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The Elk Mountain pilot., 1917-08-09
Didn't Seem to Be "Free" See,

An Indiana congressman recently
made liberal distribution of free
seeds, sending them to his constitu-
ents in franked envelopes on which ap-
peared the regular warning. Penalty
for private use. $780," says the Indian
apolis News. A few days later one Of
his supporters wrote:
81 don't know what to do about those
garden seeds you sent me. l notice
1t is $500 fine for private use. don't
want to use them for the public 1
want to plant them in my private gar
den. l can't afford to pay $500 for the
privilege. Won't you see IL you can
fix 1t so can use them privately?
am a law-abiding citizen, and do not
want to commit crime"
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1917-08-09
Saxon Motor Car Corporation, Detre
The True Word,

Two elderly New York clubmen who
have retired spend much of their time
gazing out upon the Fifth avenue
thrOngs from their leather rest chairs
at club lounge window.
Charles B. Towns was seated near
them the other day. A very stunning
woman of middle age passed in u
handsome turnout.
II wonder how old she is?" said one.
"WOman Is as old as she looks" was
the reply.
There was a pause. "And man Is
not old until he quits looking" said
the first-and both resumed their gaz-
ing.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1917-08-09
CARE FOR YOUR SKIN
And Keep It Clear by Daily Use Of
Cuticura-TrlaI Free.

A hot bath with Cuticura Soap fol-
lowed by a gentle amounting with Cuti-
cura Ointment clears the skin or scalp
In most cases of eczemas, rashes and
itching of children and adults. Mako
Cnticura your everyday toilet prepara-
tons and prevent such troubles.
Free sample each by mail with Book.
Address postcard, Cuticura. Dept. L.
Boston. Sold everywhere.-Adv.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1917-08-09
Wise precautjon.

Visitor-When writing about China
do you refer to it as republic or a
monarchy?
Editor-Always the opposite to
what 1t is at the moment. It's bound
to be the other by the time the ar
ticles gets into print.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1917-08-09
Wise Caddie.

Green Golfer Ito caddie)-What are
you looking there for? l must have
driven 1t so yards farther than that.
Diplomatic Caddie-Yes, sir; but
sometimes they hit a stone and bounce
back terrible distance, sir.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1917-08-09
An Apology.

"Are you not ashamed to use poi
soned arrows?
I'm doing the best I can in my lin
ited way" whimpered the savage. "Of
course, poisoned arrows only get 'em
one at time. But we lack the me-
chanical facilities for wholesale opera
tions with U-bOats."
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1917-08-09
Her Idea.

Wifey-James, make little garden
for me in the back yard.
Hubby-GOing into amateur garden
ing?
Wlfey-Yes; I get some bird seed
and I'm going to try to raise canaries.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1917-08-09

The worlds normal yield of the SIX
great cereals ranges from 10000, 900, 90,
to 1900, 900, 600 bushels.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1917-08-09
In Fat Berth.

In Fat Berth.
TOwne-No; Grafton doesn't work at
all now.
Browne-He doesn't? Why, when
knew him he seemed to be young
man with considerable push.
Towne-All that's changed now. He's
young man with considerable pull
and doesi't have to wOrk.-Catholic
Standard and Times.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1917-08-09
Tho Ambitious Bride.

Bill-Hello! Home from your hon
eymoon trip already?
Gill-Oh, yes.
Rather short, wasn't it?"
"Oh, yes. My new wife seemed rath-
er anxious to get home and try her
cooking on me-"
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1917-08-09

wise bachelor never tells a CIR
she IS pretty in the presence of hel
rival.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1917-08-09

Don't talk too much; a stiff upper
jaw Is as useful as a stiff upper lip.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1917-08-09

Southern states yearly produce
1, 1,45O,OOO pounds Of cottonseed oil.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1917-08-09

Baking powder causes bread to rise.
but gunpowder will raise 1t quicker
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1917-08-09
When Your Eyes Need Care
Try Murine Eye Remedy

No s.aFsinE = Just Eye Comfort y cents q
Dra99ists or nail. Write for Free Bye Book.
AURINE EYE R8AEDY CO., CHICAGO
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1917-08-09

Red Cross Bag Blue. much better. goes
farther than liquid blue. Get from any
grocer. Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-27
EAST LAKE

The wedding of Miss Mary Motion to MT. William Patrick of Charlotte, N. C., Will take place Tuesday afternoon at 2:S0 o'clock at the home of the brides par ents, MT. and Mrs. W. F. Motion
 pr. James M. Shelburne will perform the ceremony and Miss Annie Motion. sister of the bride, will be maid of honor. Little Libby Morrow and May Frances Shelburne will be flower girls, The lsrge number of friends of the bride regret that following the ceremony she will make her home in another city.
 Mrs Roy Summers entertained the Dorcas club at social meeting in her home on Wednesday afternoon, color motif of red, white and blue was used. Lovely roses were in the living room, where the hostess was assisted in rece;v- ing her guests by little Evalu Summers, Elizabeth Franks and Ethel Lea, dressed In red, white and blue costumes. In the contest drawing portrait of President wilson, the award went to Mrs. Frank West, who was presented with a hand painted picture of the President
 Mrs. James Walker was hostess on Iuesday to the Woman's Christian Tenn perance unlon Musical numbers were glven by Mrs. Amelia Embry, a reading by Miss Rosalie Walston and papers by Mrs. H. A., Schimmell and Mrs. A. D. onltn ana Mrs. J. B. Reid. The subject TOT study was the origin of the Flower mission and the life of Miss Cassidy. A social hour was enjoyed following the programme.
 The annual meeting of the Barrett Scnool Improvement associa ton was neld Thursday in connection with Par ents Day at the school An address was given by MT. Horton of the weather bureau. Reports were given by Prof. H. U. Grant Mrs. Sumpter Lea Mrs H. B. wood and Mrs. H. E. Washington. Off cers were elected as follows: Mrs. N. A. Barrett president; Mrs. E. J. Robinson, wee president; Mrs. Y. L. Senn, secre tary, and Prof. H. G. Grant, Urea asurer.
 Dr. Cecil V. Cook of Charlotte, Va. visited Dr. J. M. shelburne the past week.
 Mrs. I. F. Simmons of Jasper Is with her parents. Mr. and Mrs l.. A. Keene.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-27
SOCIETY NEWS AND ACTIVITIES TN THE CITY AND SUBURBS

and will remain until after the Patrick Motion wedding.
 Mrs w. N. Griffin, Mrs. William Hunt and Mrs. Lula Hunt-Baird left yesterday on motor trip with Dr. and Mrs W. F. McAdory for Marion, where they will attend the commencement exercises of the Judson and bring home Miss Allena Hunt, following her graduation.
 Mir. and Mrs. Curtis Nasty arrived yes terday from their wedding trip and will be at home with MT. and Mrs. w. F. Mol ton
 Mrs. B. C. Sanders of Roanoke will be Joined on Mond.y by Mir. Sanders, who
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-27
BOYLES

Miss Ollie Erurie proved delight ful hostess when she entertained the Woman's Culture club Monday after noon. The club colors, pink and white, were carried out in the decorations and ices. After a very interesting programme an ice course was served.
 Mrs. c. c. Mosely delightfully."- en- tertained the Baptist Ladies' Aid so- ciety Monday afternoon at her home in Bendale. The afternoon was spent Tn discussing the business affairs of the church An ice course was served.
 The Jefferson County High School Improvement association met Friday in the auditorium of the Jefferson County High school. The afternoon was spent in getting together the laws and constitution of the new improve ment association. About 40 members were present
 Three of Mrs. M V. Little's pupils gave an interesting recital at the home of Mrs. R. c. Barton Miss Olive Barton Virginia Griffith and Mamie Lee Wilson were the players for the afternoon
 The Methodist Ladies Aid society. Will meet Monday afternoon at the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-27

home of Mrs. D. M Jones on Sixth avenue.
 The Jefferson Study club will meet in the auditorium of the Jefferson County High school Thursday after noon.
 Cottage prayer meeting will be held Wednesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. c. F. Thomson.
 Mrs NJ L. Wills of East Lake was the guest of Mrs. R. c. Barton, Mrs D. D. Frazier and two children have returned to their home in Huntsville after a lengthy stay with Mrs Jessie Erurie.
 Mrs. Nettie Brown and little daugh- ter are spending some time with Mrs S. L. Clay.
 MT. J. Ray and family have moved to Avondale ito make their home.
 Mrs. J. Ed Haigler is improving after several days illness.
 Prof. D. J. Moore has returned from Warrior. where he held the seventh grade examination there.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-27
PRATT CITY

The Woman's Missionary society of the Methodist Episcopal church, south, was entertained Tuesday afternoon by Mrs. Henry Mills, Mrs. Arthur Powell and Mrs. J. T. Rogers. The following programme was enjoyed: Devotional led by Mrs. Charles Atkins Music, Miss Marie Me- Glawn, Miss Bessie Carraway and Miss Helen Whorton. Paper by Mrs Henry Mills. Later an ice course was served to Mrs. D. Eugene Cook, Mrs. c. R. Atkins, Mrs. G. w. Donaldson, Mrs. Henry Mlls, Mrs. Hughes, Mrs. Fred Rggan, Mrs. Arthur Powell, Mrs. Wallace Smith, Mrs. J. M, Darlington, Mrs. W. P. McGlawn, Mrs. R. F. Lovelady, Mrs. w. L. Smith, Mrs. James Donaldson, Mrs Watersdorf, Mrs K Cook, Miss Addie Goode. Miss Marie McGlawn, Miss Bessie Carraway, Miss Helen Whorton and Miss Mae Lan- ders.
 Monday evening MT. and Mrs. G. W. Burks entertained few friends at cards. After a series of five hundred, music and refreshments were enjoyed.
 The Alter society of St. Catherine church met at the home of Mrs. Edward McGlothlin on Balsam avenue Tuesday afternoon. After a business session, a social hour was enjoyed.
 Miss Mae Landers of Heflin is visit ing her sister, Mrs. J. M. Darlington
 Mir Will Lewis of Chattanooga and MT. Fred Lewis from the navy are visit ing their parents, MT. and Mrs. Fred Lewis.
 Mr and Mrs. A. J. McRinnon had as their spend -the-day guests last week Mrs. Disinukes of Bethel. Tenn. MT. and Mrs. Glenn of Edgewater and Mr. and Mrs. R. w. Brown.
 Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Kicker and chill dren of Palos were recent guests of Mr and Mrs. w. A. Hall
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-27
CENTRAL PARK

Mrs. I. o. Drewery was an honoree to going away surprise party Wednesday afternoon The members of the Era Study club were hostesses at the home of Mrs w. & and Mrs, Jack Hockodays. on Walnut street. Bowls of nasturtiums and baskets of pink and white roses were used to decor ate the rooms. Music and contests were the diversions of the afternoon.
 In an interesting contest of authors, Mrs. H. J. Herb of Norwood won the prize. crepe de chine handk erchief, which she presented to the honoree. A beautiful piece of china was pre- scented to Mrs. Drewery from the club by Mrs. H. A. Lockhart. Several mu- sical selections were rendered during the afternoon, after which refresh ments were served
 The Ladies Aid society of the Bap- tist church held an all-day quilting at the church Thursday. At noon a pie nic lunch was enjoyed and a social time was enjoyed.
 Mrs. Ivey o. Drewery and children, Virginia, Vivian and Ivey o. Drewery, visit relatives before leaving for Jas per. where Mir. and Mrs. Drewery will make their home for the present Miss Edith Deshazo is home from Montevallo, where she graduated with high honors.
 Mrs. B. E. Lambert and Mrs. Nc Clain spent the weekend with their mother, Mrs. Letson. of McCalla.
 MT. and Mrs. Leman Deshazo left this week for Atlanta, Ga, where Mir. Deshazo expects to go in business
 The Era Study club will meet Wednesday afternoon with Mrs Will Harris at Vinesville.
 There will be a play given by the school children Tuesday afternoon at the park
 Mrs. J. H. Meeth was hostess Tues day evening, complimenting Miss Ev- elyn Lamberson. a bride-eIect. at a dance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-27

exercises of the Judson college are Mrs. Dan Smith, Mrs. T. s. Herren, pr. and Mrs. J. D. Heacock, Mrs. Walter Beasley, Mrs. John Waters, Miss Jose phine Harris, Mrs. Scale Harris, Mrs. R. P Anderson, Mrs. H. C. Abbott, Mrs. John Rodgers, Mrs. H. Scudder Ryall. MT. Gordon Smith, Miss Katherien Her. ren, MT. Clifford Herren.
 Miss Erin Weller has returned from Gadsden and Annis,on, where she has been spending sometime with relatives and friends.
 The many friends of Mrs. w. M. Mays will be glad to learn that sine is recovering from her recent illness.
 Mrs. W. H. Weller has returned from south Alabama, where she has spent sometime with her mother
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-27

lrAsser Orertt and his wta &lie V 9e gone fof aboui aionti.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-27

o'clock at Cable hall. The meeting will be addressed by Mir. c. F. Lee, bond salesman of the National City Bond com pany of New York, by the regional bank in Atlanta. to give information on the liberty war bonds. All Birmingham wom- en, whether members of the association or not are urged to be present.
 Pelham chapter, United Daughters of the Confederacy, will meet Wednesday at 3 clock with Mrs J. T. Coulbourn, HOO South Eighteenth street.
 The regular monthly social of the AL lison chapter, Order of the Eastern Star, will meet with Mrs. c. NJ. Allison on Wednesday, May 30, at 3:S0 o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-27

counters or malIs
 NATIONAL TOILET C0s1HANX hssz'. Tssn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-27
RANDOM NOTES

MT. and Mrs. Frederick Larkin, who were married last Wednesday, have left Knoxville, where they have spent the past two days for Jacksonville, Fla. where they expect to remain for cou- pie of weeks before going to New York.
  Mir and Mrs. Bestor Brown have re- turned from their wedding journey and are at home with Mrs. Browns sister, Mrs. Frank W. Smith, on Chestnut Hill. Mrs Wade Oldham will entertain at a party at the Lyric Wednesday afternoon, complimenting Miss McLemore Supple.
 
 Mrs F. H. Hooff will entertain tomor- row at a luncheon for Mrs. Wade of Pu- lassi, Tenn, who is the guest of Mrs. c. P. Jackson.
 Mir and Mrs. w. H. Driskin of New Decatur are visiting Mrs. C., c. Snder Miss Ehrma Lamar Cooper left Satur- day for visit to relatives in south Ala i bama.
 Mrs. John Carns, Mrs. Irene Denny and Miss Lima Denny are spending the at their beautiful home, "Graystone," at Allgood.
 MT. H. F. Wilson, Jr. who has been on visit to his family, sailed from New York yesterday for Cuba to resume his work with the Spanish-American Iron company.
 MT. Charles D. Webb will return from University Tuesday when he will join his mother on trip to North Carolina,
 
 Miss Marie Stoll of Mobile is the guest of Miss Etoile White on Chestnut Hill. MT. and Mrs. M. F. Sloan of New Or leans are guests of the Hotel Tutwiler.
 
 turned from visit to Mobile and Grif- fin. Ga.
 Mrs. Arthur Miller Lienz of Chicago is visiting Mrs. Dewitt V. Lightner.
 Mrs. Ed H. Buford from St. Louis is visiting her parents, Dr. and Mrs. l.. A. Jenkins, on North Twentyseventh street. Mrs. Frank Norris has been called to Covington, Ga, by the illness of her mother, Mrs. J. w. Rush.
 Dr. and Mrs J. D. Bowling have named their little daughter Mary Mackenzie Bowling.
 Lieut.. James A. Webb, who was oper- ated upon Friday for appendicitis at St. Margaret's hospital in Montgomery. is resting comfortably. His mother, Mrs W. F. Simmons, has gone to Montgomery to be with him.
 Mrs. Van I. Ma son and daughter, Miss Katherine Mason, will leave tomorrow for New York
 Mrs. Goodwin Wheeling, who has been the guest of Mrs. E. P. Hardwick, has returned to her home in Greensboro. Miss Mabel Marler is visiting MT. and Mrs. c. F. Marler in Alexander, Tenn. MT. and Mrs. A. D. Price of Missoula, Mont are visiting their niece, Mrs. Nell son Snow, and will later visit Mrs. Snow s sister. Mrs. c. E. Bgsby. Miss Leila Harris. who has been the guest of Mrs. Fulton Clarke for the past 10 days, has returned to her apartment at the Ridgely. ss
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-27

Ms e g Sigsnous fer &n sF'cy- a5ie trfp to Niagara aud Glenn ssaiiaias. N ma HEEA snRlrA es sEt
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-27
Appointing the Wedding Day

Has its little perplexite but there none so important as sending out the right kind of invitations
 If there is time when bride should appear well to
 her friends it should be through the proper verbage and appearance of her wedding cards To fail upon this point is mistake that induces unfavorabe comment The saf plan to send to the j. P Stevens Engraving Co., of Atlanta Ga, for samples and prices, which will be SUD- piled free of charge.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-27

ass x EiehRreson iR saQa escent, following an operation at the Birmingham infirmary.
 MT and Mrs o. E.. Cotton and daugh- ter are guests at the Ridgely.
 Miss Lynette Cohen and Miss Mir fam Cohen of Meridian. Miss, have re- turned from visit to friends in Chat tanooga and Winchester. Tenn, and are now the guests of Mrs. Isaiah Cohen in Birmingham. where they will remain for a week or 10 days.
 Mrs w. c. Harris has returned to her home in Tuscaloosa after spend ing sometime with Mrs. Fulton Clarke on Whitaker street.
 Miss Stella Stephenson of Gadsden IS the guest of her brother. MT. H. E.E Stephenson, at the Ridgely
 
 Among those spending the weekend in Marion to attend the commencement
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-05-19
LEADERS
PAY TRIBUTE
To COMST0CK
Body Will Arrive in Rich
mond From Washington
Sunday-G. A. r. May
Conduct Services.

Tributes were paid today to the
memory Of the late Judge Daniel w
Comstock, representative in congress
by the heads Of the two leading polit.
ical parties in the district, Walter Bos-
sert of Liberty. Republican district
chairman, and Walter S. Chambers OF
Newcastle, Democratic district chair.
man.
Judge Comstock was the ideal type
of public officer" said Mr.. Bossert.
He was really wonderful character
and in his death the state and nation
have suffered q real loss"
THE news of Judge Comstocks
death is real,shock to me-" said Mr
Chambers. ''He was a splendid cit.
izen in every sense Of the word.
knew him well and always admired
him greatly"
Special Election Is Necessary.
Judge Comstock's seat in congress
must be filled at a special election to
be held in the Sixth district The date
for holding this election is optional
with the governor.
Both Republican Chairman Bossert
and Democratic Chairman Chambers
expressed the ordnion today that it
would be advisable to hold the elect
ion as soon as possible because of
the gravity of the national situation.
Mr.. Chambers said, in his opinion,
the election shouh be held not later
than July 1. Mr.. Bossert did not in
dicate preference for any date, mere
ly expressing the belief that 1t would
be inadvisable to delay filling the dis.
trict's seat in the national house of
representatives.
Body viii Arrive Sunday.
The body Of Judge Comstock win ar
rive In Richmond tomorrow and the
funeral will be held Monday afternoon
at O'Clock at the home. 109 North
Tenth street. Friend may call Sun
day between 4 and pl m.
Judge Comstock wess a past state
commander of the Grand Army. Of the
Republic so 1t Is proba BILE that organ
ization will have an active part in the
funeral services. 1t is probable that
the funeral will be attended by Gov
ernor Goodrich, If he can leave his
exacting duties for a day. A large
number of the congresyman's friends
from every county in ttae district will
attend the services
Mrs. Comstock and Major and Mrs.
Paul Comstock were in Washington at
the time of Judge CONS tock's death
The two daughters, the Misses Eliza
beth and Clara, are in Richmond.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-05-19
BASEBALL OPENING
BEGINS WITH AUTO
PARADE TO FIELD

Lawrence Handley, chairman of the
committee on general arrangements,
announced today the final program for
the dedication Of Exhibition park,
Monday afternoon, on which occasion
the Richmond and Dayton Central
league clubs play.
Starting at 1 O'Clock there will be
an automobile parade in three divis-
ions. The first division, composed of
the fire and the police department ma
chimes, filled with city officials, forms
on North Fifth street. The second
division. cars with the players of the
two teams, officers of the Richmond
club and prominent guests, and the
third division, cars filled with fans
will form on South Fourth street op-
posite the court house. The City band
will head the parade.
Every woman who attends the game
will be presented with flower by the
Joseph Hill Floral company.
A brief dedicatory address will be
delivered by Will W. Keller.
President Weeghman Of the Chicago
National league club will pitch the
first ball and Mayor Robbins will be
his catcher.
At 8 O'Clock the game will be called.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-05-19
ALLEN PIERCE [l|ES
after LONG ILLNESS

HAGERSTOWN, Ind. May 1s.-
Allen Peirce. 60 years old, ,died at his
home in North Elm street. yesterday
afternoon, after suffering fr,m kidney
disease for several months
He was born on the Peirce farm,
north of town, which is now occupied
by James Peirce. The deceased had
never married. During his illness he
was attended by George (.alamese,
faithful attendant, who has helped to
care for all the children Of Mr.. Peirce's
parents, Anderson and Fanny ..Peirce.
Peirce was member of ther Metho.
dist church. and a member of the
local lodge of Masons
Services will be held Monda after.
noon at the Methodist church. Burial
will be in West Lawn cemeteryr. TAe
deceased is survived by one brother,
Timothy, a nephew, DR.. Clarence
Peirce and four nieces, Mrs. frances
Gotschall, Richmond; Mrs Ednl Rep.
logic, Economy; Mrs. Fannie Dunn, OF
California; Mrs Lula Simpson, OF
Canada.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-05-19
PershingBorn Fighter
Prepared For Law;
Is 81 Years Old

WASHINGTON. May 19.-Major
General John Joseph Pershing.
who is to lead Americas first
battle unit against the Germans.
has been a fighter of Indians. Fill
pinos and Mexicans A year ago In
March then brigadierGeneral, he
commanded the column which
went to Mexico In search Of Villa,
and held his line many months
against menacing movements OF
Mexican troops. He served In
Cuba in 1898 and later led sue
cessful operations against the
Moors In the Philippines. Earlier
In his military career he had
fought the Apache and Sioux In
dians In the west.
General Pershing, who is nearly
81 years old, Is a native Of Mis-
souri,. At one time he intended to
be a lawyer, and graduated in a
law course at the University Of
Nebraska, but later entered the
West Point Military Academy from
which he graduated in 1886. He
married daughter Of Senator
Warren, of Wyoming. but lost his
wife and three children in a fire
at the Presidio, San Francisco,
two years ago.
The war departments bureau Of
insular affairs was organized by
General Pershing soon after the
Spanish war and for time he was
its chief. During the Russo-Jap-
anese war he acted as military at
tache at Toxic and was with
Kuroki's army in Manchuria. From
1906 to 1913 he was In the Philip
pines again, part Of the time gov
ernor of Moro province. Then he
became commander of the Eighth
Brigade with headquarters at San
Francisco, and served in that ca
pacity until the Mexican develop
ments last year.