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The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-13
HUNTSVILLE

Huntsville, December 12.-(Special )-Thd Huntsville city council has broken precedent in the election of an outside man as chief of the police department The new chief is Clarence Haughton of Mobile, wlfo comes highly recommended as an officer of efficiency and in tegrity. William Mitchell, former sheriff. retires from the chiefs office to devote himself to business and the council rendered him a vote of thanks for good work done Haughton is charged with force and he states that it will be great ly. enlarged. He is given the privilege of picking his own men and they will be elected by the council before the first of the year.
 Flying for the purpose of locating the best aerial mail routes between Mem phis, Corinth, Huntsville, Chattanooga and Knoxville, three army airplanes landed here and remained several hours Wednesday. The machines were piloted by Lieut.. J. s. Marriott, Lieut.. O. G. Bacon and Lient. R. E. Gray. They landed in a meadow southwest of the city Coming from Corinth, Lieut.. Harriott became lost in a cloudbank north of Athens, Ala, and arrived two hours later than the other pilots. It is be- ieved that regular aeroplane mail serv- ice will be established through this sec- tion in short time.
 The Huntsville Gas company turned gas into it's mains again last night after having been practically out of business since early in October. The plant was compelled to shut down by an accident to some of it's gas making machinery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-13
Fife Ellsler Dead
 at the Age of 95

Nutley N. J., December 12.-Mrs. Euphremia Emma Ellsler, known in the- atrical circles as Effie Ellsler, reputed to have been the oldest English speak ing actress in the world, died here today, at the age of 95.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-13
Make Your Bowels Grateful

Help them to function as they ought to- Aid them occasionally with pr. Kings New Life Pills Cleanse the system of undermining impurities. Mild m action, reliable and comfortable. Your druggist has them 25c.-Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-13
Clyde Hubbard

Clyde Hubbard-Aged 35, died at To- cal infirmary Wednesday night. Flu neral services from Johns chapel this morning at 1O:30 o'clock, inter- ment in Elmwood.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-13
"Fair and Warmer"

When Selwyn and company present Fair and Warmer" the Avery Hop wood farce, which transported all New York with joy for one year, and Chi cago second year. lacking four months. at the Jefferson theatre to- night and Saturday matineee and night, it will be in answer to the most imper- ative demand that has been made for a New York success within the mem ory of the oldest inhabitant
 Fair and Warmer quickly got rep utation of being able to make anybody laugh, and laugh uproarously and in- cessantly through three dazzling acts, created it's unprecedented popularity. It was a season when even the best thrills paled beside the lure of laugh ing. Before the end of half the farce's first year run, the whole country was asking for it.
 Selwyn and company will send it here with an admirable cast of farce- CUTS.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-13
INCREASE SHOWN

New Orleans, December 12.-Reports to the state board of health showed 677 new cases of Spanish influenza in Louisiana today. Of these 165 were in New Orleans. Five deaths from this cause were reported in the city. Fig ures for the state show an increase of 7S new cases over yesterday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-13
BESSEMER BUREAU PHONE BESSEMER 612-J

Bessemer High school will soon have a basketball court as work has begun on the construction of the court and is being rushed to completion, Prof J. c. Camben experimenting. The court is situated between the high school build ing and the high school annex
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-13

Mrs Mary A. TayIor-Aged IS, died at the San Jose apartments yesterday morning. The remains were sent to Rugby Road, Tenn. last night by Johns
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-13
At Loew's BiiOu

Villa Holt Wakefield, one of vaude- ville's most popular and exquisite stars, appeared as the big headliner at Loew's Bijou theatre yesterday for the last half of the week. Miss Wakefield, who is a southerner, is famous for her remark able beauty, charming personality and ability to entertain, and her way of working herself right into the heart of her audience. Miss Wakefield has been entertaining soldiers and sailors for the last few months without any recom- pense of any kind, and this is her first theatrical engagement for salary since that time. She presented her famous song readings and pianologue all writ ten especially for her, with several of her own compositions
 Joe Darcey, famous for his act called ''The American Comedy Four,' of which he was also a members, appeared ill blackface, singing all his own songs.
 Other acts were Allen and Francis, an eccentric couple in songs, dances and moments from musical comedies. The four Wellings, in daring aerial eccen- tricities, and Oddone, accordeonist, who works with special electrical effects.
 Hale Hamilton stars in photoplay Five Thousand An Hour" This is an excellent screen offering.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-13
When Baby T. Teething

GROVE'S BABY BOWEL MEDICINE will correct the Stomach and Bowel rropbles. Perfectly harmless. See di- rections on the bottle.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-13
ADJUSTMENTS
THEATRES

 Jefferson-Selwyn & Go. s big comedy, Fair and Warmer Lyric-Keith vaudeville and photo weekly.
 Loew's Bijou-Vaudeville, photodrama and weekly.
 PHOTOPLAYS RIALTO-Geraldine Farrar in "The Hell Cat''
 Odeon Two-Biggest comedy bill ever shown. Also official war news. Alcazar-Bessie Lowe in How Could You, Caroline and official war news Trianon-Mme. Petrova in "The Pan ther Woman
 strand-D w. Griffith's "The Great est Thing in Life.' Colonial-William s. Hart in ''The Square Deal Man" and comedy, Her First Mistake
 Odeon One-Helen Gibson in "The Silent Sentinel" Slim Summerville and Billie Richie in sunshine comedy. Princess-G George Walsh in a great pie ture, also fine comedy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-13

Clara Tidmore-Aged ', daughter Of MT. and Mrs. R. L. Tidmore died at a local infirmary Wednesday night The remains were sent to Nector yesterday by Loy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-13
PERSONAL

Mrs Rosa B. Nogestine of Montgom- cry, state child labor inspector, is in the city on official business.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-13
CHILDREN,S I.EACIIE


 Mrs. B. l.. Michealson has received a letter from the secretary of the Chil- drens hospital association, thanking her Patriotic league of Bessemer for their Thanksgiving donation to the hospital The Patriotic league presented the hospi- tai with three comfort robes, knitted by them during the summer, $20 90 in money ter follows: "The Children's hospital association wishes to thank you and the Children's Patriotic league of Bessemer for a donation of $209O in money and the wonderful gift of useful articles that you brought to this hospital. Not only do we deeply appreciate the generous gift that will prove of great help in car rying on the work of the hospital, but we also appreciate the kind thought and interest that prompted it. We sin cerely hope that you and the league will continue your good work for the sick children.
 Mrs. A. B. Cross, aged 27 years, of Fair field, died at her residence Wednesday afternoon. Funeral services were con ducted from Pleasant Hill church, Thurs day morning at Il o'clock, and burial followed at the Pleasant Hill cemetery. She is survived by her husband.
 James Qualls, aged 28 years, died at his residence Thursday afternoon. tunerai services will be conducted from Huey and McConnells parlors Friday afternoon al 1 o'clock, and interment will take place at Canaan cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-13
SOLICITORS OFFICE

So many grand juries have had oc- casion to speak in such high terms of praise for the very efficient manner in which Circuit Solicitor Joseph R. Tate and his deputies have conducted the office, that anything from us would apear superfluous. MT. Tate IS ever on the alert to expedite business. and this results in great saving to the county as well as to those ap- bearing as witnesses. We also desire ct express our high appreciation of the service rendered by the official ste nographer, William M. Lindsay, and to thank our efficient and accommo- dating bailiff, MT. w H. Batson, foi waiting on us.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-13
Colonel Screws in Command

Montgomery, December 12.-(Special) Col William P. Screws of Montgomery is in command of the Eighty-fourth division, which is now occupying Ger man territory, according to semi-offi- cial information from france. Colonel Screws is reported to have been pro- noted, and this promotion is said to entitle him to a commission as lieuten- ant colonel in the regular army.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-13
At the Lyric

Novelty and variety feature the ex- cellent entertainment offered on the new Keith bill which delighted capacity au- diences Thursday night. Fashions a la Carte is original in subject and pre- sentation and is one of the most at- tractive acts of the kind before the pub lie. Hugo Janson is featured and he does some wonderful and stylish drapng. Lavish costumes, clever singing and pretty girls feature this act.
 The Bromwells in a sensational jug gling act open the bill and the female portion of the team is clever juggled This pair furnish much comedy.
 Lord and Fuller offer "bits of this and that and are most pleasing in their versatile entertainment. They ride uni cycles. sing. play the violin and other wise entertain.
 Frank Mullane receives repeated en- cores for his songs and stories and he proves one of the hits of the bill. Null lane tells some funny stories and sings some popular songs which immediately make a hit.
 The Sam Yee troupe of Chinese enter tainers present a most pleasing pro- gramme of magic and acrobatic feats The boy member of the troupe does some unusual athletic feats and the en- tire act is well presented and highly en- tertaining. Official war review pictures
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-13

James M. Johns-Aged 35, died at the residence 1704 Eighth avenue, north, yesterday, Funeral services from Johns chapel this afternoon at 2:30 o'clock, interment in Pratt City.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-13

show many scenes of the news events of the day. These pictures are issued by the United States government and every scene is authentic and official
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-13

Mrs. Rose E. Trimm-Aged 33, died at the residence, 315 Forty ninth street, north Wednesday afternoon Funeral services from the residence this aft ernoon at o'clock, interment in Elmwood. Deceased is survived by her husband two small children, father, B. Witzell, and two sisters.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-13

John c. Abernnthy--Aged 32, died at local nfrmary Wednesday afternoon. The remains were sent to Holyville yesterday morning by Loy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-13

a brother, has telegraphed to Washing ton in an effort to learn the extent of his injuries
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-13

J. Fred Rny-Aged 24. died at the resi- dence. cos Twentieth street, north, Tuesday night. Funeral services from the residence this afternoon at o'clock, interment in Forest Hill Deceased is survived by his father and five brothers. Pallbearers: Paul Barroner, H. l.. Cox, F. P. Norwood, J. N. Bremen, F. w. Leiner and MT. Williams
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-13

T. F. Aunspaugh--Aged 73, died al Bedford, Va, yesterday morning. MT Aunspaugh was well known in Bir- mingham. and a member of Camp Wilcox, United Confederate Vet erans. He is survived by one daugh- ter, Miss Hattie Aunspaugh of Richmond Va
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-13

James E. Burrow-Aged AT, died at local infirmary yesterday morning. Funeral services announced later by Shaw.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-13
SPEEDING

We have idicted every person charged with operating his auto vehicle at rate of speed as to endanger the life or property of any person who has been injured, where these injur- ies have occurred on the highways of the city or county, and we earnestly urge the future grand juries to in- dict and bring to justice every one who so recklessly operates his motor vehicle as to cause injury to person or nronertY.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-13

William Laney Cowan-Aged 6, son of Mr. and Mrs. Laney Cowan, died at the residence 910 First avenue, West End, yesterday morning. Flu . neral services and interment in Pell City,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-13
Grand Jury Recommends
 Abolition of the License
 Inspector and Constables
oayiAued from Page Five)
TO FED EVIDENCE

x s<u M manner of processes out k 9f.Ar5tss office
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-13

I a9 investigation as grand
 /, there have been cases before us in which we are of opinion interested parties, and frequently attorneys in terested, have doctored the evidence of witnesses, and secured the attend- ance of defendants witnesses before the grand jury in order to protect their client. It is not difficult to reach the conclusion on hearing the evil dence, and especially in murder cases. that witnesses have been thoroughly drilled and uttered in the minutest detail of the crime. This practice we most heartily condemn, and We trust future grand juries will be on the alert to ascertain and detect any person guilty of securing such perjury. We trust no lawyer who has been admit ted to the bar and who has taken the oath administered to him, will think so little of the public, and the peace and quiet of his county to be guilty of such an offense in the fu- t1frn
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-13

Mrs. w. l.. Sims-Aged IF, died at the residence. All Elder avenue, Pratt City, Wednesday night. Funera services from the First Baptis church at Pratt City this mornine wood
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-13

John R. Logan-Aged AZ, died yester- day morning. Funeral services from Avondale Baptist church this after noon at o'clock, interment in For est Hill. He Is survived by a widow four sons and five daughters.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-13

Harry Lee Bishline-Aged 24. died at Amory, Miss. Wednesday night Flu neral services from Loy's chapel to- morrow, hour announced later. De- ceased is survived by widow, one son and his mother.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-13

Paul Mercer Atchinson-Aged 4, son of MT. and Mrs. R. F. Atchinson, died at a local infirmary yesterday morn ing. Funeral services were held from Johns chapel yesterday after noon at 3 o'clock, interment in Elm wood
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-13

John w. TomiIson-Aged 7S, died at Birmingham December II. Funeral services and interment was in Elm wood cemetery. MT. Tomilson was 9 member of Camp Hardee, United Confederate Veterans.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-13
DEATHS

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  DEATHS James E. Burrow-Aged AT, died at a local infirmary yesterday morning. Funeral services announced later by Shaw.
 John c. Abernathy-Aged 32, died at a local infirmary Wednesday afternoon. The remains were sent to Holyville yesterday morning by Loy Mrs Mary A. TayIor-Aged IS, died at the San Jose apartments yesterday morning. The remains were sent to Rugby Road, Tenn, last night by Johns.
 Clyde Hubbard-Aged 35 died at To- cal infirmary Wednesday night. Flu neral services from Johns chapel this morning at 10:30 o'clock, inter- ment in Elmwood.
 Clara Tidmore-Aged r. daughter Of Mir and Mrs. R. L. Tidmore, died at a local infirmary Wednesday night. The remains were sent to Nector yesterday by Loy.
 James M. Johns-Aged 35, died at the residence, 1704 Eighth avenue, north, yesterday. Funeral services from Johns chapel this afternoon at 2:30 o'clock, interment in Pratt City. William Lnney Cowan-Aged G. son of Mir and Mrs. Laney Cowan, died at the residence, 910 First avenue, I Et1- / neral services and interment in Pell City.
 Harry Lee Bishline-Aged 24, died at Amory. Miss Wednesday night. Fu- neral services from Loy's chapel eC- morrow, hour announced later. De- ceased is survived by a widow, one son and his mother.
 John w. TomiIson-Aged 7s, died at Birmingham December II. Funeral services and interment was in Elm wood cemetery. MT Tomilson was member of Camp Hardee, United Confederate Veterans. Paul Mercer Atchinson-Aged 4, son of MT. and Mrs. R. F. Atchinson, died at a local infirmary yesterday morn ing. Funeral services were held from Johns chapel yesterday after noon at 3 o'clock, interment in Elm wood.
 John R. Logan-Aged 47. died yester- day morning. Funeral services from Avondale Baptist church this after noon at 8 o'clock, interment in For est Hill. He Is survived by widow four sons and five daughters. Mrs. w. l.. Sims-Aged 17, died at the residence All Elder avenue, Pratt City, Wednesday night. Funeral services from tho First Baptist church at Pratt City this morning at II o'clock, interihent in Green wood
 T. F. Aunspaugh-Aged 73, died at Bedford, Va, yesterday morning. MT. Aunspaugh was well known in Bir- mingham, and member of Camp Wilcox, United Confederate Vet erans. He is survived by one daugh- ter, Miss Hattie Aunspaugh of Richmond, Va.
 Mrs. Rose E. Trimm-Aged 33, died at the residence, 315 Forty ninth street, north Wednesday afternoon Funeral services from the residence this aft ernoon at o'clock, interment in Elmwood. Deceased is survived by her husband two small children, father, B. Witzell, and two sisters. J. Fred Rny-Aged 24 died at the resi- dence, cos Twentieth street, north, Tuesday night. Funeral services from the residence this afternoon at o'clock, interment in Forest Hill. Deceased is survived by his father and five brothers. Pallbearers: Paul Barroner, H. l.. Cox, F. P. Norwood, J. N Bremen, F. w. Leiner and MT. Williams.
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-13

The Boy Scouts are planning the cree ton of a clubhouse, four miles from Gadsden on the Ashville road.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-13

Acme Laundry
 American Laundry Birmingham Laundry Domestic Laundry Excelsior Laundry
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-13

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The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1918-01-11
Rats Enemies of Birds.

The number of useful inSect-eatfng
birds nesting on the ground OF in low
bushes which fall victims to rats is ex-
tremely large and is one of the many
kinds of injury done by these PERM
cious animals which cannot be COM
puted writes E. w. Nelson in the Ma
tional Geographic Magazine. Proba-
bly, few frequenters of the countryside
have returned to look into a birds nest
to observe it's condition without many
times finding it destroyed and frag-
ments of egg shells lying about. I'm
questiOnably large percentage OF
such nests located in the neighbOrhOod
of buildings have been raided by rats.
On one of the small Danish islands
1t has been automatically recorded that
the progeny of a single pair of rats,
which escaped from captivity, in two
years time eXterminated a great colo
ny of birds for which the island had
been noted.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1918-01-11
"Church of Gold"

There is no structure just like ST.
Marks, In Venice, in the world, notes
the Kansas City Journal It's bulb
shaped domes and minaretlike BELT
ries remind the visitor of the Orient.
1t seems more like MOhammedan
than Christian temple. In the facade
are scores of variOusly cOlOred marble
columns. each one Il mOnOlith and all
possessing an eventful history. Some
are from Ephesus, others from Symr-
ma, others from COnstantinOple and
more than one even from Jerusalem.
st. Marks is the treasure house of
Venice, a place of pride as well as
prayer The work of identifying this
old church was carried on for five cen
turtles, and each generation tried to
outdO all that had preceded it. The
walls and roof are SO prOfusely COW
cred with mosaics and precious mar
bles that it is easy to understand why
st. Marks has been called the Church
of Gold"
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1918-01-11
DisIikes of Hens.

"Hens are funny sorts of creatures"
observes poultry fancier. ''They
have their likes and dislikes-especial
~ dislikes. If you move a hen she
turns crusty, and won't lay eggs. She
likes her old home, and takes an abOm-
Unable time to get used to the new.
eff you wave cloth within sight of
the occupants of your fowl run, you
will hear shocking row. This par
ticular noise is known as the danger
signal and sometimes will be INDUCED
in without a single break for as long
as 20 minutes.
IF you take it into your head tore
arrange the nest boxes. depend upon
it Biddy will pay you out. She will
miss that day with her usual egg.
Provided they are good, it's wisest
TO stick to old things in poultry-keep-
ing, and not TO shift them unless you
are compelled to do SO. At least,
there's one thing you can change, and
that's the fodder Hens won't object
to that at all in fact. they like it,
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1918-01-11
CARE OF THE HUNTING DOGS
Little Washing and Much Brushing Is
Regarded Best for the Health
of Any Canine.

In the matter of grooming, says Out
ing, a cardinal principal is expressed
in the bench show handlers apOthegm
'little washing and much brushing"
Soap and water are bad for any dogs
coat They wash away the natural
oils, making the hair dry and brittle,
and consequently the less washing the
better the coat will be. The dog how
ever, must be kept clean. A good
stiff brush vigorously and regularly
applied will keep pointer clean as a
whistle, and the briStleS act as fine
tonic, stimulating the growth of the
hair and keeping the skin underneath
clean and healthy.
For the settlers long coat the old
English recipe is eggs rubbed in, al
lowed to dry and then brushed out
again. The best combination is to use
the whites for cleaning and to feed
the yellOws raw mixed up with bread
or biscuits. This is the most effec-
tive use, for the whites contain no Oil
and make the cleaning easier, while
the yolks are most valuable food. Ii
the price of eggs, however, is proEib-
tive, cornmeal (white cornmeal very
finely ground is the better) will an
swer the same purpose.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1918-01-11
WISCONSIN NEWS
STATED IN BRIEF
TsIegraphic Chronicle of State
Happenings.
SAVING FOR WAR POPULAR
Messrs. Puelicher and Baird Tell Of
Enthusiasm at Meetings in ocon-
to, Appleton and Green Bay
Optimistic as to Results.

Milwaukee, Jan. 81. III. Puelicher,
Robert Baird, state executive secre-
tary, returned from tour through the
northern part of the state, in the in
terest of the war savings campaign.
Messrs. Puelicher and Baird visited
Marinette, OcOntO, Creme Bay and APP
pleton, at each of which places large
public meetings were held, and the
campaign carefully outlined. Mr..
Puelicher says: eve found splendid
optimism prevailing in every city Wis
tied. In each place working organiza-
tons have been perfected, and the
campaign is well under way. At Mar
inette we addressed a meeting consist
ing of more than fifty workers. At
Green Bay and Appleton, each, more
than 100 were assembled, and at OcOn-
to more than 200. In this latter place
particular enthusiasm was shown.
Both Mr.. Baird and myself explained
the war savings stamp and thrift
stamp campaign, dwelling largely up
on the message of service, pointing out
to the merchants and manufacturers
the necessity of preparing for future
eventualities by gradually turning
their factories over to the manufac-
ture of articles necessary to the con-
duct of the war, and, in the case OF
merchants, by gradually eliminating
from their stock all such articles as
may be termed useless and unneces-
Sary, and in this way releasing for
government service hundreds of men
and women now employed in nOneSsen-
tial lines" Mr.. Puelicher says he
feels more optimistic than ever con-
corning the results of the campaign in
Wisconsin. AS rapidly as possible he
will visit other points i'll the state to
assist the various county chairmen in
getting their organizations into thor
Ough working condition.