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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-12
Claims Made For Lock IF
 As Nitrate Plant Location
 Amaze" Washington Officials
Army Engineers Figurativey Swept Off Their Feet by New Dope Are Anxiously Awaiting Proof as to Availability of the Warrior
 River Newly Entered in Contest
By HUGH w. ROBERTS

engineers were under the impression that at Lock IF there is no primary horsepower and that in the rainy sea- could be generated. At Muscle Shoals there is daily horsepower of pri- mary nature to the amount of 125, ,00O and the shoals in connection with it's drainage area can be made to produce as many as 6SO,0OO horsepower.
 At Lock IT in the summer months there is no surplus water The evap- oration a that season is almost as great as the production.
 EXPECTING DELEGATION
 While the engineers will await the arrival of the representatives of the new civic association in Birmingham and will remain with minds wide open, it is their opinion that for some years to come if not forever, the Warrior must be content with it's state as a navigable stream, as an excellent body of water from which nearby residents might extract their supply of fish, and as a source of comfort for vacationists and excursionists.
 The argument of the Birmingham promoters, however, that because of the existence of dam, the manufac- ture of high explosives might be un- der way within a time limit of three months, may have weight to dispel all previously conceived illusions. The en- gineers are willing to be shown, but at present it might not be in error to state that they are all from Mis- souri.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-12
WINSTON CHURCHILL'S FAS- CINATING ROMANCE, WITH ALL-STAR CAST, AT THE BIJOU THIS WEEK-SIEGE OF VICKS- BURG REALISTIC.

A gripping production vividly DOT traying love, and loyalty. and patriot ism, and war, is the screenization of Winston Churchilrs. fascinating TO- nance of the north and south, "The Crisis" which opened a weeks en- gagement at the Bijou yesterday. Not withstanding the unusually severe weather two enthusiastic audiences witnessed the wonderful presentation.
 It is wonderful in that, different from many of the big feature pictures. it carries a strong. gripping, coher- ent plot, following closely the famous novel of Churchill and those who have read the story can readily recognize the various scenes.
 It is wonderful in it's photography, it's clean cut acting, the realistic stag ing of it's historic battle scenes and it's passages of wistful pathos. It is a photodrama that is really worth while.
 As will be remembered, the romance of "The Crisis is that of the rivalry between Stephen Brice and Clarence
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-12
OATS IN ALABAMA
 BADLY DAMAGED
Prof. Duggar Tells What Variety to Use If Oats Are
 Sown This Month

Auburn, February 11.-l(SpeciaL) j few days of February has killed a large proportion of the fall sown oats in central and northern Alabama in the opinion of Prof. J. F. Duggar, di- rector Alabama experiment station, who furnishes the suggestions men, toned below in this connection.
 At the date when this is written he has not entirely given up hope that in some fields at Auburn, where the min mum temperature was degrees, a part of the plants will put out new shoots. Hence his suggestion is that before fields of oats, now apparently dead, are plowed under they be given at least until the 20th of February to show indications of being alive.
 If half a stand should remain from sowings made in the middle fall the ments made at Auburn. about equal to full stand from sowing oats in cen- tral Alabama in February.
 In case oats are to be sown in Feb- ruary as a partial substitute for the fall sown oats that have been killed the Burt or Fu1ghum variety will af- ford feed considerably earlier than any of the varieties of the red rust proof class. But either Burt or Full shum, or any of the red rustproof group, including Texas Red, Bancroft, 100-Bushel. Cook and Appler, may give fairly satisfactory results when meas ured in terms of the high price of corn that they may replace. Since Fulghum seed oats are now scarce and high priced the Burt variety is con sidered more generally advisable for sowing in February, 1917.
 Of course. oats sown in February, as a rule make relatively small yields, unless sown on bottom land or other rich soil
 Whatever variety of oats is now sown the farmer cannot afford to have the yeild further decreased by injury from oat smut. This disease usually destroys from one-thirtieth to one sixth of the grain and is apt to be worse where purchased rather than home grown seed are soWn
 However. oat smut can be complete ly prevented at an expense of few cents per acre. The method of pre- vention consists in dampening the oats with one ounce of formaldehyde. ob- tainable from druggists, in every three gallons of water, leaving the pie damp and covered for four to eight hours. Fuller directions are given in Press Bulletin No. 67 of the Alabama experiment station, which will be sent to all applicants.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-12
NEW LIBRARY BOOKS

The newest books at the public library include:
 Abbott, Henry Ward Beecher." Baldwin, "Juriors. Balmer, Day Dreamers." Clark. Interpretation of the Printed Page
 Cole ."Labour In War Time" Doty, Society Misfits." Flagg, T Should Say So.' Frost North of Boston, Illinois, Report of Senate Vice Com mittee." Jessup, Teaching Staff' Lowell, ''Men, Women and Ghosts.' Neihardt, Quest Phelps, Pure Gold of the Nineteenth Century," Reed, Bacon vs. Shakespeare" Ross, Social Control Seeger "Poems." Woods, Modern Discipleship."
 FICTION Buchan, "The Power House" Hammond, "In the Garden of Delight" Lucas, 'Virmiion Box. Rideout, Far Cry"
 PAMPHLETS Churches of Christ in America Question box (answers to questions on Catholic religion). Vivisection and investigation league
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-12
FRIENDS TRIBUTE
 TO JUDGE GASTON

To the Editor of The Age-Herald:
 In the death of Judge Zell Gaston, Ala bama has lost one of It's most valuable citizens. He not only loved the world but everything in it. When not at home with his family. a telephone call to hls little farm on the Huffman road would generally locate him there. With pair of overalls on and blue shirt, the judge was at peace with nature. He loved tc work in his fields. trimming his fruit trees or grape vines, thinning out his strawberry bed, or looking after his dogs He loved the noble animal and always had number of the best bred hunting dogs on his place. He enjoyed shooting behind them in the fields and was attentive to them when ill. Many times have seen tears come to his eyes as he would take the head of one of his old dogs who had seen years of service in the fields and remark that it's best days were over, but that he could not beal the pain of having it put out of the way The result in several cases was that he gave the animal to some one who would give 1t good home. A man that loves the dumb animal is bound to love the world. And Judge Gaston did both.
 The judge and myself have been part ners'' for years in handling and raising bird dogs and hounds Our last days sport together was not long ago when we spent happy night hunting possums above East Lake. I can hear his whole souled laugh now as somebody told a story while we were sitting around the lantern waiting for old Major to make another strike " At the first sound oi he strike dog, the judge was up and of as enthusiastic as any boy of 12 years.
 In the death of Judge Gaston we have the consolation to know that he was a friend both in time of prosperity and in diversity ever willing to lend helping hand and
 fer advice He loved his family first then the world at large What more constitutes life worth living? And now that he has passed to the great beyond and We can no longer greet his smiling face and jolly laugh. let us cherish the thought that we were numbered among his friends. May his last rest be what ,he deserved. JOHN c. MOSES.
 Birmingham. February Il, 1917.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-12
TUSCALOOSA BEING TAKEN AS EXAMPLE
 BY OTHER CITIES
HaleyvilIe Is Latest Munich paIity Which Would Copy After 'WOnderful
 Government"

Tuscaloosa, February 11.-(Special. )-Not only is the city Of Tuscaloosa held up as shining example in the health laws of the municipality by the United States government but other cities that have the commission form of government ask the local authorities how they do it. The latest to come across for inforna- ton is the city of Hsleyville. which has asked President D. B. Robertson regard ing the wonderful government" of the city of Tuscaloosa. As will be remem- bered the government officials co-operat- ing with the city and county health authorities gave the city grade of 100 per cent. Several cities in Alabama sent men here for the purpose of looking into the system used by Tuscaloosa, and have since adopted the ordinances of Tus- caloosa without a change, except in the name of the city. Since then the gov ernment has had the places. in which they had worked before, to pass the ordinances of Tuscaloosa with the hope that they could clean up their city as Tuscaloosa has done.
 Mrs. Henry J. King, who was horribly burned last Friday at her home, died as a result. Her clothing caught on fire from an open grate and she was badly burned before the flames were extingushed. The severe shock, with her weakened con dition and advanced age, combined to take her strength and she was unable to withstand her injuries.
 Referee Walter Smith has announced that the creditors of the Pinson-Geiger Land corporation had unanimously agreed on MT. $. H. Sprott as trustee for the concern. The creditors met here Mon day in the referees office and were in session until 2 o'clock that night in an effort to agree on a trustee.
 The complaint of the West Alabama Pine Manufacturers association is being investigated by the interstate commerce commission. Inspector D. F. Johnston or Washington was in the city looking into the matter of the shortage of cars, which the lumbernen complained of
 The seventh anniversary week of the Boy Scouts of America is being cele- brated in Tuscaloosa. The scouts of Tus- caloosa, Holt and Kaulton are celebrating their anniversary in several ways On Saturday there was a big scout supper at the Young Mems Christian association. Rev. George w. Read of the First Meth odist church preached at the regular Il o'clock Sunday service to the scouts Monday Is the scout Community Good Turn Day" This year they are going to take up the work of bird preservation and will put up a number of bird houses under the direction of Mrs. W. Y. Gra- ham. The scouts will put the houses in some of the large beautiful yards in Tuscaloosa
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-12
THE CRISIS" PROVES
 WONDERFUL PICTURE

Colfax. beaux of the north and south, who seek the hand and heart of Vir- ,ginia Carvel. a fair and intensely pa- triotic "Confederate." The story is like unto many of its kind. "the sweetest ever told" and has its blissful mo- ments, its trials. it's suspense and its sweetness, with Brice finally triumph ant
 The siege of vicksburg is carried history of more than 50 years ago with an accurateness that is appreciated by all familiar with the stirring events os the most memorable siege of the civil war. The forts and outer defenses of the city are as they were in the dark days of the sos and one sees on the Mississippi river rebuilt United States navy of 1861. All these scenes were photographed where the battle actually took place.
 Of the all-star cast who present the play, every actor is of the type for the part portrayed and are remarkably well chosen. While the great character of the play is Abraham Lincoln, yet the first honors go to William W. Faw- cett, who as Judge Silas Whipple." is superb All the other leading charac- ters are excellent.
 splendid 15-piece orchestra, un- der the direction of Prof Frank Harms, rendered a special music score based on patriotic airs and romantic themes. which added much to the per formance.
 It is a photoplay classic that should be seen by everyone. Matinee every day during the week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-12
At The Lyric

Fred V. Bowers. celebrated song writer and singer. and a strong sup porting company in a scenic song re- view, is the headline attraction on the new bill that will be presented at to- days matinee This act is one of vaude- ville's most entertaining and interest ing acts and abounds in catchy songs, wholesome comedy and tuneful music, pretty girls and gorgeous costumes
 Another big act on the programme is Will J. Ward and his five symphony girls. This company of entertainers are musical artists and present d high-class musical act
 Other we'll known entertainers are Searl Allen and Ed Howard in "A Real Pa1;" Kitner, Hawksley and McClay in ''The Stowaway," and Leonardo. wizard on the steel guitar, presenting pop ular Hawaiian music. Pathe news pie lures will feature all performances.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-12
Robert Edeson-Jefferson

ITO what extent is a man responsible for his brothers actions" This is vi- tai question but one that the world con-
 siders is one of individual opinion. Be that as it may. it has furnished Mr. Rob- ert Edeson, the well known star, with the theme for a powerful play, one with all the essentials of the great sociological problems, race suicide and birth con- trol. Mir. Edeson has apf1y named his
 play His Brothers Keeper and it tells a vital yet interesting story; it is se-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-12

Washington, February 11.-(Spe- cial l)-Information furnished an ait ernoon newspaper in Birmingham by a representative of a civic organiza- ton to the effect that if the govern ment located its nitrate plant at Lock IT, Warrior River, it could manufac- ture gunpowder and fertilizer within three months was learned by army en- gineers and others in authority in Washington with undisguised amaze ment.
 As result of what these gentle men told the correspondent of The Age Herald. it may be published un- equivocally that if the information furnished by the civic organization can be proved to the satisfaction of the government the government in- stantly and without further ado will authorize the location of the proposed s20,000,000 plant at Lock IT,
 ENGINEERS Are DAZED
 The news from Birmingham swept the engineers off their feet. Up to the time of the reception of the new dope" the engineers had considered just a few possible sites-Niagara Falls, Keokuk, Priest Rapids and Muscle Shoals. For the engineers knew that for the purposes of the govern ment at least 125,O00 primary horse power per day must be available. Tho
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-12

Kidd, Floyd Lacey, Maggie Murrah Mcntie Ray Harold Smith. Myrtle Thompson, Bennie Woods. Tenth se- nior, Willie Mae Cox, Thelma Dudley Elizabeth Fitzpatrick, Minnie Jackson Bertha Quinn. Elizabeth Schwartz, Lu- cille Vickers. Tenth junior, Alma All inder, Amy Bryant, Willie Anderson Helen Drury, Bertie Mae Dycus, Mary Everett, Eugenia Gray, Vernon Hayes Hattie Bean Outz. Sallie Perkins, Mat tie A. Randle, Mamie Joe Reed, Phyllis Waites. Ninth senior Sadie Phelps Aileen Smith. Ninth junior. Crawford Thomas, Gladys Morgan, Harry Sapp Harold Sapp, Emma Lois Waldrop Bessie Williams. Eighth junior (A) Edna Campbell, Charles Cross, Lucy E. Dandridge. Matte Lacey, May Mo. Murtney Eighth junior (B), Edna Williams. Mildred Ragsdale. Attend ance honor roll (deportment Al eleventh, Euyn Chisenhall. Tenth Marbut Kidd. Matte Randle. Ninth Fay Cameron. Clara Goodwin, Louis McTyiere. Bessie Williams, Eunice White, Erma Waldrop, Lula Mae Par sons. Eighth, Margaret Golson, Lucille Lytle, Henry Sweet O'Hara Bailey, Rosemond Bell, Ethel Benton, Edna Campbell, Ida Lovelace, Joe Lee, Der nice Waites. Dawson Wilson, Edna Williams, Ivy Pearl Ray.
 Despite the indictment weather this afternoon a large crowd gathered at the First Baptist church to attend the organ recital which was given by the organists of Bessemer. An excellent programme was rendered and was greatly enjoyed by those attending.
 The Bessemer lodge No. 45S, Ancient Free and Accepted Masons, will hold it's regular meeting Monday night al 7.30 o'clock There will be work in the fellow craft and master Mason degrees
 Bessemer lodge No. 109, Independent Order of Odd Fellows. will meet Tues day night There will be work in ini- t:atory and second degrees.
 Capt and Mrs A. T. Goodwin of Montgomery arrived today to be the guests of their son and daughter MT ard Mrs Gardner F. Goodwin.
 Miss Annie Archer has gone to Chi cago, where she will buy her spring stock of millinery.
 Mrs. Hugh Palmer has been removed from the Elizabeth Duncan hospital, vrere she underwent an operation, to her home
 N O. Nelson of New Orleans was the guest of friends in Bessemer for the weekend.
 w. P. Gum, who sustained a .frac- tured hipbone several weeks ago, is doing as well as could be expected at the Elizabeth Duncan hospital
 Archie Persons has returned to Tus- caloosa. where he is student at the University of Alabama after spending several days as the guest of his par ents. MT. and Mrs. A. A. Persons.
 Sam Lefkovits has returned froIr New York.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-12
BRASS BAND WILL AID
 IN BATTERIES WELCOME

informed by Senator Bankhead that the demobilization would take place in Birmingham said NIr. DeBardeleben. q have received no notice to the con trary, and I see no reason to think that the orders will be countermand- ed"
 Committees will be appointed by MT. DeBardeleben today or tomorrow to make arrangements for receiving the boys when they return home. They're going to be given a regular home coming, with brass bands and all that kind of stuff.
 It is understood that the batteries will be stationed at the fairgrounds here until the order for dem obiliza- ton is received
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-12
Premiere at Strand Yester- day Attracted Large Audi ences and Scored Big
 Success

Tn spite of the rain and cold and sleet of yesterday afternoon, thousands sought out the Strand theatre to see the first showing of "The Girl Phi l:ppa" with dainty Anita Stewart in the title role
 "The Girl Philippa" has been her aided far and wide as a picture drama
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-12

rings out Warner and Philippa know that he has met his deserts.
 Warner realizes that he loves Phi lippa, but remembering that he did not tell her so when she was a nameless girl. he believes he has no right to speak now that she is a princess. Pnilappa calls aft CT him when he starts to leave, however, and tells him that to be princess means nothing to her; to be loved by him means everything. And so he takes her at her word.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-12
DEBARDELEBEN SAYS BOYS WILL DISBAND HERE AND WILL BE GIVEN ROYAL HOME COMING UPON ARRIVAL.

Contrary rumors notwithstanding, Batteries A and c of the Alabama mil itia will be demobilized in Birming- ham, according to Charles F. DeBarde- loben, president of the. Chamber of Commerce.
 "When the order was first sent out for the return of the batteries was
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-12

rious, yet deftly interspersed with de-
 lightful humor.
 He will be seen here at the Jefferson,
 matinee and night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-12

Despite the indictment weather this afternoon a large crowd gathered at the First Baptist church to attend the organ recital which was given by the organists of Bessemer. An excellent programme was rendered and was greatly enjoyed by those attending
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-07-23
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AND TUESDAY,

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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-07-23
Always Tagging Round

A child, whose mother had endeay
ored to impress upon her tender mind
the fact that God was ever in her
presence, became annoyed at the cat
one day for following her about the
house Stamping her little foot and
shaking her tiny finger in defiance at
the poor cat, she said Now you go
oack-it's bad enough to have God
tagging me wherever l go without you
doing it. too!"-Zim. in Cartoons
Magazine
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-07-23
LOST
Administrators Sale.
Sumter County.

GEORGIA, Sumter County.
Pursuant to an order granted by
the Hon. John A. Cobb. Ordinary of
said County, on the first Monday in
June, 1917, will be sold before the
courthouse door in the City of Amer
icus, said State and County, on
the first Tuesday in August, 1917 the
18th day. between the legal hours of
sale, to the highest bidder for cash
three shares of stock of the South.
western Railway Co., represented by
certificate No. NJ. A. ITS; sold as the
property of the estate of Mrs. L. E.
Hooks, late of said County deceased.
for the purpose of distribution. This
30the day of June, 1917.
THOS. B. HOOKS.
Administrator of the Estate of Mrs. L.
E. Hooks.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-07-23

Do you like good pictures? If you
dc, be sure to see William Farnum in
"A Tale of Two Cities" Charles Dick
ems immortal story of the French Rev.
olution. Opera House, Tuesday, July
oath. Opens at APO. Curtain 4;30.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-07-23
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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-07-23
SAM PERRY is REPORTED
TO BE QUITE SICK

Sam Perry, the genial collector at
the Americas New Steam Laundry, is
reported to be quite i'll at his home on
Prince street, His friends trust that
his illness will not be serious and that
he may soon recover and be at his dut :
les again.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-07-23

Mr. and Mrs. Hansel Hall, of Mil
ledgeville, were the weekend guests
OF Mrs. j. B. Dunn on Jackson street,
coming in their car. Mrs. Dunn re-
turned to Milledgeville with them on a
visit of week.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-07-23

Mrs. E. ]. Miller, who has been visit
ing Mrs. P A. Jackson, on Taylor
street, left Sunday for a visit to rela-
tives in Vienna and Dooly county, be-
returning to her home in Macon.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-07-23

Mrs. ]. P. Butt and daughter, Ger
trude, returned on Sunday from Ella
Vile, after spending week DELIGHT
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WE HAVE a number OF cypress sy-
rup barrels for sale. Thoroughly
steamed out and re-coopered. Phone
493. Farm Products Company. 22-6t