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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-08
NEGROES PLEDGE
 LOYALTY IN WAR
 BY RESOLUTIONS

The following resolutions were adopted by the A. Nr. F.. Methodist Alliance at Birmingham in their regular weekly meeting at Payne Chapel church at the last meeting:
 'FIn view or the fact that the President of the United States has called the con
 gress of the United States of America to assemble at the capitol of the nation, in extraordinary session. April 2, 1917, body declared that a state of war exists between the imperial German government and the United States, on account of Germany's persistent and inhumane sub
 marine warfare in violation of the rights of this government, as well as the world to traverse the high seas in rights of all other neutral nations of the peaceful capacity of business, American citizens have lost their lives so that help less women and children's lives are really jeopardized;
 Whereas, the United States govern ment is about to declare that state of war exists between this country and Ger many; and, whereas, the negro race forms a great part of the population of this country, and is likely to be called upon to take up arms in it's defense; and since it is true that our race has won it's right to enjoy full citizenship in this country by proving his loyalty to the flag in past wars, and has never faltered
 when called upon to perform any duty imposed by the government, has never betrayed a trust; and
 "Whereas, he has spilled his blood to help establish this great country, and is willing to continue to do so notwith- standing the disfranchisements. proscrip- l tionS and other njustices, therefore be it | Resolved, that we pledge our loyalty and support, and that we stand ready l to gives our lives in the defense Of our | country.
 l 70. Be it resolved, that it is the earnest desire of this organization that provisions | be made by those in authority whereby
 all colored troops to be enlisted for ser- vice during the war be officered by color ed men; that this Is the overwhelming | opinion and desire of the colored people in l Alabama and elsewhere, and that we be- | lieve that this will be wise policy not only because of it's just recognition of ] the capabilities as well as the updyng | loyalty of the race undr all circunl- l stances, but because for the most part it will undoubtedly tend to establish and
 maintain better discipline, morale and a i higher standard of efficiency and effec- l tive service.
 Resolved that copy of these reso- l lutions be sent to the president of the United States, the secretary of war, the
 governor of the state of Alabama, and to | the local papers of Birminbham
 "Committee-R IT. Haynes president; l A.. Jones, secretary; Rev. J. B. Carter,
 Rev. T. w. Coffee. Rev. E. w. Williams,
 Rev. Geo. Mitchell. Rev. Wm. Craig, Rev B. F. Mallord, Rev. F. G. Ragland. Rev. o. w. Adams, Restine Jackson, F. Clyde Randall L. L. Chambliss.'
 | The shortage of horses in Ireland to- l gether with the increased agricultural activity. has attracted much attention to l tractors and motor blows.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-08
CLARA KIMBALL YOUNG
 AT THE COLONIAL,

Clara kimball Young makes her ap- pearance at the Colonial today in "The Badge of Shame" an intense story of Russia and Russian intrigue.
 Beginning with a terrific Jewish mas sacre by the Black Hundred at Kiev, upon scene of intense and appealing drama reaching it's great climax amid the luxurious settings of New York mansion. The story gets it's title from the kind of passport issued by the Rus slan police to women of the town, and It IS through obtaining such passport to protect herself against her enemies, that the heroine of the story is brought face to face with so many big situations.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-08
NORTH ALABAMA NEGRO SHOWS HIS
 PATRIOTIC SPIRIT

To the Editor of The Herald:
 In case of war with Germany or any other foreign nation, will the negro re- main loyal to his country and flag? 1 answer yes, yes. We only want a chance, as in everything else. We will do just as we did during the civil war in 1S61- 1S65 Some of us will go to the front, while others will stay at home and make foodstuff for the soldiers on the battle field and the families at home I don't think I could fight much myself, but 1 with any negro regiment as chaplain to administer to the sick, wounded and dying or to do anything else I am bis enough to do for the sake of my coun- try and my race.
 The white people will learn some day that when it comes to bravery, the ne- gro is absolutely fearless. Properly armed and with the flag of Uncle Sam behind us we will fight the world. And you are not going to find any traitors among us. No, we don't want to go to Mexico or anywhere else to keep from fighting Germany. The great bulk of the negro race wants to stay right here in the south, and we will stay, too, if the white people just treat us half right. For instance, no negroes have left Flor ence to go north during the present ex- odus. Why? Because the white people up this way are kind to us and we are made to feel that we are wanted here and our services are always appreciated. We don't want any social equality. We sim ply want equality in the courts of jus tice and the right to live in peace and quietness. with equal educational facili- ties for our children. In other words, we want to be treated as human beings and not as beasts, and we will stay right here in the south till Gabriel sounds the trumpet for the judgment.
 I believe Gods will is that the negro,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-08
EASTER THONGS

By Leonard Harris. Wake! The day is dawning. Thus pro-
 claimed Warbling bird in carols yet unnamed. Hark! Come higher hear their rapturous
 blend! List! Gay song both feathered domain
 rend. Natures realm responds as unto creed: Verdure life unwinds and buds are freed Quickly burst the bonds that blossoms
 hold, Robing earth in splendor manifold. Then in thankful humbleness we kneel Deep in reverence, while the world doth
 feel Resurrection's glory now at hand; Easter heralds ring throughout the land.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-08
ANITA STEWAR
 GOES SOUTH

Anita Stewart and the cast of her latest picture under production, a James Oliver Curwood story, left New York Friday afternoon for New Orleans. This is to be particularly elegant Vitagraph produc- tion and, with the usual Vitagraph atten- tion to details, distance was permitted to place no obstacle in the way of filming outdoor scenes to conform with the spirit of the story. The working title is Re bellion In the party were Miss Stewart
 Director Wilfrid North and these mem-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-08
LOEW'S NEW B|]OU. AN ATTRACTIVE AND. MODERN PLAYHOUSE.
New Theatre Link in South ern Branch Of the LOew Circuit and Will Be
 Opened Next Week

Laugh and the world laughs with you, weep and you weep alone said the gifted Ella Wheeler Wilcox. I am proud to say that in my theatres the crowds can both laugh and weep together as the scenes and the emo tions of the films shift. Hearty laugh ter, virtuous tears, express the emo- tions of sympathetic people. All the family united in my theatres.
 MARCUS LOEW."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-08
Bopp to Surrender

San Francisco, April 7.-Franz Bopp, former German consul general under prison sentence for violating American neutrality. telephoned to federal authori- ties here today from St. Helena, Cal, that he was on his way to surrender. A few minutes previously federal agents an- nounced he was a fugitive, believing he was heading for the Mexican border
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-08
Features for today:

"tUI VS TUT IOudy. Colonial; Clara Kimball Young in "The Badge of Shame
 Aleazar: Theda Bara in "The Darling of Paris.'
 strand: "The Masque of Life'' Rialto: Viola Dana in "The Mortal Sin. 5 Mrs. Vernon Castle in "Patria." Triangle: Douglas Fairbanks in His Picture in the Papers"
 Trianon: William Russell in High Play"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-08
GRIFFITH ARRIVES
 IN LONDON

According to cable advices received at his New York offices during last week. D. w. Griffith, the American producer who sailed for England a week ago Sat urday. on the Adrlatic, landed at Liver pool early Tuesday morning MT. Grif- filth will remain in Europe for several weeks, and is booked to take some mo- ton pictures on the western battle fronts before he returns to this country.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-08
Oliver Named Governor
 New Island Possessions

Washington, April 7.-Rear Admiral James Oliver was formally nominated by President Wilson today as governor of the Virgin Islands, formerly the Danish West Indies. He already is on his way there
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-08
JOHN l.. IN FILMS

Boston, Mass, Specialization l.. Sul- livan, one-time champion heavyweight prize fighter, is going into the motion picture field. With Clarence w. Rowley lawyer, he has organized a corporation with $60,O00 capital, called the John L. Sullivan Motion Picture company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-08

The old Bijou has passed away and in it's place has risen "Loews Bijou," all new.
 At an expenditure of $50,000 the theatre has been transformed into the most beau tiful| and comnnodous playhouse in the state.
 Everything is new, modern and up to the minute, and the very best that money can buy. There is not vestige left of the old fixtures and furnishings, scenes and stage settings. lighting equipment and cooling system, for all these were dis carded to make room for the new equip ment.
 Under the hands of a large corps of skilled artisans and the direction of architects and theatre experts, the won derful transformation is nearing comple- ton, and will be ready for the formal opening on April 16, when five acts of first run feature pictures will be shown The bill will be exactly the same as shown in all of the 2s Loew theatres of New York city.
 SOUTHERN CIRCUIT
 The new playhouse is another link in the southern circuit of theatres owned and controlled by Marcus Loew of New York, a man who has been designated by the famous George Cohen as the Henry Ford of the show business" Mir Loew owns and operates no less than 29 theatres in New York city alone. and is the guiding spirit of the Loew circuit which controls 153 theatres in the prin- cipal cities of the United States. The Loew thetrical enterprises are the big gest in the country, and are noted for the high class entertainments provided for and for the thoughtful consideration of the comfort and convenience of their thousands of patrons.
 In keeping with the Loew policy that
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-08
TN THE PICTURES S4ANDOUIT

bers of the cast: Rudolph Cameron, Eula- lie Jensen, Julia Swayne Gordon and William Dunn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-08

married last night in the First Presby- terian church in the presence of few friends. Rev. Francis Tappey performed the ceremony.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-08

nothing but the best is good enough, the old Biiou was practically "gutted and while the estimated cost of the remodel ling and new equipment is s5O,0OO this amount may be exceeded as the new management is determined to give the Birmingham amusement seekers the best there is in the way o< modern play house. Every part of the theatre has been changed and the result is mar yelous.
 The lobby has undergone wonderful transformation under the hands of skilled artisans and carries the general color scheme of green. white and gold. It IS commodious and convenient with wide stairways leading direct to each of the floors. The orchestra floor has been re- modelled and a special feature is the foy- CTS or green rooms on each side of the house. These will be handsomely furnish ed and provided with ladies and gentle mems rest rooms that will be fittingly equipped and furnished with handsome white wicker furniture. All the seats will be covered with linen coverings, cleanli- ness being one of the decided policies of the management.
 ADDITIONAL EXIT
 An additional exit on the east side or the building leading directly rom the upper floors to the street gives ample
  in the case of emergency and it can be emptied, even though filled to capacity, in a few minutes.
 In keeping with MT. Loew's policy of safety first no less than $25oo has been expended on the projecting room, which is absolutely "the last word'' in modern convenience and appliances.
 There is not d square inch Of the scenery or one piece of the stage settings of the old Bijou, the stage was "gutted' and two special scenic artists from the Loew studio in New York have been en- gagged for weeks designing and painting new scenery and experts have been mak- ing the settings. The urban, style, used in all the leading eastern theatres Is gen. eral scheme of the scenery
 A complete system of heating has been installed and a cooling plant for the heated months and a general system of ventilation is used that insures the air in the theatre being pure and fresh at all times.
 In reference to the performance, which will consist of five superior vaudeville acts and eight reels of first run feature pictures, it will be exactly the same as presented by MT. Loew in his big New York theatres. 4 slogan used by every theatre owned or controlled by Mir. Loew is that there is nothing cheap but the price"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-08

} The shortage of horses in Ireland to- gether with the increased agricultural activity, has attracted much attention to tractors and motor blows.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-04-12
Strange Disappearance Of
YOUNG Man.

Republican Journal: Some tim e
Monday evening John Mohllman a
young man about % years Of age, left
his home in Belmont and no trace of
him has been found as yet. He is I'M
married and lived alone op his farm and
the reason Of his strange action cannot
be fathomed as he was in good health
and in very comfortable circumstances
financially. In note found on Tues
day by his brother he makes disposition
Of his property and states that his body
will be found in the Pecatonica river.
A searching party has been securing
the river and streams for miles with no
success and on Wednesday evening a
pack of blood hounds from Freeport
were placed on track, but as yet no
trace of the man has been found.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-04-12
SCHOOL CHILD ANCHORED FAST
From the Extension Division of the
University of Wisconsin.

A conscientious primary grade teacher
struggled for months in an effort to
make one of her pupils who was far too
old for the grade, fit to pass on into the
next grade. She worried nights and
worked daily on the child before and
after school but without progress.
One day, the mother of one of the
other pupils visited the school. This
mother had been a we'll trained nurse
before her marriage. Her attention
was attracted to the backward child
and the teacher told of her dishearten-
ing struggle.
BLESS your heart said the visitor,
Don't you know that the child is a
cretin and is problem for the medical
rather than for the teaching profession?
An intelligent course Of treatment with
thyroid gland extract offers the only
hope of awakening her mind. To all
intents and purposes, the child is now
idiotic. due to the deficient action of
OI1J 1OlO S1cLu' DJ 1CCuluS SIdLu ca
tract, physicians are able, sometimes,
to accomplish marvels in overcoming
the deficiency. Certainly, in this case,
nothing can be accomplished until after
the child has been SO treated"
This is an extreme instance which il
Illustrates the manner in which the con
dition of the body limits the growth of
the mind More common and more
important ones occur in defective eye
sight and hearing. In poverty stricken
neighborhoods, children are found, fire.,
quently, whose ability to study and
learn is handicapped by hunger. Not
always is the hunger confined to power
ty stricken families. however, because 6
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-04-12

chill may be half starved upon an
abundance of the wrong kinds Of food.
The schools Of the future will give
much more attention than those of the
past have given to individual study of
individual pupils. The teachers. then,
will study their children more and try
less to teach them. Every child has a
natural tendency to learn fast When
he doesn't do so wise teachers and par
ents attempt to find out if the child
hasn't a drag anchor in the way of
some physical or mental defect which
must be raised before he can make nor
NAL progress.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-04-12
BAD MEN BREAK JAIL
Four Prisoners Escape From Grant
County Jail.

Lancaster, Herald: Four Of the five
men confined in the county Jail broke
out Saturday night, using a clever ruse
to accomplish their purpose.
The seekers for liberty were Albert
Schroeder, held for murder, Fred
Houtler, wife desertion, Reginald Len
nox, with but twelve days more to
serve on larceny matter and Fritz
Wolff, sent&ced to Green Bay for one
year. They placed broom stick above
the cell door SO that it would drop
down and catch when the door was
opened. About o'clock, Mrs Hymer,
the sheriff's wife released LennOx to
attend to the fire. AS LennOx went
back into the Jail corridor and while
Mrs Hymer was endeavoring to close
the door, the four men rushed out.
Schroeder threw salt in Mrs Hymer's
eyes while passing bat she pluckily
held on to him until he reached the
yard. There all four ran away in the
darkness.
A quick alarm was given but the
night was spent in futile search around
the city.
On Sunday evening Wolff and
Schroeder were discovered near Bagley
by posse of citizens. Many shots
were fired and Wolff finally brought
f,,lI nf
Schroeder helped Wolff along after he
was shot but released him when a rifle
bullet came through both their hands
Wolff was brought back Monday and
placed in Jail. He said little beyond
describing how the trick was worked
and that the Glartette had gone to
Bloomington together. There they di-
vided, Lennox and Houtler going north.
Schroeder and Wolff went west toward
Bagley.
1t was thought likely that Schroeder
would go to his cabin near Bagley and
get fire arms. He is a daring fellow
and seemingly desperate. Sheriff Hy-
mer, District Attorney Meyer and a
party of citizens secured the Bagley
country Monday and Tuesday but up
to late hour were unsuccessful.
While the authorities want all the
men they are most anxious to secure
Schroeder. The latter is under indict
ment for brutal case of murder.
The penalty for fleeing from justice
is not less than one or more than four
years in prison. The foolish young
men who left on the eve Of their liberty
may have bitter cause to regret it.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-04-12
Bio Fire at HolIandale.

Dodgeville Sun Republic: Word was
received in Dodgeville this morning
that the village of Hollandale was be-
ing destroyed by fire.
According to information received
later the fire had been brought under
control before reaching the residence
portion of the village It is said that
the opera house, pool hall and black
smith shop are completely destroyed
and the livery barn partially destroyed
The fire started Monday night about
ten o'clock, and was caused by the ex-
plosion of gasoline lamp in the Hos
kins opera house.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-04-12
Quarantine Laws.

Nations are supposed to be s0ver-
cign-that is, to have the right to
make their own Laws, rules and regu-
lations; and this sovereignty holds, in
part at least, for cities, towns and
even rural communities. The right Of
self-preservatiOn is inherent and i'm
prescriptible, and nation, state, city
or countryside has the right Of quaran-
tine, if the necessity for it really ex-
lists.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-04-12
.JONESDALE
BY LUCILLE HARRIS.

h. E. Gribble Of DOdgeville transact
ed business at Jonesdale during the
week. 4
j. H. Weier transacted business al
Dodgeville Saturday.
d. g. Jones returned home Saturday
after visiting at Barneveld and Cam
bria
Henry We1er was a Dodgeville caller
Saturday.
George Haines of Chicago is spend
ing few days here.
Mr. and Mrs Richard Jackson Of Min
eral Point are visiting relatives here.
James and Sumter Jackson left Mon
day for Iowa on business.
Mr. and Mrs Harry COllicutt Of Min
eral Point were visitors at the FL. B.
Carter home Friday evening,
G. II. Cox arrived here Tuesday with
two car loads of stock from st. Paul
for his farm.
Miss Madge Burns of Hollandale
spent over Sunday with her parents
here.
Timothy Burns and Volney Whitford
transacted business at Darlington
Tuesday.
Gilbert Johnson went to Dodgeville
Wednesday.
Robert and Mary Weier were Dodge
vile callers Wednesday.
George BREWSTER was in Blanchard
vile couple days this week.
Mrs William Shackley and Mrs Err,
win Shackley and son Donald visited
Wednesday at the John Ley home.
Will Jones spent over Sunday with
his sister at DodgevilIe.
John Burns, Jr. was at Dodgevillt
Saturday.
John Ley spent few days last week
at Dodgeville.
Lewis Girardin transacted business
at Hollandale this week.
Joseph Ley transacted business al
Dodgeville Friday.
Miss Annie Jackson of Mineral Poin
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-04-12
Equivocal Praise.

The bishop had occasion to preach
IN one Of the smaller cities, and as
soon as the service was over many
people went to him to express their
appreciation of his sermon. One wom-
an in particular was most OutSpOken
IN it's praise. why, bishop" she said,
"you can never know what your ser
mon meant to me. 1t was just like
water to q drowning man"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-04-12
Has "Served" IS Years.

Dodgeville Sun Republics: Sunday
was the fifteenth anniversary of the
date on which Morris Proctor bought
the Mineral Point Dodgeville stage line.
The many years of service for the pub
lie, in all kinds of weather, have not
succeeded in souring the disposition of
the kindly driver, but only served to
make him more and more genial and
ready to do a kindly turn whenever the
opportunity presents itself. May ne
live to see fifteen more anniversaries,
and many more.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-04-12
MAKE WORK EASIER
Mineral Point People Are Pleased to
Learn How 1t Has Been Done.

IL pretty nara 10 attend TO duties
With a constantly aching back;
With annoying kidney and bladder
disorders.
Doan's Kidney Pills make work
easier for many sufferer
They're for bad backs.
For weak kidneys.
Here is convincing proof Of merit.
Mrs Charles Nehls, 401 Water street,
Platteville, Wis, says: L had severe
pains across my back and through my
kidneys. felt tired all the time 1t
was very hard for ne to keep up and my
kidneys bothered me. When | used
Doan's Kidney Pills my back stopped
aching and my kidneys were fixed up
in good shape. could do my work
with ease"
Price SOC, at all dealers. Don't sim
ply ask for kidney remedy-get Doan's
Kidney Pills-the same that Mr. Nehls
had. Foster Milburn Co., Props,
Buffalo, N. Y.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-04-12
Arrest Made In the Pearson Murder
Case at BoscobeI.

Dodgeville Sun Republic: The viii
lage of Boscobel has recently been
stirred by the murder of Mr. Pearson
It was at first claimed that his death
was a suicide, and his wife said she
saw him shoot himself, at distance
from the house. Later her stepfather
Albert Schroeder, was arrested and
held for trial. It is stated that Mrs
Pearson later confessed to having seer
her stepfather commit the deed.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-04-12
Bad Couch? Feverish? Grippy?.

You need DR.. Kings New Discovery
to stop that cold, the soothing balsam ingre
dents heal the i1ritated membranes, soothe the
sore throat, the antiseptic qualities kill the
germ and your cold is quickly relieved.
DR.. Kings New Discovery has for As years been
the standard remedy for coughs and colds in
thousands Of homes. Get bottle today and
have it handy in your medicine chest for
coughs, colds Group, grippe and all bronchial
affections. AT your druggist, SIC