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Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1919-07-03
THOMAS BAILEY

Thomas, the ten year old son of Mr..
and Mrs. T. H. Bailey, of EarIeville,
Md, passed away last Saturday morn
ing. A succession Of diseases including
the flu, rheumatism, scarlet fever and
dropsy so ,veakened his heart that al
though the little fellow made brave
fight for life, death resulted as above
stated last Saturday.
Funeral services were held from the
home Of his parents Tuesday afternoon,
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1919-07-03

Beginning Monday July 7th, our
Store will close daily at 6 P. N.
Saturday. II P. N. until further
notice. .o.,,
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1919-07-03

The local team will have as their
opponents on tomorrow July 4th) the
Eden team, of Wilmington, The first
game will be played in the morning at
10 O'Clock and the second game in the
afternoon at $50.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-12-23

Every style d coat 3 represent
ed in our complete assortment Fur
trimmed, plain tailored, long and
short lengths specially priced for
Xmas sale.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-12-23

We are making = special offer
ing of Doys' Suits this last few shop.
ping days in order that every boy h
Ohlahou,a City may b well dro6Ded
Chl3GtniA Get your boy one tod1vs
nQ IN our liberal credit toln
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-12-23
GROCERY sales
SWAMP STORES
BEFORE HOLIDAY
Many DeIIcacies on Market
for Christmas Festwity,

The Christmas feast will be un.
s,iassd In spite of living cost " cro~ Dc
Of msrkstsrs ere any sure sign. Every
downtown grocery 10 packed 20 the
dosss te1ay Aad counters sre. stacked
hish with orders.
Never we're supplies more complsss
~ essds moss ,ssaptlnG Christmas
lvstsvs are s1vsseed 10 " cents.
although they may "a boDsh, On tho
mashei smi a. Is, Pat geese. hens ana
s0tag chickens are - cents . pcunr
Small psas for roasting whole are 81
rents. and oysters for the dressing 10
the smaller variety are . dime cheaper,
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-12-23
You Never Saw
SUCH VALUES
as we're putting out
Boys Suits
$3.50 to $500.

JudClng b tie way they have ben
wrapping Nem up On Tie Second Floor
today, ~ eupply can't hold out II you
hayS q bey Nd haven't grabbod q thb
ch1nca you eurSN ars not .intsFssted IN
savtAg vhen yoa have IN opportunity 70.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-12-23

The beot pCe01lIt any man can
buy himself = ono of thaoe Gately's
suiks; Il would h inpoGih)e b du-
pHcn&e theoe suite anywhere q the
pr5ce w ate offeflng them, and
TN, thsis y our msrL credit b.
sldoA
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-12-23

Your nnal oppoG Gtunity 70 buy =
really beautiful and stylish suit q
big saving. All the latest styles and
in wanted materials and colora Get
these at once.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-12-23
NO PAYMENTS TIL 1920
BOYS DEPT.
Suits $5.98 Up

Those mothers and fathers that
have been buying their boys cloth
ing here need not be told the quality
Of A. 4 n. boys clothes For years
we have handled the best boys cloth
Ing obtainable. And we are still do.
ing It. d
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-13
MOON" DUCOTE'S ENTRY IN BASEBALL AUBURN SURPRISE Great Things Expected of Giant Pigskin Warrior
 on Diamond by
 Mobile

Mobile, March 12.-(Special) )-Great things are expected of Moon Ducote, the noted football star. who was signed by the Mobile Southern asso- citation baseball club here today.
 Ducote has played some college base ball and in the games that he took part in hit the ball hard. He is a giant of a man and runs like a deer He will be put through all the rudiments of baseball during the spring practice here at Monroe park
 Numerous clubs were after sDucote and he had several offers&to go back into football next season, one of them from the Pittsburg football team of winning fame last year. Ducote, whose home is in Hahnville La, has a won derful throwing arm. Ball players will fight shy of this fellow when he starts sliding to bases.
 Ducote will also serve as change catcher with Manager Coleman. Du- cote began his athletic career at Mo- bile, starting out with Springhill col lege, with the football and baseball teams of that institution, and later go- ing to Auburn.> where he starred. Then
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-13
ADJUSTMENTS
Come Out of the Kitchen

At the Jefferson Friday and satur- day matinee and night of this week Henry Miller will present Come Out of
 the Kitchen, the comedy by A. E. Thomas, based on the novel by Alice Duer Miller. The scenes of the three acts of Come Out of the Kitchen are laid in a Virginia household where the young folk, for good and sufficient reasons. pretend to be the servants for the time the house is rented to a wealthy north erner, Burton Crane. Charming Olivia Daingerfield, who becomes Jane Ellen, the cook, with an Irish brogue and 1t is in a spic and span kitchen, with the shin ing pots and pans. that the sentimental story, with Jane Ellen and Burton Crane ss the leading figures, develops. The three scenes might have been literally transplanted from a Virginia home. The first shows the drawing-room with the old d-fashioned, graceful mahogany furni- ture; the second the very realistic kitch- en with the practical cooking range and the third the dining room where the real dinner is served and the play comes to the expected happy ending
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-13
Will Hidden by Two
 Postage Stamps Valid
By AssncIatea Press

Halifax, N &, March 12.-A sailors will. closely written on an envelope and covered by two postage stamps, was de- clared valid by the Nova Scotia supreme court here today.
 Colin Wentzell of Malone Bay, ler' s25Oo in cash and his shares in a schooner to his fiancee, Miss Gladys Keddy, in the will which was written during his last voyage to the Barbadoes. He was drowned on his return trip and the letter bear ing his will was received in December but not until late in January was the writing discovered, when the stamps were removed
 The supreme court dismissed g. con test instituted by WentzeiPs wfdowed mother.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-13
BOLSHEVIKI LAUDED
 BY EUGENE V. DEBS
 IN FINAL ADDRESS
By A,sncIated Pres,


 Cleveland, March 12.-In what may be his farewell public address before he begins serving 10-year sentence imposed by the federal court here on charge of violating the espionage act, Eugene V. Debs, socialist leader, tonight upheld the bolshevist rule in Russia and referred to Lenine and Trotzky as the foremost statesmen of the age.'
 Debs said the judges of the United States supreme court were "hegowned, bewhiskered. bepowdered old fossils, who have never decided anything"
 Referring to the prison term that he faces he reiterated his opposition to the law that he violated while the war was in progress.
 Announcement was made of a meet ing to be held here March g to pro- test against the imprisonment~of Debs and to organize to obtain the freedom of all political and industrial pris- oners.
 big squad of police and agents os the department of justice were scat- tered through the crowd, but there was no semblance of disorder.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-13

the war broke out and he enlisted in the naval reserve force, which fur nished him with the opportunity to jump into football spotlight by sensa- tional play and gave the navy vic- tory over the undefeated Pittsburg eleven. Ducote was given credit after that game of being one of the greatest football players of the age
 pucote has every qualification to develop into great ball player said Secretary Colson. "He has speed, hi.- ting power, fielding ability, a great arm, is aggressive and a quick thinker and is powerful in statue" He will play the outfield for Mobile and serve as change catcher with Manager Cole man.
 Ducotes decision to enter the ranks of professional baseball ends his ca- reer as a football player
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-13
SCHOOL SYSTEMS
 WEAK SPOTS ID BE FOUND BY EXPERTS
Government Educational Experts to Spend Six Weeks in Going Over
 Situation in State

Montgomery. March 12.-(Specia) Special investigators of the bureau of education of the United States will delve into each branch of the public school system in Alabama in an effort to find the weak spots" according to Dr. P. P, C1axton, United States com missioner of education, who has agreed to detail experts to assist in perfect ing a better educational system for Ala bama. pr. Claxton said experts in diff ferent departments of the government work, professors in widely. known col leges and universities, will spend six weeks in Alabama, going over the sit uation, and later making recommenda- tions to the legislature which meets again on July s.
 pr. Claxton named the following ex- perts who are in the state to co-oper- ate with the Alabama educational com mission: Dr. Harold W. Foght. rural education work expert; s. P. Capen, Charl D. Jarvis, Mrs. Katherine Cook, Miss Lyyofrd, w. D. Hill, Hiram Byrd, MT. Randall and MT. Lane.
 MT. Lane is an expert in the work that affects negroes. He will investi- gate negro institutions, and will sug- gest changes in the system.
 The report of the United States au- thorities will be made not later than June l, and will be sumbitted to the legislature along with the report of conditions found by the Alabama edu- cational commission.
 As the plans of the state and govern ment became known there is evidence that the public school system of Ala bama is to be materially changed, and that much money will be spent in mak ing conditions better.
 The educational experts are working without compensation. Their expenses however. will be paid from the fund appropriated by the legislature when the investigation was ordered. The commission will expect the people to cooperate with them in the important work.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-13
FEW FOLKS HAVE
 CRAY HAIR NOW Druggist Says Ladies Are Using Recipe of Sage
 Tea and Sulphur

Hair that loses it's color and lustre, or when it fades, turns gray, dull and life less, Is caused by lack of sulphur in the hair. Our grandmother made up a mixture of Sage Tea and Sulphur to keep her locks dark and beautiful, and thousands of women and men who value that even color, that beautiful dark shade of hair which Is so attractive. use only this old-time recipe.
 Nowadays we get this famous mixture improved by the addition of other in gredients by asking at any drug store for a bottle of "Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Compound" which darkens the hair so naturally. so evenly, that mo- body can possibly tell it has been ap- piled You just dampen a sponge or soft brush with it and draw this through your hair, taking one small strand at a time. By morning the gray hair dtsAp- pears; but what delights the ladies with Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Compound is that besides beautifully darkening the hair after a few applications. 1t also brings back the gloss and lustre and gives it an appearance of abundance Adv
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-13
AUBURN SURPRISED By Associated prss.

Montgomery. March 12.-News that R. J. cMoon") Ducote, former star of the Auburn baseball and football teams, had signed a contract with the Mobile Southern league baseball team for the 1919 season was received with surprise IS well as interest in Auburn.
 The former "Plainsman" by his ath. letic prowess carved niche for him. self at Auburn. and also at the Great Lakes Naval Training station, where he played halfback on the team which defeated the strong University of Pitts burg team. He was expected to return to Auburn this fall, but signing with Mobile ends his athletic days in the college.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-13
PRESIDENT NOT TO
 REACH BREST TILL
 THURSDAY EVENING
By Associated Press

Brest. March 12--A wireless message received here from the [. s. s. George Washington timed Il 20 a. m Wednesday says that the steamer is delayed and is not expected to reach Brest before S o'clock Thursday evening.
 There is a stiff breeze blowing here, with heavy seas.
 Responding to a message from the mayor of Brest, President Wilson agreed to proceed from the quay to the railroad station, but the late arrival of the George Washington will likely prevent this The President will probably enter the train at the quay.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-13
Mrs. Hamburg Struck
 by Auto Yesterday

Mrs. J. H. Hamburg, s21 Twentieth street. north. was painfully injured when struck by an automobile driven by A. D. Minor, 1912 Sixth avenue, north. at Sixth avenue and Twentieth street, abou. o'clock yesterday afternoon.
 Mrs Hamburg, in company with other women was crossing the street at the above mentioned point, when the automo- bile turned into Twentieth street, going south. and struck her, knocking hee down. She sustained severe bruises about the body. She was taken by persons who were driving by in a car to her home where a physician was summoned.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-13
Two Held as Suspects
 in AK Murder Mystery
By Associated Press

New Orleans, March 12.-Two white men were arrested at Raceland Prairie, La. tonight on the request of Sheriff Marrero of Jefferson parish, and are being held as suspects in connection with the Cortmiglia ax murder mystery at Gretna. subrub, according to word received here. Sheriff Marrero will so to Raceland Prairie tomorrow for the prisoners he said.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-13
STEINER TO PRESIDE

Montgomery, March 12-(Special.) ) Gen. Robert E. Steiner, who command ed contingent of Alabama boys members of the Dixie division-in France, will preside at a meeting in Montgomery next Saturday night. when plans for the memorial, to be erected by the people of Alabama, will be discussed The meeting is a state wide affair. The Chamber of Commerce and the Rotary club of Montgomery have been asked to attend the meeting. The meeting is held for the purpose of learning what the people desire in the way of a memorial to the boys who died in the German American war
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-13
ANXIOUS TO LEARN

Montgomery, March 12-lSpeciaL) Henry Ragland small Houston county boy, stole so that he could be sent to the state reformatory, where he was sure of an education, according to a statement of P. W. Hodges, superintend- end of Dothan schools. Ragland's peo- pie were poor. the superintendent said, and he had heard of the good manage ment of the Boys Industrial school at Birmingham. After committing the of fense the boy was convicted, and is said to be making a good record at school.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-13
Big Fire at Greensboro;
 Damages Estimated $750O
By Associated Press

Greensboro March 12-The oil mill and hull house of the Greensboro Cotton Seed Oil mill were destroyed by fire here Wednesday. The fire began about noon and it was not until night that it was fully under control. The Greensboro Electric Light plant is near the oil mill and for a time was threatened with de struction, chemical companies saving the building, however.
 Low water pressure was responsible for the loss of the oil mill property. which has not been in use for three years. The damage will not exceed s7500.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-13

Montgomery, March 12.-(Special) Papers of incorporation for Crawfords 8 Auto Shop Unc.), Headquarters in Bir- mingham, were filed with the secretary of state Wednesday. The authorized and paid-in stock Is S20OO The incor- porators are sydney J. Bowie, Henry L. Chisholm and K. F.. Cooper.
 The First State bank of Childers- burg, Talladega county, also filed pa pers Wednesday. The authorized and paid-in stock Is s25,000. The concern will do general banking business The incorporators are J. r. Batson, S. R. Powell G. NJ. Riser, T. B. Russell and NJ C. Crumpton.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-13
At the Strand

Birmingham picture fans are onered big double bill at the Strand today. Friday and Saturday in Fatty Ar buckle in Love" and handsome Bryant Washburn in "The Poor Boob," both of tkem feature attractions, and marking possibly the first double programme star offering ever given in Birming- ham without a raise in price.
 The Strands policy of changing the bill twice week regardless of the magnitude of the attraction is causing much favorable comment. If the Strand were smaller, it would possibly be imperative that some pictures be held for an entire week. but with near ly twice as much seating capacity AS any other picture theatre the Strand can easily accomm odate all who wish to see any picture that may be shown in three or four days.
 Within the next few weeks the Strand will show number of cele- brated pictures, featuring the biggest film stars in the world, and so watch for advance announcements of these pictures, for each and every one of them will be a big treat.
 The two pictures that will be seen today and the rest of the week are the two newest releases of these big stars and are too we'll known already to need much comment, the very fact that each picture is starred by one of Birming-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-13
Karl AgaiA III Rx Assnniated Presa

Geneva, March 12.-The former Aus trian Emperor Charles is again esrious- ly i'll from & nervous breakdown, ac- cording to advices from Innsbruck. His wife, Zita, Is employing every means to leave Austria for the Riviera, but has been unable to obtain French passports She also is said to be in bad health.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-13
Stolen Chickens Found

coop containing 23 hens, alleged to have been stolen from Alphonsa La Boue, who operates a store at 2601 Sev- enth avenue. about o'clock last night was recovered by Officer Propst early this morning. The chickens were found in the possession of three negro boys at First avenue and Twentieth street.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-13
INCREASE IN REVENUE

Montgomery March 12.-(Special) Statistics at the insurance department Wednesday showed that an increase of $2S,000 in revenue of the department has already come in and the prospects are there will be an increase of s35,- 900 over last year. The total amount already in is $3sS,000 as compared with $360, GOO for 1918
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-13
At LOew's Biiou

For the last half of the week Days of Long Ago" will be the feature act or the vaudeville programme, this be- ing a spectacular melange of musical and classical vocal specialties in which four winsome girls with splendid voices and one man are to be heard. It is a novelty of old-time costume, with the fragrance of the south in every Hne
 The scenic effects and settings are typically of ye olden days, and very beautiful There will be four other star acts of Loew's vaudeville and a superb photoplay Peggy Does Her Darndest.' in which May Allison stars
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-13
L. a& N. PAYS TAXES

Montgomery. March 12-(SpecialD
 The Louisville and Nashville railroad has made another remittance of fran
 ohise tax, which was held up by liti-
 gation in Alabama courts several months. The second remittance was $30, ,566.74. The company recently paid it's 1916 tax of approximately s23.000.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-13
At the Lyric

Hello, People. Hello!' pretentious come music and dance offering will be the attraction on the new Keith bill at the Lyric to be presented at this afternoons matinee. This act is one of vaudevilles most pleasing numbers.
 Willard and Worth, in The Lion Tam er," circus travesty, will also be a pleasing feature of the programme, while Kranz and LaSalle will enter tain in ,.'songs and foolishness.
 Other attractions on the bill will be Melnotte and Leedom in artistic nonsense" and Fred Kornau, the cele- brated whistler. This new programme promises to be highly entertaining from beginning to end and the bill will be up to the usual standard of excellence. Hearst Magazine news pictures will be feature.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-13
DRAFT BOARDS TO CLOSE

Montgomery. March 12-(Special)
 Draft boards in Alabama will be closed
 on March 31, according to information
 sent out by L. E. LaMont, draft execu- tive. Pay for members of the boards will stop at that time
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-13

hams favorite screen artists is proof enough of the excellence of the pie tures
 "Fatty's" new comedy Love" lit- erally packed the Forsyth theatre, At lanta, last week, scoring probably the greatest hit that any comedy ever made by this big comedian has enjoyed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-13
HEARING DATE CHANGED

Montgomery, March 12.-(Special) Governor Kilby has changed the time of hearing of petitions for paroles and pardons Several days ago Wednes- day of each week was decided upon, but the governor has changed the days to the first and third Tuesdays. During the past month much time of the chief executive has been taken up hearing
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-13
Princeton Defeats Pennsylvania

Princeton, N j., March 12.-Prince- ton defeated Pennsylvania in a wres- ting match here tonight. 15 to s.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-13
BAD COLDS ARE
 OFTEN DANGEROUS Dr. Bells Pine e-Tar-Honey
 Helps to relieve a cold

It lessens the danger of health-under- mining after effects. It brings relief to thai stuffed-up head those phlegm- clogged lungs. that irritating racking cough and soothes inflammation. ting that bottle of pr. Bells Pine-Tar- Honey ready. The quickly caught cold is quickly relieved by this standard remedy. Pleasant and comforting, 1t is beneficial for every young or old mem Der of any family If suffering from cold. Druggists everywhere. soc. soc and s120
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-13
TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY

ANTED-Carpente for few days. Ap- ply Ingalls Iron Works. Ave. D and 1th St. ready for work this morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-13
CRAwFoRD's INCORPORATE

pleas for elRnency, and he has decided to perfect a better system.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-05-28
This Is the Way They
VIM Be Awarded

The first Grand Prize. the s1,ss5.oo WHY'S Knight, will
lie awarded to the person having the greatest number of votes
when the. final coun. is made. "
The second Grand Prize will be awarded to the person
having the second highest number of votes when the final
count is made.
EVERY PERSON ENTERED IN THE CAMPAIGN HAS
AN OPPORTUNITY TO WIN ONE OF THE TWO GRAND
PRIZES.
After the Grand Prize winners have been decided there
remains three cars to be awarded, all 5-passenger Model 4,
New Overlands. These will be awarded one to each district
to the person in each district having the greatest number of
votes after the Grand Prize winners have been decided.
Those not winning one Of the five Cars will be paid a
cash commission Of 1919 on all money they have turned in
on subscription payment.