band subscriptions here passed the million mark above a large margin.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-10-29
Alaska Souvenir Pillows at Miss Wahlgreen's Needlecraft Shop - stamping to order, phone AT, 122 2d Ave.
NOTICE To Our Customers.

We wish to make the following explanation: The excellent coal which we have been able to deliver for the past years. at so low a cost, has been largely due to the fact, that our percentage of lump coal has run from 75 to S5 per cent, while at the present time we find our percentage of lump coal to run only 35 to 50 per cent. For this reason we are obliged to make ef- fective at once, the following prices )n screened coal. This, however, we do not consider an advance in the price of coal, but a condition that we must necessarily meet as we wish to particularly call your at tention to the fact that the price of mine run coal is not being raised at this time,
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-10-29

For Genuine Alaska Gifts" go to the Arts & Craft Shop, Front and Main street.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-10-29

In these times of daily fluctuation of prices wo- men must look about them for a reliable store; one whose past reputation as well as present store policy are such that they can de- pend upon.
 Our reputation dates back to the time when we first opened store in this city. Through this entire period, serving our customers faithful ly has been our upper most endeavor. This means having such mer- chandlSe as they want ed, selling those goods under pleasant condi- tions, with courteous service, ana most inn portant of all providing worthwhile values ev- cry day of the year.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-10-29

Japanese Lunch Sets, Two Sizes-With Napkins to Match