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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-13
JEWISH HOLIDAY
 WILL BE OBSERVED
 THROUGHOUT WORLD
Rabbi Mendelsohn Tells of Importance of New Year Observance, and
 Explains Its Significance

On next Sunday evening the Jewish holiday of the New Year will begin the world over and will last for 10 days. There will be services at all the Jew ish places of worship in the city and special sermons appropriate to the oc- casion will be preached. In regard to the holiday Rabbi Joseph l. Mendels- sohn of the Knegseth Israel congrega- ton said:
 s.Throughout the world this holiday will be observed by all Jews, by com plete cessation from all kinds of work The people will betake themselves to the worship for prayer and to listen to ser mons dwelling on the importance of the occasion. This holiday is solemn oc- casion. It Is time when the Jew feels the appeal of his religion very keenly, and he responds wholly to its call.
 While the observance of this holiday is commanded in the Bible, the occasion derives it's significance from the fact that additionally it commentaries the creation of the world, the new year be- ing the 567S since creation. Further more, tradition calls this holiday "a day of Judgment" because God judges the world, and decrees the fate of every in- dividual on New Year. In harmony with these ideas. the lessons of the occasion are repentance and forgiveness. It is time of introspection and self-exam- lnation, a time for people to amend and improve their ways whether in re- lation to God or to their fellow men, !. At the Knesseth Israel synagogue, Seventh avenue and Seventeenth street, appropriate services will be held even- ings and mornings during the holiday. Rabbi Mendelssohn will preach.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-13
At Loew's Bijou

Jimmy Britt himself and Alice Brady in her newest picture hit, Betsy Ross" head the vaudeville and picture parts of the entertainment at Loew's Bijou today. Friday and Saturday.
 Jimmy Britt. the former lightweight champion of the world, will unwind q monologue about things that happened to him and around him in the days that he was the kingpin of the best class of fighters. He will also have something interesting to tell about his recent experiences in cantonments and camps.
 Alice Brady's recent visit to Loew's Bijou and the fact that a part of Betsy Ross" was shown during the two days has created a great interest in the exhibition of that timely and interesting picture.
 Others on the bill will be Charles and Sadie Mcdonald in their new sketch, "The New Chief of Police," Lannigan and Tucker in their clever vaudeville speciality; Lucianna Lucca, the wonderful double voice vocalist, and Eary and Eary. sensational aerial ists. Loew's current events and clever comedy reels make up the programme.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-13
ORATORS GALORE AT
 REALTORS LUNCH
Campaign Managers of the Rival Candidates to Make
 Short Addresses

The Birmingham Real Estate exchange has gone. in for ringside seat on the race for president of the city commits sion. Bob McDavid, secretary, an nounces William / J. Waldrop, cam paign manager for Dr. N. A. Barrett, and Paul A. Savage, campaign manager for George B. Ward, as the oratorical numbers on the programme for the regu- lar weekly luncheon of the exchange to- day at the Hotel Hillman at 1 o'clock.
 Arlie Barber was asked to have a rep resentatiye present to state his case, as he has no campaign manager, and he stated that there was no one author ized to speak for him. The subject of each will be: "Why My Candidate Should Be Elected"
 The secretary of the Real Estate ex- change has mailed to each member the following skit taken from the weekly bulletin of the exchange
 "Twixt George, the Doctor and Arlie It would be the widest folly
 For the boob who writes this stuff to
 try to pick,
 So in a grandstand seat we'll pine,
 Right up near the battle line.
 Where the fireworks and the fur are
 flying thick"
 "There are two kinds of politicians, successful and honest The successful are rarely honest and the honest are rarely successful Ananias was sorry politician. He got caught at it.
 sTo be a successful politician the fol- ,,I- 1n fall a6 join all the clubs. orders, leagues, churches, organizations and civic bodies In your city. Second, raise h. with the public service corporations and tout yourself as the champion of the weak and oppressed Third, attend all the picnics, weddings, funerals and other ca- lamities you can. Fourth, rail at taxes whether they be just or unjust and above all foam at the mouth over street taxes Fifth, magnify every defect in your opponents character and call him everything you can find in the diction- ary Seventh, in building your plat form pick out such harmless blanks as good roads, municipal ownership. better schools, etc.. mix in with this willing handshake, a perpetual smile, and an open pocketbook and victory will be yours.
 The above outburst in no way con cerns the programme this week, for the gentlemen who are running for president of the city commission are business men and not politicians
 .'So, suffice it to say that Thursday we will hear MT. Waldrop and MT. Saw age tell why their candidates should be elected. We asked Mir. Barber to have a champion over, but he replied that no one was authorized to speak for him. Will someone In the audience kindly step forward In MT. Barber's behalf?
 "Don't miss this boys'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-13
COURAGE THEME OF
 OPENING ADDRESS
 BY DR. DUNCAN
Birmingham College Opens With Appropriate EXer- cises Before Large
 Crowd

At 10 o'clock yesterday large and enthusiastic assemblage were present at at the opening exercises of the twentieth session of the Birmingham college Act ing President E. L. Colebeck was in charge of the exercises, and with him were the members of the faculty to- gether with representatives of the board of trustees and some of the leading Methodist pastors of the city.
 Dr. P. B. Wells of the Highland church led in prayer, and pr. L. F. Whitten of Trinity church read scripture lesson from the seventh chapter of the gospel of Matthew. pr. J. A. Duncan of Nor wood was introduced as the chief speaker and chose as his subject, 4"Courage" There has never been a time," said pr Duncan, when the work of the classroom was more important than now. and its task is to assist in the development of a courage, as a quality of chara acter. without which no success is possible. In most of the animal world, the needed conditions are courage and slyneSs. There are animals that in or der to best succeed, must walk so softly they cannot be heard. But the lion walks where he pleases. When We get into the human realm. we should de- stroy the element of slyness and come out into the open boldly. There is cour- age in meeting the every day issues"
 In developing this phase of his sub ject, Dr. Duncan, in some very fine touches, drew apt illustration from the life history of Gen. R. E. Lee.
 Reference was made of the splendid courage involved when General Lee, after the civil war was over, declined presidency of an insurance company and salary of $50 GOO and accepted the presidency of Washington college for $500, that he might be in position to serve the young men of his day.
 In closing Dr. Duncan happily applied the principles discussed to the student entering college. It was a great ad- dress.
 Following Dr. Duncan's address, pr. Colebeck called for addresses which were briefly made by F. M. Jackson, R. S. Munger, Bishop J. H. Mccoy, Rev. E. M Glenn, Dr. F. B. Wells. Dr. L. F.. Whitten and Rev T. K Tierce The new members of the faculty were intro duced and made short speeches, namely, Prof. w. F. Clayton. Prof. w. D. Perry, Prof l.. P. Giddens and Prof J. w Tinsley
 War conditions hit Birmingham college hard. Nearly all of the 1917 senior class and many from the under classes, to- gether with President Haynes and sew eral professors have joined the colors.
 The newly elected professors are vouched for as being frst-class men, judged by highest standards, and emi- nently fitted for their chairs Dr. Cole beck stated that his estimate of attend- auce had been from 7J to so Der cent of last years enrolment.
 The college opening was gratifying to it's friends. and the work of the new session begins with very promising as poets under the guidance of President .Colebeck and his able faculty.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-13
Transit Rate on Grain
 From Southern Ports

All of Birmingham and Alabama viii be interested in the information impart- ed to Rotarians yesterday by o. L. Bunn, who, in the course of his remarks, stated that Birmingham would soon have milling in transit rate on grain from southern points to eastern and interior eastern points. Ohio and Mississippi river crossings, also south Atlantic and gulf ports.
 One of the largest railroads in tho country, with lines through Alabama, has agreed to establish such a rate on outgoing freight. Others areeexpected 70 immediately fall in line.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-13
BIG FEATURES FOR < ALA. STATE FAIR
Secretary Dent to Secure Additional
 Feature Exhibits and Attractions

s'If there are any big features at the Kentucky state fair now being held in Louisville that haven't already been booked for the Alabama State Fair I will certainly book them" was the dec laration of J. L. Dent. secretary of the Alabama State Fair on leaving yester- day for Louisville.
 The Kentucky state fair is big ex- position, and I will spend a couple of days up there looking over the exhibits and attractions After visiting Louis- vile I will visit other fairs on simi- lar errand. We are determined that the coming Alabama State Fair will be one of the best expositions ever held in this aection.n
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-13
AmnWs@ s@Eun@mGs
At the Lyric

The Six Water Lilies. beautifully formed women and diving venuses, are the headline attraction at the Lyric at todays matinee; each of the young ladies is the, holder of some swimming or diving record.
 Mazie Evans and her banjo boys are great entertainers and musicians. Van Brothers will present some comedy and harmony, and King and Harvey are singers of unusual excellence. Ida Re- gal and William Mack will present a playlet. Tn the Book Shop" The Pathe News pictures feature all perform ances.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-13
POLITICAL RALLIES WILL NOW BECOME
 MORE FREQUENT
Barrett Forces Will Meet in Ensley Tonight While Ward Rally Will :
 Be Held Tomorrow Night

It is expected that a large crowd will attend the Barrett /rally at Ems ley city hall tonight at 8 o'clock.
 Speeches will be made by Dr. Bar rett, James Weatherly and others.
 There will be Barrett meeting at Wylam Friday night and at West End Saturday night.
 MT. Wards first meeting of the cam paign will be held at the Ensley opera house tomorrow night at s o'clock Other speakers in addition to MT. Ward will include Judge B. M. Allen, Dr.. R. M Cunningham and Thomas J. Judge
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-13
Tobacco Fund Almost
 Reaches the $500 Mark

J. M. Bonnoitt, Bessemer ..... 25 Dave Clifton, Brighton ....... 50 c. H. Opdyke, Bessemer ...... loo F. S. Hunter, Brighton ...... .25 Ira Doobs. Hueytown ....... 25 c. L. Hawkins Bessemer .... .25 Mrs. J. F. Pope, Wilsonville ... 100 Mrs. o. E. Black, Wilsonville ~ 50 Miss Lizzie Pone, Wilsonville .. .25 Amos Daniel, Wilsonville .. loo Amos Daniel, Jr, Wilsonville.. 1.09 J. O. Strickland, Wilsonville .25 Mrs. L. c. Pope, Wilsonville .... 50 L. c. Pope, Wilsonville ..... 50 John T. Fuller, Wadley ..... .25 M M Watts, Wadley ........ 25 E. M Schuessler Wadley .... :25 ". E. Seymore, Wadley ... .25 W. c. Gay, Wadley .-........... .25 James H. Fuller. Wadley ... .25 Dr. A. J. Clardy, Wadley .... .25 Roy D. Schuessler, Wadley .. .25 J. B. Welch, Wadley ......... .25
 Total to date ................ s293.06
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-13
Trading With Enemy
 Bill Passes in Senate

Washington, September 12.-The ad- trading-with- the enemy bill. which passed the House without a dissenting vote last July, was passed by the Senate late today with many amendments. including one giving the President power to embargo imports and prohibiting publication of war comment in the German language un less accompanied in parallel column by translation in English.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-13
FUNERAL TODAY
 OF CHILD SUICIDE

Arrangements were completed yester- day for the burial of Julia Francis Bro phy, aged 15, who committed suicide last Monday. The remains have been held at the Shaw Undertaking company, pend ing the raising of funds for the funeral.
 The Rev. James E. Coyle of St. Paul s Catholic church volunteered to pay the funeral expenses yesterday and the serv- ices will be held this afternoon The young girl committed suicide by taking carbolic acid
 Services will be held this afternoon at 3 o'clock from St. Paurs. Interment will follow in the Southside Catholic cemetery with Lige Loy in charge
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-13
Ferguson to Speak on
 "Buy-a-H0me" Project

Hill Ferguson has been invited to attend the Indiana Real Estate asso- ciation- and to address the association on ''Buy Home.''
 Mr. Ferguson's "buy a-home" idea has become so generally popular that he shas numerous invitations each month to come and talk to exchanges 10 the fact that he Is trying to in duce some Birmingham people to buy homes he cannot fill all of them.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-13
Bethea Meeting

An enthusiastic meeting of the friends of John B. Bethea, candidate for asso- ciate commissioner of the city of Bir- mingham, was held last night in the courthouse. Representatives from prac- tically every section of the city were in attendance and pledged their loyalty to the candidacy of Mr. Bethea.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-13
HAROLD LOCKWOOD
 AT RIALTO THEATRE

Harold Lockwood is at the Rialto to- day in Under Handicap" his latest pie ture drama, and undoubtedly his best
 It is a story of New York-and the esert-principally the desert. It shows the workings of giant reclamation proj- ects the problem of wrestling great gifts from nature. Its moral Is that to win from nature requires grit and strength. both moral and physical.
 Hinder Handicap will be at the Rialto today, tomorrow, Saturday and Sunday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-13

The Herald tobacco fund for the American soldiers in France has now reached nearly $500.
 Every 25 cents contributed sends a package containing AS cents worth of smoking tobacco to a soldier in France. The fund last night stood as follows: Previously acknowledged ..... $179.Sl Clarence E. Abbott, Jr........ l.0O Edwin Ball Abbott. 1405 Minne-
 sota avenue, Bessemer .. l.OO Miss Margaret M ChadweH, 109
 West Nineteenth street, Annis-
 ton .... ,.....-..-...-... 70 James W. Moore, 1oS2 S. Twen-
 tieth street .................. .2o B. F. Winford R. F. D. 3, Box
 A32, Birmingham ............ 25 Fillmore Crews, 032 South Twen-
 tieth street .........-,. 20 H. B. Thompson. Central Park,
 BeSSemer .............. '1o Isaac Dobbs, Hueytown 20
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-13
Man in Shrouds

From the Philadelphia Press.
 Miss Ascum-Do you know, often won- der why ship has to weigh it's anchor every time 1t leaves port.
 Mir. Dumley--Wh Why-er-the weight is constantly changing you know, because of the-er--binnacles and things that accumulate on the anchor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-13
CATARRHAL DEAFNESS
 MAY BE OVERCOME

If you have Catarrhal Deafness or head noises go to your drug (double strength). and add to 1t H pint of hot water and 4 ounces of granulated sugar. Take 1 tablespoonful four times a day.
 This will often bring quick re- lief from the distressing head open. breathing become easy and the mucus stop dropping into the throat. It Is easy to prepare. costs little and is pleasant to take. Any one who has Catarrhal Deafness or head noises should give this prescription a trial.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-13
Rattle of the Ancre"

By special request "The Battle of the Ancre" will be shown again today at the strand. This is one of the of < ncial British war pictures showing battle scenes on the western front.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-13
DEFEAT THE OBJECT

Governor O'Neal stated that the prod uct of the experimental station would not be available for war purposes un- less the war endured two or three years longer, and that inasmuch as Dr. Par sons had not claimed the synthetic ann monia process would reduce the cost of fertilizer. the use of that process would defeat the object of Congress in en- acting the bill.
 Reference was made to expert testi- mony presented to Congress that the cyanamide process in connection with cheap water power would Cut the farm CTS fertilizer bill in half That such sustained facts would eventually be rec ognized, and Muscle Shoals awarded the decision. was Governor ONears pre- diction.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-13
TODAY'S EVENTS
STATEMENT OF JUNE 20. 1917
At the Theatres

Lyric: Keith vaudeville. Matinee at 3 o'clock Night performances, 7:5o and 9 o'clock
 Bijou: Superior vaudeville and feature pictures. Continuous performances. to Il p. m.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-13

Henry Willis. negro was arrested yesterday afternoon by City Detectives Moser and Garner on charge of rob- bery. It is alleged the negro held un several negroes the early part of the week
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-13
POLICE NOTES

Georgeanna and James Walters. ne groes, were arrested yesterday after noon by City Detectives Moser and Garner and lodged in the city jail on the charge of grand larceny. It is all legged they stole considerable amount of money from another negro Monday night. The money was not recovered.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-13
CRITIZES PARSONS REPORT


 Governor ONeal stated that he found the farmers had lodged complaint against great delay in the government putting ir to effect q project which they spon- sored and passed through Congress, and which would be the means of reducing their fertilizer bill 50 per cent.
 He stated that the farmers are ex- pressing fear lest powerful interests which so fiercely fought the nitrate plant when it was before Congress might defeat the greatest opportunity ever offered for agricultural betterment for the farmers of the nation"
 Governor O'Neal, as result of his in vestigation, criticized the recomnenda- ton of Dr. Charles L. Parsons which was adopted, that an experimental plant be installed for experimentation with eral Chemical company
 The governor stated that Dr. Par sons, having admitted that Germany by the cyanamde process was producing 100000 tons of nitric acids per annum, recommended experimentation with the synthetic ammonia process which, it was believed, would after two or three years, yield an annual production of nj tric acid of about 5000 tons. Cover nor O'Neal pointed out that in time Of war, the United States would require minimum of 1800O0 tons
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-13
Thinks on Its Merits It Will Win Both the Experi- mental and Perma-
 nent Industries
CASE TO BE TAKEN
 TO THE PRESIDENT
 IF THE NEED ARISES
Criticizes Parsons Report Because Its Fulfillment Would Defeat Pur-
 poses of the Law

Returning from Washing ton, former Gov. Emmet O'Neal yesterday expressed the situation respecting the proposed government ni- trate plant as follows:
 ..The government will undertake
 at once the expenditure of $4,000,-
 coo for the erection of plant for the development of the process of
 the General Chemical company,
 recommended by the nitrate supply
 committee.
 "WhiIe they have recommended
 that the installation of the main
 plant be postponed until the ex-
 perimental plant is in operation
 or until further need arises, their
 recommendation on this subject
 has not yet been adopted by the
 interdepar mental board or by the
 President.
 "As fur, therefore, as l can
 certafn, the queStiOn or tnc toca-
 ton of the main plant is still be-
 ing considered"
 In concluding his statement, Cover nor O'Neal said: q am satisfied that when all the facts are considered and the matter thoroughly investigated both the experimental and permanent plants will be located at Muscle Shoals. Final decision is in the hands of the Pres ident, and if the location of the per manent plant is much longer delayed, the friends of Muscle Shoals will pre- sent the matter to him, and in his sense of justice and fairness. they have per feet confidence. Muscle Shoals will win on it's merits when all the facts are maturely considered
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-03
FAIRFIELD

Norman Norton was the guest of
yesterday.
Mrs. Blanche Reynolds of Boston,
who has been the guest of her mother,
Mrs Charlotte Brown on High street,
has gone to Albion, where she will
be the guest Of her sister. Mrs. Bert
Foss, for a few days.
Mrs. Fannie Clement of Rockland is
passing a few days in town, having
been called here to attend the funeral
services of her mother, the late Mrs
Justin Buzzell.
Miss Blanche Webster Of Augusta
was in town calling on friends Satur-
day.
Percy Allen, who is employed in this
town, passed the weekend at his homo
in Augusta.
Mr. and Mrs. w. E. Hersey and son
Carl. who have been passing several
weeks at their summer home at Penn
brook have returned to their home in
this town.
Miss Ethel Lovejoy has gone to
Good Will, where she will be engaged
as teacher at Good Will High school.
viii Norton and w. r. Hall passed
yesterday at Kineo.
Mrs. Eugene Buckley and daughter
Gladys have returned to Gardiner, aft
er calling on friends and relatives in
town.
Mrs. G. II. b. Seliger will entertain
the members of the w. c. T. u. at her
home on upper Main street Thursday
afternoon The afternoon will he mass
ed in sewing for the French relief.
Norman Nye. who is employed at
Belfast, is passing a few days in Ben
ton the guest of his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs Lester Nye.
Mrs. W. r. Hall and daughter Mar
tina have gone to Clinton, where they
will visit Mrs. Halls mother, Mrs.
John Curtis, for few days.
Melvin McCurdy, who is employed
at Biddeford, passed the week END in
town the guest of relatives.
corn roast will he enjoyed by the
members of the Epworth League at
Interest Camp this evening.
The kennehec Valley Epworth
League Federation will be held at
East Nassalboro Monday. Sept. 10.
Delegates from the following leagues
will be present: Oakland, Fairfield,
Waterville and North and East Vas
salboro.
Mrs. Sadie Lovejoy has gone to
Wilton. where she is engaged as
teacher for the following year.
Ivan Dearborn has gone to Hartland.
where he will be the guest of rela-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-03
Meeting Of Milkmen

Al largely attended and very enthus-
agt:c mea%lng of the Waterville Local
Y E. VI. +. A. Friday evening. Aug 81,
seyeral new members signed the member
ship cards. The vote Of the previous
meeting to fix the price of milk at seven
cents delivered 20 the distributor in Wa
,srtlle was reaffirmed. and it was de-
cided 10 charge six and one-half cents at
III. door for those living without four
miles of Main street. A committee will
he appointed to interview each COW own
er in person at his farm. and in the near
future Hon. L. F. McIntire will visit the
local 20 perfect plans for the future so
that both the producer and the retailer
may have a fair deal with regard to dis
trlbuti1g milk and its products.