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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-23
WILL COOPERATE IN
 GRAND OPERA WEEK

The merchants and business men of Birmingham are planning to make grand opera week a great success.
 The Business Mems league, through it's secretary, Sam H. Fowlkes, will mail today to all the members of that organization an appeal for their CO., operation in this work
 In view of the fact that low rates will be granted on all the railroads entering Birmingham for the week end, the merchants plan to take ad- vantage of the occasion by making special offers to bring in shoppers from all over central and north Ala bama.
 1t is anticipated that the presen- tation of the operas, Faust" and Aida" by the Boston Grand Opera company will bring visitors to Bir- mingham from radius of more than 100 miles The great success which this company scored here last year. coupled with the popularity of the two operas, which are to be presented Saturday February g. will enable the merchants to make special offers to induce an even larger number of vis- itors to come to the city for these events.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-23
OPEN SWTCHCAUSES
 HEAD-ON COLLISION
None Killed When A. G. s. Freight Train Crashes Into Passenger at
 Woodstock

The lives of 100 passengers were nar- rowly saved yesterday afternoon at 5:30 at Woodstock when heavily loaded freight train crashed head-on with the en- zine of the Alabama Great Southern passenger train No. > as it was nearly motioness on a siding An open switch was the cause of the collision that wrecked the passenger engine, caused the engineer and firemen of the pas senger to leap from the cab for safety, dealt painful injuries to two persons and threw the passengers into a turmoil.
 John Hanley and J. A. Bowen, both of the force of the impact that wrecked both of the engines, but no one was seri- ously injured.
 The quick wits of the engineers pre- vented the accident from taking a heavy toll. When the engineer of the passen- ger train saw the numbering freight charging upon the siding, he reversed from the cab to cheat death. The en- gineer of the freight saw too late that the switch had been left open, but at tempted to lessen the force of the inn pact by applying the emergency brake. But when the two pilots met with mighty crash the freight train had speed of about five miles an hour.
 The passenger train was bound for Meridian having left Birmingham at 4:10, and had reached Woodstock. To allow northbound passenger train to pass it had taken the siding The freight train, No. 52, was preceding the passenger train.
 L. sevier, general agent for the Ala bama Great Southern railroad at Bir- mingham, stated last night that none was seriously injured and that only few were slightly hurt. He stated that the cause of the accident was assigned to the fact that negro brakeman left the switch to the siding open.
 The train, after reaching Tuscaloosa, continued it's run to Meridian
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-23
BIG RAILROAD MEN
 PASS THROUGH CITY

H. B. Spencer, vice president of the Southern railway system, and George F.. Baker, chairman of the board of direc- tors of the Central Railroad of New Jersey, and several other officials spent a few hours in Birmingham early this morning, but will leave at o'clock for New Orleans over the Alabama Great Southern
 No unusual importance is attached to their trip to New Orleans, which is be- ing made on the private car of Mr. Spencer.
 MT. Baker is one of the most promi- nent capitalists in the east and is 2 notable figure in railroad financial cir. cles
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-23
BrilIiant Snnp Recital

Cable hall had the appearance of brilliant salon last evening when Clara Harper-Steele presented some of her gifted pupils in song recital
 So noted are the recitals given by this charming musician that in spite of the indictment night large and enthusiastic audience greeted the singers
 The first number on the programme was by Miss Anne Faulkner, who has rare mezzo soprano voice, which was shown to best advantage in My Heart at Thy Sweet Voice." by Saint-Saens, thought "The Perfect Hour" by Hahn, gave the unusual range and showed haunting sweetness in the changes from high to low tones
 Miss Ethelyne Hayes, who gave the second number, has a high pure soprano, whose technique and cultivation seemed well night perfect. In her first song, The Valley of Laughter, by Sander son, there was catching, Hitting quail ity which was most charming, but it was in the piquant French coquette oy Stern that the best qualities of her voice and manner was most captivating
 Miss Etoile White gave promise of a dramatic soprano of rare quality. Her best effort was in Starlight, Moon ught Dy Gllberte, where the ngheSt notes seemed even the sweetest ana were taken with the utmost ease.
 An innovation and pleasing change in the programme was the appearance of a pupil of Miss Abigail Crawford. friend and musical coworker of Mrs. Steele. This pupil, Miss Annie Beth Crawford, is one of the most talented piano stu dents in the Abigail Crawford class, and she reflected credit upon both her teacher and herself Her playing is remarkable for it's technique, it's breadth and depth of understanding. it's, brilliance.
 Little Dorothy Kirkland was a refresh ing example of a young girl being prop erly taught to sing. She is the youngest of the students, but very promising. She sang simply and most effectively "A Childs Prayer" (Harrold) and Jap anese Maiden (Gaynor.)
 Miss Margaret Molns sang with fine effect Spring Has Come" by White, and Loves in the Wind,7 by Mac Fayden. Her voice is a full, rich soprano of fine timbre.
 Mrs. Perry, who was to render two selections, was absent on account of ill., ness.
 Mrs Minnie McNeill the accompan- ist, who is musical director of the Ems ley High school. showed skill and taste and high. appreciation of the duties of this difficult art
 The harp, so skilfully played by Mrs Oliver Chalifoux, gave much added pleasure to the lovely songs accom- panied by her
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-23
Pompeian HAIR Massage Beautifies tn e H air

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 By removing Dandruf. Pompeian HAIR Massage makes the scalp healthy. and scalp health s the all-important thing in having beautiful hair.
 Each bottle of Pompeian HAIR Massage has | shaker top SO that you can sprinkle the clear deliehtfuI amber liquid over the hair or on the scaIp only. just as you wish Hence it is con. veuient and economical.
 Read what few of hundreds and hundred, of women have written us:
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 Not oily: not sticky; cannot discolor the hair Delishtful and dainty to use. Get 25c. 5Oc - q bottle TODAY at the store and give your oex the luxury of treatment.
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-23

monthly would not join f they had 10 pay quarterly in advance.
 F. P. Dunham prominent travelling man, told the meeting that the travelling men of the district wanted to joint the association, but that they would not do so if the dues were payable quarterly in advance He said there would be many dollar month in advance basis.
 Announcement was made by President Weatherly that R. L. Sparkman of the Furniture Dealers association was anx ious for the civic associations which would appoint committees to investigate the commissary situations do so at the earliest possible moment, and mail the names of the members to Mir. Spark man.
 Commissioner J. R. Hornady made short talk in favor of the 3-mll tax, to be voted on January 3O
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-23
Promotions on Southern

Atlanta, January 22-Wins F. Will son, commercial agent for the South ern railway at Richmond, has been promoted to assistant general freight agent at Richmond, effective at once. it was announced at the executive of fices of the Southern here today Ralph Shropshire, chief clerk in the office of Vice President J. M. Culp at Washington, has been made division freight agent at Augusta, Ga, and Alex S. Thweatt, eastern passenger agent, New York city, has been made general eastern passenger agent at New York.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-23
Mrs. Zellah z. Schwine

Funeral services over the remains cd Mrs. Zellah z. Schwine, aged 66, who died at the residence of her daugh- ter, Mrs. J. E. Davis,. S19 South Thir- tieth street, were conducted yesterday afternoon from the residence- Inter- ment followed in Elmwood cemetery. Surviving her are two sons three daughters and three. sisters.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-23
CONVENTION COMMITTEE

Upon motion made by T. l.. Cannon the president was authorized to appoint convention committee of seven mem bers. MT. Cannon said that there were 18,000 conventions being held annually in the United States that might as well be brought to Birmingham as elsewhere, and that there were 200 national conven- tions that should hold their meetings in Birmingham. The bringing of conven- tions to Birmingham will be one of the big things to be undertaken by the asso- citation.
 After much discussion as to the rate of dues and how payable, it was decided that they should be s1 a month, payable monthly in advance. Motion to make the dues payable quarterly in advance was defeated on the ground that many men who would join if they were to pay
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-23
Deaths and Funerals
Mrs. Della Larney

Mrs. Della Larney, aged 51, died yesterday afternoon at the family res- fdence, 1130 North Twentieth street, after long illness. She is survived by her husband, H. H. Larney, and two sons, S. T. Larney and Hugh Larney. Funeral arrangements will be an nounced later by the Lige Loy Un- dertaking company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-23
Frances Bailey

Funeral services over the remains of Frances Bailey, aged P, who died Saturday morning. at the Hillman ho- tel. were held yesterday morning from St. Pauls Catholic church. Interment followed in Elmwood cemetery. She is survived by three sisters, one broth CT and her parents.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-23
Special Bargains
 by Merchants in
 Today's Age-Herald

Porter's offer Munsing union suits at s1.25 to s3.5O.
 Loveman, Joseph & Loeb offer show ing of new stetson hats for men.
 Ponton S Orr advertise dstinctiveness and snap in their new spring arrivals.
 w. D, Wood Lumber company advertise sWood'' shingles at low prices.
 Office ouftters Co. feature supplies for the office.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-23
Irving Fies

Funeral services over the remains of Irving Fies, aged S2, who died on Sunday at. the family residence, 316 terday afternoon from the residence MT. Fies was one of the most widely known men in the city, being promi- nently connected with F'ies & Sons. Flo is survived by his widow, one son and four brothers
 Services were private and only q few of the close friends attended In- torment was made in Temple Emanu- Fl cemetery
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-23
HAS NOT INTERFERED

It does not appear from the facts al- legged that, the said Hugo L. Black as county solicitor and as chief prosecut- ing officer of the county had interfered or prevented the said Joseph R. Tate or hls deputies appointed from proper discharge of the duties and functions or the said office. as the said Hugo L. Black is invested by the authority of the act of the legislature to control and conduct the criminal litigation of this court until the term of his office ex- plres in 1919 And such is the judgment of this court.
 "The motion filed by Solicitor Tate has been submitted to the court without argument or citation of authorities but the court had anticipated the questions involved and is of the opinion that the acts of the legislature do not violate the constitution of the state and is a legal and valid enactment by the law making body, and as such is Binding on the court, and the parties involved in this motion on both sides desire a speedy determination of this matter, and the court, therefore, renders the opinis, promptly, believing that a speedy de- termination of the case is of more value for the orderly administration of jus tice in this court than a labored con- sideration of authoritative and fine drawn distinctions in the decision on this subject w. F. FORT,
 Senior Judge"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-23
MoRTH ATrENTIoN oE MnMrN

w ONAh A A hNA1ON OF' WOMEN
 When you feel too tired to work. when dark puffs appear under your eyes. when you wake up weary, with back ache or pains in sides and loins. when muscles and bones ache, when you suffer rheumatic twinges, when lurn. bago puts you down, then you know the kidneys are weakened or disord- cred. Mrs. T. J. Bucknell, Route l Hary, Neb.. writes: q am recover;np from an attack of lumbago, by the aid of Foley Kidney Pills. They surely have helped me" Sold everywhere
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-23
Mrs. Lucy c. Biles

Funeral services over the remains of Mrs. Lucy c. Biles, aged 6S, who died Sunday night, were conducted yesterday afternoon from the family residence in Inglenook. Interment fol- lowed in the East Lake cemetery. She is survived by one son and one daugh-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-23
Mrs. Sarah E. Majors

The remains of Mrs. Sarah F. Ma bors, aged 70. who died at the resi- dence of I. M. Williams, sos Emma street, were shipped yesterday morn ing at o'clock to Longview by the Shaw Undertaking company. She is survived by one son and two daugh- ters.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-23
Walter E. Miller

The remains of Walter E.. Miller, ased 42. who died last night at local infirmary, will be shipped to Union Springs tonight by the Johns Under- taking company. He is survived by his widow and parents.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-23
NOMINATED FROM FLOOR

The meeting was attended by several hundred people, and was featured by enthusiastic discussion of all questions brought before the assembly,
 The directors were nominated from the floor, and were unanimously elected as follows: W. O, Broyles, Judge William F. Fort, T. H. Motion, c. R. Harsh, Charles Burris, Woodlawn; Arnold Masburg, Da- vid Blumberg, William A. Weaver, pr. H. A. Elkourie. A. Ash, Dr. N. A Bar rett, East Lake; R. E. L. Connolly, G. K. Anderson East Birmingham; Frank E. Butler, West End: pr. G. W. Brown. Pratt City; Joseph Beitman, c. W. Green. John w o'Nelll. T. L. Can non, C. s. Mosely, Ensley; Thomas R. Walker, Vivian; R. K. Kennedy, R. Du- Pont Thompson and J. G. Hopping. Frank Willis Barnett was nominated, but withdrew.
 James Weatherly, president; Senator Frank S. White, first vice president, and John F. Shelby, second vice president, were made members of the board ex officio
 The committee appointed to draft the bylaws and constitution is composed of Senator Frank s. White, chairman, G. T. I2ra zeltOn and T Ta Cannon
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-23
SUBMIT CLAIMS IN WRITING

Judge Fort stated that the proper way to handle the question was for the two solicitors to submit their motions in writ ing. Solicitor Tate presented his state ment, calling upon Judge Fort to recog- nize him as the chief prosecuting officer of the circuit court Solicitor Black sub mitted reply setting forth the claim that under the terms of the act he and not Solicitor Tate was the duly author lzed chief prosecuting officer of the court,
 Later in the afternoon Judge Fort handed down his decision in which it was held that Solicitor Black was the leading prosecuting officer, with the power to appoint assistants, and that So- ncltor Tate was entitled to exercise the duties of prosecutor as an assistant to MT. Black.
 The opinion of Judge Fort in part fol- lows:
 Is is further ordered. ruled and ad Judged that said Hugo L. Black as coun- " solicitor is recognized as the chief prosecuting officer of the county in this court and that his duly appointed depu- ties are hereby recognized, and that the said Joseph R. Tate is recognized as as sistant to the county solicitor, and shall be and hereby is recognized by the court to take charge of such cases as may come before him under the direction of the said Hugo l.. Black
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-23
Committee Named to Draft Constitution and Bylaws
 for Organization
COMMISSARY QUESTION
 CONSIDERED BY BODY
Bringing of Conventions to Bir- mingham Will Be One of Chief Efforts of the New
 Association

With the election of 23a directors at meeting last night and the appointment of a committee to draft the laws ana constitutions tie Birmingham Civic asso- citation is permanently organized ana ready for business.
 The first official stand of the associa- tion on any subject was taken last night when the association indorsed the fight being made against the commissary sys- tenn, and authorized the president to ap- point a committee of two to cooperate with the general committee from civic bodies, which will investigate the com- mssary situation.
 Frank Willis Barnett and T. H. Motion spoke on the commissary question, and motion to appoint the committee of two was made by MT. Motion and seconded by MT. Barnett MT. Barnett urged that the committee try to adjust the situation along peace lines, if such is possible.
 The motion of MT. Motion on the com missary question brought forth heated discussion from the floor, practically all who spoke, however, expressing them selves in favor of the notion
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-23
BLACK CHIEF PROSECUTING
 OFFICER OF CIRCUIT COURT
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 of the consolidated circuit court of Jef- .ferson county was added yesterday after noon when Judge W. E. Fort handed down written decision fayoring the claims of County Solicitor Hugo L. Black
 Circuit solicitor Joseph R. Tate will mandamus Judge Fort in an effort to have himself recognized as the leading prosecutor and the case will be hastened to the supreme court for final adjudica- tion
 In rendering his decision. Judge Fort held that under the terms of the bill Sassed b. the last legislature, Solicitor Black was the leading prosecuting at torney for the circuit court and Joseph R. Tate, circuit solicitor had the right to exercise the duties Of prosecuting at torney under Solicitor Black
 The test of strength between the two solicitors came yesterday about noon when the first criminal case on the cir cult court docket Was called for trial before Judge Fort. Solicitor Tate de clared that the state was not ready for trial as certain witnesses were not pres ent Solicitor Black declared that the state was ready and that the witnesses would be produced on time
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-01-21
Find Lot of
Liquor in Raid
Continued From Page one)

of Jackson, one of the negroes. When
they did gain entrance to his home,
it is said, they found liquor in about
every place where the search was
pursued. Between mattresses on the
several beds, it was reported, the
largest lot was found, and as the of
ficers continued to search, they con-
tinued to pile up half pint and pint
TASKS until they had an even seven
dozen.
Considerable complaint has reached
the sheriff's office recently of nu-
merous sales of liquor in the north
ern part of the county, and a quiet
investigation was made. Not move
was attempted until everything was
set for a successful raid, and these
well-laid plans matured just as de-
sired, with the arrests Saturday.
They were all brought into the city
and by 8 o'clock had furnished bond.
In at least one of the cases, the
defendant will face a jury for not
the first time on charge of selling
liquor in the northern part of the
county. In fact it was stated in the
sheriff's office last night that the
record showed two convictions of par
ties selling liquor in the northern
part of the county, and in each case
very severe penalties have been i'm
posed by the court In the eradica-
ton of the blind tiger evil in that
part of. the county, it is announced
the officers have the full and undi,
vided cooperation of the good people
residing there.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-01-21
ENGLAND MAY RESORT
TO CONFUSION SERVICE

Birmingham, Eng, Jan. 20.-Eng
land may resort to compulsory ma
tional service in industrial life # the
appeal for voluntary service fails to
evoke sufficient response, accord
ing to a declaration at meeting OF
the employers and employees here to-
day of Arthur Chamberlain, director
general of the national service. Upon
the next few weeks, he declared
might depend whether victory will be
won next spring or a fourth winter
hostilities be endured.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-01-21
STOP THAT COUGH.

A hacking cough weakens the
whole system, drains your energy
and gets worse if neglected; your
throat is raw, your chest aches and
you feel sore all over. Relieve that
cold at once with DR.. Kings New
Discovery. The soothing pine bal
sans heal the irritated membranes,
and the antiseptic and laxative quail
tiles kill the germs and break up
your cold. Don't let cold linger.
Get DR.. Kings New Discovery today
at your Druggist, 25c.-Adv.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-01-21

Gladys Vaughn, Napoleon Rosen-
stein, Chandler Rozear.
FRESHMEN.
First Honors: Mary Ansley, An
drea Cafiero, Kenneth Calm, Ola Mae
Davis, Elizabeth Jennings, Francis
Mitchell, Ruth O'Hara, Florence
Pierpont, Annie Pooley, Benjamin
Robinson, Mary Wilson.
Second Honors: Elmo Bayliss
Adelaide Began, Arthur Bowman
Jack Brown, Mary Coney, Alice Gun.
bingham, Charlie Davis, Doyle priv
er, Elizabeth Edwards, j. w. Fried
man, Mathilda Gear, Antoinettt
Geri, John H. Jackson, Henry Nc
Lellan, Maude Mcvoy, Miriam Oh
sen, Gordon Perkins, Carrie L. Phil.
lips, Eunice Preston, Frank Seeger
Jack Shuttleworth, Gladys Slaughter
Monroe Smith, Belmar Tharpe, Mil.
dred Voris, Ralph Voris.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-01-21
CLASS OF SALTS
CLEANS KIDNEYS
IF YOUR BACK is ACHING OR
BLADDER BOTHERS, DRINK
LOTS OF WATER AND EAT
LESS MEAT.

When your kidneys hurt and your
back feels sore, don't get scared and
proceed to load your stomach with
lot of drugs that excite the kidneys
and irritate the entire urinary tract.
Keep your kidneys clean like YOU
keep your bowels clean, by flushing
them with mild, harmless salts
which removes the body's urinous
waste and stimulates them to their
normal activity. The function of the
kidneys is to filter the blood. In "a
hours they strain from it 500 grains
of acid and waste, so we can readily
understand the vital Importance of
keeping the kidneys active.
Drink lots of water-you can't
drink too much; also get from any
pharmacist about four ounces of Jad
Salts; take tablespoonful in glass
of water before breakfast each morn
ing for few days and your kidneys
will act fine. This famous salts is
| made from the acid of grapes and
lemon juice, combined with lithia
and has been used for generations to
clean and stimulate clogged kidneys;
also to neutralize the acids in urine
so it no longer is source of irrita-
ton, thus ending bladder weakness
Jad Salts is inexpensive; cannot
injure; makes delightful efferves-
cent lithia water drink which every.
one should take now and then to keeI
their kidneys clean and active. Try
this, also keep up the water drinking
and no doubt you will wonder what
became of your kidney trouble anC
| backache.-Ady.