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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-06-04
SOL |. BERG'S
HOME ROBBED
Burglars Dump Dresser
and Sideboard Drawers;
Scatter Valuables.

The home OF Sol I Berg, 1915 East
Rio Grande Street, was entered by
thieves Sunday afternoon between
4.s0 and 5 o'clock and the house COM
pleteIy ransacked. Entrance was
aimed through a basement window, a
screen being cut Mr.. Berg and fam
lily had been away from home all day
on an auto drive, and had asked Mr..
and Mrs. Henry Weller TO look into
the house in the afternoon to see II
everything was as it should be-
When they arrived they stood in
front and talked a few minutes, be-
fore going in, and while they stood
there they heard some one run down
the stairs and out the back door.
found that the furnishings were in
great confusion Police officers were
called but the Weillers could not
tell what was missing.
Failed to Get Jewels.
A drawer in Mrs. Bergs dressing
table that she keeps jewels in had
good lock on il and the thieves did
not have time TO get it open, but the
slverWare in the dining room was
scattered about the room and the
contents Of desk in the han was
dumped on the floor.
Three savings banks belonging to
the Berg children were taken one
contained about SIS, the other two
about the same amount some
iewelry and other Valuables were
also taken. but the house was in such
an upheaval that Mrs. Berg said
Monday she could not tell just every
thing that was taken Every drawer
in the house had been dumped on the
floors.
Attempt to Rob WOrreIls Again
Saturday night while Mr. and Mrs
: H Worreli. residing at the corner
of Dyer and Mountain avenue. Grand
view. were absent at the Country
club. a burglar attempted to enter
the house through the kitchen porch
door, but was foiled by the door be-
ing barred and bolted- The burglar
cut the screen away over the door
lock
1t was said Monday that a de-
tective is patroling the Grandyiew
district since the robberies of the
WorrelI and Hardy residences.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-06-04
ALHAMBRA-THE WORLD APART

There are two stars on the Para
mount program that always please.
They are Myrtle Stedman and Wallace
Reid. They are at the Alhambra to-
day. The picture is The World
Apart" The story is by George
Middleton and most of the scenes in
the picture correspond to those in. the
book. 1t is a western story. but in
the hands of such capable artists as
Myrtle Stedman and Wallace Reid
and being produced by Morosco, it
rises far superior TO the usual west
ern offering. One Of the big scenes
in the picture is a fight which occurs
when the superintendent Of the mine
discovers two robbers rifling the COM
pany's safe This is the most realistic
fight that has yet been screened and
it is said that it really developed into
the real thing when the picture was
being made. The World Apart is at
the Alhambra today only. Prices are
10c. 15c and 25c.-Adv.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-06-04
ST. MARY'S ACADEMY
COMMENCEMENT TUESDAY

Amarillo. Texas. June 4-Commence-
meat exercises OF st. Mary's academy will
hall. A musical viii be heId tonight BY
the pupils OF the academy. Rev. A. Crap
alton VIII deliver an address to the grad
VA IS The graduates are the Misses Lu-
Gle Little and Frances Galhson Of Ana
rillo, Bertha Neal OF Claude and Veda
Turner OF Tascosa.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-06-04
wIGwAM-A sUPER-THRILLER-

Helen Holmes. the daring actress
who makes a speciality Of hazardous
feats on moving trains, will be seen
today at the WiEWam in "A Leap for
Life" one of the Railroad Raiders"
stories. It is said to include the most
dangerous feat ever attempted By Miss
Holmes. She makes a 30-foOt leap
from an embankment onto a barge in
San Pedro harbor and then into the
ocean 1t IS said that Miss Holmes
pays $3.50 a year life insurance pre-
MUM on a special policy which per-
mits her to take these risks without
rendering the policy void.
There will also be a good comedy
on the bill-AdV.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-06-04
MAY POSTAL RECEIPTS ARE
HIGHER THAN LAST YEAR

Receipts at the FL Paso postoffice
for the month of May were SIS, e59.02
As compared with $50, 1866 for May,
1916, this is an increase of S9442.06.
The May receipts were S3974.21 in ex-
cess of the April. 1917, receipts.
that the 1917 postal guide
will be issued on July 1. The guide
will be issued from the office of the
postmaster general at Washington
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-06-04
A NEw Fox CoMEpY TO-DAY.

A brand new Fox comedy, "The
Cloud Puncher," featuring Hank
Mann, will be the attraction at the
Bijou today Don't miss it. for II is
the laugh Of your life. The Selig-
Weekly will be shown today also.
Wednesday and Thursday Fatty
Arbuckle will be seen in his new
comedy, "a Reckless Romeo" the
best one he ever appeared in. Ad-
mission viii be 3 and 10 cents.-Adv.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-06-04
FIVE CANADIANS KILLED
MYSTERIOUS MINE EXPLOSION

Nanaimo, B. C. June 4.-Five men
were instantly killed and much dam
age don't to No. s mine. of the Cana
dian Dunsmuir collieries at Cumber-
land, by a terrific explosion of IN
known cause at IL a m. yesterday.
The list Of dead includes George Nor
ris Betram, chief surveyor Of the col
Ieries.
The five victims were members of
a survey party and were mapping out
new work for the week.
The mine is under the heart of
Cumberland and the town was badly
rocked by the explosion
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-06-04

Bile with him On one occasion, the
witness said, she released him by
mistake and after she had done so
she phoned his home and Miller at
once returned Mrs Webster was the
last witness
The arguments in the case were
started shortly before o'clock and
were not concluded until after 10.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-06-04

Let US fiji your coal order now; fun
weight guaranteed. prompt service.
Swastika Steam and Cerrillos White
Ash Domestic Coal famous for quality.
Southwestern Fuel & Feed Co..
Phone S300.-Adv.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-06-04
THE JUNGLE WOMAN.

The Jungle Woman, a suffrage
Drama, witty and clever, will be given
Monday night at odd Fellows hall at
Advertisement
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-06-04
Notice Maeeabee.

A get-together meeting viii be held
at ESQ Tuesday afternoon, Odd Eel
lows Hall Please attend
Mrs. A A. Powell Commander=Adv.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-06-04

Brighten the home Win Sole Proof
Colored Varnishes. Lander Lumber Co.
Adv
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-06-04
BALLOON DANCE

Wednesday night June s, there will
De a balloon dance at Ryan's School
Of Dancing, COtillion halI-Adv
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-06-04

Wanted TO buy secondhand bicycles.
ale. Arms & Cycle CAY.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-06-04
Ewes Examined Properly.

Geo. D. Kendall. 22S Mesa Avenue
Makes Glasses Right--Adv.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-06-04

Housewives in Belle City. Iowa, have
adopted overalls "a their costumes for
homework
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-06-04

Dressmakers who have been on strike
IN Paris have been granted an Increase
IN pay
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-06-04

Have your Arch Supports expertly
fitted Chas- ROkahr, s19 Texas St
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-06-04

no Big things in Big way Patri-
~ oticalIy. Buy your Liberty Bonds
this week-the sooner the better. Your
Bank will take the subscription and
give you full information. "A Liberty
Bond in every Home" another Duty.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-03
DRAF TING BIENNIAL PLANS INTO SHAPE Headquarters Opened and Presents Active Scene.
 Chairman Busy

Much interest is being manifested in the young professionals contest, which will be one of the big features of the biennial of the National Federation of Musical Clubs. to be held in Birmingham April 15 to 23.
 Thirteen young artists from all parts of the country will take part in the con test. Each contestant comes as the champion in the district which he rep resents and the contest Is expected to be one of the most finished features of the entire convention.
 Plans for the biennial are being rapidly drafted into shape Offices of the biennial board have been opened at 303 Chamber of Commerce building. and members oi the board are in attendance at headquar- ters at all times. Mrs. Corrle Handley Rice, chairman of the publicity com mittee, has her headquarters at the bi- ennial offices. and is sending out infor. nation about tho convention to all parts of the country.
 Mrs. R. F. Johnston. chairman of the homes and Inequalities committee. sayu that she is having no trouble in findina homes for the artists who are to be en- tsrtained in this way, All of the young artists who will take part in the con- test will bs entertained in homes, and Mrs. Johnston says she has arranged for practically all of them.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-03
PROMINENT WOMAN
 DIES IN MONTEVALLO
Pioneer of Jefferson County Dies at
 Advanced Age

News was received here yesterday aft ernoon of the death of Mrs. Sarah F. Hawkins Nabers at her late home in Montevallo at an early hour yesterday morning. Funeral services will be con ducted from the Episcopal church at Mon- tevallo at ? o'clock this afternoon.
 Mrs. Nabers was born at Elyton, Sep tember P, 1S43. She was the daughter of Dr. Nathaniel and Hannah Maria Flaw kins, who were among the pioneers of Jones valley. The members of this fam ily have played a prominent part in the history of Jefferson county.
 Mrs. Nabers was educated at Water bury and Hartford Conn. but when the civil war broke out she hastened bacl; t oher southern home. After the wal Mrs. Nabers taught in the public schools at Elyton, where she had for her pupils some of those who have been Birming- hams most successful business men.
 She has been life long member of the Episcopal church and in it's work she was keenly interested. She was one of the founders of the St. Johns church al Elyton, from which place she married the late French Nabers, August 27 1873, after which time she made her home in Monte vallo.
 She is survived by two sons, l.. N. Ma bers and Burr Nabers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-03
SAYS BATSON HAS
 ENFORCED LAWS

To the Editor of The AgeHerald:
 As citizen of Jefferson county and one of the many who have known Sheriff T. J. Batson and recognized his honesty and competency for years, l desire to enter a protest against the prejudice engendered by the recent jail escape.
 There have been assumed as proven many promises which are not true, if the report of the recent grand jury which made a full investigation of this escape can be relied upon. This grand jury certainly had no bias in favor of Sheriff Batson. They exonerated him from any neglect of duty. In attempt ing to arouse public sentiment on ac- count of this escape failure has been made to give credit to the sheriff for his record. Not within my recollection has there been a better or more wig orous enforcement of law in JeHer- son county than has occurred during the administration of Sheriff. Batson. He has shown through his deputies that the prohibition laws, which have heretofore been brought in contempt. could be and are being strictly en- forced. With the exception of these jail escapes I challenge comparison of his administration of the sheriff's of flee with that of any sheriff either of former years or now existing in the state of Alabama. And knowing the man as I know him and as thousands know him. I predict that the next in- vestigation of these escapes will re- suit, as did the investigation of the grand jury, in conclusion that Tom Batson has not been guilty either of neglect of duty or of incompetency Yours very truly, W. J. YIELDING.
 Birmingham, March 31, 1917.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-03

Charley Hunnicutt was sent to Jall 10 correct his light fingered practices.
 In fact, Judge H. A. Anderton founo him guilty of larceny and sentenced nm to 50 days in jail. In placing Charley behind the bars for this stay, he feit that he would cure him, perhaps. At all events, he was satisfied that he would not steal during that period.
 But yesterday morning Charley was ar raigned for stealing in jail. He was ac- cused of filching SIS from colored man who was quartering in the same institu- ton.
 With a feeling of remorse. the prisoner, who had served just 30 days of his first sentence pleaded guilty to the charge and had 50 days added to his stay
 Jail must be a rather lively little place, if the first admissions of Charley had been true. He explained that the inmates of the bastile were participating in a little game of dice and that he had added
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-03
Un1Ormsd nd Instruments
 For Boys N0lD Assured
Over Half Necessary Funds Already Veterans Keeny Interested in Movenlent-Band to Ac
 company Rotary Club to Atlanta Convention

ceived by The Age-Herald from Capt. Robert R. Zell adjutant of Camp Vii cox:
 The veterans appreciate the efforts being made by you and the other Bir- mingham papers to raise funds to uni- form and procure new instruments for the Alabama Boys Industrial band.
 N'These boys are very dear to the old veterans and anything done to please them we consider as aespeciai tribute to us. Camp Wilcox has talk ei them to several reunions and in every case the boys have behaved like little men. and as at Richmond, were the greatest attraction in the grand par ade of veterans. My heart goes out to these little boys and anything that will give them a few days of pleas ure in their lives will be appreciated by them I know
 Nothing Birmingham can do to place this city before the eyes of this great nation can eXcell the impress sion made by this band marching down Pennsylvania avenue with the last remnant of Lees grand army. For this will be the first and last instance In history where one grand army which was victorious, has marched through the avenues of the capital of great nation to be followed by that second grand army. who only surrendered when they were starved out
 ''At this time of great anxiety in the history of our reunited country it will be of special interest and effect to present to the world such a scene. The veterans of Jefferson county are the most loyal men in the United States today and they will show the people of the United States they are loyal by following the Stars and Sripes in June and that the boys band is fair sample of the growing pa triots throughout the southland
 "The Fourth Alabama brigade, U. c. w., will present fine showing of several hundred veterans. We are all with you in this great work for the boys band.
 COL. ROBERT R. FELL.
 Adjt. Camp Wilcox, 17S2.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-03
BIRMINGHAM STILL
 CONTINUES ID GIVE
 RECRUITS FOR NAVY
Eight Recruits Received Yesterday and Over 75 Made Inquiry - Office
 Open Until 9 O'Clock

Birmingham continues to contribute generously to the call for recruits for naval service. Eight applicants were en- terday, according to J. A. Bone, officer in charge.
 That interest in the call for SS, 800 addi- tional men for the navy is keen in Bir- mingham is demonstrated by the number of calls at the recruiting offices daily. Yesterday about 75 men called at the navy office to get information about en- listing, and to discuss the situation with MT. Bone, with a view to enlsting.
 Although it will be necessary for Bir- mingham to contribute about 10 men per day to make up the 40 men per day re- quired of Alabama by the government, it is believed that there will be little trou- ble in meeting the call. Many persons who have asked for information apout the service and who are known to be seriously considering enlsting, are ex- pected to file their applications during the next few weeks, and to swell the average considerably. The office is kept open until o'clock each night.
 One half of the men for the aviation corps asked of Alabama has been sup piled by the Birmingham office. Six men from this state were called for. Three have gone from Birmingham, and more wanted to enlist in this service, but it was not thought best to get the entire number from Birmingham, according to Mr. Bone.
 At the army and marine recruiting of fees, activities continue brisk. ana many applications are being filed daily.
 The advertising campaign which has been conducted during the last week or two is now bearing fruit, and the re- cruiting offices expect to be rushed dur
 ing the coming weeks Literature in re- gard to the conditions of army and navy life has been widely distributed through out Birmingham, and it is believed that it is only a matter of short while be- fore Birmingham shall have contributed the required number of men for the navy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-03
D. A. R. INDIGNANT OVER PROPAGANDA
People Should Put Stop to Anything
 Unpatriotic Now

Mrs. R. H. Pearson, regent of Gen eral Sumter chapter, D. A. R., along with other members of the organiza- ton, was indignant over the unpatri- otic propaganda work in the form of paid advertisements published through out the country yesterday
 Our organization is primarily pa trictic body" said Mrs. Pearson, "and it goes against the grain to have such matter sent out over the country at this time. No one knows who is pay ing for these advertisements and this is time for all of us to be on our guard.
 "The D. A. R. hopes we will not be plunged into war, but we are first of all squarely behind our President. We want to do our part.
 We believe now is the time for all to stand together and to put down anything which will handicap the President in his trying hour which means so much to the future of our country and it's people,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-03
LIGHT FINGERED PRISONER
 PROTECTS HIS ART IN JAIL

SIS through his knowledge of rolling the cubes.
 According to Warden Puckett, bibu- lous dusky individual was brought to the jail, with an excess of gin and money. It is generally taken for granted that negro has nothing, so he was not searched thoroughly He was locked up in the jail and soon made the acquaint- ance of Hunncutt. So glad was he to receive the bibulous one that he felt in his pocket, presumably to get his calling card, and removed SIS instead.
 But when it came to hiding the loot, his ingenuity failed him. For Hunnicutt removed his shoes and placed the bills next to the arch of his foot and inside the stocking; Sunday-the day after the negro complained that he had been robbed. Hunnicutt was searched and, at his lower extremity was found the money
 in the denominations the negro had de- scribed
 His first explanation was that he had gotten into a little game, in the dreary stronghold, and had won the money But, finally he pleaded guilty and had his stay heightened by 60 days.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-03
PATRIOTIC SONGS
 SUNG BY CHORUS Community Singers Heard on Downtown Corners
 Last Night

More than POO were present last night at Cable hall for the rehearsal of the community chorus singing, which is to be one of the features of the coming bi- ennial convention.
 Following the rehearsal last night the entire chorus, under the direction of Robert Lawrence, marched down the street singing patriotic songs, and stops were made at the corner of Second ave- nue and Twentieth street and First ave- nue and Twentieth street. two numbers being sung at each corner.
 Many ladies were present last night. and they, too, marched with the singers and joned Justify in the singing on the street corners.
 MT. Lawrence expresses the hope that there will be still larger attendance at the next rehearsal, for 1t Is the desire to make the chorus as thoroughly repre- sentative of the community as possible
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-03
Banks of Country Ready

New York, April 2.-"In view of much that has been said of the ability of the banks to take a great government loan, says a statement issued today by the National City bank, it is well to empha- size the fact that it is more desirable to have the loan taken by private parties If the banks create new credit, the effect will be to inflate the situation and in- crease the reserve requirements. Mre- over, the bank situation should be kept free and strong to deal with the business situation.
 However the loans are offered, they will come thick and fast, and the Amer ican public should be prepared to take them as it has been abroad"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-03
KEEN INTEREST IN
 PICTURE OF MARINES

The marine picture that was shown at the Triangle theatre yesterday has elicited quite a bit of comment among the peo- pie of the city who witnessed it. It was made and shown by the United States Marine corps. The picture was presented to the playhouse by the government free of charge for the purpose of advertising the advantages and other benefits to be derived from an enlistment in the United States marine service. The picture that was shown yesterday will go over the United States This picture will be shown at the Triangle theatre. Second avenue and Twentieth street, today and tomor- row
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-03
HAD TROUBLE FOUR OR FIVE
 YEARS

No one appreciates good health like those who are i'll. w. J. Furry, R. F. D. 2. Salem, Mo, writes: "I have been bothered with bladder trouble four or five years It gave me great deal of pain I took different medicines, but nothing did me any good until I got Foley Kidney Pills. Many persons suf- fer from kidney and bladder trouble when they can be relieved Backache. dizziness. rheumatic pains, stiff or sore joints and other symptoms yield to Foley Kidney Pills. Sold everywhere
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-03

Birmingham will be brought out of the s5Oo,o00 class if postoffice earnings for the remaining three quarters of the year equal those of the first quarter. An in- crease of per cent in the earnings for the first quarter this year over the earn- ings for the same period last year IS noted, from figures compiled in the office of the postmaster
 The receipts for Janaury, Feruary ana March of this year amounted to $lo6,32I 70.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-03
No Lives Lost in Accident

Evansville, Ind, April 2.-No lives were lost when the steamer St. Paul of the Streckfus line, carrying approximately l700 persons, went aground last midnight on the Ohio river, three miles below here The steamer was floated early today. The steamer was taking her first excursion trip of the season to Henderson, Ky, and on it's return trip was caught in a strong gale.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-03
Workmen Injured

w. E. Edmonds and A. l.. Griffin. em- ployes of the American Bridge company, were painfully injured at 1;15 o'clock yes- terday afternoon when a girder of iron fell on them while at work on the Roden hotel frame. The injured men were car- ried to St. Vincent's hospital in an am- bulance of the Lige Loy Undertaking company. where they received medical at tention.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-03
FEDERAL OFFICIALS
 ARE IN HUNTSVILLE
Grand Jury in Session There for the
 First Time

Judge w. l. Grubb, Unlted Siaies District Attorney Robert N Bell, members of his office force, deputy marshals, United States Clerk Charles J. Allison and several of the clerks from his office are in Huntsville Tor the spring term of court, which con venes there this morning.
 In addition to the regular term of court the grand jury will be in ses- sion in Huntsville at the same time. This is the first time that a grand jury hearing has been held in this district out of Birmingham in years and it is in keeping with recent ruling of the supreme court.
 The court officials will probably be in Huntsville all of this week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-03
Gold Holdings of U. s.
 Are Greatest in History

Washington, April 2.-Gold holdings of the United States treasury today were the greatest in the worlds history. The total value of the coin and bullion in the vaults was s3O44, 1908. 292.
 The sum practically has doubled during the last five years. Most of the accu- mutation, of course, is due to the inflow of gold during the war.