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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-28
ANNUAL POLICE BALL TO BE GIVEN AT TOKYO

The elevsnth annual ball given by the Birmingham Police Relief association will this year Be held on Thursday, fFebruary p. at "Tokio," which was formerly the Orbheum theatre, M
 The place selected for the ball will ac- commodate twice as many dancers as any other place in the city, and the floor is considered one of the finest in the entire south. Music will be furnished by five-piece orchestra, under the leader ship of Harry Moran.
 The members of this organization will start their ticket campaign the first of the week. as well as the active soliciting of advertisements for the souvenir pro gramme, which they will issue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-28
AUTOMOBILES
LEGAL NOTICES

Notice of Examination for Highway
 Engineers
 An examination will be held in the of fee of the state highway department of Alabama, at the capitol, beginning at 10 a. m o'clock, January 29, 1917, for high way engineers This examination will be held for the purpose of qualifying engi- neers for the position of county engineer in several counties of the state which require such examination for applicants. The state highway department will give preference to engineers who qualify under this examination, where it has authority for employing resident engineers,
 W. $. KELLER. 1-7-4t-su State Highway Engineer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-28
Dr. Henry P. Hanna Explains Why He Brought Quo Warranto Proceedings
 Against Coroner John R. T. Rives.

possible, and would expect the gov-.' ernor to give my application for the appointment to the office full con- sideration when I had succeeded in having the supreme court to deter- mine that the said act was consti-
 With this understanding with the governor. I called upon pr. 0. O.. Wiley, who thought was my pcr-s sonal friend, and of whom had just right to ask a favor, knowing him to be relative of Governor Henderson, and obtained of him 8 pledge of his loyalty and support in my behalf for the appointment.
 afsyadf fripena rp9s ns Sat a h chief executive of our state. went to the expense of instituting. through my attorney. the quo war ranto proceedings against Coroner : So that few days ago was hardly prepared for the request made of me by Dr. Wiley to be released notwithstanding this act of disloyal- tY, was shocked beyond measure when read in the paper on January 25 that Governor Henderson had ac- eepted the resignation of Coroneri Rives and had in turn appointed hiss kinsman, Pr, Wiley, to the office.
 Thus the dlgc3s,nn g93y,srnghr; F. without shs wait. e the point raised by the quo quo vuuas wanranto e5 proceedings against Coroner Rives. has abruptly ended the case and the qussttpn involved therein is still an open one. HENRY F. HANNA, M. D. Paid Political Advertisement.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-28

Owing to the indictment weather during the past week the Ensley fire department has answered but two calls. The police department also had quiet week, with the exception of a number of arrests for gaming.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-28

To the People of Jefferson County
 With the conviction that the office ; ture of the duties of the office, should be held by physician, and upon the advice of my attorney, MT. w. M Woodall, that the act of the last legislature of Alabama, which requires the office of coroner for Jefferson county to be held by 8 physician, was constitutional in pro- viding such qualification l decided in December last to test the consti- tutionality of said act.
 December last. I conferred with Gov. Charles Henderson in his pri- vate office at the capitol with ref erence to the matter. at which time l asked him to recognize that a vacancy existed in said office and to appoint me as coroner of this county and thereby give me the opportunity of contesting with Coroner Rfves sur respecttye rights to hold the of physician and was, Governor Henderson said that the matter had not been called to his attention be- fore then; that he did not care to and would not give his attention to the matter, nor would make any appointment to said office yntil the courts had determined whether only but that when the courts decided that the office had to be held by a physician that he would be glad to consider my application for appoint msnt to the office, together with others that might be made. I tn- formed him that would take action against Coroner Rives as soon as
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-28

The Junior Missionary society of the Fairfield Methodist church will hold a meeting at the church this afternoon al 3 o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-28
FOR RENT

Marian Apartment. in Norwood Con- sists of living room, dining room, break fast room, kitchen and two bedrooms, with connecting bath. Beautiful finish throughout; steam heat, hot and cold water and janitor service furnished.
 Mcconnell ll-Anglin- White
 2026 Sd Ave. Phone 35S-359
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-28

mitted, Atlanta 8, Birmingham 3. Referee. Blanchard. Time of halves, 20 minutes
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-28
FOR SALE


 1. We'll improved farm, $40 acres, Mad ison county, Alabama, at $30 per acre.
 2. Well improved farm, 244 acres, Wayne county, Mississippi at $30 per acre.
 8. ITS acres, Jefferson county, Alabama. convenient to pike, Chalkvi1le neigh borheod. adjoins General Clark s land This land is rough. with suf- ficient rocks to build all kinds of beautiful houses and stone walls. nature has been most prolific in ar ranging the contour so as to admit of the most varied and charming landscape attractions; 5 miles from courthouse; $50 per acre. l. IA acres in Pinson, 15 miles out; big spring, barn and S-room country house; will sell for s5000. or rent for this year at $12.50 per month. 5. 5-room cottage in West End for $500, on easy terms; almost like rent. H. l.. Rains Realty Co.,, 2127 Sd ave. 1-2S-3t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-28

The Royal Arch Mason degree vii be. conferred on number of men al the regular meeting of the Ensley chapter. No. 20, R. A. M, tomorrow night at 7:S0 o'clock. All members are requested to attend. Refreshments will be served. The meeting will be held at the Masonic temple.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-28
NEWS 0F E:NSLEY

The Ensley club will hold it's reg ular semi monthly meeting Tuesday night in the circuit courtroom. It is understood that several important is sues will come before the members. At the last meeting several subjects were given committees to report on. A report from each committee will be made at the meeting. President Lewis stated yesterday that he was anxious to have every member attend the ses- sion.
 It is also understood that bulle- tin will be issued by the club urg- ing every eligible resident of this dis trict to pay their poll taxes before they should be declared delinquent.
 Judge William D, Fort of the crim- inal court will speak to the Baraca class of the. Ensley Methodist church this morning at 10 o'clock. The lec- ture is given under the auspices of the Baraca class of that church, who plan to give similar lectures every two weeks.
 H. E. Dalbey will introduce Judge Fort. A quartet composed of w. c. steed, Jesse Wall, H. c, Tunnell and F. c. Bennett will provide the musical end.
 The entertainment committee of the Ensley lodge of Elks announces that the ghost dances' will be continued. The initial one was given last Wednes- day night and it proved so successful that they will be continued semi : monthly
 The ghost dance" is of the same order as a masquerade with the ex- ception that the costumes are confined to such as represent ghosts. as Ku- Klux and Yama-Yama. "A moonlight cabaret dance" will be given during February, the exact date to be an nounced later.
 The Ladies' Aid society of the St. Johns Episcopal church will hold a meeting Tuesday afternoonE at the home of Mrs. H. D. Williams on Twenty y-eighthsnstreet. All members arc requested to he present. The meeting will start at 3;30 o'clock
 The Royal Arch Mason degree will be. conferred on a number of men at the regular meeting of the Ensley chapter. No. 20, R. A. M, tomorrow night at 7:So o'clock. All members are requested to attend. Refreshments will be served. The meeting will be held at the Masonic temple.
 The Junior Missionary society of the Fairfield Methodist church will hold a meeting at the church this afternoon al 3 o'clock
 Owing to the indictment weather during the past week the Ensley fire department has answered but two calls. The police department also had quiet week, with the exception of number of arrests for gaming.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-28
AS YOU SEE
FOR SALE OR EXCHANGE

ONE Hudson Six, 5-passenger, in good condition; cheap for cash, or will trade for unicumbered property. Also Maxwell roadster, will sell at bar gain or will trade on either vacant or income property with small ineum- brance. Call Main 6776.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-28
LOST-sTRAYED-STOLEN

LOST-STRAYED- WILL the person who took a small purse containing a s10 bill and change from a silk handbag in an automobile in front of the home of Earle Lackey Friday night please return it The bill was a keepsake given by my husband on the day after our marriage; will give $10 for it. Phone Ensley 952-W. EsA STOLBN--F'rom in front of Western Union Telegraph office bicycle, Clip per make, No. FIIf23S9; liberal re- ward. Address, sos N. 23d, City. LOST-Bird dog, pointer, male, white and liver spotted, bobtail, end of tail white, few small sores on right hind les, tan colored collar, with ring braided oni license tag No. 201. Answers to name of Bob. Reward. Phone Main 29S2 LOST-Big automobile crank on 9th ave. or 18th st. Saturday. Finder phone Main 434 and get reward.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-28

THIS is cheap; S-room house on large lot; good condition; good neighborhood, No SIP Woodland ave, S. For good tenant will take as low as s20 This is $50 house. Jemison Real Estate & Ins Co, 2l1 N. 20th st, Phone 52s0
 FOR RENT-5-room South Highland cot tage, $20, rooms, near Lakeview school, SEQ; rooms on bus line, s225O; 6 rooms walking distance, north, s20; ' rooms, furnace heat, large lot. 80: g rooms, close in, $3e; one 4-room and one 5-room apartment, South Highlands, s25 and s35; steam heat and water included; 4-room apartment, slQ John NJ. Cart wright 6 Co.,. 2o2s 1st avenue,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-28
Card of Thanks

Card of Thanks We wish to extend to our many friends our sincere thanks for the kindnesses shown our father during his recent illness and death.
 THE M'POLAND FAMILY.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-28

I.ADIES-Suppositor prescription
 765; harmless. efficient, reliable; ac- cept no others; c. o. D., $1.35. Louis- vile Pharmacy, 2126 Indiana ave, Chiearn
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-28
ONE CENT 4 WORD.

HAIEs-<One cen. word day; ne nd, .sn., ,nnen I9. c ssss than 3sc Ter first inscz. -.e:.. aSn M..st eee9m gnnx srAez.
 PERSONAL
 SWITCHES and transformations made rom combings, s3S First National Bank. Phone 5l12. 1-24-sjt SWEDISH massage. Maynard's, 6O1 N. 2Sd st. Phone Main 6lse for appoint ments. 1-26-7t MARRY-Photes and descriptions of marrlageable ladies sent free. Address Nirgll .. Buttram, Pigeon Creek, Ala.
 12-24-7t-su HELP FOR MEN-Victims of weakness and debility; Sexoid will cure you; mail, S1 per box; money returned if it fails. Dr. T. Pierce, Seattle, Wash.
 GET rid of booze; 3-day liquor habit home remedy positive results; get particulars Address John A. Tener, Highland Bldg, Pittsburg, Pa, 17-st-su TIRED OF POVERTY? If you are tired of slaving for wages or salary while others around you are growing rich and independent, if you are tired of poverty, and have the am bition that every American ought to have, the determination not to stay poor in this great land of opportunity, the dSletHitudlpfl to rise aDOVe poorly paiu toll and social ob seurity, write mo now, today. Let me tell you of a great op- portunity for you to start on the road to wealth. No work for you to do; en- tirely new plan backed by best men and women of entire community. Don't pass this by; it may change your whole life for the better. Tear this adver- tisement out right now, this minute. Send name and address, and get inter- esting illustrated book and full infor- nation, all absolutely free Do it right now, for this opportunity won't last. Charles H. Saunders, T76 Broadway. Denver, Col. 1-14-4t-su
 QUICKEST RELIEF
 Rosenbush Greater German Healing Salve. Sure cure for chickenpox, and will benefit measles. Money refunded if it does not give complete satisfac- tion. Worlds record for quality and healing power Sold by all drug stores under guarantee or send 2S cents
 ROSENBUSH MFG. co.
 Bessemer Ala.
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-28

TIMBER, $15 per acre; POGO acres in Mis- sissippi, 1900 in cultivation. 3,00o,0ee feet timber; black sandy loam land, clay foundation; grows wheat, oats, corn, hay, sugar cane or most anything; ex- tra fine for stock raising; plenty of water all year round; natural growth of grass and switch cane on river bot tom land to feed stock; might consider good exchange for other property. Call J. w. McClung, Ensley 553.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-28
ONE CENT A WORD
FOR RENT

hAJEs--one reet . vyRrd . day, no ad.
 fakeh Ter less than 2Sc for fivst inser- Hon. Gnsh must acrOmpamy Ordes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-28
PALMIST PALMIST Madame Donahue
 No. 615 s. 17th St. Between Ayes. F and G. Give her a call.

FITs-T cured my daughter by simple discovery; particulars free. z. Lepso, S95 Island ave. Milwaukee, Wis I TELL the mysteries of life fortune and lucky days; send 12 cents and birthdate. A. Laurene Kosmos, Box 2sl, Louis vile, Ky.
 LADIES-use Lady Elgin Tablets; mail sl box; double strength, $1.50; every box guaranteed. Dr. Eva Pierce. Seattle, Wash.
 COMMANDMENTS on wall charts; stoIt paper S0x40 inches for presentation to schools, courts, churches, factories; 5000 for $100; 100 for $5. not prepaid; 75c per dozen; i0c each postpaid Interna- tional Reform Bureau, .206 Pennsylvania ave. $. E., Washington, D. c, LApI Es- sanderson's Cotton Root Bills. safe and sure. price g: money refunded if it fails. Address pr. T. Pierce, Seat tie. Wash.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-28
PERSONAL

SKUNK OIIe-The best known remedy for rheumatism; positively will help, $1 quart Stubenville Hide & Fur Co, Stubenville, O.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-28
WANTED-BOARDERs
BUSINESS CHANGES

WANTED-Partner with small capi- tai in good paying bakery in city os Birmingham Address B-56, care Age Herald
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.ONE CENT A WORD.
FARM AND TIMBER LANDS

NATEs-one eept a word . dayt ao aa
 taken far ieNN thRn 25c for first insers M9n. Cash mnat accnmpany orden
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-28
FOR RENT

Corner Ave. ? and 18th st., we have 4-room modern apartment. con veniently located to city, on two ear lines. ,
 McConnell-An 902e Third Ave Phones s5s- -s59.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-28

STORE for rent; ideal location for mar Ret; rent reasonable. Apply drug store,
 corner 11th ave, and 18th st.. S 1-N-2t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-28

YOUR future foretold; send name,
 birthdate and 10c to Prof Shaw, Box 60. Jersey Ark
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-28

NEW oVERY-Gatarco powder for catarrh; send 25e coin for trial size. Catarco Co.,, Dept. c. 5S55 LarchWood ave. Philadelphia. Pa, DON'T suffer from weak lungs. ca tarrh. asthma, bronchitis; learn
 about wonderful new treatment
 Write Throat & Lung Rsmery, Win
 der Ga
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-28

The Ladies' Aid society of the St Johns Episcopal church will hold ( meeting Tuesday afternoonN at the home of Mrs. H. D. Williams or Twenty y-eighthsnstreet. All members arc requested to he present. The meeting will start at 3;SO o'clock.
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ESQ RESERWSTS
REPORT FOR DUTY
AT STATE CAMP
Battery G of Birmingham
Sends % Men and A 70.
Regimental Reviews
to Begin

Montgomery, August Especial Ma
jor Williams constructing quartermaster
received advice to the effect that addl-
tional officers have been ordered here
to assist him they being Major Borehes
of Tennessee; Capt. Edwin IT, Springran
quartermaster, reserve corps, and Capt
Samuel A Martin, Capts E. Charnock
and J. N. Mason of the quartermaster
corps of the West Virginia National
Guard, and Major Bingham and Captain
Wey Of Ohio.
The laboring forces have not let the
rainy weather interfere with the work
All quartermaster and ordnance ware
houses are completed.
None of the Ohio troops has arrived
but some are expected any day. The
first men to arrive will begin laying
out the big camp.
There will be a battalion of signal
troops, consisting of wireless company
wire company an an outpost company
in command of a major. This battalion
is said to be an excellent one, and tc
be composed of men of technical train
ing.
The battalion will have place along
side the aero squadron.
AS a consequence of the mobilization
camp being drenched Monday afternoon
with downpour of rain, practically
performance.
Monday was pay day with the Fourth
Alabama infantry The other organiza-
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MRS. DE SAULLES|S
VERY Ill AND WILL
Be TAKENF FROM JAIL

Mineola n Y, August 6.-Three ply
sicians who examined Mrs. Blanca De
Saulles late today found her so i'll that
her removal to the Nassau county hos
pital here from the jail is expected to-
morrow. Mrs. De Saulles has slept only
little since she was committed to Jail
to await action by the grand jury on a
charge of killing her former husband
John Longer De Saulles.
The physicians found Mrs. De Saulles
suffering from extreme nervousness She
had grown thin and emaciated, but the
only apprehension she seemed to feel was
that she would not be permitted to see
her son.
County Physician Guy f. Cleghorne, one
of the physicians who examined Mrs.
De Saulles, stated she apparently was
suffering from constitutional malady
which had been greatly aggravated by
the mental stress of the last few days"
Henry A Uterhart. her attorney, is
expected to go before the supreme court
in Brooklyn in an effort to have Mrs
De Saulles admitted to bail on the ground
that further confinement will place her
life in danger
Since her arrest Mrs. De Saulles has
asked constantly for her 4-year- old son,
the custody of whom led to the shoot
ing at the De Saulles summer home.
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tons will be paid off within the next few
days
Regimental reviews will be the order
commencing Tuesday afternoon at ;
o'clock They will take place opposite the
street car lines switch in the field be-
tween the quarters of the First Alabama
infantry and those of the truck company.
Tuesday afternoon the Fourth Alabama
infantry will hold the field review on
Wednesday the First Alabama infantry;
Thursday, the Second Alabama infantry,
and Friday afternoon the First Alabama
cavalry,
y total of 2G0 reservists of the Alabama
brigade had reported UP to Monday aft
ernoon Former members of Battery c.,
First Alabama field artillery, numbered
s. Those from former Battery A totaled
- men. Both Of these batteries were dis
banded after their return from Arizona
last spring.
1t is stated at the camp that orders
have already been received that no khaki
uniforms will be carried to France The
men will wear in appropriate seasons the
light or heavy wool uniforms. The adj
vices also state that no tents or cots ars
to be taken. 1t is presumed that bar
racks are being built in France COM
modious enough for the troops.
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Graphite Companies Formed


Montgomery, August Especial Two
graphite companies having a total paid
in capital of $3o0,OO0 filed notice of in
corporation with the secretary of state
Monday and will begin business in Clay
county at once. The Eagle Graphite COM
pany of Ashland has a paid-in capital
of $500, 900, while the Superior Flake Graph
lite company of Ashland will begin bust
ness with a paid-in capital of $15O000.
Other companies incorporated during the
day follow: Hutton-Dye Lumber com
pany, Monroeville, paid-in capital $4,000;
Clay County Hospital, Ashland, author
lied capital, $4,000, paid-in capital, $1,000;
American Cigar and Soda company, AM
niston, authorized capital, SS000 paid-ir
capital, $4,000; Holt-Neuman and Duskin
Insurance and Realty company, Mont
gomery, paid-in capital, $4,000.
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Many Claim Exemption

Montgomery, August 6-(Special)
Claims for exemption for various reasons
were entered by the first 10 men called
before the exemption board of Montgom-
cry county Monday. One was released
Immediately when he showed that he
had large family totally dependent upon
him and four were given their release
because they were physically unfit.
Blanks were furnished all others and they
must prove that they have legal claims
for exemption. The exemption board Will
be in session al the courthouse until this
countys quota of Ill has been filled
Many negroes were on the list for ex-
animation Monday. One negro who had
only one good leg was in the list
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-08-07
WHITE FOR WARRIOR

Washington. August 6.-(Specia1)
Ex-senator Frank S. White of Biz
mingham in the interest of the War
rior river is in Washington.
Senator White conferred this morn
ing with Senators Bankhead and I'm
derwood and members of the House
delegation His plan of procedure is
not made public.
1t is understood. however, that he
will defer to later date the presenta-
ton to the President of the Warrior S
claim on the nitrate plant
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the report should have the word re-
coded" written on their brows.
ITO those senators who have been
opposing the administration not only
in reference to raising an army but
in supplying the army" Senator Cham
berlain continued I'VE have the dis
tinguished and illustrious example of
men in their sections standing out not
only against the President but against
the President in raising an army"
Senator Gore denied that he had OBJ
structed the food bill but said he
would continue to discharge the duties
Of senator without any threat of
power or the smiles of Establishment
of power"
This is not the first administration
bill the senator from Oklahoma has
opposed" Senator Chamberlain re-
piled heatedly. But the senator
seems to forget that this country is
at war with one of the most power
full nations of the world One law he
opposed has resulted in the deaths of
a number of young fellows in his
state"
Inc OKldAOfQd Sena tOT QeCldTeu ne
had done everything possible to speed
both the food bills through the SEN
ate and to make them constitutional.
He also denied that he had INSTRUCTED
the passage of the selective draft law,
and said that the present trouble in
Oklahoma over the enforcement of the
draft law was due to a grievance orig
mating among the Seminole Indians
over delay in the government paying
certain money due them.
Senator Norris, an agriculture com
mittee member said that Senator Gore
in the committees consideration of the
bill did not at any time hinder or
delay action but always urged prompt
action, sometimes overhastily."
Senator Hardwick attacked the con-
ference report, saying the conferees
deliberately surrendered the position
of the Senate"
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Jury Unable to Agree

Montgomery, August 6.-(Special)-After
being out two days. the jury in the
case of Y M. Quinn, former manager
of the Russellville branch of the Ten
nessee Valley bank, who was accused
of embezzlement and making false en-
tries, was unable to agree and was dis
charged by the Franklin circuit court
Alex E. Walker, state superintendent of
banks, Monday stated that another case
against Mr. Quinn will be called at the
next term of the Franklin court. Twelve
indictments are pending against him.