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The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-28
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-28
BURGLARS ACTVE|N
 CITY LAST NIGHT
Store and Residences En- tered and Goods Stolen.
 Police Receive Many Calls

Burglars were at work in nearly all parts of the city last night, emitting neither storehouses nor residences, ac- cording to reports received at police head quarters. @
 Early yesterday morning the Fifth Ave- nue Dry Goods store, operated by Thomas Brasher, and situated at 2129 Fifth ave- nue, north, was entered by burglars and dry goods valued at $75. consisting of overalls, silk shirts, gloves and other clothing, was stolen. The thieves ob- tained their entrance by breaking out a largesplate glass window in the front of the building
 The residence of B. Branam, at 10oS Sixteenth street, north, was entered early this morning, but the burglars were frightened away when Branam fired sev- erai shots at them. The burglars. entered through a rear window of the house. dow of the house.
 The residence of M. King, 1415 Eighth avenue, north, was entered late last night and the thieves succeeded in mak- ing their getaway with a lady's hat and skirt and some mems clothing, and re- volver, which they found on the bureau The police were continually receiving calls last night from persons who asserted that people were making efforts to break into their houses.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-28
MEDICAL MEETING FRIDAY

Anniston, February, 27-(Special.) The special meeting of the, members of the Calhoun County Medical socety at the city hall Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock will be one of the most im- portant gatherings of the body held in many years the official election of the head of the unified health department for the county to be the chief item of business before the body.
 A majority attendance will be neces- sary in order to take acton in co-opera- tion with the nomination made last week by the Chamber of Commerce, Ro- tary club and medical society commit- tees, and with the official action of the county board of medical officers Fri day the estab lishment and maintenance of the unified health department will become an assured institution.
 The campaign for the establishment of the government health work has attracted wide attenton in the country since the announcement was made sew eral weeks ago that the government expected to discontinue the work after ths month, and the successful termina- tion of the efforts put forth by the physicians of the county and large number of interested citizens.
 The joint committee which nominated head for the health department at it's last meeting had been appointed from the ranks of three of the most active organizations in thee ity, and the action of the medical society in rat flying or rejecting the nomination at the Friday meeting will be awaited with much interest in every part of the city or county.
 Dr. E. c. Anderson is president of the county medical society, Dr. w. M Sal ter is the secretary, and both of these officials are anxious that full at tendance of memmbers attend the meet ing Friday for the selection of an of- ficial head for the new organization
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-28
bESSEMER NEWS

Bessemer, February 27.-tSpecial. )-Bes- semer Shriners will meet Sunday after noon in the Masonic hall on Nineteenth street. the meeting being called for the purpose of organizing a Shriners club. The organization of the club is attract ing much attention. and it is thought that all Shriners in the southern end of Jefferson will join in the movement.
 There are about 150 members in Bes- semer and adjoining territory, who are connected with Zamora temple in Bir- mingham, and many are so situated that they are not able to attend sessions ot the temple regularly, and the organiz ing of the club will be for the purpose of keeping these members in touch with the work of the fraternity, and will be arranged sb as not to conflict with the meetings at the temple
 The club meetings will be of an in- formal nature, and are intended to pro- mote the interest in the work of the temple. Bessemer has a large number of enthusiastic Shriners and it is thought that the new fraternal order will be- come one of the most important fraternal institutions in the city
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-28
NEWS OF ENSLEY

The Western Electric company has re- sumed work on Inc installation of the new switch board Of the Ensley division Of the Southern Bell Telephone company. This work was stopped last year by the order of the government, when materials became scarce, The new switch is ex- peeted to greatly increase tine working facility of the Ensley division. which is badly needed as the demand for phones in this district has far exceeded tne supply. No new phones have been put
 n for over a year uusil the past feA weeks when 70 were crowded on She cid switch The working space at present is 9vererowded. there being 5 operators employed in the space allotted to IS op orators.
 The annex win be ready in about Ga flnVS
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-28
CULTURE CLUB

The Culture club held an interesting meeting at the residence of Mrs. H. l.. Rains this afternoon at 3:30 clock. After the business session the following pro- gramme was rendered.: Roll call, items from the peace conference; Heroic Stories From the Front" Mrs. George Davies; "War Poetry" Mrs. E. l.. Huey; "Afterward,'' reading by Mrs. Cecil Cow an. An interesting discussion of the third act of Hamlet, led by Mrs. Bains, COL cluded the programme. A salad course and coffee was served to the following members: Mrs. E. L. Huey, Mrs. Cecil Cowan, Mrs George Davies, Mrs. E. r. Harris, Mrs. J. H. Wiles, Mrs. J. N Sherman, Mrs. l.. D. McCullum and Miss Lilly Mae Christleb Mrs. G. F. Good wyn and Mrs Lacey Edmundson were guests of the club.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-28
No Cause for Worry

From the Rehoboth Sunday Herald.
 They were tossing about on the wild and restless firth in a small open boat, at least 100 feet from the beach He was struggling manfully to battle with the surging waves and to pull tor the shore; sine was sitting in heap in the stern of the frail bark, holding on like grim death and mentally vow ing that she would never again be tempted by her sweetheart's daring spirit to venture so far from land.
 q know we shall go over," she shrieked. as the boat gave another lurch. "Oh. George, try and manage it,''
 q will" replied he firmly. T could get along splendidly if the waves didn't make it go all ways at once. Don't be afraid. Sarah. We're getting nearer. aren't we%'
 "A little. Oh, George, what shall we do if the boat is lost?'
 Don't worry yourself about that, my dear" said George soothingly. "you mustn't upset yourself about other peoples business. It isn't our boat
 And he continued to fight with the cruel, remorseless waves.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-28
COLDS AND FLU BEST TREATED
 WITH CAL0TAbS
The New Perfected Calomel That |. Free From Nau- seating and Salivating Effects.

S Physicians or druggists will tell you that the best thing in the world Tor cold. grippe or influenza, is Caiotabs. nauseating and salivating effects. Doc tors have learned that other laxatives are uncertain and unsatisfactory for cold and grippe. but that they can count on Calotabs, the new calomel. that has all the liver benefits and none Of the stinE, to thoroughly arouse the liver and but the system in ideal condition to throw off the cold and prevent influ- euza and pneumonia.
 The best time to take Calotabs Is at the first sign of a cold. If you take tt at tho beginning you can cure cold over night. One Calotah on the tongue at bedtime with swallow of water that's all. Tn the morning you wake up feeling fine with a hearty appetite for breakfast. Your cold has vanished and you may congratulate yourself that you have possibly prevented serious compli- cations for physicians tell us that ne- elected colds number their victims by
 For your protection. Calotabs are sold only in original sealed packages, price thirty-five cents Your druggist win supply you and your money given back promptly and cheerfully if you are not delighted with this new form of calomal Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-28
An Attractive Investment

From the Youngstown Telegram.
 At the application department of the gas office a few days ago, a man was somewhat taken aback when the cleTh said to him:
 "Of course, you know you Will nave to leave a deposit of $o.'
 "No," the man replied, "1 didn't know that Whats that for?
 Security against loss to the com pany."
 "i don't think that's fair" "But. of couf fse. you know, we pay interest at per cent. "Oh, yes" That's different." The next daY the man approached another clerk at the application win dow and said: '-rhis is the place you leave deposits for meters. isn't it?" "Yes." >the 'cleflS replied.
 "At per cents' Exactly" Then. to the fstonishment of the clerk, the man presented a big roll of bills and remarhed: )"I made a deposit of s here yester- day. and I wanttto raise it to thou sand"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-28
Mobile Ball Club Will
 Change Hands Tonight
By Associated Press

Mobile, February 27.-6Specia) The money for the purchase of the Mobile franchise in the Southern As- sociation of Baseball Clubs will be turned over to the owners, Dr. H. T.. Inge, A. I. Staples, T. K. Jackson and G. M. Luce. by the subscribers to the new association at a meeting to be held Friday night. The entire stock of $20,000 has been sold to a number of people, in fact, it is a community proposition. The new association will be permanently organized with Ashbel Hubbard as the president.
 The probability is that Charles z. Colsson will be named as secretary of the association. >s
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-28
ANIMAL SALE STOPPED

Anniston, February 2T.-(SpeciaIJ Because the sale of the government horses and mules at Camp Sheridan began Wednesday morning the auction sale at Camp Mcclellan was not com pleted and will probably be wound up on the 10th of March.
 Nearly 2000 Of the animals at the local camp have been sold during the first 1.-two days of the week and tha announcement is made that the re- mainder will be put on the block on March 10.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-28
EVER SALIVATED BY
 CALOMEL? HORRIBLE!
Calomel is quicksilver and acts like dynamite on your
 liver

Calomel loses you a day! You know what calomel is It's mercury; quick- silver. CaIomel is dangerous. It crashes into sour bile like dynamite. cramping and sickening you. Calomel attacks the bones and should never De put into your system.
 When you feel bilious, sluggish, con- situated and all knocked out and believe YOU need dose of dangerous calomel for a few cents a large bottle of Dod- sons Liver Tone, which is entirely veg etable and pleasant to take and is a perfect sub stitute for calomel. It is guaranteed to start your liver without stirring you up inside. and can not sali- vate.
 Don't take calomel It makes you sick the next day; it loses you day s work. Dodson's Liver Tone straightens you right up and you feel great. Give it to the children because 1t is perfectly harmless and doesn't gripe.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-28
ELECTION POSTPONED

The Matrons' club held a meeting at the library this afternoon at 9:30 o'clock for the purpose of recognizing, but the small attendance prevented the expectei election of officers. An informal dis. cussion was entered into in regard to the future work of the club, and a meeting will be held next week when the reorganization of the club and the election of officers will sake place. The Matrons club has a large membership, but for the duration of the war held no social meetings, but used their energy and money for patriotic purposes. It is planned to reorganize along the lines of their former club, which was of social character.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-28
KAREN SHOOTS SELF

Anniston, February 17.-(Special) Ed Harbin, well known Louisville & Nashville engineer, fired pistol shot into his head at the home of his brother here Thursday in an unsuc- cessful effort to end his own life.
 Mfr. Harbin has been in bad health for the past several months and de- spondency over his physical condition is believed to be responsible for his effort at self-destruction.
 The engineer made the attempt to end his life at the home of his brother, Sam Harbin, who is also an engineer, by securing his brothers pistol, piac- ing the muzzle against his head behind the right ear and firing the weapon. The bullet lodged in his head but the physicians who were called believe that the injured man will live.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-28
ALLEGED SLAYERs HELD

Anniston, February 27.-(Specialo John and Harrison Gipson failed to convince Judge E. D. Willett Wednes- day afternoon that they were not re- sponsible for the death of Ed and Charlie Dempsey and the two defend- ants were held for the grand jury without bond followingNa preliminary hearing in the court of common pleas.
 The murder with which the two brothers are charged occurred near Pied . mont more than month ago. Ed Dempsey being killed and Charlie Dempsey dying several weeks later in an Atlanta hospital from the effects of gunshot wounds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-28
PATIENTS ENTERTAINED

Anniston February 27.--(Special.) The patients at the base hospital at Camp Mcclellan were entertained in a novel way Tuesday evening by G. Will bur Taylor, the popular Y. M.y C. A. secretary, and Mss Lorene Lawley, who gave 15-minute concerts at the diff ferent wards.
 MT. Taylor entertained Miss Lawley at the officers mess at dinner, and aft erwards the two artists dispelled the tedium of the raniy night by furnish ing some splendid entertainment for several hundred men. MT. Taylor gave several readings and Miss Lawley's s splendid voice was never heard to pet ter advantage than on this occasion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-28
RpJDE.EIECT UONORED

Miss Livingston Gwynn, a brdc-elect, was nouortc $. 6 novelty shower given )y Mr, Conrad Boterwes yesterday aft- arnocn from 3:So to . o'clock. Mrs. Charles Trump owens. sister of the hou- 5ree Mrs. W. w. Garrett. Jr.. and Mrs.
 hock Keith assisted the hostess in re- -eiVjne.
 The dininc table was centered With a basket of buttercups and feathery ferns tiod with white tulle. Miss Mary Foreman poured coffee and Mrs George E. Boyd served tea. Assisting them in the dining room were Miss Martha Walling Miss Olive Elliott and Miss Myrtle Elliott.
 Preceding the shower of dainty gifts Miss Nina Phar sang Perfect Love" and T Love You Truly and to the strains Of the wedding march little I.udeii Car rett, Elinor BoterweJ. Margaret Owens and Ellen Brooks Keith, as little. flower girls. entered the living room down an aisle of white streamers carrying the gifts to. the houoree in baskets tied with yellow ribbon. Mrs. Keith presented the gifts with an improptu speech. after which each guest showered Miss Gwynu with confetti. About 50 guests called dur ing the hours.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-28
Colonel Poterfield Dead Qv Assoeiaxsd prase

Richmond, Va, February 27.--Col. George A. Porterfield, veteran of the Mexican and Confederate wars. and oldest alumnus of Virginia Military in- stitute, died at the home of relatives in Charleston, w. Va, tonight, accord ing to messages received by relatives here. He was 97 years old
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-28
Red Cross Notice

ssgfsThe following notice has been re- ceived from the home service of the Red Cross:
 The following parties will please call at the office of the home service section of American Red Cross, 2S5 Brown Marx building, and receive certain gov ernment communications which we have for them:
 Robert Miracle. Queen Ashley Mrs Minnie Perdue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-28
WADE FUNERAL THURSDAY

sAnniston, February 21.--tSpecial.) Funeral services over the remains of Marian l.. Wade. who died Wednesday at his home near Wellington, were fol- lowed Thursday by interment at the Mount Carmel cemetery.
 MT. Wade was a prominent Mason of his community and the burial cere- mony was conducted by members of that order
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-28
North Carolina Women
 to Vote in City Election
By Associated Press

Raleigh, N. C., February 27.-Fol- lowing two-hour debate, the North Carolina senate tonight passed by vote of 35 to 12 bill to allow women to vote in municipal elections. The bill has been argued before the house committee on suffrage, but that body has not yet reported.
 Although suffrage measures have been presented to the legislature for successive sessions, this is the first time a bill giving women the right to vote has passed either body.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-28
THREAD OF THE STORY CLUB

Mrs J. Ellis Brown was hostess to the Thread of the Story club yesterday aft ernoon. Current events were given in response to roll call. The following pro- gramme was given: The Part the Aero plane Played in the Late War; Mrs. Harry Hilhouse: "The Future of the Aeroplane'i Mrs. A. K. Wright: 'Mobi- lizing the Merchant Marines Mrs. L. R. Vines.
 The guests of the club were Mrs. W. R. McCarty and Miss Gillespie of West Point, Miss The hostess served plate luncheon during the social hour.
 Educational Day will be observed by this club next Thursday at the home of Mrs. J. w. Minor. An interesting pro gramme is being prepared.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-28
Woman Arrested

Ruth Gray proprietor of a rooming house at Fifth avenue and Twenty fourth street, was arrested yesterday afternoon by Deputies Long, Christian and White on charge of violating the prohibition laws. It is alleged quan- tity of whisky was found in the wom- ans possession.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-28
MANY ENJOY DANCE

Anniston, February 27.-tSpecial.-The staff officers dance at the clubroom of the Thirty fifth artillery at Camp Me Clellan Wednesday evening was attended by large number of Anniston society people and was enjoyed to the limit by those who were present.
 The clubroom had been tastefully decor ated for the occasion under the direction of Captain Taylor, Lieut. w L. Berry and Lieut.. Charles F.. Savior. The jazz band from the camp supply officers dctach- ment furnished splendid music for the occasion and the briliance of the event has been excelied in no way by other recent events of like kind.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-28
PRESENTATION SHOWN

The presentation of the distinguished service medal to Sergt. Homer Whited, Company D, 161th infantry. is being shown on the screen al the Grand thea trc today. and is attracting great deal of attention from the Bessemer people
 where he is so well known. He received the medal at Camp Merritt, N. J., a few weeks ago, the press giving an ac- count of the incident. Sergeant Whited was awarded the medal and the French war cross for being one of five men to take the first German prisoners, The five met German patrol of II men, killed and brought the other two back as prisoners. He was sent back to the United States in a short time after the taking of the prisoners, and has only recently been awarded the distinguished service medal. \
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-28
HARMON BABY BURIED

Anniston, February 2I. - tSpeclal) Ruth, the 2-year-old adopted daughter of Mir. and Mrs. o. M. Harmon of this city, who died Monday, was buried Wednesday afternoon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-28
Captain Henry Clay
 Is Dead at Bristol
By Associated Press

Briston, Tenn.-Va February 27
 Capt. Henry B. Clay, namesake and grandson of the famous statesman, Henry Clay of Kentucky, died in Lynch burg at the home. of his daughter early this morning at the age of 7s. He is survived by two daughters and one brother Funeral services will be con Aducted at Rogersville Tenn. Saturday
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-28
FIFTEEN NURSES. CHANGED

Anniston, February 27.-(Special} Fifteen army reserve nurses, who have been on duty at the base hospital at Camp Mcclellan for several months have been transferred to Fort McPner- son and left for their new stations near Atlanta Thursday morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-28
WILL PRESENTPLAY

The High school girls of the senior class will present play entitled ''Lilt- ing Lyrics of the Liberty League. Fri day evening at 8 o'clock The play IS being directed by Miss May McCord' and is original and entertaining. The proceeds of the play are for pledge made by the Liberty league for the unit ed war fund
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-28
ELLINGToN,s DEATH DESCRIBED

Anniston February 27.-(SpeciaL)-The death of Private Clifford Ellington of Munford, which occurred in France last September. has been described here thls week by Lieut.. F. F. Dunk of the Sixth marine regiment. who has just returned to Chicago after a visit to Miss Della Ellington, sister of the dead soldier.
 Lieutenant Dunk served in the seventy fifth company with the local soldier. and the first direct word of the killing of Private Ellington has been received through the officer who knew the young soldier after he entered the service.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-28

The Ladies' Aid society of the First Christian church will conduct a bakery sale at the Kiigore Furniture store this morning at 10 o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-28

At Omaha birthday cake was made for General Pershing's birthday that weighed 1000 pounds. It was cut into amalle pieces that netted $500 for the salvation Army war fund. 4
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-28
PERSONAL

Dr. G. A. Garrison left last night for Baltimore, Md where he will undergo an operation at the Johns Hopkins hos pital.