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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-23
Bringing Up Father''-B Biiou

Bringing Up Father in Politics. is scoring a big success at the Bijou this week. The plot is based upon the doings of Jiggs. who was elected to Congress through the efforts of his ambitious wife, The play offers rare opportunity for real humor, and it is proving one of the most popular offerings the Bijou has presented this season.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-23
WOULD INCREASE FARES

All railroads operating in Alabama have joined in general petition to the Ala bama public service commission for per mission to increase the passenger rate on party tickets from cents to 214 cents a mile. The case has been set for con sideration at the March meeting of the commission March D. In the past the railroads have been selling party tickets to 10 or more persons for cents a mile, but they will contend that this is not sufficient charge. R. D. Pusey of Louis ville general passenger agent of the Louisville and Nashville railroad filed the petition as the representative of the general passenger agents of this state.
 WANTS DEPOT
 Citizens of West End, suburb of Bir- mingham have asked the commission to order the Alabama Great Southern rail- road to give them a station and a sta tion agent. This petition will be heard at the March meeting. Dr. w. c. Gewin, and about POO residents of the suburb have asked for the order and will repre- sent the town at the hearing.
 "WAGON" MINES OPEN
 Because of the high prices which are being paid for coal now owners of small coal veins in the mineral district have found the operation of wagon mines to be profitable, and the public service com mission each day is being called upon to approve railroad tariffs carrying rates from these new mines In operating the mines the coal is loaded on wagons and hauled to the railroad instead of being loaded in cars at the mines This saves the expense of constructing sidetracks. Wagon mines have recently been opened at Warrior, Roebuck and Morrfs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-23
ADJUSTMENTS
"September Morn'-Jefferson

September WOrn -JeffersOn
 The chorus of tango girls in "Septem- Der Morn," which is the big musical comedy attraction at the Jefferson to- morrow matinee and night, is distinct feature of the presentation. The airs are catchy, the chorus is exceptionally fine, and the play is interspersed with many humorous situations
 The sale of seats which is now on, indicates that September Morn will receive a splendid patronage here.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-23
Liverpool Cotton

Liverpool, February 22.-Spot cotton in moderate demand; prices firm. Middling. Il .34d; low middling, Il .16d good ordinary, 10. sod; sales, 1000 bales, including 62oO American and 1500 for speculation and export. No receipts. Futures closed steady; February. 10. 94d: February March, 10 ,92d; March-April. 10. .s7d; April May, 10 sgd; May-June. 10.77d; June-July. 10.7od July-August 10.63d; August-September. 10. 39d; September-O October, 10.02d; October November s.S9d; November-D December, 9.79d Decemb er-January. 9.74d; January February, 9.S9d; February-March 9.6Sd.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-23
Walter Hare

The remains of Walter Hare, who died yesterday in a local infirnary from in juries sustained at Spaulding on Mon day, where he was injured in the mines, will be shipped to Lynn's Crossing this morning at GAS o'clock by the Johns Un- dertaking company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-23
NUMBER OF STATE CONNECTS FALLING FAR BELOW AVERAGE Various Reasons Advanced for This Seemingly De-
 crease in Crime
FIRST IN LIST IS
 PROHIBITION LAW
West End Section of Birmingham Pe- titions Public Service Board for A. c. s. Station-Capital Is
 Ready to Receive Troops
By FRED H. GoRMLEY

Montgomery, February 22.-(Special.) With the state convict department facing a serious problem because of the shortage of men, many persons in public life are attempting to determine what has caused the heavy drop in the number of state convicts just at the time their services were being demanded by the corporations which have contracts with the state. Calls for men are coming to the department from several companies and P. J. Rogers president of the state board of convict inspectors, has found it necessary to make readjustments in order that the burden caused by the shortage of convict labor may be borne by all contractors instead of being forced on only few
 If conditions remain as they are now the register of state convicts March 1 will show less than 5000 men in state prisons.
 Four reasons are assigned for the de- crease in state convicts:
 First-Prohibition
 second-Many negroes have left the state
 Third-In order to obtain farm labor, farmers are confessing judgment and ac- cepting' the services of persons convicted of minor felonies
 FoUrth-Many courts have not been in operation since November
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-23
WAGON" MINES OPEN
KOLB SUIT AMENDED

The states suit against Reuben F. Kolb, former state commissioner of agri- culture, and his bondsman, the American Bonding company of Baltimore, for money alleged to have been embedded by C.. H. Biilingsley, clerk of the food and drug bureau under kolb, was amend ed by the attorney general Thursday so as to include all money alleged to have been taken by Billingsley The states
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-23
Produce Market

Chicago. February 2-Butter, poultry and eggs, holiday, no market Potatoes, receipts 2S cars; higher; Wisconsin and Michigan, g. 60a2 70; Idaho, Colorado and Washington and Oregon, E ,101D2. .S5
 St Louis, February 22-Poultry, un- changed. except hens. 171ac; turkeys 25c Creamery butter unchanged. Eggs, 48tkc
 Kansas City. February 22.-Butter and poultry unchanged. Eggs, irsts, 36c.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-23
]. H. Lester

Funeral services over the remains of J. H. Lester aged 2S, who died at his residence in Tarrant City yesterday, will be held this afternoon at 12:3O o'clock from the residence. Interment will be made in Elmwood cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-23
Kansas to Be "Done Dry"

Topeka, Kan, February 22 2z-The bone dry liquor bill already passed by the lower house of the state legislature was adopted by the Senate Wednesday and will become a law upon the governors signature, probably this week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-23
Deaths and Funerals
Gibson Stroud

The remains of Gibson Stroud, who died at Porter Wednesday, are being held at the Johns Undertaking company pending funeral arrangements.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-23
The Monterey Sails

New York, February 22.-The Ward line steamship Monterey, which returned to port last night with a fire in her after hold. proceeded on her voyage late to- day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-23
Rank of France Statement

Paris, February 22.-The weekly state ment of the Bank of France shows the following changes: Gold in hand, in- creased 7,7sS,0O0 francs; silver in hand de- creased 1693.000 francs; notes in crcula- ton increased 14l 475,0 900 francs; treasury deposits increased 21,993,000 francs; gen eral deposits increased 1O5,134,000 francs; bills discounted decreased 10S, ,303. 900 francs; advances decreased 12,173,OO0 francs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-23
Mrs. John Miller

The funeral services over the remains of Mrs. John Miller, aged 55. who died Wednesday night at the family residence at Thirty-ninth street, Vivian. will be held this morning at il o'clock at the residence, the Rev. John Milner officiat- ing. The deceased was born in Ayeshire Scotland, and came to Vivian with her husband about 30 years ago. She is sur vived by her husband, seven daughters five sons and N grandchildren. The in torment will be in the Fraternal ceme- tery, Pratt City.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-23
EVERYTHING TO BE NEW

"Every bit of the scenery and stage effects will be entirely new and will oe painted by two artists from the Loew studio, New York. The urban effect, a decided novelty and the latest style in all modern vaudeville houses, will be used The stage equipment alone will cost s5000.
 "No expense will be spared for the proper projection of the pictures and every modern device that can be pro- cured to give perfect picture will be installed in the operating room.
 Tt is the purpose of the Loew en- terprise to establish the Loew policy in Birmin gham pending the building of the new thetre here for which ground May, and the Bijou will be operated on the same basis of high grade vaude- vile and exclusive feature pictures in vogue at the 59 I.oew theatres now in operation and in all of the 151 theatres in the United States and Canada af- filiated with the Loew interests. We are going to give the very best vaude- vile and highest grade feature pie lures that can be procured. There will be nothing cheap about the Loew's Bi- jou but the price.
 "We expect to make the Bijou as popular as it was in it's earlier days by giving such high-class entertain- ment that will insure success. The pro- gramme and prices of admission will be announced later The performance will be continuous from o'clock, D.. m.. to II o'clock, D. m. We are here to stay and here to make a success
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-23
LOW RATES ON BEANS

Reduced rates on velvet bean meal and kindred products which Alabama rail- roads recently agreed to use will be tablished during this month and March and will be effective from various points in central and south Alabama to Ohio and Mississippi river crossings and to eastern and Virginia cities. The Alabama public service commission believes the establishment of the new rates will mean much to persons in this state who are attempting to diversity their crops and to get away from the system of planting Pofton opIv
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-23

claim against Kolb and the company was increased from about $S000 to Sl0 4S1 16.
 Demurrers of the defendants to the bill of complaint were overruled by Judge Gaston Gunter Thursday morning and the submission of testimony was postponed until another case had been disposed of It is probable that no decision will be reached Ontil Saturday,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-23
READY FOR GUARDSMEN

Official informa tion was received in Montgomery Thursday that the First, Second and Fourth regiments of infantry, Alabama National Guard, will be de- mobilzed in Montgomery, and immediate prepara tions were begun by the Chamber of Commerce to welcome the soldiers to their home state. Committees will be appointed and citizens of the home cities of the various companies will be urged to come here for the reception.
 Information that Montgomery had been selected as the demobilization point came from Congressman $. H. Dent, Jr., of the Second district, who received the information direct from Newton D. Baker, Secretary of War No date has been set for the movement of the Alabama soldiers from the Mexican border, but it is believed they will arrive in Alabama during the latter part of March.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-23
M. R. Odle

Funeral services over the remains of M. R. Odle. aged 61, who died Wednes- day at local infirmary, were held yes- terday morning at 7:45 o'clock from the private chapel of the Lige Loy Under taking company and at 8 o'clock from St. Paul's Catholic church. Internent was in Elmw ood The deceased is survived by his widow and several children.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-23
English Money

London, February 22-Bar silver, S7 s-16d per ounce. Money, "A per cent. Discount rates, short and three months bills, 51s@ 5A per cent. Gold premiums at London, S0 co
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-23
READY BY EASTER

The work is expected to be completed by Easter and the theatre will be added to the famous Loew circuit and known as "Loew's Bijou." The southern circuit includes at this time the "Grand' in Atlanta and the "Lyceum' at Memphis, houses recently opened on the new cir cult. High grade vaudeville and exclu- sive feature pictures will be presented.
 In speaking of the improvements last night MT. Schiller said; The Bijou will be remodeled from pit to dome, and new equipment in every department of the theatre will be installed. The lobby will be entirely changed, all the corners and useless ante-rooms as it now stands, will be utilized in enlarging it. The present entrance to the orchestra floor will be replaced by 10-foot stairways on each side of the lobby.
 "On the front of the building extend- ing almost it's entire length will be erect ed a marquee of handsome design, which will add much to the appearance of the building as well as protect the patrons of the theatre from the weather.
 "The entire interior will be finished in white, gold and green. New seats will be placed all over the house and each will be provided with creton cover Special attention is being paid to ventilation and a modern cooling apparatus and large exhaust fans will be installed The ladies rest rooms on each floor will be handsomely fur nished and finished in white and green and creton. Lounging and reading rooms for the gentlemen will be pro-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-23
Entire Structure to be Over hauled and Fitted Up in
 Splendid Style
TO OPEN EASTER WITH "A VAUDEVILLE SHOW
Becomes Part of Loew Circuit-Work Begins Next Week-Announce ment Made by Southern Rep
 resentative of Interests

Plans have been completed and contract will be awarded in few days to trans form the BijouS theatre into a handsome IT odern playhouse with every convenience that tends to make for the pleasure and comfort of it's patrons, This announce ment was made last night by E. A. Schil- Ter, general southern representative of the Loew circuit of southern theatres, who has closed a. long lease for the theatre with R. A. Brown, representing the owners.
 For the past few days, MT. Schiller, MT. Brown and Architect Harry Wheelock have been comforting on the plans for re- modelling and renovating the theatre, which was completed yesterday, and at the close of this weeks performance work on the reconstruction will be conf menced.
 The plans include the changing of the front of the theatre the enlargement and remodeling of the lobby, additional fire escapes on the east side of the building, the entire renovation.of the interior, new scenery and stage effects and decora- tions, the installation of rest rooms for the ladies and reading rooms for men, and the installation of every other con- venience that will make the theatre modern and up-to-date.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-10-03
in five MINUTES
NOSICkSTOMACH,
GAS
"Pape's Diapepsin" is the
quickest and surest
Stomach relief.

You don't know what upset your
stomach--which portion OF the food
did the damage--do YOU Well.
don't bother. n your stomach IL In
a revolt. II sick. gassy and upset.
and what you Just ate has fer.
mented and turned sour; head
dlrxy and aches belch gases and
acids and cructate undigestcd
food, breath foul. tongue coated
just take little Pape's Diapcpsin
to neutralixe acidity and In five
minutes you wonder what became
of the indigestion and distress.
Millions OF men and women to
day know that II is needless 10
have dyspepsia A little Diapepsin
occasionally keeps the stomach
sweetened. and they eat their IA.
vorite foods without fear.
II your stomach doesn't take
care OF your liberal limit without
rebellion: n your food Is a damage
instead OF help. remember the
quickest. surest. most harmless
antacid II Pape's Dtapepsin. which
costs only fifty cents for a large
case at drug stores. It's truly
wonderful-it stops food sourlng
and sets things straight. so gently
and easily that Il Is really aston
ishlng. Your stomach will digest
your meals n you keep acids neu.
tralized.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-10-03
PlUMMER TAKES JOB

By United Pres. Leased Wire
PORTLAND. Oct. 80. NJ. Plum
mer. live stock expert. today took
up his new duties as field agent OF
the Oregon state food administra-
ton.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-10-03
ITO be continued
TALKS ON "supeR.v,llAin.

Judge Frank y. Reid will address
the British-American Relief asso.
citation, at Eagles hall. Wednesday
night. at O'Clock. on THE Super.
Villain"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-10-03

Harry d. Austin. Of tho Washing.
ton Oakland. got restless the other
day. so he hoped In his go-got.'em
Oakland roadster and journeyod 10
the Puyallup state fair. where he is
displaying the wonder Of the Oak.
land cars.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-10-03
is YOUR WHEEL
ON STRAIGHT? IT
IS IMPORTANT

Unquestionahly, there IL not n
motorist In the land who IL not de.
sirous of obtaining the greatest
possible service out OF his tires.
aud especially In this true OF the
average car owner says W. A. Wal.
lace. of the Central Agency
Yet Il Is conservatively estimnt.
ed that Mt least half of the cars on
the roads these days have wheels
that are more or less out OF align.
ment--a condition which tends TO
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-10-03
ACTRESS TELLS SECRET
A WeIl.known Actress Tells How
She Darkened Her Gray Hair
With q Simple Home
Made Mixture.

Miss Blanche Rose. well.known
actress. who darkcned her gray hair
with simple preparation which she
mixed at home. in a recent inter
view ut Chicago. H.. made the fol.
lowing statement ANY lady or
gentleman can darken their gray
hair and make II soft and glossy
with this simple recipe. which they
can mix az home. To half pint Of
water add or. OF hay rum. a small
box OF Barbo Compound and u
or. OF glyoerlne. These ingredients
can be bought at any drug store at
very little cost Apply To the hair
twice a week until Il becomes the
required shade. This will make n
gray.haired person look 20 years
younger. II makes the hair soft
and glossy. Is not sticky or greasy
and does not rub off Advertise
nent.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-10-03

Harris. OF the Seattle Auto Co.
took down his old rifle this week
aud went to-. No. gentle reader
not to American Lake, but deer
hunting. somewhere In tho olym'
pics
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-10-03
Late to Funeral,
He's Punched for
Speed Violation

Hailed before Judge Gordon and
asked what he had TO say against
the charge made by the officer
that he was exceeding the speed
limit exceedingly. the arrested one
offered as his excuse that he was
chasing a funeral"
Eyen in Seattle. where excuses
are many and original. this was the
limit. and the judge so intima,ed.
The prisoner explained he was an
undertaken. and that the funeral
cortege had LEFT the church before
he noticed that the pailbearers had
been forgotten. whereupon he grab.
bed the bearers and set on, 20
overtake the funeral before II had
reached the cemetery.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-10-03
ORGANIZATION NEAR

PORTLAND. Oct. 3.---Organira.
ton OF the Pacific Wood shipbulld.
ers' association was assured here 10.
day. following conference yester'
day OF representative Washington,
California and Oregon shipbuilders,
Preliminary plans for the associa.
ton are now being made.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-10-03

American ambassador 20 Berlin. In
San Francisco today.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-10-03

II. l.. Pittmon received a copy o.,
the following TELEGRAM sent To the
rlgin factory nj Chicago by X. 8.
Marsh. a Seattle boy. who In now
plotting the war departments OF.
fetal car that has been coming
across the United States. gathering
valuable data for the L. $. govern.
, ment.
"Elgin Six. war department road
reporter and official old trails scout
car reached Flagstaff. Ariz.. Thurs
day afternoon at 1850 o'clock. In
perfect condition. after climbing
steep mountain grades for many
hours and ploukhing thru roads
where many cars turned back. In.
Guiding one make which sells for
$500 With our power We could
climb the walls OF the Grand can.
yon. We pass them all up on the
road. Car attracting more attenr
ton every day. because OF its re.
markable achievement In ploughlng
thru these heavy roads with hood.
clutch. transmission and differentlal
still kept officially sealed by Amer.
lean Automobile association. after
having travelled mountains OF West.
ern country for acre miles. We are
proud she Is stock car all the way
thru"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-10-03
QUEEN ANNE FOLKS
WILL SEND LETTERS

Drafted men from division NO.
will get letters from the folks at
home ans maintain a bond OF com
mon interest. II the plan OF Execn-
tive Officer d. u. Trefe,hen Is car
ried out
I'VE want all the friends and rel
ativcs. or others. from the Queen
Anne hill district To meet at Queen
Anne branch library. Fourth ave. W.
and W. Garfield st. Wednesday. at
: p m" he announced. Well or
ganize an auxiliary then. the main
object OF which will be to keep ex'
changing letters with the boys"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-10-03
Breakdown Near in
Germany, Says Gerard

n T66ed frr>s tenseH WIZ
GAN FRANCISCO. Oct. Eco
von.c pressure. and the knowledge
~, the German armies cannot
hnk thru the allied lines. overrun
narce and extort indemnities from
th<ir enemies Is fast bringing Ger
nrny's breakdown. Starvation is
II IL most menacing aspect o, the
W to the German people. That is
- belief OF James Gerard. former
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-10-03
ANTlP0DES TO SNIP

By United Press Leased Wire
SAN FRANCISCO. Oct 3.-The
Australian commonwealth will soon
begin n steamship service between
its ports and San Francisco as q
means OF getting its surplus wheat
10 market
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-10-03

IT. =. Fowler, OF f'UwIer'H Uarage
and Machine Works. local dlstribu.
tors for the popular Lexington Six
car. Is happy over receiving three
special cars OF the new model which
have been ordered by prominent
business men OF this city.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-12-18
AMERICAN AVIATOR IS
PRISONER IN GERMANY
Airplaine Disabled by Many
Bullets; Is Studying and
Sketching.

BOSTON. Dec. 17.-Thc first direct
communication from Lieut.. Harold B.
Wills Of the Lafayette escadrille, who
disappeared while flying over the
German lines August rs, was received
My his parents here today The Red
cross had discovered the missing ave-
htor IN "a German prison camp but
Wills letter revealed for the first
tline the story OF his capture.
My last flight was some distance
Wlthln the lines" he wrote. zone of
the boys in front of me attacked and
was able TO put away my assailant,
but Immediately was jumped on by
two others, later by a third. 10 avoid
being rlddled from the rear | had to
turn ana engage, and was thus sep
arated from friends on my level. the
french machines above me evidently
not seeing my situation.
Almost Immediately my motor was
mt and only ran intermit Iply so that
they could always keep above me. Nv
efforts became the avoidance of fire
on the line of flight and to regain
the group or lines ! did not succeed
IN any of these on account of loss of
motor and the odds against me. |
landed twenty kilometers in the rear.
An adversary landed beside me and
proved very correct and sympathetic.
My machine was hit thirty times in
body motor and windshield. Half
the cables were cut, tire shot away
many holes in the wings.
They took me to lunch and later
to the rear. The treatment since con-
tinues correct.
My chief distress has been my in
ability TO tell you of my safety and
further my exile from the front and
the fighting.
Am with splendid French officers.
Am stHding German, doing sketching
and wood carving"
The letter was three and a half
months on the way.