davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-01
BRITISH M|N|STEjs: :: AND THE PRESIDE
 HOLD CONFEREl

Washington, April 9o.-Arthur Balfour, Great Britains foreign sec dined informally with President at the White House tonight. and wards the two statesmen had the. Intimate talk since they met 8 ago.
 Tn that week, Mir. Balfour h. nounced that there is no thought part of the allies of asking the States to enter into a formal for the war against Germany, d S200 900 has been made to El the French commissioners have 2 war army draft bills have passe' houses of Congress and informal . ences have established agreement ciple between Great Britain, Fra the United States, on military, nays homie and financial affairs. The governments have come to know other, both in strength and in wes and the lines have been laid for tn effective cooperation possible towal defeat of German autocracy.
 Those things are understood tc been reviewed by the President al Balfour with an idea of taking and seeing particularly where En- experience could further be or va the United States.
 Tonight's meeting marked hal point in the negotiations with the war commission. It came at the { sion of eight days of investigate statements and at the beginning of conferences to work out definite standings. As result, both Pr Wilson and MT. Balfour were a speak with detailed knowledge position and desires of the other 8 the groundwork for the major de to-.'se worked out later.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-01
New Corn Remover Causes
 Biz Run On Drug Stores

Since the virtues of Ice Mint as corn remover became known in this country druggists have been having an extra ordinary demand for this product, and it is predicted that this summer women will wear smaller and prettier shoes than ever
 The fact that this new discovery. which is made from a Japanese pro- duct, will actually remove corns-roots and all-and without the slightest pain or soreness, is, of course, mainly re- sponsible for it's large and increasing sale.
 You apply just little on a tender, aching corn and instantly the soreness is relieved, and soon the corn is so shriveled that it may. be lifted out With the fingers-root and all It is clean, creamy snow white, non poisonous sub stance and will never inflame or irri- tate the most tender skin. Cutting or pairing corns too often produces blood poisoning and people are warned to stop it. Just ask in any drug store for a little Ice-Mint and you can quickly end your corn misery and make your feet feel cool and fine. There is noth- ing better.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-01
MARY MILES WINTER
 AT THE RIALTO

Mary Miles Minter, Mutual's youthful and fascinating star, comes to the Rialto today in Environment her latest pie ture drama.
 Just as the schoolmaster was aghast at the horror of Tom Sawyer's explanation for his tardiness-that he had been talk ing to Huckleberry Finn, the son of the town drunkard-so were the New Eng land villagers chilled in their hearts when their young minister, Henry Pennfield, came out openly and defended the charac- ter of pretty little Liz Simpkins. Liz's father was their town drunkard or rather had been, and they could not allow them selves to believe that Liz was good. But
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-01
MANY ALIENS APPLY
 FOR CITIZENSHIP
Big Increase of Applicants at Local PostOffice Since United States
 Entered European War

Comparative figures show big in- crease in the application of foreign born residents to become citizens of the Unit sd States since Congress declared war on Germany. During the month of April, including yesterday, 253 aliens applied at the local postoffice for their first papers and declared allegience to the United States and 32 applied for their final cer- tificate. During the entire previous year there were only 103 applicants for first papers and 53 for final examination. an increase of 150 for the month of April over the applicants for the previous yeas. Since the first of January, 1917. 355 aliens have applied for citizenship.
 Almost every nationality in Europe were represented among the applicants and including subjects of Great Britain, Germany, Austria. Italy and other war ring nations.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-01
.STOP!! CALOMEL
 IS QUICKSILVER It's mercury! Attacks the bones, salivates and makes
 you sick

There's no reason why a person should take sickening. salivating cal cmel when 30 cents buys large bot tie of Dodson's Liver Tone--a perfect substitute for calomel.
 It Is a pleasant, vegetable liquid which will start your liver just as surely as calomel. but 1t doesn't make you sick and cannot salivate.
 Children and grown folks can take Dodsons Liver Tone, because 1t Is per fectly harmless.
 Calomel is dangerous drug. It is mercury and attacks your bones. Take dose of nasty calomel today and you will feel weak, sick and nauseated to- r.orrow Don't lose a days work Take spoonful of Dodson's Liver Tone in- steal and you will wake up feeling great. No more biliousness. constipa- tion, slusgishness headache. coated tongue or sour stomach. Your drug 7gist says if you don't find Dodson'a 'a liver Tcne acts better than horrible ca.omel your money is waiting for you.--A Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-01
Q.B.ECZEMA
 TREATMENT <

A soothing, liquid preparation having quick effect, and that is what eczema sufferers want--quic5 relief. Scratch ing does not relieve-but only irritates and inflames the affected parts, which gradually grow more tender and soon are bleedng and raw, exposed to foreign poison and infection Don't scratchi Simply use a few applications of 0. E. Eczema Treatment, formerly known as s'KuykendalP TT STOPS THE ITCHING. The hot, feverish and painful sensations are changed to a feeling that is cool and comfortable Heals the old, irritated skin sores. Safe to use on children. Hundreds are be- ing relieved. Recommended for Eczema, Tetter, Poison Oak and all skin erup- tions. Relief guaranteed or money paid back. Price 50c. For sale by your drug dealer. Distributed at wholesale by Doster-Northingto Drug Co.,, Bir- ningham; w. D. Taylor Drug Co, Bes- sener, and the manufacturers, J. w. Quinn Drug Co.,, Greenwood. Miss.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-01
GAIL KANE
 AT THE TRIANON

Gail Kane is at the Trianon today in Whose Wife?" her first picture play under her contract with the American Film company.
 The story deals with the dilemma con- fronting woman who, on the eve of her marriage to a successful young attorney, whose assistant she is, meets suddenly the man whom she had married some time before and had thought drowned in q steamship wreck. Her distress at the situation is increased when she is forced to decide whether she shall be witness in her husbands defense to support his plea of self-defense against a charge of murder, or remain silent regarding her association with him for the sake of her own happiness at the expense of his prob- able conviction.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-01
ADJUSTMENTS
At The Lyric

Leona LaMar, .'The Giri With the Thousand Eyes, is billed as the head line feature at the Lyric theatre all this week. Miss LaMar is mind reader whose performance. is extraordinary. She tells people in the audience what they are thinking about with rapdity and exactness that is extremely hard to ex- plain. At the matinee Wedne.cay for women only she will answer questions and give advice about matters presum- ably close tothe feminine heart.
 Joe Fanton and company in "A Garden
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-01
Pompeian HAIR Massage
 |B e autifies tn e FNss,

To have hair that falls in soft shimmering nipples, and a scalp free from deadly Dandruff, use Pompeian HAIR Massage. Sprinkle a little on the hair and scalp, and rub dry with Turkish towel. You will hardly believe the result. Your hair will appear twice as thick, soft and beautiful, and,
 best of all. be admired by all your friends.
 If you should have Dandruff, you will be stopping it while you are beautifying your hair. Pom peian HAIR Massage is a treat ment, not merely tonic. The
 massaging (rubbing) of the scalp wakes up the roots of the hair to new life. This massaging also opens the pores of the scalp to the wonderfully stimulating liquids in Pompeian HAIR Massage. Dand- ruff goes. Your hair will become
 and stay healthy, vigorous and at tractive.
 Pompeian HAIR Massage is a clear amber liquid. Not oily; not sticky; cannot discolor the hair. Delightful and dainty to use. Get a 25c, soc or $l bottle TODAY at the stores and give yourself the luxury of treatment. Made by the reliable makers of the famous Pompeian MASSAGE Cream and Pompeian NIGHT Cream.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-01
Special Bargains
 by Merchants in
 Today's Age-Herald

Burgers have flag sets, consisting of flag, pole and holdsr, $l.50.
 fNT M. Well & Bro. feature Dixie Weaves made by Hart Schaffner & Marx at sl5. Office Outfitters company want you to phone S451 for office supplies. Porters feature boys Extra Good suits at s7,5O. $50 and s10.
 Loveman, Joseph & Loeb present full page of Store News for today's shoppers. Doster-N -Northington says Isis is not greasy cream.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-01
At Loew's Biiou

AL LOcW $ DlJOu Class is the predominant feature of the all star bill at Loews Bijou for the first half of the week, and the excellent pro- gramme presented was given a great re- ception by the large audience at each performance yesterday. Every number, from the superb feature picture to the closing vaudeville act, is topliner and the offering is by far the best of the several splendid bills that have been shown at the Bijou under the new man. agement.
 Despite the warm weather and the large crowds in attendance the theatre was perfectly cool and comfortable due to the excellent system of ventilation and
 large number of electric fans installed in every part of the house.
 The first honors of the bill go to Harry Brooks, veteran actor of over four score summers, and despite his years, one of the cleverest character comedians on the stage. His vehicle, The Minstrel Man., in which he is ably assisted by his company, is one of the most genuine and wholesome sketches that has been seen in the city for sometime The vet eran star portrayed the part of rough, happy-go-luc old snowman, and at the close of the act was given a generous hand, not on account of his many years, but hand fairly earned by real meri. and ability.
 Sully and Arnold in song revue. con- versation and fancy dancing proved about the classiest couple seen in many day. They both are talented sing and dance we'll and registered one of the big hits |of the bill
 The Fraternity Four, a male quartet, scores heavily with their offering. Pos sessing excellent voices the young fellows include in their selections some. of the latest and best song hits, which, with the classy manner in which thr.r act is presented and staged, drew Vel deserved applause.
 Charles Nevins and Ada Gordon in d military skit. '.Succor to the Wounded" put their act over in great shape. The comedy lines are apt and very clever. They wind up their act with remark- able finale that brings down the house.
 The opening number the Fritches in q comedy acrobatic speciality was very di- verting and acceptable.
 Preceding the opening vaudeville num- Der, the patriotic films drew prolonged applause, and the national airs by the ochestra brought the audience to it's feet.
 The feature photoplay, 'The Clock" comedy drama featuring Franklin Far mum and Agnes Vernon, is one of the best of the screen productions and helped materially in making the offering an ideal bill
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-01

ment to make" was the reply with which Secretary Baker met all inter rogations.
 There is no question, however tha { the general staff disapproves any sug gestion that American forces be sent abroad until they are fully trained and equipped for the task before them with the exception of final touches to J' given behind the battle lines. This has been made evident by testimony given by many staff officers before congres- sional committees within the last two years and by the administration se- lective draft bill, under whose provi- sions no element of the army, regular National Guard or conscript, would be ready for service for many months.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-01

IT IVHCu IIIISGlUu.
 Decision rests with the President, through his constitutional function as commander-in-c chief of the United States. It was generally assumed that the views of the French officials dis closed in Marshal Joffres statement yesterday advising that American forces be sent to the battle front soon were formally presented to MT. Wilson during the conference
 No information as to that discus sion was given out, however. and no administration official would comment on the statement of the great French soldier.
 Upon that subject have no cora
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-01

, of Surprises offer a superior acrobatic speciality which is attractively staged and has an opening that mystifies the audience The three men look as if they might sing songs or play ukuleles, but instead they do some acrobatic feats that combine skill with fine disregard for personal safety.
 Bert Fitzgibbons, the Nut Comedian, , | is an experienced and versatile enter tainer His nonsense kept the house in a good humor. He was assisted by an at-
 tractlye feminine partner, who sang and danced in a pleasing manner.
 Bertee Beaumonte and Jack Arnold have a sprightly song and dance special ty, which they present in capital style. Both have magnetism and ability. Miss Beaumonte is an excellent dancer and knows how to sing songs in way to
 please vaudeville audiences. With brisk comedy and an attractive wardrobe, The proval.
 Harry and Eva Puck, the former the composer of a number of song successes, present comedy sketch which is well staged and introduces several novel me- chanical effects. Mir. Puck is a fine pian- ist, while Miss Puck is a vocalist and dancer. Their act is entitled "The Song Hit" It is tuneful and dainty number. The Pathe News pictures show many war scenes. This service Is being used to stimulate enistments and is doubtless having the desired effect. The martial scenes depicted create a great deal of enthusiasm.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-01
Thompson's Action Not Acted On

Chicago. April 3o.-United States District Attorney Charles F. Cline to- night refused to confirm or deny re port that complaint had been made to him about tho action of Mayor WI.- liam Hale Thompson in refusing ta take the Initiative In inviting tts French commissioners to the unit,"i States to Chicago had been formallx reported to Attorney General Gregory It was made known at the mayors office that Mayor Thompson would aid in entertaining tho Frenchmen when they visited Chicago in answer to the invitations extended by the city ooun- cil and Gov. Prank O. Lowdsn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-01
Submarine Terror

New York, April 30.-F Alfonso Pezet, former minister from Peru to the United States, told members of the Fifth Avenue association at "a loyalty luncheon" here today that South American had in vented device to destroy submarines which had been offered gratuitously to the navy department after British and American boards had examined it and were favorably impressed The speaker asserted all Latin Americans desired to show that South, Central and North Americans stand as one in this crisis,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-01
Box Cars Pooled

Chicago. April 30.-An order whi, effect pools the box cars of all rail for national use in any directiorI issued today by the special railroad mission of the national council o' fense. It suspends an order of Feb T designed to expedite the retut empty cars to home lines. The new is said to be of gerat importance z creasing the flexibility of freight 1 portation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-01
"Pnrlxo RiI Cnt

Washington, April 3O.-Estmates re- gently submitted by the war department for waterway development, pruned down to those of military or naval necessity, and aggregating about $sO.0O0,oc0 were considered today by the House rivers and harbors committee. The committee organized for this Congress under Chair man Smalii, who expects to press the bill at this session.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-01
Well Known Anniston
 Woman Dies Suddenly

Anniston, April 30.-(Special. )-Mrs. A. F. Cooper, mother of E. P. Cooper, man ager of the Central Foundry company, and one of Annistons most beloved wom- en, died suddenly here tonight.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-01
TO rREvES ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

To Insure good heaIth one must have perfect elimination and positive expulsion of poisonous refuse from the system. Bowels clogged with wasSe matter cause auto-intoxication and the poison finds it's way through the en- tire system Foley Cathartic Tablets are recommended for indigestion. con stipation. bloating. biliousness. sour stomach. gas on thu stomach, bad breath or other conditions caused by disordered diEestion. They work gent
 erywkere.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-01
To Fight for Prohibition

Washington, April BOA group of political leaders calling themselves "liberals'' met here today to promote national prohibition as war meas ure. They did not see President Vii son, as planned. but sent him a me- morial urging prohibition both to save food supply and to encourage military efficiency.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-01
President Will Decide
 When American Troops Are 10 Be Sent 10 Europe

Washington April 30.-Wh the judgment of the French mission and the American army general staff seemingly
 conflict when American troops should be sent to France particular interest is attached conference the between President Wilson and Rene Vvan head of the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-01
TN THE PICTURES ESANDOU7T

Features for today:
 Rialto: Mary Miles Minter in Environ ment."
 Trianon: Gail Kane in Whose wife?'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-01

1 there were circumstances of which they knew nothing. Miss Minter was never da1ntier nor more winning than as the
 outcast little girl whom no one would be- lieve good.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-01


 Practically every social organization in Anniston will be in the line of march at the monster patriotic parad,. ana demonstration to take place Tues day night, and there is reason to be- lieve that the opera house will be taxed to the limits of it's capacity to accommodate the big audience that will gather there following the out side demonstration.
 It was predicted today that the greatest display of American Haas ever seen will be in evidence Tues day night Everyone will be expected to carry or wear the national col ors
 The Boy Scouts. Woodmen of the World, Knights Templar. Junior Or der United American Mechanics. Wednesday Study club. Euterpians, Daughters of American Revolution. Matrons Study club United Daughter of the Confederacy. Woman's Christian Temperance unions. Eastern Stars and Children of the Confederacy, together with the cavalry and municipal bands will form at the corner of Fourteenth and Noble and march to the Noble theatre J. M. Rice. who has seen serv- Ice in an Irish regiment, fighting fo1 the allies in France. has consented to be marshal for the parade.
 The speakers will be Mayor l.. L. Scarborough Dr. John w. Abercrombie. w. H. zinn. w. P Acker. Mrs D. w Ledbetter, Mrs. John B. Knox, Mrs N E. Ory and others
 A feature of the demonstration c the Noble theatre will be the unfurl. ing of large American flag by the Boy Scouts. This will be accompanied by the bands playing "The Star Spangled Banner" during which time the audience will stand as a mark of respect to the flag.
 Russell s. King. who resigned his position 'as principal of Calhoun Cour- ty High school. left for Troy, where he has accepted the position of prin- cipal of Pike County High school. Mr. King has been connected with tle school here for several years, during which time he has done an excellent work in upbuilding the school and in creating sentiment in the county for enlightened rural economy. His suc- cessor at the high school at Oxford has not been named by the board of education there
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-01
TRAINED UNDER HARRIS

Two days after war was declared with Germany I began military train dng under Lieut.. Champion Harris and on April 16 l made application for an examination for commission in the United States officers reserve corps. On April 20 these examinations were suspended account of the general staff plan to establish the several training camps a { Fort McPherson and elsewhere. On April 29 I was ordered to report to Captain Minnigerode at Tuscaloosa for examination for en- trance to the camp at Fort McPherson. Yesterday I was examined. passed and took the oath of enlistment
 F Not until the last few weeks did I give the matter any serious consid : eration. but now I realize that there will be thousands of men just like myself who will give up their work for which they have spent their lives in preparation and in which they have just begun to get esta blished
 The young men standing the exam ination successfully are now prepared to leave Birmingham upon short no tice for Fort McPherson and they have no idea when the call will come
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-01
GO TO FORT JEFFERSON

young men have been training under direction of Crampton Harris. first lieutenant of the reserve corps
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-01

iLfGANhdtil pA liiN Atsti FI 'oA bTs
 GO TO FORT JEFFERSON
 A large majority of the men stand ing the examination. it is understood. passed and will be ordered to Fort McPherson between now and May l. Among those who are known 10 have passed are c. Lewis Bailes. assistant city attorney; Daniel N. Rubin, rs- porter on the Ledger. and Virgil ". Evans of the International News serv- ice. Mr Evans having stood the best physical examination of any man talk ing the test. Edward Bowron also was accepted.
 Each applicant took the oath upon acceptance by Captain Minnigerode to enlist for period not to exceed three months in the officers reserve train - ing camp at Fort McPherson. Ga. this camp to open on May &.
 c. Lewis Bailes when seen by an Age-Herald representative last night
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-01

Robert Taylor Odom, prominent young Ing at Hillsboro by Dick Madry, accord ing to information received by local of ficers, who were asked to keep a sharp lookout for Madry who made his escape The men are said to have quarreled over a mule.