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The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-13
A GOOD KIDNEY MEDI-
 CINE CONFIDENCE

We have been selling Dr. Kilmer Swamp Root for twenty years durlng which time it has proven to be good and popular seller as kidney, liver and bladder medicine.
 We never receive a complaint but many speak favorably of it. Those who have used it speak well of the benefits they have derived. especially in kidney troubles.
 We believe Swamp-Root is good reliable family remedy for the troubles for which it is intended.
 Yours very respectfully,
 CRESCENT DRUG STORE
 J. $. Irwin. Prop. March s6th, 191T Russellville, Ala.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-13
PERSONAL

Joseph D. Dunn, formerly local fur
 mace manager of the Sloss Sheffield
 Steel and Iron company. passed through the city yesterday en route to Collin wood. Tenn. MT Dunn has resigned his position as general manager of the Charcoal Iron Company of America, with headquarters at Detroit, Mich, to accept position as general superinten- dent of the Tennessee Valley Iron and Railroad company, and will have charge of the construction and by-product plant at Collinwood. Tenn. Mir. Dunn is well known in Birmingham, having held
 many responsible positions at the sev- eral blast furnace plants in the district.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-13
DEATHS

Carrie L. Futon-Aged 40, died yes-
 terday at a local infirmary. Re-
 mains were shipped to Pensacola,
 Fla, last night by Johns.
 Arlie Barber R0binette-Aged 1 year,
 died yesterday at the residence, 216
 North Fortieth street. Funeral serv-
 ices over the remains will be held
 this afternoon at 2 o'clock from the
 residence with interment at Forest
 Hill cemetery. Johns in charge. Carl Anderson-Aged 37, died Friday at a local infirmary. Funeral ar
 arrangements will be announced later
 by Johns.
 Mrs. sunnie M. McCarty-Aged 56, died Saturday at the family residence at Norris. Funeral services over the remains will be held Monday from the residence with interment at Mt Olive cemetery. She is survived by her husband, three sons, Oscar Charles and Edwin; one daughter Mrs Billie Belcher; one sister. Mrs w. D. McCarty. Lige Loy in charge J. K. Lacey-Aged 69. died at the fam l{ lily residence, 11S North Seventy. l seventh street. East Lake. yester- day Funeral services over the re- mains. will be held this afternoon from Woodin's private chapel at
 o'clock. He is survived by a widow | and 10 children.
 l Myrtle Poole-Aged 22, died Friday a d local infirmary Funeral service will be held this afternoon at O'Clock from Union Hill church I Woodin in charge.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-13
Ku Klux Klan to Hold
 Social Session MOnda,

Col. W. J. Simmons of Atlanta, impe rial wizard of the KuKlux ISlan, will be among the speakers at the social meeting of the local Kuklux klan to be hel5 Monday night at the Ben Hur hall. Wits the exception of the installation of tt. new officers, there will be no business t any kind, and the evening will be givt|s over to social enjoyment.
 Cigars and refreshment will be passe during the evening and every member q the order Is especially requested to ba present on this occasion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-13
Sanford Assured That Local Appropriation For Valley
 Greek Canal VIII Be Made
Civic Organization of Birmingham and Bessemer Pledge Financial Support to Canal Project. Opening of Water Route Would Relieve
 Congestion of the Railroads of the
 District Is Stated by Traffic Men

ham traffic bureau, made a short talk on rates and tonnage and how the con gested condition of the traffic on the railroads of the Birmingham district would be relieved by the opening of waterway, showing the value of water route for the transportation of both ex- port and import traffic
 ]. E. Haffner. president of the N. o. Nelson Soil Pipe company made brlet talk. in which he stated that there was an urgent need for the opening of wa ter route with the present lack of suffi- cient railroad facilities for shipping large quantities of freight at this rime, and in his opinion the connecting of the Warrior river with Bessemer and Blr- inirgham by means of Valley creek was the one logical means of meeting this situation.
 ERECT TERMINALS
 William H. H. Judson, editor of the Bessemer Weekly, made short taih, stating that it was possible to cree. terminals and warehouses at Bessemel and Birmingham at no enormous coss and the full support and indorsement or tho Bessemer business men and indus tries had been given the project and all large shipping interests desired the canal. c. l.. Harold of the Civic assocla- tion spoke on the public cooperation ln this matter.
 The support of all organizations rep, resented at this meeting was pieogeo and those present were: Capt. Georse Little, government engineer or Iusca, loosa; T. H. Motion. o. l.. Bunh' Faui Chalifoux, Hill Ferguson. J. A. van Hoose, A. C. Crowder Blanks Everett | A. c. Montgomery. Jeff Bealle, T. A. Weller. c. l.. Harold, R. P. McDavid, Jr. Mai. T. T. Huey, J. F. Haffner, J. z. l Curry. George Stevenson and William II. l II. Judson of Bessemer.
 l Following the meeting. the committee adjourned to the Motion hotel. where I they were the guests of T. H. Motion at
 luncheon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-13

Col. J. c. Sanford of the United States engineering department, stationed at New Orleans, met yesterday with the Valley Creek canal committee and repre- sentatives from the Chamber of Com merce, the Real Estate exchange, the Civic association and the Bcssemer Board of Trade at the Tutwiler hotel.
 The meeting was presided over by T. II. Motion, vice chairman of the com mittee.
 Colonel Sanford stated this meeting was for the purpose of securing the sen timent of the people of this district reia- tive to the canalization of Valley creek, and the possibility of securing govern ment appropriation and support in this proposed project depended upon how much assistance the people of Bessemer, Birmingham and Jefferson county would give to the government by contributing funds to the government appropriation. It has been ruled by the rivers and har- bors committee of the house that in fu- ture no appropriation will be granted to any section or territory of the country TOT lue ueselOpneHl anu uliliHdllOn OI any natural resources without recipro- cal pledge from the immediate section to be benefited that it will meet the ap- propriation of the government by like appropriation.
 APPROPRIATION ASSURED The men from the various civic organi. zations represented approx inately 5o0t people of this district, and they assured Colonel Sanford that the local appropria. tion, the amount to be named by tht government, would be made for this pur, 1 pose.
 | o. l.. Bum, manager of the Birmine
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-13
Bristol Needs Coal

Bristol, Tenn, January 12.-Howard Cochrane, acting for Fuel Administrator J. H. Faucette, announced today that unless coal arrives here tomorrow or Monday, private citizens will be called upon to divide surplus supplies with the needy. Some families are entirely out of coal, while it is claimed neighbors have well stocked cellars. Only three dealers have coal and their supplies are very limited. Bristol is in the grip ot the coldest weather of the winter.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-13

Montgomery, January 12.---A report received here today from Huntsville announces that, acting on orders from the state fuel commissioner, the local authorities this morning seized suffi- cient coal in the railroad yards of the city to supply those who were without
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-13

In a house wrecked by enemy airmen in London few days aga. the family found that an old bureau. which had been handed down as an heirloom for nearly century, was eplit in two. re- vealing a secret inner cabinet. In thls cabinet a number of private papers were discovered, including a will relating to property of whose existence the family had not known before. The will has now been filed and attested m the proper legal manner and the family expects to be several thousand dollars the richer for the bombing of their home.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-13
Huntsville Authorities
 Seize Coal in Rail Yards

coal. The temperature dropped to lo degrees above zero during the night. fwith snowfall of four inches. or-
 ders have been received by the local authorities to commandeer sufficient
 coal to tide over the present cold spell and avoid suffering.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-13
BISHOP HELD UP AND
 ROBBED IN SUBWAY

N w. Bishop of Marion, Ala, was held up and robbed in the subway under the Terminal station last night about lO:9t o'clock by two unidentified white men who escaped. The highwaymen took only money, securing $25.
 Bishop gave the authorities a good de- scription of the highwaymen. Neither wore mask.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-13
March ssth. 1917.
Letter to pr. kilmer & Co.,, Blnghamton, N. Y.

Prove What Swamp-Root VIII Do For
 You
 Send ten cents to pr. Kilmer & Co.,. Bingham ton, N. Y, for a sample size bottle. It will convince anyone. You will also receive a booklet of valuable information, telling about the kidneys and bladder. When writing. be sure and mention the Birmingham Sunday Age-Herald. Regular, medium and large size bottles for sale at all drug stores.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-13
Senator Brady Critically Ill

Washington. January 12.-Senator Brady, who was stricken with heart trouble Thursday night. still was Tn critical condition tonight. although he rallied slightly late today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-13
THE WEATHER
Weather Forecast |

Washington, January 12.-Alabama and Mississippi: Fair Sunday and Monday, with slowly rising tempera- ture Sunday morning.
 Georgia: Fair Sunday; colder east and south portion; Monday fair; not go cold
 Tennessee: Fair and not quite so cold Sunday; Monday fair snd warmer
 For the 24 hours ending at p. m, Jan-
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-01-02
IIELP M THE MAR.

Old clothes are valuable. VIII buy
old clothing. furniture and other
articles 20 sell for the benefit of Red
Cross ana Y. w. c. A call Mrs.
Fila ShoHy. S3S y. Olive St Home
phone 1926. -Advt
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-01-02
FIRE LOSSES IN 1917
HEAVIER THAN IN 1916

Two hundred and thirteen more
fire alarms were answered by the
city fire department during 1917
than the previous year. the total
damage to property by fire during
the past year amounting 10 $14O,-
500. nearly three times the total
losses suffered by property in the
city OF either the preceding years.
Two Of the largest fires Of the
year occurred last month. one being
at the Colfax Mfg. CO. plant on S.
Main ST., with "A loss Of about S20.-
600, and the Columbia Mattress fac
tory fire, which caused a loss Of
$23,500. The other two largest fires
of the year occurred in January
and March, the Majestic theate-
burning on Jan. %. and the Stude-
baker assem- bling plant on March
the loss resulting from the latter
FIRE being the heaviest Of any Of the
year. $4,000.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-01-02
ST0RK BEATS GRIM
REAPER BY 865

There were Sos more births than
deaths in South Bend during the
past year and - less births in the
city during the year than there We're
during 1916. The month in 1917
in which the largest number Of
births were recorded was March.
when 1S9 visits were made by the
stork. The total number for the
year was 1,S44. as compared 10 l.
91S the previous year. The 1916
record shows an increase of 800
births over the previous year. and
is the highest record Of the city in
its history
Thirty eight more deaths oc-
CURED i'm South Bend during the
year just passed than during 1915.
the total number for 1917 reaching
979. The increase probably is due
10 the typhoid epidemic that visited
the city the past summer As in
the case Of births, the month Of
March holds the record for the larg-
est number OF deaths occurring in
any one of the II months Of the
year. IL was the only month that
the total exceeded a hundred. the
exact number dying being 1O1. Ac-
cidents claimed 53 victims in the
city during the year, automobiles
being responsible for Il deaths.
Steam railroads caused the death
of 10 people i'm the city and electric
roads two.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-01-02
PauHst Choir
Wonderful Treat
To Music Louers

At two concerts in the high
school auditorium Tuesday after
noon and evening the Paulist Choir
listers, Fr. Firms famous organiza-
ton from Chicago, increased the
circle Of their enthusiastic admirers
IT. South Bend. This wonderful choir
has attained both national and in
ternational fame. and South Bends
proximity 10 Chicago, fortunately.
has given this city several oppor-
tunities for hearing IL, the last pre-
Vious occasion being al the jubilee
cele bration at Notre Dame last
spring. At that concert the effect
was enhanced by the fact that the
Paulist organization is prominent
~ a church choir. dedicated 10 the
presentation Of the best in sacred
music, ancient as well as modern,
and the concert was given in the
magnificent church Of Sacred Heart.
Fr. Firms absolute control over
the effects Of his large choir, a con-
troll which enables him 10 draw
forth a crashing crescendo, or to
huSh the volume 10 the most fragile
coloring of tone, is a splendid trib-
ute To the musicianship of the young
priest and conductor FIR. Finn en-
ters into the spirit Of his work in
tensely and his singers respond with
a unity Of attack and enthusiasm
which nkens the whole effect very
much to that of a giant organ re-
spending 10 the touch of a mas
ter
Tuesdays programs We're excep-
tionally well selected and arranged,
further evidence of the broad mu-
steamship of the director. The con
certs were held under the auspices
of the Rotary club, the proceeds TO
30 10 the fund TO be used in the
restoration of French villages and
cathedrals ruined i'm the war.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-01-02
NE " YEAR s DAY
PASSES QUIETLY.
City Celebrates in Sedate
Manner-PoIiCe Have
Little TO Do.

New Years day in South Bend
passed over very quietly. there be
ing no disturbances or accidents OF
a serious nature TO warrant a re-
port being made to the police de-
partment. The streets were prac
tiCally deserted all day because of
the snow storm that never abatei
for minute from early morning
until late in the evening, about six
inches Of snow falling during that
time.
Less excitement than usual pre-
vailed New Years eve, and judg-
ing by the number Of people on the
streets early or late but few left
their homes except TO attend the
theaters, al of which did a fairly
good business. At midnight as 1917
made way on the calendar for 1918
the customary firing Of guns and
explosives. ringing of bells and blow
ing of whistles was cOnspicuOusly
absent from the celebration. the
reason no doubt being attribute bic
to the public's mind not being sus-
ceptible 10 the spirit Of rejoicing
because of the war. The fact that
fewer whistles were blown is an
sv cred in the desire Of manufac-
turers to conserve fuel Even the
usual number Of oh be joyfuls''
were under cover" as was EVIL
denced by the few celebrants with
an excess cargo aboard who were
gathered in by the police. OF the
less than half dozen arrests made
during the night for minor offenses
chiefly intoMcation. one man was
taken in for shooting firearms
within the city limits. He was Ray
mOnd COOmer. who was brought in
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-01-02
French Drive In Italy Short
But Results Are Significant

ITALIAN HEADQUARTERS IN
ITALY, Tuesday, Jan.
THE magnitude of the achieve
ment of the French troops on the
Monte Tomba region grows as full
details are received. In addition to
1,34S men, including "A Austrian
officers, several of high rank, made
prisoner and seven large guns cap
ured. the booty includes 90 ma
chine guns, several trench quick
drers and a great amount of miscel-
laneous war material.
But the chief significance Of the
stroke is the change from defen-
sive TO offensive tactics. and the stir
ring enthusiasm and sureness with
which the French delivered their
initial blow against the enemy lines.
Thus far, the enemy has been on
the offensive with the Italians deal
ing telling defensive blows.
French Turn the Scale.
Now. however, the French have
turned the scale and the enemy is
being attacked in this sector for the
first time since he reached the
Piave.
The story of the fight shows
thoroughness Of preparation and
ncroic bravery in execution. The
scene was southeast of Monte
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-01-02
LOUISVILLE PHYSICIAN
HELD FOR WIFE MURDER

LOUISVILLE, KY, Jan. DIR.
Harry H Lewis, well known
Louisville physician, is in the Jeffer-
son county Jail here Tuesday night
charged with the murder OF his
wife, Mrs Susan Lewis, following
the finding Tuesday OF her body on
the floor Of her bedroom at her
home, 1880 :. Fourth St
The discovery was made by DR..
Edwin T. Bruce. who went to the
Lewis residence in answer TO a tele-
phone call from a neighbor who said
she had teen informed by DR.. Lewis
that his wife was dead. DR.. Bruce
found Mrs Lewis body in a kneel
ing position on the floor with head
and arms pillowed on couch.
Because Of the disordered state
OF the room he said. and because OF
Or. Lewis apparent inability 20 give
a coherent account Of what had
taken place. he Immediately called
Acting Coroner William Kamme-er-
~. Lewis. he said, was apparently
either under the influence OF liquor
or drugs
TT. Lewis was ordered placed IN
Ger arrest oy the acting coroner ami
tho body OF Mr. Lewis was removed
10 the morgue where an autopsy
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-01-02

Tomba, a low, snowless mountain,
just west of the Piave, where the
allied lines turn into the mountain
region. Here the artillery prepara-
ton began Saturday, but the main
bonn bardment began at noon Sun
dav and increased hourly until the
enemy was deluged by the French
fire.
II was then that the crack French
infantry swung forward in steady
lines from Csteria di Monfenera and
MaranziEe, a front Of about two
miles. The heaviest forces were on
the right wing. Italian and British
airmen at the same time attacked
the enemy from the air.
Fight Sharp and Short.
The struggle was comparatively
short and sharp with most Of the
fighting on the right wing The ar
tiHery had so damaged the enemy
positions that he was unable TO
make any effective resistance. The
French losses were comparatively
Insignificant.
Indications are that the German
contingents are being moved fur
Their west toward the Brenta river
II also has been established that
no forces are being moved away
from this front and that no new
forces are being brought here.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-01-02
BUILDING RECORD FOR
YEAR GOOD DESPITE WAR

Building permits issued in the city
the past year exceeded the number
issued during the previous year by
A. per cent, despite the increase in
the cost Of building materials. The
value Of structures built during the
year totals S1,971,715, an increase
over the previous year of approx
mately Al per cent. The total num-
Der Of permits issued during 1917
was 1926. as compared 10 927 for
1915. The heavy increase of the
past year denotes astonishing conf
dence on the part OF builders in the
city's future, especially in the face
of war conditions. Being the great
est activity in the building line i'm
the city's history. il is a record that
few. II any, cities of the state have
attained.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-01-02
Tinkham Dropped
Shell Where Ii Did
The Most Good

AN ATLANTIC PORT. Jan =
Representative George Holden
Tinkham of Massachusetts,. who is
credited with firing the first shot
sent against Austria by an Ameri-
can on Dec. II, while on a visit 10
the Italian front, arrived here Tues
day on a French steamship. Mr..
Tinkham said he fired the shot at
the invitation OF a colonel COM
manding a battery engaged in stem
ming the advance Of the Teutonic
forces on the lower Piave. He add
ed that while he did not know the
results of the shot, he was con
WINGED that the shell, which was
from a 149 milimeter gun. struck
in a place where it would do the
most good"
1t just happened that I was on
the firing line at the opportune mo-
ment," he said. Il did not go
there with that particular idea in
mind, but / could not resist the
temptation. I knew that by doing
so l laid myself liable to drastic
treatment should 1 be captured by
the y tiSLA AdAlSs DuL 4 " d. Nllln5 70
take the chance"
Hurt i'm Auto spill.
Mr.. Tinkham did not come out
unscathed from his visit to Italy
He returns with one arm in a sling
for a broken finger and his head in
bandages for Commissions received
when an automobile in which he
was riding at night along a shell
torn road, skidded and plunged over
a 80 foot enbankment.
Mr.. Tinkham. who also visited the
French firing line, said that the sit
uation is critical and the success
full outcome of the war depends up
on American effort with complete
and thorough military and econom-
ic assistance. In Italy, he said. the
situation when ne left that front
was especially serious. although the
Italians were lighting bravely and
making a magnificent resistance
under extreme difficulties.
He said that he visited the Amer
lean troops in France and found
that their enthusiasm and eager
ness to be at the enemy was won
derful. Their equipment. he add
ed. lis not what it should be-" He
Will prepare a report on his OBJ
servations to present to the author
tiles at WASHINGTON.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-01-02
WAR SAVING STAMPS
TOTAL OVER 2 MILLION

NEW YORK. Jan. 2.-Total sales
by postoffices throughout the coun-
try OF thrift and war savings
stamps amount to $2,75S,114. it was
announced here Tuesday night. This
amount. which represents S2.066,-
$50 in war savings and S691, 564 in
thrift stamps, does not include the
distribution made by federal reserve
banks TO agents of the first and sec
ond class, which il was estimated
would at least double the sales Of
postoffices.
New York city leads with sales
OF 1920 war savings and 800, S12
thrift stamps while Chicago is sec
ond with 5O.961 and 2O4,01s re-
spectively; Cincinnati third with
$1,000 and 10000; Detroit fourth
with 30.592 and 1918; Kansas
City fifth with $4,000 and 100000,
and Pittsburgh sixth with 24,3S0
and $4,000
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-01-02
BEN HURs GIVE DANCE.

South Bend court. No. A. Of the
Ben Hur lodge, entertained at a
dancing party in Beyler hall New
Years night Twenty couples
danced the program played by
Housekeeper orchestra. Ameri-
can Flags and red. white and blue
crepe paper featured the decorative
scheme. Miss Alma Reed. Miss Lii
liam Oltsch and Miss Bessie McGiu
were members of the committee in
charge of the affair
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-01-02
CANADIAN POET DIES

OTTAWA. Jan. - Or. William
Wilfred Campbell. poet and novel
list. died al his home az City View
Tuesday. He came into prominence
with the publication OF a book OF
poems. Lake Lyrics" which was
followed By several other notable
works in prose and poetry
DR.. Campbell was SIS years old
and was born in Berlin. now Kitch-
ener. ont.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-01-02

disclosed that death was the result
of slrangulatiOn.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-01-02
CANADA TO CALL OUT
FIRST DRAFT THURSDAY

OTTAWA. Ont. Jan. 1.-The first
draft under the military service act
will join the colors Thursday. Com
miSsioned and non-commissioned
officers with actual war experience
have been secured 70 give pre-
liminary training and the men Will
thus be familiarized from the out
set with warfare under modern
conditions. II IS expected. however.
that the greater part of the train
ing will be given over seas.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-01-02
HAPPENINGS IN AND ABOUT TOWN

from across the river and in police
court Tuesday morning was given a
suspended fine Of IS and costs. All
other cases of plain DRINKS were
continued.