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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-02-10
Girls - Do You Know
Why Your Hair Is Ugly?

It's amazing how much pretty hair
does towards producing the appear
ance of youth and beauty so much de-
sired by women Of all ages. It's really
q simple matter for any woman to
merit this praise since beautiful hair is
only a matter of care.
When your hair becomes faded, dry,
streaked and scraggly, when it falls
the roots must be vitalized and prop
erly nourished. To do this quickly.
safely and at little expense, there is
nothing SO effective as Partisan sage
Qiquid form) which you can get at
any drug store or toilet counter.
It's guaranteed to abolish dandruff
stop scalp itch and falling hair, and
promote a new growth or money re-
FUNDED. It's in great demand by dis
terminating women because it makes
the hair SO soft, fluffy, lustrous easy
to arrange attractively and appear
heavier than it really is.
A massage with Partisan sage is a
real delight-easy to use, not sticky
or greasy, and daintily perfumed-aY,
ant1septic liquid free from dangerous
ingredients, and guaranteed not to
color the hair or scalp. II you want
GOOD looking hair and plenty of it use
PARTISAN sage Don't delay-begin to-
night-a little attention now Ensures
beautiful hair for years, to cone. Nor
toms Drug Store will supply you-Adv.
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COMMUNITY SING
At BDOU TODAY
Popular Programme Ar
ranged for the Thirty
Eighth Concert

The programme that has been arranged
for the entertainment of those who at
tend the y-eighth concert of the
community sing series at Loew's Biiou
theatre this afternoon is made up of
popular numbers by the Philharmonic
orchestra, under the conductorship of
Philip Memoli several songs for every
body, and some stunts that should lend
merriment to the entertainment.
The guests of honor for the day are
the members of the Civitan club, who
are to attend in a body.
Today's sing concludes the civic organ
ization series and will be followed by
new series. including special days as
follows: Greater Birmingham day"
February II; Press day." February "A:
"Postofficc day." March 8; "Pubnc
School day." March 10, and Orchestra
day, March II.
The concert today will begin as soon
as the theatre is filled after the doors
open. the hour of which will be o'clock,
as usual.
The complete programme is as follows:
Doxology, prayer, salute to the flag,
America" everybody.
Overture, Queen of Autumn" (Carl
Bigge). Philharmonic orchestra, Philip
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in the exercise of war powers, or of
any powers for that matter. would be
most ''unseemly," the report said
PRESIDENT RESPONSIBLE
at should not be overlooked" it
added. that the President is respon>
sible for the financial results of oper-
systems with gross revenues approxi-
mating s4,000,000,000. The President
must be given powers commensurate
with his responsibility. The bill, there
fore, leaves rates and rate making I'M
disturbed, except as the President 9TH
erwise orders
The report discussed each section of
the measure and pointed out that it
was distinctly war emergency 1egisla-
ton intended to meet the essential
needs growing out of federal control
and that it should not be regarded as a
bill either for or against government
ownership or control of railroads.
MAIN PURPOSE
The main purposes of the measure,
the report said, are to provide method
of just compensation "as probably will
result in an agreement between the
roads and the government determine
tive of all rights" and to confer au-
thority for financing during federal
control
Before fling the report. Chairman
Sims submitted it to Interstate Com
merce Commissioner Anderson, who, as
the representative of Director General
McAdoo, gave it his approval.
Chairman Sims plans to bring up the
bill in the House Monday, and hopes
for prompt consideration. A similar
plan has been determined upon by
Chairman Smith of the Senate inter-
state commerce committee, in respect
to the draft of the. bill recently re-
ported to the Senate
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French Artilleryman
Praises u. S. Gunners

Washington, Febrduary Swarm
praise of the state of efficiency reached
by American gunners in their training
with the famous French rs centimetre
guns was received today from a French
artillery officer, who has just arrived in
Washington to join an official mission.
He said many of the American batteries
have exceeded the best records made by
French gunners, who have been using
the ''75s'' since that weapon was adopted.
The officer described the work of one
SQUAD which several times fired 80 rounds
per minute as being the subject OF ad-
miring comment through the French ar
mics. Four men composed this squad,
one working the breech and one the Ian
yard while the other two were occupied
in passing ammunition and loading. SO
perfect were the movements of each
member, the French officer declared,
that it was impossible to distinguish
the slightest variation in the intervals
between each shot over a stretch of sew
era1 minutes.
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JOHN A. CLIENTS

John Augustus Clewis. A years of age,
died tonight at o'clock following a
short illness with pneumonia at his home.
1871 Nineteenth street. Mr. Cqewis was
born In Thomasville, Ga, and has made
ms home in Bessemer for a number of
years.
He is survived by his widow and two
children; mother, Mrs, John Clewis; three
brothers. Richard Clewfs of Birmingham.
Dave Ciewis of Townsville. Ga, and
J. M. Clewis of Canton, O.; four sisters.
Mrs. Cora Blades OF Atlanta, Mrs C. J.
Ryan of Bessemer, Mrs. J. j. Trucks of
Johns and Miss Lena Clewis of Besse-
mer.
The funeral will be held Monday aft
ernoon at o'clock from the late resi-
aehce, the services being conducted by
the Rev. T. F. Swallow, pastor OF tho
First Presbyterian church. Interment 81
Brighton cemetery.
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Federal Reserve Board
Condition Statement

Washington, February 9.--Gain Of
100000 in gold reserve. liquidat-
ing movement in paper and an in
crease of nearly $100,o00,0o0 in certif-
icates of indebtedness. are shown in
this weeks federal reserve board
financial statement. The condition of
banks at the close Of business last
night was as follows:
Resources: Gold coin and certifi-
Gates in vault. s43s.9o7.oo0; gold settle-
ment fund. federal reserve board
$404,o42,00o gold with foreign agen-
cies, $4,000. 900; total gold held by
banks, $S96,449,000; gold with federal
reserve agents. ssss.25s,o00; gold re-
demption fund, t1s,960.000: total gold
resources, $1,754.668,000: legal tender
notes. silver, ETC., s5s.426.000; total re-
serves. $1,S13.094.000; bills discount
ed for members and federal reserve
banks. $525,1z1,0 00 bills bought In
open market, $3.50, 100000; total bills
on hand, $s05,s26,000; United states
government long term securities. $52,-
294. 900; United States government
short term securities, $173,5SS, 900; all
other earning assets, $4,423, 900; total
earning assets, $i.036.1 31, 000 due from
other federal reserve banks. net, $12,-
45O, 900; unsolicited items, $272,506, 900;
total deduction from gross deposits
$2S4,964,000; 5 per cent redemption
fund against federal reserve bank
notes. 1887 1000; all other resources,
1851 900: total resources. 1915. III, 900.
Liabilities: Capital paid in. $72.829,-
600; surplus. $1,134,0o0; government de-
posits, $59,4ss,O0O due to members.
reserve account, $1,501, 301 900: collec-
ton items. SIS. $4,000; other deposits,
including foreign government credits.
$50, s74,0e0: total gross deposits, ST.
7ST,S17.000; federal reserve notes in
actual circulation. s1.2s1. al s,0oo;' fed
eral reserve bank notes in circulation.
net liability 100000; all other liza
bilities. $4.27s.000; total liabilities. $3.-
ls5. 277,000.
Ratio Of gold reserves to net dNpcs
and federal reserve note liAn4sSie&
combined, 6S.5 per cent. Ratio os TRIAL
reserves to mt deposit and fedsns
reserves to net deposit and fetseks
per cent
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VALENTINE PARTY

Miss Sidney Morton proved Charming
hostess last evening when she entertained
number of friends at the home of her
parents, DR.. and Mrs. r. B. Morton. on
Dartmouth avenue. The reception rooms
were artistically decorated in Valentines
and red hearts, while cut flowers and
terms were used in profusion. An espe-
clai feature OF the evening was the
choosing of partner A cobweb OF red
and white ribbons were woven around
tho room, while the young boys and
girls were placed on either side. and fol-
lowed the end of their ribbon. which led
TO basket suspended from a door.
which contained Valentines, by which
they found their partners Later in the
evening series of games and musical
pro&ranme was enjoyed. after which a
delicious ice course was served by the
hostess, assisted by her mother Mrs. j.
g. Morton. Those who enjoyed this hos
pitality We're: Miss Dorothy Burnat.
Miss Alberta Davidson, Miss Zelpha
White. Miss Helen Hasty, Miss Mildred
Ragsdale. Miss Sidney Morton and Law
renee Meadows, Johnnie Malone, Charles
Lacey. Luther Smithson, Joe Read, Har-
old SlSews and Jimmie Leck
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NE WIS OF BESSEMER
MISS BERNEY GILLEN. Correspondent

Bessemer, February Especial. 1.-THE
safe Of the Simpson Coal and Grain
company was blown open about $50
o'clock this morning. A few dollars in
money, three valuable watches and sew
eral pieces of jewelry were taken, among
which were diamond brooch and a few
heirlooms. A compound of soap and
nitroglycerin was used and the safe,
which was valued at sl2s, was completely
demolished, and the office fixtures terri
bly, wrecked. The robbery, which appears
to be the work of professionals, was dis
covered about o clock this morning by
one of the companys drivers, a negro,
who Immediately notiied Mr.. Simpson.
Officers were called and a thorough in
vestigation made.
Annie Crumpton, negro, was arrested
this morning by Deputy Sheriff w B.
Vines and Officer A. r. Thomas on a
charge of violating the prohibition law.
About 80 gallons of whisky was con-
fiscated by the officers The woman is
alleged to have buried the whisky some
time ago. as two five-gallon kegs were
discovered in a vacant lot near her home
and 16-gallon key and several other
quart jars of whisky were found buried
in the yard. The woman lived at Riley
station on the South Bessemer car line
just above Bessemer.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS

Regular services will be held ut the
Jonesboro Baptist church Sunday by the
Rev. ]. C. Hill. Morning subject, Chris
tian Education Evening, .Gambine
in the Midst of Opportunities" The
public is cordially invited to attend
WI. Pittman of Birmingham will
make an address to young people on sun
day evening at 7:30 o'clock at the First
Baptist church. Mr.. Pittman was
formerly principal of the Bessemer High
school.
The Womans auxiliary of the First
Presbyterian church will meet Monday
afternoon at o'clock at the parlors of
the church for their regular monthly
study lesson.
The members of the Bessemer Wood
men circle No. 70 will be hostess at
hard time" social and a Hooven
dinner at the W. o. w. hall on Third
avenue on Friday, February is.
Mrs. H w. Oliver will be hostess to
the members of the Tuesday Bridge
club Tuesday afternoon at 1:15 o'clock
at the home of her mother. Mrs. c. w.
Worrel1.
The following announcement has
been received in this city: Mrs Min
ME Hodges announces the marriage
of her daughter, Elizabeth Helen, 20
Mr.. Arthur Agnew. on February s.
1918. Danville. Ill. At home after Feb
ruary Is at Westphalia, Kan"
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BOY SCOUTS ON JOB

An interesting meeting was held last
night by the Bessemer Boy Scouts at
the Elks hall on Nineteenth street in
celebration of the fifteen anniversary of
the national scout movement. j. f. Half
ner, the Rev. l. f. Swallow and DR. IRA
F. Hawkins made appropriate talks.
George Bumgardner and Henry Hurd
were appointed reserve scoutmasters.
John Henson was made scoutmaster. six
new members were taken in and plans
for the summer work discussed. The To-
cal troop was presented with several
baseballs by Mr.. Haffner
The campaign, which has been on foot
by the national scouts for the raising of
100000 during the past few days, met
with much success here as the local
troop succeeded in raising its quota OF
SIS, which will entitle it to place on
the national board for the coming three
years. This campaign was under the
direction of Louis Holster. Jr Local
Scoutmaster John Shook was much en-
couraged with the work done by the
BeSsemer troop.
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Oklahoma Town Without
Water, Light and Power
When Plant Is DESTROYED

Kingston, Okla, February s.-This city
is without water, light and power tonight
as the result of the destruction of the
power plant of the Kingston Ice and
Light company by explosions and fire
early today. Two explosions occurred.
and the fire that followed damaged
buildings and machinery and destroyed
q nearby residence. The total loss is es-
timatcd at approximately $4,000 George
Blethen. manager Of the plant. declared
tonight that he believed the explosions
were caused by some outside agency,
but no clues to the alleged perpetrators
have been discovered.
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A musicale will be given Tuesday even
Ing at o'clock at the High school audi
forum under the auspices of the Beth FL
Sisterhood. An interesting programme
has been arranged which will include
some of Bessemer's best musical talent.
The affair is being presented under the
direction of l.. B. Michaelson, with Mrs.
G. B. Hollingsworth. as accompanist.
The programme is as follows: Soldiers
Chorus" from Faust (Gounod), BY
choral society; Legends" violin (Gohm).
Mrs. Ike Marks: Original Folk Tales,
Mrs. Mary Gillen Boshwitz; Absent
(Metcalf-Lynes), ladies' CHORUS; SOTO.
my Love He Comes on a Skee' Q4ight-
err. Mrs. w. B. Rue; 1.-THE Light OF
Promise by request (Petrie), choral
society; selection, piano Chopin, Mrs.
Fl. Rosenham; Peace on Earth" by
request (Petrie), choral society; solo,
"IIullaby from Joceiyn (Godard,. Hode
Eastman; Songs of Our Country O..
Lincoln HalD, choral society.
The Sunday School Workers institute
will be held on Monday, February IL.
at the irst Methodist cnurcn OF this
city. at 2:3o and 7:30 o'clock. This insti-
tute will be held here under the auspices
of the Alabama Sunday School assooia-
ton. Leon c. Palmer, who is general
secretary of the association, will be pres
ent. as will Mrs. l.. C. Palmer. secretary
of elementary division of superinteni-
ents, and Miss Freda Bose, secretary of
secondary divisions of superintendent
Special training in Sunday schol work
will be given for all denominations. The
public and those interested in this work
are cordially invited to attend these
sessions.
Funeral services over the remains of
Archie D. Johnson, who died Thursday
afternoon, will be held Monday after
noon at 2 o'clock from the Union Bap-
fist church, services being conducted by
the Rev. J. c. Hill, pastor of the Jones'
boro Baptist church. The Bessemer lodge,
No. ASS, A. +. & A. NJ, will have charge
of the funeral Interment will be made
at Union cemetery.
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EYES For THE NAVY

The programme for the four-minute
men during the next week will be as fol :
lows: Subject, Eyes for the Navy.
On Monday at the Grand theatre, George
Bumgardner; Princess, F. R. Mathews;
Dixie, John t. McEniry; Wednesday.
Grand theatre, DR.. e. P. Lacey; Dixie,
Judge ]. G. B. Gwin. On Friday, Grand
theatre, ]. f. Haffner; Princess, Ben
G. Perry; Dixie, George Ross. This sub
ject is being anticipated with as much
enthusiasm as the former ones in that it
deals with the call of the government for
more glasses with which the men on
guard duty may be able to detect the
periscope of a submarine which is not
visible to the natural eyes. 1t is under
stood that there are large number of
men doing this duty, and that the gov
eminent has been running short of the
glasses and asks that all who have such
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HOUSEHOLD SHOWER

Mrs Milton Brooks and Mrs. ]. c.
Alexandria were joint hostesses yes
terday afternoon when they enter
tanned at surprise shower in com
pliment to Mrs. G. A. Stoves. who re-
Gently moved into her new bungalow
on Dartmouth avenue. The nature Of
the affair was a household shower.
The reception rooms were tastefully
arranged for the occasion in cut flow
ers and ferns with red hearts and val
entines being used in profusion. Dur
ing the afternoon Hoover" contest
was enjoyed. each contestant writing
a. recipe in book which was later
presented to the honoree. The prize
for the best recipe, a. dainty ivory
picture frame. was won by Mrs John
Eagan. A cart decorated in red hearts.
valentines and redbirds containing the
gifts was brought into the reception
room by little Miss Gladys Allene
Brooks and showered before the hon
Gree Later in the afternoon a plate
luncheon was served by Miss Dorothy
Hurd. Those who enjoyed this hos
pitality We're: Mrs John Eagan, Mrs.
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"T|T A Joy TO
SORE, T|REDFEET
Use "Tiz" for aching, burning,
puffed-up feet and corns
or callouses

Goodbye, sore feet, burning feet
swollen feet, tender feet, tired feet
Good bye corns, ca11ouses, bunions
and raw spots. No more shoe tightness,
no more limping with pain or drawing
up your face in agony. ."Tiz" Is
magical. acts right off. 'Tiz" draws
out all the poisonous exudations which
puff up the feet Use "Tiz" and wear
smaller shoes. Use "Tiz" and forget
your foot misery. Ali how comforta-
BILE your feet feel.
Get a 25-cent box of "Tiz" now at
any druggist or department store.
Don't suffer. Have good feet, glad
feet, feet that never swell, never hurt.
never get tired. A years foot comfort
guaranteed or money refunded.-Adv
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Memoli, conductor.
IAN Hail the Power Of Jesus Name"
Q5olden), everybody.
(a) "Cavatina" (RafD: Cb) Barcarole
"Obelle Mutt (Offenbach). Philharmonic
orchestra.
There's Long. Long Trail' EniotD,
everybody.
The swan" Saint saens), ~Philhar-
monte orchestra.
Keep the Furnace Fires Burning
(NovelD, everybody.
Our Guests"
Hellol
ta) Spanish serenade. La Paloma"
GRADER; OBJ Grand march from Aida"
NerdD, Philharmonic orchestra.
Stan Spangled Banner"
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General Bliss in London

London, Friday. February s.-Gen.
Tasker H. Bliss, American chief of
staff. and Oscar Terry Cosby. Amer
lean member of the inter-allied coun-
ell on war purchases and finance, ar
rived from Paris last night They
were Joined here today by number
OF French ministers. A meeting of the
finance section of the nter-allied
council was held this afternoon. 1t
was attended by Andrew Bonar Law,
chancellor of the exchequer, and vari-
Gus questions involved in the conduct
of the war were discussed
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BESSEMER
BUREAU
PHONE
BESSEMER 5s1

Ed DeShazo. Mrs Mac Clay. Mrs Jeff
Clay, Mrs. John Parsons. Mrs. Ed Bag
ley, Mrs. Fannie Fallxner, Mrs. Lips
comb. Mrs. ]. Fulton. Mrs. Carl Good
win, Mrs. Ashley Goodwin, Mrs. Fow-
Ter. Mrs. w. A. Simmons, Mrs Clar-
ence Hurd, Mrs. Ponder. Mrs. Fay Nc
Clure, Mrs. Ben Hosey, Mrs. ]. A. Rob-
erts, Miss Mary Lipscomb, Miss Ca
milla Parsons, Miss Bertha Roberts
and the hostesses, Mrs Milton Brooks
and Mrs. ]. c. Alexander.
Jack Ball was rendered a delightful
surprise party last evening by num-
Der of his friends at the home of his
parents on Seventh avenue The re-
ception rooms were decorated for the
occasion in red and white flowers and
valentines, carrying out the valentine
ldea. During the evening music and
dancing were enjoyed until late hour
after which refreshments were served.
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MRS. c. r. TATUM

Mrs. C. r. Tatum, age 20 years, died
last night at o'clock at the home of
her daughter, Mrs. NJ 7. Cumm., gs,
1900 Nineteenth street, after a lineer-
ing Illness. The deceased was well
known and much beloved in this city,
where she lived for a number Of
years. She is survived by three sons,
A. K. Tatum, Sr., of Bessemer, T. A.
Tatum of Knoxville, Tenn. and w. ".
Tatum of Ensley; two daughters, Mrs
M. J. Cummings and Mrs A. j. Cum
mings of Bessemer; and eight grand
children. Funeral services will be held
sunday morning at $3.50 o'clock from
the late residence, the Rev Ira r,
Hawkins officiating. Interment will be
made at Cedar Hill cemetery.
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MUSICAL PROGRAMMES

articles would rent them to the govern
ment at a nominal price.
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RATE1NAK|NG
Pc WEIR IS VESTED
IN Chief EXECUTIVE
Administrations Railroad
Bill Is Thus Amended by
House Committee Be
fore Making Report

Washington, February I'm report
ing the administration railroad bill to
the House today, Chairman Sims said
tne House interstate commerce COM
mittee had amended the measure so as
TO vest final rate making authority in
the President because under the pres
ent law the interstate commerce COM
mission could not make such necessary
changes in rates as unified war con-
troll demands. To amend the statues so
as to provide a noncompetitive rate
making system, the report says, would
be putting on Congress an impossi-
bile hur1apD
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SHIPPERS PROTECTED

The bill, as amended, gives shippers
and consignees all the protection they
now have, the report continued, as the
interstate commerce commission upon
complaint shall hold hearings to fully
discuss the justice, reasonableness and
fairness of any rate in the light of war
conditions After these hearings the
commission will report its conclusions
to the President for such action as he
may deem necessary Sin the public in
terests'
To allow the interstate commerce
commission to override the President
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Though there are extra good bar
gains for the lady who can wear n
small size.
At the price shoes are selling now
every woman should have n pair.
Splendid for house wear or carry you
ON 10 the end Of the season.
ALI. OUT ON TABLES