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The weekly soliphone., 1917-05-03

will appreciate. Fish are whole some food and the great overplus in most of the waters of this county permit many to greatly les sen their high cost of living by be- ing able to fish and buy fish. This, then, will be authority for those interested to fish in Big Lake and the other streams of Mississippi county in the ordinary methods and there will be no prosecution pro viding the privilege is not abused in shipping fish to other states. Prosecutor Davis, like the Courier, believes that nothing is too good for the people of this county, and if they want fish they should be permitted to have them"
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$lOO Reward, $1OO

The readers of this paper will be pleased to learn that there is at least one dreaded disease that science has been able to cure in all it's stages and that is catarrh. Catarrh being greatly influenced by constitutional conditions requires constitutional treatment. Halls Catarrh Medicine is taken internally and acts thru the Blood on the Mucous Sur faces of the System thereby destroying the foundation of the disease. giving the patient strength by building up the con- stitution and assisting nature in doing It's work The proprietors have so much faith in the curative powers of Halls Catarrh Medicine that they offer One Hundred Dollars for any case that it fails to cure. Send for list of testimonials.
 Address F. J. CHENEY & CO. Toledo. Ohio. Sold by all Druggist. 75c.
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DECORATION z SERVICES.

DECORATION SERVICES.
 Decoration services will be held on Sunday afternoon, May 20, 1917 at this cemetery.
 Invocation by Rev. w. J. Will Hams.
 Opening address, Sam McDaniel. Sermon, Rev. M. M. Smith.
 Address, Rev. G. w. Lloyd.
 Address, c. D. Morrice.
 Decoration of graves. Singing to be intersperseC through program. \ ~ Committee.
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LAW VIOLATION AUTHORIZED.

LAW VlOLATlON AUTHORIZED.
 "The Courier in it's issue of April 12 suggested that Prosecutor Davis and the fish commissioners would do well to suspend the fish law of this state as to Mississippi county, particularly affecting Big Lake and it's tributaries. since the fish die by the thousands during the sum mer and the price of meat is pro- hibitive for all mankind except bankers and government bondhold- CTS, and the prosecU tor told the Courier he would not prosecute peo- pie for taking fish from the coun- tvs streams, providing fish were not shipped out of the state for sale This is a concession which the people generally should and
The weekly soliphone., 1917-05-03
WANT MEN SENT
 TO FRANCE NOW
Sentiment in Favor of Dispatching Expeditionary Force Has
 Strong Backing.

Washington, May 1.-The move ment to have an American army sent to fight in France at the earli- est possible moment took one more step toward accomplishment today. It also developed that civilian of ficials of the government are al most in body in favor of the plan, which military advisers of the War Department stand solidly against, sending any soldiers to France until they have been thor Ioughly trained here.
 Following the regular cabinet entire cabinet was in favor of send ing men to France at once. The re- quest of the French commissioners here that increments of American troops be sent to the west front immediately was discussed in a general way at the cabinet meeting and later was gone thoroughly into by President Wilson and Secretary of War Baker.
 Following the cabinet meeting, which lasted 20 minutes, Secretary Baker remained closeted alone with the president in the cabinet room for two hours. Later he denied the army general staff had been ordered to arrange to move troops 1 n n
 Has the general staff been ask ed for advice as to whether it is advisable to send American troops to France as quickly as possible?" Secretary Baker was asked.
 ''I cannot answer that" he re- piled
 White House officials tonight de- clined to comment in any way up- on the question of whether troops will be sent at once. The presi- dents opinion upon the matter was known to no one except himself and Secretary Baker, it was said.
 STAFF OPPOSES PLAN.
 The first serious opposition to the plans developed among members of the army general staff today. It was learned this afternoon that practically the entire staff are op- posed to sending raw troops to foreign battlefields. Staff officers declined to say whether they would make adverse report upon, the sug- gestion to Secretary Baker
 The objections of the general staff, it was stated, are based prin- cipally upon the fact that the en- tente allies have at present more than 5,O0O,OOO thoroughly trained soldiers who have never been called to the front. It is estimated that there are 3,00O,000 expertly trained men in England and 2,250,000 in Japan, who could be transported to the fighting front in France.
 ''There would be no military ad- vantage in sending imperfectly trained American soldiers to the fighting front" one staff officer said this afternoon.
 Indeed, it would be a military mistake for this to be done Such men would necessarily have to be pfficered, and this would mean that many officers would have to leave the country, thus being of no as sistance in training the vast army we are going to raise on such short notice."
 That the sentimental and moral effect of sending Americans to fight at once would greatly over balance any military disadvantages was contended today by civilian of ficials.
 That a decision by President Will son would be reached before Thurs day, when the French commission CTS leave Washington for a short tour of part of the United States,
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FOR
 50O,00O TROOPS

Washington, May 2.-Machinery was set in motion this afternoon for drafting the first half million troops. Local electoral systems in townships and precincts will be utilized for registering shifting ex- emptions.
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GREAT BRITAIN IN
 DEBT UP TO KNEES
i Government Owes More Than
 Eighteen Billion Dollars, Ac- cording to Official Figures.

London, May 2.-Great Britain's present national debt is eighteen billion, four hundred ninety-nine million, two hundred thousand dol lars, according to figures mention ed in the budget introduced in the House of Commons this afternoon.
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GOVERNMENT NOT
 TO FIX CHARGES

Washington, April 30.-Heads Of the country's largest produce, poul- try, butter and egg exchanges were assured by Secretary Houston today that. the government has no imme- diate intention to fix food prices. They came to Washington to inquire as to the effect of food control leg
The weekly soliphone., 1917-05-03
Ten Per Cent of Illiteracy.

The percentage of illiteracy in this country, taking the whole country together, is about 10 per cent. It is steadily decreasing and bids fair before long to compare favorably with any country.
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islation the administration will ask of congress.
 The government, they were told, is asking power to fix maximum and minimum prices, but contem- plates no move in that direction un- less conditions make it necessary
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Notice.

All those who are interested in the Woods Chapel cemetery will please meet for the purpose of cleaning off graves on Tuesday, May 15, 1917.
 J. c. WOOD,
 H. N. HIGHFILL,
 w. A. BRANCH, Committee.
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FRENCH INSIST ON
 AMERICAN FORCES
Commission Thinks U. s. Fighting Force At Front Would Be of
 Great Morale.

Washington, May 1,-The French commissions argument in favor of the sending of an expeditionary force to Europe, possibly within
The weekly soliphone., 1917-05-03

Kansas City, Mo, finds it has only 1,O06 school pupils with per feet teeth. Of 17,024 pupils, 15,OO0 ever use tooth brushes.
The weekly soliphone., 1917-05-03

Buy your fruit Jars early this year; they are sure to advance. NEWSOM'S. "A
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Conserving Paper Money.

The Chilean government has postponed conversion of it's paper currency to gold until January, 1919.
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Beautiful Suits at $14.75

ONE LOT of 31 suits, very interesting
 collection of materials in the springs prettiest colorings Each finely made, beautifully put together and superior qualities and conservatively priced at while the lot lasts .....:@ pA AseC
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ONE LOT of 59 dresses in taffeta, silk and georgette Extra fine and pretty materials. Dresses that sold at $2475 a4' at down. choice S14.75
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-25

silanimous" pacfsts, and "disloyal rep rebates" He concludes by declaring for universal training and agreeing to par ticipate actively in a fight to the end that this country might never again be caught unprepared.
 Mir. Kahn is popular member of Congress. As ranking republican mem Der of the military committee, he has influenced his political colleagues of that committee in such manner as to rem der Chairman Dent of Alabama invaiu- able assistance. As result of his lead ership in the fight for selective con stription, and his remarkable speech that fight, he acquired wide reputation.
 There Is no question but that his po- sition favorable to universal training will result in throwing the majority of republicans on the affirmative side of that issue. If the President fayors or apparently favors universal training. it is probable that majority of demo- crats will also fall in line
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-25
CLAYTON

Clanton, November Especial. 1.-The Chiffon County High school football team motored to Wetumpka Friday and played the Fourth District. Agricultural school team. The game resulted in a score of [ to in favor of Clanton.
 The Chiffon High school basketball team played Wetumpka girls team Fri day night. giving the Wetumpka team a victory of 2 to z.
 Miss Inez Davis. formerly of C1anton, though recently of ,Calera, and MT. Fred Howard of Sylacauga, were married at the Wilson hotel Friday by Rev. F. c. Walker of Columbiana. The young co'i- pie left immediately for their future home in Sylacauga.
 MT. j. D. Sims, who lives seven miles out from CIanton sold a car load of hogs averaging close to 300 pounds each on Friday, from which he realized neat sum. MT Sims will soon have another car to dispose of.
 A telephone message was received in Clanton Friday telling of the killing Of Olie Holcomb while at work in a saw mil near Chelsea.
 Miss Rilla Smith, the popular young assistant postmistress of Clanton, and MT Hudson Williams. prominent young business man of Akron, O., were married Friday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-25
NORTH ALABAMA HAS
 FIRST SNOWFALL
Madison County Exemption Board Orders Thirty Five Selectmen to
 Report on November 2S

Huntsville, November 24.-(Special.) North Alabama had it's first showing of snow Friday morning. There was a lively fall of snow for a few min- utes but none of the flakes remained on the ground. The temperature dropped to several degrees below freezing.
 Robert T. Buford, lieutenant and surgeon in the United States army, and Miss Jennie V. Yarbrough of New Market were married today at the home of the brides parents.
 Commercial studies will be added to the curriculum of the Huntsville high school, according to plans which have been made by the school board. Stu dents who desire to learn office work will be taught the essentials and will be given a chance to take stenog- raphy, bookkeeping, etc.
 campaign to help Alabama make Up it's quota for the Y. M. c. A. war fund was planned last night at a meeting of directors of the local as- sociation. It was stated that Alabama is short $46,00O and that an attempt would be made in all parts of the state to get the balance of subscriptions during the early part of next week. w J. Burns of the National Cash Register company lectured to a large audience of business men Thursday night on retail merchandising and told why some businesses fail and why others succeed. He strongly recom- mended newspaper advertising.
 The 1ocal board of exemptions of Madison county has issued orders for 35 of the drafted men of this county to report here. on November 2s and they will be sent immediately to Camp Pike, Little Rock, Ark, where they will be mustered into the national army. Seventeen negro drafted men lof this county have been ordered to re- port November 29, and they will be sent to Camp Pike.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-25
Secretary McAdo0 Calls in Short Time Certificates Before They Are Due

Atlanta, November 24.-(Speciay.)-No tice to holders of United States treasury certificates of indebtedness maturing December b, 1917:
 The series of $30O ,O0o treasury certifi- eates of indebtedness. dated September Y, 1917, and maturing December b, 1917, is hereby called for redemption on Decem- Der G. 1917, at par and accrued interest, pursuant to the provision for such re- demption contained in the certificates. On December 6. 1917, interest on all cer- tificates of said series will cease to &C., crue
 The series of s4OO,00O000 treasury certifi cates of indebtdness, Dated September 26 1917, and maturing December 15, 1917, is hereby called for redemption on DeceEl- Der Il, 1917, at par and accrued interest, pursuant to the provision for such re- demption contained in the certificates. On December II, 1917, interest on ali cer- tificates of said series will cease to ac- crue.
 The series of treasury certificates of in- debtedness dated October 24, 1917, and maturing December 15, 1917, will not be redeemed before maturity, but will be paid on December b, 1917 November 23, 1917. WILLIAM G. McADOO,
 Secretary of the Treasury.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-25
CANDIDATES FOR MINOR OFFICE
 STATE WORKING -n
 From Activity One Would Think Election Was Only
 a Month Away WALLACE SAYS HE IS. IN RACE TO FINISH Claims He Has Support of Majority of Local Optionists, and Will
 Not Be Put Out of
 the Fight"
Fly FRED IT. GoRMLEY

Montgomery, November H.--(Special) One would think that Alabamas cleo tion was scheduled for next month were he able to see all movements of candi- dates for minor offices. Several have started statewide campaigns and have announced that their efforts will be con- tinued until next August, when the dem- ocratic primaries will be held. If they keep up the pace set by some, all Will be physically and financially bent if not broke, before the end of the campaign. There is no indication that the cam paign as now being made will be con- tinued Rather, it is likely that those already in the race desire to create gen. eral interest in their campaigns now in order to keep down serious opposition Certain candidates have visited large numbers of counties and claim to know the temper of the people. Each one ad- niits that there is no general interest in the campaign but that the leaders are willing to discuss the election and to give them line on which to plan the work for the future.
 Outside of the candidates themselves, the most persistent agency now is the ing upon the complete separation of church and state. From Birmingham the information came this week that the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-25
KAHN,S STATEMENT

 following statement which. in the sense that it comes from a German, is re- garded as entirely out of the ordinary:
 Our country is at war with what consider to be the most thoroughly trained and equipped military power that the world has ever seen. We must win the war! In order to win it, every loyal and patriotic American citizen must be prepared to make all needed sacrifices. There must be no half-hearted support of the government in any quarter. Those who are not with us in this conflict are against us They should be dealt with so expeditiously and so severely that those who would be inclined to preach and talk sedition and treason will have the fear of God instilled in their hearfs and so be deterred from their treason able course. This is no time to listen to the vaporings of pusilanimous pacif- ists or disloyal Germans. They ought to be promptly deported and sent to their friends in Germany. That is where they belong: there is no place in this republic for them at this time The entire country will stand behind the President in whatever steps he may take to muzzie effectively and promptly such disloyal reprobates.
 NECESSARY LESSON
 ''The lessons of this war must not be lost on the American people. Once again we are caught in a frightful state of unpreparedness. A bill for universal training of American youths must be enacted in the coming session of Con- gress. Such legislation is the natural corollary of the selective draft legisla- ton. It is appalling to learn from the records that 60 per cent of our boys are physically unfit for military service. Universal training would materially remedy this condition. Under such system our boys would be taught hy- giene and sanitation, among other things. The system would develop more robust, more physically fit body of citizens.
 Every organization. I hope, will bend all it's energies to achieve the successful enactment of such a law. All patriotic citizens should work for it. We have been too slow in taking the necessary steps for its enactment. We must lose no time. Our country has too much at stake to neglect the matter longer"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-25
SOME ALBANIAN
 MUST CHEER THIS
 LONELY BOY IN CAMP
This Soldier Evidently Picked 8 Crouch" Out of Thousands of Friendly Annistonians
By HUGH w. ROBERTS

Washington, November 24-(SpeciaL) The people of Anniston will not answer civil question when propounded by q soldier, testifies the nephew of Mrs. Elizabeth King, a resident of Washing ton.
 This allegation is set forth in letter written by Mrs. King to the Washing. ton Star. It follows:
 T have very young, and very very lonesome nephew at Anniston. Ala. and a letter received from him today made me wonder if there was no newspaper at Anniston that could do for the soldiers there what the Star is doing for them here. I refer to the Stars idea of in- ducing citizens to invite soldiers into their homes on Thanksgiving.
 T worte my boy I had invited two sol diers to dinner with me Thanksgiving, and hoped someone would do the same for him. In reply he says: They don't think enough of the soldiers to do that for them down here In another part of his letter he said the people would not even answer when asked a question. I canont believe all the people of Annis- ton are like those with whom he has come in contact, and hope the Star will help those poor, lonesome boys to get in touch with the right kind of folks"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-25
ATHENS SUFFERS
 S4O,OOO FIRE LOSS
The Citizens National Bank Building and Two Stores
 Are Totally Destroyed

Athens, November A-6special.)-The business section of Athens suffered a fife loss estimated at $o,0oO early this morn- ing. when the Citizens National bank building, the store of Carter 6 Crutoher, and a building occupied by M. Bernstein shoe repairer and dealer, were totally destroyed.
 The flames were discovered at o'clock by postal clerk, as he was going to his work.
 The fire department responded immedi- ately, but due to weak water pressure and a bursting pump, was unable to ef- Actively combat the flames.
 The Citizens bank loss is placed at $25.O0O, with about one-half covered by insurance.
 The loss on the Carter and Crutcher store is estimated at 5000. with 5000 in surance. and M. Bernsteins loss is s2oe0. with no insurance.
 Whiie the fire was burning, President Peebles of the Citizens bank, was busy securing other quarters. and at o'clock the bank opened for business as usual in a building on the opposite side of the street.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-25
FORMAL OPENING;
 MUSIC AND SOUVENIRS
Matthews Electric Supply Company Celebrates Tomorrow in Their
 New Home

What is probably the prettiest and most attractive electrical retail display ever offered in Birmingham, will be pre- sented to the public tomorrow morning by the Matthews Electric Supply com pany at 2014 First avenue. For weeks carpenters and interior decorators have been transforming the several stories of the building into a place of beauty and modern convenience for merchandising. Open house to all visitors is the rule, while music and souvenirs will be dis pensed.
 The Matthews Electric Supply company is composed of two brothers, H. W. and C. l.. Matthews, who began only about five years ago, in 8 small way, on Twentieth street. From the first their business has grown wonderfully and now the annual volume is near three quarters of million dollars. They have capi- talized the word 'Matthews'' as a syno- nym for electrical service, and by rem dering the maximum of that feature of modern business, are winning deserved success.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-25
Military Police Make \ Raids at Girard and
 Two Men Are Arrested

NfsA tSonery, November A. - (Spe- eis3. I. Gullatt and Joe Fell of lsisarx which was cleaned up by state aathorlsiea k st year. have been bound ov ~ ths federal grand jury on cha gssA of ling liquor to men in unif1rrag see9eG ing to returns made to the fsa@ al ceArt here Friday. They will na ied at the Opelika branch of the fcAeral oAnrt by Judge Henry D. .CIayta1 who Ahas announced that he will retNrN to ppelika in order to clean up Rutseb nty,
 The arresA of Ghllatt and Fell re- suited from afds sade by military police of faAp SsSag dan here. who received repos tA&kS Ohio soldiers were going 10 f.usseH county. Ala : bama, and Cofuuilsis tsA. on furlouahs and were ootainin& iidper. Witnesses against the two men veF# Capt. w. w. vanGieson. Liesit Arthur B. Wood. Lieut.. Arthsr PivlSens and Private c. J. Mathews oi the Ohio military police.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-25
Arrangements Complete for Resumption of
 LaFollette Inquiry

Washington. November 24.-Arrange- ments were completed today by resump- tion next Monday of the Senate privileges and elections subcommittee investiga@ ton of the alleged disioyal speech of Senator LaFollette of Wisconsin at St. Paul, Minn., last September. Further procedure in the inquiry has not yet been definitely determined. however. in view of the differences between the sub- committee and the Wisconsin senator as to it's scope.
 While examination of witnesses may begin Monday, testimony of former Sec retary of State Bryan probably will sbe deferred until the following week.. ex- tending the period of inquiry somewhat longer than planned. The subcommittee is under orders to make 8 report to the full committee December 3. butp robabiy will merely report progress; discuss fur ther procedure and then continue the in- vestigation.