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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-21
PATHF|NDERS ID
 DESIGNATE ROUTE Committee to Report on Route of the Bankhead
 National Highway

Colonel T. s. Plowman, president of the Bankhead National Highway asso- citation, was in Birmingham yesterday conferring with Secretary J. A. Roun tree, in regard to the pathfinders' com- mittee report on the Atlanta, Birming- ham and Memphis division of the Bankhead highway.
 The pathfinders' committee met in Clemson, s. C., on October 18th and 18th. After full deliberation and con- sideration of the various routes, they have made their report to President Plowman, who will officially announce and publish the same Monday after noon.
 In accordance with the resolutions passed in Birmingham on April 18th. it was made the duty of President Plowman to call a meeting of the board of directors to pass upon and make report of the pathfinders within 30 days after announcing this report. In accordance. with these resolutions, he has called a meeting of the board of directors to meet in Birmingham on Monday, November 26th. at the Tut wiler hotel at 10 o'clock, at which time he will submit the pathfinders' report and after their actions will issue a proclamation officially desig- hating the Bankhead highway.
 Colonel Plowman refused to divulge the contents in the pathfnders report until Monday afternoon. when all newspapers and parties interested will be given an opportunity to receive this information
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-21
UNCLE SAM WANTS
 CAMERA LENSES

If you have 8 good camera lens Uncle Sam is mighty eager to get it. because there is a great shortage. Frank R. Fraprie, editor of American Photogra- phy, has written the following:
 ''To the Editor of The Age-Herald:
 ''The aviation service is the eye of the modern army. It must record what 1t sees. It must have lenses. Lenses are made of optical glass. Optical glass is not yet produced in the United States in sufficient quantities to make all the lenses that are now needed The United States army needs evey Tense in the United States which is suited for avia- tion cameras. It especially and most urgently needs Tessars and Heliars, f:3.4 or f:4.5, of focal lengths from S1. to 20 inches. It needs these lenses at once, and it needs all of them. If they are not furnished voluntarily they will be taken at 8 fixed time, as has been done in England. Therefore. let every photographer who owns lenses of this type notify immediately the photograph ic division of the signal corps, United States army, Mills building annex,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-21
TRAVELLERS ENJOY
 SOCIAL SESSION Knights of the Grip Eulo- gized by Dr. Stuart at
 Delightful Affair

The United Commercial Travellers held a most interesting meeting at U c. T. hall last night, when they heard addresses, vocal music and were served with refreshments, following which dancing was participated in by the members and their wives and the wis., itors.
 R. K. Kennedy, chairman of the en- tertainment committee, addressed the council on opening the meeting, dwell ing upon Unity. Charity and Tenn perance," the three cardinal virtues of the order. MT. Kennedy was fol- lowed by pr. George R. Stuart, pastor of the First Methodist church, who de- livered a beautiful eulogy to the trav- cling man.
 Frank Wilkinson and W. A. John son talked upon the strong points of the order, while John Oliver delivered the lecture of the council which Is a part of the initiation-"The Ray of Hope"-in a most telling manner.
 MT. Sholl, Miss Going and Miss Hays furnished the vocal numbers that de- lighted the audience. The gaiety of the knights of the grip was contagious, and everyone present including many visitors, enjoyed the evening in- mensely The luncheon served follow ing the programme was compliment tary to the travelling men, the Hillman hotel being the host.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-21
RED CROSS RALLIES
 FOR BIBB COUNTY
Field Secretary Will Organize New Chapters in Adjoining
 Counties

A series of Red Cross rallies will be held in Bibb county the first part of this week, with the object of organizing sev- eral chapters in that section in order to send delegates to the big state convention at Birmingham on November 19 and 20. Hugh M. Wilkinson, field secretary Of the American Red Cross in charge of the Birmingham district, will attend the Bibb county rallies. making the first Of several tours which he is contemplating through adjoining counties.
 The arrangement of the Bibb county rallies is in charge of Miss Sara Drum Of Cent eNtlle, Mrs. D. S. A len oI W est l5io.- ton, Nils Elizabeth Steadman of Blocton, and the officers of the Red Cross auxil- iary y-at-large at Piper.
 MT. Wilkinson will visit Marvel and Piper Monday morning, Eoline Monday night, Centreville and several nearby towns Tuesday, and Biocton, and West Blocton Wednesday.
 Miss Drum and her co-workers at Gen. treville have planned quite a celebration for Tuesday afternoon, with a mass meet ing and a Red Cross parade, following which the Centreville chapter of the American Red Cross will be formally or- ganized.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-21
WEST ALABAMA FAIR
 WILL OPEN MONDAY
Everything Is in Readiness and An nual Tuscaloosa Event Promises
 to Be Best in History

Tuscaloosa, October 2o.-(Special.)- )-Ev- erythins is in readiness today for the opening of the big West Alabama Fair in Tuscaloosa Monday morning. The numerous exhibits, especially those from fair buildings, with the exception of q few live stock exhibits, and those of the pig club boys, which will be in place by the time the gates of the fair swing open Monday
 Tuesday will be Merchants and Con- federate Veterans Day. and practically all merchants of the city have agreed to close their stores on this day so their employees will have an opportunity to spend one whole day taking in the fair.
 On Wednesday, which is Farmers Day, Judge w. w. Brandon will deliver one of his famous speeches to the largo num- Der of country people who are expected to attend the fair during the day.
 Browns Greater Shows, which. with numerous free acts, will be the main midway attractions, will arrive in the city Sunday, and will open their carni. val to the public Monday night,
 The number of fine exhibits already ir place at the fairgrounds assure a much larger assortment than has ever beer on exDlDltlOl at dly prcFious IuSSa loosa fair. The fine agricultural show ing this year is due to crop diversifica' tion, practiced on larger scale in Tus- caloosa county this season than ever be- fore in the history of the county.
 Some exceptionally good racing i' promised during the next week, also. tho prospect of which is directing much at tention to the big fair, especially from lovers of good horses, large number ,1 which are to be found In the county.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-21
CHURCH NOTICES

The Confederate veterans who are membe of Camp Pat Cleburne will meet this afternoon at 2:S0 o'clock at the office of J. S. Faulkner. Reports from the recent convention and other important matters will be taken up. The Sunday school will have charge of the morning service at the Ensley Highland Presbyterian church, the oc- casion being the postponed rally day exercises. This evening Rev. L. F. Brubaker will talk on Masters or Slaves" Rev. A. K. Wright of the Ensley Baptist church will use for his morning topic Strange Things in a Strange Book" at night his subject will be "The Stroke of Clock.'
 Rev. B. F. Waites of the Ensley Methodist church will use for his morning service What Is Man?' Even ing subject. Social Insight
 Rev. J. E. Hixson of the Ensley Pres byterian church will preach this morn- ing on "What Is Man. His Divinity" and in the evening he will use An Unconscious Influence" as his topic.
 The revival will continue at the First Christian church, the pastor. Rev. Thomas Lennox, being ably assisted by c. l.. Morris of Atlanta, an evangelistic singer.
 Dr. Richardson of Tennessee will fill the pulpit at Plunket Memorial, both morning and evening.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-21
w. c. T. U. ACTIVITIES "For God, Home and Native Land"
By MABLE F. LEAKE

ly have they rendered their readings,' but a choice was made in favor of Nan Godfrey of Birmingham. ss
 Among the delegates attending the con- vention were Mrs. Lamar Smith. Attalla; Mrs V. Ghaham and Mrs. N. B. Man grim of Albany; Mrs. J. B. McKenncy, Annlston; Mrs. w. H. Jeffries, Mrs. Will liam Wood, Mrs. J. c. Ramsey, Mrs J. S. Reid, Mrs. M. F. Weaver, Mrs M. c Stewart, Mrs. A F. Ozane, Mrs. Grif- filth, Mrs. H. N. Maloney, Mrs. J. P. Moore Mrs w. M Coates, Mrs Charles Donahoo, Mrs. H. L. Bumstead Mrs. Horton, Mrs. Fitzgerald of Birmingham; Mrs H. E. Hill of Bessemer, Miss Co., rinne Sloan, Mrs. A. Rush of Clio; Mrs. J. B. Ventress of Clayton, Mfrs. J. B. Miller, Mrs. w. J. Richardson, Mrs. W. c. Kirkpatrick of Carrollton; Mrs. l. N. McClung of Collnsville; Mrs. Mary Smith of Center Mrs. W. J. Renfro of Dothan, Mrs Neona Roper of Flor ence, Mrs. A. T. Wilkerson of Gaston- berg, Mrs. Guy Woodliff, Mrs. A. Crump- CT of Gadsden, Mrs. Lorena Speigh and Mrs. R. G. Owen of Hartselle.
 Among the reports made by the differ ent unions in Alabama during the year of their accomplishments that of the Francis Willard union of which Mrs. Charles Donahoo is president was the best. Mrs. Harry L. Bumstead, super intendent of the medal contest depart ment of this union, received the gold medal for the greatest number of con- tests given during the year.
 Mrs Donahoo, president of the union, says, "The gold medal awarded the su- perintendent of the medal contest de- partment of her union will only inspire them to do more and better work the coming year than heretofore, and the union will be in the race for the medal next year, just as though they were rot st- t~,, .f<~,
 Mrs Donahoo announces a meeting of the Francis Willard union next Thurs day afternoon at o'clock, place of meeting to be announced later.
 The next meeting of the central union will be held Tuesday afternoon at 3 O clock October 30 in the auditorium of the local w. c. T. U. headquarters, 11131a North Twenty-frst street, is announce ment made by the president, Mrs. F. NJ. Jackson.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-21
ELKs' HALLOWEEN DANCE

At the regular meeting of the Ensley Lodge of Elks, George Wagensler, the third exalted ruler of the lodge, as- sisted Hugh Hill, exalted ruler, in con- 'ducting the business of the evening. J. Ellis Brown, past exalted ruler. and one of the newly elected city commits sioners, made short address. At the meeting to be held tomorrow night the lodge will elect two new officers to fill the stations made vacant by two officers who have recently been called to the front. Ensley lodge Is proud of the fact that 12 of it's members are in the service of Uncle Sam.
 The first dance of the 1917 1918 sea- son was given on last Wednesday evening and despite the fact that no were sent out a fairly .Pod crowd was in attendance and ejoyed the evening. Professor Frank Harms had charge of the music.
 The Halloween dance to be given on Wednesday night. October S1st, prom ises to be one of the biggest social events of the season. A number or surprises are being prepared by the committee.
 Thost who desire invitations to the dances to be given during the comins season are requested to send in cards with name and address, as new mail ing list is being compiled bys the com uittee. t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-21
Everyone Should Drink Hot Water
 in the Morning
Wash away alI the stomach, liver,
 and bowel polsons befors hreakfast,

To feel your best day in and day out. to feel clean inside; no sour bile to coat your tongue and sicken your breath or dull your head; no constipa- tfon. bilious attacks, sick headache. colds, rheumatism or gassy, acid stom- ach you must bathe on the inside like you bathe outside. This Is vastly more important. because the skin pores do not absorb impurities into the blood, while the bowel pores do, says well- known physician.
 To Keep the poisons and toxins well flushed from the stomach, liver. Kidneys and bowels. drink before break fast each day. glass of hot water with a teaspoonful of limestone phos- phste in 1t. This will cleanse, purify end freshen the entire alimentary tract. before putting more food into the
 Get quarter pound of limestone phosphate from your pharmacist, if k inexpensive and almost tasteless except . sourish twinge which is not unpleasant. Drink phosphated hot water every morning to rid your sys- tenn of these vile poisons and toxins also to prevent their formation.
 To feel like young folks feel: like you felt before your blood, nerves ana muscles became saturated with an ac- cumulation of body poisons, begin this treatment and above all keep 1t nni As soap and hot water act on the skin cleansing, sweetening and purifying so limestone phosphate and hot water bcs fore breakfast. act on the stomach liver. kidneys and bowels-Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-21
THE SOLDIERS LAST MESSAGE
Bv mMACK"

On lonely welt, in a strange, far land, By the camp fires gleam OCT the shifting sand He wrote his last message to the girl he loved, And awaited his orders, his heart unmoVed "The time has when l, too, must fight. Others have gone in stouthearted and brave And found that the going led straight to the grave "It may be that I, when I answer the call
 Like thousands of others, will go but to fall If thus 1t should be, and death is my part, "Then heed my last words, Oh, love of my heart! And remember they came when the vision was clear "Of the probable end that looming so near. Be strong in your sorrow; extend the brave hand "To suffering others in the war-strfcken land "As duty's loud call was the beacon that led
 Your lover to far lands, his hearts blood to shed And made him, unmurmuring, to answer the call And valiantly go where thousands must fall ~so duty well done, your own heart will ease And bring to your sorrowing blessed surcease "The cause is worthy our great sacrifice, And peace, wrought by service, Will ever suiilce For the days we had dreamed were ours to be "ln vine-wrapped cot, our children at knee Thus, living and loving, we'd serve the dear God "To the end of days, and then meath the sod "Of our own green hills, we'd wait the great call "That summoned us home. Thus dreaming, and all '"The dear visions we had, made life seem sweet "And worth while to tread by untired feet 1But destiny moved and venom came in, ~While Peace hid her head and demons of sin
 EnWrappeQ tne HIT eaTtn III tuIIuoi ahu ol.iAo, "Robbing the world of the worth whiles or hfe Duty has led me in this path of right, "Aud your smile, my dear with its unfallng llght "Is the star that encourages and holds ~Me true to the pathway that duty unfolds. 'It's the path we chose, dear as patriots true, '"That your man should tread, to be worthy of you "And the flag we both loved, emblem divine, "Of the land that was ours-both yours and mine 'Now, whatever the end that that choosing brings, never rob of all the sweet things 'HThat have made of our lives grand, sweet song 'Nor hold back union mongst tn angelic throng. "Hark! The bugle The call is now ringing, And bravely go, my heart all a-singng. For know you'll be brave under the weight 'Whatever the end. whatever the fate"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-21

The State w. c. T. U. convention which met in Montgomery Tuesday and adjourned Thursday evening, was favored with tho presence of three most dis tinguished temperance workers, Mrs. Ella A. Boole, vice president of the National Temperance union; Dr. Carolyn Geisel, physician, rescue worker and prohibition lecturer of national reputation, and Miss Christine Tinling of England.
 Rev. Brooks Lawrence delivered an ad- dress at the meeting Thursday morning. which was held in the First Baptist church. Other speakers were Mrs. Mar garet Ramsey. superintendent of the Mercy Home, and Mrs. Annie K. Weisel, former state president.
 The annual election of officers took place Thursday. Mrs. W. H. Jeffries was elected president and was introduced by Mrs. Annie K. weisel, retiring president, who was elected vice president. Mrs. Jeffries said: "Our election of officers is always a very calm, peaceful sort of affair. We approach the election of new officers in the spirit of Guide us, o Thou Great Jehovah and the responsibility seems almost overwhelming to me-
 Other officers elected were: Mrs. La
  Mrs Chapel Corey, Birmingham, recording secretary: Mrs. F. A. Parker, Montgomery, treasurer.
 Delegates to the national convention to be held in Washington, D. C., Decen- her 6-1o. were appointed. They are; Mrs. Charles Donahoo Birmingham; Mrs. George Catts, Ope1ika; Mrs. Lula K. Harbows, Piedmont.
 Mrs. J. W. Renfro of Dothan ex- tended an invitation to the delegates to hold the next w. c. T. U. state conven- tion in Dothan, which was accepted.
 A feature of the Thursday evening services was the grand gold medal con- test, in charge of Mrs. J P. Moore, su- perintendent of that department. Chil- dren who had already won gold medal in the oratorical contests. which the W. c. T. U. local unions holds, were eigi- ble for the contest. There were 10 con- testants, and one of the judges said: They all deserve a medal, so beautiful
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-21
An Instantaneous
 Wrinkle Remover

The average woman is always sur- prised to learn, after experimenting with all sorts of patent so-called .'wrin- kle removers," that the most effective remedy in the world Is a simple face wash which she can make herself at home in a jiffy.
 She has only to get an ounce of pure druggist and dissolve 1t in half a pint of witch hazel. Apply this refreshing solution to the. face avery day for a while. The result is charming-marvel- ous Even after the very first treatment the wrinkles show less plainly. and the ing that is thoroughly delightful and lends self confidence in ones appear ance. This harmless home remedy is ate the unwelcome traces of time.
 ate the unwelcome traces of time-- Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-21
TURN HAIR DARK
 WITH SAGE TEA If Mixed With Sulphur It Darkens So Naturally Mo-
 body Can Tell

The old time mixture of Sage Tea and Sulphur for darkening gray. streaked and faded hair is grandmother's recipe,
 and folks are again using 1t to keep
 their hair a good. even color, which Is
 quite sensible, as we arc living in an
 age when youthful appearance is of
 the greatest advantage.
 Nowadays, though, VIC don't have the
 troublesome task nf gathering the sage
 and the mussy mixing at home. All drug stores sell tho ready to- use pro- duct, improved by the addition of other
 Ingredients, called 'Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Compound"
 It is very popular, because nobody can discover 1t has been applied. Simply moisten your comb or a soft brush with 1t and draw this through your hair, tsKing ono small strand at a time; by morning the gray hair disap- pears but what delights the ladies with Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Compound, Is that besides beautifully darkeninE the hair after few applications, 1t also produces that soft 1ustre and appear ance of abundance which Is 50 attract i've. This ready-to-use preparation is d delightful toilet requisite for those who desire more youthful appearance. It
 h not intended for the cure. mitigation
 or prevention of disease, Adv. .
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-21
Aviation Student Will
 Be COurt-Martialed

New York, October 20-For having quantity of poisons in his possession, Samuel B. Iivingood, Princeton ava tion student, is to be tried by court martial Monday, military authorities at Governors Island announced today. Liv- ingood is declared to have told author ities that he bought the poisons with the intention of killing himself. be- cause of love affair. Whether new evi- dence in the case has been unearthed would not be divulged by officers who made announcement of the courtmar- tial proceedings.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-21
GOING TO THE FAIR
 AT TUSCALOOSA

Joe Spanier. the well known race horse man, leaves this morning for Tus- caloosa, where he will be in charge of the events of the West Alabama Fair association, whose big fair begins tomor- row and continues through the week.
 Tuscaloosa is going to have fine fair this year. said MT. Spanier. "and this fair association has an exception ally fine lot of men in charge of it. I have been at the Meridian fair during the past week and following the Tus- caloosa fair I am going to Dothan and then to Troy.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-21
JUDGE A. LATADY
 TO GIVE LECTURE

Judge A. Latady will make an address this morning at 10 o'clock at the parish house of the Church of the Advent, and will have for his subject Paul. the Apostle to the Gentiles." Judge La- tady. who is a Bible student of note, has been giving series of lectures each Sunday morning for some months past. He Is graceful and convincing speaker, and always entertaining. large at- tendance is expected this morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-21
FOOD CONSERVATION
 MEETING AT ENSLEY
Mrs. w. c. Mathis to Speak Under Auspices of the
 Housewives League

Mrs. ". G. Mathis, who has charge speak to the people of Ensley Thurs- day evening at o'clock on subjects or vital importance to the public. Mrs. Mathis will come under the auspices of the Housewives league and the Bankers association. The local house. wives league was the outcome of her last trip to Ensley and the cannery in- stalled by the league was inspired by her talk last May. This industry has been great factor In conserving rood for the district. The meeting Thurs- day evening will be held in the Ensley Presbyterian church, at which must cal programme will be given. The public is invited.
 The Womens Missionary society Of
 the Ensley Methodist church will have a missionary social Tn the Philathea class room of the church Monday alt
 ernoon at 2:30 o'clock. Mrs. J. s. Hall has prepared the following interesting
 programmes: Piano selection. Mrs.
 Henry Bailey; duet, "The Glass Man
 (Wach), Mrs. T. L. Barrett and Mrs. oLlppe, reading, Ine Dil ioih eHS
 Milliner," Mrs. Shook Keith; vocal se-
 lection, Miss Marie Steck.
 Miss Jungerman, Ensley librarian, has received number of war books at the library entitled Tales From the Trenches" One of the volumes is called Rhymes of a Red Cross Man; one 'Kitchener's Mob"; another War Poems," by Allen Seegar The public is invited to visit the library after 2:3O in the afternoon and read these and other books.
 The Women's Auxiliary of the Ems ley Highland Presbyterian church Will meet in the church parlor Monday at
 2:30 o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-21

Washington of the price at which he will sell to the United States army every lens he has of this description. gs q "The army also needs 12 and 14-inch condensers Every camera club which has these in it's enlarging apparatus should let the government have them. Notify the same address.
 '.Sell your lenses to the government at less than you paid for them, as lit tle as you can afford to take, and when YOU get the money, buy liberty bond. Very truly yours,
 FRANK FRAPRIE, ssEditor of American Photography. Boston. October r, 1917
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-21
Hobson to Speak

Tonight Prof. Albert J. Hobson, now working in connection with the local re- cruiting office, who has spent IT years in Europe and who recently returned from the front will speak at the Sixteenth Street Baptist church on, "The Religious Cause of the War" Dr. A. C. Williams will preach Sunday morning and will leave Sunday afternoon for Pittsburg where he will be engaged 10 days in an evangenstics campaign. Dr. B. F. Riley will fill the pulpit Sunday. October 2S The choir has prepared special music for the Sunday service.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-21
FINISH VOTING

Soldier voters of Cincinnati and Hanil- ton county completed the casting of their ballots Saturday afternoon. about 1200 expressing their preference for the can didates and on the prohibition and wom- an suffrage issues. The election of ficials who came to receive the ballots will return to Cincinnati Sunday. Those on the side lines during the election claim heavy vote was cast against the prohibition constitutional amendment