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Evening star., 1918-05-05

Lester Lonergan Is a Shakespearean
scholar of admirable interpretive art
4 and has been seen in a number of re-
vivals. He has played leads for Nine.
Evening star., 1918-05-05

Adelina O'Connor has been engaged
for a leading role in "a Dry Town"
now in rehearsal.
Evening star., 1918-05-05

Frances L. Pulizzi. who played all the
past season with Ziegfeld's "Follies." is
visiting her father. Talbot o. Pulizzi Of
this city, the "Follies" having closed
Its season in Montreal last week.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1918-06-20

Kelly win prove 30 BE- any exception
When the young folks arose to go
Mrs. Van Nuys raised a protesting
hand, and said to Pat:
"Child. dear, why do you do this
foolish thingf Your pranks will get
you in serious trouble some day-and
this Kelly; why are you SO eager to
make his acquaintance"
Pat inclined her beautiful head and
with her pretty lips close to her aunt's
ear whispered:
"Just now he gave me a disdainful
look. I'll show him that he can't pass
me by, even in a crowd, without a sec
ond look. I'm not used to it"
"Oh, my child" Mrs. Van Nuys
started to protest but before she
could speak further Pat and Maurice
were out of hearing, with Pat leading
the way. Maurice followed dutifully
on, until they saw through the swirl
Of pleasure seekers on the lawn Sphinx
Kelly. standing idly near the tulip
hedge surveying the crowd.
Maurice beckoned to Kelly, and the
Sphinx approached. The formality Of
the Introduction comsummated. Pat
gave her most bewitching smile and
said:
II have always wanted to know a
clever detective. Mr.. Kelly. It is a.
great pleasure to meet the man they
call the Sphin1-for I don't believe
you are half as silent as they say you
are"
Kelly glanced at her indinerently,
and mumbled:
II don't do much talking, miss, un-
less 1t be to crooks"
Pat found herself making little prog
ress for Kelly was acting with stolid
Indifference.
won't you Join US at our table7'
she urged.
Kelly's response was made in
most surprising action. He silently
doffed his hat. and turned abruptly
away. Pat was dumfounded and hu-
INFLATED by Kelly's rude rebuff. Her
eyes flashed and her cheeks flushed
crimson. For an instant she stood re-
garding Kelly's retreating ngure.
"How the deuce he could resist your
loveliness is more than can under
stand" said the youth.
Two hours later Pat was in her own
dainty boudoir.
, HE shall be made to regret his surly
action-Ill make him ridiculous. I'll
make the Sphinx the laughing stock
Of Paris. He shall regrets his con-
duct" and as Pats mind dwelt upon
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1918-06-20
MANY INDIAN PEACE EMBLEMs
Wisconsin Braves still Retain Numsr-
Gus Medals Given TO Them by
Various Governments.

Wisconsin Indians still retain many
peace medals that were given to them
or their ancestors by various govern
ments. and some Of the medals date
back in 1720, according to an article
on Wisconsin Indian medals in The
Wisconsin Archeologist.
The earliest medals owned by Indian
families today include one Of brass Is
sued at the time Of George I. four Of
silver bearing the bust OF George III.
an old Spanish medal and four Ameri-
can medals. N
A Washington medal is in the posses
sion of an aged Ottawa Indian on the
Menomonie reservation near Shawano.
Philip Nacootee, Menomonie Indian
Of the South Branch settlement, has a
Lincoln medal. A silver medal with
the bust of President Polk. dated 1S45.
was owned by the Menomonie chief.
Shunien.
Arthur Gerth, Milwaukee collector.
once owned silver medal issued by
President Jefferson. An Andrew John
son medal Is In the collection Of A. T.
Newman of Bloomer. DIR. Alphonse
Gerend is the owner Of a silver George
III medal, formerly the property Of the
Wisconsin chief. Waumegesako.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1918-06-20

n Am Sure YOu Will Find the Jsvvels."
her plans for Kelly's humiliation the
tears of rage and disappointment that
had coursed down her cheeks were
soon brushed away.
Pat lit cigarette and composed
herself comfortably upon the couch.
For a few moments she devoted her
self to plan of action.
''It win be a great adventure, at all
events; something different than these
dull society folks can offer in their
teas and parties" Pat said half aloud
as she rose from the couch and seat
ed herself at her writing table. Soon
she had written q note, addressed the
envelope and calling Jacques, the but
ler, instructed him to have 1t deliv-
cred.
When Sphinx Kelly received the note
nsnssss he read "a ant, 1aunt,px challenge to his
"If you nre a. clever as your friends
give you credit for being, why don't
you stop some Of the robberies in so
ciety circles which have been kept
quiet owing to failure of the police to
locate the crooks7 A FRIEND"
"Auntie, dear, let me look at your
heirlooms," Pat said upon emerging
from her boudoir. "You are to wear
them tonight at the ball, and would
like to look at them before you put
them on"
Mrs. Van Nuys opened the secret
wall-safe and drew forth satin-cov-
cred Jewel case. From the dainty re-
ceptacle she selected an elaborate and
costly diamond necklace and placed
1t around Pats snow-white throat.
"Tll put them away, auntie," said the
girl, after the jewels had been duly
examined and admired. But instead
Of including the necklace among the
gems returned to the wall-safe, Pat
slipped the heirloom into her bodice
and accepted her first opportunity to
again transfer them to drawer in her
| dressing table.
"You must send my dashing hero,
the Sphinx, an Invitation. auntie,
dear" said Pat few moments later.
Thus 1t was that JACQUES was sent
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1918-06-20

last ready settle the estate
they Mr. correct Here 1t h
mother told him that her father told that her
Hadlaugh
England he made his brother the title and married LADY
died. difficulty settling the estate.
his
eldest Of whom Eleanor
Mr.. Fulers mother. lr.
life the elderly gentle
continued Heirs
Mr Ireland and Mr.
understand
saying that Attorney
settlement will be made.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1918-06-20
Knew the Answer.

'Say. par Eyes. my sonT
"Are you too busy readin' to explain
somethin' to me2
mo, my son. Your father is never
too busy to give his children the bene-
1T Of his information"
~well, in this story 1t says the ship
weighed anchor Why does ship have
to weigh its anchor before 1t starts
out?"
"Ah, yes. To be sure. You've al
ways noticed, that in your reading
haven't your Yes. Well, this 10 the
reason. You see. when a ship stays Il
long time In a harbor 1t accumulates
a lot of-er-binnacles And these
binnacles cling to the anchor in such
numbers that they increase its weight.
So they have to weight 1t. Do you seer
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1918-06-20

before she has the chance to in the ornnss
issed Immediately the alleys and lots the Ghetto take i'm
occupied by hmeted sam e tomato can
nade
| lgracefu o
attack"
| s he "nicked."
q mealbe turnng
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1918-06-20
Fortunes Favors Showered on Elderly Man

Methodist Aged in this city
In blue
twinkle his hears that he
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1918-06-20
Makers Of Baby Vehicles Emit Terrible Wall

nrst thing happy mothers know they win be
trundng
Indian fashion Such effect terrible warning uttered
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1918-06-20


bandlegged peevish
and that bandeggd
cavalrymen.
child
there viii be fewer baby carriages
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1918-06-20

fortune OF o4O1OUO pOunus 0aDCut
$2,25O. .OO0) from England.
B. Goffard Fuller IL the mans
name. He Is eighty-two years old.
II the news he gets proves to be
true, he may have to divide that sum
with an uncle, Carroll Ireland. he says;
but, in any event, he and that uncle
are the only heirs. He says that the
news which leads him to think he may
get the money, although he smilingly
confesses that he Is not counting on it
much, comes in the form of letter
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1918-06-20
kamersSs.

al always see thut don't get left in
anything worth WHILE" said the aggres-
sive egoist.
"well," replied Farmer Corntossel,
you're not alone In that. "A potato bug
does the same thing"
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1918-06-20

In working for your country you are
merely serving yourself.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1918-06-20

Don't b inhaled. Ask for Red Cross
Bag Blue. Makes beautiful white clothes.
Al al good grocers. Adv.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1918-06-20
New York Youngsters Have the Martial Spirit

NEW in IS
all Of
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1918-06-20

war emergency conference held BY the
National Baby Vehicle Manufacturer
association here.
The paternal United States gov
ernment is using up all the materials
that go to construct baby Carriages
steel particularly.
One manufacturer asked. feeling
ly, If babies are not Essentials" All
the perambulator makers expressed
regret that the government has not
recognized their product as among
the essentials and has not acknoWl-
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1918-06-20

OF disgruntled parents frown on their
military preparedness. They are per
mitted to have full sway in their daily
preparation to 'slick the kaiser" Their
daily ''camp routine" Sunday included,
runs something like this:
Report to captain Pete" at eight
o'clock (some Of them often report on
empty stomachs, as the fathers Of
these lads are not always steady pro-
viders).
Manual Of "arms'' and "gun" drill
(mother's dilapidated but sole broom
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1918-06-20

'T don't believe I would be alive to
Fiy. thie ts..impen'ly p'l. il !. weren't a ;s fer
A. Thomas, if25-A Missouri Ave, East
81. Louis. III. '1 was In . serious
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-05
NE WS OF BESSEMER


 having deserted from the local exemption board. while Joe Davis, another negro, who had deserted from the Bessemer ex- emption board, will leave Tuesday morn- ing for Camp Sheridan. where they will both be tried on chargesssof desertion.
 Miss Bessie Leverton, aged IS, died last night at the home of her parents at smiths crossing. The deceased was a popular member of the younger set, hav- ing been reared in this vicinity Miss Leverton had been in i'll health for about eight months and the end came last night about 7;90 o'clock. She is survived by her parents, MT and Mrs. Leverton, and Elree brothers, Robert Leverton, LeRoy Leverton and Frank Leverton. Funeral services vii be held from the Brighton Methodist church Tuesday aft ernoon at 8 o'clock, the Rev. w r Me Donald officiating, assisted by the Rev. J. s. Mcqueen. Interment will be made at Brighton cemetery
 The United Charities and Hospital board met this afternoon at the home of the President. Mrs. E. NJ. Owen. The reports of the local hospital were heard and showed that institution to be in good condition. The report of the chari- ties was read, showing the work which had been done by the members of the organization
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-05
Undertakers, Take Notice!
 Hartselle Man Leading
 All in Salesmanship

Hartselle, March 4.-(Special.)-As a usual thing not much mention is made of the passing of dusky son of Ham, but one died at Falkville Saturday of such gigantic size the undertaken there had no casket in stock that would fit him. Accordingly, two friends of the same color and creed obligingly drove to Hartselle after dark to get one. This reporter in strolling down Main street was attracted by a group in U. H. Corsbie's undertaking parlor, fol- lowed the news scent and nearly faint ed when the placid face above tho huge form of the undertaken himself gaze up from the depths of an inn mense black coffin. In life MT. Cors- bic is fine looking, rather handsome, man, who has presided with great dig nifty over all the funerals of note for the past 30 years here, and incidentally amassed a fortune, but if he is going to look when a real corpse as he did in that untrimmed coffin with it's son. Der outlines, this writer would advise his wife to have the funeral private permitting only those who truly mourn the departed to view the remains. Granting that he looks whole lot better officiating at someone else's funeral one has to acknowledge the distinct salesmanship underlying this show, for it seems that the negroes who drove here for the coffin were skeptical even when assured it would hold very large man, and the under taker, himself tipping the scales at somewhere near 300 pounds, removed all doubt by fitting himself in the casket and, needless to say, sold it on the spot.
 One of the negroes said: Much obliged, boss, but when I gifts in one ob dem things, they gwyne hep me in''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-05

Besemer, March 4.-tSpecial.) )-The an nual conference of the Bessemer district of the Methodist Episcopal church, south. Will convene at Brighton on Wednes- day. March 6, at 7:SO o'clock and con- tinue two days. Preparations are be- ing made by all churches in the district to send delegates to this conference and a banner attendance is being arranged for by the reception committee of which the Rev. W. M, Mcdonald is chair man. The Rev. MT. Harris of the Shady side Methodist church will address a. preliminary gathering of the forces of Methodism from the lower end of the county on Wednesday night A number of special services will be held on Thurs
 day, al which time various pastors will preside, and all departments of the church work will be gone over Reports from the various charges will be made and devotional services will be held in the evening at : 30 o'clock. The pro gramme for Friday will be devoted to financial matters, caring for conference claims and other obligations.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-05
INCOME TAX REPORT
 SHOWS B|G INCREASE

The report of John D. McNeel, internal revenue collector. for February, made yesterday morning, shows a great in- crease in collections, both over the previ- ous month and the same month of last year.
 Four hundred and thirty-six, seven hundred and three dollars and eighty two cents was derived from the federal taxes. a gain of S2Se,117 fl over the Jam uary receipts. and is q gain over Feb- ruary. 19lT of $967. 50.
 The drive is still on for the returns of the income taxpayers. no stacking of eff fort will be made until the work is com plete. The movement will continue until April l. which is the last day for the filing of tax returns and it is stated that a heavy penalty will be imposed by the government after this date.
 The efficiency of the office was highly by Federal Agent J. N. Shawhan. who has just completed his work of checking up the office.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-05
MASS MEETING OF
 METAL WORKERS

A large and representative crowd was in attendance at the mass meeting held last night at Bessemer by the metal workers of the district. The meeting was held in the high school auditorium and in addition to the representatives of the metal workers many prominent citizens of Bessemer were present. P. H. Tillman president of the Bessemer Trades Council, presided and introduced the speakers.
 Organizer Brown of the United Mine Workers of America was the principal speaker, the subject of his address be- ling, Labor and Democracy. Among the other speakers were B. F. King, sec retary of the machinlsts union, and President Tillman.
 The strike situation of the metal work CTS was discussed and it was announced that the strikers were determined to car- ry on the strike until their demands were granted The meeting was very enthusiastic.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-05
REPORTS MANY CASES OF RHEU.
 MATISM CURED
Says We Must Keep Feet Dry, Avoid Exposure and Eat
 Less Meat s

< Eugene Jacobss the prominent down.
 town prescription druggist. reports a
 heavy sale on the prescription C-2223
 for the relief and cure of the
 worst forms of rheumatism Every
 body who suffers from rheumatism
 should keep off the damp ground, keen the feet dry. drink lots of pure water and take daily. dose of Prescription 'c-22ss to keep 1owR and expel the nric acid from she' blood. Those ter fible aches and pains, swollen inuscles. aching back and every form of rheu- matism can be easily cured by follow ing the few simple directions on every bottle of C-2.23. so many remarkable cures have been made by sthis wonder
 fui prescription that any ,of our raad- CTS who suffer are urged and advised ito ask any of our prescription drurpis,s
 for Prescription .C-222S and ke ft = ! directed oA the PrescriptloD, pasted or,
 each bottle
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-05
Calomel Robbed of
 Nausea and Danger
Medicinal Virtues Retained and Improved Unpleas- ant aid Dangerous Quali- ties Removed-New Va riety Called "Calotabs."


 The latest triumph of medical science is purified calomel. known as "Calo- tabs" The old-style caiomel. as all doctors know, was the best and most generally useful of all medicines. The new variety, kown as Calotabs, is puri- fled and refined from all objectionable qualities and is most delightful in eff feet.
 One Calotab on the tongue at bed- time. a swallow of water--that's all No taste. no griping. no nausea, no danger. Next morning you awake feeling fine. with a clean liver, purified system and hearty appetite for breakfast Eat what you please. There is no re- striction of habit or diet CaIotabs are sold only in original, sealed packages: price. thirty five cents. Your druggist recommends Calotabs. and will refund your money If you are not delighted with thSm.--Ady.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-05
Public Service Board Takes Up Matter of
 Rates in Alabama

Montgomery, March 4.-(Special.) )-Fol- lowing delay after delay the Alabama public service commission Monday en- tered the hearing of the petition of all railroads operating in Alabama for the abandonment of the class and commodi- ty rates which have been used in this state since 1907 and the substitution of rates based on the long and short haul principle of the interstate commerce com mission. Indications are that the hear ings vii continue five weeks or longer.
 The commission first took up the pe- tition of the Alabama Great Southern railroad. which did not enter the gen. eral petition of all other railroads, and a being considered separately. L. Sevier executive general agent of the Southern railway system, and c. H. Pear son. assistant general freight agent of the Alabama Great Southern railroad, were the only witnesses examined at the opening session.
 When the Alabama Great Southern hearing is concluded. the commission will take up the general petition of all rail- roads
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-05
But You Must Drive It Out of Your Blood to Get Rid of
 It Permanently

You have probably been in the habit of applying external treatment trying to cure your Catarrh. You have used sprays. washes and lotions and possi- bly been temporarily relieved But aft CT short time you had another attack and wondered why, You must realize that catarrh is ar infection of the blood and to get permanent relief the ca tarrh infection must be driven out of the blood The quicker you come to this. the quicker you will get 1t out of your system. s. s. S.. which
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-05

Dr. Hammerslag left tonight for Savan- nah and Jacksonville. He stated this morning that he would visit Alabama next week.
 Senator Bankhead, who conferred with pr. Hammerslag, stated that in his opin- ion, the steel congresses in use in Ala bama were superior to all others in the nation
 Washington. March -(Special)-To those in charge of the ceremonials in Florence tonight in honor of J. w. Warrington citizen of Sheffield. Sena- tors Bankhead and Underwood dispatched telegrams expressing opinions that with out the directing genius of the honoree the Muscle Shoals development would have been impossible.
 Despite their own efforts in behalf or Muscle Shoals the senators gave MT. Warrington full credit for the success full undertaking You cannot give nm too much credit or show him too great honor" was the gist of their messages.
 Washington, March 4.-tSpecial)-Proh inent Alabamians in Washington today are: A. s. Preston or Jasper w, " Shortrdge of Blocton, and Waiter Moore. oJseph H. Loveman. W. C. Rust ana Hopkinson Smith of Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-05
Embyro AviatOrs Are
 Ordered Into Service

Of the 10 Birmingham boys who have passed examinations for the avia- ton corps 1t is understood that five have already been ordered to report for service. Leroy Percy. Andrew J. Aidridge. w. D. Abbott have received their notices and it is understood that Fred Fite and Archie B. Davidson have also been called.
 The order states that the men called are to be stationed at a training camp in Texas and they will probably leave today. The other members of the Bir mingham double quintet say that they are more than anxious to be off.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-05
PERCY CLARK DIES
 AFTER LONG ILLNESS
Funeral Services Will Be Held This
 Morning at Johns Chapel

Percy Clark aged 62 years. died at a local infirmary yesterday morning at ahout o'clock. MT. Clarke was widely known as writer in Alabama, ana was formerly editor of an independent pa per. Although he had been in poor health for several years his death came as surprise to his friends.
 The funeral services will be held rom Johns chapel this morning at II CLOCK, and interment will follow in Elmwood eemeterv A daughter and wife are the only surviving relatives.
 Mir. Clark was particularly well known by his political articles, and had the name of being one of the best informed men in the state on Alabama political history
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-05
BESSEMER BUREAU PHONE BESSEMER 5sl

from the delegates who attended the North Alabama Womans Missionary conference. which was held on Wednesday. Thursday and Friday or last week at Alexander City, was made. Mrs. D. W. owen, president of the society, made an excellent report on "The Social Side of the Confer ence" while Mrs. G. G. Neal talked interestingly on The Missionary Hayes made a report on "The Home Mission Work" A love offering of S5 was turned in at this time which will be sent to the missionary who is new doing active work in China.
 Band No 3 of the Woman's Mis- sicnary union of the First Baptist church met this afternoon at o'clock at the home of Mrs. l.. w McNeil. X short business session was held. after which the mission study lesson was taken up with Mrs. Arthur Reynolds as leader and was most enjoyable.
 Mrs Charles J. Sharpe of Birming ham will address the members of the Wennonah Red Cross unit Tuesday afternoon at o'clock at the WennV- nah clubhouse. Mrs. Sharpe will talk on "The Base Hospital at Camp Me- clellan, WRich will be of especial in- terest tdE this unit. they having adopted a Mard in thls hospital,
 The Unified Daughters of the Con federacy will meet Tuesday afternoon at the home of Mrs Thomas T. Huey when the Pdollar social' will be en- joyed A business session will also De held and delegates appointed to the convention to he held at Talladega.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-05
CARDINALS STAR
 BALKS AT TERMS
Walter Cruise Threatens to Quit Game Unless Given
 Better Contract

Sylacauga, March 4-W. F. Cruise, a baseball player, who played with the St. Louis Cardinals last year and made a fine record, has refused to sign a contract for the 1918 season. Cruise. whose home is near Sylacauga. states that a sufficient or satisfactory offer has not been submitted. He is at pres- ent looking after his farming inter ests near here.
 If Cruises threat to quit the game should prove genuine, his loss would be distinct setback to the hopes Of Cardinal packers. He was one of the leading hitters of last years St. Louis team. finishing the season with an av- craze of .295. and Manager Hendricks was counting on him to take care of the gardens along with Tommy Long and Smith.